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contents Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue, readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

18 FINDING YOUR BALANCE WITH HOMEOPATHIC BALANCE

by Erin Lehn Floresca

19 NEW YEAR, NEW YOU

When ‘Good Enough’ Is Perfect by Elizabeth Lombardo

20 IT’S ALL ABOUT METABOLISM Getting to the Root Cause of Disease by Linda Sechrist

24 AN APP A DAY KEEPS THE DOCTOR AWAY Keep Kids Engaged in Healthy Living by Julianne Hale

26 INTERVAL TRAINING KNOCKS DOWN BLOOD SUGAR Exercise Bursts are Fast and Effective

by Lisa Marlene

27 LOUISE HAY ON

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LOVING YOURSELF TO AGELESS HEALTH by S. Alison Chabonais

28 ENERGY BOOSTERS Four Ways to Recharge

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30 HORMONE-HAPPY FOODS

The Right Choices Make Our Bodies Hum by Linda Sechrist

36 PET ANESTHESIA

How to Make it Safe and Easier on Everyone by Shawn Messonnier

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9 eventspotlight 10 newsbriefs 12 healthbriefs 15 ecotip 16 globalbriefs 18 communityspotlight 19 inspiration

24 healthykids 26 fitbody 27 wisewords 28 healingways 30 consciouseating 32 greenliving

34 farmers’markets

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38 calendar 40 classifieds 4 1 resourceguide

advertising & submissions HOW TO ADVERTISE To advertise with Natural Awakenings or request a media kit, please contact us at 760-436-2343 or email publisher@na-sd.com. Deadline for ads: the 15th of the month EDITORIAL SUBMISSIONS Log on to www.na-sd.com and click on “Submit Editorial” to add Editorial. Deadline for editorial: the 5th of the month. CALENDAR SUBMISSIONS Log on to www.na-sd.com and click on “Submit Calendar” to add Calendar Events, Community Resource Guide and News Briefs. Online Calendar listings are free. Deadline for calendar: the 10th of the month. REGIONAL MARKETS Advertise your products or services in multiple markets! Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp. is a growing franchised family of locally owned magazines serving communities since 1994. To place your ad in other markets call 760-436-2343. For franchising opportunities call 239-530-1377 or visit NaturalAwakeningsMag.com.

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Publisher Elaine Russo

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t was 5 years ago that I launched Natural Awakenings in San Diego. When I began my publication, I set an intention that I would sell it in five years. Well, a lot has evolved in five years—including my intentions. This magazine has become an integrated part of my life and I’m not ready or willing to sell my entire territory. My intent has transitioned into a different plan and I’m sharing my evolved marketing plan with you, dear readers, first. Natural Awakenings is over 20 years old and published in over 90 cities, including Puerto Rico and Hawaii. It has matured and now walks on both national and local legs. As we all know, Fishing for publishers San Diego is a heavily populated (3.5 million) and diverse city. We have people living in North County, East County, South County and a bilingual county. Not only is it diverse, it’s vast and spread out. It has a huge potential that requires multiple publishers. My intention is this: I am seeking passionate, healthy-minded individuals looking for a rewarding publishing business to cherish and grow. And don’t be intimidated if you don’t have a publishing background. Publishing holds many different meanings and publishers come from all walks of life. Many different publishers have many different talents. While we all come from different backgrounds, the one thing we have in common is passion. And that’s the main requirement needed to be a Natural Awakenings publisher. Comprehensive training, the ability to work from home, low investment, ongoing support and a meaningful career will be provided if you are looking to turn your passion into a business. It may be that you currently own a business and you want to expand it. Owning a Natural Awakenings magazine is a sure and economical way to connect and share your love of healthy living with the community. I look forward to hearing from potential publishers looking to start a new life and a new career for the new year. For more information, read the news brief on page 11 and see back cover.

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eventspotlight Goddess Night Out!

“ oin us for an intimate event by women, for women only, so you can feel free to get juicy and vulnerable,” invites Caroline Andrews, co-facilitator of Goddess Night Out! being held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, January 6, in Encinitas. Goddess Night Out! is a free event featuring local women speakers who will share tried and true ways to be honest, authentically loving, and how to boldly get what you want in your bedroom and business. This month’s speakers include Caroline Andrews, Tanya Paluso and Dr. Diana Hoppe. Caroline Andrews is an Explosive Sexual Healing Practitioner, certified holistic health practitioner and a yoga instructor. She has dedicated over 15 years to studying spirituality, relationships, yoga and personal development. “Do you have blocks to manifesting?” asks Andrews. “Did you know that the most powerful creative energy you possess is your sexual energy?” During her talk, How to Manifest through Orgasmic Energy, Andrews will share her top manifestation secrets. Learn more at HowDoIHealMyself.org. Tanya Paluso is the CEO of Tribal Truth, an organization that has impacted thousands of people’s lives and businesses around the world through live and virtual events since 2010. She is also the author of the bestselling book, Open Your Heart: How to be a New Generation Feminine Leader. During her talk, Birthing Your Dreams: How to Tap Into Your Feminine Leadership to Create a Powerful 2015, Paluso will help attendees step into their feminine leadership in order to birth their biggest dreams in 2015. Learn more at TribalTruth.com.

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Dr. Diana Hoppe, MD, FACOG, is a distinguished physician in Obstetrics/Gynecology, a highly respected clinical researcher, and popular public speaker. Hoppe has appeared on numerous local and national television and radio shows, including a recent segment on the Dr. Oz Show. She is the author of Healthy Sex Drive, Healthy You: What your Libido Reveals about Your Life and is a frequent contributor to several magazines, including Vogue and Women’s Health. Her talk is titled The Importance and Benefits of Self-care: Recognize the Symptoms of Stress and Create a Long-term Approach to Health and Wellness. Visit DrDianaHoppe.com for more information. In addition, the speakers will be raffling off several items for $20 per ticket. One hundred percent of the proceeds will benefit Women Enough. “These are women who were ready to claim all parts of themselves and live beyond the confines of who they were told they ‘should’ be,” says Andrews. “We hope you’ll feel inspired to donate to this inspiring cause!” Location: private residence, 1156 Wild Canary Ln., Encinitas. For more information and to register, call Caroline Andrews at 760-487-8482 or visit HowDoIHealMyself.org.

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he 4th Annual Your Health is Your Wealth Symposium is being held from 4:30 to 9 p.m. on January 9 at the Art Museum at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido. “Come learn about the age of enlightened cancer treatment as seen on 60 Minutes,” invites event facilitator and Creative Life Solutions owner, Carolyn Gross. This special evening will feature lectures from doctors on immunotherapy and stem cell research. The symposium will focus on survivor stories from immunotherapy and regenerative medicine and is intended for three audiences: health professionals, cancer patients and those wanting to prevent cancer. Registration and the Health Marketplace open at 4:30 p.m. Participants can visit vendor booths until 5:30 p.m. when the symposium begins. Health resource exhibitors include Rev. Sheila and Brian Anderson with Beach Cities Center for Spiritual Living; Debbie Garcia with Scalar 4 Health; Tanya Lantz with Restoration Colonics; Yonique by Britica; Sarah Brimhall with DoTerra Essential Oils; Elaine Russo with Natural Awakenings magazine; Rima Aboulhosen with Jockey Person to Person; Laurnie Durisoe with Pantai Inn, and many more. The opening speaker is Carolyn Gross, patient advocate and co-author of Breaking the Cancer Code. The title of her talk is Your Health is Your Wealth. She is followed by Drs. Geronimo Rubio Sr. and Jr., Medical Directors at Rubio Cancer Center, whose topic will be Breaking the Cancer Code and Stem Cells for Regenerative Medicine. At 6:45 p.m. a light dinner buffet will be held followed by round table sessions with Lori Wilson of Mass Mutual Financial Services on protecting one’s wealth with life insurance and a Q&A with Geronimo Rubio, Sr. and Jr. At 8:15 p.m. a raffle will be held and closing speaker Rev. Brian Anderson will discuss The Healing Power of Love. Tickets are $35 or 2 for $59 and include dinner, health marketplace and live music. Location: 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido. Purchase tickets in advance by calling 760-741-2762 or 760-5322762 or register online at YourHealthYourWealth2015. eventbrite.com. 10

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atural Awakenings Publishing Corp. (NAPC) recently welcomed a group of new publishers that completed a December training program at the corporate headquarters in Naples. The NAPC training staff spent several days with the entrepreneurs launching new Natural Awakenings magazines in Buffalo and Salt Lake City, plus existing markets in Houston and New Orleans. Company CEO Sharon Bruckman launched the first edition of Natural Awakenings in 1994 and began franchising it in 1999. The company currently publishes 95 Natural Awakenings magazines throughout the United States and in Puerto Rico, with a collective readership exceeding 3.5 million. “Interest in naturally healthy living that’s good for people and the planet is now influencing mainstream America, thanks in part to our active and growing readership,” says Bruckman. “Natural Awakenings’ dedicated family of publishers, supported by loyal advertisers, connects readers with a wealth of national and local resources mapping out alternate routes to a healthier, happier, longer life.” For a list of locations where Natural Awakenings is publishing or to learn more about franchising opportunities, call 239-5301377 or visit NaturalAwakeningsMag.com. See ad page 43.

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Ruiz to Speak on New Book Tour

on Jose Ruiz, New York Times bestselling author of The Fifth Agreement: A Practical Guide to Self-Mastery and Ripples of Wisdom, is combining an upcoming U.S. speaking tour with book signings of his latest work, My Good Friend the Rattlesnake: Stories of Loss, Truth, and Transformation. The event is designed to lead participants in an evening of their own self-discovery as he shares personal anecdotes and lessons learned through translating ancient Toltec wisdom into practical concepts that promote daily transformation through truth, love and common sense. Ruiz’ message intends to empower individuals to live in truth and move beyond doubt and to let go of the lies that create emotional drama, victimization and the limiting belief systems our “domestication” has programmed into us. Other themes he shares are becoming aware of confusion between “who you are” and “what you know” and how agreements have created our reality; letting go of fear of what we are without our beliefs; making new agreements that are more in line with our authentic self and attaining a happier and more rewarding life.

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SECONDHAND SMOKE DAMAGES CHILDREN’S HEARING

Eucalyptus Oil Inhibits Spread of TB

any of the natural compounds in the essential oil of Eucalyptus citriodora may prevent the airborne spread of the tuberculosis (TB) bacterium (Mycobacterium tuberculosis), according to a study from the Institute for Tuberculosis Research at the University of Illinois College of Pharmacy. Several of the compounds in the eucalyptus oil inhibited the airborne spread of the infection by 90 percent, while the major component of the oil was only weakly active, at 18 percent. The scientists used an array of analytical laboratory tests to measure the airborne spread of TB from contagious patients. They also identified 32 active airborne compounds within the essential oil of eucalyptus and studied the impact of the interaction of multiple components in artificial mixtures. The researchers undertook the study because “the rapid emergence of extensively and multidrug-resistant tuberculosis has created a pressing public health problem… and represents a new constraint in the already challenging disease management of TB.”

Don’t Let Bacteria Spoil the Party

uring the holiday season, we may eat more often from dishes of food that have been sitting out for some time. Mayonnaise in noodles, egg and potato salads and unwashed fruit can deliver sickening doses of numerous bacteria. Turkey and chicken can be a significant source of Salmonella. Even lettuce and spinach in salads can harbor E. coli. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control estimates that 50 million Americans each year get sick from foodborne illnesses. As many as 3,000 people will die. With 50 million reported cases a year, how is the U.S. Food and Drug Administration going to protect us from home-cooked meals? There is something that we can do to protect ourselves. Laboratory testing and clinical studies have shown that a strongly enhanced, aqueous silver colloid will kill E. coli, salmonella, staph and other food-borne bacteria. Drinking one ounce, waiting 30 minutes and drinking another ounce can stop even the most severe occurrence of food poisoning without antibiotics. This technique has been shown to be so effective against Salmonella typhi that it was recently delivered for humanitarian aid to health clinics in Haiti. We can enjoy dining and protect our families from food poisoning this holiday season and throughout the new year. Just have enhanced aqueous silver colloid on hand to administer the antidote at the first sign of stomach pain or belly ache. For more information, call 888-465-4404 or visit NaturesRiteRemedies.com. See ad, page 4.

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esearchers from São Paulo’s School of Medical Sciences of Santa Casa have found that secondhand smoke negatively affects a child’s hearing. The researchers tested 145 students between ages 8 and 10 that showed normal hearing in standardized tests. Their secondhand smoke exposure was measured by the level of a nicotine metabolite in the children’s urine. The 60 youngsters that had been exposed to secondhand smoke showed significantly lower responses to certain frequencies in both ears when compared to the others that weren’t exposed to the smoke. Researchers suspect that the affecting mechanism may be the acrolein gas that forms from burning tobacco cigarettes. The chemical was found to damage ear cells in a study published in the International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology. A 2012 study of diesel exhaust, which likewise produces acrolein gas, by the Republic of Korea’s Dongguk University, also showed damage to middle ear cells. Supporting these results, a study published in the American Medical Association Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery journal found that smoking during pregnancy almost triples the risk of lowfrequency hearing loss in the child. The study tested 964 adolescents between ages 12 and 15, of whom 16 percent were exposed to prenatal smoking.

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Body Symmetry Correlates with Male Strength

esearch from Germany’s University of Göttingen has determined that men with greater body symmetry also have greater strength. The scientists sampled 69 heterosexual, right-handed adult men, measuring handgrip strength as a scientifically recognized means for determining power and strength, as well as fluctuating asymmetry (FA), a measure of subtle, random deviations from perfect bilateral symmetry in traits that are typically symmetrical in the general population. FA was evaluated by measuring and comparing 12 body feature traits on the right and left sides, including breadth of the hand, wrist and elbow; finger length; and facial features. After eliminating the effects of body mass index, the researchers determined that the men with the greatest physical symmetry were stronger. Facial symmetry in males was associated with greater intelligence and better information-processing efficiency at age 83.

PHOTOTHERAPY REDUCES KNEE PAIN

esearch from Brazil’s Universidade Nove de Julho has confirmed that pulsed lasers and LED therapy applied during treatment can significantly reduce knee pain. The 86 patients that participated in the study were divided into two groups; one received 12 treatments using superpulsed red laser and infrared LED phototherapy and the control (placebo) group received 12 treatments using non-therapeutic phototherapy

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YOGA BREATHING HELPS ILL KIDS’ LUNGS

esearchers from Brazil’s University of São Paulo have found that hatha yoga breathing exercises can significantly improve lung function in children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a disease that often ends in premature death from respiratory failure. The average age of the 26 children that completed the study was 9-and-a-half years old. Participants were taught how to perform hatha yoga breathing exercises and instructed to perform them three times a day for 10 months. The researchers performed spirometry [breathing] tests before, during and after the study period. At the end of the 10 months of practice, the scientists found the breathing exercises improved both the children’s forced vital capacity (the volume of air that can forcibly be blown out after full inspiration) and forced expiratory volume in one second (the volume of air that can forcibly be exhaled in one second after full inspiration).

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LEGUMES, NUTS AND CORN CUT RISK OF BREAST CANCER

Harvard Medical School study concluded that eating more peanut butter, corn, nuts and beans, including lentils and soybeans, during adolescence significantly reduces the risk of breast cancer later on. The researchers followed 9,039 young women that were between 9 and 15 years old when the study started in 1996, having the subjects complete diet questionnaires every year through 2001, and also in 2003, 2004, 2007 and 2010. When the women were ages 18 to 30, the number of benign breast diseases that had developed was recorded. The statistics associated a daily serving of nuts and legumes at age 14 with a 66 percent reduction in the risk of developing breast cancer. Just a single serving of peanut butter once every three days at the age of 11 was associated with a 44 percent reduction of breast cancer risk. Intake of at least one serving of corn every three days was correlated with a 39 percent reduction in the disease. Earlier studies by Harvard researchers found that eating pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, soybeans, tofu and other vegetable fats also reduces breast cancer risk.

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Score Healthy and EcoFriendly Points at Parties For healthy eaters, Super Bowl parties’ bent toward rich, calorie-laden foods compete with our desire to shed some holiday pounds and return to regular diet regimens. Whether supplying eco-beer selections for guests or bringing refreshments to a gathering, armchair players can score green points both in terms of natural ingredients and supporting the domestic economy and environment. Sierra Nevada Brewing Company’s plant in Chico, California, uses 10,000plus solar panels and a large on-site water treatment facility for recycling and conserving water. “It’s the number one ingredient in brewing,” says Sustainability Manager Cheri Chastain. “You can generate more energy, but you can’t make water.” Other American microbrews deploy varied eco-solutions. Dave’s BrewFarm, in Wilson, Wisconsin, for instance, obtains most of its energy via a windpowered generator. Goats “mow” the grass outside the Anderson Valley Brewing plant in Boonville, California. Odell Brewing Company, in Fort Collins, Colorado, practices waste reduction and recycling and uses renewable energy sources. The 100 percent windpowered brewery also encourages employees to bike to work and/or carpool, and uses biodiesel-powered delivery trucks (the biodegradable fuel emits 78 percent less CO2 than standard fuel). Five of the 2014 Good Food Awards’ winning beers—exceeding the criteria of recycling water, local sourcing and banning genetically modified ingredients—are Port City Brewing Co., Alexandria, Virginia; Deschutes Brewery, Bend, Oregon; Bear Republic Brewing Co., Healdsburg, California; Victory Brewing Co., Downingtown, Pennsylvania; and Ninkasi Brewing Co., Eugene, Oregon (GoodFoodAwards.org). ChasingGreen.org offers information on many other U.S. craft breweries that operate in sustainable ways, including the Brooklyn Brewery, Brooklyn, New York; New Belgium Beer, Fort Collins, Colorado; and the Great Lakes Brewing Co., Cleveland, Ohio. If none of these brews is yet a current favorite, seek them out at a specialty beverage retailer that stocks from multiple regions in order to score a touchdown for us and the Earth. Some just may become part of local fans’ first-string beverage “team” after the game is over.

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Safer Groceries Landmark Food Law Being Enforced

The Center for Food Safety (CFS) has reached a settlement agreement (Tinyurl.com/FoodSettlementAgreement) with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that sets firm deadlines for the agency to fully enact the 2011 Food Safety Modernization Act. A federal court will maintain supervision to ensure FDA compliance. CFS senior attorney George Kimbrell, who led the case, says, “The first major update to our food safety laws since 1938 must now be implemented in a closed-ended, timely fashion. That means safer food for American families.” Congress passed the law to combat the epidemic of food-borne illnesses affecting one in six Americans annually. After repeated delays, the FDA must now comply with the following court-overseen schedule to implement the final rules: preventative controls for human and animal food (8/30/2015); imported food and foreign suppliers (10/31/2015); produce safety (10/31/2015); food transportation (3/31/2016); and intentional adulteration of food (5/31/2016).

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Holistic Healers Reach Out to the Underserved

Two companies in Japan will begin building two huge new solar power islands that will float on reservoirs, following the inception of the Kagoshima floating solar plant as the country’s largest, which opened in late 2013 just off the country’s southern coast. The new direction comes as Japan looks to move on from the Fukushima atomic disaster of 2011 and meet the energy needs of its 127 million people without relying on nuclear power. Before the incident, about 30 percent of the country’s power was generated by nuclear plants, but Fukushima destroyed public confidence, and with earthquakes highly likely in regions containing reactors, Japan is looking for alternatives. Solar islands could also be a solution for other countries where space or nuclear concerns are an issue. It’s possible that one day a significant portion of Europe’s power could come from use of the technology; experts believe the engineering challenges can be surmounted.

An annual report issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that up to 33 percent of uninsured people are avoiding needed treatment for economic reasons. Lifestyle changes and natural remedies like yoga and massage therapy can be highly effective when treating conditions such as high blood pressure, depression or aching joints, and groups nationwide are making these modalities more affordable for everyone. At California’s Healing Clinic Collective (HealingClinicCollective. Wordpress.com), in Oakland, women receive a day of free holistic health care—from acupuncture to massage therapy and nutritional counseling— and discounted rates for follow-up appointments. The Third Root Community Health Center (ThirdRoot.org), in Brooklyn, helps arrange for acupuncturists, herbalists, Reiki practitioners and others to treat low-income people in New York City, especially community organizers and activists that are often overworked and lack the resources for these types of care. The Samarya Center (Samarya Center.org), in Seattle, Washington, uses revenue from its yoga studio to provide free yoga to critically ill patients served by the city’s Bailey-Boushay House and the local VA hospital, and also to patients with chronic pain at the Pike Place Medical Clinic, which treats many homeless and lowincome Seattle residents.

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Pristine Protection

America’s Huge New Underwater Park The Pacific Remote Islands National Marine Monument— about 470,000 square miles of ocean surrounding a couple of remote U.S. Pacific islands—is now officially set aside to protect its pristine habitat from deep-sea mining and commercial fishing. Although smaller than the nearly 800,000 square miles of its original plan, the park is still twice the size of Texas. In a final compromise, fishermen will have access to the waters around half of the islands and atolls, while the other half remains protected. Only 2 percent of the entire Pacific enjoys similar protection.

Most End-of-Life Care in U.S. Neglects Patient Needs

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Downsides of Ethanol Ethanol, which makes up 10 percent of the gasoline available at filling stations, together with other biofuels made from crops, appeared to be a way to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. However, recent research shows that the federal government’s push to up production of corn-derived ethanol as a gasoline additive since the U.S. Renewable Fuels Standard was enacted in 2007 has instead expanded our national carbon footprint and contributed to a range of other problems. The nonprofit Environmental Working Group warns that continued production of corn ethanol is both worse for the climate than gasoline and bad for farmers, the land and consumers. “It’s driving up food prices, straining agricultural markets, increasing competition for arable land and promoting conversion of uncultivated land to grow crops,” according to this watchdog organization. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is reportedly weighing a proposal to cut the amount of ethanol currently required by law to be blended into gasoline by 1.39 billion gallons, equivalent to taking 580,000 cars off the roads for a year. Researchers have been trying to develop greener forms of ethanol, but none are ready for market yet. For more information, visit epa.gov/otaq/fuels/renewablefuels.

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Paper Can Easily Replace Plastic The Boxed Water is Better company was launched in 2009 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to provide a more sustainable alternative to the ubiquitous plastic containers that are made from petroleum products, have big carbon footprints and clog U.S. landfills. Boxed Water containers resemble milk cartons and are far more sustainable because about 75 percent of the box comes from a renewable resource—trees in certified, well-managed forests—and are completely recyclable. The company uses reverse osmosis and carbon filters for its purified drinking water from the municipal source at the location of their filling plant, and then ships the product to retailers via the shortest route to curtail the transportation footprint. Boxed Water has partnered with 1% for the Planet to help with world water relief, reforestation and environmental protection projects, benefiting both humanitarian and environmental efforts. For more information, visit BoxedWaterIsBetter.com.

Dignity First

The U.S. healthcare system is not properly designed to meet the needs of patients nearing the end of life and those of their families, and major changes to the system are necessary, according to a new report from the Institute of Medicine, Dying in America: Improving Quality and Honoring Individual Preferences Near the End of Life. A 21-member committee has called for more advanced end-of-life care planning by individuals, improved training and credentialing for clinicians, and for governments and private sectors to provide incentives to patients and clinicians to discuss issues, values, preferences and appropriate services and care. Dr. Philip Pizzo, co-chair of the committee, states, “Patients can and should take control of the quality of their life through their entire lifetime, choosing how they live and how they die, and doctors should help initiate discussions with their patients about such decisions.” Susan Heckerman, former dean of medicine at Stanford University, says, “It’s important that healthcare options available to individuals facing the end of life help relieve pain and discomfort, maximize the individual’s ability to function, alleviate depression and anxiety, and ease the burdens of loved ones in a manner consistent with individual preferences and choices.” The report is available at Tinyurl.com/ DyingInAmerica.

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Finding Your Balance with Homeopathic Balance by Erin Lehn Floresca

indy Sanders, owner of Homeopathic Balance in Carlsbad, got an early start on her holistic education. “When I was 10 years old, I discovered a box of alternative health books in my uncle’s attic,” she recalls. “I started reading the books and the information I found in there resonated immediately with me.”

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When she got older, she became a medical assistant at an OB/GYN office. “I loved working with the patients. But the whole western medicine model didn’t fit with me.” Then she hit a bump in the road. “I got a viral infection that I never fully recovered from.” She ended up with migraines, Meniere’s disease, and was diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia. “I went the Western medicine route and the holistic medicine route. Neither was 100 percent successful.” After 10 years of feeling sick, she discovered homeopathy. “It was the only form of holistic medicine that I didn’t know much about,” she says. “That was almost 20 years ago. At the time, there weren’t a lot of homeopathic practitioners to choose from.” However, Sanders found Allison Maslan and began feeling better than she had in years. “Allison was always encouraging me to become a practitioner, too. One day she told me, ‘I’m going to open a school and you will become my first student.’ Not only did I become her student, I ran her school, the Homeopathic Academy of Southern California, for six years.” Sanders explains that homeNA-SD.com

opathy focuses on the whole person and treating her patients is like putting together the pieces of a large puzzle. A huge component of that puzzle is symptoms. “While symptoms can be bothersome, they are essential on the path to healing. They‘re our body’s way of saying something is wrong,” she says. According to Sanders, symptoms are trying to get our attention. “At first it’s a whisper and if we don’t listen, it’s a knock on the head.” Sanders asserts that we all must become good listeners to our bodies. “Our bodies are so resilient if given the right tools.” She also wants us to know that even though traditional medicine might have us believe otherwise, we aren’t destined by our gene pool. “Just because something runs in your family, doesn’t mean you’re going to automatically get it. You can turn those genes on and off based on what you do. To begin with, make sure your body is not a good host for inflammation or infections.” While Sanders works with all kinds of conditions, she notices that many of her patients have similar complaints that she considers common to the contemporary world. “I treat a lot of people dealing with depression and anxiety, male and female hormone issues, thyroid and gut issues.” She also helps cancer patients rebuild their health after going through chemotherapy. Sanders works with patients of all ages, and is especially fond of working with families. “Children just naturally seem to ‘get’ homeopathy,” she says. “When I ask them to describe their symptoms, they do so in a homeopathic manner.” Sanders finds running her practice to be her most rewarding venture so far. “Looking back, I have no doubt that I got so sick so that I could get to where I am now. The journey was a struggle but being on the other side of health is the reward. It is like a good recipe; you just want to share it!” Cindy Sanders would like to give you the gift of good health. She is offering $50 off first visit for first time customers. To connect, call 760-943-6337, email cme4Health2@gmail.com, or visit HomeopathicBalance.com.

Healing with Homeopathy Natural Awakening’s assistant publisher, Allison Roedell, has experienced a dramatic shift in her health that she attributes to her work with Cindy Sanders. “I went to see if Cindy could help me with several issues. I was dealing with hives, digestive issues and emotional eating,” she says. Roedell was also dealing with stress, anxiety and the tendency to have a negative attitude. “Cindy was someone who seemed to understand me better than anyone else I’ve gone to with these symptoms,” she says. “Plus, she just really listened well to everything I was saying. I can tell she really wants me to have optimal health.” Roedell has seen significant changes in all areas of her health since she began her treatments with Homeopathic Balance. “My hives are gone, my digestive issues have significantly improved, and my sugar cravings have been cut in half.” In addition, Roedell says she sleeps better, feels more confident and loving, has dropped much of the anxiety, and has an overall more positive attitude. “My husband just said to me over the weekend, ‘You haven’t acted like a ‘Negative Nellie’ lately, and believe me—I’ll be the first one to let you know if you do!’”

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When ‘Good Enough’ Is Perfect by Elizabeth Lombardo

oes it sometimes feel like if we can’t do something perfectly, why should we bother doing it at all? Perfectionism feeds on such an allor-nothing approach in following rigid self-imposed rules that can sabotage relationships, health and happiness. Instead, try adopting a “better than perfect” mindset that embraces life’s imperfections without guilt or shame. A clean enough house or a good enough job is in many ways better than perfect. Here are helpful approaches to reframe the internal discussion. Remember what matters. In planning a big birthday party for her husband, one wife was so stressed trying to manage every detail that she had to stop and ask herself: What is most important—having everything look perfect, or having a fun party they would enjoy and remember for the rest of their lives? Thinking about our values keeps things in perspective and perfectionism in check. Perfection isn’t likable. We often try to be perfect to gain other people’s attention and approval, but no one wants to be around a person trying to be someone they aren’t. No one’s life is perfect. Social media often present idealized versions of people’s lives. Few post about fighting with their partner or coping with an unhappy infant; we most often hear about

vacation adventures and baby’s first word or step. We can avoid feelings of dissatisfaction by avoiding comparisons with others. It’s not failure, it’s data. Rather than personalize a perceived failure, take it on as an opportunity. If a New Year’s resolution to work out more isn’t kept, ask why: Is the exercise location too far away or is the class schedule inconvenient? It feels better to adopt a more successful strategy than to beat ourself up about falling short. Perfectionism is a treadmill. People often think, “I’ll be happy when I weigh this or achieve that,” always seeking the next level of self-improvement. Appreciating who we are right now is a path to happiness. Perfectionism is a learned behavior, and anything learned can be unlearned at any age. As we continue to strive for excellence, we can learn to embrace what’s good. Take a perfectionist self-assessment quiz at Tinyurl.com/PerfectionismQuiz. Elizabeth Lombardo, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and the author of Better than Perfect: 7 Strategies to Crush Your Inner Critic and Create a Life You Love plus A Happy You: Your Ultimate Prescription for Happiness. Connect at ElizabethLombardo.com.

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proper endocrine (hormonal) functioning, influencing homeostasis. This past August, 12 nationally recognized functional medicine experts participated in the country’s first online Metabolic Revolution Summit to discuss the importance of recognizing the dots that connect the majority of today’s chronic diseases—high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, pre-diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, weight gain, obesity, fatty liver disease, Alzheimer’s, dementia, cancer and even infertility. All of the panelists pointed to the root cause that links them all—the craze for a highcarbohydrate, low-fat diet starting in the 1990s combined with a sedentary lifestyle. When several complex conditions exist simultaneously, medical science refers to them as a syndrome. Regardless of how such intricate interrelationships become manifest, all of these syndromes have early-stage signs that include inflammation, high blood sugar and insulin resistance, which can affect metabolic health.

It’s All About Metabolism Getting to the Root Cause of Disease by Linda Sechrist

ttempts to tender lay explanations of how to attain and maintain better health have become fragmented and compartmentalized, with complex scientific cause-and-effect explanations of disease regularly reduced to isolated infographics and sound bites in the media. But understanding our body’s sophisticated, self-regulating, selfcorrecting and interdependent physiological systems, which work in collaboration with each other and inform us of the body’s status by means of symptoms, deserves a wholesystems frame of reference. Stepping back from immediate concerns to grasp the bigger picture allows for rethinking the Western approach to health. A perspective that connects all the dots works best, beginning with the foundation of wellness—the functioning of 73 trillion cells that are organized into a variety of tissues, including interconnected systems of organs. Optimally, they function together harmoniously to achieve homeostasis, the overall chemical and energetic balance that defines metabolic health.

The Reign of Metabolism

Many perceive the role of metabolism as limited to determining energy expenditure via the number of calories burned per day, but it does much more. Metabolism actually encompasses thousands of physical and chemical processes that take place in the functioning of every cell, the building blocks of life; healthy cell function produces 20

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A Holistic Approach

Doctors that specialize in functional integrative medicine strive to improve the health and well-being of patients by engaging them in their own healing process. One popular approach is practiced by Durango, Colorado, Doctor of Chiropractic James Forleo, author of Health is Simple, Disease is Complicated: A Systems Approach to Vibrant Health. He starts by educating people about the basic functioning of the major body systems involved in their specific health challenges. “To maintain metabolic health, no one should overlook that the body’s intelligence works 24/7 to solve multiple problems simultaneously, including balancing their metabolism. The more complex the pattern of symptoms, the more systems are involved. Whether a single or group of symptoms indicate metabolic dysfunction, it means that numerous systems that rely on healthy cells are unable to perform their normal functions,” explains Forleo. For example, blood sugar issues, excess circulating insulin and buildup of excess glucose stored as fat can lead to metabolic dysfunction. The pancreas, thyroid and gastrointestinal tract—primary glands in the endocrine system that play a major role in balancing body chemistry by secreting hormones directly into the circulatory system—are negatively impacted. Well-functioning adrenals are necessary to balance blood sugar and one role of the pancreas is to produce insulin. When four of the eight major organ systems—im-

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mune, endocrine, cardiovascular and digestive—are impacted by metabolic dysfunction, a more holistic and systemic approach to health can provide a broader understanding of how they interrelate, and why preventive measures can preclude having to later pursue ways to reverse serious chronic diseases.

Lifestyle Factors

Functional medicine’s integrative approach to metabolic health is based on proper nutrition and regular exercise. “The inflammatory agents present in much of the food consumed at each meal in the standard American diet— high-glycemic refined carbohydrates, high-fructose corn syrup and other sugars, and hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated fats—are the biggest offenders,” says Forleo, who notes that the body instead needs good fats, such as those obtained from olive and coconut oils. Factors over which we can exercise some control—physical activity, stress, sleep, diet and circadian rhythms—all play roles in metabolic health. Unfortunately, “We are moving further away from our ancestors’ healthier diet and lifestyle. We’re overfed and undernourished because we’re no longer eating for nutrition, but for entertainment,” remarks Doctor of Chiropractic Brian Mowll, the medical director of Sweet Life Diabetes Health Centers in Pennsylvania and Delaware. He characterizes metabolic dysfunction as the ultimate problem because it’s the doorway to many other ailments. “A hundred years ago, infectious diseases plagued humanity. Today and in the future, it’ll be metabolic disorders such

as obesity, cancer, metabolic syndrome, thyroid disorders and other endocrine problems, diabetes and Type 2 diabetes,” predicts Mowll.

Metabolic Health Education

Dr. Caroline Cederquist, author of The MD Factor Diet: A Physician’s Proven Diet for Metabolism Correction and Healthy Weight Loss, and founder of Cederquist Medical Wellness Center, in Naples, Florida, conducted a one-year study of patients to identify their health issues via blood work analysis. Eighty-nine percent of the men, women and children showed evidence of insulin resistance. This often-overlooked metabolic condition affects how the body processes glucose, a simple sugar and the body’s primary fuel, making gaining weight easy and losing it difficult. Treated with proper diet, lifestyle changes and supplements, plus medication in advanced stages, Cederquist found that metabolic dysfunction is reversible. She explains that long-term insulin resistance can lead to fatty liver disease, high blood sugar and eventually, diabetes. It also directly affects cholesterol levels and can induce triglycerides, high blood pressure, low HDL (highdensity lipoprotein, or “good” cholesterol), increased waist circumference and heart disease. In Cederquist’s young adult patients, metabolic dysfunction was also associated with polycystic ovarian syndrome, a cause of infertility. Germany’s Dr. Wolf Funfack, a specialist in internal and nutritional medicine and creator of a well-regarded metabolic balancing program, noted that insulin resistance both increases the production of stress hormones and blocks

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production of the anti-inflammatory hormones that slow the aging process. Funfack’s all-natural, personalized nutrition plan, backed by more than 25 years of scientific study, is designed to bring hormonal balance, optimize health and lead to long-term weight management. Cardiologist Stephen Sinatra, author of Metabolic Cardiology, goes a step further. He believes that metabolic dysfunction involving cells, hormones and inflammation encompasses the molecular-based essence of all disease. He observes, “Individuals diagnosed with several conditions can leave a doctor’s office with three or four prescriptions, rather than the one solution for reversal and prevention—a healthy lifestyle and non-inflammatory diet to offset and neutralize weight gain, blood pressure elevation and other abnormalities such as high blood sugar.” Mowll agrees that many conventional healthcare practitioners don’t address the root cause of metabolic disorders or provide lifestyle interventions. “They simply reach for the prescription pad,” he says. This growing problem presents an opportunity to educate the entire populace. Bestselling Virgin Diet author JJ Virgin, who characterizes the human body as a “chemistry lab,” adopts an easy-tofollow nutritional and fitness approach for metabolic health. She recommends eating the types of healthy fats found in wild fish, raw nuts and seeds, coconut, avocado and olives. Virgin prefers the clean, lean protein of grass-fed beef and wild fish, plus low-glycemic lentils and legumes and plenty of low-glycemic fruits like raspberries, blueberries, pears and grapefruits. Low-glycemic vegetables on her list include green peas, green beans, broccoli, cauliflower, onion and eggplant. “When you eat this way, there’s a slow release of sugar, and insulin remains at lower levels,” advises Virgin. As in any systems theory, the whole must be understood in relationship to the parts, as well as the relevant environment. Experts agree that it’s paramount to take an expanded, systemic approach to metabolic health, rather than fixating on only one or two aspects at a time. Metabolic health—from basic cells to the most sophisticated of organized systems—can only be achieved and sustained when the whole system is healthy. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings and host of the online Metabolic Revolution Summit. Visit her website ItsAllAboutWe.com for a free audio sample.

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How to Talk with a Doctor by Carol L. Roberts

any patients, both men and women, have a hero-worshipping attitude toward their physicians and can be intimidated during visits. They may feel it’s impolite to question a doctor, even to get information needed to make critical decisions for one’s self or a loved one. Some doctors seem to have forgotten they are still just people with a medical degree. Patients should remember this if they encounter any perceived aloofness or arrogance. Too often, such an unhelpful attitude may be acquired along with professional experience. Getting ready for a visit to a doctor often entails following instructions, but should also include preparing questions you want answered. If a serious health issue has surfaced, such as an abnormal lab test or a diagnosis that requires treatment, make key questions count: “Where did this come from? Is there anything I can do for myself? What is the recommended treatment? What are the expected effects and unintended side effects of the proposed treatment? Are there alternative forms of treatment? Can I speak to one of your patients that has undergone this treatment?” Then, do online research upon returning home. The Internet has placed the entire library of medicine at our fingertips. Sift out the science from the hype, refine questions and go back for deeper answers. Get a second opinion from another medical doctor or naturopath (some states license them) or doctor of Oriental medicine (acupuncture and herbs). No matter if the proposed treatment is as seemingly simple as a course of antibiotics or as serious as surgery, question it before automatically submitting to a diagnosis and drug prescription. Each of us is the only person on Earth with the unique vantage point of living inside our body. We shouldn’t let anyone label us as depressed if a sick body says otherwise, that “It’s all in your head,” if it’s real, or that there’s no cure. That’s where alternative medicine usually begins and miracles can happen. The best results come from standing up for ourselves. Dr. Carol L. Roberts practices integrative medicine at the Perlmutter Health Center, in Naples, FL (PerlHealth.com). She is a founding diplomate of the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine.

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The award-winning app “allows children to input their age, gender and level of physical activity to measure their individual caloric need,” says De Wulf. “When they choose a food to ‘smash’ and see that eight grams of sugar cubes are in a can of soda, they’re able to process healthy food information.” Smash Your Food features audio/ video of actual food smashing. “Kids are sensorial and different kinds of learners. It’s more effective than using cartoon images,” she observes. It’s $2.99 in the iTunes App Store.

Oh, Ranger! Park Finder. Instead of vaguely suggesting that kids put down their electronic devices and head outdoors, why not ask them to choose an adventure for the whole family? Using the Oh, Ranger! Park Finder app, kids can search for nearby outdoor recreation areas from a comprehensive database of national parks, state parks, national forests, wildlife refuges, Bureau of Land Management sites and U.S. Army Corps recreation areas. Kids can further seek by Julianne Hale out specific activities from 20-plus categories that range from birdwatching n today’s technology-fueled society, Players are challenged to master the kids spend many hours of their free skills presented by each of the game’s 12 and hiking to boating and camping. Free time staring at smartphones or tablets main characters, increasing awareness of in the iTunes App Store or Google Play. instead of exploring nature, riding breathing and other aspects of how the bikes or playing outdoor games with body works, plus promoting self-esteem. Kids Making Healthy Choices. The U.S. their friends. Rather than just imposFree in the iTunes App Store. Centers for Disease Control reports that ing radical reductions in screen time, rates of childhood obesity have doubled parents and caregivers can meet young- If, the Emotional IQ Game. An advenin the past 30 years. This kid- and sters halfway by adding apps to their ture game inspired by If, a well-known parent-friendly app is designed to help. handheld devices that provide tips on poem by Rudyard Kipling, players go It springboards from San Diego, Califorhealthy eating, exercise and behavior. on a quest through Ziggurat, a fantasy nia’s Merilee Kern’s children’s book of Here are five that are fun for kids and world where they enlist energy creathe same title. Embedded via an e-readpromote healthy lifestyle choices. tures called Vims to rid their avatars of er, kids can play games, print coloring dark energy. Youngsters are challenged sheets and explore healthy recipes while Super Stretch Yoga HD. Super Stretch to complete missions using emotional parents check out the news section and is the primary character in this yoga ad- language. The character traits required resource page for links with information venture in which players are encouraged to complete the tasks include patience, for keeping youngsters healthy. to, “Create a peaceful, balanced life by teamwork and other skills that help kids “Surveys show that parents often living a NAMASTE mission: Nothing is build emotional intelligence. Free in don’t realize that their child has a impossible; Always be honest; Make the the iTunes App Store. weight problem,” notes Kern. “It’s world a better place; Act with kindness; important to discuss this topic within Share with others; Trust and believe Smash Your Food. Nutritionist Marta the family, and the app helps facilitate in yourself; and Enjoy and have fun.” De Wulf, from Bellevue, Washington, this in a non-threatening, helpful way.” Creator and founder Jessica Rosenberg, felt compelled to develop her innovative It’s $2.99 in the iTunes App Store. of Minneapolis, Minnesota, explains, “I app when she realized that while kids translated a curriculum that I’ve been understand that certain foods contain Julianne Hale writes and edits for using for kids into an ‘edutainment’ app too much sugar, fat or carbs, they have Natural Awakenings franchise magathat combines gaming and real-life kids no idea how the information pertains zines and blogs about motherhood at as characters that bring yoga to life.” to them. AnotherGrayHair.wordpress.com.

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Are E-cigs the Answer? by Dr. Ginger Marable

lectronic cigarettes, called “e-cigs” or “vapes,” are now a multi-billion dollar enterprise claiming to help smokers quit. But do they? The pack-a-day smoker lifts fingers to lips approximately 200 times a day, 2.2 million times over 30 years, the most reinforced habit ever. Lifting fingers to lips with an e-cig only continues to reinforce that habit. Studies show that 75 percent of e-cig users are still smoking regular cigarettes—both counter-productive and dangerous. The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) approves up to 700 chemicals to go into cigarettes and the paper; these combine to make up to 11,000 chemicals hitting every system with every puff. Of these, hundreds are stimulant poisons, including nicotine, arsenic, cyanide, toluene, formaldehyde, etc. E-cigs, as yet unregulated by the FDA, do have far fewer of these chemicals, but Japanese scientists have recently declared their formaldehyde content to be 10 times higher. The vapor also contains heavy metals and propylene glycol that can damage the lungs and lead to cancer. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have revealed that more than half the calls to poison control centers are for liquid nicotine poisoning from e-cigs of children ages 5 and under, with 42 percent for those 20 and older; its effects are more toxic than bleach.

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Interval Training Knocks Down Blood Sugar Exercise Bursts are Fast and Effective

Two easy examples of this are sprinting to burst and then walking to recover, and running up stairs to burst, and then walking down them to recover. “This should be repeated for a total of four to eight minutes of highintensity bursts per session. Overall, this will take 20 to 30 minutes,” says Virgin. She notes that the increase in stress hormones that occurs during HIIE are counteracted by the simultaneously raised levels of anabolicbuilding hormones. “Short bursts train the body in how to handle stress and recover. Repeated intense bursts raise the lactic acid level, which in turn raises growth hormone production and supports fat burning. The research is clear that the more intense the exercise, the bigger the metabolic benefit is afterward.”

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abels may vary, but results are what count. Whether called highintensity intermittent exercise (HIIE), interval or burst-style training, recent research proves that this form of exercise improves insulin levels. This is promising news for the estimated 50 million American adults that have abdominal obesity and are on the path toward metabolic dysfunction due to a high-sugar diet that causes spikes and crashes in blood sugar levels and eventually contributes to insulin resistance. According to a recent study published in the Journal of Obesity, the benefits of doing HIIE at least three times a week for two to six weeks include reduction of abdominal body fat, improved aerobic and anaerobic fitness and lower levels of insulin resistance. In a separate study, Norwegian researchers examined the impact that different types of exercise programs had on individuals seeking to reverse metabolic dysfunction, an overall chemical imbalance largely attributed to insulin resistance. They concluded

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that despite producing similar effects on body weight and blood pressure, the aerobic interval training group also showed greater improvement in insulin sensitivity, aerobic capacity and high-density lipoprotein (HDL, or “good” cholesterol) than those performing continuous moderate exercise. They also exhibited lower blood glucose (sugar) levels. Another beneficial HIIE characteristic is that it involves markedly fewer exercise repetitions and less training time. JJ Virgin, a fitness and nutrition expert and author of The Virgin Diet, recommends incorporating burst-style and resistance training for fast, lasting fat loss and improving insulin resistance. Best of all, you can do these exercises in minutes a day. “Burst exercise means working out in short intense bursts of 30 to 60 seconds, coupled with one to two minutes of active recovery time, moving at a lower intensity that allows you to catch your breath and lower your heart rate,” she explains. NA-SD.com

hose wanting to reduce carbohydrate intake by eating foods with a low glycemic index based on their impact on blood sugar levels might consider using newer tables that instead measure glycemic load, suggests New York City Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist Susan Weiner. She explains that the glycemic index only considers how quickly sugars from food are released into the bloodstream. The glycemic load charts a more accurate accounting of the amount of carbohydrates in an actual serving, rather than the 50-gram (1.76-ounce) portion used in calculating a food’s ranking on the glycemic index scale of 1 to 100. “Glycemic load is a better indicator of how a carbohydrate food will affect blood sugar in realistic portions, especially in combination with other foods, including proteins and fats,” advises Weiner. For an expanded rating of food items, visit Tinyurl.com/Glycemic-Load-Factor.

water and an act of self-love. Eat real food; seasonal, organic, natural foods are a positive affirmation to your body. Poop every day, figuratively and literally. Learn to listen to your body and its wisdom. Choose exercise that you love and that makes you feel good. Also, go on a media diet. Filter out from your consciousness any messages that say you are not good enough or that separate you from the beautiful and lovable person you are. Surround yourself with like-minded people that share good news and love to laugh.

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Louise Hay on Loving Yourself to Ageless Health by S. Alison Chabonais

renowned leader of the selfhelp movement from its early days, Louise Hay is celebrated worldwide for teaching—by personal example and through her bestselling book, You Can Heal Your Life—how each of us can transform our mind, body and spirit by changing the way we think. Her positive philosophy has sparked an industry and her Hay House publishing group. Nourishing mind and body, loving life, learning and growing, giving back and moving ahead—these comprise Hay’s program for creating health, happiness and longevity. At 88, she continues to travel for business and pleasure, embracing vital, joy-filled days with a thankful smile. Her new book, Loving Yourself to Great Health, co-authored with Ahlea Khadro and Heather Dane, explains how she’s taking all she knows to the next level.

Why does first applying love and forgiveness to yourself make a happy, healthy and long life possible? Loving yourself is the foundation for living the life you want. A healthy and happy life is rooted in self-love, and forgiveness is an act of self-love. It all comes down to how you think and treat yourself. What we give out we get back, so it all starts with us.

Remember, no matter what the problem is, there is only one answer: loving yourself. Start with small steps and be gentle. If you start there, magical things will happen.

How do you manage to engage in a stream of loving affirmations 24/7? Practice, practice, practice! Slowly, bitby-bit, start each day with a loving act towards yourself. Loving affirmations and worrying about things take up the same amount of time; you still get the same things done along the way, but worrying creates stress, while affirmations will brighten your life. It can be exhausting if you fight the shift and make it difficult. If you make kindness to yourself and others a simple part of everyday life, it isn’t exhausting at all.

What are some key elements to crafting a life experience that supports and nourishes ageless being? Choose thoughts that bring love into your life and laugh a lot. Say yes to life and the magic it brings. I trust that life will bring me exactly what I need, and part of that is realizing that I don’t need to know everything, because life brings me people like Ahlea and Heather. A third of our life is spent eating, and it’s essential that we know the best way to do this. Start your day with

The core belief founding your lifework is that every thought we have is creating our future. Is scientific research now supporting that? When I began teaching people about affirmations, there wasn’t any science to support it, but we knew it worked, and now studies verify that. I particularly love Bruce Lipton’s scientific research showing that we are not controlled by our genes because the genetic blueprint can be altered through positive changes in our beliefs. I hear reports every day of how people are healing their lives by changing their thoughts through cultivating selflove and personal affirmations. They are seeing healing of autoimmune diseases, obesity, addictions, post-traumatic stress and many other so-called incurable illnesses. It’s amazing what happens when you are kind and loving to yourself.

What is your secret to aging gracefully through the years? It’s simple. It’s about getting your thoughts and food right and having fun along the way. If you are thinking positive thoughts but feeding yourself processed, unnatural or sugary foods, you are sending yourself mixed messages. Feed yourself nourishing foods and think loving thoughts. Any time you don’t know what else to do, focus on love. Loving yourself makes you feel good, and good health comes from feeling good. S. Alison Chabonais is the national content editor for Natural Awakenings magazines.

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colored goggles for the last two waking hours to neutralize the energy-sucking blue rays. Here are a few more energy thieves and ways to neutralize them.

Avoid Energy Vampires

Energy Boosters Four Ways to Recharge by Kathleen Barnes

tress saps energy, and Americans feel stressed more than ever, with 20 percent of us experiencing “extreme stress” at least weekly, according to the American Institute of Stress. Could late- night TV and the ubiquitous presence of electronic devices be the culprits? Partly, according to information published by Harvard Medical School. While all light stimulates the brain, the

blue light from electronic devices and some eco-light bulbs disrupt circadian rhythms, prevent production of melatonin and block deep, healthful, restorative sleep. Fortunately, there’s an easy remedy, say Harvard experts: Seek abundant exposure to bright natural sunlight, and then turn off all electronic devices an hour before bedtime. Some experts even suggest wearing orange-

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Problem: We all know someone that exhausts us, according to Dr. Judith Orloff, Venice Beach, California, author of the new book, The Ecstasy of Surrender. Maybe he or she talks endlessly about personal matters, is incessantly negative, a gossip or a guilt-tripper. Solution: “Take control. Get in the driver’s seat,” advises Orloff. “Create a circle of positive people around you. Stay calm and centered. Distance yourself from energy vampires and if they’re family, limit time spent with them and establish boundaries.”

Recognize Time Leeches

Problem: We fall into the black hole of Facebook or cute kitten videos. Hours pass and we fall behind in more productive activities and then feel drained and groggy. Solution: Time management is essential to preserving energy, says Orloff. Limit time spent on social media. Check email once or twice a day instead of every 15 minutes.

“The Internet is addictive, almost like a drug,” explains Orloff. “When you’re online, your energy is cut off and you become a zombie; you’re not in your body. Take a technology fast. Talk to your mate. Make love. Go for a walk in the woods. See your best friend.”

Get Rid of Clutter

Problem: We all have way too much “stuff,” says Linda Rauch Carter, author of Move Your Stuff, Change Your Life. “If you don’t have room, you shut yourself off from the flow of energy in your home and become exhausted,” says the Tustin, California, feng shui expert. “When I ask a client to take half of the stuff off a shelf and then ask how it feels, they almost always take a deep breath. The clutter literally chokes off breath and vitality.” Solution: “Clear out what isn’t needed,” counsels Carter. “Keep a balance by making it a habit when bringing new things into a home or work environments to let go of a comparable number of old things at the same time.” Beware of clutter creep, the slow accumulation of energy-sapping clutter, she says. “I believe the lack of energy so many of us experience is a nearly undetectable, chronic energy drain that seems slight, yet over time becomes a big problem.”

Stop Electromagnetic Pollution Problem: We are all surrounded by energy-draining electromagnetic fields (EMF) from myriad electronic devices and systems in homes and offices, plus cell phone towers and transmission lines. All of these operate on frequencies that can be major energy drains, says Carter. Japanese research physician Ryoichi Ogawa found that 80 percent of his chronic fatigue patients were frequent users of electromagnetic technologies (Omega-News). Solution: Minimize indoor exposure to EMFs by using land lines with corded phones, power strips and shutting off

electricity to nonessential appliances when not in use. “I’ve been preaching this for 20 years,” says Carter. Protecting sleep space is a primary consideration. “Make sure no beds are near electrical outlets and cell phones. Get rid of cordless phones, which are like mini cell towers, right there in the house,” she adds. The easiest solution, Carter says, is to put bare feet on bare earth for 15 to 20 minutes a day. “It will pull some of that excess EMF charge right off of you.” Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous natural health books and publisher at Take Charge Books. Connect at Kathleen@KathleenBarnes.com.

More Ways to Recharge Take a walk. A brisk 10-minute walk gets the cobwebs out and neutralizes the four o’clock energy slump, says Dr. Judith Orloff. Just spending time outside is a simple, time-tested way of boosting energy. Recent Scottish research published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine confirms the energy-enhancing power of nature in general, noting that people that live near trees have lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol. Just Say No. “’No,’ is a complete sentence,” says Orloff. “You don’t have to be mean or angry about it; just firmly say ‘No,’ when someone asks you to do something you don’t want to do or because you already feel overcommitted or overwhelmed. You don’t have to explain or make excuses.” A commitment isn’t necessarily final either, remarks Orloff: “If you dread it and can’t delegate it, renegotiate the earlier agreement.”

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FOODS The Right Choices Make Our Bodies Hum by Linda Sechrist

ur body’s hormones work like an orchestra. When one instrument is out of tune, the entire production struggles to maintain harmony. Each plays a part in influencing the others and determining how well the whole concert works. Fortunately, our body has masterful conductors, including the endocrine system, which coordinates all of the glands and the hormones they produce. “Players” include the adrenal, hypothalamus, pancreas, pineal, pituitary, reproductive and thyroid/ parathyroid glands. “A healthy endocrine system is essential to making hormones in appropriate amounts throughout our life,”

says Theresa Dale, Ph.D., a naturopathic doctor who practices as a traditional naturopath and clinical nutritionist in Oxnard, California, and has authored Revitalizing Your Hormones. “For example, when the ovaries shut down after menopause, the adrenal glands continue producing progesterone and other essential hormones.” Dale, dean and founder of the California College of Natural Medicine, further assures that contrary to assertions from some conventional medicine reports, the body is able to produce necessary hormones throughout our entire life. Hormones function as chemical messengers that commute through the

bloodstream as part of the information superhighway that connects the brain to the DNA managers of the body’s cells. “Hormones communicate with chemicals produced by the brain called neurotransmitters, such as serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine, which greatly influence energy levels, moods and other bodily functions such as moving memories from short- to long-term storage,” explains Dale. For 20 years, she has seen patients with critical hormonal imbalances respond to her recommended threemonth, endocrine-rebuilding diet, comprising three daily meals of steamed, sautéed and raw foods, fish, whole grains, legumes, seeds, nuts, fresh fruits and vegetables, plus two raw vegetable or seed snacks. The regimen strives to balance metabolism, cleanse the body, restore immune function and revitalize the endocrine system. Kokomo, Indiana, resident Sylvia Egel, national director of coaching and education for Metabolic Balance, a personalized nutrition plan to balance metabolism and hormones, optimize health and increase energy at any age, agrees that hormones can be restored and balanced via proper food selections. “Our lifestyle and dietary choices strongly affect our metabolism and hormonal health, as do stress levels and sleep patterns. Eating at the wrong time, in the wrong place or in the wrong order, and even

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poor combinations of healthy foods, can be almost as problematic as eating junk food,” says Egel. She also warns against snacking, emotional eating, eating on the go, skipping breakfast and waiting too long between meals. Diana Hoppe, author of Healthy Sex Drive, Healthy You, an obstetrician and gynecologist in San Diego, California, who leads clinical trials related to women’s health at the Pacific Coast Research Center, also sees firsthand how what we eat directly affects our hormones. She attests that our bodies need a balance of three macronutrients: carbohydrates, protein and fat. “But for 20 years, we have been advised to decrease fat intake in favor of fat-free options that have been detrimental to us, because we need fat to produce hormones and maintain healthy hormone function. Certain fatty acids and cholesterol serve as building blocks in hormone production and cellular function, especially the reproductive hormones of estrogen and testosterone,” says Hoppe. Food can be medicine for hormones. One of the most important hormone-balancing fats is coconut oil, which heals skin, increases metabolism and supplies a quick source of energy. Egg yolks are a good source of choline and iodine, essential to the production of healthy thyroid hormones, plus are rich in vitamins A, D, E and B-complex vitamins. Avocados have lots of healthy fat that helps absorb and utilize nutrients. Nuts and seeds, olive oil and salmon are all rich in omega-3 essential fatty acids that help stabilize hormone levels. Eating the right foods and incorporating healthy fats into meals increases overall energy, reduces hormonal fluctuations and helps us feel more balanced. Says Dale, “The majority of individuals are surprised to learn that hormone health doesn’t depend on age, but rather on a complex of factors, like the air we breathe, the water we drink, the quality of our diet, good sleep and adequate exercise, plus the relative health of our relationships and emotional life—and that’s just for starters.” Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings.

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ruly good flooring is beautiful, practical and eco-friendly. The best choices may change from room-to-room, as well as with geography, depending on family needs. Here are some key factors to consider for an optimum installation.

Added Value–Hardwood Wood comes in many colors, polished to a high gloss or textured, and can be refinished when styles change. “Timber used to float downriver to the sawmill and not all of it arrived. We salvage logs from the bottom of the Penobscot River for flooring and other products,” says Tom Shafer, co-owner of Maine Heritage Timber, in Millinocket. “Our wood is as fresh as the day it was cut decades ago.” Cold water preserves the resource and adds a natural patina. Removal of the 32

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estimated 700,000 cords of underwater wood will help restore the waterway’s natural eco-system. Note: Wood can scratch or dent and be susceptible to water damage. Even recycled wood might not be ecofriendly. “Wood reclaimed from manufacturing plants can contain machine oils, harsh chemical residue, lead paint or asbestos,” explains Shafer. “Know where it came from; follow the chain of evidence.”

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Linoleum is made from linseed oil, wood powder, resins and ground limestone. Mineral pigments provide rich color throughout, which prevents paler worn spots. A personalized pattern may include borders using linoleum sheets or tiles. It’s long-lasting, durable, NA-SD.com

Child-, Pet- and Elder-Friendly, Warm and Comfy–Cork Cork is lightweight, flexible and can mimic stone, granite, tile, marble and wood, while providing comfortable cushioning. “Cork assumes the ambient temperature in the room, keeping feet warmer. It holds up to dogs, too,” says Tim Tompkins, a Portuguese Cork Association committee member in Greenville, South Carolina. “Cork is both healthy for the consumer and sustainable for the environment.” Note: Due to its cushioning nature, heavy furniture or high-heeled shoes may make indentations.

Wood-Like and Sturdy–Bamboo

Bamboo generally regrows in three to five years, is twice as hard as red oak and can be stained almost any color. Edge-grained bamboo, banded together, turns flooring into a statement. Note: “It’s shipped from Asia and may have formaldehyde glues and durability problems, so shop carefully,” advises David Bergman, a New York City green architect and author of Sustainable Design: A Critical Guide.

Long-Wearing Classic Look–Stone Travertine, limestone, granite, slate and marble are all stone flooring options. Stone can increase home value, has a classic look and is a piece of history

that adds to any décor, although it’s not a renewable resource. Cork or nonpetroleum-based laminated floors can give the look of stone without destroying an in-situ natural resource. Note: Large blocks of stone are cut at quarries and transported to processing plants, cut into slabs and transported to a processor to be cut again, shaped and polished before being shipped to the store—a big carbon footprint.

The Great Imitator–Concrete Easy-to-clean, durable concrete never needs to be replaced. Small repairs can be patched. Large repairs, such as a broken pipe beneath the surface, may require refinishing the entire floor to match the stain color. Some homeowners have created a faux rug using other stain colors to disguise the repaired area. Finishes can make concrete look like hardwood, painted tile, carpet, marble or granite, including terrazzo options. For an entryway, homeowners can design a custom

welcome mat, perhaps incorporating a family crest, monogram or motto. Finishes can be textured to varying degrees to increase foot traction. Note: Ensure the structure is sturdy enough to bear the extra weight of concrete. It feels cold underfoot in winter and cool in summer. Epoxy coatings don’t let concrete breathe,

so any moisture emanating from the concrete slab will be trapped. Test for the moisture-vapor emission rate; problem areas can include sections covered by furniture. Avery Mack is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect via AveryMack@mindspring.com.

FUN FLOOR FACTS n Mixed and matched floors create a planned flow in an open-concept house. Find fun ideas at Tinyurl.com/FlooringTransits. n Most carpet is chemical-laden and not so health- or eco-friendly, although there are some exceptions. n Sustainably produced handwoven wool rugs backed with jute are susceptible to the jute retaining spills and pet odors; its yellow-tan pigment also can color rug fibers. Jute eventually disintegrates, leaving clumps of unsecured wool fibers. n In Portugal, bark is hand carved off the tree as cork, which is healthy for the tree. Trees are grown on protected land that also benefits insects and birds. NASA, Mercedes and BMW sometimes find cork a lightweight, durable replacement for steel. The Library of Congress has relied on its original cork flooring for 75 years. n Kinetic energy from people dancing or walking on special flooring can light up the area and send energy back to the grid (see Joycott.com/energy-floors).

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

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

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Alpine Certified Farmers’ Market – 3-7pm. Bethel Church, corner of Tavern & Arnold. 1929 Arnold Way, Alpine, 91901. AlpineFarmersMarket.com. Chula Vista-Otay Ranch Certified Farmers’ Market – 7pm, winter; 4-8pm, summer. 2015 Birch Rd & Eastlake Blvd, Chula Vista, 91915. 619-2790032. OtayRanchTownCenter.com.

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THURSDAY Oceanside Farmers’ Market – 9am-1pm. Coast Hwy at Pier View Way, Oceanside, 92054. 619-440-5027. MainStreetOceanside.com. SDSU Farmers’ Market – 10am-3pm. Held during the fall and spring terms. Canceled on rainy days. San Diego State University, Campanile Walkway, between Hepner Hall & Love Library, San Diego, 92182. Clube3.org.

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Linda Vista Farmers’ Market – 2-6pm, winter; 3-7pm, summer. Farm fresh produce, hot food vendors, live entertainment, craft vendors and more. WIC, EBT, Debit/Credit accepted. 6939 Linda Vista Rd, Linda Vista Plaza Parking Lot, San Diego, 92111. LindaVistaFarmersMarket.com. 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. Westfield UTC Mall on Genesee near Macys 9001 Genesee Avenue, San Diego, 92122. 619-7953363. Brian@SDMarketManger.com.

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Myth #3: A Pet is Too Old

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any pet parents and some veterinarians have an unnecessary fear of animal anesthesia. Addressing some misconceptions about this common medical procedure can be helpful, particularly in regard to older pets.

When a high-quality medication is properly administered, a groggy state lasting from several hours to a day or more following a procedure shouldn’t occur. Lower-quality anesthetic drugs injected during discounted spaying and neutering procedures may produce such prolonged recovery periods. It’s safer to use a high-quality, quick-acting, short-term injectable anesthetic, followed by gas anesthesia for anesthetic maintenance, during surgical procedures, including for spaying and neutering. Patients wake up quickly following surgery and can be sent home fully awake soon afterwards.

Myth #1: Anesthesia is Dangerous Modern anesthesia has evolved into a safe medical practice since it was introduced in 1799 and uses much safer drugs than earlier versions. Still, all medications need to be approached cautiously for the welfare of all individuals connected to its use. Both injectable anesthetic drugs and

No pet is too old for proper medical care. Because older pets don’t metabolize some drugs as well as younger ones, the correct anesthesia must be chosen for the pet’s age and current state of health or medical problems. Too often, pets haven’t received proper care, especially dental cleanings and tumor removals, because their current veterinarian has deemed them too old for anesthesia. Both the family and the veterinarian need to feel comfortable with treatments. Ask questions before sub-

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 17 Gardening 101: Grow Your Own Food – Saturdays, Jan 17-Feb 7. 9:30am-12:30pm. Learn the basics for starting your own organic, edible garden in this 4-wk course. $40/series. Solana Center for Environmental Innovation, 137 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, 92024. Register: 760-436-7986 x 222 or SolanaCenter.org. Free Encinitas Oil Filter Exchange – 10am-2pm. Bring in your used oil filters to be recycled and receive up to 5 free oil filters (free oil filters for Del Mar, Encinitas and Solana Beach residents only). O’Reilly Auto Parts, 180 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, 92024. More info: SolanaCenter.org. Behavior and Training Workshop – 2-4pm. Stop by for a free workshop to enhance the bond between you and your pup. Westfield Mission Valley, 1640 Camino del Rio North, San Diego, 92108. More info: SDHumane.org.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 18 First Aid for Dogs and Cats – 1-5pm. Covers both dog and cat issues for $60/person and includes either a Dog or Cat Pet First Aid Handbook (or pay $80 for both books) and Pet First Aid certification. San Diego Humane Society North Campus, 572 Airport Rd, Oceanside, 92058. Pre-register: 619243-3490 or SDHumane.org.

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Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop – 4-5pm. Taught footprint. The Resolution Run is treading a little by Revolution Landscape Co-Founder and lead lighter and going even greener this year. That designer Ari Tenenbaum. Learn general pruning means, no plastic bags, no throwaways. Virtual basics; proper pruning for deciduous dor- goodie Sponsored by: (winter EQUILIBRIUM ENERGY + EDUCATION bags. Benefits the San Diego Roots Sustainmant) species. Pruning demonstrationwww.equilibrium-e3.com included. able Food Project. 1590 E Mission Bay Dr, San Di$10. Solana Center for Environmental Innovation, ego, 92109. 619-269-7047. SandyFeetEvents.com. 137 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, 92024. Register: 760-436-7986 x 222 or SolanaCenter.org.

Food and Water Bowl XXIII Cat Show – Jan 24 & 25. 10am-5pm, Sat; 9am-5pm, Sun. See up to 450 of the world’s finest award-winning cats and household pets compete for top honors. Also includes exhibits, demos, adoptions and more. $9/ adults, $7/children, seniors & military personnel; discounted coupon online. Del Mar Fair Grounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, 92014. SanDiegoCat.org.

Under the Spell of Succulents – 6-8:30pm. Speaker: Jeff Moore, owner of Solana Succulents, will tell us his tales of succulents. San Diego Horticultural Society Meeting. All welcome. Free/member, $15/nonmember. Surfside Race Place, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, 92014. More info: 760-295-7089 or SDHort.org.

Southern California Pet Expo – 10am-6pm. Four-legged friends can receive “spa treatments”, sample delicious treats, and try on the latest in furry fashions. Humans can enjoy interacting with top trainers, learning pet-care tips from animal welfare organization and mores. Free admission. Long Beach Convention Center, 300 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, 90802. SoCalPetExpo.com.

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markyourcalendar Friday, January 9 4TH ANNUAL YOUR HEALTH IS YOUR WEALTH SYMPOSIUM Topic: Immunotherapy, Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine. Tickets $35 YourHeathYourWealth2015.EventBrite.com Includes dinner, lectures, health marketplace, live music. California Center for the Arts, Escondido Art Museum. To Purchase Tickets or Information on Exhibiting call 760-741 2762.

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The Real Scoop about Pet Food Lecture – 6:308pm. Join us for a talk with Dawn Celapino from Leash Your Fitness on safe hiking with your dog. We cover dog fitness, heat, rattlesnakes, coyotes, what to bring and where to go. Please leave pets at home. $12/person. San Diego Humane Society North Campus, 572 Airport Rd, Oceanside, 92058. Pre-register: 619-243-3490 or SDHumane.org.

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Free Composting Workshop – 10am-12pm. Learn the basics of composting. Compost bins sold at subsidized prices for Unincorporated County residents; bring ID and cash or check for bin purchase. Water Conservation Garden, 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W, El Cajon, 92019. Register: 760-436-7986 x 222 or SolanaCenter.org.

Thriving Gluten Free – 1-4:30pm. An empowering educational day with 4 unique experts specializing in medically required, strict gluten-free lives. Hosted by the San Diego Celiac Support Association (CSA). $5/CSA member & ages 8-12, $10/nonmember. Encinitas Branch Library, 540 Cornish Dr, Encinitas, 92024. To register & more info: ThrivingGF.org.

upcoming SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7 Gluten-Free and Allergen-Friendly Expo – 10am-4pm. There will be 2 speakers and many vendors. $20/adult, $5/child; $10/parking on the fairgrounds. Del Mar Fairgrounds, Wyland Center, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, 92014. More info & tickets: gfafexpo.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21 5K Paw Walk in the Garden – 9am. Come explore the beautiful San Diego Botanic Gardens with your four-legged friend for this once a year event that supports SDBG and Rancho Coastal Humane Society. San Diego Botanic Gardens, 230 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas. More info & to register: RCHumaneSociety.org.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28 San Diego Pet Expo – 10am-6pm. Four-legged friends can receive “spa treatments”, sample delicious treats, and try on the latest in furry fashions. Humans can enjoy interacting with top trainers, learning pet-care tips from animal welfare organization and more. Free admission. Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, 92014. More info: PetExpoSanDiego.com.

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$15 Yoga Classes – Bring your child into class with you for Vinyasa Mama Tues & Thurs at 9:15am or childcare is available during class Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30am & Sat, 9am. Nature’s Whisper Yoga, 4205 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92103. 760-213-1110. NaturesWhisper.com. Donations Accepted – 9:30am-6pm, Mon-Fri; 9:30am-5pm, Sat; 11am-5pm, Sun. All profits support individuals with Autism and other developmental or learning disabilities. Potpourri Thrift & Resale, 1024 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside, 92054. 760-722-1880. Potpourri@TeriInc.org. TeriInc.org. Yoga Classes – Days & times vary. Iyengar for beginners and advanced practitioners. Iyengar Yoga Center of North County, 2210 Encinitas Blvd, Ste U, Encinitas, 92024. 760-632-0040. IyengarYogaNorthCounty.com.

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Sculpting Classes – 2-5pm. Also Thurs, 10:3012:30pm. Year round; start anytime. Alta Vista Gardens, 1270 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista, 92084. More info: AltaVistaGardens.org. San Diego Horticultural Society Meeting – 6-9pm. 2nd Mon. All welcome. Free/member, $15/nonmember. Surfside Race Place, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, 92014. More info: 760-295-7089 or SDHort.org.

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

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Reiki Levels 1, 2, Master & Teacher – Nationally certified courses. 1 day classes. Ongoing throughout the year. Earn CE credits. More info: 760-593-4595, CULearn.net Spirit Dance Sacred Sunday – 10am-12pm. Join us for a simple yet profound ecstatic dance. Malashock Studio, The Dance Place 2650 Truxton Rd, San Diego, 92106. More info: 619-787-2389 or BodyWorldArts.com. Grow Getters: Propagation and a Pot Luck Lunch – 11:30am-3pm. 1st Sun. Learn more about propagation and potting plants. Help us grow our growing area. Free. Alta Vista Gardens, 1270 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista, 92084. Info & sign up: LWalag@ AltaVistaGardens.org. AltaVistaGardens.org. C o m p o s t i n g Wo r k s h o p s – 1 - 2 p m . C h ula Vista Nature Center, E St & Bay Blvd. To reserve: 619-409-5900. ChulaVistaCA.gov.

River Rescue – 1st & 3rd Wed. Team attacks and removes smaller and harder to reach trash sites along the river. All tools and supplies provided. More info: 619-297-7380 or Doug@ SanDiegoRiver.org.

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Project KEPPT: Central Campus – 1-3pm. 4th Sun. A vaccination clinic, companion animal food bank, also spay/neuter vouchers, licensing, microchipping, behavior/training advice and more. $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. Project KEPPT: North Campus – 1-3pm. 1st Sun. See above description. San Diego Humane Society North Campus, 572 Airport Rd, Oceanside, 92058. For program qualifications & details: 760-757-4357 x 2907 or AHoang@SDHumane.org.

monday Volunteer Bird Count – 7:30am-12pm. 2nd Mon. All levels of experience welcome. For more info & to receive an automatic reply with meeting location, contact Robert Patton: Birds@SanElijo.org. Bird Watching Monday – 8am. 1st Mon. Discover the fascinating birds and the unique art of bird-watch-

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Wednesday Trail Walk – 10am. 1st Wed. Explore trails of Balboa Park with a ranger. Leisurely pace. Difficulty level varies, check trail map. Balboa Park, 1549 El Prado, San Diego, 92101. 619-2351122. BalboaPark.org. Project KEPPT: North Campus – 1-3pm. 2nd Wed. See Sun listing. San Diego Humane Society North Campus, 572 Airport Rd, Oceanside, 92058. For program qualifications & details: 760-757-4357 x 2907 or AHoang@SDHumane.org. San Diego Herb Club Meeting – 7pm. 1st Wed. Monthly program topics vary. Round table discussions held to assemble gardening tips specific to the San Diego herbal gardener. Visitors welcome. Casa del Prado, Room 101, Balboa Park. 619-579-0222. TheSanDiegoHerbClub.com.

thursday Shelter Island Walk and Talk Bunch – 1011:15am. Take a walk from the parking lot at Bali Hai to the end of Shelter Island and back (2.2-mile roundtrip). Some go to lunch after. Free. Bali Hai, 2230 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, 92106. Walkabout-Int.org. Balboa Park History Stroll – 11am-12pm. Specially trained History Center guides lead this easypaced stroll through the Park, revealing many of the intriguing aspects of its past, present and future. Reservations requested, but walk-ups welcome. $10-$12. San Diego History Center, 1649 El Prado, San Diego, 92101. SanDiegoHistory.org. Project KEPPT: Central Campus – 1-3pm. 3rd Thurs. See Sun description. San Diego Humane Society, 5500 Gaines St, San Diego, 92110. For program qualifications & details: 619-299-7012 x 2203 or AHoang@SDHumane.org.

friday Monthly Network Luncheon – 11am-2pm. 2nd Fri. Speaker, introductions, shoutouts, displays, gifts.

Rancho Santa Fe. More info: WomensWisdom.net. Public Tours of Scripps Oceanography – 12-1pm. 2nd & 4th Fri. Learn more about the research and discovery under way at Scripps Oceanography with an outdoor walking tour. Free, but registration required. Scripps Institution of Oceanography, 8622 Kennel Way, San Diego, 92037. To register: ScrippsOceanography.eventbrite.com.

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Docent-Led Guided Tours – 10:30am. Last Sat. Tour focuses on water-wise plants. Free with admission or membership. San Diego Botanical Garden, Visitor Center, 230 Quail Garden Dr, Encinitas, 92024. 760-532-0917. SDBGarden.org.

San Diego River Coalition – 3-4:30pm. 3rd Fri. Meet other people interested in the river, to exchange ideas and experiences, and to learn the latest news about the San Diego River Park. Open to the public. Mission Valley Library, Community Rm, 2123 Fenton Pkwy, San Diego, 92108. SanDiegoRiver.org.

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.

Friday Night Liberty – 5-9pm. 1st Fri. Evening of free open artist studios, galleries and performances throughout NTC Arts & Cultural District at Liberty Station. NTC Command Center, 2640 Historic Decatur Rd, San Diego, 92106. More info, Whitney Roux: 619-573-9300, WRoux@NTCFoundation.org.

Friends of Famosa Slough Bird Walk – 1-3pm. 3rd Sat. An easy walk with good views of a variety of birds and salt marsh habitat. Free. Meet at the kiosk by the corner of Famosa Blvd & W Pt Loma Blvd, San Diego, 92138. 619-224-4591. FamosaSlough.org.

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University Heights Point Restoration – 1-3pm. 1st Sat. Projects range from trash pickup, nonnative plant removal, planting native plants and trail maintenance. 6800 Easton Ct, San Diego, 92120. Contact Ranger Jason: 619-235-5262 or JWallen@SanDiego.gov.

Guided Bird Walk – 8-10am. 3rd Sat. Join MTRP Trail Guide and resident Birder, Jeanne Raimond, for an adventure in Bird Watching. If have binoculars and/or a field guide, please bring them. For location: MTRP.org. Wildlife Tracking Walks – 8:30-10:30am. 1st Sat. Learn to recognize and identify various signs left behind by resident wildlife. Free. Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center, 2 Father Junipero Serra Trl, San Diego, 92119. 619-668-3281. MTRP.org. Famosa Slough Work Party – 9am. 2nd Sat of odd months. Meet along W Pt Loma Blvd about 200 ft east of the corner of Famosa Blvd & W Pt Loma Blvd. RSVP: 619-224-4591. FamosaSlough.org. Yoga in the Garden – 9-10am. Get in touch with nature, relax your body and renew your spirit. Basic yoga flow format. No prior yoga experience required. $10/drop-in. Alta Vista Gardens, 1270 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista, 92084. More info: AltaVistaGardens.org. Dog Beach Cleanup – 9-11am. 2nd Sat. You and your friendly dog are invited to join Friends of Dog Beach at our regular Beach Cleanups. All cleanup supplies provided, along with treats for you and your dog. Dog Beach, North Ocean Beach. More info: 619-523-1700. DogWash.com/html/BeachCleanup.htm. San Elijo Lagoon Volunteer Work Party – 9-11am. 3rd Sat. Locations vary, and activities typically include habitat restoration, invasive plant removal, planting of new native plants, trash pickup and removal, and trail maintenance. More info: SanElijo.org.

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Ruffin Canyon Care Restoration – 9am-12pm. 1st Sat. Bring gloves and hand tools if have, but loaners available. Wear hat, sunscreen, sturdy shoes, and long sleeves. Ruffin Canyon, 9298 Shawn Ave, San Diego, 92123. 619-840-8327. Yoga in the Garden – 9:30-10:30am. Get in touch with nature, relax your body and renew your spirit. Basic yoga flow format. No prior yoga experience required. $10/drop-in. Alta Vista Gardens, 1270 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista, 92084. More info: AltaVistaGardens.org. Kids in the Garden – 10am-12pm. 2nd Sat. New topic each month. $5/child (accompanied adults free); free/members. Alta Vista Gardens, Children’s Garden, 1270 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista, 92084. Reserve:

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CSA San Diego Support Group Meeting – 2pm. 4th Sat. The Celiac Sprue Association is a national support organization that provides information and referral services for persons with celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis. Rady Children’s Medical Office Bldg, 3030 Children’s Way, San Diego, 92123. GlutenFreeInSD.com. Home Grown Community Gardening Classes – 2-3pm. 4th Sat, except Dec. With Diane Hollister, master gardener and composter. Garden and grow food in one’s own back yard. Pre-registration required. Free. El Corazon Compost Facility, 3210 Oceanside Blvd, Oceanside, 92054. 800262-4167 x 4. AgriServiceInc.com.

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