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

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Simple summers remind me of the simple joyous times I had as a kid.

I'm striving again for simplicity after years of hard work accumulating property, possessions, just lots of stuff in general. I am now at a time in life where I’m actively reversing the abundance of accumulation. When I was younger, Gandhi was an instant idol of mine. The innate need for serenity, simplification and commiseration was obvious to me back then but I just didn't know it had a label.

I grew up back East with four Reminiscing significant memorable seasons. The summers being my favorite were spent predominantly outside. I came inside long enough to wash my hands and eat lunch. Whenever possible I would remain outside and eat in my homemade tree house or clubhouse with my childhood friends. I sold lemonade and the sticky pods from maple trees that I truly thought held value since they adhered to the end of my nose so perfectly. Only my neighbors purchased the free tree pods that lie all over the ground. Thank you dear neighbors for supporting my early on entrepreneurial development!

I’d listen for the bells of various ice cream trucks that roamed our streets daily and anxiously await the mobile library to arrive on my street corner each week.

With each new season came a new way to bond with family, friends and nature. It was the internal and external changes that help create my very inner being. Fall was time to rake leaves. We always had one special pile strategically located in the front of the swing so we could fly off the swing and land in the pungent, soft mound of leaves. We spent winters playing outside in the snow until our fingers ached from the cold. A really good winter storm would close schools and offer us time to play indoor games that felt like blissful eternity. Then spring would arrive, thaw us out, and prepare us for the cycle again and our long awaited appreciated summer would be upon us again.

As an adult workaholic I’ve learned to take downtime to unwind from the busy work week. I now use my internal seasonal clock as my barometer for simplification in both work and play. We have simplified our quarterly natural pet publication by efficiently including our summer issue in our monthly publication. It’s just one of the many ways I’m inspired to simplify my life these days.

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by Erin Lehn Floresca

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f you want to talk to an expert on the supplement industry, Scott Kennedy, owner of FarmaSea® Health LLC, is your man. In fact, much of what he knows will have you eyeing your supplements suspiciously. And there’s one thing he feels certain about—most of the supplements we take are not only harming us, they could be killing us.

So why exactly are our supplements killing us? According to Kennedy, “Because the majority of these vitamins are synthetic—drug chemicals—and our body cannot process them. Synthetic vitamins are acidic and create a slow drain on our bodies which can lead to all kinds of health challenges. The evil part is that they sell these to us in the name of health and nutrition.”

Kennedy is on a mission to change all of that, and he’s doing it using health-inducing whole plants from the sea. His crusade began accidently.

Back in 1983, he was a real estate investor on his way to receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration when his mother was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

Shortly after, he crossed paths with a practitioner who recommended he put his mother on a daily regimen of a sea vegetation-based dietary supplement.

“I convinced my mom to start taking it and within 90 days she moved into remission, her numbness in her hands and feet disappeared,” says Kennedy.

“She’s now 84 years old and has never had another attack.”

Once Kennedy witnessed firsthand the power of seaweed and what it could do for one’s health, he couldn’t turn his back on it. “I felt it was my responsibility to develop the best possible whole food supplements so that people could take these instead of the

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impostor drug chemical, passing for vitamins.”

In 1985, Kennedy founded the company that is now called FarmaSea® Health LLC. From there, he began researching the value of sea vegetation in human nutrition. Studying under his mentor, Dr. Joseph V. Wachter, Jr. of the highly regarded Wachters Organic Sea Products, he acquired a vast amount of knowledge.

Following the passing of his mentor in 1988, Kennedy, along with his current Scientific Advisor, Dr. Stefan Kraan, PhD Marine Botany, created “the most powerful blend of edible sea plants on Earth,” the FarmaSea Blend of Sea Plants, now found in the Whole Food dietary supplement called Super Sea Veg®. “I’ve witnessed complete remissions of many conditions thought to be incurable. It’s true that many conditions are not curable—pharmaceutically,” stresses Kennedy. However, he fully believes that those conditions can be eliminated by adding in the right organic compounds each and every day.

Why? “Because the human body heals itself when it has all the parts it needs,” Kennedy says.

So how exactly does the seaweed work its magic? One of the ways is that it nourishes the thyroid gland. “Once your thyroid starts getting seaweed every day, suddenly you’re sleeping better; you’re more focused and concentrated; your skin, hair and nails www.na-sd.com

improve; you have more energy and suddenly you’re exercising more. It’s because your cells are able to dump toxins once the thyroid begins uptaking the vegetable iodine it’s been craving from the seaweed.” Iodine is essential for healthy brain function and metabolism, along with a healthy endocrine system. “This crucial nutrient is mostly absent from our Western diet because it is not found in the soil,” says Kennedy. “It is, however, found in the sea.” And so to the sea Kennedy goes to source his raw material. But not just any seaweed will do. FarmaSea has impeccably high standards. According to Kennedy, “Only the best species of sea vegetation, from the best water in the world will do.”

For those wondering if there are products for children or pets, the answer is yes on both counts. “Children and animals need their iodine too,” says Kennedy.

Kennedy urges each of us to take a look at the supplements we’ve been taking; if they aren’t whole foods, we should switch to some that are.

“Remember,” he says, “Every major degenerative disease increased in the population taking supplements, over the past 80 years.”

In the spirit of health, Kennedy invites readers to take the 90 Day Challenge to find out what Super Sea Veg can do for them. “Just try it out for ninety days, don’t even think about whether you’re going to take it after that time frame,” he explains. Since FarmaSea offers a 90 day money back guarantee on their products, the 90 Day Challenge seems like an opportunity not to pass up.

For more information visit FarmaSea. com. See ads on pages 23 and 48.

Erin decided to take Scott Kennedy up on his challenge. Follow her progress on Facebook and in our newsletter. If you’re taking the challenge, please chime in. She’d love to hear from you!

newsbriefs Lotus Café and Juice Bar Features Breakfast Menu

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otus Café and Juice Bar, the multicultural whole foods restaurant specializing in locally sourced and natural food, now serves breakfast at both of their locations in San Diego and Encinitas. “Breakfast is our favorite meal of the day, and our customers were constantly requesting morning menu items,” say owners Carl and Johanna Wright.

Breakfast menu items of note include gluten-free pancakes made with organic buckwheat flour, vegan tofu scramble, and omelets made with free-range eggs. Toast is made with eight-grain artisan bread from local bakery, Bread & Cie, and acai bowls are served with organic Sambazon acai berries that help to preserve the rainforest, topped with fresh fruit. A children’s menu is also available.

Lotus Café and Juice Bar is dedicated to serving fresh, natural, healthy food at affordable prices, prepared with love, simplicity and a joyful heart. They offer mostly organic homemade soups, salads, sandwiches, pasta, vegetarian entrees, fish and chicken entrees, kid’s meals, fresh juices, smoothies, shakes, desserts and homemade vegan cupcakes.

Locations: 3955 Fifth Ave., San Diego in Village Hillcrest; 765 South Coast Hwy. 101, Encinitas in The Lumberyard.

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Lawsuit Filed to Stop Clearcutting of Redwoods

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onservation groups recently filed a lawsuit challenging a controversial proposal by a Spanish corporation to clearcut 154 acres of redwood forest to plant wine grapes in northwestern Sonoma County. The Sierra Club’s Redwood Chapter, the Center for Biological Diversity, and Friends of the Gualala River sued the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) for violating state law in approving the Fairfax “forest conversion” project, funded by Spanish company Codorniu S.A., the owner of Napa Valley’s Artesa Win-

ery. The suit was filed in Sonoma County Superior Court.

“The idea that Artesa could permanently clearcut and destroy 154 acres of redwood forest, rip out the stumps, remove all vegetation, bulldoze the soil, apply tons of chemicals and install miles of wildlife-exclusion fencing with no significant environmental impacts, as claimed in the environmental review by Cal Fire, is just not credible,” says Dave Jordan of the Sierra Club. “We’re not against wine or grape-growing, but we object to the destruction of forests and Native American heritage.”

According to the lawsuit, in preparing an environmental impact report for the project, Cal Fire failed to adequately consider the project’s environmental impacts and did not properly analyze alternatives less damaging to the environment, in violation of the California Environmental Quality Act. For more information, visit GualalaRiver.org, Redwood.

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Chicago-area Couple Wins Natural Awakenings Costa Rica Contest

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lizabeth Sobol and her husband, Ronnie, won a week-long stay at the Farm of Life (Finca de Vida) natural healing and wellness center, in Costa Rica, in a national sweepstakes sponsored by the facility and Natural Awakenings.

The four-month contest, conducted through local Natural Awakenings magazines and NaturalAwakeningsMag.com, drew nearly 3,500 entries.

The Sobols will enjoy shared accommodations, nightly dinners, and the use of the communal kitchen and the farm’s fruits and vegetables to prepare their own breakfasts and lunches. They will also experience health coaching, yoga sessions, two waterfall hikes, a beach excursion, a permaculture farm tour and a tour of Manuel Antonio National Park.

The winning couple, avid readers of the Natural Awakenings Chicago North & North Shore edition, plan to stay at the healthful retreat in August.

“Our readers enjoy the many contests that we run locally, so we’re so happy that two of them won this fabulous national contest,” says Peggy Malecki, co-publisher with Jim Irwin, of the Chicago-area edition.

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Decode Your Dreams Workshop

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workshop titled “Bridging Night and Day: Decoding the Hidden Messages of Your Dreams” is being held on Saturday, July 21 in Encinitas.

Workshop facilitator, Patricia Ariadne, Ph.D., MFT, asks, “Who are you at night? Your dreams can give you valuable insights into all aspects of your life. Dreams can help you with your relationships and in making important life decisions. They provide guidance on everything from your business affairs to health issues.”

According to Ariadne, dreams can provide invaluable guidance for individuals struggling through transitions such as divorce, death of a loved one, or the loss of a home or job.

The four hour workshop offers information on how to remember and record dreams, apply the insights of dreams to daily life, and covers some of the latest dream research.

Participants will take home materials to continue their dream exploration after the workshop. “Attendees will learn to find the answers to everyday problems as well as their deepest life questions by learning the language of their own dreams,” says Ariadne.

Dr. Patricia Ariadne is a licensed psychotherapist who uses dream work in her private practice. She has written several books, one of which is on the dream-inspired work of several well-known artists. Patricia has been interviewed for TV, radio, and newspapers regarding her approach to dream work.

Location: Cantebria area, Encinitas (exact address upon registration). For more information, call 760-445-0805 or visit TransitionTherapist.com. See ad on page 20.

Emotional Freedom Technique Certification

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ichelle Leuschen, MS, is announcing upcoming dates for three Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) certificate classes. All classes, levels 1, 2 and 3, are appropriate for both professionals and those who want to learn for personal use. The first class, Level 1, will be held August 25 in Carlsbad, California.

“Have you heard about energy psychology yet?” asks Leuschen. “Energy psychology addresses the relationship of your energy system to emotions, thoughts, behaviors and health. Your energy system affects the electrical activity of your nervous system, heart, brain, cells, DNA and more.

When we improve the function of our energy system, rapid improvements are experienced in all areas of health and well-being.”

One specific technique under the umbrella of energy psychology is EFT. EFT has gained the attention and endorsement of many well-known leaders in science and medicine.

“Dr. Deepak Chopra, Dr. Mercola, Dr. Bruce Lipton and many more have come forward to speak about and recommend the use of EFT for health and healing on both emotional and physical levels,” says Leuschen.

Leuschen is an EFT Specialist with over 10 years of experience teaching and practicing EFT. “EFT produces results far beyond anything we have seen with conventional approaches,” she says. “It is a simple, self-applied, and the effects are both rapid and profound.”

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New Boutique Opens in Encinitas

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ink Soul Boutique, a women’s boutique shop located in downtown Encinitas, recently celebrated their Grand Opening. The store features an eclectic and stylish variety of tops, bottoms, shoes, accessories, swimwear and dresses. The owners of Pink Soul, Michelle Sandoval, Erin Hanley, and Heidi Lund, are also always in pursuit of new and exciting yoga wear. A separate room within the store is dedicated entirely to yoga wear and fitness clothing. “The selection of yoga pants is quite unique,” says Sandoval. “The yoga wear can also be worn as loungewear for those that think Downward Dog is a rock band.” Pink Soul carries a variety of brands such as Om Shanti, Herban Devi, HBL Couture, Zensei and many more.

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

Shine On

White Roofs Cool Local & Global Warming Some things are easy. A new study from researchers at NASA and New York’s Columbia University has concluded that painting a city’s roofs white or another light color could reduce the local ambient temperature by 5 percent or more during hot summer months. This negates the phenomenon scientists refer to as the “urban heat island effect”, in which the dark jungles of asphalt, metal and concrete turn cities into heat reservoirs, soaking up the warmth of the sun instead of reflecting solar radiation back into the atmosphere.

In New York City, it was discovered that a white-surfaced roof was 43 percent cooler than its black counterpart. The city passed a law in 2007 to reduce its greenhouse emissions by 30 percent by 2030; increasing the city’s albedo (the amount of reflected solar radiation) by brightening its surfaces is one of the quickest, cheapest and most effective ways to achieve significant reductions.

After announcing a plan to alter roofs atop the U.S. Department of Energy and other federal buildings in the summer of 2010, Energy Secretary Steven Chu said, “Cool roofs are one of the quickest and lowest-cost ways we can reduce our global carbon emissions and begin the hard work of slowing climate change.”

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Expanding Problem Cities Growing Like Weeds Worldwide

Expanding cities around the globe, especially in fast-growing countries like China, India and Brazil, are putting the world under increasing environmental stress, according to experts at a climate conference, Planet Under Pressure, in London, reports Reuters. The additional 1.5 million square kilometers of space they expect to be occupied by 2030 will mean growing greenhouse gas emissions and resource demand.

The United Nations foresees global population rising from 7 billion to 9 billion people by 2050, adding roughly a million people each week.

Farsighted urban planners want to improve how cities are planned, developed and run. “Everything being brought into the city from outside—food, water, products and energy—needs to be sourced sustainably,” observes Sybil Seitzinger, executive director of the International Geosphere-Biosphere Program at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.

Utility meters and sensors that monitor power generation network capacities and electricity supply and demand can help conserve energy. Builders can also target more efficient land use, better building standards and policies to promote public transportation instead of vehicle use. More urban areas need to follow the example of cities like Vancouver, in Canada, which obtains 90 percent of its energy from renewable sources such as wind, solar and tidal energies, and has developed a 100-year sustainability plan.

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Bees & Superbees Update While bee colonies die off around the world, pesticide chemical companies continue to protect their businesses by lobbying against bans on neonicotinoids, a group of nicotine-based toxins designed to paralyze insects by attacking their nervous systems. And that, claim critics, includes honeybees.

Mounting authoritative research undermines the pesticide industry’s long-repeated arguments that bees are not being harmed, and increases pressure on U.S. and UK authorities to follow other countries in banning the suspect chemicals, blamed for the “colony collapse disorder” that has been decimating bee populations.

The current double-whammy for honeybees is an Asian mite, the varroa, which feeds on honeybee young and adults and spreads viruses. To fight the pest, commercial beekeepers have turned to heavy feeding and medication to try to keep hives alive.

Now, scientists at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s honeybee lab, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, that have studied for the last decade why some hives had low mite levels, have determined that the bees in those colonies were able to detect mites hiding in sealed cells and feeding on developing young. The researchers’ goal is to breed a queen that will pass on to her colony the traits of resistance to pests and disease, gentleness, productivity and winter hardiness, thus creating a superbee. The project is ongoing.

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Wondrous Watermelon

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n a hot summer day, a cool, juicy slice of watermelon offers enticing refreshment. The treat offers surprising health benefits, too—it may help keep weight off and arteries clear, according to a recent study involving mice with high cholesterol by University of Kentucky researchers.

One group sipped watermelon juice; the control group, water. After eight weeks, the mice that imbibed the juice had a lower body weight due to a decrease in fat mass; lean muscle mass was unaffected. These same mice also experienced reduced atherosclerotic lesions—associated with hardening of the arteries—and lower concentrations of cholesterol in their blood.

“This pilot study has found… interesting health benefits in the mouse model of atherosclerosis,” says lead investigator Dr. Sibu Saha, a cardiothoracic surgeon.

“Our ultimate goal is to identify bioactive compounds that would improve human health.”

A Summer Supplement Program for Beauty

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ow consumers have another convincing argument to add more fiber to their diet. According to a National Cancer Institute study at the National Institutes of Health, which followed patients over a nineyear period, scientists associated the intake of fiber (about 30 grams per day) with a reduced risk of death from any cause, including cardiovascular, infectious and respiratory diseases.

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hile summer is in full swing, being outdoors for extended periods of time may cause some harsh side effects on the skin. But there’s no need to worry: A fantastic dietary supplement program to enhance beauty, especially during the summer months, can be the answer.

Even with the best sunscreen intentions, the sun’s rays are powerful. Ultraviolet rays jumpstart skin damage and premature skin aging. Adding a marinebased beauty supplement program can make a world of difference. The top three supplements are premium oyster powder, Wild Alaskan sockeye salmon oil, and wild organic seaweed.

These anti-aging supplements help create younger looking skin year-round because they fight the years that sun exposure may add to the skin. While the sun compromises healthy skin, an organic and natural supplement regimen will: • Prevent oxidative damage • Boost hydration • Encourage elastic and collagen production • Promote a healthy glow • Soothe the skin with anti-inflammatory properties • When outdoors, always remember to wear sunscreen, sunglasses and a widebrimmed hat. This supplement program can be the perfect adjunct therapy.

• Looking and staying gorgeous in the summer months has never been easier.

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SIMPLE SUMMER PLEASURES

Sweet, Easy, Perfect

by Claire O’Neil

Summer ever beckons with the freedom of possibilities that long sunny days foster. It’s a perfect time to cultivate the art of treating ourselves to simple pleasures.

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hy? Author Neil Pasricha observes, “I like to stop and remember sometimes that we’ll never be as young as we are right now. We only get 100 years or so to enjoy interior design, books, buffets and radio waves, clean sheets and good movie seats, bakery air, rain hair, bubble wrap and illegal naps.”

The Toronto-based creator of the international bestseller, The Book of Awesome: Snow Days, Bakery Air, Finding Money in Your Pocket, and Other Simple, Brilliant Things, is on such a roll that he keeps adding to the list at 1000AwesomeThings.com.

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and awareness, agrees Victoria Moran, author of Creating a Charmed Life. She suggests we continually ask, “What simple thing can I do today that will make it an amazing day?”

What follows is not exactly a bucket list, but more like a summer “sand pail”, sparked by Natural Awakenings publishers and contributors around the country. Taking cues from summers past and present, they are happy to offer a springboard to enjoyment.

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Just the thought of summer days to come brings back memories of free time, family vacations and outdoor fun. Whether we go swimming, sip www.na-sd.com

real lemonade on the porch or catch and release fireflies with our kids or grandkids, we love renewing that “in the moment” feeling for ourselves.

“I love hanging out with 3-yearolds,” says Pasricha, “because they’re still seeing the world for the first time.

Every moment is right now.”

If you’re having trouble reaching your inner child, “Think of how you were when you were 10 years old,” suggests Joy Behar, comedian and cohost of The View. “What did you like to do then?” Sometimes revisiting a childhood pleasure or two can provide the missing link to fresh summer fun.

Here are some likely candidates.

Retro sweets. “Every time I heard the tinkling bell of the ice cream truck, I would run out on bare feet for a treat, stubbing my big toe more times than I want to remember,” recalls Las Vegas Publisher Mary Ruetten of childhood summers in Southern California. Today, fresh fruit does the trick for her.

A dip in the ol’ swimming hole.

Reid Boyer, who publishes in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley, observes, “Anyone that has experienced high summer heat knows the relief of a good, cool swimming hole. I still remember when my 4-year-old son and I packed up the pickup truck, drove to the community beach at the local lake and set up our picnic lunch, beach chairs and toys. We must have jumped off the end of that pier 100 times each, doing silly jumps and egging each other on to top the last pratfall. We laughed until our bellies hurt.”

Bike riding and kite flying. “My all-time favorite summertime treat is bike riding,” says Tina Woods, Natural Awakenings’ New York City publisher.

“Being free and blowing in the wind is sheer exuberance. Flying a kite feels like that too, and anytime I pass a kite off to someone else a huge smile breaks out across their face. It’s beautiful to see!”

Horseback riding. Amy Hass, a longtime publisher in West Michigan, notes, “My fondest summer pastime as a girl was spending every daylight hour with my horse. I would get to the barn early in the morning when there was still dew on the ground and

spend all day cleaning up the stalls and barn, grooming my horse and then taking her out on country trails or maybe along the train tracks, or else practicing in the ring for our next show. She loved cooling off by going for a swim in Lake Michigan.”

Superheroics. Why not, asks Natural Awakenings contributor Bill Van Arsdale, of Naples, Florida, who recalls a favorite summer adventure on Cape Cod. “We would tie long beach towels around our necks that reached our ankles, rear back and run as fast as we could through the scrub grass and moss to the edge, where the hard surface broke off into a plunging dune that met the Atlantic shore. For a brief moment, yelling ‘Superman,’ capes flapping, arms and legs flailing, we all became our hero, before landing in a delightful steep skid of clay, pebbles and coarse glacial sand.”

Indulging the Senses

The sights, sounds, smells, tastes and textures of summer are easy to discover and recreate. They can be as simple as making the most of…

Tai chi at dawn. For Atlanta Publisher Larissa Stewart, taking her Tai chi or yoga practice outside—by a lake or stream—is a great way to start her day. “In the early morning, there is often a cool mist rising from the earth that feels so delicate on your skin and refreshing to breathe. Everything is at peace around you accompanied by the quiet twitter of birds as they awake with the morning sun.”

Red wine at sunset. Jeff Browne, who publishes in New Mexico, loves

getting out on a Vespa and scootering around by himself into the sunset.

“Other times, I like to sit with friends on the portal (a New Mexican porch) and have a relaxing and feel-good therapeutic discussion, maybe accompanied by a glass of wine.”

Dining alfresco. “On summer evenings,” says Northern California Publisher Jaime Mitchell, “my loved ones and I take every opportunity to indulge in outdoor meals, complete with citronella candles and cool, crisp salads featuring our state’s fresh summer fruits.

Strawberries, peaches and nectarines become staples in my diet during warm months.”

Classic clambake. As a youth, South Jersey publisher Don Moore spent summer vacations on Cape Cod, where, “Days spent by the water’s edge annually culminated in a classic neighborhood New England clambake.”

Constructing the rock-lined pit and stoking the fire took all day, remembers Moore. “Layers of potatoes, lobster, mussels, corn and clams were laid between rockweed. After we covered the pit with a wet tarp and buried it under sand, mouthwatering aromas would begin to escape into the breezy evening air.” He adds, “I always felt close to nature when sitting on the beach listening to the crashing waves, while filling my hungry belly from a plate brimming with the ocean’s bounty.”

Stargazing… on land. Graphic Designer Steve Hagewood, of Bonita Springs, Florida, grew up in Nashville, Tennessee, where he began a lifelong fascination with the night sky. “Pop bought a pair of high-powered mili-

tary binoculars at an army surplus sale after the big war; I had a smaller pair from Sears Roebuck & Co. We would wrangle in good spirits over who got which pair and how long each of us could hold onto them amid the stillness of the cool, night air filled with the sweet fragrances of honeysuckle and moonflowers,” he remembers. … and on water. Peggy Malecki, Natural Awakenings’ Chicago publisher, loves the starry view from a friend’s sailboat on Lake Michigan. On one notable trip in a race across the lake, “In the wee hours of the midnight watch, the entire Milky Way galaxy stretched directly over the top of the boat as we caught small zephyrs off Traverse Bay,” she says. “Watching the Perseid meteor shower, we counted shooting stars and watched for satellites crawling through the night sky.”

Personal Pursuits

“Having space and time to nurture our creativity may be one of people’s authentic hungers,” muses author Sarah Ban Breathnach, well-known for her Simple Abundance books. She suggests maybe allotting an hour a day to dabble in a hobby, to paint, to plot or to throw pots. It can feel like taking a little vacation every day.

“Some days are shaped by summer pleasures, others are redeemed by them,” concludes Breathnach in Simple Pleasures. Making time for such simple joys nurtures an ongoing summer vacation state of mind.

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ow that much-anticipated beach vacations, gardening, outdoor sports and other outside summer activities are on our calendars, it’s time to practice ways to protect skin from sun damage.

The medical profession has reported loud and clear that too much exposure causes dryness, wrinkling, premature aging and even skin cancer.

Yet, many people don’t understand that certain types of medications, among other factors, can increase sensitivity to the sun’s rays.

People of all types of skin can be susceptible to allergic reactions to sun exposure, and contrary to popular belief, dark-skinned people are not immune. There are many ways to protect skin from overexposure, burning, drying and wrinkling, and careful use of safe sunscreens is one of the best.

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formulations, for everyone that plans to spend more than a few minutes in the sun. He states, “The benefit of a physical sunscreen is that it acts like tiny mirrors—deflecting all spectrums of the radiation away from the skin, including the dangerous ultraviolet [UV] rays.”

Taking commonsense steps can reduce exposure to both sun damage and sun-blocking products that have, among other synthetic chemical ingredients, paraben-based preservatives and can carry health risks, says medical researcher Elizabeth Plourde, Ph.D., author of Sunscreens are Biohazards: Treat as Hazardous Waste.

Plourde supports Australia’s Victoria-based SunSmart program, credited with preventing more than 100,000 skin cancers and saving thousands of lives since its inception 32 years ago, in a country with one of the world’s highest rates of skin cancer, according to Cancer Council, Australia. Effective UV protection has come from the increased use of hats, sunglasses and protective clothing, including neck-to-knee swimsuits for children.

Rather than use chemicals, Plourde is among the health advo-

cates that suggest sun worshippers seek shade, cover up and avoid sun between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.; be extra-careful when the UV index is high; find the daily National Weather Service forecast assessing the risk of sun overexposure at epa.gov/sunwise/ uvindex; take extra precautions near water, snow and sand, because they reflect and substantially intensify radiation; avoid tanning products or tanning beds, even those advertised as safe; and wear tightly woven, dark, clothing for maximum sun protection.

Lightweight denim is a good choice.

Skin Protection from Within

Numerous studies show that specific foods can help provide natural sun protection, working from the inside out, including a class of foods incorporating carotenoids, which give rich colors to fruits and vegetables. According to recent research from Henrich-Heine University, in Dusseldorf, Germany, subcategories of the nutrients lutein (in

dark green leafy veggies) and lycopene (in tomatoes and other pink/red foods) are among the most powerful antioxidants.

Perricone explains, “Numerous scientific studies from around the world show that oral supplementation with carotenes, especially lycopene and betacarotene, improve skin structure, have powerful wound-healing properties and offer great protection from damage caused by sunlight.” Because inflammation is a major cause of many types of skin damage and premature aging, he highly recommends the Mediterranean diet and other eating plans rich in healthy oils like olive oil, omega-3 from walnuts and butternuts and oily fish, along with lots of vegetables and fruits.

A growing body of research from such prestigious institutions as North Carolina’s Duke University and the Xienta Institute for Skin Research, in Pennsylvania, shows that vitamins C and E can protect skin against free radical damage and also reduce the

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Healthy Sun Exposure

Still, sunshine is the best source of vitamin D, so Perricone recommends stepping outside without sunscreen protection for at least 15 minutes a day with as much skin exposed as possible, even when clouds are present, preferably in early morning or evening sunshine. “But don’t bake in the sun,” the doctor warns.

“Limited sun exposure will increase vitamin D production, known to reduce the risk of many internal cancers, while also reducing the risk of osteoporosis.”

Kathleen Barnes is a natural health advocate, author and publisher. Rx from the Garden: 101 Food Cures You Can Easily Grow is among her many books.

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FOURTH OF JULY!

Fun Ways to Celebrate with Kids

by Katie Kavulla

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o little ones, celebrating the Fourth of July usually means one thing—fireworks! Yet, as parents know, by the time the sun goes down and before the sky show even starts, youngsters can be sleepy-eyed and ready for bed. These 10 fun daytime activities will make the most of the holiday for everyone.

Make a Statue of Liberty crown.

Transform the entire family into Lady Liberty. Take the patriotic creativity to whatever level the kids like—metallic paint, glue and glitter or just some tinfoil from the kitchen. Construction paper makes great headbands, or try paper plates for sturdier ones. Repurposed empty toilet paper and paper towel rolls make excellent starting points for homemade torch replicas.

Have a patriotic bike parade.

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balloons—anything goes.

Read about America’s birthday.

Stop by the library or a neighborhood bookstore to pick up The Story of America’s Birthday, by Patricia Pingry and illustrated by Stacy Venturi-Pickett, or another early American history children’s book. Toddlers on up will enjoy learning why we celebrate American independence.

Make 50 states cookies. A set of cookie cutters for all 50 states is available for a price, but it’s even more creative to hunt up an old map or atlas and use it as a template for cutting out each state. After mixing and baking, let little ones go to town decorating them with red, white and blue toppings. Search online for tips on making healthier cookies that taste yummy.

Watch American Legends. This oldie but goodie video from Walt Disney tells the story of such fabled American figures as Johnny Appleseed and Paul Bunyan. Check out a copy from the library or a favorite movie rental source.

Sing a patriotic song. Songs about America don’t have to be the classic

versions—pick up a CD of patriotic songs or download some onto a home computer or iPod. The Wee Sing America CD is a hit with all ages.

Start the Fourth with a red-whiteand-blue breakfast. Set a festive mood for the whole day with a healthy parfait. In clear glasses, layer blueberries for the blue, strawberries and raspberries for the red and yogurt for the white.

Sprinkle some hearty granola in-between the layers for a satisfying crunch.

Make a care package for our armed forces. The Fourth of July is a great time to remember the special men and women that are selflessly serving our country. Have the entire family assemble a care package of items or make special cards; even the smallest efforts show the family’s appreciation. Check with a local veterans affairs office or the Internet on how to ship the gift overseas.

Create a flag for the front door.

For an easy and fun twist on hanging a flag this year, try making one from crepe paper for the front door or window. Pick up some red-and-white streamers from the store for the stripes.

Use a piece of blue construction paper and draw or paint white stars onto the upper left corner; then fasten it up so that the “flag” hangs downward, with the streamer stripes going from top to bottom. Either leave the stripes flying free toward the bottom or tape them down, like on top.

Celebrate with the East Coast. If staying up late isn’t a good option, but kids are begging to watch the fireworks, they can catch a full fireworks extravaganza from home via the magic of TV and the Internet. Get everyone into pajamas and watch one of the many media specials from the comfort of home. This especially works for families west of the Eastern Time zone; it may require pushing bedtimes back a bit, but there will be no fireworks crowds to battle en route home to bed afterwards.

Katie Kavulla is a mother and freelance writer in Seattle who regularly contributes to Red Tricycle, an online city guide that provides fun things for parents to do with their kids (RedTri.com).

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OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING Backyard & Picnic Party Foods

by Renée Loux

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ummer is the high season for outdoor gatherings to celebrate warm weather and make the most of evening’s lingering natural light. When it comes to outdoor entertaining, simple is generally better. Backyard cookouts and picnic takeouts call for tasty fare, light foods and nothing too fancy or fussy.

In most parts of the country, summer brings a bounty of just-picked produce, and the fresher it is, the fewer the steps required to make delicious dishes. By keeping just a few staples on hand—cold-pressed olive oil, garlic cloves, fresh herbs and lemons, a good sea salt and freshly ground pepper— the cook will always be prepared to put together a delectable, troublefree spread. Options run from grilled goodies to marinated and tossed salads that give the hosts time to enjoy their company. Complete the treat by serving skewers of fresh, ripe, cut fruit for dessert—an easy, healthy and welcome alternative to rich and complicated or store-bought sweets.

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kly lights and use natural wax votive candles placed in empty jam and jelly jars to protect them from the wind. To ward off mosquitoes and generally keep bugs at bay, encircle the patio, deck or park picnic area with citronella candles or incense. Fire pits always make an outdoor gathering feel more special. A mesmerizing center of attention, they also warm up the evening as the temperature drops.

To keep serving and cleanup easy, use eco-friendly disposables.

Look for plates made from recycled content or bagasse (derived from sugar cane fiber), cutlery sourced from biodegradable, plant-based plastic and recycled-paper napkins. Give guests instant access to a nearby compost bin, garbage can and recycling bin, or designated carry-away bags.

Happy summering!

Renée Loux is an organic chef, restaurateur, green expert and media personality. Her books include Easy Green Living and The Balanced Plate. Visit ReneeLoux.com. www.na-sd.com

These flavorful patties are a hearty and complete source of protein, a popular, plant-based option for traditional burgers. Ground flaxseed mixed with water works to bind the ingredients together in place of eggs. When grilling, be careful to flip them gently, so that patties stay together; they’re equally delicious cooked in a skillet on the stove. Serve on a whole-grain pita and load on the toppings. For a gluten-free alternative, use ground tortilla chips instead of breadcrumbs.

Yields 6 to 8 burgers 1 15-oz can black beans, rinsed, drained and spread out to dry for 20 minutes; divide into two equal parts 2 Tbsp Vegenaise 2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp garlic powder ¼ to ½ tsp crushed red pepper (optional) 1 Tbsp ground flaxseed, mixed with 3 Tbsp water ½ cup cooked quinoa ½ cup breadcrumbs or ground tortilla chips, as needed 1 /3 cup finely chopped red onion ¼ cup chopped cilantro Sea salt Freshly ground black pepper Toppers Salsa Avocado slices Lettuce Sliced red onion Pickles 1. Drain and rinse black beans in a colander. Shake and let stand for a few minutes for excess liquid to drain.

Spread out on a clean, dry towel; blot dry with another clear, dry towel; and let stand to dry for 20 minutes. This can also be done in the oven—spread on a cookie sheet and dry at 300° F for 15 minutes.

2. In a food processor, place half of the beans, Vegenaise, cumin, oregano, garlic powder and crushed red pepper. Chop in pulses to create a coarse purée. Transfer to a medium bowl.

4. Form into 3- to 4-inch-circumference patties. If time allows, let chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours to firm and for flavors to develop.

5. On a grill preheated to mediumhigh and brushed with oil, cook patties until crisp and brown, turning once, 5 to 6 minutes on each side. Or heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook until browned, turning once, 5 to 6 minutes on each side.

4. In a skillet with a tight-fitting lid, heat olive oil over medium heat, and sauté garlic and scallions with a pinch of salt and pepper just until fragrant, for about 1 minute. Add quinoa, water and bullion cube. Turn up heat, cover and bring to a boil. Stir once and reduce heat to low to simmer for 20 minutes or until all the liquid has been absorbed.

Remove from heat and let stand for 10 minutes.

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3. In a small bowl, mix ground flaxseed and water. Let stand 5 minutes to thicken. Mix into the black bean mixture and add remaining beans, quinoa, breadcrumbs or ground tortilla chips, onion and cilantro. Mix until combined.

If the mixture looks too wet to hold together, add more breadcrumbs or ground tortilla chips. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

3. Grill on each side until grill marks appear, about 4 minutes per side. Or roast mushrooms under the broiler until juicy, about 10 minutes (optional).

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1. Preheat grill to medium-high.

5. Fluff quinoa with a fork. Fold in tomatoes and herbs. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

2. Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar and thyme. Brush cleaned mushrooms with mixture and sprinkle with salt. Let stand 20 to 30 minutes.

6. Place mushrooms cap-side down on a serving platter. Fill the cavity of the mushrooms with the quinoa mixture.

Serve warm or at room temperature.

Grilled Portobello Mushrooms with Quinoa, Tomatoes and Herbs

Grilling mushrooms brings out their savory flavor. Stuffed with protein-rich quinoa, this dish is satisfying enough to be served as an entrée.

Yields 6 servings 6 Portobello mushrooms, stems and gills removed 3 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp balsamic vinegar ½ tsp dried thyme Sea salt 1 Tbsp olive oil 3 scallions, chopped 1 large clove garlic, minced ¾ cup uncooked quinoa 1½ cups water 1 low-sodium vegetable bullion cube 2 medium heirloom tomatoes, diced into ½-inch pieces 2 Tbsp chopped herbs—basil, parsley and/or mint

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Pesto Grilled Corn on the Cob

Yields 6 servings 6 ears unhusked corn

Watermelon Mediterranean Salad with Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Avocado and Olives

This dish embodies the zenith of summer, when watermelon and tomatoes are at their height. Paired with refreshing cucumber, buttery avocado, savory olives and bright herbs, this pastiche of flavor and texture is a perfect accompaniment to any backyard or picnic party.

Yields 4 to 6 servings 3 medium heirloom tomatoes, cored and cut into ¾-inch pieces 1 cup watermelon, cut into ¾-inch cubes 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut into ¾-inch cubes 1 avocado, cut in half, pitted and cut into ¾-inch cubes ½ cup pitted green olives, chopped (Castelvetrano olives recommended) 1 Tbsp chopped basil 1 Tbsp chopped mint 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp white balsamic vinegar or champagne vinegar Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1. In a bowl, place tomatoes, watermelon, cucumber, avocado, olives, basil and mint. Toss gently.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar and a pinch of salt and pepper. Pour over tomato-watermelon mixture and toss gently to mix. Season to taste with more salt and pepper.

Serve immediately.

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Pesto 1 cup packed basil leaves 1 clove garlic 2 Tbsp pine nuts 1½ Tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp sea salt 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper 6 Tbsp olive oil 1. Oil grill and preheat to medium high.

2. Fill a large bowl with cold water.

3. Keeping the husks attached at the base, peel back the husks of each cob and remove the silk. Cover the cobs again with the husk.

4. Soak the corncobs in cold water for 5 to 10 minutes to prevent husks from charring too quickly.

5. In a food processor, place basil, garlic, pine nuts, lemon juice, salt and pepper and chop in pulses for maximum mixing. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in olive oil. Set aside.

6. Place corn, covered in its husk on the grill. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Remove from the grill, let it cool enough to touch and then remove husks. Return to grill and cook, turning to lightly char all sides, for an additional 5 to 7 minutes total.

7. Remove from grill and generously brush with pesto. Sprinkle with sea salt and pepper if desired and serve hot.

Brown Rice Summer Succotash Pasta Salad

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A pesto-packed twist on a backyard party classic, grilling corn in its husk yields tender kernels and a delectable natural sweetness.

a tasty, gluten-free alternative to traditional wheat pasta and full of wholegrain goodness.

Yields 6 to 8 servings 1 lb brown rice pasta—elbow, penne or rotini shape 4 Tbsp olive oil; divide into two equal portions 1 cup chopped red onion 1 large clove garlic, minced 4 ears corn, kernels cut off (2 to 2½ cups) 3 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half 2 cups frozen shelled edamame, thawed ¼ cup chopped parsley leaves 1 Tbsp lemon juice Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add pasta and stir. Cook until firm to the bite, al dente, according to the directions on the package.

Be careful not to overcook the pasta, as it will become mushy. Drain in a colander, rinse and drain again. Drizzle with a touch of olive oil to prevent sticking and let cool in the colander, stirring occasionally.

2. Heat up a large skillet to medium hot. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, onion and pinch of salt and sauté, stirring occasionally until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add corn, tomatoes and edamame, and stir to combine. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook

until corn is tender, stirring occasionally, about 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat.

3. In a large bowl, place pasta, vegetable mixture and parsley and mix to combine. Add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice and season to taste with salt and pepper. Let cool, then place in the fridge to chill.

Napa Cabbage Asian Slaw

This colorful, Asian-inspired slaw is fresh, flavorful and a great complement to grilled foods and summer feasts. Almond butter in the dressing lends a light creaminess and scallions, ginger and garlic create a savory, spicy triumph of taste.

Yields 4 to 6 servings Dressing 3 Tbsp olive oil 3 Tbsp rice vinegar 2 Tbsp almond butter 1½ Tbsp soy sauce 1 Tbsp minced peeled fresh ginger 1 clove garlic, minced 1 Tbsp maple syrup or honey 1 tsp bottled toasted sesame oil ¼ tsp dried chili flakes (optional) 4 cups thinly sliced Napa cabbage 4 scallions, thinly sliced 1 medium carrot, shredded 1 red bell pepper, cut into matchstick strips 1 cup thinly sliced snow peas Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, rice vinegar, almond butter, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, maple syrup or honey, sesame oil and chili flakes (if desired). Dressing can be made up to one day ahead. Let come to room temperature before tossing and serving.

2. In a large bowl, mix together Napa cabbage, scallions, carrot, bell pepper and snow peas. Add dressing and toss to thoroughly coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Let stand 15 minutes before serving for flavors to develop.

Peach Basil Green Iced Tea

Peaches and basil are a refreshing flavor combination to embellish this cooling iced tea. Green tea is loaded with antioxidants and good-for-you phytonutrients.

Yields 4 to 6 servings 6 peaches, pitted, peeled and sliced ½ cup agave nectar 4 cups water 4 green tea bags 1 cup basil leaves 4 cups boiled water Basil leaves for garnish

smooth. Pour through a fine sieve and press with the back of a spoon or pour through a strainer lined with cheesecloth to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard pulp.

2. In a pitcher, mix together honey and warm water and stir until honey is dissolved. Add strawberry juice, remaining lemon juice and cold water. Mix well and serve over ice.

1. In a saucepan, place peaches, agave nectar and 4 cups water. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes.

2. Place peach mixture in a blender and blend until smooth (always be careful when machine-blending hot foods). Pour through a sieve or strainer lined with cheesecloth to strain into a pitcher.

3. Bring an additional 4 cups water to a boil. Pour over tea bags and basil and steep for 5 minutes. Remove tea bags and basil. Pour into pitcher with peach nectar and chill in the fridge until cold. Stir before serving, as the peach nectar tends to separate; serve over ice garnished with basil leaves.

Strawberry Honey Lemonade This honey-sweetened lemonade is flush with fresh strawberries for a perfect balance of flavor and thirstquenching enjoyment.

Watermelon-Mint Limeade

1 small watermelon (or half of a larger melon), diced 1 /3 cup fresh lime juice 1 /3 cup agave nectar 2 Tbsp chopped mint 1 Tbsp chopped basil Pinch crushed sea salt 2 cups ice

1. Using a chinois or other fine-mesh strainer, push the watermelon through the mesh using a sturdy wooden spoon, to push through all the liquid into a bowl, leaving behind the pulp and seeds. Pour the liquid into a pitcher with the lime juice, agave nectar and a pinch of salt. Chill well.

2. Just before serving, add the mint and basil to the liquid, and blend the mixture in the blender in two batches, adding a cup of ice to each batch.

Yields 4 to 6 servings 1 pint strawberries, washed, trimmed and cut in half 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4 lemons) 2 /3 cup honey ½ cup warm water 5 cups cold water

Future fun: Freeze leftover portions into popsicles for an easy treat on another day.

1. In a blender, place strawberries and ¼ cup lemon juice and blend until

Recipes from The Balanced Plate and Living Cuisine, by Renée Loux, and ReneeLoux.com; limeade recipe courtesy of Beth Bader, co-author of The Cleaner Plate Club.

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ing life manageable and not compromising myself. I never get aggravated and I have a hyper awareness but try to offset it with other things. It’s all a balancing act.”

Unlike the characters she’s played on television, Drescher could care less about retail therapy. “I’m not a shopper at all,” she confesses. “All of my characters are. I like magazines and I pull out pages of things I like. I rarely go shopping. It’s not my thing at all.”

The idea behind Happily Divorced came from Drescher and she produces

by Julia Lopez-Motherway the show. “I love that it is based on my real relationship. A lot of the feelings that my character goes through were Fran Drescher is best known for her iconic portrayal of Fran Fine in real things that I went through,” exthe television series, The Nanny, but the most challenging role in her plains Drescher. “The global message is life was not captured on film. After two years, eight doctors and several ‘love is love.’ I believe in civil liberty— that everyone has the right to live an misdiagnoses, Drescher was diagnosed with uterine cancer. She surauthentic life and love unconditionally. vived the disease and wrote a book about her experience entitled, Can- There are a lot of really great people in traditional relationships. This show ofcer Schmancer, in 2002 and began a movement with the same name. fers a fresh perspective of love between

two different people.”

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t [the Cancer Schmancer movement] has given me a purpose I would not have otherwise had.

I feel like I had cancer to help heal,” explains Drescher. “95% of cancer is environmental and we have control of what we bring into our homes, what we eat, and personal items. We can reduce the risk of cancer ourselves by educating ourselves to make healthier choices.”

“Right now, babies are born with toxins in their umbilical cord. We’re creating our own demise. We cannot continue to live this way. We have to question everything and start making better choices for ourselves and our future,” explains Drescher. “We’re going to look back at this as the dark ages.”

With her new role on TV Land’s Happily Divorced, Drescher is a very busy woman but she emphasizes balance in her life and places her health at the top of her priority list. She sticks to a diet consisting of whole and organic foods, eating only organic fruits and vegetables along with wild fish, reduced animal proteins and greens. In addition, Drescher drinks high alkaline water, steering clear of plastic bottles, 28

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and she checks her pH and does her best to keep it balanced.

Drescher also maintains a healthy home, steering clear of toxins and making sure that all cleaning products are eco-friendly and biodegradable.

“Spirituality is a very big part of my overall health and connecting with the creator through meditation,” says Drescher. “Make sure to take the time to enjoy each day. Find a rest period through meditation, art, music or whatever you can do to bring peace is critical.”

“You don’t have to be perfect,” encourages Drescher.

“You don’t have to do everything all at once. Nothing is perfect. No one is perfect.

Every healthy choice that you make, you are reducing your risk of cancer. It is a combination of everything together.”

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olitical and spiritual leader Mohandas Gandhi practiced total simplicity and minimalism, leaving an admirable legacy of how to live.

Born into a prosperous family, he enjoyed a privileged upbringing and studied law at University College, London, in England. When he left Earth, he had fewer than 10 possessions.

In contrast, most of us tend to spend a lot of time and energy accumulating and looking after possessions; by having less, life naturally becomes simpler. We can take up author Dave Bruno’s The 100 Thing Challenge and start cutting down to bare basics by recycling, refusing to accept more stuff and giving away or selling unwanted possessions.

Accumulate little. Gandhi believed in possessing only the clothes, sandals, watch and spectacles he wore and some cooking and eating utensils.

He would give away or auction any gift he received.

Eat simple food. Gandhi never had a problem being overweight. He followed a strict vegetarian diet and frequently cooked his own simple, locally produced foods. He ate from a small bowl, a reminder to eat moderately and mindfully, often accompanied by prayers. www.na-sd.com

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Gandhi meditated daily and spent hours in reflection and prayer. Though he was a revered world leader, he led a simple life with few distractions and commitments and would interrupt political meetings to play with children. Gandhi insisted on doing his own simple tasks. He advocated selfsufficiency and simple work.

Let your life be your message. A prolific, concise writer and powerful speaker in public; in private, Gandhi spoke quietly and only when necessary. He preferred to let his life talk for him.

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FARMERS’ MARKETS

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

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

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

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

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

A great gift idea for someone that has everything.

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

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

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

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

Solana Beach Farmers’ Market – 1-5pm.

Local and organic farm fresh produce, flowers, cheeses, packaged foods, artisans, as well as a food court with tables for eating

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

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

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

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

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

Marlene Salazar: 619-424-8131.

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

Escondido Downtown Farmers’ Market – 3:307pm, May-Sept; 2:30-6pm, Oct-Apr. Downtown Escondido’s Certified Farmers’ Market, Grand Ave between Kalmia and Juniper, Escondido, 92025.

760-745-8877. DowntownEscondido.com.

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

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

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

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

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

Encinitas Certified Farmers’ Market – 5-8pm, May-Sept; 4-7pm, Oct-Apr. Nearly 40 vendors selling local farm fresh produce and specialty items such as cheeses, meats, gelato, and artisan breads.

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

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

619-224-4906. OceanBeachSanDiego.com.

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

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

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

UTC Certified Farmers’ Market – 3-7pm.

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

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

MSOceanside.com. EspressoByTheSeaCafe.com.

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

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

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

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

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

Free Pranic Healing Event: Arhatic Yoga Meditation – 6:45pm. Powerful meditation for those who have had Arhatic Yoga classes. Open to all. California Institute for Human Science (CIHS) Campus, 741 Garden View Court, Ste 204, Encinitas, 92024.

888-226-4325. PranicHealingSD.com.

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SUNDAY, JULY 1 Soul Awakening Services – 8am, Meditation; 9am, Sacred Movement Yoga; 11am, Yoga Church. Join Tom and Trisha Kelly every Sunday for all or part of your Sunday practice. The Soul Center, 627 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, 92024. 760-943-7685.

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Tecolote Canyon Plant Walk – 9am-12pm. Learn plant lore in Tecolote Canyon on a walk with a CNPS member/leader. Exploring at a leisurely pace will allow lots of information about the flora of this urban canyon to be shared. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water and sunscreen. Heavy rain cancels the event. Free. Meet at the Tecolote Nature Center.

More info: CNPSSD.org.

Flea Free Organically at Encinitas Farmers’ Market – Sundays, 9am-2pm. Stop poisoning your pets. Flea Free Organically eliminates both fleas and worms also protects against heartworm.

Kills all bugs in 60 seconds. Save your pets and the planet from toxic chemicals. Paul Ecke Elementary, 185 Union St (across st Vulcan), Encinitas, 92024.

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

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

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

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.

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

Free Pranic Healing Event: Arhatic Yoga Meditation – 6:45pm. Powerful meditation for those who have had Arhatic Yoga classes. Open to all. California Institute for Human Science (CIHS) Campus, 741 Garden View Court, Ste 204, Encinitas, 92024.

888-226-4325. PranicHealingSD.com.

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

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

BalboaPark.org.

USGBC-SD Program Committee – 6-8pm.

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

MONDAY, JULY 2

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

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

TUESDAY, JULY 3 Consciousness Circle Book Study – Every Tuesday, 6:30-7:30pm. One Heart-One Mind Center for Spiritual Living, 11211 Sorrento Valley Rd, Ste F, San Diego, 92121. 858-453-9830.

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

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

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

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

Ruffin Canyon Care Restoration – 9am-12pm.

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

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

USGBC-SD.org.

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

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

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

Prayer Workshop – 7-8pm. Center for Spiritual Living Carlsbad, 390 Oak Ave, Ste H, Carlsbad, 92008. 760-434-9579. CSLCarlsbad.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, JULY 5 Bhagavad Gita with Tom Kelly – 11am. Ongoing study using Yogananda’s two-volume commentary and translation, “God Talks with Arjuna,” facilitated by Tom Kelly, former monk in the SRF Monastic Order of 25 years. The Soul Center, 627 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, 92024. 760-943-7685.

SoulOfYoga.com.

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

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

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

University Heights Point Restoration – 1-3pm.

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

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

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

SoulOfYoga.com.

Flea Free Organically at Encinitas Farmers’ Market – 9am-2pm. See July 1 listing. Paul Ecke Elementary, 185 Union St (across st Vulcan), Encinitas, 92024. 760-331-4525. JDiters@FleaFreeOrganically.com. FleaFreeOrganically.com.

C o m p o s t i n g Wo r k s h o p s – 1 - 2 p m . C h ula Vista Nature Center, E St & Bay Blvd.

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

MONDAY, JULY 9 Volunteer Bird Count – 7:30am-12pm. All levels of experience welcome. For more info & to receive an automatic reply with meeting location, contact Robert Patton: Birds@SanElijo.org.

San Diego Horticultural Society Meetings – 5:30-7:45pm. Speaker: Nicholas Staddon, Director of New Plants for Monrovia. Topic: Not

Just for Show, an insider’s view of the business of plant exploration: who are these dedicated plant people, where in the world are they going and what are they looking for? Nicholas also will offer his picks for best new plants for our region that have become available in the last few years.

All welcome. Free/member, $10/nonmember.

Surfside Race Place, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, 92014. More info: 760-295-7089 or SDHortSoc.org.

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

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

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

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

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

THURSDAY, JULY 12 Bhagavad Gita with Tom Kelly – 11am. Ongoing study using Yogananda’s two-volume commentary and translation, “God Talks with Arjuna,” facilitated by Tom Kelly, former monk in the SRF Monastic Order of 25 years. The Soul Center, 627 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, 92024. 760-943-7685.

SoulOfYoga.com.

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

Free Pranic Healing Study Group – 7-9pm.

Monthly study/practice group for pranic healing

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students at all levels. California Institute for Human Science (CIHS) Campus, 741 Garden View Court, Ste 204, Encinitas, 92024. 888-226-4325.

PranicHealingSD.com.

FRIDAY, JULY 13 Monthly Network Luncheon – 11am-2pm.

Speaker, introductions, shoutouts, displays, gifts.

Rancho Santa Fe. More info: WomensWisdom.net.

SATURDAY, JULY 14 Famosa Slough Work Party – 9am. Meet along W Pt Loma Blvd about 200 ft east of the corner of Famosa Blvd & W Pt Loma Blvd. RSVP: 619-2244591. FamosaSlough.org.

The Natural Health Workshops – 9-10am.

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

NaturalHealthWorkshop.org.

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

Kids in the Garden: Water Discovery Day – 10am12pm. $5/child (accompanied adults free); free/ members. Alta Vista Gardens, Children’s Garden, 1270 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista, 92084. Reserve: 760822-6824 or FarmerJones@AltaVistaGardens.org.

AltaVistaGardens.org.

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

Water Conservation Garden, 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W, El Cajon, 92019. Pre-registration required: 619-660-0614 or TheGarden.org.

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SUNDAY, JULY 15 Soul Awakening Services – 8am, Meditation; 9am, Sacred Movement Yoga; 11am, Yoga Church. Join Tom and Trisha Kelly every Sunday for all or part of your Sunday practice. The Soul Center, 627 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, 92024. 760-943-7685.

SoulOfYoga.com.

Flea Free Organically at Encinitas Farmers’ Market – 9am-2pm. See July 1 listing. Paul Ecke Elementary, 185 Union St (across st Vulcan), Encinitas, 92024. 760-331-4525. JDiters@FleaFreeOrganically.com. FleaFreeOrganically.com.

C o m p o s t i n g Wo r k s h o p s – 1 - 2 p m . C h ula Vista Nature Center, E St & Bay Blvd.

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

www.meetup.com/tapping

First Aid for Dogs and Cats – 1-5pm. Includes suggested treatments for choking or breathing difficulties, possible broken bones, shock, poisoning or snakebites, carsickness or temperature illnesses, and more. $60/person, includes either a Dog or Cat Pet First Aid Handbook and Pet First Aid certification. San Diego Humane Society North Campus, 572 Airport Rd, Oceanside, 92058. Reservations required: 619-243-3424 or SDHumane.org.

Labyrinth Walk Group – 2:30pm. We use the labyrinth as a meditation tool and other nature rituals to release and empower. Alta Vista Gardens, 1270 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista, 92084. For info & to register, Penny Stephens: 760-390-3072, PStephens@ AltaVistaGardens.org. AltaVistaGardens.org.

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

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

858-509-7582. MyIntuition.net.

TUESDAY, JULY 17 Consciousness Circle Book Study – Every Tuesday, 6:30-7:30pm. One Heart-One Mind Center for Spiritual Living, 11211 Sorrento Valley Rd, Ste F, San Diego, 92121. 858-453-9830.

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

www.subtleenergysolutions.com

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

guests. Not in the Encinitas area? Check out SoulTV online. The Soul Center, 627 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, 92024. 760-943-7685. SoulOfYoga.com.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 18

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

SoulOfYoga.com.

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

Soul-TV – Every Wednesday, 7pm. Join Tom and Trisha Kelly “Live” for a new interactive spiritual talk show with an exciting line-up of very special

THURSDAY, JULY 19

Project KEPPT: Gaines Campus – 1-3pm. A vaccination clinic and companion animal food bank,

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

Pet Photography Lecture – 6:30-8pm. Learn techniques from professional photographer Jen Petit for capturing the individual beauty and personality of your animal companions. Topics covered will range from the technical, including camera choices and

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lighting strategies, to the artistic methods. $12, free/active military families. San Diego Humane Society, 5500 Gaines St, San Diego, 92110. Reservations required: 619-243-3424 or SDHumane.org.

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

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

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SATURDAY, JULY 21 Falun Gong Exercise and Meditation Practice – Held every Sat & Sun weekends. Free. In parks around the county. Gisela3@cox.net. FalunDafaSD.org.

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

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

Bark for Life of San Diego – 9am-2pm. The American Cancer Society’s non-competitive walk for dogs and their owners. OceanAire Recreation Center, 4770 Fairport Way, San Diego, 92130. Register your dog today for $25: BarkForLifeSD.org.

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

Free Encinitas Pranic Healing Clinic – 1-3pm.

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

PranicHealingSD.com.

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

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

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

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

SoulOfYoga.com.

Flea Free Organically at Encinitas Farmers’ Market – 9am-2pm. See July 1 listing. Paul Ecke Elementary, 185 Union St (across st Vulcan), Encinitas, 92024. 760-331-4525. JDiters@FleaFreeOrganically.com. FleaFreeOrganically.com.

C o m p o s t i n g Wo r k s h o p s – 1 - 2 p m . C h ula Vista Nature Center, E St & Bay Blvd.

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

WEDNESDAY, JULY 25 Soul-TV – Every Wednesday, 7pm. Join Tom and Trisha Kelly “Live” for a new interactive spiritual talk show with an exciting line-up of very special guests. Not in the Encinitas area? Check out SoulTV online. The Soul Center, 627 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, 92024. 760-943-7685. SoulOfYoga.com.

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

THURSDAY, JULY 26 Bhagavad Gita with Tom Kelly – 11am. Ongoing study using Yogananda’s two-volume commentary and translation, “God Talks with Arjuna,” facilitated by Tom Kelly, former monk in the SRF Monastic Order of 25 years. The Soul Center, 627 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, 92024. 760-943-7685.

SoulOfYoga.com.

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

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

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

Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon Clinic – 10am-2pm.

Prepare your dog for the waves of the 6th Annual Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon (Sept 9). Dogs of every size receive special training on how to maneuver the waves in our exciting lessons. Dog Beach, 3006 Sandy Ln, Del Mar, 92014. Sign Up: AnimalCenter. org/Donate/Donate_Surf_Clinics.aspx.

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

Cooking with Klibs: Hawaiian Luau – 1:303:30pm. Come taste and learn the historical and cultural value of Luau. Recipes: traditional and gluten free. $15/member, $20/nonmember. Alta Vista Gardens, 1270 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista, 92084.

760-945-3954. Pre-registration required, walk-ins will be welcome: MissKlibs1@netzero.com. AltaVistaGardens.org.

CSA San Diego Support Group Meeting – 2pm.

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

GlutenFreeInSD.com.

The Herb Garden and Gifts – 2-3pm. With Diane Hollister, master gardener and composter. Starting an herb garden this month will give you a great Fall harvest just in time to turn your herbs into vinegars, soup blends, wreaths and other wonderful things for holiday giving. Free. El Corazon Compost Facility, 3210 Oceanside Blvd, Oceanside,

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

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92054. Pre-registration required: 800-262-4167 x 4. AgriServiceInc.com.

101 Main Street. Held at Aberdeen Dr, Cardiff-bythe-Sea, 92007. CardiffDogDaysOfSummer.com.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 18

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

SoulOfYoga.com.

RedRover Readers Volunteer Workshop – Learn to become a RedRover Readers volunteer. The program helps children explore the bond between people and animals through stories and discussion.

Escondido. Pre-registration required: RedRover. org/Readers.

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

Flea Free Organically at Encinitas Farmers’ Market – 9am-2pm. See July 1 listing. Paul Ecke Elementary, 185 Union St (across st Vulcan), Encinitas, 92024. 760-331-4525. JDiters@FleaFreeOrganically.com. FleaFreeOrganically.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 25

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

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

Passion Date Day for Couples – 10am-5pm.

Remember when you first fell in love? Bring romance back in your life, and have fun with each other. $247/couple. Point Loma Tennis Club, 2650 Worden St, San Diego, 92110. For more info & to register, Linda: 619-222-2543. AwakeningToTruth. com.

C o m p o s t i n g Wo r k s h o p s – 1 - 2 p m . C h ula Vista Nature Center, E St & Bay Blvd.

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

TUESDAY, JULY 31 Consciousness Circle Book Study – Every Tuesday, 6:30-7:30pm. One Heart-One Mind Center for Spiritual Living, 11211 Sorrento Valley Rd, Ste F, San Diego, 92121. 858-453-9830.

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

plan ahead FRIDAY, AUGUST 10 21st Annual Women’s Retreat – Aug 10-12.

Come celebrate women’s healing arts, secluded, nice rooms, swimming pool/jacuzzi. Vegetarian meals, workshops, excellent teachers. Herbal spa, talent show, barter fair. $345 assigned bed, $315 your mat (-$50 paid by June 30). 619-224-1268.

SelfHealSchool.com.

Fur Ball 2012 – 6-11pm. You and your well mannered, on-leash doggie companion are invited to a night of celebration under the stars with the San Diego Humane Society. Enjoy dancing, live entertainment and fine dining that supports animals and vital community programs. See website for cost.

Tickets: 619-243-3479 or Furball@SDHumane. org. SDHumane.org.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon – 8am-3pm.A great family day at the beach for surfers and dog lovers alike.

The funds raised will be used to support all the programs at Helen Woodward Animal Center. Includes over 40 vendors, food, and an Opportunity Drawing. Dog Beach, 3006 Sandy Ln, Del Mar, 92014.

Sign Up: AnimalCenter.org/Events/SurfDog.

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Cardiff Dog Days of Summer – 10am-3pm. A street fair for dogs and dog lovers. Includes contests, games, raffles, vendors, food and more. Blessing of the Animals by Drupon Samten Rinpoche of the Tibetan Meditation Center of Escondido.

Proceeds benefit local animal charities and Cardiff

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

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

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

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

760-213-1110. NaturesWhisper.com.

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

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

Info on locations & times: Sprouts.com.

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

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

SATURDAY, AUGUST 11 Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon Clinic – 10am-2pm. Also held Aug 18 & 25. Prepare your dog for the waves of the 6th Annual Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon (Sept 9).

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bEAUTY BARE WAXING & SKINCARE STUDIO Leniely Wilson 285 N. El Camino Real Ste. 100 Studio #20 Encinitas, CA 92024 760-809-6598 BareWaxingStudio.com Info@BareWaxingStudio.com

Bare Waxing & Skincare Studio offers an array of beauty services ranging from full-body hair removal, facials and spray tanning to lash perms and extensions. See ad on page 13.

ADULT EDUcATION WALDORF INSTITUTE OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

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

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bUSINESS NETWORKING GSDBA

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

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THE GREENASIUM FITNESS STUDIO Byron Spratt 760-944-1235 Byron@TheGreenasium.com TheGreenasium.com

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

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TAKE TIME FOR YOUR HEALTH Judi Bryan 760-822-9234 JudiB33@gmail.com VibrantLife.AmazonHerb.net

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

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“Helping good people through bad times…” If you have a DUI or other Misdemeanor case, call for a free consultation: 760-4818959. See ad on page 20.

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

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FUNcTIONAL MEDIcINE ECOPOLITAN

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

GREEN LIvING ABSOLUTELY SMOKE FREE – 1 HOUR Dr. Ginger Marable, PhD, CHt Offices in North San Diego County 760-420-2279 DrGinger10@cox.net AbsolutelySmokeFree.com

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

SHAKLEE PRODUCTS

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Developed over the last 10 years, the energy “signature” herbs, acupunctire meridians, or even chakras can be embedded into substances. Visit www.SubtleEnergySolutions.com to learn more about vibrant living. See ad on page 35.

HAIR SALON UBUNTU HAIR STUDIO Dawn Ellinwood 109 S. Acacia Ave. Solana Beach, CA 92075 858-792-5959 UbuntuHairStudio.com

Built on a foundation of community, passion, contribution and strength, Ubuntu Hair Studio will shift the way consumers purchase beauty products and services. See ad on page 12.

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

RECONNECTIvE HEALING®

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

Those not contending with a health issue often find more energy, achieve a strong spiritual connection or joy in life. Reconnective Healing works to correct imbalances underlying a particular disease, issue or life challenge in as little as 1 to 3 sessions. See ad on page 15.

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DRAGAN GIURICI, HHP

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

KATHLEEN BUNDY

MS, RD, CLT The Center for Health & Wellbeing 3636 Fifth Ave, San Diego 619-814-5500 IntegrativeMedicineSanDiego.com

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

DR. CAROLLE’S WELLNESS AND RETREAT CENTER OF SAN DIEGO Dr. Carolle Jean-Murat, M.D. 619-850-5030 DrCarolle.com • Info@DrCarolle.com

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

Thousands have trusted me as a physician, healer, confidante, and surgeon with excellent results. I offer a safe place for women to more authentically connect with self and spirit. I will provide you with the opportunity to heal. A client said, “After my consultation with Dr. Carolle I felt hopeful about myself for the first time in a long time. She is the one perfect partner for support on the journey to perfect health by making it clear that we have control and choice.” See ad on page 4.

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JANETTE GRAY, MD

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

MICHAEL HOLLIS, ND

The Center for Health & Wellbeing 3636 Fifth Ave, San Diego 619-814-5500 IntegrativeMedicineSanDiego.com Dr. Hollis is a Board certified licensed Naturopath with over a decade of expertise in advanced diagnostics, naturopathic and functional medicine. He specializes in weight loss, detoxification, hormone balancing and optimizing nutrition. With his expertise in metabolic imbalances and endocrinology, Dr. Hollis offers a personalize HCG weight loss program incorporating one’s metabolic profile to achieve optimum results. See ad on page 3.

JOHN HUMISTON, MD

The Center for Health & Wellbeing 3636 Fifth Ave, San Diego 619-814-5500 IntegrativeMedicineSanDiego.com Dr. Humiston is a Family Physician offering an alternative approach to treating chronic illnesses. He is known internationally for his highly effective Candida treatment. Dr. Humiston has successfully treated addiction, chronic fatigue, auto-immune diseases, cancer, allergies, Candida overgrowth and many other ailments that respond poorly to conventional medicine. Most insurance accepted. See ad on page 3.

LA vITA COMPOUNDING PHARM 858-453-2500 Info@LaVitaRx.com LaVitaRx.com WineWomenAndHormones.com

PCAB Accredited® compounding pharmacy accepting all major insurance. Join thousands of patients committed to safety and quality on their path to living better longer. See ad on page 23.

MODERN AYURvEDA

Dave Lesinski 760-815-6591 Dave@ModernAyurvedaLiving.com ModernAyurvedaLiving.com I specialize in Ayurvedic Health Consults and Vedic Astrology readings for adults, kids and families as a whole.

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The Center for Natural Dentistry Holistic and Biological Dental Practice 760-536-1199 TryNaturalDentistry.com Facebook.com/NaturalDentistry

NOvICK CHIROPRACTIC

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

Now accepts insurance. See ad on page 19.

NATURAL HOLISTIc DENTISTS

Mark Strube 305-970-5546 www.RecoveryPump.com The Recovery Pump System (RPS) is simply the most effective, most affordable, and most practical recovery system available today. The boots massage the muscles to improve circulation during the use and help reduce swelling, soreness and fatigue, all while you rest and relax. See ad on page 25.

HEALTH SERvIcES PRANIC HEALING OF SAN DIEGO Mary D. Clark, PhD 741 Garden View Ct, Ste 201 Encinitas, CA 92029 888-226-4325 • 858-382-3169 Fax: 619-615-2078 Mary@iPhysics.com PranicHealingSD.com

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

HOLISTIc PET cARE DEXTER’S DELI

Tori Rosay Del Mar: 858-792-3707 Carlsbad: 760-720-7507 San Elijo Hills: 760-471-9500 DextersDeli.com Info@DextersDeli.com Dexter’s Deli offers natural, healthy solutions for many of your pet’s health issues. We are San Diego’s largest natural pet store offering the best selection of healthy foods, products and information for your pet’s well-being. See ad on page 47.

DR. STACY GODES RECOvERY PUMP

Holistic, natural dental practice focused on helping you achieve whole-body wellness through dentistry. Dr. Marvin is an IABDM Board Certified Biological Dentist. See ad on back cover.

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

O’RIELLY DENTAL PRACTICE

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

SUNNYBROOK FARM PET CARE

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

See ad on page 53.

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

A simple and unassuming manner of life is best for everyone, best both for the body and the mind. ~Albert Einstein

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

MARKETING DOUBLE YOUR SALES IN 2012 Gloria Taylor Brown 858-531-8289 Gloria@NA-SD.com

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

EXCOvERIES

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lots of indoor and outdoor seating. Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. Locally owned and operated. We look forward to serving you. See ad on page 31.

NATURAL SKINcARE SKIN FITNESS, ETC.

Charlene Handel 5825 Avenida Encinas, Ste. 107 Carlsbad, CA 92008 760-438-4600 SkinFitnessEtc.com Chandel@RoadRunner.com With over 25 years in the beauty industry and having worked on all skin types, Charlene has formulated over 100 recipes to custom blend natural ingredients at the time of your facial to meet each client’s needs. She combines the best of both worlds, traditional holistic wisdom with modern, cutting edge medical technologies and equipment. The result? Dramatic effects on the skin without using toxic injections or surgical procedures; instead with the help of natural remedies based on kinesiological testing. See ad on page 6.

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2750 Roosevelt St Carlsbad, CA 92008 760-720-6288 Mail@VitaliaNaturalMedicine.com DrWolf@VitaliaNaturalMedicine.com VitaliaNaturalMedicine.com Vitalia Natural Medicine is a Naturopathic medical clinic focused on treating the cause of illness in men, women, children and seniors. We specialize in hormonal balancing, supportive cancer therapies, autoimmune disease, stress and fatigue, digestive complaints, behavioral disorders, blood sugar regulation, cardiovascular disease and pediatrics. We use diet and nutritional advice, herbal medicines and homeopathic medicine to treat the cause of the problem and restore optimal health.

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NETWORKING WOMEN’S WISDOM

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

Connect with women who are making a difference.

NUTRITIONAL cLEANSING ISAGENIX INTERNATIONAL, NUTRITIONAL CLEANSING Michele Miller Encinitas, CA 760-473-4297 MicheleMiller.Isagenix.com

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PRODUcE NATURALLY TO YOUR DOOR

Delivery of Organic Fruits & Veggies 858-946-6882 NaturallyToYourDoor.com Naturally to your door delivers farm fresh organic or naturally grown fruits, vegetables, herbs and other natural products direct from local farms to your door. See ad on page 13.

RESTORATIvE GREEN cLEANING NELSON’S GREEN CLEAN

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

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SELF-HELP & MOTIvATION HAY HOUSE

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

SPIRITUAL PSYcHIc REv. UKI MACISAAC, MA Carlsbad, CA 800-883-2840 UkiMacIsaac.com

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

SPORTING GOODS

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BLUE OCEAN WINDOW CLEANING

Your friendly Fit Experts at Road Runner Sports, the World’s Largest Running & Walking Store, will help you fetch your perfect fitting shoes in just 14 minutes with a fun, thorough foot analysis. Located 15 minutes from La Jolla, you’ll find all the top brands from Asics and Nike to New Balance and Saucony. You’re guaranteed to skip out of the store feeling great!

Paul Pate, Owner 619-450-6553 Paul@BlueOceanWindowCleaning.com BlueOceanWindowCleaning.com Transform the feel of your home with clean windows.

Professional cleaning of your windows, solar panels, mirrors in your home or office. Increase the output of your solar panels by 30-70%. Exterior windows cleaned free. See ad on page 21.

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Diana Hoppe, M.D. 317 N El Camino Real, Ste 310 Encinitas, CA 92024 760-635-5600 • 760-815-8825 Fax: 760-635-5642 DrDianaHoppe@gmail.com DrDianaHoppe.com

Lisa Kalison, CCT 16 San Diego & Orange County Locations 760-436-8811 Discovery@DiscoveryScreening.com DiscoveryScreening.com The future of Breast Cancer prevention is here. It’s state-of-theart Thermal Imaging. Studies have shown that an abnormal thermal image is the single most important indicator of high risk for developing breast cancer. See what only a medical infrared camera can see; the earliest warning signs of the immune system, years before traditional imaging devices can see it, and years before it becomes a serious disease or cancer. Multiple San Diego locations. Save your breast friends now. Call Lisa. See ad on page 4.

Dr. Diana Hoppe is a board certified Ob/Gyn providing the highest level of health care for women of all ages in a calm, comfortable setting. At her new practice, she will specialize in perimenopause/ menopause, hormone therapy and decreased libido. Call for your individualized wellness program today. See ad on page 6.

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new, luxury mobile pet grooming spa is leaving its cutting-edge, yet affordable, paw-prints all over north county San Diego. Just in time for all of those pets in need of a great summer haircut, Absolute Pawfection specializes in pampering pooches right at their own doorstep.

Owned and operated by gentle master groomer Myke Ross with certified groomer Kathy Hopper, this resort-on-wheels is fully equipped featuring state-of -the art equipment and even air conditioning to keep pets comfortable in the hot summer months to come.

Absolute Pawfection grooms both cats and dogs of all sizes as well as bunnies and guinea pigs. “We stay on top of the latest trends, products and technology through continuing education and provide everything from puppy cuts to fashion statements,” says Ross. “Services include baths, de-shedding brush-outs, haircuts, ear cleanings, nail trimming, flea treatments and more. Even skunk treatment!”

The team at Absolute Pawfection brings more than 26 years of professional grooming experience to the business. Ross is also certified in pet CPR and First Aid. “You can rest easy knowing that your pet is in expert hands, and close to home when you call Absolute Pawfection,” assures Ross. “No more stressful trips to the groomer.”

For more information, call 858-3353855 or visit AbsolutePawfection Mobile.com.

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n Saturday, July 14 from 2 to 3:30 p.m., all are invited to St. Germaine’s Café & Bistro in Encinitas for a community dog and dog parent event of particular cuteness and educational value. “Dine with Your Dogs” is a fun and educational patio luncheon for pet parents who believe that “pets are family” and want to be included when dining out.

The Doggie Menu contains a complete meal made with all natural, fresh, restaurant-grade ingredients without preservatives.

In addition to serving food, My Perfect Pet President, Karen Scoggins, will deliver a talk on the relationship between dog diets and overall health.

The gathering is sponsored by the San Diego Positive Pet Professional group founder, Linda Michaels. The San Diego Positive Pet Professionals is a community organization promoting non-aversive services and healthy food for our beloved animal companions.

Other sponsors include Victoria Stilwell Dog Training and Pupologie Pet Boutique.

The event is also a fundraiser for a local rescue group, Bichon Fur Kids.

Location: St. Germaines’ Cafe & Bistro, 1010 S. Coast Hwy., Encinitas, CA. RSVP to lindapositively@gmail.com or on the SD Positive Pet Professionals Facebook page. See sponsor’s ad on pages 52 & 47.

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he fastest-growing street fair for dogs and dog lovers in Southern California is set for Saturday, August 11, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. The seventh annual Cardiff Dog Days of Summer, hosted by the Cardiff 101 Main Street, is expected to draw more than 10,000 four-legged friends, fans and family members.

“They say every dog has his day, and this year it’s August 11,” says event chair, Brad Maassen. “The community and their canine friends come together for contests, games, one fabulous silent auction, vendors, and, of course, food.

It’s a great way to see old friends and make new ones of the two-and-four-legged variety.”

Highlights of this year›s Cardiff Dog Days of Summer event include an obstacle course sponsored by K-9 Connection, a Kid Zone with a bird show and games, a silent auction, and contests including Cutest Puppy, Best Dressed Dog, and Best Kisser. There will be music, vendor booths, and the County Animal Services Rabies, Vaccination, License and Microchip Clinic will be in attendance, too.

“Again, this year, we will open the event with The Blessing of the Animals by Drupon Samten Rinpoche of the Tibetan Meditation Center of Escondido,” adds Maassen.

Proceeds benefit local animal charities and Cardiff 101 Main Street, which sponsors other community events throughout the year.

Cost: Free. Location: Aberdeen Dr. and Newcastle Ave. in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. For more details call 760-436-0431 or visit Cardiff101.com. See ad on page 47. www.na-sd.com

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ational Equine Resource Network (NERN) and a group of colleagues including equine vets, vet students, and equine rescue sanctuaries gelded a total of 100 stallions and colts throughout central California.

This week-long rolling series of low-cost gelding clinics potentially reduced the future horse population of the state by 500, “Team” - NERN, R-VETS, & UC Davis Students at a time when the continuing economic downturn has significantly reduced the number of good homes available for horses.

“When NERN was formed two years ago to assist the equine welfare community in saving and caring for at-risk horses, our goal was to make an immediate impact,” notes Shirley Puga, NERN founder and executive director. “Low-cost gelding clinics held in partnership with equine veterinarians were an obvious way as they require a relatively small financial commitment while producing major results by impacting the number of horses that might be neglected or abandoned in the future,” she says.

The eight-day traveling series held eight gelding clinics in eight cities; covering more than 1,000 miles in the heavily horse populated central part of California. The clinic locations were Salinas, King City, Lodi, Auburn, Petaluma, Woodland, Orland and Cottonwood.

Planning is underway for the first out-of-state clinic, to be held in Western Washington State in late spring/early summer. The states of Nevada and Texas are under consideration for the fall.

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he American Cancer Society’s Bark for Life Dog Walk is being held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 21 at OceanAire Recreation Park in San Diego.

This noncompetitive walk is for dogs and their owners to raise funds and awareness for the fight against cancer.

Participants can register as teams or individually, and spend the day of the event walking the track and enjoying several activities.

Event sponsor and vendor applications are being accepted.

Location: OceanAire Recreation Center, 4770 Fairport Way, San Diego. For more information, call 619-209-9843 or visit BarkForLifeSD.org.

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abrador Harbor’s second annual Hounds for Hope Walk—a Canine Cancer Awareness and Wellness Festival—is being held from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 28 at Dusty Rhodes Park in Ocean Beach. A short walk around the perimeter of the park will kick off the event.

This is a family-friendly celebration and all leashed dogs are welcome for a great day of fun and hope.

The focus will be to provide information on canine cancer prevention and treatment, and promoting the overall health and well-being of dogs. The event includes many pet-related vendors, as well as raffles, doggie games and contests, and a DJ to keep the festivities rolling.

Labrador Harbor is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation founded in 2006 to provide funds to families or non-profit rescue organizations to directly benefit the immediate physical well-being of Labrador Retrievers. To date, Labrador Harbor has raised over $68,000 and has helped over 320 families in California. Through a force of dedicated volunteers and supporters around the State, Labrador Harbor continues to offer hope and support for families in need.

Sponsorship opportunities and vendor spaces are still available. For more details, call 619-892-0049 or visit LabradorHarbor.org.

elen Woodward Animal Center’s (HWAC) Surf Dog Clinic, being held Saturday, July 28, will include a very special canine competitor whose owner has dedicated his life to the country. “ABH Airman, Tyler Silvestri is in for a big surprise when he returns to his beloved dog Stella,” says HWAC Public Relations Manager, Jessica Gercke, “Silvestri’s mother will have taught the dog to surf!”

The soldier traveled to boot camp in Pensacola, Florida, journeyed as far away as Hong Kong and the Persian Gulf during his deployment, and is currently stationed on the USS Carl Vincent. “During his two years of service, he has missed his beloved dog,” says Gercke. “Silvestri’s mother wanted to do something special for her son and when she heard about Helen Woodward Animal Center’s Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon, she knew she had to ‘enlist’ Stella.”

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DOGS WILL BE DOGS… BUT WHY? What to Know When Choosing a Breed

by Isabel Reilly

Sometimes it’s hard to know if a dog is “just being a dog,” or is instead displaying a genetic trait. Understanding what an animal has been bred to do makes for a more successful long-term adoption. It can also save the new owner’s sanity, home furnishings, lawn and gardens. Natural Awakenings offers insights on several popular breeds.

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dog that has high levels of energy or unusual intelligence can prove to be a challenge for less experienced owners. Some breeds, like the border collie, have both.

Hailing from the border between Scotland and England, shepherds developed the breed to herd flocks of sheep, work long days in rugged terrain and be independent thinkers. They are intense, high-energy, agile and trainable dogs.

Border collies are multitaskers and unsurpassed herders. The “hard stare” used to intimidate sheep can be unnerving—think of the look Mom gives when she doesn’t want to yell at her kids in front of company. Sheep obey.

Long walks or a run can wear out many dogs to ensure a calm eve-

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ning and good night’s sleep. For a border collie, such exercise simply builds endurance.

This breed wants to please, and excels in obedience, agility and flyball (teams of dogs that race and fetch tennis balls in a type of relay). When they’re not presented with appropriate physical and mental challenges, border collies create jobs and hobbies such as: valet, when shoes aren’t put away or herded into one area; landscaper, specializing in digging; candidate for American Idol, based on barking; reporter, commenting on every noise; and/or interior designer, apt to de-stuff the couch or chairs.

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Scotties are bred to find and exterminate vermin, to dig to get to moles, voles and other underground critters and then do the Scottie “death shake”.

This involves a lot of flying dirt, muddy paws and craters in the yard, but results in a happy dog.

A Scottie can also be dignified and reserved, plus display a sense of humor. He may be aloof with anyone but family and friends—then can surprise with a frenetic, random activity period (referred to as a frap). While independent thinking is essential for successful below-ground hunting, it’s moderated by a strong desire to please.

Harsh words and punishment will cause him to shut down, rather than act on his passion again. Understanding and companionship are vital to a Scot’s happiness. Given those, his devotion is deep and lifelong.

Golden retrievers are famous for their gentle ways with children. Originally bred in Scotland and England in the late 19th century, their purpose was to retrieve fowl shot by hunters, whether on land or in water; a golden is willing, adaptable and very trainable. They are widely used in therapy work, as service or guide dogs and in search-and-rescue operations.

Golden puppies are highly energetic and playful, in need of focus, training and exercise. Older dogs are often seen carrying a toy in their mouths during a walk, reverting back to their original specialty of carrying birds in a “soft” mouth (making no punctures with their teeth). Goldens need frequent brushing, so be on the lookout for blonde hairs all around the house.

Much of the renewed popularity of beagles as family pets is due to the charismatic Uno, the Westminster Kennel Club’s Best in Show 2008, also featured in O Magazine in 2010. They are easy to groom, medium in size, friendly and cute. A person that prefers brisk walks may count the breed’s need to thoroughly sniff stuff along the way as a drawback. A determined beagle following an “invisible trail” can be selectively deaf to calls to return to his

naturalpet owner or home. His “Woo-woo-woo” baying at the conclusion of a mission can interrupt the peace of a quiet neighborhood.

First bred in the 1300s as a companion for small-game hunters, a beagle’s compact and muscular body derives from a blend of ancient hounds. Expect a beagle to be smart, independent and bold. Be aware that a bored, unsupervised beagle will create his own entertainment; barking can be a problem.

High energy or highly intelligent dogs require more commitment, thought, time and planning to keep them on track and focused on the fun.

It’s best to involve these dogs in activities that embrace, rather than clash with their inbred traits—but oh, the rewards of the right kind of four-legged companionship.

Connect with freelance writer Isabel Reilly at StLouisDogWalker@mind spring.com.

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Mixed breed Detectives’ Simple DNA Test verifies Identification

by Isabel Reilly DNA testing isn’t just for episodes of CSI. It’s easy to test a mixed breed dog to find out his heritage, typical traits and any potential health problems associated with the breed.

Cindy Billhartz-Gregorian, of St. Louis, who rescued Ralphie during a Missouri rainstorm, says, “Ralphie has a special way of doing things. We wanted to put it into context to find where the traits come from, so we did a simple DNA test to find out.” The result showed that Ralphie is 80 percent Rottweiler, 10 percent husky and 10 percent collie.

“It explains some things,” she says. “He doesn’t exactly howl when he hears sirens, it’s more like he talks to the sound.”

Barb Reyner lives in Independence, Iowa, with the M Troop—it’s a house rule that all names of dogs living there start with M. “We tested because we were just plain curious. Malleagh turned out to be a shih tzu/Siberian husky mix,” reports Reyner. “We suspected the husky part because she has blue eyes and loves to romp through the snow.”

DNA testing has practical applications, too. Reyner decided to test another of her dogs, Moey, that has health issues, including deafness, near blindness and cancer. “We thought she was a soft-coated Wheaten terrier/chow mix, but after a simple DNA test using a kit, we learned she was mix of shar pei, chow chow and Labrador retriever. Now we know more about how we can help her.”

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Doggy Lost… and Found Again Microchips Provide Peace of Mind

by Avery Mack

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t’s easy for a dog or cat to slip out an unlatched door, open gate or even a window. Three million lost pets are picked up by animal control agencies each year, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). The National Council on Pet Population Study & Policy estimates fewer than 2 percent of wayward cats and only 15 to 20 percent of wandering dogs find their way home again. Most of those that make it back have been identified and reunited through tags, tattoos or microchips.

About the size of a grain of rice

(12 millimeters), a microchip is injected under the skin into the shoulder area of a dog or cat as a form of permanent identification. The chip itself has no internal energy source, so it will never wear out or run down.

Microchips work on a radio frequency identification system (RFIS) that operates on two main frequencies—125 kilohertz (in this country) or 134.2 kilohertz (internationally). A handheld scanner powers a low radio frequency readout of the chip’s unique identification number and transmits it to the scanner’s display window, much like a retail bar code.

Shelters, veterinarians and animal control staff routinely use scanners to check for identification chips in unclaimed pets. If detected, the dis-

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“The chip very rarely migrates under the skin,” says Dr. Amber Andersen, a Los Angeles veterinarian.

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Shelters report the biggest barrier to a pet and family reunion is a lack of current information. Identification can help bring him home again.

Use both a tag and microchip. Keep contact information up to date.

When traveling, program a GPS tag with a cell phone number— it’s faster than calling home for messages.

False: Microchips pose a health risk.

True: “There have been no reported cases of tumors at injection sites.”

There’s no reaction at all in the tissue around the chip,” reports Dr. Jeff Bryan, a veterinary oncologist at the University of Missouri’s Medical Veterinary Teaching Hospital, in Columbia.

False: The shelter won’t have a scanner.

True: More than 50,000 veterinarians and shelters use scanners. Microchip providers also frequently donate scanners to shelters and rescue groups.

False: Implanting a microchip is painful.

True: Pets do not have to be sedated to be chipped. Although a larger needle is used than for shots, it won’t be any more painful for the pet than a vaccination.

False: It’s expensive.

True: Veterinarians set their own prices, usually between $25 and $40.

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False: Microchipping really isn’t necessary.

True: Identification is key in returning a lost pet. The ASPCA strongly recommends the use of a collar tag in combination with a microchip. Collars can break—a microchip assures backup identification that can’t be removed or altered.

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NO BAD HAIR DAYS Fur-Free Friends for the Allergy-Prone

Hairless Dogs

by Rebecca Ryan

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s someone in a pet lover’s household subject to allergies? Some find hairless breeds easier to live with. Before adopting a hairless cat or dog, visit a rescue group or shelter to make sure there’s no sneezy reaction with a potential companion. Also, remember that hairless breeds still need to be groomed, as well as protected from insects, sunburn and frostbite.

Hairless Cats

Allergy-prone cat lovers long for a hypoallergenic breed; unfortunately, none exists, because the allergy is not due to cat fur, but either to saliva left on the fur after cats groom themselves or to dander (dead skin cells). Still, a hairless breed like a sphynx or the nearly hairless Cornish or Devon rex, can make a helpful difference in living with a cat.

As a kitten, a sphynx appears to have more skin than muscle, but will grow into a strong, athletic adult that is full of mischie, while still looking somewhat like a bat. Touching her skin brings to mind a chamois cloth or the skin of a warm peach.

This high-energy breed persists in demanding attention and loves to curl up on a comfy lap. If none is available, she’ll nap with another cat, or even the dog. At night, a sphynx will serve as a live hot water bottle for human feet, snuggling under the covers and radiating heat.

Both the Cornish rex and Devon rex are originally from England, the result of a mutated litter. The Cornish version has large ears and high cheekbones, plus a bit of curly fur close to the skin—a unique covering that has been compared to cut velvet. Fur on the Devon variation can range from a thin, suede-like texture to a looser mop of curls.

Rex are likewise high-energy and love to climb. “A quiet rex is a cat you should check on, because they’re moochers, too,” says Gwen Welch, who lives with her two Cornish pals, 50

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Senna and Tang, in Maryland Heights, Missouri.

All three breeds need only a gentle wipe down with a damp cloth to keep dander and saliva to a minimum. Regular nail trims and ear checks complete the light grooming routine. These are fun-loving, companionable cats.

Hairless dogs bring their own challenges. Before adopting a hairless breed, make sure the family has the temperament, commitment and energy to train and keep up with a very active pet.

Chinese crested dogs are delicate in appearance, yet harbor a cat’s ability to climb, a terrier’s urge to dig and a yodeler’s voice. This breed provides continual entertainment.

Such charms help with Hagen’s job as a certified therapy dog, says Linda McGrath-Cruz, a paralegal in Miami, Florida. “He’s small and unusual-looking, with a lovable nature, which makes him perfect for therapy visits.”

Cresteds only have hair on their heads, tail and around the ankles. “They’re goofy dogs personality-wise, too, funny and very intelligent,” she says with a smile.

McGrath-Cruz notes that cresteds require extra care because they are easily sunburned, are affected by cold temperatures more than most other pooches and are extra-vulnerable to insect bites. She explains, “Unlike most dogs, cresteds have sweat glands, so they don’t pant to adjust their body temperature. Weekly baths keep them clean and fresh.”

The skin of a crested is so delicate that it can tear. Allnatural moisturizers can keep skin supple, but too much of a good thing may lead to a form of acne. Prevent sunburn with a nontoxic sunscreen or a T-shirt. Sweaters help keep these little ones warm in air conditioning or cooler outdoor conditions.

American hairless terriers like Scooby McGurk have more pep than a litter of retrievers. McGurk takes several hour-long walks each day, in addition to scheduled playtimes with his pack. He also gets mental exercise as a trained mold detection dog, ferreting out suspected damage under floors and in walls.

At work, Scooby wears a hazardous materials suit for his protection, explains his handler, Greg Meilen. “We live in Canada, so his outdoor winter wardrobe includes a snowsuit with ear and tail warmers and boots to protect him from frostbite. In the sum-

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“People that are allergic to other dogs find hairless terriers easier to live with,” observes Emily McKay, an American hairless terrier breeder. “Just shower and towel them dry to remove dirt and dander.”

The Xoloitzcuintle (SHOW-low-eats-QUEENT-lee), or Xolo (SHOW-lo), is a Mexican hairless, high-energy, independent thinking dog. A Xolo’s view of training is much like a method actor that queries, “What is my motivation?”

“This extremely intelligent breed will control an owner they can manipulate, but will respond to structure, firmness and especially, kindness,” says Barbara Griffin, president of Xoloitzcuintle Club USA. “Accept and value them for these traits, rather than expect total compliance. A Xolo will not take rough or harsh physical corrections, because they’re sensitive.

My dog, Baalche, will show stress and throw up if I’m angry.

Quetzal, my husband’s dog, will shut down and just walk away.”

“They exceed in agility and are quick to learn, but are not wired to please,” notes Griffin. “High-value treats and a lot of praise for meeting a challenge are key. It has to be fun.”

Hairless breeds are not for everyone, but with patience, energy and understanding, the rewards will be laughs, loyalty and a bond like no other.

Connect with freelance writer Rebecca Ryan at RebeccaRyan@mindspring.com.

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was a brand new positive behavior, Dude rolled his eyes up, and his skin softened and was easily rotated by the caregiver’s fingers. When he leaned closer to her with his body relaxing against the cage, one young man, said: “I’m outta here. This is too spooky for me!”

Three weeks later I went back to check on Dude. He was not in his cage. When I asked where he was, someone told me his behavior improved so much that a family soon adopted him. I asked what happened to the bottle of flower essences and was told: “We gave it to a woman with an angry duck!”

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ou make all the right choices for your animal’s physical wellbeing including health care, diet and exercise. What about their mental and emotional needs? You can help by providing access to flower essences that I call “emotional nutrition” improving emotionally charged, problematic behaviors. Animals are easy to help and simple in their acceptance of our assistance. They feel our intention to help just as they can feel fear, anger and distrust. As an animal behavior specialist, I have talked to hundreds of pet parents and found their top concerns are helping pets adjust to change, overcoming stress, and eliminating negative behaviors.

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Bringing home someone new, going to a different groomer, or a change in your household schedule can be equally catastrophic to your animals.

Some pets shut down, becoming withdrawn or depressed, while others may act out aggressively. Passive-aggressive is chewing your favorite objects or “forgetting” where the litter box is located. No matter what their actions are, the same flower essence remedies balance extreme personalities. Use a blend of Arnica essence to release negative memory, Star of Bethlehem for shock, Yarrow for environment, and Clematis for improving mental outlook.

Use Passion Flower essence for usually well-mannered animals who seem confused by their own behaviors.

To help shelter animals, rescues and the newly adopted, we do not need a complete history of the individual to resolve negative behaviors. Also, time does not matter when it comes to flower essences’ efficacy because it does not matter whether the trauma or

shock happened years ago or yesterday. Essences eliminate the root cause of the disturbance. For emotional hurt, confusion, or post-traumatic stress use essences of Gentian, Mimulus for fear, and Sweet pea for gentle kindness.

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My first jaunt outside the world of horses, dogs and cats was with Dude, the iguana. Dude had become dangerously aggressive due to rough handling from fearful and inexperienced people.

Because of his escalating negative behavior, Dude was deemed unadoptable and restricted to living in a wire cage and rarely touched for four months when I met him. The people present that day were unfamiliar with flower essences and challenged me to help Dude. There was only one young girl willing to pet Dude through the wire.

The same essences proven to gentle abused horses and dogs that had turned aggressive were chosen for Dude. I put several drops of Gorse essence for hope, Mustard for depression, and Gentian for hurt feelings on the girl’s right hand and then she touched Dude with her left hand.

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naturalpet Vocalizations Vocalizations such as whining, growling and barking are your dog’s way of telling you she is uncomfortable.

Whines often mean, “I’m scared, help me” or “I want something” whereas a growl is a warning. Barks have a lot of different meanings, depending on the context.

How to Become an Animal Communicator

by Linda Michaels

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ver get the feeling your dog is talking to you? You’re right. If you’ve longed to know what’s going on in your dog’s heart and mind, and to communicate back, here’s a surefire way to connect. Learn to read what your dog is saying to you, and speak to your dog in a language your dog can understand.

Your dog talks to you in three straightforward ways: via behavior, with body language and by vocalizing. Hone your observational skills to decode your dog’s messages. Then respond with clear hand signals in order to communicate most effectively. Body language is the bridge to communicating with your dog.

Tails A relaxed flag-waving tail often means “I love you” but a raised twitching tail is an aggressive display. There’s some difficulty reading the “tail language” of a dog with a stubby tail.

Body Language Start with listening. Your dog’s body language broadcasts clear giveaways to their feelings. Don’t ignore it. Dr. Lynn Honeckman, veterinary behavior expert explains, “We can learn to read the body language of dogs displaying happiness, curiosity, anxiety, fear and hostility. Even learning the basics of interpreting a dog displaying ‘approachable’ versus ‘stay away’ body language can be of the greatest benefit.”

Body Posture Body posture is another emotion indicator. Forward leaning with a stiff body are warnings to back off. If your dog freezes over the food bowl or fixates on another dog, a bite may follow. “Looking versus non-looking has various meanings,” says Carol Byrnes, creator of What is My Dog Saying? and What is My Dog Saying at the Dog Park? available online for pet parents and trainers who want to learn more.

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Ears Floppy ears generally indicate calm, but erect ears means “I’m on alert.”

Your dog is deciding how to react. Flattened ears may be your dog telling the world she is afraid. Behaviors on-leash, such as hiding behind you, freezing, or trying to go the opposite direction lets you know something is wrong. Change the situation so she can relax.

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Listen for Doggie Disorders Indoors, following from room to room, escape attempts, housetraining or destructive regression are some classic symptoms of separation/attachment problems. Your dog is not a happy camper. Fears may be treated with very slow acclimation and exposure to the troubling stimulus. Use babystep socialization desensitization for confidence building. Dogs with human aggression or serious dog/dog aggression problems need professional help.

Talk Back by Marking When your dog does something “all by herself” that you’d like to see more of, such as sitting or making eye-contact on leash, capture it by “marking” it with a treat. Behaviors that are rewarded are repeated, so reward what you like regularly and frequently and you’ll be getting more and more of what you want. Use “luring” with a treat to get a jump-start on a new behavior. You may want to use a clicker to mark a behavior before you reward.

Developing a good relationship with your dog is two-way street. Stay positive. Don’t correct... redirect.

Punishment and old school dominance training methods produce anxiety and may cause aggression making a troubling behavior even worse. Learning to look at the world from your dog’s point of view will help you understand and respond appropriately to dog talk so you can both be happy!

Contact Linda Michaels, MA, Dog Psychologist, speaker and Victoria Stilwell, Dog Trainer, at 858-259-9663 or email LindaPositively@gmail.com for behavioral consultations and private obedience lessons.

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