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Happiness is something we all want. I recently watched a documentary on Netflix titled Happy and I’ve been consumed about the subject of happiness ever since. The timing and topic is perfect for all of us as happiness is the topic of our feature article and an essential ingredient to live a healthy life. Did you know that the simplest communities are said to have the highest rate of happiness and many live to be over 100 years old? Gross National Happiness (GNH) is now a well-studied and valued indicator.

No country understands GNH better than Bhutan, where the term was coined by His Majesty the Fourth King of Bhutan, Jigme Singye Wangchuck, back in the 1970s. According to the website GrossPet sitting Simon is Happiness!

NationalHappiness.com, “The concept implies that sustainable development should take a holistic approach towards notions of progress and give equal importance to non-economic aspects of wellbeing. The concept of GNH has often been explained by its four pillars: good governance, sustainable socio-economic development, cultural preservation, and environmental conservation. Lately the four pillars have been further classified into nine domains in order to create widespread understanding of GNH and to reflect the holistic range of GNH values. The nine domains are: psychological wellbeing, health, education, time use, cultural diversity and resilience, good governance, community vitality, ecological diversity and resilience.”

The government worries they would be accused of wasting taxpayers’ money if they began focusing on GNH instead of the gross national product, GNH’s predecessor. With all our latest technology, convenience shopping, and vast amounts of information coming and going, we live an extremely high-paced, tumultuous lifestyle. I believe our environment is forcing us to return to our own gardens to grow food, our local communities to exchange goods and services, and cohabitation with our family members and friends to help with economic pressures. The outcome is increased happiness. Imagine life without our friends, family, animals and nature. We don’t need a measuring tool to determine that outcome.

U.S. wealth per capita has soared in recent decades (if not in recent years), but Gallup and other surveys suggest Americans might not be any happier. Meditation, yoga, sustainable energy alternatives are also on the rise because we need it. Passion, purpose and socialization continue to be necessary to achieve happiness.

I love my role as Natural Awakenings publisher. It makes me very happy to be able to share information and events so you can participate and help yourself and others achieve personal, local and global happiness.

This is our Men’s Wellness issue. I invite you to embrace all the men in your life, fiction and non-fiction, past and present and be happy this Father’s Day. Smile, it brings happiness!

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newsbrief New Office Location The Key to Radiant Living Lesinski, founder of Modern Ayurveda Living, is in La Mesa Dave pleased to announce that in addition to his group Emo-

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ssential Balance Massage & Healing has a new office location in La Mesa. To celebrate, they are offering a new client special deal: $49 for one 90-minute Essential Balance Custom Massage.

This custom massage includes a combination of Reiki energy healing, circulatory and deep tissue techniques. “This unique style creates, not only a state of peaceful relaxation for the client, but a release of muscle tension and overall stress,” says owner Terryellen O’Neil, LMP. “When blended with Reiki, this massage treatment creates an even deeper healing result involving the mind, body and spirit. Leaving a session with a feeling of relaxation, centeredness, and balance is the goal for all clients at Essential Balance.”

O’Neil notes that people often report a sense of perspective and clarity after receiving a massage. “The emotional balance bodywork provides can often be just as vital and valuable as the more tangible physical benefits,” she explains. “Experts estimate that upwards of 90 percent of disease is stress-related. Massage is an effective tool for managing this stress, translating into benefits such as: increased energy, improved circulation, reduced fatigue, decreased anxiety, increased joint flexibility, and enhanced immunity.”

Mobile appointments are still an option for anyone residing in San Diego County.

tional Detox programs, he now offers the program on an individual basis.

The program, which gives participants an in-depth understanding on how the body harbors emotions, offers a solutionfocused way to manage those emotions. Lesinski, who aims to help the average “householder” efficiently deal with health concerns, explains, “We can chase symptoms around all day, but to efficiently heal an ailment, we have to look at the emotional aspect of that issue. And then, we can cut it off at the root.”

Lesinski, whose background includes extensive work with children and adults, says, “The work I’ve done with kids, adults—and with myself—confirms that at the core of every physical ailment is a deeper-rooted issue.”

The Emotional Detox program includes several videos, meditation consultations—either in-person or on the phone—and an Energy Restoration Therapy session that, according to Lesinski, “is a form of solution-focused energy work that nourishes and balances your emotional-body, allows the release of deepseeded stress, and provides a detailed list of remedies for life-transformation.”

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he Pressed Organic Juice Directory, which includes more than 700 listings across the globe, has recently been launched. A great resource for locals and travelers alike, the Pressed Organic Juice Directory from go-to organic food blogger Max Goldberg of Living Maxwell verifies that all listings are organic and offer at least one green juice option.

Called an “organic sensation” by The New York Times, Max Goldberg is the founder of Living Maxwell, one of the most widely read and informative organic food blogs in the country. He has been profiled in The New York Times, The Huffington Post, CNN, Veria Living, and numerous other publications.

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Eco-friendly Products Launched

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hinkEco² has just launched eco-friendly cedar wine racks, garden products and patio furniture.

These products, made from recycled goods, are ecoconscious and support jobs in the U.S. ThinkEco² thinks that saving trees is good business.

Their recycled cedar products are sturdy, rustic and made out of wood that would otherwise go to the landfill.

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Stepping Up to a Sustainable Energy Lifestyle

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hat does it take to achieve cleaner air, healthier homes and energy independence? The most effective way to realize the positive changes we want to see in the world is to step across the line to a sustainable energy lifestyle.

The independent, nonprofit California Center for Sustainable Energy (CCSE) in Kearny Mesa offers pathways to help homeowners, business owners and others to learn about the basics of energy efficiency, renewable energy and clean transportation.

The journey starts with free workshops that introduce the concepts behind home energy consumption, solar power, solar water heating and zero-emission vehicles. Then on to programs that connect you to more detailed information, rebates, other incentives and competent contractors who can supply the upgrades you desire.

Imagine living in a home that produces as much energy as it uses because it doesn’t waste energy and uses solar power. Or turning on the shower and feeling hot water heated naturally with the warmth of the sun. And then driving your plug-in electric car for weeks on end without ever going to the gas station. All it takes is vision, commitment and action. It’s all available now.

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agabond Yoga, a local roaming yoga company run by Katie MacLeod and Joy Bennett, kicked off its 2013 season with a bang! On May 4, the “Vagabonds” met at Mahogany Mountain Vineyard for a yoga class, followed by delicious appetizers, organic wine, an art lesson and a painting session outside amongst the vines. “Not only was the event an amazing day for the Vagabonds,” says Bennett, “but it was also an amazing day for the high school.” As a part of its “giving back” program, Vagabond Yoga also used the occasion to raise over $400 for the art program at a local high school.

Vagabond Yoga has numerous events planned for the upcoming season. “The events combine yoga with everything you love, including wine tasting, organic cuisine, hiking, horseback riding, stand up paddle boarding and sunset cruises,” says Bennett.

For more information, contact Joy at joy@vagabondyoga.com or visit VagabondYoga.com. See ad on page 18.

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CleanTECH Showcase Series

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he State of the Cleantech Industry Showcase is being held from 4 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25 at Joan Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice in San Diego. According to event organizers, the San Diego region is leading the world in clean energy innovations thanks to progressive California policies that are setting the framework into which these innovations take root.

This popular CleanTECH Showcase series will highlight the business opportunities created in the renewable energy, energy efficiency, smart grid and clean transportation sectors; where the investment capital is flowing; and how our regional leadership is accelerating its global market standing.

This 3-hour program will provide invaluable insight from the Mayor of San Diego’s Navy Rear Admiral Dixon Smith and California Public Utilities Commissioner Mark Ferron; provide timely market intelligence around private investment and mergers and acquisition trends and access to regional CEOs of leading clean tech companies and; high level networking with several hundred of the critical stakeholders that represent our award winning clean tech cluster.

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ach month, Pacific Beach Holistic Center, in Pacific Beach, hosts a community celebration and gathering of like-minded friends for healing and fellowship. The next few celebrations will be held from noon to 6 p.m. on June 15, July 27 and August 17.

“Our monthly celebrations are a great place for the community to come out, have some fun, learn about healing modalities, share ideas, connect and network with others,” says creator and visionary of Pacific Beach Holistic Center, Sammy Bounmy. “There is music, drumming, dancing, healing circles, intention settings, and coaching and empowerment workshops.”

The event also features discussions on the healing properties of essential oils, feng shui, meditation, channeling and yoga. “We’ve even talked about crop circles and the history and mystery behind them,” says Bounmy. “We highly encourage the reading of poetry and self-expression. We like people to share something about themselves and their heart—get out of their shell. The whole event is about sharing, expressing and being appreciated. All are welcome.”

The celebrations also feature a potluck. Attendees are encouraged to bring their favorite dish or beverage to share with the group.

Pacific Beach Holistic Center is a unique holistic center where anyone can enter and participate in a variety of yoga classes, meditation circles, energy healing workshops, community gatherings, and much more.

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Birth Doula Skills Workshop

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Birth Doula Skills Workshop is being held July 25-28 at the Simkin Center for Allied Birth Vocations at Bastyr. During this four-day workshop, participants will learn responsive birth support in a team-taught environment by world class faculty.

The workshop will provide new options for people who dream of serving women and families in pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Attendees will gain the skills to provide meaningful and important connections with families during an epic life transition.

The curriculum includes anatomy and physiology of pregnancy, fetal development, labor, postpartum and breastfeeding; components of prenatal care and the midwifery model of care; emotions of pregnancy; pain management techniques; the emotional and psychological aspects of giving birth and its significance in women’s lives; the doula’s role, professional ethics, standards of practice and certification; newborn care and breastfeeding support and much more. The workshop also includes Introduction to Childbearing (DONA International certification requirement).

Bastyr University California opened in fall 2012 with an inaugural class of naturopathic medicine students, becoming California’s only fully accredited naturopathic medical school. A Bastyr education offers a broad foundation that prepares students to follow their hearts and flourish as successful holistic professionals.

The Bastyr University Clinic, based at the Sorrento Valley campus, offers comprehensive family health care to the San Diego community.

Cost: $649. Location: 4106 Sorrento Valley Blvd, San Diego. For more information, call 858-246-9700, email simkincenter@bastyr.edu, or visit Bastyr.edu/ California. See ad on pages 13 & 43.

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“FUN”draiser for Education in Mozambique

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ouldYou? is hosting a “FUN”draiser for Education in Mozambique at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 7. This fun night for a great cause features unique food, beer and wine tastings, dancing with DJ Mike D, and casino games. There will also be complimentary salon services including henna tattoos, fake eye lashes and updo’s, and much more.

Couldyou.org is a non-profit organization doing work in Mozambique, the third poorest country in the world. All proceeds will go to CouldYou? for their education pilot in Gumbane Village, a community of 1,300 people with no access to clean water or electricity. The Gumbane pilot will include a proper well, a community garden to serve as a school feeding program, and solar-powered tablets to increase literacy.

“Working with former President Chissano’s foundation, we partner with individuals from the West and help them leverage their spheres of influence and their skills and passions to make real change,” says CouldYou? Executive Director, Christine Garde.

Cost: $50/per person. Location: 1402 Commercial St., San Diego. To sign up visit CouldYou.org/donate. See ad on page 33.

Solutions Expo at Sustainable Brands ‘13

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itness one of the fastest growing, targeted solutions exhibitions in North America: the Solutions Expo at SB ‘13 being held June 4-6 at the Paradise Point Resort and Spa in San Diego. Ideally situated to enable the better brands of the future to source the technologies and tools to grow their businesses, the Expo provides the knowledge and resources needed to fuel sustainable product development, manage and measure environmental impacts, initiate supply chain stewardship programs, and maintain higher employee retention. With over 80 exhibitors directly focused on a multitude of sustainable solutions and cause-related initiatives, this is the most costeffective and time-efficient way for companies and brands to connect with the right people to help solve their business needs.

New this year, industry-related demonstrations and NGO presentations will take the stage in the Expo hall. This is an opportunity to not only hear from exhibitors while exploring the latest innovations and technologies but for the first time ever, they’ll be showcasing their SB Innovation Open semifinalist pitches. Stay for evening movie screenings and meet the producers of award-winning documentaries such as Chasing Ice and The Naked Brand.

There will also be a chance to test drive the latest innovative BMW i cars.

Register today at SustainableBrandsExpo.com. For a 20% discount to the event, use code: sbxp1prt0 when registering. See ad on back page.

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oga Bound in Carlsbad Village is celebrating one amazing year in business. In honor of this anniversary, they are hosting an event starting at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 22. “The community is invited to roll out their mats for an hour-long beginner’s yoga class, outside in the summer air,” says yoga teacher and Yoga Bound owner, Alana Bray, who will be accompanied by a live DJ providing electronic tunes.

All proceeds will help raise funds for Ecopolitan Eco-Health Community, an organization supporting disadvantaged children and orphans in Nepal to prevent human trafficking. “After the yoga, you are invited to stay for socialization and live acoustic music played

by Jen Hajj,” says Bray.

“Come in good spirits with your yoga mat, yoga clothes and a charitable donation.”

Yoga Bound is a unique Vinyasa and yoga therapy studio located in Carlsbad Village with a full and consistent schedule of intelligent yoga classes taught by some of the best teachers in San Diego. This craftsman house has been completely converted to a yoga studio with the intention of allowing students of all ages and skill levels to feel like they are practicing in a safe and comfortable environment.

Cost: $10 donation. Location: 3043 Harding St. Carlsbad, CA. For more information, call 760-720-9642 or visit YogaBoundForLife.com. See ad on this page.

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communityspotlight Interview with

Sammy Bounmy Founder of Pacific Beach Holistic Center All that is, is all that is. God is all that is. God is Love. Love is God. Om. Peace. Amen.

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hen you hear Sammy Bounmy recite his favorite healing mantra above, you’ll probably get that same warm, fuzzy feeling that you get when you’re doing a group om in yoga class. In fact, just talking to Sammy will add more sparkle and sunshine to your day. That’s because this modern day yogi goes out of his way to ensure a connection between himself and any other being on the planet.

Bounmy is on an exciting voyage of self-realization, and he’s assisting anybody who feels called to join him for the ride. One look at him and you might find it hard to believe that this gentle soul was once a U.S. Marine. “I grew up on the rough side of Riverside, California. I didn’t want to be exposed to what I was being exposed to anymore so I joined the Marine Corps as a stepping stone to get out of that environment,” recalls Bounmy. Although a life-long career in the Armed Services wasn’t for him, Bounmy feels very connected to those who serve in the military. “One of our missions is to introduce the healing arts to veterans and their families,” he says. You also

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might not guess he is an ex-bartender as well. “Believe it or not, bartending is a very healing environment,” he affirms. “You really get down to the soul of the person who is sitting on the barstool across from you.”

Serving others is what drives Bounmy. “I’ve always been a healer at heart,” he shares. “For the longest time, I just wasn’t sure what role I would take.” However, about three years ago, things began to shift for him. “All of these life enhancing events were happening to me and I began seeing things from new perspectives,” he says.

“And I allowed myself to experience myself as Spirit in the world.” In 2011,

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even though he was unsure of what his next step was, he quit his bartending job. “When we let go, make moves or change, our movements and choices help heal ourselves and give strength to others connected to us,” he says.

“And it allows for new experiences to come in so that we can continue on our path, consciously.”

While leaving his bartending job at the Grand Del Mar helped move him along, he still wasn’t sure what to do with his new life—until February 2, 2012, when he had an experience that completely altered his life.

“I was in a very deep meditation and energy healing session being facilitated by two very intuitive and powerful friends, Lisa Van Es and Kurtis Swizter.

I was in a state of bliss consciousness for almost two hours where I was propelled into cosmic consciousness and the higher realms, it was instant Samadhi!” he says. That experience catapulted him into a new level of awareness; “I am now experiencing life as Spirit in body, experiencing life as consciously as I can, free from the illusions of the world.” Soon afterwards, Bounmy became a Reiki practitioner.

“All I could focus on was living my dharma and being in divine sync with my calling. Spirit began bringing all of these remarkable people into my life and I knew that we are all here for a very special reason, for individual soul evolution,” he shares. “I also realized that I am the creator of my life and that I’m consciously writing the stories that are going to be in my own book. Spirit made himself known to me and I knew that I was doing my part to allow more light into this world.”

One way Bounmy’s been bringing in the light is by clearing out the things that no longer serve him, and encouraging others to do the same. How does

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

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Restoring Native Prairies, Yard by Yard From Canada south to Texas and from Indiana west to Colorado, nearly 600,000 square miles of grassland once contributed to this continent’s complex ecosystem, supporting a diverse and teeming web of life. Today, less than 1 percent remains intact.

The good news is that farmers and residents have been making inroads toward restoring this native landscape, converting suburban yards and rural fields to expanses of tall grass and fallow pastures that welcome native species. Government agencies and conservation groups, aided by volunteers, have undertaken numerous restoration projects across U.S. and Canadian prairieland, some of them comprising thousands of acres.

The initial investment in time and money starts with removal of invasive or even cultivated species and the planting of native grasses. Substantial benefits include low-maintenance ecosystems that require less water and no fertilizer while supporting diverse wildflowers and wildlife.

But it’s not as simple as planting a few seeds. In semi-rural and more urban areas, neighbors and zoning laws don’t always see eye-to-eye with these “new pioneers”, especially in deed-restricted communities. Concern over perceived property value deterioration and a potential influx of vermin sometimes wins the day. Farmers have been known to plow under an entire restoration project upon news of rising grain prices due to the ethanol industry, in order to cultivate it for financial gain. It is evident that social and economic policies must support the effort if it is to succeed.

Source: Yale Environment 360

All-Natural Boards Bring Sustainability to Surfing

Surfers count themselves among the most ardent environmentalists. Yet their sport is awash in petrochemicals and carcinogens, from neoprene wetsuits and urethane surfboard leashes to polyurethane boards and epoxy resins.

So surfboard shaper Danny Hess is adopting salvaged woods, natural finishes and organic resins to transform how they are made. His boards are built to last, an anomaly in a sport in which enthusiasts’ boards may break once or twice every season. He uses Super Sap, the first U.S. Department of Agriculture BioPreferred Certified liquid epoxy resin, and is experimenting with organic foam and salvaged redwood in seeking to build a truly green surfboard.

“What I’m trying to do is build heirloom surfboards that are passed on from father to son over many generations, rather than these disposable things that we’re just consuming,” Hess says.

Before founding Hess Surfboards, Hess lived in a straw-bale house in Colorado, studied sustainable architecture at the San Francisco Institute of Architecture, built tree houses and worked as a licensed contractor. “One day I had this ‘Aha!’ moment when I realized I could create these molds, like the ones I was using to bend wood for cabinet doors, for surfboards,” he says. Hess has since expanded into also making sustainable skateboards.

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en face a new dilemma at their annual physical this year—should they be screened for prostate cancer?

Last year, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommended against routine screening for this form of cancer, regardless of age. Some doctors claim this will cause treatable prostate cancer cases to be missed.

The level of prostate-specific antigen (PSA), a protein produced by the prostate gland, can be measured with a simple blood test. Until the USPSTF issued its recommendation, doctors routinely used the test to screen men 50 and older. The task force, however, concluded there is at least moderate certainty that the potential harms of PSA testing outweigh the benefits; many benign conditions, particularly prostate infections and enlargement, can elevate PSA readings higher than normal, prompting more aggressive testing.

Before deciding on the test, it helps for men to explore this issue with their doctor. Some physicians take a “wait and see” approach and retest several times over a few months before making a recommendation; others suggest an immediate biopsy if PSA levels are high. While a blood test is a benign procedure, a prostate biopsy is not. A high PSA reading coupled with an overly aggressive doctor can cause anxiety and result in additional—and possibly unneeded— medical treatment.

Flavonoids Protect Men Against Parkinson’s

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indings published in the journal Neurology add to a growing body of evidence that regular consumption of flavonoids, found in berries, teas, apples and red wines, can positively affect human health. According to new research on 130,000 men and women undertaken by Harvard University, in Boston, and the UK’s University of East Anglia, men that regularly consumed the most flavonoid-rich foods were 40 percent less likely to develop Parkinson’s disease than those that ate the least.

No similar protective link was found for women. It is the first human study to show that flavonoids can help protect neurons against diseases of the brain.

Source: James Occhiogrosso, ProstateHealthNaturally.com

New Energetic Health Testing Method Offers Relief

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AT (Integrated Assessment Technique) is a new, advanced and accurate method of medical kinesiology muscle testing practiced by Dr. Rabia Barkins, a holistic doctor of chiropractor and board certified clinical nutritionist. By integrating functional medicine—an organized, holistic approach to physiology and body chemistry—and medical kinesiology, a doctor now has a powerful tool for identifying the underlying cause of any health issue, the best lab tests and treatments.

According to Dr. Barkins, this method far surpasses all other holistic screening methods that she’s used in the past 30 years. “Many people find fast relief with treatment after the IAT screening test since natural remedies, lifestyle and diet changes can be targeted using the best functional medicine treatment,” she says.

“For example: someone has bloating and gas. How would a doctor find the cause?” asks Dr. Barkins. “There’re many possibilities: reduced digestive enzymes, stress, bacteria, candida, food allergies, parasites, etc. With an in-office IAT screening, if the digestive/allergy reflex point is weak, then specific foods can be tested. If it reveals that the client has a dairy, strawberry and almond allergy, for instance, those foods can be eliminated and the gas and bloating will subside.”

Dr. Rabia Barkins has a private practice serving San Diego County.

For more information on IAT technique, call Pathway to Health in Encinitas at 760-942-2764 or visit DrBarkins.com. See ad on page 6.

Excessive Dietary Fat May Hinder Conception

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ne reason for a couple’s inability to conceive could be linked to too much fat in the male’s diet. A study by Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital of 99 U.S. men uncovered an association between a high fat intake and lower sperm count and concentration. Results were published in the journal Human Reproduction.

Men that consumed the most saturated fats had a 35 percent lower total sperm count and 38 percent lower sperm concentration than men that ate the least amount of such fats. Moreover, men that ate more omega-3 polyunsaturated fats—the type of healthful fat often found in fish and plant oils—had better-formed sperm than men that ate less.

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Are Cigars and Cigarillos a Safe Alternative?

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DIY Versus Commercial Carwash We all want our new, energy-efficient vehicles to look their best, and eco-conscious drivers want to extend their green lifestyle to include cleaning their car.

Washing can provide some exercise and saves money, but the International Carwash Association reports that automatic car washes use on average fewer than 45 gallons of water per car, compared with 80 or more at home. Commercial facilities also drain wastewater into sewer systems to be treated or reused, while soapy do-ityourself water can directly enter waterways via storm drains unless it’s in an area that filters into a local aquifer.

Here are some helpful tips.

Conserve water. For DIY folks, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recommends using a bucket instead of a hose for washing a section at a time, and then quickly rinsing using a pistol-grip hose nozzle, and also washing the car on gravel or a lawn, so wastewater doesn’t flow off pavement or sidewalks and down a storm drain. Be sure to use phosphate-free, nontoxic biodegradable soaps and waxes.

Check under the car. Grime, dirt and salt may have accumulated in crevices of the undercarriage, especially in colder regions, so spray underneath, too.

Be observant. A fender-bender, stray pebbles or the impact of another car door may have chipped exterior paint. According to the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence, corrosion, acid rain, storm damage and harsh sunlight can also mar body paint and expose metal surfaces.

Treat these blemishes with a stop-rust spray and touch-up paint before they spread.

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t is generally recognized that smoking is the leading premature cause of death worldwide, with one billion predicted by the World Health Organization for this century.

More than 440,000 American smokers die annually, plus upwards of 75,000 non-smokers from secondhand smoke. But what about cigar smokers, most of whom do not inhale?

First, there is no “safe” tobacco product. Like cigarettes, cigars have hundreds of toxic and carcinogenic chemicals, and one large cigar can contain as much tobacco as a pack of 20 cigarettes. Second, cigar smoke dissolves more easily in saliva than cigarette smoke. The National Institutes of Health have determined that “cigar smoking causes a variety of cancers… of the oral cavity (lip, tongue, mouth, throat), esophagus, larynx and lung,” along with gum and heart disease, infertility and impotence. America’s five million cigar smokers are four to 39 times more likely to die from these diseases than non-smokers, according to the American Cancer Society. Those who do inhale risk developing lung, pancreas and bladder cancer just like cigarette smokers, and the secondhand smoke is as seriously toxic.

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Each contains three times the tobacco of a cigarette.

Like cigars, most are unfiltered and are meant to be smoked without inhaling. But they often come in various flavors with filters and are sold in packs of 20 like cigarettes; so many smokers do inhale them. Consequently, cigarillos are equally dangerous to smokers’ health.

Thus, cigars and cigarillos are definitely not a safe alternative. The only safe alternative is not to smoke at all.

If a smoker is motivated, he can quit smoking forever in about an hour with advanced, personalized hypnotherapy.

Ginger Marable, owner of Absolutely Smoke Free—1 Hour!, holds a PhD in HumanBehavior and is a Certified Hypnotherapist/Smoking Cessation Specialist. Her system has a 95 percent success rate and she gives it a lifetime guarantee. More information is available at AbsolutelySmokeFree.com, or call 760420-2279 for a free consultation.

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Soothe the Belly with Ayurveda

by Dave Lesinski

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ne trip to the pharmacy and you’ll realize that digestive ailments are big business. Many people suffer from digestive disturbances. Gas, bloating, constipation and gut inflammation are on the rise.

When it comes to digestive health we must understand that one size does not fit all. Think back to the old quote: “one man’s meat is another man’s poison.” Our digestive imbalance can be happening for a very different reason than another person’s digestive issue.

This, in turn, means that the remedy that works for someone else may not work for you.

Luckily, there are some general practices that can serve as a starting point. When incorporating these practices, many of us will see our current ailments disappear. However, if dealing with a more serious or longstanding digestive problem, it may be time to see a specialist.

4. Sit and Savor: This may sound crazy to some of you but eating on the run is not good for digestion. Schedule in time to sit down and eat. Chew your food carefully and enjoy the taste of everything that you’ve put on your plate.

5. Reduce Fake Sugar: The sweet taste is an important element to have in our diet as it is helps build tissue, provide energy and calm the nerves, among other things. However, many of us think refined, white, fake sugar and pastries when we think of sweets.

Reduce refined white sugar from your diet as well as the pastries, cakes and other foods made with white sugar.

Instead, enjoy fruit and desserts made with more natural sugars.

Below is a delicious, kid-approved recipe that will satisfy any sweet tooth in a healthier way. A simple rice pudding would also be a good choice.

1. Fennel Is Your Friend: Drink fennel tea throughout the day. Consider chewing on a teaspoon of fennel seeds after meals.

2. Timing is Everything: Get on an eating routine. Eating at the same time every day allows your body to get into an eating rhythm.

Date Shake

3. Lunch is Large: Lunch should be consumed between 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or as close to this time as possible. It should be the main meal of the day as it tends to be when our digestion is strongest. If you choose to eat heavier, tough to digest foods like meat, hard cheese and chocolate, try incorporating these at lunchtime rather than breakfast or dinner.

Ingredients 6 to 8 dates 8 to 9 almonds 1 cup of milk (choose raw or organic milk) Cinnamon, cardamom, ginger or nutmeg to taste

Serves: 1 Prep Time: 10 minutes (and soaking overnight)

Soak the dates and almonds overnight in filtered water. Pit the dates (some people like to peel the outer skin as well). Add the milk to a pot on the stove and bring to a boil. Let it cool slightly. Add the dates, almonds and spices to a blender with the milk.

Blend until smooth. This is best taken warm but can be enjoyed cool as well.

Enjoy this delicious, energy-building drink without food.

6. Go Deep: It is no great secret that our stress levels are a huge factor affecting our digestion. Keep in mind that our digestion is greatly connected to our nervous system. In fact, some call our gut our “second brain.” Oftentimes, our digestive disturbance mimics a deeper emotional pattern we are carrying with us. Once we face and erase the deeper issues, our physical body can put more energy into working properly.

Consider a daily meditation practice, or work with someone who specializes in emotional restorative work to look at the deeper aspects of your ailments. Working on the deeper issues can have a profound effect on your health and might be just what you need to bring balance to the digestive process.

Enjoy incorporating these strategies into your life to aid digestion in doing its job. Remember, for those of us with long-standing or more serious digestive concerns we may need to see a specialist to talk about herbs and dietary regimens to make improvements.

Dave Lesinski is the founder of Modern Ayurveda Living. He specializes in helping others get to the root of their ailments.

Along with Ayurvedic Counseling, he offers Energy Restoration Therapy. He also teaches Heart-based Meditation to all of his clients that book appointments with him. For more details, call 760-815-6591 or visit ModernAyurvedaLiving.com. See ad on page 9.

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Bastyr Researcher Part of Groundbreaking Study on naturopathic Care by derek wing

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aturopathic care can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease among high-risk patients, according to a clinical trial recently published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ)—an influential journal comparable to the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) in the U.S. “Although cardiovascular disease may be partially preventable through dietary and lifestyle-based interventions, few individuals at risk receive intensive dietary and lifestyle counseling from their doctors,” says Bastyr University’s Ryan Bradley, ND, MPH, who co-authored the landmark study with doctors at Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine.

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“Prevention is an important tenet in naturopathic philosophy, so we performed a randomized controlled trial for the first time in people at risk of cardiovascular disease to evaluate if naturopathic care may prevent cardiovascular disease by reducing the risk factors for the disease, and it worked,” says Dr. Bradley.

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Delivered as a workplace wellness initiative, the yearlong study followed more than 200 Canadian postal workers of mixed ethnicity, aged 25-65 from Toronto, Vancouver and Edmonton.

Participants were separated into two groups: 1. One that received naturopathic care, including individualized health promotion counseling and risk factortargeted diet advice and nutritional supplementation; 2. Another that received intensified usual care, including more frequent risk assessments and recommendations to return to their primary care provider.

Using traditional risk factors such as body weight, waist circumference, cholesterol profile, fasting glucose levels and blood pressure, the study found the “naturopathic group” had a reduced 10-year risk for cardiovascular events such as heart attacks and strokes. It also found a lower frequency of metabolic syndrome, a pre-diabetic syndrome that includes elevations of both metabolic and cardiovascular risk factors.

“Simply put, the participants who received naturopathic care had a lower risk of cardiovascular disease after their naturopathic care than when they started, rather than their risk increasing over time as it did in the usual care group,” says Dr. Bradley. “Naturopathic care appears to contribute to primary prevention of cardiovascular disease.

“While this is not a major surprise given the high frequency of hearthealthy advice delivered by naturopathic doctors, it is encouraging that our research clearly demonstrates what we already knew, and we are hopeful people and communities who are at high risk of cardiovascular disease engage naturopathic doctors to reduce their risk and improve their health.”

In addition to the CMAJ website, the newly published study can also be found on Medscape, part of the WebMD Health Professional Network (login required).

Bastyr University California is located at 4106 Sorrento Valley Blvd., San Diego. For more details, visit Bastyr.edu.

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Products to Follow in 2013

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ottest” lists have been making a comeback lately. Today we start with a look at 13 hot products that not only achieve drastic reductions in environmental and social impacts in their categories, but also have the potential to ultimately transform their entire industries. Here we go:

radical transparency of energy and water use data. With clients ranging from Yahoo! to Starbucks and the one-of-akind Campus Conservation Nationals competition, Lucid’s dashboards have become a recognized leader in this exciting niche.

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PUMA’s InCycle collection, which includes footwear, apparel and accessories that need not be tossed in the trash at the end of their useful life, but can rather easily be turned into biological nutrients or taken apart for metals, textiles and plastic to be reused in making other products (or more InCycle products).

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3M’s highly intriguing Scotch-Brite Greener Clean Sponge, which boasts a composition of 100 percent plant-based fiber.

Not just any old plant material, but agave plants—which typically take up to 10 years to grow, consuming lots of energy and water in the process—most of which used to go to waste until 3M’s scientists stepped in.

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Lucid’s Building Dashboard Network, a powerful toolset bringing the Internet of Things to buildings and enabling behavior change through

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The BMW i series of electric cars, featuring the compact urban i3 and the dynamic i8 sports car. These two models are being built from the ground up as entirely new concepts with the goal of being “uncompromisingly sustainable” for the next age of mobility.

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Solazyme’s revolutionary algaebased renewable oils, which have a wide range of applications, serving as transportation fuels, food ingredients, skin and personal care products, as well as inputs in the production of laundry detergent, soap and shampoo.

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The water center Coca-Cola is starting to build across Africa, Latin America and Southeast Asia in partnership with DEKA Research and Development Corp. Each unit is designed to be an entirely off-grid little cabin the size of a small café, powered entirely by solar energy or biomass and featuring extra perks such as cell phone charging, some shade and a public flat-screen TV. DEKA’s water purification technology takes “anything that looks wet“ (literally!) as an input and produces 1,000 liters of fresh drinking water per water center per day.

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The upcycling Filabot, a one-ofa-kind plastic extrusion system capable of converting most types of recyclable plastic, such as milk jugs, detergent bottles, soda bottles, shampoo bottles, product packaging and many more, into usable 3D-printing filament.

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The affordable, bio-based and biodegradable plastics Mango Materials derives from methane at a price that is competitive with that of conventional oil-based plastics.

Using a patent-protected biological process, this brilliant start-up has found a way to both reduce the release of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, and contribute to the rapid growth of the bioplastics industry.

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The solar-powered lighting centers Philips is building across Africa with an intention to bring evening sport, education, healthcare and commerce to rural communities which currently live without electricity. Philips is taking advantage of a new generation of highly efficient solar LED lighting to create areas of night-time light the size of a small soccer pitch each.

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Proof Eyeware’s collection of original products, especially the signature sustainable wood sunglasses that have quickly grown into an internationally recognized brand, handcrafted in Idaho from sustainable materials by three brothers ‘with sawdust in their veins’ and their awesome team.

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American Standard’s prefabricated toilet system that is more hygienic, easier to install, and easier to maintain and clean than traditional toilets—without the need for any sewer infrastructure—and can be economically mass-produced for just $1.50 a pop. The project was done in collaboration with the Gates Foundation’s Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Strategy, and International Development Enterprises (iDE).

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SAP’s HANA ‘Real, Real-Time Computing’ solutions allowing a dramatic acceleration of analytics, business processes, predictive analysis and sentiment data processing for a truly real-time control over the destiny of sales and other key business activities.

The change agents behind all of these products—and many more—are confirmed as speakers for “Sustainable Brands ‘13” being held June 3-6 in San Diego. For more information, call 415626-2212 or visit SustainableBrands. com. See event spotlight page 15. natural awakenings

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LIFE LIFT Being Happy from the Inside Out

by Judith Fertig

An age-old question rides a new wave of bestseller lists, university research and governmental soul-searching. The answers to “What are the secrets of a happy life?” might surprise us.

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appiness is the only true measure of personal success,” advises Geoffrey James, of Hollis, New Hampshire, author of How to Say It: Business to Business Selling. His work confirms that the rollercoaster world of business does not always promote a sense of well-being. James believes, “The big enemy of happiness is worry, which comes from focusing on events that are outside your control.” For him, something as simple as a good night’s sleep contributes to personal happiness.

Each of us has certain things that help make us feel positive, and they often come in small moments, advises Ed Diener, Ph.D., a psychology professor at the University of Illinois and author of Happiness: Unlocking the Mysteries of Psychological Wealth. Based on 25 years of research into the subject, he’s a recognized expert in what he calls “subjective well-being.”

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In a recent six-part BBC series on happiness, Diener told viewers, “It may sound silly, but we ask people, ‘How happy are you, on a scale of one to 10?’ The interesting thing is that it produces real answers that are valid—not perfect, but valid—and they predict all sorts of real things in their lives.”

Getting to Happy

The moment-to-moment path to happiness follows a trail blazed by paradox. A recent University of Missouri College of Business study by Marsha Richins, Ph.D., suggests that happiness is in the wanting, not the getting.

As noted Positive Psychologist Martin Seligman, Ph.D., remarks, “Focusing solely on happiness as a foundation of a good life,” won’t get you there.

Gretchen Rubin, the New York City-based author of The Happiness Project and Happier at Home, further finds that, “Happiness doesn’t always www.na-sd.com

make you feel happy.” Trying each day to be emotionally centered, affable, kind, conscientious, generous, patient, principled, accomplished, spiritual and true to yourself—the kind of person that should be happy and that makes other people happy—can be tough.

Widespread economic and associated financial challenges have made many question whether money can buy happiness, a common core assumption of the “happiness starts on the outside” approach. Apparently, money can sometimes buy feelings of well-being, but only to a certain degree, according to researchers Angus Deaton and Daniel Kahneman, at Princeton University’s Woodrow Wilson School of Public & International Affairs.

In 2010, they surveyed 450,000 randomly chosen residents across the country via daily questionnaires. The study revealed that, “Low income exacerbates the emotional pain associated with such misfortunes as divorce, ill health and being alone.” Yet they also discovered that, “High income buys life satisfaction, but not happiness,” and there is no further progress in happiness beyond an annual income of $75,000 (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences).

On the other side of the world, in the tiny Himalayan country of Bhutan, where 70 percent of its 717,000 citizens are subsistence farmers and an annual income of $75,000 would be considered a fortune, people say they are generally happy, partly due to the nation’s “happiness starts on the inside” philosophy. Since 1971, Bhutan has been operating based on a gross domestic happiness (GDH) value system. Bhutanese Prime Minister Jigmi Y. Thinley explains that the country has focused on growing both materially and spiritually, and citizen well-being has taken precedence over economic growth.

For decades, this was deemed an oddity by many in the West, although now it appears prescient. “It’s easy to mine the land and fish the seas and get rich,” says Thakur Singh Powdyel, Bhutan’s minister of education. “Yet we believe you cannot have a prosperous nation in the long run that does not conserve its natural environment or

take care of the well-being of its people, which is being borne out by what is happening to the outside world.”

The country measures its success in maintaining GDH by conducting regular surveys of the population. The reigning official definition of happiness involves peace, contentment and living in harmony with all creation.

Seligman, author of Flourish: A Visionary New Understanding of Happiness and Well-Being, has become a believer in GDH. “How can you measure well-being in a person, a family, a country or globally?” he queries. Research by Seligman and his colleagues at the University of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia, points to four basic elements: positive emotion, relationships,

meaning in life and accomplishment, or PERMA. Seligman says there are proven ways to improve each element. For positive emotion, writing down three “blessings”, or things that went well that day, can increase our feelings of gratitude and well-being. For relationships, actively listening and being present for a loved one and having that attention returned can strengthen those bonds. Increasing meaning in our lives, says Seligman, can be a challenge for Westerners. “We have threadbare spiritual and relationship furniture.

We have too much ‘I’ and not enough ‘we,’” he says. But getting involved in something that increases the “we” factor will help make us happier.

Nurturing Signature Strengths

Self-surveys at AuthenticHappiness. com can help us identify our strengths and realize what we’re especially good at—and we increase our feelings of accomplishment by doing more of them. “You can even figure out how to do the task you like least by using your signature strength,” Seligman advises. He shares an example of a grocery store cashier that disliked bagging groceries, but was exceptional at social interaction. She made herself happier by chatting with her customers while she packed their selections.

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in Camas, Washington, believes in celebrating strengths. “If making things is what you love, give it the space in your brain, home and life that it deserves.”

Blair’s seminars and retreats help people tap ways to increase feelings of creativity, accomplishment and meaning. “If you nurture it and believe that growing this beautiful thing is worth the effort, the rewards will be more than you ever dreamed,” she says.

When, as a happily married lawyer with children, Rubin thought her life was missing something vital, she used her love for reading and writing to explore that wistful, “What if?” She started researching subjective happiness via Marcus Aurelius, Samuel Johnson, Benjamin Franklin and St. Thérèse de Lisieux, whom Rubin refers to as her “spiritual master.” She decided to test-drive her findings at Happiness-Project.com and began blogging about new ways of thinking and behaving that were bringing her and her readers greater self-realization and contentment.

“A great place to start is with your own body,” she counsels. “Are you

getting enough sleep? Are you getting good food to eat? When you take care of those very basic things, you feel energized, and then you can start moving to address other issues.”

Sustaining Happiness

If I become happy and it makes you happy, it is like tipping the first domino so the next one falls and that happiness spreads.

Once we’ve upped our happiness quotient, it can still be difficult to stay ~ James Fowler, economic behaviorist, at that level, says Kennon Sheldon, University of California-San Diego professor of psychological sciences at the University of Missouri, in Columbia. In a recent study conducted with researchers at the University of Califor- a child laugh to a big sale. Whatever nia-Riverside, Sheldon and his colit is, be grateful for the present day, leagues found that by both recognizing because it will never come again.” that the desire for “more” and “betThe benefits of individual wellter” in our lives won’t stop and also being radiate to those around us, appreciating what we have, we’ll stay notes Seligman. “When individuals happy. It’s equally vital to continually are flourishing, they are more produckeep things fresh, with positive new tive at work, physically healthier and experiences at home, work, play and at peace.” He believes that as we find exercise, as well as in relationships. In ways to increase positive emotion, other words, sustained happiness takes relationships, meaning in life and ina little work. dividual accomplishment, it’s possible “Just before going to bed,” sugfor life on Earth to flourish. gests James, “write down at least one wonderful thing that happened that Judith Fertig is a regular contributor to day. It may be anything from making Natural Awakenings.

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the natural footsteps of healers past and present that have chosen to walk this way.

Sandler provides special tips on getting started for some specific groups:

WStep ALK THIS WAY Up to Barefoot Benefits

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arefoot walking conjures images of children playing in open fields and families strolling on a beach, yet it can also embrace many other settings as part of a health and fitness routine and lifestyle of optimum wellness. As Michael Sandler and Jessica Lee attest in their new book, Barefoot Walking, “It’s not just physical; it’s soothing on an emotional and spiritual level.”

In adults, many muscles in our feet may have weakened and atrophied due to disuse from wearing shoes, which substitute the support and mobility that our bodies’ lower parts were created to provide. Years of wearing tight-fitting shoes or high heels can also hamper bone density and proper alignment of each foot’s 28 bones; produce aches and pains in knees, back and neck; and constrict circulation to legs and feet, a condition compounded by desk jobs.

Here are some tips in preparing to go shoeless:

Work out feet. Prevention.com advises working to individually wiggle each toe; touch and rub each in its entirety; and flex and move both feet in as many different ways as possible.

This will help them better absorb and distribute weight. Then, suggest Sandler and Lee, try “grabbing” exercises for toes, picking up round objects ranging in size from golf balls

to baseballs. Also practice arch lifts, calf raises and ankle rolls.

Check it out. Walk around a room and note if the weight upon landing moves from the heel to the big toe right away; if so, try shifting bodyweight while walking so that the pressure proceeds from the heel to the little toe and then across to the big toe. This maximizes functioning of the entire foot and keeps the arch from collapsing inward. This subtle change helps support knees, the pelvic floor and even abdominal muscles.

Fields, dirt trails and beaches are ideal sites to start walking barefoot.

Repeated skin-to-ground contact also coincides with grounding, or earthing, a therapy that connects a being with Earth’s electrical field. The concept is that this allows negatively charged free electrons to enter and eliminate free radicals, the positively charged particles that may cause diseases and inflammation. When we’re in shoes, “We’re separated [from the Earth] by an inch of rubber, which is a fantastic resistor to electricity,” the co-authors point out.

Because barefoot walking stimulates foot nerve endings, it’s also a form of self-reflexology, helping to lower blood pressure and anxiety while bolstering the immune system.

For all these reasons, enthusiasts conjecture that it’s wise to follow in

Children: “They haven’t had their feet weakened by wearing shoes for many years, so let them develop their own style.”

Pregnant women: Start with a tiger walk technique (land with the heel barely off the ground, focusing on grabbing traction with the toes) for as much stability and fullest contact with the ground as possible.

Seniors: Use a walk and roll technique (lift the forefoot up before gently landing heel first) to keep weight directly beneath the body’s center of gravity.

“Some seniors are fearful of going barefoot; concerned their feet are soft and sensitive. But they find that it actually helps them regain balance, coordination and body-brain connections.”

A key to expanding onto terrains like gravel and pavement while avoiding injury is to build up stronger plantar skin on the bottom of the feet, because it is “600 percent stronger than skin elsewhere and can grow even thicker, up to half an inch, but only if you use it,” according to Sandler and Lee. “Going about barefoot stimulates additional skin growth (layering) and pushes the moisture out of the skin (strengthening), which together, thicken the soles of your feet.”

Other basic tips to avoid injury include: go slow, build foot strength, focus on form, learn to rest, inspect feet daily for potential nicks or scratches and see a physician if in doubt about anything.

“Once you’re aware of your surroundings and have toughened up your feet, you’ll avoid most sharp objects and be relatively shielded from the rest,” advise Sandler and Lee, who see the activity as a big step toward greater overall health awareness. “You’ll learn more about your body… what’s right and what’s not, what’s working and what can be improved.”

Randy Kambic, in Estero, FL, is a freelance writer and editor who regularly contributes to Natural Awakenings.

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n outdoor spaces from Cape Cod, Massachusetts, to Arch Cape, Oregon, produce is growing and grill embers are glowing. Growing a garden and grilling its bounty have never been more popular.

For the first time since 1944, when 20 million “Victory” gardeners produced 44 percent of the fresh vegetables in the United States, food gardening is outdistancing flower gardening. In its latest survey of garden retailers, the National Gardening Association found that consumers’ spending for growing their own food hit $2.7 billion, versus $2.1 billion for flowers.

Barbecuing grill chefs are expanding their repertoire beyond grass-fed burgers and steaks. More vegetables and fruit are being grilled now than in the past, according to the latest annual survey by leading grill manufacturer Weber.

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in vegetables and fruits caramelize,” says Adler. “Essential oils in fresh herbs become more aromatic. The colors of fruits and vegetables stay more vivid when grilled, rather than when cooked any other way.”

“Grilling gives even familiar foods an exciting new makeover,” notes Fertig. For example, by cutting a head of cabbage into quarters, brushing each cut side with olive oil and then grilling and chopping, the backyard chef infuses a grill flavor into a favorite coleslaw.

Flatbreads, patted out from prepared whole-grain or gluten-free pizza dough, can be brushed with olive oil, grilled on both sides and then topped with flavorful garden goodies. Simple fruits like peaches and plums—simply sliced in half, pitted and grilled—yield fresh taste sensations, especially cradling a scoop of frozen yogurt.

A quick foray to the garden or farmers’ market can provide just the right colorful, flavorful edge to any summer barbecue.

Claire O’Neil is a freelance writer in Kansas City, MO.

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Grilled Peaches with Lemon Balm Gremolata

This recipe is simple, yet full of flavor.

A traditional gremolata condiment includes parsley, lemon zest and garlic, but this sweeter version finds deliciousness in fruit. Using a microplane grater culls the flavorful yellow part of the lemon rind without the bitter white pith. Chopping the herbs with the lemon zest make the flavors blend together better.

Yields 4 servings ¼ cup packed lemon balm leaves or 1 Tbsp packed mint leaves ½ tsp lemon zest Pinch kosher or sea salt 4 peaches, halved and pitted Prepare a medium-hot fire in the grill.

Chop the lemon balm or mint and lemon zest together until very fine. Sprinkle a pinch of salt over the leaves and chop again. Set aside in a small bowl.

Place the peach halves cut-side down on the grill. Grill 4 to 6 minutes, turning once, until they are tender and slightly blistered.

To serve, place two peach halves in each guest’s bowl and sprinkle the lemon balm gremolata over all of them.

Source: Recipes adapted from The Gardener & the Grill.

Baja Fish Tacos

Fresh fish tacos with a twist are a healthy treat. Tip: Assemble the raw slaw ingredients before grilling the cabbage, which cooks simultaneously with the fish.

Yields 4 servings Grilled Napa Cabbage Slaw Taco Topping 1 large head Napa cabbage, cut in half lengthwise Grapeseed oil, for brushing 1 cup assorted baby greens, such as spinach, oak leaf lettuce or Boston lettuce 8 green onions, chopped (white and green parts) ¼ cup tarragon vinegar ¼ cup sour cream ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice ½ tsp fine kosher or sea salt Baja Fish 1½ lbs mahi mahi, catfish, halibut or other mild, non-farmed, white fish (about ¾-inch thick) ¼ cup blackened seasoning or other barbecue spice mixture 8 whole-wheat flour tortillas, for serving 8 lemon wedges, for serving 1½ cups of a favorite salsa, for serving Prepare a hot fire in the grill.

Brush the cut sides of the Napa cabbage halves with oil. Coat the fish

fillets with the blackened seasoning or other selected spice mix.

Grill the cabbage, cut-side down, directly over the fire for 2 to 3 minutes or until the cabbage shows good grill marks, then remove from heat.

Grill the “flesh”, or cut side, of fish fillets first (not the skin side, which is darker because it is more delicate) directly over the fire for 3 to 4 minutes.

Turn the fish only once, and finish cooking with the skin side against the grate another 3 to 4 minutes, for 10 total minutes per inch of thickness (most fish fillets are about ¾-inch thick).

Note: The skin side is last because it has more connective tissue and holds together better on the grill.

Finish assembling the slaw. Thinly slice the grilled cabbage and place in a large bowl. Stir in the greens and green onions. Having earlier combined and mixed the vinegar, sour cream, lemon juice and salt for the slaw dressing in a small bowl, now pour it over the greens mixture. Toss to blend.

Assemble the tacos by placing some of the grilled fish on each tortilla. Top each with about one-third cup of the slaw and roll up, soft taco-style. Serve with a lemon wedge and a small ramekin of salsa.

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Traveling Volunteers Doing Good During Time Away

by Avery Mack

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en Budd, former executive director of AARP and current editorin-chief of Currents magazine, says, “I was approaching 40 when my dad died suddenly, and at the funeral, I heard people say how he’d changed their lives. So in midlife, I decided to change mine.”

Disaster Relief Budd, who lives with his wife in Burke, Virginia, says, “Not everyone can join the Peace Corps, but they might share a week or two of vacation time.” Nine months after Hurricane Katrina, Rebuilding Together was looking for unskilled labor to help in New Orleans. So he helped prep homes for incoming electricians, plumbers and carpenters, and then painted. He was hooked, and has subsequently volunteered in China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Kenya and the West Bank. His award-winning book, The Voluntourist, details his experiences.

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to People, which hosts future leaders for such projects. “I learned I can help others,” she says.

This October, the Sierra Club’s New Jersey Seashore Service will assist the Natural Resource Education Foundation of New Jersey with its forest, marsh and meadowlands conservation efforts.

The project will simultaneously allow participants to observe the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy along the shoreline, as well as in nearby communities.

Infrastructure Improvements The Sierra Club’s August trip to Mt. Rainier, in Washington, will train volunteers to work with the National Park Service in repairing hiking trails and building restraining walls at an elevation of 6,600 feet. Stunning views grace the two-mile hike from the Sunrise Visitor Center. Volunteer organizer DiDi Toaspern observes, “We are doing work that wouldn’t get done otherwise due to budget restraints. Even removing invasive plants helps to protect native species and nesting areas.”

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National Park in northern California this September to assist park rangers in contouring trails to shed water and cut or move vegetation that blocks trails or impedes streams.

This fall, volunteers in New York City’s Bronx borough will also help the city parks department clear an overgrown 60-acre area surrounding the gardens of the Bartow-Pell Mansion, built in 1836, a museum for 19thcentury furnishings and decorative arts since 1946.

Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park, in Canandaigua, New York, features nine separate gardens—stylized as secret, Italian, Japanese, rose, blue and white, pansy, moonlight, old-fashioned and rock gardens. Each May, volunteers learn to plant decorative designs that can involve up to 8,000 plants, and others maintain the gardens throughout the summer.

Animal Conservation After a tasty vegan breakfast, volunteers in New York’s Finger Lakes region care for 500 rescued farm animals like Marge, a playful pig, at the 175-acre Watkins Glen Farm Sanctuary. Similar shelters bless Orland and Los Angeles, California.

When Archosaurs Attacked and Reptiles Ruled Texas is the catchy name for the city of Arlington’s archeology education site (estimated at 95 million years old) where volunteer teams unearth fish, shark, ray, turtle and dinosaur fossils. “Last year, a new crocodilian species was found there,” says Rob Stringer of Earthwatch UK. In two-week stints, volunteers chart locations, clear areas, dig drainage trenches and prepare fossils for identification.

There’s something for everyone in the emotional, spiritual and physical challenge of voluntouring. “Upon arrival, one’s first thought is, ‘What have I let myself in for?’ but upon returning home, you step back and see the value,” advises Budd. “Volunteers don’t change the world so much as they change the way people see each other through shared experiences.”

Avery Mack is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect at AveryMack@mindspring.com.

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n 2012, 64.5 million Americans volunteered their time in service.

This number seems to reflect that each one of us wants to make a difference in the world, to know that our life matters. The age-old question of “Why am I here? What is the meaning of life” remains as relevant today as ever before. I found the answer to this question in a quote by Frederick Buechner about vocation (though I actually think you find true self) when “your deepest gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet.” What a different world we would live in if each of us were able to figure out how to live in the middle of that intersection! We all cannot do everything, but what if each of us did one thing? And what if that one thing gave you deep joy? Maybe it is art, surfing, gardening, healing, writing... but when doing what you love is used in response to a need in the world that makes you mad, or breaks your heart… you get to experience the life you were intended to live, and make the world better at the same time!

What better way to figure out what specific world need bothers you than volunteering. What are you doing right now? Could you imagine living a life of purpose? Of significance? Of adventure? Could you imagine making a difference to a nation? To a village?

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Qigong is circulation; the term “blood flow” is synonymous with “moving Qi”. Many studies confirm practicing Qigong reduces drug withdrawal in heroin addicts by 50 percent. Studies also reveal that Qigong boosts the immune system and is beneficial for those fighting cancer. Dr. Oz was quoted as saying that if you want to live to be 100, do Qigong. These techniques originated over 3,000 years ago by mountain wanderers, people who were highly activated

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Up Close and Personal interview with Jeff Primack, Founder and Visionary of Supreme Science Qigong Deanna Cook: I had no clue of really what Qigong was prior to this interview, but now after watching you train instructors for a week, researching your testimonies, and trying some of your smoothies, I think it’s very important for people to know exactly what Qigong is. So, let me begin by asking you what is “Qigong” really all about?

Jeff Primack: Qigong is the art of harnessing Qi which directly affects the blood flow and is an exercise that makes your blood pulse. This pulsing occurs by moving Qi using specific breathing techniques along with postures and slow, graceful movements. Qigong also encompasses using healing foods, herbs, acupressure, yogic stretches, all of which energize the body, increase vitality and accelerate metabolism.

DC: I practice Yoga a few times a week and find the methods of Qigong to be quite different.

Can you tell us how Qigong is different from Yoga or other healing therapies like Acupuncture?

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JP: Good question. Qigong is different from Yoga primarily because it requires slower, more gracious movements to harness our electromagnetic field. Some Qigong exercises build muscle or speed, but most are a pulsation of Qi through the body. Qigong is the “sensation of energy” and is highly tangible. A few advanced systems of yoga, like Kriya Yoga, have striking similarities to Qigong in that they move energy directly. However, compared to most systems of Yoga, Qigong has a much greater emphasis on precise breathing techniques. Qigong deals with smaller movements of the abdomen to circulate Qi and more precise movements of the hands, rooting into the earth and opening up pathways of energy. Yoga works with energy, but to a lesser degree, and although we practice and love yoga, Qigong does what Yoga cannot. We train many thousands of yoga teachers and they are always blown away by the tangibility of Qi experienced at our seminars.

In regards to Acupuncture, Qigong doesn’t use needles for treatment. However, Qigong is Self-Healing and directly affects the source of disease, which is poor circulation to various organs and body areas. Acupuncture is excellent for eliminating many health issues, but the fact Qigong can be done by yourself, free of charge, makes it special. Most acupuncturists are strong believers in Qigong and some actually prescribe Qigong exercises to their patients in between treatments.

DC: I was blown away after doing your “Breath Empowerment” exercise. I was actually buzzing inside! Using scientific terms, can you tell us what this buzzing is and what happened to my body?

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endorphins and dopamine. This form of activation helps the blood cell structure become “rounder� and improves the health of blood cells. Bacteria and cancer thrive in an anaerobic environment (low oxygen) and therefore Qigong breathing techniques can help kill harmful microorganisms and reverse infections from candida and many types of skin breakouts caused by harmful bacteria overgrowth. Eating alkaline foods can help do this, however the breath is simply the most direct route to transform the blood. A few medical doctors have explained to me that Breath Empowerment creates a highly alkaline condition in the blood. I believe it after seeing the images of live blood cell analysis before and after doing our techniques.

DC: Jeff, I understand you have a book called Conquering Any Disease. According to the many testimonies, Food Healing has helped hundreds of your students reverse asthma and you even have students that have successfully reversed HIV Aids and Hepatitis Virus. This is a major breakthrough. What led you to the food healing science that you are so admired for?

JP: I was an asthmatic until my early 20s; at that time I was looking for alternative treatment. The first study I found showed that children in Italy who consumed five to seven servings of kiwi a week had 40 percent less incidence of wheezing compared to children who didn’t eat kiwi. I began strictly enforcing that all my students with asthma eat two kiwis every day in addition to consuming other foods and herbs. Behold, it worked! I even had a few students say I gave them kiwi in their dreams! With these profound results, including other phytochemical rich foods that boost lung function, this became one of the protocols.

The viral healings were perhaps the most startling revelation. My close friend and fellow Qigong teacher, Dietrie Yamini, gave her mother with Hepatitis B & C my antiviral food protocol with no expectations; doctors can no longer find any traces of the virus in her blood after 30 years of having it! Another student, Emily Sunderland, discovered my book from a friend and her HIV viral count went from in the millions to completely undetectable in a few months.

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Meditation

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Oneness Meditation is happening around the clock around the globe, online and in person. If you would like to explore this phenomenon for yourself, you can experience the OM with five Oneness Meditators in Balboa Park on June 16 at World Beat Center and on June 23 at the Girl Scout Center. In addition to the Oneness Meditation, the Awakening San Diego event will include talks by ordinary people who are now “permanently awakened,” i.e., living in a permanent state of inner awareness. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask them questions about their experience.

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by Alana McGuire

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aven’t we all had that feeling?

We face the enormous troubles of this world and wish we could wave a magic wand to make them all go away—forever! So we decide to start with ourselves. We try so many avenues—running, walking, swimming, dancing, painting, photography—anything that brings us fully into the present moment. We try going more exotic—Tai chi, qi gong, this kind of yoga, that kind of yoga.

And then, of course, there’s meditation. Everyone has heard that meditation reduces stress, anxiety, blood pressure, and negative emotions. It’s good for the heart and soul. But how on earth do those people sit still for so long? And how do they manage to quiet the incessant chatter of the mind?

Researchers have found that brain activity begins to slow as a result of meditation. And in long-term meditators gamma-wave activity increased in the left frontal lobe, corresponding with feelings of causeless love and joy.

Isn’t there an easier way?

That all sounds great. But isn’t there

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an easier way—for the mere mortals among us?

As it turns out, there is a relatively new phenomenon which has been the subject of recent research. No arduous postures or excruciating hours of silence are involved. Known variously as “Deeksha” or the “Oneness Blessing,” it began as a gentle touch on the crown of the head. A simple way to transfer many of the benefits of traditional meditation, via subtle electrical energy or “grace”, without any effort required from the person receiving it.

Preliminary studies by clinical psychologist Erik Hoffman, of Copenhagen, showed gamma wave activity increased in the brain’s frontal lobes (the “joy center”), by as much as 20 times after only one minute of receiving the Oneness Blessing.

Like most of us, the originators of the Oneness Blessing want to end the world’s suffering, to heal humanity’s hurting heart and fill it with joy. Deeksha is their contribution to that magic wand we’ve all been wishing for. In their passion to hasten global healing, they continue to refine and simplify the www.na-sd.com

delivery process of the Deeksha energy.

The latest evolution is called the Oneness Meditation (aka OM). In this format, ordinary people who are experiencing inner joy on a permanent basis are initiated as Oneness Meditators. They go into high states of consciousness and act as a vehicle to transfer those states to others, often to large groups of people at a time. All the recipients have to do is look into the open eyes of the Oneness Meditator and “relax, be open, and receive.”

Hmm…that does sound pretty easy!

Alana McGuire is a writer, composer, and producer living in Southern California. She writes about the spiritual side of life as seen from an ordinary person’s point of view. She can be reached at alana@alanafalana.com.

Resources: Cahn, Rael; John Polich (March 2006). “Meditation states and traits: EEG, ERP, and neuroimaging studies.” Psychological Bulletin 132 (2): 180– 211. doi:10.1037/0033-2909.132.2.180.

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DOG SPORTS People & Pets Play Well Together

by Sandra Murphy

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ith most exercise programs, while his person works out, a dog stays home alone, counting squirrels outside the window and wishing Animal Planet wasn’t a rerun. How about bringing some of that exercise home so the pet gets fit, too?

John E. Mayer, Ph.D., a Chicago clinical psychologist and author of Family Fit, maintains that, “Fitness works best as a group event, including the family dog. They love to participate in many things, so be creative.

Try swimming, touch football, jumping rope, rollerblading, tag or hide-andseek.”

Diane Tegethoff Meadows and Susan Riches, Ph.D., each accepted a challenge to exercise with their dogs 30 minutes a day for 30 days. “I walk my three Scotties every morning anyway, so adding minutes was easy,” says Meadows, a retired senior paralegal in Bulverde, Texas. “One of them is in charge of choosing the route, and we seldom go the same way two days www.na-sd.com

in a row.” Riches, a retired Fort Lewis College professor and archaeologist, in Durango, Colorado, doesn’t let inclement weather interfere. “Inside, we play fetch up and down the stairs,” she says.

“I hide treats for tracking games of ‘find it.’” The dogs also like to jump through hoops. “The Scottie and Westie go at it for 30 minutes; the Maltese stops after 15.”

Jeff Lutton, a Dogtopia dog daycare/boarding franchisee in Alexandria, Virginia, conducts a popular running club. “On Sunday mornings we have about 15 people that run with their dogs. My golden retriever used to run six miles, but since she’s 9 now, we’ve cut back to three.”

“Treibball [TRY-ball] is herding without sheep, soccer without feet,” explains Dianna L. Stearns, president of the American Treibball Association, based in Northglenn, Colorado. “All you need is Pilates balls, a target stick for pointing, a signal clicker and treats. It’s a fun, problem-solving game for all involved.”

naturalpet The idea is for the dog to direct rubber balls into a goal with its nose, shoulder and/or paws—eventually, as many as eight balls in 10 minutes. Treibball can be played in group classes or competitions or at home using a kiddie soccer goal.

Another exercise option is to turn the backyard into an obstacle course for the dog, kids and adults. Use a clicker to signal the next move. Four or five hula hoops spaced a bit apart provide a pattern for a sit/stay game as the dog moves into each one on command. A thin wooden dowel across two boxes and anchored to a stick-on photo hook on either end provides a hurdle. A child’s oversized plastic golf club hits a tennis or plastic ball just far enough for the dog to retrieve.

For a doggie triathlon, add more elements, such as yard races between dogs and children on their tricycles or scooters down a straight path, with everyone cooling off in a hard-plastic swimming pool as part of the event.

For dogs that are older or have mobility issues, some stretching before or even after exercise is suggested. “Doga [dog yoga] has become a daily ritual with my 11-year-old golden retriever since the onset of arthritis in her hips and back. Besides keeping her joints limber, it’s good one-on-one time for us,” says latchkey dog expert Eileen Proctor, in Castle Rock, Colorado.

“Whenever she wants to stretch, she will come up and gently paw me,” relates Proctor. “Her favorite is the upward dog pose. Before practicing doga, this dear one had trouble getting to her feet, and then was lame for a minute.

Now she is able to get up and move about immediately.”

When exercising with pets, always keep plenty of water handy, start slow and watch out for how the weather or workout affects the participants. Scientists have changed from saying it takes 21 days to form a new habit to admitting it may take up to three times that long.

That might be true for people, but try explaining it to the dog standing at the back door on day two—he’s ready to do it again.

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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 Chula Vista, Swiss Park Certified Farmers’ Market – 3-7pm. 2001 Main St, Chula Vista, 91911. Marlene Salazar: 619-424-8131.

Welk Certified Farmers’ Market Place – 3-7:30pm, May-Sept; 1-5pm, Oct-Apr. 8860 Lawrence Welk Dr, Escondido, 92026. Lorrie Scott: 760-751-4193.

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 & Juniper, Escondido, 92025. 760745-8877. DowntownEscondido.com.

Chula Vista – Otay Ranch Certified Farmers’ Market – 4-8pm (7pm, winter). 2015 Birch Rd & Eastlake Blvd, Chula Vista, 91915. 619-279-0032.

OtayRanchTownCenter.com.

UTC Certified Farmers’ Market – 3-7pm.

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

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

MSOceanside.com. EspressoByTheSeaCafe.com.

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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.

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

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

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

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

Santee Farmers’ Market – 3-7pm, summer; 3-6pm, winter. Abandoned School Parking Lot, 10445 Mission Gorge Rd, Santee, 92071. 619-4498427. SanteeCertifiedFarmersMarket@gmail.com.

Main Street Farmers’ Market – 4-8pm. Features organic-certified fresh produce, seafood, variety of nuts, honey, arts & crafts, live music and more.

Historic Downtown Vista, 131 S Indiana Ave. Bill Westendorf: 760-224-9616. Vvba.org/Farmers Market.html.

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.

SaTuRday Vista’s Farmers’ Market – 8am-12pm. Features fruit, vegetables, food items, plants and other specialized products. Generally has 50-60 vendors, of which more than 40 are certified organic farmers who sell a wide variety of locally-grown produce.

County Courthouse (North County Regional Center), 300 block of S Melrose Dr, Vista. 760-9457425. VistaFarmersMarket.com.

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

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

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

EspressoByTheSeaCafe.com.

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

DelMarFarmersMarket.org.

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

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

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

Chula Vista Certified Farmers’ Market – 3-7pm, Apr-Oct; 3-6pm, Nov-Mar. Center St between Church & Third Ave, Chula Vista, 91910. 619-4221982 x 3. ThirdAvenueVillage.com/Farmers-Market.

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Please call in advance to ensure that the event you’re interested in is still available

SaTuRday, JunE 1 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.

Free Garden Tour – 10:30-11:30am. Tour the lush, colorful and water-wise garden with a knowledgeable garden docent. Bring your questions and hear the secrets and stories that make our garden special.

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

TheGarden.org.

University Heights Point Restoration – 1-3pm.

Projects range from trash pickup, non-native

calendarofevents NOTE: All Calendar events must be received by the 10th of each month and adhere to our guidelines. Visit na-sd.com and click on “advertise” for guidelines and to submit Calendar events. Pet/animal events highlighted in blue. . 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, JunE 2 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.

Monday, JunE 3

Composting Workshops – Sundays, 1-2pm.

Chula Vista Nature Center, E St & Bay Blvd.

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

Transformational Breathflow Meditation & Healing – Mondays, 7pm. With Christian Minson (Breathflow.com). Feel your energy body, heal, grow and transform in a safe space. Breathe in vital life force energy, find balance and peace. PBHC, 1950 Garnet Ave, San Diego, 92109. 858-3370889. PBHolisticCenter.com.

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

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

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

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

TuESday, JunE 4 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.

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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.

Join for free and manifest an extraordinary, enlightened relationship. Spring is in the air; be proactive by joining today. Your soul mate is waiting to meet you!

NaturalAwakeningsSingles.com San Diego Edition

Vinyasa Yoga: All Levels – 5:30pm, Sundays, Thursdays, Fridays with Nikki Bose & 9am with Dana Mitchell. Passionate, talented and creative with great adjustments, massages oils and lotion.

Donation scale $8-$20. PBHC, 1950 Garnet Ave, San Diego, 92109. 773-391-6181, 858-337-0889.

PBHolisticCenter.com.

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

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

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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.

www.na-sd.com

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.

Mantra Meditation Guided & Silent with Chakra Toning & Crystal Bowls – June 5, 12, 19, 26. 7pm. Melt away pain, stress, anxiety and rejuvenate with fresh prana chi with Chopra Center Certified Monica Graves. Only $10. PBHC, 1950 Garnet Ave, San Diego, 92109. 804-602-5591, 858-337-0889. PBHolisticCenter.com.

San Diego Herb Club Meeting – 7pm. Monthly program topics vary. Round table discussions held to assemble gardening tips specific to the San Diego herbal gardener. Visitors welcome. Casa del Prado, Room 101, Balboa Park. 619-579-0222. TheSanDiegoHerbClub.com.

Soul-TV – Wednesdays, 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, JUNE 6 Tarot/Oracle Card Reading, Mediumship & ET Channeling – 9am-4pm. $25/15min, $50/30min, $75/45 min, $100/60 min. Hurry! Must RSVP and Appt only, time slots will go quick. Allowed to record session without fee. PBHC, 1950 Garnet Ave, San Diego, 92109. 707-217-7164, 858-337-0889.

PBHolisticCenter.com.

Bhagavad Gita with Tom Kelly – Thursdays, 11am. Ongoing study using Yogananda’s twovolume 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.

You Can Heal Your Life Mini-Workshop – 6:30pm. Join us free of charge for an introduction to Louise Hay’s philosophy, exercises for self esteem, replacing negative beliefs with positive tools for healing and self-acceptance. Myztic Isle Bookstore, 8036 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, 91942.

619-465-3005. More info: MyzticIsle.com.

You Can Heal Your Life Workshop Series – Thursdays, June 6-Aug 15. 6:30pm. Replace old patterns with new, healthy ones. $25/class; June 6 free (see above listing). Myztic Isle Bookstore, 8036 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, 91942. 619-4653005. More info: MyzticIsle.com.

FRIDAY, JUNE 7 No More Pain Couples – June 7-9. A 3-day workshop to restore your relationship and strengthen your emotional bond. Learn to heal from unhealthy patterns of conflict, forgive old hurts, and rekindle desire and affection. $497/couple. Carlsbad. Register: 760-487-1877 or Tinyurl.com/NoMorePainCpl. Friday Night Liberty – 5-9pm. Evening of free open artist studios, galleries and performances throughout NTC Arts & Cultural District at Liberty Station. NTC Command Center, 2640 Historic Decatur Rd, San Diego, 92106. More info, Whitney Roux: 619-573-9300, WRoux@NTCFoundation.org.

7 Crystal Bowls for Chakra Clearing, Healing & Meditation – June 7 & July 5. 7pm. We “Heal, Grow, Ascend” with Maria Teresa. Clear your chakras, restore balance, heal, recharge life force energy. Only $20. PBHC, 1950 Garnet Ave, San Diego, 92109. 503-867-6414, 858-337-0889.

PBHolisticCenter.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 8 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 – 10am-12pm. Our Feathered Friends: Birds, Nests and Eggs. $5/child (accompanied adults free); free/members. Alta Vista Gardens, Children’s Garden, 1270 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista, 92084. Reserve: 760-822-6824 or FarmerJones@ AltaVistaGardens.org. AltaVistaGardens.org.

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Free Garden Tour – 10:30-11:30am. Tour the lush, colorful and water-wise garden with a knowledgeable garden docent. Bring your questions and hear the secrets and stories that make our garden special.

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

TheGarden.org.

2-Year Anniversary Celebration – 11am-2pm.

Please join us for this free community event as we celebrate our 2-year anniversary. Demos, samples, prize giveaways. Complimentary health and wellness consultations. Earthgrown Market, 1830 Oceanside Blvd, Oceanside, 92054. 760-754-6555.

Channeling, Meditative Journey and Healing with Amrita – 5:30-7pm. Live channeling event; will answer questions. Allowed to bring fruits, snacks and drinks. Allowed to record event. Donation scale $20-$40. PBHC, 1950 Garnet Ave, San Diego, 92109. 707-217-7164, 858-337-0889.

PBHolisticCenter.com.

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Pursue a career as a primary care doctor at the only accredited school of naturopathic medicine in California Also offering doula, lactation educator and childbirth educator training

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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.

ND-San-Diego.Bastyr.edu 855-4-BASTYR

San Diego Horticultural Society Meeting – 6-9pm. Join us at the San Diego County Fair Flower and Garden Show stage to honor SDHS 2013 Horticulturist of the Year, Brad Monroe, the creator and former program coordinator of the Ornamental Horticulture program at Cuyamaca College. All welcome. Free/member, $15/nonmember. Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, 92014. More info: 760-295-7089 or SDHort.org.

signs of stress and can ease challenges associated with aging and provide supportive care during illness or injury. Please leave pets at home. $12/ person. San Diego Humane Society North Campus, 572 Airport Rd, Oceanside, 92058. Pre-register: 619-243-3490 or SDHumane.org.

TUESDAY, JUNE 11 Conduit for Self-Healing – 6:30-8pm. Every month, on the 2nd Tues, we bring in experts from a wide range of holistic health arenas to share their knowledge with you. $10. 3910 Normal St, Ste A, San Diego, 92103. 619-756-2741. Limited seating; reservations required: Meetup.com/ConduitForSelfHealing.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12 Project KEPPT: North Campus – 1-3pm. See June 2 listing. San Diego Humane Society North Campus, 572 Airport Rd, Oceanside, 92058. For program qualifications & details: 760-757-4357 x 2907 or AHoang@SDHumane.org.

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.

TTouch with Pets Lecture – 6:30-8pm. A gentle, hands-on approach to the care and training of our animal companions. Using specialized touches and movement exercises, TTouch helps reduce various

Bi-Weekly Weight Loss Support Group – 7:158:30pm. 2nd & 4th Wed. Create the body and life you want. $10. Encinitas. RSVP required: HealthyHabitsHypnosis.com.

THURSDAY, JUNE 13 Solar for Homeowners 2: Be a Smart Solar Customer – 5:30-7:30pm. This free workshop will provide the resources and information necessary for a homeowner to confidently enter into negotiations with solar contractors. Register: 858-244-1177 or EnergyCenter.org/Events.

FRIDAY, JUNE 14 Monthly Network Luncheon – 11am-2pm. 2nd Fri. Speaker, introductions, shoutouts, displays, gifts.

Rancho Santa Fe. More info: WomensWisdom.net.

Breathwork – 6:30pm. Bring lasting peace, calm, and clarity into your life. Join us for an evening of Pranayama Yoga and improve the way you experience yourself, others, and the world around you. $10. The Studio: A Community Education Center, 3125 Tiger Run Court, Ste 111, Carlsbad, 92010.

760-487-1877.

SATURDAY, JUNE 15 Guided Bird Walk – 8-10am. Join MTRP Trail

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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.

Urban Chickens – 10am-12pm. Raise farm-fresh eggs in your own backyard and learn all you need on how to keep a flock of chickens happy and healthy in your own backyard, with chicken expert, Brandy Salgado. Free/members, but must register.

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

TheGarden.org.

World Heritage Gardens Tour – 10:30-11:30am.

By visiting selected sites in The Water Conservation Garden, this tour explores a variety of styles found in celebrated gardens, and samples the creative work they have inspired. No reservations required.

Donations greatly appreciated. Water Conservation Garden, 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W, El Cajon, 92019. 619-660-0614. TheGarden.org.

PB Holistic Center’s Monthly Community Gathering – Saturdays, June 15, July 27 & Aug 17. 12-6pm. Live music, healing workshops, networking, apps and snacks available, metaphysical mixers, new agers, modern yogis. Donation. 1950 Garnet Ave, San Diego, 92109. 858-337-0889.

PBHolisticCenter.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.

First Aid for Dogs and Cats – 1-5pm. Class includes suggested treatments for choking or breathing difficulties, possible broken bones, shock, poisoning or snakebites, carsickness or temperature illnesses, and more. Covers both dog and cat issues

for $60/person and includes either a Dog or Cat Pet First Aid Handbook (choose the species want or pay $80 for both books) and Pet First Aid certification. San Diego Humane Society, 5500 Gaines St, San Diego, 92110. Pre-register: 619-243-3490 or SDHumane.org.

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

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

Sunday, JunE 16 Day of Kindness Healing Fair, Father’s Day Special – Buy One GIFT One! Only $80 for 2, 30-minute Healing Sessions by some of San Diego’s most gifted Intuitive Energy Healers. RSVP and appt encouraged, walk-ins welcome. PBHC, 1950 Garnet Ave, San Diego, 92109. 619-8180741, 858-337-0889. PBHolisticCenter.com.

Introduction To Oneness – 1-4pm. Oneness San Diego presents an Introduction to Oneness and Awakened Deeksha at Shri Mandir. Ordinary people living in a permanent state of inner awareness will share their experiences, answer questions, and give Awakened Deeksha. This blessing is intended to give participants a deep experience of the Divine, whether they’ve been on a spiritual path for decades or if they have no personal concept of the Divine at all. 9474 Black Mountain Rd, San Diego, 92126.

Info, Bhaskar Rao: 908-331-0540, TrueSelf27@ gmail.com. AwakeningSanDiego.com.

Oneness Meditation – 4:30pm. Oneness San Diego presents the Oneness Meditation (aka OM) in Balboa Park. Given by a group of Awakened Oneness Meditators, the OM is a rare and powerful transmission of divine energy which helps to quiet the mind, heal relationships, and shift into higher states of consciousness. World Beat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101. Info & reservations, Ellen Grimes: 858-200-5096, OM@AwakeningSanDiego.com. AwakeningSanDiego.com.

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RSAVING MONEY on Repairs and Service.

Repair say’s that the Key to Happy and Satisfied auto repair Experience is Communication. “We RFixed Right the First Time and on Time Listen to what You have to say, We may even ask You Questions so we’re clear on what You want.

RConvenience of Loaner Cars Our FREE 30 POINT SAFETY INSPECTIONS, You KNOW the condition of Your Vehicle, Helps You REarly Bird Drop Off and After Hours Pick up. Help avoid costly unexpected break downs, and helps you save money. The Safety Inspection can help You gain Peace of RFREE TOWING Mind Knowing You are in a Safe and Reliable car.”

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Monday, JunE 17 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, JunE 18 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.

wEdnESday, JunE 19 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.

Solar Water Heating Basics for Homeowners – 6-7:30pm. Join the California Center for Sustainable Energy for a free dinner workshop to learn about the benefits of solar water heating and how you can take advantage of available rebates.

Register: 877-333-SWHP or EnergyCenter.org/ SwhBasics.

THuRSday, JunE 20 Project KEPPT: Central Campus – 1-3pm. See June 2 description. $10 suggested donation. San Diego Humane Society, 5500 Gaines St, San Diego, 92110. For program qualifications & details: 619299-7012 x 2203 or AHoang@SDHumane.org.

Pet Dental Care – 6:30-8pm. Learn about all forms of oral disease, and the local and systemic effects of periodontal disease, from Dr. Brook Niemiec, DVM. Professional and home maintenance of good oral health also covered. Please leave pets at home. $12/person. San Diego Humane Society, 5500 Gaines St, San Diego, 92110. San Diego Humane Society, 5500 Gaines St, San Diego, 92110. Preregister: 619-243-3490 or SDHumane.org.

92110. For program qualifications & details: 619299-7012 x 2203 or AHoang@SDHumane.org.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26

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Bi-Weekly Weight Loss Support Group – 7:158:30pm. 2nd & 4th Wed. Create the body and life you want. $10. Encinitas. RSVP required: HealthyHabitsHypnosis.com.

THURSDAY, JUNE 27 Solar for Homeowners 1: Getting Started – 11:30am-1:30pm. Tailored to homeowners interested in going solar, this free workshop will outline the fundamentals of solar electricity for residential systems. Register: 858-244-1177 or EnergyCenter. org/Events.

SATURDAY, JUNE 22 Awakening San Diego – June 22 & 23. Oneness San Diego presents the Oneness Meditation (aka OM) Sunday 4pm in Balboa Park, with special Oneness Awakening Course on Sat-Sun, 9 am-6 pm. The OM is a rare transmission of divine energy which helps to quiet the mind and shift into higher states of consciousness. The Awakening Course is a 2-day experiential journey which heals the heart and culminates in initiation to give the Oneness Blessing. Girl Scout SD center, Florence Burnham Room, 1231 Upas St., San Diego. Info & reservations: http://awakeningsandiego.com, Ellen Grimes 858-200-5096. OM@awakeningsandiego.com.

Free Garden Tour – 10:30-11:30am. Tour the lush, colorful and water-wise garden with a knowledgeable garden docent. Bring your questions and hear the secrets and stories that make our garden special.

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

TheGarden.org.

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 Second Crop: Home Grown Community Gardening Class – 2-3pm. With Diane Hollister, master gardener and composter. This is a good month to clear out the early producers in the garden and to get a second crop going. Will also talk about timing for the third and fourth crop. Pre-registration required. Free. El Corazon Compost Facility, 3210 Oceanside Blvd, Oceanside, 92054. 800-262-4167 x 4. AgriServiceInc.com.

SUNDAY, JUNE 23 Project KEPPT: Central Campus – 1-3pm. See June 2 description. $10 suggested donation. San Diego Humane Society, 5500 Gaines St, San Diego,

To become part of our Classifieds please email nasdpub@gmail.com or call 760-436-2343 CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS Learn to quiet your busy mind and get happier! All classes taught by American Buddhist nun. Friendly, welcoming atmosphere.

Call 951-834-5744. Dharmachakra Buddhist Center. MeditationInPalmSprings.org.

opportunity

SATURDAY, JUNE 29 Summer Solstice Celebration & Labyrinth Walk – 6:30-8:30pm. The Solstices and the Equinoxes are about pulling in Moon energy and setting our intention to empower what we want in our lives now. We will use the labyrinth as a meditation tool and other nature rituals to release and empower.

Alta Vista Gardens, 1270 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista, 92084. More info: AltaVistaGardens.org.

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Scripps Ranch Energy-Efficient Home Tour – 10am-2pm. After participating in Energy Upgrade California, this family is happy to open up their energy-efficient home for you to explore. Register: 858-244-1177 or EnergyCenter.org/Events.

plan ahead WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14 Wake Up Festival – Aug 14-18. Join leading spiritual teachers, renowned healers, musicians, poets, yogis, dancers to accelerate personal transformation and spiritual awakening. Pre-Festival Intensives Aug 12-14. Estes Park, CO. More info & registration: WakeUpFestival.com.

daily $15 Yoga Classes – Bring your child into class with you for Vinyasa Mama T & Th at 9:15am or childcare is available during class MWF 9:30am & Sat, 9am. Nature’s Whisper Yoga, 4205 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92103. 760-213-1110. NaturesWhisper.com.

Would you like to work in Media?

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

PETS Calming and uplifting Happy Pet Spray and Drops and new Kidney Formula! Star Essence Flower & Gemstone Essences. StarEssence.com. 888-277-4955.

PRODUCTS Balancing and supportive Glorious Menopause and Magnificent Moontime constellation blends.

Star Essence Flower & Gemstone Essences.

StarEssence.com. 888-277-4955.

We specialize with clients sick from EMF Sensitivity. Protection Healing Products. EMFDoctors.com. 480-255-3973.

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

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

The Best Thing About Our Products Is What We Leave Out!

NO AMMONIA • NO FUMES • NO DAMAGE Beautiful results with healthier hair NATURALLY

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

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

Info on locations & times: Sprouts.com.

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

Enter the Goddess Beauty Lounge Candus • Holistic Stylist • 619/517-4160 www.enterthegoddessbeautylounge.com

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communityresourceguide To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide, visit na-sd.com for guidelines and to submit entries. aCuPunCTuRE ACuPuNCture worKs!!

Patricia Boultbee-Wingo, MSTOM, L.Ac. Carlsbad Family Acupuncture, Prof. Corp.

1207 Carlsbad Village Dr., #Y, Carlsbad 760-729-0115 We are a full service alternative medicine clinic offering acupuncture, herbs, Functional Blood Analysis, nutrition and massage.

Start feeling great today!

aduLT EduCaTIon BAstyr uNiversity CAlif.

4106 Sorrento Valley Blvd.

San Diego, CA 92121 858- 246-9700 ND-San-Diego.Bastyr.edu

Pursue a career as a primary care doctor at private, nonprofit Bastyr University California, the state’s first and only accredited school of naturopathic medicine.

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.

CoMMunITy PB holistiC CeNter

Sammy Bounmy, Intuitive Reiki Healer 1950 Garnet Ave., SD, CA 92109 858-337-0889 or 858-274-3139 SammyBounmy@yahoo.com PBHolisticCenter.com PB Holistic Center has studio with mirrors, healing room, private redwood deck room. Great for workshops, meetups, yoga, meditation, events and more.

70/30 revenue share!

BEFoRE you Buy: make the green choice.

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Envision Personalized Health 619-229-9695 EnvisionPersonalizedHealth.com

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

Specializing in Personal Training, Pilates, Yoga, Acupuncture, Nutrition, Ayurveda, Massage and Spa Services. Private by appointment.

FunCTIonaL MEdICInE eCoPolitAN

FIT Body PersoNAl trAiNiNg & dietAry ProgrAMs Sandra Blackie Freedom of Fitness 858-273-4151 FreedomOfFitness.com.

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

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.

vAgABoNd yogA

THInK

wellNess & fitNess CeNter

Joy Bennett & Katie MacLeod 760-803-6293 Joy@VagabondYoga.com VagabondYoga.com Vagabond Yoga creates unique events that pair yoga with everything you love such as wine tasting, horseback riding, fine cuisine, yachtpaired sails, hiking and art instruction.

Yoga with... sunset cruises

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Wine TASTING

what you love

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.

HaIR SaLon eNter the goddess BeAuty louNge Candus Garcia, Organic Color Educator/Stylist 619-517-4160 EnterTheGoddessBeautyLounge.com

The best thing about our products is what we leave out - No Ammonia, No Fumes, No Damage. Experience Beautiful, Longer Lasting Color Results - people and planet friendly.

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.

HEaLTH and wELLnESS PAtriCiA AriAdNe, Ph.d.

760-455-0805 Patricia@DrAriadne.com

Known as the Transition Therapist, Dr. Patricia Ariadne uses dreams and “cutting the ties” work to help clients heal and move forward in life. If you need an ally during a difficult time, call Dr. Ariadne.

KAthleeN BuNdy

MS, RD, CLT The Center for Health & Wellbeing 3636 Fifth Ave., San Diego 619-814-5500 IntegrativeMedicineSanDiego.com I am a Registered Dietitian and Certified LEAP Therapist specializing in food allergies and sensitivities, digestive disorders, detox diets, weight loss, diabetes and heart health.

drAgAN giuriCi, hhP

Massage, Qigong, Therapeutic Yoga, Holistic Counseling Part of Envision Personalized Health, 619-229-9695 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).

PAthwAy to heAlth

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.

Rabia Barkins, DC, DACBN 711 Passiflora Ave. Encinitas, CA 920234 769-942-2764 Info@DrBarkins.com DrBarkins.com For 25+ years, my expertise has been finding and treating the underlying cause of health issues, using tools like: chiropractic kinesiology, nutrition, herbs, and homeopathy.

seA vegetABles & seAlogiCA Caroline Andrews 760-487-8482 caroline@sealogica.com

The Breast You Save May Be Your Own! Breast cancer is running ramped and prevention is the key.

Simple Solution. Safe, effective and simple. Call today at 760-4878482.

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.

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.

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.

HEaLTHCaRE 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

ModerN AyurvedA (CArdiff) Dave Lesinski 760-815- 6591 Dave@ModernAyurvedaLiving.com ModernAyurvedaLiving.com

Modern Ayurveda assesses your current imbalances to develop a customized health plan that restores balance within your mind, body and spirit, while considering your lifestyle and needs. Our favorite words are radiance, power and peace of mind!

Dr. Debbie treats with a philosophy of addressing the needs of the whole person; she uses a wide array of holistic therapies in her San Diego chiropractic practice, including: general gentle chiropractic, natural allergy treatment, women’s health care, pediatrics, mood swings, Cranio-Sacral therapy, homeopathy, Bach Flowers, NET, and functional and integrative medicine.

Now accepts insurance.

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InSPIRaTIon oNeNess sAN diego

Contact: Ellen Grimes 858-200-5096 OM@awakeningsandiego.com OnenessSanDiego.com We meet 7days/week all over San Diego. We offer a sacred energy transfer known as Deeksha or the Oneness Blessing which brings about a flowering of the heart and leads to higher states of consciousness and awakening.

naTuRaL HoLISTIC dEnTISTS Jeffry s. KerBs, dds

Loma Linda University Graduate 1983 Safe Biocompatible Dentistry Digital x-rays, safe amalgam removal 760-746-3663 • Visit us! Drjkerbs.com

naTuRoPaTHIC MEdICInE BAstyr uNiversity CliNiC

4106 Sorrento Valley Blvd.

San Diego, CA 92121 858-246-9730 Bastyr.edu/California/Bastyr-University-Clinic The licensed naturopathic doctors at the teaching clinic of Bastyr University California offer comprehensive health care that focuses on the body’s natural ability to heal.

doCtor of NAturoPAthy

Dr. Robert O Young, PhD, D.SC, MS 760-751-8321 Info@phmiracleliving.com PHMiracle.com Dr. Young is a nationally renowned cellular microbiologist who speaks to audiences around the world on health and wellness.

He is the coauthor of The pH Miracle book series.

Bring your mouth to optimum health and beauty through nonsurgical laser gum therapy and metal-free conservative dentistry.

Stress-free Spa dentistry. Ozone therapy.

o’rielly deNtAl PrACtiCe

Cary O’Rielly, DDS 4403 Mandhester Ave., Ste. 206-B Encinitas, CA 92024 760-632-1304 <tel:760-632-1304> HolisticDentist@gmail.com MyHolisticDentist.com Integrative Dentist Carey O’Rielly, DDS provides holistic family dentistry for patients from 3 to 93, including cosmetic smile makeovers using bio-friendly materials, bonding and lasers.

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sKiN fitNess, etC.

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

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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 lyoNess

Michele Miller 760-473-4297 michelemiller0@gmail.com 760-Free cash back card. Lyoness saves shoppers money, helps businesses thrive and gives back to the community. Creating lasting relationships that benefit merchants and members, there are more than 29,000 merchants at more than 150,000 locations worldwide. Membership is free and career opportunities are endless.

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

RESToRaTIvE GREEn CLEanInG toNy’s Best wAy

hAy house

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.

wELLnESS CEnTERS Ph MirACle retreAt CeNter Dr. Robert O Young, PhD, MS, D.Sc. 760-751-8321 info@phmiracleliving.com PHMiracleLiving.com

Rancho Del Sol is a 46 acre ranch with lush foliage and blooming fruit trees where state of the art wellness retreats and educational programs are held.

858-459-3201 1-888-Carpet Care (1-888-227-7382) TonysBestway@gmail.com TonysBestway.com Carpets, also Green & Dry, Upholstery, Area Rugs, Drapery, Stone, Tile & Grout, Hardwood & much more! Best Quality Cleaning For 40yrs. For more information visit us at TonysBestway.com. Health + Clean. Removes Germs & Allergens. Environmentally Safe.

SELF-HELP & MoTIvaTIon

CoMInG In JuLy

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Sizzling Summer Goodness.

Healthy Food.

Wacky Fun. Living at its Best.

wIndow CLEanInG exCelleNCe iN wiNdow CleANiNg James “Jim” Cherrington, Owner P.O. Box 462373, Escondido, CA 92046 San Diego • 760-746-0713 Temecula • 951-302-9633 ExcelWin@hotmail.com

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Judith Balian Encinitas, CA 92024 760-436-8848 Fax: 760-652-1632 JBalian@Excoveries.com Excoveries.com Need some support or inspiration? Feeling stuck? Take the Artist’s Way and rediscover your creativity! Private sessions and other expressive arts workshops also available.

yoGa yogA BouNd

Alana Bray, Owner 760-720-YOGA (9642) YogaBoundForLife.com A Yoga studio in Carlsbad Village specializing in Vinyasa and Yoga Therapy with experienced teachers enthusiastic about accommodating practitioners of all ages and skill levels.

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2013

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food&watch health wellness

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rethinking cancer bodywork

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foodfitness & garden

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environment green living

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personal growth MAY plus: mindfulness women’s wellness

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food watch

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rethinking cancer

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petresourceguide Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our pet commmunity. To find out how you can be included in the Pet Resource Guide, visit na-sd.com for guidelines and to submit entries.

HoLISTIC Lawn/yaRd CaRE eCogArdeNers of sAN diego 858-277-1100 Pete@EcoGardeners-SD.com EcoGardeners-SD.com

Weekly residential holistic lawn and yard care. We do not use leaf blowers, gasoline-powered mowers or chemicals. We use organic products to keep your pets safe.

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personal growth plus: mindfulness

DECEMBER What a humanity Purrrrrr-fect way to awakening

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Pet NutritioN CeNter CArlsBAd 6949 El Camino Real, Ste 104 760-804-7387 PNCPets.com

We specialize in matching appropriate products for your pets’ needs. Want to try it? We have samples of dry and raw for dogs and cats.

PuPologie

123 N El Camino Real (Trader Joe’s Mall) 760-436-1226 Pupologie.com Holistic pet foods, treats, and supplements. Great toys and accessories. Low-stress grooming and photography. We educate! Pick our brains. Free Delivery to qualifying orders.

PET GRooMInG dog BeACh dog wAsh 4933 Voltaire St, San Diego 92107 619-523-1700 DogWash.com

We’re a do-it-yourself dog wash, offering quality services and products since 1993.

We’re two blocks from Dog Beach. Open every day from 7am to 9pm.

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