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Back in October, when we realized that another Oregon winter was upon us, my husband and I plotted our escape. We just needed to get out of the gray skies for a while and be in a place that the sun would shine freely upon us, and we could be outdoors as much as possible. We also wanted a place we already felt a strong connection to through Natural Awakenings. All of the above pointed us directly to San Diego. If I could sum up my trip to San Diego in one word, I would choose “magical.” Why? Because that is how Showing off our new hairstyles. everything has felt since I’ve been here. I can see why it’s such a coveted place to live, and why so many of the locals I met would never imagine living anywhere else. I’ve spent the month exploring the charming coastal towns, taking long strolls through Balboa and Mission Bay Park, meeting with old friends and new, playing with my daughter at magnificent playgrounds, watching the sun melt into the Pacific Ocean. I’ve also spent a great deal of time eating! I have to say, I have felt like a kid in a candy store. The sheer number of restaurants that cater to veg/gluten-free diners like myself is impressive. I could stay here another few months and not feel like I’ve gone to every restaurant I want to visit. One of my favorites, which also happens to be one of our advertisers, is Lotus Café & Juice Bar. Their menu is filled with fresh, healthy foods to please any palate in any mood. And their new location in Hillcrest is gorgeous. It’s also been a pleasure spending quality time with the amazing Elaine Russo, the publisher of this fine publication. She is such a passionate woman and so dedicated to the health and well-being of the San Diego community, it’s inspiring! It’s also been my pleasure getting to know some of the other people who make up the San Diego Natural Awakenings family. For instance, I met with Vic Curro of Naturally to your door, a super-dedicated business owner who, along with his wife Marissa, delivers fresh, organic fruits and vegetables right to your door. (see page 24.) Charlotte St. Amour, owner of Salon Amour in Encinitas, is a delightful stylist that gave my daughter and I happening new hairstyles (see photo above and news brief on page 9). We met dog psychologist Linda Michaels and, because of her, got a chance to hug a gorgeous 21-month old wolf named Journey in a park in Del Mar one sunny afternoon. Thank you, San Diego community for rolling out such a fabulous welcome mat for us. We’re enamored with all that you have to offer and we will be back to bask in your magic very soon. And thank you all of our readers, advertisers and contributors, for helping to make San Diego the vibrant, healthy community that it is. May your days be filled with sunshine!
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new energy healing sanctuary has opened in Encinitas. Visitors to the “Magnetic Field Therapy Center,” founded by Brad Hunsaker and Harry Lectora, will get to experience the MAS Special Multi+, a MAS magnetic field therapy device. Although new in the U.S., MAS magnetic frequency therapy products have been used for 23 years in Europe. The MAS Special Multi+ is a frequency generator that consists of a pad that contains a series of copper coils driven by a small computer device. “The computer drives impulses into the pad and creates a cocoon of energy, a multiplicity of frequencies that are healing to the body,” explains Lectora. According to Lectora, “We are energetic beings, and all of these electrical fields that we are constantly being bombarded with have a great impact on our health.” The MAS Special Multi+ can counteract the bombardment with a frequency sweep, which helps purge the body of all of the “havoc-producing frequencies.” “Bathing in this great magnetic field, using frequency therapy,” says Lectora, “we have the chance to realign ourselves.” The device can also do more therapeutic healing and assist with pain management. “Come and learn how to develop ‘Heart Intelligence’ and bring your body into Coherence with Schumman, Earth Frequencies and others,” says Lectora. “Experience ‘energy resets’ with our ‘harmonic frequency sweeps,’ heart rate variability testing, and more.” Location: 729 Regal Rd., Encinitas, CA. For more information, call 760-274-7173 or visit PulsedTherapy.com. See Event Spotlight for details on MAS conference being held Friday, March 8 in Carlsbad.
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harlotte St. Amour, owner of Salon Amour in Encinitas, is celebrating one year in her bright and cheerful space in Studio 1 at Sola Salon Studios in Encinitas. “I love my private studio. It allows each person to relax,” says St. Amour. “When you can relax at that level you really feel you have pampered yourself and as a result you gain more energy simply by taking the time for yourself.” St. Amour, who specializes in hair coloring and hair
extensions, uses only non-toxic, organic hair color and certified organic hair care products like Ken Murphy, Neuma, Pureology and Moroccanoil®. Her calm and jovial demeanor not only puts her adult clients at ease, she is especially gifted at styling young children’s hair as well. St. Amour is running a special to celebrate her one-year anniversary. New clients will receive half-off for a haircut and color or highlights on their first visit.
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agabond Yoga partners Katie MacLeod and Joy Bennett recognize that modern lifestyles rarely allow people the time to take care of themselves or to simply have fun. They wanted to create a company that allowed people to do just that. So they created Vagabond Yoga, a roaming yoga company that combines traditional hatha yoga with modern indulgences. Vagabond Yoga creates unique events that pair yoga with exciting activities such as wine tasting, horseback riding, fine cuisine, yacht sails, and art instruction. “These events pamper your body and mind,” says Bennett, “leaving you feeling rejuvenated and reconnected with something you already enjoy—yoga—while exploring something new.” Vagabond Yoga’s first event of the season will be held at Mahogany Mountain Ranch Winery in Ramona, California. The event begins with a 90 minute restorative yoga class in the vineyard, followed by a two-hour watercolor class, also in the vineyard. It ends with a private showing of Ramona’s “Art in the Vineyard” Fine Art Show, highlighting the works of Ramona’s best artists. “When people attend our events, they are always so excited about their experiences,” says MacLeod. “The way they are treated, the new activities they are exposed to, and the amount of fun they have; it’s unlike anything else!” Vagabond Yoga hosts private events, such as bachelorette parties, birthday celebrations, and corporate retreats. They also create custom events based on individual needs and interests. For more information, visit VagabondYoga.com or call Joy Bennett at 760-803-6293. natural awakenings
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astyr University California has named Erica Oberg, ND, MPH, as the director of clinical services at Bastyr University Clinic, gaining an influential leader in Erica Oberg, ND, MPH integrative medicine. As a researcher and professor at Bastyr University in Seattle, Dr. Oberg led groundbreaking research into naturopathic medical care for chronic conditions such as diabetes, attracting research funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). In San Diego, Dr. Oberg will lead Bastyr University Clinic, an integrative primary care clinic that has grown faster than expected since opening in Sorrento Valley in fall 2012. She will help the clinic develop its focus on chronic disease, women’s health, and treating the underlying causes of disease. “We’re able to offer patients a place where they can learn more about prevention and wellness and how to feel well in their day-to-day life,” says Dr. Oberg. “I’m thrilled to be contributing to the preeminent clinic for integrative medicine in Southern California.” “We are training students in the best of evidence-based medicine as well as the ancient wisdom of healing traditions,” says Dr. Oberg. “I’m happy to be working toward that vision.” Dr. Oberg graduated from Bastyr University in Seattle in 2003 and completed an accredited residency at Bastyr Center for Natural Health. She completed a master’s in public health from the University of Washington in 2007 and an NIH-awarded post-doctoral fellowship in 2009. Her current research includes an investigation into biological markers of homeopathy and a clinical outcomes study of naturopathic care. For more details, visit Bastyr.edu/ California.
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hat does a newly married couple with a passion for clean eating and a desire to make healthy, organic foods available to as many people as possible in their community do? Why, they embark on a great adventure like starting a company that delivers farm fresh, organic fruits and vegetables right to your door. Well, at least that’s what Vic and Marissa Curro did. And not only has Naturally to your door celebrated one year in business, the success they’ve had so far has surpassed their expectations. “We’re growing quickly and have had lots of great feedback from the community,” says Vic. What prompted this pair to start an organic food delivery service from scratch? “We didn’t see anything like this in San Diego,” says Vic. But they really wanted something like this in the community. So, they pondered, why not create it themselves? Soon
after the idea was conceived, Naturally to your door was born and it’s been an exciting journey so far. Both Vic and Marissa enjoy every aspect of the business. According to Marissa, “I really enjoy learning and being exposed to a wide variety of organic produce that I haven’t eaten before, and learning about the benefits of eating organic and local as well as sharing that knowledge with others.” Another aspect she appreciates? “Meeting the farmers and the local
purveyors we work with has been such a great experience,” she shares. “Developing a good relationship with the local farmers has been an important and enjoyable part of our business. I think it’s very important to know who grows your food and where our food comes from.” Vic couldn’t agree more. “I love all the farms we buy from; the people are awesome. It’s encouraging that we’re all on the same path.” The entrepreneur in Vic also loves being his own boss and while he says he has less free time now than he’s ever had in his life, he admits, “I’m the happiest I’ve ever been.” And, of course, they are truly grateful for their loyal customers. When it comes to decision-making, they always have their customers’ best interests in mind. To begin with, they do everything in their power to keep the program as affordable as possible so that as many people as possible can participate. “Ideally, everybody should have access to clean, organic food. I’ve done price comparisons on many of the local stores that offer organic produce,” explains Vic. “Our produce is, on average, 20 to 30 percent cheaper, and delivered right to your doorstep.” Vic and Marissa are both educators at heart. A quick visit to the Naturally to your door website will confirm that. The site features a wide variety of healthy recipes, a comprehensive list of storage tips for fruits and vegetables, and a blog filled with all kinds of pertinent health information. “We love to educate our customers on what delicious meals they can make with the foods delivered in their boxes,” says Vic, “and to ensure that their produce stays fresh.” Why spend the time to educate? “Because everything is so different,” says Vic. “The way to keep some pro-
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duce fresh won’t work for other kinds of produce.” And for the pair, it’s all about value. If their clients are happy and well-fed with clean foods, they are happy. Going along with the theme about keeping their customers happy, another amazing aspect about Naturally to your door is that customers can customize their box to ensure they will enjoy every piece of produce that is delivered to them.
While Naturally to your door is keeping the couple busy enough, they have even bigger dreams which include getting a 5-10 acre ranch. “We want to create a homestead,” says Vic, “a working ranch/farm where people can come and learn about how to farm.” One thing is for sure about this couple—they are the real deal. “This business is a lifestyle to us,” says Vic. “We eat everything we sell and practice what we preach.” In fact, Vic is becoming a certified nutritionist so he can help educate his customers even more on nutritional aspects. “I believe that Naturally to your door has brought us closer together in our marriage and has strengthened our relationship as we share a common vision and goal,” says Marissa. “It feels amazing to share something you are both passionate about and contribute to society together as a couple.” Pre-pay discounts are available for those who pay in advance. For more information, call 858-946-6882 or visit NaturallyToYourDoor.com. 12
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t’s difficult to know where to start when presenting the health benefits of ginger because there are just so many. To begin, I will list the most common uses. Ginger is mainly used to quell nausea, reduce motion sickness, and assist in the reduction of intestinal inflammation and bloating. A more in-depth list consists of vamping up appetite and readying the stomach for digestion, reducing inflammation in the joints (as with intestinal inflammation mentioned before), assistance in absorption of nutrients, antioxidant effects, reduction of pain, and improvement of mobility in those with arthritis, inhibiting cancer cell growth in the colon and rectum, helping to kill cancer cells in the ovaries, soothing sore throats, helping to clear nose congestion, and last but not least it is considered to have aphrodisiac effects (according to Ayurveda). Shall I go on? When using ginger as a quick treatment, it will aid in the ailments of the first list. When used on a more consistent basis, it will aid in the ailments of the second list. For those who haven’t tried ginger, it is best to introduce it to your body slowly and in small doses to see how your body reacts. This should be the caution for trying anything new. Also, those with a Pitta dosha should be warned that ginger has a very warming effect. You may feel flushed a bit, but it is mild. Kevin Creely is a practitioner with Envision Personalized Health. To learn more about ginger or how to incorporate it into your daily diet contact Envision Personalized Health at EnvisionPersonalizedHealth.com.
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hen replacing lost fluids during or after a workout, consider how beverage choices can affect the health of teeth. A recent study published in General Dentistry, the journal of the Academy of General Dentistry, found that increased consumption of sports and energy drinks is causing irreversible damage to teeth, especially among adolescents. A reported 30 to 50 percent of U.S. teens regularly imbibe energy drinks, and as many as 62 percent down at least one sports drink a day. “Young adults consume these drinks assuming that they will improve their sports performance and energy levels and that they are ‘better’ than soda,” says Associate Professor Poonam Jain, lead author of the study, who serves as director of community and preventive dentistry at the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine. “Most of these patients are shocked to learn that the drinks are essentially bathing their teeth with acid.” In testing the effect of acidity levels on samples of human tooth enamel immersed in 13 sports and nine energy beverages, researchers found that damage to enamel was evident after only five days of exposure. Moreover, energy drinks were twice as harmful as sports drinks. “These drinks erode or thin out the enamel of the teeth, leaving them more susceptible to decay and sensitivity,” says Jain. www.na-sd.com
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ew research by the nonprofit Consumers Union (CU), which publishes Consumer Reports, may cause us to reconsider what we place in our steamer or cookpot. Rice—a staple of many diets, vegetarian or not—is frequently contaminated with arsenic, a known carcinogen that is also believed to interfere with fetal development. Rice contains more arsenic than grains like oats or wheat because it is grown in water-flooded conditions, and so more readily absorbs the heavy metal from soil or water than most plants. Even most U.S.-grown rice comes from the south-central region, where crops such as cotton were heavily treated with arsenical pesticides for decades. Thus, some organically grown rice in the region is impacted, as well. CU analysis of more than 200 samples of both organic and conventionally grown rice and rice products on U.S. grocery shelves found that nearly all contained some level of arsenic; many with alarmingly high amounts. There is no federal standard for arsenic in food, but there is a limit of 10 parts per billion in drinking water, and CU researchers found that one serving of contaminated rice may have as much arsenic as an entire day’s worth of water. To reduce the risk of exposure, rinse rice grains thoroughly before cooking and follow the Asian practice of preparing it with extra water to absorb arsenic and/or pesticide residues; and then drain the excess water before serving. See CU’s chart of arsenic levels in tested rice products at Tinyurl.com/ ArsenicReport.
ccording to the American Heart Association, about one in three American kids and teens is overweight or obese today, nearly triple the rate in 1963. A new report by the Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation advises that if adult obesity rates continue on their current trajectories, by 2030, 13 states could have rates above 60 percent; 39 states above 50 percent; and all 50 states above 44 percent. A study published in the International Journal of Obesity, based on research at 10 universities, points to the use of hormones in factory meat production as a major reason for this trend. Pesticides are another culprit; the average American is exposed to 10 to 13 different types each day via food, beverages and drinking water, and nine of the 10 most commonly used are endocrine disrupters linked to weight gain. Genetically modified U.S. food crops are also sprayed heavily with biocides. Findings presented at the 2007 annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science linked bisphenol A (BPA)—an industrial chemical contained in plastic soda, drinking and baby bottles—with abnormal estrogen function. To win the battle of the bulge, Americans need to eat balanced diets and exercise regularly, but additional steps can further help: choose organic, grassfed meat instead of corn-fed; use glass instead of plastic containers for beverages and food storage; avoid canned food unless the label states BPA-free; and consume yogurt daily or take a high-quality probiotic to help restore healthy intestinal flora.
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In 1969, according to the National Center for Safe Routes to School, 48 percent of kids ages 5 to 14 regularly walked or biked to school. In 2009, it was just 13 percent. One major reason for the change is that parents don’t feel safe letting kids bicycle around town on their own. Bike trains—in which an adult chaperone rides a predetermined route, adding children along the way— can make it easier and safer for kids to get to school. To start a DIY bike train, find a group of interested parents through school and neighborhood message boards and newsletters; assess the area to create routes; distribute flyers and get feedback; determine bike train dates and times; host a community meeting; and post selected routes online.
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Waste Water Cuts Fertilizer Use The effluent created by household sinks, washing machines and showers, known as gray water, could provide a new, low-cost source of irrigation for landscape plants that cuts down on the amount of fertilizer required to maintain them. The nonprofit Water Environmental Research Foundation’s (WERF) new report shows that many plants used for landscaping benefit from the use of gray water (Tinyurl.com/graywaterreport). The study looked at seven homes in Arizona, California, Colorado and Texas with new and longstanding gray water systems that recycle wastewater to irrigate outdoor plants. Although the soil irrigated with gray water showed higher levels of cleaners, antimicrobials and sodium compared with areas irrigated with fresh water, there was enough nitrogen present in gray water to reduce or eliminate the need for additional fertilizers. Not all plants responded positively, but WERF Communications Director Carrie Capuco says, “Gray water can be successfully used with the right plant choices.” Guidelines include heavily mulching the area where gray water is supplied to minimize contact with pets.
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School Lunches Improving Nationwide The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) 2012 School Lunch Report Card found that public school districts in Florida, Maryland, Tennessee and Nebraska rose above federal guidelines for serving healthy school lunches, with some in Georgia and Missouri also receiving good marks. But most schools nationwide can improve. PCRM dietitians analyzed elementary school meals at 22 districts participating in the National School Lunch Program. The average grade is now a B (84.4) compared with the national C+ average (78.7) in 2008. Schools delivering poor grades still offer chicken-fried steak fingers, breaded catfish, pork nuggets and other high-cholesterol menu items. To read the complete report, visit HealthySchoolLunches.org. natural awakenings
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atural Awakenings’ magazine enthusiastically sponsors the One T @ a Time fundraising campaign for the Parkinson’s Unity Walk in Central Park on April 27. The One T @ a Time campaign raises funds for Parkinson’s research through the selling of 100 percent organically hip and trendy T-shirts with a universal message of healing “As One, We Heal.” Natural Awakenings recognizes that it is ultimately together as one that a community can truly heal. The design on this T-shirt was created by Justine Kawas of GreenChanges.org and Mary Keunecke, who are both intimately affected by Parkinson’s disease in their families and share a passion for health and wellness. Each T-shirt sold eliminates waste, maintains a low carbon footprint, and features the As One, We Heal design on the front, with the Parkinson’s Unity Walk and Natural Awakenings logo on the back. From each sale, 100 percent of the net proceeds will go to Parkinson’s research. Justine Kawas, founder of the One T @ a Time campaign is also leading the One T @ a Time Team at the Unity Walk to show support of organically healing and uniting the world. To buy a fundraising T-shirt visit GreenChanges.org and click “Fundraising.” Wear, snap and share your fun shirt photos on social media with #AsOneWeHeal #NaturalAwakenings #Unitywalk. For more information regarding the One T @ a Time campaign, contact Justine@greenchanges.org.
MAS Full Body Wellness System Unveiled, March 8-9 in Carlsbad Discover the latest in Holistic Healing Technology, now available in North America, at the “Energy Medicine for the 21st Century Conference” being held March 8-9 in Carlsbad. Attendees will get a chance to hear from Dr. William Pawluk, the world’s leading expert on magnetic field therapy, as well as experience for themselves the healing benefits of the MAS therapy system. As stated in Dr. Pawluk’s recent interview with Dr. Oz, “This technology is the future of medicine!” 16
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Free demonstration sessions on the MAS body mat will be held Friday, March 8 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. followed by a lecture by Dr. Pawluck from 7 to 8:30 p.m. This evening is free for all attendees. On Saturday, March 9, attendees can spend an entire day learning about the medical use of electro-magnetic therapy and energy medicine, HeartMath, and body resonance principles. Attendees will also explore Pulsed Electro Magnetic Fields (PEMF) for all pain issues, sports performance, physical therapy, mental health and wellness and learn about MAS technology with it’s broad use of frequency ranges and wave forms. Featured speakers include Dr. William Pawluk along with Magda Havas, Ph.D., an internationally recognized research scientist in EMF, electro-smog, and electrosensitivity. Free demos on Saturday begin at 7:30 a.m. and will be available throughout the day. Cost for Saturday: $45 per person, includes conference and lunch buffet. Location: Carlsbad by the Sea Resort, 850 Palomar Airport Rd., Carlsbad. To RSVP or for more information, contact Harry Lectora at 760-274-7173. Visit PulsedTherapy.com or MASusa.com/mas-awareness.
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ounds True presents their second annual Wake Up Festival August 14-18 in Estes Park, Colorado. The Wake Up Festival is an opportunity for “turboA 5-Day Experience of Transformation charged experiences of initiation, featuring than August 14–18, more 2013 | Estes Park,30 Colorado Pre-Festival Intensives presenters over the course of five immersive days |inAugust the 12–14, 2013 happens when leading spiritual teachers beautiful Rocky Mountains,” says Tami Simon, founder and join together with healers, musicians, What yogis—and you—to accelerate CEO of Sounds True. Leading spiritual teachers willtransformation join toand inner awakening? We are collectively initiated gether with renowned healers, musicians, poets, yogisandand into greater openness, authenticity, flow. The Wake Up Festival is your opportunity dancers to accelerate personal transformation and spiritual to join more than 30 presenters over the SAVE $200 of 5 immersive days in the awakening, collectively initiated intocourse greater openness, beautiful Rocky Mountains. st Register by May 1 ! authenticity and flow. The Wake Up Festival features Adyashanti, Anne Lamott, Jack Kornfield, David Whyte, Snatam Kaur, Seane Corn, Matthew Fox, Sandra Ingerman, Reggie Ray, Ann Marie Chiasson, Mark Nepo, and many more. In this retreat-like JACK KORNFIELD WHITE ANNE LAMOTT environment, focusSNATAM will KAUR be around: TheADYASHANTI Power ofDAVID Community, Learning from Great Teachers, Transformative Spiritual Practices, and Celebration. Location: Estes Park, CO. Pre-Festival Intensives August 1214. Save $200 if you register by May 1.WakeUpFestival.com Information/registration at WakeUpFestival.com.
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Workshop with Renowned Inyengar Yoga Teacher
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oger Cole, Ph.D., one of the world’s best known Iyengar yoga teachers, will be teaching a workshop at Yoga Del Mar in Del Mar the weekend of March 2-3. The workshop, titled “Power with Precision,” will include yoga sequences for athletes and dedicated yoga students who Roger Cole, Ph.D. want a dynamic, challenging practice for strength, flexibility and balance that they can continue for a lifetime. Attedees will learn refined techniques for physical
and mental training, recovery, and enhancement, including instruction on how to move through yoga poses safely while working deeply into inflexible areas. Dr. Cole, a psychobiology researcher, supplements his yoga skills with scientific knowledge to provide a safe and exceptionally effective practice experience in a lowpressure atmosphere. He teaches in a manner that allows one to move into poses with greater ease, alignment and a deeper understanding. Roger Cole has trained thousands of teachers around the globe, taught yoga safety for the American College of Sports Medicine, and his extensive articles on yoga anatomy, physiology and technique have informed many thousands more. Location: 2652 Del Mar Heights Rd., Del Mar, CA. For more information, call 858-720-0076 or visit YogaDelMar.com.
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Feeding Ourselves Well
Urban Gardening Takes Root
Millions of Americans now participate in growing mainstay foods. According to a 2009 study by the National Gardening Association, 31 percent of all U.S. households grew food for their families in 2008, and more have since the economic downturn. Bruce Butterfield, the association’s research director, estimates that nearly 70 percent of these gardens are in urban or suburban areas. “We’re seeing a new crop of farmers that defy stereotypes,” observes David Tracey, owner of EcoUrbanist environmental design in Vancouver, Canada, and author of Urban Agriculture. “Some are office workers leaving unsatisfying jobs, techie types learning the trade in universities and back-to-theland folks that happen to live in cities. Others are activists taking on the industrial farm system, folks adopting trends or entrepreneurs that see opportunities in the rising prices of quality food and the proximity of millions of customers.”
Opportunities and Pitfalls
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n just one-twelfth of an acre, including lots of paths and a compost heap, our family grows the vast majority of the fresh vegetables we need, plus a decent chunk of our fruits and berries,” says Erica Strauss. “It’s not a huge garden, but we still feel nearly overwhelmed with the harvest in late August.” Her family of four tends a diversity of edibles on their urban lot in a suburb of Seattle, Washington. Word has spread because Strauss writes about her experiences via Northwest Edible Life, a blog about food growing, cooking and urban homesteading. “Every kid on the block has picked an Asian pear off my espalier and munched on raw green beans,” she notes. “Even picky eaters seem pretty interested when they can pick tasty treats right from the tree or vine.” We don’t need to live in a rural area or on a farm to grow our own food. By the close of World War II, nearly 40
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percent of all fruits and vegetables supplying Americans stateside were grown in victory gardens in the communities in which they were consumed. Today, these small plots are often termed kitchen gardens, comprising parts of household lawns, schoolyards, balconies, patios and rooftops. Fresh taste and the security of local food supplies in case of manmade or natural upheavals are drawing more people to gardening.
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“Urbanization, a major demographic trend, has implications for how we grow and consume food,” observes Roger Doiron, founder of Kitchen Gardeners International. “If we agree that feeding more people fresh, local foods is a priority, we’re going to need to landscape and, in many cases, retrofit urban and suburban areas for increased food production.” www.na-sd.com
Urban gardening has unexpected advantages in its use of organic waste like coffee grounds from a local coffee house and rainwater from area rooftops. Converting lawns at schools, churches and empty city lots into community gardens fosters community connections, improves access to affordable nutritious foods and creates employment opportunities. A widespread challenge to the trend is dealing with the quality of urban soil and testing for possible toxins. Often, urban soil must be improved using compost and other nutrients before plants can prosper. A nearby irrigation source is also required. “One potential problem for urban gardeners may be the community reaction to an edible landscape,” admits Strauss. “In some cities, edible gardens in the front yard or even the common parking strip are celebrated and even officially encouraged. But in communities where lawn is still king and city codes regarding vegetation are vague and open to interpretation, one complaint from an anonymous neighbor can become an exhausting political and legal fight.”
Feeding Community
Community gardens often transform vacant lots and other marginal land into green growing places. In Chicago, The Peterson Garden Project, an award-winning nonprofit program, has been turning unsightly empty lots into raised-beds in which residents learn to grow their own food since 2010. “Nationally, it’s been found that having a community garden on unused land increases property values, decreases crime and promotes a sense of unity with neighbors and others,” explains LaManda Joy, president and founder of the project. “We work with property owners on the short-term use of their land to enhance the community in which they eventually plan to develop.” “Participating in a community garden serves up a lot of individual victories,” says Joy. “Improved health and nutrition, learning a new skill, teaching kids where food comes from, productive exercise, mental well-being, connecting with others and saving money—community gardens help make all of this possible.”
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any restaurants are seeking to lower ‘food miles’ and offer fresher, more local food,” reports Michael Oshman, founder and CEO of the Green Restaurant Association, which certifies sustainably operated restaurants. The 500-plus restaurants certified since 1990 include university, government and corporate cafeterias. The award-winning Uncommon Ground restaurant, in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood, maximizes the nation’s first certified organic rooftop farm using just 654 square feet of soil. Combined with its Wrigleyville restaurant’s “sidewalk farm”, client chefs receive 1,200 pounds of fresh produce each year, valued at
more than $5,600. Ingredients not grown onsite are sourced directly from regional farms, with their names often appearing on the menu. Community education is also part of the program. According to the “What’s Hot” National Restaurant Association nationwide survey of chefs, hyperlocal food sourcing, including rooftop farms, was the fifth-most-popular trend in 2011. Also in the top 10 were locally grown produce sourced from area farmers, farmbranded ingredients and sustainability. “Customers now have an opportunity to demand local and organic ingredients as much as possible,” concludes Oshman. More Americans than ever want to know the origin of what’s on their plate.
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Being Prepared
“How many recalls have we seen because some food item has been contaminated and people have suffered or died as a result? I am concerned about the safety and security of our food supply,” says Wendy Brown, whose family tends a quarter-acre garden with raised and landscaped beds and containers wrapped around their home plus an onsite greenhouse in a beach resort suburb of Portland, Maine. “As a mother, it concerns me that I might feed my children something that will hurt them. High-fructose corn syrup, genetically engineered crops and BPA-lined cans are all making headlines. It just seems smarter to grow it myself; that way, we have more control over what our family is eating.” Brown is one of more than 3 million Americans that are following FEMA recommendations in preparing for any event that might disrupt food supplies. Her book, Surviving the Apocalypse in the Suburbs, shares everything her family has done to safeguard themselves, including growing produce, caring for animals and canning, freezing, drying, cold storage or fermenting foods for later use. “For me, it’s more about being prepared for the everyday things that are happening, like increases in food and fuel prices or a loss of family income,” Brown says. “If we’re growing at least some of our own food, I have a lot less to worry about when such things happen.” The family also keeps rabbits and ducks, plus egg-laying and meat-providing chickens that can total 40 animals in the summer at their “nanofarm”. These also supply natural fertilizer for the crops. Nearby beehives provide 20 pounds of honey each year. Because the foods they produce are solely for their personal use, the Browns are exempt from regulatory restrictions. “Our neighbors love what we’re doing,” says Brown, whose house is close enough they can chat across their front porches. “One says our initiative reminds him of growing up in Maine pretty much self-sufficient. The other tells friends and coworkers they aren’t worried if things really go bad because they have us as neighbors.”
Growing Green Thumbs
“With some effort, urban gardeners can grow great vegetables anyplace that affords enough light and warmth,” advises Strauss, who gardens primarily in raised beds in her front and back yards. “I garden on the scale I do because I love it. It’s both relaxing and challenging, and we eat well.” Urban gardening methods are as diverse as the growing conditions, space limitations and financial resources of the gardener. “Lasagna” gardening—layering newspaper or cardboard and other organic materials on top—can be effective in urban areas because it involves no digging or tilling. Just as with making compost, alternate between brown and green layers. Once the materials break down, add plants to the newly created growing bed. Urban dwellers with limited space may employ squarefoot gardening, intensively growing plants in raised beds using a growing medium of vermiculite, peat moss and
compost. This method can yield fewer weeds and is easier on the back. “It’s an easy concept to grasp for new gardeners,” remarks Joy. “We use it to both maximize output in a small area and ensure healthy, organic, contaminant-free soil.” Rooftop gardens are becoming more common as larger agricultural operations use them to grow income crops. The U.S. Department of Agriculture considers anyone that sells more than $1,000 of produce to neighbors or area restaurants a farmer, rather than a gardener, so regulations may apply. For renters, just a few tomato plants in a well-maintained container on a patio or deck can yield as much as 50 pounds of tomatoes by taking advantage of its microclimate, influenced by wind blocks, heated surfaces and reflected light from windows. Urban gardening is also thriving indoors in terrariums, window boxes and small greenhouses. Even partially lit rooms can support certain vegetables or herbs with grow lights. Aquaponic gardening, a closed-loop system that involves both fish and vegetables, expands the self-sufficient possibilities of a hydroponic system of growing plants fed by liquid nutrients.
Feeding Ourselves
With more than 80 percent of Americans currently living in urban and suburban areas, the questionable nutrition of many mass-produced foods, increasing pesticide and herbicide use by non-organic farmers, greenhouse gas emissions from food transport and weather patterns altered by climate change, it’s past time to take back some control. Operating our own gardens and preparing our own meals turns us back into producers, not merely consumers. “For the most part, we’re just average suburbanites,” concludes Brown. “We just choose to have less lawn and more garden. A huge benefit is that we need less income because we’re buying less at the grocery store. Our goal is to semi-retire in our mid-50s—not because we’ve made a bunch of money, but because we’ve needed less money to live along the way.” John Ivanko and Lisa Kivirist, co-authors of Farmstead Chef (FarmsteadChef.com), ECOpreneuring and Rural Renaissance, operate the award-winning Inn Serendipity Bed & Breakfast, in Browntown, WI. They grow 70 percent of their organic food; the cost savings helped them become mortgage-free in their mid-40s.
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Myth 3: Unaffordable
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Activities like walking, bicycling and even jumping rope can be done virtually anywhere, anytime. Individuals can create a basic home fitness center with a jump rope, set of dumbbells and not much more. Borrow an exercise video or DVD from the library or follow one of the many television fitness shows. “People can save thousands of dollars by combining five to 10 exercises into a burst-training workout routine,” which will burn calories and increase muscle mass, says Joe Vennare, co-founder of the Hybrid Athlete, a fitness website.
Myth 4: Too Late to Start Many people feel they are too old or out-of-shape to even begin to exercise, or are intimidated by the idea of stepping into a yoga studio or gym. “Stop wasting time reading diet books and use that time to go for a walk,” advises Exercise Physiologist Jason Karp, Ph.D., author of Running for Women and Running a Marathon for Dummies. “In other words, get moving any way you can.”
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Myth 5: No Pain, No Gain
DEBUNKED 11 VITAL TRUTHS
Myth 6: Must Break a Sweat
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he U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has concluded that more than a third of Americans today are overweight. Yet it also reports that at least 30 percent of us don’t exercise at all, perhaps partly due to persistent fitness myths.
Myth 1: Lack of Opportunity Even the busiest person can fit in some exercise by making simple changes in their daily routine. Take the stairs instead of the elevator, do squats while watching television, deliver a message in person instead of via email, take a desk break to stretch or stand while talking on the phone. Even fidgeting is beneficial. The point is to be as active as possible during otherwise sedentary hours.
Myth 2: No Time The CDC recommends that each week, adults should exercise 150 minutes—the average duration of a movie—but not all at once. To make it easy, break it up into various exercise activities in daily, vigorous, 10-minute chunks. 22
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Suffering isn’t required. In fact, feeling pain can indicate possible injury or burnout. Still, consult a doctor before beginning any exercise program. “Do not hurt yourself,” says Charla McMillian, a certified strength and conditioning specialist, attorney and president of FitBoot – Basic Training for Professionals, in San Francisco. “Rather, aim for a point of gentle discomfort,” she advises.
Perspiring is related to the duration and intensity of the exercise, but some people just sweat more than others. “How much (or little) you sweat does not correlate with how many calories you are expending,” assures Jessica Matthews, an experienced registered yoga teacher and an exercise physiologist with the American Council on Exercise.
Myth 7: Dieting is Enough Women especially fall prey to the myth that they don’t need to exercise if they are a certain dress size. Even those at a healthy weight can be in greater danger of contracting disease and shortened lifespan than obese individuals that regularly participate in physical activity, according to a recent study by the National Center for Biotechnology Information, in Bethesda, Maryland. Health experts recommend combining regular activity with consuming lean proteins, healthy fats, limited starches and no added sugars.
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Myth 8: Stretch Before Exercising New research from the American Council on Exercise recommends stretching at the end of a workout. “It is safer and more effective to stretch muscles that are properly warmed and more pliable,” says Matthews, who also recommends beginning a workout with simple movements such as arm circles and leg swings. She notes, “Stretching can help to improve posture and flexibility, plus reduce overall stress.”
Myth 9: Crunches Cut Belly Fat There’s no such thing as spot reducing. While crunches strengthen abdominal muscles, they will not shrink your waistline, says Karp. Instead, try exercises such as squats, lunges and yoga plank holds or kettlebell repetitions to lose stubborn belly fat.
Myth 10: Women Using Weights Get Bulky The truth is that most weightlifting women won’t end up with a big, bulky physique because they have less testosterone, are smaller in size and have less muscle tissue than men, advises Matthews. “Any kind of strength training will help improve bone density, increase muscle mass and decrease body fat in both men and women.”
Myth 11: Exercise is Hard Physical activity should be fun. It’s best to start simply, add a variety of physical activities and challenges and keep at it. Schedule time for exercise and treat it like any other daily appointment; don’t cancel it. Alexander Cortes, a nationally certified strength and conditioning coach with Ultimate Fighting Championship Gym, in Corona, California, concludes, “When health is a priority, exercise is the most important appointment you can keep.” Lynda Bassett is a freelance writer near Boston, MA. Connect at LyndaBassett.com. natural awakenings
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slow or mildly reverse it via nutritional changes. Here’s how.
The Better Brain Diet Eat Right To Stay Sharp by Lisa Marshall
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ith 5.4 million Americans already living with Alzheimer’s disease, one in five suffering from mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and the 2012 failure of several targeted pharmaceutical drug trials, many brain health experts are now focusing on food as a critical defense against dementia. “Over the past several years, there have been many well-designed scientific studies that show you are what you eat when it comes to preserving and improving memory,” says Dr. Richard Isaacson, associate professor of neurology at the University of Miami
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Miller School of Medicine and author of The Alzheimer’s Diet. In recent years, studies published in the Journal of the American Medical Association and Archives of Neurology have shown that people on a Mediterranean-type diet—high in antioxidantrich fruits and vegetables, whole grains and fatty fish and low in refined carbohydrates and saturated fats—tend to fend off cognitive decline longer and be less prone to developing full-blown Alzheimer’s. Several small, but promising clinical trials further suggest that even people that have already begun to suffer memory loss may be able to
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Switch to slow-burning carbs: Mounting evidence indicates that the constant insulin spikes from eating refined carbohydrates like white bread or sugar-sweetened sodas can eventually impair the metabolization of sugar (similar to Type 2 diabetes), effecting blood vessel damage and hastened aging. A high-carb diet has also been linked to increased levels of betaamyloid, a fibrous plaque that harms brain cells. A 2012 Mayo Clinic study of 1,230 people ages 70 to 89 found that those that ate the most carbs had four times the risk of developing MCI than those that ate the least. Inversely, a small study by University of Cincinnati researchers found that when adults with MCI were placed on a low-carb diet for six weeks, their memory improved. Isaacson recommends switching to slow-burning, low-glycemic index carbohydrates, which keep blood sugars at bay. Substitute whole grains and vegetables for white rice, pastas and sugary fruits. Water down juices or forego them altogether. Choose fats wisely: Arizona neurologist Dr. Marwan Sabbagh, co-author of The Alzheimer’s Prevention Cookbook, points to numerous studies suggesting a link between saturated fat in butter, cooking oil, cheese and processed meats and increased risk of Alzheimer’s. “In animals, it seems to promote amyloid production in the brain,” he says. In contrast, those that eat more fatty fish such as herring, halibut and wild-caught salmon that are rich in the anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acid DHA, are at lower risk. Sabbagh notes that DHA, when it’s a steady part of the diet, plays a critical role in forming the protective “skin of the brain” known as the bilipid membrane, and may possibly offset production of plaque in the brain, thus slowing its progression during the earliest stages of dementia. Aim for three weekly servings of fatty fish. Vegetarians can alternatively con-
sider supplementing meals with 1,000 to 1,500 milligrams daily of DHA, says Isaacson. Eat more berries and kale: In general, antioxidant-rich fruits (especially berries) and vegetables are major preventers of oxidative stress—the celldamaging process that occurs naturally in the brain as we age. One recent study published in the Annals of Neurology found that women eating high amounts of blueberries and strawberries were able to stave off cognitive decline 2.5 years longer than those that did not. Rich in antioxidant flavonoids, blueberries may even have what Sabbagh terms, “specific anti-Alzheimer’s and cell-saving properties.” Isaacson highlights the helpfulness of kale and green leafy vegetables, which are loaded with antioxidants and brain-boosting B vitamins. One recent University of Oxford study in the UK of 266 elderly people with mild cognitive impairment found that those taking a blend of vitamins B12, B6 and folate daily showed significantly less brain shrinkage over a two-year period than those that did not. Spice up: Sabbagh notes that India has some of the lowest worldwide rates of Alzheimer’s. One possible reason is the population’s love of curry. Curcumin, a compound found in the curry-flavoring spice turmeric, is another potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. He recommends sprinkling one teaspoon of curcumin on our food every day and cooking with antioxidantrich cloves, oregano, thyme, rosemary and cinnamon. A 2011 Israeli study at Tel Aviv University found that plaque deposits dissolved and memory and learning behaviors improved in animals given a potent cinnamon extract. Begin a brain-healthy diet as early as possible. “Brain changes can start 25 years before the onset of dementia symptoms,” says Sabbagh. “It’s the end result of a long process, so don’t wait. Start your prevention plan today.” Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer outside of Boulder, CO. Connect at Lisa@LisaAnnMarshall.com.
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RECYCLING EVERYDAY REFUSE What Happens after the Blue Bin is Emptied by Avery Mack
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ach blue recycle bin filled with plastic, aluminum, glass, paper and cardboard helps the environment, because it reduces landfill, takes less energy to repurpose materials than to make new ones and gently reminds us that thoughtful consumption is healthier for people and the planet. But what do all those recyclables turn into?
Repurposed Plastics
Plastic milk jugs turn into colorful playthings at Green Toys, of Mill Valley, California. Repurposing one pound of recycled milk jugs instead of making new plastic saves enough energy to run a computer for a month. All packaging is made from recycled content and printed with soy ink, so it can go into the blue bin again. GreenToys.com’s online counter shows the number of containers recycled— 26
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more than 10 million to date. Fila Golf’s Principal Designer Nancy Robitaille says, “Recycled PET (polyethylene terephthalate), a core Fila cooling fabric, is used throughout our collection. Each fully recycled PET garment reuses about two-anda-half 20-ounce plastic pop bottles.” Patagonia customers are encouraged to return their old coat when buying a new one. Coats in good condition are given to people in need; the PET fleece lining from retired coats is sent to ReFleece, in Somerville, Massachusetts, where it is cleaned and turned into recyclable protective cases for iPads, e-readers and cell phones. “We expect to make 10,000 cases this year from 2,000 jackets,” www.na-sd.com
says Jennifer Fellers, ReFleece’s CEO. “We use low heat to press the cases into shape.” Vancouver, Canada, which plans to be the greenest city in the world by 2020, includes recycled plastic from bags and water bottles in laying down warm asphalt mix for roads because it uses less fuel to keep the tar at a pourable temperature. Switching from traditional hot asphalt technology also reduces emissions.
Transforming Aluminum and Glass
In 2012, Do Something.org partnered with Alcoa to challenge teens to recycle aluminum cans. For every 50 cans collected during a two-month period, they were awarded a chance to win a $5,000 scholarship. The sponsors note that recycling one can saves enough energy to light a 100-watt bulb for 20 hours. The final total was 1,152,569 cans kept out of landfills. “Aluminum can be recycled an infinite number of times,” says Beth Schmitt, director of recycling programs for Alcoa, which has centers nationwide and cash-back programs for community fundraisers. “We re-melt the collected cans, then roll out coils of new can sheets. This process can be repeated without any loss of strength—that’s why we call aluminum the ‘miracle metal.’ If every American recycled just one more can per week, we would remove 17 billion cans from landfills each year.” Wine bottles become designer drinking glasses at Rolf Glass, in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania. “Our designs give used bottles a second life,” says owner Rolf Poeting. Refresh Glass, of Phoenix, Arizona, salvages and preps the bottles. “Then, our glass cutting and diamond-wheel engrav-
ing technology transforms them into sophisticated Glacier Glass,” continues Poeting. “This seems to be a trend in many industries, to find additional uses for another company’s recycled products.” Rewined, of Charleston, South Carolina, also exemplifies this principle. It uses wine bottles to hold their soy-based, cotton-wicked candles, which provide 60 to 80 hours of winescented burn.
Second Life for Paper
Purina’s Yesterday’s News and Second Nature litter for cats and dogs, respectively, is made from recycled paper and absorbs waste upward from the bottom of the litter box for easier cleaning. The unscented litter pellets are three times as absorbent as clay, non-toxic and nearly dust-free. Hedgehogs, mice, gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs and reptiles also like Yesterday’s News for bedding. On average, 44 million pounds of paper are annually recycled for these products. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the United States annually generates 11 million tons of asphalt shingle waste, mostly from re-roofing tear-offs and new installation scrap,
comprising 8 percent of construction waste. Each recycled ton saves a barrel of oil. OFIC North America, of Fredericksburg, Virginia, creates its Ondura corrugated roofing from old newspapers or magazines and cardboard, made durable by infusing it with asphalt. It’s placed atop existing roofs, which means no discarded shingles. Each day, 40 to 50 tons of recycled paper goods find new life in Ondura products, available at most home improvement stores. Sound inside Buick Lacrosse and Verano vehicles is dampened via a ceiling material made partly from reused cardboard shipping boxes. Paint sludge from General Motors’ Lansing, Michigan, Grand River assembly plant becomes durable plastic shipping containers for Chevrolet Volt and Cruze engine components. Some 200 miles of absorbent polypropylene sleeves, used to soak up a recent oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, were converted into air deflectors for the Volt, preventing 212,500 pounds of waste from entering landfills. As part of its community outreach, 250 shipping crates from GM’s Orion assembly plant became raised garden beds for a Southwest Detroit community
garden. A local entrepreneur turned donated sound absorption material into coats that also serve as sleeping bags for the homeless.
Old Tires Transformed
The Rubber Manufacturers Association reports that Americans discard 300 million tires each year, each one having consumed about seven gallons of oil in its manufacture and poised to add to Earth’s landfills. Lehigh Technologies’ micronized rubber powder (MRP), made by freeze-drying discarded tires and pulverizing them into a fine powder, changes the equation. MRP is now used in many items, from new tires, roads and building materials to shoes. It feels good to place used items in the blue bin instead of the trash, knowing that more and more companies are helping to put these resources to good use. Connect with freelance writer Avery Mack at AveryMack@mindspring.com.
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Beyond Cholesterol
How Triglycerides Take a Toll by James Occhiogrosso
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or many adults, an annual physical involves routine blood tests, followed by a discussion of cholesterol and blood pressure numbers, along with prescribed treatment ranging from improved nutrition and exercise to drugs. Triglycerides tend to be relegated to a minor mention—if they are discussed at all—yet regulating triglyceride levels can improve health.
Why Triglycerides Count
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of heart disease and Type 2 diabetes,” explains Dr. Andrew Weil on his website, DrWeil.com. While high triglyceride levels are not conclusively linked to the development of any specific disease, they are associated with the narrowing of arteries and impaired blood flow associated with cardiovascular disease. (Impaired blood flow also effects male erectile function.) Several recent studies, including one in the Annals of Internal Medicine, also suggest these could instigate the metabolic syndrome associated with the onset of diabetes and atherosclerosis, which can lead to stroke and cardiovascular disease.
What Creates Triglycerides? Triglycerides, a normal component of blood, are introduced into the body by
the fat in foods. Some are produced in the liver as the body’s response to a diet high in simple sugars or carbohydrates—especially hydrogenated oils and trans-fats. Evidence reported by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute suggests that very high intakes of carbohydrates are accompanied by a rise in triglycerides, noting that, “Carbohydrate intakes should be limited to 60 percent of total calories.” Many research scientists agree that the main cause for high triglyceride levels is the Standard American Diet, notoriously high in sugars and simple carbohydrates, trans-fats and saturated animal fats, and far too low in complex carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals; specifically, vitamins A, B, C, D and especially E, plus the minerals selenium, magnesium, silicon and chromium. Sugars added to soft drinks and food products, especially those containing high-fructose corn syrup, also raise triglyceride levels significantly. Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, author of From Fatigued to Fantastic! and national medical director of the Fibromyalgia and Fatigue Centers, observes, “The average American gets about 150 pounds of sugar added to his/her diet each year from processed food, causing fatigue, metabolic syndrome, diabetes and a host of other problems.” Animal fats, like those in farmraised red meats, typically contain a skewed ratio of the fats known as omega-3 and omega-6, with the latter dominating by nearly 20:1; a ratio also found in commercial packaged foods and baked goods. Many studies show such a high omega-6/omega-3 ratio tends to promote disease. Eating oily fish and healthy plant oils such as cold-pressed virgin olive and coconut oil, nuts, seeds and minimally prepared foods provides a more balanced ratio of omega fatty acids.
Heart Association (AHA) recommends a triglyceride level of 100 milligrams per deciliter or less; about one-third of the population currently exceeds this. While drugs can help, the AHA does not recommend drug therapy except for people that have severe levels (more than 500mg/dL), which can increase the risk of acute pancreatitis. For those with high, but not severe levels, dietary and other lifestyle changes can be effective in lowering triglyceride levels. Logically, reducing consumption of red meat and processed foods, especially those containing trans-fats, and increasing consumption of complex carbohydrates from whole grains, vegetables, fruits, nuts and legumes is recommended. AHA studies further show that daily supplementation of fish oil and full-spectrum vitamin E can reduce serum triglyceride levels significantly. In one study, fish oil containing at least 1,000 to 3,000 mg of omega-3 decreased such concentrations by 25
to 30 percent. In a 2009 study of a nationally representative group of 5,610 people published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, Dr. Earl S. Ford, of the U. S. Centers for Disease Control, found that about one-third had triglyceride levels above 150 mg/dL—considered somewhat high—while almost another 20 percent had high levels of 200-plus mg/dL. Always consult a knowledgeable health practitioner prior to beginning a new regimen. Just as with managing any aspect of health, care is required and knowledge is power. James Occhiogrosso, a natural health practitioner and master herbalist, specializes in salivary hormone testing and natural hormone balancing. His latest book is Your Prostate, Your Libido, Your Life. Find relevant articles at HealthNaturallyToday.com. Connect at 239-498-1547 or DrJim@ HealthNaturallyToday.com.
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Part of today’s medical paradigm focuses on lowering LDL (bad) cholesterol. As a result, many patients and doctors worry about cholesterol levels, but ignore triglycerides. The American
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• Researchers at UCLA found that long-term meditators have larger amounts of gyrification (folding) of the brain’s cortex, specifically in the area of the insula—an area of the brain whose many vital roles include emotional awareness, attention, selfrecognition, decision making, and sensing. The researchers found a direct correlation between the number of years study participants had practiced meditation and the amount of brain change, offering further possible evidence of the brain’s plasticity. One of the study leaders, Dr. Eileen Luders, an assistant professor at the UCLA Laboratory of Neuro Imaging, said, “Meditators are known to be masters in introspection and awareness as well as emotional control and selfregulation, so the findings make sense that the longer someone has meditated, the higher the degree of folding in the insula.”
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Meditation is one of the most powerful yet simple tools for altering the brain in many positive ways. There are numerous studies about the benefits of meditation in relieving stress and anxiety, improving sleep, and nurturing deep states of calm. Almost every week new scientific studies are coming out showing more neurological benefits of meditation. Here are just a few recent discoveries: • A study led by scientists at UCSF found that schoolteachers who underwent a short, intensive meditation program were less depressed, anxious and stressed, while also experiencing greater compassion and awareness of others’ feelings. www.na-sd.com
• A groundbreaking study led by Harvard University and Massachusetts General Hospital found that as little as eight weeks of meditation not only helped people experience decreased anxiety and greater feelings of calm, it also produced growth in the areas of the brain associated with memory, empathy, sense of self, and stress regulation.
What happens in the brain during meditation? The emotional effects of sitting quietly and going within are profound. The deep state of rest produced by meditation triggers the brain to release neurotransmitters, including dopamine,
If you enjoy guided meditations, the Chopra Center’s 21-Day Meditation Challenge™ is a great way for you receive instruction in meditation and experience three full weeks of daily meditations in the comfort of your own home.
serotonin, oxytocin and endorphins. Each of these naturally occurring brain chemicals has been linked to different aspects of happiness: Dopamine plays a key role in the brain’s ability to experience pleasure, feel rewarded, and maintain focus. Serotonin has a calming effect. It eases tension and helps us feel less stressed and more relaxed and focused. Low levels of this neurotransmitter have been linked to migraines, anxiety, bipolar disorder, apathy, feelings of worthlessness, fatigue and insomnia. Oxytocin (the same chemical whose levels rise during sexual arousal and breastfeeding), is a pleasure hormone. It creates feelings of calm, contentment and security, while reducing fear and anxiety. Endorphins are most commonly known as the chemicals that create the exhilaration commonly labeled “the runner’s high.” These neurotransmitters play many roles related to wellbeing, including decreasing feelings of pain and reducing the side effects of stress. Meditation choreographs the simultaneous release of these neurotransmitters, something that no single drug can do—and all without side effects.
How to Receive the Full Benefits of Meditation Learning meditation from a qualified teacher is the best way to ensure that you get the most from your practice. A teacher will help you understand what you’re experiencing, move past common roadblocks, and create a nourishing daily practice. Dr. Deepak Chopra and Dr. David Simon founded the Chopra Center for Wellbeing in 1996. Located on the beautiful grounds of La Costa Resort & Spa, the Chopra Center offers a variety of programs, workshops, and online courses, including Seduction of Spirit meditation and yoga retreat, which will be offered this April at La Costa Resort & Spa, and then in July in Whistler, B.C. To learn more, visit Chopra. com/seduction or call 888-736-6895.
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Holistic is Best Natural Care for a Sick Pet
can be useful; I’ve developed a natural remedy combining gallium, colchicum, hydrastis, anthraquinone and glyoxal.
by Dr. Shawn Messonnier
Two recent cases illustrate the benefit of an informed holistic approach. Gus, a 7-year-old male standard poodle, had a history of inflammatory bowel disease and gastrointestinal cancer. He did well immediately following cancer surgery, but then became lethargic and showed a disinterest in food. So, we conducted a fecal analysis and complete blood profile. While awaiting test results, I prescribed the recommended nutrition therapies, along with a special diet. The next morning, the owner reported that Gus was feeling and acting much better, including showing more interest in eating. His owner was pleased with this rapid response and relieved to avoid unnecessary medication. A young Persian cat arrived in our office with a chronic herpes virus infection. Percy’s owner made an appointment because the feline had a congested nose and wasn’t eating as much as normal. Natural treatment for the herpes virus began with the amino acid lysine and the herb echinacea, both also helpful in preventing cold and flu. Supportive care for the general malaise and lack of appetite relied on the same recommended nutrition therapies and again resulted in overnight improvements in the pet’s attitude and appetite; the nasal congestion left during the following week. While antibiotics and corticosteroids can be helpful in properly diagnosed cases, using natural therapies can provide quick relief without the harmful side effects often seen from the use of conventional medications.
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Downsides of Conventional Treatment
Many sick pets brought to a holistic vet’s office may not have been formally diagnosed, even if they’ve been receiving medical treatment by a conventional doctor for weeks or months. In most cases, the standard blanket prescriptions of antibiotics and corticosteroids—regardless of the cause of illness—have failed to produce positive results. Worse, such drugs carry side effects that can make the pet even sicker; indiscriminate use of antibiotics, for example, has led to antibiotic resistance in bacteria, making it harder to treat serious infections when antibiotics are the only viable treatment option. So by the time the holistic doctor sees them, the condition of these pets may have worsened. The good news is that with precise diagnosis of the underlying issues, most sickly pets can be treated with good success. Because a holistic approach to healthcare relies on individual factors, the exact treatment will vary according
to the patient and situation. A cookiecutter treatment will not be very helpful.
Holistic Nutrition Therapy Helps
Owners can take several steps to provide relief for a suffering pet right away while awaiting the results of proper diagnostic tests. In my practice, three vet-supervised nutrition therapies have been shown to be effective in stabilizing a sick pet for the 24 to 48 hours needed to return test results before the appropriate treatment can be initiated. Ask the attending veterinarian for other safe, comforting measures he or she likes to recommend. First, most sick pets benefit from receiving fluid therapy (intravenous or subcutaneous) in a veterinary hospital. The fluids rehydrate and help detoxify the pet by causing increased urination that flushes out cellular toxins. Second, injectable vitamins C and B complex added to the fluids often have a temporary pick-me-up effect, reducing lethargy and improving appetite. Third, using supplements selected to restore homeostasis also helps make the pet feel better and encourages healthy eating. I like to use a natural immunity support I developed called Healthy Chi, which contains amino acids, potassium, green tea, ginseng, gotu kola and the herb astragalus. Homeopathic combinations also
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HORIzON PET NUTRITION An Interview with Jason Skotheim, VP of Operations and the Head of Formulations for Horizon Pet Nutrition by Erin Lehn Floresca
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he word trust means a lot to the owners and employees at Horizon Pet Nutrition, an independent, Canadian owned company that develops and manufactures healthy pet foods. So much so, that they built their brand around that one word. “It’s been our mantra since day one,” shares Jason Skotheim, VP of Operations and the Head of Formulations for Horizon Pet Nutrition. “From the beginning, we saw the value in being transparent to our customers.” And trust isn’t the only word that holds meaning. If you get a chance to talk to Skotheim for any length of time, you’ll find out the word control is common lingo in this company’s culture. In fact, the owners and employees are all self-confessed control freaks. “We do everything on our
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own, from formula development to manufacturing,” says Skotheim. “There are no third party vendors in any part of the process. It all goes back to that original mantra that we need to always do right by our customers. And quality control is the best way we can do this.” From the beginning their model has been to source from people and companies close to home that they trust, and to Jason Skotheim manufacture the food inhouse. “Our model was to source everything ourselves, and produce everything ourselves,” says Skotheim. From that perspective, it was a longer road and definitely more expensive to set up their own facility. Although it might have been a more challenging route, the benefits have far outweighed any original growing pains. Because of that original model, Horizon has become a name synonymous with trust. How many companies do you know that that can trace the grains used in their products back to the exact field they were grown in? The folks at Horizon Pet Nutrition can. In fact, many of the grains used in their formulations come from Skotheim’s own fields. “What we are really trying to do is establish The 100-Mile Diet for your dog,” says Skotheim. “That is why you won’t find exotic meats in our foods, like kangaroo, for instance.” And that is also why you will find cutting edge ingredients like peas and red lentils in some of their formulations like the grain-free Pulsar® line that launched in December 2012. The main feature of this line, besides a high quality animal protein as the main ingredient, is that it contains pulses, the edible seeds of legume plants as the primary source of carbohydrates. Pulsed crops are cold season legumes, which makes them perfect for northern climates. “Saskatchewan produces 60 to 80 percent of the world trade in red lentils and peas,” shares Skotheim, “so it’s only
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naturalpet natural for us to use them in our products.” Skotheim says that the biggest impact with the Pulsar line is the quality of the kibble. “The impact on the pets has been amazing,” he explains. “If you want to focus specifically on the glycemic index, that is the component we’ve seen that has really made a huge difference. According to Skotheim, research shows that dogs have a glycemic response that is very similar to humans. Consuming the varieties found in the Pulsar line can result in reduced oxidative stress in the animal. “Red lentils and peas are slower burning carbohydrates, which reduces the oxidative stress on a dog. The low glycemic index carbohydrate reduces periods of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia by regulating the blood sugar over a longer period of time,” says Skotheim. “When there is reduced oxidative stress, a dog is more able to fend off other environmental toxins.” With the slower burning starches, dogs don’t go through major sugar rushes. This results in having a dog that has more stable moods, is easier to train, and is more attentive. And that means your pet’s overall happiness factor is through the roof. There’s something very comforting knowing that a higher-up at a corporation that manufactures your pet’s food, like Skotheim, admits that he’s involved in every aspect of production. “From seeding through production, storage, into the facility, my hands are all over it at every step,” he admits. When it comes to our pets’ health, it’s good to know that this self-confessed control freak is in charge.
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an Diego based pet food company, The Honest Kitchen, recently launched Beams™, a new puremeat chew treat. The new treats are made from 100 percent wild-caught Atlantic Catfish skins, from the clean waters of Iceland, dried into savory, chewy sticks. Beams are available in two sizes: “Smalls” that measure about seven inches long and “Talls” that are about 11 inches long. “They’re guaranteed to satisfy the pickiest of pups and are the perfect treat alternative to dried chicken snacks or bully sticks,” says company co-founder, Mother Hen and CEO, Lucy Postins. “Beams are an excellent source of lean protein; they’re also lower in fat and are a good source of omega-3 essential fatty acids. Fish is an excellent treat for dogs that have sensitivities to more common protein sources.” The Honest Kitchen can be found at independent retailers such as Pupologie in Encinitas and Pet Nutrition Center in Carlsbad. For more information, visit TheHonestKitchen.com.
The Pulsar line is available locally at Pupologie in Encinitas and E&F Pet Supplies, Inc. in Vernon. For more information, visit HorizonPetFood. com/pulsar.
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WALKING THE TALK Marlane Barnes Fosters Rescue Dogs by Sandra Murphy
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ctress Marlane Barnes recently made her feature film debut as Maggie of the Irish Coven, in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part II, building on a growing résumé of films, TV and theater credits. A current resident of Los Angeles, she actively supports the nonprofit Best Friends Animal Society, a local no-kill facility, and serves as national spokesperson for Spay First. To date, her foster dogs include India, Birdie, Archie and Wally, with more to come.
Why is fostering rescue dogs important? Fostering is a good way to find the right dog for your personality and circumstances. Dogs aren’t accessories, chosen on looks alone. Fostering allows you to see what breed, size, temperament and activity level works best. When India, the first dog I fostered, was adopted, she went to a home that suited her nature and needs. Birdie, a 6-year-old golden retrieverbeagle mix, came to me when her shelter time was up. After two months,
Birdie was placed with a family that was willing to deal with an older dog’s health issues, and it’s worked out well for all parties.
What do you try to teach the dogs to make them more adoptable? We take a lot of walks during our six to eight weeks together. Teaching them to sit, be petted, take treats gently and behave well on a leash all helps. I also expose them to new experiences. We visit the coffee shop, meet kids and take hikes; in these ways, I learn what the individual dog enjoys. It takes some of the guesswork out of the equation. Fostering is like a halfway house for dogs; after living with them, I can vouch for them, as well as voice any concerns about the family situation. I feel strongly that the dog must be treated as part of the family, whose schedule has to work with having a dog, and that dog in particular. It’s a matter of finding the right person for the animal. We want every adoption to be the best match possible.
Who takes care of your foster dog when you are at work? I have a group of creative friends who jump in to help. It’s easy to ask them to help with a foster dog because it lets them be part of the rescue. That way, they are doing a favor more for the dog than for me.
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When I was 10, I volunteered at the Humane Society in Fort Smith, Arkansas, so being the spokesperson for Spay First is a natural fit. High volume/low cost spay/neuter programs are the fastest way to reduce pet overpopulation and the number of animals ending up in shelters. Every year, taxpayers spend www.na-sd.com
billions of dollars to house, euthanize and dispose of millions of animals. Spay/neuter is a commonsense way to permanently solve the problem. Spay First works to keep the cost less than $50, especially in rural and lower income areas, and actively campaigns to make this a community priority around the country.
How can caring people help? Donate money or items found on a shelter or rescue unit’s wish list. Walk a shelter dog to keep it social and active. Foster a dog to see if having a dog fits and enhances your life. The rescue group pays the bills, support is available and it’s a good way to explore the possibility of adoption. Once you know for sure, adopt. Also talk about the benefits of fostering and adopting dogs and the importance of affordable spay/neuter programs for dogs and cats in your community. Spread the word that it is not okay to buy a puppy or kitten in a store when we are discarding millions of shelter animals each year that desperately need homes. Puppies are cute, but older dogs already are what they’re going to be—what you see is what you happily get. For more information or to make a donation, visit SpayFirst.org. Sandra Murphy is a regular contributor to Natural Awakenings magazines.
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sunday Flea Free Organically at Encinitas Farmers’ Market – 9am-2pm. Stop poisoning your pets. Flea Free Organically eliminates both fleas and worms also protects against heartworm. Kills all bugs in 60 seconds. Save your pets and the planet from toxic chemicals. Paul Ecke Elementary, 185 Union St (across st Vulcan), Encinitas, 92024. 760-331-4525. JDiters@FleaFreeOrganically.com. FleaFreeOrganically.com. Hillcrest Farmers’ Market – 9am-2pm. At Hillcrest DMV Parking Lot, Lincoln & Normal St, San Diego, 92103. HillcrestFarmersMarket.com. Seaside Bazaar Marketplace – 9:30am-5pm, Sun & Sat. Espresso by the Sea Cafe & Gifts: More than just coffee. See new 3 LED Powercaps: hands-free power to see in the dark, up to 1/2 mile. A great gift idea for someone that has everything. Seaside Bazaar Marketplace, 459 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, 92024. 760-579-2614. EspressoByTheSeaCafe.com. Leucadia/Encinitas Farmers’ Market & Art Fair – 10am-2pm. Art supplies focusing on nontoxic, reusable, recycled and renewable materials. Painting projects for kids each week. Free. $5 for painting projects. Paul Ecke Elementary, 185 Union St, Encinitas, 92024. 760-652-5194. TreePassion@ gmail.com. Nature-Of-Art-Kids.com. North San Diego (Sikes Adobe) Certified Farmers’ Market – 10am-3pm. 12655 Sunset Dr, Escondido, 92025. Claire Winnick: 858-735-5311, Info@ NorthSDFarmersMarket.com. Solana Beach Farmers’ Market – 1-5pm. Local and organic farm fresh produce, flowers, cheeses, packaged foods, artisans, as well as a food court with tables for eating there. 444 S Cedros Ave, in the heart of the Cedros Ave Design District, Solana Beach. 858-755-0444. Karen@SouthCedros.com. CedrosAvenue.com.
monday Welk Certified Farmers’ Market Place – 1-5pm, Oct-Apr; 3-7:30pm, May-Sept. 8860 Lawrence Welk Dr, Escondido, 92026. Lorrie Scott: 760751-4193. Chula Vista, Swiss Park Certified Farmers’ Market – 3-7pm. 2001 Main St, Chula Vista, 91911. Marlene Salazar: 619-424-8131.
tueday Coronado Ferry Landing Farmers’ Market – 2:30-6pm. Coronado Ferry Landing, 1201 First St, Coronado, 92118. CoronadoFerryLandingShops.com.
Escondido Downtown Farmers’ Market – 2:306pm, Oct-Apr; 3:30-7pm, May-Sept. Downtown Escondido’s Certified Farmers’ Market, Grand Ave between Kalmia & Juniper, Escondido, 92025. 760745-8877. DowntownEscondido.com. Chula Vista - Otay Ranch Certified Farmers’ Market – 4-8pm (7pm, winter). 2015 Birch Rd & Eastlake Blvd, Chula Vista, 91915. 619-279-0032. OtayRanchTownCenter.com.
UTC Certified Farmers’ Market – 3-7pm. CSA brings produce from several different organic farmers rather than just one. Westfield UTC Mall on Genesee near Macys 9001 Genesee Avenue, San Diego, 92122. 619-7953363. Brian@SDMarketManger.com. Oceanside Sunset Market – 5-9pm. Mission Blvd & Tremont St, Oceanside, 92054. 760-579-2614. MSOceanside.com. EspressoByTheSeaCafe.com.
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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.
Santee Farmers’ Market – 3-6pm, winter; 3-7pm, summer. Abandoned School Parking Lot, 10445 Mission Gorge Rd, Santee, 92071. 619-449-8427. SanteeCertifiedFarmersMarket@gmail.com.
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.
Mission Hills Certified Farmers’ Market – 3-7pm. W Washington St & Falcon St, San Diego, 92103. Ron La Chance: 858-272-7054, RonLaChance@ gsws.com. Encinitas Certified Farmers’ Market – 4-7pm, Oct-Apr; 5-8pm, May-Sept. Nearly 40 vendors selling local farm fresh produce and specialty items such as cheeses, meats, gelato, and artisan breads. Parking lot B 600 S Vulcan Ave, corner of E and Vulcan. More info: Encinitas101.com. Main Street Farmers’ Market – 4-8pm. Features organic-certified fresh produce, seafood, variety of nuts, honey, arts & crafts, live music and more. Historic Downtown Vista, 131 S Indiana Ave. Bill Westendorf: 760-224-9616. Vvba.org/FarmersMarket.html. Ocean Beach Farmers’ Market – 5-8pm, AprDec; 4-7pm, Jan-Mar. Purchase the freshest, and most delicious locally grown produce, art, flowers, and more. 4900 block of Newport Ave between Cable & Bacon sts, Ocean Beach, 92107. 619-224-4906. OceanBeachSanDiego.com.
thursday Oceanside Farmers’ Market – 9am-1pm. Hwy 101 at Pier view, Oceanside, 92054. 619-440-5027.
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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.
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SDSU Farmers’ Market – 10am-3pm. Held during the fall and spring terms. Canceled on rainy days. San Diego State University, Campanile Walkway, between Hepner Hall & Love Library, San Diego, 92182. Clube3.org. Chula Vista Certified Farmers’ Market – 3-6pm, Nov-Mar; 3-7pm, Apr-Oct. Center St between Church & Third Ave, Chula Vista, 91910. 619-4221982 x 3. ThirdAvenueVillage.com/Farmers-Market.
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FRIDAY, MARCH 1 Tool, Knife and Scissor Sharpening – 1-6pm. True Sharp will be in front of People’s Co-op, 4765 Voltaire St, San Diego, 92107. OBPeoplesFood.coop. Friday Night Liberty – 5-9pm. Theme: Creativity in Full Bloom. Evening of free open artist studios, galleries and performances throughout NTC Arts & Cultural District at Liberty Station. NTC Command Center, 2640 Historic Decatur Rd, San Diego, 92106. More info, Whitney Roux: 619-573-9300, WRoux@NTCFoundation.org.
SATURDAY, MARCH 2 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.
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California Native Plants: Restless and Beautiful – 10am-12pm. Learn the proper care and placement of drought tolerant natives, and get ideas for designing your own home garden from. Free/ members, $10/nonmember. Water Conservation Garden, 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W, El Cajon, 92019. Registration required: 619-660-0614 or TheGarden.org. Free Composting Workshop – 10am-12pm. Barrels and Branches, 1452 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, 92024. Register, Solana Center: 760-436-7986 x 222 or SolanaCenter.org. Free Garden Tour – 10:30-11:30am. Tour the lush, colorful and water-wise garden with a knowledgeable garden docent. Bring your questions and hear the secrets and stories that make our garden special. Water Conservation Garden, 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W, El Cajon, 92019. 619-660-0614. TheGarden.org.
maintenance. 6800 Easton Ct, San Diego, 92120. Contact Ranger Jason: 619-235-5262 or JWallen@ SanDiego.gov.
SUNDAY, MARCH 3 Soul Awakening Services – 8am, Meditation; 9am, Sacred Movement Yoga; 11am, Yoga Church. Join Tom and Trisha Kelly every Sunday for all or part of your Sunday practice. The Soul Center, 627 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, 92024. 760-943-7685. SoulOfYoga.com. Grow Getters: Propagation and a Pot Luck Lunch – 11:30am-3pm. Learn more about propagation and potting plants. Help us grow our growing area. Free. Alta Vista Gardens, 1270 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista, 92084. Info & sign up: LWalag@AltaVistaGardens. org. AltaVistaGardens.org. Guinea Pig 101: Central Campus – 12-1:30pm. Wee Companions will be presenting a free lecture on general care and needs of guinea pigs and small companions, enrichment and training, and to what to watch for in terms of health. San Diego Humane Society, 5500 Gaines St, San Diego, 92110. Register: 619-243-3424 or SDHumane.org. Composting Workshops – Sundays, 1-2pm. Chula Vista Nature Center, E St & Bay Blvd. To reserve: 619-409-5900. ChulaVistaCA.gov. Project KEPPT: North Campus – 1-3pm. A vaccination clinic and companion animal food bank, in addition to the spay/neuter vouchers, licensing, microchipping, behavior and training advice, companion animal friendly housing referrals, and veterinary financial aid referrals available every day. $10 suggested donation. San Diego Humane Society North Campus, 572 Airport Rd, Oceanside, 92058. For program qualifications & details: 760757-4357 x 2907 or AHoang@SDHumane.org.
MONDAY, MARCH 4 Bird Watching Monday – 8am. Discover the fascinating birds and the unique art of bird-watching. San Diego Botanical Garden, 230 Quail Garden Dr, Encinitas, 92024. 760-532-0917. SDBGarden.org. Free Reading & Healing Clinic – 7:30-9pm. Vessa Rinehart’s Clairvoyant Class offers free aura healings and readings the 1st Mon each month. Intuitive Insights, 4455 Morena Blvd, Ste 1085, San Diego, 92117. 858-509-7582. MyIntuition.net.
Intro to Iyengar Yoga – 1-2pm. Ideal for those new to yoga or new to the Iyengar method. Focuses on developing correct body alignment, stamina, strength and flexibility. Free. Iyengar Yoga North County, 2210 Encinitas Blvd, Ste U, Encinitas, 92024. 760-632-0040. IyengarYogaNorthCounty.com.
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University Heights Point Restoration – 1-3pm. Projects range from trash pickup, non-native plant removal, planting native plants and trail
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FRIDAY, MARCH 8 Monthly Network Luncheon – 11am-2pm. Speaker, introductions, shoutouts, displays, gifts. Rancho Santa Fe. More info: WomensWisdom.net.
Want to promote your Event/Class/Workshop? Visit na-sd.com and click on “advertise” financial freedom and achieve total wellness. Receive valuable tips for physical, financial, personal and environmental wellness. Free. Held at Rhythm City Grill, 1080 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, 92078. More info, Jeanne Knox: 858-204-3137 or JKnox@WeDeliverWellness.com.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6 River Rescue – Team attacks and removes smaller and harder to reach trash sites along the river. All tools and supplies provided. More info: 619-2977380 or Doug@SanDiegoRiver.org. Wednesday Trail Walk – 10am. Explore trails of Balboa Park with a ranger. Leisurely pace. Difficulty level varies, check trail map. Balboa Park, 1549 El Prado, San Diego, 92101. 619-235-1122. BalboaPark.org. USGBC-SD Education Committee – 11:40am1pm. Raise public awareness about green building, increase technical knowledge, support the accreditation of LEED professionals and accelerate the certification of LEED projects. UCSD Extension Sorrento Mesa, 6925 Lusk Blvd, San Diego, 92121. USGBC-SD.org. USGBC-SD Program Committee – 6-8pm. Responsible for planning and conducting informational and educational programs. Schmidt Design, 2655 4th Ave, San Diego, 92103. USGBC-SD.org. San Diego Herb Club Meeting – 7pm. Monthly program topics vary. Roundtable discussions held to assemble gardening tips specific to the San Diego herbal gardener. Visitors welcome. Casa del Prado, Room 101, Balboa Park. 858-673-8575. TheSanDiegoHerbClub.com.
MAS Therapy System Demonstration – 5:308:30 pm. Free demonstration sessions on the MAS body mat followed by a lecture by Dr. Pawluck, the world’s leading expert on magnetic field therapy. Carlsbad by the Sea Resort, 850 Palomar Airport Rd., Carlsbad. More details see Event Briefs or contact Harry Lectora at 760-274-7173. MASusa. com/mas-awareness.
SATURDAY, MARCH 9 Famosa Slough Work Party – 9am. Meet along W Pt Loma Blvd about 200 ft east of the corner of Famosa Blvd & W Pt Loma Blvd. RSVP: 619-2244591. FamosaSlough.org. The Natural Health Workshops – 9-10am. Virtually 99% of all Americans may find some solutions to their health problems by addressing four nutritional goals. Learn about these the 2nd Sat each month. No sales, free calls. Teleconference number: 218-339-4600 + Pin of 976418#. NaturalHealthWorkshop.org. Dog Beach Cleanup – 9-11am. You and your friendly dog are invited to join Friends of Dog Beach at our regular Beach Cleanups. All cleanup supplies provided, along with treats for you and your dog. Dog Beach, North Ocean Beach. More info: 619-523-1700. DogWash.com/html/BeachCleanup.htm. Energy Medicine for the 21st Century Conference – 9am-5pm. Spend the day learning about the medical use of electro-magnetic therapy and energy medicine, Heart Math, and body resonance principles. $45 includes conference and lunch buffet. Carlsbad by the Sea Resort, 850 Palomar Airport Rd., Carlsbad. See Event Briefs for more details. RSVP: Harry Lectora at 760-274-7173. MASusa. com/mas-awareness. Heal Your Life Intensive – 9am-5:30pm. A powerful, 1-day, life-changing workshop based on the philosophy of Louise Hay. $79. Om Center for Spiritual Living, 7484 University Ave, Ste 210, La Mesa, 91942. Lorrie: 619-961-9210 or LorrieDeNiro.HealYourLife@yahoo.com. Kids in the Garden – 10am-12pm. Cooking with Chef Miss Mary. $5/child (accompanied
adults free); free/members. Alta Vista Gardens, Children’s Garden, 1270 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista, 92084. Reserve: 760-822-6824 or FarmerJones@ AltaVistaGardens.org. AltaVistaGardens.org. Free Garden Tour – 10:30-11:30am. Tour the lush, colorful and water-wise garden with a knowledgeable garden docent. Bring your questions and hear the secrets and stories that make our garden special. Water Conservation Garden, 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W, El Cajon, 92019. 619-660-0614. TheGarden.org.
SUNDAY, MARCH 10 18th Annual Ugly Dog Contest – 11am-3pm. So you don’t have an ugly dog, pick any from 10 categories. Proceeds benefit a variety of animal charities. Bates Nut Farm, 15954 Woods Valley Rd, Valley Center, 92082. More info: UglyDogContest.com. 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 North Campus, 572 Airport Rd, Oceanside, 92058. Registration required: 619-243-3424 or SDHumane.org.
MONDAY, MARCH 11 Volunteer Bird Count – 7:30am-12pm. All levels of experience welcome. For more info & to receive an automatic reply with meeting location, contact Robert Patton: Birds@SanElijo.org. San Diego Horticultural Society Meeting – 6-9pm. Speaker: Paul Isley. Topic: Growing on Air: Amazing Tillandsias. Learn about these easy to grow and exotic “air plants. All welcome. Free/ member, $15/nonmember. Surfside Race Place, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, 92014. More info: 760-295-7089 or SDHort.org.
TUESDAY, MARCH 12 Growing Grounds Tour: Rainforest Flora – 11am1pm. A private tour with Paul Isley of Rainforest Flora tillandsia growing grounds in Bonsall. Free/ member, $10/nonmember. More info & register: 760-295-7089 or SDHort.org.
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, MARCH 7 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.
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13 Protea and Grevillia Species: Exotic Options – 10am-12pm. Walter Parkola, owner of Blossom Valley Protea, will take you on a morning walking tour to discuss the protea and grevillia species exhibited at the Water Conservation Garden. Learn the history, characteristics, and care of these unique exotics. Free/members, $10/nonmember. Water Conservation Garden, 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W, El Cajon, 92019. Registration required: 619-660-0614 or TheGarden.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.
planting of new native plants, trash pickup and removal, and trail maintenance. More info: SanElijo.org. Free Garden Tour – 10:30-11:30am. Tour the lush, colorful and water-wise garden with a knowledgeable garden docent. Bring your questions and hear the secrets and stories that make our garden special. Water Conservation Garden, 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W, El Cajon, 92019. 619-660-0614. TheGarden.org. Friends of Famosa Slough Bird Walk – 1-3pm. 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.
USGBC-SD Marketing Committee – 6-7:30pm. Promotes programs, events, and workshops to members and professional community. Kristen Victor Designs, 2305 India St, San Diego, 92101. RSVP and send any agenda items to Lucia: Lucia@ Hutchenspr.com. USGBC-SD.org.
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.
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Journey into Healing – Mar 14-17. Balance, Heal, Transform your Life with Deepak Chopra and special guest Andrew Weil, MD. An in-depth exploration of mind-body medicine, with a special emphasis on the ancient healing system known as Ayurveda. Get the latest cutting-edge information and practical advice for incorporating this knowledge into any practice or lifestyle. La Costa Resort & Spa, Carlsbad. More info & registration: Chopra. com/Journey/March2013.
SATURDAY, MARCH 16 Guided Bird Walk – 8-10am. Join MTRP Trail Guide and resident Birder, Jeanne Raimond, for an adventure in Bird Watching. If have binoculars and/or a field guide, please bring them. For location: MTRP.org. San Elijo Lagoon Volunteer Work Party – 9-11am. Locations vary, and activities typically include habitat restoration, invasive plant removal,
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MONDAY, MARCH 18 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.
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tools and supplies provided. More info: 619-2977380 or Doug@SanDiegoRiver.org. Spring Equinox and Labyrinth Walk – 5-7:30pm. We will use the labyrinth as a meditation tool along with other nature rituals to release and empower. Alta Vista Gardens, 1270 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista, 92084. For info: AltaVistaGardens.org.
THURSDAY, MARCH 21 Project KEPPT: Central Campus – 1-3pm. A vaccination clinic and companion animal food bank, in addition to the spay/neuter vouchers, licensing, microchipping, behavior and training advice, companion animal friendly housing referrals, and veterinary financial aid referrals available every day. $10 suggested donation. San Diego Humane Society, 5500 Gaines St, San Diego, 92110. For program qualifications & details: 619-299-7012 x 2203 or AHoang@SDHumane.org. Telepathic Communication with Pets Lecture – 6:30-8pm. Ever wondered what your pet was thinking or feeling? Learn about telepathic communication with animals from renowned animal communicator, author, consultant and teacher Brigitte Noel. Please leave pets at home. $12/ person. San Diego Humane Society, 5500 Gaines St, San Diego, 92110. Pre-register: 619-243-3424 or SDHumane.org.
SATURDAY, MARCH 23 Wildflower Tour – A 1-day bus trip to the desert with the Sierra Club. Anza Borrego Desert State Park. More info: SanDiego.SierraClub.org. Free Composting Workshop – 10am-12pm. San Diego Botanic Garden, 230 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas, 92024. Register, Solana Center: 760436-7986 x 222 or SolanaCenter.org. Free Garden Tour – 10:30-11:30am. Tour the lush, colorful and water-wise garden with a knowledgeable garden docent. Bring your questions and hear the secrets and stories that make our garden special. Water Conservation Garden, 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W, El Cajon, 92019. 619-660-0614. TheGarden.org. 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. Roses and the Organic Flower Garden – 2-3pm. With Diane Hollister, master gardener and composter. With proper soil amendments and watering techniques as well as selective number and variety choice, roses can become the stars of the garden. Free. El Corazon Compost Facility, 3210 Oceanside Blvd, Oceanside, 92054. Pre-registration required: 800-262-4167 x 4, AgriServiceInc.com.
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Paws in the Park 2013 – 8am-12pm. Fun event for the entire family, canines included. Join us for a day of good company, contests, entertainment, shopping, food, games and much more. Help raise funding and awareness for animals in need. Kit Carson Park, 3333 Bear Valley Pkwy, Escondido, 92025. More info: EscondidoHumaneSociety.org.
TUESDAY, MARCH 26 California Native Plant Society San Diego Chapter – 7pm. Free lectures on a variety of California native plant topics. Open to the public. Casa Del Prado, Balboa Park, Rm 101 or 104, 1800 El Prado, San Diego, 92101. CNPSSD.org.
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SATURDAY, MARCH 30 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.
plan ahead SATURDAY, APRIL 6 Spring Garden Tour – 9am-4pm. Tour six wonderfully diverse private gardens in Poway. The gardens feature a wide array of water-wise plantings, including native plants, succulents and cacti for the home landscape. A self-guided tour. $20/member, $25/nonmember, $25/All day of tour tickets. Lake Poway Park, 14644 Lake Poway Road, Poway, 92064. More info & tickets: SDHort.org.
SATURDAY, APRIL 20 Death & Dying Workshop – 9am-1pm. Learn how to better understand and cope with death and dying with the help of meditation and modern Buddhist teachings. Everyone is welcome. $45. Vajrarupini Kadampa Buddhist Center, 3344 4th Ave, San Diego, 92103. MeditationInSanDiego.org.
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. Pre-register by May 1 and save $200. Estes Park, CO. 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. Ask the Doctor & Screenings – At Sprouts Farmers’ Market. Info on times & locations: Sprouts.com. Professional Landscape Design Consultations – Spend 45 minutes one-on-one with a professional landscape designer and leave with a complete design plan, and list of suggested plants for your own drought tolerant landscape. $60/members, $75/ nonmembers. Water Conservation Garden, 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W, El Cajon, 92019. For appt & more info: 619-660-0614 x 10. TheGarden.org. Donations Accepted – 9:30am-6pm, M-F; 9:30am5pm, Sat; 11am-5pm, Sun. All profits support 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.
business opportunities QIVANA IS COMING TO CALIFORNIA – This is a new, scientifically proven system of healthy natural products. Get in on the ground floor. Call Glen: 619-206-1362. GB64.MyQivana.com.
Classes and Workshops Become trained in herbal medicine history, science and its use in treating certain diseases and conditions. Call to register: (619) 825-6078. $175ea. w/certificate. RD Alchemy Natural Products, 2040 India St., San Diego, 92101. www.rdalchemy.com. Classes & workshops with Energy Healers Kia Abilay and Dorinda Gay. CEU classes. Contact Kia at kia@rainbowheart.net, 845-679-6911. Needed: 4 couples. 8 free Gottman Method couples therapy sessions if willing to have sessions videotaped. Tapes kept strictly confidential. Contact Susan Swartz, MFT, at 858356-8003 or bodhitreeyoga@juno.com.
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Freedom of Fitness is a Personal Training & Nutrition Consulting business, located at World Gym, in Pacific Beach. Sandra Blackie’s services include; strength & endurance training, weight loss & healthy weight management, programs to change body composition, lower stress, and promote a healthy lifestyle. Sandra is also available for seminars & health fairs.
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Rori Sloane Montali, CEO 619-333-6595 rori@physicalzen.com Physical Zen 30 Day Challenge. I’ve combined image consulting, energy clearing, creative fitness program and individualized coaching. Create Your New Image; Reveal Your New life!
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.
SUBTLE ENERGY SOLUTIONS WELLNESS & FITNESS CENTER Envision Personalized Health 619-229-9695 EnvisionPersonalizedHealth.com
Envision Personalized Health is a private center for customized health, fitness and spa services. Specializing in Personal Training, Pilates, Yoga, Acupuncture, Nutrition, Ayurveda, Massage and Spa Services. Private by appointment.
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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.
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Dawn Ellinwood 109 S. Acacia Ave. Solana Beach, CA 92075 858-792-5959 UbuntuHairStudio.com
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Caroline Andrews 2004 Subida Terr, Carlsbad 760-487-8482 HowDoIHealMyself.org New, fabulous venue for alternative healing and the healing arts, empowerment training, expanding awareness and consciousness. Deepening spiritual growth.
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).
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.
Pathway to 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. See ad page____.
Recovery Pump
Mark Strube 305-970-5546 strube.mark@gmail.com
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.
The RP is a portable, lightweight pump with leg sleeves. Air pressure fills them, compressing your legs gently or aggressively massaging you from your feet to your hips.
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.
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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 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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Browse the local news events calendar, resource guide, coupons and contests, plus all the wonderful articles that support and inspire a healthy, sustainable lifestyle. Now just a click away!
NATURAL HOLISTIC DENTISTS DR. STACY GODES
The Center for Natural Dentistry Holistic and Biological Dental Practice 760-536-1199 TryNaturalDentistry.com Facebook.com/NaturalDentistry Providing safe, alternative dental options to the health-conscious individual. Offering ozone therapy, safe mercury removal, root canal removal, fluoride-free practice, and much more.
O’RIELLY DENTAL PRACTICE
Cary O’Rielly, DDS 4403 Mandhester Ave., Ste. 206-B Encinitas, CA 92024 760-632-1304 <tel:760-632-1304> MyHolisticDentist.com HolisticDentist@gmail.com 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.
DR. MARVIN PANTANGCO
The Center for Natural Dentistry Holistic and Biological Dental Practice 760-536-1199 TryNaturalDentistry.com Facebook.com/NaturalDentistry Holistic, natural dental practice focused on helping you achieve whole-body wellness through dentistry. Dr. Marvin is an IABDM Board Certified Biological Dentist.
NATURAL SKINCARE SKIN FITNESS, ETC.
Charlene Handel 5825 Avenida Encinas, Ste. 107 Carlsbad, CA 92008 760-438-4600 SkinFitnessEtc.com Chandel@RoadRunner.com
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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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NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE BASTYR UNIVERSITY CLINIC
4106 Sorrento Valley Blvd. San Diego, CA 92121 858-246-9730 Bastyr.edu/California/Bastyr-UniversityClinic 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.
NATURAL WEIGHT MANAGEMENT WELLNESS AWAKENINGS Lori Cassidy Carlsbad, CA 92009 760-450-4447 Lori@LoriCassidy.com LoriCassidy.com
Find your perfect weight naturally. Make long-term changes to your eating habits using Metabolic Balance ® personalized nutrition roadmap. This is not a diet but a way to eat healthy everyday using all natural wholesome foods grown locally. Let me set you up for success to enjoy a fantastic change in lifestyle with a metabolically balanced body.
NETWORKING WOMEN’S WISDOM
Judy Ann Foster 760-798-4183 Judy@WomensWisdom.net WomensWisdom.net Women Empowering Women in friendship and business. Creating fabulous events for fabulous women since 1991. Join us for monthly network meetings with guest speaker. Connect with women who are making a difference.
NUTRITIONAL CLEANSING ISAGENIX INTERNATIONAL, NUTRITIONAL CLEANSING Michele Miller Encinitas, CA 760-473-4297 MicheleMiller.Isagenix.com
Nutritional Cleansing uses nutrients to help you experience incredible health: feel energized, reach and maintain a healthy weight, and perform at your peak physically and mentally.
PRODUCE NATURALLY TO YOUR DOOR
Delivery of Organic Fruits & Veggies 858-946-6882 NaturallyToYourDoor.com Naturally to your door delivers farm fresh organic or naturally grown fruits, vegetables, herbs and other natural products direct from local farms to your door.
HAY HOUSE
WOMEN’S HEALTHCARE
800-654-5126 HayHouse.com Hay House is the international leader in self-help and motivational publishing, featuring books, audios, newsletters, mobile apps, events, and movies by more than 250 authors.
TONY’S BEST WAY
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 EXCOVERIES
Judith Balian Encinitas, CA 92024 760-436-8848 Fax: 760-652-1632 JBalian@Excoveries.com Excoveries.com Need some support or inspiration? Feeling stuck? Take the Artist’s Way and rediscover your creativity! Private sessions and other expressive arts workshops also available.
Diana Hoppe, M.D. 317 N El Camino Real, Ste 310 Encinitas, CA 92024 760-635-5600 • 760-815-8825 Fax: 760-635-5642 DrDianaHoppe@gmail.com DrDianaHoppe.com Dr. Diana Hoppe is a board certified Ob/Gyn providing the highest level of health care for women of all ages in a calm, comfortable setting. At her new practice, she will specialize in perimenopause/ menopause, hormone therapy and decreased libido. Call for your individualized wellness program today.
SPORTING GOODS ROAD RUNNER SPORTS
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5553 Copley Drive, San Diego 5617 Paseo del Norte, #100, Carlsbad 800.743.3206 RoadRunnerSports.com/retail Find us on Facebook Your friendly Fit Experts at Road Runner Sports, the World’s Largest Running & Walking Store, will help you fetch your perfect fitting shoes in just 14 minutes with a fun, thorough foot analysis. Located 15 minutes from La Jolla, you’ll find all the top brands from Asics and Nike to New Balance and Saucony. You’re guaranteed to skip out of the store feeling great!
YOGA INNER STRENGTH YOGA & HEALING CENTER Laurie A. Mort 2124 El Camino Real, #202 Oceanside, CA 92054 760-822-1348 isyoga@cox.net isyoga.com
A safe, peaceful haven, student or trainee may emerge an inner strength. Classes, Services, Yoga Teacher and Reiki trainings are with quality service and support.
WINDOW & SOLAR PANEL CLEANING BLUE OCEAN WINDOW CLEANING
Paul Pate, Owner 619-450-6553 Paul@BlueOceanWindowCleaning.com BlueOceanWindowCleaning.com Transform the feel of your home with clean windows. Professional cleaning of your windows, solar panels, mirrors in your home or office. Increase the output of your solar panels by 30-70%. Exterior windows cleaned free.
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bodywork
plus: relationships MARCH
food & garden
naturalpet
plus: natural pet APRIL
green living editorial calendar plus: earth-friendly transportation
2013 MAY JANUARY
women’s health & wellness
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.
plus: plus:spring weightdetox loss JUNE FEBRUARY
inspired living bodywork
plus: wellness plus:men’s relationships JULY MARCH
food& watch food garden
plus: plus:summer natural living pet AUGUST APRIL
rethinking cancer green living
plus: health plus:children’s earth-friendly transportation SEPTEMBER
fitness MAY plus: natural beauty aids women’s wellness plus: spring detox OCTOBER environment JUNE plus: energyliving therapy inspired plus:NOVEMBER men’s wellness JULY personal growth plus: mindfulness food watch plus: summer living DECEMBER
AUGUST awakening humanity plus: holidaycancer themes rethinking plus: children’s health
NATURAL PET
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. Free quotes.
HOLISTIC PET CARE SUNNYBROOK FARM HOLISTIC PET CARE
Rebekah Peterman Encinitas, CA 92024 760-230-0748 SunnybrookFarmHolisticPetCare.com SunnyBrookFarm@att.net
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
Helping owners take care of their pets naturally. Boarding, consultations, energy balancing treatment, energetic screening, individualized diet screening, cooking class for dogs, and more.
SEPTEMBER
fitness
plus: natural beauty aids OCTOBER
environment
plus: energy therapy NOVEMBER
personal growth plus: mindfulness
It is easy to sit up and take notice; what is difficult is getting up and taking action. ~Honoré de Balzac
DECEMBER
awakening humanity plus: holiday themes
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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.
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