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omen all across the globe are collectively working toward a healthy body, mind, spirit and community. Women’s groups and socialization increase self-esteem and self-worth and the confidence needed to create a purposeful life. By empowering ourselves, there is a paradigm shift within our community and our entire world. When we talk about women’s empowCelebrating a friend’s 60th birthday on erment, we tend to overlook the role it Outrigger with Moms, friends and daughters. plays with our men. It ultimately allows fathers to enjoy more time with their families and enjoy their daughters’ growth in self-sufficiency. Empowered women also enable their sons to make choices based on their individual abilities instead of their gender. This ultimately raises the bar for all the males in their lives, both in their families and work place. Empowerment of an individual means that we create a society where both men and women can make choices in life based on their own abilities, preferences and circumstances. Think about it. More empowered women equals more empowered men and that translates to many more people who can improve our world. Like all change, havoc and rebellion can strike until balance is achieved. Ultimately, men and women will accept both their masculine and feminine traits and become comfortable in their skins. Ideally, that would mean that men would be encouraged to spend more time with their family and at the same time women would no longer feel the conflict of choosing between work and family. The ingrained beliefs about a “man’s job” and a “woman’s job” would blur and eventually become extinct. When I moved to San Diego over 20 years ago, I immediately fell in love with how active the women were. I made instant longtime friends with the mothers of my daughter’s playmates. I will always remember our first group camping trip to Mexico. The husbands watched the kids while the women went snorkeling and surfing. The fathers’ presence created family unity and mothers and wives were treated as equals and not babysitters. Our kids recognized this during play time and thus the seed of masculine/feminine unity was planted for their adulthood. Daughters grew up to become self-sufficient and sons manifested their full potential. One gender does not need to rule over the other anymore. Men from Mars and women from Venus can unite instead of collide. This shift from survival of the fittest to commiseration is happening in every aspect of our lives. Cheers to women’s empowerment and kudos to men’s increased family participation. May we all live to our fullest potential, regardless of gender, and pass those same beliefs onto future generations. Happy Mother’s Day every day!!
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ennifer Frierott with HIPMamaYoga is excited to offer a Prenatal Teacher Training class being held May 9-11 at Jade Dragon Yoga Shala in San Diego. The class is being held in order to empower women to have positive birthing experiences. Class attendees will learn new skills to improve the lives of women and their families. “No yoga experience is necessary,” assures Frierott. “You can enhance your professional skills and help more women.” Jennifer Frierott has taught and practiced prenatal yoga since 2006. She used the skills she will be teaching in class to birth naturally three times. With the intention to improve the community through education, Frierott is eager to share the information she has cultivated professionally and personally. Location: Jade Dragon Yoga Shala, 3453 Ingraham St., San Diego. For more details, call 619-818-0730 or email Jen-Shen@ JadeDragonYogaShala.com. Visit JadeDragonYogaShala.com.
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reddie Zeringue, a transformational coach and facilitator for over 25 years, has announced the release of his longawaited new book, The Art of Flow, available in print and digital form. Known for helping clients achieve breakthroughs in the areas of health, relationships, prosperity and personal well-being, he has distilled vital principles into The Art of Flow, marking a new direction in the transformational field. Zeringue, publisher of the Northeast Florida edition of Natural Awakenings magazine, says, “The point of the book is to bring people into a state of natural flow, where they are able to create their lives in a very dynamic way that overrides resistance and opens up space to let in the limitless bounty of creation. The Art of Flow goes beyond The Secret and other books in the field to transform how we see ourselves and each other, objectively analyzing great teachings from a new perspective and embracing the idea that we are ‘divine creators’.” Universally-applicable and harmonizing with any individual’s personal beliefs or spiritual path, the essentials 8
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r. Tel-Oren, aka Dr. T, returns to San Diego for another round of eye-opening lecture and skin clinics being held May 6-7 and June 13, for a skin clinic only. “Do you have skin spots, tags, moles, lesions, pre-cancerous or blemishes? Would you like to have them removed without surgery or any invasive procedure out there?” asks Dr. T. A skin clinic will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 6 at LotusRain Naturopathic Clinic located at 5210 Balboa Avenue, Suite F, in San Diego. That evening Dr. T will host a lecture from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., titled “Understand and Strengthen Your Immune System” at 2004 Subida Terrace, in Carlsbad. On May 7, Dr. T will be host a skin clinic from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Rejuvenation Station located at 2121 Newcastle, Suite A, in Cardiff. In addition, Dr. T and Dr. Kristine Reese will host a skin clinic at Rejuvenation Station from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 13. Visit DoctorTEvents.com and watch a five minute video on how the procedure works. To sign up for the lecture or any of the skin clinics, visit DoctorTEvents.com or call Caroline Andrews, San Diego Area Coordinator, at 760-487-8482 or email her at SanDiego@Ecopolitan.com.
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philosophy of healing. “Open the flow of cosmic energy and direct it to heal others in response to specific concerns. Increase your own intuitive and kinesthetic awareness. Use cosmic energy, existing around all of us, so your own energy is never depleted after doing healing work,” says Feisst. The class covers the unspoken healing presence of our energy anatomy. Individuals in all stages of personal and spiritual growth—from inexperienced to highly trained professionals—benefit by attending the classes offered by Holistic Healer Martin Feisst. Location: Private House in Cardiff by the Sea. Call the Feisst Institute at 760-634-9803 for a brochure on the Raja Energy Practitioner Program and for individual classes and private sessions. For more details, visit RajaEnergy.com.
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A Natural Solution to Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in Women by Dr. Sandra J. Bevacqua
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any women experience the unhealthy situations and conditions of being afraid to laugh or sneeze in public, passing urine after even minor movements, having to avoid sexual intercourse due to pain and discomfort, or having a “fallen” bladder, uterus and/ or rectum. Such symptoms appear in those that suffer from urinary or fecal incontinence, urinary urgency, organ prolapse or one of many pelvic or vaginal pain syndromes. Recently these conditions have collectively become grouped under the name pelvic floor dysfunction. Before, doctors were trained to handle these issues using medication and invasive surgeries. Now, groundbreaking work and research by numerous institutions has resulted in a natural solution for women suffering from these debilitating, life-altering health concerns. It empowers women to learn how to completely recover their pelvic floor and heal themselves from such otherwise progressively worsening conditions through sound education and guided self-therapy in the comfort of their own homes. Recent estimates are that 50 percent of all adult women have some degree of pelvic floor dysfunction, including more than 25 percent of women ages 18 to 30 and over 74 percent of women over age 65. Some are already aware of their condition and many believe they need to live with it
or have surgery. Others have already had multiple surgeries to repeatedly correct the same problem, often finding themselves a year or so later in much worse shape than they were before the latest surgery. Here are some more compelling trends: * According to the National Association for Continence, an estimated 33 million people in the United States have bladder control problems, and it is nearly twice as common in women as men * The prevalence of Urinary Incontinence in elderly women is estimated to range from 35 to 45 percent. * UH Urology Institute Female Pelvic Medicine & Surgery Center states that 50 percent of women who have had children develop at least one pelvic organ prolapse *In the U.S., 11 to 19 percent of women will undergo surgery for POP or urinary incontinence by age 80 to 85, and 30 percent of them will require an additional surgery to correct the problem according to Amy E. Rosenman, MD, a clinical professor and national lecturer of the UCLA School of Medicine in Santa Monica, CA. * 30 to 50 percent of sufferers of incontinence and 78 percent of those with organ prolapse never seek treatment. *The percentage of individuals suffering with abdominal pain or sexual dysfunction that are not receiving treatment is unknown.
Related research has determined that much of the initial damage that eventually causes these issues occur at young ages through sports injuries or other falls, sexual traumas or unrelated surgeries. These types of events appear predispose women to one or more of the many forms of pelvic floor dysfunction. The dysfunction may show up immediately after injury but usually emerges much later in life, often after childbirth, hysterectomy or other pelvic trauma has occurred. Most women, especially the youngest, don’t know they are in danger yet because they’ve never been taught the early warning signs of pelvic floor dysfunction. For a free download of the 20 Early Warning Signs of Pelvic Floor Disorders, visit PelvicFloorOfSteel.com. The new Pelvic Health Transformation Program offers an innovative approach that completely addresses pelvic health including the pelvic floor organs, muscles, ligaments and supporting bones that make up the pelvic bowl. Once these tissues have been relaxed, repaired and integrated, this gentle protocol calls for rebuilding the entire pelvic bowl. The process addresses the proper functioning of all the pelvic floor muscles and ligaments as well as the realignment and lifting of the pelvic organs while also attending to the essential subtle energies of the various types of tissues involved. Towards the second half of participating in the program in a way tailored to their specific needs, most women experience extended benefits of their recovery to other areas of their body as well. UT Health University Medical Center has reported that “Eighty to 90 percent of pelvic floor dysfunction cases can be treated successfully without medication or surgery.” Presently, Dr. Sandra J. Bevaqua finds a recovery rate of 94 percent in the women who are using the Pelvic Health Transformation Program. For more information, to find out if you are at risk and to obtain a free download about the Pelvic Health Transformation Program, visit PelvicBowlOfSteel.com. Or call Dr. Sandy Bevacqua at 520-743-0575.
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Living a More Vibrant Life with Dr. Diana Hoppe by Erin Lehn Floresca
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r. Diana Hoppe, MD, FACOG, always wanted to spend more time with her patients so she could more effectively get to the root of their health concerns. “The average patient in our current healthcare system gets about seven minutes with their doctor,” she says. “That’s just not enough time.” So in 2011, Dr. Hoppe opened her own practice in order to spend as much time with her patients as she wanted to. “Now I have the opportunity to create a true partnership with my patients,” she says. “We get the chance to find out what areas in their life feel unbalanced and work on those areas. We discuss ways that they can take better care of themselves and live the fullest life possible.” This Encinitas-based gynecologist now runs a thriving private practice where she specializes in numerous areas of women’s health including weight loss, peri-menopause, menopause and libido issues. In fact, she is so passionate about the subject of women’s libido that in April 2010, she released her book “Healthy Sex Drive, Healthy You: What your Libido Reveals about Your Life.” According to Dr. Hoppe, “I had been conducting clinical trials with pharmaceutical companies, so I was interviewing hundreds of women. And what I discovered was that most of them had low sex drives. I just had to find out what was going on.” In the book, Dr. Hoppe discusses what is at the root of many women’s intimacy problems, shares the benefits of a healthy sex drive, and offers an abundance of tips to help reignite the flames of passion. Dr. Hoppe shares that her ultimate mission is to help women really take a look at their lives and say “The time is now to take care of me!” That is why she offers wellness programs that are individually tailored to each patient. “Some patients come in a few times a year, and some patients come in once per month; it really depends on what health concerns we are dealing with,” says Hoppe.
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For instance, if one of her patients is doing her 10-day Clean Burn Shape weight loss program, they might only need to see Dr. Hoppe a few times; while somebody working with adrenal fatigue, hormone issues and low libido might prefer to see Dr. Hoppe on a monthly basis until their symptoms smooth out. Whatever health concerns may be presented, this vibrant doctor ensures that each of her patients feels nurtured on their quest to better their health. Speaking of vibrant, Dr. Hoppe is also excited for the upcoming Vibrantly You: Women’s Wellbeing Symposium that is being held May 15 in Rancho Santa Fe. The symposium is intended to help empower women with knowledge on healthy living. “Knowledge is power,” says Dr. Hoppe. “And it’s time for a transformation for women.” Those in attendance will learn more about how to take charge of their health and well-being so that they can lead happier, more fulfilling lives. Dr. Hoppe and other speakers including Dr. Lauren Noel, owner of Shine Natural Medicine in Solana Beach and host of the popular Dr. Lo Radio show on iTunes, will address topics such as adrenal fatigue, hormones, poor libido and stress. “We’ll also discuss taking better care of ourselves with supplementation, better nutrition and using foods as medicine.” Each attendee will receive a goodie bag with samples and coupons and a take-home workbook. The event will also feature appetizers, wine and beverages. “I’m really excited about the symposium,” says Dr. Hoppe. “When women come together in groups like this, nothing short of magic can happen.” The Vibrantly You: Women’s Wellbeing Symposium is being held May 15 from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Rancho Sante Fe Garden Club, 17025 Avenida De Acacias, Rancho Santa Fe. To register, visit Vibrantly-You.com. Dr. Diana Hoppe’s office is located at 317 N El Camino Real, #310, Encinitas. For more information, call 760635-5600 or visit DrDianaHoppe.com. natural awakenings
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new, noninvasive infertility treatment has met with highly favorable results. In a recent study published in the journal Midwifery Today, 40 of 48 women between ages 28 and 42 that underwent two or more sessions of Merciér Therapy achieved pregnancy within the first year; 32 of those used the method alone (no other artificial fertilization/ insemination techniques). The four-year study was presented at the 2013 World Congress of Low Back and Pelvic Pain. The Merciér Method was developed by Jennifer Merciér, a midwife and holistic women’s health practitioner. The regimen includes six hours of pelvic organ massage manipulation, along with a supplement program and continuous monitoring. She explains, “Our protocol is a gentle and noninvasive visceral manipulation of the female reproductive organs that helps to increase general organ mobility and blood flow, which enhances optimal function.” A documentary on the protocol, Fertility: The Shared Journey with Merciér Therapy, premieres this month (MercierMovie.com).
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ew research has found that if a mother drinks cow’s milk during the period that she is breastfeeding, it raises her infant’s risk of experiencing skin allergies. The study, published in the Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand, followed 62 mothers and their infants from birth through 4 months of age. Researchers from Bangkok’s Mahidol University assembled the mothers and infants into two groups. Mothers in one group drank cow’s milk during the first four months of breastfeeding; the control group did not. Eight of the children with mothers drinking cow’s milk had skin allergies, versus two of the children in the control group. All of the mothers exclusively breastfed their infants throughout this period. An earlier study published in the British Medical Journal followed 124 mothers, 97 of which breastfed their babies. Of those that breastfed, 48 drank no milk or other dairy products and 49 drank milk. Infants in the milkdrinking group experienced 21 cases of eczema, while the no-milk group had only 11 cases. Overall, between the breastfed and non-breastfed infants, the breastfed infants had lower incidences of eczema regardless of the mother’s diet.
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Safe and Effective Workouts by Ana Nieto
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trength training is part of a healthy exercise routine. Exercises can have multiple positions or movements and some people connect differently with their bodies than others. However, finding that right adjustment for each person is part of proper form. The next time you visit the gym keep these proper form tips in mind: Use correct alignment of your joints: For instance, if you are doing lower body exercises, make sure that your ankles, knees and hips are in line with each other. In the case of your upper body, align your wrists, elbows and shoulders at the same width apart. No pain no gain: While lifting and lowering the weights your joints will tend to move and lose alignment. To prevent misalignment try placing a mirror in front of you so you can be vigilant. Remember that whichever direction feels the hardest, that’s probably the right place to be. Muscle burn is good: Feeling your muscle burning is always good, but as a rule of thumb any sharp pain should always be avoided. Stop if it hurts. Go slow: Your muscles will work harder and you will eliminate momentum, which will increase your safety while exercising. Ana Nieto is the owner of Turtle Shell Health. She can be reached at 646286-6264, Ana@TurtleShellHealth.com or by visiting TurtleShellHealth.com.
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Cycling Gains Ground at Colleges and in Cities May is National Bike Month, and more universities continue to commit to bicycling as a sustainable, healthy and environmentally conscious transportation choice. Recently, Harvard University joined Princeton and Yale as an official Bicycle-Friendly University (BFU), and the League of American Bicyclists designated 14 new BFU members, expanding the program to 58 colleges in 30 states across the U.S. with more to come. When New York City opened registration for a public bike-sharing program, Citi Bike, more than 5,000 people signed up within 30 hours. Similar demand for more cycling options is happening across the nation where shared bicycle programs are taking root (see Tinyurl.com/Top50BikeFriendliestCities). The popular Washington, D.C., Capital Bikeshare program began operating in September 2010, and is now the nation’s largest, with 200 locking docks able to accommodate more than 1,800 bright-red bicycles. As in many programs, people can sign up for a short-term stint or an annual membership using either a credit card online or at a station kiosk. Then they can unlock a bicycle and return it to any station within the system. All rides under 30 minutes are free, after which escalating fees kick in, encouraging people to make short trips and to keep more bikes available for other riders. For more information, visit BikeLeague.org.
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Global Rise in Sun-Generated Power Last year, the U.S. joined Germany, Italy, China and Japan in producing more than 10 gigawatts of solar production nationwide. Now, other countries have awakened to the opportunity and are on their way to catching up. The popular Scandinavian retailer IKEA has sold $10,000 solar panels in 17 British outlets. Peru recently started a National Photovoltaic Household Electrification Program to connect 2 million of its poorest residents with solar power. In the first phase, 1,601 solar panels were installed to power 126 impoverished communities. The plan is to install about 12,500 photovoltaic systems for 500,000 households at an overall cost of $200 million. Earth Hour India is helping citizens to switch to solar energy in villages that previously had no electricity. Woodlands stores, in partnership with World Wildlife Foundation-India, has launched a collection drive across the country, inspiring individuals to donate to help light up more than 100 households in three villages in Madhya Pradesh with solar power. The residents had traditionally depended on forest resources for their energy needs. 18
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Sinking Reptiles
World Turtle Day Sounds Alarm Since 2000, people around the globe have celebrated World Turtle Day, held this year on May 23, to increase respect for and knowledge of the world’s oldest creatures. Susan Tellem, co-founder with Marshall Thompson of American Turtle Rescue (ATR), states, “These gentle animals have been around for about 200 million years, yet they are rapidly disappearing as a result of the exotic food industry, habitat destruction and the cruel pet trade.” They believe that turtles may be extinct within 50 years and suggest ways to increase their chances for survival for future generations: n Never buy a turtle or tortoise from a pet shop; it increases demand from the wild. n Never remove turtles or tortoises from the wild unless they are sick or injured. n If a tortoise is crossing a street, pick it up and gently place it on the other side
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Toyota has announced that it will market a hydrogen-powered car beginn Write legislators about keeping sensitive habitats preserved. ning with the 2015 model year, and n Report cruelty or illegal sales to a local animal control shelter. Hyundai has also committed to rolling out its fuel-cell Tucson model next n Report the sale of any turtle or tortoise less than four inches long, which is year. Honda has already begun leasing illegal throughout the U.S. its hydrogen-powered FCX Clarity to For more information, visit Tortoise.com or Facebook.com/AmericanTortoiseRescue. customers in California. Each of these vehicles can travel about 300 miles without a refill (three times the range of the hybrid Chevy Activist Turns City Food Waste into Volt in battery mode), and reach a top Rural Soil speed of about 100 miles per hour. A Jeremy Brosowsky had an epiphany at a Milwaurefill takes just a few minutes, and bekee, Wisconsin, greenhouse a few years ago that cause the hydrogen is used to produce set him on a more sustainable path: “What if we electricity, the cars drive without the could take our garbage and grow food in it?” He roar of an internal combustion engine. was in the Midwest to learn about urban agriculture at Growing Power, the pioThe cost of hydrogen-fuel-cell vehicles neering urban farm of McArthur Genius Fellow Will Allen, and was considering is expected to continue to fall and starting a rooftop agriculture business. Allen’s emphasis on the importance and eventually match that of conventional elusiveness of fertile soil intrigued him. cars by 2023. “If you don’t dramatically improve the soil, you cannot grow food in cities,” Brosowsky realized. His solution was to create Compost Cab (CompostCab.com), a Washington, D.C.-based service that picks up and delivers urban food waste to local farms for composting. Nearly 100 cities already divert food waste from landfills, but Brosowsky emphasizes, “Composting is not just about waste reduction. It’s about food production, education, jobs and creating social benefits.” He hopes to roll out Compost Cabs in other cities.
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Organic Food Labeling Causes Confusion A recent Harris Poll of 2,276 U.S. adults showed that concern for the environment is growing, but Americans may not be ready to spend more for organic food. More than half think that labeling food or other products as organic is just an excuse to charge more. Yet more than half of respondents also believe that organic foods are healthier than non-organic. At the same time, only 23 percent know what the term “dirty dozen” means in regard to organic food; it’s the Environmental Working Group’s annual list of foods consumers should always buy in organic form due to high pesticide levels in conventional farming. natural awakenings
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ifferent foods can affect our moods and our emotional states, chemically changing our brain and body and our ability to be alert and control our emotions. Ensuring that we are supporting a healthy neurochemical balance is vital and a proactive step toward managing our stress. We need to have an awareness that when we are stressed, an emotional-eating is triggered and an automatic response in our body reacts strongly to stress-release hormones and neurochemicals. As a society we need to revolutionize the ways in which we eat, beginning with cutting out all the C-R-A-P (an acronym for caffeine, refined sugar, alcohol and processed food and drink). Adopting fad diets, counting calories or choosing to eat certain food groups over others will cause havoc in your body and mind. A balanced and healthy diet is crucial to good health and overcoming stress. Maybe you crave specific foods because of a certain mood you’re in. For example, when stressed, you probably crave either carbs or sweets. Your brain depends on a number of vitamins and nutrients to keep itself balanced. The basic principle is that the nutrients in food act as pre-cursors to neurotransmitters in our brains; the more precursors there are, the more neurotransmitters are produced. The foods you put into your body can directly affect your stress and energy levels. The correct diet will greatly reduce stress levels and relieve depression. Women are substantially more likely than men to say they have tried to reduce stress over the past 5 years.(1) A “food swing” is a term used to describe the dangerous intersection where hunger and anger collide. One of the primary causes leading to this crash is low blood sugar, where the hypothalamus 14 20
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is triggered and levels of several hunger hormones, such leptin and ghrelin, are affected. This imbalance then causes a shift in neurotransmitters and suppresses serotonin receptors. (2). Serotonin is a neurochemical that helps regulate mood and appetite. When you cut off your body’s ability to process it, you can expect to have some wild mood swings. Anger and extreme frustration are common responses. Ninety percent of serotonin is synthesized within the body’s gut system, with the help of an essential amino acid called tryptophan. Tryptophan is not formed in the body and needs to be supplied by the diet. Thus, boosting your daily diet with good-mood foods that are good sources of tryptophan is very important. Handle ‘food swings’ by eating small amounts of good-mood foods throughout the day. There are certain mood foods that can help to lift negative moods and fill you with a feeling of happiness and wellbeing; and a diet that is rich in protein, fat and fiber will help to stave off hunger and ultimately help you lose weight. Good-mood foods help to promote the following as well as helping you to not only look great but feel good too! Bananas: an excellent source of tryptophan and helps boost serotonin levels in the body. Salmon: For optimal brain functioning and mood boosting, the right nutrient building blocks and omega-3 fats are needed. The brain is 60% fat and growing evidence suggests that consuming inadequate amounts of omega-3 fatty acids is associated with depression and bad moods. Almonds: Packed with the amino acid tryptophan, which helps to control anxiety and stress while reducing irritability. na-newyorkcity.com NA-SD.com
Asparagus: Packed with folic acid; insufficient levels of this nutrient have been linked to mood swings and depression. Just one cup of asparagus has 66% of your daily value of folic acid. Oranges: Packed with vitamin C, they help reduce stress and bring high stress hormones back to normal levels more quickly. Vitamin C also helps lower blood pressure. Dark Chocolate: Contains phenylethylamines, a neurotransmitter that releases endorphins in the brain and makes you feel giddy. The sweet flavor stimulates the brain's pleasure centers. Berries: Blueberries, blackberries and raspberries are all high in fiber, meaning they'll not only give you the initial feeling of well-being, but will help you sustain it. Other foods rich in Tryptophan are oats, seaweed, spirullina, watercress, soybean, horseradish, pumpkin seeds, parsley, turnips, beans, broccoli, mushrooms, sesame, sunflower seeds, beans, tofu, turkey. So remember next time you sense your “inner fire” emerging and you begin to feel inexplicably angry, treat yourself to a healthy snack before losing your cool. If you’re waiting for a more convenient time to begin behavioral change, it won’t happen. It’s almost never convenient to change ingrained habits; now is just as good as any time to make simple, manageable LifeReStyle change. And if you begin now rather than later, you’ll have a head start on a more meaningful and healthy tomorrow. (1) http://tinyurl.com/84bx7u8 (2) http://tinyurl.com/mufpql9 (3) http://tinyurl.com/cz4pj75
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The vision of her 94-year-old self lying on her deathbed and faced with the question, “What are you not saying yes to?” pushed Teague to take a leap of faith—close her psychotherapy practice and enroll in a filmmaking class. Teague recognizes that a deeper wisdom activated her response. She observes, “The individuals I was counseling about their restless desire for something better mirrored my own discontent, and my restlessness was an emotional response to what was emerging. “Today, I no longer concern myself with making the right decision. I trust that whatever the circumstances are, I need to listen, observe and reflect, because ‘now’ contains information for my next step,” she advises. Amanda Owen, counselor, coach and author of Born to Receive: 7 Powerful Steps Women Can Take Today to Reclaim Their Half of the Universe, has studied the state of receptivity that Teague references. Owen explains, “Receiving is a dynamic and productive state. When the body is relaxed and the mind and nervous system are calm, we become receptive and can feel and intuit subtle information contained in the
Trust Your Intuition Listen to that Still, Small Voice and Let it Lead You by Linda Sechrist
What if you could consistently tap into answers to life’s problems when you need them, knowing deep down that you are on the right track and that the decisions and choices you are making are the correct ones?
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For years, Katie Teague, producer of the documentary film, Money & Life, lived with the consequence of sublimating her intuitive impulse. “I felt a restless itch in my soul,” relates Teague, who intuited that life was prompting her to change careers so she could use her talents in a more meaningful way. 22
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energy received from external and internal environments. “Our parasympathetic nervous system is engaged when we’re in this listening state. In contrast, rushing through the day engages our ‘fight-or-flight’ sympathetic nervous system. Busyness and mind chatter drowns out the valuable information that intuition provides,” Owen notes. An intuitive energy therapist, Marilyn Eppolite strongly relies on intuitive guidance in her southern New Jersey practice, believing it emanates from her body’s intelligence. “I listen and it’s always present,” she says. Eppolite shares an example of a time she received a clear image and perceived the bodily sensations of a grieving small child from a female client that a psychotherapist had referred. “When I described what I was sensing, her tears flowed and she also connected to the feeling,” she says. “It provided the needed breakthrough she needed to access her feelings and move forward in therapy.” Eppolite is keenly aware when roadblocks—busyness, willfulness and a fearful, restless mind—create interference. “These feed each other and can rarely be separated. I can’t hear or feel my intuition when my energy and attention are willfully directed outward,” she observes. Abandoning the drive for personal control and surrendering to stillness is how Eppolite signals her body’s intelligence that she’s ready for whispers of guidance. “I sense that surrender as strength and trust that the information received is for my greatest good, even if I don’t fully understand it,” she remarks. “Discernment is necessary because deep wisdom frequently comes in segments that
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Learning to trust our gut more than the opinions of others turns up the volume on whispers of intuition. Awakening to our gut feelings, personal power and self-love restores the wholeness left behind in pursuit of external sources of happiness. I must piece together and put into action before more of it bubbles up from within.” The teachings of Yogeshwari Kamini Desai, Ph.D., combine Western psychology and Eastern philosophy. As the director of education and lead teacher of the Amrit Method of Yoga, at the facility in Silver Springs, Florida, Desai instructs on listening to the voice of intuition identified as prana in yogic tradition, which she characterizes as “the energy that enlivens and carries out all balancing and life-giving processes in nature. “It speaks through the body as sensations, impulses and urges,” she says. “This ‘inner divining rod’ informs us what feelings, thoughts and actions are moving us into alignment with our source and what is moving us out of alignment.” Quieting the mind and strengthening the directives of prana through meditation, yoga and being in nature moves us away from what we tell ourselves and back to directly responding to its promptings. “Absorbed in the present moment and bodily sensations, we connect with inner guidance,” explains Desai. “With practice, our mind becomes a servant to inner intelligence. It can both direct our lives and make us sensitive to early symptoms suggesting oncoming illness,” she adds. “There is growing interest in energy medicine and developing a deeper connection to the body’s intelligence through yoga and energy practices like qigong and tai chi because people are tired of taking medications that don’t heal the root cause of health problems,” comments Dr. Sue Morter, founder of Morter Health Center, near Indianapolis, Indiana, and the healing phenomenon she terms Energy Codes. A regular practice of any one of these disciplines expands sensory function to encompass internal recognition and referencing of subtle information. Morter teaches how to awaken gut feelings, personal power and self-love to restore wholeness left behind in pursuit of external sources of happiness. “Participants learn to trust their gut more than the opinions of others, which turns up the volume on the whispers of intuition,” she explains. After Pat Hall, a therapeutic bodyworker in Augusta, Georgia, read Jill Bolte Taylor’s My Stroke of Insight, she was certain a habit of listening to mental chatter interfered with feeling and interpreting her body’s helpful promptings. “Jill’s experience of her body as energy and her mind as silent when the left lobe of her brain shut down due to a
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stroke was my ‘Aha!’ moment,” says Hall. For her, heeding inner guidance took practice and a commitment to dismantling reactive thought patterns and habits, plus discerning between intuition and distracting chatter. “Mind chatter generally creates fear, negativity and pressure to do something,” she explains. “Intuitive guidance is gentle, expansive and undemanding.” Hall believes in the Buddhist concept that mindfulness of the body allows us to love fully. She finds, “It brings healing, wisdom and freedom.” She relates how she is led to direct a client’s attention to their own body’s intuition, which works best when she is following her instincts, rather than thinking. “After one session, my client, who had been silently experiencing numerous feelings in her stomach, asked me why I had touched her abdomen. I was just intuitively led to that part of her body.” Dr. Mona Lisa Schulz, also a Ph.D., medical intuitive and co-author of All is Well, notes that everyone has a connection to intuition. “We get a gut feeling and sadness in our heart from our inner intelligence that we don’t know what to do with. While some individuals consult a practitioner, others listen to their body’s intuitive language and reflect on their insights and dreams—the language of soul,” says Schulz. “Intuition can speak softly through symptoms,” she observes. “Eventually, when disregarded, it can become a full-blown illness.” Biochemist and author of Secrets of Our Cells: Discovering Your Body’s Inner Intelligence, Sondra Barrett, Ph.D., is awed by the body’s cellular intelligence. “Our cells are invisible, so we don’t think of ourselves as cellular beings. However, a deeper understanding of our constitution and that our cells speak to each other and collaborate harmoniously could inspire us to befriend our body’s intelligence for life,” she says. “We might shift from wanting to fix an ache or pain to understanding that our cells are warning us of something.”
Sonia Choquette, a global consultant who recommends we rely on our sixth sense as our first sense, has authored several books on intuition. She finds, “With intuition, we have a personal compass and an ally in discerning what is authentic and true for us so that we won’t be tugged and pulled in different directions when we make decisions.” Laurie McCammon, co-author of Enough: The Rise of the Feminine and the Birth of the New Story, was relaxing and reflecting with two friends when intuition graced her with a message of information-laden energy: “I am enough. We are enough. I have enough. We have enough. Enough!” The experience inspired them to collaborate on an e-book celebrating the grassroots groundswell toward a major shift in the world. “I believe intuition is an aspect of The Grand Plan, which always moves us toward greater expansion, inclusion and an ever more mature and loving response to life,” says McCammon. Ute Arnold, founder, director and teacher of the Unergi School of Body-Psychotherapy, in Point Pleasant, Pennsylvania, describes several physical signatures of body intelligence that can foster improved self-care. “You feel more expansive, available and receptive—with a sense of a longer spine, a wider and deeper body and feet rooted in the Earth’s powerful energy,” explains the author of Touchback: A Self-Healing Journey with Body, Art and Nature, who also has a master’s degree in fine arts. “Expanded into a condition of soft relaxation, your mind stops talking; you enter a mind-body state of energetic receptive listening, where emotional intelligence is accessible. “These feelings and sensations are indicative of wholeness. From it, we have access to the eternal place of the fully healed soul, which whispers intuitively, nudging us toward what can heal our life, body and mind.” Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Visit ItsAllAboutWe.com for the recorded interviews.
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I think it’s been about momentum. I had the good fortune of training and eating well since I went off to play volleyball in college. That sort of steam made it easier as I added work, a partner and children. I think it’s more difficult for women that don’t have that experience. When they enter “the real world” and add a big career or long hours, a partner or family, it becomes difficult to establish that grounding in healthy practices. You have to create the environment in which you are going to succeed. That takes years. At some point, you have to be honest with yourself. For me, I know I won’t get exercise or anything else done if I stay home. There are some things I can go to a gym to do that I can also do at home but know I won’t, so it’s about creating an environment that activates good intentions.
Volleying Life Gabrielle Reece on Her Balancing Act by Christine MacDonald
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abrielle Reece has been called one of the world’s most influential women in sports and one of its most beautiful athletes. In her 20s, she built a career as both a fiercely competitive pro volleyball player and a fashion model. Since then, she’s written books and become an expert on women’s peak fitness and overall wellbeing, all while raising three daughters with her husband, Hawaiian surfer Laird Hamilton. Plus, she volunteers for environmental organizations such as the National Resources Defense Council and RainCatcher, a nonprofit bringing safe drinking water to people in need.
How do you find time for and balance all the roles you play in life—athlete, spouse, parent, businesswoman and volunteer? Juggling life is hard for everyone. Living day-to-day, taking care of kids and paying bills is a challenge. There are ways to make it all more manageable, but for me, there is a level of discomfort, challenge and difficulty, as well as moments of joy. I think women are sometimes thrown off-balance by some difficulty, instead of saying, “OK, how am I going to strategize and make it all work for me and my family?” We don’t give enough credit to having great girlfriends. I don’t mean people you go to lunch with—I mean real allies. People that give you good advice and are strong for you, that will take your kids and you’ll take
How do you choose to expend your volunteer efforts? theirs. I think that is an underutilized tool. I always encourage women to approach life with a strategy and use each other to help navigate it, because that makes it a little easier.
Laird and I are usually quick to be on board with anything that involves the environment and people. These causes are near and dear to everybody, but make special sense for us, given the amount of time we have lived and worked outside.
Which role is most important to you and where does selfcare fit in?
As a mother, do you feel a special concern for being a good environmental steward?
At this time in my life, being a mother is the most important. When my girls are older and more independent, then their demands on my time will lessen. But I don’t think I’d ever blindly put one role over the other, because they are all connected. I just approach them with different parts of my personality. My work is intellectual, while being a mom is instinctual. Being in a relationship is a whole other ball of wax that I approach with the same diligence. Taking care of myself is at the center because I wouldn’t be able to do anything successfully if I am not well myself.
With your busy schedule, how do you find time to work out and stay in shape?
I felt this way even before I had children because I had the luxury of playing beach volleyball. I grew up in the Caribbean and have always tried to be a benefactor of the beautiful outdoors. It adds another layer of motivation when you start thinking about your kids and the opportunities they will or will not have in their future. In Hawaii, the Polynesians traditionally didn’t believe in ownership, but in being stewards of an area. That’s how I feel about the place where we live now. The ultimate for me would be to leave it better than I found it. Christine MacDonald is a freelance journalist in Washington, D.C., whose specialties include health and science. Visit ChristineMacDonald.info.
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Contraceptive Pill Chill Dangers Include Cancer, Strokes and Fatigue by Kathleen Barnes
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or more than 50 years, women have appreciated the freedom that birth control pills offer. They simply take a little pill every day and rest easy, fairly assured that an unplanned pregnancy won’t occur. However, there’s actually a lot not to love about “The Pill”, especially its long-term side effects. “The sexual freedom that women have fought so hard to obtain has been won at a terrible price,” advises Naturopathic Doctor Sherrill Sellman, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, author of The Hormone Heresy: What Women Must Know about Their Hormones. That price includes blood clots and even death from heart attacks and strokes in young women. As early as 1963, an article published in the Journal of the American Medical Association linked The Pill to venous thrombosis, or blood clots. By 1968, at least one cancer journal, CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, had linked cancer to the use of the steroid hormones contained in oral contraceptives. In 1973, Scandinavian researchers warned of the link between oral contraceptives and strokes. “In December 2002, the U.S. government published its biannual Report
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on Carcinogens that added all steroidal estrogens to the list of known human carcinogens,” says Sellman, “The gravity of this finding cannot be overstated: All estrogens used in HRT [hormone replacement therapy] and oral contraceptives have now been proven unequivocally to cause cancer.” Yet, regardless of the many downsides, The Pill remains the most common method of birth control worldwide, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, with usage by 16 percent of married American women. Elsewhere, users include 29 percent of British women and 40 percent of women in France and the Netherlands.
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“Birth control pills are vitamin robbers, and this is the source of the health risks that accompany the use of The Pill,” says Ross Pelton, a registered pharmacist, certified clinical nutritionist and author of The Pill Problem. Oral contraceptives deplete more bodily nutrients than any other class of drugs, says Pelton, who blogs regularly at NaturalPharmacist.net. However, he adds, women taking The Pill even as long as 10 years may not notice any obvious health probNA-SD.com
lems. “Maybe she’ll first notice a lack of energy, but doesn’t connect the dots and realize that magnesium, B12 and numerous other nutrients involved in energy production are depleted,” he explains. The nutrient-depleting effects of The Pill were recognized as early as 1975 in a study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, but it carried no recommendations for replacing them. Some of these nutrients are essential for the production of brain chemicals, called neurotransmitters, including mood-elevating dopamine. An affected woman can become depressed, a condition closely linked to the use of The Pill, according to a German study published in 2013 in the journal General Hospital Psychiatry. The Pill’s steroidal hormones also reduce the body’s natural accumulations of disease-preventing antioxidants, increasing vulnerability to diseases of aging, including cancer, diabetes and heart disease, according to Pelton. Women that decide to keep taking The Pill should add an array of specified supplements to counterbalance the nutrient loss, advises Pelton. Replacing nutrients should, in the long term, neutralize the negative effects of The Pill, even cancer and blood clots, he assures. Better yet, say Sellman and Pelton, stop taking The Pill and switch to safer forms of contraception. It may take months or even years for the nutrient imbalances to be fully corrected, so start now.
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Although no natural forms of estrogen are suited for birth control, safe and effective natural forms exist, advises women’s health expert Holly Lucille, a naturopathic doctor and registered nurse in West Hollywood, California. She cautions against the potential risks of using estrogen patches, shots and vaginal rings, and recommends avoiding anything that contains estrogen. “Not using The Pill doesn’t mean you have to rely on withdrawal or the rhythm method, both of which are notoriously unreliable,” says Lucille, preferring what she terms “barrier methods”, like diaphragms, cervical
Dangerous Downsides Mount n Birth defects n Blood clots n Cancer (breast, uterine and colon) n Cardiovascular disease n Decreased sexual desire
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Sources: American Heart Association; University of Milan, Italy; Berlin Center for Epidemiology and Health Research, Germany; Women’s College Research Institute, Canada; Columbia University, NY; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; University of Parma, Italy; Wingate University, NC; Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, NJ; Institute of Health Sciences Research, Melbourne, Australia caps and male and female condoms. She notes, “Cervical caps are just as effective as The Pill and you can put them in and leave them a little longer for a bit more spontaneity.” Female condoms are even more convenient, she explains: “They fit much like a diaphragm and they can be left in place as long as eight hours.” Instead of potentially toxic
spermicides, Lucille recommends using lemon juice, which, she says, is equally effective. Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous natural health books including the Basic Health Publications User’s Guide to Natural Hormone Replacement. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.
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From Carpet Cleaner to Healer The Power of Touch Intention by Chance Billmeyer “I didn’t want to be a massage therapist; I wanted to be a healer.” Those words said by Skip Kanester, Instructor of Tui Na at IPSB College of Massage & Integrative Health, made Oscar Arce perk up. For 26 years Arce ran his own carpet cleaning business. When the economy took a downturn, he pondered other careers. Even after starting classes at IPSB College he wondered, “What am I doing in massage school? I have an interest in massage, but a career?” While taking classes, Arce noticed he was drawn to the Eastern modalities of touch. During this time Kanester offered Arce some advice: “If someone’s goal is to be a healer, as opposed to a therapeutic bodyworker, a traditional source system like tui na and Traditional Chinese Medicine is a great place to start.” Arce also studied Jin Shin Acutouch with instructor Barbara Clark. Arce’s wife, Laura, had been suffering with extreme pre-menopause symptoms and Celiac Sprue. Arce wanted to help ease his wife’s suffering, so he took what he learned from school and blended smoothies learned in the “Food as Medicine” class. Within three weeks her red blood cell
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count was 12.5—up from 6. He then combined tui na with Jin Shin Acutouch. Today, Laura has none of her presenting symptoms. From a hunch that massage school might be a place to explore a career, to understanding the power of touch in healing, Arce now has a new career objective of opening a clinic which will focus on helping clients eliminate food allergies. And it all started with the words: “I wanted to be a healer.” Location: 9025 Balboa Avenue, Ste. 130, San Diego. For more information, contact Chance Billmeyer at 858-5051100 or CBillmeyer@ipsb.edu, or visit ipsb.edu.
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Whoa! to Limitations Therapeutic Horseback Riding Strengthens Kids by Cyndee Woolley
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confined to a wheelchair, therapeutic horseback riding gives them more options and improves their quality of life,” advises Kim Minarich, executive director of Southwest Florida’s nonprofit Naples Equestrian Challenge therapeutic riding program. A medical examination ensures a child is qualified for safe participation. During his first lessons, riding instructors had to prop up Zach’s head using “boppy pillows”. However, after just a few months, the Aldridge family saw dramatic improvements as the boy began speaking and telling his horse to “trot on.” Next, Zach began walking, a NA-SD.com
surprise to all. His growing strength had worked to overcome the paralysis and the gentle rocking motion of his therapeutic riding sessions gently pushed his displaced hip back into place, ultimately enabling him to take steps on his own. Zach’s achievements are not unique. Life-changing milestones like this are common occurrences at the 850 nationwide therapeutic riding centers registered with the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH) International. Now in its 21st year, Dream Catchers, at the Cori Sikich Therapeutic Riding Center, in Toano, Virginia, is one such center celebrating its many success stories. Kendall Lecker, a PATH International-certified advanced instructor, describes the rapid progress of a new 6-year-old student living with autism as illustration. In his first session, he slumped over in the saddle and struggled to hold himself up; by his third session, he was sitting up straight and confidently giving commands to his horse. “Often, our riders start with insufficient core strength and may not be able to hold themselves upright, something the average person takes for granted. But, in a relatively short time, most riders can see dramatic improvements,” says Lecker. Both Naples Equestrian Challenge and Dream Catchers have achieved premier accreditation by demonstrating the highest levels of training, safety standards and quality controls in the industry developed to protect the riders, staff and volunteers. Feedback from approximately 56,000 participants nationwide, including nearly 41,000 under the age of 18, show that therapeutic horseback riding helps participants in five key areas: Normalizes muscle tone. Riding a horse helps children of all abilities build core strength and exercise muscles that they may not be able to work from the confines of a wheelchair. Increases flexibility and relaxation. The natural rhythm of a horse’s gait provides a relaxing effect on tense muscles and can gently rock joints back into place. It’s a unique therapeutic benefit not easily achieved through
traditional physical therapy. Improves coordination, balance and strength. Completing tasks like picking up an object, riding across the arena and placing it in a bucket helps riders develop hand/eye coordination. The movements also help improve balance and strength. Promotes spatial orientation and fine motor skills. Working side-by-side with their assigned volunteers and horses and reaching for objects from a different perspective than usual helps youths develop their spatial sense and fine motor skills. Enhances self-esteem, self-confidence and self-control. Riders are encouraged to give verbal commands to their horse during sessions, which effects a command of vocabulary and boosts confidence while they bond with the horse. While the documented benefits are derived from personal testimonials rather than clinical studies, the positive results for children like Zach are indisputable. Meanwhile, therapeutic horseback riding is gaining increased acceptance in the medical community as more doctors are recommending this life-changing activity for their patients. PATH International spokesperson Cher Smith says, “Our mission is to help certified centers provide safe access for all individuals living with special needs.”
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The Healing Power of Massage
From Body Repair to Reversing the Blues by Case Adams
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n 1886, Dr. William Murrell stated in the British Medical Journal, “Massage is of such inestimable value in the treatment of many intractable diseases that it is regretted that so little is known about it in this country, and that it is so rarely employed as a therapeutic agent.” A 2013 survey by the American Massage Association (AMTA) showed that a majority of us are choosing massage therapy to treat such conditions as stress and pain management, according to Winona Bontrager, the association’s immediate past president. Of 1,007 adults surveyed, 75 percent opted for it within the previous year for stress or medical reasons, and 88 percent view massage as effective for pain relief. “A growing body of evidence shows that massage therapy can be effective for a variety of health conditions,” reports Bontrager, adding that massage is rapidly becoming recognized as an important part of health and wellness. Cody Landis, a licensed massage therapist and instructor at the Swedish
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Institute’s College of Health Sciences, in New York City, explains, “In the last few years, massage therapy research has been focusing more on the mechanisms by which the potential health benefits may be occurring—looking at the response of the brain, the immune system and the mechanisms of repair inside of muscle cells themselves.”
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An AMTA survey reported that 32 percent of positive respondents used massage to relieve stress, and numerous recent studies have confirmed this. Research from Harvard Medical School
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A study from Nashville’s Meharry Medical College of 43 HIV patients revealed that Swedish massage reduced their symptoms of depression. Lead researcher Russell Poland, Ph.D., a professor of psychiatry and biobehavioral sciences, observes, “When we designed the study, we didn’t expect to see such a large effect of massage. We remain surprised.” The benefit was echoed by a University of California-Los Angeles study of 95 volunteers that displayed increases in their production of oxytocin hormone simultaneous with reductions in adrenocorticotropin hormone. Oxytocin is linked to compassion, empathy, maternal affection and social connection, while lowered adrenocorticotropin effects less stress.
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Pain-Free Pooch Five Natural Therapies that Work by Jennifer Kachnic
Because dogs won’t always let us know when they’re hurting, some people assume they don’t experience pain the same way we do, but that’s not the case. Instincts retained from their wild heritage will generally prompt them to hide pain as it’s a sign of weakness.
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he truth is that arthritis and muscle or joint injuries are just as uncomfortable for dogs as they are for us, and many canine illnesses generate significant pain. While conventional medications can ease discomfort, they’re not the only or even the best options in many cases. Alternative therapies can be helpful in managing and relieving pain and work best as part of a whole body wellness program designed for a dog’s individual needs. To that end, always consult with an integrative veterinarian before starting any new treatment. Together, practitioner and owner will note that some of the following modalities may be contraindicated in some situations—for example, massage should never be performed on or near a tumor. 34
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Canine Massage: Dogs love massage because they crave being touched. Physical contact from another being provides a calming effect and brings comfort. Skin, the largest sense organ in the body, is loaded with sensory receptors and nerve endings that register touch, temperature and pain, and send information to the brain. Massage therapy relaxes muscles and also stimulates endorphins, increases circulation, elevates oxygen levels, flushes toxins, helps with inflammation, strengthens the immune system and accelerates healing. All of these benefits can contribute to effective pain management. Acupuncture and Acupressure: Both of these time-honored modalities are based on the concept of keeping vital energy flowing through the body NA-SD.com
and seek to stimulate key points along the energy meridians beneath the skin. Acupuncture involves the insertion of small needles at these points, while acupressure uses fingers to apply pressure to the same points. Both modalities are widely known to assist in managing pain and anxiety. Energy Healing: Here, the practitioner improves the flow of energy in an animal’s body using a range of gentle and powerful natural therapies. During a treatment, the trained healer sends subtle energy through the hands to promote physical and emotional balance and healing. While conventional medicine follows the belief that treatments for disease or injury must be strictly biological, energy medicine works to restore the patient’s health by treating the mind, body and spirit in nonphysical ways. Energy healing modalities available for dogs include Reiki, qigong, Healing Touch and Tellington Touch. Cold Laser Therapy: Developed more than 20 years ago, cold laser therapy has become a popular alternative treatment around the world for aches and pains in dogs. It directs highly concentrated coherent light waves to muscles, tissues and organs, reducing inflammation and muscle spasms. It’s also applied to disc and other spine-related issues. Low-level cold laser therapy is painless, noninvasive and takes only minutes. The effects are similar to those provided by nonsteroidal medications, with negligible negative side effects. Hydrotherapy: The benefits of swimming are renowned. When dogs swim, they feel a resistance to movement, which makes a vigorous fiveminute swim virtually equivalent in energy expended to a five-mile run. Some dogs like swimming even better than running. Hydrotherapy, which includes exercise on an underwater treadmill combined with swimming, is particularly helpful. The effect on senior dogs is especially dramatic, affording them a painless and enjoy-
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Canine Caviar is proud to participate in Pet Cancer Awareness Month by donating a portion of their proceeds to the Canine Caviar Cancer Research Foundation. The folks at Canine Caviar also spend time on the streets at events to help raise awareness and educate consumers about pet cancer.
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he story began with a Great Dane named Moguls who suffered from a variety of health issues, including a bad case of skin allergies. Jeff Baker, Moguls owner, wasn’t too keen on the monthly visits to the vet for cortisone shots. So Baker decided to use his background in pharmacology and nutrition to help his furry pal gain back his health. And that is when Canine Caviar, the only alkaline pet food on the market and the first holistic pet food, was born. Moguls lived a long, healthy life and his legacy continues as the pet food created in his honor helps improve other pets’ health worldwide. According to Baker, “Alkaline living is a lifestyle and pets benefit from it, too. When the body is more alkaline, it sends more oxygen to the blood which creates a healthier internal environment and our bodies can repair
themselves better.” He asserts that an alkaline pet diet is easy to implement. “Our pets don’t have to break habits like waking up every morning and drinking coffee,” he says. Baker has tirelessly spent the last 17 years focusing on sustainable, allergen-free, gluten-free, high quality ingredients. From grain-free kibble for puppies and adults to holistic canned foods and treats, supplements and freerange grass fed Indian buffalo treats, Canine Caviar has it covered. Furthermore, Baker has taken care to include only GMO-free ingredients cooked at temperatures well below the industry standard. “This ensures all that amazing nutrition is retained during the cooking process,” he says.
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Baker notes that his favorite part about his job is hearing the testimonials about how his customer’s pets have regained their health. “Our pets deserve the best. They give us unconditional love, so it’s the least we can do for them,” he says. He’s also witnessed something else that he finds pretty amazing. “When people see their pet’s health improve so quickly and drastically, they clean up their own diets as well. So the whole family gets healthier.” Canine Caviar dog and cat foods can be found at Pupologie, located at 123 N. El Camino Real, Ste. G in Encinitas. To connect with Pupologie, call 760436-1226 or visit Pupologie.com. To connect with Canine Caviar call 800392-7898or visit CanineCaviar.com.
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FARMERS’ MARKETS Pet events highlighted in blue.
SUNDAY Rancho Santa Fe Certified Farmers’ Market – 9am-1:30pm. 16079 San Dieguito Road, Rancho Santa Fe, 92091. RanchoSantaFeFarmersMarket.com 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.
TUESDAY Coronado Ferry Landing Farmers’ Market – 2:30-6pm. Coronado Ferry Landing, 1201 First St, Coronado, 92118. CoronadoFerryLandingShops.com. Alpine Certified Farmers’ Market – 3-7pm. Bethel Church, corner of Tavern & Arnold. 1929 Arnold Way, Alpine, 91901. AlpineFarmersMarket.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 – 7pm, winter; 4-8pm, summer. 2015 Birch Rd & Eastlake Blvd, Chula Vista, 91915. 619-2790032. OtayRanchTownCenter.com.
WEDNESDAY 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. State Street Farmers’ Market – 3-6pm. Rain or shine; year-round. On State St between Carlsbad Village Dr & Grand Ave, Carlsbad, 92008. State StreetMarket.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. Ocean Beach Farmers’ Market – 4-7pm, JanMar; 5-8pm, Apr-Dec. 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. 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.
THURSDAY Oceanside Farmers’ Market – 9am-1pm. Hwy 101 at Pier view, Oceanside, 92054. 619-440-5027. SDSU Farmers’ Market – 10am-3pm. Held during
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the fall and spring terms. Canceled on rainy days. San Diego State University, Campanile Walkway, between Hepner Hall & Love Library, San Diego, 92182. Clube3.org. Chula Vista Certified Farmers’ Market – 3-6pm, Nov-Mar; 3-7pm, Apr-Oct. Center St between Church & Third Ave, Chula Vista, 91910. 619422-1982 x 3. ThirdAvenueVillage.com/farmersmarket. UTC Certified Farmers’ Market – 3-7pm. CSA brings produce from several different organic farmers rather than just one. Westfield UTC Mall on Genesee near Macys 9001 Genesee Avenue, San Diego, 92122. 619-7953363. Brian@SDMarketManger.com. Oceanside Sunset Market – 5-9pm. Mission Blvd & Tremont St, Oceanside, 92054. 760-579-2614. MSOceanside.com. EspressoByTheSeaCafe.com.
FRIDAY La Mesa Certified Farmers’ Market – 2-6pm. Date Ave & University Ave, La Mesa, 91941. Suzanne Bendixen: 619-249-9395.
SATURDAY Vista’s Farmers’ Market – 8am-12pm. Features fruit, vegetables, food items, plants and other specialized products. Generally has 50-60 vendors, of which more than 40 are certified organic farmers who sell a wide variety of locally-grown produce. County Courthouse (North County Regional Center), 300 block of S Melrose Dr, Vista. 760-9457425. VistaFarmersMarket.com. City Heights Farmers’ Market – 9am-1pm. Farm fresh produce, hot food vendors, live entertainment, craft vendors and more. University Ave and Fairmont Ave, San Diego, 92105. CityHeightsFarmersMarket.com. Little Italy Mercato – 9am-1:30pm. Year-round; rain or shine. At Date & India sts, San Diego, 92101. LittleItalyMercato.com. Seaside Bazaar Marketplace – 9:30am-4pm. See Sun listing. Seaside Bazaar Marketplace, 459 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, 92024. 760-579-2614. EspressoByTheSeaCafe.com. Del Mar Farmers’ Market and Food Court – 1-4pm. Year-round. 1050 Camino Del Mar, between 10th & 11th sts, Del Mar, 92014. DelMarFarmersMarket.org. The People’s Produce Project – 3-6pm. Certified farmers’ market just west of the Euclid Trolley Station. Fresh produce, prepared food, fitness activities, healthy living demonstrations and handmade gifts. EBT and WIC accepted. 4981 Market St (Market & Euclid). ProjectNewVillage.org.
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Healthy Woman Exams – Just $30 at special monthly clinics. RSVP with full name & phone number: 858-246-9730 or SDClinic@Bastyr. edu. For additional dates: BastyrClinic.org/News/ Events/2014/Healthy-Woman-Exams.
Turtle Shell Health Open House & Smarter Exercise Anniversary Party – 6pm. Please join us for a presentation and demonstration of our cuttingedge technique: SuperSlow training. Stay after to celebrate Smarter Exercise anniversary. Free. 543 Encinitas Blvd, Ste 104, Encinitas, 92024. 858345-2860. TurtleShellHealth.com.
Composting Workshop & Manure Management – 10am-12pm. Learn the basics. Free. Sweetwater Summit Regional Park Campground, 3218 Summit Meadow Rd, Bonita, 91902. Register: 760-4367986 x 222 or SolanaCenter.org. 2nd Annual Cinco de Meow – 11am-2pm. Benefits Friends of Cats. Raffle and door prizes, cat boutique, shelter tours and much more. Free admission. 15587 Olde Hwy 80, El Cajon, 92021. 619-561-0361. FriendsOfCats.org. World Labyrinth Day: Walk as One – 1pm. World Labyrinth Day is celebrated around the world on the 1st Sat in May. As part of this celebration Walk as One at the Alta Vista Gardens Labyrinth to effect a rolling wave of peaceful energy as the world turns. Alta Vista Gardens, 1270 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista, 92084. More info: AltaVistaGardens.org.
SUNDAY, MAY 4 Dog Training 101 – 10:30-11:30am. People-only workshop for new and seasoned dog owners into how dogs learn. Includes basic house training and manners, canine communication, the principals of obedience training and more. $10 suggested donation. San Diego Humane Society North Campus, 572 Airport Rd, Oceanside, 92058. Pre-registration required: 619-243-3490 or SDHumane.org.
SATURDAY, MAY 10 Walk for Animals: Four-Legged Superheroes– 7am-12pm. Walk to celebrate our love for animals while raising the vital funds needed to ensure that every homeless animal can find a loving home. Scenic 2-mile walk with an optional 1/2-mile walk, fun-filled doggie activities and contests and array of vendor booths. NTC Park at Liberty Station, 2455 Cushing Rd, San Diego, 92106. More info: SDHumane.org. Grow Getters Plant Sale – 8am-2pm. Alta Vista Gardens, 1270 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista, 92084. More info: AltaVistaGardens.org. Marvelous Monarchs and Other Beautiful Butterflies – 10am-12pm. Learn why butterflies are so important to our ecosystem, and how you can help their populations. Free/members, $10/nonmembers. Water Conservation Garden, 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W, El Cajon, 92019. 619-660-0614. TheGarden.org. Oil Filter Exchange Event – 10am-12:30pm. 10am-12:30pm Recycle your used oil filter and receive a new one. Free. Limit 1 filter exchange per customer. Also bring uncontaminated used oil to be
recycled. O’Reilly Auto Parts, 180 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, 92024. More info: 760-436-7986 x 222 or SolanaCenter.org. Garden Work Party: Old Town State Park Native Plant Garden – 1-3pm. Tend the plants. Borrow our garden tools and gloves, or bring own. Opposite the Old Town Trolley/Train depot, corner of Congress & Taylor sts. More info, Kay: FieldTrips@ cnpssd.org.
SUNDAY, MAY 11 Wag & Walk: Otay Valley Regional Park – 9am12pm. A fun fitness adventure for canines and their human companions. Enjoy a morning exercising and getting to know some of the SD Humane Society’s animals looking for a loving home. 2155 E Beyer Blvd, San Diego, 92173. Info/register: SDHumane.org. First Aid for Dogs and Cats – 1-5pm. Covers both dog and cat issues for $60/person and includes either a Dog or Cat Pet First Aid Handbook (or pay $80 for both books) and Pet First Aid certification. San Diego Humane Society North Campus, 572 Airport Rd, Oceanside, 92058. Pre-register: 619243-3490 or SDHumane.org.
MONDAY, MAY 12 Indoor and Outdoor Projects with Succulents – 6-9pm. San Diego Horticultural Society Meeting. Presenters: Sharon Asakawa and Robyn Foreman. 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.
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Saturday, August 16 8am-6pm YOU CAN HEAL YOUR LIFE CONFERENCE
Treat yourself to an evening of inspiration and education! Getting your questions answered is essential to your success. Each woman has different challenges and a unique way of looking at herself and her life. Dr. Diana Hoppe will answer questions that are most important to you and empower you to take steps toward transforming your own health and living a passionate life.
Join Cheryl Richardson, Tara Stiles, Nick Ortner and Anita Moorjani for a transformational Saturday and gain life changing tools, uplifting ideas and healing techniques to lift your mind, body and spirit!
Saturday, May 17 • 9am-noon SUP CHICKS STAND UP PADDLEBOARD CLINIC BREAST CANCER FUNDRAISER
Location: Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club For more information: Heather Zimkin 619-977-5544 or VibrantlyYou@outlook.com Vibrantly-You.com
THURSDAY, MAY 15 Pet Dental Issues Lecture – 6:30-8pm. Learn about all forms of oral disease, and the local and systemic effects of periodontal disease. Professional and home maintenance of good oral health also covered. Please leave pets at home. $12/person. San Diego Humane Society, 5500 Gaines St, San Diego, 92110. Pre-register: 619-243-3490 or SDHumane.org.
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SATURDAY, MAY 17 Adult Education Series at EHS – 9-10am, Pet Photography; 10:15am-12:30pm, Pet First Aid; 1-2pm, Animal Telepathy. Escondido Humane Society, 3450 E Valley Pkwy, Escondido, 92027. 760-888-2275. EscondidoHumaneSociety.org. Wag & Walk: Lake Hodges – 9am-12pm. A fun fitness adventure for canines and their human companions. Enjoy a morning exercising and getting to know some of the SD Humane Society’s animals looking for a loving home. 18448 W Bernardo Dr,
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Learn from experts in the wellness field. Visit exhibitors for alternative health products. Talk with colon hydrotherapists, massage therapists, doctors, and other individuals from around the world. Hosted by the International Association for Colon Hydrotherapy at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles
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Explore composition, exposure, lighting, etc. Free/ members, $10/nonmembers. Water Conservation Garden, 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W, El Cajon, 92019. 619-660-0614. Registration & more info: TheGarden.org.
SUNDAY, MAY 18 Free Home Composting Workshop – 1-3pm. Learn the basics of composting, how to compost with worms, and how to save water in the process with Solana Center for Environmental Innovation. Carlsbad Flower Fields, 5704 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, 92008. Register: 760-436-7986 x 222 or SolanaCenter.org.
SATURDAY, MAY 24 Yoga in the Garden – 9-10am. Get in touch with nature, relax your body and renew your spirit. Basic yoga flow format. No prior yoga experience required. $10/drop-in. Alta Vista Gardens, 1270 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista, 92084. More info: AltaVistaGardens.org. Getting to Know Herbs Part 2 – 10am-4pm. Learn to process dried herbs and make teas, spices and remedies. Bring some small recycled containers for salve, oils and tinctures. $35 plus $20 materials fee. Alta Vista Gardens, 1270 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista, 92084. Register: Clee@AltaVistaGardens. com. More info: AltaVistaGardens.org.
SUNDAY, MAY 25 Vista Strawberry Festival – 8am-6pm. Enjoy the celebration of the strawberry with over 300 vendors, athletic competition, pie eating, costumes, beauty, carnival rides, music, food and more. Free admission. Historic Downtown Vista, Main St, Vista, 92083. 760-726-1122. VistaStrawberryFest.com.
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HOUSING FOR SALE: Natural country feel 3BR/2BA view home close in but worlds away. Native plants, composted vegetable beds, ponds. Sited on hilltop for cooling breezes. BHHS Ca. Rlty. Donna Davis, 760- 518-5612. DonnaDavisRealtor.com.
SATURDAY, MAY 31 Free Home Composting Workshop – 10am12pm. Learn the basics of composting, how to compost with worms, and how to save water in the process with Solana Center for Environmental Innovation. No registration required. Ocean Knoll Elementary School, 910 Melba Rd, Encinitas, 92024. SolanaCenter.org.
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$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. Donations Accepted – 9:30am-6pm, M-F; 9:30am5pm, Sat; 11am-5pm, Sun. All profits support individuals with Autism and other developmental or learning disabilities. Potpourri Thrift & Resale, 1024 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside, 92054. 760-7221880. Potpourri@TeriInc.org. TeriInc.org. Sprouts Tasting Events – Days & times vary. All locations. Sample some of Sprouts’ favorite items. Info on locations & times: Sprouts.com. Yoga Classes – Days & times vary. Iyengar for beginners and advanced practitioners. Iyengar Yoga Center of North County, 2210 Encinitas Blvd, Ste U, Encinitas, 92024. 760-632-0040. IyengarYogaNorthCounty.com.
sunday Grow Getters: Propagation and a Pot Luck Lunch – 11:30am-3pm. 1st Sun. Learn more about propagation and potting plants. Help us grow our growing area. Free. Alta Vista Gardens, 1270 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista, 92084. Info & sign up: LWalag@ AltaVistaGardens.org. AltaVistaGardens.org.
San Diego Herb Club Meeting – 7pm. 1st Wed. Monthly program topics vary. Round table discussions held to assemble gardening tips specific to the San Diego herbal gardener. Visitors welcome. Casa del Prado, Room 101, Balboa Park. 619-579-0222. TheSanDiegoHerbClub.com.
thursday Shelter Island Walk and Talk Bunch – 1011:15am. Take a walk from the parking lot at Bali Hai to the end of Shelter Island and back (2.2-mile roundtrip). Some go to lunch after. Free. Bali Hai, 2230 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, 92106. Walkabout-Int.org. SuperSlow Meet-Up – 7-9pm. 3rd Thurs. An informal group for SuperSlow instructors, enthusiasts, clients and novices to get together. Turtle Shell Health at Smarter Exercise, 543 Encinitas Blvd, Ste 104, Encinitas, 92024. 858-345-2860. TurtleShellHealth.com.
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Monthly Network Luncheon – 11am-2pm. 2nd Fri. Speaker, introductions, shoutouts, displays, gifts. Rancho Santa Fe. More info: WomensWisdom.net.
Volunteer Bird Count – 7:30am-12pm. 2nd Mon. All levels of experience welcome. For more info & to receive an automatic reply with meeting location, contact Robert Patton: Birds@SanElijo.org.
San Diego Horticultural Society Meeting – 6-9pm. 2nd Mon. All welcome. Free/member, $15/nonmember. Surfside Race Place, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, 92014. More info: 760-295-7089 or SDHort.org.
tuesday California Native Plant Society San Diego Chapter – 7pm. 3rd Tues (except Aug & Dec). Free lectures on a variety of California native plant topics. Open to the public. Casa Del Prado, Balboa Park, Rm 101 or 104, 1800 El Prado, San Diego, 92101. CNPSSD.org.
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Wednesday Trail Walk – 10am. 1st Wed. Explore trails of Balboa Park with a ranger. Leisurely pace. Difficulty level varies, check trail map. Balboa Park, 1549 El Prado, San Diego, 92101. 619-235-1122. BalboaPark.org.
C o m p o s t i n g Wo r k s h o p s – 1 - 2 p m . C h ula Vista Nature Center, E St & Bay Blvd. To reserve: 619-409-5900. ChulaVistaCA.gov.
Bird Watching Monday – 8am. 1st Mon. 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.
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Friday Night Liberty – 5-9pm. 1st Fri. Evening of free open artist studios, galleries and performances throughout NTC Arts & Cultural District at Liberty Station. NTC Command Center, 2640 Historic Decatur Rd, San Diego, 92106. More info, Whitney Roux: 619-573-9300, WRoux@ NTCFoundation.org.
saturday Guided Bird Walk – 8-10am. 3rd Sat. Join MTRP Trail Guide and resident Birder, Jeanne Raimond, for an adventure in Bird Watching. If have binoculars and/or a field guide, please bring them. For location: MTRP.org. Wildlife Tracking Walks – 8:30-10:30am. 1st Sat. Learn to recognize and identify various signs left behind by resident wildlife. Free. Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center, 2 Father Junipero Serra Trl, San Diego, 92119. 619-668-3281. MTRP.org. Famosa Slough Work Party – 9am. 2nd Sat of odd months. Meet along W Pt Loma Blvd about 200 ft east of the corner of Famosa Blvd & W Pt Loma
Blvd. RSVP: 619-224-4591. FamosaSlough.org. Dog Beach Cleanup – 9-11am. 2nd Sat. You and your friendly dog are invited to join Friends of Dog Beach at our regular Beach Cleanups. All cleanup supplies provided, along with treats for you and your dog. Dog Beach, North Ocean Beach. More info: 619-523-1700. DogWash.com/html/BeachCleanup.htm. San Elijo Lagoon Volunteer Work Party – 9-11am. 3rd Sat. Locations vary, and activities typically include habitat restoration, invasive plant removal, planting of new native plants, trash pickup and removal, and trail maintenance. More info: SanElijo.org.
cial. Water Conservation Garden, 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W, El Cajon, 92019. 619-660-0614. TheGarden.org. Friends of Famosa Slough Bird Walk – 1-3pm. 3rd Sat. An easy walk with good views of a variety of birds and salt marsh habitat. Free. Meet at the kiosk by the corner of Famosa Blvd & W Pt Loma Blvd, San Diego, 92138. 619-224-4591. FamosaSlough.org. University Heights Point Restoration – 1-3pm. 1st Sat. Projects range from trash pickup, nonnative plant removal, planting native plants and trail maintenance. 6800 Easton Ct, San Diego, 92120. Contact Ranger Jason: 619-235-5262 or JWallen@ SanDiego.gov.
CSA San Diego Support Group Meeting – 2pm. 4th Sat. The Celiac Sprue Association is a national support organization that provides information and referral services for persons with celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis. Rady Children’s Medical Office Bldg, 3030 Children’s Way, San Diego, 92123. GlutenFreeInSD.com. Home Grown Community Gardening Classes – 2-3pm. 4th Sat, except Dec. With Diane Hollister, master gardener and composter. Garden and grow food in one’s own back yard. Pre-registration required. Free. El Corazon Compost Facility, 3210 Oceanside Blvd, Oceanside, 92054. 800262-4167 x 4. AgriServiceInc.com.
Ruffin Canyon Care Restoration – 9am-12pm. 1st Sat. Bring gloves and hand tools if have, but loaners available. Wear hat, sunscreen, sturdy shoes, and long sleeves. Ruffin Canyon, 9298 Shawn Ave, San Diego, 92123. 619-840-8327. Kids in the Garden – 10am-12pm. 2nd Sat. New topic each month. $5/child (accompanied adults free); free/members. Alta Vista Gardens, Children’s Garden, 1270 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista, 92084. Reserve: 760-822-6824 or FarmerJones@ AltaVistaGardens.org. AltaVistaGardens.org. Docent-Led Guided Tours – 10:30am. Last Sat. Tour focuses on water-wise plants. Free with admission or membership. San Diego Botanical Garden, Visitor Center, 230 Quail Garden Dr, Encinitas, 92024. 760-532-0917. SDBGarden.org. 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 spe-
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ADULT EDUCATION BASTYR UNIVERSITY CALIFORNIA 4106 Sorrento Valley Blvd. San Diego, CA 92121 858- 246-9700 ND-San-Diego.Bastyr.edu
Pursue a career as a primary care doctor at private, nonprofit Bastyr University California, the state’s first and only accredited school of naturopathic medicine.
COMMUNITY CALIFORNIA TROPICAL FRUIT Vista, CA 760-434-5085 CaliforniaTropicalFruitTrees.com
A wholesale nursery in Vista, CA, specializing in tropical fruit trees. We also grow citrus and many subtropicals such as mangoes, guavas and bananas.
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Susan Swartz. MFT 990 Highland Dr., 212-A, Solana Beach 858-356-8003 Susan4Therapy.com How to stop arguing. I help people get to the real issues quickly and make the relationship better. Simple tools provided. Real help. Call today!
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EDUCATION IPSB COLLEGE OF MASSAGE & INTEGRATIVE HEALTH 800-748-6497 info@ipsb.edu IPSB.edu
Since 1977, IPSB College has offered master-level massage therapy education. Students receive all of the training necessary to become expert health professionals.
FIT BODY TAKE TIME FOR YOUR HEALTH Judi Bryan 760-822-9234 JudiB33@gmail.com VibrantLife.AmazonHerb.net
Creating a vibrant and Sustainable lifestyle with wild-crafted, organic nutrition and skin care while sustaining a living rain forest. Rain Drop therapist, expert at ear coning and Access Consciousness Facilitator.
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Ana Nieto, Personal Trainer 858-345-2860 Ana@TurtleShellHealth.com Contact us for a free consultation Build strength and lose fat in as little as 30 minutes a week. Ana Nieto believes that balanced energy is the key to physical and spiritual success. Our cutting edge technique conditions your body for optimized performance.
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WELLNESS & FITNESS CENTER Envision Personalized Health 619-229-9695 EnvisionPersonalizedHealth.com
Envision Personalized Health is a private center for customized health, fitness and spa services. Specializing in Personal Training, Pilates, Yoga, Acupuncture, Nutrition, Ayurveda, Massage and Spa Services. Private by appointment.
GREEN LIVING GREEN PROFESSIONAL SOLUTIONS Jeanne and William Knox 858-204-3137 GreenProfessionalSolutions@gmail.com TheTotalWellnessConcept.com
Green Professional Solutions was founded by like-minded individuals with one goal, to enhance lives. We assist people achieve Total Wellness; Personal, Physical, Environmental and Financial.
HAIR SALON UBUNTU HAIR STUDIO Dawn Ellinwood 109 S. Acacia Ave. Solana Beach, CA 92075 858-792-5959 UbuntuHairStudio.com
Built on a foundation of community, passion, contribution and strength, Ubuntu Hair Studio will shift the way consumers purchase beauty products and services.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS 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.
FOUNDATION MEDICAL GROUP OF SAN DIEGO
Dr. Wayne Greathouse, DC 9988 Hibert St., #100 San Diego, CA 92131 888-664-4213, code Natural Awakenings3 FMGSD.com Foundation Medical Group of San Diego listens and works with you to help ‘heal your body naturally’ and end the painful suffering from neuropathy. There is hope for patients whose nerves and limbs have been harmed by neuropathy. Our proprietary care program improves circulation and helps restore feeling in damaged limbs. Our team is dedicated to community outreach to help people learn the latest options that aide people in living a healthier, more pain-free life! Call for a FREE consultation and exam.
HOMEOPATHY
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Cindy Sanders, M.A. 760-943-6337 CME4Health2@gmail.com
Cindy Sanders is a Classical Homeopathic Practitioner who uses homeopathy and holistic nutrition to help your body finds it’s natural and unique balance. Cindy’s training is to listen to the body’s own symptoms which tell the story of what is out of balance and what tools are needed to correct the imbalance. Call Cindy to discuss how she can help you live the healthy, happy life you deserve!
MASSAGE 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.
SEA VEGETABLES & SEALOGICA Caroline Andrews 760-487-8482 Caroline@SeaLogica.com
The Breast You Save May Be Your Own! Breast cancer is running rampant and prevention is the key. Simple Solution. Safe, effective and simple. Call today at 760-4878482.
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.
Charlene Handel 5825 Avenida Encinas, Ste. 107 Carlsbad, CA 92008 760-438-4600 Chandel@RoadRunner.com SkinFitnessEtc.com With over 25 years in the beauty industry and having worked on all skin types, Charlene has formulated over 100 recipes to custom blend natural ingredients at the time of your facial to meet each client’s needs. She combines the best of both worlds, traditional holistic wisdom with modern, cutting edge medical technologies and equipment. The result? Dramatic effects on the skin without using toxic injections or surgical procedures; instead with the help of natural remedies based on kinesiological testing.
MASSAGE BY TROY
Troy Davis HHP, CMT 46069 619-876-8188 MassageByTroy88@gmail.com MassageByTroy.com
NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE BASTYR UNIVERSITY CLINIC
As a licensed HHP, CMT and graduate of Mueller College, Davis has been practicing massage for 3 years and is settled in a new location on Park Blvd. in Hillcrest/ University Heights. He specializes in Swedish and Deep Tissue and his clients range from athletes to stay-at-home moms. Call or go online to book an appointment today!
NATURAL HOLISTIC DENTISTS JEFFRY S. KERBS, DDS
4106 Sorrento Valley Blvd. San Diego, CA 92121 858-246-9730 Bastyr.edu/California/Bastyr-University-Clinic The licensed naturopathic doctors at the teaching clinic of Bastyr University California offer comprehensive health care that focuses on the body’s natural ability to heal.
NETWORKING WOMEN’S WISDOM
Loma Linda University Graduate 1983 Safe Biocompatible Dentistry Digital x-rays, safe amalgam removal 760-746-3663 • Visit us! DrJKerbs.com Bring your mouth to optimum health and beauty through nonsurgical laser gum therapy and metal-free conservative dentistry. Stress-free Spa dentistry. Ozone therapy.
O’RIELLY DENTAL PRACTICE
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.
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Cary O’Rielly, DDS 4403 Manchester Ave., Ste. 206-B Encinitas, CA 92024 760-632-1304 HolisticDentist@gmail.com MyHolisticDentist.com
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Delivery of Organic Fruits & Veggies 858-946-6882 NaturallyToYourDoor.com
Integrative Dentist Carey O’Rielly, DDS provides holistic family dentistry for patients from 3 to 93, including cosmetic smile makeovers using bio-friendly materials, bonding and lasers.
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(in the Lumberyard) 765 South Coast Highway 101, Suite H-101 Encinitas, CA 92024 760-479-1977 LotusCafeAndJuiceBar.com Lotus Cafe is dedicated to serving fresh, natural, healthy food at affordable prices, prepared with love, simplicity, and a joyful heart. Our ingredients are sourced with care and are always natural.
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Judith Balian Encinitas, CA 92024 760-436-8848 Fax: 760-652-1632 JBalian@Excoveries.com Excoveries.com Need some support or inspiration? Feeling stuck? Take the Artist’s Way and rediscover your creativity! Private sessions and other expressive arts workshops also available.
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THERAPY FAMILY HEALING ARTS/THERAPEUTIC EXPRESSIONS Dr. Jefri Edwards MA, ATR, DD Registered Art Therapist 760-967-1402 South Oceanside: Studio Solace By The Sea
Adults: restoring spirit painting sessions. Kids: art-making paper mache angels while parents enjoy personal renewal 1/2 day retreats. A picture IS worth 1,000 words. This is true when moving forward with meditative art-making. This includes inner-imagery, breath work, mind-body connection, broken heart and soul redemption, and removing blocks to creativity and healing. Learn to release to who you are through the creative process. Your spirit will lift in emotional freedom from the stresses of grief, loss, change, separations, illness and other traumas. Come relax, revive, restore in color! TBI and PTSD welcome as wounded warrior and veteran children and families are free.
WINDOW CLEANING EXCELLENCE IN WINDOW CLEANING James “Jim” Cherrington, Owner PO Box 462373, Escondido, CA 92046 San Diego • 760-746-0713 Temecula • 951-302-9633 ExcelWin@hotmail.com
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Float Therapy • Sensory Deprivation • Isolation Tanks 619-688-3978 Info@CocoonFloatSpa.com CocoonFloatSpa.com Float therapy is one of the most effective all-natural therapies available today. Floating has been proven to help a wide variety of illness, and offers both physical and mental wellbeing to its practitioners. Our float tanks provide an environment free of gravity and distractions where you will likely experience the most complete relaxation you have ever felt.
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Alana Bray, Owner 760-720-YOGA (9642) YogaBoundForLife.com A Yoga studio in Carlsbad Village specializing in Vinyasa and Yoga Therapy with experienced teachers enthusiastic about accommodating practitioners of all ages and skill levels.
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