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23 EARLY PUBERTY The New Normal?

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ur national article this month, Awakening from the Heart, resonates with me on so many levels. My daughter Kathryn told me the other night at dinner that she absolutely loves her college classes. More importantly, she told me how she is finding her passion and A heartfelt send-off for my friend, soon to be a discovering her beliefs through her Camino pilgrim. education. She asked me what I thought of globalization. I told her I believed in commiseration and in change and that I do so in the heart aspect. Kathryn spent time both working and going to school in Europe. Her personal experiences studying and living abroad opened her heart and eyes. Kathryn, along with many others her age, is evolving and viewing the world with a new perspective; she’s “waking up” as the above-mentioned article so eloquently describes. I am inspired by our upcoming passionate activists seeking changes in so many modalities. I’m presently working with a wonderful and committed group of environmental activists, both young and old, on a mission to establish more tiny home communities. I am in awe of our new generation’s drive to create sustainable, affordable lifestyles. I applaud the older people who are shifting into making a change for the good of all. Many of them are leaving the safety zones of their long-lived, mundane careers that served only monetary purposes into a life filled with more meaning. Just yesterday an interested participant in our tiny home movement pointed out how many storage units we have in San Diego. How can it be that we have such an overflow of stuff? Our desire to grow bigger and have more material possessions depletes resources and takes up space that we could use for better purposes. It’s that simple. Like the changing leaves of fall, so comes the changing hearts of our younger generation. It comes from the wisdom of the heart. As Albert Einstein said, “You cannot solve a problem with the same mind that created it.” After reading and pondering the question of globalization, I conclude that true globalization occurs when we function individually and seek interests of humanity as a whole. The saying “follow your heart” is the one thing all religions and cultures have in common. It’s getting our hearts in the right place. Every great leader led from the heart. May we all be the leaders of our own hearts and find true peace in human unity of kindness, love and compassion.

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n 1997 brothers Peter and Ted Carlisi moved to San Diego from New York State to be closer to family that had migrated to Southern California. “When they arrived, they saw how dire the water situation was here,” says Ted’s daughter, Elaine Montemarano, general manager for Superior Water in San Diego. “They were used to the water in New York which has numerous lakes and rivers that flow into reservoirs, as well as 35 to 40 inches of annual rainfall.” Montemarano says it’s considered some of the best drinking water in the world and is in sharp contrast to California’s water. “We average 3 to 5 inches of annual rain and use more ground water which has high mineral content, as well as high amounts of chlorine and chlorine byproducts, which makes the water more intensely chemical tasting,” she says. The brothers saw an opportunity they couldn’t resist—they were going to help bring clean, healthy water to Southern California. After a lot of research, the pair formulated The Waterboy Total House Conditioning and Filtration System which features non-chemical conditioning technology. “The result is clean, healthy water that is good for people and the planet,” affirms Montemarano. “It’s great tasting, mineral rich water that not only leaves your skin feeling cleaner and your laundry brighter, but it’s good for your body. Delicious water is always flowing from any faucet in the house. This encourages everyone in the household to drink more water, helping to con-

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tribute to a healthier lifestyle.” The Waterboy Whole House Water System is also good for the environment because the filtered water eliminates the need for bottled water in the home. “We try to honor the environment; that’s why we’re proud that our whole house system, in contrast to reverse osmosis systems, wastes no water,” Montemarano explains. “Salt systems are a huge waste of water and require reverse osmosis which wastes an average of four gallons of water for every one gallon used. Salt-based water softeners don’t filter the water; they only remove the minerals from the water and do nothing to address the chemicals. You want to remove the chemicals and keep the good, alkalizing minerals intact because when salt removes minerals, it becomes acidic water.” With the Waterboy filtration system, water goes through three stages of filtration and one stage of conditioning via a Superior Water Descaler. “It’s a hydromagnetic module that polarizes minerals to keep them flowing in one direction. While removing the chemicals, we affect the behavior of the minerals with this technology to make the water more soluble,” explains Montemarano. “It’s much easier to clean with this water; you need less soap and detergents, and the minerals stay intact. Your body and even the plants in your yard love it.” Since Superior Water’s inception, over 17 thousand residential and commercial systems have been installed. Each maintenance-free system, which

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comes in seven different sizes depending on household usage, takes just two hours to install. In addition to homes, the Waterboy filtration system is also ideal for health clubs, wellness centers, medical offices, condominium communities, medical offices, community centers, spas and salons. “Just think about it. If you’re getting an organic facial with non-filtered water, you’re losing some the beneficial health benefits of the treatment,” says Montemarano. Outstanding customer service is of utmost importance to the Superior Water team. That’s why they offer a customer support hotline that is open 24/7. “And so is education,” says Montemarano. “We are extremely passionate about the environment and really want to help the public become much more educated about water, get more passionate about their health, and be more aware of the health consequences of what we put into our bodies.” Those interested in learning more about water filtration and the health benefits of pure water can visit the SuperiorWater.com website, brimming with helpful information including videos, articles and testimonials. Although Superior Water is a local company, Waterboy systems can be shipped throughout the entire U.S. “We want to make it available to as many people as possible because we truly believe that Waterboy is the best possible product out there for your home and family,” adds Montemarano.

The community is invited to stop by the Superior Water booth at the Del Mar Home Improvement Show being held at Del Mar Fairgrounds October 9 to 11 and the Escondido Street Faire on October 18. Mention this article to receive a fall discount. For more information, call 800-Waterboy or visit SuperiorWater.com.

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The Ian “Poods” Barry Foundation Holiday Benefit

he nonprofit organization, Rollin’ From The Heart Foundation, will host a holiday benefit from 1 to 7 p.m. on December 6 in Cardiff by the Sea. The event, which features live music and refreshments, features a silent auction and art raffle with items including fine art, handcrafted items and jewelry. The event aims to give the community a fun and festive way to celebrate the season while at the same time having the opportunity to contribute something good to a very special local foundation. Rollin’ From The Heart Foundation, formed in loving memory of wellloved Encinitas resident Ian “Poods” Barry, is comprised of a diverse group of community members who joined together with an open heart and a desire to give back to the community in a joyful way through skateboarding and surfing. The organization helps improve the lives of disadvantaged and at-risk youth and young adults by providing them the opportunity to participate in skateboarding, surfing and camping in an effort to promote less sedentary, more active lifestyles and make positive life choices.

few months ago I was introduced to a local nonprofit group Rollin’ From The Heart. This nonprofit, formed in loving memory of Ian “Poods” Barry, gives disadvantaged and at-risk children and young adults the opportunity to participate in activities they might otherwise not have access to such as skateboarding, surfing, camping and hiking. The foundation aims to provide opportunities for these children to develop the life skills necessary for success. Featuring Rollin’ From The Heart is “coincidentally” appropriate with our October’s editorial theme and my letter from publisher. It was actually in my heart to select this group weeks ago—now that’s synchronicity at its finest! When I finally met with Alison Brown and John Barry, parents of “Poods” and co-founders of Rollin’ From The Heart, I realized we had known each other for a very long time. Years ago, we worked side by side, sharing coworkers, resources and friendship. We were practicing commiseration before our time. It was quite a surprise to discover my old working neighbors were also the people behind the movement. Their cause exemplifies globalization at a local level. It is about giving back to the community and is most definitely heart-based. I’m purposely keeping my description short to encourage you to visit their website to find out how you can participate. If nothing else, open your heart and mind to all of the amazing things that our community members are doing to help make our world a better place.

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Brain-Lymphatic Discovery May Hasten Science

study at the University of Virginia (UVA) School of Medicine has found that the brain is directly connected to the body’s immune system through a previously unknown set of lymphatic vessels. The discovery furthers the understanding for medical scientists of how the brain’s immune system works. While it’s been known for decades that lymphatic vessels transport immune cells through the rest of the body, confirming that this also occurs within the brain has been elusive. The discovery is attributed to Antoine Louveau, Ph.D., a postdoctoral fellow at UVA. He says, “It changes entirely the way we perceive the neuro-immune interaction. We always perceived it before as something esoteric that can’t be studied, but now we can ask mechanistic questions.” According to researchers, physicians can now examine the physical connection between the immune system and the brain instead of only studying how the brain responds to immune issues; it might also improve how diseases like Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis, autism and others are understood and treated. 12

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Colon Cancer Linked to Gut Bacteria

study from the University of Minnesota has found that two strains of virulent bacteria in the gut significantly increase the incidence of colon cancer, and a change in microbiology of the gut often coincides with colon cancer. The study tested 88 people, of which half had colon tumors. The scientists sampled and analyzed gut bacteria within the subjects to assess their microbiomes. They found that colon cancers were linked to those with microbiomes that had increased levels of Fusobacteria and Providencia species of bacteria. The latter is considered more virulent and responsible for the production of certain enzymes that have been previously linked with colon cancer. These two species of bacteria have also been linked with higher rates of inflammation and infection in other research. Fusobacteria has been found prevalent among people with ulcerative colitis. Providencia species include E. coli and Klebsiella, both found among urinary tract infections, throat infections and others. Microbiological science over the past half a century has found that better food choices can bring about significant healthful changes in the body’s microbiome. These include incorporating prebiotic and fermented foods into one’s diet.

Red/Purple Produce is Best for Our Weight and Heart

ew research published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition has found the color of the fruits and vegetables we eat may affect our weight and heart health differently. The study followed 1,272 people over a three-year period, beginning in 2006 and 2008. The researchers compared their respective diets over both periods with levels of cholesterol, weight and waist circumference—all measures of obesity. The research grouped fruits and vegetables into red/purple, yellow, green, orange or white. Among women, greater consumption of red/purple fruits and vegetables was related to lower weight and abdominal fat, lower blood sugar and reduced total cholesterol. Meanwhile, greater consumption of yellow fruits and vegetables was linked to weight gain over the same period. Among men, the researchers found those that ate more red/purple fruits and vegetables had reduced weight and waists compared to those that ate othercolored foods over the three-year period by an average of 13 and 14 percent, respectively. Greater yellow fruit consumption was linked to lower total cholesterol levels. Green and white fruits and vegetables were associated with reduced abdominal fat gain over the three-year period.

Music and Audio Books Help Kids Move Past Pain

study published in Pediatric Surgery International has determined that children that listened to music or audio books experienced significantly less pain after undergoing major surgery than those that did not. Pain scores were monitored before and after treatments. Fifty-six children, ages 9 to 14, were divided into three groups—one heard 30 minutes of songs chosen by the children from a list of popular music, another listened to audio books and the third (control) wore noise-canceling headphones. Pain scores were monitored before and after treatments. Those that listened to the music or audio books experienced significant reductions in pain compared to the control group.

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National Festival Celebrates the Art of Storytelling Mix public speaking, acting, comedy and music and we get the performance art of storytelling, practiced by the likes of Mark Twain and Garrison Keillor. The largest related celebration is the 43rd annual International Storytelling Festival, held from October 2 through 4 this year in Jonesborough, Tennessee. More than 15 award-winning storytellers scheduled include Kim Weitkamp, who mixes humorous personal and family stories and original songs; Charlotte Blake Alston, who tells traditional and contemporary stories of African and African-American oral culture, accompanied by native instruments; and Andy Offutt Irwin, known for his mouth noises and the adventures of his 85-year-old Aunt Marguerite Van Camp. Attendees can also tell stories at Story Slam! and Swappin’ Ground events and workshops. Festival producer the International Storytelling Center, together with the Library of Congress and American Folklife Center, also conducts a 26week Teller-in-Residence training program. Storytelling is not only mentally challenging, it facilitates family and community bonding in a highly social and entertaining format. For more information and preregistration, visit StorytellingCenter.net.

Nano No-No

EPA to Regulate Nanotechnology Pesticides The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will begin to regulate new nanomaterial pesticides due to a lawsuit filed by the Center for Food Safety (CFS). In 2008, a coalition of nonprofits filed a legal petition requesting that the agency recognize the growing class of nanosilver consumer products and their risks, and regulate them as new pesticides. After the EPA failed to acknowledge the petition last December, the coalition sued the agency last March to force it to respond. Nanotechnology manipulates materials at the atomic and molecular levels; they are so tiny they cannot be seen with an ordinary microscope and possess extraordinary mobility and unique chemical and biological properties that increase the potential for biological interaction and toxicity. There are no labeling requirements for nanoscale products. The EPA has since agreed that nanosilver products intended to kill microorganisms qualify as pesticides, and that developers of such products must now seek EPA review and approval before the products are marketed. The agency has not committed, however, to undertake enforcement actions against currently commercialized products that haven’t undergone the EPA registration process, although it has taken action against some noncompliant manufacturers.

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New York State Bans Fracking The Empire State has now officially banned fracking after a seven-year review process. New York Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Joe Martens states, “After exhaustive research and examination of the science and facts, prohibiting high-volume hydraulic fracturing is the only reasonable alternative. Highvolume hydraulic fracturing poses significant adverse impacts to land, air, water, natural resources and potential significant public health impacts that cannot be adequately mitigated.” A findings statement concludes, “There are no feasible or prudent alternatives that adequately avoid or minimize adverse environmental impacts and address risks to public health from this activity.” Two groups heavily involved in the campaign, New Yorkers Against Fracking and Americans Against Fracking, praised the decision. Industry groups have threatened to sue, but the attorneys at Earthjustice (Earthjustice.org) are confident that the New York Department of Environmental Conservation’s exhaustive review will withstand any legal challenges and the nonprofit pledges to stand alongside the state in case of such actions. Vermont outlawed the practice in 2012. Source: EcoWatch.com

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Upbeat Forecast for Long-Term Emissions New data from the U.S. Department of Energy shows that overall domestic energy consumption is slowing and isn’t expected to grow much over the next 25 years, despite a growing economy and population. Usage is forecast to rise 0.3 percent annually between now and 2040, or just half the expected population growth rate, and dramatically less than the 2.4 percent projections for economic growth through 2040. Greenhouse gas emissions from burning fossil fuels are expected to increase only 0.1 percent in the same period. Thanks to a public embrace of energy efficiency, residential fuel consumption may not grow at all over the next quarter-century. With more Americans driving electric and other energy-efficient vehicles, energy use in the transportation sector will decline slightly and gasoline consumption is expected to drop more than 20 percent by 2040. Industrial energy use is expected to grow at less than 1 percent. College students nationwide are supporting the reported progress by conducting divestment campaigns at universities, including Divest Harvard. At a recent event, alumni, including Bill McKibben, founder of 350.org, and former Colorado Senator Tim Wirth, joined students in protesting any investment of the school’s huge endowment fund in fossil fuel companies.

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Farmers Sue GMO-Maker Over Lost Revenue Swiss biotech giant Syngenta AG may have destroyed much of the corn export business that U.S. farmers count on. China has rejected huge shipments of U.S.-grown corn, largely because Syngenta released a GMO (genetically modified organism) version before it was approved. Consequently, $1 billion in class action suits are being brought in federal court by farmers in three states. The MIR162 strain of GM corn comprises only about 3 percent of U.S. crops, but it cannot be contained due to cross-breeding. The National Grain and Feed Association estimates that the Chinese refusal of U.S. corn has reduced corn prices by 11 cents per bushel, and it has asked Syngenta to stop selling the GM corn seed varieties. Syngenta was formed in 2000 by the merger of Novartis Agribusiness and Zeneca Agrochemicals. Source: Tinyurl.com/SyngentaLawsuit natural awakenings

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Congress Fails to Respond to Centers for Disease Control Whistleblower On July 29, Congressman Bill Posey, a Republican representing Florida’s eighth district, took to the U.S. House floor to discuss possible changes in how the medical community views vaccines. According to documents cited in Posey’s testimony, Dr. William Thompson, a vaccine safety researcher for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), revealed to Posey that he attended a meeting in which he was directed to destroy data in the CDC’s research that demonstrated a clear link between the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine and autism. Understanding the gravity of this directive, Thompson reported that he had retained copies of the documents, which he gave to Posey, along with other records that demonstrate fraud within the CDC’s vaccine safety research. Posey pleaded on the House floor, “Mr. Speaker, I believe it’s our duty to ensure that the documents Dr. Thompson provided are not ignored. Therefore, I will provide them to members of Congress and the House committees upon request. Considering the nature of the whistleblower’s documents, as well as the involvement of the CDC, a hearing and a thorough investigation is warranted.” As of press time, Congress had taken no action to address Posey’s testimony.

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Wildlife Thrives in Dead and Fallen Trees Gathering winter firewood or felling dead trees may be a necessary chore, but it’s best to avoid fallen or snag trees (still upright and decomposing naturally) because they are home to woodland and backyard wildlife. Many types of birds, including woodpeckers, chickadees, bluebirds, nuthatches, owls, wrens and tree swallows and small mammals like raccoons, squirrels, opossums and porcupines use the cavities and crevices for shelter, food (in some cases, dining on congregating invertebrates like millipedes, beetles, spiders, worms and ants), mating, nesting and resting. The U.S. Forest Service says that some 1,200 forms of flora, including mosses, lichens and fungi, rely on dead, dying or rotted-hollow trees and serve to refresh habitat by returning vital nutrients to the soil via the nitrogen cycle. Decaying logs on the forest floor also act as “nurse logs” for new seedlings. Likewise, it’s good to respect brush piles of mainly fallen limbs and sticks. “These are wonderful hiding places for squirrels, rabbits and chipmunks,” reports Woodrow Nelson, a vice president with the nonprofit Arbor Day Foundation (ArborDay.org), in Lincoln, Nebraska, which serves to plant, nurture and celebrate trees. It’s best to identify existing and future snags prior to gathering firewood or timber to spare their accidental destruction. Long-dead trees are fairly easy to spot, with their bony limbs bereft of leaves. Snags-to-be require more review. Look for signs of disease or misshapen form: bracket fungi, rotting branch stubs, beetles, carpenter ants or broken main limbs. Nelson further advises, “Proper pruning can turn around a tree’s health.” He encourages consulting with a local certified arborist or the foundation’s Backyard Woods program. Keeping one or more snags in a yard can create wildlife refuges. According to the National Wildlife Federation (nwf.org), hardwood trees tend to make better nesting habitats, while softer woods are more suited for food foraging. As long as the wood is kept a reasonable distance from a home, termites and other pests won’t find their way between the two dwellings.

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gest following a low-fat, plant-based diet rich in fruits and vegetables, along with a vitamin B12 supplement. What other factors besides food help maintain good cognitive function? Lace up your sneakers. University of Illinois researchers found that a brisk, 40-minute walk three times a week reversed brain shrinkage and improved memory. It also pays to get adequate sleep; when the clock strikes 10 p.m., turn out the light. What’s the most vital dietary change we can make to ensure cognitive abilities in later life? Throw out the animal products and build your menu from vegetables, fruits, whole grains and beans. This simple step eliminates animal fats, cuts cholesterol and boosts antioxi-

Dr. Neal Barnard on Diet, Lifestyle and Brain Health by Sandy Pukel

r. Neal Barnard is the founder of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and author of 17 books on nutrition and health. An adjunct associate professor of medicine at George Washington University, in Washington, D.C., he has led research studies in diabetes, obesity and other serious health issues. Barnard’s latest interest in brain health is the focus of his book Power Foods for the Brain. How has your family history influenced your interest in brain health? All of my grandparents suffered from various kinds of dementia, as did my father and, to a lesser extent, my mother. It’s an epidemic. Alzheimer’s disease now attacks about half of Americans by their mid-80s, according to the Alzheimer’s Association, which publishes an annual Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures. If both parents have had Alzheimer’s, is a child destined to have it, too? There are genes, particularly as the APOE e4 allele, that increase Alzheimer’s risk. But genes are not destiny. A recent Scandinavian study is among those suggesting that people that follow healthful diets can dramatically improve their odds of retaining brain health—even if they carry this gene (International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry). Can those with signs of mild cognitive impairment see improvement by following your recommendations? Scientists from leading institutions including the University of Cincinnati and the University of Oxford have tested a number of different approaches, using grape juice, blueberry juice, a B-vitamin combination (B6, B12 and folate) and other nutritional supports, and have found overall that dietary changes can help. To keep it simple, I would sug-

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dant intake, all of which are likely good for the brain according to neurology studies published by the American Medical Association. And be sure to take vitamin B12; this is important for anyone over 50, and essential for people on vegan diets. The adult recommended daily allowance is 2.4 micrograms, and all common supplements contain more than that. What effect do dietary fats and metals have on the development of Alzheimer’s? The Chicago Health and Aging Project showed that saturated fats (think chicken fat, cheese and bacon grease) and trans fats (think doughnuts) increase Alzheimer’s risk, probably because of their cholesterol-raising effect. Excess copper (in shellfish and liver) and iron (in meat and liver) are linked to Alzheimer’s, too, according to American Medical Association publications. Aluminum is more controversial, but I recommend avoiding it. You’ll find it in some antacids, baking powder, some processed cheeses, pizzas and of course, aluminum cookware and antiperspirants. It pays to read labels and choose aluminum-free alternatives. What are some of the best power foods for brain health? Emphasize green leafy vegetables, almonds and seeds for vitamin E, plus sweet potatoes, a staple in Okinawa, home to an extraordinary number of healthy centenarians. Add a handful of blueberries to morning oatmeal or make them a mid-morning snack. What can we do to increase public awareness of how life choices affect brain health? The Physicians Committee offers free resources at pcrm.org. Dr. Neal Barnard will be a keynote speaker on the 13th Holistic Holiday at Sea cruise, departing Feb. 27, 2016. For more information, call 800-496-0989 or visit HolisticHolidayAtSea.com. See ad, page 9.

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AWAKENING THE GLOBAL HEART Compassionate Activists Unite to Write Earth’s New Story by Linda Sechrist

s individuals and in groups, more people today are expressing deep inner caring and compassion for fellow humans and all life on this planet by hitching their heartfelt energies to powerful actions that hold the promise of a sustainable future. In This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. The Climate, author Naomi Klein attests that the power of ferocious love is underestimated by companies and their government advocates. Suggesting that climate change be considered a framework for broader social improvements instead of a single issue, she invites “seizing the moment of discontent” to advance healing the planet and its broken economies and communities. Stories about how ordinary people are energizing local and online communities of practice to improve intergenerational communication, eliminate monetary influence in politics and

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restore democracy, and support social justice, community wealth building, independent media, sound health care and clean food and water are frequently missing from mainstream media. Pioneering efforts by activists such as Mario Tigueros, Pachamama Alliance program manager for the Game Changer Intensive; Joshua Gorman, founder of Generation Waking Up; and Cole Kleitsch, founder and director of Walking Civics, warrant widespread attention and support.

Hearts Afire

When hundreds of participants in Pachamama’s Awakening the Dreamer symposium, held in cities throughout the U.S., kept asking “What’s next?” Tigueros facilitated the creation of Game Changers, which explores present challenges and possibilities and ways to create a new future. He says, “We wanted to help them in awakNA-SD.com

ening to their personal qualities and strengths before setting out to change the world. While engaging with others and creating a global society for all beings to flourish is a goal to strive for, we came to recognize that it takes a collective and collaborative approach within a community of practice to keep the message alive and implement what’s learned in the 12-week training.” A love for social justice prompted Tigueros to recognize the corporate capture of America’s democracy. “Suggesting that symposium participants work with Move to Amend and Citizens’ Climate Lobby made sense,” he explains. One is a nonpartisan coalition of organizations and individuals seeking to end corporate personhood and demand true democracy; the other empowers individuals to exercise their political power. It takes love to inspire the youth of GenY, Generation We and the Digital Generation, all names for the Millenials, to create a new story and transform their lives and communities. Gorman is counting on his peers to help make it happen. “We’re writing a different story than the worn-out one we’ve been led to believe is inevitable,” he says. Some of Generation Waking Up’s young leaders have formed local communities of practice that campaign to get big money out of politics, pressure universities to divest fossil fuel investments, build local and just food systems, end mass incarceration, enroll residents to go solar and inspire everyday citizens to live in more just, sustainable ways. “Young people have a leadership role in spearheading the change our world is calling for. Ultimately, it will only come about with every generation working together,” observes Gorman, who operates from Oakland, California. He’s encouraged when Generation Waking Up members say they want to learn from older adults that spent decades struggling for positive social change. A deep love for the potential of civic engagement prompted Gladstone, New Jersey, resident Kleitsch’s Walking Civics initiative. The intergenerational nonprofit, endorsed by the Campaign

If we are brave enough, often enough, we will fall. When we own our stories of struggle, we can write our own new endings. ~Brené Brown, Rising Strong for the Civic Mission of Schools, trains military veterans and students as young as 16 as poll workers. “I want to inspire future voters by letting them learn how to do the job competently and with integrity, and lead them to participate in democracy’s most cherished act of voting,” advises Kleitsch. It’s currently active in several jurisdictions across the country and will scale up for 2016 and beyond.

Hearts Joining Hearts

At 15, Kelsey Juliana’s love of family, friends and future generations far outweighed any trepidation she felt in acting as one of two plaintiffs in a legal strategy to protect the atmosphere, guided by Mary Christina Wood, a law professor and author of Nature’s Trust. Wood created the Oregon nonprofit Our Children’s Trust, now operating in all 50 states and internationally, to enforce the duty of government to protect natural resources for present and future generations. It supports youth in bringing legal action in courts, administrative agencies and local legislative bodies. In local Sierra Club chapters, organizers work with facilitators to educate and empower youth to lead campaigns with town councils, legislative chambers and the courts. Mounting research is confirming what many have long suspected— extensive media coverage of negative news can trigger stress, fear and trauma. Images & Voices of Hope (ivoh) Executive Director Mallary Tenore cares deeply about how the media can benefit the world by catalyzing change and meaningful awareness of issues such as those raised by Our Children’s Trust. “At ivoh, we believe in focusing on the world we want to live in—not only problem-solving in the world we have. We are currently helping our global community of media practitioners tell ‘restorative narratives’,

stories that show how people and communities are making a meaningful progression from despair to resilience. Instead of focusing solely on tragedy and trauma, these narratives extend the storyline by showing signs of renewal, recovery and restoration,” explains Tenore.

On-Task Learning Curve

James Maskell wishes every media outlet would cover the doctors and health professionals that are applying the “functional/integrative/root cause” approaches to health care. Formerly a vendor of supplements to health professionals, Maskell has morphed his focus to found the Evolution of Medicine Functional Forum, a monthly educational Web show for health professionals and industry insiders. After becoming captivated by functional medicine at a trade show, he developed this fresh, high-tech concept that combines the latest health news, functional medicine research, practice developments and health technologies in a mixed-media

format. Offered free on YouTube, it combines interviews, TED-style talks, videos and audience interaction. “With health politics raising more questions than answers and with technology changing the healthcare landscape, there’s never been a more ripe time for health innovation and accelerating a shift toward what works for most doctors,” remarks Maskell, who also recently collaborated with the Institute for Functional Medicine to live-stream Genomics and Functional Medicine, the most cutting-edge clinical Functional Forum to date. Andrew Brandeis, a licensed naturopathic doctor in San Francisco, developed a challenging new skill set in creating the easy-to-use, mobile Share Practice app, launched 18 months ago and now also available on the Internet. It’s already used by 15,000 doctors nationwide to rate and review the effectiveness of drugs, herbs and supplements. They also ask questions and receive quick feedback about patient treatments. Brandeis sees an even bigger future opportunity. “As we spot trends and see what is working where and why, we can direct research dollars. There are all kinds of off-label uses for drugs, herbs and supplements that we’ll support when we see that 10,000 doctors are using them in the same way for the same thing,” says

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Brandeis, who enjoys the meaningfulness of this collective contribution. Gery Juleff, of Hopewell, New Jersey, reinvented himself and his career to serve a greater good. Seeking to inspire change through intelligent discussion on environmental issues he founded and hosts the Green Radio Hour broadcast on GreenHourRadio. com. He was formerly a member of the British Foreign Service, serving for 25 years as a diplomat, mostly in Africa and Brazil.

In Juleff’s last London foreign office assignment, he dealt with policies on climate change, renewable energy technology and energy security. “My love of Africa, the continent likely to be affected the most by climate change, quickened my sense of needing to do whatever I could to limit any negative effects,” he says. Even though he was innocent about the scope of such an undertaking, “When the station owner suggested I use my knowledge to host a radio show, I said yes.”

The only ethical decision is to take responsibility for our own existence and that of our children. ~Bill Mollison, Permaculture: A Designer’s Manual In What Then Must We Do? Straight Talk About the Next American Revolution, economist and co-founder of the Democracy Collaborative Gar Alperovitz provides many examples of successful community wealth building. He’s been part of a team partnering with others in cities that include Cleveland, Ohio; Jackson, Mississippi; Rochester, New York; and Washington, D.C. As co-chair of The Next System Project, he’s dealing with the bigger picture of long-term systemic change. “The economics of sustainability focus on partnerships with local assets like universities, hospitals and cultural institutions to facilitate broad-based economic security for the entire community,” says Alperovitz. He’s deeply committed to the concept of an ecologically sustainable society, where problem-solving activities nurture democracy.

Waking Up

This small sampling of individuals whose actions are affirming their heart’s directives is not random and signals a larger movement. It represents author Anodea Judith’s explanation for the evolution of our human journey, captured in the title and essence of her book Waking the Global Heart: Humanity’s Rite of Passage from the Love of Power to the Power of Love. James O’Dea, author of The Conscious Activist, says, “As we evolve, we recognize that it’s the heart which holds the great key to our collective healing, to real civility, the courage to face our own shadow and true progress.” Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Visit ItsAllAbout We.com for the recorded interviews. 22

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EARLY PUBERTY

The New Normal? by Kathleen Barnes

any American girls today are experiencing budding breasts and pubic hair before they are 7 years old, according to the government’s National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. The threshold age has been steadily falling for decades, with the most dramatic decrease between 1997 and 2011. A pivotal 2011 study from the University of Cincinnati showed that U.S. Caucasian girls on average entered puberty at 9.7 years old, three to four months younger than the average age reported by University of North Carolina scientists 14 years earlier and much younger than data from the 1960s. Girls of other ethnicities are also entering puberty at earlier ages, but at less dramatic rates. A 2009 Danish study also showed that their country’s girls were developing breasts a full year earlier than those born 15 years earlier.

Burgers, Fries and Sodas to Blame

The rise in childhood obesity is the major culprit in today’s lower ages of puberty, according to the 2011 study’s lead researcher, Dr. Frank Biro, director of adolescent medicine at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. He explains, “Body mass index [BMI] is the overwhelmingly predominant factor in the age at which a girl reaches puberty. It’s become more important than race or ethnicity. Heavy white girls and heavy black girls are all maturing earlier.” Science has long shown that fat tissue produces hormones, including estrogen, that can accelerate the process of puberty, especially early breast development, according to Dr. Louise

Greenspan and Julianna Deardorff, Ph.D., authors of The New Puberty. Greenspan specializes in pediatric endocrinology at San Francisco’s Kaiser Permanente Hospital; Deardorff is a clinical psychologist researching pubertal development at the University of California, Berkeley. They cite one foundational study from the 1980s that showed for every BMI point increase, the age of first menstruation dropped by about one month.

Toxic Soup

Ubiquitous hormone-disrupting chemicals are undoubtedly a culprit in the early puberty epidemic, says Doctor of Naturopathy Michael Murray, of Phoenix, Arizona, who publishes widely on the topic of natural medicine. Endocrine disruptors that trigger the body to produce excess amounts of estrogen include chemicals in clothing, especially children’s sleepwear, furniture and carpets, anything plastic, personal care products, cleaning solvents, glues, dry cleaning chemicals, pesticides, herbicides and non-organic meat and milk. Collectively, they trigger puberty before its natural time. “There’s certainly a link between these persistent pollutants and obesity,” Murray observes. Antibiotics contained in commercial meat and dairy products may be a greater risk than the added hormones, says Greenspan. “Chronic, low-dose antibiotic exposure could affect the body’s microbiome [the microorganism colony in the digestive tract], which can lead to obesity and may also influence puberty.”

The Stress Monster

“Considerable research now supports the notion that excessive stress early in

life can affect the timing of puberty,” says Greenspan. Stressors can range from sexual or child abuse to stressful family relationships, low emotional investment on the part of parents or a depressed mother. “Girls that grow up in homes without their biological fathers are twice as likely to experience early menarche as girls that grow up with both parents,” advises Deardorff. Biro points out that stress is associated with higher levels of cortisol and obesity. Cortisol, the stress hormone, has been directly related to belly fat in numerous studies.

Added Risks

“Early puberty also increases social risks,” says Deardorff. “Girls that develop ahead of their peers have more anxiety, a higher incidence of depression, poorer body image and more eating disorders.” Research from St. Thomas’ Hospital, in London, reports that reaching puberty early may also increase risks for diabetes and breast cancer later in life, says Biro, the latter “possibly due to greater lifetime exposure to female hormones and the susceptibility of rapidly developing breast tissue to environmental toxins.” Framingham Heart Study results published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism support earlier studies that found menstruating before age 12 may contribute to a 23 percent greater risk of developing heart disease and 28 percent higher risk of dying from heart attack or stroke.

Parental Strategies

These experts all agree that a clean diet is one of the most powerful strategies to protect young girls. Murray recommends reviewing the Environmental Working Group’s list at Tinyurl.com/ EWGDirtyDozen. He says, “If you buy these foods organic, you’ll both avoid hormone-disrupting pesticides and herbicides and give children the protection of antioxidants that can help protect against other toxins.” Kathleen Barnes is author of numerous natural health books, including Food Is Medicine. Connect at Kathleen Barnes.com.

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The Zen of Slow Cooking

Savor Your Autumn Harvest in One-Pot Dishes

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by Judith Fertig

utumn’s shorter days remind us how precious time is, especially when we can spend the hours with good friends and loved ones. That’s why Chicago mothers and bloggers Meg Barnhart and Jane McKay decided to try slow cooking with a Zen approach in creating family meals. With the time they save in food preparation— especially when one recipe can yield an extra lunch or dinner—they free up

sically cooks itself. With extra time for meditation and yoga in her daily life, she realizes increased clarity and focus for other interests and demands. McKay enjoys the creative challenge of making family-pleasing, whole food recipes and converting conventionally cooked recipes for use with a slow cooker. “I especially love the bounty of the autumn harvest, which includes seasonal picks from our family’s urban garden,” she says. She’s found that root vegetables, squash, pumpkin, leeks, mushrooms, leafy greens, Brussels sprouts, apples, pears and nuts all translate well to lower temperature cooking for a longer period. Whether it’s a quick preparation that allows for other activities or a more contemplative, mindful endeavor that can be relaxing in itself, the recipes on the pair’s website, TheZenOfSlowCooking.com, are highly suited for busy people.

moments for both family interaction and their own spiritual practices. “Slow cooking with the sacred intention of slowing down creates a sense of peace and calm after a full day of work and school,” says Barnhart. Once she transitioned to this kind of meal planning and preparation on a regular basis, she realized that it allows her to be more attentive to her family’s needs while a healthy, tasty dinner ba-

Slow cookers have come a long way since they were first introduced in the 1970s. Today, they come in all shapes and sizes, with inserts, timers and a wide range of settings. Barnhart and McKay recommend the fiveto-six-quart size with a removable insert as the most practical. Food cooks in the insert, which can be washed and dried separately, so there’s no need to put the entire slow cooker in the sink to clean up afterwards. Because the slow cooker’s low temperature is about 200° F and the heat is indirect, the appliance uses less liquid than conventional cooking. Many of Barnhart and McKay’s easier

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recipes simply require putting the ingredients in the slow cooker, selecting the temperature, replacing the lid and turning the appliance on. Fresh garnishes, such as the roasted pumpkin seeds or fried sage leaves for the Butternut Squash Soup, make a crisper contrast to the softer texture of slow-cooked foods, notes McKay. Dishes like Sweet and Spicy Apples can be made the day before;

leftovers taste delicious for breakfast with a dollop of yogurt. Barnhart and McKay make their own Sweet & Spicy Ground Spice Blend, available on their website, with proceeds funding cooking classes for adults with developmental disabilities. Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAnd Lifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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Mindful Fall Recipes

Root Vegetable Gratin with Mushrooms and Blue Cheese Yields: 6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes

1 cup or 2 medium parsnips, diced to ½ inch 2 cups or 3 medium carrots, diced to ½ inch 1 cup or 2 medium turnips, diced to ½ inch 6 oz Brussels sprouts, trimmed and quartered ½ cup vegetable or chicken broth 4 cloves garlic, minced ¼ cup organic olive oil 1 Tbsp dried oregano 8 oz sliced Portabella mushrooms 1 large onion, sliced into half moons 6 oz blue cheese, crumbled, or vegan cheese 4 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/3-inch slices Black pepper to taste Put the vegetables into the slow cooker with the garlic and stir in the olive oil and oregano. Layer the mushrooms on top of the vegetable mixture, followed

by a layer of onions. Next, sprinkle the blue cheese crumbles on top. Pour the broth over the vegetables and cheese mixture, and lay the sliced potatoes on top. Season the potatoes with salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Cover and cook on high for 3 hours or on low for 6 hours.

Butternut Squash Soup Yields: 6 servings Prep Time: 5-10 minutes

5-6 cups butternut squash, diced ½ cup or 1 carrot, chopped 1 cup or 1 small bunch scallions or spring onions, chopped 8 whole sage leaves, fresh (or 1 Tbsp dried) 1 Tbsp rosemary, fresh (or ½ Tbsp dried) 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth 1 cup organic dairy or non-dairy milk Suggested toppings: Slices of freshly toasted bread, drizzled with olive oil and cubed 1 /3 cup roasted pumpkin seeds 8 additional fresh sage leaves, fried 4 slices of lean bacon or tempeh, crispy and crumbled Place the squash, carrot, scallions, sage leaves, rosemary, chicken broth and milk into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high setting for 3 hours or low for 6 hours. Then, blend using an immersion blender until smooth and leave covered until ready to serve. Make the toppings available to sprinkle and stir.

Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes

Coconut or organic olive oil 2 acorn squash, halved and deseeded 1 cup millet or quinoa ½ can garbanzo beans ½ cup raisins 1 tsp garlic powder ½ tsp black pepper 3 Tbsp fresh chives, snipped ¼ cup lemon juice 2 Tbsp white miso paste Olive oil 4 Tbsp pine nuts, toasted Dressing: 2 tsp Sriracha sauce 1 Tbsp lime juice ¼ cup plain or coconut milk yogurt Oil the insert of the slow cooker with coconut or olive oil. On a chopping board, halve the acorn squash and scoop out the seeds. In a separate bowl, add the millet, garbanzo beans, raisins, garlic powder, black pepper and 2 tablespoons of the chives. Mix the lemon juice, miso and 2 /3 cup water in a cup and pour over the millet mixture. Stir well. Spoon the millet filling into the acorn squash. Cover and cook on low setting for 6 hours or high for 3 hours. Mix the ingredients for the Sriracha dressing in a small bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve. Once cooked, remove from the slow cooker and sprinkle with the remaining snipped chives and toasted pine nuts. Serve with the Sriracha dressing alongside.

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adness darkens the world of the 16 percent of Americans diagnosed with clinical depression and the untold millions more that try to cope without a formal diagnosis, according to a University of Colorado study published in Clinical Therapeutics. Just as daunting, an estimated 30 million Americans take prescription antidepressant drugs for premenstrual discomfort, chronic pain and anxiety, as well as depression, according to Dr. James Gordon, a clinical professor of psychiatry at the Georgetown University School of Medicine. He founded and directs the Center for MindBody Medicine, in Washington, D.C., and is the renowned author of Unstuck: Your Guide to the Seven-Stage Journey Out of Depression. While conventional medicine offers a smorgasbord of antidepressants, many are ineffective or produce harmful side effects. One University of Pennsylvania study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found scant evidence that they benefit people with mild to moderate depression because the drugs work no better than a placebo in at least 80 percent of cases. Side effects of traditional antidepressants included nausea, headaches, weight gain, insomnia, sexual dysfunction, agitation, irritability, anxiety and even violent behavior and suicidal thoughts, according to the University of Colorado research involving more than 40,000 patients. It further

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showed that nearly 70 percent of patients stop taking the prescription drugs within three months, largely because of intolerable reactions. Some safer and healthier alternatives exist. “We know that depression is more a symptom than a diagnosis,” says Dr. Hyla Cass, author of numerous related books, including Natural Highs. “It’s a sign of imbalance in biochemistry, caused by any number of factors that we can determine and often correct using the right approach.”

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Curcumin, the rhizome of the turmeric plant that gives curry powder its distinctive yellow color, addresses both the symptoms of depression and its underlying causes, says Ajay Goel, Ph.D., director of the Baylor Center for Gastrointestinal Research, in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. A recent study by Goel in Phytotherapy Research showed that this natural spice helps generate new, properly functioning brain cells that manufacture mood-elevating neurotransmitters. Along with being as effective as Prozac (fluoxetine) without the side effects, curcumin can neutralize the suicidal thoughts and violent behavior sometimes displayed in people with major depression taking prescription antidepressants. “We also know that prescription antidepressants become less effective the longer you take them,” says Goel. “Curcumin doesn’t lose its effectiveness over time.” Rhodiola rosea, the well-researched root of an Arctic plant, has brought relief even to some of Cass’ severely depressed patients. Cass points to its ability to help balance stress hormones and stimulate production of the feel-good brain chemical serotonin, much like the claims of prescription drugs, but without any known side effects. A new study published in Phytomedicine confirms that rhodiola is at least as effective as the prescription antidepressant Zoloft (sertraline) in fighting major depression.

Cass also recommends 5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan), an extract of the seeds of an African shrub that produces the critical serotonin with no negative side effects. A recent Indian study from the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences comparing the effects of 5-HTP and Prozac confirms that “5-HTP definitely has antidepressant effects in patients with depression.”

A Holistic Approach

An integrative approach that emphasizes physical activity and a meditation or other spiritual practice can be highly effective in treating all levels of depression, according to Gordon. “It’s a way to get unstuck, to help us move through and beyond depression and other difficulties in our lives,” he says. Exercise triggers rises in mood at least equal to those generated by antidepressant prescription drugs, according to new Duke University research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. People that are depressed often don’t want to move, Gordon comments. “Start with what you can do. Walking a couple of blocks a day is a good beginning.” He notes, “I teach specific meditation techniques such as slow, deep, soft-belly breathing and mindful walking and eating. All have been shown to decrease levels of anxiety and stress, enhance mood and optimism, and promote greater emotional stability and more reliable judgment.” A healthful diet emphasizing vegetables, fruit and healthy fats; strong support from friends and family; creative activities; and connecting with a higher power comprise Gordon’s integrative prescription for a happy life. Kathleen Barnes is author of numerous natural health books, including Food Is Medicine. Connect at Kathleen Barnes.com.

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Animal Chiropractic The Benefits of a Well-Adjusted Pet by Linda Sechrist

lthough pet owners may consider animal chiropractic services as a modern-day phenomenon, it’s been around since the early 1920s. Proof resides at the Palmer College of Chiropractic library in a report describing an equine chiropractic adjustment course created by B. J. Palmer, who expanded on the work of his father, D.D. Palmer, the founder of chiropractic. It also houses the doctor of chiropractic veterinary diploma issued to graduates. Today, the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association (AVCA) is the primary national source of credentials in a field of medicine that treats horses, dogs, cats, cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, elephants, birds and reptiles. Human and animal chiropractic medicine deals with describing the relationship between the spinal column and nervous system, as well as its crucial role in maintaining overall health. This methodology for animals is especially helpful for enhancing performance—in breeding, training and grooming dogs to conform to the specifications of American Kennel Club dog shows and/ or agility competitions—and for horses that compete as jumpers, distance race horses or barrel racers.

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Exacting Practicum Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Bob Willard, in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, is certified to perform spinal adjustments and acupuncture on animals. Having practiced equine sports medicine since 1982, Willard elected in 2005 to extend his education with 200 hours of classroom and laboratory training according to the standard of the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association. Willard had been a skeptic prior to his personal experience. “To help me deal with a compound fracture, my wife dragged me to see a chiropractor. After reaping the physical benefits, I was naturally curious to learn more. Today, I treat the majority of my patients with chiropractic and acupuncture before using conventional treatments,” advises Willard, who emphasizes that he finds these complementary therapies useful in preventing injuries. At one of the barns Willard works with, nearly every performance horse gets an adjustment every 30 days, because the owners can spot subtle differences long before a potential injury occurs. NA-SD.com

In North America, laws and regulations governing animal chiropractic differ by state. American Veterinary Medicine Association guidelines recommend that a veterinarian should examine an animal and establish a preliminary diagnosis before initiating any alternative treatment. In some locations, a veterinarian must supervise treatments by an animal chiropractor that’s not also a vet. Doctor of Chiropractic Donna Gigliotti, who practices at Macungie Animal Hospital, in Macungie, Pennsylvania, has been treating animals in collaboration with local veterinarians since 1997. She regularly lectures on the benefits and combines techniques such as neurofascial release, which affects the joints, muscles, ligaments and brain. This type of therapy is highly effective in treating genetic predispositions such as canine intervertebral disc disease, which can occur in any dog, but most particularly the dachshund, Lhasa apso and Shih Tzu. Selected for a genetic form of dwarfism, these breeds have discs prone to this age-related form of degeneration. To help delay such related impacts, Gigliotti teaches owners to work with their pet to train them to perform balance exercises that develop the core muscles which hold the spine firmly in place. “I don’t want to repeatedly see a dog for the same issues when it’s possible for the animal to maintain the adjustment with the owner’s help,” notes Gigliotti, who is among a few doctors that have completed advanced neurology training for animals at the Healing Oasis Wellness Center, in Sturtevant, Wisconsin. “Animal chiropractic techniques can also help with symptoms such as lameness, skin problems, bladder and bowel irregularities, sight and hearing loss, breathing difficulties, food and environmental allergies and gait abnormalities,” advises Doctor of Chiropractic Sherry Bresnahan. Licensed in the care of humans and animals, she holds AVCA certification and applies her extensive postgraduate training at Crystal Lake Veterinary Hospital, in Crystal Lake, Illinois.

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“A pet’s biggest asset is an observant owner. No one knows their constant companion better,” says Bresnahan. “It’s why vets hear statements such as, ‘My cat’s meow is off,’ or, ‘My dog is acting lethargic,’ or ‘My pet’s eyes seem dull.’ In performance animals like horses, it’s generally the rider that spots something that’s off.” She explains that although she doesn’t need to apply any more chiropractic pressure on animals than she uses on people, it is necessary to stand on bales of hay to place the upper body and hands at the correct angle when making an adjustment on a horse or rodeo bull. Chiropractors that specialize in treating animals are adept at reading the body language of nearly any creature, which can speak volumes about their health challenges.

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any fitness-seekers run because it’s so simple and adaptable. Running can be done in groups, pairs or alone, with little equipment, skill or planning needed. Anyone can run virtually anytime, anywhere— an indoor treadmill, scenic trail, beach or sidewalk. But all surfaces are not created equal. Recently, opponents of running on hard surfaces such as concrete or asphalt claim they are more apt to cause injuries or pain than dirt or grass. According to body-movement researcher Daniel Ferris, Ph.D., director of the Human Neuromechanics Laboratory at the University of Michigan’s School of Kinesiology, no evidence currently supports the theory that running on harder surfaces leads to more injuries. “However, we see a difference in the injury types,” he reports, noting that it’s likely related to differences in how people strike their feet on different surfaces, thus delivering a different stress load to the rest of the body. Running on hard surfaces is more often correlated with issues like plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendon injuries; softer surfaces are more often linked with soft-tissue injuries such as knee problems. According to Michael Sandler, NA-SD.com

a running coach and author who has developed a variety of helpful resources on mindful running (MindfulRunning.org), being present is paramount to safer running on varied surfaces. “Enjoy music while running, but you have to be tuned in to your surroundings, too,” says Sandler, currently based near New York City. “Sometimes runners get injured when changing footwear or surfaces without being aware of how that affects their running. You’re more likely to move faster on cement, than on grass; each surface dictates a different stride.” Some softer surfaces such as grass, trails and sand tend to be more uneven, which can lead to trips, falls and related injuries and require more exertion. In a recent University of Michigan study, walkers expended up to 25 percent more energy on an uneven surface than on a smooth one, while runners experienced no difference in exertion levels. This benefits those that may be walking for weight loss, accelerating calorie burn.

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Ferris recommends that runners and walkers mix up terrains to recruit dif-

ferent muscle groups and make them work in new ways. As a result, a strong inland runner may struggle to complete a run on a beach, which draws more upon the calf muscles. Whether it’s a change of surface or training shoe, Ferris cautions to ease into it, rather than making an abrupt shift. Gail Fuller, a 10-time marathoner and certified running coach in Silver Spring, Maryland, believes that variety is the spice of running. “I love to switch it up; I get bored easily. I’ll run on trails one day, tracks the next,” says Fuller, an asthmatic who took up running 13 years ago to mitigate its effects. Fuller encourages new runners, even those with preexisting conditions, to consider different types of runs. “I recently coached a woman working toward her first 5K in Baltimore. She said she had bad knees and only felt comfortable running on a treadmill,” relates Fuller. “We’ve slowly worked in trail runs and hill work to the point where she now enjoys training on hills to get strong for a race.” However, Fuller ultimately tells runners to follow their body’s intuition regarding training. “I dislike treadmills, so I don’t use them. If you don’t like something, even if another seasoned runner recommends it, don’t do it,” she counsels, recalling her own unhappy event runs on Venice Beach sand and a New Jersey boardwalk. “Your body will tell you what it needs.” Being conscious of the mind-body connection can deepen the benefits of running and other workouts—mentally, physically and spiritually—according to Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, worldwide leader of the Shambhala Buddhist tradition, nine-time marathoner and author of Running with the Mind of Meditation. “Instead of spacing out [during] exercise, say, ‘I’m going to be present and relate to my breathing and movement’,” he counsels. “That’s healthy for the mind and the body.” Whatever’s beneath their feet, mindful runners can discover the joys of physical and mental synchronization. Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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EPA: A Muzzled Watchdog E.G. Vallianatos Seeks to Put Bite Back into the Agency by Randy Kambic

Of the many cases you cite of the EPA failing to curb industry wrongdoing, which 32

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one most compellingly signals the problem? It has to do with laboratories that test for human health and environmental effects of chemicals used by farmers and drug manufacturers. Adrian Gross, at the EPA, accidentally discovered the greatest fraud [in this field], committed by a massive laboratory outside Chicago named Industrial Bio-Test that was confirmed by inspector colleagues at the Food and Drug Administration and eventually the EPA. It was being paid by the industry to test their chemicals, and instead of doing an honest accounting of chemicals registered with and approved by the government, they would fix the numbers to secure approval for the drugs or chemicals. The EPA shut down this laboratory in 1983, yet continues to outsource much of its responsibilities. Despite this and other illegal and criminal activities, the government still allows the chemical industry to test its own chemicals. It casts tremendous doubt on the reliability and credibility of the process. It’s the Achilles heel of the regulatory system. Science has been the greatest victim of this manipulation. Industry should be forbidden to test its own products and we need to establish truly independent laboratories. photo by Sonja Stump

.G. Vallianatos firmly believes that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is failing to adequately protect us. His deeply rooted conviction springs from 25 years of working for the agency. His latest book, Poison Spring: The Secret History of Pollution and the EPA, co-authored with environmental journalist McKay Jenkins, chronicles what he attests are numerous cases of lack of enforcement, corruption and misuse of science and public trust that have transformed it into a “polluter’s protection agency.” He especially documents the dangers of chemicals that enter our air, soil and water every day that are either approved—or sometimes ignored—by the agency. He’s the author of four previous books, including Harvest of Devastation and This Land is Their Land: How Corporate Farms Threaten the World, and blogs for The Huffington Post. Vallianatos, who transitioned from championing integrity from inside the EPA in 2004, recommends ways to change how the agency operates. Key needs include improved site selection for garbage dumps, oil refineries and manufacturers; and strong support for organic, sustainable and small-scale farming.

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to Congress on the discovery of DDT and other chemicals in mother’s milk. Today, we find it includes many more widely used chemicals such as Monsanto’s herbicide glyphosate. Breast milk has been contaminated by what mothers eat, breathe and drink. Even beyond milk, they have no option not to pass on what’s in their bodies to their newborn. We have forced women to put the next generation at risk. If anyone wants to know the biggest factor on why the healthcare system is failing, this is it.

Fracking is the latest crisis of which the EPA is, in your words, “once again looking the other way.” How can we halt it? Fracking sends tremendous volumes of water mixed with more than 100 toxic chemicals deep into the Earth using intense pressure, smashing bedrock and other sediments to release gas and perhaps petroleum. Fracking not only contaminates groundwater, escaping methane gas is entering the atmosphere and warming the planet. It also causes lots of earthquakes. People can demand a ban of fracking in their neighborhoods. States and communities are beginning to do so.

Is it possible that the EPA can become truly independent, and how can we move forward together toward integrity? As more people are affected by the way industry is poisoning our environment, they’ll face the reality that we need the EPA to be much more strongly protective and isolated from the political corruption that’s been tying its hands. I love that the EPA employs many vitally important and capable scientists. Criticisms stem from its overall corruption by the political system. We need to have a Supreme Court-like EPA with an overall administrator appointing deputies, people with integrity that are open-minded as to what must be done if this country is to be healthy. Randy Kambic is a freelance writer and editor in Southwest Florida who regularly contributes to Natural Awakenings.

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to seeing everything as miraculous. By being in a state of awe, you won’t be able to mentally experience boredom or disappointment. Try seeing the invisible Divine flowing through and supporting everyone and everything. A rainstorm becomes a miraculous event, the lightning a fascinating display of electrical fireworks, the thunder a booming reminder of the invisible power of nature. Live the mystery by beginning to perceive what average eyes fail to notice.

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eaven is a state of mind, not a location, since Spirit is everywhere and in everything. You can begin making a conscious decision to look for the unfolding of Spirit in everything and everyone that you encounter. I personally do this by making an effort to look upon my world as if I were observing it through lenses that filter out the form and all of the material aspects of what I’m seeing, and I can only view the spiritual energy that allows what I’m noticing to exist. Try putting on these imaginary magical lenses and see how different everything appears. I now see spiritual energy in ev-

eryone I encounter. When I’m tempted to judge anyone, I remind myself to view them through my special lenses. When I can do so, all negative judgment dissolves. I feel more peaceful knowing that I’m not just this body that I’m destined to discard. I also feel the life-giving Spirit within me on a daily basis, and it’s exhilarating! Being more balanced spiritually and physically gives me the opportunity to be in a continual state of gratitude and awe. I see miracles everywhere. Try changing your view of the world to one of awe and wonder. Rather than looking for miracles, shift

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“Greenhouse gardens are a constant experiment,” says Roger Marshall, author of The Greenhouse Gardener’s Manual, in Jamestown, Rhode Island. “I grew olive trees from seed, but they were sterile, so I had to buy propagated trees. Like my fig tree, everything will eventually outgrow the space allotted for it.” The plants get nothing unless you provide it, adds Marshall. His two, 300-square-foot greenhouses use 100 gallons of water every three days, some collected in 55-gallon rain barrels. During winters, the unheated greenhouse protects leafy greens and root crops. Hydroponic lettuce and herbs share the propane-heated greenhouse with figs, lemon grass, ginger, galangal and nine citrus trees. He opines there’s nothing like fresh Key lime pie in January. In Alstead, New Hampshire, Celeste Longacre, author of Celeste’s Garden Delights, uses her home greenhouse to give seedlings a head start on spring. She and her husband, Bob, grow nearly all the vegetables they’ll use for the year in the resulting backyard garden, noting that New Hampshire ranks number three for locavore support according to the national StrollingOfTheHeifers.com/locavoreindex. She recommends, “Start small, with a plant or two, and then make one change a week toward greater self-sustainable living.”

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A greenhouse that creates a warm environment for plants during cold weather may also overheat. “Air circulation is vital; vents and fans are necessary to maintain the right temperature,” advises Longacre, explaining

that plants can’t breathe in a damp house. She suggests, “Water only when absolutely necessary and at the soil line, not on the leaves. In hot climates, use shade cloth on the top and sides of the greenhouse.” There are destructive insects and beneficial insects, Longacre says. “Aphids will kill a crop. Ladybugs can eat 50 aphids a day, plus mites and larva. After the aphids are gone, ladybugs like parsley, dill and geraniums for lunch. That will keep them around in case aphids return.” Ladybugs can be ordered online; stick to local species. Some plants, like tomatoes, eggplant or winter fruits, need pollination that can be applied by hand, but it’s time-consuming. An easier solution is to use vibrating trays to shake pollen loose and fans that distribute it from plant-to-plant.

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Even in warmer climates, a greenhouse has benefits. In Orlando, Florida, sisters Katherine and Jessica Grandey make good use of a

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sociation, collects succulents and cacti. He keeps his 500-square-foot greenhouse at 50 degrees during chilly months. “After experiments and mistakes, hobbyists find what works best for them. The resultant mix often includes both flowering and fruiting plants,” says Master Gardener Tom Karasek, the association’s president, in Longview, Washington. “All greenhouses have microclimates for more or less light or humidity and cooler or warmer temperatures.” For added value, greenhouse gardens act as insulation when situated on a rooftop to reduce heating and cooling costs, plus divert rainwater from drainage systems; the latter being especially valuable in urban zones. Whatever its size or scope, greenhouse gardening also shelters a sense of community. As gardeners trade vegetables for a fisherman’s excess catch or as a thank-you for the loan of tools, they share both lively fare and their love of discovery.

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Change from yard shoes to greenhouse shoes to avoid cross-contamination. 200-square-foot greenhouse of vertical aeroponic towers. No soil or additional watering is used because plant roots receive a nutrient solution. The small space provides the same amount of greens as a oneacre plot of land while using a tenth of the water, maturing from seed to table-ready produce in five to seven weeks. The siblings donate a portion of their chemical-free crop to GrowGreen4Women, a nonprofit group that supports cancer patients.

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reenhouses can be elaborate or simple, bought or homemade from recycled storm windows and architectural scrap, designed with peaked roofs, hoops or geodesic domes. Some are set on a raised platform to stay above snow and flood levels. Kits at home improvement stores come in many sizes; Ikea even has a mini-greenhouse suitable for a windowsill. Sustainable passive solar models are the latest twist. Add a hammock or lounge chair for a tranquil getaway spot. A whimsical greenhouse built on a platform allows for deep Canadian snows. Recycled 1800s windows comprise both walls and roof with colorfully painted decorations safeguarding

birds as they fly nearby (Tinyurl.com/ Window-Greenhouse). Built in 1936, the art deco-styled Jewel Box, in St. Louis, Missouri, is an outstanding example of greenhouse design, with more than 15,000 square feet of vertical glass and five stairstepped roofs. Horizontal metal surfaces prevent weather damage (Tinyurl. com/JewelBoxGreenhouse). Washington State Environmental Chemist David Stone built a greenhouse using Ferrock, a carbon-negative material he invented as a cement substitute. Inside it, winter temperatures remain at 60 degrees, even though it’s near the Canadian border (Tinyurl. com/Eco-Greenhouse).

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In Mesa, Arizona, a swimming pool is home to tilapia and chickens, wheat and grapes, tomatoes and sweet potatoes. The closed-loop aquaponic farm is an almost entirely self-sustaining ecosystem (Tinyurl. com/PoolGreenhouse). For more ideas, visit Tinyurl.com/ Building-Greenhouses and Tinyurl. com/SalvageGreenhouses.

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FARMERS’ MARKETS SUNDAY Rancho Santa Fe Certified Farmers’ Market – 9am-1:30pm. 16079 San Dieguito Rd, Rancho Santa Fe, 92091. RanchoSantaFeFarmersMarket.com. Hillcrest Farmers’ Market – 9am-2pm. At Hillcrest DMV Parking Lot, Lincoln & Normal St, San Diego, 92103. HillcrestFarmersMarket.com. Seaside Bazaar Marketplace – 9am-5pm, summer; 9am-4pm, rest of year. Seaside Bazaar Marketplace, 459 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, 92024. 760-753-1611. TheSeasideBazaar.com. Leucadia/Encinitas Farmers’ Market & Art Fair – 10am-2pm. Paul Ecke Elementary, 185 Union St, Encinitas, 92024. 858-272-7054. Info@ LecadiaFarmersMarket.com. LeucadiaFarmersMarket.com. San Marcos Farmers’ Market – 11am-3pm. Farm fresh produce, hot food vendors, live entertainment, craft vendors and more. WIC, EBT, Debit/Credit accepted. 1020 W San Marcos Blvd, Old California Restaurant Row Parking Lot, San Marcos, 92078. 760580-0116. SDFarmBureau.org. North San Diego (Sikes Adobe) Certified Farmers’ Market – 10:30am-3:30pm. 12655 Sunset Dr, Escondido, 92025. Claire Winnick: 858-735-5311. NorthSDFarmersMarket.com. Solana Beach Farmers’ Market – 1-5pm. 444 S Cedros Ave, in the heart of the Cedros Ave Design District, Solana Beach. 858-755-0444. Karen@ SouthCedros.com. SolanaBeachFarmersMarket.com.

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

TUESDAY Coronado Ferry Landing Farmers’ Market – 2:30-6pm. Coronado Ferry Landing, 1201 First St &B, Coronado, 92118. 760-741-3763. PBFarmersMarket@aol.com.

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Escondido Downtown Farmers’ Market – 2:307pm, year round. Downtown Escondido’s Certified Farmers’ Market, 262 E Grand Ave between Kalmia & Juniper, Escondido, 92025. 760-745-8877. Escondido.org/Farmers-Market. Chula Vista-Otay Ranch Certified Farmers’ Market – 4-8pm. 2015 Birch Rd & Eastlake Blvd, Chula Vista, 91915. 619-279-0032. OtayRanchTownCenter.com.

WEDNESDAY State Street Farmers’ Market – 3-6pm, winter; 3-7pm, summer. Rain or shine; year-round. On State St between Carlsbad Village Dr & Grand Ave, Carlsbad, 92008. RonLaChance: 858272-7054. Carlsbad-Village.com. Santee Farmers’ Market – 3-7pm, summer; 3-6pm, winter. 9608 Carlton Hills Blvd, corner of Mast & Carlton Hill, Santee, 92071. 619-4498427. SanteeFarmersMarket.com. SanteeCertifiedFarmersMarket@gmail.com. Vista Main Street Farmers’ Market – 4-8pm. Historic Downtown Vista, 271 Main St & Indiana Ave. Bill Westendorf: 760-224-9616. Encinitas Certified Farmers’ Market – 5-8pm, May-Sept; 4-7pm, Oct-Apr, rain or shine. Parking lot B 600 S Vulcan Ave, corner of E & Vulcan. More info: 760-522-2053, no texts. Manager@FarmersMarketEncinitas.com. FarmersMarketEncinitas.com. Ocean Beach Farmers’ Market – 4-8pm, AprNov; 4-7pm, Nov-Apr. 4900 block of Newport Ave between Cable & Bacon Sts, Ocean Beach, 92107. 619-279-0032. OceanBeachSanDiego.com.

THURSDAY Oceanside Farmers’ Market – 9am-1pm. Coast Hwy at Pier View Way, Oceanside, 92054. 619440-5027. MainStreetOceanside.com. SDSU Farmers’ Market – 10am-3pm. Held during the fall and spring terms. Canceled on rainy days. San Diego State University, Campanile Walkway, between Hepner Hall & Love Library, San Diego, 92182. SDSUFarmersMarket.com. Third Avenue Village Certified Farmers’ Market – 3-7pm, Apr-Oct; 3-6pm, Nov-Mar. 325 Third Ave & Center St, Chula Vista, 91910. 619-422-1982 x 3. ThirdAvenueVillage.com/FMarket.

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Linda Vista Farmers’ Market – 3-7pm, summer; 2-6pm, winter. Farm fresh produce, hot food vendors, live entertainment, craft vendors and more. WIC, EBT, Debit/Credit accepted. 6939 Linda Vista Rd, Linda Vista Plaza Parking Lot, San Diego, 92111. SDFarmBureau.org. UTC Certified Farmers’ Market – 3-7pm. 7131 Regents Road San Diego, 92122. 619-795-3363. SDMarketManager.com/wb.

Oceanside Sunset Market – 5-9pm. Corner of Coast Hwy & Pier View Way, Oceanside, 92054. 760-754-4512. MainStreetOceanside.com or SunsetMarket.com.

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

SATURDAY Vista’s Farmers’ Market – 8am-1pm. County Courthouse (North County Regional Center), 300 block of S Melrose Dr, Vista, 92081. 760-945-7425. VistaFarmersMarket.com. City Heights Farmers’ Market – 9am-1pm. Farm fresh produce, hot food vendors, live entertainment, craft vendors and more. WIC, EBT, Debit/Credit accepted. Fresh Funds Matching Program offered. 4325 Wightman between 43rd & Fairmont Ave, San Diego, 92105. 760-580-0116. CityHeightsFarmersMarket.com. Little Italy Mercato – 8am-2pm. Year-round; rain or shine. At W Cedar St from Kettner Blvd to Front St, San Diego, 92101. LittleItalyMercato.com. Seaside Bazaar Marketplace – 9am-5pm, summer; 9am-4pm, rest of year. Seaside Bazaar Marketplace, 459 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, 92024. 760-753-1611. TheSeasideBazaar.com Alpine Certified Farmers’ Market – 10:30am-2:30pm, Mar-Nov. Alpine Elementary School, 1850 Alpine Blvd, Alpine, 91901. Lindsay Brookshire: 619-993-3745. AlpineFarmersMarket.com. Del Mar Farmers’ Ma r k e t – 1 - 4 p m . Ye a r- r o u n d . 1 0 5 0 Camino Del Mar, between 10th & 11th Sts, Del Mar, 92014. DelMarFarmersMarket.org. People’s Produce Certified Farmers’ Market – 3-6pm. Fresh produce, prepared food, fitness activities, healthy living demonstrations and handmade gifts. EBT, WIC and SNAP accepted. 47th and Canstana. ProjectNewVillage.org.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2 Sierra Talks: Anza-Borrego Through Stories, Legends and Lifeof Marshal South – 6:30pm. Explore Marchal South as a writer and artist as well as his inspriations for his writings. Free. Joyce Beers Center, 3900 Vermont St, San Diego, 92103. 760-533-2725. SanDiegoSierraClub.org.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 Drought 101: Prioritizing Your Landscape – 10am-12pm. Learn water-saving techniques, the basics of effective irrigation and how to prioritize your landscape needs to meet water restrictions. Free/member, $10/nonmember. Water Conservation Garden, 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W, El Cajon, 92019. Pre-registration required: 619-6600614 or TheGarden.org. Free Composting Workshop – 10am-12pm. Sunshine Gardens Nursery, 155 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas, 92024. SolanaCenter.org. Turquoise Animal Hospital Pet and Kids Carnival – 1-4pm. Lots of furry fun for all. Adoptions, vendors, games, refreshments, prizes and more. All proceeds benefit SDHS. Turquoise Animal Hospital, 950 Turquoise Street, San Diego, 92109. SDHumane.org.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 Explore Nature’s Gardens: Indian Flats and Vicinity of Lake Henshaw – 8:30am-4pm. A day hike to view fall foliage. More info: FieldTrips@ cnpsdd.org or cnpssd.org.

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Seed and Bulb Work Party – 9am-12pm. Lakeside’s River Park Conservancy, 12108 Industry Rd, Lakeside, 92040. More info: SeedsAndBulbs@ cnpssd.org or cnpssd.org.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7 Pet Loss Support Group – 6:30-8pm. Sessions led by a licensed social worker. Open to everyone ages 10 and up who have lost a pet or are considering euthanasia. Free, donations accepted. San Diego Humane Society, 5500 Gaines St, San Diego, 92110. 619-299-7012, x 2311. SDHumane.org. Water Wise Small Trees – 6:30-8pm. Learn about trees that require less water, less maintenance and that are smaller in size. Taught by Dave Ehrlinger. $20/member, $24/nonmember. San Diego Botanical Garden, 230 Quail Garden Dr, Encinitas, 92024. 760-532-0917. SDBGarden.org.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 Free Movie Night – 6:30-9pm. Sierra Club Office, 8304 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, Ste 101, San Diego, 92111. More info & movie selection: SanDiego. SierraClub.org. Halloween Doggie Cafe – 6-8pm. Bring your friendly, on-leash dog to socialize while you practice teaching your dog to be calm around exciting distractions. Costume contest. One dog per human handler. Dogs should be at least 4 months old and up-to-date on all vaccines, including rabies. $10 suggested. San Diego Humane Society, 572 Airport Rd, Oceanside, 92058. RSVP: 619-299-7012 x 2230 or SDHumane.org.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 Greywater Demystified Workshop – 10-11am. Candace Vanderhoff, Founder and CEO of RainThanks & Greywater will share information with participants on diverting greywater to landscapes, selecting the safest soap to use, understanding the greywater state code and using simple low-tech greywater solutions. $30/members, $36/nonmembers. San Diego Botanical Garden, 230 Quail Garden Dr, Encinitas, 92024. 760-532-0917. Register by Oct 2: SDBGarden.org. Fire Safety Landscaping – 10-11:30am. Learn about fire safe landscape plants, local native plants, garden maintenance, and defensible space design at the Garden’s Landscape for Fire Safety by the Ecke Building. Taught by Dave Ehrlinger. $20/member, $24/nonmember. San Diego Botanical Garden, 230 Quail Garden Dr, Encinitas, 92024. 760-532-0917. SDBGarden.org. How to Hire a Landscaper Contractor and Save Money – 10am-12pm. An informative, commonsense approach to hiring a landscape professional. You’ll learn which questions to ask, how to properly plan and receive money-saving tips, too. Free. Water Conservation Garden, 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W, El Cajon, 92019. Pre-registration required: 619-660-0614 or TheGarden.org. Fall Festival – 10am-3pm (with after-hour activities). A free day of fun. Creative healing in the Ceremonial Garden, Children’s Fun Festival and more. Free. Alta Vista Gardens, 1270 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista, 92084. More info: AltaVistaGardens.org.

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markyourcalendar MONDAY, OCTOBER 12 12-6:30pm INTRODUCTION TO ESSENTIAL OILS What are essential oils? Where do they come from? How do I use them safely? Answers to these questions and more. Easy ways to keep your body at your optimum wellness level. Cathy Wildschuetz: 228-215-0909 or CWildschuetz@gmail.com

MONDAY, OCTOBER 12 Hot Colors, Dry Garden – 6-8:30pm. Speaker: Nan Sterman. How to create beautiful and colorful gardens that need little if any water focusing on a selection of the many dry growing plants that offer great color. Free/member, $15/guest. Surfside Race Place, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, 92014. More info: 760-295-7089 or SDHort.org.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15 PET Talk: Animal Communication and Energy Healing for your Pets – 6:30-8pm. Lisa Larson, animal communicator Reiki Master and Huna Practitioner, discusses the benefits of this service for resuce and re-homed animals, how it works and tips on how to talk to animals yourself. $12. San Diego Humane Society, 572 Airport Rd, Oceanside, 92058. 619-299-7012. SDHumane.org.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 Native Plant Sale – 9am-3pm/CNPS members, 10am-3pm/public. Balboa Park, Casa del Prado Theater Courtyard, 1700 Village Pl, San Diego, 92101. cnpssd.org. 32nd Annual Fall Plant Sale – Oct 17-18. 10am4pm. Plant donations from over 100 local growers, wholesalers, retail nurseries, and individuals make this one of the most interesting and diverse plant sales in San Diego County. Free with paid admission or membership. San Diego Botanical Garden, 230 Quail Garden Dr, Encinitas, 92024. 760-5320917. SDBGarden.org.

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Free Special Access Tour at The Garden – 1011am. Have trouble navigating the terrain of The Garden? Explore The Garden from the comfortable Verbeck Shuttle with a Garden Docent. Tour seats 4-5 people. Free. Water Conservation Garden, 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W, El Cajon, 92019. Pre-registration required: 619-660-0614 or TheGarden.org.

Water Wise Herbaceous Plants – 6:30-8pm. A selection of attractive low water herbaceous plants is presented. Taught by Dave Ehrlinger. $20/member, $24/nonmember. San Diego Botanical Garden, 230 Quail Garden Dr, Encinitas, 92024. 760-532-0917. SDBGarden.org.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21 Water Wise Shrubs – 6:30-8pm. Discover many drought tolerant shrubs with attractive flowers, fruits and foliage providing beauty through the seasons. Taught by Dave Ehrlinger. $20/member, $24/nonmember. San Diego Botanical Garden, 230 Quail Garden Dr, Encinitas, 92024. 760-532-0917. SDBGarden.org.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 Cactus and Succulent Show and Sale – Oct 24-25. 9am-5pm, Sat; 10am-4pm, Sun. Presented by The Palomar Cactus and Succulent Society. Vendors of plants and pottery. San Diego Botanical Garden, 230 Quail Garden Dr, Encinitas, 92024. 760-5320917. SDBGarden.org. Gardening 101: Grow Your Own Food – 9:30am12:30pm. 4-week course every Saturday through Nov 14. Topics vary week to week. $40. Solana Center for Environmental Innovation, 137 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, 92024. SolanaCenter.org. Irrigation 101 – 10am-12pm. Landscape designer Jan Tubiolo offers tips for retrofitting existing systems and installing a basic drip system. Free/ member, $10/nonmember. Water Conservation Garden, 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W, El Cajon, 92019. Pre-registration required: 619-6600614 or TheGarden.org. Boulevard BOO! Parade and AfterBOO! Carnival – 10am-4pm. San Diego’s biggest costume party and only Halloween parade. Some of the cutest canines strut their stuff in their favorite Halloween costumes followed by a carnival. Free. College Area Business District, College Ave, San Diego, 92115. CollegeAreaBid.com/Boo. Halloween Spooktacular – 6:30-7:30pm. Storytellers of San Diego will tell delightfully frightful stories. Children encouraged to wear costumes. Limited seating. Mission Trails Regional Park, 2 Father Junipero Serra Trl, San Diego, 92119. 619668-3281. MTRP.org.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 26 Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Course – Based on the work of Jon Kabat-Zinn. Scripps Encinitas Hospital, 354 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, 92024. For more info, Julie Chippendale: 760-9447735 or Info@mbsrEncinitas.com.

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Full Moon Pier Walk – 6-7:30pm. Also Oct 27. Walk along the entire 1,090-ft concrete pier and learn about life below the pier with aquarium naturalists. $22/member, $25/nonmember. Scripps Institution of Oceanography, 8622 Kennel Way, La Jolla, 92037. Registration required: 858-534-7336 or Aquarium.UCSD.edu.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30 Prajna Yoga Immersion – Oct 30-Nov 1. With Surya Little and Linda Spackman at Vista Yoga in Decatur, GA. To register: 505-988-5248 or PrajnaYoga.net. Transformational Weekend with Jac O’Keeffe – Oct 30-Nov 1. Jac’s retreats are a unique exploration in deep meditative inquiry and self-reflection leading to true openness and freedom. Carlsbad. Reserve in advance: 760-599-4075. InnerDirections.org. Halloween Doggie Cafe – 6-8pm. Bring your friendly, on-leash dog to socialize while you practice teaching your dog to be calm around exciting distractions. Pet costume contest. One dog per human handler. Dogs should be at least 4 months old and up-to-date on all vaccines, including rabies. $10 suggested. San Diego Humane Society, 5500 Gaines St, San Diego, 92110. RSVP: 619-299-7012 x 2230 or SDHumane.org.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31 Howl-O-Ween Harvest Family Day – 9am-12pm. Animal interactions, pumpkin picking, face painting, access to tricky temple, crafts and pumpkin decorating. Helen Woodward Animal Center, 6461 El Apajo, Rancho Santa Fe, 92091. 858-756-4117, x 318. AnimalCenter.org. Family Fall Festival – 10am-2pm. Come to the Hamilton Children’s Garden and celebrate the season with Hullabaloo’s kid-friendly live entertainment and fall themed activities. Children are free to wear costumes, no adult costumes. Free with paid admission or membership. San Diego Botanical Garden, 230 Quail Garden Dr, Encinitas, 92024. 760-532-0917. SDBGarden.org.

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ongoingevents markyourcalendar Mindfulness Course with Julie Chippendale Begins October 26 Julie Chippendale, nurse, yoga instructor and mindfulness teacher, is excited about her upcoming Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course being held at Scripps Encinitas Hospital. The course fee is $495 or $800 for a couple. The 8-week course will be held on Monday evenings from 6 to 8:30pm with a Day of Mindfulness from 9am-3pm on December 5. To register or for more information, call 760-944-7735. See ad on page 22.

Grow Getters: Learn How to Propagate – 10am. 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: AltaVistaGardens.org.

monday Volunteer Bird Count – 7:30am-12pm. 2nd Mon. All levels of experience welcome. For more info & to receive an automatic reply with meeting location, contact Robert Patton: Birds@SanElijo.org.

Bird Watching Monday – 8am. 1st Mon. Discover the fascinating birds and the unique art of bird-watching. San Diego Botanical Garden, 230 Quail Garden Dr, Encinitas, 92024. 760-532-0917. SDBGarden.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 A Gathering of Priestess Live Online Video Show – 6pm. With special guests each week. For more info: GatheringOfPriestesses.com.

daily $15 Yoga Classes – Bring your child into class with you for Vinyasa Mama Tues & Thurs at 9:15am or childcare is available during class Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30am & Sat, 9am. Nature’s Whisper Yoga, 4205 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92103. 760-213-1110. NaturesWhisper.com. Donations Accepted – 9:30am-6pm, Mon-Fri; 9:30am-5pm, Sat; 11am-5pm, Sun. All profits support individuals with Autism and other developmental or learning disabilities. Potpourri Thrift & Resale, 1024 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside, 92054. 760-722-1880. Potpourri@TeriInc.org. TeriInc.org. Free 15-Minute Phone Consultation for Health and Success – Daily. Discover how you can achieve ultimate happiness and health with InteriorWerx. Clear emotional and energetic abnormalities that cause dis-ease, such as anxiety, pain, sadness, discomfort, allergies, recurring physical injury and more. There is immediate relief from symptoms, bringing health back to true form. Free. 312-4797893. Schedule: InteriorWerx.us. 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 Reiki Levels 1, 2, Master & Teacher – Nationally certified courses. 1 day classes. Ongoing throughout the year. Earn CE credits. More info: 760-593-4595, CULearn.net. Guided Nature Walk – 9:30-11am, Sun, Wed, Sat. Guided walk from the Visitor Center on one of 3 trails. Learn about the history, geology, plants, animals and ecology of the park. Free. Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center, 2 Father Junipero Serra Trl, San Diego, 92119. 619-668-3281. MTRP.org. Spirit Dance: Ecstatic Dance and Moving Meditation – 10am-12pm. Join us for a simple yet profound ecstatic dance. $10-$20 sliding scale. Malashock Studio, 2650 Truxton Rd, Ste 200, San Diego, 92106. More info: 619-787-2389 or BodyWorldArts.com.

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

wednesday markyourcalendar Cannabis 101: Everything You Wanted to Know, but Were Afraid to Ask – 7pm. 2nd & 3rd Wed. Informational workshop covering the benefits of the most natural medicine on the planet, for restoring health and vitality. Space is limited. Free. Register: 760-849-8250 or RX-C.com/Can101

River Rescue – 1st & 3rd Wed. Team attacks and removes smaller and harder to reach trash sites along the river. All tools and supplies provided. More info: 619-297-7380 or Doug@ SanDiegoRiver.org. Wednesday Trail Walk – 10am. 1st Wed. Explore trails of Balboa Park with a ranger. Leisurely pace. Difficulty level varies, check trail map. Balboa Park, 1549 El Prado, San Diego, 92101. 619-2351122. BalboaPark.org. 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. FollowingSeasons.com/TheSanDiegoHerbClub.html.

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thursday Shelter Island Walk and Talk Bunch – 1011:15am. Take a walk from the parking lot at Bali Hai to the end of Shelter Island and back (2.2-mile roundtrip). Some go to lunch after. Free. Bali Hai, 2230 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, 92106. Walkabout-Int.org. Balboa Park History Stroll – 11am-12pm. Specially trained History Center guides lead this easypaced stroll through the Park, revealing many of the intriguing aspects of its past, present and future. Reservations requested, but walk-ups welcome. $10-$12. San Diego History Center, 1649 El Prado, San Diego, 92101. SanDiegoHistory.org.

friday Monthly Network Luncheon – 11am-2pm. 2nd Fri. Speaker, introductions, shoutouts, displays, gifts. Rancho Santa Fe. More info: WomensWisdom.net.

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Yoga in the Garden – 9:30-10:30am. Get in touch with nature, relax your body and renew your spirit. Basic yoga flow format. No prior yoga experience required. $10/drop-in. Alta Vista Gardens, 1270 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista, 92084. More info: AltaVistaGardens.org. Kids in the Garden – 10am-12pm. 2nd Sat. New topic each month. $5/child (accompanied adults free); free/members. Alta Vista Gardens, Children’s Garden, 1270 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista, 92084. Reserve: 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.

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

Free Garden Tour – 10am. Tour the lush, colorful and water-wise garden with a knowledgeable garden docent. Bring your questions and hear the secrets and stories that make our garden special. Water Conservation Garden, 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W, El Cajon, 92019. 619-660-0614. TheGarden.org.

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

Birding Basics Class – 1-2:30pm. Last Sat. Join MTRP Trail Guide and knowledgeable Birder Winona Sollock for a class to learn 5 simple techniques for identifying birds at a glance and how to use a field guide. Free. Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center, 2 Father Junipero Serra Trl, San Diego, 92119. 619-668-3281. MTRP.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 you 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.

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.

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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. 800-262-4167 x 4. AgriServiceInc.com.

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Want incredible looking skin without using toxic injections or surgical procedures? Skin Fitness uses natural remedies based on kinesiological testing. Call today for your appointment.

PRODUCE NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE BASTYR UNIVERSITY CLINIC

4106 Sorrento Valley Blvd. San Diego, CA 92121 858-246-9730 Bastyr.edu/California/Bastyr-University-Clinic The licensed naturopathic doctors at the teaching clinic of Bastyr University California offer comprehensive health care that focuses on the body’s natural ability to heal.

NETWORKING

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

NATURALLY TO YOUR DOOR

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

WHOLE HOUSE FILTRATION AND CONDITIONING SYSTEMS SUPERIOR WATER

WOMEN’S WISDOM

Judy Ann Foster 760-703-9941 • Info@WomensWisdom.net WomensWisdom.net Women empowering women in friendship and business. Monthly luncheon, networking, table displays, vendors, introductions, announcements, shoutouts, speakers, door prize drawings & gifts.

NUTRITION

Elaine Montemarano 858-679-2200 SuperiorWater.com

Superior Water is a family owned and operated company for over 15 years and services residential, commercial and Industrial customers. The Waterboy Whole House Water System continues to be the most recommended water system in southern California.

WINDOW CLEANING

POSITIVE NUTRITION OF SO. FLORIDA O’RIELLY DENTAL PRACTICE

AVACEN Medical is dedicated to the innovation and development of drug free alternatives to treat pain associated with diseases such as arthritis, fibromyalgia and migraines.

Wendy Cottiers, Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner & Certified Raw Foods Chef 4640 N. Federal Hwy., Ste. F Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308 Skype & FaceTime Sessions Available 954-306-3887 PositiveNutritionInc.net

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

Offering individual and group counseling. Food Sensitivity and Hair Testing kits can be easily shipped out of state. Register for our complimentary newsletter.

feel good • live simply • laugh more natural awakenings

October 2015

Chosen by National Geographic Traveler as

One of the 100 best worldwide vacations to enrich your life.

Feb. 27 - Mar. 5, 2016 Join our 13th annual Holistic Holiday at Sea cruise for 7 nights on the luxurious MSC Divina, one of the most ecologically-friendly and elegant cruise liners on the seas. Bask in gracious Italian hospitality and service all while enjoying inspiring lectures and vegan natural foods prepared by our own chefs. Departing from Miami, FL and sailing to beautiful St. Thomas, Virgin Islands; historic San Juan, Puerto Rico; & the paradise of Nassau, Bahamas. Learn more about the classes, cuisine and itinerary at holisticholidayatsea.com. Food options for everyone - vegan, gluten-free, oil-free & ship’s menu

Join 1800+ Like-Minded Vegans

Lectures & Workshops

Featuring World-Renowned Chefs, Teachers & Healers Co-author of The China Study and author of Whole: Rethinking the Science of Nutrition; featured in the ﬁlm Forks Over Knives

Physician, author, & internationally-recognized speaker on nutrition; founded NutritionFacts.org; spoke at Congress, on Dr. Oz, & the Colbert Report

T. COLIN CAMPBELL, PH.D.

MICHAEL GREGER, M.D.

Founder of the Physicians Commitee for Responsible Medicine; author of Food for Life & Power Foods for the Brain; active health advocate

Swim, snorkel & kayak in the crystal waters of the Caribbean

Long-time radio host, acclaimed physician and health educator; practices nutritionally-based medicine at True North Health Center

NEAL BARNARD, M.D. Continuing Education Credits (CMEs & CEUs) will be available Award-winning environmentally-friendly ship

MICHAEL KLAPER, M.D.

Chef & author of Unprocessed: How to Achieve Vibrant Health and Your Ideal Weight, inspiring public speaker & cooking instructor

Yoga teacher, health & wellness coach, aerial performer, stunt woman & actor. Her education stems from a lifetime of living a holistic lifestyle.

CHEF AJ

ANGELICA KUSHI

Dancing, socials & singles events Vegan pizza & ice cream parties Cancer support group & recovery panel 35 teachers 135 lectures & workshops 10 cooking classes, 4 intensives Daily yoga, meditation, Pilates, Qi Gong, Do-In, running, ﬁtness & body building classes Private consultations & treatments available

Relaxing Vacation

Learn More

Spiritual Practices

holisticholidayatsea.com info@holisticholidayatsea.com Toll-Free (US): 1-800-496-0989 Ph: 1-828-749-9537 Or join the conversation: Holistic Holiday at Sea holisticholidayatsea.com/blog

Gourmet Cuisine

Book Today

Lorraine Travel bookings@holisticholidayatsea.com Toll-Free: 1-877-844-7977 Ph: 1-305-443-0542 (option 1 for program information option 2 for travel agent) All reservations for our holistic group must be made through Lorraine Travel