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ake a moment right now to think of all the people who make a difference in your life—from that ever chipper cashier at your favorite grocery store to your beloved best friend or soul mate. There are so many people that help make our worlds go ‘round. Without them, life would be less colorful, less meaningful. This month’s article on “Change Makers” made me think of the influence people have Larry Levine, President of made in my life and in our community. Our Natural Awakenings beloved president of Natural Awakenings, Larry Levine, just passed away. He was a devoted and loving father to his son, and an inspiration and dear colleague to the entire Natural Awakenings staff, including all 92 publishers. Larry was a changer maker. He was a kind, generous man who took the time to get to know his staff and each of the publishers while helping to make Natural Awakenings one of the largest national natural health and sustainable publications available. When I first joined the Natural Awakenings family, I discovered that Larry was from the same hometown as me—Levittown, New York. Not only did we attend the same school from kindergarten through 12th grade, but we also realized our childhood homes were only a couple miles apart from one another. I affectionately referred to him as Levittown Larry. Speaking of change makers, Mr. Levitt, whom our hometown was named after, developed the first affordable tract homes. Larry helped me gracefully make changes in both a business and personal level. He made my life easier as a publisher with his infinite wisdom and reminded me to be a kinder and more patient person through his gentle spirit. While grieving his loss, I’ve debated whether or not to share this in my letter. I decided to share because Larry’s impact on me had a trickle-down effect to all of you through this magazine. Thank you, readers, for helping my grieving process and taking a moment to recognize yet another great soul who has left the light shining upon us to remind us of what is important—it’s Love! I have been blessed with being the publisher for the San Diego edition of Natural Awakenings. Sure, there are some long hours and gruesome deadlines that I might gripe about at times, but with all of that comes this beautiful, amazing network of exceptional people I’ve been fortunate enough to meet. San Diego is swimming with talented entrepreneurs and professionals. I am grateful for all the healing and teachings I have received through my community partners and practitioners. I aim to add more and more local talent to my publication so I can continue to spread the word of better health for ourselves, our loved ones and our planet. Stay healthy, be kind, love and be loved.
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he Arizona Cannabis Conference & Expo will be held October 15 and 16 in Phoenix. Renowned pain specialist, David Tonkin, MD; 11-year NFL veteran and Super Bowl winner, Marvin Washington; and Native American healing center founder, Larry Banegas, MSW, have teamed up to produce a public service announcement, Cannabis Addresses Prescription Opioid Addiction, sponsored by Isodiol. Each has unique views on opioid addiction. Tonkin’s mission is educating healthcare providers of a non-habit-forming alternative to quickly and effectively wean patients off prescription opioids. Washington’s initiative is making sports safer by using cannabis for pain management and research of concussions and chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Banegas’ message is that addiction is a brain disease that should be a qualifying condition for medical cannabis use. The three cannabis industry experts engage audiences while explaining the differences between marijuana and hemp cannabinoids; what is psychoactive and what is not (THC vs. other cannabinoids); and cannabidiol (CBD) that is accessible and ships everywhere hemp products are sold. Through an engaging question and answer session, attendees will receive critical information that can help their patients, colleagues and family members address opioid addiction. Visit the event website at swccexpo2016.com. For more information, call Denise Mahaffey at 760-908-6565 or email Denise@CannabisPRMedia.com.
em Rai, founder of Earth’s Elements in Encinitas, is excited to announce the opening of The Healing Space at Earth’s Elements, in addition to shopping. Rai, a former Sherpa who took people on treks throughout the Himalayan Region, opened Earth’s Elements in 2012 to share the culture of his home village and other areas in Nepal with his Southern California community. The Healing Space will offer a variety of healing modalities from local practitioners, including crystal healing, myofascial release, acupuncture, reconnective healing, psychic clarity and healing sessions and astrological guidance. Natural Awakenings advertiser, Marc Malin, CMT, will also be offering vibrational bodywork and sound healing. In celebration, Earth’s Elements is offering a 30 percent discount to firsttime clients on any healing session through the end of October. Location: 559 S. Coast Hwy. 101, Encinitas. For more information, call 760-230-6145 or visit ShopEarths Elements.com.
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hiropractic doctors Steven Keener, DC, and John Kupper, DC, celebrate the October Grand Opening of Balance Brain & Spine Chiropractic Neurology Center in Encinitas. According to Dr. Keener, “Research shows that approximately 100 million Americans suffer from headaches and neck pain each year. We provide an evidence-based, clinically proven treatment for headaches and neck pain without the traditional popping or cracking associated with chiropractic care.” The chiropractic care offered at Balance Brain & Spine provides a solution to headaches and neck pain without the need for risky medications, which often come with unwanted side effects and doesn’t fix the underlying issue. “Research shows that many migraine headaches are caused by dysfunction in the upper neck, located right underneath the base of the skull,” explains Dr. Kupper. “These issues can alter blood flow to the brain, resulting in the symptoms commonly
associated with migraine headaches.” The doctors at Balance Brain & Spine use an acoustic sound wave that realigns the top bones in the neck to normalize posture and restore blood flow to the skull and brain, using laser-guided templates and threedimensional imaging. “We are proud to be the first clinic in Encinitas to provide this cutting edge treatment,” shares Dr. Kupper, who notes that the procedure they offer has been featured on prominent television shows,
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ythmia Life Advancement Center in Costa Rica is excited to announce Rythmia Presents—a series of interactive experiences with many of the world’s favorite thought leaders, cultural creatives and shapeshifters to help guests activate new thinking and receive inspiration to become more authentic and awakened. “These luminaries typically host hundreds to thousands of people at their events; however, due to Rythmia’s limited capacity, our guests now have the chance to interact up close and personal with them in a unique and intimate setting,” shares Rythmia founder, Gerard Powell.
Kyle Cease
October 9 to 15, Rythmia welcomes Kyle Cease, Comedy Central’s 2009 Comedian of the Year and winner of the Stand-Up Showdown for his workshop I Hope I Screw This Up. Cease is highly regarded for his unique ability to combine laughter and transformation. With the freedom that comes from embracing the idea that it would be totally okay if his presentation sucked, Cease shares his unique perspective from a place of giving, rather than trying to get something from the audience. Benefits include minimizing—if not ending—stage fright, writer’s block, hesitation, doubt, fear while moving you toward what you really want in life. Money, health and relationships can all improve as participants move into their core and release limiting 10
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beliefs about themselves. Cease will discuss how to add more humor and creativity to one’s life and work.
Leigh J. McCloskey
October 30 to November 5, Leigh J. McCloskey will present Wheels within Wheels–Art of Imagination: The Operating Systems of Psyche and Soul. McCloskey is a modern renaissance man—an artist, author, actor and visual philosopher. His life, career and art reveal in beauty and meaning his devotion to the ideal of cultivating renaissance and imaginative rebirth through shared enthusiasm for the more interesting and inspiring stories of being human. McCloskey has enjoyed a long career in Hollywood as a professional actor, starring in numerous TV and film productions. During his workshop, McCloskey will take guests on a journey of exploring the Mandala, the Major Arcana of the Tarot, Spontaneous Creation, the Divine Feminine and the Etiquette of Energy to discover the symbolic meanings of each art form to enable individuals to become a gardener of their inner self and journey toward one’s hidden depths.
Bruce H. Lipton
November 6 to 12, cell biologist and bestselling author, Bruce H. Lipton, Ph.D., presents The Biology of Belief: The
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Science of Personal Empowerment. During his workshop, Lipton will take guests on a multi-media journey of self-discovery from the chemistry of atoms to the chemistry of love. Discussions will emphasize the personal significance of Epigenetics, the revolutionary new science of how consciousness and belief interface genetics and the behaviors that shape the character of our lives. Presentations will include insights into the developmental programming responsible for the invisible and unconscious behaviors that create or undermine our wishes, desires and loving partnerships.
Adam Roa and Melinda Cohen
November 13 to 19, international coaches, speakers and conscious content creators, Adam Roa and Melinda Cohen, present The Slinky Effect: Unlock the Potential of CoCreation. Roa and Cohen’s eight- year relationship provides a loving foundation upon which they consciously blend masculine and feminine energies, thus combining logical and intuitive approaches to the work in order to provide a complete and balanced workshop experience. “When Yin and Yang work in tandem, life flows easily, dreams become manifest and life can begin to exceed all expectations,” shares Cohen. According to the pair, we are in relationship to everything and everyone at all times. “Learn how to allow yourself to be expanded while simultaneously inspiring expansion in those around you, so that embodying graceful excellence in all areas of your life can become the new default from which you operate. Through this embodiment and deep connection to Spirit, you can begin co-creating your dream life with the Universe and truly thrive,” says Roa.
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November 27 iana Hoppe, MD, FACOG, invites the community to disto December cover how to protect against electromagnetic radiation 3, join contemat her event How to Thrive in Our Wireless World being held porary spiriDiscover how to Wednesday, October 19, at 6 p.m. in her Encinitas office. tual teacher and protect against Attendees will get a chance to learn more about the inspirational Electromagnetic benefits of Gia Wellness Technologies. “Protect your family visionary PaRadiation against daily stresses and toxins. Learn about ultra-hydration nache Desai for and protection against EMR,” shares Hoppe. “Start feeling Discover Your Soul Signature: Create more energetic and live healthier and happier lives with GIA wellness products.” a Life that Calls You Into Greater Joy Dr. Hoppe is a distinguished physician in obstetrics/gynecology, highly Nourish through and Acceptance. respected clinical researcher and popular public speaker. In April 2010, she super absorption Desai, a highly sought-after HOW TO THRIVE IN OUR released her popular book, Healthy Sex Drive, Healthy You: What Your Libido speaker featured regularly in print, Single File Reveals about Your Life. She has appeared on numerous local and national online and broadcastWIRELESS media, has re- WORLD Alignment television and radio shows, including a segment on The Dr. Oz Show and an incently appeared with Oprah Winfrey terview with Dr. Christiane Northrup on Hay House radio. She is also a frequent on the Emmy Award–winning series PROTECT YOUR FAMILYto women’s health magazines, and was recently voted Best of San contributor Super Soul Sunday and on the OWN Heal&through Diego; Health, in the Rancho Coast Magazine. network series, Help Desk. He is conSuper Hydration We invite you to an evening of DISCOVERY! sidered a top-tier faculty member at Location: 317 N. El Camino Real, #310, Encinitas. For more information, call Omega Institute; is a featured speaker 760-635-5600, email DHoppeInfo@gmail.com, or visit GiaWellness.com/ Hosted Diana Hoppe Ann Kane, Ph.D . at Healing with theby: Masters, the , M.D. & Lou DrDianaHoppe.com. Kripalu Center for Yoga Wellness and Health, I Inspired Solutions Can Do It!, and Powered Celebrate Your Technologies Life; by Patented and a regular contributor to The HuffBe healthier, more energetic and prosperous while making a ington Post. positive difference in people’s lives ncinitas-based naturopathic doctor, Kim Kelly, ND, is offerDIANA HOPPE, MD Desai’s engaging and interactive ing a talk at 2 p.m. on November 4 at Pharmaca Integra Protect + Hydrate + Nourish 317 N. EL CAMINO workshop will help guests to expand Pharmacy in 310 Carlsbad. During his presentation, entitled Discover the key to successfully battling everyday toxic stressors tive REAL, SUITE their energetic potential into alignSailing through the ENCINITAS, CA.Cold/Flu Season, Dr. Kelly will cover ment with the joyi-H20 and– love that already Not ALL Water is Created Equal everything92024 from household remedies to exotic herbs and exists within them. His warm and intravenous (IV) immune support to help the body stay strong RSVP: insightful approach to ancient spirianddhoppeinfo@gmail.com healthy during the cold and flu season. tual teachings infused with modern His talk will cover diet and food as medicine as he insights will inspire attendees to meet shares760-635-5600 what every home should have in their cupboard; the world with an energy of openness herbs, homeopathic remedies and vitamins and minerals for prevention of and and acceptance. “Gain the strategies treatment for cold and flu symptoms; and in-office procedures to boost the imyou need to expand your heart full of mune system. “Stay informed on what you can do to prevent and/or treat cold gratitude and deepen your relationship and flu-like symptoms through right diet, right supplements and, if needed, intrato your authentic self,” he shares. “It’s venous immune support,” shares Kelly. time to create the life of your dreams. Are you ready?” Location: 6985 El Camino Real, Ste. 103, Carlsbad. For more information, call In addition, each Rythmia guest’s 760-533-2883 or visit NatureDocKelly.com. visit includes Shiva Rea’s Prana Vinyasa Solar and Lunar Yoga, participation in the medically supervised plant he Walk for ALZ San Diego is bemedicine program, Truthenomics ing held Saturday, October 22 at Manifestation Program, farm-to-table 4 p.m. at Oceanside Pier, in Oceansorganic locally grown food prepared ide. The walk is San Diego’s premier fresh daily, The Dead Sea Cleanse coAlzheimer’s walk to raise awareness lon hydrotherapy treatment, massages, and funds for local families impacted meditation instruction, life coaching, by Alzheimer’s disease, as well as critical research for a cure. fresh juices, licensed psychological Natural Awakenings advertiser, Diana Hoppe, MD, invites the community to counselors, licensed naturopathic asparticipate in order to help raise money and awareness for Alzheimer’s disease. “You sistance and much more. are welcome to join my team, other teams or participate on your own,” she says. Those who are not able to participate in the walk can still donate directly at alzsd.org. For more information, call 844-346-
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Incandescent Lights Reinvented as Eco-Friendly
Older incandescent light bulbs have been phased out in many countries because they waste huge amounts of energy as heat, but scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have reported in Nature Nanotechnology that they are finding a way to recycle the waste energy and focus it back onto the filament, where it’s re-emitted as visible light. Their innovative structure is made from thin, stacked layers of a type of light-controlling crystal that allows visible wavelengths to pass through while reflecting infrared back to the filament as if striking a mirror. Traditional bulbs are banned in the European Union and Canada, and their manufacture and importation are being phased out in the U.S. They’ve been replaced by more expensive compact fluorescent (CFL) and light-emitting diode (LED) bulbs, which are significantly more efficient. In theory, the crystal structures could boost the efficiency of incandescent bulbs to 40 percent, making them three times more efficient than the best available LED and CFL bulbs. Source: BBC
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EPA Helps Schools Cut Bus Emissions
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is helping finance the replacement or retrofitting of older school buses in public and private school fleets to reduce diesel emissions and improve air quality. Owners can install catalysts and ventilation systems to reduce emissions by up to 25 percent or replace older buses with newer ones that meet the latest highway emission standards. The EPA will pay up to $25,000 each, depending on the size. “Our kids spend a lot of time on the school bus, and buses spend a lot of time in our neighborhoods and schoolyards. They are a national symbol of safety,” says Janet McCabe, acting assistant administrator for the EPA Office of Air and Radiation. “Significantly improving school bus fleets across the country with retrofits, replacements and idle reduction practices is imperative in meeting the agency’s goal of reducing children’s exposure to air toxins.” San Diego Edition
Monsanto, the U.S.based, multinational producer of agricultural products infamous for its controversial Roundup herbicide, will be “sued” for crimes against humanity in the independent International Criminal Court, in The Hague, Netherlands, on World Food Day, October 16. Plaintiffs include the Organic Consumers Association, International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements, Navdanya, Regeneration International, and Millions Against Monsanto, along with dozens of global food, farming and environmental justice groups. The court, developed in 2011, will use the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights to assess damages for Monsanto’s acts against humans and the environment. The court will also attempt to reform international criminal law to include crimes against the environment, or ecocide, as a prosecutable criminal offense. It has determined that prosecuting ecocide as a criminal offense is the only way to guarantee the rights of humans to a healthy environment and the right of nature to be protected.
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The Non GMO Project is sponsoring National NonGMO Month in October. Observed since 2010, the program seeks to increase education and awareness about the growing presence of unlabeled genetically modified (GM/GMO) food products and ingredients. People and organizations across North America are discovering the risks GMOs pose to our health, families and environment. Non-GMO Month provides a powerful opportunity to coordinate voices and actions around the country as brands, retailers and individuals stand up for the right to know what’s in our food and to choose to avoid GMOs. Protecting consumer choice and a nonGMO food supply requires a multifaceted approach with online and boots-on-the-ground teamwork. Vanatchanan/Shutterstock.com
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News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.
The Non GMO Project invites everyone to help create local events and spread the word in communities. Begin at NonGMOMonth.org.
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Florida Voters Get Chance to Legalize Cannabis
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ol (CBD). THC, found in the resin secreted by the glands of the plant, produces most of the plant’s psychological effects by attaching to and activating specific receptors in the brain. CBD is the non-psychoactive constituent that blocks the euphoric state associated with THC, according to the National Center for Biotechnology information. Dr. Michael Uphues, a board certified family physician and certified medical cannabis expert, presents seminars on cannabinoid medicine that include information such as education about the major types of cannabis and their extensive clinical uses and applications, and also on the political propaganda campaign that has led to misinformation regarding its use as an effective and viable medicine. “Cannabis has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for more than 5,000 years and in ayurvedic medicine for 2,000 years. From 1850 to 1941, it was sold over the counter in U.S. pharmacies,” says Uphues. “In today’s important research into determining the pharmacology of THC, numerous biological studies show what traditional Chinese doctors and ayurvedic physicians may have understood—humans are born with cannabinoid receptor sites in the brain. Receptors are binding sites for chemicals in the brain that instruct brain cells to start, stop or otherwise regulate various brain and body functions. The chemicals which trigger receptors are known as neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitter chemicals enable brain cells (neurons) to communicate with each other by their release into the gap (synapse) between the neurons. These discoveries and their relevance to the understanding of the pharmacology of THC in the brain provide the basis for challenging the legitimacy of marijuana’s Schedule I status on the Drug Enforcement Administration’s controlled substance list. “The term marijuana is derogatory. The plant should be referred to by its scientific biological name, Cannabis, and should be respected for its healing properties,” advises Uphues. For more information, visit YouTube.com/ watch?v=UY12KKVChwk and BallotPedia.org/Florida_ Medical_Marijuana_Legalization,_Amendment_2_(2016).
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Dr. Jeffry Kerbs on Mercury Safe Dentistry
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scondido–based holistic dentist, Dr. Jeffry Kerbs, is emphatic about spreading the word on the dangers of mercury amalgam (silver) fillings. According to Kerbs, an advocate for mercury safe dentistry practices, the following are wellestablished facts in scientific literature:
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Animal studies have shown amalgam-derived mercury accumulates in body tissues and organs. It also travels through fetal blood supply to fetal tissues and is found in maternal milk. With that in mind, it’s important to know the difference between a mercury-free and mercury safe dentist. “More and more dentists are no longer using amalgam, because it simply isn’t a good filling when compared to the newer composites. Increasingly, these dentists refer to their practices as being
mercury-free,” shares Kerbs. “However, that doesn’t mean that they believe mercury fillings are a health hazard, or that they will protect you from excessive exposure to mercury during their removal. Bottom line...you can’t just assume that a dentist who advertises his or her practice as being mercuryfree is also mercury safe.” Kerbs states that being protected during the amalgam removal process is extremely important because the greatest exposure to mercury vapor occurs when fillings are unsafely removed. “When a mercury safe dentist uses a safe amalgam removal protocol, the amount of mercury vapor you would be exposed to can be reduced by 90 percent or more,” he explains. “The importance of this protection can be better understood when you realize that unsafely drilling out an amalgam filling can release up to 4,000 mcg of mercury vapor. Dentists who are committed to mercury safe dentistry are concerned about protecting not only their patients from mercury exposure, but also themselves, their team and the environment.” Jeffry S. Kerbs, DDS, practices mercury safe dentistry at his office located at 240 S. Hickory, Ste. 207, in Escondido. For more information, call 760-7463663 or visit DrJKerbs.com.
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the 2016 Super Bowl, she used Copia’s technology to organize food pickups throughout the San Francisco Bay area. What she calls the “right thing to do” fed more than 41,000 people that day. Named one of Toyota’s 2016 Mothers of Invention, Ahmad uses the company’s $50,000 grant to boost Copia’s services throughout the U.S. Recently, German and Austrian government officials expressed interest in expanding the service to help feed Syrian Margot McNeeley refugees in their countries.
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Meeting Basic Needs Komal Ahmad was unaware that her single act of kindness in simply offering to share her lunch with a homeless veteran in 2011 while she was attending the University of Cali- Komal Ahmad fornia, Berkeley, would lead to a multiplying mission to feed America’s hungry. His heartfelt expression of gratitude for his first meal in three days sparked an epiphany: Her school was regularly throwing away thousands of pounds of food while neighbors were going hungry. Today, Ahmad is the founder and CEO of Copia, an app that matches nonprofits serving in-need veterans, children, women and others with companies that have leftover gourmet food. Following NA-SD.com
Friends Margot McNeeley and Janet Boscarino, in Memphis, Tennessee, looked around for local problems they could fix and took action starting in 2008. A former retail entrepreneur, McNeeley didn’t want food to go to waste and created the Project Green Fork certification program after learning that 95 percent of restaurant waste can be diverted from landfills. Her nonprofit helps restaurants to conserve water and energy, develop recycling and composting systems and switch to biodegradable containers and environmentally friendly cleaning operations. Boscarino’s experience in business development and sales, combined with her disdain for litter, led her to found the nonprofit Clean Memphis, which began in 2008 with Janet Boscarino volunteer crews picking up litter. In recent years, the initiative’s community-wide strategy has expanded to involve local governments, businesses, neighborhoods, faith-based organizations and 20 local “sustainable schools”. In 2017, Project Green Fork
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will become a part of Clean Memphis. Throughout two decades of educational activism, John G. Heim’s passion for clean water as a human right has not waned. The founder and leader of The SWFL Clean Water Movement, headquartered in Fort Myers Beach, Florida, persisted even when many business owners considered him a nuisance, driving off tourists. As infestations of blue-green algae blooms have reached emergency levels, Heim’s ongoing grassroots campaign to increase awareness of water quality issues that’s backed by social media recently brought him to Washington, D.C., to make his case before Congress. The nonprofit’s 18,000 members have succeeded in bringing national attention to the thick muck now plaguing both Florida coasts. They’re working to alter nutrient-laden discharges from Lake Okeechobee that send agricultural toxins and rain overflow down the Caloosahatchee and St. Lucie rivers and out into vital estuaries. Scott Bunn’s Seneca Treehouse Project, launched in 2010, grew from his building background in a family of entrepreneurs to encompass design/ build services and education in Scott Bunn eco-housing and ethical living. Bunn’s original Seneca, South Carolina, homestead and acreage includes apprentice learning programs teaching practical skills in cultivating permaculture, growing food, building structures, working with tools and living in an intentional community. “For the next six years, our goal is to annually train 50 people that will train 50 more people. Continuing this exponential growth pattern means the
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Providing Healthcare Options Martie Whittiken, of Plano, Texas, a board-certified clinical nutritionist and host of the Healthy by Nature nationally syndicated radio show, uses her
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talents to advocate for health freedom in America. Educating listeners for 19 years, she served as president of the National Nutritional Foods Association during crucial phases of the 1992 to 1994 fight to successfully pass the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act to preserve consumer choices. The author of The Probiotic Cure also helped found the Texas Health Freedom Coalition to protect citizens’ rights to choose alternative medical treatment in her state. Whittiken says, “My work is a labor of love. I have no interest in becoming famous or well known unless it contributes to getting the job done.” On a 2006 medical mission to Haiti, Gigi Pomerantz, a licensed nurse practitioner at the Aurora Sinai Medical Center, in Milwaukee, discovered the impact of a lack of clean wa- Gigi Pomerantz ter and sanitation as her four-person team treated 1,400 patients for worms, stomach problems, diarrhea and poor appetite. Two years later, she founded Youthaiti, where she serves as executive director. The nonprofit helps rural Haitians build composting toilets and develop organic gardens using recycled waste as fertilizer. It also provides community hygiene education and reforestation. Everything is aimed at breaking Haiti’s widespread cycle of contamination
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and disease, and safely convert human waste into agricultural fertilizer that’s increasing crop productivity and the availability of healthy food. Psychotherapist Jacqui Bishop and Integrative Nutritionist Lisa Feiner, cofounders of Sharp Again Naturally, in White Plains, New York, believe that dementia is Jacqui Bishop reversible, and no case should be considered hopeless until all causative factors have been tested and ruled out. Their resolve for eliminating causes of disease rather than managing symptoms is based on University of California, Los Angeles, research studies and sources quoted in a Health Advocates Worldwide documentary. Project Yoga Richmond, estab- Lisa Feiner lished in 2010, makes yoga accessible to everyone in the city’s metro region. Thirty yoga teachers lead pay-what-you-can studio
classes that help fund 22 outreach programs for underserved communities. Healing programs are designed for needs related to autism, recovery, seniors, special students and youths in the court system. “We also provide continuing instructor education, visiting teachers, workshops and other special events that deepen yoga practice in our community,” says co-founder Dana Walters, who serves as the board of directors vice president.
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As an Emmy Award-winning trumpeter, composer, educator and co-founder, conductor and artistic director of the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic (CJP), Orbert Davis is dedicated to multigenre projects. His collaborative research in 2012 while in Cuba on a people-to-people exchange accompanied by fellow musicians and River North Dance Chicago’s Artistic Director Frank Chaves (now retired) proved to be a multifaceted boon. It generated the philharmonic’s Havana Blue live performance in 2013 and ignited a weeklong cultural exchange with Cuba’s Universidad Ciudad de las Artes (ISA) during his return trip for the Havana International Jazz Festival in 2014. President Barak Obama’s announcement of the normalization of Cuban/U.S. diplomatic
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relations opened up the possibility for a continuing CJP/ISA relationship, as well as their 2015 landmark partnered event when 37 ISA students traveled to Chicago to perform Scenes from Life: Cuba at Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre. Davis promises more such events to come. All of these individuals represent a small percentage of the game-changers actively moving to create an alternative future. Estés observes, “What is needed for dramatic change is an accumulation of acts; adding, adding to, adding more, continuing. We know that it does not take everyone on Earth to bring justice and peace, but only a small, determined group that will not give up during the first, second or hundredth gale.” Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.
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Local Change Makers Green Building Specialist, Scott Riffenburgh
Back in 2013 when the new California building codes went into effect, there was a rush by new home builders to permit projects because the new energy and green building codes, in effect in 2014, were going to increase capital costs for new construction. Home builders complained that their margins were shrinking and they couldn’t compete within the existing home market. Scott Riffenburgh, LEED-AP, CEA, of Emerald Impact, delivered a seminar to the Building Industry Association in San Diego, where he discussed the types of sustainable and energy efficient measures being installed on single and multifamily projects and the impact of the new energy code updates. Now, the new 2016 Residential Title 24 codes, which will be in effect as of January 2017, are significantly more stringent than the 2013 codes— in fact, by 28 percent. These codes will force builders to use the same type of measures that were integrated into “green” buildings before 2016, including the following: • High-performance attics • High-efficacy lighting • High-performance walls • Water heating efficiency The new energy codes and CALGreen building codes will ensure that new houses being permitted after January 1, 2017, are “green”—whether certified or not. “Builders were having trouble looking past the price tags for new construction, yet they are now be-
ginning to turn this around by leveraging the superiority of their buildings in their business development strategies,” says Riffenburgh. “Here’s an interesting example. Meritage Homes has been successfully building and selling green homes—at premium prices—for several years now,” shares Riffenburgh, who spoke with C.R. Herro, vice president of sustainability at Meritage, about their company’s approach to marketing their green homes. “I spend 30 percent of my time training the sales force,” says Herro. “These sales people have to understand how to differentiate Meritage’s superior product to homebuyers.” “Net-zero, carbon-zero homes are available today and cost-effective,” he says. “It’s no longer a technical challenge. That’s all done. All that’s left now is the average consumer choosing better.” According to Riffenburgh, the following are now accepted facts:
the new homes being built now, which have a higher value to the buyer?” Answer: Get your homes certified as green under the Green Point Rated or LEED standards. “If you are remodeling or retrofitting your home, make sure that you are certifying your home at the same time with a Green Point rating,” shares Riffenburgh. “Try to use a contractor that is familiar with green building and the certification systems, and have them contract a green home consultant that is qualified to certify your home as green.” Riffenburgh’s Emerald Impact group provides energy efficiency and green building services to the real estate market. Riffenburgh began working in the commercial and multi-family energy efficiency market in the 1980s, and has supported projects as a control systems engineer, construction manager, business development manager and sustainability consultant. In addition to managing sustainability programs, he helps businesses develop business models for entry into the energy efficiency and sustainability industry sectors. To learn more, call Scott Riffenburgh at 858-254-3888 or visit EmeraldImpact.com.
• Owners can recoup and exceed the cost of building green through operational savings and higher lease value. • Tenants and buyers want healthier buildings and lower energy costs. • New owners are realizing a return on investment when they buy green homes. • The new homes being built, even if just to code, are far superior to the existing building stock. New home builders are now in a position to differentiate their greener homes from the existing building stock. “So here is the question for the existing home owner, as well as the real estate and remodeling industry,” says Riffenburgh. “If you are going to sell an existing home, how can you compete with natural awakenings
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Robbin and Terry Lynn: Changing the Perception of Medicinal Cannabis
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One Southern California couple, Robbin and Terry Lynn, the founders of RX-C, is dedicated to elevating cannabis by setting the industry standard for quality, consistency and personalized service. The pair specializes in helping patients new to medical marijuana understand and navigate all the latest methods for realizing the maximum benefits cannabis has to offer. According to the Lynns, the lines of medicinal and recreational cannabis in California have been greatly blurred over the last two decades. Since 2011, they have been driven to “change the perception of who actually uses medicinal cannabis, create a safe and professional environment to dispense cannabis, and to elevate the industry through education, enlightenment and enrichment.” With the formation of their collective, RX-C, the mission was simple: Bring clean, quality organically grown products, combined with knowledgeable caring staff in a professional setting to San Diego County. With a focus on baby boomers and those new to using cannabis medicinally, they have helped more than 2,000 medical marijuana patients—most over the age of 50—achieve relief from chronic pain from a myriad of conditions, detox from opiates, sleep better, lessen their stress and anxiety and achieve an overall sense of wellness.
Colour Blocks sustainable crayon product was founded in Encinitas by art teacher and mom, Spramani Elaun, founder of Nature of Art For Kids. “This product grew from my passion of wanting to stop pounds and pounds of crayons hitting landfills daily,” she says. Now, Elaun’s nine-year project has partnered with Goodwill of San Diego and youth organizations Earth-friendly art teacher funds like CASSY in Silicon Valart projects and events for kids ley—nonprofit agencies with old crayon donations that partner with schools to support social and emotional crisis intervention counseling. Elaun, an author of several art education books, receives used crayons by these supporters, then handcrafts new designer square block crayons into a product for sales which then fund free art programing all over the West Coast. This fall, she will travel the coast selling her sustainable crayons and funding free art programing for children.
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How to Slim a Fat Feline by Sandra Murphy
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lmost 60 percent of America’s pet cats are overweight, according to a survey by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention. Feline obesity can lead to joint pain, hinder self-grooming and make it harder to use the litter box, all resulting in fat cats being left at shelters by frustrated owners. Chubby kitties also are more prone to osteoarthritis, Type 2 diabetes mellitus, respiratory problems and non-allergic skin conditions. “Potential health problems make overweight cats harder to adopt,” says Deanna Schmidt, with the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, in Pittsburgh. “On Fat Cat Tuesdays, we waive the adoption fee for cats 14 pounds and over. We counsel adoptive families and follow up so that ongoing healthy eating and exercise continues to melt away the pounds.” Experts advise that a house cat should maintain the sleek, fluid motion of a jungle cat. Viewed from above, healthy cats have a distinct waistline, an inward curve between the rib cage and hips. Pick it up and step on the scale. The pet’s weight should comprise between six to 10 pounds of the total. “The first time I saw healthy cats,
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I thought they looked small because I’d become used to seeing fat cats,” recalls Traci Pichette, founder of Pumeli tea and gift boxes, in St. Petersburg, Florida. She’s not alone in her assessment.
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While free-feeding dry food is easier for owners and allows a cat to snack at will, some take advantage and overeat, often from boredom. To help the transition from always-available dry food to mealtime wet food, use kibble as a special treat. Food puzzles, widely available online or in pet supply stores, will keep Kitty busy during the day. Homemade feeding puzzles work, too; put a small amount of kibble in a cardboard tube or small box, tape the end shut and randomly cut small holes in the sides. Kitty will have to roll the tube or fit a paw inside to retrieve a treat. “Free-feeding dry food is comparable to a constant supply of Fritos on our desk,” says Jackson Galaxy, author of Cat Daddy. “As far as the myth that dry food cleans teeth, I ask, do you floss with Melba toast? Dry food leaves plaque. A grain-free, wet food adds needed moisture and fat to their diet. A cat’s teeth are designed to rip and tear, not crunch.” NA-SD.com
“Changing my cat’s food to an all-wet diet slimmed her down to a healthy weight. I hated the smell, but it made sense to me that dry food was just carbs,” says Pichette. “At first, she whined at not having food all the time, but got used to it, and now she can eat treats in moderation. The cool thing is we’re all enjoying her increased energy and playfulness.” Cats are obligate carnivores, which means their natural diet comprises 90 percent meat and 10 percent vegetable matter. A roaming cat’s native routine is to search for food, hunt, catch and eat, groom and nap. Because each catch is small, they eat frequently. “There’s still an ancestor cat inside domesticated felines, a ‘raw’ cat that wants to hunt for its food,” explains Galaxy. “We need to play into that thinking and feed at intervals; ideally, every five hours or so, or at least in the morning, after work and about an hour-and-a-half before bedtime.” While the family’s morning and evening schedules mean just a quick scoop of food in the bowl, the third meal should be an interactive one. “A battery-operated toy or waving a laser light around is not play,” says Galaxy. “Interactive play is not texting with one hand and wiggling the fishing pole toy with the other. You have to get up and move to let the cat search for the toy, watch and wait, then pounce. It engages the animal mentally and physically and brings the raw cat to the surface. When you reach the point of diminishing returns, the pet is tired and it’s time for a meal.” His foundation improves lives of shelter animals, teaching staff to clicker train, entertain and exercise their cats to make them more adoptable. After an active day, the cat will be ready for bed, syncing its rhythm with the rest of the household. “A full play session satisfies natural instincts and prevents the cat from hunting your ankles as you sleep,” advises Galaxy. “It’s not a luxury to have a variety of toys; it’s a necessity for having a quality relationship with a healthy cat.” Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@ mindspring.com.
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WALKING MEDITATION The Calming and Centering Effects of Labyrinths by Gina McGalliard
While many of us like to meditate, some can’t sit still. Walking a labyrinth provides an enticing alternative.
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n archetypal labyrinth gently leads us in a circular path inward toward a center and then back out again. Found in ancient cultures from African, Celtic and Greek to Native American, they became especially popular fixtures
in Medieval European churches; one of the most renowned is in France’s Chartres Cathedral. Depictions of labyrinths have been included in paintings, pottery, tapestries and in Hopi baskets as a sacred symbol of Mother Earth. Sev-
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eral American tribes saw the pattern as a medicine wheel. Celts may have regarded it as a never-ending knot or circle. While some of the oldest known labyrinths decorate cave walls in Spain, today they grace diverse locations ranging from spas and wellness centers to parks, gardens, university campuses and even prisons. “Labyrinths can be outdoors or indoors. Permanent labyrinths may be made of stones, rocks, bricks or inlaid stones. Temporary labyrinths can be painted on grass or made with all sorts of things for a particular purpose or appropriate to a specific cause,” explains Diane Rudebock, Ed.D., resource vice president and research chair of the Labyrinth Society, in Trumansburg, New York. “Walking a labyrinth is useful for those that sometimes have a hard time being outwardly still and drawing themselves inward. You must move your body, and because you’re focused on the path while you’re walking it, it’s easier to drop wholly into the journey and let go of all else,” says Anne Bull, of Veriditas, a Petaluma, California, nonprofit that supports new labyrinth designs to suit the spiritual needs of hospitals, schools and retreat centers. The group also sponsors a worldwide directory at LabyrinthLocator.com.
Individual Approaches
A labyrinth walk typically involves three stages. The first is for releasing extraneous thoughts on the way to the center. Upon arriving in the stillness of that point, the participant opens heart and mind to receive whatever message or wisdom is intended for them. The return path is the integration phase, to make a fresh insight our own. Participants should approach their walk in different ways: One may have a specific question or intention in mind; another may be open to whatever occurs during their meditation; yet another may repeat a meditative mantra. One might even choose to bypass the path entirely in order to sit contemplatively at its center. Unlike a maze, it’s impossible to lose our
way with the circular path serving as a simple and reliable guide. Although scientific research on labyrinth meditation has been limited to participant questionnaires, future studies may incorporate the use of functional magnetic resonance imaging technology to measure brain activity and record what individuals experience. Labyrinths located in settings like hospitals and prisons lend themselves to such research, says Rudebock. As a Veriditas-certified labyrinth facilitator, she conducts workshops and observes, “Walks are unique to each individual and may not produce uniform or replicable results.” At its core, the experience is about listening to our truest self, away from the cacophony of modern life. “I believe that the world needs places where our souls can be quiet,” remarks Jean Richardson, director of the Kirkridge Retreat and Study Center, in Bangor, Pennsylvania, which includes a seven-circuit labyrinth. “Retreat centers and labyrinths are places where we can listen to our inner heart, feel our inner calling and tap into our own divine nature. I think deep listening is not always valued in a world where we are rewarded for being busy and keeping our schedules full.”
Nearby Opportunities
Today, labyrinths—indoor, outdoor, natural, urban, secular and religious— are found in or near many communities. Following the lead of California’s Golden Door Spa, in Escondido, which pioneered the use of a labyrinth in a spa setting, many spas now incorporate them in their wellness or mindfulness programs. Labyrinthine invitations to a mindfulness practice are open to everyone. “A labyrinth can bridge all beliefs, faiths, religions and walks of life,” says Bull. “You can walk a labyrinth no matter what you believe. Benefits come in walking it with an open mind and open heart.” Gina McGalliard is a freelance writer in San Diego, CA. Connect at GinaMcGalliard.com.
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Chiropractic to the Rescue It Helps IBD, ADHD, PMS and Other Conditions by Edward Group
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hiropractic care corrects spinal alignment abnormalities as a means of treating a wide range of health problems. Addressing skeletal and muscular disorders and relieving pain are just the beginning. Research studies reported in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics and the journal of healing science Explore have found chiropractic beneficial in treating connective tissue abnormalities, infant lactose intolerance and even autism. More than $13 billion is spent annually on chiropractic health services, making it the largest alternative health practice in the U.S. Science supports its usefulness in addressing a wide range of conditions. Bell’s Palsy. Recovery varies among patients as chiropractors create patient-centric treatment programs designed to improve facial motion and hearing, relieve pain and address other nerve-related issues (Archives of Internal Medicine; Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics). Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). A Canadian survey of chiropractors has reported success in using spinal
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manipulation to relieve IBD, colitis and other bowel disorders (Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology). Cancer. The Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medicine publishes numerous studies of therapies supporting cancer patients suffering the side effects of conventional treatment. The American Journal of Clinical Oncology reports that chiropractic care rates as one of the leading alternative medical treatments for pain management, among other related benefits. Chiropractic offers economical and effective strategies that may help quality of life, as discussed in Seminars in Oncology Nursing. High Blood Pressure. While many relevant studies can’t yet generalize results, the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics documents success by chiropractors treating hypertension without the downside of medical drugs that can include the risk of stroke (University of Alabama at Birmingham). Chronic Sinusitis. Patients with nasal and sinus passages that don’t drain properly due to physical or NA-SD.com
nerve-related causes may find relief through chiropractic care. A study cited in the same journal showed that patients experienced relief of all related symptoms after a single adjustment. Arthritis. A study published in a journal from the the University of Virginia School of Medicine Center for the Study of Complementary and Alternative Therapies notes that arthritis patients obtaining chiropractic care enjoyed better health and quality of life than those that did not. Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS). In clinical studies, combining manual spinal adjustment with soft tissue therapy has been found to relieve PMS discomfort. In one study, two groups of women were tested, switching off in receiving chiropractic adjustments or a placebo alternative. Each time, the group receiving chiropractic adjustments reported the greatest improvements (Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics). Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). A study published in Explore suggests that chiropractic care combined with other holistic elements such as appropriate nutrition may provide a more gentle, yet effective approach than conventional psychotropic drugs. It employed chiropractic treatment for boys 9 to 13 years old diagnosed with ADHD. Spinal manipulation with nutritional supplementation was reported to improve hyperactivity, inattentiveness, impulsiveness and behavioral, social and emotional difficulties. Headaches. Based on recent studies, spinal manipulation has proven effective against migraines and headaches originating from the neck. Manual therapy of the spine, along with neck exercises, promotes improvement in patients with neck-related headaches. Side effects are rare and minor (Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics). Dr. Edward Group is CEO and cofounder of the Global Healing Center, in Houston, TX (GlobalHealingCenter. com). He is a doctor of chiropractic trained in naturopathy, herbals and clinical nutrition; author of The Green Body Cleanse; and a diplomate of the American Board of Functional Medicine.
Have the Demands of Motherhood Robbed You of Your Vibrancy and Balance? by Paula Irwin CMT #1985, certified sports therapist and lymphedema therapist
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he demands of child-rearing change a woman’s structure, creating long-term imbalances that lead to unnecessary injuries later in life. Form follows function; carrying the weight of a child on the hip adapts and reshapes the musculoskeletal system. The dominant arm and shoulder round forward shortening the upper pectoral muscle, pulling the scapula, rhomboids and spine of the back with it. This creates a spiraling effect to the body. Stabilizing the weight on that hip shortens supporting hip, spine and pelvic muscles continuing the rotation. Unattended to, joint and disk damage may occur. Thankfully, posture can be rebalanced with further damage to tissue being arrested. This is where structural rebalancing massage comes in. During an initial consultation, a structural assessment including visual alignment, muscle testing and gait evaluation are possible. Once the disproportions are noted, a treatment plan is created. The session is therapeutic blended with a relaxing massage. Before change can happen the body must be able to relax and trust the therapist. Working with the nervous system rather than dominating it allows holding patterns to neutralize and reset, leaving space for deeper work. Adhesions and scar tissue from overuse are broken down and muscle tissue softens. Bones are the leavers and muscles the pulleys when it comes to movement, as the muscle length normalizes the pull on its attachment to the skeleton releases and structure returns to normal. The new foundation erases the old patterns through activated stretching, resetting a new neuromuscular pattern where the changes become permanent and life moves forward. Paula Irwin, CMT #1985, is the owner of Body Being in Balance, located at 1201 Camino Del Mar, #213, in Del Mar. For more information, call 858-822-9878 or visit BodyBeingInBalanceMassage.com.
Chiropractic Pain Relief Without the “Popping” and “Cracking” submitted by Dr. Steven Keener and Dr. John Kupper
Innovative sound wave technology emerges in North San Diego
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ack pain, neck pain, joint discomfort, headaches and a number of other ailments send desperate patients to their chiropractors each week for relief. Even so, far too many suffer without reprieve, avoiding the benefits of a chiropractic visit based on irrational misconceptions of being “cracked” or “popped”. Practitioners in the field are now determined to educate the public about the perils of prolonged misalignments of the upper cervical spine—a condition that can disrupt blood flow and cerebro-spinal fluid flow in and out of the brain. Left untreated, such misalignments cause the pooling of toxic proteins in the brain and nerve pain throughout the body. To correct the disruptions, trained chiropractors adjust the alignment of their patients’ spines, manually manipulating joints and body parts. Based on the latest scientific research, a select group of North County chiropractors now offer patients an innovative new therapy that targets and treats spinal misalignment without any “cracking” or “popping” commonly associated with traditional treatment. Sound wave technology, also known as Atlas Orthogonal, enhances the body’s natural ability to heal itself and maintain optimal nerve health. Patients receiving this care experience gentle realignment of the neck bones via a percussive sound wave guided at the vertebrae. This is achieved using three-dimensional imaging of the head and neck to produce laser guided templates to provide a precise and accurate correction of the misalignment to within a tenth of a degree. Orthogonal realignment has been extremely successful and the technique has been featured on ESPN and shows like The Doctors on NBC and The Montel Williams Show. Countless acute and chronic symptoms benefit from the innovative treatment, and for many patients, the new technology equates to fewer visits with better results.
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FARMERS’ MARKETS SUNDAY 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. Seaside Bazaar Marketplace, 459 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, 92024. 760-753-1611. TheSeasideBazaar.com. Rancho Santa Fe Certified Farmers’ Market – 9:30am2pm. 16079 San Dieguito Rd, Rancho Santa Fe, 92091. 619-743-4263. RanchoSantaFeFarmersMarket.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. North San Diego (Sikes Adobe) Certified Farmers’ Market – 10:30am-3:30pm. 12655 Sunset Dr, Escondido, 92025. Claire Winnick: 858-735-5311. NorthSDFarmersMarket.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. 760-5800116. SDFarmBureau.org. Solana Beach Farmers’ Market – 12-4pm. 444 S Cedros Ave, in the heart of the Cedros Ave Design District, Solana Beach. 858-755-0444. Karen@ SouthCedros.com. SolanaBeachFarmersMarket.com.
MONDAY Welk Certified Farmers’ Market Place – 3-7pm. Year-round, rain or shine. 8860 Lawrence Welk Dr, Escondido, 92026. 760-651-3630, no texts. Farmers Market@WelkResorts.com.
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Chula Vista-Otay Ranch Certified Farmers’ Market – 4-8pm. 2015 Birch Rd & Main St, Chula Vista, 91915. 619-279-0032. OtayRanchTownCenter.com.
WEDNESDAY State Street Farmers’ Market – 3-7pm, Mar 16-Nov 2; 3-6pm, Nov 2-Mar 16. Rain or shine; year-round.
Downtown El Cajon Farmers’ Market – 3-7pm. Supported by the International Rescue Committee. Prescott Promenade at 201 E Main St, El Cajon, 92020. 619-641-7510, x 277. Rescue.org/Farmers-Market. UTC Certified Farmers’ Market – 3-7pm. 7131 Regents Rd San Diego, 92122. 619-795-3363. SDMarketManager.com/wb.
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On State St between Carlsbad Village Dr & Grand Ave, Carlsbad, 92008. RonLaChance: 858-2727054. Carlsbad-Village.com.
Santee Farmers’ Market – 3-7pm, Mar-Oct; 3-6pm, NovFeb. 9608 Carlton Hills Blvd, corner of Mast & Carlton Hill, Santee, 92071. 619-449-8427. SanteeCertifiedFarmersMarket@gmail.com. SanteeFarmersMarket.com.
Nov; 4-7pm, Nov-Apr. 4900 block of Newport Ave between Cable & Bacon Sts, Ocean Beach,
92107. 619-279-0032. OceanBeachSanDiego.com.
Encinitas Certified Farmers’ Market – 4-7pm. 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.
Oceanside Sunset Market – 5-9pm. Corner of Coast Hwy & Pier View Way, Oceanside, 92054. 760-7544512. MainStreetOceanside.com or SunsetMarketOceanside.com.
Ocean Beach Farmers’ Market – 4-8pm, Apr-Nov. ;4-7pm, Nov-Apr. 4900 block of Newport Ave between Cable & Bacon Sts, Ocean Beach, 92107. 619-2790032. OceanBeachSanDiego.com.
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Vista Main Street Farmers’ Market – 4-8pm. Historic Downtown Vista, 255 Main St & Indiana Ave. Bill Westendorf: 760-224-9616. People’s Produce Farmer’s Night Market – 5-8pm. Fresh produce, prepared food, fitness activities, healthy living demonstrations and handmade gifts. EBT, WIC and SNAP accepted. 1655 Euclid Ave, San Diego, 92105. 619-262-2022. ProjectNewVillage.org.
THURSDAY 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. 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. 760-580-0116. SDFarmBureau.org. 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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FRIDAY mer; 1-5pm, winter. 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. San Diego County Courthouse Parking Grounds, 345 S Melrose Dr, Vista, 92081. 619-301-8905. VistaFarmersMarket.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. 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. SDFarmBureau.org. Seaside Bazaar Marketplace – 9am-5pm, summer; 9am-4pm. Seaside Bazaar Marketplace, 459 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, 92024. 760-753-1611. TheSeasideBazaar.com. Del Mar Farmers’ Market – 1-4pm. Year-round. 1050 Camino Del Mar, between 10th & 11th Sts, Del Mar, 92014. 858-465-0013. DelMarFarmersMarket.org.
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1 Project Wildlife Lecture: Raptors of San Diego – 9:30-11:30am. Find out which raptor species call San Diego home year round and those who just play tourist. Discover how to tell the difference between hawks, falcons, owls and vultures and meet some of Project Wildlife’s raptor animal ambassadors. $10. San Diego Humane Society, 5500 Gaines St, San Diego, 92110. SDHumane.org. Fall Is for Planting – 10am-12pm. Planning and early preparation are the keys to a sustainable, low water garden and an extraordinary spring bloom. $10/nonmember, free/member. Water Conservation Garden, 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W, El Cajon, 92019. 619-660-0614. TheGarden.org. San Diego Botanic Garden Orchid Clinic – 10am-3pm. Participants can choose one or all of the four great education sessions. Each session is led by a local expert orchid grower who will impart valuable, easy-to-use information on how to select, grow and care for orchids. Free with paid admission. San Diego Botanic Gardens, 230 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas, 92024. 760-436-3036. SBDGarden.org. Catoberfest – 11am-3pm. Bratwurst and sauerkraut, kitty boutique, shelter tours, opportunity drawing for cat quilt. Friends of Cats, 15587 Olde Hwy 80, El Cajon, 92021. FriendsOfCats.org.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2 Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon – 8am-2pm. More than 80 canine competitors will vie for the title of Top Surf Dog. Interactive vendor booths, food, live music, dog costume contest, dog agility course, opportunity drawings and more. Free. Del Mar Dog Beach, 3200 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, 92014. AnimalCenter.org. Encinitas Oktoberfest – 10am-5:30pm. Craft booths, authentic German food, cold beverages, Bavarian band, dancers and more. Free. El Camino Real down to Mountain Vista Dr to Wandering Rd, Encinitas, 92024. EncinitasOktoberfest.com.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5 Pet Loss Support Group – 6-7:30pm. Sessions are led by a licensed social worker and are open to those ages 10 and up, including pet parents who are considering or preparing for euthanasia. Pictures of your pet encouraged. Free. San Diego Humane Society, 5500 Gaines St, San Diego, 92110. 619299-7012 x 2311. SDHumane.org.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7 Sierra Talks: Coast to Cactus San Diego Outdoors – 6:30pm. Develop a greater appreciation and understanding of San Diego County, considered one of the 35 biodiversity hotspots in the world.
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Canyoneers will be present to share and answer questions. Free. Joyce Beers Center, 3900 Vermont St, San Diego, 92103. 760-533-2725. SanDiegoSierraClub.org.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8 San Diego Fire Rescue 5K & Kids Run – 8:30am. Held by the the San Diego Fire Rescue Foundation to kick off Fire Prevention Week. The run not only allows San Diegans to have fun running with local firefighters but it also raises much needed funds for the foundation. The money helps support their mission of providing enhanced equipment, training, and to support their community education program. $10-$50. Embarcadero Marina Park South, 200 Marina Park Way, San Diego, 92101. SDFireRescue5K.org.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 10 Natural Solutions for Breast and Women’s Health – 6-7:30pm. A naturopathic perspective to women’s health. Free. Bastyr University, 4106 Sorrento Valley Blvd, San Deigo, 92121. The Bold Dry Garden: Inspiration from the Ruth Bancroft Garden – 6-8:30pm. The talk will feature pictures of the garden from its beginnings to the present. It will also include information on plant introductions from the garden over the years. Given by Brian Kemble, curator at the garden. $15/ nonmember guest, free/member. Congregation Beth Israel, 9001 Towne Centre Dr, San Diego, 92122. SDHort.org.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12 The Business of Saving Lives Workshop – Oct 12-14. Join members of Helen Woodward Animal Center’s management team for a three-day workshop where tried-and-true techniques are provided to help attendees improve fundraising skills, adoption rates, education concepts, volunteer management, public relations, marketing efforts and more. Free. Helen Woodward Animal Center, 6461 El Apajo Rancho Santa Fe, 92091. AnimalCentre.org. Dog Yoga Class – With Leash Your Fitness. A short walk, balance and standing poses and relaxing poses on our mats followed by doggy massage. $15. Snooze: an A.M. Eatery, 3435 Del Mar Heights Rd, Ste D3, San Diego, 92130. RSVP: KCohn@ SnoozeEatery.com. AnimalCenter.org. Free New Patient Clinic Night – 5-9pm. Experience naturopathic medicine for free in this special, one-night only evening clinic. Receive a 30-min screening covering diet, sleep and mental/ emotional health. Leave with a health analysis, recommendations and a complimentary gift bag. Free. Bastyr University, 4106 Sorrento Valley Blvd, San Diego, 92121. RSVP: 858-246-9730.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14 Beginning Birders at San Diego River –8-11am. One of the most productive and rewarding birding sites in our region. Winter species are arriving including ducks and shorebirds. An excellent introduction to the opening part of the very best birding season in San Diego County. Free. More info and to register: SanDiegoAudubon.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 with prizes and pictures. 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 15 Native Plant Sale – 10am-3pm. Native shrubs, trees, flowering plants, seeds, books, posters, experts to answer questions and more. Free. Balboa Park, Casa del Prado Theater Courtyard, 1700 Village Pl, San Diego, 92101. CNPSSD.org. Annual Fall Plant Sale 2016 – Oct 15 & 16. 10am4pm. Plant donations from over 100 local growers, wholesalers, retail nurseries and individuals make this one of the most interesting and diverse plant sales of San Diego County. Free with paid admission or membership. San Diego Botanic Gardens, 230 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas, 92024. 760-4363036. SBDGarden.org.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16 Pitties in the Park – 12-4pm. Family event and all breeds welcome. Vendors, costume contest, adoptions, kids corner, photos, food trucks, grooming and more. Free. NTC Liberty Station, Ingram Plza, 2640 Cushing Rd, San Diego, 92106. SDHumane.org.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 17 Fledgling Birders at Santee Lakes – 8-11am. Focused on beginning birders, this trip is an excellent opportunity to observe and learn about birds at one of the best birding locations. Easy, flat walking. Free. More info: SanDiegoAudubon.org.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18 Free Resume Workshop – 6:30-7:30pm. Learn how to avoid the top ten mistakes. One-on-one resume review session with a human resources professional for attendees (scheduled separately). Free. San Marcos Library, 2 Civic Center Dr, San Marcos, 92069. More info: 760-891-3014.
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20 PET Talk: As Your Pet Ages – 6:30-8pm. Not only will you learn how to recognize and treat some of these problems in their early stages, but more importantly, you will learn about steps you can take, even with young and middle age pets, to help prevent some of these conditions. $10. San Diego Humane Society, 572 Airport Rd, Oceanside, 92058. RSVP: 619-279-5939 or SDHumane.org. NAMI North Coastal San Diego Meeting – 7-8:15pm. National Alliance on Mental Illness monthly meeting. Get information and support from your community about mental illnesses. This month: “Candidates Forum Greet and Meet.” Confirmed candidates include Tri-City Healthcare, Julie Nygard, Maggie Castellana, Victor Graham,
Patricia Sinay and John Renison. Free. St Michaels By The Sea Episcopal Church, 2775 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, 92008. NAMINorthCoastal.org.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21 Learn ThetaHealing Basic – 9am-5pm. Theta Healing® is a meditation process that allows us to access a Theta brainwave to bring about change within our self and others. Use these powerful techniques to change yourself, to help your friends and family, or to use ThetaHealing® professionally to help your clients. 3-day course. $498. 1054 2nd St, Ste 202, Encinitas, 92024. 858-449-1749. RAndRHealings.com/events. HauntFest on Main – 5-10pm. Pumpkin patch, costume contest, Kids Zone, candy challenge ac-
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22 Cactus and Succulent Show and Sale – Oct 22, 9am-5pm; Oct 23, 10am-3pm. By the Palomar Cactus and Succulent Society. Vendors and pottery will be selling on both days. Free with paid admission. San Diego Botanic Gardens, 230 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas, 92024. 760-436-3036. SBDGarden.org. Pet Loss Support Group – 10-11:30am. Sessions are led by a licensed social worker and are open to those ages 10 and up, including pet parents who are considering or preparing for euthanasia. Pictures of your pet encouraged. Free. San Diego Humane Society, 5500 Gaines St, San Diego, 92110. 619299-7012 x 2311. SDHumane.org.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27 The Effects of Climate Change and Drought on Our Local Ecosystem – 6-8pm. Specialists drawn from San Diego Zoo Global, the Natural History Museum, the Audubon Society, the Watershed Protection Program, and SDSU will share their insights about patterns in our climate and watersheds, as well as challenges facing our birds, insects, and indigenous plants. $10/nonmember, $5/member. Water Conservation Garden, 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W, El Cajon, 92019. 619-660-0614. TheGarden.org.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28 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 with prizes and pictures. 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 29 The Boulevard Boo! Parade – 10am-12pm. Over 70 entries of live entertainment with spooky ghouls, goblins ghosts and witches. Free. 59th St and El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, 92115. BooParade.com.
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30 Fall Family Day – 9am-1pm. Includes animal interactions, face painting, crafts, access to the Mansion of Mystery, pumpkin picking, trick-ortreat stations, maze and more. $13/child, $5/adult. Helen Woodward Animal Center, 6461 El Apajo, Racho Santa Fe, 92067. AnimalCenter.org.
ongoingevents daily $15 Yoga Classes – Bring your child into class with you for Vinyasa Mama Tues & Thurs at 11:15am. 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 – 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. 312-479-7893. 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. San Diego River Garden Volunteer Work Party – 9-11am. 2nd and 4th Sun. Weeding, watering, pruning, trail maintenance and other light gardening projects. Family friendly. Tools provided. 3334 Camino Del Rio N, San Diego, 92108. RSVP: 619-297-7380. 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. 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. Free Special Access Tour at The Garden – 10am11am. 3rd Sun. Have trouble navigating the terrain of The Garden? Let us take you for a ride. Explore The Garden from the comfortable Verbeck Shuttle with a Garden Docent. This tour seats only 4-5 people. Advanced reservations required. Free. Water Conservation Garden, 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W, El Cajon, 92019. Register: 619-660-0614 x 16. TheGarden.org. Qigong in The Garden – 10-11:30am. 4th Sun. Instructor Reyna Lerma will guide students through
A Gathering of Priestesses Live Online Video Show – 6pm. With special guests each week. For more info: GatheringOfPriestesses.com.
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the ancient Chinese health series that integrates physical postures, breathing techniques and focused intention. Free, $10 suggested donation. The Water Conservation Garden, 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W, El Cajon, 92019. 619-660-0614. RSVP: TheGarden.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. Family Discovery Walk – 3-4:30pm. 4th Sun. Walk and help your children discover the wonder and beauty of nature. Walks highlight the many changes that occur in the park throughout the year. Wear sturdy, close-toe shoes and bring water. Canceled if raining. Free. Mission Trails Regional Park, 2 Father Junipero Serra Trl, San Diego, 92119. 619-668-3281. MTRP.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.
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 River Rescue – 9am-12pm. 1st and 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. First Wednesdays Free Community Concert Series – 4pm & 7pm. Tickets are handed out on a first come, first seated basis. Doors open one hour prior to show time. Free, $12/reserved seats, $10/member reserved seats. California Center for the Arts, Center Theater, 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, 92925. ArtCenter.org.
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San Diego Horticultural Society Meeting – 6-9pm. 2nd Mon. All welcome. Free/member, $15/nonmember. Congregation Beth Israel, 9001 Towne Centre Dr, San Diego, 92122. More info: 760-295-7089 or SDHort.org. Free Reading and Healing Clinic – Thru Oct. 7:30-9pm. 1st Mon. Offered by Vessa Phillips’ Clairvoyant Class to newcomers. Includes an aura healing, 20-minute lecture about psychic abilities based on the monthly theme and a personal short reading on a question aligning with the theme. Free or donation. Intuitive Insights School of Intuition, 4455 Morena Blvd, Ste 108, San Diego, 92117. 858-509-7582. MyIntuition.net.
tuesday Free Admission to The Japanese Friendship Garden – 3rd Tues. Enjoy a refreshing stroll through the garden and stop by the activity booths in the upper garden. Free. 2215 Pan American Rd, San Diego, 92101. 619-232-2721. niwa.org.
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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. Fur Fix Thursday – 3-5pm. Touch, pet and play with some incredibly cute and cuddly animals, adoptable and volunteer. San Diego Humane Society, 5500 Gaines St, San Diego, 92110. 619279-5939 or SDHumane.org.
friday 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. SanDiego River.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.
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. Vista Farmers’ Market Wellness Event – 8am1pm. 1st Sat, Jan-Jun; 3rd Sat, July-Dec. With the farmers market. A great opportunity for you to meet practitioners from a vast range of modalities and
learn about their specialties, products, services and how they can benefit your health. Free. Vista County Courthouse Parking Grounds, 325 S Melrose Dr, Vista, 92081. 619-301-8906. VistaWellnessEvents.com. 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. 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. Dog Beach Cleanup – 9am-12pm. 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. 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. RSVP: 619-297-7380 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: Alt aVistaGardens.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. Free Family Arts Activities – 10am. 2nd Sat. Explore various artistic mediums. Materials provided. All ages welcome. Free. California Center for the Arts, Art & Education Studios, 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, 92925. ArtCenter.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.
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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.
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Famosa Slough Work Party – 1-2:30pm. 3rd Sat. 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.
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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. Old Town State Native Plant Landscape – 1-3pm. 2nd Sat. Do some work at the Old Town Native Plant Landscape, a recreation of the landscape that provided for the needs of Native Americans in our region before the arrival of Europeans in 1769. Old Town State Historic Park, corner of Taylor St and Congress St, San Diego, 92110. More info: FieldTrips@cnpssd.org. University Heights Point Restoration – 1:303:30pm. 1st Sat. Projects range from trash pickup, non-native plant removal, planting native plants and trail maintenance. 6800 Easton Ct, San Diego, 92120. Contact Ranger Jason: 619-235-5262 or JWallen@SanDiego.gov. 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 Senior Center, 3302 Senior Center Dr, Oceanside, 92056. 800-2624167. AgriServiceInc.com.
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Certified Cranial Sacral Therapist 858-792-0754 ChadwellMethod.com A natural approach to health providing results for: Insomnia, Anxiety, Concussion, Chronic Pain, PTSD. Anthony has been in practice for 19 years!
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Book a complimentary consultation online Flat Fee, Never go to Court LeaveStrong.com Divorce Mediation with Laura McGee J.D. is a cost-conscious, private, family-focused alternative to a litigated divorce. Is it right for you?
FIT BODY TAKE TIME FOR YOUR HEALTH
Judi Bryan 760-822-9234 • JudiB33@gmail.com VibrantLife.AmazonHerb.net Creating a vibrant and Sustainable lifestyle with wild-crafted, organic nutrition and skin care while sustaining a living rain forest. Rain Drop therapist, expert at ear coning and Access Consciousness Facilitator.
WELLNESS & FITNESS CENTER Envision Personalized Health 619-229-9695 EnvisionPersonalizedHealth.com
Envision Personalized Health is a private center for customized health, fitness and spa services. Specializing in Personal Training, Pilates, Yoga, Acupuncture, Nutrition, Ayurveda, Massage and Spa Services. Private by appointment.
GREEN LIVING PRECISION HEATING AND AIR, INC. Eddie Campos 619-463-0350 Preacinc@aol.com
Call now for your free consultation and estimate. We are bonded and licensed to provide installation, service and maintenance of air conditioning and heating units. Serving residential and commercial clients throughout San Diego for over 25 years, providing “Quality Work at a Fair Price.”
EDUCATION HOMESCHOOLING CONSULTANT Spramani Elaun 760-652-5194 TreePassion@gmail.com
Considering homeschooling? Don’t know how or where to start? I have over 17 years’ experience homeschooling. One-on-one private consultation $70.
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HAIR SALON UBUNTU HAIR STUDIO
Dawn Ellinwood 109 S. Acacia Ave., Solana Beach, CA 92075 858-792-5959 UbuntuHairStudio.com Built on a foundation of community, passion, contribution and strength, Ubuntu Hair Studio will shift the way consumers purchase beauty products and services.
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HOLISTIC VACATION RYTHMIA LIFE ADVANCEMENT CENTER Costa Rica 844-284-1726 Rythmia.com/awakening1
All-inclusive luxury resort located in beautiful Guanacaste, Costa Rica. The ultimate transformation vacation featuring life transformation by Michael Beckwith, Prana Vinyasa Yoga by Shiva Rea, plant medicine ceremonies, farm-to-table organic food, volcanic mud baths, massages, and so much more.
HORMONAL BALANCE DIANA HOPPE, MD OBGYN Women’s Health for Life 760-635-5600 DrDianaHoppe.com
Feeling tired? Having Hot Flashes? Battling Brain Fog? Most women silently suffer because they don’t understand what’s going on with their body. Call today.
INTEGRATIVE OPTOMETRY E STREET EYES 128 West E Street Encinitas, CA 760-931-1390 EstreetEYES.com
Medical eye examinations, eyeglasses and contact lenses, optical quality sunglasses, non-surgical LASIK program. We offer traditional eye health evaluations as well as nutritional counseling that supports healthy vision.
INTUITIVE HEALTH & SUCCESS ADVISOR INTERIORWERX WITH SUSAN CURRY 312-479-7893 Sessions@InteriorWerx.us InteriorWerx.us
Expand your health and happiness by raising your vibration to its highest potential. InteriorWerx clears emotional energetic abnormalities that cause dis-ease, such as anxiety, pain, sadness, discomfort, allergies, recurring physical injury, etc. This natural modality provides optimum health for body and mind with proven results. Free 15-minute consultation (schedule online).
NATURAL HOLISTIC DENTISTS JEFFRY S. KERBS, DDS
Loma Linda University Graduate 1983 Safe Biocompatible Dentistry Digital x-rays, safe amalgam removal 760-746-3663 • Visit us! DrJKerbs.com Bring your mouth to optimum health and beauty through nonsurgical laser gum therapy and metal-free conservative dentistry. Stress-free Spa dentistry. Ozone therapy.
O’RIELLY DENTAL PRACTICE
Cary O’Rielly, DDS 4403 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.
SOUND HEALING MASSAGE
NETWORKING 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.
Marc Malin / LMT 619-713-6519 MarcSoundTouch@gmail.com
Do you suffer from stress, anxiety, body aches, chronic pain? Combining the use of tuning forks, singing bowls and other sonic transmissions with massage, myofacial release, trigger point can heal your body, mind and spirit.
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Delivery of Organic Fruits & Veggies 858-946-6882 NaturallyToYourDoor.com Naturally to your door delivers farm fresh organic or naturally grown fruits, vegetables, herbs and other natural products direct from local farms to your door.
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A unique style of massage integrating positional release, trigger point, neuromuscular, sports, lymphatic and energy work. Pain cycles are erased and normal function is restored.
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Charlene Handel 5650 El Camino Real, Ste. 230 Carlsbad, CA 92008 760-438-4600 Chandel@RoadRunner.com SkinFitnessEtc.com 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.
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BRIANNA’S HANDMADE SOAP Brianna Klingensmith, owner BriannaSoap@gmail.com BriannaSoap.com
Brianna’s Handmade Soaps are made in small batches, are vegan and free of synthetic ingredients. Organic oils and plant based ingredients provide moisture, rich lather and cleansing strength.
SOUND HEALING CHARI CENTER OF HEALTH
NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE KIM KELLY, ND, MPH
Licensed Naturopathic Doctor 760-533-2883 info@NatureDocKelly.com NatureDocKelly.com I am here to offer you the best care combining research and evidence-based medicine. I want you to feel cared for, to be heard and to live in happiness.
Dr. Roopa Chari, M.D. Deepak Chari, M.S. 760-230-2711 ChariCenter.com
INTEGRATIVE CORE HEALING
Linda White Life Teacher, Energy Healer and Shaman San Diego and Solana Beach 619-582-5505 IntegrativeCoreHealing.com Own your power, Embrace and live Higher Consciousness, heal your body and transform the core beliefs and conditioning that block health, happiness, love and success.
WINDOW CLEANING
Holistic medical doctor and biofeedback specialist focus on weight loss, hormone balance and fast relief of stress and anxiety. Natural remedies with advanced biofeedback technologies.
EXCELLENCE IN WINDOW CLEANING James “Jim” Cherrington, Owner PO Box 462373, Escondido, CA 92046 San Diego • 760-746-0713 Temecula • 951-302-9633 ExcelWin@hotmail.com
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