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contents Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue, readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

24 AGELESS BEING Staying Vibrant in Mind, Body and Spirit

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28 WHOLE CHILD SPORTS Free Play Earns the Winning Score by Luis Fernando Llosa

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Her Kind Lifestyle Honors All Living Things by Gerry Strauss

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met my 22-year-old daughter, my baby, out for dinner last night. It’s always such a delight to be around her youthful energy and hear about all the interesting events going on in her life. I truly cherish the time we get to spend together—it’s priceless! She commented that she thought I was getting younger with age. It probably has something to do with my riding waves Scooter parked next to friend’s RV “Blue and now, riding my pink scooter. I do Pink Lounge” in honor of youthful aging. what I can to stay young and that includes spending time with people that bring me joy, often laughing so hard until my stomach aches. The truth is, even with the increased muscular recovery time, each new sport I discover, and new wrinkles and gray hairs cropping up, I do feel younger with age. It really is just a mindset. Our dinner conversation was so appropriate with this month’s theme of ageless being. We are all aging and ageless. What is most important is the way we treat ourselves and relate to others as we maneuver through our lives. I think we should all focus on who we are and not how old we are and do whatever we can to remain fearless and confident about our life choices. Abraham Lincoln said so proactively: “And in the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” As I read through the articles Choose Happiness and Ageless Being, I related even further. I find the simpler my life becomes, the happier I am. Simple to me is getting smaller in my eco footprint while growing larger spiritually. I am now involved with the tiny home movement for this very reason. Commiseration and downsizing is becoming inevitable with national disasters relocating people from their homes, increased businesses being operated from their homes, families and friends cohabitation, and property rentals on the rise. Thankfully, yoga is becoming mainstream. If we called it stretching in lieu of yoga the debate as to whether to include yoga in our school curriculum would not have existed. Hemp and medical marijuana are now being recognized for their medicinal purposes. Judge not by age or stigma that a name carries but by results—healthy is healthy, no matter what. My bucket list is full to the brim. It doesn’t matter if I get the list completed. What does matter is that I’m doing what’s on my list and letting go of the items that I was taught to do from ingrained false obligation. We get to an age where we just know what to do. Age gracefully, share wisdom wisely and grow younger in spirit with each birthday.

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ighly-effective, state-of-the–art therapies that can help relieve pain, stress, injuries and many diseases, as well as improve performance and movement issues, are now available in Carlsbad at the Lasting Pain Relief Center (LPR). “People get their lives back by quickly healing many forms of pain including physical, emotional and spiritual pain. Our therapies help restore functional, normal movement and dramatically improve physical performance and strength so people can be strong, powerful and have the endurance to get back to doing the activities that they love to do,” says Olympia Hostler, owner of Lasting Pain Relief Center, who also notes that the combination of these unique therapies is not available anywhere else in San Diego or Southern California. “What differentiates the modalities that LPR offers is that they last and work well because they quickly and easily resolve the cause of dysfunction, stress and pain—not just the symptoms,” explains Hostler. “LPR has proven success in helping thousands of people get back to doing the activities they love; restoring quality and efficient movement; enhancing athletic performance; and improving how great their body functions and feels.” The modalities are gentle, safe and integrate cutting-edge neuroscience, movement therapy and kinesiology. Modalities include NeuroKinetic Therapy (NKT), John Barnes Myofascial Release, Dynamic Muscular Stabilization (DNS), Primal Movement, Reiki and Kinesio Taping. “A simple assessment and treatment can identify compensations and underactive muscles and turn them back on,” adds Hostler. To schedule an appointment at a 20% discount during the month of September, call 917-288-7477, email Olympia@LastingPainRelief.com or visit LastingPainRelief.com.

Natural Awakenings Family of Franchises Keeps Growing

atural Awakenings Publishing Corp. (NAPC) recently welcomed new publishers that completed a training program in early August at the corporate headquarters, in Naples, Florida. NAPC staff spent several days with the entrepreneurs launching a new Natural Awakenings edition in Philadelphia and renewing publication of the existing Southeast Louisiana magazine. Founded by CEO Sharon Bruckman with a single edition in Naples in 1994, Natural Awakenings has grown to become one of the largest free, local, healthy living lifestyle publications in the world, serving approximately four million readers in 95 cities across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. “Living a conscious lifestyle that supports our well-being and the sustainability of planet Earth has become more important than ever,” says Bruckman. “Our dedicated family of publishers, supported by loyal advertisers, connects readers with the resources they need to create a healthier, happy world that works for all living things.” For a list of locations where Natural Awakenings is publishing or to learn more about franchise opportunities, call 239-530-1377 or visit NaturalAwakeningsMag.com. See ad, page 45.

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Holistic Holiday at Sea Sets Sail in February

he next opportunity is approaching to learn from many of the world’s leading experts in getting and staying healthy during a one-week Caribbean cruise vacation. A Holistic Holiday at Sea, cited by National Geographic Traveler as “one of the 100 best worldwide vacations to enrich your life,” will depart on its 13th “Voyage to Well-Being” on February 27 next year with 35 teachers, 130 classes, a vegan menu and myriad social events. Guests may choose from a wide spectrum of classes and workshops ranging from several types of yoga, fitness and meditation to presentations on integrative medicine, plant-based nutrition, 10 cooking classes and lectures from a host of luminaries that include Dr. T. Colin Campbell, Dr. Michael Greger, Dr. Neal Barnard and Dr. Michael Klaper. The cruise begins and ends in Miami, with ports of call at St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; San Juan, Puerto Rico; and Nassau, Bahamas. The unique concept is the brainchild of Sandy Pukel, who previously conducted health educational programs in Miami for four decades. His first cruise attracted 400 people; more than a decade later, it counts among one of the largest national holistic events, hosting 1,850 like-minded cruisers on each voyage. “This relaxing vacation and educational experience has profoundly changed thousands of lives,” he says. For more information or to register, call 800-496-0989 or 877-844-7977 or visit HolisticHolidayAtSea.com. See ad, page 11.

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Bringing Back Simple Spotlight on Robbin and Terry Lynn, purveyors of fine teas, spices and treats

outhern California couple, Robbin and Terry Lynn, have one mission in mind when it comes to their entrepreneurial ventures: they’re bringing back simple. One way they are accomplishing this is through their company NTS Distribution, which provides organic teas, gourmet spices, delectable treats and other products that help promote a healthy lifestyle. A passionate health advocate, Terry has struggled with health issues since birth. “I was an unhealthy baby and spent a lot of time in hospitals as a youth; they didn’t expect me to live. Despite all of that, I made it,” he shares. While he felt relatively healthy during his teens and twenties, two decades ago his health again became compromised. “My doctor at the time told me I needed to eat at least 15 fruits and veggies per day. Hearing that certainly piqued my interest in healthy eating,” he admits. “I became increasingly fascinated with how the food we eat affects our health.” Then in 2007 Robbin was diagnosed with gluten intolerance and candida overgrowth. “It really opens your eyes. We became avid label readers and really focused on all the things we could do to stay healthy, including being extra mindful of what we put in our bodies. We’ve become a society of convenience and we’re losing our health because of it,” she says. While the pair has long been advocating clean, simple foods and natural herbs to promote health, it has only been in the past few years that they discovered the amazing health benefits of teas. “I can’t drink coffee, so I got into tea,” says Terry. “I loved learning about the centuries-old history of tea including how many different teas are available to how they harvest tea. I mean, there’s actually a place in China where monkeys harvest the teas! Tea has a real history in addition to medicinal purposes way beyond what I ever thought possible.” Soon after developing his fondness for teas, Terry had a vision. “Now, I’m not an epiphany kind of a guy; but it was like I had crystal clear clairvoyance,” he recalls. “I knew we had to share these healthful teas with others.” Robbin loved the idea so the pair got to work and developed their first line of blends. “It was so much fun putting all the blends together, finding out what tastes complemented one another and which ingredients worked synergistically together. I felt like a mad scientist at times,” quips Terry. Each delicious, custom-crafted organic tea blend was created to address specific health conditions like pain and inflammation, stress and anxiety, insomnia, NA-SD.com

digestion issues, female health issues, and more. In addition, the pair offers local, hand-crafted salted caramel treats to go along with their teas. “One night when we were test sampling tea, we both popped a caramel in our mouths and looked at each other with a ‘wow’ moment when we realized how well they paired together,” shares Robbin. “So we decided to include them in our initial rollout because everyone needs to treat themselves once in a while. Coffee has biscotti, meals have wine, and teas have caramel treats.” Robbin and Terry are excited to share their love of good health and well-being with the larger community through their healthful exclusive line of tea blends. “There’s nothing like giving our bodies the best of what the planet has to offer,” adds Robbin. For a limited time, shipping is free to anywhere in the U.S. For more information, visit NTSDistribution.com. See ad on page 41.

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Local Painter Tim Stockton

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im Stockton, upstate New York born but raised in California, has enjoyed many vocations so far in this lifetime. “I’ve been a zillion different things,” he affirms. “I’ve been to law school and received my doctorate in 1991, spent time as a stock broker, and even owned and sold a scuba store.” Currently, he helps out at his wife’s private investigation firm when needed. Years ago, while teaching college part-time and working in the search and rescue field in South Lake Tahoe, Stockton discovered he had melanoma. Soon after doctors were able to successfully remove a tumor from his back, he moved back to San Diego to be closer to his kids and grandkids. Not long after his return, he was diagnosed with leukemia. After going through a couple of years of chemotherapy, Stockton bounced back with a headstrong will to stay healthy. “If you don’t push it, you don’t get your health back,” says this devoted health buff who maintains his health by exercising regularly, following a plant-based diet, and staying creative. Stockton, a lifelong musician, shares that he has always enjoyed the arts in one way or another. While living in South Lake Tahoe, several art classes caught his eye and he decided to take them, just for fun. “I really enjoyed those classes and began to dabble a bit,” he recalls. “Once I moved back to San Diego, and with my wife’s encouragement, I really began to get into painting—it’s such an imaginative creative outlet.”

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Now, he spends much of his time in his art studio, a big east-facing porch at the home he and his wife have been living in for the past four years. “Painting is very meditative to me,” says Stockton, who often gets lost in marathon painting sessions that he also considers mini-workouts. “I walk a lot, going back and forth as I paint, studying each canvas from every angle possible.” His style leans toward impressionism with influences from painters like Camille Pissaro and Renoir. Anyone who sees his work will detect that Stockton is fond of nature scenes. “I like the drama in nature so you’ll see a lot of hiking and backpacking scenes in my paintings,” he admits. Since Stockton spent most of his life living near a beach— swimming, bodysurfing or scuba diving—most of his paintings typically include bodies of water. “I especially love anything to do with the ocean, the drama of the surf, the waves, the beaches and the sunsets.” Although one painting he is particularly fond of uncharacteristically features only dry land. “I saw a beautiful photograph of a rock climber in Yosemite. I wondered if I could really capture the depth of the image. Apparently I did because many people say they get vertigo just from looking at it.” The painting now hangs at his favorite rock climbing gym, Solid Rock in San Diego. He even modeled the solo climber in the painting after one of his favorite instructors. True to a creative artist’s form, Stockton’s painting style has been steadily evolving and he’s enjoying the ride. “I recently went through a style change and that was due to many contributing factors,” he explains. “Initially, I used a lot of heavy paint. But because the paint took so long to dry, I couldn’t continue working at the pace I wanted to. Now I use boiled linseed oil as my medium, and that’s changed everything. The layers are thinner, so they dry quicker. Plus, the undercoat layers shine through more and that increases the depth dramatically.” Now, Stockton happily hops back and forth between three or four canvases at a time. “I enjoy painting even more and usually end up completing two paintings per week,” he says. When asked where the inspiration for paintings comes from, Stockton admits that most of his scenes come straight from his imagination. “I don’t usually have a photo or specific place in mind to draw from; I just let the paintings tell me where to go,” he says. Tim Stockton can be reached at 619 715-4805 or by visiting TimsEarthArt.com. He will be exhibiting his artwork at September’s Ray at Night event being held September 12. For more information visit RayAtNight.com.

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Love and Light Tiffany Seiler Cover artist Tiffany Seiler works in mixed media, including watercolors, acrylics, papers and objects like buttons to create whimsical, stylized portraits of girls that express delight and innocence. The cover work Love and Light was inspired by Seiler’s daily yoga practice. “I was raised in a family of all girls,” says Seiler. “My art is deeply rooted in positive female images surrounded by the things I love, like flowers, trees, the ocean and yoga.” Seiler is a self-taught artist, having returned to her childhood love of drawing and painting after working as a hairdresser and makeup artist for 20 years. Seiler’s works, many of which bear inspirational messages, have been reproduced for greeting cards found in national stores such as Trader Joe’s. Her art has also graced the pages of magazines such as Somerset Studio. Seiler currently lives, works and paints in Independence, Kentucky, joined by her husband and six rescued animals—three dogs and three cats. View the artist’s portfolio at SouthEndGirlArt.etsy.com. 16

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ulie Chippendale, nurse, yoga instructor and mindfulness teacher, is excited about her upcoming Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course being held at Scripps Encinitas Hospital starting October 26. The program offers a framework for navigating unfamiliar and sometimes difficult life territory with a degree of clarity and equanimity. “Mindfulness is a skill that can be developed through practice, just like any other skill. You could think of it as a muscle,” explains Chippendale. “The muscle of mindfulness grows both stronger and suppler as you use it. And like a muscle, it grows best when working with a certain amount of resistance. “ In 1994, Chippendale met Jon Kabat-Zinn and completed his professional Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction instructor training. She has taught the course for 18 years in Encinitas. “It is clear that there is something about the cultivation of mindfulness that is healing, that is transformative…,” she says. “Life provides us with just the right conditions for developing our innate capacities for knowing our own minds and shaping its ability to stay present. In doing so, we can discover new dimensions of well-being and happiness.” The course fee is $495 or $800 for a couple. The 8-week course will be held on Monday evenings from 6 to 8:30 p.m. with a Day of Mindfulness from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on December 5. To register or for more information, call 760-944-7735. See ad on page 22.

Seaside Center for Spiritual Living to Host Barbara De Angeles

ew York Times bestselling author Barbara De Angeles presents an evening on Soul Shifts: Transforming your Life from the Inside out at Seaside Center for Spiritual Living in Encinitas October 9. During this event, Dr. De Angelis will deliver a powerful evening presentation based on her latest book Soul Shifts— the culmination of her life’s work. Soul Shifts is an inspiring and stunningly practical handbook for awakening, and a clear and powerful map to help those present understand and travel on their own journey of personal and spiritual transformation. With her trademark ability to transmit powerful energies of love and upliftment to her audiences, De Angelis will offer illuminating wisdom and proven techniques that can support attendees to move forward into a life of lasting attainment and true freedom. Discussion topics include The Ways You Might Be Sabotaging Your Success & Happiness without Realizing it, Tools for Practical Spirituality, How to Recognize Your True Soul Accomplishments, and Techniques for Creating Instant Soul Shifts from the Inside Out. The event begins at 7 p.m. at Seaside’s north county location in Encinitas. A limited number of VIP tickets are available that include light food, wine, a copy of Dr. De Angelis’s book and the opportunity to have it signed in person. The VIP reception begins at 6 p.m. Location: 1613 Lake Dr., Encinitas. For more information and tickets, visit SeasideCenter.org/events/barbara-de-angelis. NA-SD.com

A Transformational Weekend Event with Jac O’Keeffe

transformational weekend event with Jac O’Keeffe is being held October 30 to November 1 at Carlsbad by the Sea Resort in Carlsbad. The event, sponsored by Inner Directions, offers attendees a weekend of clear, direct teachings and pointers that can help one awaken to a much freer and unlimited experience of oneself. Jac O’Keeffe has the unique ability to energetically pinpoint where someone may be stuck due to identified thought—whether it is due to karmic, energetic, spiritual or emotional causes. O’Keeffe’s approach is truly practical and inclusive and does not dismiss any kind of life experience. Since each person’s path is unique, she responds to each one individually, according to their specific needs. There is a unique life to be lived, while one’s true identity unfolds. O’Keeffe places things in context, always pointing to the unlimited movement of consciousness and what is prior to it. Cost: Friday only $30; Saturday only $95; Sunday only $95. All three days for $175 if pre-paid before October 15.Location: 850 Palomar Airport Rd., Carlsbad. To learn more about Jac O’Keeffe, visit Jac-Okeeffe.com. For more information on the retreat, visit InnerDirections.org.

Wah!’s Healing Concert

ah! will perform “Heal Yourself and Mother Nature” live at 8 p.m. on September 20 in the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center Planetarium, in San Diego. The event combines music, spoken word and multi-media to help bring the audience into a state of deep relaxation and renewal. According to Wah!, there are layers that have to come off when a person begins relaxing. “It’s not like you can come to a healing concert straight from rush hour traffic, sit down and immediately experience the healing of your life. You breathe. You sigh. You move through layers of thought and slowly settle into a contemplative mood. You start with the breath because it is a constant companion, your connection to life itself. The Universe expands and contracts, life goes up and down, seasons change, we change. You learn to settle in, to be with yourself and your thoughts. And then the peace comes. At the end of the concert, I give flower petals to everyone to take home, place in their garden, under a favorite tree or give to a loved one. It’s a way we can spread this positive energy out into the world,” says Wah! Location: 1875 El Prado, San Diego. For more information and for tickets, visit JyotiMandir.com/concerts. For more information, call 760-635-1008. natural awakenings

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Yoga Boosts Brain Gray Matter

esearch from the Brain Imaging and Analysis Center at Duke University Medical Center has found that a regular hatha yoga practice increases gray matter within the brain, reversing the loss found among those with chronic pain. The researchers tested seven hatha yoga meditation practitioners and seven non-practitioners. Each of the subjects underwent tests for depression, anxiety, moods and cognition levels, along with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain scans. The scientists found that the brains of the yoga meditation practitioners contained significantly greater gray matter by volume in key brain regions, including the frontal, temporal and occipital cortices, plus the cerebellum and the hippocampus, compared to the non-yoga subjects. The yoga meditation practitioners also had more gray area in the prefrontal cortex regions that are involved in decision-making, reward/consequence, control and coordination.

Support Groups Keep Artery Patients Mobile

esearch published in the Journal of the American Heart Association has determined that when peripheral artery disease patients engage in behavioral support groups that encourage exercise, they realize increased mobility. The researchers from Northwestern University followed 194 patients for a year, testing subjects at six months and again at 12 months. The patients were divided into two groups; one attended weekly intervention group meetings, while the control group attended weekly lectures. After six months, the researchers found that only 6.3 percent of those that attended the support group meetings experienced mobility loss, compared to 26.5 percent of those that didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t attend the meetings. After one year, the support group attendees again showed positive results. The control group had 18.5 percent loss in mobility, while only 5.2 percent of the support group attendees did.

Smog Increases Stroke Risk

esearch from Germany has found that the high particulate numbers in smoggy areas increase the risk of stroke. The Heinz Nixdorf Recall study followed more than 4,400 people between the ages of 45 and 74 years old. The researchers began the study in 2000. They compared stroke and heart attacks to air pollution particulate matter (PM) levels of PM10 (particle sizes of 10 micrometers or less) and PM2.5 (2.5 micrometers or less). The study found that stroke incidence was more than two-and-a-half times higher among people with long-term exposure to PM10, while stroke incidence increased by more than three times among people with long-term exposure to PM2.5 smog.

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Chamomile Tea Helps Us Live Longer

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n a study of 1,677 Mexican-American men and women over the age of 65 from the Southwestern U.S., researchers have found that drinking chamomile tea decreases the risk of earlier mortality by an average of 29 percent. Researchers from the University of Texas Medical Branch followed the study population for seven years. Among those tested, 14 percent drank chamomile tea regularly. These were primarily women, and those women that drank chamomile tea experienced a 33 percent reduced mortality during the study period. The small group of men that drank the chamomile tea regularly did not register a significant difference in mortality. Chamomile also has a long history of use in folk medicine and is primarily used to settle digestion and calm the mind. It is a leading natural herbal tea in many countries and contains no caffeine. While various species may be used, chamomile tea is traditionally made by infusing the flowers of either German chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) or Roman chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile) into hot water. In Spanish-speaking regions, chamomile tea is often referred to as manzanilla teaâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;consumed in Mexico and other Spanish cultures for centuries.

Daily Exercise Adds Five Years to Life

esearch published this year in the British Journal of Sports Medicine has determined that just 30 minutes of exercise, six days a week, can result in a reduced risk of early death by 40 percent, regardless of the intensity of the exercise. The researchers followed nearly 15,000 men born between 1923 and 1932. The men’s exercise and sedentary levels were measured along with the number of deaths that occurred during two 12-year study periods. In the second 12-year period, the researchers followed almost 6,000 of the surviving men. The researchers compared those men that were sedentary with those that exercised either moderately or intensely and found that moderate to intense exercise increased their average lifespan by five years. This improvement was comparable to the difference between smoking and non-smoking, according to the researchers. The data comes from the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, in Oslo. The scientists’ finding confirms that public health practices for elderly men should include efforts to increase physical activity, along with efforts to reduce smoking.

Muscle-Building Supplements Linked to Testicular Cancer

ew research published in the British Journal of Cancer has found that taking muscle-building supplements can increase the risk of testicular cancer by up to 65 percent. The study monitored 356 cancer patients and 513 control subjects, all from Connecticut and Massachusetts. The case-control study was conducted by researchers from the Yale School of Public Health and the Harvard School of Public Health, and tested for testicular germ cell cancer. About 90 percent of testicular cancers originate from germ cells. The researchers found the subjects that used multiple musclebuilding supplements and those that began using the supplements when they were younger had the greatest risk of developing cancer.

Plants Absorb Second-Hand Smoke, Too

on-smokers aren’t the only ones to suffer from passive smoking. New research from the Technical University of Braunschweig, in Germany, has determined that plants can also absorb nicotine from cigarette smoke, soil and pesticide sprays. The data showed that many plants yield higher quantities of nicotine residues from periods when pesticides used contained nicotine. Plants that were mulched with tobacco leaves also absorbed nicotine into their leaves. “Tremendously elevated nicotine levels were detected after fumigation with cigarette smoke,” says Dirk Selmar, lead author of the study.

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esearch published in Molecular Nutrition & Food Research has found a new mechanism that may provide the key to why some foods are particularly healthy. The researchers found that epigallocatechin gallates, a class of polyphenols contained in green tea, apples, cocoa and other herbs and foods, blocks vascular endothelial growth factor, or VEGF, which is implicated in the buildup of plaque in the arteries, as well as cancer growth. Blocking VEGF helps prevent angiogenesis— when tumors form new blood vessels that help them grow. The researchers, from the Institute of Food Research, in Norwich, in the United Kingdom, tested the polyphenols, as well as human cells, in the laboratory.

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De-Salting Water Could Help Drought-Stricken Areas A team from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Jain Irrigation Systems has devised a method of turning brackish water into drinking water using renewable energy. This solar-powered machine is able to pull salt out of water and disinfect it with ultraviolet rays, making it suitable for both irrigation and drinking. Electrodialysis works by passing a stream of water between two electrodes with opposite charges. Because the salt dissolved in water consists of positive and negative ions, the electrodes pull the ions out of the water, leaving fresher water at the center of the flow. A series of membranes separate the freshwater stream from increasingly salty ones. The photovoltaic-powered electrodialysis reversal system recently won the top $140,000 Desal Prize from the U.S. Department of Interior. “This technology has the potential to bring agriculture to vast barren lands using brackish water,” says Richard Restuccia, Jain’s vice president of landscape solutions. The prize was developed to supply catalytic funding to capture and support innovative ideas and new technologies that could have a significant impact on resolving global water demand. Among 13 desalination projects under consideration along the California coast, the Carlsbad Desalination Project will be the largest in the Western Hemisphere once it is completed in the fall. Source: EcoWatch.com

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Connecticut Initiates Mattress Recycling Connecticut has introduced the nation’s firstever mattress recycling program to get old beds off the curb and into the renewable waste stream via Park City Green, a cavernous warehouse in Bridgeport where mattresses go to die and get reborn. One of only two mattress recycling facilities in the state, it employs workers that manually break down bedding parts, separating the materials into giant piles of foam, mounds of cotton and tall stacks of metal springs. All this gets shipped off to junk dealers to be recycled and reclaimed for later use in the metal industry or as backing for carpets. The city had been paying hundreds of thousands of dollars per year to pick up mattresses on trash day and break them apart for disposal, but that figure is expected to drop to zero and create jobs at the same time. Connecticut’s program is voluntary, so municipalities don’t have to participate. But because it’s already being paid for by consumers and the mattress industry, state officials expect the program to grow. Already, more than 60 Connecticut communities are participating.

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A Third of U.S. Power May Be Wind by 2050 According to a new study by the U.S. Energy Department (Tinyurl.com/EnergyDepartmentWindReport), wind power could provide more than a third of the nation’s electricity in a few decades, while posting a net savings in energy costs. Undersecretary for Technology and Energy Lynn Orr, Ph.D., states, “With continued commitment, wind can be the cheapest, cleanest option in all 50 states by 2050.” Wind power has tripled since 2000, and now supplies nearly 5 percent of the country’s electric power. The report says that it could dramatically reduce air pollution and go a long way toward meeting the country’s goals of slowing climate change. Meanwhile, Spanish engineers have invented the Vortex Bladeless wind turbine, a hollow straw that sticks up 40 feet from the ground and vibrates when the wind passes through it. Instead of using a propeller, the Vortex takes advantage of an aerodynamic effect called vorticity. The result is a turbine that’s 50 percent less expensive than a bladed model and is nearly silent. It’s not as efficient as conventional turbines, but more of them can be placed in the same amount of space, for a net gain of 40 percent in efficiency. Plus, with no gears or moving parts, maintenance is much easier and they are safer for bats and birds. Source: Wired

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Today’s Young Adults Are the Least Religious Ever Researchers led by San Diego State University Psychology Professor Jean M. Twenge, Ph.D., found that millennials are the least religious generation of the last six decades, and possibly in the nation’s history. They analyzed data from 11.2 million respondents from four nationally representative surveys of U.S. adolescents ages 13 to 18 taken between 1966 and 2014. Results published in the journal PLOS One conclude that recent adolescents are less likely to say that religion is important in their lives, report less approval of religious organizations and find themselves feeling less spiritual and spending less time praying or meditating. “Unlike previous studies, ours is able to show that millennials’ lower religious involvement is due to cultural change, not to their being young and unsettled,” says Twenge, who is also the author of Generation Me. “Millennial adolescents are less religious than Boomers and GenXers were at the same ages,” she notes. “We also looked at younger ages than the previous studies. More of today’s adolescents are abandoning religion before they reach adulthood, with an increasing number not raised with religion at all.” Source: San Diego State University

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AGELESS BEING Staying Vibrant in Mind, Body and Spirit by Kathleen Barnes

Agelessness: Engaging in and experiencing life without fear of falling, failing or falling apart.

n a nutshell, that’s the philosophy of visionary women’s health expert Dr. Christiane Northrup, of Yarmouth, Maine, as explored in her latest book, Goddesses Never Age. “We’re long overdue for a paradigm shift about how we feel about growing older,” says Northrup. “You can change your future by adopting a new, ageless attitude that will help you flourish physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. We don’t have to buy into modern medicine’s promotion of the idea of the pathology of aging.” One of Northrup’s primary admonitions: “Don’t tell anyone how old you are. Another birthday means nothing.”

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system that we will become decrepit, frail and mentally feeble at a certain age. “When my mother turned 50, her mailbox suddenly filled with ads for adult diapers, walkers and longterm care insurance,” Northrup quips. The point is well taken. Think vibrant, healthy, gorgeous and yes, sexy Sandra Bullock, Johnny Depp, Chris Rock and Brooke Shields—all 50 or older—as the targets of ads for Depend. We’re living and working longer, and many of us are feeling, looking and staying young longer. So is 60 the new 40? Yes, say State University of New York at Stony Brook researchers, and further note that we’re generally leading longer and healthier lives. Centenarians are the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. population. In NA-SD.com

the 2010 census, 53,364 people had surpassed their 100th year, an increase of 40 percent over the 1980 census, and more than 80 percent of them are women. The National Institute on Aging projects that this number could increase tenfold or more by 2050. What we think of as “old” has changed. Many baby boomers refuse to buy into the mythology of aging, bristle at being called senior citizens and especially dislike being called elderly. Their position is backed by science. Stem cell biologist Bruce Lipton, Ph.D., author of Biology of Belief and currently a visiting professor at the New Zealand College of Chiropractic, in Auckland, is best known for promoting the concept that DNA can be changed by belief, for good or ill. Lipton explains that we all have billions of stem cells designed to repair or replace damaged—and aging—tissues and organs. “[These cells] are profoundly influenced by our thoughts and perceptions about the environment,” Lipton explains. “Hence our beliefs about aging can either interfere with or enhance stem cell function, causing our physiological regeneration or decline.” “Yes, we are destined to grow older, but decrepitude and what we call aging is an optional state,” Northrup adds. “Our genes, nutrition and environment are under our control far more than we may have thought.” More, she says, “Words are powerful. Don’t talk yourself into believing your brain is turning to mush just because you are over 40.”

Take Control of the Body

“Manage the four horsemen of the aging apocalypse,” encourages nutrition and longevity expert Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., a Los Angeles board-certified nutritionist and author of The Most Effective Ways to Live Longer. He says the aging process, including disease, loss of physical or mental function and the general breakdown of systems, is caused by one or more of four factors: oxidative damage (literally rusty cells); inflammation; glycation (excess sugar, metabolic syndrome); and stress.

“Collectively, they damage cells and DNA, wear down organs and systems, deeply damage the vascular pathways that deliver blood and oxygen to the entire body, and even shrink brain size,” explains Bowden. While it may seem like a tall order to make lifestyle changes that vanquish these four horsemen, Bowden says they can be broken into manageable elements by employing an arsenal of healthful weapons: whole foods, nutrients, stress-reduction techniques, exercise, detoxification and relationship improvement. “All of these actually do double duty, battling more than one of the four processes that can effectively shorten your life,” he reports, based on his 25 years of study.

Oxidative Damage

Consider what rust does to metal. That’s what free radical oxygen molecules do to cells. Over time, they damage them and cause aging from within. “Oxidative damage plays a major role in virtually every degenerative disease of aging, from Alzheimer’s to cancer to heart disease and diabetes, even immune dysfunction,” says Bowden. His recommended key to destroying free radicals is a diet rich in antioxidants, including lots of fresh fruits and vegetables and healthy fats, nuts, grass-fed meats and organic dairy products. Avoid environmental free radicals that show up in toxic chemicals by eating as much organic food as possible and avidly avoiding residues of the poisonous pesticides and herbicides sprayed on crops eaten by people and livestock.

Inflammation

Long-term inflammation is a silent killer because it operates beneath the radar, often unnoticed, damaging blood vessel walls. Like oxidative damage, inflammation is a factor in all the degenerative diseases associated with aging, says Bowden. His suggestion: First, get a C-reactive protein (CRP) test to determine the levels of inflammation in our body. A CRP level over 3 milligrams/liter indicates a high risk of a heart attack. Anti-inflammatory foods like onions, garlic, leafy greens, tomatoes, beans, nuts and seeds have all been widely scientifically proven to reduce chronic inflammation.

Glycation

This is the result of excessive sugar that glues itself to protein or fat molecules, leaving a sticky mess that creates advanced glycation end (AGE) products that damage all body systems and are acknowledged culprits in the dreaded diseases associated with aging. Bowden’s basic answer is to minimize intake of sugar and simple carbs; anything made with white flour or white rice. Also avoid fried dishes and any foods cooked at high temperatures that actually skip the glycation production in the body and deliver harmful AGEs directly from the food. He advises taking 1,000 mg of carnosine (available in health food stores) daily to prevent glycation. natural awakenings

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The long-term effects of physical, mental or emotional stress are tremendously damaging to the human physiology. Sustained exposure to the stress hormone cortisol can shrink parts of the brain, damage blood vessels, increase blood sugar levels, heart rate and blood pressure and contribute to chronic inflammation, according to well-established science recorded in the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Bowden warns, “Stress management is not a luxury.” In its many forms, including prayer, meditation and breathing exercises, it should be part of any agelessness program. Deep, restful

sleep is as vital a component as ending toxic relationships, having a nurturing circle of friends and doing familiar, gentle exercise such as yoga or tai chi. Overall, Bowden adds, “Rather than thinking of such endeavors as anti-aging, I strive to embody the concept of age independence. I admire former Supreme Court Associate Justice John Paul Stevens, who resigned from the court when he reached age 90 because he wanted to play more tennis.” Bowden recommends embracing the concept of “squaring the curve”, meaning that instead of anticipating and experiencing a long downhill slope of poor health leading to death,

“I look at a long plateau of health, with a steep drop-off at the end.” Wellness guru Dr. Michael Roizen, chair of the Cleveland Clinic’s Wellness Institute, contends that although our chronological age can’t be changed, “Your ‘real age’ [calculated from data he collected from 60 million people] is the result of a wide variety of factors that are within your control. Dietary choices alone can make you 13 years younger or older than your actual age.”

Align with Spirit

“If you don’t have some kind of spiritual foundation, literally, God help you,” says Northrup. “God isn’t confined to a book or a church, mosque or synagogue. Divinity is the creative loving, vital flow of life force that we’re all part of and connected to. Our bodies are exquisite expressions meant to embody, not deny our spirits.” Touch, pleasure and sex can be part of it, too. Individuals that have the most fulfilling sex lives live the longest, according to researchers conducting the University of California, Riverside’s Longevity Project. “Pleasure comes in infinite forms,” says Northrup. “It can mean the exquisite taste of a pear or the sound of an angelic symphony, the kiss of sun on skin, the laughter of a child, spending time with friends or creating a pastel landscape. When you experience pleasure, God comes through and you become aware of your divine nature.

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You’ll find that joy comes in ways that are unique to you.” Connection with the natural world is an essential element of agelessness, says Northrup. The bottom line is, “Agelessness is all about vitality. Taking all the right supplements and pills, or getting the right procedure isn’t the prescription for antiaging,” says this renowned physician. “It’s ageless living that brings back a sense of vibrancy and youthfulness.” We could live to be well over 100 years old and, as Northrup likes to paraphrase Abraham Hicks, of The Law of Attraction fame, “Wouldn’t you rather have your life end something like this: ‘Happy-healthy, happyhealthy, happy-healthy, dead.’ Isn’t that a lot better than suffering sickness, decrepitude and frailty for years?” Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous books on natural health, her latest being Food Is Medicine: 101 Prescriptions from the Garden. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

Compute Your Real Age Lifestyle choices can make our bodies older, or younger, than our number of orbits around the sun, according to Michael Roizen, a doctor of internal medicine and author of This is Your Do-Over: The 7 Secrets of Losing Weight, Living Longer, and Getting a Second Chance at the Life You Want. “Seventy percent of aging is in the simple things you do or don’t do,” he maintains. Here are a few sobering examples: n An unresolved major life stressor, such as a divorce, being sued, the death of a close relative or other traumatic events, can add up to 32 years to chronological age. Managing the stress adds a relatively insignificant two years. n Swap out saturated fats (cheese and meat) for monounsaturated fats (olive oil, nuts and avocados). Subtract 2.5 years from chronological age. n Get up out of the chair every 15 minutes and also take a 10-minute walk every two hours. Subtract 2.1 years from chronological age. n Have close friends. Subtract 2.1 years from chronological age. Take the Real Age test at ShareCare.com/RealAge.

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Why are most American kids getting turned off by sports by the time they should be really leaping into it? ~Steve Biddulph, author, Raising Boys and Raising Girls

Whole Child Sports Free Play Earns the Winning Score by Luis Fernando Llosa

any parents concerned that their children are getting engulfed by social media often turn to sports to spark physical activity. They scramble to sign their toddlers up for swimming and tennis lessons, T-ball and soccer practice, hoping these activities will teach their kids about motivation and leadership, while getting them off the couch and out the door. They hope that sports will be a conduit for their kids to learn what it takes to strive, drive toward a goal and succeed in later life. As a result, more than 40 million kids across America are engaged in

organized play. But youth sports are not a panacea; while parental intentions are good, they sometimes don’t realize the potential for negative consequences. Those that have studied the phenomenon believe that youth sports—which on the surface, appear to provide a perfect environment for children to learn life lessons and develop critical social and physical skills—might hamper our children’s healthy physical, social, psychic and creative development.

Too Much Too Soon

It seems that many young kids playing

on teams today are over-coached by controlling, command-oriented adults. As Jenny Levy, head coach of the University of North Carolina’s 2013 NCAA champion women’s lacrosse team at Chapel Hill puts it, “Kids are kind of like overbred dogs, mimicking the drills we run in practice. They aren’t wired to think creatively. They do what they know. What’s safe.” This kind of behavior can start at an early age, when kids should be engaging in free play with minimal adult supervision in unstructured settings. Parenting expert Kim John Payne, author of Simplicity Parenting and The Soul of Discipline, says, “Parents are giving in to enormous societal pressure to push kids into high-performance sports settings several times a week. It’s an ‘arms race’ of sorts, with the clear victims being the kids themselves that are robbed of their childhoods.” There’s a much more holistic way kids can experience play, including sports. An American Academy of Pediatrics study attests that free and unstructured play is healthy and essential for helping children reach important social, emotional and cognitive devel-

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opmental milestones, plus managing stress and becoming resilient. Payne observes, “In free play, children have to actively problem solve and take one another’s feelings into account if the play is to be successful. In sports, the social problem solving is largely extrinsic, facilitated by coaches, referees or parents. During a child’s formative stages, between the ages of 5 and 12, having the freedom to develop, create and innovate is critical.” Creativity isn’t limited to only younger children. How sports are taught in this country at all levels, right up through college, often inhibits athletic creativity and problem solving— as Levy has noticed year after year in the freshmen players she trains—rather than fostering these attributes.

A Better Alternative

It’s crucial to consider the whole child, not just the budding athlete. To revive a child’s imagination and create better conditions for developing creativity, resiliency and flexibility, contemplate the option of taking a child out of organized youth sports for a while to pro-

No matter what happens on the field or in the pool, your first four words to your kids afterward should be, “I loved watching you.” That is all. That’s all your kids really want to hear. ~Luis Fernando Llosa vide the time, space and opportunity to rediscover childhood play and games. Then support them in re-entering organized athletics when they’re a bit older and more physically and emotionally ready. Also, some kids that get heavily involved in highly structured youth sports too early may be prone to behavioral problems and serious physical injuries. The best thing a parent can do for a young child that is active and interested in sports is roll up their sleeves and join in unscripted backyard or playground family play. Kids thrive

in the attention offered from mom or dad, regardless of parental athletic skill levels. Also, organize play dates with other neighborhood kids of varying ages, because they love to learn from each other, including how to work out disagreements. Once kids are socially, emotionally and physically ready, organized sports can be an amazing platform for fun-filled learning. Having already experienced healthy free play, a child will be ready for and thrive in a more focused, competitive, organized and structured play environment. Fortified by a creative foundation in earlier years, a youngster is better able to identify and express their own mind, body and spirit. Luis Fernando Llosa is the co-author of Beyond Winning: Smart Parenting in a Toxic Sports Environment and co-founder of WholeChildSports.com. A writer, speaker and former Sports Illustrated reporter, he lives in New York City, where he coaches his five kids. For more information, visit LuisFernandoLlosa.com.

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Alexandra Paul on Vegan Activism Her Kind Lifestyle Honors All Living Things by Gerry Strauss

when I wrote to President Nixon asking him to stop pollution. As a dedicated citizen, my mom boycotted companies that acted against her ethics. Growing up with such a role model, trying to make the world better came naturally. Walking my talk is a challenge I face daily as I choose what to buy, what to eat and how to be, and I also think it is the most effective way to encourage change in others.

What is your philosophy of life?

I became a vegetarian when I was 14, after reading Frances Moore Lappé’s Diet for a Small Planet, which taught me how eating meat was destructive to the planet. A couple of years later, I did a book report on Peter Singer’s Animal Liberation and learned the ethical reasons against eating animals. I stopped using cosmetics tested on animals when I was a teen and stopped wearing leather, wool and silk in my 20s. I finally gave up eating dairy in my late 40s, and I wish I’d done it earlier. Although I did it to benefit animals, being vegan has enriched my life and changed the way I look at the world. The only way there will

Be kind. Being kind is different from being nice. I spent my teens and 20s anxious to be nice, and all it gave me was a boatload of acquaintances and an inauthentic self. Nice aims to be popular. Kindness is about doing the right thing: justice, fairness, patience, respect. Kindness is at the heart of why I’m a vegan, and why I’ve been arrested 16 times for civil disobedience supporting peace, equal rights and the environment. Being kind to myself inspires me to exercise and live healthfully.

How has activism forged your identity and inspired others? I’ve been an activist since I was 7, 30

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t may seem odd that one of the most intensely dedicated public activists is also known for starring in one of TV’s most superficial shows of the 1990s, but Alexandra Paul overturns stereotypes. Behind that signature Baywatch one-piece that kept David Hasselhoff on his toes beats the heart of a true soldier for animal rights and population stabilization. At 52 years young, she is extremely fit and knowledgeable about the vegan lifestyle that got her there.

What drives your commitment to a vegan diet?

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be enough food and water for Earth’s expected 10 billion people in 35 years is if humankind stops raising animals for food, so my veganism is helping the planet, as well as my own health.

Which other aspects of your diet and lifestyle do you credit for looking and feeling vital? My husband Ian and I go to bed early and generally get up with the sun. I’ve never consumed coffee, soda or alcohol, only water and protein shakes. I believe being a vegetarian, and now a vegan, has given me tons of energy. I also prioritize making time for my workout routine, and that helps me feel good every day. I didn’t always have this serenity with my lifestyle and health. For a dozen years, until my late 20s, I struggled with bulimia. Becoming vegan improved my relationship with food, aligning my diet with my values, and I have never been more at peace with myself.

Why do you enjoy working out? For me, being active is fun—not only because I feel good moving my body, but because I am also outside with friends, reading on a stationary bike or listening to favorite podcasts while stretching. Six days a week, I do an hour of cardio; either swimming or the stationary bike. Every other day I practice yoga for at least 45 minutes to ensure that my back stays pain-free. Once a week, I go hiking for two hours with friends, chatting the whole time, which all makes it worth getting up at 4:30 a.m. I walk whenever I’m on a conference call, either outside or at my tread desk, a simple treadmill under a standing desk; I’m walking on it when I’m reading or answering emails, too. It’s the best present I ever gave myself. Like everyone, sometimes I don’t particularly feel like working out, but all these factors make it easier to start, and once I start, I’m always glad to be exercising. Gerry Strauss is a freelance writer in Hamilton, NJ. Connect at GerryStrauss@aol.com.

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Choose Happiness Four Tips to Flip the Joy Switch by Linda Joy

recent Harris Interactive poll indicates that only one in three Americans are happy. Success, education and increases in annual household income create only marginally more happiness. So what will it take to go the distance? Inspiration for a Woman’s Soul: Choosing Happiness endeavors to discover just that. Its collection of intimate stories from more than two dozen women reveals telling insights— most profoundly, that happiness is a choice that anyone can make, regardless of their history or circumstances. Four tips from contributors to the book show how we all can rise up out of our troubles to the other side, shining.

Let Go of ‘Supposed To’

Family, friends and society exert pressure on us to achieve certain goals or impose their definition of success. When our soul doesn’t fit the mold, exciting things can happen. Happiness strategist Kristi Ling seemed to have it all: a high-powered job in Hollywood, significant income and the envy of all her friends—but her success felt empty. She writes from her home in Los Angeles, “Each morning

I’d get up thinking about who I needed to please, and then prepare myself to exist for another day. I looked and felt exhausted just about all the time. The worst part was that I thought I was doing everything right!” After a middle-of-the-night epiphany, Ling left her job and set out to discover what her heart wanted. She began following a completely different life path as a coach and healer, in which success means manifesting joy.

Be Grateful Now

While we’re striving to change our life or wishing things could have been different, we often forget to pay attention to what we have right now. Boni Lonnsburry, a conscious creation expert and founder/CEO of Inner Art, Inc., in Boulder, Colorado, writes about the morning she decided to choose happiness, despite the enormous challenges she was facing, including divorce, foreclosure, bankruptcy and possible homelessness. “I thought to myself, ‘Yes, my life could be better, but it also could be a hell of a lot worse. I’m healthy and smart—why, I even have some wisdom. Why am I focusing on how terrible everything is?’” Using the power of her choice to be happy right now, Lonnsburry not only found joy amidst the adversity, but created love and success beyond her wildest dreams.

Let Love In

We all want to feel loved, but when we’re afraid of getting hurt, we put up barriers to protect ourselves, even against the love we want. Certified Relationship Coach Stacey Martino, of Yardley, Pennsylvania,

writes, “From the first day we met, I’d been waiting for [my boyfriend] Paul to end our relationship. I begged him for another chance—not for our relationship, but to be my authentic self—to figure out who I am and show up in our relationship as the real me.” Fourteen years later, Martino and her boyfriend, now husband, are still exploring the depths of their love for one another. For them, the choice to be vulnerable was the gateway to happiness.

Look Inward Instead of to Others

If we can’t own our pain, how can we create our joy? Choosing happiness means taking full responsibility for our state of mind, with no excuses. Lisa Marie Rosati, of Kings Park, New York, who today helps other women catalyze their own transformation, writes: “I didn’t want to accept what was going on inside [me], so I looked outside for a way to make things better. I depended on intimate relationships to complete me, and on friends and acquaintances for entertainment. My self-esteem floated on incoming compliments and I absolutely never wanted to spend a minute alone with my own thoughts, lest they erode whatever happiness I possessed at the moment. I was exhausted, frustrated and quite frankly, pissed off.” It took a flash of insight to set Rosati free of her patterns of blame— and then realizing she could create her own fulfillment was all it took to catapult her into a place of empowerment. Look out, world! As Los Angeles happiness expert and Positive Psychology Coach Lisa Cypers Kamen says, “Happiness is an inside job.” Joy, love and inspired living are ours for the taking—all we must do is choose. Linda Joy is the heart of Inspired Living Publishing and Aspire magazine. Inspiration for a Woman’s Soul: Choosing Happiness is her third in a series of bestselling anthologies. Next up is Inspiration for a Woman’s Soul: Cultivating Joy. Learn more at InspiredLivingPublishing.com.

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where from major medical centers to mainstream advertising,” says McCall, who notes an increase in doctors, nurses and therapists attending the Yoga as Medicine seminars he and his wife Eliana teach internationally and from their Simply Yoga Institute studio, in Summit, New Jersey.

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Yoga Enters the Medical Mainstream Research Proves its Health Benefits by Meredith Montgomery

fter practicing internal medicine for 10 years in Boston, Dr. Timothy McCall became a full-time writer, exploring the health benefits of yoga. As the medical editor of Yoga Journal and the author of Yoga as Medicine: The Yogic Prescription for Health and Healing, he says, “In the late 90s, the conveyor belt of patient care continued to speed up and I got frustrated. There was less time to form relationships with patients, which is essential to providing quality care without excessive tests and drugs.” Initially, McCall found that most of the documented research on yoga was from India, and notes it was low in quality from a Western perspective (though it is now excellent). In the West, the first notable scientific yoga article was published in 1973 in The Lancet on combining yoga and biofeedback to manage hypertension. According to the International Journal of Yoga, the surge in yoga’s popularity 32

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here finally gained academic interest in 2007, and there are now more than 2,000 yoga titles in the National Institutes of Health PubMed.gov database, with 200 added annually. Initially, yoga teacher and economist Rajan Narayanan, Ph.D., founded the nonprofit Life in Yoga Foundation and Institute to offer free teacher training. Within a couple of years, the foundation’s focus shifted to integrating yoga into the mainstream healthcare system. “We realized that to make a real difference, we needed to teach doctors about yoga and its scientifically proven effects,” he says. Medical providers can earn credits to keep their licenses current by attending courses by Life in Yoga, the only yoga institution independently certified by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education. Currently, even if physicians don’t practice yoga, it’s likely that many of their patients do. “You now see it everyNA-SD.com

“Yoga may help prevent diseases across the board because the root cause of 70 to 90 percent of all disorders is stress,” says Narayanan. Yoga increases the body’s ability to successfully respond to stress by activating the parasympathetic nervous system, which slows the heart and lowers blood pressure. That in turn suppresses sympathetic activity, reducing the amount of stress hormones in the body. Studies collected on PubMed. gov demonstrate that yoga has been found to help manage hypertension, osteoporosis, body weight, physical fitness, anxiety, depression, diabetes, reproductive functions and pregnancy, among other issues. Studies at California’s Preventive Medicine Research Institute have tracked amelioration of heart disease. A growing body of research is validating yoga’s benefits for cancer patients, including at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. A small study at Norway’s University of Oslo suggests that yoga even alters gene expression, indicating it may induce health benefits on a molecular level.

Cultural Challenges

“For yoga to be effective, a regular practice must be implemented, which is challenging in a culture where people can’t sit for long without an electronic device. It’s more than just popping pills,” says Narayanan. McCall says, “Even if people can

September is National Yoga Month

When Yoga Can Help 4 Addictions 4 Anxiety spectrum disorders 4 Back pain 4 Cancer 4 Depression 4 Diabetes 4 Endocrine issues 4 Heart disease 4 Hypertension 4 Mental health conditions 4 Metabolic syndrome 4 Musculoskeletal and neuromuscular complaints 4 Neurological and immune disorders 4 Pregnancy issues 4 Premenstrual syndrome, perimenopausal symptoms 4 Respiratory issues 4 Weight management commit to just a few minutes of yoga practice a day, if they keep it up the benefits can be enormous.” “There are no sales reps telling doctors to use yoga therapy like there are for pharmaceuticals,” remarks Narayanan, and until yoga is funded by health insurance, it will be challenging to gain full acceptance in mainstream medicine. Another barrier is certification standards. The International Association of Yoga Therapists (iayt.org) and the Council for Yoga Accreditation International (cyai.org) are both beginning to offer certifications for therapy training programs and therapists. Narayanan is hopeful that certification could lead to yoga being covered by insurance. Medical school curricula have started shifting to embrace complementary approaches to wellness, with many textbooks now including information on mind/body therapies. The Principles and Practices of Yoga in Healthcare, co-edited by Sat Bir Khalsa, Lorenzo Cohen, McCall and

Soul of Yoga Institute Blends Science and Spirituality “If it is both terrifying and amazing then you should definitely pursue it.” ~ unknown

rom the ancient scriptures of yoga, the Bhagavad Gita reads: “Yoga is the study of the self, through the self, to the self.” At the Soul of Yoga Institute this is the foundation of their trainings and certifications. “Always guiding the students inward, our goal is to lead a conscious revolution extinguishing pain and suffering—as a catalyst for transformation from the inside out, elevating the consciousness of others and ourselves,” says Flossie Park, director of the 200-hour hatha yoga teacher training Flossie Park at the Soul of Yoga Institute. “We take a Harvard meets Hogwarts approach blending science and spirituality. This is a systematic step-by-step curriculum, which prepares the yoga teacher to fully embrace all the aspects of teaching,” says Park. What sets the Soul of Yoga Institute 200-hour hatha and kundalini trainings apart is the emphasis on integration of the yogic philosophy into everyday life. The curriculums are rich in the basics as well as the mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of yoga. “Both certifications prepare you to teach and result in a holistic approach to your own personal transformation,” explains Park. Once the groundwork is laid the next step is the 300-hour certification. This is a deeper dive into yoga as well as the therapeutic components. At this level of training there is the opportunity to specialize in specific populations such as seniors, children, prenatal, cancer recovery, yoga for addiction and more. This unique training is taught by some of the most acclaimed instructors in the world. “Finally, many yoga teachers aspire to be on the leading edge of therapeutic healing with our IAYT approved yoga therapist training,” says Park. “Our comprehensive training prepares one to offer spiritual guidance, therapeutic yogic techniques and lifestyle prescriptions for diet and herbal remedies. This progressive integrative approach to healing is in a league of its own.” Submitted by Flossie Park, E-RYT 500 Hours, Director of 200-Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training, the Soul of Yoga Institute. For more information, visit SoulOfYoga.com. See ad on page 29.

Shirley Telles and due out in 2016, is the first professional-level, medical textbook on yoga therapy. “Yoga has been proven to treat many conditions, yet yoga teachers don’t treat conditions, we treat individuals,” says McCall. “Yoga therapy is not a one-size-fits-all prescription because different bodies and minds, with different abilities and weaknesses, require individualized approaches.” While medical research is working to grant yoga more legitimacy among doctors, policymakers and the

public, McCall says, “I believe these studies are systematically underestimating how powerful yoga can be. Science may tell us that it decreases systolic blood pressure and cortisol secretion and increases lung capacity and serotonin levels, but that doesn’t begin to capture the totality of what yoga is.” Meredith Montgomery, a registered yoga teacher, publishes Natural Awakenings of Mobile/Baldwin, AL (Healthy LivingHealthyPlanet.com).

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ey colorful foods, packed with nutrients, protect against eye problems ranging from progressive retinal atrophy and uveitis to cataracts and glaucoma. Here are 10 foods that are highly regarded in helping prevent and defend against vision problems. Their eye-worthy nutrients include anthocyanins, beta-carotene, carotenoids, glutathione, lycopene, omega-3 essential fatty acids, phytonutrients—and the special partnership of lutein and zeaxanthin, sometimes referred to as “sunscreen for the eyes”. An easy way to serve these powerpacked foods is as a mash. Simply combine a few cups of fruits and vegetables in a food processor with a half-cup of filtered water and blend as a raw pet meal topper. For a cooked topper, chop the fruits and vegetables and place in a medium sized sauce pan with the filtered water and a couple tablespoons of first-pressed olive oil. Simmer gently, cool and serve. Maybe top it all off with a fish or egg. Blueberries contain two eyehealthy carotenoids: lutein and zeaxanthin. They also deliver anthocyanins, eye-nourishing phytonutrients known to support night vision, according to a study published in the Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology. University of Oklahoma research suggests that flavonoids like the rutin, resveratrol and quercetin in blueberries may help prevent retinal atrophy. Their selenium and zinc components also NA-SD.com

support vision, according to a study from the National Eye Institute. Eating blueberries has even been associated with the reduction of eye fatigue, according to The Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry. Broccoli’s anti-cancer benefits are well known, but it’s also recognized as one of the best vegetables for eye health. A good source of lutein and zeaxanthin, it’s also packed with beta-carotene. Don’t leave the leaves behind, because they contain even more beta-carotene than the stems and florets. Researchers at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine have found that broccoli and broccoli sprouts protect the retina from free radical damage, which may be due to a compound called sulphoraphane that boosts the body’s defense against free radicals. Carrots come in 100 varieties, from deep purple and white to brilliant orange. Each is a storehouse of nutrient power, providing vitamin A, beta-carotene, vitamins C, D, E and K, and riboflavin, niacin, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, sodium, iron, magnesium, manganese, sulphur, copper and iodine. The adage that carrots are good for the eyes is true. They even contain lycopene and lutein, phytonutrients that protect from UVB radia-

naturalpet tion and free radical damage. Cold-water fish such as salmon, tuna, cod, haddock and sardines are rich in omega-3s, especially EPA and DHA, which are widely known to be important to cellular health. DHA makes up 30 percent of the fatty acids that comprise the retina. The particularly high levels of omega-3s in sardines add further protection to retinal health, according to researchers at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. Eggs are rich in cysteine and sulphur, two components of glutathione. Cataract Health News reports that sulphur-containing compounds have been found to protect eyes from cataract formation. Egg yolks contain lutein, and a University of Massachusetts study has found that eating an egg a day raised levels of lutein and zeaxanthin in the blood; at the same time, blood serum lipids and lipoprotein cholesterol concentrations remained stable. Garlic. Researchers at the University of Oregon suggest that sulphur-rich garlic is important for the production of glutathione, a protein that acts as an antioxidant for the eye’s lens, and can be instrumental in the prevention of some visual problems. Kale is an excellent source of lutein and zeaxanthin. The American Optometric Association says these special antioxidants act like “internal sunglasses.” Add betacarotene to the mix and kale serves as a preferred foil to oxidative stress. Pumpkin’s orange color is a sure sign that it’s packed with carotenoids like betacarotene, which help neutralize free radicals. Its lutein and zeaxanthin generally promote eye health and further

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GREENING AMERICA’S GAMES Major Leagues Sport More Sustainable Stadiums by Avery Mack raditional sports stadiums and cil (NRDC) to begin a persistent push arenas generate a huge carbon to their goal of going green. Today, the footprint. Multiple sources conNRDC publishes the Greening Advicur that during a single football game, sor guidebooks on green operating a 78,000-seat stadium can consume practices for all professional teams in 65,000 kilowatt hours of electricity, Major League Baseball, the National and discarded cardboard, plastic and Football League, the National Basketpaper; in-stadium food and beverage ball Association, the National Hockey containers; and tailgating debris that League and Major League Soccer, plus includes cans and bottles leave behind the U.S. Tennis Association, and has a mountain of waste. expanded to include college sports. A dozen years ago, the pioneering Philadelphia Eagles enlisted the help of Food the National Resources Defense CounStadium food has always been part of

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the fan experience, but it’s possible to eat sensibly and well with options like the roasted turkey sandwich at AT&T Park, in San Francisco, where concessionaires source locally and compost leftovers. Veggie burgers, vegan cheesesteaks and sushi have also found their way onto game-day menus to add a change of pace for fans, says Julianne Soviero, author of Unleash Your True Athletic Potential. The growing interest shown by the sports industry in composting offers enormous potential benefits, and not a moment too soon, says Allen Hershkowitz, Ph.D., co-founder of the Green Sports Alliance and director of the NRDC Sports Project. Using recyclable containers counts—New York City’s venerable Yankee Stadium reduced its trash load by 40 percent by switching to biodegradable cups and service ware. PepsiCo supported the upgrade by exchanging its conventional plastic bottle for a bio-based version made from agricultural waste.

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At New York’s Oncenter War Memorial Arena, the American Hockey League’s Syracuse Crunch pro team skates under LED lights. “They make the arena brighter. It’s easier to see the puck,” says defenseman Joey Mormina. “The fun light show that follows goals adds energy for the crowd and players.” LED lighting provides improved clarity in TV transmissions and sports action photos and doesn’t create soft spots on the ice, like traditional lights. “Utica and Binghamton teams switched to LED after playing in our arena,” comments Jim Sarosy, chief operating officer for the Crunch.

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“The Crunch is the first pro hockey team to skate on recycled rainwater,” Sarosy adds. “It’s collected from the roof, stored in three central reservoirs in the basement and pumped into the Zamboni machine for resurfacing the ice.” The practice also diverts rainwater from overworked sewer systems. The first pro football stadium to earn a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold Certification,

the San Francisco 49ers Levi’s Stadium features a 27,000-square-foot rooftop garden to help control water runoff. Home to the Los Angeles Lakers, Clippers and Kings, the Staples Center has swapped out 178 flush urinals for waterless models, reducing annual water usage by 7 million gallons. Like the Eagles, the Florida Marlins pro baseball team, in Miami, now uses 50 percent less water via low-flow plumbing fixtures. Also, the stadium’s upgraded landscape design lessens outdoor irrigation needs by 60 percent. The University of Georgia likes keeping its grass green, but hates wasteful water dispensers. Its football field is now watered via an underground irrigation system that saves a million gallons a year. Soil moisture sensors indicate when watering is needed.

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Lincoln Financial Field, home to the Philadelphia Eagles, now boasts more than 11,000 solar panels and 14 wind turbines that combined, generate more than four times the energy used for all home games in a season. The staff uses green cleaning products and has increased recycling more than 200 percent since 2010. Most creatively, the carbon costs of team travel are offset via mitigation by financing tree plantings in their home state and purchasing seedlings for a wildlife refuge in Louisiana. The Seattle Mariners Safeco Field’s new scoreboard uses 90 percent less power than its predecessor and the Arizona Cardinals pro football team provides bags for tailgating fans to use for recycling. Five NBA arenas have achieved LEED certification—Phillips Arena (Atlanta Hawks), Toyota Center (Houston Rockets), American Airlines Arena (Miami Heat), Amway Center (Orlando Magic) and Rose Garden (Portland Trail Blazers). The goal of a cleaner, healthier planet is achievable with systemic shifts like these as more pro and collegiate sports teams score green points. Connect with our freelance writer via AveryMack@mindspring.com.

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worldwide this year. The aim is to aniel Sperry, a “couchsurfer” make travel easier and more in his late 50s, decided a affordable, build people’s few years ago to quit his faith and trust in one another day job and make a living by perand create meaningful connecforming cello music and reciting tions across cultures. poetry in living rooms across the It’s easy to becountry. “I didn’t know it would come a member by creatbecome a catalyst ing a profile as a host and/or a for bringing comtraveler, which includes verified munities of local identification. Guests don’t need people together,” to reciprocate by hosting or he says, but his first leaving gifts, although lastgig, a “little shotgun shack” ing friendships are a comin Elko, Nevada, became more mon result. Hosts and guests are than a once in a lifetime experience. Years later, his Elko host remains a close encouraged to leave honest reviews for each other, which helps friend and hosts a regular (and lucrative) stop on his As a traveler, offer an ensure ongoing safety and good behavior all cross-country tours. Not only does creating ethnic meal, good sto- around. Meanwhile, connections with strangry or how to say hello non-members also are ers make us happier—as University of Chicago social in a different language.welcome to explore scientists have proven—it As a host, be open to couchsurfing events in their city. Fun opporleads to fun travel stories. If we choose to see the world what guests can teach. tunities to make new via the decade-old organizaKeep a travel log connections include weekly language tion at Couchsurfing.com, and guestbook to re- exchanges, skill swaps, we might find ourselves outdoor activities and sleeping on a sailboat in the cord memories. potlucks. Irish Sea; meeting backpack“For me, it’s undeniably about the ers by solar-powered light in a cave in community, the kind of person it tends Petra, Jordan; sharing a room with a pet to attract,” says Joseph Abrahamson, a bird that falls asleep listening to sappy couchsurfer in his mid-20s. “A room love songs on the radio; or jamming full of couchsurfers is full of stories and to old-time banjo and fiddle tunes in a listening and sharing and trust. It changNorth Carolina kitchen. es a person in a positive way… people The global community of couchsurfers, now 10 million strong, consid- that travel like this for long enough can no longer survive with closed minds.” ers strangers “friends you haven’t met yet.” They currently are hosting and Lisa Rosinky is a freelance writer organizing more than half-a-million in Boston. events in more than 200,000 cities natural awakenings

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of chemicals and antibiotics and those that cause water pollution and other negative impacts on the environment are bad news.” A second solution is to consult with a trusted fishmonger that has high standards for flavor, health, safety, sustainability and environmental concerns.

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SURF TO TURF U.S. Farmed Seafood That’s Safe and Sustainable by Judith Fertig

Wild-caught fish from pure waters is the gold standard of seafood, but sustainable populations from healthy waters are shrinking. That’s one reason why fish farms are appearing in unusual places—barramundi flourish on a Nebraska cattle ranch, shrimp in chilly Massachusetts and inland tilapia in Southern California.

ith the demand for seafood outpacing what can safely be harvested in the wild, half the seafood we eat comes from aquaculture, says Kathryn Sullivan, Ph.D., administrator for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Yet, farmed seafood has a reputation for uneven quality and questionable farming practices. A primary reason is that much of what Americans buy comes from Asia, where aquaculture is less stringently managed. Meanwhile, domestic aquaculture provides only about 5 percent of the seafood consumed here, according to NOAA.

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farmed seafood, there are two solutions. One is to purchase farmed fish raised in the U.S., says Sullivan. The agency’s FishWatch consumer information service assures: “If it’s harvested in the United States, it’s inherently sustainable as a result of the rigorous U.S. management process that ensures fisheries are continuously monitored, improved and sustainable.” Whole Foods Markets have found that farming seafood (aquaculture) can provide a consistent, high-quality, year-round supply of healthy and delicious protein. Accordingly, “When it’s done right, aquaculture can be environmentally friendly and offer a crucial way to supplement wild-caught fish supplies. On the other hand, poor farming practices such as the overuse NA-SD.com

Chefs like Rick Moonen, who owns RM Seafood, in Las Vegas, are getting behind U.S. aquaculture farms that do it right, raising healthy, sustainable and delicious fish. Moonen recently became a brand ambassador for True North Salmon, a farm system that integrates the way nature keeps fish healthy and fresh. “They have a salmon farm near a mussel farm near a kelp farm, mimicking the way these three species interact in the wild,” says Moonen. The best seafood farms take what geography and climate offer—ocean inlets, a natural spring and a natural depression in the land or indoor controlled freshwater tanks—and use clean feed. With no antibiotics, non-GMO food (free of genetic modification) in the right ratio, good water quality and creative ways to use the effluent, they employ green farming practices to raise fish and shellfish that, in turn, are healthy to eat. The Atlantic coasts of Maine and Canada are where families have been making their living from the sea for centuries, says Alan Craig, of Canada’s True North Salmon Company. “The fish are fed pellets made from all-natural, non-GMO sources with no dyes, chemicals or growth hormones added. Underwater cameras monitor the health of the fish to prevent overfeeding.” True North Salmon follows a threebay system, similar to crop rotation on land. Each bay is designated for a particular age of fish: young salmon, market-ready fish and a fallow, or empty, bay, breaking the cycle of any naturally occurring diseases and parasites. Robin Hills Farm, near Ann Arbor, Michigan, offers vegetable, meat, egg and fruit community supported agriculture, U-pick fruit and a pair of stocked farm ponds. Farm Manager Mitzi Koors

explains that the ponds are a way to leverage natural resources, add another income stream and attract visitors. “We first discovered a low-lying area that would become a beautiful pond with a little work,” Koors relates. “We then expanded to two close ponds that don’t connect, to keep the older fish raised on at least six months of non-GMO organic feed separate from the newer fish. The ponds are spring fed, providing a great environment for trout.” In northeastern Nebraska, five generations of the Garwood family have traditionally raised cattle and produced corn and tomatoes. To keep the farm thriving and sustainable, they have had to think outside the row crop. Today, they’re growing something new—barramundi, or Australian yellow perch. They built a warehouse that now holds 18, 10,000-gallon fish tanks full of growing fish. A Maryland company provides old-fashioned cow manure and leftover grain sorghum from area ethanol plants to create algae, naturally non-GMO, to use as biofuel and fish food. “People prefer to eat locally raised food, even if it’s fish in Nebraska,” says Scott Garwood. The sophistication of closed containment systems like the Garwoods use means that chefs, too, can raise their own fish, besides growing their own herbs and vegetables. California Chef Adam Navidi, owner of the Oceans & Earth restaurant, in Yorba Linda, also runs nearby Future Foods Farms, encompassing 25 acres of herbs, lettuces, assorted vegetables and tank-raised tilapia. Baby greens, not GMO products, help feed the fish, while nitrates from the ammonia-rich fish waste fertilize the crops. The fish wastewater filters through the crops and returns to the fish tanks in an efficient, conservation-driven system that produces healthy, organic food. “Someday, chefs will be known both by their recipes and the methods used to produce their food,” Navidi predicts. Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAnd Lifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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

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

WEDNESDAY State Street Farmers’ Market – 3-6pm, winter; 3-7pm, summer. Rain or shine; year-round. On State St between Carlsbad Village Dr & Grand Ave, Carlsbad, 92008. RonLaChance: 858-272-7054. Carlsbad-Village.com. Santee Farmers’ Market – 3-7pm, summer; 3-6pm, winter. 9608 Carlton Hills Blvd, corner of Mast & Carlton Hill, Santee, 92071. 619-449-8427. SanteeFarmersMarket.com. SanteeCertifiedFarmersMarket@gmail.com. Vista Main Street Farmers’ Market – 4-8pm. Historic Downtown Vista, 271 Main St & Indiana Ave. Bill Westendorf: 760-224-9616. Encinitas Certified Farmers’ Market – 5-8pm, May-Sept; 4-7pm, Oct-Apr, rain or shine. Parking lot B 600 S Vulcan Ave, corner of E & Vulcan. More info: 760-522-2053, no texts. Manager@ FarmersMarketEncinitas.com. FarmersMarketEncinitas.com. Ocean Beach Farmers’ Market – 4-8pm, AprNov; 4-7pm, Nov-Apr. 4900 block of Newport Ave between Cable & Bacon Sts, Ocean Beach, 92107. 619-279-0032. OceanBeachSanDiego.com.

THURSDAY Oceanside Farmers’ Market – 9am-1pm. Coast Hwy at Pier View Way, Oceanside, 92054. 619-440-5027. MainStreetOceanside.com. SDSU Farmers’ Market – 10am-3pm. Held during the fall and spring terms. Canceled on rainy days. San Diego State University, Campanile Walkway, between Hepner Hall & Love Library, San Diego, 92182. Clube3.org. Chula Vista Certified Farmers’ Market – 3-7pm, Apr-Oct; 3-6pm, Nov-Mar. Center St between Church & Third Ave, Chula Vista, 91910. 619-4221982 x 3. ThirdAvenueVillage.com/Farmers-Market.

Escondido Downtown Farmers’ Market – 2:306pm, year round. Downtown Escondido’s Certified Farmers’ Market, 262 E Grand Ave between Kalmia & Juniper, Escondido, 92025. 760-745-8877. Escondido.org/Farmers-Market.

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Linda Vista Farmers’ Market – 3-7pm, summer; 2-6pm, winter. Farm fresh produce, hot food vendors, live entertainment, craft vendors and more. WIC, EBT, Debit/Credit accepted. 6939 Linda Vista Rd, Linda Vista Plaza Parking Lot, San Diego, 92111. LindaVistaFarmersMarket.com. UTC Certified Farmers’ Market – 3-7pm. Westfield UTC Mall on Genesee near Macys 9001 Genesee Avenue, San Diego, 92122. 619-795-3363. Brian@SDMarketManager.com.

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

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

SATURDAY Vista’s Farmers’ Market – 8am-noon. County Courthouse (North County Regional Center), 300 block of S Melrose Dr, Vista. 760-945-7425. VistaFarmersMarket.com. City Heights Farmers’ Market – 9am-1pm. Farm fresh produce, hot food vendors, live entertainment, craft vendors and more. WIC, EBT, Debit/Credit accepted. Fresh Funds Matching Program offered. 4325 Wightman between 43rd & Fairmont Ave, San Diego, 92105. CityHeightsFarmersMarket.com. Little Italy Mercato – 9am-1:30pm. Year-round; rain or shine. At Date & India sts, San Diego, 92101. LittleItalyMercato.com. Seaside Bazaar Marketplace – 9am-4pm. Seaside Bazaar Marketplace, 459 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, 92024. 760-753-1611. TheSeasideBazaar.com. Alpine Certified Farmers’ Market – 10:30am2:30pm. Alpine Elementary School, 1850 Alpine Blvd, Alpine, 91901. Lindsay Brookshire: 619-9933745. AlpineFarmersMarket.com. Del Mar Farmers’ Market – 1-4pm. Year-round. 1050 Camino Del Mar, between 10th & 11th sts, Del Mar, 92014. DelMarFarmersMarket.org. People’s Produce Certified Farmers’ Market – 3-6pm. Certified farmers’ market just west of the Euclid Trolley Station. Fresh produce, prepared food, fitness activities, healthy living demonstrations and handmade gifts. EBT and WIC accepted. 4981 Market St (Market & Euclid). ProjectNewVillage.org.

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 Sierra Talks: The San Diego River Park: Past, Present and Future – 6:30pm. Sarah Hutmacher will be sharing information about the San Diego River Park Foundation’s efforts to conserve the San Diego River as a place for people, water and wildlife. Free. Joyce Beers Center, 3900 Vermont St, San Diego, 92103. 760-533-2725. SanDiegoSierraClub.org.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 Free Concert: Peter Pupping, Guitarist – 3-4pm. Free, donations appreciated. Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center, 2 Father Junipero Serra Trl, San Diego, 92119. 619-668-3281. MTRP.org.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Pet Safety Talk – 2-3pm. An interactive presentation for children on how to be safe around animals by learning about dog body language, meeting an animal and hands-on activities. Free/member, $6/ person. San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum, 320 N Broadway, Escondido, 92025. SDHumane.org.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Doggie Cafe – 6-8pm. Bring your friendly, on-leash dog to socialize while you practice teaching your dog to be calm around exciting distractions. 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.

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Free Movie Night – 6:30-9pm. Sierra Club Office, 8304 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, Ste 101, San Diego, 92111. More info & movie selection: SanDiego. SierraClub.org.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Vermicompost Workshop – 10-11:30am. At Community Housing Works. Free. Avocado Court, 215 East El Norte Pkwy, Escondido, 92026. Register: 760-755-5431 or SMiranda@chworks.org. Garden Work Party – 1-3pm. Tend the plants in the landscape at the west end of the Old Town State Historic Park. Old Town State Historic Park, 4002 Wallace St, San Diego, 92110. More info: FieldTrips@cnpssd.org.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 FACE 5K Doggie Dash – 8am, check in; 9am, start. Take a stroll with your pup or dash to the finish as we raise funds for local pets in need. Also enjoy a vendor village, dog agility course, DJ, drawing prizes and more. $30/person, free/ dogs. Road Runner Sports, 5553 Copley Dr, San Diego, 92111. Register: RoadRunnerSports.Fundly. com/5KDoggieDash. Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon Dog Surfing Competition – 8am. Dog-friendly summer event with lots of fun family beach activities in addition to the free-to-watch dog surfing competition. All proceeds help rescue pets at the Helen Woodward Animal Center. Dog Beach, 3006 Sandy Ln, Del Mar, 92014. More info or to register: AnimalCenter.org/ Events/SurfDog.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Refresh Your Garden Design: Simple Strategies to Wake a Weary Garden – 6-8:30pm. Speaker: Rebecca Sweet, author and garden designer. San Diego Horticultural Society Meeting. All welcome. Free/member, $15/nonmember. Surfside Race Place, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, 92014. More info: 760-295-7089 or SDHort.org. Paint Your Pet’s Portrait – 6-9pm. Also Sept 16. Step-by-step instructions, supplies and a pre-drawn portrait of your pet will be provided. Email pet photo to Lovejoy Creations prior to event. 15% of payment donated to San Diego Humane Society. $45. San Diego Humane Society, 5500 Gaines St, San Diego, 92110. Register: LovejoyCreations.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Succulent Wreath Class – 9am-2pm. Take home a beautiful succulent wreath that you make yourself. $60/member, $72/nonmember. San Diego Botanical Garden, Visitor Center, 230 Quail Garden Dr, Encinitas, 92024. Register by Sept 11: 760-5320917. SDBGarden.org. Resume Building Workshop – 6:30-7:30pm. Learn how to avoid the top ten mistakes. Plus a free 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. Register: 760-891-3014.

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Socially Responsible Investing: Investing in Renewable Energy – 6:30pm. With Shane Yonston, principal advisor at Impact Investors. Sierra Club Office, 8304 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, Ste 101, San Diego, 92111. Registration required: Hecht.Deb@ gmail.com. SanDiego.SierraClub.org.

markyourcalendar THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 6:30pm How to Increase Yoga Practice Adding essential oils during chakra work and yoga are a great way to power your practice. For more info, Cathy Wildschuetz: 228-215-0909 or CWildschuetz@gmail.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Garden Native Symposium 2015 – 7am-3pm. Learn from 8 different native landscaping experts all in one place. Seats limited. $35. Sumner Auditorium, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, 8625 Kennel Way, San Diego, 92037. cnpssd.org. Bark For Life Valley Center – 9am-12pm. A canine event to fight cancer. Vendors, food, prizes and fun. Bates Nut Farm in Valley Center, 15954 Woods Valley Rd. For more info: RelayForLife. org/BarkValleyCenterCA. Smartphone Nature Photography – 9am-1pm. Learn how to use apps on your iPhone or Android to edit your photos. $59/member, $71/nonmember. San Diego Botanical Garden, Visitor Center, 230 Quail Garden Dr, Encinitas, 92024. Register by Sept 11: 760-532-0917. SDBGarden.org. After Tossing the Turf: Garden Design – 10am12pm. Landscape designer and xeriscape expert, Jan Tubiolo, explains the phases of designing a water-saving garden. Free/member, $10/nonmember. Water Conservation Garden, 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W, El Cajon, 92019. 619-660-0614. TheGarden.org. Cooking Class with Chef Elizabeth, the Opera Singing Chef – 2-4:30pm. Learn to make 4 autumn dishes. Recipes and samples of each dish offered. $35/member, $42/nonmember. San Diego Botani-

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Seed and Bulb Work Party – 9am-12pm. Lakeside’s River Park Conservancy, 12108 Industry Rd, Lakeside, 92040. More info: SeedsAndBulbs@ cnpssd.org. Creative and Colorful Succulent Landscapes – 10-11am. Melissa Teisi and Jon Hawley of Chicweed Landscape Design teach how to design a succulent landscape. $30/member, $36/nonmember. San Diego Botanical Garden, Visitor Center, 230 Quail Garden Dr, Encinitas, 92024. Register by Sept 11: 760-532-0917. SDBGarden.org. Free Concert: Carol Pelkner and Jim George – 3-4pm. Marimba, vibes, clarinet and flute. Free, donations appreciated. Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center, 2 Father Junipero Serra Trl, San Diego, 92119. 619-668-3281. MTRP.org. Wah! Healing Concert – 8pm. Heal Yourself. Heal Mother Nature. Wah! performs live in the planetarium, combining music, spoken word and multi-media to bring audiences into deep relaxation and renewal. Reuben H. Fleet Science Center Planetarium, 1875 El Prado, San Diego. Advance registration $40: JyotiMandir.com/concerts.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 Estate Planning Seminar – noon-2pm. Estate planning for you, your family and your pets. Make sure they are taken care of after you are gone. Guest speaker: Mark Drobny, Attorney at Law. Free. Cocina Del Charro, 890 W Valley Pkwy, Escondido, 92025. RSVP: 619-299-7012 x 2279. SDHumane.org.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 Estate Planning Seminar – noon-2pm. See Sept 25 description. San Diego Humane Society, 5500 Gaines St, San Diego, 92110. RSVP: 619-2997012 x 2279.

Family-friendly, dog-friendly event with vendors, events, food and fun. Free. Grape Day Park, 321 N Broadway, Escondido, 92025. More info: 619838-8020 or TheGrandWofstock.com. Taoist Energy Exercises and Martial Arts Forms – Sept 26 & 27. 2-3:30pm. Learn Taoist energy exercises and martial arts forms from Master Huang Hao Fu. Space limited. $100 (both days). Encinitas Activity Center, 613 Westlake St, Encinitas, 92024. Registration required: 760-944-1860. Full Moon Pier Walk – 6-7:30pm. Also Sept 27. Walk along the entire 1,090-ft concrete pier and learn about life below the pier with aquarium naturalists. $22/member, $25/nonmember. Scripps Institution of Oceanography, 8622 Kennel Way, La Jolla, 92037. Registration required: 858-534-7336 or Aquarium.UCSD.edu.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Bunnyfest 2015 – 10am-4pm. Fundraiser benefiting San Diego House Rabbit Society. Refreshments, games, activities, shopping, kids’ corner, vets who see rabbits, music and more. Bunnies welcome. Free. Balboa Park, Park Blvd & President’s Way, San Diego, 92101. SanDiegoRabbits. org/Events/BunnyFest-2015.

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

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30 Transformational Weekend with Jac O’Keeffe – Oct 30-Nov 1. Jac’s retreats are a unique exploration in deep meditative inquiry and self-reflection leading to true openness and freedom. Carlsbad. Reserve in advance: 760-599-4075. InnerDirections.org. Prajna Yoga Immersion – Oct 30-Nov 1. With Surya Little and Linda Spackman at Vista Yoga in Decatur, GA. To register: 505-988-5248 or PrajnaYoga.net.

Doggie Cafe – 6-8pm. Bring your friendly, on-leash dog to socialize while you practice teaching your dog to be calm around exciting distractions. 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.

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Firescaping with Native Plants – 10am-noon. Learn fire-wise landscaping essentials using native plants with landscape designer and gardening book author, Greg Rubin. Free/member, $10/nonmember. Water Conservation Garden, 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W, El Cajon, 92019. 619-660-0614. TheGarden.org. The Grand Woofstock Pet Festival – 10am-4pm.

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daily $15 Yoga Classes – Bring your child into class with you for Vinyasa Mama Tues & Thurs at 9:15am or childcare is available during class Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30am & Sat, 9am. Nature’s Whisper Yoga, 4205 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92103. 760-213-1110. NaturesWhisper.com. Donations Accepted – 9:30am-6pm, Mon-Fri; 9:30am-5pm, Sat; 11am-5pm, Sun. All profits support individuals with Autism and other developmental or learning disabilities. Potpourri Thrift & Resale, 1024 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside, 92054. 760-722-1880. Potpourri@TeriInc.org. TeriInc.org.

Guided Nature Walk – 9:30-11am, Sun, Wed, Sat. Guided walk from the Visitor Center on one of 3 trails. Learn about the history, geology, plants, animals and ecology of the park. Free. Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center, 2 Father Junipero Serra Trl, San Diego, 92119. 619-668-3281. MTRP.org. Spirit Dance: Ecstatic Dance and Moving Meditation – 10am-12pm. Join us for a simple yet profound ecstatic dance. $10-$20 sliding scale. Malashock Studio, 2650 Truxton Rd, Ste 200, San Diego, 92106. More info: 619-787-2389 or BodyWorldArts.com. 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.

Volunteer Bird Count – 7:30am-12pm. 2nd Mon. All levels of experience welcome. For more info & to receive an automatic reply with meeting location, contact Robert Patton: Birds@SanElijo.org. Bird Watching Monday – 8am. 1st Mon. Discover the fascinating birds and the unique art of bird-watching. San Diego Botanical Garden, 230 Quail Garden Dr, Encinitas, 92024. 760-532-0917. SDBGarden.org. San Diego Horticultural Society Meeting – 6-9pm. 2nd Mon. All welcome. Free/member, $15/nonmember. Surfside Race Place, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, 92014. More info: 760-295-7089 or SDHort.org.

tuesday A Gathering of Priestess Live Online Video Show – 6pm. With special guests each week. For more info: GatheringOfPriestesses.com. 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.

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

markyourcalendar Cannabis 101: Everything You Wanted to Know, but Were Afraid to Ask 7pm. 2nd & 3rd Wed. Informational workshop covering the benefits of the most natural medicine on the planet, for restoring health and vitality. Space is limited. Free. Register: 760-849-8250 or RX-C.com/Can101. River Rescue – 1st & 3rd Wed. Team attacks and removes smaller and harder to reach trash sites along the river. All tools and supplies provided. More info: 619-297-7380 or Doug@ SanDiegoRiver.org. Wednesday Trail Walk – 10am. 1st Wed. Explore trails of Balboa Park with a ranger. Leisurely pace. Difficulty level varies, check trail map. Balboa Park, 1549 El Prado, San Diego, 92101. 619-2351122. BalboaPark.org. Dog Days of Summer – Thru Sept 9. 4-7pm. The Garden stays open late for our leashed canine friends and their companions. Water Conservation Garden, 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W, El Cajon, 92019. Pre-registration required: 619-6600614 or TheGarden.org. San Diego Herb Club Meeting – 7pm. 1st Wed. Monthly program topics vary. Round table discussions held to assemble gardening tips specific to the San Diego herbal gardener. Visitors welcome. Casa del Prado, Room 101, Balboa Park. 619-579-0222. FollowingSeasons.com/TheSanDiegoHerbClub.html.

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.

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Balboa Park History Stroll – 11am-12pm. Specially trained History Center guides lead this easypaced stroll through the Park, revealing many of the intriguing aspects of its past, present and future. Reservations requested, but walk-ups welcome. $10-$12. San Diego History Center, 1649 El Prado, San Diego, 92101. SanDiegoHistory.org.

friday Monthly Network Luncheon – 11am-2pm. 2nd Fri. Speaker, introductions, shoutouts, displays, gifts. Rancho Santa Fe. More info: WomensWisdom.net. 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. San DiegoRiver.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. Wildlife Tracking Walks – 8:30-10:30am. 1st Sat. Learn to recognize and identify various signs left behind by resident wildlife. Free. Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center, 2 Father Junipero Serra Trl, San Diego, 92119. 619-668-3281. MTRP.org. Famosa Slough Work Party – 9am. 2nd Sat of odd months. Meet along W Pt Loma Blvd about 200 ft east of the corner of Famosa Blvd & W Pt Loma Blvd. RSVP: 619-224-4591. FamosaSlough.org. Dog Beach Cleanup – 9-11am. 2nd Sat. You and your friendly dog are invited to join Friends of Dog Beach at our regular Beach Cleanups. All cleanup supplies provided, along with treats for you and your dog. Dog Beach, North Ocean Beach. More info: 619523-1700. DogWash.com/html/BeachCleanup.htm.

Kids in the Garden – 10am-12pm. 2nd Sat. New topic each month. $5/child (accompanied adults free); free/members. Alta Vista Gardens, Children’s Garden, 1270 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista, 92084. Reserve: 760-822-6824 or FarmerJones@ AltaVistaGardens.org. AltaVistaGardens.org. Docent-Led Guided Tours – 10:30am. Last Sat. Tour focuses on water-wise plants. Free with admission or membership. San Diego Botanical Garden, Visitor Center, 230 Quail Garden Dr, Encinitas, 92024. 760-532-0917. SDBGarden.org. Free Garden Tour – 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. 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. Friends of Famosa Slough Bird Walk – 1-3pm. 3rd Sat. An easy walk with good views of a variety of birds and salt marsh habitat. Free. Meet at the kiosk by the corner of Famosa Blvd & W Pt Loma Blvd, San Diego, 92138. 619-224-4591. FamosaSlough.org. University Heights Point Restoration – 1-3pm. 1st Sat. Projects range from trash pickup, nonnative plant removal, planting native plants and trail maintenance. 6800 Easton Ct, San Diego, 92120. Contact Ranger Jason: 619-235-5262 or JWallen@ SanDiego.gov. CSA San Diego Support Group Meeting – 2pm. 4th Sat. The Celiac Sprue Association is a national support organization that provides information and referral services for persons with celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis. Rady Children’s Medical Office Bldg, 3030 Children’s Way, San Diego, 92123. GlutenFreeInSD.com. Home Grown Community Gardening Classes – 2-3pm. 4th Sat, except Dec. With Diane Hollister, master gardener and composter. Garden and grow food in one’s own back yard. Pre-registration required. Free. El Corazon Compost Facility, 3210 Oceanside Blvd, Oceanside, 92054. 800-262-4167 x 4. AgriServiceInc.com.

San Elijo Lagoon Volunteer Work Party – 9-11am. 3rd Sat. Locations vary, and activities typically include habitat restoration, invasive plant removal, planting of new native plants, trash pickup and removal, and trail maintenance. More info: SanElijo.org. Ruffin Canyon Care Restoration – 9am-12pm. 1st Sat. Bring gloves and hand tools if have, but loaners available. Wear hat, sunscreen, sturdy shoes, and long sleeves. Ruffin Canyon, 9298 Shawn Ave, San Diego, 92123. 619-840-8327. Yoga in the Garden – 9:30-10:30am. Get in touch with nature, relax your body and renew your spirit. Basic yoga flow format. No prior yoga experience required. $10/drop-in. Alta Vista Gardens, 1270 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista, 92084. More info: AltaVistaGardens.org.

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