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here are some amazing events, workshops and seminars this month. We
want to give some more information on The Call to Heal, Releasing our Past,
Peruvian Shamanic Workshop. This came in while we were already in layout,
so we didn’t have time to do a NewsBrief. It will be the start of a series of workshops throughout the year providing a comprehensive foundation into the living
heart and soul of the Pachakuti Mesa Tradition. Participants will cultivate a deeper
relationship with nature and the unseen world and have multiple opportunities for
self-exploration, empowerment and profound personal growth. Workshops will be
held in San Antonio. Please go to HeartofTheHealer.org and learn more.
I am really looking forward to Maya Calendars, Mathematics and the 2012
Craze. The Mayan culture is a fascinating subject, no matter what your beliefs
are about 12-21-12. Then, switching gears there’s Kabbalah: The Best Kept Secret
Lecture (free too!) Throw in a class about Chinese Medicine, then learn about light
therapy and vision training, another about how to keep your hormones balanced,
add some Qi Gong and it’s going to be a very busy month. And there are even
more opportunities to help you create a healthier, more balanced lifestyle in the
NewsBriefs and Calendar of Events.
Warning - I’m getting on my soapbox now. Spending a lot of time around
lakes, pools, oceans, etc. in the summertime, I’ve watched good-intentioned
Moms and Dads slathering sunscreen on their infants and toddlers. I worried about
all the chemicals in these lotions being absorbed by this tender, young skin. What
would the long-term effects be? The kids were usually crying and struggling in
protest. Did the kid’s instincts tell them this was not good? Now, Senator Charles
Schumer, (D-N.Y.) has called on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to reveal
findings about a possible link between a chemical found in most sunscreens and
skin cancer. The FDA’s National Center for Toxicological Research and the National Toxicology Program have conducted studies that suggest there may be a connection between skin cancer and retinylpalmitate, a common ingredient in most
sunscreens. The agency has been reviewing data but has yet to issue any rulings or
guidelines.
Melanoma rates are rising and sunscreen sales are continuing to climb. The
incidence of melanoma has been steadily increasing for the past 30 years. Since
1992, melanoma has increased 3.1 percent annually in non-Hispanic Caucasians,
but in recent years it is increasing more rapidly in young white women (3.8 percent since 1995) and men age 65 and older (8.8 percent since 2003).
We also now know that exposure to the sun is a good source of Vitamin D,
which is deficient in a lot of people because of unhealthy eating habits. See the
HealthBrief on page 12 for more on this topic.
So I say…how can the sun be our enemy and also our source of life? Get outside, get some sun – in moderation, of course, use natural sunscreen and ENJOY
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18A CONVERSATION
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central questions most people have
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Maya Calendars,
Mathematics and the 2012 Craze
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wo prominent Maya archaeologists will hold a three-day seminar
to explore the 2012 “end-of-the-world” prediction that has swept
the world in recent years. “Some people have even quit their jobs,
since they think they might as well live off their savings and have a
grand time before the final destruction ensues,” says Dr. Ed Barnhart,
executive director of the Maya Exploration Center and University of
Texas archaeology graduate. Barnhart feels the prediction is a faulty
interpretation for the end of the “Long Count,” a component of the
Maya’s complex calendar that some say concludes a 5126 cycle
on December 21, 2012. “Is the date significant? Sure, it’s part of
an incredibly beautiful and intricate calendar system developed by Mesoamerican
people and refined by the Maya,” Barnhart says, “and we’ll look at what it means to
both the Maya of the past and present.” Dr. Christopher Powell, archeologist, will
present his fascinating evidence of the hidden geometric code underlying Maya art
and architecture. The Maya Da Vinci Code revealed!
The seminar runs July 19th -21st from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the University of Texas.
It is sponsored by The Center for Science and Mathematics Education at the University
of Texas at Austin. The $300 course fee includes a workbook, 2010 Mayan Calendar,
and refreshments. To learn more and register visit www.mayaexploration.org or call
512-350-3321. See ad on page 7.
Chinese Medicine in a Nutshell
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raditional Chinese Medicine is one of the fastest growing slices of the healthcare pie. It is strongly supported
by the World Health Organization and practiced in almost
every major nation around the world. Despite its growing
popularity most people understand very little about this
ancient and powerful medicine. Join Licensed Acupuncturist Justin Phillips as he takes you on an hour long journey
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ive h u n d r e d b e a u t i f u l p e o p l e
will practice under one roof for
4 days of amazing healing energy.
High-powered breathing techniques,
Qigong exercises, and food-based
healing are all taught with precise detail. Hundreds of people harnessing
healing energy create massive group
energy. Nowhere will the energy
be stronger than in Austin starting
on August 14th. This is the largest
Qigong event ever to occur in Texas
and has been praised by experts of
Yoga, Qigong & Naturopathic Medicine practitioners.
During his fourteen years as a full
time Qigong practitioner, Jeff Primack
healed himself from life long asthma
and has helped 10’s of thousands of
people through his workshops discover for themselves the same secrets
of maximizing their own healing potential. Jeff and 40 certified instructors
will teach all three levels of Qigong Healing & Breathing
Applications for only $99.
This Event will be held at Austin Convention Center, 500
East Cesar Chavez St. August 14th through 17th. Space
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roots of life’s most enduring secrets, and begin a journey
that can change your life.
This complimentary two hour lecture will take place at
Crowne Plaza Hotel Austin, 6121 North IH 35 on Sunday,
July 25th from 2- 4 p.m. Please register at kabbalah.com
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News and resources to inspire concerned
citizens to work together in building a
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Poll after poll points
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the real question is
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pay more. A 21stcentury grassroots
website, StillMadeInUSA.com, provides
a helping hand with an online shopping directory of American
brands. Categories range from personal apparel, handcrafts
and household goods to tools, sports and entertainment, and
include special occasions and shop-by-geography menus.
“I try to buy American products whenever possible, but as
a working mother of three boys, I don’t have time to drive from
store to store or search for hours online,” says founder Stephanie
Sanzone, explaining her website’s genesis. The Made in USA
label represents a heightened concern for guarding American
manufacturing jobs, worker and environmental health, product
quality, consumer safety, national competitiveness and security
while defending against an increasing trade deficit.
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Across the country, crop mobs comprising dozens of mostly 20-something volunteers periodically gather
at local sustainable small farms to
donate their time to make immediate improvements. These landWeeding blackberry beds less farmers, apprentices, interns
at Spence’s
and the “agricurious” comprise a
remarkable effective traveling work
party, often assisted by experienced farmers and gardeners
eager to share their know-how with the next generation.
Assigned tasks might be mulching, building a greenhouse,
prepping garden beds or bringing in a harvest.
“The more tedious the work we have, the better,” says Rob
Jones, co-founder of the spreading movement, which originated
in North Carolina’s Triangle in response to a regional surge in
sustainable farming. “Because part of crop mob is about community and camaraderie, you find there’s nothing like picking
rocks out of fields to bring people together.”
It’s all about building the community necessary to practice this
kind of labor-intensive agriculture and to put the power to muster help
into the hands of future local food producers. Any crob mobber can
call a crop mob to do the kind of work it takes a community to do.
Participants work together, share meals, play, talk and make music.
No money is exchanged; it’s the stuff that communities are made of.
For information and contacts in various states, visit
CropMob.org.
Lunch Box
Funding Debate Slows Upgrade of School Nutrition
For the past year, Slow Food USA has led a
consumer campaign now exceeding 100,000
emails asking Congress to improve school
nutrition. “We cannot, in good conscience,
continue to make our kids sick by feeding
them cheap byproducts of an industrial food
system,” states Josh Viertel, president of Slow
Food USA. “It is time to give kids real food,
food that tastes good, is good for them, is
good for the people who grow and prepare it and is good for
the planet.”
President Obama has proposed investing an additional $1
billion a year to help schools serve healthier food, but Congress is
hesitating to approve the full amount. This change to the five-year
Child Nutrition Act, now up for renewal, would add 20 cents to the
$1 allocated for ingredients in each school lunch. School nutrition
directors say an additional $1 is needed to serve sufficient vegetables,
fruits and whole grains, making the ultimate goal $4 billion a year.
Meanwhile, the viable farm-to-school movement is seeking just
$50 million of the total to link local farms with schools. Vending
machines also must be subject to stronger nutrition standards.
“Kids have the most at stake here,” remarks Emily
Ventura, of Slow Food Los Angeles. “This is their future, their
health, their quality of life. But it’s also America’s future.”
Natural Spin
Shoppers Vote for Healthier Choices
Attendees at this year’s mega Natural
Products Expo West, in Anaheim, California, saw everything from organic
burritos and glass baby bottles to bags
that extend the life of produce. “The
30th anniversary of the event mirrors
major business and consumer shifts
to values of health and sustainability,”
observed Fred Linder, president of New
Hope Natural Media. Organic products
and green packaging are in—genetically
modified foods are out.
Accordingly, The Fresh Ideas Group, which monitors
new-product trends, has forecasted lower prices for private
label organic food in 2010 and an increase in foods with
fewer processed ingredients and more whole grains. While
organic still accounts for less than 5 percent of national food
sales, overall sales of organic foods and other products was
up 5 percent in 2009, more than double the growth of conventional wares.
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New Paradigm
Vitamin D
Makes
News
Research Shows We Can Feed the
World Sustainably
A benchmark study
by the Potsdam
Institute for Climate
Impact Research says
that it’s possible to
sustainably feed the
world’s estimated
2050 population of
9 billion, while still
preserving the planet.
Findings suggest that
a diet equivalent to
eating meat three times a week would employ green farming methods, leave forests untouched and raise animals
only under free-range conditions.
“We can actually do without factory farming,” concludes Lasse Brauun, of Compassion in World Farming.
“With 60 billion animals being reared for livestock production every year and the figure set to double by 2050,
we really need to reconsider our approach. Animals are
being reared like factory units to provide us with cheap
meat. The true cost of eating too much meat is animal suffering, deforestation and obesity.”
The Indian state of Sikkim in the Himalayas is among
those showing the way. The government plans to have all
of its arable land of 173,000 acres certified organic by
2015.
Tackling the Plastic Bag Monster
California could be the
first State to ban plastic
and most paper bags
from grocery, convenience and other stores
under a proposal that
that appears headed
for a major legislative
victory. Gov. Arnold
Schwarzenegger said
he supports the bill,
which could go to a vote this year. Shoppers who don’t bring
their own totes would have to purchase paper bags made
of at least 40 percent recycled material for a minimum of 5
cents or buy reusable bags. The proposal would take effect
Jan. 1, 2012. “AB1998 would ban all of the single-use bags
that have been polluting our oceans and waterways and
threatening marine life,” said the bill’s author, Assemblywoman Julia Brownley, D-Santa Monica. Californians use 19
billion plastic bags a year, and the state spends more than
$25 million annually to collect and bury them. Brownley
says “It’s time for a uniform, statewide policy so consumers
know what to expect wherever they go.”
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V
itamin D is
one of the
few vitamins our
body can produce
itself when bare skin is
exposed to ultraviolet B
light. But this sunshine vitamin
that is known to influence the immune
system seems to be in short supply, and mounting studies
point to serious health risks that can result from a vitamin
D deficiency.
According to researchers at
National Jewish Health, a leading respiratory hospital,
low levels of vitamin D have been associated with decreased lung function and greater use of medications in
children with asthma, as well as increased occurrence
of a common vaginal infection in women of childbearing age.
Now, a new study led by Boston University School
of Public Health suggests that women living in northern
states are more likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis,
suggesting a link between the autoimmune disease and
vitamin D deficiency. Meanwhile, research at the University of Warwick Medical School has shown that middleaged and elderly people with high levels of vitamin D
could reduce their chances of developing heart disease
or diabetes by 43 percent.
To ensure that our body produces enough vitamin D
to keep us healthy, experts suggest that we expose ourselves to 15 to 18 minutes of sunshine daily. Eating foods
that contain small amounts of vitamin D, such as fish,
mushrooms, eggs and dairy products, also helps to keep
our vitamin D levels up.
Contributing sources: Medscape.com and nih.gov
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Why Mangos are Good for Us
I
ncluding mangos in summer fruit salads adds both delicious sweetness and health
benefits. A new study by Texas AgriLife Research food scientists examined five
mango varieties most common in the United States: Ataulfo, Francine, Haden, Kent
and Tommy Atkins, and found that the tropical fruit has anti-cancer properties.
When exposed to a variety of cancer cells in the laboratory, mango turned out
to be especially effective against certain breast and colon cancers. The researchers
attribute the cancer-fighting properties to the fruit’s polyphenolics, a class of bioactive compounds responsible
for preventing or stopping cancer cells. As one might
expect with an all natural anti-cancer agent, normal
cells were not affected by the mango, which targeted
only cells that had gone bad, by interrupting their mutated division cycles.
mmSource: Texas A&M AgriLive Communications, 2010
Flaxseed Oil Strengthens Bones
According to a report in the International Journal of Food Safety,
Nutrition and Public Health, numerous studies suggest that flaxseed oil benefits bone mineral density and reduces the risk of
osteoporosis in post-menopausal women, as
well as in women with diabetes.
Source: Inderscience Publishers, 2009
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A Perspective
on Soy
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Exotic Superfruit
Mangosteen juice has anti-inflammatory properties that could prove to be
valuable in preventing the development of heart disease and diabetes in
obese patients. A study published in
BioMed Central’s open access Nutrition Journal states that the juice of the
exotic superfruit lowers levels of C-reactive protein, a key factor associated with inflammation.
Slow Down at Mealtime
The Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical
Endocrinology & Metabolism reports that
eating a meal too quickly reduces release
of the hormones in the gut that induce
feelings of being full, which can lead to
overeating and weight gain.
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ith many
new soy
foods on the
market today,
from nuts and
beans to energy bars and
powdered drinks,
choosing those that are most
healthful can be confusing. Soy
has received mixed reviews, even
though it has been eaten in Asia for
hundreds of generations without reported adverse effects and is a staple
in vegetarian kitchens worldwide.
In its natural state, the soybean has
proved to be high in nutritional value
as a non-animal source of essential
amino acids, qualifying it as the only
complete plant protein.
The controversy centers on 20thcentury isolation of the soybean’s
beneficial compounds, isoflavones, that
in their natural state have been found
to protect against breast, prostate and
colon cancers, menopausal symptoms,
heart disease and osteoporosis. Rather
than use the whole food, the manufactured food industry instead has added
these compounds in isolated form to
various products.
Concerns arise because the isolated
plant compounds act differently in the
body when they lack the supporting
vitamins, minerals and plant substances
present in natural whole soy. Also, their
amount and concentration in manufactured foods tend to exceed what is present in whole soy foods.
To avoid the risk of overexposure
to isolated soy compounds and still
reap soy’s many health benefits, look
for organic, non-GMO (genetically
modified organism) whole soy products. Examples include tofu, tempeh,
edamame and whole canned or frozen
soy beans, as well as products produced from whole soy, such as soy
flour, soy milk, miso and soy sauces
like tamari or shoyu.
Source: Research compiled by
Monika Rice, who holds a master’s degree in holistic nutrition and is a regular
contributor to Natural Awakenings.
Organic Free-range Hens
Eggs from organic free-range hens raised on pasture are far more
nutritious than eggs from confined hens in factory farms:
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commissioned by the
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in just two to five minutes on a conventional stovetop,
cookware coated with Teflon and other nonstick surfaces
can exceed temperatures at which the coating breaks
apart and emits toxic particles and gases. They posit that
the same holds true for ovenware. At the same time, the
researchers report that ingesting inert particles that have
come off scratched cookware isn’t a hazard.
EWG’s recommended alternatives are stainless
steel and cast iron cookware. However, for families
stuck with nonstick pots and pans, the group offers
the Following tips: Never preheat nonstick cookware
empty or at high heat and make sure to cook food at
the lowest possible temperature possible for safe cooking. Don’t put nonstick cookware in an oven hotter
than 500 degrees and use an exhaust fan. Keep pet
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susceptible to the fumes.
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Out of the Mouths of Babes
A Dozen Ways Children Teach Us to Eat Mindfully
by Dr. Michelle May
Children are born with the ability
to eat instinctively, fully tuned in to
internal cues of hunger and fullness.
P
arents are usually the main facilitators of life lessons
for their children, but in some arenas it’s best to let the
kids do the teaching. Their natural eating behaviors, for
example, exemplify smart choices for us all. Here are some
surprising rules of thumb:
Eat when you are hungry. From birth, babies
know when and how much they need to eat and cry
to let us know. As youngsters grow this vital instinct
can be unlearned, so that by the time they are
adults, most have learned to eat for other reasons
besides hunger. By recognizing the difference
between needing to eat and wanting to eat, adults
can also relearn when and how much to eat.
Stop eating when you are full. Infants turn
their head away when they have had enough to eat
and toddlers throw food on the floor when they’re
done. But as adults, we clean our plates because
we were admonished as youngsters about starving
children, feel a social obligation or something just
tastes good.
Being hungry makes you grouchy. Being
hungry, tired or frustrated makes a child crabby
and affects adults in the same way. Take care of
your mealtime needs
instead of taking out your crankiness on those
around you.
Snacks are good. Kids naturally prefer
to eat smaller meals with snacks in-between
whenever they get hungry. That pattern of
eating keeps their metabolism stoked all day;
adults’ too.
All foods fit. Children are born with
a natural preference for sweet foods and
quickly learn to enjoy fatty foods. Such fun
comfort foods can be part of a healthy diet. In
fact, studies show that overly restrictive food rules
can cause children to feel guilty or ashamed and
lead to rebellious eating. Everyone eats healthier
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when they learn to enjoy less nutritious foods in moderation
without deprivation.
Be a picky eater. Kids won’t easily eat something they
don’t like. Consider how much less you’d eat if you didn’t
settle for food that only tastes so-so.
You can learn to like new foods. Healthy eating is an
acquired taste, so provide a variety of appealing, healthful
foods at the family table. If children observe us eating a variety of healthful foods, then they will learn to as well. It can
take up to 10 different occasions of two-bite exposures to
a new food, but kids often surprise themselves by liking something they never
thought they would.
Make the most of your
food. Eating is a total sensory experience for children as they examine, smell and touch each
morsel. You’ll appreciate
food aromas, appearance
and flavors more if you
aren’t driving, watching
television, working on
a computer, reading or
standing over the sink.
Eating with your
family is fun. Babies and
toddlers naturally love eating
with other people.
Family mealtime
is a golden opportunity to model good
habits and conversational skills
and connect with
each other. With
older children,
play high-low
around the
dinner table,
where each
family member
takes a turn sharing the best and
worst parts of their
day.
There is more to a party than cake and ice cream.
Invite children to a party and they’ll want to know what
they are going to get to do; invite adults and they’ll wonder
what food will be served. Instead of avoiding food-based get
togethers, focus on the social aspects of the event.
Sleep is good. Children need a good night’s sleep to
prepare for the adventures that tomorrow will bring. Everyone benefits from a consistent bedtime and good rest.
Live in the moment. Kids are masters at living in the present; they don’t waste a lot of energy worrying about what has
already happened or what might happen tomorrow. They are fully
engaged in small, enjoyable pursuits. Adults will do well to reconsider the true joys of life and we can learn a lot from children.
Eating until you are content
is more important than finishing
everything on your plate.
Michelle May is a medical doctor, founder of the Am I
Hungry? mindful eating program (AmIHungry.com) and
the award-winning author of Eat What You Love, Love
What You Eat. Her mission is to help individuals break free
from mindless and emotional eating to live a more vibrant,
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A Conversation with Qigong Practitioner
Jeff Primack
(Part 1 of 2)
by Guy Spiro
Qi — In Western
terms, the Chinese
word “qi” is often
seen as synonymous
with “energy flow.”
Qigong — Qigong is
the art of harnessing qi.
“Qi Revolution” comes to the
Austin Convention Center
August 14th – 17th, 2010.
Practitioner Jeff Primack and 40
instructors teach 4-days of Qigong
Training for $99. To reserve tickets
& for more information, call 1-800298-8970 or visit www.Qigong.com.
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Jeff, I like to begin an interview
by asking people to tell their
story. I know you teach Qigong seminars to thousands of people each year
and also host the website Qigong.com.
What did you come through to get
where you are now?
two day seminars with them. I’d get 70
to 80 people together with these masters and we’d all learn Qigong together.
I taught my first class after completing
five years of training. After intensive
study with these masters, I designed my
own form of Qigong.
JP
GS
JP
I began training in Energy Arts,
Qigong, in about 1996. I was
a college student at the University of
Florida getting dual degrees; one in
Eastern philosophy and one in business.
During my time there, I studied for two
years with my first true teacher, a
Siberian shaman and Zen master
who had spent numerous years
in a Taoist monastery. She
was a professor at the
University and an
amazing human
being. She fortified within
me a
deep reverence for Chinese healing
practices. However, like all great teachers, at some point, they send you off
with, “Now use what I’ve taught you.”
She moved to California.
I craved further knowledge in this
art form called Qigong. I read hundreds
of books, but it wasn’t the same. I went
on a quest to find masters of Qigong,
flying some of highly experienced
teachers from China, Canada, Europe,
all over the world, to Florida, arranging
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Who were you most influenced by?
Paul Dong is definitely somebody
I would name. He is author of the
book Empty Force. He showed me how
we could move our body (and others),
without touching, through the use of qi.
I use this concept in our Qigong push
hands exercise.
Another highly respected teacher is
Master Weizhao Wu. I studied with him
intensively and arranged many of his
workshops. I practiced Qigong everyday as my job, learning how qi-energy
works. Through my own daily practice I
could feel qi as magnetism in my hands
… pulsation of blood, heat and incredible vibration in the abdomen. Each year
the energy grew stronger; the blend of
exercises affected me on a profound
energetic level. I sought to develop my
own, deeper, ‘hybrid’ Qigong forms.
My practice centered on breathing
techniques (pranayama) from India’s
yoga tradition, Dao-Yin slow movement
Qigong and special alchemy meditations from Chinese Taoist masters. Most
of the exercises I’ve taught remain
audience favorites; like the 9-breath
method.
GS
What was it like when you first
began teaching Qigong? Was it
well received right away?
JP
The first workshop I taught took
place in my parent’s living room
in March 2003. Only twelve people
came but the response was ecstatic and
I knew I was onto something big. After
two years of increasing turnouts and
larger hotel venues, a major shift occurred for me.
In November 2005, I charged under a hundred bucks for a four-day ‘Qi
Revolution’ seminar and two hundred
people came. As of today, fifteen thousand people have taken the seminar.
We show participants breathing techniques, like nine-breath method, a technique that can give the user a full-body
vibration within 45 seconds. We’ve
received testimonials from people who
had been doing energy work for 30
years before taking a seminar, telling us
the Nine-breath method was the strongest energy of their lives. Supreme Science Qigong is an experience combining many types of Qigong distilled into
a simple format that Western audiences
can run with.
GS
It’s interesting to watch what’s
happening in all different areas
of spirituality, metaphysics, and even
religion. Across the board, it’s time for
all of these kinds of things to be made
more accessible.
ine
if you
could
circulate as
much blood flow
from jogging two
miles as you could
while standing or sitting effortlessly, practicing
Qigong. You pulse effortlessly
with stronger blood flow from
specialized movements, breathing
techniques and meditation practices.
This increased blood flow is immediately palpable and many even report
it helps take away pain.
Qigong is the art of harnessing
qi. It directly affects blood flow, digestion and the body’s metabolic energy.
Qigong. Blood flow is synonymous
with qi circulation.”
Increasing numbers of high profile
personalities are speaking out boldly
about the healing power of Qigong.
Dr. Mehmet Oz, host of The Dr. Oz
Show and a regular guest on Oprah
Winfrey’s show says “If you want to
live to be 100, do Qigong!” Many
qualified authorities are even saying
Qigong is the ideal practice for people
fighting diseases of the immune system, like cancer.
“According to classical Chinese Medicine,
qi is the mother of blood. In other words,
qi rules the blood.” — Jeff Primack
JP
Qigong is only one small part of
everything that’s happening to
expand natural medicine and the global
consciousness of humanity. The unique
thing that Qigong brings to the table is
kind of biological experience of spirit.
For example, the pulsing, the humming, the heat vibration involved with
Qigong is so tangible, it breaks through
many limiting beliefs about our healing
potential and even, who we really are. I
think energy cultivation techniques will
prove vital to the emergence of a higher
consciousness at this critical time period on Earth.
GS
So, keep it theoretical and learn
intellectually, but eventually
you’ve got to get down and do it. Give
us a working definition for Qigong.
JP
It is a special type of exercise
that makes people ‘pulse’. Imag-
High metabolism can also be described
as high qi vibration. The practice of
Qigong exercise can result in healthier
bowel movements; higher energy;
greater strength; increased metabolism,
sex drive, etc.
GS
JP
When you say metabolic, it starts
to sound like a physical thing.
Qi is physical in that it is what
moves the blood in your body.
From the biological viewpoint,
Qigong exercises can use energy to
boost the blood, the flow of qi, and
the metabolism. It is physical in that
it is what moves the blood in the
body. If, for instance, somebody has a
shoulder injury, they can do Qigong
exercises, bringing blood, bringing qi,
into that area. You feel it the moment
you begin. The energy is magnetic,
palpable. Circulation is everything in
GS
JP
Would you equate qi with
prana?
Prana and qi are the same, but
when we talk about prana it
tends to be more related to breath
(the word pranayama means breath
discipline). Prana and qi are the
same. When you take deep breaths
into your body, very deep and powerful, you’re taking in oxygen and
you’re taking in prana. You’re taking
in a lot of qi, and that’s the power
behind the practices.
(Part 2 of this 2 part interview with Jeff
Primack will appear next month.)
Astrologer Guy Spiro conducted this interview with Jeff Primack on January 5,
2010. Guy Spiro is publisher of Monthly
Aspectarian magazine in Chicago, dedicated to awakening consciousness.
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consciouseating
BACKYARD
GARDENING
HOW TO GET A LOT FROM YOUR PLOT
by Barbara Pleasant
W
hether this is your first year growing a
kitchen garden or your thumb glows
green from years of use, it’s possible to
quickly turn dreams of bountiful organic harvests
into a reality. Even small gardens can be surprisingly productive, sometimes yielding enough
squash to feed the neighborhood. These 10 tips
will help you reap top harvests of superb vegetables and herbs.
Shop from Your Garden First. After a lifetime of
buying food in stores, you may need to change
your shopping habits to accommodate the stream
of veggies from your own produce patch. It makes
sense to shop there first. When you plan meals
based upon your garden’s abundance, much less
overripe produce ends up as compost.
Spread on the Mulch. Everywhere but in the subtropics, rain
often becomes scarce in summer, so do everything you can to
keep plants supplied with consistent moisture. Tomatoes, in particular, are sensitive to changes in
soil moisture that can lead to black
spots on the bottoms of ripening
fruits. In any climate, drip irrigation
from soaker hoses on the surface
makes watering easy and efficient.
Covering the hoses with mulch
reduces surface evaporation and
discourages weeds at the same time.
Harvest Often. From snap beans to
zucchini, vegetables will be longer
and stronger if you keep them picked.
Gather what’s ripe at least three times
a week. Early morning is the best
time to gather garden-fresh veggies.
Make Plenty of Pesto. A fast-growing
annual herb that loves hot weather,
basil will keep producing new leaves
over a longer time if you harvest big
bunches just as the plants develop
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buds and flowers (the flowers are edible, too). If you have
too much basil to use right away, purée washed leaves
with olive oil and lemon juice, then cover with water in
ice cube trays and freeze. Store the hard cubes in freezer
bags for use in making pesto during non-harvest months.
Squeeze Tomatoes. In choosing your favorite tomatoes,
taste them fairly by keeping them in a warm place
because cool temperatures can destroy their flavor
compounds. In addition to watching the vines for ripe
colors, make a habit of gently squeezing tomatoes to
judge their firmness, the same way you might check an
avocado or peach. Heirloom varieties, in particular, are
at their best just as they begin to soften, but may become
mealy if you wait too long.
Taste Local Favorites. Trying new crops is always fun,
especially if you know they grow well in your region. To
learn more about which vegetables and herbs naturally
grow well in your climate and soil, visit local farmers’
markets to see what local organic farmers are growing.
Any crop that grows well in a neighbor’s field is likely
to also do well in your garden.
Keep Your Cool. Take on big garden tasks early in the morning
or in the evening, when it’s cool. If you must work outdoors on
a hot day, try freezing damp kitchen towels into a U-shape and
drape a frozen collar around your neck to keep from overheating.
Bet on Beans. Most vegetables are fast-growing annuals
that decline after they have produced for several weeks.
Replace tattered spring crops with fast-growing bush
snap beans, which will promptly sprout and grow in
all but the hottest climates. Where summers are sultry,
there is often time to follow spring crops with a planting
of edamame (edible green soybeans), which offer sensational taste, texture and nutrition.
Sow More Salad. Lettuce and other salad greens often go to
seed and turn bitter when hot weather comes, but a second
salad season is right around the corner. Leafy greens, from
arugula to tatsoi (a gorgeous Asian mustard), thrive from late
summer to fall in most climates. Keep seeds left over from
spring in the refrigerator and start planting them outside as
soon as cooler nights arrive in late summer. In subtropical
areas, start seeds indoors and set the seedlings out after the
hottest months have passed.
Fortify Soil. Each time you cultivate a bed, mix in a generous
helping of compost or another form of rich, organic matter. Over time, the soil will become better and better, which
means ever more beautiful homegrown veggies, fresh from
your own garden.
Barbara Pleasant is the author of numerous gardening books;
this year’s release is Starter Vegetable Gardens: 24 No-Fail
Plans for Small Organic Gardens. For more information visit
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Five Affordable
Vacations that Give back
Massachusetts. He advises prospective
homestayers to verify the number of
nights agreed upon and then pay a host
for their hospitality beyond that, and also
expect to spend time with your hosts in
the evenings. Finally, be prepared for
any kind of accommodations. “You have
to be somewhat adventurous,” he says.
by Heather Boerner
T
his year, you can cut the cost of
taking a much-needed vacation
while doing something good for
the local community and the whole
planet. Here are some ways to travel,
get involved and avoid tourist traps
while walking lightly on the Earth.
Home Swap
Homestay
Shel Horowitz has been sleeping on
strangers’ floors, couches and private
guest suites for decades now. In the
process, he’s met peace activists, ecologists and friends with whom his family
still interacts. But he’s not just couch
surfing; he’s homestaying, a travel option that runs the gamut from traditional
foreign-exchange visits for students to
the nonprofit peace outreach program
Horowitz has been involved in since
1983, called Servas (Joomla.Servas.org).
“You get such a richer experience
traveling with homestay,” observes
Horowitz from his farmhouse in Hadley,
As a renter, San Francisco resident
Melanie Jones figured home swapping
wasn’t in the cards for her. But when
she gave it a try, she found herself in a
cozy studio in Paris’ ninth arrondissement near a train station with easy access to the city’s major attractions. “It’s
a unique way to connect with people
who are different from us and to put
ourselves in situations to see the world
through someone else’s eyes,” she says.
“It’s a lot easier to do that when you’re
literally eating off someone else’s dishes
and sleeping in someone else’s bed.”
Although scores of home-swapping
websites offer to help streamline and vet
potential swaps, she chose to post her
ad on Craigslist. A 20-something Frenchman responded; he wanted to visit his
girlfriend who was staying in San Francisco. Jones notes that it’s important to
both trust the person with whom you’re
swapping and to set ground rules.
WWOOFing
The World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (wwoof.org) movement matches
eco-conscious urbanites with organic
farms around the world. You stay for free
and receive some meals from the farmer
host, repaying him by weeding, preparing
soil, planting and even building fences.
It’s a way to integrate into a community, says Lucas Weiss of Brooklyn,
who has taken weekend trips to the
Meadowstone Farm of Tim Wennrich,
in Bethlehem, New Hampshire. Staying
in a farmer’s house and eating with the
family gave him a taste of life he wouldn’t
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have experienced
if he had stayed in
a motel or bed and
breakfast.“We got to
see first-hand how
much work can get
done when you have
four extra hands,” says
Weiss. “You really get
to see the inner workings of the [agricultural] community.”
No gardening
experience is required, but come prepared
to work up to six hours a day, for several
days. You may need to bring your own tent
or sleeping bag.
First, Gordon joined the Chicago
Women’s Initiative of CARE (care.org), a
nonprofit organization fighting global poverty, to help organize talks and fundraisers
for education programs; she saw some of
that money at work later, when she visited
remote areas of Peru. A few years ago,
she visited rural India, where CARE funds
schools and nutrition programs, and she
was allowed to feed infants their first bites
of solid food in a Hindu Annaprashan (first
rice-eating) ceremony.
“I don’t know if I would have
gone to India, otherwise,” remarks
Gordon. “I just loved meeting the
real people in India, the kids and the
mothers groups. We got to see what
India’s really like.”
Many nonprofits offer these kinds
of travel, from Christian groups to United
Way, which has an Alternative Spring
Break service program for teens (LiveUnited.org/asb). To find a program that suits
your interests, ask groups that you support
if they offer such trips and how they’re
funded, so more of your time, treasure and
talent goes to the people who need it.
Heather Boerner, a freelancer based
in San Francisco, CA, is a contributing
writer for Gaiam.com. Contact her at
HeatherBoerner.com.
Voluntourism
Brooke Bailey was new to both yoga and
volunteer work in 2006, but after seeing
the devastation Hurricane Katrina wrought
in New Orleans in 2005, she decided
to do something. Bailey scheduled her
yoga training sessions around days spent
participating in the demolition, cleaning,
painting and renewal work the city so desperately needed. It was her first volunteer
sojourn, but it hasn’t been her last.
Bailey reports that the effort was
life-changing for everyone involved: “I
really learned about giving just to give
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and not expecting anything in return. I
realized that even if they aren’t literally
my community, even if they’re halfway
around the world, they’re still humanity.”
Find intriguing opportunities at
CharityGuide.org, CrossCulturalSolutions.
org, Earthwatch.org, GlobalVolunteers.
org, TransitionsAbroad.com, Travelocity.
com/TravelForGood, VolunteerAdven
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Philanthrotourism
Jill Gordon had been volunteering in
inner-city Chicago schools teaching literacy for years when a friend invited her
to a talk about a girls’ school in Afghanistan. That’s when she knew she wanted
to take her volunteer work global.
through Eastern Europe
as he discovers he has the
Power to Heal with his hands.
His is a trial and error learning experience both in
Hands-on-Healing and in life.
The book is a travelogue, social, political and
spiritual odyssey.
Written by Andrew in today’s language.
Available at Amazon.com
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healingways
Gentle Remedies for
Weekend Warriors
Homeopathic Medicines
for Sports Injuries
by Dana Ullman
A
growing number of professional
athletes and weekend warriors
are spelling relief h-o-m-e-o-p-a-th-y. Founded on a reputation for helping
people suffering from chronic diseases,
natural homeopathic medicines also are
becoming recognized for their effectiveness in treating common sports injuries.
Using them is considered easier than
conventional drugs in addressing acute
injuries, because applying homeopathic
solutions doesn’t require a high degree
of individualized remedies. When two
people have sprained ankles, for instance,
they can each be helped along in their
healing by a similar homeopathic remedy, but two people suffering from arthritis
will generally require different remedies
that are individualized according to each
person’s pattern of symptoms.
“The use of homeopathic remedies
for sports-related injuries will greatly speed
up the time of recovery, and will do so
without toxins or side effects. Furthermore,
all homeopathic remedies are safe, gentle,
and a reliable method of healing” says Austin homeopathic practitioner Noel Peterson. “Rhus-Tox is well indicated for sprains
that are very stiff and painful. The sprained
joint feels worse at first motion, but loosens
up after moving around.” Peterson adds:
“Bryonia is an excellent remedy for people
who experience excessive soreness after a
workout. It’s particularly suitable the day
after starting a new workout plan where
there is soreness everywhere and pain at
every slight motion.
Note that homeopaths recommend
that homeopathic medicine be taken in
conjunction with, not as a replacement
for, conventional first-aid measures.
Form of Doses
Homeopathic medicines are available
as single remedies or as formulas of two
or more remedies mixed together. Single
remedies are recommended for injuries
when all symptoms point to one homeopathic medicine and it is better to use
a stronger dose or higher potency not
available in mixed formulas.
The use of several remedies in a
formula provides a broad-spectrum
effect not available in a single remedy.
Because injuries sometimes involve
muscle, nerve and bone tissues, it sometimes makes sense to use formulas to
help heal the various tissues involved.
Frequency of Use
When taking homeopathic medicines,
experts generally recommend taking as
few doses as possible, but as many as
required to reduce symptoms. At first, in
the face of a great amount of pain and
discomfort, this may necessitate taking
the appropriate remedy every hour. Usually, after four doses the frequency can
be cut to every other hour; as the intensity of pain diminishes, dosing every four
hours is common. If no improvement
is noticeable after one or two days, it is
generally recommended that the patient
stop taking any further doses.
Although most homeopathic
remedies come in pill form for internal
consumption, some are available in external applications; such ointments, gels
and sprays provide similar effectiveness.
Dana Ullman has a master’s degree
in public health and is the founder of
Homeopathic Educational Services. His
books include The Homeopathic Revolution, Homeopathy A-Z, Homeopathic
Medicines for Children and Infants and
Discovering Homeopathy. For more
information, visit Homeopathic.com.
Noel Peterson practices homeopathy at the Austin Clinic of Homeopathy
located at 9414 Anderson Mill Road. Visit
AustinClinicOfHomeopathy.com or call
512-382-5060 for a consultation.
Indicated Homeopathic Treatments
Three key medicines for sports injuries are Arnica for shock and trauma to
soft tissue and muscle; Hypericum for shooting pains and trauma to nerves
or parts of the body rich with nerves, such as the fingers, toes and back; and
Calendula for cuts or open wounds to promote healthy new skin formation.
The information here indicates external use for common injuries.
SPRAINS AND STRAINS
n Arnica immediately after injury, especially if there is swelling and
soreness.
n Rhus tox for sprains with annoying stiffness.
n Bryonia for sprains with excruciating pain whenever the joint is moved.
n Ledum for easily sprained ankles that feel better when ice is applied.
n Calcarea carbonica for chronic ankle sprains and repetitive stress injury.
n Ruta for tendon injury (especially helpful for tennis elbow or carpal
tunnel syndrome).
DISLOCATION
n Arnica immediately after injury, also later if there is soreness.
n Hypericum for sharp shooting pains that accompany a dislocation.
FRACTURE
n Arnica immediately after injury, especially if there is bruising.
n Bryonia for fractures with severe pain made worse by motion.
n Ruta for injuries to periosteum (bone-covering membrane), common with
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trauma to the shin, skull, elbow or kneecap.
n Symphytum to promote bone growth (only to be given after a fracture has
been set).
n Calcarea phosphoric to speed the progress of slow-healing fractures.
HEAD INJURY
n Arnica immediately after injury, especially if there is bruising and/or large
swelling that is sensitive to touch.
n Natrum sulphuricum for a head injury followed by irritability or
depression; always seek professional treatment for a head injury.
WOUNDS
n Calendula to help prevent infection in scrapes and open wounds; for any
open wound and for blisters; do not use arnica, but instead apply calendula
topically.
n Hypericum to speed healing and lessen shooting pain in wounds to the
tongue, fingertips and toes.
n Ledum to repair injury from puncture wounds.
Note: Most health food stores carry homeopathic medicines in the 30C potency,
considered a mid-range strength that is safe to use when self-prescribing for the
sports injuries described here. For severe injuries and emergency care, contact a
certified professional homeopath who can prescribe remedies in higher, more appropriate potencies. For a state-by-state directory, visit HomeopathicDirectory.com.
Helpful Resources: Everybody’s Guide to Homeopathic Medicines by Stephen Cummings, MD and Dana Ullman, MPH; Homeopathy for Musculoskeletal Healing by Asa Hershoff, doctor of naturopathy and chiropractic
Source: Dana Ullman, MPH (master of public health) and Dr. Lauri
Grossman, doctor of chiropractic certified in classical homeopathy
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naturalpet
TACKLING
TICKS
by Dr. Mark Newkirk
N
o one likes ticks (except the birds that love to eat
them), but like fleas and cockroaches, ticks are a fact
of life. After a winter break in the northern states,
they’re back with a vengeance come warmer weather and
plague parts of the south all year round.
Many species of ticks can carry disease. From the more
common Lyme, Erlichia and Rocky Mountain spotted fever to
tick paralysis and Anaplasmosis, these bugs are bad news. Some
diseases are species specific, but some, like Lyme disease, can
infect deer, dogs and humans. Cats seem to
be resistant to many tick diseases like
Erlichia and Rocky Mountain spotted
fever; although why this is so remains
largely a mystery.
Lyme Disease
Dogs are 50 percent more likely to contract
Lyme disease as humans. If left untreated it
can cause serious, debilitating problems.
Symptoms affecting joints and organs may be
hidden in the early stages of the disease, so
it’s important to have a dog tested every year
and anytime the guardian suspects the dog
has been exposed to ticks. The disease has been
reported in every state.
The good news is that Lyme disease cannot be
transmitted directly from a pet to family members. If ticks are typically found in an area, it’s
wise to reduce the risk by inspecting canines
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and people several times a day when enjoying outdoor activities.
An excellent vaccine exists for pets, although not for humans.
Ehrlichiosis
The second most common infectious disease in the United
States, this potentially life threatening menace is spreading,
carried by several common dog ticks. The parasite attacks the
blood cells, rather than the joints. Intermittent fever and lethargy (which can signal various illnesses) are the main signs.
The disease can result in permanent disability or death.
While there are no proven cases of direct transmission
of the Ehrlichiosis parasite from dogs to people, ticks can
transmit it directly to people. A simple in-office blood test
can determine if a pet has this disease; blood screening will
often show a decreased platelet count.
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
This illness shows similar signs and
symptoms as Lyme disease in
dogs. The danger is that pet
owners and vets often
chalk them up to a
sprained ligament
or twisted knee,
because the pet
seems better in a
day or two. Keys
to diagnosis include
the appearance of fever, repeated
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symptoms or lameness that shifts between legs. Again, a
disease-specific blood test is helpful.
Treatment
No vaccine exists for Erlichia or Rocky Mountain spotted fever,
and the decision to vaccinate for Lyme disease depends on
exposure risk. At the Alternative Care Center in Margate, New
Jersey, we sometimes use nosodes, a homeopathic “vaccination” in the treatment or as a preventive measure for Lyme disease. Homeopathic treatment of active or resistant Lyme disease may use Lym D (from BioActive Nutritional) and Ledum,
which can also be used in combination with antibiotics.
Some holistic vets believe that such homeopathy works
with the body to boost the immune system in attacking the
Lyme organism. Yet the only prevention measure approved by
the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is the Lyme vaccine.
Primary treatment for all tick-borne diseases is the
antibiotic doxycycline, taken as prescribed for three to four
weeks. Using special tests after treatment will show if the
disease is gone.
Tick Control
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Ticks are tough. Daily grooming and combing to search
for ticks remains the best non-medical treatment. Because
we have found no truly holistic alternative with the desired
effect, I do advise topical tick control rub-on products like
Frontline and collars like Preventic. Be aware that veterinary versions of such products are both safer and more
effective than retail brands.
Risk versus benefit to health is
always the rule in considering the
best route to take. The best advice
for an individual animal will
come from the family’s holistic
veterinarian.
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the owner and director of Margate
Animal Hospital and Alternative
Care Center, in Margate, NJ. Phone
consultations are available
at 609-823-3031. For
more information,
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A Conversation with
MARIEL HEMINGWAY
Her Kitchen Wisdom for Healthy Living
by Giovanna Aguilar
T
his month Natural Awakenings
speaks with Mariel Hemingway
about her personal journey to
achieving a healthy and happy life. The
veteran actress has practiced and taught
yoga for 20 years and avidly pursues
avenues of sustainable living and
holistic health. Her most recent books
include Mariel’s Kitchen: Simple Ingredients for a Delicious and Satisfying Life
and Mariel Hemingway’s Healthy Living
From the Inside Out.
You are a big advocate of organic food,
which can be pricey for families on
tight budgets. How can healthy eating
be accessible to all?
It’s about choices. When people
want to eat healthier and believe
organic is too expensive, I ask them
to consider how many times they buy
café coffee or order out. When you
start to look at food and how you live
your life as a method of preventive
medicine, it becomes obvious that
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My mother went to Le Cordon Bleu in
Paris to learn how to cook. My family
was crazy about food; growing up, I was
obsessive about food and used it to fill a
hole and replace love. I fasted and tried all
kinds of diets, which eventually shut down
my thyroid. I wound up needing to go to
such extremes in order to find my center;
now I’m privileged to be able to help other
people find theirs. What I have realized is
that instead of serving as a substitute for
love, food should come from love as an
expression of sharing and giving.
You juggle many responsibilities
and roles in your personal and professional life. What advice can you
offer readers for achieving balance
in their lives?
You must make time for what’s most
important to you. Ask yourself questions
so that you can find places where you
can pull back and reset your priorities.
How much television do you watch?
Are you taking time to exercise? Do you
take five minutes to close your eyes,
breathe and listen to internal whispers?
It’s often the everyday places, people
and things of value that work to keep
you connected and balanced.
In Mariel’s Kitchen, you stress the
importance of local seasonal eating.
What do you consider an ideal meal?
It’s important to connect nature with
food—knowing where foods come
from, knowing about local farms and
farmers’ markets. My perfect meal is
something that is very simple, fresh
and seasonal. The key is to use the
right ingredients, a little olive oil and
herbs. One of my favorites is searing fish so that it is raw on the inside
and serving it with a wonderful aioli
or fruit salsa and a lightly steamed,
seasonal vegetable.
How has food influenced your life?
getting sick [due to poor nutrition
and a weak immune system] is a lot
more expensive.
How did you come up with the concept for your health snack, Blisscuits?
My mother had cancer when I was a
child, and I was her primary caregiver,
so I saw what chemotherapy and radiation did to her. When my ex-husband
was diagnosed with cancer, I created
the cookies as part of a healthy, holistic
lifestyle that could help heal him. They
are gluten- and sugar-free and healthful. He is now 11 years in remission
and well because he made many good
choices. Another reason I developed
Blisscuits was to feed my daughters as
they were growing up in a world of
unhealthy snacks.
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What projects are you working on that
you’d like to share?
I’m currently producing a film based
on my grandfather’s book [referring to
Ernest Hemingway], A Moveable Feast,
and an environment-focused television
show with my boyfriend and business
partner, Bobby Williams, shot in amazingly beautiful places. It will start filming in the United States, but we plan
to shoot internationally, starting with
Costa Rica. Bobby and I are also writing
a book, Be You Now.
Connect on the Internet by visiting
MarielHemingway.com and Twitter.
com/MarielHemingway.
Giovanna Aguilar is a freelance writer
based in New York City. Reach her at
LifestyleTargeting.com.
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which adhere to our guidelines. Email [email protected]
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SATURDAY, JULY 3
TUESDAY, JULY 13
Sean Johnson & The Wild Lotus Band – 7-9pm.
Kirtan music with interactive chants and mantras.
Very limited space. $20. EastSide Yoga, 1050 E.
11th St. Reserve: 779-8543.
Inroduction to Myofascial Stretching – 6-7pm.
Using the principles of Myofascial Release, learn
how to bring awareness back into the body utilizing breathing techniques, global techniques and
stretches for full body wellness. $25. Hands on
Physical Therapy. handsonpt.net, 310-1928.
TUESDAY, JULY 6
Heart Health – 7-8pm.Discuss cholesterol concerns, reasons and solutions for heart problems and
high blood pressure. Free. The Spring, Center for
Natural Medicine, 809 South Lamar, Suite A. RSVP,
please 445- 7373.
Skin & Beauty – 7-8pm. If you are suffering
from skin problems, hair-loss, psoriasis, etc.
this talk may help you understand reasons and
solutions. Free. The Spring, Center for Natural
Medicine, 809 South Lamar, Suite A. RSVP,
please 445-7373.
Heart O’ Texas Orchid Society – 6:30pm.
Summer Bring-a-Dish Dinner plus our own local grower Todd Miller of Miller’s Tropicals in
Driftwood will educate us on species culture in
Texas. Zilker Botanical Garden Center, 2220
Barton Springs Rd. hotos.org.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 7
Spiritual Classes with Master Teachers/Angels – 6:30pm: pot luck, 7pm: group begins. This
month’s topic: “Independence & Me”. Sasha
is a teacher of the light, psychic and prophet.
Donations accepted. Healing Light Center, 7018
William Wallace Way. sashawhite.com, sasha@
sashawhite.com, 278-0559.
THURSDAY, JULY 8
More Psychic Abilities – 7-9 pm. (group clearing) Clear those stuck places that block your ability to access your psychic abilities. Allow yourself
to channel useful information on a regular basis.
$30. Robin Heart Shepperd, 3400B South Oak.
RSVP 444-9777.
Spinal Stabilization – noon-1pm. Beginning class
teaching concepts and practical application of spinal
and core stabilization. Learn how the spine is supported and why this is important in daily activities
and postures. Prevent injury and pain with simple
exercises. $25. Hands On Physical Therapy. handsonpt.net. 310-1928.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 14
Intestinal Permeability (Leaky Gut) –
5:30-6:30pm. Relevant to autoimmune disease,
fatigue and conditions of chronic inflammation.
Learn how to test for and treat this common
condition. Note: this class is recommended as a
prerequisite to future classes to be given on adrenal
fatigue, thyroid issues and migraines. Free. Dr.
Alice Prescott, DO, Austin Integrative Medicine,
3500 Oakmont Blvd. RSVP [email protected] or
343-6223.
ASHTAR – 7-9pm. 3rd Wed. At Casa De Luz,
from, in the Cielo Room. 1701 Toomey Rd.
Sound Current Healing taught, see testimonials
on www.sashawhite.com. 278-0559.
THURSDAY, JULY 22
Create Magic – 7-9pm. (group clearing) Clear
mental, emotional, and spiritual blocks to creating,
expressing, and living a daily life with magic. $30.
Robin Heart Shepperd, 3400B South Oak. RSVP
444-9777.
SATURDAY, JULY 24
Melon Mania at Barton Creek Farmers
Market – 9am-1pm. Gift basket drawing,
watermelon giveaways on the half hour, seed
spitting contest, greased watermelon race and a
free yoga class. David Kobierowski from KOOP
radio will be hosting the event. Also the usual
Farmer’s Market. Follow signs at Barton Springs
Mall parking lot.
SUNDAY, JULY 25
Kabbalah : The Best Kept Secret Lecture – 2-4pm.
Get empowerd to take your life to new heights using the
secrets of this ancient wisdom. Learn the roots of life’s
most enduring secrets. Free. Crowne Plaza Hotel Austin,
6121 North IH 35. Please register at kabbalah.com or
email [email protected] or call 1-877-528-3367.
SATURDAY, JULY 17
The Power of Pellets – 4-5pm. Find out how
Sotopelle® hormone replacement therapy can
help with depression, anxiety, osteoporosis, Alzheimers, increase energy, sex drive and mental
acuity. Free. Guest speaker Terri Suresh, RN,
MSN, ACNP at Hands On Physical Therapy,
301 Hester’s Crossing, Ste.160, Round Rock.
RSVP [email protected] or
817-251-6376, option 2.
MONDAY, JULY 26.
Feeling Hot or Maybe Not – 6-7 pm. Discover
Bio-Identical Hormone options for Peri and Post
Menopausal women including different testing
recommendations. Free. Pauline Martin, F.N.-B.C.
Family Practice Nurse. Austin Integrative Medicine,
3500 Oakmont Blvd. RSVP 343-6223.
TUESDAY, JULY 27
MONDAY, JULY 19
Maya Calendars, Mathematics and the 2012
Craze – 9am-4pm. Continues July 20th &
21st. Maya archaeologists will hold a threeday seminar to explore the 2012 “end-of-theworld” prediction. $300. University of Texas
Campus. Register at MayaExploration.org or
call 350-3321.
MONDAY, JULY 12
Chinese Medicine in a Nutshell – 6:30 -7:30pm.
Journey into the heart of this traditional healing
system. Get answers to questions most people
have about acupuncture. Free. Justin Phillips,
LAc., MSTCM. Austin Integrative Medicine,
3500 Oakmont Blvd. RSVP [email protected]
or 343-6223.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 21
Allergies and Asthma – 7-8pm. Are allergies
wearing you down? Do you suffer from asthma?
This talk may help you understand reasons and
solutions for these problems. Free. The Spring,
Center for Natural Medicine, 809 South Lamar,
Suite A. RSVP, please 445- 7373.
SATURDAY, JULY 31
TUESDAY, JULY 20
Sleep Disorders – 7-8pm. Discuss reasons and
solutions for insomnia, waking up at night, sleep
apnea, snoring and more. Free. The Spring, Center
for Natural Medicine, 809 South Lamar, Suite A.
RSVP, please 445- 7373.
Simply Heal Thy Self Naturally – 10am-3pm.
Learn how to integrate light therapy, vision training
and homeopathy towards a holistic approach to all
chronic disease. Includes lunch and homeopathic
remedy kit. $95. Dr. Charlene Werner, OD., C.O.S.
DipHom. Austin Integrative Medicine, 3500 Oakmont Blvd RSVP [email protected] or 343-6223.
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Pollinator Garden – Showcasing and educating about pollinators, especially bees. Looking
for volunteers. Austin Community Landfill,
9900 Giles Rd. Call Kim Bacon 964-0648.
Various Dates throughout JuLY
Sheng Zhen Qigong Ongoing classes – various dates
and times. See http://www.aoma.edu/communityclasses/qigong-classes/ for schedules. Qigong is the
cultivation and exchange of Qi (vital energy) with the
universe. Experience relaxation, calmer emotions and a
deeper connection with nature and the universe. AOMA,
2700 W Anderson Ln Bldg 9. 492-3034.
monday
Austin Organic Gardeners Club – 7-9pm. 2nd Monday. Speakers vary each month. Free. Zilker Botanical
Garden Center, 2220 Barton Springs Rd. austinorganicgardeners.org.
tuesday
Austin Herb Society – 9:30-11:30am. 1st Tue. Learn
about propagation, culinary and medicinal uses of herbs.
Zilker Botanical Garden Center, 2220 Barton Springs
Rd. austinherbsociety.org.
Heart O’ Texas Orchid Society – 6:30pm. 1st Tue.
Get to know orchids which will thrive in our climate.
Refreshments. Zilker Botanical Garden Center, 2220
Barton Springs Rd, hotos.org.
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Surya Ram Meditation – 5:30-6:15pm. Join us for this effortless, purifying meditation based in Vedic mantra. 205. S.
Wild Basin Road, Ste 2B. Contact Charlotte at 497-8276.
The Eight Pieces of Brocade, Classic Qi Gong Exercises
– 6:30-7:30pm. July 7th , 14th , 21st and 28th A small hands
on class in this tremendous self-healing exercise. Benefits:
decrease blood pressure, improve joint and mental function and strengthen the immunity. $50 for 4 classes. Justin
Phillips, LAc., MSTCM, Austin Integrative Medicine, 3500
Oakmont Blvd. RSVP [email protected] or 343-6223.
Classes with Master Teachers/Angels – 1st Wed. 6:30pm:
pot luck. 7pm: Group begins. Topic: “Independence &
Me”. Healing Light Center, 7018 William Wallace Way.
www.sashawhite.com or 278-0559.
Brainstorming Networkers – 11:30-1pm. 1st
& 3rd Wed. A new twist on networking. Gain
knowledge and create referral relationships. Free.
Mangia’s Pizza private room, 8012 Mesa Drive.
meetup.com/brainstormingnetworkers.
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ASHTAR – 7-9pm. 3rd Wed. Sasha speaking at Casa De
Luz, in the Cielo Room, 1701 Toomey Rd. sashawhite.com,
[email protected], 278-0559.
thursday
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Oneness Blessing (Deeksha) – 7:30-9:00pm. A transmis-
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sion of sacred energy that deepens meditation and leads to
higher states of consciousness. Free. Casa de Luz, 1701
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Oneness Blessing (Deeksha) – 7:30-9:00pm. A transmission of sacred energy that deepens meditation and
leads to higher states of consciousness. Free. Casa de
Luz, 1701 Toomey Rd. [email protected] or 448-0022.
.
saturday
Power Brain Family – 1:30-3:30pm. 2nd Sat.
Parents and children age 5 years or less. Use your
body to enlighten your brain and thus your state of
your mind while having fun with your kids at the
same time! Free. Kyung Yi-O’Kelly,Austin Center
for Holistic Healing & Yoga,5515 Balcones Dr.
www.holistichealingandyoga.com or 291-6269.
Brain Wave Vibration Workshop – 1:30-3:30pm.
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