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Page 2 ▲ The Connection Magazine ▲ www.ConnectionMagazineOnline.com ▲ January 2011 A Tribute to CHRISTOPHER SHEEHAN An actor, a dancer, a photographer, a seeker….. mindful, compassionate, wise beyond his years ……..is now a Sky Dancer Look for Our February Issue — Feb. 3rd The Connection Magazine is for educational purposes only. We do not necessarily recommend the specific remedies, exercises, treatments or activities, etc. summarized. Please consult with your personal health care provider to find out what is appropriate for you. 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Watsonville CA, 95076 408-847-0406 www.mountmadonna.org Page 3 ▲ The Connection Magazine ▲ www.ConnectionMagazineOnline.com ▲ January 2011 By Alternate Means Part Three – The Process by Don MacPherson A S DISCUSSED IN the last article, mediators who have considerable experience may design a process which is best suited to the specific dispute between the parties. There are however, several different stages in almost every mediation which may be identified as common to all. The first stage is the most obvious and deals with such ordinary issues as the actual agreement to mediate in the first place, the identification of and assured attendance of the necessary parties and the assurance that they have the authority to be able to reach an agreement. Physical location, dates, times and the ground rules must be established and agreed to at the very beginning. Once the mediator has established the course of conduct, roles, confidentiality issues etc. the process generally move to Information Exchange and Issue Identification. At this stage the parties will normally be invited to make an opening statement designed to clarify and simplify the issue(s) in dispute. This is an important step and is useful in allowing everyone to determine if all relevant information is avail- An optimist stays up until midnight to see the new year in. A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves.” — Bill Vaughn &RQVXOWDQW0HGLXP W able or, is more information required ? It may be that the parties will wish to adjourn for the purpose of securing additional information or to seek the assistance of an expert. Once the parties have had an opportunity to address each other in the presence of the mediator is when the real work begins. In the Problem Solving stage any number or combination of options may be utilized. Frequently the mediator will place the parties in separate rooms and conduct a form of shuttle diplomacy traveling back and forth between rooms. During these private discussions between the mediator and each of the parties, it is imperative that confidentiality be preserved. Whatever is revealed must not be shared with the other side in the absence of explicit permission. On occasion the mediator may specifically request permission to share such information especially where to do so privately may avoid embarrassment to the affected party. The Problem Solving stage is the point at which real possibility exists to be able to set agendas, brainstorm and generate options. The options may then be tested against criteria established by the parties. Acceptable options should then be reduced to writing and agreed to between the parties. The end result will become the Resolution to the dispute and then signed off. Throughout this series of articles I have attempted to provide a thumb sketch view of what Alternative Dispute Resolution is all about. There is no question that in many if not most cases it is a better way. Don MacPherson is a lawyer in Vancouver, BC. Having been involved in Negotiations and Dispute Resolution for more than 30 years, Don has attended, participated in and presented numerous workshops and training sessions. In addition to his Science and Law Degrees, Don has certificates from the Centre for Conflict Resolution at The University of Prince Edward Island (Negotiation and Mediation) and Harvard Law School (Mediation). He is available for world wide consultation and may be contacted at : [email protected] or Phone (778) 330-5020. Long distance (toll free) consultations are available through prior arrangement by email or phone. When you call to set up an appointment, Don will actually call you back from his phone to work with you via the phone— therefore, there is no phone charge for you. And, phone consultations work very well and are great for you as you do not need to drive anywhere or leave your home or office. Being in Vancouver, BC is great, too, for your anonymity. hen we connect with our spirit, all things become possible. As a psychic I have helped others unlock their potential to create greater prosperity through new found opportunities. I also connect people to loved ones who have passed away. I have worked with individuals, business, corporations and even law enforcement around the world to help them to resolve their deepest issues. I can help you, too... During a session decision making becomes clear, choosing relationships more rewarding & fulfilling, work becomes more satisfying. Or perhaps a needed change in direction will become clear. This is real living, fully grounded, fully authentic... fully yours! :DWFKDV\RXHQJDJH \RXUWUXHEHOLHIV 'HFLVLRQPDNLQJ EHFRPHVFOHDUHUFKRRV LQJUHODWLRQVKLSVPRUH UHZDUGLQJIXOILOOLQJ Ian Dixon ZRUNEHFRPHVPRUHVDW LVI\LQJ2UFKDQJHGLUHFWLRQFRPSOHWH O\7KLVLVUHDOOLYLQJIXOO\JURXQGHG IXOO\DXWKHQWLF)XOO\\RXUV ● Bring clarity to relationship issues. ● Open the door to your abundance. ● Contact relatives, friends and loved ones who have passed away. ● Heal grief and solve other unresolved issues or questions. ● Uncover your passions and create clarity in how to move toward your path. ● Bring greater understanding to dreams and visions. Sessions by phone, e-mail or in person Email: [email protected] Page 4 ▲ The Connection Magazine ▲ www.ConnectionMagazineOnline.com ▲ January 2011 QUOTES ABOUT THE ‘TRUTH ABOUT FLUORIDE’ THAT CAN DO GOOD WORK FOR US: S ometimes a good quote in a letter, or presentation, can do more than pages of argument, especially if it is a quote people can easily remember. Here is one I remember from 1997. It came from Dr. Bill Hirzy at a meeting of the Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine that determined it was safe for adults, and children above the age of 8, to ingest 10 mg of fluoride per day. Hirzy said, At the EPA they spend more time and care regulating additives to engine oil than you are giving to something added to the nation’s water supply. Also from Bill Hirzy about why the CDC and other agencies of the US Department of Health and Hu- man Services continue to promote fluoridation, They are riding a tiger and don’t know how to get off (video interview with Michael Connett, July 2000). Yet another quote from Dr. Hirzy was sent in by Richard Haddon from Ottawa, Canada: If this stuff gets out into the air, it’s a pollutant; if it gets into the river, it’s a pollutant; if it gets into the lake it’s a pollutant; but if it goes right into your drinking water system, it’s not a pollutant. Isn’t that amazing... Richard says he always adds, “It’s more than amazing, it’s illogical and irrational.” On the science of fluoridation, author Chris Bryson said this, Fluoride science is corporate science, fluoride science is DDT sci- SINUS INFECTIONS–NATURAL REMEDIES THAT BRING RELIEF by Ruth Bar-Shalom ND enry used to miss work because of his repeated Sinus Infections. Sometimes they were mild and he could control the pain with Tylenol and decongestants. But often, they will be so bad that moving the head will send shooting pains to his brain. He could not count how many times he had been on antibiotics in the last few years. It was his boss who finally convinced him to see us. His wife had suffered for years until she sought the help of a naturopathic physician and found long lasting relief. When patients come to see me, they usually know that I will recommend a natural therapy. But the therapy is only secondary to the correct diagnosis. Some nutrients seem to be effective for most sinusitis. Others are particular to the sufferer. Common to my prescription: • Anti-Infection herbs, such as: Echinacea stimulates the immune system, increasing the white blood cells that fight against infectious organisms. It also encourages the production of interferon, which kills viruses. Goldenseal contains medicinal constituents that have antiseptic, antiinflammatory, and antibiotic properties. Astragalus stimulates production of white blood cells so they can kill infection. H • Neti pot with saline solution. A neti pot is a small teapot type of device that has been used in Eastern cultures for centuries. They add ¼ teaspoon salt (not iodized) to one cup of warm water, and when dissolved, pour it into the neti pot. Next, the person tilts their head to the side and pours the water into one nostril. When you’re finished using half of the water, do the other nostril. This method works by flushing out the microbes causing the infection. • Anti-Fungal herbs. Herbs such as jatoba, pau d arco and other Amazon herbs have learned how to ward off fungus in the rainforest, and their chemical composition is full of anti-fungal constituents. A research study at Mayo Clinic found that a high percentage of Sinus Infection sufferers weren’t suffering from a sinus infection, but rather a fungal infection. • Nutritional supplements. If you have chronic Sinus Infections, chances are good that your body is deficient in some of the vitamins and minerals that boost the immune system, such as vitamins C, A, E, and D3, zinc, selenium, and molybdenum. These nutrients increase the white blood cell count and activity to fight against infectious organisms, and they increase the production of antibodies, which work against microbes. • Eucalyptus oil steam bath. ence, it’s asbestos science, it’s tobacco science, it’s a racket. (Look at the Video interview with Paul Connett, July 2004 at: http://video.google. com/videoplay?docid=-3949434744 498031545&hl=en#). On the promoters’ motivation, Columbia University historian Jacques Barzun, wrote, One hopes that behind the fluoride scheme, http://video.google. com/videoplay?docid=-39494347444 98031545&hl=en# there are politics and selfish business interests; the presence of solid ulterior motives would restore one’s faith in common intelligence. (J. Barzun, Science: The Glorious Entertainment: New York, Evanston, and London: Harper & Row, 1964, 71-72.) On fluoridation being a bad and unusual medical practice, Lord Baldwin said this: What physician do you know, who in his or her right mind, would treat someone he does not know and Inhalations done with those oils will help soften the mucous and open the airways. Diet Wise: The most important dietary recommendations when you have a Sinus Infection are: • Avoid all dairy products as they increase the production of mucus. • Avoid sugar—it slows down the white blood cells that fight infection. • Eat garlic, onions and spicy foods. They help to kill microbes and stimulate the production of antibodies. If all the above works, then it is great! You have tools for life to deal with Sinus Infections. If you still are not able to control with those methods, consider using the help of a well trained practitioner that will help you deal with hidden allergens, or individualize your diagnosis to help you achieve long lasting health. Dr. Ruth Bar-Shalom graduated from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine and has over 23 years of clinical experience. She has been an Associate Professor of Rheumatology and Geriatrics at the South West College of Naturopathic Medicine. She has presented workshops at Bastyr University and her Alma Mater. She served as President of the Alaska Naturopathic Physicians Association between 1992-1994. Dr BarShalom founded the Holistic Medical Center in Santa Cruz in 2003. For more information or a 15 minutes complementary consultation, please call (831)475-6666. has never met, with a substance that’s meant to do change in their bodies, with the advice: ‘Take as much, or as little, as you like, but take it for a lifetime because it may help someone’s teeth’? (excerpt from the DVD Professional Perspectives on Water Fluoridation). On the limited amount of science underpinning the safety of fluoridation, Dr. John Doull, chairman of the National Research Council panel that reviewed fluoride’s toxicology in 2006, said in an interview: What the committee found is that we’ve gone with the status quo regarding fluoride for many years—for too long really—and now we need to take a fresh look . . . In the scientific community, people tend to think this is settled. I mean, when the U.S. surgeon general comes out and says this is one of the top 10 greatest achievements of the 20th century, that’s a hard hurdle to get over. But when we looked at the studies that have been done, we found that many of these questions are unsettled and we have much less information than we should, considering how long this [fluoridation] has been going on. (Scientific American, January 2008). And when it comes to the relentless repetitious propaganda of the proponents of fluoridation, Michael Connett reminds us of the quote from Mark Twain: History may not repeat itself but it sure does rhyme! May I wish you and all FAN (Fluoride Action Network) supporters a very happy and successful 2011. Let this be the year that sees an end to this miserable practice in your town or state. Paul Connett, Director, Fluoride Action Network, http://www. fluoridealert.org/ 33 Page 5 ▲ The Connection Magazine ▲ www.ConnectionMagazineOnline.com ▲ January 2011 SHINGLES SOLUTIONS by Sylvia Skefich, D.C. hingles is a condition of the nervous system that is among the most painful conditions there are. A latent effect of the chicken pox virus (a class of herpes), the virus lies dormant in the nervous system and can arise later, usually decades after the original illness. Herpetic conditions like shingles can flare when there is undue mental or emotional stress (which changes the chemistry of the body). Age can predispose the condition too, being a result of a decreased immune response. Shingles starts as pain and discomfort, usually horizontally along the back following a nerve root and can wrap around to the front side. Or shingles can develop on the face, following the trigeminal nerve along the cheek. A rash will develop that can last up to 5 weeks or so. In some people, there will be a “post-herpetic pain syndrome” that can last a year or even many years. Save this article, because you will want to know what to do if you come down with this painful condition. These natural measures can be miraculously helpful, especially if you catch it early. If you go to a medical doctor and shingles is diagnosed properly and caught in the first week or so, you will likely be prescribed anti-viral medication which can markedly slow the progression. As far as natural measures, follow these guidelines: CATAPLEX B from Standard Process—A whole food derived B vitamin that in my clinical observation decreases nerve pain. I do not recommend any synthesized B vitamins for shingles or genital or oral herpes because they do not work for nerve pain at all, unlike this low-dose but complete food based vitamin (which has all the enzymes and co-factors in the right ratios). Take 2 pills every 2 hours for nerve pain. SUPER EFF from Standard Process—Super EFF is made from pre-digested liver fat and helps rebuild and support the myelin sheaths which cover certain nerves. Take 6 per day for nerve sheaths. LIPASE—Any quality lipase product (like Tyler brand) will help to erode the virus itself. Herpes viruses have a fatty envelope. 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I would minimize using the ones made from bromelain and papayain (Ayurvedically speaking, herpes is a “hot” condition, and these can aggravate heat). Other options include serrapeptase (Serramend from Health Concerns) or Multizyme from Standard Process which is made from defatted fig and almond are available. (You can use some of the bromelain/papayain like Rejuvenzyme, but not at every dose.) Take 2-3 capsules 3X/day with your lipase with a full glass of water on an empty stomach to kill the virus. COOLING FOODS—Eliminate sugar, coffee, hot spicy foods and gluten. Amp up your cooling foods, especially dandylion, rediccio and endive lettuce. Or take antiviral formulas that include white oak bark and gentian (not ginseng) herbs. Ayurvedically speaking, cooling your system (unless you are very old, weak or depleted) can be very useful to combat all viral conditions. COLD LASER THERAPY—Cold laser therapy, especially high powered models, like the “super pulsed” MultiRadiance brand cold laser can help the pain, rash and duration of the shingles outbreak markedly. 3X per week sessions, minimally for 2 weeks, or sometimes more, can make a large difference in the speed of recovery and the level of pain felt. Shingles is a terrible condition to endure. Should you experience a trunk pain that does not respond to manual work, make sure to have someone check it for rash which develops within a few days to two weeks of pain onset. Then hit it fast and hard with these therapies to minimize your risk of post-herpetic pain syndrome and to shorten your course of outbreak. Sylvia Skefich is a Doctor of Chiropractic who specializes in functional healing. She has a super pulsed cold laser machine,, (831) 475-1995, www.Vital-You.com, 920 41st Ave., Suite G, Santa Cruz 95062. CLEANSING AND DETOXIFICATION FOR BODY, MIND, AND SPIRIT 5(9($/ <285 T %(676(/) 'U 6\OYLD6NHILFK &KLURSUDFWRU ´SHHOVEDFNWKHOD\HUVµ WRUHYHDODPRUH IOH[LEOHDQGYLWDO\RX &UDQLR6DFUDO7HFKQLTXH OHQJWKHQVDQGXQZLQGV\RX JHQWOHVW\OH &KLURSUDFWLFDVVLVWVZLWKHDVHRIPRWLRQDQG DFWLYLW\ DQG2UWKRSHGLF0DVVDJH UHPRYHVWKHNQRWVWKDWELQG\RX Dr. Skefich is a resource for your vitality. 831-475-1995 920 41st Ave., Ste. G, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 www.Vital-You.com by Dr. Holly German here’s no better way to boost vitality than to simplify the diet, and it doesn’t have to complicated. A basic cleanse is easy enough to fit into everyday life. This type of cleanse is great for people who want to feel lighter, feel more mentally clear, and want to optimize their overall health. Along with dietary changes, a dedicated cleanse is a great time to clear out mental and spiritual clutter. A basic nutritional cleanse emphasizes whole and organic foods, reduces inflammation, and eliminates food intolerances. To quote Michael Pollan, the goal here is to simply “Eat Food, not too much, mostly plants.” Here are the Cleanse Guidelines: 1) No processed foods 2) No alcohol, black tea, coffee, or other intoxicants 3) No sugars or sweeteners with the exception of Stevia 4) No dairy, eggs, wheat/gluten, soy, or corn. These are the most common food intolerances. 5) Minimize animal proteins (some organic chicken and wild salmon are OK). Eat organic cooked and raw veggies, fruits, veggie/fruit smoothies, whole grains, beans, nuts and nut butters, broths, teas. Drink lots (at least half of your body weight in ounces) of purified water. And this cleanse is not about the reducing the amount of food that you eat, it’s about reducing what you eat. Cleansing increases your body’s ability to release stored toxins, so it’s vital to support your body in that process to prevent toxin reabsorption and prevent feeling poorly during the cleanse. Sweat often, have at least one bowel movement a day, and minimize toxin exposure. Use fiber, drink Yogi’s Smooth Move tea, or get a colonic to prevent constipation. Herbs like turmeric and milk thistle are also helpful to support liver detoxification. Avoid things that increase mental clutter and toxic thoughts. Limit time on the internet, phone and television. Spend as much time as possible in nature. Walk outside with feet on the earth to draw energy down from the head. Be mindful of recurring negative thoughts and transform them into positive affirmations. Explore heavy or stuck feelings. Allow space to be with and to release whatever is no longer serving you. If past anger or sadness comes up, take a look at what actions can be taken to let these go. The space freed up by this release will be the perfect place to plant some new, wonderful, and vibrant possibilities! Consider a check-in with your therapist or guru for support in this process. Exercise, breath work, Epsom salt baths, bodywork, meditation, and rest are ways to support the cleansing of the body, mind, and spirit. Commit to a 14-21 day cleanse program and ease in and out of the cleanse. Prepare in advance by stocking up on lots of cleanse-friendly foods and ease out of your cleanse by gradually introducing foods and monitoring how your body responds. Carefully select foods that are going to make you feel good in the long run and maintain mindfulness about what you put in your body. *Cleansing/Detoxification is not safe for everyone. Ask your Naturopathic Doctor or other qualified practitioner if a cleanse or detox is right for you. Dr. Holly German, N.D. has a private family practice at the Santa Cruz Naturopathic Medical Center. Call (831) 477-1377 for a free consultation with Dr. German. Health articles and cleanse recipes available at www.DrHollyGerman.com. Page 6 ▲ The Connection Magazine ▲ www.ConnectionMagazineOnline.com ▲ January 2011 S EALING B ACTERIA O UT by David L. Biles, D.D.S., M.A. believe that one of the most effective means of preventing dental decay is the dental sealant. What is a dental sealant? Basically a dental sealant, or sealant, as we typically term the measure, is a conservative resin bonded filling that fills in the deep pits, fissures, and grooves present on the surfaces of teeth. The sealant may be clear, tooth colored, or opaque, and is made out of a composite dental material, mercury free. It is considered a conservative dental preventive measure because very little, if any, enamel is removed during the process of placement. Moreover, anesthesia is unnecessary because the most sensitive part of our teeth, the dentinal tubules, is not violated. Does it get much better than that? I really don’t think so. Instead of having a mouthful of silver colored mercury laden dental amalgam fillings by the age of 7 as many of us baby boomers experienced, today’s children have the opportunity of going through life without ever having a root canal or crown if dental sealants are properly applied at the appropriate time. Imagine not having to experience the trauma of dentistry at such a young age simply because teeth are sealed from the onslaught of early decay. Remember when you had your first filling and how challenging that was? Many adults trace their early psychological dental trauma to those first few experiences, and we now have the tools to help our children avoid that situation. What makes sealants so effective? Microscopically, toothbrush bristles are too large to effectively clean the deep narrow grooves on our teeth where decay initially begins. However, if the composite material before the ever-present bacteria in the mouth seals off the pits, fissures, and grooves of a tooth mechanically, principally streptococcus mutans, takes firm residence in these impossible to clean sites, then the decay process is interrupted and prevented from occurring. Assuming that flossing is added to the daily hygiene routine, then teeth have a better chance of making it through life without any major destruction or restoration. How cool is that? Having no fillings or crowns because we keep our teeth so smooth and clean that decay doesn’t happen is a cool thing. I love seeing full mouths with un-restored teeth. It is a beautiful and healthy sight... and the way it was meant to be. We can be grateful for all the modern technology that allows us I to restore ruined teeth, but the bottom line is we are more likely to be healthy the fewer times our bodies are repaired with materials that are foreign to our immune systems. Useful dental trivia: the most commonly missing, decayed, and filled teeth in our mouths happens to be our first molars. Whenever I look in the mouths of my older adult patients, which are the teeth most likely to be replaced by a bridge, an implant, or have a crown, a filling, and/or have root canal therapy? The first molars. How come? Because the first molars, teeth numbers 3, 14, 19, and 30 appear in our mouths at a very early age when our dental hygiene is most compromised by our own inability to ideally take care of ourselves. This is also why it is imperative that parents are brushing and monitoring our teeth. We lack the skills and awareness to properly maintain our teeth and prevent decay. And as I mentioned earlier, even with the best of intentions and skills, toothbrush bristles are just too large to effectively clean these deep crevasses. They need to be sealed. When do we want to begin placing sealants? Ideally when our adult first molars erupt into the mouth. Usually eruption occurs about the age of six, somewhere in the range of 5 ½ to 6 ½ years old, directly behind the primary or baby teeth molars, the largest chewing teeth then present in our mouths. Parents can monitor the timing of this procedure by periodically checking these areas during this time frame. Although placing sealants is a relatively simple procedure, at the age of 5 or so, it is still not terribly easy. Placing the material requires a perfectly dry tooth surface, and not only are our mouths pretty small at that age, we have not gained the requisite skills of breathing and swallowing while some adult is trying to place a dental sealant. It gets easier by the time the second molars erupt into the mouth, generally around the age of 12, give or take six months. However, at age 5, it is pretty challenging. What do we do; how do we do it? Basically, the dentist, or registered dental hygienist, thoroughly cleans the biting surface of the tooth with either air abrasion or a prophylaxis cup with paste. I prefer air abrasion as being the more effective of the two means for cleaning. It just reaches deeper into the grooves, assuring a stronger bond to the enamel. Then, we dry the tooth off and apply the liquid flowable resin material into the grooves of the molar. Early materials had Bisphenol A, a hormonal stressor, as constituent, but newer materials have been upgraded to remove that health hazard. Are we done now? No. The next step we do is to check the “bite” or occlusal relationship to make sure that the sealant has not altered the manner in which the teeth interdigitate. If the bite relationship is off because the tooth has been over sealed many other issues can occur later. These issues are quite serious and avoidable if the dental team takes proper measures. I go to great lengths to have the child feel what their “normal” bite is before sealing each tooth. I do not want to alter the bite in any way. An over sealed tooth can be the cause of headaches or jaw strain for your developing child, and a child is too inexperienced to link the two at a later time, and may not even recognize the issue anyway. As a parent, you should never see or feel a sealant that appears, as I call it, a frozen pond or lake. When you can run a fine explorer over a sealant and it is flat, like a frozen pond or lake, then further eruption and development of the child’s bite is going to be seriously altered, very likely requiring orthodontics to correct the discrepancy when, indeed, orthodontics might not have been necessary otherwise. Do I think that sealants are important? I sealed every pit, fissure, and groove in each one of my children’s’ teeth. That is how important I think sealants are to our health. Do sealants prevent all decay? No. You still have to floss. Sorry… another topic, another essay. Dr. David Biles is accepting new patients interested in a comprehensive approach to health created in tandem with the patient. Dr. Biles brings awareness to health from a lifetime of study. Schedule a visit to see if an ideal approach to dentistry is what your body needs to heal, (831) 423-0121, www.drbiles.com. Page 7 ▲ The Connection Magazine ▲ www.ConnectionMagazineOnline.com ▲ January 2011 LIVE WELL ON LESS New from John Robbins, author of Diet for a New America. “Offers eloquent, clear, compassionate and insightful guidance.” —DEAN ORNISH, M.D. T BALLANTINE BOOKS www.JohnRobbins.info by John Robbins ecently, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a bill that will essentially prohibit, starting in 2015, any egg from being sold in the state that comes from caged hens. This bill became law 20 months after a majority of California voters approved Proposition 2, making it clear that concern for the living conditions of livestock is no longer the province of animal rights activists alone. Recognizing how widespread concern about the humane treatment of farm animals has become, the California Milk Advisory Board has now ramped up its ten-year “Happy Cow” advertising campaign with a new series of ads proclaiming that “Great milk comes from Happy Cows. Happy Cows come from California.” These ads are now being shown across the nation. Unfortunately, there are a few problems with the ads. For one, they weren’t filmed in California at all. They were filmed in Auckland, New Zealand. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. These ads treat the truth as irrelevant. For example, current Milk Board ads claim that 99 percent of the state’s dairy farms are family owned. But, in order to arrive at this figure, they count as “dairy farms” rural households with one or two cows. Meanwhile, there are corporate-owned dairies in the San Joaquin Valley which have 15,000 or 20,000 cows. It is these far larger enterprises that produce the vast majority of California’s milk. In actuality, less than 5 percent of the state’s dairy cows are family owned. R Achieve remarkable Weight Loss by training your body to Burn Fat using Nutritional Cleansing! o y Int e d o B in Your g Mach n r in Tu Burn t a AF LEARN HOW TO: Safely lose unwanted pounds Safely lose inches Burn fat and build muscle Naturally reduce cravings Absorb balanced nutrients Thanks to the practices they employ, the amount of milk produced yearly by the average California cow is nearly 3,000 pounds more than the national average. This increased production may seem like a good thing, but it is achieved at great cost to the animals. The cows are routinely confined in extremely unnatural conditions, injected with hormones, fed antibiotics, and in general treated with all the compassion of four legged milk pumps. The ads portray California’s cows as happy. But, in actuality, one third of California’s cows suffer from painful udder infections, and more than half suffer from other infections and illnesses. Although genetically engineered bovine growth hormone is banned in many countries including Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and much of the European Union, it is widely used in California’s largest dairy operations to increase milk production. Unfortunately, it also increases udder infections and lameness in the cows, markedly raises the amount of pus found in milk, and may increase the risk of cancer in consumers. The natural lifespan of a dairy cow is about 20 years, but California’s dairy cows are typically slaughtered at four or five years old, because they’ve become crippled from painful foot infections or calcium depletion, or simply because they can no longer produce the unnaturally high amounts of milk required of them. The Milk Board ads present the California dairy industry as a bucolic enterprise that operates in lush, grassy pastures. Some of the ads employ the slogan “So much grass, so little time.” But, California’s dairy industry is concentrated in the dry and barren Central Valley. Here, the cows are typically kept in overcrowded, dirt feedlots. Some never see a blade of grass in their entire lives. The ads show calves in meadows talking happily to their mothers. But, the calves born to California dairy cows typically spend only 24 hours with their mothers, and some do not even get that much. The ads propagate the image that California dairy cows live in natural conditions and the practices of the dairy industry are in harmony with the environment. But, the amount of excrement produced each year by the dairy cows in the 50-square mile area of California’s Chino Basin would make a pile with the dimensions of a football field and as tall as the Empire State Building. When it rains heavily, dairy manure in the Chino Basin is washed straight into the Santa Ana River and some makes its way into the aquifer that supplies half of Orange County’s drinking water. The large-scale factory dairies in California’s Central Valley produce more excrement than the entire human population of Texas. About 20 million Californians (65% of the state’s population) rely on drinking water that is threatened by contamination from nitrates and other poisons stemming from dairy manure. Nitrates have been linked to cancer and birth defects. The Milk Board defends the ads by saying they are entertaining, and are not intended to be taken seriously. But, the Milk Board is not in the entertainment business. It has not spent hundreds of millions of dollars on this ad campaign to amuse the public, but to increase the sales of California dairy products. Does deliberately misleading the public somehow become legitimate just because it is done in an entertaining way? The Milk Board knows that showing calves being taken away from their bellowing mothers and confined in tiny veal crates won’t sell their product. Neither will showing emaciated, lame animals, who have collapsed from a lifetime of hardship and over-milking, being taken to slaughterhouses and having their throats slit. But, this is the reality for animals in the largescale factory farms that produce most of the state’s milk. Covering up this misery with fantasy ads of happy cows who are actually in New Zealand is not amusing. It is perpetrating a sham on the public. This is why I have joined with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) in a lawsuit that challenges the Milk Board’s ads as unlawfully deceptive. Thus far, the Milk Board has prevailed in court, even though it’s obvious that the ads lie to the public. Why? Because the California Milk Advisory Board is the marketing arm of the California Department of Agriculture, a government agency. Page 23 “This is not a diet, but a nutritional cleanse that encourages the body to naturally release impurities from the intestinal tract, liver, lymphatic system and cells.” Dr. Duncan McCollum DC Call TODAY to Attend our Workshops or for a Complimentary Consultation! Expires 2/6/2011 Call (831) 459-9990 McCollum Wellness Center 1726 Seabright Ave. • Santa Cruz, CA 95062 www.McCollumWellnessCenter.com Page 8 ▲ The Connection Magazine ▲ www.ConnectionMagazineOnline.com ▲ January 2011 ▲ • • • • • My concern, let me emphasize, is not with smallscale family farms. 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I really think this product could change the world. —Dan Clark, M.D. hose are the words of Dr. Dan Clark, a renowned holistic Medical Doctor in the United States. Dr. Clark and dozens of other Doctors have recently come across a health breakthrough of enormous potential. The article below will give T you more details on this marvelous product. I encourage you to take a few minutes and read this carefully. For many people around the world, this could be the health discovery of a lifetime. If you or someone you know are struggling with a health problem of any kind, review this carefully. It’s improving many serious health conditions for thousands of people, when no other health product worked. The Power of PXP Many Doctors and researchers around the world are astonished at the transformational benefits of a remarkable new health product called PXP. If you haven’t heard of PXP yet, pay close attention. It’s improving many health conditions that would normally be considered medical impossibilities. Over the past couple of months, I’ve interviewed a number of people about their experience with PXP. I interviewed a distinguished Harvard educated Medical Doctor, a Naturopathic Doctor, a Chiropractor, a researcher and a layperson or two who were very enthusiastic about PXP. The more people I interviewed, the more intrigued I became at how much this product is changing lives. PXP is relatively new to the United States so you’re learning of it very early. However, it’s been developed by some brilliant researchers and scientists over the past 17 years. So, what is it about this unique health compound called PXP that makes so many people in this country feel like they’ve been given “their life back?” How does this one product (PXP) get such dramatic results in transforming so many long-term health conditions? PXP is a special polysaccharide polypeptide formula grown and manufactured in a most unusual way. There are several very important steps to the process of creating PXP. In the development of PXP, select RARE varieties of rice are harvested from the fertile Siam Valley in Thailand, known as the “rice bowl”. Select strains are harvested at a specific age to ensure optimal nutrient value. Selected fractions of rice are used in a proprietary process that uses no enzymes or acids. The grains produce potent polysaccharide peptides that possess unique functional characteristics easily recognized by DNA, RNA and genes. Furthermore, Enzacta (the developer of PXP) uses Scanning Electron Microscopy technology for superior quality control. PXP is composed of a SUPER BREED of rice. This is rice, as we’ve never known it before. In Thailand they’ve got original rice seeds dating back 1000 years. Enzacta has the world’s top rice DNA geneticist working with them to create even more powerful strains of PXP. The scientists created PXP by choosing from 3,000 strains of rice to find the ones with ideal proteins and healing sugars. Out of There’s a place near by where the sky, the mountains and the redwoods come together. Cassie Schindler The Alternate Path I’m holding a space for you at Stillheart Institute in the beautiful mountains of Woodside, California. Enjoy a weekend of relaxation, rejuvenation and fun. Treat yourself to mini-workshops, fabulous food and the company of wonderful women. Come to the well. Wisdom Woman Weekend - February 4-6, 2011 For more information visit or call X X XUIFBMUFSOBUFQBUIDPNtt those 3,000 strains, they found 3 very special strains that were super rich in these polysaccharide peptides. In turn, the starch and waste were removed from the rice to get just the nutritional “sweet spot”. Furthermore, it takes 100 pounds of rice to create just one pound of PXP. These special strains of rice are cross-pollinated (not genetically modified in any way) to create a nutritional profile that is having a dramatic effect upon many serious health conditions. But there’s much more to the creation of PXP… PXP is a very effective product because in the extraction process, the polysaccaride peptides are bonded together under controlled temperatures, humidity and pressure. One of the secrets to the healing powers of PXP is the size of the grain. PXP is milled in a specially built multi-million dollar milling machine owned by Enzacta. It is one of the most advanced milling machines ever built. Using this nanotechnology milling process, PXP is milled down to a millionth of a unit. When the rice is milled, a naturally hydrolyzed alfa gylcan is formed. This unique technology utilizes a special process that weakens the PXP molecular bond so that when it is taken internally, the PXP is highly available for absorption by the individual cells. Once inside the cells, the PXP will increase the energy level of the cells by increasing the ATP energy production of the cells mitochondria and provide protein for the production of new cells. PXP is called a bio-available nutrient because almost one hundred percent of the PXP taken internally is absorbed by the cells. This bioavailable nutrient is critical for DNA repair and provides the cells with other important nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Because of this special milling process, the utilization and absorption of PXP is not dependant, in any way, on the user’s ability or inability to digest it. Research shows, once it’s digested, close to 100% of PXP is delivered right to the Mitochondria (power plant) of the cell. 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Each PXP molecule contains a complete amino acid profile, complex carbohydrates, cofactors, vitamins and minerals – everything your cells need to create energy and restore health. PXP is in the form of a powder that mixes relatively quickly in liquid making it completely bio-available. Enzacta and their scientific team have designed what many Doctors and lay people believe is currently the greatest human body fuel on this earth. PXP is a highly innovative formula, designed to profoundly energize the trillions of cells within the body. Because of the depth of this formula, PXP is improving many serious health conditions that no other product can touch. Besides the effect PXP is having upon many long term health problems, PXP is also capable of profoundly raising the base level of energy and vitality for the many millions of people who are struggling everyday with fatigue. With PXP, an abundance of new, youthful energy is only a few scoops away. Unique Points to Note About PXP: Because of the profound results many Doctors are getting with PXP, 40 Doctors in Jordan are making PXP available as a prescription for their patients. It’s that powerful! Doctors in at least one hospital in the Philippines are using PXP with many of their patients and documenting its effects upon chronic health conditions. The results are mind-boggling. The top rice DNA geneticist in the world is working with Enzacta to develop the next generation of PXP… and the next generation… and the next generation. The 2.5 million dollar milling machine owned by Enzacta is milling the PXP grain down to a millionth of a unit. This is the secret to near 100% absorption and utilization, regardless of how poorly the user’s digestive system is functioning. Enzacta has genetic engineers studying and cross breeding certain strains of rice, in an effort to create a specific nutritional profile to target certain health conditions. They’re always experimenting, creating new strains—the next SUPER BREED of rice for PXP. Through this cross-pollination process, the strain is much stronger—a lot more powerful. It’s important to state here that NO GMO is used in the making of PXP! PXP is getting profound results with many long-term health conditions that might normally be considered medical impossibilities. Many Doctors in the U.S. have now been exposed to PXP and are highly impressed with the results. In time we expect to have thousands of Doctors in the U.S. alone making PXP available to their patients. If you want to learn more about it, please call Mackie Ramsay at (831) 479-9262 and make sure you tell her that you read this in The Connection Magazine. Thank you! Page 10 ▲ The Connection Magazine ▲ www.ConnectionMagazineOnline.com ▲ January 2011 Essential Living Guide ALTERNATIVE/COMPLEMENTARY HEALTH & MEDICINE Reiki GrandMaster Teri Apodaca is now taking new clients! 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For information or to sign up for a private consultation or class call: Working in partnership with each student, Annica and a team of professional, nurturing assistants provide opportunities to explore the fabulous benefits of Yoga. Using therapeutic methods to insure the safety of each participant, the adaptive yoga project works to support students in cultivating balance, flexibility and strength one breath at a time. Page 11 ▲ The Connection Magazine ▲ www.ConnectionMagazineOnline.com ▲ January 2011 “CONSCIOUS CODEPENDENCE” C odependent behavior can destroy relationships and produce much unhappiness. There are recovery groups all over the world dedicated to helping people with this often crippling personal and relationship dynamic. How do we heal codependence? I need to begin with a good defi- nition of this term. Codependence literally means “dependence together,” or mutual dependence. Originating in the twelve-step recovery movement, it was used to describe how an individual, by either action or inaction, perpetuates a partner or spouse’s addiction or harmful behavior. The classic example is the wife who is in T wo years ago, Lynn Gallagher was able to garden, go for walks on the beach near her home, drive herself to ride horses and dance like many of us. Lynn lives with multiple sclerosis, a disease in which the immune system attacks the brain and spinal cord, leading to nerve degeneration and loss of muscle control. Lynn, who now uses a wheelchair, regularly attends yoga classes led by Annica Rose, a Yoga Instructor in Santa Cruz for over 30 years. Lynn is one of several students in Annica’s Adaptive Yoga class, living with multiple sclerosis, in addition to others whose conditions limit their physical mobility. A TASTE OF BAUMAN COLLEGE An Evening of Holistic Nutrition & Culinary Arts FREE EVENT! Friday, January 21 6pm–9pm • Learn about careers in nutrition from President Dr. Ed Bauman • Meet our faculty and graduates • Cooking demo with tastings Location: Bauman College 3912 Portola Drive, Suite 10, Santa Cruz Online RSVP required at www.baumancollege.org Turn your passion for nutrition into a career! Become a Nutrition Consultant or Natural Chef Spring Early Bird Special: Enroll before 1/10 for $150 off tuition her the best possible chance of receiving what she needs. Our codependence can often be traced to our inner child’s need for love, our fear of that need not being met, and our protective mechanism (my anger over my slippers and the mother’s complaining) to keep this vulnerable child hidden from view— and therefore protected from possible hurt or rejection. The healing comes when we find the courage to make peace with the needs of our vulnerable inner child. It is healthy to feel our physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual needs for others, because this represents a humble acceptance of where we stand as human beings. It is unhealthy, however, to project those needs onto someone else and expect or demand that they do something about them. This projection is manipulative and is the root of codependent behavior. It is looking outside of ourselves for the source of our happiness. We will never find it out there. The healthy position is to feel both our human need for love as well as the divine source of that love in ourselves and in others. Joyce and I certainly have our share of codependence. When we eat at a restaurant and Page 26 Lynn, loves her yoga classes with Annica and a team of skilled assistants. “It is like being held by angels,” she describes, as she is gently placed into a posture and supported with blankets, pillows, and other props. With a peaceful smile on her face, Lynn said, “When I do yoga, I feel relaxed and the pain in my body goes away.” The Adaptive Yoga Project, founded by Annica, offers yoga classes adapted to fit the needs of individuals like Lynn who are learning how to function optimally with various diagnoses including arthritis, osteoporosis, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, spinal chord injuries or conditions that limit physical mobility. Adaptive Yoga classes are designed to help students develop greater body awareness and increase their capacity to move in space, surrender to gravity, and gain strength. Annica, who recently celebrated her 61st birthday is spunky and agile. “I do yoga every day because it helps me stay active,” she said, “and it helps calm my mind and let go of tension.” Annica was born in Scotland and grew up in Canada where she began practicing yoga in 1970. A health practitioner and health educator since 1985, Annica has established a dedicated following of yoga students in Santa Cruz. Her innovation and enthusiasm have helped hundreds of students manage challenging conditions and develop a personal yoga practice. Several years ago Annica earned her certification as a Yoga Therapist and later attended a workshop by Matthew Sanford, a renowned yoga instructor who endured a spinal cord injury and was paralyzed from the waist down. Through yoga, Sanford gradually rehabilitated himself to voluntarily move the muscles in his legs. The physical benefits of Adaptive Yoga classes for individuals with disabilities include increased circulation, mobility, balance, coordination and core strength, as well as decreased aches and pains. With over 40 years of experience and training in yoga, Annica is like a skilled x-ray technician who can spot areas of tension or misalignment in her students’ bodies. Annica and her trained assistants provide hands on adjustments and support, adapting each posture for the individual needs of each student. Annica insists that assistants become very familiar with each student’s base comfort zone and honor their presence in that space before suggesting and encouraging the body to explore positions which will ultimately bring more balance, greater flexibility and perhaps strength. “I have learned that yoga helps us access the deeper aspect of ourselves beyond the physical,” said Annica. “I am here to hold the space for my students to release into their own potential and to experience this transformation, physically and emotionally.” The Adaptive Yoga Project offers classes weekly at the Pacific Cultural Center on Sundays from 1:30-3:30pm and Wednesdays from 12-1:30pm, on a sliding scale. Adaptive Yoga classes are appropriate for those in wheelchairs, new and ongoing beginners and seniors, those recovering from surgery or injuries and individuals with limited physical mobility. Annica encourages new students to consult their health care providers before attending class and to call in advance for a quick consult. Private Consultations are available for those not quite ready to join a class. Contact the Adaptive Yoga Project at (831) 423-9642 or Annica@Ad aptiveYogaProject.com. ▲ denial of her husband’s alcoholism. Perhaps she tries harder to love him, or she tries to control his drinking by emptying the liquor bottles down the sink. The codependent person has usually learned in childhood to make another person’s needs more important than their own, and therefore often becomes a caretaker of others to the detriment of themselves. However, I have developed a broader definition of codependence as unconscious need or dependence upon another person. It is, in a way, a refusal to acknowledge the importance of our own emotional needs. To a degree, this definition applies to all of us. Interdependence, on the other hand, is the awareness of our need for one another. Embracing our interdependence brings more love and consciousness into all of our relationships. There is a vast difference between feeling our need for another (an aspect of interdependence) and expecting or demanding another to fill that need (an aspect of codependence). Interdepen- dence implies taking responsibility for our feelings, desires and actions. When we don’t take responsibility for our feelings, a codependent interaction is the result. For example, the other day I felt annoyed with Joyce because I couldn’t find my slippers and was convinced she had put them away. In my unconscious mind, I wanted and expected Joyce (“Mommy”) to take care of my inner child. If, in that moment, I could have recognized that my need for love was far greater than my need for my slippers, it’s possible I could’ve been vulnerable with Joyce, and thus had a loving connection with her. When we touch this conscious awareness of our need for another, we touch the joy of interdependence – and we heal our codependence. Another example of codependence is the mother who complains to her grown children that they don’t telephone her enough. (I’m not pointing fingers here!) Her complaining is an unconscious cover-up for her need for their love and attention. The result is often not what she wants: her children feel guilty or angry, and end up calling her even less. If she can be more emotionally honest and simply share her need for love and connection with her family, her honesty will give Page 12 ▲ The Connection Magazine ▲ www.ConnectionMagazineOnline.com ▲ January 2011 SET SAIL FOR SUCCESS IN 2011 by Karin Leonard he youthful spirit of a brand new year is a powerful potion. Intentions are fresh and visions clear, and the dynamic drive of starting over energizes January. With a surge of enthusiasm and hopeful dreams, we embark on another adventure, on board of 2011. This article is meant to inspire your launch into a year of profound fulfillment, and to provide fuel for the journey. Use Your Inner Compass As you set sail, knowing where you are headed helps to steer your ship. Sure, you might not be able to predict the wind or ocean currents, yet your direction is up to you. Being precise in your intentions gives you a greater chance of actually arriving at your destination. Not sure where to go? Even if you feel unclear, the deeper truth is you do know what you really want. Your greater authenticity may be veiled by perceived limitations, “shoulds” and all kinds of reasons for why you can’t live the life you yearn for. Your reality-based mind might keep tight reign on the dreams your heart and soul desire. For what price? Who says you can’t create what you want? And why give power to those voices, rather T Megan Montero eng Shui is an intricate system of working with our surroundings to bring harmony and prosperity to our lives. This practice comes from China and dates back approximately 5000 years. Feng Shui can be applied to a home, office or property. The art of Feng Shui recognizes that the buildings we live and work in and the land we live on can have a profound influence on our lives for good or ill. Feng Shui can initiate positive changes and personal growth for the occupants. Chi is the life force energy that is inside of us and is all around us in nature. We want to invite this life force energy into our homes, thus inviting health and prosperity to our lives. A building’s layout, placement of furniture, and clutter can affect how chi flows within the building. Past events such as foreclosure or the divorce of previous residents can also have an effect on the chi flow of the property. As a Feng Shui Practitioner, I am concerned with how chi flows through a building and with the chi of the earth around that building. F than the song of your soul? Life is all about choice. You are the captain of your ship, and if you say something is not possible, it won’t be. However, when you lift the deceptive fog of conditioning, a whole new world comes into view. Like a sailor who has been staring out at endless seas, suddenly, there is land, and it is as real as the rocks of Gibraltar. Create Your Itinerary So, all “ifs and buts” aside, what do you want? What are the dreams and themes of your life? What destinations do you want to set sail for? Dream big. Take a walk on the beach, make a date with your journal and envision the life you want. Don’t let yourself be restricted by what you think is possible. Looking back many years from now, what will have you feeling fulfilled and grateful? In making a plan for 2011, consider the changing energies throughout the year. Your own rhythm—as well as the seasonal cycles—lends itself to shifting focus. For example, while the beginning of the year is perfect for catalyzing new projects, the slower summer months naturally invoke travel and leisure, while the later part of the year brings introspection and incubation. During a Feng Shui consultation, I meet with the client and assess the property. I then provide recommendations to correct any problems found during the assessment. Most of the time, the problems I find with the property directly corresponds to issues in the client’s life. Feng Shui recognizes that our homes are a mirror for every aspect of our lives and provides a way to work with this mirror. For example, if your front door is difficult to find, opportunities that may enrich your life financially and socially will not be able to find you. Feng Shui recommendations can be anything from the placement of furniture to using mirrors, crystals, plants, color, clearing clutter, or space clearing ceremonies. Feng Shui teaches us that change is the only constant in life. The balance and harmony created by Feng Shui helps life move smoothly and lends support when changes come our way. Feng Shui helps with financial Sail The Currents When you are out at sea, you are certainly free to go against the ocean currents—or you can align yourself with the natural flow, and sail to your destination with ease and style. In a similar fashion, as you move through your year, as well as through your days, be clear in your intentions, yet flexible in your approach. The greater intelligence within and around you often far surpasses any solution you could come up with consciously. Be open and playful in allowing your destiny to unfold, accept and adapt to what occurs, and flow with events, rather than against them. Your plans, and what emerges in the universe, in your life and in your day, can form a dynamic synergistic dance—as you notice and sail the currents. In moving towards your dreams, connect with people who inspire you. Successful folks haven’t gotten there alone. As a matter of fact, the greater the accomplishments, the greater may be the caliber of the help involved. Hire experts for maximum results – having dedicated allies on your side creates synergy for you to succeed on a whole new level. Last but not least, don’t postpone happiness until you have reached your destination. Your life is happening right now, not when your ship comes in. And even as you reach the horizon, a new one appears. Love and welcome every moment of your journey. Here’s to your fabulous 2011! private practice in Santa Cruz for 21 years, integrating life coaching with hypnotherapy, NLP and a good dose of intuition. Office located in Santa Cruz, (831) 724-5400, wwwInnerEvolution. com. Visit http://www.HumanFulfillment.org for a free module of Karin’s new on-line class. Karin H. Leonard is known for her compassionate, leading-edge and highly effective brand called InnerEvolution™, leading to quick results in life and career, while creating greater life-balance. She has been in issues, relationship issues, career, legal problems, selling or buying a home, and creating a relaxing, nurturing and beautiful home. Applying Feng Shui to our homes is like a prayer asking that our lives be in alignment with our destiny and highest good. Every person and every building is different, each bringing their unique background, karma and experience to the situation. This creates a one-sizedoes-not-ever-fit-all situation; there are always many different ways to apply Feng Shui. The art of Feng Shui is knowing how to apply the science in any given situation. What a client might need and what is really going on is not always visible. My intention is to be clear that my intuition is connected with true guidance and the highest good of the person and the place. Megan Montero is a Feng Shui consultant based in Santa Cruz. She offers on site Feng Shui consultations for home and business locally and phone consultations for clients out of the area. Megan also practices Plant Spirit Medicine and herbalism. To make an appointment, please call Megan at (831) 420-1074. For more information about Megan and her Feng Shui practice visit www.windandwaterblessing.com/index.html. H ERBOLOGY • D IETETICS • ACUPUNCTURE • M ASSAGE Wellness Redefined Centuries of proven healthcare naturally restore your body without side effects for healing relief that lasts. 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The key to deeper loving is through a strong, open and healthy heart. Our hearts encompass all of our beautiful human gifts, and they H are also the “voice of the soul,” our bridge between the physical and the spiritual. It is through our hearts that our souls help us to create meaningful and joyous lives—with greater or lesser ease depending upon how open, responsive and courageous we are in our hearts. At the start of a new year and with Valentine’s Day imminent, it is a perfect time to expand our abilities to love and be loved by consciously developing our hearts. We have a relationship with our hearts, even though we may not realize it, and that relationship, like any other, is nurtured and strengthened, with conscious, loving attention. In order to be strong and healthy, our hearts must be actively supported. The next step is to be more aware of what you want to create for yourself. The clearer we are with our desires, the easier it is for our souls to help us manifest them through our hearts. So, what intentions do you have for love? What are your dreams? Following are some simple tools to help with developing the heart and getting clearer: • Value It—First of all, value it more. We have learned to minimize, ignore, belittle, distrust, and squish our precious hearts. Recognizing its value, instantly opens you significantly to its expression. Love it. Nurture it. • Tune In—Let your heart com- by Paddy Easton Graves hen you bend time as far as it can go, it meets itself in the perfect present. W FITNESS HAPPENS with the Nia Technique! Experience the joy of movement with your “Body’s Way”. Learn the 52 moves and get a full body work-out dancing into a healthier you! Dance Trim Tone Body Mind Spirit Palomar Ballroom Dance Synergy 1344 Pacific Ave. Downtown 9055 Soquel Dr. Aptos Thursdays 9:15 a.m. “Dancing with Jillian and Dawn is all about Joy. 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You still think that there really is a past that you came from and a future that you are stepping into. In the real world—the one that is your source—there is no time, for the real world is unchangeable, and nothing can act on it to make it less than eternal. Time comes from you and all your beliefs about it. Enough have gathered to agree to certain commonalities, based on changing systems. In the real world, there are no systems, nothing that rules you, nothing that you can rule; nothing that gives you, or takes from you, anything against your will. And nothing that is not the unconditional love of a frequency so great that it simply holds the quiet municate more directly to you. Ask it questions, and open to receive the answers. Tune in to the feelings or messages that you get. Let it help you make decisions and teach you its “vocabulary.” Trust it. • Feed It—Seek beauty, express love freely and courageously, be creative, connect with nature. • Criteria—List your “criteria” for loving partnership, for yourself and your love. Start with your “top ten” and go from there. Have fun, let your heart lead you. • Visioning and Vision Board— Think about what you truly envision and desire for yourself. Picture it. Dream big! Don’t limit yourself. Feel it. Breath it in. Let the “movie” play freely and joyfully. When you are ready, write down your insights and visions, and if you want, express it as a vision board. If allowed, our hearts will always keep us growing in love! Let’s all grow in love together! See you next month! Join us for these powerful resources: “SOUL DEEP LOVE”—Workshops and Support Group (VALENTINE’S SPECIALS) “HEALING WITH LOVE”— Practitioners Program Blog: www.soulmate.micheledemoulin.com Reverend Michele DeMoulin is a licensed interfaith minister and Reiki Master Teacher practicing locally since 1996. She offers life-changing educational opportunities, transformational healing, weddings and ministerial counseling, (831) 457-7788 www.micheledemoulin.com. space for you to create your life as you are thinking it. Where are you on the time clock of your life? Are you feeling anxious about your unfulfilled dreams, thinking there may not be time, or are you thinking that you may be the one, in the history of humans, who will never die? Whatever your belief, if you believe it so greatly that you know it to be true, and you have no question about this, then it must be so. This is the law that overrules time. What would you be doing right now, if you knew, or were willing to test the possibility, that you can be the master over the time that is your life? Would you worry about anything? No. Would you be afraid of anything in life or in death? Never. Before you can have mastery over time, you must first know how to bend it, slow it down, and speed it up. Clarifying and declaring intent is the first step on any path, and must be activated to allow change in frequency to occur. When you are clear that you want to have mastery over the time that you have in your day and in your life, you can practice bending it by making requests directly into the field. You think you cannot do this, or that if you could, it would be cheating, or going against God’s will. Until you are ready to accept that you are God, God is you, and all is One, you will not give yourself permission to be transcendent of the physical laws. Without permission, you will not enter the state of consciousness that gives you the power to have mastery over time. Mastery of time is not complicated, and you already bend time, not knowing how you are doing this, as an effect of every emotion you have. There is a personal map for you, and it comes with personal guides, who are forever the whole of you that lives in timeless light, and is the source of all time and matter. All you need do is work your way towards this by continually intending it. What you are working towards does not exist in the future and cannot be found by seeking it. You will not find this destination through a book, or lecture, affirmation, or prayer, all of which help set the direction of vibratory shift when your resistance to go directly is too great. A good way to bend time is using your mind to slow down. Start with your breath, breathe slowly and intentionally, inhale the raging waves of mindless chatter, embrace this in your being until you see your own thoughts, exhale until there is no longer an attachment. See your life as a slow motion dance, which you experience with all your senses and your heart wide open. You need never be afraid of getting lost or separated from the physical world as long as you are holding the intent to know your source directly. Let time stand still for you, and through this stillness you can make your life, and your physical body any way you want it to be. You can choose your journey here, have all your questions answered about life, death, and God, and you can decide when you want to release this life. When you have bent time as far as it can go you will find yourself in perfect alignment with your own soul, and you will find yourself here in the perfect instant. From here, the point from which all souls vibrate from source, you have a perspective that will hold you in a state of unending bliss for eternity, for now you are the channel that God flows through directly, giving form to your every thought as you think it. Since this is what you have come here to do, you might as well begin now. You will find this Perfect Presence when the perception you have of time and how it moves for you, meets its own source. The only way, without exception, that you will find your source is to take the exact path to it that you took away. The instant you have one degree of separation, you are off your course, lost on a detour, only to find your self back on the same place on your path that you were when you left. It cannot be any other way. God’s law is final. Time to go home. Paddy Easton Graves is a writer, author and ‘Extra-ordinary Life’Coach. Reach her at: Harpertime@charter. net. Page 14 ▲ The Connection Magazine ▲ www.ConnectionMagazineOnline.com ▲ January 2011 Shed by Lesley Tierra, L. Ac. I NSTEAD OF MAKING traditional resolutions this year – loose weight, save money, change jobs – shed light on your life and make the big changes instead by shifting the life patterns and cyclical themes that hold you back. Most recurring problems stem from past wounds and core beliefs. These organize into life themes that repeat over and over regardless of time, place or people involved. They are the tapes that run in your head and that you repeatedly think and believe about yourself, others and the world. Just as a cell has many receptor sites that dock substances such as hormones, so your being has energetic ‘receptor sites’ that resonate with your limiting core beliefs and life themes. These then attract similar events, relationships and circumstances in your life, creating a disconnection between what you want and what actually happens. For example, you may desire wellness, but since you hold a hidden core belief that you have to work really hard to get what you want, the result is adrenal exhaustion instead. Or you might desire an intimate relationship, but your subconscious cyclical pattern of abandonment causes you to be defensive and protective, pushing away potential partners instead of attracting them. These are the issues upon which to shed your light this New Year. The first step to identify your patterns is to zoom in on what isn’t working in your life. The universe is always mirroring back to you the condition of your love, will, intent and vision, so what is the world mirroring back to you? What happens to you over and over? What core beliefs limit your desires? What pain in your past repeatedly holds you back? Where do you feel stuck in your life? Once you discover a limiting belief or cyclical theme, honor it – acknowledge it and see it for what it is – for only then can you receive its teachings, message, wisdom and gifts. Honoring means, "I see you. I hear you. I receive you." There are many ways to honor – altars, journal writing and direct dialogue are just a few. Do at least one of these, for an issue might not resolve until it has been honored for a while. This is because honoring is like weeding a garden: just plucking the leaves LIGHT LIFE on your and stem doesn’t remove the weed; until its root is dug up, the plant will grow again. As so many of your core beliefs and life themes are held in your subconscious, you may have to dig deep. To dig out the root, ask yourself questions such as: How does this issue make me feel? Have I ever experienced a similar relationship, health issue, or situation like this in my life before? When? Who was involved? When did it start? Keep going back over your life, identifying more repetitive situations when you felt that way. What have I learned from it since? How has it served me? What are its messages and/or teachings? When you know all of these answers, ask a last one – am I really ready to be finished with this pattern? Perhaps it "buys" you something – gives you security or keeps you from having to change. If so, alter this decision so you can release the core belief or cyclical pattern that is holding you back. Once the honoring feels complete, unleash the pattern through ritual or ceremony. There are endless possibilities here, but one of the simplest and most timehonored is a fire ceremony. To do this, create sacred space, light a candle or fire and focus on what you want to let go. Thank the issue for its gifts and teachings, then blow it into an object three times – this can be a stick, the pattern/belief written on a slip of paper, or an item representing the pattern or belief. Then burn the object, letting the fire fully consume it to ash. The last and most important step is to invoke what you do want. Outline it in detail and focus solely on the new desire to help it birth. Afterwards, if a challenging situation arises that reminds you of the old pattern or belief, keep tuned to the new desire instead and do more honoring and/or perform more ritual and ceremony as needed. In time, the new pattern will establish and your life will "miraculously" change. About Lesley: Licensed acupuncturist, herbalist, author and shamanic practitioner with a clinic in Santa Cruz, Lesley offers private sessions along with a unique dynamic class series, Radiance Quest, to help people clear their limiting core beliefs and cyclical life patterns. The next series starts Feb 5, 2011. Information: (831) 429-8066; [email protected]; website: radianceenergymedicine.com “W elcoming the Waves of Light" is our Theme for the New Year. There are so many aspects, so many possibilities when speaking of ‘the light’. We begin with Lesley Tierra helping us shed ‘light’ on our lives and make big changes by shifting life patterns and cyclical themes that hold us back. Next, we find out that the human body literally glows, emitting visible light. So what’s the big deal with the bulbs that are compact fluorescent lamps or ‘CFL’, the curly-cue type that are rapidly replacing the old standard incandescent bulbs? You’ll find out, AND . . . it is a ‘big deal’! Alternatives? Information about LED Lights and the importance of Full-Spectrum Lighting answer the question. Our Theme, initially about one’s own personal growth, then a physical science aspect of our body’s own ‘light’, pragmatic—relating about the CFL lights, LED lights, the importance of FullSpectrum Lighting and the light of the sun and our health. Culminating with The Vista Eye Center’s special event, an Expo related to vision . . . and, vision is definitely related to ‘the light’. The Theme also features The Light Party whose ‘enlightened’ and most pertinent/meaningful platform is "Health, Peace & Freedom for All"—a concept whose time has more than come. Let’s go for it! We hope this Theme has ‘enlightened us’ in regards to our own personal growth as well as education in best practices for literally ‘lighting up our lives’. Happy New Year! May the Light Prevail, Pattie & Thom Page 15 ▲ The Connection Magazine ▲ www.ConnectionMagazineOnline.com ▲ January 2011 by John Firmston R ECENTLY, A HOUSEHOLDER in Maine broke a light bulb. It happens all the time. A call was placed to the Department of Environmental Protection to ask how to dispose of it, and the homeowner was referred to a decontaminator. Why? The bulb happened to be a compact fluorescent lamp or ‘CFL’, the curly-cue type that are rapidly replacing the old standard incandescent bulbs. So what’s the big deal? CFL’s are highly energy efficient. They have been embraced by many ‘greenies’ because they use about a quarter of the power of equivalent incandescent bulbs, furthermore, their lifespan is about 8 to 15 times longer, lasting anywhere from 6000 to 15,000 hours compared to about 1000 hours for incandescents. Many jurisdictions are in the process of restricting or banning the production and sale of incandescent bulbs since they do not meet with new energy efficiency standards. The European Union began phasing them out in 2009 and the U.S.A. and Canada are following suit with legislation that will effectively ban their use by as early as 2012. Currently, about a quarter of the light bulbs purchased in the U.S. are CFL’s. The problem is that CFL’s contain mercury and mercury is a potent neurotoxin that can damage brain and kidney tissue. Over the past 10 years, hundreds of Chinese workers in CFL factories have been poisoned and hospitalized because of mercury exposure. Industry spokesmen are quick to point out that the average CFL contains only about 5 milligrams of mercury, much less than the old mercury-filled thermometers and thermostats which are currently being banned or CFL’s – The Dark Light? phased out. They also tell us that where electricity is generated in coal-fired power plants which emit greenhouse gases, mercury and other pollutants into the atmosphere, CFL use actually reduces overall amounts of mercury emission due to their energy savings. What they fail to point out is that a staggering three quarters of all used CFL’s, an estimated 100 million annually, are currently winding up in landfill sites where they are likely to shatter and release their mercury into the soil and water thereby putting workers and local residents at risk. California and a handful of other States now have laws in place that require the recycling of CFL’s and other ‘universal waste’ products, but evidently people are failing to take heed. Why? First of all, there is a pitiful lack of education about the bulbs. Fewer Americans have any knowledge about CFL’s than the estimated 34% who believe in UFO’s. Secondly, there are still few options for recycling. Project Porchlight and Earth 911 have websites that list recycling locations throughout the country but they often require travelling some distance. (In the Santa Cruz area, used CFL’s can be returned to any Home Depot or Lowes store.) 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And mercury is not the only problem with CFL’s. There are many reports of skin rashes and headaches associated with them, phenomena currently under investigation. CFL’s emit ultra-violet (UV) light and can cause skin rashes under certain conditions. British researchers have suggested that the bulbs should not be used within 30 cm (one foot) of exposed skin. Headaches are likely associated with the ‘flicker factor’, a problem seen particularly in older model CFL’s. The color of light emitted by CFL’s is another factor to consider before purchasing them. Many have complained that CFL’s make them look like zombies. To understand why requires a little knowledge about color temperature. Color temperature is measured in degrees Kelvin ( degrees above absolute zero). Lower color temperatures are warm and soft colors ranging from pinkish to yellowish. Higher color temperatures actually produce cooler colors ranging from pure white to blue. Candlelight is about 1700K, incandescent about 2700K, and sunlight is about 5800K. If you do buy CFL’s, choose ones in the range of 2700 to 3000K. New Energy Star standards require that color temperature be printed on the box. So what are the alternatives to CFL’s? General Electric Corporation and Philips are in the process of developing and marketing high-efficiency incandescent bulbs which they claim will rival CFL’s in terms of energy efficiency and without the mercury. But perhaps the most promising alternative is the Light Emitting Diode (LED). LED’s are light-emitting semi-conductors that until recently, were found mostly in products like Christmas lights, flashlights, and automotive lights. Lately, they have been imbedded into light bulbs, flood lights, spot lights, and many other products. An 8-watt LED bulb will replace a 60-watt incandescent bulb requiring only a small fraction of the electricity. Moreover, they offer an extraordinary lifespan of around 30,000 hours. Because they appear to be expensive (averaging about $25 per bulb), many suppliers will not stock them, believing that they won’t sell. Given the energy savings and the fact that an incandescent bulb would need to be replaced a couple of dozen times to cover the lifespan of an LED, they are actually cost-effective. Over time, the price of LED’s is likely to come down and they could replace CFL’s as the favored alternative to incandescents. In the meantime, you might want to consider buying halogen bulbs and other high-efficiency incandescent bulbs as they become available. Although they burn hotter, halogens are more efficient than standard incandescent and they last longer. For me, however, I’ll bet my money on LED’s. They are expensive but they will last for years and use very little electricity. John Firmston is an Episcopal Priest living and practicing ministry in Vancouver, Canada. He is committed to sharing his knowledge about simple, healthy and sustainable lifestyles and to counseling and coaching his clients toward more compassionate and conscious living . John has a passion for ecospirituality and is convinced that only through the evolution of our individual and collective consciousness, will we be able to deal effectively with the many environmental, social, economic and political problems that beset the world today, and to find peace and contentment in our lives. Earn Gift Reward points, one point for every dollar on everything purchased! Plus we offer Senior Discounts for 62+ W ITH ALL THE hype about LED lights, it is normal for a person to wonder exactly what they are and how they work. In fact, many people who are already using them to conserve energy still have no idea how they function or why they save energy. What are LED lights? In short, LED lights are Light Emitting Diodes that can be seen in place of incandescent bulbs or used as a backlight for digital displays on watches and microwave ovens. LED lights are an energy efficient source of light that is durable, long lasting and environmentally friendly. LED Light Technology Page 16 ▲ The Connection Magazine ▲ www.ConnectionMagazineOnline.com ▲ January 2011 LED Lights and Energy One of the main aspects of LED light technology has been so diligently researched is in the area of conservation of energy. It was discovered early on that LED lights use far less current to operate. This is true in both battery operated LED devices as well as in electricity driven devices. Today, with the state of the economy and the devastation already done to the Page 18 ▲ LED lights, also known as Light Emitting Diodes, are semiconductor light sources that are used as gauge lamps (digital displays) in several different forms of electronics. Today LED lights are being used for more common applications such as the lighting in a home, or internal and external lights throughout a vehicle. The very first LED lights used a low output to create a dim red color. With advances in modern LED technology, these lights are available in a rainbow of colors with extremely bright illumination capabilities and endless possibilities in terms of lighting. Page 17 ▲ The Connection Magazine ▲ www.ConnectionMagazineOnline.com ▲ January 2011 The Body & Light The human body literally glows, emitting a visible light in extremely small quantities at levels that rise and fall with the day. Past research has shown that the body emits visible light, 1,000 times less intense than the levels which can be seen with the naked eye. In fact, virtually all living creatures emit very weak light. To learn more about this faint visible light, scientists in Japan employed extraordinarily sensitive cameras capable of detecting single photons. Five healthy male volunteers in their 20’s were placed bare-chested in front of the cameras in complete darkness in light-tight rooms for 20 minutes every three hours. The researchers found the body glow rose and fell over the day, with its lowest point at 10am and its peak at 4pm, dropping gradually after that. These findings suggest there is light emission linked to the body clock, most likely due to how metabolic rhythms fluctuate over the course of the day. Faces glowed more than the rest of the body. This might be because faces are more tanned than the rest of the body, since they get more exposure to sunlight. Sources: Live Science July 22, 2009 PLoS One July 16, 2009; 4(7): e6256 Vista Center’s 14th Annual Low Vision Expo V New Ways of Living with Low Vision ▲ LED Lights Page 16 environment, it has become an absolute necessity for scientists to perfect new and useful forms of lighting. LED lighting is superior in terms of energy consumption and safety, and therefore is being utilized in anything that needs a source of light. LED Lights and Safety Incandescent bulbs have always had a major drawback in terms of safety, and that is heat. They get extremely hot and have led to a number of different hazards including burn injuries and fires. It may be hard to understand how something like a light bulb Help Stop the Smart Meter Tsunami! Be a Walking Billboard in Your Very Own “PiG-E Sue” T-shirt. Wearable Art Tee is 100% Preshrunk, Organic Cotton in Natural. (Sure to Be a Collector’s Item) $25 for Men’s Sizes XS-4XL $25 for Women’s Sizes S-3XL (Price Includes Tax & Shipping/Handling) [email protected] Vista Center empowers individuals who are blind or visually impaired to embrace life to the fullest. the largest retina practices in the Bay Area; Charles Chen, a member of Google’s Accessibility Team; and Steve Nakagawa, Vista Center’s Technology Program Manager. The very latest in equipment and technology will be demonstrated by a variety of exhibitors, and participants will also have the opportunity to learn about avail- able resources in the community including services provided through Vista Center and other local organizations. Vista Center is the only nonprofit agency in Santa Cruz County dedicated to serving the special needs of people who are blind or could lead to something as serious as a burn or fire, however this is a common occurrence when the use of incandescent bulbs are in place. A piece of paper or other flammable material could easily come in close contact to a hot bulb, which could just as easily cause a fire to ignite. With a better understanding of LED lights and what it is that sets them apart from other lighting sources, a person can make a more educated decision as to whether or not these lights would be a good alternative for his/her lighting needs. What are LED lights? They are a safer, more energy efficient and far less costly source of light for anything from appliances to indoor and outdoor lighting. LED lights are the longest lasting artificial lights ever invented and are the safest in terms of the ecology. What are LED lights? They are the right choice all the way around. Are you interested in how light emitting diodes work? It is a question that has been around for years. Ever since 1907 when light emitting diodes were discovered, people have been driven to understand, control and create with LEDs. Over the decades LED technology has advanced to where light emitting diodes are used in thousands of devices and electrical sys- tems that we use each and every day. While the words Light Emitting Diode sound quite technical, you may be more familiar with the term LED and you may be surprised to find that you use light emitting diodes in your everyday life. LED lights are run at a low temperature, use less energy and last longer than traditional filament or fluorescent light bulbs. As the world advances and continues to seek green living alternatives to help save energy and the planet, more and more devices and systems are going to be integrating LED lighting wherever possible. The small size and flexibility of light emitting diodes makes them an ideal choice for many electronics applications, as well as the many new and sometimes unusual uses of LED light. While you are enjoying all the convenience of lighted electronics devices take a few moments to think about what your life would be like without this technology. No cell phone with games or text, no laptop, no iPod, all of these things rely on LEDs for the light and display that you enjoy the convenience of in your everyday life. Page 21 LED lights are the longest lasting artificial lights ever invented and are the safest in terms of the ecology. www.ledlights.org/ Page 18 ▲ The Connection Magazine ▲ www.ConnectionMagazineOnline.com ▲ January 2011 ▲ ISTA CENTER FOR the Blind and Visually Impaired will host its 14th Annual Low Vision Expo on Saturday, February 5th, 2011 at the Louden Nelson Community Center, 301 Center Street, Santa Cruz 95060, across from Vista Center. Registration is at 10am, and events are from 10:30am to 3:00pm. Speakers at this year’s Expo are: Dr. Rahul Khurana, Vitreoretinal Surgeon with the Northern California Retina-Vitreous Associates Medical Group, one of Freebies Are Not Free E by Robert LaRosa, Ph.D. VERY SECOND ACROSS America, thousands of shoppers reach for complimentary beverages, food items or monetary gifts. Offers of free merchandise and tantalizing come-ons are everywhere. Warning: Giveaways may have sinister prices. People unthinkingly queue for coffee and treats given freely by big box and grocery outlets, banks and home improvement stores. Freebies coax impulse buying–sales promotion on the cheap. Credit card and communications companies advertise ‘no cost deals’ ‘True price’ accounting includes expenses—from start to finish — related to a product: costs of all labor, raw materials and refining, hauling and shipping, manufacturing and marketing. Aggregate costs — beyond the cash register price — have tragic consequences: destruction of irreplaceable ecological systems that includes poisoning of oceans. Petrochemicals and electromagnetic transmissions jeopardize the health of all living things. The Planet, itself, is at risk. Mountains and forests disappear to package throwaways; lakes and streambeds are drained and pulver- ways. The international tragedy of ’blood for oil’ will not abate until wells are dry (wars over dwindling water supplies are escalating). Sadly, the cost of coal, oil and natural gas goes far beyond the stock market price: fossil fuel emissions affect the health of all life and contribute to planetary climate abnormalities. The world’s biggest emitter of greenhouse gas is China, who makes virtually every consumer item sold in America. Tallying the true price of production is shocking. Over harvest of seafood threatens to wipe out most wild fish populations in just 30 years. Native wildlife is killed in the production of electricity; wetland and forest sanctuaries are destroyed for sprawling vineyards and cookie-cutter condos. Draining ancient aquifers to irrigate arid farmland and the herding of migrant workers in fields fertilized by toxic chemicals is the tragic price of low cost produce. Sweatshops churn out vanity shirts and shoes made by mothers and children working for 10 cents per hour. It’s time we woke up. Planet Earth is paying too big a price for a profusion of cheap stuff, nonstop entertainment and freebies. Last century’s Freebie Generation, which gleefully amassed a trove of non essentials offered by banks to recruit new customers, has morphed into ‘the something for nothing crowd.’ to get signatures on lengthy service contracts embedded with rising fees and extra charges. Last century’s Freebie Generation, which gleefully amassed a trove of non essentials offered by banks to recruit new customers, has morphed into ‘the something for nothing crowd — mindless of fast food perils, clueless about the origin of free gadgets and careless about revolving debt. Corporate insiders and their cronies in government are loathe to disclose the unfathomable amount of wood, plastic, paper and Styrofoam consumed in dispensing food samples. ized. Mind-boggling amounts of petroleum burn in the process to make and package consumer products; for transportation to warehouses and distribution to stores where buyers are lured by cheap prices. Crude oil (the source of refined chemicals present in nearly every manufactured product), inevitably spills during its journey — piped, trucked and shipped — across continents. Oil tankers, which dump their grungy bilges at sea, depart from polluted ports in countries where black goop chokes water- LaRosa is an environmental educator and conservation ecologist. Call (831) 479-4915. By Saving The Wild, We Save Ourselves A sk yourself, which place made you love the wild? The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The Grand Canyon. The Monongahela National Forest. Yosemite. The Upper Green River Valley. The Rocky Mountains. The Mojave Desert. The Great Smoky Mountains. Zion National Park. California’s Klamath. Remember it? The place that changed your world? Wild places define us. They define our national character. They are a precious legacy we leave our children and future generations of Americans. Maybe your love affair with the wild was a "no name" place -- perhaps a peaceful hollow, a certain rock along a crystal lakeshore, or a mountain peak that allows a glimpse into infinity. If your place is a no name place then chances are it’s unprotected. Now, imagine a man-made disaster destroying that place you treasure. As we saw in the aftermath of the historic Gulf Oil Disaster of 2010, "Oops" doesn’t undo the damage. Our mission is to save our wilderness, your place, forever. We pledge to you that we’re redoubling our efforts in 2011 to achieve the kind of victories for wilderness you’ve come to expect from The Wilderness Society in our 75 years of working to protect wild places. But, we’re really going to need your support and direct involvement to weather the challenges and maximize the opportunities of the next year. Your online actions and your help on the ground make us succeed. The letters you write. The friends and neighbors you talk to or you take to your special place...these actions will be what helps us triumph in our shared mission. And as a member organization, our success will rise or fall based on your financial support to protect our climate, ensure clean drinking water, and support real solutions for our energy crisis that don’t sacrifice our natural treasures. Our country and our world are in this together. Your year-end tax deductible gift can help save the places we love. So please give today. 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Work Magic in your life by finding clarity and answers that may have eluded you. (831) 338-2257 ❖ www.valeriewhitelight.com Page 22 ▲ The Connection Magazine ▲ www.ConnectionMagazineOnline.com ▲ January 2011 FACIAL TONING: An Uplifting Experience by Donna Williams-Smith T ▲ he first two months of the new year are an ideal time for a series of Facial Toning treatments. Like nature, quietly working beneath the Winter landscape to enable Spring renewal, Facial Toning allows you to emerge into the new season, looking refreshed and revitalized. In response to continued inquiry, this article is being reprinted for those interested in wholistic skin care alternatives. Facial Toning is a non-invasive revitalization program in which the muscles of the neck and face are gently stimulated by low-level micro-current to provide one with Page 8 And in California, in a truly Orwellian twist, government agencies are exempt from laws prohibiting false advertising. Should we hold our advertisers, even if they are government agencies, accountable to reality? Should we require that what they tell us have some resemblance to the truth? This month, PETA has erected billboards throughout the state that read, “California Cheese Comes From Miserable Cows.” PETA, of course, is an animal rights group, but this issue is increasingly being recognized as one that concerns not only vegetarians and animal advocates. Consumers who want the animal products they buy to be from humanely raised animals can be found in every segment of society. Consideration for the plight of animals is a central part of the American character. It is an essential part of who we are as a a healthier and tighter skin. In addition to one’s heartbeat, skin and muscle tone is related to the body’s electrical system. The skin’s ability to maintain its tone and elasticity is governed by chemical reactions within and between the cells of the skin. These reactions are triggered by electrical impulses. As the body ages, these reactions slow down and the skin loses its suppleness. As the skin ages, the ability to regenerate new tissue slows and the skin’s people. The “happy cow” ads are an insult to the legitimate humanitarian concerns of millions of people. As consumers, do we want to reward this sort of behavior with our hard-earned dollars? John Robbins is the author of the just released tenth anniversary edition of The Food Revolution: How Your Diet Can Help Save Your Life And Our World. He is also the author of many natural moisturizing ability begins to fail; underlying muscles (the skin’s platform) slacken and lose their tone, resulting in wrinkles and sagging skin. Facial Toning machines stimulate the cells in the skin and muscles with low level electrical impulses (micro-current). Micro amp current more closely approximates the naturally occurring bioelectric current in the body. As the cells are stimulated, cell function is balanced to optimal levels. The micro-current has a positive effect on increasing cell permeability, thereby enhancing absorption of nutrients and elimination of waste. As circulation is increased, dormant cells regenerate and moisture infiltrates drying skin layers. Micro-current’s safe and low level electrical impulses can also “reprogram” the muscles to assume nearly original shape to support the skin tissue. Muscle tone is achieved by increased circulation and the electrically stimulated muscle being tightened or relaxed. Noted skin care authority Zia Westley Hosford, in her book FACE VALUE, describes the process as follows: “Kinesiologists have demonstrated that any muscle can be programmed to accept or release its tone. The face has over thirty other best-sellers, including the classic Diet For A New America, and The New Good Life: Living Better Than Ever in an Age of Less. John is the recipient of the Rachel Carson Award, the Albert Schweitzer Humanitarian Award, the Peace Abbey’s Courage of Conscience Award, and Green America’s Lifetime Achievement Award. For more information about his work, or to sign up for his email list, visit johnrobbins.info. muscles that lie directly below and are connected to the skin’s surface. When muscles are stimulated they contract or expand. In either case, proper firmness is reestablished through the nonsurgical procedure, correcting the sag of the skin. The treatment also stimulates blood circulation, which helps to improve muscle and counteract dryness.” Ideally a series of Toning treatments (10-12) is recommended depending on an individual’s age, original skin tone and life-style, with occasional maintenance treatments to retain tone. The cost of a course of treatments varies from $600-$800, about $50-$75 a treatment. Although it sounds expensive, it is nearly a quarter the cost of plastic surgery, and there is no loss of time for recovery. In fact, many clients rave that it is a stress reduction treatment also! As a natural alternative, this skin revitalization program enables one to enjoy a healthier more youthful appearance. Donna Williams-Smith is a wholistically oriented Aesthetician, licensed in California and Nevada. Her skin care services, including Facial Toning, are available at Angles 5000 in Scotts Valley, (831) 438-0431. FINALLY... an organic hair colorist. Vida 831 . 476 . 8160 urban groove 100% vegan hair keratin based product with no animal by-products. All-Nutrient hair color is a certified organic hair color system that is fromulated with a natural base of vegetable oils and keratin protein. American made, sulfate free Please let him know that y o u re a d h i s column and saw his Ad in The Connection Magazine. Thank you! 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SANTA CRUZ • 831-423-1336 Friday, Jan. 7 • AGES 21+ (Open Dance Floor Show) :LOOLH1HOVRQ $69 Adv./$76 Drs. • Drs. 6:30 p.m./ Show 7:30 p.m. Every Friday • In the Atrium • AGES 21+ FRIDAY NIGHT FUNCTION DJ Aspect, DJ Tone Sol, Nima Fadavi NO COVER • 9 p.m./ 9 p.m. Sun. • Jan.9 • 1pm Matinee • $10 PATTI MAXINE & THE SADDLE PALS + AMY CHAPMAN & VELVET TUMBLEWEEDS Western Swing • Dance Saturday, January 8 • AGES 18+ Vital SC presents plus DIESELBOY Bare also Smash Gordon $15 in Advance • Drs. 8 p.m./ Show 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 8 • In the Atrium • AGES 21+ HUMBOLDT SQUID plus Doors to Nowhere also Culo A Boca $5 at the door only • Doors 8:30/ Show 9 p.m. Every Tuesday • In the Atrium • AGES 21+ Fri. • Jan.14 • 8:30pm • Dance • $12 FOREVERLAND 14-piece Tribute to Michael Jackson Thu. • Jan.20 • 7:30pm • $10 DAVE STAMEY + MARY MCCASLIN Songs of the West Fri. • Jan.21 • 8pm • $13adv/$15dr TEMPEST RASTA CRUZ REGGAE TUESDAYZ Celtic Rock • Dance with DJs Don-ette G & Lion-S + weekly guest DJs Models/Dancers No Cover • Show 9 p.m. Mon. • Jan.24 • 8pm • $10 Thursday, Jan. 13 • In the Atrium • AGES 16+ THE BEARDS OF COMEDY TRIBAL SEEDS plus Thrive 4 Southern Comics also Fortunate Youth $10 Adv./ $14 Drs. • 8:30/ 9 p.m. Vital SC Friday, January 14 • AGES 18+ presents “Teacher’s plus Ana Sia Pet” $14 Adv./ $18 Drs. • Drs. 8 p.m./ Show 8 p.m. Saturday, January 15 • AGES 16+ 7KH ELIOT LIPP -DFND+XVDODK OF Wed. • Jan.26 • 7:30pm • $13adv/$15dr GIRLYMAN Acappella Singers Extraordinaire Sun. • Jan.30 • 7pm • $10 TRIBUTE TO UTAH PHILLIPS W/ DUNCAN PHILLIPS & KATE MCCLOUD MOB FIGAZ DJ Quest, Erk Tha Jerk, Los Rakas, Sincere, DB the General, Nima Fadavi Mon. • Jan.31 • 7:30pm • $10 with $24 Adv./$29 Drs. • Drs. 8 p.m./ Show 9 p.m. J.T. NERO TRIO W/ ALLI RUSSELL (PO’ GIRL) Soulful Americana Saturday, Jan. 15 • In the Atrium • AGES 21+ THE ORIGINAL SNAIL $8 Adv./ $12 Drs. • Drs. 8:30/ Show 9 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 16 • In the Atrium • AGES 21+ THE INCITERS plus Complaints Monday, January 17 • AGES 18+ Collective Effort presents JFK OF MSTRKRFT Mikey Lion also Easy Love Records $25 Adv. • Drs. 8 p.m./ Show 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19 • In the Atrium • AGES 16+ MAC MILLER $12 Adv./ $15 Drs. • Drs. 8:30/ Show 9 p.m. Friday, January 21 • AGES 18+ DATSIK Vital SC welcomes 12th Planet, Skriptah, Rate P, Getter $26 Adv. • Drs. 8 p.m./ Show 8 p.m. Saturday, January 22 • AGES 21+ 8,),30(94 with Ribsy’s Nickel $12 Adv./$15 Drs. • Drs. 7:30 p.m./ Show 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22 • In the Atrium • AGES 21+ SISTA MONICA $15 Adv./ $18 Drs. • Drs. 8:30/ Show 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27 • AGES 21+ Jazz Presenters since 1975 MONDAY, JANUARY 10 • 7 & 9 PM PONCHO SANCHEZ LATIN JAZZ BAND $25/Adv $28/Door, No Jazztix or Comps Sponsored by Radiology Medical Group THURSDAY, JANUARY 13 • 7 PM ERIK TELFORD High energy COLLECTIVE fusion! $12/Adv $15/Door Jazz & Dinner: $24.60/Adv FRIDAY, JANUARY 14 • 7 & 9 PM DAVID GRISMAN/ MARTIN TAYLOR DUO $25/Adv $28/Door, No Jazztix or Comps (Open Dance Floor Show) MONDAY, JANUARY 17 • 7 PM RUDDER “...tears the roof off!” $20/Adv $23/Dr 1/2 Price Night for Students. Tickets at the door with I.D. Pulse Productions presents Boz Scaggs $55 Adv./$60 Drs. Drs. 7 p.m./ Show 8 p.m. Jan 28 Railroad Earth (Ages 16+) Jan 29 Vibrant Eyeris Atrium (Ages 16+) Feb 5 Dead Kennedys (Ages 16+) Feb 6 Rob Zombie (Ages 16+) Feb 8 Badfish a Tribute to Sublime (Ages 16+) Feb 10 Trombone Shorty & Orleans Ave. Los Amigos Invisibles (Ages 21+) Feb 12 Ky-Mani Marley (Ages 16+) Feb 16 &17 STS9 (Ages 21+ & 16+) Feb 19 Y & T (Ages 21+) Feb 22 Less Than Jake (Ages 16+) Feb 24 Pepper (Ages 16+) Feb 22 Less Than Jake (Ages 16+) Feb 25 Streetlight Manifesto (Ages 16+) Feb 26 Robin Trower (Ages 21+) H ow to stick to a new resolution: Be realistic, pick something within your control, think incrementally, use the buddy system to motivate, be resilient and finally incentivize. Check out http://gawker. com/5720727/. January’s music scene highlights: Shadowbrook Restaurant: Tue. Jan. 25th, 2010-11 Kuumbwa Jazz Honor Band, the finest high school jazz musicians in Santa Cruz County, directed by Steve Wilson. Shadowbrook will donate 1/3 of your dinner and beverage tab to support Kuumbwa’s jazz education programs. Please call to make your reservations and remember to mention that you are dining for Kuumbwa Jazz. Music starts at 6pm. The Santa Cruz County Symphony “Strictly Classical” Sat. Jan. 29th, 8pm at The Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium and Sun. Jan. 30th, 2pm at The Henry J. Mello Center in Watsonville. Symphonic classics including Mozart’s Symphony No. 39, Boyce’s Symphony No. 5, and Beethoven’s Triple Concerto for Violin, Cello and Piano featuring the Pacific Trio. Bocci’s Cellar: Fri. Jan. 21 st , 811pm, Big Bambu, funky, bluesy, swampy, THUMBNAIL MOVIE REVIEWS by Karin Leonard & Daniel Robin ach month, we select our favorite or otherwise important films to be featured on this page. We rate them, subjectively, on a scale from 1 (worthless) to 5 (awesome) in terms of their entertainment and message. We leave the plot details and storytelling to the filmmakers and instead attempt to characterize, highlight strengths and flaws, and hint at purpose. Reach us at [email protected]. Enjoy! E Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows—Part 1 With Ben Barnes, Skandar Keynes, Georgie Henley, Will Poulter Entertainment: 3 Message: 2.5 hile well done with great action and magic sequences, as well as building even more substance into the lead characters, this installment in the series has gotten so gloomy that it has lost most of the early charm and whimsy—and will probably lose much of the younger audience. Sure, the symbolism may be about grappling with the “dark” forces within and without, the perils of passing from childhood into adulthood, and supposedly reflects the increasing darkness and maturity of the books… but honestly, enough with Lord Voldemort’s ugly face, and his minions’ terrifying meanness. Some of the scenes do drag on, but there is still possible enjoyment for those of you who wish to better understand these realms—plus, the stunning and stark English countryside, the relationships of Potter and his friends, and amazing visual effects are all a lot of fun. If you are a fan of the series, you will likely have a grand time (2 hrs 30 min). W also The Shes $5 Adv./ $7 Drs. • Drs. 8:30/ Show 9 p.m. plus HAPPY 2011! by Janet Leonard MONDAY, JANUARY 24 • 7 & 9 PM BOBBY HUTCHERSON QUARTET 7 pm:$25/Adv $28/Door 9 pm: $20/Adv $23/Dr, No Jazztix/Comps Sponsored by Kyle Goldman MONDAY, JANUARY 31 • 7 PM LIZZ WRIGHT $25/Adv $28/Door, No Jazztix or Comps Sponsored by Carolyn Hyatt & Joe Hyatt Co-sponsored by Smoothjazz.com ADVANCE TICKETS: Logos Books & Records, Santa Cruz & kuumbwajazz.org. Tickets subject to service charge & 5% SC City Tax. All ages welcome. Unless otherwise noted, all shows are dance shows with limited seating. Tickets subject to city tax & service charge by phone 866-384-3060 & online www.catalystclub.com Page 24 320-2 Cedar Street • Santa Cruz 831-427-2227 kuumbwajazz.org groovy. The Catalyst: Sat. Jan. 22nd, The Holdup, indie rock, hip hop and reggae plus Ribsy’s Nickel, catchy surf, reggae and rock and Sista Monica, gospel, blues and soul in the atrium. Thu. Jan. 27th, Boz Scaggs, known for his own biggest hits “Lido Shuffle” and “Lowdown” and singing with Steve Miller. Sat. Jan. 29th, Vibrant Eyeris, CD release of “ILLadellica”, electronic dance music, hip hop and dubstep. Concerts in Retro: My reviews of shows I saw last month. Remember this is only my opinion. At The Catalyst: The Expendables, singer/guitarist, Geoff Weers and singer/ drummer, Adam Patterson, harmonize together for many of the songs creating a unique sound. They do sound a little like 311, but not as laid back. These Santa Cruz locals play an eclectic mix of surf rock, ska, reggae and punk rock. I only saw Saturday night’s show, but found out they sold out both nights. Los Lobos, consistently great but evolving over the 35 plus years they have been playing together, Los Lobos has a lot of material to choose from, going from low key easy rock to a fast bluesy honky-tonk to upbeat Latin, and it’s all entertaining. They are very accomplished at every style they choose. And they’re so cool, they are letting people download the music from the Dec. 17th Catalyst show at the Los Lobos website. Get your downloads while they last: http://www.loslobos.org/2010-giveaway/. At Seabright Brewery: The Bonedrivers, a powerhouse rock-n-blues trio featuring the explosive guitar work and vocalizing of Keith Karloff. They play blues, rock, southern rock with a lil’ country. At The Crow’s Nest: Martini Unplugged is Billy Martini on stand up drums and percussion, with guitarist, Steve Allison, performing as a duo that create a lot more music than one would think. They play fast, happy, make you want to get up and dance, 70’s rock cover songs. They did blow away the crowd with one original composition too. At Twin Lakes Church: I was invited by my wonderful friends, Pamela & Bill, to join them for the church’s annual Christmas Concert, and was I glad I accepted. It was a thrilling, spectacular production. Flawless exuberant performances of old standards and some with a twist, like “We Three Kings” were five men singing accompanied by four percussionists. Thousands of people attended across ten performances. Next year, don’t miss out. Take the whole family. Are you a local band that would like your CD reviewed in this publication? Send your CD to Music Connection, c/o Janet Leonard, PO Box 1151, Aptos CA 95001. Call (831) 325-4605 or email [email protected] to tell me about gigs for live reviews. Put “Music Connection” and your band’s name in the subject line. How Do You Know Entertainment: 4.5 Message: 4.5 an you say Oscar nominations? Riveting performances by Colin Firth as King George VI (the current Queen of England’s father), and Geoffrey Rush as an unconventional speech coach, carry this well executed drama, based on the true story of the monarch’s rise to power and quest to overcome a lifelong speech impediment. Helena Bonham Carter is also elegant and regal, yielding a subtle power, as George’s wife, Elizabeth. The dynamic tension and developing bond between the principal characters, working an intelligent script and carefully crafted dialogue, brings us an experience far more compelling than it might seem at first glance. How refreshing, a period drama without any special effects or violence, simply relying on the strength of the well crafted script and the genius of the actors! Don’t miss it (1 hr 51 min). With Reese Witherspoon, Paul Rudd, Owen Wilson, Jack Nicholson Entertainment: 2 Message: 3 verall, a waste of great acting talent. The story is predictable yet not believable. Why would a seemingly intelligent, attractive woman like athlete Lisa Jorgensen (Reese Witherspoon ) repeatedly end up in a “relationship” with seriously shallow pro baseball player Matty (Owen Wilson), and why should we care? While there are a few good laughs, and a likeable cast, not even luminous Witherspoon and acting giant Jack Nicholson can save this badly scripted and often disjointed, forgettable fare (1 hr 56 min). O The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader With Jake Gyllenhaal, Anne Hathaway, Josh Gad, Judy Greer, Hank Azaria Entertainment: 2.5 Message: 3.5 hile we are not great fans of the series, it does have the virtue of this time avoiding over-the-top violence—quite an accomplishment in films these days. There are all the potential ingredients for a magical adventure, but the result is rather lackluster and uninspiring. It is devoid of the gripping passion or charismatic characters found in more successful fantasy movies. We found it hard to connect with any of the characters, some of them—especially Will Poulter as cousin Eustace Scrubb—outright annoying in all the wrong ways. However, if you love this genre, and have a yen for talking lions, you’ll probably find enough here to prolong the saga (1 hr 55 min). W The King’s Speech With Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter C The Tourist With Angelina Jolie, Johnny Depp, Paul Bettany, Timothy Dalton Entertainment: 3 Message: 2 f beauty is your objective, you will find it here—with Angelina Jolie’s jaw-dropping classical gorgeousness, one outfit more fabulous than the next (she looks so together all the time, even in wind and rain and high stakes), as well as the ageless charm of romantic Venice. Johnny Depp is never too hard on the eyes either. His performance is actually remarkable; who would have thought the eccentric actor could portray an ordinary stumbling bloke—up to his neck in somebody else’s troubles—quite so convincingly! Jolie’s role doesn’t give the remarkable performer much to work with besides smoldering sex appeal, but she does that part pretty well. 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"## $% &'&()(### *)+,##,$ - . /.% Page 25 ▲ The Connection Magazine ▲ www.ConnectionMagazineOnline.com ▲ January 2011 by William von Holst s human beings, we are meant to live in Unity Consciousness. The task is simple: move past the three-ring circus of the lower three worlds—the Physical World, the Emotional (Astral) World and the Mental World. We focus on the material energies of the Physical Plane, the stuff we surround ourselves with. We also focus on the Emotional Plane, our feel- has connected to tainment—laughter, the Truth itself and tears, suspense, contranslates it for those flict, joy, sorrow. on this planet who However, there want to move to the have always been next step, past the those who knew there limitations of the was more to life than lower three worlds. this three-ring cirWhat once was cus. The Mystery considered highly Schools of ancient esoteric or secret Egypt, Greece and Imre Vallyon in the past is not Rome brought togethnecessarily so today, for increasingly er Souls who were ready for the next step, and this is still larger numbers of people are ready happening today. A for the Spiritual Path. Imre Vallyon Mystery School needs has been diligently working for the a founder—someone past 50 years to give people the unwho can bring down derstanding and practical tools they the Truth from the need to transform their consciousness, higher dimensions creating, in the bargain, a modern-day and express it in terms Mystery School. In the past, Mystery Schools that are meaningful for a particular time were always in one location, usually a and place. Imre Val- temple or secret meeting-place. Today, lyon is bringing down Mystery Schools are different; they a Mystery School for are worldwide. The task before us is the 21st century. He to come together in groups and lift the vibration of those present, both individually and collectively, and connect with other groups around the world that are doing the same. This creates an energy field that is alive and pulsating with a new vibration and frequency, and that will help not only everyone participating, but also our Mother Earth, who is in a time of crisis. As we harmonize ourselves and the group, we help harmonize the planet. William von Holst is teaching a 5-session course, “Bringing Down the Mystery School.” Course dates are: January 8 and 22, February 5 and 19, and March 5. There will also be an extensive weekend workshop on March 18 through 20, which will deepen the energy of the Mystery School. You must attend the course in order to attend the workshop. The course is held from 11:00am to 1:00pm at Mesa Grande Road, Aptos, CA 95003. To register, call William at (415) 5314216 or email him at willvh@yahoo. com. Please visit our website at www. planetary-transformation.org. “CONSCIOUS CODEPENDENCE” ▲ A ing body, the joys and pains of life, the drama of our existence. And we focus on the Mental Plane, so much so that our thoughts control how we experience the world and our lives, and basically determine who we are. These three levels, or dimensions, are the boundaries of normal human perception, of normal human life. The three-ring circus is full of enter- Page 12 the waiter comes over to ask Joyce if she wants something to drink, she will automatically turn towards me to see if I want something to drink. And I will turn toward Joyce if the waiter asks me if I want something. Yes, perhaps it can be seen as being polite, but there’s an unconscious element to it as well, as if neither one of us can make a decision for ourselves. Then there’s the clothing we wear. One beautifully sunny day, we parked at the beach to walk our absurdity of this codependent interaction. We were able to laugh because we became conscious of our own codependence. And because of this awareness, it was no longer codependence. Through our laughing awareness, our codependence became transformed into interdependence. We need to acknowledge and be honest with ourselves about our codependence, our unconscious ways of relating. Yet, our eventual healing and fulfillment lies in accepting our interdependence, the awareness that we are not INDRA’S INFINITE CREATION, ©1980, M.Gendron alone on this planet. We need each other very much. dogs. I decided it was warm enough to leave my sweatshirt in the car, and Our survival as a species depends on tried to convince Joyce that she didn’t our interdependence. We can only surneed to bring her sweatshirt either. vive through love and cooperation... She decided to bring it anyway. I and acceptance of our need for one actually got slightly annoyed because another as well as our need to give to I had just locked the car. 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Classes Taught by 13-year Indian National Champion and International Competitor Sidharth Seth. [email protected] Francis Farley Academy - (831) 688-4100 / Aptos Martial Arts Academy - (831) 688-1118 Personal Protection Pro Instructor: Richard Grode Reality Based Personal Protection 916A Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 831-706-5928 [email protected] PersonalProtectionPro.com Ages: 18 and up KUNG FU SANTA CRUZ Instructor: Matt Cavender Ages: 18 and above Self Defense, Weapons, Tai Chi Qigong, Chi Gung Breathing Practice 1255 41st Avenue, Capitola • 3 ways to pay: monthly, weekly or per class (you decide) (831) 476-7575 (Santa Cruz) • (408) 353-3001 (Los Gatos) www.kungfusantacruz.com • [email protected] Santa Cruz Family Martial Arts Center Master Randall Smith • Mrs. Gemma Smith • Mr. Scott Symons Taekwondo, Judo, Jiu Jitsu 728 Water St., Santa Cruz, CA 95062 (831) 426-5425 [email protected] www.CompleteFamilyMartialArts.com Ages: 4 and up Santa Cruz Budokan Instructor: Mark Roemke All ages Bujinkan Ninjutsu, Aikido, Iaido, Yoga. Two weeks free instruction tryout. Private instruction available. (831) 465-8236 or www.santacruzbudokan.com for training times & info. Valley Tae Kwon Do Instructors: Cathy & Paul Rotes Ages 5 - 16 & Adult Kickboxing Tae Kwon Do, Fitness Kickboxing & After School Program (831) 336-2043 10090 Hwy 9, Ben Lomond, CA 95005 M Y SENSEI USED to say that as martial artists we should strive to become “Artists of life.” When I was young the physical lessons of punching, kicking, striking, throwing and grappling dominated my interest. I wanted to know every possible technique and every possible way to generate more speed and power. Now, after 47 years of training I find myself emphasizing to my students the importance of developing one’s character, of becoming an artist of life. Throughout the years O’Sensei would interweave within our incessant physical training lessons that would help us develop living skills. One that I would like to share with you today is the lesson of “Letting Go.” When teaching this lesson O’Sensei would often tell us this story: Two monks were sent on a long journey. On the second night it rained heavily so they took refuge in a temple. Early the next morning they set out and shortly came upon an attractive young woman standing in the middle of the road. The woman carried a parasol and was dressed in a beautiful kimono with fine sandals. She stood looking at a large mud puddle that blocked her path. There was no way around. When the two monks walked up one greeted her politely and said, “It’s obvious that we all must cross this puddle and since I am sure to get muddy anyway there is no need for you to soil your fine clothes. I would be glad to carry you across if you would like.” The young woman was very grateful and agreed to accept the monk’s kind offer. The monk scooped her up in his arms, carried her across the puddle and set her down. The two bowed politely and all went on their way. The second monk was strangely quiet all day. Late that evening he suddenly broke the silence, “I’m very disappointed in you!” he said to the other monk. “We are monks and we have taken certain vows. You should not have carried that young woman across the water this morning. The only reason you did is so you could touch her body! You have broken your vows and should be ashamed of yourself!” “No,” the other monk said quietly, “I carried the woman across the water and set her down on the other side. You are the one who has been carrying her all day.” As humans we are certain to experience anger and other negative emotions in our lifetime. There will be times when we become angry, we become sad, our feelings will be hurt and so on. If allowed to, these negative emotions can become very harmful to our health. When negative emotions come we must practice “Letting go.” It is our choice. We can experience them and then let them go and move on through life or cling to them as the second monk did. If we hold on or cling to them they will only cause us grief. The poisons, as O’Sensei taught were; anger, jealousy, hatred, greed, resentment, desire, envy and deceit. Sensei Rod Sanford was one of Professor Richard Kim’s senior students. O’Sensei Kim was referred to as, “Karate’s Guiding Light.” He was a 10th dan and in Japan known as a busei, martial arts saint. Sensei Sanford now carries on for O’Sensei Kim as president of the Zen Bei Butoku-Kai and one of the technical directors for Kokusai Butokukai. Contact Sensei Sanford at Rod Sanford’s Traditional Martial Arts in Soquel, (831) 475-9676 or www.mydojo.com MINORSAN Self Defense & Fitness Serving the community’s martial arts, self-defense & fitness needs since 1985. Build your confidence & empower yourself with programs that work. Dio P. Santiago & Clara E. 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Page 28 ▲ The Connection Magazine ▲ www.ConnectionMagazineOnline.com ▲ January 2011 ASTROLOGY FOR (On February 12, Saturday eve at 7pm, join Susan as she speaks about 2011 at the Center for Transformative Visions for Healing and Creativity, 819 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz) I n 2011, inspirational visions become the foundations for a new age. 2010 was a crucial turning point year. The way we connect with each other and to institutions is rapidly transforming at an extraordinary pace. Our awareness shifts to the power we have to collaborate based on the information we are sharing instantaneously. This leads to a decentralizing of long held worldwide power. In this gap between the old and the new, find time to pull away from consumerism, from survival worries and to-do lists. Cultivate stillness, and open to the gifts of inspiration and guidance. (On January 4th, Uranus conjuncts Jupiter, with the solar eclipse.) This remaining year before 2012, we are being thrown into a heightened awareness. 2012 is a call to us to gather around a point of collective transformation, focusing our consciousness together. Don’t linger in fear of change as the Saturn Pluto square brings contractions to our way of life. It is the labor pains of this new world. Jupiter and Uranus, entering Aries, produces openness and innovation, while the Saturn Pluto alignment demands efficiency, transformed values, to dream a new dream for our world. The dynamic Uranus Pluto square, until 2016, brings more demonstrations, revolutions, breakdowns and breakthroughs. Pluto in Capricorn has been reshaping government, the economy, diplomatic relations, and our relationship to sustainability. We are quickened with fresh energy. Politically, the struggle will continue between progressive and conservative, challenging the two party system as more people become involved. We are able to break out of roles that have dictated our behavior with each other. The hidden workings of governments and religion will continue to be exposed. While the systems at the top are crumbling, the people in their communities are creating new kinds of interactions. There is a transformation in consumerism, causing a ripple in the retail markets all over the world. Instead of an economy based on endless growth, what is developing is an economy based on quality and renewable resources. Neptune moves into Pisces, JANUARY 2011 on March 20 (last there in 1874-61). This emphasizes our concern with the oceans, music, the arts, spirituality, imagination, and meditation. Situations will arise that call forth compassion. Those that have passed over, the angelic realms, and other life forms in our universe will be more easily accessible as the boundaries between the worlds become more transparent. Religion and spiritual devotion will increase. The arts, music, and sound, and their role in healing will be accentuated. Development in photography and film will increase our awareness. Prison and hospital reform will be up for us. Mercury retrogrades through the fire signs three times during this year. We are offered the opportunity to invite in and listen to our intuition. This anchors meaningfulness, purpose, and creativity to form the future. We become more transparent, spontaneous, open hearted. Honor the Mercury retrograde periods by retreating and reflecting. Taking the time to do this can alter your future direction in positive ways. Jupiter enters Taurus midyear, supporting how we commune and come to understand the fragility, intelligence and holy powers of the Earth. Twelve opportunities for 2011: Aries (Mar 20-Apr 19): Begin 2011 with reflection and quiet. Allow yourself the time to feel into what you want because in January, you have energy and inspiration to begin. Pause during the Mercury retrograde periods to reassess. It’s an exciting year of new interests and interactions. You serve as an inspiration and teacher to others. Much learning takes place in relationship, and your attention to it will benefit it greatly. Taurus (Apr 20-May 20): This year you have the opportunity to shed old identities as you bring situations to completions and enter new beginnings. The connections you have made and nurtured during 2010 will deepen and be a support to new opportunities coming in the 2nd half of the year. Following May, more love and enjoyment enters your life. The power to dream and envision with others is favored. This is a time to acquire and refine new skills. As you more deeply digest your life experiences, you prepare expanding horizons in 2012. Gemini (May 21-Jun 20): The areas of life-purpose, goals, and career, find more support, and are stimulated with new energy and ideas. You connect with CHARL-C RIDING THE CLOUDS O N H I S W AY H O M E and walks back to T he Connection Magazine’s mascot Charl-C, a very bright spirit, made his transition on the morning of December 14, 2010. His mom Pattie wrote this: “For that evening, I had set up a small gathering with 6 of his Aunties and Uncles in our building and neighbourhood to join me, gathering around my dear boy to bless and love him overtly as he was alive here physically, just resting a lot—However, that morning my beloved boy passed on to his new life. We kept him in his sweet bed and continued with our evening Tribute to dear, blessed Charl-C. He was there; and it was lovely. We had a slide show with many of the things that he did including the ‘Westie Walk’ (a hoot-and-a-half), with 50 to 75 West Highland Terriers gathered together in Light House Point near the edge of English Bay and Georgia Strait. There are races, slaloms, other contests, etc. Of course, Charlie was a participator (our family motto: “stay awake, participate”). And, his outlook on the races for several years had been the following: “5 doggies lined up to go after the sound goes off; sound goes off; all Westies take off; run like heck after a toy rabbit; one ‘Charl-C’ takes off... well, for about 3 feet; stops and looks around; turns around the starting line (with a look and energy about him saying, ‘the heck with this, I’m not running down there for no apparent good reason, I’ll just go back and wait.’ Kind of a ‘me won’t attitude’...”)” Sounds like a wise elder dog to me; why waste energy on non-essentials? Our pets are teachers; they are all about our learning to love unconditionally. Charl-C touched everyone’s heart he met; he was/is a truly inspirational angel. He will be remembered and missed for the joyful love connection he brought. As you enter the New Year, imagine how you might be remembered when you transition to your next life expression. Can you see in your mind’s eye the gathering of loved ones who will both mourn your passing and celebrate your life with memories of you each holds dear? What impression do you wish to leave behind? Are you fulfilling your dream? new groups of people and are inspired by the interactions. This is the year to believe in yourself, and trust that your uniqueness is like no other’s. Your creative work takes on more authentic expression. You find yourself immersed in change from within. In the 2nd half of the year, you connect with others more intimately. This prepares you for 2012, where love grows and opportunities open doors for you. Cancer (Jun 21–Jul 21): A new direction in your life begins to take off in 2011. Follow what is inspirational, creative and new. This year calls for a careful balance between responsibilities to home and family, changes in relationship, and pursuing your life in new ways. Boundaries in relationships need to be in place as situations provide opportunities to focus in new areas. In the 2nd half of the year, you find enjoyment and pleasure with the people in your life. Leo (Jul 22 – Aug 22): This year, travel, pursuing higher education, teaching, publishing and acting are all favored. Be open to the new and unexpected entering your life. Under the Jupiterian light, you have more fun, and people enjoy you. In the 2nd half of the year, you can expand what you do in the world or give form to your aspirations. This supports change in your daily routines. Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22): During 2011, support comes to you from others, though you may also find your support to others is more richly rewarding. You probe the mysteries of life. Intimacy with others increases and is rewarding in unexpected ways. You receive inheritance or financial support from others. In the 2nd half of the year, you are inspired and enter a phase of change that is very fulfilling. Libra (Sep 23-Oct 22): While you have experienced changes to your family, and your home, this year moves in a new direction. New people enter your life. You have an opportunity to share in different ways. People respond well to you, and you feel enthusiasm for what you can do together. All of this is balanced with how you take time for yourself. You are able to give more quality time to the one you love. After May, finances benefit. Scorpio (Oct 23-Nov 21): You have been involved in an important transition. Completions and new beginnings take place. You are changing your daily routines and work patterns. Be flexible and open to possibilities. Create a space in your life to spend time with what really inspires you. In the later part of the year, relationships become more rewarding and harmonious. Love grows along with enjoyment. These questions are often asked of ourselves at the passing of one year into a new one, when transiting from one reality to another. This is the energy of the North, of winter and hibernation, a time for self assessment, reflection and setting our intentions for a better life through New Year resolutions. Are you in need of financial, emotional and/or psychological security? Envision it done, trust, and act on your vision. Do you desire more love? Envision it done, and be more loving. Accept your blessings with gratitude and attract the prosperity, love, health, enlightenment—the gift you desire. You have the opportunity to choose what you put your attention on this year. What you think, you manifest. Intend your authentic self; be it and express it. Like Charl-C, you can touch hearts with your love and be an inspirational angel. May you enjoy a blessed New Year—Melanie For a lovingly intuitive, commemorative portrait of your pet, please contact me. See my ad this page. Charl-C Riding the Clouds on His Way Home ©2010 M. Gendron Sagittarius (Nov 22-Dec 20): This is a tremendously creative year for you. People will look forward to your insights and guidance. Your work over the last ten years is bringing rewards and coming into fulfillment. Relationships with children become closer and bring interesting possibilities. You feel much more love in your life. As the year enters its second half, attend to taking care of your body, communing with animals and nature. Capricorn (Dec 21- Jan 19): These years are times of big change for you! The goals that you are working towards bare fruit in 2012 and beyond. As you take time alone, your creative energy is enhanced, and inspiration. This will also help guide you in your career and goals. Creative expressions and imaginative possibilities fill your mind. This year, you can successfully eliminate unwanted conditioning and take more control over the direction of your life. Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb 17): Begin the New Year in quiet reflection, open to receiving insight and inspiration. This nurtures exciting beginnings in your communications, bringing out your writings and innovative ideas. You are overflowing with new ways of seeing things that can be helpful to others. You can create and will receive a new venue for expressing those ideas, so be flexible and alert to what shows up. In the later half of the year, your focus on home and family will support greater creativity and love in 2012. Pisces (Feb 18-Mar 19): You are about to enter a very rewarding phase of your life. The powers of your imagination will be enhanced. You will be able to see clearly what can be. More love and compassion flow into your life. Creating healthy boundaries with others, while giving your ideas form, is vitally important this year. Review your finances and be willing to make changes as money is more favorable now. In the second part of the year, your work with groups produces very tangible and rewarding results. Susan Heinz, a professional astrologer in Santa Cruz for 28 years, brings together traditional and esoteric astrology, Tarot and Qabalah. For info on her Friday monthly astrology groups, her Qabalah and astrology classes and for personal consultations, call (831) 4765787, or e-mail susanheinz@comcast. net. Tarot Readings • Life Purpose • Career • Relationship • Body • Mind • Spirit with artist • intuitive Melanie Gendron, creator of The Gendron Tarot Tarot Readings at Your Next Party! (831) 335-9064 Art & Tarot Products & Services Gendron Studios PO Box 1438, Felton, CA 95018 www.MelanieGendron.com IX The Hermit, ©1997, US Games Systems, Inc. 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Call for New Classes Kelly Stoll Certified Rolfer 831 345-7987 A body in balance is a body at ease. Be happy. Get Rolfed. Call for a free 30 m inute consultation YOGA Page 30 ▲ The Connection Magazine ▲ www.ConnectionMagazineOnline.com ▲ January 2011 WHAT IS MEDICAL CANNABIS? Editor’s Note: The following article is excerpted from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. There are pages of references online, as well as links to a plethora of articles and a wealth of information, way more than can fit on this page. edical cannabis (also referred to as medical marijuana) is the use of cannabis and its constituent cannabinoids such as THC as a physician-recommended form of medicine or herbal therapy. The Cannabis plant from which the cannabis drug is derived has a long history of medicinal use, with evidence dating back to 2,737 BC. Although the extent of the medicinal value of cannabis has been disputed, and despite the opposition to research and use put forward by most national governments, it does have several well-documented beneficial effects. Among these are: the amelioration of nausea and vomiting, stimulation of hunger in chemotherapy and AIDS patients, lowered intraocular eye pressure (shown to be effective for treating glaucoma), as well as gastrointestinal illness. Its effectiveness as an analgesic has been suggested (and disputed), as well. There are several methods for administration of dosage, including vaporizing or smoking dried buds, smoking, drinking, or eating extracts, and taking capsules. The comparable efficacy of these methods was the subject of an investigative study conducted by the National Institutes of Health. Synthetic cannabinoids are available as prescription drugs in some countries. Examples include Marinol, available in the United States and Canada, and Cesamet, available in Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, and also in the United States. While cannabis for recreational use is illegal in most parts of the world, its use as a medicine is legal in a number of territories, including Canada, Austria, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Israel, Italy, Finland, and M Portugal. In the United States, federal law outlaws all cannabis use, while permission for medical cannabis varies among states. Distribution is usually done within a framework defined by local laws. Medical cannabis remains a controversial issue worldwide. Clinical applications In a 2002 review of medical literature, medical cannabis was shown to have established effects in the treatment of nausea, vomiting, premenstrual syndrome, unintentional weight loss, insomnia, and lack of appetite. Other “relatively well-confirmed” effects were in the treatment of “spasticity, painful conditions, especially neurogenic pain, movement disorders, asthma, [and] glaucoma”. Preliminary findings indicate that cannabis-based drugs could prove useful in treating inflammatory bowel disease, migraines, fibromyalgia, and related conditions. Medical cannabis has also been found to relieve certain symptoms of multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injuries by exhibiting antispasmodic and muscle-relaxant properties as well as stimulating appetite. Other studies have shown cannabis or cannabinoids may be useful in treating alcohol abuse, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, collagen-induced arthritis, asthma, atherosclerosis, bipolar disorder, colorectal cancer, depression, dystonia, epilepsy, digestive diseases, gliomas, hepatitis C, Huntington’s disease, leukemia, skin tumors, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Parkinson’s disease, pruritus, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), sickle-cell disease, sleep apnea, and anorexia nervosa. Controlled research on treating Tourette syndrome with a synthetic version of tetrahydrocannabinol (brand name Marinol), the main psychoactive chemical found in cannabis, showed the patients taking Marinol had a beneficial response without serious adverse effects; other studies have shown that cannabis “has no effects on tics and increases the individuals inner tension”. Case reports found that marijuana helped reduce tics, but validation of these results requires longer, controlled studies on larger samples. Recent studies Alzheimer’s disease: Research done by the Scripps Research Institute in California shows that the active ingredient in marijuana, THC, prevents the formation of deposits in the brain associated with Alzheimer’s disease. THC was found to prevent an enzyme called acetylcholinesterase from accelerating the formation of “Alzheimer plaques” in the brain more effectively than commercially marketed drugs. THC is also more effective at blocking clumps of protein that can inhibit memory and cognition in Alzheimer’s patients, as reported in Molecular Pharmaceutics. Lung cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: One of the surprising research results from the last decade has been the finding that smoking cannabis does not increase the risk of developing lung cancer or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) among people who do not smoke tobacco, and may indeed confer a mildly protective effect... Breast cancer: According to a 2007 study at the California Pacific Medical Center Research Institute, cannabidiol (CBD) may stop breast cancer from spreading throughout the body. These researchers believe their discovery may provide a non-toxic alternative to chemotherapy while achieving the same results minus the painful and unpleasant side effects... HIV/AIDS: Investigators at Columbia University published clinical trial data in 2007 showing that HIV/ AIDS patients who inhaled cannabis four times daily experienced substantial increases in food intake with little evidence of discomfort and no impairment of cognitive performance. 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