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here have been times when I think I should’ve been born into a different generation. As a little girl, I loved hearing my grandmother tell stories of her childhood and was sure I’d have fit right in, growing up alongside her. Yet, when I think about this month’s theme of Women’s Wellness, I’m grateful to ponder the possibilities that today’s world offers. Yes, the pace of life has picked up, but so has the concept of self-nurturing. Most of us are still seeking a workable balance, but progress is happening. Both my mom and grandmother found solace in connecting with nature in their gardens. I wonder, though, how much of their focus was on duties related to growing and cooking food for their family’s necessities rather than simply smelling the roses. Social mores likely limited what women thought were acceptable forms of caring for their body, mind and spirit, let alone the free time to do so. I’ve always placed importance on maintaining my physical health, staying active and working out in some fashion. It’s empowering for my psyche. When I feel strong in body, it’s like an invitation to savor what else life has on offer. I’m constantly exploring new modalities and classes to further growth in mind and spirit, as well. Experiential learning is so awakening! How often do we dismiss opportunities without understanding their promise? Recently, I had an awe-inducing crainosacral treatment. Even though I’ve experienced the therapy before, this time I was apparently ready to feel a true connection of mind and body working together to purge blocked energies. I walked away feeling lighter, bouncing with a freedom of spirit familiar from my youth. What a pleasing complement to physical health. All of this prompted me to do a reality check of how much nurturing I give myself each day. I realized that I’ve allowed life to become so busy that I can go an entire day without a dose of my favorite fuels, like music. A simple song, like one I tuned into the other day, often reaches me on a deep level. I can feel it in my chest, face, forehead and core, as well as an overall bodily sensation. Music used to be a constant in my day, not just when I’m in a car. I was glad to remedy the situation by setting up office speakers for a running stream of fuel throughout my days. I hope that this issue encourages you to periodically evaluate your own state of wellness. It’s a healthy habit we can teach our children through example, to learn not to be selfish but to be good to one’s self. It’s like the instructions on a plane in case of an emergency; putting on our own mask first enables us to better help our children, so that everybody wins. Happy Mother’s Day,

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BREAST HEALTH

Natural Ways to Keep Breasts Smooth, Pain-Free and Firm, while Reducing the Risk of Cancer

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19 MALE BREAST CANCER

We Are Not Alone by Michael W. Kovarik

20 GIVING BIRTH NATURALLY

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Allergies Making You Miserable?

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Seasonal allergies or hay fever, also known as allergic rhinitis, affects nearly 25 million people in the United States alone. These allergies occur primarily in the spring, but for many can continue into the summer and fall. The San Francisco Bay Area is one of the worst parts of the country when it comes to seasonal allergies. A person suffering from seasonal allergies can feel completely miserable with varied symptoms that range from a runny nose to low grade headaches. Allergic reactions for hay fever may include sneezing attacks, congestion, sinus pain, runny nose and post nasal drip. The eyes may be affected as well causing swelling, puffiness, itching, watering and redness. Lower respiratory symptoms include scratchy/ itchy throat, chronic cough, wheezing and asthma flare-ups. When all of the above symptoms are combined they can make it very difficult for a person to carry out their daily tasks and function. Spill over symptoms that include fatigue, drowsiness, depression and headaches are not uncommon. Fortunately for allergy sufferers, a new alternative to traditional medical allergy testing and treatment is available. Advanced Allergy Therapeutics (AAT) was developed in Australia over a ten year period and provides fast, long term relief from all allergy related conditions without the use of needles, shots or drugs. The AAT testing and treatment protocols are safe and effective for people of all ages including infants and produces zero unwanted side effects. AAT is the ideal choice for those who are not responding positively to traditional medical treatments or for the individual who would prefer not to take drugs, use steroidal inhalers and sprays or go through years of allergy shots. Children especially appreciate the non - invasive approach over other testing methods that involve piercing the skin. Additionally AAT is also highly effective in dealing with food allergies and sensitivities as well as pet/animal/insect allergies, physical contactants such as chlorine, detergents, cosmetics and even internal sensitivities to hormones, neurotransmitters, blood components, stomach acids and digestive enzymes. AAT is now available in Pleasanton at the office of Dr James Stalker, DC located near Stoneridge Mall. For a limited time, Dr Stalker is offering the initial consultation and complete testing protocol, normally a fee of $125, for only $25 to anyone who would like to experience relief from their allergy symptoms without drugs or shots. A limited number of appointments are available, so call 925Dr. J. Stalker, DC 344-5244 to schedule your appointment today.

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Whiten Your Smile, Help a Child

rom March through June, hundreds of dentists throughout the U.S. and Canada are whitening teeth to raise money for seriously ill, disabled and underprivileged children through the Smiles For Life campaign. Colin T. Yoshida, DDS, a holistic dentist practicing in Fremont, is a participating dentist who donates his time and his talents to support Smiles For Life. Yoshida and other participating dentists are members of the Crown Council, an alliance of dental teams committed to promoting oral health, fighting oral cancer and serving their communities through charitable work. The Smiles For Life Foundation is the children’s charity arm of the Crown Council. Ultradent, makers of Boost in-office teeth whitening and Opalescence take-home trays, donates all teeth-whitening supplies, and participating Crown Council dentists donate their services during the Smiles For Life campaign. Right now, payments for Yoshida’s teeth-whitening services go directly to the Smiles For Life Foundation. Fifty percent of each payment is earmarked for a local charity partner and the balance is distributed to a national or global children’s charity, including Children’s Miracle Network, St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Kids Cancer Care Foundation and others. Since 1998, Smiles For Life has raised over $33 million for hundreds of deserving children’s charities.

newsbriefs Breema Restores Balance to Busy Lives

oin Jon Lobdell and Christine Hunt for a workshop titled Finding a Natural Rhythm for Living a Busy Life, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., May 17, at the Breema Center in Oakland. Lobdell, a Breema instructor with more than 20 years of experience, has found using Breema’s Nine Principles of Harmony invaluable in restoring balance and remaining more balanced going forward. “A balanced life is not a life consisting of 24 hours of silent meditation, nor a life of anxiety-ridden rush and worry, but one of active flow that could mirror the dynamic rhythm of life itself,” says Lobdell. As we rush around accomplishing tasks on our lists and keeping appointments on our schedules, we may find that our lives become unbalanced. This takes a toll on our physical, mental, and emotional well-being and we may begin to question the meaningfulness of what we do. Planning our lives to have relatively equal amounts of work and play may help relieve stress to some extent. But active flow requires that our three aspects—body, mind and feelings—work together harmoniously, rather than in their usual chaotic, imbalanced way. Finding balance can be a truly new experience, based not on apportioning life’s outer events equally but on the inner experience of directly knowing by taste that one is present within the wholeness of existence. Breema can help us become familiar with that taste, and bring more balance to all our activities. Cost: $25 ($20 pre-paid). Location: 6076 Claremont Ave., Oakland. 2.5 hours Continuing Education credits (CEs available for massage therapists, bodyworkers and nurses.) For more information call (510) 428-0937, email center@greema. com or visit Breema.com. See ad on page 8.

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March to Support GMO Labeling

he grassroots movement March Against Monsanto, has inspired a broad coalition of individuals and groups to gather in communities all over the world on May 23 to bring attention to Monsanto’s corporate farming and business practices and to demand labeling for foods that contain genetically modified organisms (GMO). The East Bay rally takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Oakland, organized by the grassroots group Label GMOs. Rally participants call for solidarity against Monsanto’s predatory business and agricultural practices, the rejection of substantial equivalence of GMO and traditional crops, independent scientific testing of GMO crops, promotion of organic solutions, exposure of links between big business and the government, research into poverty as a primary cause of global hunger, support of food and seed sovereignty, support of local farms, bees and biodiversity and labeling of all foods that contain GMOs. Long-time activist and member of the Gateway Greens in Fort Myers, Florida, Daniel Romano warns, “Monsanto is bankrupting famers and causing soil infertility, mono-cropping, loss of biodiversity and beehive collapse. Their practices pose a very real threat to organic farming and loss of native plants and are creating dependency on a centralized food system. In aggregate, this is a recipe for global famine.” An open letter from world scientists to all governments concerning GMOs, signed by 828 scientists from 84 countries, details their concern regarding GMOs and a call for immediate fiveyear suspension of GMO crops in order to conduct “a comprehensive public enquiry of agriculture and food security for all.” GMOs have been banned by Austria, Bulgaria, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Japan, Luxembourg, Madeira, New Zealand, Peru, Russia, France and Switzerland. For more information and event details, visit LabelGMOS.org/RealFoodForAll. To read the World Scientists Statement, visit I-SIS.org.uk/list.php.

Gear Up for National Bike Month

ome people bike to work or school; some ride to save money or time; while others pump the pedals for fun with family and friends. May is National Bike Month; a celebration of the many reasons to ride. Sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists and celebrated in communities throughout the U.S., National Bike Month brings awareness to the healthful, social, economical and environmental benefits of bicycling. As a national sponsor, the League of American Bicyclists provides resources to help plan bicycle events in May, and each year the number and diversity of National Bike Month celebrations continues to grow, according to the League, accelerating the momentum around bicycling. Locally, May 14 is Bike to Work Day. Organized by Bike East Bay, Bike to Work Day supports and encourages pedal-powered commutes. Last year, Bike East Bay organized 126 Energizer Stations throughout the East Bay and engaged with approximately 20,000 bicyclists in only a few hours. Bike to School Day, the Team Bike Challenge, Bike Happy Hour and other Bike East Bay events have also helped build bicycle awareness in the East Bay during the month of May. For more information about National Bike Month, visit BikeLeague.org/BikeMonth. For more information about Bike East Bay events, visit BikeEastBay.org.

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Essential Oils Workshop for Women at Essential Wellness

ssential Wellness presents Healthy, Balanced Living for Women, and essential oils workshop, 6:15 p.m., May 28. The workshop is tailored to women who seek their own rhythm in holistic wellness with a personalized daily regimen of oils. Participants engage in hands-on demonstrations and receive DIY recipes and a Mood and Emotions Manual.

Offering in-depth training in essential oils and holistic wellness, Essential Wellness owners, Douglas and Deborah Dustman, bring a new philosophy of health and wellness. The couple integrates the world’s finest Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade (CPTG) Essential Oils to help create an environment for healing at a cellular level. Before opening Essential Wellness, the the Dustmans looked for many years to find alternatives to pharmaceutical medicines. They were introduced to CPTG Essential Oils with doTERRA and experienced first-hand the healing powers of essential oils. Both partners found personal success using essential oils and became Independent Product Consultants and owners of Essential Wellness, an endeavor that empowers clients to explore natural holistic health and wellness.

newsbriefs Green Film Festival Entertains, Educates

he San Francisco Green Film Festival returns for its fifth year, May 28 to June 3. The festival holds its Opening Night festivities at the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco (JCCSF), 3200 California Street in San Francisco, and other events at 518 Valencia and the Koret Auditorium at the San Francisco Public Library Main Branch, 100 Larkin Street. The Green Film Festival is the Bay Area’s leading movement for films and conversations about people and the planet, and aims to connect communities through forward-thinking programs of environmental films, dialogue and action opportunities. The 2015 festival presents over 60 new films from around the world, with more than 70 filmmakers and special guests present to delve into some of the most pressing environmental issues and innovative solutions. The festival’s theme this year is Changing Cities, a topic inspired by the growing pace of change seen in San Francisco. Films and discussions focus on urban planning issues including transit, housing, parks and quality of life, and explores positive ways to build healthy, livable urban communities. Location: The Roxie Theater, 3117 16th St., San Francisco. For more information, visit GreenFilmFest.org.

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KidFest Concord Celebrates Silver Anniversary, Adds PetFest

ay Area Festivals, Inc. presents its 25th Anniversary Bay Area KidFest, May 23 to 25, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Mt. Diablo High School in Concord. The three-day weekend of live entertainment, arts and crafts, animal attractions, rides and games is designed to stimulate learning, exploration and creativity in a child-centered, alcohol-free and smokeless environment. Recently added to the lineup of attractions is Bay Area PetFest on May 24. PetFest celebrates our favorite furry friends and features dog, cat and small animal adoptions, pet food, fashion and grooming products, goods and services, and important pet-related information. Meet the Concord Police K-9 Unit and enjoy exhibits presented by the Oakland Zoo and the Aussie Kingdom, a hands-on educational program and rare opportunity to interact with the exciting animals of the outback, including kangaroos, wallabies, walleroos and other native Australian wildlife. KidFest features more than 20 other attractions to delight youngsters and a food court to keep kids fueled for more fun. KidFest also nurtures the joy found in giving back by hosting a canned food collection for the the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano Counties. Since 2010, Bay Area Festivals, Inc. events have raised $60,000 in cash donations for community organizations and collected 30,000 pounds of canned foods for the Food Bank. Cost of admission is $7 per person or $6 per person with a canned food. Neighboring Tesoro Refinery will donate $1 to the Food Bank for each can collected during KidFest. Event admission is free for children 2 years-old and under and for seniors. Rides and refreshments are not included in the price of admission. Location: 2450 Grant St., Concord. For more information, visit KidFestConcord.com

Natural Awakenings Helps Sponsor The Real Truth About Health Conference in Orlando

ore than 30 of the most popular and influential leading thought leaders, experts and authors from a wide variety of wellness fields will be sharing their knowledge, insights and remedies at The Real Truth About Health Conference from May 22 to 31 at the Caribe Royale All-Suite Hotel and Conference Center, in Orlando. This free event is a partnership between the Hippocrates Institute, TheRealTruth AboutHealthConference.com and Brian Clement, Ph.D., author of LifeForce and director of the Hippocrates Health Institute. Joining Clement as presenting authors at what organizers term the nation’s largest health, nutrition and environmental conference, will be Dr. T. Campbell, The China Study; Gary Null, Ph.D., The Healthy Vegetarian; Dr. Helene Caldicott, Crisis Without End; Robert Whitaker, Anatomy of an Epidemic; David Simon, Meatonomics; David Kirby, Animal Factory; Joel Fuhrman, The End of Diabetes; Jeffrey Smith, Seeds of Deception; and director of the film PlantPure Nation, Nelson Campbell, plus many others. “Our Natural Awakenings network of publishers is excited to help support this important event as a sponsor and exhibitor in Orlando,” says company CEO Sharon Bruckman. “We hope our readers will take advantage of this free conference by attending or registering online for these 10 days of empowering information and inspiration.” Those that cannot attend the conference can watch a live stream or a replay of the presentations on their computers. Location: 8101 World Center Dr. For more information and to view the full schedule, visit TheRealTruthAboutHealthConference.com. Those interested in being vendors or other sponsorship opportunities, call 516-605-0459 by May 15. Hotel phone: 407-238-8000. Also visit HippocratesInst.org. See ad, back cover.

Footbridge Wellness Expands Offerings, Gets Clients Moving with SugiTouch

ntegrative holistic health practitioner Karen Rezai of Footbridge Wellness now offers SugiTouch™ Movement Therapy, a healing system that helps Rezai’s clients Karen Rezai get relief from pain, chronic tensions and movement limitations. “Restriction in movement is a common feature of many health problems,” says Rezai. “SugiTouch™ involves light touch and gentle, precise movements that help alter habitual patterns, and encourage new neuromuscular learning. It’s an effective way of addressing musculoskeletal and neurological problems as well as improving everyday motions. Benefits include relief from pain or discomfort, increased mobility, and improved balance and coordination.” It was Rezai’s personal success with SugiTouch™ therapy that led her to study the system in depth and seek certification with its creator, Ofer Erez. “Plagued by back problems for years that only seemed to get worse as I aged despite good care, I found lasting relief with SugiTouch™,” says Rezai. “I am much more active and flexible and no longer believe that our movement naturally declines as we get older. I am thrilled to be able to help my clients do the same.” In addition to SugiTouch™, Rezai utilizes flower essences, Reiki and Shamanic healing practices to support her clients’ balance of mind, body and emotions. Her holistic approach can help both adults and children to reduce stress, improve relationships, manage transitions and perform better at work or school. Location: 140 Mayhew Way, Suite 200, Pleasant Hill. For more information, call 510-821-0637, email FootbridgeWell ness@gmail.com or visit FootbridgeWell ness.com. See listing on page 28.

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of health and healing, accordealer and author Dr. ing to Pearl. Eric Pearl specializes A trained Chiropractor, in Reconnective Healing Pearl’s journey into Reconand presents three training nective Healing started in the programs in June, including 1990s. Pearl ran a practice in Essence of Healing, June Los Angeles when he first pio26; Level I: The Essentials of neered studies on the effects Reconnective Healing, June of energy healing, today called 26 to June 28; and Level Reconnective Healing. To date, II: Reconnective Healing Eric Pearl Pearl has trained more than Foundational Practitioner 100,000 people worldwide in this work Program, June 29 to 30. All events are and has touched the lives of countless held at the Sacramento Convention others, including actress Minnie Driver. Center. A Level I & II Combo Package “In my life I have studied and including all events is available. practiced many different modalities Based on scientific research, of healing, but my understanding of Reconnective Healing is a return to an energy, and particularly the vibration optimal state of balance. It works by of healing, vastly expanded when I met interacting with a spectrum of frequenEric and began to practice Reconneccies that consists of energy, light and tive Healing,” says Driver. “The thing information. Reconnective Healing I love most, even beyond the extraorfrequencies are tangible elements that dinary healings I have seen and felt it can be observed, felt, followed, and it’s bring, is that it is not some rarified, elite changing the traditional understanding

practice meant only for ‘chosen healers.’ It is for everyone; every single person on the planet can feel and step into a vibrational place of healing—we’ve just forgotten how to do it. Reconnective Healing, above all else, is a way of remembering the healing power that exists in all of us, a power that is as available and easy as taking a breath.” Pearl has been featured on The Dr. Oz Show, in The New York Times and on CNN. He has presented at leading venues including the United Nations and Madison Square Garden. Pearl’s book, The Reconnection: Heal Others, Heal Yourself, now in 39 languages, has been endorsed by such notables as Deepak Chopra, MD and Wayne Dyer, PhD. Location: 1400 J St., Sacramento. For more information and to register for events, visit TheReconnection.com. See ad, page 2.

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healthbriefs Rehabilitating the Digestive System Naturally

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Craniosacral Therapy Improves Symptoms of Concussion

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he Santa Clara Valley Brain Injury Conference in California recently presented results from a concussion study on post-professional male football players who received intensive Craniosacral Therapy (CST). The purpose of the study was to understand the impact of CST on the long-term symptoms of concussion, which can include anxiety, depression, sleep problems, fatigue, difficulty with memory, learning, reading, decision making and cervical/head pain. Study participants included football players with a predisposition to Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), a disease of the brain found in people who have experienced multiple concussions with symptoms, but can also include sub-concussive hits to the head without symptoms. Even a single violent experience to the head can also cause CTE, triggering progressive degeneration of the brain tissue which is associated with memory loss, confusion, impaired judgment, impulse control problems, aggression, depression and progressive dementia. The results of the study clearly show the positive impact of CST on the symptoms of concussion. Participants reported improvement with less overall pain, less depression, less cervicogenic pain, increased cervical range of movement, better sleep, and increased quality of life. One participant noted that he got the relief he was looking for and much more. He went on to say that he had his best football season ever following CST treatments. The results from this study are far reaching. CST can help people who have experienced repeated head traumas and those who have been in many types of accidents. To find a local craniosacral therapist, call 925-286-6237 or visit TheRhythm Within.org. For more information on the CST study, visit Upledger.org. See listing, page 28.

ast September, a Milan Court held in favor of plaintiffs that claimed that three doses of the hexavalent GlaxoSmithKline vaccine Infanrix Hexa that were administered to an infant beginning in 2006 caused autism later when he was a young boy. The vaccine is used for polio, diphtheria, tetanus, hepatitis B, whooping cough and haemophilus influenzae type B. After hearing from several medical experts, the court ruled that the child likely suffered autism and brain damage as a result of the vaccine’s content of mercury and aluminum, combined with a genetic mutation in the child rendering greater susceptibility. The ruling ordered damages to be paid by the Italian government’s national vaccine injury compensation program. The court’s decision was also based upon GlaxoSmithKline’s list of possible adverse events resulting from the vaccine, which included five cases of autism during clinical trials. Today in the U.S., most vaccines routinely given to children under 6 years of age are free of thimerosal, a mercury-derived preservative.

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arvard Medical School researchers working at the Massachusetts General Hospital have determined that meditation can improve brain health. The researchers studied 16 volunteers that took part in an eight-week mindfulness meditation study at the University of Massachusetts Center for Mindfulness. The participants conducted mindfulness meditation exercises for an average of 27 minutes a day. Before and after the trial, the subjects were given tests and magnetic resonance imaging of their brains. The researchers found that the practice of mindfulness meditation resulted in increased gray matter density in the hippocampus of the brain, an area associated with increased memory and learning capacity, plus a greater sense of compassion and introspection.

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e’ve been conditioned to narrowly define breast health in terms of pink ribbon campaigns, cancer awareness marches and cold, steel mammography machines. Nearly 30 years after anticancer drug maker Imperial Chemical Industries (now AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals) established the first National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October 1985, many women have come to equate healthy breasts with cancer-free breasts, and assume the most important thing they can do is undergo regular screening. But amid this chorus, some women’s health advocates are striving to get a different message across: There are a host of steps women can take to not only fend off disease in the future, but keep their breasts in optimal condition today. “We need to change the conversation about our breasts from how to avoid breast cancer and detect it early to how to have healthy breasts and enjoy them,” says Dr. Christiane Northrup, an obstetrician and gynecologist from Yarmouth, Maine, and author of the new book Goddesses Never Age: The Secret Prescription for Radiance, Vitality, and Well-Being.

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In adolescence, breast changes are the first to signal the arrival of womanhood. When she’s aroused, a woman’s nipples harden and change color. When a woman gives birth, her breasts fill with life-giving milk. “In all these ways, your breasts are deeply connected to your femininity, compassion and sensuality,” says Hawaiian

Naturopathic Doctor Laurie Steelsmith, co-author of Natural Choices for Women’s Health. Because breasts are extremely sensitive to hormonal fluctuations throughout the body, they can also serve as a barometer of overall health. “If you’re having chronic breast symptoms, it can be your body’s wisdom saying, ‘Help. Something’s wrong.’ Women need to listen.” While some premenstrual swelling and tenderness is normal, exaggerated or persistent pain is often a sign of systemic estrogen dominance in relation to progesterone. It’s common in the years leading up to menopause, but can also hint at impaired thyroid function, because low levels of thyroid hormones have been shown to boost estrogen in breast tissue, advises Steelsmith. Large, fluid-filled cysts or fibrous lumps, while non-cancerous, can also be a reflection of overexposure to harmful chemicals and toxin buildup, combined with poor lymph flow, notes Dr. Elizabeth Vaughan, an integrative physician in Greensboro, North Carolina. “If a woman has lumpy, bumpy breasts, they probably contain too many toxins, and those tox-

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ins are primarily estrogenic.” Addressing such symptoms is important not only to relieve discomfort, but also because excess estrogen can fuel future cancer risk, says Vaughan. Any new, suspicious lump should be evaluated by a professional. Also, severe breast tenderness combined with nipple discharge could be a sign of infection or a problem with the pituitary gland, so it should also be checked. But typically, subtle natural healthcare steps can go a long way toward restoring breast wellness. For nipple tenderness, Steelsmith recommends chaste-tree berry (175 milligrams [mg] of powdered extract or 40 drops daily). The herbal supplement mimics naturally occurring progesterone in the body, helping to counter estrogen dominance. Vitamin E (400 to 800 international units [IU] per day) and evening primrose oil (1,500 mg twice a day) have also been shown to alleviate breast tenderness. For fibrous or cyst-filled breasts, Vaughan advises supplementing with iodine (up to 12.5 mg per day via kelp, seaweed or oral tablets) or applying an iodine solution to the breasts at night. A key constituent of

thyroid hormones, iodine helps the liver convert unfriendly forms of estrogen into friendlier forms and flush toxins out of lymph nodes in the breast. Also, steer clear of chocolate and coffee, because caffeine is believed to interact with enzymes in the breast, exaggerating pain and lumpiness. Also consider ditching the bra, says Vaughan. Brassieres can constrict lymph nodes and hinder blood circulation in breasts, locking toxins in and aggravating fibrocystic symptoms. The ney link between bras and breast cancer risk remains hotly debated, with one 2014 U.S. National Cancer Institute am’s study of 1,400 women concluding es: unequivocally that, “There’s no evikin dence that wearing a bra increases a wal woman’s risk of breast cancer,” while smaller studies from the United States, s burn China, Venezuela, Scotland and Africa suggest a link. Vaughan, the founder of ping BraFree.org, says the science is compelling enough that she has chosen to keep her own bra use to a minimum com and advises her patients to do the same. “Obviously, there are certain

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sports where you should wear a sports bra and there are certain dresses that only look right with a bra,” says Vaughan. At a minimum, avoid wearing a bra to bed and steer clear of underwires and overly tight bras that leave red marks. “This is not about guilt-tripping women into never wearing a bra. It’s about wearing a bra less.”

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Too small or too big, lopsided or riddled with stretch marks… it seems almost every woman has a complaint about the appearance of her breasts. That’s a problem, says Northrup, because, “Healthy breasts are breasts that are loved. We have to stop beating them up.” According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the number of women getting breast implants for cosmetic reasons ballooned from 212,500 in 2000 to 286,254 in 2014. Physicians—including Northrup— claim that modern implants don’t, in the majority of cases, promote disease like older silicone implants did. Yet even plastic surgeons warn

that having implants should be fully thought out, and at some point they’ll probably have to come out. “They are manmade devices, and are not intended to be lifelong. At some point, you will probably have to have further surgery,” says Dr. Anureet Bajaj, an Oklahoma City plastic surgeon. Bajaj notes that implants can rupture, forming scar tissue and lending irregular shape to the breast. Often, as a woman ages and her body changes, the larger breasts she chose in her 20s no longer look right and may cause back and shoulder pain. In some cases, implants can also lead to loss of nipple sensitivity. For these and other reasons, 23,774 women—including actress Melissa Gilbert and model Victoria Beckham—had their implants removed in 2014, often following up with a breast lift (using their own tissue) to restore their shape. Vaughan sees breast implant removal as a wise and courageous choice to restore optimal breast health. Better yet, don’t get implants in the first place. “There are a lot of other things you can do to improve the appearance

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of your breasts,” she advises. Vaughan recommends breastperking exercises like dumbbell bench presses and flys that tone the pectoral muscles beneath the breasts, making them more resilient and look larger. To prevent or reverse sagging, she again urges women to go bra-free. “We have ligaments in the upper outer quadrant of our breasts called Cooper’s ligaments, and they’re responsible for holding our breasts up. Just like your muscles atrophy when you put your arm in a sling, your Cooper’s ligaments atrophy if you wear a bra all the time.” In one unpublished, yet highly publicized 2013 study, French Exercise Physiologist Jean-Denis Rouillon measured the busts of 330 women ages 18 to 35 over a period of 15 years and found those that regularly wore a bra had droopier breasts with lower nipples than those that didn’t. In another, smaller, Japanese study, researchers found that when women stopped wearing a bra for three months, their breasts perked up.

Triumph Over The ‘Big C’ by Lisa Marshall

hen Sandy Messonnier was diagnosed with breast cancer, she faced scary treatment decisions as doctors pressured her to consider all means available. “I was more afraid of the treatment than the cancer itself,” says Messonnier, 52, of Plano, Texas. “I kept feeling like I was being lumped into one big category of all women that got breast cancer, rather than treated as an individual.” With the help of her holistic veterinarian husband Shawn Messonnier, Sandy took a more measured approach, blending conventional and complementary medicine in an individualized protocol the couple describes in their book, Breast Choices for the Best Chances: Your Breasts, Your Life, and How You Can Win the Battle! After careful consideration, Sandy opted for two lumpectomies three weeks apart, instead of a mastectomy, to remove the small tumor. The second

one was done to clear up a few remaining cells indicated by a biopsy. Meanwhile, she took supplements including green tea and coriolus mushrooms to impede the spread of the cancer cells. Several tests helped determine if she needed chemotherapy and the optimum dose for some of her supplements. The results prompted her to decline chemotherapy and opt for a brief stint of radiation while taking the supplements quercetin and curcumin to help combat the fatigue and other side effects. Afterward, she cleansed her body with homeopathic mistletoe, herbal milk thistle and other detoxifying supplements. Then she began the work of keeping cancer at bay. “A lot of doctors never talk to you about what you are going to do after the poisoning [chemo], the burning and surgery,” she says. “Rather than taking a cancer-fighting drug, I chose to be more mindful of what I do with my body.”

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Those worried about stretch marks also have options. They can be a sign of inadequate copper, which promotes collagen integrity and helps skin stretch without injury, says Steelsmith. If rapid weight gain is occurring due to adolescence, pregnancy or for other reasons, try taking copper supplements or applying a topical copper spray on the breasts. Remember to massage your breasts daily, not only as a “search and destroy mission” for early detection of cancerous lumps, says Northrup, but as a way to get waste products flowing out and loving energy flowing in. “It concerns me that women feel pressured to think of their breasts as two potentially pre-malignant lesions sitting on their chests,” Northrup says. “These are organs of nourishment and pleasure for both ourselves and others. We need to remember that, too.” Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com.

Her regimen called for committing to keeping up with the healthy diet, plus regular walks, yoga and Pilates that she believes helped keep the cancer relatively mild to begin with. But she also made some life changes to address the one thing she believes may have driven the outbreak in the first place—stress. She made peace with her mother, which reduced a lot of stress, began to cultivate a spiritual life and now takes time to meditate or walk when she feels even lightly stressed. She also vowed to keep the fear of recurrence from overwhelming her. “Many women never stop worrying about it,” she observes. “That is toxic energy you are putting back into your body.” As of this October, Messonnier will be five years cancer-free. Her advice for women newly diagnosed with breast cancer: “Chemotherapy, radiation and mastectomy are not among the right choices for all women. There are other options, depending on the type of cancer. Don’t be so fearful that you make hasty decisions you don’t need to make.”

Male Breast Cancer: We Are Not Alone by Michael W. Kovarik

here is an intruder have; the thousands of determined to escourageous women that tablish a permahave and are still journent lodging within our neying with this disease, bodies. Striking those of we begin to open up. In us not accustomed to its revealing who we are existence, its discovery and how breast cancer evokes silence, disbelief affects us, we connect and confusion. “Men with other men, dispeldon’t get breast cancer,” ling the sense of isolaechoes in our numbed tion. We listen and share minds as we suddenly our frustrations, thoughts, confront a struggle so losses and fears. Trust in Michael W. Kovarik many women have enconversation guides us to dured. Breast cancer’s tenacity is unpar- inform not only our daughters, wives, alleled, for it recognizes no boundaries sisters and mothers, but also our sons, and harbors no sense of discrimination. partners, brothers and fathers about It is an equal opportunity invader. It hits cancer’s poisonous reach. We gain hard, it hits home and it strikes fear. the courage to be tested for the BRCA Male breast cancer awareness gene, recognizing that information is and treatment is in its infancy. In power and knowledge means life. 2014, the National Cancer Institute Amidst the multiple surgeries, projected more that than 2,300 men decisions, mastectomies and scars, will be diagnosed and more than 400 through our connections and converwill die of the disease each year, but sations, we reclaim the power we had that assumption may reflect only men granted to fear and cancer. We release that seek out early medical treatment. our shame and embarrassment, know For many, the discovery of a ing that we are not alone, for each lump induces fear and denial, yet of us possesses the self-compassion, any reluctance to act invites this toxic strength, spirit and belief that we can, interloper further into our systems. we will and we are thriving in the Unfortunately, the thought that face of breast cancer. permeates the minds of many men is, “I will travel this road alone.” We For more information on male then retreat into a cocoon, in hopes breast cancer, survivor stories and of concealing the reality. We cling to an upcoming documentary, visit the hope that it is all a dream, but it MaleBreastCancerCoalition.org and is not. As we embark on a treatment MenHaveBreastsToo.com. designed for women, the rarity of this disease becomes clear. Alone and Michael Kovarik, a breast cancer surfrustrated, we sense an inner desire vivor and resident of Greenwich, NY, for change, so emerging from our is the author of Healing Within: My self-created cocoon, we tune in to all Journey with Breast Cancer. Contact the information around us and begin him at mwk.healing@gmail.com and a much-needed conversation. on Facebook/Michael Kovarik. Learning from the teachers we

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abor and delivery a doctor present. In Most births is a natural process America, obstetrics that can be enjoyed. should be viewed became a profession “ I t ’s n o t s o m e t h i n g as a natural life and a doctor-attended to be afraid of,” says birth in a hospital was process instead promoted as a safer Mel Campbell, author of The Yoga of Pregnanalternative. By 1938, of a potential cy. “It’s a wonderful and half of domestic births beautiful experience. We medical emergency. took place in hospitals, need to remember that and by 1960 it rose to ~Abby Epstein, The 97 percent. Currently, the body is designed for Business of Being Born midwives attend less giving birth.” Natural childthan 8 percent of births birth uses few or no artificial medical here, and fewer than 1 percent occur interventions such as drugs, continuoutside a hospital. ous fetal monitoring, forceps delivNatural labor and delivery in a ery or episiotomies (cuts to enlarge hospital is possible, but, “It’s hard to the vaginal opening). According to have an unmedicated birth in many the U.S. Centers for Disease Control hospitals if you don’t know your rights, (CDC), 32.7 percent of deliveries were understand your physiology and have by Cesarean section in 2013—most a doula by your side helping you avoid performed in situations where a vagiunnecessary interventions,” says Ina nal birth would have posed a relatively May Gaskin, a pioneering midwife and low risk to the health of mother and author of Ina May’s Guide to Childchild. Entirely natural childbirth is now birth. Key factors to discuss include rare here compared with other counfetal monitoring, intravenous tubes and tries, but that wasn’t always the case. the option to eat or drink during labor. In 1900, 95 percent of all U.S. births took place in the home; when Benefits of Home Births more moved to hospitals here in the Women choose home births and early 20th century, midwives still homey birthing centers because they typically handled the delivery in labor there more comfortably, feel other countries, sometimes without more in control of the process and can

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more easily avoid interventions. Many moms seek out a midwife’s services because they don’t want to repeat the conventional hospital experience that accompanied their first baby’s arrival. When actress Ricki Lake gave birth to her second child in her home bathtub with the assistance of a midwife, she felt empowered by doing it on her own terms. “Giving birth wasn’t an illness, something that needed to be numbed. It was something to be experienced,” she says. When women let their bodies naturally lead, labor can last as little as 20 minutes or as long as two weeks, and the spectrum of pain intensity is equally broad. A healthy prenatal lifestyle that prepares a momto-be for a natural physical, emotional and spiritual experience of childbirth is highly beneficial.

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“Pregnancy’s not the time to overexert yourself; let go of the temptation to overachieve and instead practice breathing and mindfulness,” advises Campbell. “If you’re experiencing morning sickness, try to embrace it and how it serves you. By doing so, you’ll be more in tune with your body. These lessons are gifts you can take with you into labor.” She reminds women that the baby is always getting nourishment from all that mom eats and breathes in, and also feeds off of her feelings and emotions. “The more we can feel at peace with ourselves and incorporate the baby into our being, the more we feel a connection and union,” she says. “It’s vital that you let your body’s innate wisdom be your guide and respect any cues it may give.” Campbell guides expectant mothers through a yoga practice that embraces the changes occurring each trimester. For example, a more physical practice in the second trimester utilizes the surge of energy to build stamina and strength, while opening the heart, hips and pelvis. Complementary relaxation techniques for labor include breathing practices, visualization, meditation and massage. When a mother isn’t con-

By 2006 Cesarean delivery was the number one surgical procedure in American hospitals. ~U.S. Centers for Disease Control nected to monitors and tubes, she’s free to experiment with positions and props such as balls, bars and pillows, plus a warm shower or bath. If a hospital birth is planned, Gaskin notes that labor often slows once a woman leaves the comfort of home, and recommends laboring at home as long as possible. There is no way to predict the course of labor and delivery when women let nature take the lead. Campbell, a mother of three, says, “I tried to focus on the intention of what I wanted for my birthing experience, while also surrendering expectations, knowing that I would have whatever type of birth I was supposed to have.” She adds, “The breath is the most important thing—it keeps us in the moment, helps us to relax and supports us through labor.” While the home birth option is important to America’s new generation of trailblazing women, it’s also significant on a macro level. Gaskin explains, “It’s hard for staff to change routine practices in hospitals but home births make innovation possible.” Home births demonstrated that women don’t require routine episiotomies and have shown how maternal mobility and position changes can help labor progress and free badly stuck babies (earlier methods often injured mother and child). Gaskin has found, “Wherever and however you decide to give birth, your experience will impact your emotions, mind, body and spirit for the rest of your life. No one should have a home birth who doesn’t want one, but it must be one of the choices.” Meredith Montgomery publishes Natural Awakenings of Mobile/Baldwin, AL (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com).

Conscious Childbirth Resources The Yoga of Pregnancy Week by Week: Connect With Your Unborn Child through Mind, Body and Breath by Mel Campbell

Spiritual Midwifery by Ina May Gaskin Your Best Birth by Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein

Natural Hospital Birth: The Best of Both Worlds by Cynthia Gabriel

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Xavier Rudd’s Music with a Message by Meredith Montgomery

ustralian musician singer-songwriter and activist Xavier Rudd recently released his ninth studio album and will be playing the Hangout Music Fest, in Gulf Shores, on May 16. Known for his progressive politics and championing of environmental and Aboriginal issues, Rudd’s environmentalism is deeply rooted. He says, “I come from a fairly carbon-neutral existence in a small town in the bush. Over time as my music became popular, it lent itself to supporting environmental issues and organizations.” His live shows host information tables for conservation societies and he’s played myriad performances in support of environmental causes such as marine wildlife conservation, anti-fracking and land preservation for wilderness, culture and heritage. Rudd’s passion for the environment is evident in his folk- and reggaeinfused music that often features socially charged lyrics. He says, “The spirit of the land is hugely influential all the time. The natural world is in all of my music and it has a place in all of my songs. Music has been connecting cultures and people to land since the beginning of time and the way we use music to spread the message of environmental protection to the world now is a modern version of that.” In the past, Rudd’s onstage one-

man-band setup included a half-dozen guitar choices, three didgeridoos and different styles of native drum. For Nanna, his latest album, he is joined by The United Nations, a band of international musicians with diverse musical influence. The band is symbolic of the message that all people of the world can come together and return to spirit, respect the ancient ways, and protect the Earth and the very essence of creation. As they set out on tour in support of their new album, Rudd notes the challenges of being on the road. “The touring industry—diesel tour buses and power-sucking PA systems—is not very sustainable, and to leave my sustainable home to go on tour… it can feel a little toxic.” Having previously worked with Clif Bar’s GreenNotes program to reduce the environmental impact of his tours, he seeks out green options when possible, citing the use of recycled stock; choosing sustainable, eco-friendly merchandise; and requesting reusable dishes for use backstage. Rudd’s eco-consciousness is evident in his personal life, as well. As an avid surfer, Rudd feels particularly connected to the Earth

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when he’s on the water. “There’s not another way to get as close to dancing with mother nature as you do when surfing. It’s like you’re the only human being that will connect with that pulse of energy of the Earth at that moment. You just move with it and do a dance with it,” he reflects. His family built a self-sufficient home that features a standalone solar system, worm farm sewage and grey water system, rainwater collection and a hydronic heating system. Voted PETA’s World’s Sexiest Vegan in 2007, Rudd chose a vegetarian lifestyle early on, because “it’s what has always felt good for my system.” But he was inspired to advocate against factory farming, animal testing and animals in the entertainment industry after his first trip to America. “I remember a horrible stink for 20 miles between San Francisco and L.A. and seeing cows just stacked upon each other, eating out of each other’s waste, with no green grass in sight.” When he arrived at his destination and inquired about the scene, he was told it was the main beef supplier in California. Rudd is an advocate for change, saying that while there is a lot of devastation in the world, a slow awakening is taking place. “There is a lot of positive stuff happening, but it needs to be increased. It needs to gather momentum and people need to do whatever they can every day.” For more information, visit XavierRudd. com. Meredith Montgomery publishes Natural Awakenings in Mobile/Baldwin, Alabama (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet. com).

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TUESDAY, MAY 12

All Calendar events for the June issue must be received by May 10 and adhere to our guidelines. Visit NAEastBay.com or email Calendar@ NAEastBay.com for guidelines and to submit entries.

6:15pm. How to address mood and emotional issues safely and naturally with essential oils! Hands-on experience with essential oils recommended for mood management. Receive guidelines for improving moods, balancing hormones, and a chart detailing which oils are peaceful, calming, invigorating, uplifting, relaxing and stimulating. $20/Includes mood and sleep health chart, recipes, and a gift of soaking salts and meditation affirmation. Registration limited. 925-997-2226. Oils@ EssentialWellnessHub.com.

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Free Museum Weekend | San Francisco Bar Area All Day. All holders of a Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit card or debit cards. You are invited to visit the six Bay Area museums. Held the first weekend of each month. Free.

Spirituality and Healing with Essential Oils Thursday, May 7 4-6pm. With Marcella Vonn Harting. Sharing 20 years’ experience on how essential oils work on a chemical level in the brain, stimulating the release of endorphins, antibodies and neurotransmitters. Get closer to nature while reaching a more balanced and peaceful state. In a relaxed state of mind, you’re able to heal physically, emotionally and spiritually. Deepen your spirituality and meditation. Facilitate emotional healing, reduce stress and anxiety. Strengthen your immune system. $20/suggested donation.

Breema for Harmony and Presence | Oakland 10am-1pm. Through Breema’s philosophy, principles, bodywork, and exercises we discover clear, practical steps we can take to find greater harmony and truly help ourselves and others. CE available for massage therapists, nurses, MFTs and LCSWs. $30/bring a friend for $15 each. The Breema Center, 6076 Claremont Avenue. 510-428-0937. Breema.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 2 & SUNDAY, MAY 3

MDI Wellness 325 Wiget Lane, #130 Walnut Creek

Norway Day Festival | San Francisco This is the largest Norway-only festival in the United States. You will find the best of Norwegian food, music, and culture. This event is for the whole family, with entertainment, crafts, clothing, and so much more, for everyone. Fort Mason Center, 2 Marina Blvd. 415-297-2147.

SUNDAY, MAY 3 Oakland Museum of California | Oakland 10am-6pm. Enjoy a collection of art, history, and natural science in one place. Learn magnificent stories of California and its people. First Sunday of the month is free. Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak St.

TUESDAY, MAY 5 Cinco de Mayo | San Francisco All day. Bring the whole family and enjoy the festivities of Cinco de Mayo. Plenty of activities for the children. There will be arts and crafts, music, and entertainment. Alcohol free. Dolores Park, Dolores St. (Between 18th and 20th streets). MNCSF.org.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 6 Eyesight & Insight Improvement Workshop | San Jose 3-4:30pm. Explore natural alternatives to glasses, contacts, and surgery, by using the Bates Method and Yoga to enhance both eyesight and insight. $15. Be the Change Yoga & Wellness, 52 S 1st St, Suite 320. For more information call 910-859-1232. CaliforniaEye Workshop.EventBrite.com.

FRIDAY, MAY 8 Spirituality and Healing with Essential Oils | Clayton 4-6pm. With Marcella Vonn Harting. Sharing 20 years’ experience on how essential oils work on a chemical level in the brain, stimulating the release of endorphins, antibodies and neurotransmitters. Get closer to nature while reaching a more balanced and peaceful state. In a relaxed state of mind, you’re able to heal physically, emotionally and spiritually. Deepen your spirituality and meditation. Facilitate emotional healing, reduce stress and anxiety. Strengthen your immune system. $20/ suggested donation. Clayton Yoga Shala, 5439 Clayton Rd, Ste D.

SATURDAY, MAY 9 Spring Fair | Dublin Noon-5pm. What better way to enjoy the day. Shop for antiques, listen to the live music, eat delicious food, while taking in the breathtaking blooms of the spring flowers. Lots of children’s activities. The list of activities is too long to list. General admission is free. Heritage Park & Museums, 6600 Donion Way. The city is looking for artists and vendors. If you’d like to participate in this event, please call 925-556-4508. CI.Dublin.Ca.US/DocumentCenter/View/6461.

SUNDAY, MAY 10 Exploratorium Celebrates Mother’s Day | San Francisco

Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible. ~Francis of Assisi

All day. The exploritorium is a twenty first century learning laboratory that’s always looking for ways to make you explore and tinker around with items of art, science, and so much more. On this day, admission is free to everyone. Exploratorium, Pier 15.

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THURSDAY, MAY 14 Crafts | Alameda 3:30pm. For children ages 4-8.Come join us for an afternoon of fun. Be sure to dress in your play clothes. This is a drop-in program. Seatings are staggered as space allows. Free. West End Branch Library, 788 Santa Clara Ave. 510-747-7767.

SATURDAY, MAY 16 Asian Heritage Street Celebration | San Francisco 11am-6pm. Everyone will enjoy this event. Enjoy live entertainment, and with more than 50 vendors on site, there’s bound to be something for everyone. All are welcome to wear their cultural attire. Near Asian Art Museum, 200 Larkin St, and Little Saigon area. 415321-5894. AsianFairSF.com. Lose Weight Without Diet | San Ramon 2-4pm. Class offered by Alexandra Le Ny Health Coaching. Lose the extra weight before the summer, without restrictions and calorie counting for long-term results! Space is limited so respond early. $50/by May 15, $55/at door. AlexandraLeny@Yahoo.com.

SUNDAY, MAY 17 Bay to Breakers | San Francisco 8am. The Embarcadero to the great highway. It started in 1912. Thousands upon thousands of people have come to San Francisco to dress in their costumes and set off to the world’s largest footrace. For more information, please call 415-231-3130. BayToBreakers.com. Finding a Natural Rhythm for Living a Busy Life | Oakland 10am-12:30pm. If you’re interested in bringing more balance to your busy life, this workshop is for you! The movements and rhythm of Breema reflect the natural flow of life energy, supporting inner and outer harmony. CE available. $25, $20/prepaid. The Breema Center, 6076 Claremont Avenue. 510-428-0937. Breema.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 23 Healthy Cooking 101 | San Ramon 2-4pm. Class offered by Alexandra Le Ny Health Coaching. Learn how to prepare a day worth of healthy meals that are delicious, healthy, quick, affordable and kid friendly! Space is limited. $50/before May 15th, $55/at door. Email at AlexandraLeNy@yahoo.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 23 A Transformational Weekend | Pleasanton Thru Sunday, May 24. 10am-7pm. Uncover old limiting

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beliefs holding you back, and turn them into positive patterns to live the life you love. Personal growth workshop based on philosophy of Louise Hay, teacher/author of bestselling book You Can Heal Your Life. Over 50 million copies sold worldwide. A powerful self-exploration allows to improve all areas of your life, business, financial abundance, relationships, health, and spiritual growth. Early bird specials. Marriott Pleasanton, 11950 Dublin Canyon. 202-438-5287. Danielle.Larock@ Gmail.com. EpicHealing.com.

TUESDAY, MAY 26 Alameda Community Band Concert | Alameda 7:30pm. Come out and enjoy the evening with the sounds of the Alameda Community Band. Bring a friend, or two. The cost is free. Kofman Auditorium, 2200 Central Ave. For questions or for more information, please call 510-747-7529.

THursday, may 28 Silent Film Festival | San Francisco Thru Monday, June 1. This festival promotes silent film as an art and historica record. The San Francisco Silent Film Festival presents silent films accompanied by live music. CastroTheatre, 429 Castro St. 415-777-4908. SilentFilm.org.

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The Essentials of Reconnective Healing with Eric Pearl | Sacramento

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Thru Sun., June 28. Level I. Sacramento Convention Center, 1400 J St, Rooms 203 and 204. For more information please call 323-960-0012. TheReconnection.com. Store.TheReconnection.Com/Product/June26-28-2015Sacramento-California-USA-Level1/.

Sansori Bridge Year Summer Program Application deadline is May 15. This intensive 2.5 month social entrepreneurial program provides career and leadership development through socially conscious experiential programs. Transformation comes from cultural immersion and online course experiences, and participation in a practicum. For more information go to Open@Sansori.org, or Sansori.org/Bridge-Year.

Reconnective Healing Level I and Level II Combo Package | Sacramento Thru Tues., June 30. This class is a combination package with a discount. Sacramento Convention Center, 1400 J St, Rooms 203 and 204. For more information please call 323-960-0012. TheReconnection.com. //Store.TheReconnection.Com/Product/ June-26-30-2015Sacramento-California-USALevel-iiCombo-Package/.

Gem and Mineral Show and Sale | San Francisco Sat 10am-6pm. thru Sun., June 14, 10am-4pm. Over 35 vendors and so much going on. Crystals, minerals, beads, and jewelry. Also massage, psychic readings, aura photos and much more. Lots of minerals and fossils for children to look at, while their parents get a massage and an aura photo. $8/adults, free/children under 12. Pacific Crystal Guild, Fort Mason Center, 2 Marina Blvd. For more information please contact Jerry Tomlinson, PO Box 1371, Sausalito, CA, 94966. 415383-7837. Jerry@CrystalFair.com. CrystalFair.com.

MONDAY, JUNE 29 Reconnective Healing Foundational Practitioner Program with Eric Pearl | Sacramento Thru Tues., June 30. Level II. Sacramento Convention Center, 1400 J St, Rooms 203 and 204. For more information please call 323-960-0012. TheReconnection.com. //Store.TheReconnection.Com/Product/June26-28-2015Sacramento-California-USALevel-ii-Reconnective-Healing-Foundational-Practitioner-Program/.

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FRIDAY, MAY 29 Finding the Bones | Oakland A workshop for the creative body. Any body. Spend three days with master teacher and choreographer, Joe Goode in an immersive and supportive environment. Using a teaching style developed by Joe Goode that incorporates movement, writing, and spoken word. Joe

Essence of Healing Event with Eric Pearl | Sacramento 6:30pm. Friday is included in the Level I or the Level I and II Combo. Sacramento Convention Center, 1400 J St, Rooms 203 and 204. For more information please call 323-960-0012. TheReconnection.com. //Store.

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sunday Smiles for Life | Fremont This campaign will be running from March-June. All donations and teeth whitening done during this time, goes to the campaign to help a child in need. For more information call 510-745-1800, or please go to Smiles ForLife.org. FremontDentistry.com. Soul Sanctuary Dance | Berkeley 11am-1pm. All ages are welcome to dance to the blend of funk, soul, world music, positive hip-hop, reggae, dance classics, jazz, blues, electronica and other music to free the mind, body and soul. Wheelchair accessible. No scented products please. Shoes optional. Donations accepted. Ashkenaz Music and Dance Community Center, 1317 San Pablo Ave. SoulSanctuaryDance.com. Nia | Berkeley 12-1pm. Also Friday at 8:45am. Expand your dance, increase your joy. Give your body the gift of learning the Nia language with teacher Alexis Mulhauser. Namaste Yoga, 2820 7th St. Info@FloraMotion.net. FloraMotion.net. Let Love In/Dating Again | Tri-Valley 2-4pm. We meet on the last Sunday of the month. Relationship, meet-up group. MeetUp.com/Let-LoveIn-Dating-Again-Relationship-TriValley-Meetup/. Community Lounge Rumba | Berkeley 3:30-6pm. 1st and 3rd Sunday each month. Rumba is the word used for a group of related, community-oriented music and dance styles in Cuba. These jam sessions welcome drummers, singers and dancers who perform rumba. Free. La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave. 510-849-2568. LaPena.org. Free Kundalini Meditation | Walnut Creek 5-6:30pm. Kundalini meditation is an ancient Tantric practice that allows each individual to deeply experience their own direct, inner connection to the divine. Class includes shaktipat transmission, guided meditation and discussion. Scheduled appointment for introduction required for first-timers at 4pm. 2910 Camino Diablo. 510-917-2349. Ellen@TrikaShala.com. Barefoot Boogie | Berkeley 7:30-11pm. Enjoy freestyle dancing in a casual, friendly environment. Boogie is a healthy alternative to the club scene. Smoke, scent and alcohol free. The first hour is slow music for stretching and unwinding, and then the pace picks up to an aerobic, ecstatic high. Our DJs play a great mix of Latin, African, Funk, R&B, Hip-Hop, Blues, house, pop, oldies, and more. This is real music for real people. $8-$15/sliding scale; $5/first-timers. 8th Street Studios, 2525 8th St at Dwight. SFBarefootBoogie.com.

Worry never robs tomorrow of its sorrow, it only saps today of its joy. ~Leo Buscaglia

monday Every Moment New Life: Morning Self-Breema | Oakland 10:30-11:30am. Start the morning with simple, comfortable movements that can nurture vitality and enliven your whole day. Self-Breema supports the aim to live in the present moment. No class th 25th of May. $10/ first class free to newcomers. The Breema Center, 6076 Claremont Avenue. 510-428-0937. Breema.com. East Bay Biodanza Class | Berkeley 7:30-10pm. Biodanza, which means Dance of Life, is a system that integrates music, movement and authentic interactions to provide experiences of intense perceptions, of being in the here and now. Mixed beginner/ intermediate level. Registration required. Sliding scale: $20-$25/single session; $65-$80/monthly pass. Finnish Hall, 1970 Chestnut St. Biodanza.us.

tuesday A Merging of Acupuncture and Nano Technology | San Jose Join the Revolution in Health. Free demos of newly patented health tech that will reduce pain, improve sleep & energy. 780 Montague Expwy, #202, San Jose. YouTube.com/watch?v=okisLOqOCws. Yoga at Bishop Ranch 15 | San Ramon 12:05-12:50pm. Also Thursday, same time. Take a midday break to reconnect with yourself while you relax and rejuvenate with 45 minutes of Gentle Yoga. Build strength, flexibility, balance and coordination. Deepen your self-awareness and inner peace. Please bring a mat. All levels are welcome. Please arrive a few minutes early. $42/5 class package, $75/10 class package, $10/drop-in. Bishop Ranch 15, 12667 Alcosta Blvd, Ste 135. 925-8956220. Info@EnchantedMats.com. EnchantedMats.com. Yoga for Kids | Walnut Creek 4-4:45pm. Ages 4-8. These engaging classes explore yoga poses, cooperative games, breath, and relaxation exercises, as well as convey lessons in self-expression, body awareness, and social skills. Non-competitive and fun, the classes help students develop strength, flexibility, concentration and confidence. Cost varies. Bloom Retreat, 1444 S Main St. 925-939-6262. BloomRetreat.com. Teens, Come and Make Some Things | Berkeley 4-5pm. Come to the library and express yourself through arts and crafts. It’s a laid back, self-paced workshop where you can have some fun, and meet and make new friends. South Branch Library, 1901 Russell St. 510-981-6260. Qigong | Berkeley 5:45-6:45pm. Doors close at 5:45, please come early. Authentic Shaolin Qi Gong from 33rd generation Shaolin Temple Grand Master Shi Yong Yao. Former head teacher of Qi Gong and Kung Fu at Shaolin

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Temple. Rudramandir Center, 830 Bancroft Way. (6th and Bancroft). Pre-registration online at ShaolinMaster. org, questions contact David@ShaolinMaster.org or call 510-253-5883.. Team Lemon Run Club | Walnut Creek 6:30pm. This is a social and fun run for all levels of runners. Runs are 3 or 5 miles through downtown Walnut Creek and along local trails. Pace is moderate. Free. Lululemon, 1201-A S Main St. 925-274-1253. Lululemon.com/WalnutCreek. Kung Fu | Berkeley 7:00-8:00pm. Please arrive on time. 33rd Generation Shaolin Temple Elite Grand Master Shi Yong Yao. Internationally renowned Kung Fu Elite Grand Master with specialties including Shaolin Buddha Fist, Metal Finger, Iron Crotch, Fo Han Boxing and Grappling / Clinch Fighting. Rudramandir Center, 830 Bancroft Way. (6th and Bancroft). Pre-registration online at ShaolinMaster.org. Questions: David@ShaolinMaster. org or 510-253-5883.

wednesday Transcendental Meditation | Berkeley Noon. Learn about transcendental meditation. Berkeley TM Center, 950 Gilman St, #100. 510-872-2287. Berkeley@TM.org. All Ears Reading | Lafayette 3-4pm. Designed for kids 5-11 and grades K-8. Kids read aloud for 15 minutes to Ted, a sweet lab from ARF’s Pet Hug Pack. He’s a great listener! Bring your own book or choose one from the library. Reading to dogs has a calm influence on children and gives them confidence in their reading. Sign up for a 15-minute slot at the Information Desk. Free. Lafayette Library and Learning Center, 3491 Mt Diablo Blvd. 925-385-2280. LafayetteLib.org. Berkeley Juggling Club | Berkeley 6-8pm. The circus arts aren’t just for clowns anymore! Learn things; including how to juggle, unicycle, aero-balance, slackline or just about anything you’ve seen under the big tent. Free. UC Berkeley Campus, Berkeley. BerkeleyJuggling.org. Forward Motion Group Run | Danville 6:30pm. All levels. Fall/winter routes through Danville neighborhoods available. Distances vary from a couple of miles to 8-10 miles, with approximately 30-50 runners. Free. Forward Motion Sports, 432 Hartz Ave. 925-820-9966. Crystal Bowls | Dublin 6:30-8:15pm. Every 3rd Wednesday. Sound healing creates harmony of body and mind. Unity of Tri-Valley, 7567 Amador Valley Blvd, # 108. 925-829-2733. GStaehle@Comcast.net. Turn ON San Francisco | San Francisco Preferred arrival: 7:15pm. Doors locked: 7:30pm. Through three guided round-robin style games, you’ll express yourself and gain new (and maybe surprising) insight into yourself and others. All this in a room full of cool, fun people engaging in honest, humorous, playful conversation. Topics are based on thoughts that we only would have in our head. Singles and couples welcome. Registration preferred. Those without reservations will be put on a wait list until 7:20pm. 47 Moss St. 408-390-2095. Awakening360.com/event/99#sthash.ostqQT4Y.dpuf.

East Bay Biodanza Class | Berkeley. 7:30-9:30pm. Also on Thursday. Beginner level, open to new participants. Biodanza, which means Dance of Life, is a system that integrates music, movement and authentic interactions to provide experiences of intense perceptions of being in the here and now. Sliding scale: $20-$25/single session; $65-$80/monthly pass. 415-717-3578 or 415-505 9482. Jeffery Bihr Studio, 5390 Miles Ave. Biodanza.us.

nationally renowned Kung Fu Elite Grand Master with specialties including Shaolin Buddha Fist, Metal Finger, Iron Crotch, Fo Han Boxing and Grappling / Clinch Fighting. Rudramandir Center, 830 Bancroft Way. (6th and Bancroft). Pre-registration online at ShaolinMaster.org. Questions: David@ShaolinMaster.org or 510-253-5883.

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7-9pm. The purpose of Lake Merritt Oneness is to support the awakening of humanity; by cultivating direct experience of oneness consciousness through universal teachings, meditation and oneness blessings. The Oneness Blessing is the sacred technology that advances each person’s journey into the direct experience of awakening. This gift to humanity helps to deepen our personal connection to the divine. These blessings have catapulted many people from around the globe into an awakened state and deeper awareness. The Blessing allows us to completely experience and dissolve old hurts, fears, and worries. It also silences repetitive thinking. Suffering decreases naturally. Lake Merritt Church, 1330 Lakeshore Ave. LakeMerrittOneness.org

Beginner Computer Class | Berkeley 10-11am. Learn the basics of using a computer. You will be taught to correctly use a mouse, the keyboard, how to set up email, and also to search/surf the internet. Free/drop-in classes. Central Library, 2090 Kittredge St. 510-981-6100. Yoga at Bishop Ranch 15 | San Ramon 12:05-12:50pm. See Tuesday for details. Please arrive a few minutes early. $10/drop-in, $42/5 class package, $75/10 class package. 12667 Alcosta Blvd, Ste 135, (BR15). 925-895-6220. EnchantedMats.com. Youth Yoga | Walnut Creek 3:45-4:30pm. Ages 5-8. 4:45-5:45pm. Ages 9-11. Members and non-members welcome. This class is designed to work with pre-teens in developing a strong sense of self. Students are taught relaxation techniques, yoga postures and breathe work. Age appropriate activities are used to promote self-love, community, and an awareness of the environment. No yoga experience necessary. $12/class; $38/month. Yoga Works, 1131 Locust St, 2nd Fl. 925-478-7272. InfoNorCal@YogaWorks.com. Homework Cafe for Teens | Berkeley 4-5:30pm. Join us on Thursday if you would like a quiet place to study and do your homework. If you are a teen, middle school, or college student, come join us. Snacks will be served. South Branch Library, 1901 Russell St. 510-981-6260. Qigong | Berkeley 5:45-6:45pm. Doors close at 5:45, please come early. Authentic Shaolin Qi Gong from 33rd generation Shaolin Temple Grand Master Shi Yong Yao. Former head teacher of Qi Gong and Kung Fu at Shaolin Temple. Rudramandir Center, 830 Bancroft Way. (6th and Bancroft). Pre-registration online at ShaolinMaster.org, questions contact David@ShaolinMaster.org or call 510-253-5883. Weight Loss Class | Castro Valley

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East Bay Biodanza Class | Berkeley 7:30-9:30pm. Beginner-level, open to new participants. See Wednesday listing for details. Sliding scale: $20$25/single session; $65-$80/monthly pass. Jeffrey Bihr Studio, 5390 Miles Ave, Oakland. LauraLouc@gmail. com. KRohnem@GalileoWeb.org. Biodanza.us.

friday Nia | Oakland 8:45am. See Monday listing for details. Namaste Rockridge, 5416 College Ave. Info@FloraMotion.net. FloraMotion.net. Black Light Art Show | Danville 7-9pm. Middle school-aged kids need some fun too. Ages 9-14. Let yours come and enjoy friends, games, food, and have a good time. Every week is a different activity. Pizza and drinks included with your registration. Release forms are available for downloading. $10. Diablo Vista Middle School (Teen Center).DanvilleRecGuide.com. Use barcode # 38918.

saturday Basement Pilates | Walnut Creek 9-10am. All levels welcome. Bring mat, towel and water for Pilates class by local instructor. Free. Sports Basement, 1881 Ygnacio Valley Rd. 925-941-6100. Fun Run with Fleet Feet | Pleasanton 9am. Distances range from 2-8 miles, and is great for everyone with a pace from walkers on up. It’s always a fun time! 925-699-4926. EthanFalls@Comcast.net. Mama Goose Story Time | Alameda 10am. Toddlers and babies are welcome with their parents or care givers, to join us at this story time. For about 20 minutes, enjoy songs, finger-plays, and age appropriate stories. We encourage the adults to participate in the activities. Free. Main Library, 1550 Oak St. If you have any questions, please call 510-747-7705. Health & Awakening | Oakland 10-11:00am. Oakland Asian Cultural Center, 388 9th St, Suite 290. 510-637-0455. Info@ShaolinMaster.org. Bloomin’ Belly Flow Prenatal Yoga | Walnut Creek 11am-12:15pm. See Wednesday for details. Bloom Retreat, 1444 S Main St. 925-939-6262. BloomRetreat.com. Lose Weight Without Diet | San Ramon 2-4pm. Class offered by Alexandra Le Ny Health Coaching. 3rd & 4th Saturdays of month. Lose the extra weight before the summer, without restrictions and calorie counting for long-term results! Space is limited so respond early. $50/by May 15, $55/at door. AlexandraLeny@Yahoo.com. Healthy Cooking 101 | San Ramon 2-4pm. Class offered by Alexandra Le Ny Health Coaching. 3rd & 4th Saturdays of month. Learn how to prepare a day worth of healthy meals that are delicious, healthy, quick, affordable and kid friendly! Space is limited. $50/before May 15th, $55/at door. Email at AlexandraLeNy@yahoo.com.

Drop-In Volleyball | Walnut Creek 7-10pm. Open to the first 45 participants. $5. Tice Valley Community Gymnasium, 2055 Tice Valley Blvd. 925-256-3572. WalnutCreekRec.org.

6-7 pm. Come to the Nature’s Sunshine Health Center weight loss class. $25/week. Nature’s Sunshine Health Center, 21709 Redwood Rd. 510-582-8482.

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acupuncture EASTERN MEDICAL CENTER

Dr. Teresa Shen, LAc, PhD China 5933 Coronado Ln, Ste 100, Pleasanton 925-847-8889 EasternMedicalCenter.com Award-winning natural family healthcare clinic brings 5,000 years of traditional Chinese healing and 4 generations of expertise including acupuncture, acupressure, cupping and herbs. See ad on page 18.

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JANE H. BAXLEY, D.C.

Certified Advanced BioStructural Correction™ (ABC™) Practitioner 931 Hartz Way, Ste. 120, Danville 925-406-3222 JBaxleyDC@gmail.com DrJaneBaxley.com ABC™ is an innovative method of neuro-structural correction resulting in immediate and lasting improvement. Breathe easier and stand straighter with less effort starting with your first visit. Patients report relief of neck and low back pain, headaches, sciatica, whiplash injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome and more. Learn more by attending one of our workshops or visiting DrJaneBaxley.com.

RASHANA SHARMA (BHMS, CCH, AWP) Chetna Center for Holistic Healing 500 Bollinger Canyon Wy, Ste A15, San Ramon DrRashana@gmail.com 925-255-5375 ChetnaCenter.com

Certified practitioner of homeopathy, ayurveda and Reiki serving the Bay Area for over 15 years. We provide safe and natural health care alternatives for all ages with concerns on digestive disorders, stress, anxiety, allergies, recurrent cough and cold, constipation, insomnia and other immune related issues. Therapy is designed and customized per individual’s unique body constitution and includes Natural and Herbal remedies, Diet & Lifestyle changes and Meditation. We also provide Reiki initiation and healing. Consultation can be given in person, or via Skype or phone.

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CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY MARCHELLE MILLIGAN, MS, CMT

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Karen Rezai, MPH 140 Mayhew Way, Suite 200 Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 510-821-0637 FootbridgeWellness@gmail.com FootbridgeWellness.com Looking for ways to better manage stress, elevate your mood, improve relationships, or advance toward goals? Want support in moving beyond old patterns of thinking, anxiety, or fears that are holding you back? Flower essences promote emotional harmony and can help. Footbridge Wellness is a family-friendly practice offering flower essence therapy to adults and children. Reiki, Shamanic healing practices, and SugiTouchTM movement therapy are also offered.

healing center M.T.O. HOLISTIC MEDICAL CENTER 400 El Cerro Blvd, Ste 105, Danville 925-362-4686 Mtohmc.com

At M.T.O., licensed physicians merge rigorous diagnostic training with medically recognized healing modalities such as Acupuncture, Low Intensity Laser Therapy, Chelation, IV Mineral and Vitamin Infusions. Work with our medical staff to create an effective and individual treatment program in a rejuvenating natural setting. Experience a complimentary personal 20-minute consultation and tour of our holistic medical center in beautiful Danville. See ad on page 4.

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As a certified Health Coach with the AADP, clients are guided in improving their health and happiness through dietary and lifestyle changes. With support and direction we focus on balancing their primary foods (work, relationships, spirituality, and exercise) and secondary foods (diet). This is achieved through a holistic approach on health, taking into account diet, lifestyle, environmental toxins, and disease prevention. Healing is supported through knowledge in nutrition, supplements, herbs, aromatherapy and homeopathic options.

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SPIRITUAL HEALING HOLLY M. COOK

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Change your time line to fit your spiritual desires. Clear deep beliefs and trauma that hold you from moving into your true essence. Specializing to connect physical and emotional dis-ease with energy/soul blockages, Holly can help you move forward and clear the past allowing you to create a desired future. Her clients have experienced shifts in their consciousness, spiritual awakening, cleared family issues and have overcome physical and emotional pain. Explore a blended session of shamanism, theta healing, Reiki, chakra clearing and more. Also available for phone sessions.

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WELLNESS CENTER PLEASANTON FAMILY WELLNESS CENTER Kathleen Beaulieu, CMT, IMT 1491 Cedarwood Ln, Ste A Pleasanton 925-600-0503 Kathleen@PleasantonWellness.com PleasantonWellness.com

Discover your body’s healing potential. Nutritional and diagnostic counseling for lifestyle changes including weight loss, gastrointestinal, thyroid, hormone, allergies and vitamin and mineral deficiencies. Expert massage therapy, 20 years experience specializing in pregnancy, automobile injuries and post surgery recovery.

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