October 2019
Rethink Pink: Forgo the Mammogram? with Astrik Vardanyan
Every 3 minutes in the U.S. alone a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer. We see pink ribbons on highway banners, cosmetic containers, buckets of fried chicken, oil-drilling bits, bottled water, postage stamps and so much more, not only in October (Breast Cancer Awareness ™ Month) now year round. But did you know: Physical exercise can reduce the risk of dying of cancer by up to 50% (even after your diagnosis) Vitamin A and Vitamin D are nature’s most…
Find out more »Autophagy 101: Fasting Education & Support
Join us this month as we discuss and further explore the exciting research, in which Dr. Yoshinori Ohsumi garnered the 2016 Nobel Prize in Physiology. We will be sharing supporting resources, videos and other materials. We will also be sharing contact information of doctors and practitioners in the area offering to support our Autophagy 101 community in establishing baselines and providing ongoing support as needed. We will explore the potential for integrative and complementary therapies to further enhance the process…
Find out more »Broth and Saucy Sauce Class, with Ancestral Chef, Monica Ford
What do soups, sauces and reductions all have in common? BROTH! This is a culinary adventure you do not want to miss. Transform your broths and sauces into the true gems that they were originally meant to be for gut health and restoration, and food masterpieces brimming with flavor! Join us as we venture into this wonderful world with Monica Ford, founder of RealFoodDevotee.com. Discover the basics needed to make your own bone broth. Save money with this home skill…
Find out more »CANNABIS Part 1: An Overview & History, with Shari Boyer & Sue Feldmeth, R.N.
Sue Feldmeth, RN and Shari Boyer, Founder of Plant Society will hold a 3 part series of education events aimed at explaining cannabis and how it is used for pain, stress, anxiety, inflammation, and sleep. Cannabis 101 - An Overview: Learn about the history of cannabis, the difference between marijuana and hemp, legality, how it works, what it can heal. Did you know the Cannabis plant contains: Over 100 Cannabinoids – THC, CBD, CBDA, CBG, etc. Over 200 Terpenes -…
Find out more »JUST ONE THING: ZEN BEDROOM, with Tracy Levinthal
Discover how to make small changes "just one thing at a time." Join us with Tracy Leventhal, Holistic Health Coach, from Oasis Family Medicine. Zen Bedroom helps you to create a regenerative, healing space in the room where you spend over half of your life. Ready to start sleeping again? It all starts with a quiet, tech-free bedroom. Tracy will give you tips on how to make your bedroom zen and get you back to sleeping like a baby.…
Find out more »Sharpen Your Kitchen Skills, with Chef Cynthia Mendoza
Learn proper knife handling and maintenance from a professional chef! Chef Cindy will lead you in a hands-on knife skills session, followed by a cooking demonstration. You will sample the afternoon’s recipes and receive a Culinary Knife Cuts “Quick Tips” Guide to use at home. Chef Cynthia Mendoza holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems and Business Administration and spent the last 20 years working in corporate America. Following her passion for food and nutrition, she pursued certificates in Integrative…
Find out more »FILM NIGHT: BEAUTY BITES BEAST (Meet the Film Makers!)
"Beauty Bites Beast" sets out to answer this question and vanquish the barriers to teaching women and girls unarmed verbal and physical empowerment self-defense, while focusing on some of the surprising benefits: confidence, leadership, and self-esteem. Journey with Ellen Snortland -- journalist, author, and activist -- as she explores the many myths and misunderstandings that surround women learning to defend themselves. The film highlights groups of women from different parts of the world as they embark on one of the…
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