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Now at Hillcrest Farmer’s Market
Now you can find us at the Hillcrest Farmer’s Market in San Diego. It’s every Sunday from 9am to 2pm. It’s a …read more
Lightning in a Bottle 2013 Line Up
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Moringa Oleifera in National Geographic
National Geographic posted a little blurb about moringa oleifera in its January Issue.
Everyday Staple Smoothie: The Naomi
With the namesake of its creator, the Naomi Smoothie has no added sweetener and packs a ton of organic nutrition. Naomi is …read more
Energy Drinks Caffeine Content, Calories, and Sugar
Consumer Reports rated a bunch of energy drinks for their caffeine content, calories, and sugars. Here’s what they found:
Kaiser Permanente Advises Clients Avoid Food Made with GMOs
In its Fall Newsletter, the corporate health insurance giant, Kaiser Permanente advises that “despite what the biotech industry might say, there is …read more
Everyday Staple Smoothie: The Foundation
I call this one “The Foundation.” Serves two to three. Or one hungry human 3 paks of frozen pure, Unsweetened Açaí from …read more
Tips for Using Your CSA
Tips for Using your CSA: 1. Strategize. Some vegetables tire more quickly than others, so it’s important to use those first to …read more
Eleuthero Root
A shrub that grows as high as nine feet, Eleutherococcus senticosus reaches maturity in seven or more years. The plant grows throughout …read more
Cannabinoids
Our bodies are designed to accept Cannabinoids. There are more cannabinoid receptors in the brain and human body than any other neurotransmitter. …read more
Omega Acai Bowl Recipe
Omega Acai Bowl Recipe 2 unsweetened sambazon gps 1 tbsp cane juice crystals 1 little haas avocado 1.5 tbsps gelatinized maca powder …read more
Foods That Increase Libido
Aside from regular exercise and a healthy diet, which are fundamental to a strong libido, there are certain foods that increase libido: …read more
Amazing Macrobiotic Smoothie
Amazing Macrobiotic Smoothie Blend the following with one cup of water 3 packs unsweetened acai 3 ripe bananas 1 apple tbsp of …read more
Food to Increase Breast Milk
Moringa Oleifera is a sub-tropical tree rich in amino acids, proteins, and antioxidants that acts as a potent food to increase breast …read more
Increase Chances of Getting Pregnant
Increase chances your chances of getting pregnant with Gelatinized Maca Powder. It’s a powerful male fertility food, because it: 1. Increases Sperm …read more
Lepidium Peruvianum Chacon
Links to research on lepidium peruvianum chacon Lepidium peruvianum; restraint stress; anti-stress activity Lepidium peruvianum root has been traditionally utilized by native …read more
GMO Articles-California Prop 37-NY Times
Here’s an excerpt from a great gmo article published about California Prop 37 in the New York Times. Link to full article …read more
Scientists, Seralini, study dire effects of Monsanto GMO-corn and Round-Up
French researcher, Gilles-Eric Séralini, and assistants feed Monsanto GMO-corn and Round-Up to rats and study the effects, which are dire. Round-Up is …read more
Bhakti Fest 2012
Bhakti Fest was an amazing festival. This was our third year at the annual yoga & kirtan festival. It feels like Bhakti …read more
Lightning in a Bottle 2012 photos
The Asana Foods Nice Blend crew was amazing this year. We can’t wait for Lightning in a Bottle 2013! Thanks to Ally …read more
Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) in Art
Monsanto Buys Beelogics – thisweekindoom.com – networkbees.com – joemohrtoons.com The Simpsons Season 20 Episode 8 “The Burns and the Bees” 4/26/12
Monsanto Buys Beelogics, International Bee Research Firm
Many beekeepers are losing massive colonies all over America. One such incidence is of Bret Adee in Central California who lost 40,000 …read more
EPS Surfboards: Eco-Friendly and Economical
Stretch Surfboards in Santa Cruz has been making boards since 1979. The company was founded by William “Stretch” Riedel, in Malibu, CA, …read more
The Do Lab Rages at Coachella
Another massive installation from the wizards and warriors at The Do Lab. Their festival within a festival crushed it at Coachella, which …read more
The 3 Most Underrated Benefits of Yoga
There are countless mainstream articles and blogs out there that talk about the physical benefits of a yoga practice. Usually something in …read more
Sustainable Surf Certifies Eco-Friendly Surfboards
San Francisco-based social entrepreneurs, Sustainable Surf, want to raise consumer and industry awareness of the toxicity of surfboards and use the market …read more
Outside Lands Music Festival 2012 Announces Initial Line-Up
The brain-child of Bonnaroo-production team Superfly Productions, and Bill Graham Presents off-shoot, Another Planet Productions, is five-years old this year. Outside Lands …read more
Moms Rising petitions FDA to Proliferate Fresh Fruit and Vegetables in Public Schools
MomsRising, a non-profit dedicated to the health and well-being of children and their families, is petitioning the FDA to expand the reach …read more
Smog-Eating Paint in the Phillipines Capitol
In an effort to stave off the rapant air pollution in Manila, graffiti artists were given a special paint that “reacts with …read more
Occupy Monsanto offers Genetic Crimes Unit Action Kit
With Occupy Monsanto protesting at the “Food & Safety Summit” in Washington, DC, I thought that it would be nice to bring …read more
5 Reasons High Sierra Music Festival Will Never Die
Harmony Festival takes a hiatus. Earthdance putters out. The recent Golden Era (let’s say 2002 to 2006-ish) for NorCal festivals has given …read more
Rise Above Plastics. Surfrider Takes on Massive Plastic Islands in the Sea.
There are huge swaths of ocean that are literally plastic soup. The particles are tiny and float a couple of feet below …read more
Be Healthier. Eat Less Meat. Save the Earth.
Emissions from fertilizers used to grow feed crops for livestock are huge contributors to green house gases. As world population grows, and …read more
Yogis Gather at Rancho Santa Fe Estate to Benefit Jeans for Justice
On Saturday May 5th, San Diego yogis and yoginis will gather for an afternoon of yoga and music at an palatial estate …read more
Caffeine Toxicity From Energy Drinks Puts Over 10,000 in the Emergency Room Annually
“The glossy marketing tailored to youth has worked – 30 to 50 percent of adolescents report consuming energy drinks.” Then 10,000 of …read more
Sex and Meditation are the Same. In a Way.
On a personal note, the senstations of endorphines released during meditation after a hot yoga class feel very much like that which …read more
Despite health risks FDA won’t ban BPA
The FDA is consistently demonstrates that is another arm of big business, rather than a consumer advocate. BPA hardens plastic, but is …read more
The Fruit Tree Planting Foundation fights poverty in India
“The Fruit Tree Planting Foundation will plant 10,000 fruit trees & provide horticultural training in the severely deforested and impoverished state of …read more
The Acid & Alkaline Foods List
Use an acid and alkaline foods list to understand the body in terms of alkalinity or acidity. Here are some charts and …read more
Coconut Palm Sugar on Dr. Oz, best new sugar alternative
Dr. Oz featured Coconut Palm Sugar on the Dr. Oz show, as a healthy new sugar alternative for a sweet tooth. Its …read more
Leucadia Farmer’s Market supports Paul Ecke
The Leucadia Farmer’s Market happens every Sunday from 10am to 2pm at 185 Union St, in Encinitas. The market was founded in …read more
Hemp Hearts in Elephant Journal: Top 5 Superfoods.
Elephant Journal recently punched out a quicky on there top 5 superfoods. Hemp Hearts was listed among Quinoa, Leeks, Soy, and Spinach. …read more
Heart Disease Affects More Women than Breast Cancer.
One out of two women will be impacted by cardiovascular disease in your lifetime. So, this is the leading killer of women. …read more
Fall 2011 Hemp Seed Harvest Video
All hemp foods are made from the seed, which are contained in about the top three feet of the plant. Hemp is …read more
Extension: Benefits of Yoga
Iyengar says that the only type of tension one should have in yoga is “extension.” Ultimately, we become calm in all the …read more
Bhakti Fest Earth Day Celebration, San Diego
On April 21st, the folks at Bhakti Fest will be hosting a “Pre-Earth day Celebration” at the World Beat Center in San …read more
Sciatica While Pregnant and How to Help It
If pregnancy isnʼt uncomfortable enough, Sciatica is another issue that can inflict discomfort among pregnant women. Especially in the second and third …read more
The Practice of Mindfulness
Mindfulness enriches every experience of life. For eons it has been valued as a way to peace yet accessible primarily to those …read more
The Bandhas
The Bandhas- A posture where certain organs or parts of the body are contracted and controlled. 1. Jalandhara Bandha-the neck and throat …read more
The Importance of Treading Lightly
Savasana is my favorite asana. Not only because I can feel the endorphins and dopamine course through my body, but because I …read more
Farmer’s Market Açaí Bowl Recipe
Here is the Açaí Bowl recipe that I use for the farmer’s market in Vista on Saturdays and Leucadia every Sunday. 8 …read more
Savasana Pose Deep Meditation Healing
Savasana pose, or corpse pose, is the most important asana in yoga. In the Bikram series of asanas, we do this asana …read more
Sciatica Yoga Poses
These are sciatica poses based on yoga therapy that I used to heal my own sciatica. More often than not, sciatica is …read more
How Yoga Can Wreck Your Body: the Dangers of Ego and Asana
The New York Times recently published an editorial called, “How Yoga Can Wreck Your Body.” It has stirred up some backlash from …read more
Hot Yoga Studio Review: Bikram Yoga San Diego & Orange County
While the Bikram series of asanas is the same at every Bikram studio, there are still a number of nuances that make …read more
Pyramid Eclipse 2012: Symbiosis Events launches full website
Last night, the mad scientists, artists, and creative souls at Symbiosis Events launched their website for this year’s Pyramid Eclipse Festival. Here’s …read more
The Health Benefits of Meditation and Yoga for Stress Reduction: turning on the parasympathetic nervous system
It all starts with the breath. Conscious deep breathing relaxation, an element of pranayama, is a method of powerful stress relief. Meditation …read more
The Do Lab’s Lightning in a Bottle Music & Arts Festival 2012: tickets, dates, artwork, video
This morning, The Do Lab announced that presale tickets go live on January 16th. The first 2000 tickets will be sold at …read more
Coachella 2012 lineup announced
Coachella 2012 announced its lineup today. The Black Keys, Radiohead, and Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg will be headlining the festival this …read more
Symbiosis Gathering 2012 dates and location confrimed
Today, Symbiosisevents announced that they will be releasing ticket information next week to their email list. The festival will happen May 17 …read more
Hot yoga studio review: Yoga Tropics Encinitas, CA
In general, this is a secular studio with emphasis mainly on asanas (postures) and pranayama (breath work). Here I review the classes, …read more
Best Bet California Music Festivals of 2012. Spring and Early Summer
Here’s a quick breakdown of some of the best music festivals in northern and southern california happening in 2012. Coachella 2012: This …read more
the power of meditation and mindfulness practice — chi energy through the lens of western science
I think that it is fascinating to look at the power of meditation and mindfulness through the lens of western science. I …read more
Moringa: natural antibiotic
Moringa is also known as the horseradish tree. I like this name, because there is a spiciness to the moringa that resembles …read more
Moringa: vegetarian protein source
For those looking for a vegetarian protein source, moringa is exceptional. In fact, it is a complete protein source. It has all …read more
Symbiosis Gathering 2012
Symbiosis Gathering is happening in 2012. The last time was 2009 near Yosemite, and the time before that 2007. It marinates in …read more
Women’s Health: “Gravitate towards health”: yoga and nutrition
Your body and your energy systems move naturally toward health. Yoga and Nutrition are self awareness technologies that promote consciousness of the …read more
Maca has Profound Psychological Implications for Athletes and Adrenaline Junkies
The more I learn about maca from studies, supplemented by empirical knowledge, the more I begin to understand the many applications that …read more
Physiological Implications of a Kundalini Awakening on Hormones
According to the Biology of Kundalini, there are significant hormonal implications of a Kundalini Awakening. The hyperactivity of the HPA axis and …read more
smoothie recipe: “late autumn cali,” featuring moringa
Lately, I’ve been getting more and more excited about moringa. There is a harsh cold virus going around right now. At thanksgiving …read more
video: leucadia-encinitas farmer’s market
The farmer’s market in encinitas is one of the biggest of the many wonderful san diego farmer’s markets. Vegetarian chef George Vutetakis …read more
Maca and Men: Help for Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
Maca helps men combat Erectile Dystfunction (ED). It contains alkaloids that stimulate the body to produce healthy amounts of testosterone, restoring a …read more
depression, fatigue, and obesity: therapeutic uses of yerba mate
In addition to its standing as a popular beverage, yerba mate is used as a tonic, diuretic, and as a stimulant to …read more
what is a healthy sugar substitute?: mineral content of palm sugar
palm sugar is low-glycemic because of its rich mineral content. Mineral content of palm sugar per 100g: Nitrogen 202mg, Phosphorus 79mg, Potassium …read more
video: eco-conservation, surfing, and kayaking in chile with sol raiz organics
Kenny Stitsworth of sol raiz organics recently took a trip to south america with professional surf ambassadors from patagonia, inc. They spent …read more
power shake recipe from bhakti fest 2011
People were going nuts for the shakes I was making at my booth at Bhakti Fest in September. Many requested the recipe. …read more
Maca and Women: Effects on Thyroid, HRT, Menstrual Periods, and Fatigue
The Effects of Maca on Thyroid, HRT, Menstrual Periods, Fatigue, and Menopause. Maca and Hypothyroidism Based on studies done by Dr. Gloria …read more
palm sugar salmon recipe
Here’s a quick and easy recipe for a salmon dish using coconut palm sugar! 1 lbs. wild salmon (3/4 inch thick) 3 …read more
The Local Food Economy in 2 Charts
First, the happy chart. The USDA recently released a report (PDF) that crunches numbers on recent developments in local/regional food economies. Sales …read more
Fast Food vs. Fast Natural Food
The recent incident banning energy drinks at the University of New Hampshire and subsequent reversal of that ban should be society’s wake …read more
Moringa Oleifera Health Benefits
Scientifically speaking, moringa (malunggay) sounds like magic. It can rebuild weak bones, enrich anemic blood and enable a malnourished mother to nurse …read more
what is theobroma cacao?
There are three major species of Theobroma Cacao currently in wide cultivation around the world: Criollo, Forastero, and Trinitario (a cross of …read more
earthdance 2011
Earthdance 2011. Magic Dance. The people make the festival what it is and Earthdance was a case study. In its transition to …read more
shopping cart garden 2
Not only does he grow food in shopping carts, he has a worm casting system that makes soil. Not just regular soil. …read more
bhakti fest 2011
Bhakti Fest. Electric Fest. Thousands of yogis. Four yoga classes a day. Thunderstorms at night that charge up the air. Kundalini and …read more
Asana Foods Maca Facts
This is a unique heirloom variety of maca: 100% LEPIDIUM PERUVIANUM CHACON. The only maca prized for it’s quality, rich flavor and …read more
shopping cart garden
In Valley Center, a man is taking a tool of American consumerism and using it to grow food in. He has about …read more
bee love; visiting local apiaries in San Diego
The best honey in San Diego is right here. With high skill and attention, this local beekeeper has the richest raw honey …read more
high sierra music festival 2011
I open up the booth at 8am for the yogis and mom’s with kids. It’s a family-friendly festival, and that is always …read more
lightning in a bottle 2011
For Lightning in a Bottle 2011, many are saying that it was the best festival that they’ve ever been to. The producers, …read more
joshua tree music festival spring 2011
Joshua Tree, Ca. – It was beautiful when we got there. The desert nights were warm and lovely, then the wind started …read more
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