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This sounds like fun. Summer Huntington of Fit Body Wellness is leading a free outdoor yoga session at 11am on Saturday July 31st at the north end of Boulevard Park, near the stage.
If you go, or if you’ve taken classes from Summer before, be sure to leave a review at her listing here on Whatcom Natural Health.
It doesn’t look much like summer right now, but sunny days must be on the way because the Fairhaven outpost of the Bellingham Farmers Market opens tomorrow. The Wednesday Market is a friendly, low-key market held noon -5pm every Wednesday (duh!) from June through September in the Fairhaven Village Green behind Village Books.
In past visits I haven’t seen any food vendors, buskers or crafts here — just yummy local fruit and veggies.
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The Blaine Gardener’s Market is holding a slug race on May 22 to celebrate opening day. The market will run every Saturday, 10-2 in H Street Plaza, through October 9th. Read the article in the Northern Light here:
http://thenorthernlight.com/news/article.exm/2010-04-07_gardener_s_market_to_open_with_slug_race
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Dr. Hollie Levine, ND, will be at Joy of Pilates, 22 N. Harbor Loop Dr., for a Q&A session on May 3 at 6:30 pm. Dr. Levine specializes in chronic illnesses; the woman’s emotional and physical health; and support for people undergoing cancer treatments and cancer survivors.
The event is free and light refreshments will be served. Please rsvp to Joy of Pilates here.
Joy of Pilates
Hollie Levine, ND
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Take a self-paced stroll through Bellingham’s south side with the Tulip Trekkers, Mt. Vernon’s Volkssport (people’s sport) club. The Fairhaven-Edgemoor Friendship Walk starts at Fairhaven Runners at 10am, where you can register and pick up a route map starting at 9:30am.
Volkssport — “people’s sport” — walking events are organized by local clubs as a fun, noncompetitive organized activity for all ages and abilities. Learn more about volkssporting at the Tulip Trekkers website.
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From Fairhaven Runners:
Hear from a former nationally classed race walker about how to make aerobic walking part of your life. Cindy Paffumi will talk about benefits and provide tips. She will also preview her spring training program for walkers and discuss the Fairhaven Walking Club’s weekly Saturday morning walks. Cindy has been the store’s walking coach for four years, and athletes enjoy her expert guidance and positive spirit.
When: Thursday, April 15, 7:15 – 8:15 PM
Where: Fairhaven Runners, 1209 11th St., Bellingham
 Shoppers ponder the plethora of pumpkins at the downtown Bellingham Farmer's Market last October.
The kids are on spring break, the forsythia is blooming, and Mayor Dan Pike is loosening up his throwing arm for the ceremonial cabbage toss that opens every season of Bellingham’s downtown farmer’s market. The downtown market runs every Saturday from 10am to 3pm through Christmas.
The summertime Fairhaven market will join in on Wednesdays June-September.
When: Saturday April 3, 10am-3pm
Where: Depot Market Square, Railroad and Chestnut

New and not-so-new parents will want to catch this talk on turning your little one’s stroll into a workout. It’s this Thursday, March 25, 7:15 pm, at Fairhaven Runners, 1209 11th St. in Bellingham. From their website:
“Turn Your Stroller Into a Total Body Workout – Natalie Gustafson, MS, LMFT
Thursday, March 25, 7:15 – 8:15 PM
Many new parents find it difficult to maintain their fitness level after having children. Stroller Strides Certified Instructor and mother of two, Natalie, will teach you how to incorporate strength, cardio and flexibility exercises into your typical stroller outing. Also, hear about the benefits, barriers and issues regarding postpartum exercise. This introductory clinic is for parents, so no need to bring your stroller or little one to the forum.”
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Researchers have discovered that infants respond to the rhythm and tempo of music and find it more engaging than speech.
The findings, based on the study of infants aged between five months and two years old, suggest that babies may be born with a predisposition to move rhythmically in response to music.
The research was conducted by Dr Marcel Zentner, from the University of York’s Department of Psychology, and Dr Tuomas Eerola, from the Finnish Centre of Excellence in Interdisciplinary Music Research at the University of Jyvaskyla.
Dr Zentner said: “Our research suggests that it is the beat rather than other features of the music, such as the melody, that produces the response in infants.
“We also found that the better the children were able to synchronize their movements with the music the more they smiled.
“It remains to be understood why humans have developed this particular predisposition. One possibility is that it was a target of natural selection for music or that it has evolved for some other function that just happens to be relevant for music processing.”
Infants listened to a variety of audio stimuli including classical music, rhythmic beats and speech. Their spontaneous movements were recorded by video and 3D motion-capture technology and compared across the different stimuli.
Professional ballet dancers were also used to analyse the extent to which the babies matched their movement to the music.
The findings are published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences Online Early Edition. The research was part-funded by a grant from the Swiss National Science Foundation.
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St. Joseph’s Lifequest community education program presents a class on transitioning to a healthy vegetarian diet.
Vegetarian Eating Basics, 6-8 pm, 1/25/10
Do you find yourself making more vegetarian eating choices? Vegetarians are at lower risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, obesity and gallstones. This class will introduce you to the meatless way of eating, including more convincing reasons to choose it and recipes to help you apply it!
The class will be held at the Health Education Center, 3333 Squalicum Parkway. Click here for registration info.
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The practice of Tai Chi promotes balance and coordination, and is as effective as brisk walking in lowering blood pressure. The exercises can be done anywhere, require no equipment, and are suitable all fitness levels.
The Whatcom County YMCA on State Street has several introductory Tai Chi classes are starting this month, including seated Tai Chi for people who are unable to stand for long periods. Call 733-8630 for registration and info on Y classes.
Introduction to Tai Chi: Monday & Thursday 1/11-3/18/2010 at 12:10-1:10 p.m. $35-45.
Tai Chi: Deepening Your Practice: Monday 1/11-3/15/2010 at 4:30-5:15 p.m. Free, drop-in continuation of the above class.
Seated Tai Chi: Thursday 1/14-2/25 at 1:30-2:15 p.m. $20-25.
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If you’re a bipedal mammal reading this blog, you have probably resolved to take off a few pounds in the next year. WCC’s Community Education program has added two new classes to the Winter schedule to help bring that resolution to pass.
Weight Reduction through Hypnosis, Mondays 1/25-2/8
“Certified hypnotherapist Leigh Mcdiarmid will present an tried and true (and diet free!) program for long-term weight reduction and maintenance.”
Your Relationship to Food, Saturdays 1/30 & 2/6
“Join dynamic instructors Carolyn Koehnline and Sheena Grannis to creatively explore your personal relationship with food . . . . You’ll gain insights into your eating triggers and learn strategies for forming new habits and making healthier choices.”
Learn more and sign up online at http://www.whatcomcommunityed.com/
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Start your Sunday with a free Pilates “teaser” at Joy of Pilates, 22 Harbor Loop in Bellingham on Sunday, Dec 20th at 8:00 am. See the site for forms to print out and bring to class.
Free Intro Classes!
New to Pilates? Try one of our FREE Pilates Introduction Classes-Risk Free! Learn the basics of Core Activation and Pilates Principles.
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Revitalize Your Body, Refresh Your Mind! Tuesdays, 1/26 & 2/2
“Join local professionals Robert Fong and Michele Siemion for a fascinating exploration of the health benefits of acupressure and QiGong. . . . reduce stress, soothe aches and pains, sleep better, and improve your overall health.”
Learn more and register at Whatcom Community College’s Community Education website, http://www.whatcomcommunityed.com/.
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Hypnotherapist Richard Blake, MIT, CHT is teaching a four-part self-hypnosis class November 4 – December 2:
“You can use this self-hypnosis technique to neutralize limiting beliefs from your past that create feelings of anger, fear, guilt, sadness, frustration, inadequacy, or depression. It’s a wonderfully gentle process that helps you remove unwanted subconscious programming that keeps you from feeling happy, empowered, and energized!”
Call 360-778-3922 to sign up.
Here’s an interesting post from chiropractor Steve Noble’s blog about the role of old scar tissue on current pain:
A case of scar tissue release at the knee resulting in decreased shoulder pain
Tuesday this past week I had a patient come in complaining of shoulder pain with cramping occurring to the pectoralis minor. A brief assessment his shoulder indicated some tight muscles but nothing more. I followed up with the question, “have you had any surgeries?” His reply was “yes, 10 years ago on my right knee.” The same side as his shoulder pain.
Read the rest here.
119 N Commercial St Ste 910
Bellingham WA 98225
360-738-7654
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Tree Frog Farm
3679 Sunrise Rd
Lummi Island, WA
(360) 758-7260
Join us for this fun, power-packed, dynamic class. Learn how working with energy meridians and points, energetic visceral release and flower essences can expand your bodywork practice and help your clients. Practice simple
techniques for recognizing and addressing energetic imbalances below the presenting symptoms such as headaches, depression, neck and low back pain, anxiety, digestive upset and reproductive issues. Please bring your lunch.
Students will receive a certificate for 10 continuing education hours.
About the instructors:
Lona Way, LMP, MED. Lona is a practicing shiatsu massage therapist, who teaches shiatsu and other vibrational healing modalities at the Whatcom Community College School of Massage.
Willow Rose, LMP, MPA. Willow is a multidimensional healer weaving together a wide array of techniques from guided imagery to deep tissue, including the use of tuning forks, flower essences and visceral manipulation to realign structure and restore balance. She especially enjoys focusing on digestive and reproductive issues to heal and nurture our sacred bellies.
Diana Pepper, Vibrational Repatterning Practitioner and Earth steward, is a lecturer, consultant and producer of flower essences at Tree Frog Farm. She specializes in helping clients integrate inner well-being and spirituality
in daily life.
Price: $225.00
For more information or to register, visit www.treefrogfarm.com or call (360)758-7260
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 Nuts are a tasty part of the Mediterranean diet The lastest diet study in the news found that type 2 diabetics fared better eating a Mediterranean-style diet than a low-fat regimen. But how does this research, conducted at the Second University of Naples in Italy, fit into our lives here in the Pacific Northwest?
Study author Dr. Dario Giugliano said, “The Mediterranean-type diet is a diet high in plant foods, such as fruits, nuts, legumes and cereals, and fish, with olive oils as the primary source of monounsaturated fat and low to moderate intake of wine, as well as low intake of red meat and poultry.”
In addition to summer’s abundant fruit and vegetables, Washington produces these healthy staples of the Mediterranean diet:
-hazelnuts
-walnuts
-lentils
-dried peas
-barley
-salmon
-wine
I think we’re out luck on local olive oil, though.
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The yoga studio directory has been updated (goodbye Yoga Room, hello 3 Oms and Yoga Workshop!). If you’ve taken yoga in town, tell us about it by writing a review in the comments field.
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The downtown Y is having a senior health fair in their lobby from 10am-1pm and all-day open house with free stretch, tai chi, Silver Sneakers cardio, and balance classes for seniors in the 4th floor exercise rooms.
8am-Morning Stretch
10am-Tai Chi (20 minute teaser)
10:45am-Silver Sneakers cardio circuit
12-Balance class (20 minute teaser)
1pm-Seated tai chi (20 minute teaser)
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The Local Food Exchange is a locavore’s delight at 1314 Railroad in downtown Bellingham (next to Hohl’s Seed and Feed). LFE sells fruit, veggies, dairy, eggs, and meat, most of it produced within 30 miles. The store is open Monday-Friday mornings 9am-1pm and afternoons 3pm-6pm, and from 9am-6pm on Thursdays. For more info see Growing Washington’s website or call 360-393-4541.
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Acupuncturist Scott Paglia, LAc, will discuss causes of and non-drug solutions for acid reflux, hiatal hernia, constipation, ulcers and colitis.
August 11, 6:30 pm
Bellingham Public Library downtown branch
Free admission
Call 360-715-1824 to reserve a spot
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 Italian racewalker Elisa Rigaudo in action Racewalking is a great way to add challenge to your walking workouts. Racewalking rock star Dave McGovern presents a weekend clinic for neophytes and competitive walkers alike. From Racewalking.org:
Do you want to learn to Racewalk? Or to Racewalk Faster? Join U.S. National Racewalk Team member and fourteen-time U.S. National Champion Dave McGovern for this unique racewalking event. Participants will learn techniques utilized at the U.S. Olympic Training Centers to help elite athletes to racewalk faster, and more efficiently with fewer injuries. And if you don’t race, these techniques can help you to lose weight, get fit and feel great!
Fee for the weekend clinic is $125; info and entry forms are available at racewalking.org.
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Here’s a can’t-miss event for anyone interested in local food and sustainable agriculture, or even just where their last hamburger came from.
The documentary film Food Inc. is screening at the Pickford Cinema 7/24-7/30. Entertainment Weekly said Food Inc. is “more than just a terrific documentary — it’s an important movie, one that nourishes your knowledge of how the world works. Or, in this case, has started not to work.”
Tonight’s 6:30 screening will be preceded by a discussion with Clayton Burrows, director of Growing Washington, and Henry Bierlink, executive director of Whatcom Farm Friends, from 5-6pm on KGMI radio and followed by discussion and Q&A at the Pickford. See the Pickford schedule for full show times.
Food Inc. film and discussion
Pickford Cinema
1416 Cornwall
Bellingham, Washington
Friday, Jul 24 @ 3:00 PM, 6:30 PM
Saturday, Jul 25 – Thursday, Jul 30 @ 4:10 PM, 6:30 PM
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Whether you were inspired after watching Food Inc. at the Pickford or you’d just like to add more wholesome, sustainably grown food to your diet, check out our new listing of local organic food suppliers. Let us know if we missed anybody–our goal is to be THE comprehensive natural health resource for Whatcom County.
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Whatcom Natural Health is a community health directory where you can locate and rate businesses that support your healthy lifestyle:
-yoga and pilates studios
-massage therapists
-gyms and trainers
-stores, markets and farmstands
-alternative medicine practitioners
Browse the categories on the left or use the search box in the upper right corner of the page to get started.
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