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Traditions in Western Herbalism Conference
SIGNED POSTER OFFER

We’ve received lots of interest in copies of the 18×20” TWHC poster that I created for this event, from people who would like one as decoration for their home or business wall.  At the same time, it would be very helpful to have more folks putting up these posters in their area herb stores, whole foods markets, healing centers, universities and hip cafes… asking the managers in every case to support us by making sure they stay up and are covered over.

Addressing both needs at once, we’ve decided to offer 1 free poster – hand signed to you by Jesse Wolf Hardin & Kiva Rose – in exchange for your pledge to find the time to hang another 5 to 10 in appropriate places in your region or on your travels.

The poster printing, mailing tube and postage are expensive so we hope to send them only to those most committed to find them the best homes.

If you are interested, please send your request along with a note describing how many copies you would like mailed to you, your snail mail address and what name you would like one copy signed to, at:

mail@animacenter.org

Early bird tickets for the Traditions in Western Herbalism Conference were scheduled to go from early bird discount to full price June 1st but with the holiday and so much happening for so many people, we’ve decided to extend the deadline until midnight of June 2nd to give everyone a little bit longer to take advantage of the cheaper price.

The tickets have been selling at a steady pace so be sure to pick yours up while there’s still space available. We can only accommodate up to 250 people this first year at Ghost Ranch, so it’s important you make your plans to attend now.

Buy Your Tickets Here

Our phenomenal lineup of teachers for our 3 FULL days of workshops and classes includes:

• Rosemary Gladstar
• Matthew Wood
• Paul Bergner
• Phyllis Hogan
• 7Song
• Jim McDonald
• Phyllis Light
• Howie Brounstein
• Charles Garcia
• Margi Flint
• Mimi Hernandez
• CoreyPine Shane
• Christa Sinadinos
• Monica Rude
• Deborah Brandt
• Julie McIntyre
• Darcey Blue
• John Gallagher
• Pamela Hyde-Nakai

Check out the descriptions of our incredible and diverse classes here!

And amazing live concerts that will be happening at TWHC are:

• Rising Appalachia
• Arborea
• Flamenco World Co.

Please join us for the very 1st year of the Traditions in Western Herbalism Conference!

~Kiva

Making breakfast a daily habit helps you ward off weight gain by reducing hunger later in the day, jump-starting your day with healthy choices, and giving you a boost of energy. Start your morning off with these seven low-cal and nutritious breakfast recipes. View the slideshow.

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Island countries are experts at using what they’ve got—fresh fish and fruit. They go heavy on the spices and light on processed foods to make healthy, hearty dishes that won’t have you hesitating to throw on your bikini. Let these easy recipes take you to a tropical locale, if only in your imagination. View the slideshow.

Just add veggies. It’s a smart way to feel full—without loading up on calories.

Pile ’em on pizza. Adding spinach and mushrooms to calorie-dense foods like pizza and mac ‘n’ cheese helps you feel more satisfied with less food.

Soup up. Vegetable soups are “good-investment” foods, because they fill you up without filling you out.

Lighten chili. Replace half the meat in chili with diced sautéed zucchini, carrots, onions, and mushrooms for a healthful meal.

Bethenny Frankel is a celebrity natural-foods chef and owner of the baked-goods company bethennybakes.com.

 
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Joseph DeLeo

This exotic martini (from my new book The Skinnygirl Dish: Easy Recipes for Your Naturally Thin Life) has just 156 calories—162 fewer than a traditional one!

In cocktail shaker, combine 2 ounces premium vodka, 1 ounce lychee juice (from a can of lychees; available at the grocery store or Asian grocery), and 1 ounce club soda. Shake well, and strain into a chilled martini glass; add lychees for garnish. Fab!

 
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Miki Dusterhuf

Q: My guy eats fattening stuff and never seems to gain weight. How can I avoid wrecking my diet with him?

A: If it’s a question of him constantly wanting you to eat what he’s eating, then you need to call him on it.

Otherwise, do what I refer to as “taste everything, eat nothing.” In other words, eat all your healthier foods as usual and then have just a little bit of a variety of the decadent stuff. No food is fattening in small quantities. Key word: small.

 
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