Clayton College of Natural Health Blog

Clayton College of Natural Health graduate Dr. Surina Ann Jordan will present “Matters of the Heart” at the Health and Wellness Village as part of the Baltimore, Md., 7th Annual African American Heritage Festival June 27th-29th. Her presentation will be at 1 p.m. June 28th.

The Heritage Festival is a family celebration of African American history, culture, art, music and education. In addition to offering a variety of foods, art displays, carnival rides and extensive health screenings the festival is proud to feature a comprehensive eclectic range of music on two stages including: reggae, soul, jazz, rhythm and blues, and gospel enticing for all ages.

What: Herbs, Foods and Holistic Immunity at Weed Dance Farm in Gobles, MI. (just west of Kalamazoo)
When: Saturday, June 28th from 10 a.m. till 5 p.m.
Cost: $35 till June 21st, and $45 thereafter

Details: Join Herbalists Jim McDonald and Shawna Greenway as they explore how to use foods and herbs to build immunity from the our body’s core outward, rather than trying to kill bugs after they get into us (though they’ll probably elaborate on that a bit, too). Jim will be be teaching the intensive in the morning and afternoon, and two hours will be spent with Shawna discovering wild plants as food for immunity, as well as explore green lifestyle medicine and ways to nourish our immune system.

They’ll cap off the day with a hands-on creation of an immune system medicine from the green abundance on the farm.  A whole and wild foods lunch will be served at noon.

To sign up, follow this link and contact Shawna: www.weeddancefarm.com/classes.htm

Clayton College of Natural Health graduate Beth H. Harrison’s new release, “Shedding Light on Genetically Engineered Food,” has garnered praise and prizes, including the Outstanding Book of the Year in the Independent Publisher Book Awards and the 2008 Eric Hoffer Award in the Health Category.

In it, Harrison explains what the biotechnology industry and the U.S. government have not about the genetically modified foods you’re eating. An estimated 70-75 percent of processed foods on supermarket shelves contain genetically modified foods - and they have never been proven safe for human consumption!

“Only when people learn about GE foods can they make conscious choices about what they eat. Fortunately, eating GE-free is easier than you might think,” Harrison said.

To learn more, or to get your own copy, visit Harrrison’s web site, www.TheTruthAboutGMOs.com.

Clayton College of Natural Health graduate Audrey Pellegrino will hold a cooking demonstration in Bristol, N.H. on Saturday, May 31.

What: Summertime Salads & Dips
Learn how to make your own tabouli, hummus, four-bean salad, and salsas.

Where: Blue Skies Whole Foods, Bristol, N.H.

When: Saturday, May 31 at 10 a.m.

More info: www.pnutritionist.com
praticalnutrition@gmail.com
603-744-0286

Clayton College of Natural Health Anastasia Halldin has created YogaPulse™, which is designed to help you reshape your body and transform your life by focusing on the way you move and the food you eat. The YogaPulse™ method is based on the principle of seven major pulse zones. The theory of pulse zones was created, tested and developed by Anastasia. It has its roots in ancient yogic texts and in Eastern medicine. Pulse zones are seven specific areas of your body where energy is highly concentrated. The YogaPulse™ program stimulates these zones, unlocks the normally stagnant energy and creates the sense of overall wellbeing, strength, fitness, flexibility, weight loss and a deep inner peace. YogaPulse™ is a real combination of East meets West for the best in fitness.

Gluten Free Cooking
Saturday, May 10th – 10 a.m.-noon

Even if you are not gluten intolerant, everyone can benefit from having less wheat flour in their diet.
Learn how to use gluten-free grains and flours and enjoy cooking delicious recipes. We will be learning about the different flours, gluten-free ingredientsand making items such as warm pecan-crusted goat cheese salad, spaghetti and meatballs, chocolate chip cookies, onion bread and much more. Cost: $25

Shopping Tour
Tuesday, May 13th – 6-8 p.m.
A fun and innovative way to compare food items and get a visual demonstration of common foods. Discover how to shop for blood pressure, cholesterol, weight and overall optimum health. Tour is held at the Bristol Shop and Save. Cost: $20
Everyone Loves a BBQ
Saturday, May 17th – 10-11:30 a.m.
We will cook all of the BBQ favorites as well as some new favorites, but all with a healthy twist. Remember that small changes you can live with will make a positive impact on your life. Vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes will be enjoyed. We will be sharing recipes, learning the differences between rubs, pastes, and marinades, as well as making items and such as dry rubs, stuffed burgers, salsas, grilled fruits, potato salad, misted ginger chicken, barley and red rice salad, mole rubbed skirt steak fajitas, and more. Cost: $25

To register and for directions:
Call: 603-768-3214
Email: practicalnutrition@gmail.com
Space is limited, register early!
Cooking classes held in Danbury, New Hampshire. For more details, visit www.pnutritionist.com.

Clayton College of Natural Health graduate Frankie Avalon Wolfe recently released “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Being Vegetarian.” She’s also authored “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Reflexology,” “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Herbal Remedies,” and “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Herbal Remedies for Canadians.”

In her latest release, Frankie serves up nearly 100 vegetarian recipes for every meal and occasion, and offers nutritional advice for a balanced meat-free diet. The book also includes ways to find vegetarian options at the grocery store, when dining out, or while traveling. You can find the book online at Amazon.com.

Manifest Your Dreams - May 4-9 for everyone May 11-16 for couplesEnjoy the benefits of OnTao’s life changing retreats and training by connecting with spirit, maximizing the power of intention, activating healing and holing, integrating change and ultimately manifesting your life consciously.
The Manifest Your Dreams retreat includes:
Fully guided transformational program (25 hours)
Counseling, hypnotherapy or coaching session
Private massage, bodywork or energy session
1 Hr telephone follow-up support up to 4 sessions
Personalized integrative manifestation plan
25 credit hours toward training certifications
Healing arts workshops
Meditation circle & celebration atop “El Teide”
Vegetarian meals with non-veg option
5 nights at the Finca Saroga Mansion, La Orotava Valley

Clayton College of Natural Health graduate Alain Braux is executive chef-nutritioniste for People’s Pharmacy, a small chain in Austin, Texas. Alain recently started a line of To Go Chef’s Specials especially designed for clients with Wheat/Gluten and Dairy/Casein allergies, and would like to develop a complete line of allergen-free food products for clients, or create customized menus for such clientele.

Alain also runs A Votre Sante (To Your Health), which helps mostly young customers with ADD/ADHD through proper nutrition and appropriate menus. Following in some of the most reknowned European doctors in nutrition, Alain offers recipes that are healthy (organic and local as much as possible) and hypotoxic.

“In my work, I endeavor to combine the qualities of a French Chef with my interest in holistic nutrition. And, I make it taste good!”

The Art of Losing It! Mastering Weight Loss In An Expanding World, the first book by JJ Virgin is available in two editions – one for the general public and one for the professional practitioner. Also, there is an accompanying CD: Jump Start the Art! This book is JJ’s response to the challenge that our world currently faces – the obesity epidemic.

“Obesity touches us all in some way. It is not only devastating our physical health, it is also destroying the emotional health and financial health of the nation.”

JJ offers a wealth of information about nutrition, quick and healthy recipes, “snacktoids” (snack factoids!), weight loss strategies, and ways to remain inspired. This book provides a step-by-step plan to address the simple measures for preventing long term complications of obesity. And as helpful tools for the practitioner, the professional edition includes intake and assessment forms and handouts that are understandable and ready to use.

You can buy the book online at www.jjvirgin.com.