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Staying healthy is a high priority for many. Here in Sonoma County we have plenty of fresh air, opportunities to exercise, and health pracitioners in a broad range of modalities. If you have information you want to share with our readers, please send articles to: e-mail Vesta

Rethink your Drink Sonoma County Campaign

Rethink your Drink Sonoma County Campaign

July 1, 2012

Sonoma County: The Foodie Haven That Loves Its Water

By Cat Neushul

Sonoma County is a trendsetter when it comes to food and beverages. So locals are hoping to leverage that reputation for the health of the nation, as the Rethink Your Drinkcampaign hits the Santa Rosa Wednesday Night Farmers’ Market July 11.

Sonoma County Summer Camps that Encourage Kids to DRINK Healthier

June 1, 2013

“The counselors and CITs (Counselors in Training) through the Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks Department are absolutely amazing,” said Jennifer McClendon of the North Coast Nutrition and Fitness Collaborative (NNFC). “Their program has an incredible reputation throughout the region, and a big part of that is due to the youth counselors. They are these awesome, fun-loving yet responsible teens. And because they are teenagers, they have a huge influence over our kids and our kids want to be just like them,” added McClendon, whose own daughter has attended several Santa Rosa camps.

Dr. Gary Pace - Wellness Corner

Wellness Corner June 2013 - Is Early Childhood Trauma a Cause of Adult Illness?

June 1, 2013

by Dr. Gary Pace

Doctors tend to focus on biochemical or genetic causes of disease, much to the frustration of the general public. New research has started to shed light on the impact that early emotional experiences can have on genetic function and brain structure, so a deeper pathway to understanding seems to be emerging.

Coming Home to Yourself, Wherever You Are

June 1, 2013

After chopping apples for several minutes, I scooped them into a bowl and the movement of my arms reminded me that I have a body. I stood in front of the table briefly, and let that fact sink in. I recognized that from the time I started preparing the apples until then, my mind was lost in thoughts about the future, and my feelings shifted quickly from one reactive state to another.

Mentally Ill Trapped in Prison

Mentally Ill - Murder is Wrong… yes…but…

May 3, 2013

by Vesta Copestakes

When mentally ill people kill, is it the same as murder for passion or money?

By Vesta Copestakes

James Eagen Holmes entered a crowded theater in Colorado and gunned down dozens of people, killing 12.

Jared Lee Loughner attended an Arizona political rally and murdered 6, wounding 13.

Adam Lanza opened fire at Sandy Hook Elementary School killing 20 children and 6 adults.

Houston Herczog came home from a Santa Rosa gym and stabbed his father 60 times with multiple knives.

What these four men have in common is that they have all been diagnosed as mentally ill. The first three were tried and declared insane at the time they killed. Houston Herczog is waiting for his trial and verdict. As we go to press, his case - #SCR610509 - is scheduled for the morning.

Pixie Dust amidst the Dating Profiles

May 1, 2013

When entering the domain of dating, it can be daunting. In my naivety, I would like to think there is magic to be found. Flip open the laptop and become an armchair traveler through a portal of pixels, perusing and pursuing, profiles of promise.

The Challenge of Intimacy

May 1, 2013

Probably the biggest challenge to those of us wanting to live conscious spiritual lives in these rapidly transforming times is the changing form and expectations of romantic courtship, relationship, and marriage. The traditional models are rapidly disappearing, and the foundation for new forms is wobbly.

Dr. Gary Pace - Wellness Corner

Wellness Corner May 2013 - The Biology of Love

May 1, 2013

by Dr. Gary Pace

With all of the research in brain function and neurobiology, are we making progress towards better understanding that most mysterious of human emotions—love? What can we do to improve our feelings of love and attachment (or change the behavior of our partners)?

The science exploring the neurobiology of love and sex is still very new, and conclusions are lacking, but there are some interesting findings.

May 1, 2013

Death and taxes, right? Let’s take the lesser of the two evils – death. Most of us are so afraid of death that we avoid talking about it; but a new movement is trying to change that.

Getting Sober at Last - Sonoma County Gazette - May 2013

Getting Sober at Last

May 1, 2013

I've been Battling Alcohol and Drug Addiction for most of my life. Growing up I moved around a lot, went to new schools and never really felt like I fit in, especially in High School. Going to my first high school party where alcohol was present, I knew that this was for me. I was able to socialize, make people laugh, and not feel self-conscious about what I said or did.

TICKS: What You Need To Know

May 1, 2013

Ticks Carry Diseases. They can transmit a wide variety of diseases such as Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, tick-borne relapsing fever, tularemia, babesiosis, anaplasmosis and ehrlichiosis. Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne disease in the United States.

Dr. Gary Pace - Wellness Corner

Wellness Corner April 2013 - Can we be happy?

April 1, 2013

by Dr. Gary Pace

The modern world can be a pretty overwhelming place. Human misery and insoluble problems seem to be encroaching on us from all directions. Also, as a survival strategy, our brains are predisposed to anticipate bad things in order to avoid life-threatening situations. While this ‘negativity bias’ may increase our chances of survival, we end up sacrificing our sense of well-being in the process. Is it even possible to maintain a positive outlook these days?

Think Earth Day and Rethink Your Drink

April 1, 2013

There are many places in the world in which the tap water is unsafe to drink and it is more expensive to buy bottled water than soda. So the residents get into the habit of drinking sugar-sweetened beverages when thirsty.

Healthy Sonoma County

Healthy Sonoma County Ranks 12th in California

March 20, 2013

by Jim Leddy

This week, the national County Health Rankings, produced in collaboration by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute, named Sonoma County as the 12^th healthiest County in California. The Rankings report, taken together with a recent Commonwealth Fund report naming the health system in Sonoma County as one of the best in the Nation, continues to demonstrate that Sonoma County is one of the best places to live, work, and play in the State.

Dr. Gary Pace - Wellness Corner

Wellness Corner February 2013 - How to think about sweeteners

February 1, 2013

by Dr. Gary Pace

We continue to be suspicious about sugar and its relatives, high fructose corn syrup and artificial sweeteners, yet consumption increases. Does the science show real health effects? Why does this controversy continue without resolution? What is a reasonable approach to take in your family regarding sweeteners?

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or "Moral Injury"?

January 2, 2013

by Shepherd Bliss

“My God, what have we done?” combat veterans sometimes say as they see those whom they just killed, especially when they include innocent children, women, and other civilians.

Cultural Re-Skilling Symposium - Sonoma Count, CA

Preserving our Culture

January 2, 2013

On January 19^th, 2013 the Center, in collaboration with Sebastopol local, Gabrielle Albright, will host The Cultural Re-Skilling Symposium. The Symposium is a day long, educational forum focused on the theme of re-skilling. Re-Skilling is a way of honoring the skills, folklore and tradition of our not so distant past by re-integrating them into present day culture.

Dr. Gary Pace - Wellness Corner

Wellness Corner January 2013 ~ Lessons from Hurricane Sandy

January 2, 2013

by Dr. Gary Pace

Extreme weather recently hit the East Coast, and at this moment two weeks later, parts of New York City are still blacked out. While sending compassion (and maybe donations) to the people in these areas, we are also reminded to consider the possibilities of similar occurrences here and how we might plan for them. How likely are future such events, what are the health considerations, and what can we do?

Dr. Gary Pace - Wellness Corner

Wellness Corner December 2012

November 28, 2012

by Dr. Gary Pace

Dear Reader,

Over a year ago, Jackie walked into the Russian River Dental Clinic with her granddaughter, Katie, and asked for help. Her granddaughter had an acute dental infection that not only kept her up the previous night but was the cause of several school absences. Katie was able to receive treatment immediately and was back in school the very next day.

Nursing Care - © Laura Dixon

Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital Nursing Strike - NOT for MONEY!

November 7, 2012

By Julie Barlow, Flight Nurse
RN, MS, CEN, CCRN, CFRN, ACNP-BC

SRMH NURSES ARE STRIKING FOR PATIENT SAFETY

The Santa Rosa Memorial nurses are striking again today. Do not be fooled into thinking that these strikes are about salary increases. The strike is about the health and safety of this community.

Sonoma County Gazette June 2013 edition

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