Monthly Presentations - Exploring Holistic Alternatives2024-03-28T08:25:19Zhttps://xploringholisticalternatives.ning.com/forum/topics/monthly-presentations?commentId=2327957%3AComment%3A12540&xg_source=activity&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI'm wanting to coordinate som…tag:xploringholisticalternatives.ning.com,2009-09-03:2327957:Comment:149302009-09-03T18:12:02.814ZPathttps://xploringholisticalternatives.ning.com/profile/2vdizh7hb6560
I'm wanting to coordinate some holistic presentations for the fall and winter for the <i>Exploring Holistic Alternatives</i> group. I'm wondering about a <b>Homebirth Sharing</b> gathering. I could host at our house, or we could continue to meet at EarthFare? I'd love to host a <b>Birth Center</b> fund raiser additionally. Maybe both with doulas and/or hypnobirthing consultants, etc. I loved the Birth Awareness gathering we had last year. But, I wanted to promote homebirthing as an option for…
I'm wanting to coordinate some holistic presentations for the fall and winter for the <i>Exploring Holistic Alternatives</i> group. I'm wondering about a <b>Homebirth Sharing</b> gathering. I could host at our house, or we could continue to meet at EarthFare? I'd love to host a <b>Birth Center</b> fund raiser additionally. Maybe both with doulas and/or hypnobirthing consultants, etc. I loved the Birth Awareness gathering we had last year. But, I wanted to promote homebirthing as an option for women to consider, and to create an opportunity to meet women who've birthed at home.<br />
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I hear a bunch of the mamas want to connect with other AP, natural mamas; but no one seems comfortable initiating a park day or playdate. :-) I understand it is hard with little ones, new babies and toddlers. I want to facilitate the natural leaning mamas to have a support network. We also will have the <b>Play Day on the fourth Fridays</b> at 521-Rec Center, 11a-2pm. I'm hoping a bunch of holistic mamas will come out for that!<br />
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And I'd love another <b>Vaccine Awareness</b> presentation. And another about <b>Homeopathy</b>. It has been a year, believe it or not. The Swine Flu is so fear-mongered in the news nowadays. Maybe the Vaccine concerns need to be addressed first!! Or I could see if Naomi Zeskind or Kristie Lampe wants to do a presentation about homeopathy and the flu.<br />
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<b>Open to other ideas too!</b> I love nutrition and pregnant mamas, new babies and food intolerances, colic, detox, yeast, eczema and probiotics, those are my specialty areas.<br />
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What are you all interested in exploring?<br />
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Pat Earth Fare needs the Meeting…tag:xploringholisticalternatives.ning.com,2009-05-18:2327957:Comment:126302009-05-18T12:49:48.798ZPathttps://xploringholisticalternatives.ning.com/profile/2vdizh7hb6560
Earth Fare needs the Meeting Room space for some event of their own Wednesday evening, 5/20/2009.<br />
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Kristy Lampe is hosting the Homeopathy Study group at United Methodist Church in Stallings that evening from 7-9pm. Anna and I were planning to attend. Kristy is going to discuss pet homeopathy health issues, if anyone would like to join us on Wednesday.<br />
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Pat
Earth Fare needs the Meeting Room space for some event of their own Wednesday evening, 5/20/2009.<br />
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Kristy Lampe is hosting the Homeopathy Study group at United Methodist Church in Stallings that evening from 7-9pm. Anna and I were planning to attend. Kristy is going to discuss pet homeopathy health issues, if anyone would like to join us on Wednesday.<br />
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Pat In response to the attendance…tag:xploringholisticalternatives.ning.com,2009-05-14:2327957:Comment:126102009-05-14T13:21:51.685ZSarah Whttps://xploringholisticalternatives.ning.com/profile/SarahW
In response to the attendance question - As a SAHM with 2 small kids, I do most of my "mommy" stuff during the day time. I have another group with which I do a monthly MNO and that's about the only evening that I go out by myself (with infant in tow). I also participate on other message boards, mom groups, etc which I have been with longer or are priority for other reasons. So I am overextended as it is, and while I like to to keep in touch with EHA, it is a little ways down on the priority…
In response to the attendance question - As a SAHM with 2 small kids, I do most of my "mommy" stuff during the day time. I have another group with which I do a monthly MNO and that's about the only evening that I go out by myself (with infant in tow). I also participate on other message boards, mom groups, etc which I have been with longer or are priority for other reasons. So I am overextended as it is, and while I like to to keep in touch with EHA, it is a little ways down on the priority list. (no offense and nothing personal!) Probiotics
Kefir
Yogurt makin…tag:xploringholisticalternatives.ning.com,2009-05-13:2327957:Comment:125842009-05-13T15:18:05.852Z2monkeysmommahttps://xploringholisticalternatives.ning.com/profile/2monkeysmomma
Probiotics<br />
Kefir<br />
Yogurt making<br />
Kombucha<br />
Fermenting vegetables<br />
Whole grain baking-pita bread, pizza dough, no knead bread<br />
Flower essences (Bach Flower remedies, etc.)<br />
Backyard chickens<br />
Learn to knit<br />
Skill sharing (arts and crafts?)<br />
Reiki<br />
Local harvest<br />
Food sensitivities<br />
Enzymes<br />
Vermicomposting<br />
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All of these sound lovely...
Probiotics<br />
Kefir<br />
Yogurt making<br />
Kombucha<br />
Fermenting vegetables<br />
Whole grain baking-pita bread, pizza dough, no knead bread<br />
Flower essences (Bach Flower remedies, etc.)<br />
Backyard chickens<br />
Learn to knit<br />
Skill sharing (arts and crafts?)<br />
Reiki<br />
Local harvest<br />
Food sensitivities<br />
Enzymes<br />
Vermicomposting<br />
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All of these sound lovely... AFter reading this amazing li…tag:xploringholisticalternatives.ning.com,2009-05-13:2327957:Comment:125802009-05-13T14:53:42.591Zsandrahttps://xploringholisticalternatives.ning.com/profile/sandra
AFter reading this amazing list I started to think about some of the meetings that I have attended in the past with EHA. Perhaps a suggestion I have is offering the same topic as a series. Probiotics for example could be discussed at both monthly meetings because for me, the amount of information can be overwhelming and would like to have more clarification or I would like to explore the topic deeper.
AFter reading this amazing list I started to think about some of the meetings that I have attended in the past with EHA. Perhaps a suggestion I have is offering the same topic as a series. Probiotics for example could be discussed at both monthly meetings because for me, the amount of information can be overwhelming and would like to have more clarification or I would like to explore the topic deeper. Hi Pat,
I appreciate all the…tag:xploringholisticalternatives.ning.com,2009-05-13:2327957:Comment:125772009-05-13T14:39:47.125Zsandrahttps://xploringholisticalternatives.ning.com/profile/sandra
Hi Pat,<br />
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I appreciate all the topics. Since January I have made a commitment to come to at least one meeting a month. I think the problem with the turnout is universal. Most families have things come up. I just received an email from the NYC Holistic Moms asking the group the same thing and they have over 300 members!<br />
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Going to moms night out, for me, feels like a real luxury in that I often put myself last when planning family priorities. However, part of my January commitment was to start…
Hi Pat,<br />
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I appreciate all the topics. Since January I have made a commitment to come to at least one meeting a month. I think the problem with the turnout is universal. Most families have things come up. I just received an email from the NYC Holistic Moms asking the group the same thing and they have over 300 members!<br />
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Going to moms night out, for me, feels like a real luxury in that I often put myself last when planning family priorities. However, part of my January commitment was to start attending the MNO functions but there were conflict/cancellation issues. I really hope that you try to keep creating MNO each month so that I have a chance to participate.<br />
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I also have on my calendar meeting you at the park on Tuesday the 19th if we get back from NY on time.<br />
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Please let me know if I can help the group in any way.<br />
Probiotics<br />
Kefir<br />
Yogurt making<br />
Kombucha<br />
Fermenting vegetables<br />
Backyard chicken<br />
Homeschooling panel Q&A<br />
Sprouting seeds and nuts<br />
Green Living<br />
Raw milk<br />
Raw foods<br />
Consensual Living<br />
Local harvest<br />
Leaky guts<br />
Food sensitivities<br />
Enzymes<br />
Vermicomposting Hey Pat and All,
In response…tag:xploringholisticalternatives.ning.com,2009-05-13:2327957:Comment:125732009-05-13T12:20:08.717ZDorie McConnellhttps://xploringholisticalternatives.ning.com/profile/DorieMcConnell
Hey Pat and All,<br />
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In response to the email about low turnout; For me, it's just the luck of the draw when I will actually be able to get out. I don't want to bring my daughter, though I know she could handle herself, because of the time, (she's usually in bed by 8), and my husband works most evenings. The rare occassions you've seen me is when he's been home. But, as you can see, there is no regularity to it. I can never RSVP for anything, as he doesn't know his schedule ahead of time usually.…
Hey Pat and All,<br />
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In response to the email about low turnout; For me, it's just the luck of the draw when I will actually be able to get out. I don't want to bring my daughter, though I know she could handle herself, because of the time, (she's usually in bed by 8), and my husband works most evenings. The rare occassions you've seen me is when he's been home. But, as you can see, there is no regularity to it. I can never RSVP for anything, as he doesn't know his schedule ahead of time usually. And Sunday meetings are great in theory for us, as we could come as a family, but since that's the only day off, we tend to make plans as a family. The shame of it is that I really do want to be there. The topics are of great interest and I have really enjoyed the meetings and MNO in the past.<br />
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I'm hoping you continue to hold meetings, as I would be willing to make more effort (maybe a baby sitter!) to get there. My apologies for my inconsistency. Good luck.<br />
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~Dorie Last evening, I attended the…tag:xploringholisticalternatives.ning.com,2009-05-12:2327957:Comment:125432009-05-12T22:28:38.777ZPathttps://xploringholisticalternatives.ning.com/profile/2vdizh7hb6560
Last evening, I attended the "Homeopathy Study Group" with Kristy Lampe, at Earth Fare. It was fascinating. She has hosted the group for 10+ years. It used to meet at Talley's on East Blvd.<br />
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The focus of the discussion came back to how to resolve health or injury issues with acute homeopathy. And, the "study group" template was inspiring. There were people who were beginners to homeopathy and several people with extensive acute homeopathy knowledge and experience to share. I loved the 'give and…
Last evening, I attended the "Homeopathy Study Group" with Kristy Lampe, at Earth Fare. It was fascinating. She has hosted the group for 10+ years. It used to meet at Talley's on East Blvd.<br />
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The focus of the discussion came back to how to resolve health or injury issues with acute homeopathy. And, the "study group" template was inspiring. There were people who were beginners to homeopathy and several people with extensive acute homeopathy knowledge and experience to share. I loved the 'give and take' flow of the gathering. Where each person had different perspectives and experience to offer. I'd love to participate with others passionate about holistic health and healing! Where we have an issue to discuss from different perspectives, nutritionally, energetically, whatever everyone's experience is to share. The presentation format, is another option. And we've had several gatherings which are more round-table, also.<br />
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What health, healing, holistic type issues are people interested in exploring? There are raw food groups, homeopathy groups, and presentations by health providers at Earth Fare already. We could also just post the various offerings and decide to attend, as a group, as able. Last night we touched on wound healing, vaccinations, hospitalizations, flu, pets, GI disturbances, joint pain, etc. There were many avenues which we could have addressed, beyond homeopathy, such as nutrition, chiro, alternative "first aid" healing, liver detox, environmental allergens, immune system support, herbal alternatives, whole food benefits, yoga, meditation, NAET, Ayurveda, EFT, Reiki, Aromatherapy, chemical toxicity, environmental health, etc.<br />
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<b>What is your passion?</b> What are you interested in sharing? What are you interested in learning? We could meet monthly, and just chat about whatever is on your mind currently. Which days or times work best for your family?<br />
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There are many groups with a sales agenda to the meetings, when presented by health providers. So, I'd like the gatherings to be more informal, interest-led, than business (product/service) presentations. I'm interested in preventative health care, from a self-informed perspective.<br />
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Pat Hi, Pat- I'm sorry that turn…tag:xploringholisticalternatives.ning.com,2009-05-12:2327957:Comment:125402009-05-12T22:11:42.599ZTori Groathttps://xploringholisticalternatives.ning.com/profile/ToriGroat25
Hi, Pat- I'm sorry that turn out has been low! I've wanted to come to all the meetings, and had great plans to on Sundays but it just wasn't working for me. I work long days most Saturdays and also don't see my husband all week so the last time I planned to come I was too wiped out! Wednesdays have also been tough because my husband has been working late. I'm hoping that will end soon! I don't have any suggestions because my schedule is sporadic right now but I really hope that we can keep this…
Hi, Pat- I'm sorry that turn out has been low! I've wanted to come to all the meetings, and had great plans to on Sundays but it just wasn't working for me. I work long days most Saturdays and also don't see my husband all week so the last time I planned to come I was too wiped out! Wednesdays have also been tough because my husband has been working late. I'm hoping that will end soon! I don't have any suggestions because my schedule is sporadic right now but I really hope that we can keep this group together! I generally can't make Sunday…tag:xploringholisticalternatives.ning.com,2009-05-12:2327957:Comment:125372009-05-12T21:42:15.893ZKimberly Crewshttps://xploringholisticalternatives.ning.com/profile/KimberlyCrews
I generally can't make Sunday nights but can on Wednesdays, which seems to not work for a number of the members. I'm willing to learn anything and am really looking for the companionship aspect of the meetings.<br />
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The one meeting that I attend was canceled (understandably so) but the group of women who showed up were all wonderful and had many different things to contribute. We talked about composting, vaccinations, home birth, and raw foods.<br />
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So that doesn't help with the regroup ideas but…
I generally can't make Sunday nights but can on Wednesdays, which seems to not work for a number of the members. I'm willing to learn anything and am really looking for the companionship aspect of the meetings.<br />
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The one meeting that I attend was canceled (understandably so) but the group of women who showed up were all wonderful and had many different things to contribute. We talked about composting, vaccinations, home birth, and raw foods.<br />
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So that doesn't help with the regroup ideas but perhaps it can re-inspire.