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EarthSave infoSent: Sunday, June 21, 2009 5:05:22 AME-News: Earth Friendly Food ChoicesEarthsave Baltimore E-News: Earth Friendly Food ChoicesSee E-News online at http://donations.earthsave.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=307 & qid=72082 “I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious. ~Albert Einstein~ Hi Earthsaver, Here’s all the latest info from Earthsave Baltimore. We are a completely volunteer operated

nonprofit that helps people make healthier, earth friendly food choices. We have lots of great news for you! We are especially excited about our next two dinner events in Owings Mills. The June 27th dinner will give us an opportunity to look into the lives of six people dealing with diabetes, and to share their challenges and triumphs as they enter a diet and lifestyle program that enabled all six to reverse their diabetes and get off insulin. In fact, one of the participants had Type One Diabetes, an ailment that was once thought to be irreversible. Our July 25th dinner will feature a talk on preventing and reversing osteoporosis, by Dr. Steven Acocella, who will show us the evidence that consuming cow’s milk and other dairy products actually leads to osteoporosis. Dr. Acocella’s friend and colleague, world renowned author and dietary clinician Joel Fuhrman, MD, collaborated with Steve in developing this presentation. It should be

fascinating!There’s still time to register for Veg Summerfest in Johnstown, PA, July 8th-12th one of the best educational conferences around. We know of one person, who’s going for the full 5-days, who’s looking for riders, and one who will leave on Friday morning for just the weekend. Please let us know if you are thinking about going. The Vegan Meetup discussion group at Mr. Chan in Pikesville has really grown in popularity. The last meeting had 17 attendees, and we were given a private room for that meeting, which allowed us to hear everyone’s comments and made it all the more enjoyable. Please join us when you can for some great conversation and wonderful food! You might also like to attend the Animal Rights Meetups that are organized by our friend Vlad Konstantinov, and the Raw Food Tribe Meetups that Earthsave member Vince Shelton sets up. Earthsave is offering a terrific deal on membership! You

don’t have to be a member to attend our events, but the benefits are surely there. Members receive a 6 issue per year subscription to Earthsave News magazine, and a 12 issue subscription to Vegetarian Times, with lots of good recipes. They also get discounted attendance fees to most events and a 10% discount at our book sales table. They are invited to make announcements at meetings, leave literature on our free info table, and to use Earthsave’s well-stocked lending library. Finally, members are entitled to a free half-hour consultation with Registered Dietician Mark Rifkin, who we think is real font of useful information on healthier eating. Hope you will consider supportingour group by becoming a dues paying Earthsave member. You can also help Earthsave spread the word by dressing up your vehicle with a cool, new green and white “GO VEG for a Healthier, Peaceful Planet†bumper sticker! Learn how to get those

stickers for free, and see below for a number of other ways you can support the great work of Earthsave Baltimore. Earthsave Baltimore will celebrate its 12th year of activity in July. There’s a link below to an article I wrote a few years ago about how our chapter began. And while you are visiting the Earthsave Baltimore’s website you might like to see some other new additions to the site, such as “Fascinating Factsâ€, and “Frequently Asked Questionsâ€. Thanks so much! Be well! Hope to see you soon! Peace, Don Robertson BALTIMORE VEG DINNER SERIES on Saturday, June 27th, 6-9 PM, will host a vegetarian potluck dinner & screening of SIMPLY RAW: REVERSING DIABETES IN 30 DAYS. The documentary film was produced by holistic physician GABRIEL COUSENS, MD. It chronicles the remarkable journey of six Americans with 'incurable' diabetes, as they switch

their diet and get off insulin. We witness moments of struggle, support, and hope, as what is revealed, with startling clarity, is that diet can reverse diabetes and change lives. Additional wisdom is provided by Morgan Spurlock, Woody Harrelson, Anthony Robbins, Rev. Michael Beckwith, David Wolfe, Dr. Fred Bisci, and Dr.Joel Fuhrman. The film runs 91 minutes, and will be followed by questions & discussion led byVince Shelton and other practitioners of the vegan raw food lifestyle.DINNER GUESTS are asked to bring a dish that’s made without animal products to serve five times the number in their party, along with a donation of $5 ($2 for members). Or you may attend without bringing a dish for a $12 fee ($10 for members). Please give 1 day notice if paying for dinner. Monthly Dinner Ed Series events are held on the last Saturday at the Learning Center/Yoga Studio of Your Prescription for Health, 10210 S. Dolfield Rd. in Owings Mills.

RSVPs will be much appreciated!DIRECTIONS From Beltway 695: take exit 19 onto I-795 (Northwest Expressway). Get off at Exit 4 (Owings Mills Blvd). Bear right when exit splits. Take right at first traffic light (South Dolfield Road). Travel approximately l/2 mile. Flying Avocado Café and "Your Prescription for Health" pharmacy is on the right after Gold’s Gym (which is on left). The Learning Center/Yoga Studio entrance is at the opposite end of the building.DIRECTIONS From Reisterstown Road: Travel West on Painters Mill Road. Turn right at 2nd traffic light onto S. Dolfield Road. Go left at the second driveway into the parking lot of Your Prescription for Health. NEXT MONTH: BALTIMORE VEG DINNER SERIES on Saturday, July 25th, 6-9 PM, will host a vegetarian potluck dinner and live presentation on PREVENTING & REVERSING OSTEOPOROSIS: DAIRY EXPOSED AS COUSE, NOT CURE. Dr. Steven Acocella, of the Institute of

Lifestyle Medicine, will present a talk and work-shop demonstration on the prevention and reversal of osteoporosis. This eye-opening presentation will dispel the myths perpetuated by the pharmaceutical, beef and dairy industries that control most of the mis-information we receive about this disease. Over 10 million Americans will suffer needlessly from an osteoporosis related fracture, and one in four of those are men. Learn about the flaws in diagnoses and current medical treatments, and how youcan achieve significantly better bone health with proper nutrition and lifestyle. This useful presentation, designed for all ages, arms you with the knowledge and methods to prevent and reverse this painful and disabling disease at any stage of your life.Dr. Steven Acocella received his training at Southern California University, he also holds a Masters of Science Degree from the University of Connecticut in Human Nutrition. He is a National

Institute of Health Certified Biomedical Researcher and has conducted numerous studies for leading institutions including the Eat Right America Foundation. He is a Board certified in Clinical Nutrition and a Diplomat of the American Board of Clinical Nutrition, primarily engaged in disease prevention and reversal through interventional nutrition and lifestyle management. His epidemiological research into global dietary patterns and disease incidence has been the basis of many studies and published in a best selling book. He is Editor of NutrionWire.organd a frequent contributor to DiseaseProof.com, Nutritional Perspectives and Health Science magazines. He is active in the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. VEGETARIAN SUMMERFEST ‘09 is a big favorite annual educational conference for Earthsavers. On July 8 - 12, the North American vegetarian Society will bring

together some of the very best speakers, workshops, food, social activities, and more. It will take place at the Conference Center at Pitt-Johnstown, on the picturesque campus of the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, PA. The campus is a 650-acre mountaintop wildlife preserve with 40 acres of hiking trails. Registrants may attend the entire 5-day conference, or opt for the weekend only. The toughest part for most attendees is trying to decide which of the classes to attend. Daytime schedules normally offer at least 6-7 options.Conference fees cover the entire educational program, including classes, lectures, workshops and discussions, as well as films, entertainment, and use of certain athletic areas. Also covered are vegan meals, with ample variety to suit most any preference, and on-campus housing which includes a twin bed, linen and towels. To learn more, go to http://donations.earthsave.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=308 & qid=72082. Contact 410-252-3043 for carpooling arrangements, which are still available. for Hope to see you there!MONTHLY VEG MEETUP DISCUSSION GROUPS offer us a chance to gather in more intimate and less formal settings than does the monthly Earthsave potluck Dinner Ed series. Meetups are casual and are held in restaurants over great vegetarian food. Attendance figures are usually around 12-16, and discussions include a wide variety of topics that support people in making healthier choices in diet and lifestyle. There are two different groups, one vegan and one vegetarian. The vegetarian group currently meets on the first Sunday at noon at the Kathmandu Kitchen in Towson, and the vegan group meets on the third Wednesday, at 7 pm, at Mr. Chan in

Pikesville. Both groups welcome anyone who is interested in learning about healthier eating. For details,or to register and let others know you plan to attend, go to http://donations.earthsave.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=309 & qid=72082 or to http://donations.earthsave.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=310 & qid=72082.FREE "GO VEG" BUMPER STICKERS: We have a big batch of nice, new green and white bumper stickers that read, “GO VEG for a Healthier, Peaceful Planet.†Click on the http://donations.earthsave.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=311 & qid=72082 to see what they look like. The sticker is printed on high quality vinyl, and can be easily removed or repositioned. The Earthsave group will send you a free one, or a many as 3 stickers if you like, when you send us a self addressed business envelope, with 44 cents stamp, to Earthsave Baltimore, 517 Talbott Ave., Lutherville, MD, 21093. T. COLIN CAMPBELL FOUNDATION NEWSLETTER: Dr. Campbell is the nutritional biochemist from Cornell University who led the Cornell/Oxford/China Health Project, which is commonly called the China Study. That huge, comprehensive study provided some of the best documentation that’s available to show the health sustaining effects of a plant centered diet. You can read all about it in Dr. Campbell’s book, The China Study. This newsletter gives us all a chance to connect with Dr. Campbell through webinars and

to learn a lot more about healthy eating. To learn more, please go to http://donations.earthsave.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=312 & qid=72082. You may by writing info=tcolincampbell.org. RAW FOOD RETREAT: Earthsave members Jessica Watson and Vince Shelton have organized REJUVENATE, a health and wellness retreat where participants can be surrounded by like-minded people in a relaxing, natural setting upon the lake. It is set to happen on the 4th of July Weekend, and is open to anyone who is embarking upon the journey of raw foods, no matter if you are a beginner or well adjusted (vegans & vegetarians are welcome) Highlights will include • Meditation/Relaxation Sessions • Smoothies &

Green Juice • Raw Food Prep • Nature Walks • River Paddling • Raw Food Q & A Discussion Forum • Fresh Fruit & Veggie dishes, and more! It is set to begin on Friday July 3rd (check in at 4pm) – Monday July 6th (check out 10am). This retreat includes a 4th of July celebration. Price for is $240/person (includes the cost of food). Call Jessica at 301.502.4516, or write jwatson. EDUCATING & INSPIRING OTHERS – HOW YOU CAN HELP: If you share the EarthSave dream of a healthier, more sustainable, peaceful and compassionate planet, there are several things you can do to help spread the word about healthier eating. Your membership fees will allow us to participate in health and community fairs, and to publish and disseminate much needed educational literature. And if you know of a

location where we might place a stack of free Earthsave newsmagazines, please let us know so we can get some to you, or to the location. We can do the same with free copies of On Purpose Woman magazine, which always has a large ad for Earthsave events. And if you’d like to help by doing some leafleting, we have a real nice four page flierwith some great general info on the veg lifestyle and on our upcoming Earthsave events. We would also appreciate your help with taking Earthsave’s monthly event fliers to the information disk at your local library, which will post nonprofit event notices for free. One other very simple, yet really effective thing you can do is to forward this email to others and encourage them to to this free e-newsletter. If you’d like to help in some way, please contact Don at Baltimore, or call 410-252-3043. Thanks

so much!NEW EARTHSAVE BOOKLET WITH “JUST THE FACTSâ€: OUR FOOD OUR FUTURE is Earthsave’s attractive new booklet that’s filled with compelling information regarding the connection between our food choices and our health, the environment and the treatment of animals. This booklet is perfect for the people we know who want "just the facts". We often wonder why our medical professionals don't know more about nutrition. Unfortunately, medical doctors still receive very little instruction in preventive nutrition. But here's one small way that we can help to turn the tide. Please consider using these booklets as gifts to the medical doctors and the other health professionals in your life, as well as your friends and relatives. You may view thewhole booklet or download a copy for free by going to http://donations.earthsave.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=313 & qid=72082 . You may order them from Earthsave International’s online store at http://donations.earthsave.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=314 & qid=72082 or take advantage of the special prices below. Earthsave Baltimore is now offering a SPECIAL DEAL on OUR FOOD OUR FUTURE! They are available at our dinner and tabling events for just $2 each/ or 3 for $5/ or 10 for $15. To ORDER BY MAIL, send a check or money order to Earthsave, 517 Talbott Ave., Lutherville, MD, 21093. The postpaid cost for one copy is $2.50, for 3 copies… $6, and for 10 copies… $17.EARTHSAVE MEMBERSHIP is a great way for you to contribute to our important educational mission. All members may receive a free 12-issue subscription to

Vegetarian Times magazine and Earthsave’s national bi-monthly newsletter. Folks who attend meetings may check out books from our well stocked EarthSave Library, they may place literature on our networking tables, may make a brief announcement to the group, and receive discounted attendance fees and EarthSave bookstore prices. You may join our group online at http://donations.earthsave.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=315 & qid=72082 or you can send a tax-deductible check for $35, or $50 for family membership, or $25 for student or senior, to EarthSave at 517 Talbott Ave.Lutherville MD, 21093. Thanks for your kind support!EARTHSAVE BALTIMORE BEGINNINGS: The following article, “EarthSave, Vegetarianism and Me†by Don Robertson, was first published in the Summer, 2002, issue of Earthsave News magazine. It

also appeared on the websites of Vegsource and of the International Vegetarian Union.Like so many other small children, I was disheartened when I first learned, from my mother, that we kill animals so we can eat them. I found that news hard to reconcile with the notion that animals are our friends. I mean, you don’t kill your friends and eat them, do you? See http://donations.earthsave.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=316 & qid=72082 to view full article. HEALTHY VEGAN BONES: A new study has found that vegan women, who eat only plant based foods, have bones as healthy as non-vegetarian women. In the research involving 105 post-menopausal vegan Buddhist nuns and 105 non-vegetarian women, the researchers were surprised to find that their bone density was identical. See full report at http://donations.earthsave.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=317 & qid=72082. FOR VEGAN DRINKERS: Here’s a new social event that you might like to check out. What: Baltimore "Vegan Drinks" event When: Friday 7pm, 2009 June 26Where: Golden West Cafe 1105 W 36th Street, Baltimore, MD http://donations.earthsave.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=318 & qid=72082 KINGSFORD THE PIG: Here’s a popular video on YouTube. It’s a lot of fun, sort of a day in the life of a young pig. http://donations.earthsave.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=319 & qid=72082 THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS AND BUSINESSES have supported Earthsave’s Baltimore chapter for years. We hope that you will consider supporting them:GINNY ROBERTSON PRESENTS CONNECTIONS OVER COFEE: Ginny Robertson, publisher of ON PURPOSE WOMAN magazine has done a lot over the years to help women find their “big girl voices.†In addition to publishing the popular free magazine, and co-hosting the radio show WomanTalk Live each Saturday, from 6-7 pm, on WCBM, 680 AM, Ginny hosts evening meetings of her group On Purpose Networking for Women in 5 Maryland counties. She has recently added Connections over Coffee, which offers daytime opportunities, at various locations, for women to meet other cool women and let them know about themselves and their businesses. Women who have been to other business networking meetings are

often pleasantly surprised by these meetings, which are based ondeveloping real, supportive connections with others. It is a different business model than many have experienced. Meetings are held in Ellicott City, White Marsh, Bel Air, and Silver Spring, and the cost to attend is $15 for guests. Learn more at http://donations.earthsave.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=320 & qid=72082. Contact Ginny Robertson at ginnyrobertson, or call 410-252-2703.HEALTH QUEST magazine features articles and ads on holistic health. It’s a free publication that’s available in most public libraries as well as in health food stores and at the locations of many alternative and complementary medical facilities. You may also

pick up a copy at the Earthsave dinners in Owings Mills. Health Quest Publisher Mike Ruby organizes several health fairs as well as a psychic fair each year. To inquire about fairs, advertising, or magazine locations contact Mike Ruby at 410-494-1882.PLEASE REMEMBER to be the peace that you wish to manifest. Be well!EarthSave … May all be fed, may all be healed, and may all be loved.Baltimore Chapter events http://donations.earthsave.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=307 & qid=72082 Call us at 410-252-3043, or email us at BaltimoreTo , go here:http://donations.earthsave.org/civicrm/mailing/?reset=1 & jid=142 & qid=72082 & h=d9fbd0c99263af6cTo never receive email from EarthSave, go here:http://donations.earthsave.org/civicrm/mailing/optout?reset=1 & jid=142 & qid=72082 & h=d9fbd0c99263af6cThis email is sent from:EarthSave InternationalPO Box 96New York, NY 10108United States

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