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Be Aware of Vitamin B
Written by Mary   

Milk and EggsVitamin B is very important to the maintenance of our mental health.  Within our bodies, we have axons.  Axons are like the phone wires that connect neurons to one another.  Our neurons are constantly sending signals to other neurons, and this communication allows for the effective functioning of our nervous system.  This communication is particularly important to our memory and overall ability to think.  When this communication is impaired, we suffer memory loss, depression and feeling of fatigue.  Our nervous system simply cannot function properly as a whole.

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Featured California State Park - Montana de Oro
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One of the most enchanting state parks on the Central Coast is Montana de Oro.  The park is just south of Morro Bay.  In the northern area of the park, there are large sand pits, and in the southern area of the park, there are large picturesque cliffs.  Along the sandpits are soft sandy beaches great for sun bathing and hiking. 

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The Purpose of Yoga
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The process of yoga is an ascent into the purity of the absolute perfection that is the essential state of all human beings. This goal requires the removal of our enveloping personal impurities, the stilling of our lower feelings and thoughts, and the establishment of a state of inner balance and harmony. All the methods of yoga are based on the perfection of our personalities and may help to create a new world order.

In the beginning of our work, the greatest problem we experience is our inherent restlessness of mind. Mind, by its very nature, is outgoing and unsteady. The highest state of meditation, however, requires a calm, serene, one-pointed mind, free from negative emotions and the distractions created by cravings, obsessions, and desires. To reach the subtler levels of consciousness and awareness, we need willpower, clarity of mind, and the ability to consciously direct the mind towards our goal. This is possible only when we turn away from preoccupation with external acquisition and seek to stop all inharmonious or negative mental processes. To achieve this, we do not need to give up our homes and society and retire to a monastery. Instead, we can achieve a state of peace, harmony, and contentment in our daily meditation, and thus, go on carrying out our life's duties and activities with the love and devotion that emerges from our meditative experience.

For those who want to follow the path of yoga towards peace and evolution, there are a few prerequisites. We need good health, a calm mind, sincerity, and a burning desire to rise above our human imperfections. Our health is maintained by a simple and well- regulated diet, adequate sleep, some physical exercise, and relaxation. Imbalance or excesses in food, exercise, sleep, or our personal relationships produce physical and emotional disruptions that disturb the practice of yoga and meditation.

If the aspects of our daily lives are well balanced, then certainly we can make progress in yoga in the modern world. Regardless of where we live or what we do, we can create a life conducive to yoga.

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Ventura Gardening Resources
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Ventura is home to many avid gardeners.  There are numerous Ventura gardening resources that provide all kinds of useful gardening information.  Ventura celebrates the gardening culture, and the joy and peace it brings to our lives.

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State Parks
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The Central Coast of California has some of the most beautiful state parks in the country.  Many will allow camping and all allow hiking.  Please click on the below links to learn more about recreation information. 

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Shop Green
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Shopping is one of the best ways to express our environmental concern.  From using less plastic, to buying paper products that aren't made of timber from virgin forests, there are many great way to care about the earth through our wallets.  Many of us feel helpless in today's age of heavy resource consumption, but we can make a difference for future generations, and we can set an example for friends and family.  Here are some simple ways to shop green.

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Ventura Farmers' Markets
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Ventura, with its wonderful climate and almost year round growing season, is the ideal place to buy fresh high quality produce. Ventura farmers' markets offer the best in seasonal foods. In addition to fruits and vegetables, vendors bring breads, pastries, soaps, oils, jewelry and candles. Visit a Ventura farmers' market to pick up fresh ingredients for dinner, or a unique gift for a friend. Visiting a Ventura farmers' markets is also a great way to interact with the local community and support local farmers. By purchasing produce from local farms, we not only help our community, we help the earth by reducing fuels used in food transportation. 

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