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Professional Organizations
	American Association of Naturopathic Physicians: the national professional society representing naturopathic physicians who are licensed or eligible for licensing as primary care providers.
	California Naturopathic Doctors Association: a professional association of naturopathic doctors (NDs) who live and work in California. Our members are graduates of accredited four-year, graduate-level, in-residence naturopathic medical programs.
Schools
	National College of Naturopathic Medicine: a Naturopathic School and Classical Chinese Medicine School located in Portland, Oregon.
	Bastyr University: offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs, including Naturopathic Medicine, Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, health psychology, exercise science and herbal sciences. Located north of Seattle, Washington. www.bastyruniversity.org.
	Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine: a Naturopathic Medicine School located in Tempe, Arizona.
	University of Bridgeport - College of Naturopathic Medicine: the most recent Naturopathic Medical School located in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
	Bauman College aims to create a sustainable culture of wellness in individuals, in the community, and in our health care delivery systems by promoting a comprehensive and integrative approach to Holistic Nutrition and the Culinary Arts.
Healing Modalities
	Somatics - website for Somatics practice including information about what Somatics is and how it can be used effectively.
	Functional Medicine – website of the Functional Medicine Institute. It gives a lot of good information about functional medicine and its value to society.
Laboratories
	Genova Diagnostic Laboratory Genova Diagnostic Laboratory: functional medicine tests like cardiovascular, osteoporosis risk
	Sabre Sciences lab provides endocrine testing/support.
Lifestyle and Fun
	Eight Principles Find out about the eight irresistible principles of fun. Innovative presentation of the basics of having more fun in your life.
	The Happy Guy - a great website for increasing your level of happiness.
	Health Savings Accounts - for information about Health Savings accounts and how to set one up for yourself.
	How to meditate - information on Buddhist meditation.
	Mindfulness Programs - a website devoted to a mindfulness approach to stress management adopted by Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D. It has many options in terms of classes, retreats, products, information, etc.
	Positive Psychology is Dr. Martin Seligmann’s (originator of Positive Psychology) website wherein he offers a number of questionnaires, quizzes etc. and other information about how to become happier. “His research has demonstrated that it is possible to be happier — to feel more satisfied, to be more engaged with life, find more meaning, have higher hopes, and probably even laugh and smile more, regardless of one’s circumstances. Positive psychology interventions can also lastingly decrease depression symptoms.” (from the website)
	Righttoplay.com was started by one man and has developed into: An international humanitarian organization that uses sport and play programs to improve health, develop life skills, and foster peace for children and communities in some of the most disadvantaged areas of the world. Working in both the humanitarian and development context, Right to Play trains local community leaders as Coaches to deliver our programs in more than 20 countries affected by war, poverty, and disease in Africa, Asia and the Middle East.
	The Simple Living Network provides resources, tools, examples and contacts for conscious, simple, healthy and restorative living.
	Take Back Your Time is a major U.S./Canadian initiative to challenge the epidemic of overwork, over-scheduling and time famine that now threatens our health, our families and relationships, our communities and our environment.
Links to Yoga Classes in Contra Costa County, CA	LindasYogaClass.com – great yoga classes available in Central Contra Costa County BrentwoodYogaCenter.com – great yoga classes in Eastern Contra Costa County
Nutrition
	Nutrition Archive - a treasure trove of research, recipes and nutrition information.
	VRG – The Vegetarial Resource Group has wonderful vegetarian recipes.
	Laxmi Hiremath, cookbook author and treats preparer of Indian recipes and delights.
	Vegetarian cooking - information about vegetarianism with plenty of recipes and new product reviews.
	Vegetarian Ethnic Foods - has a large number of vegetarian recipes from around the world.
Environmental Sustainability
	The Meatrix: Want to know more about problems with factory farming while finding healthier food for you and your family.  Lean, discuss, getinvolved, and join the Meatrix online community "Inside the Meatrix"
	Step It Up - Website dedicated to finding solutions to global warming. It has lots of information.
	Sustainable Table: Every day, more and more people are choosing to eat sustainably, from changing their buying habits to helping their whole community eat healthier, locally-grown food. Find out what you can do to get involved in this exciting movement!
	The Teleosis Institute is devoted to developing effective, sustainable health care provided by professionals who serve as environmental health stewards. Teleosis is dedicated to reducing healthcare’s footprint while broadening its ecological vision. We believe in a health care system that conserves natural resources, promotes personal wellness, and begins with precaution. At the forefront of this sustainable medical system are health providers who take an active role in greening healthcare through example, education and advocacy

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