Kimberly Hartke

International Raw Milk Symposium 2015 to be held at Wise Traditions Conference in Anaheim
Raw Milk Advocates Focus on Health Benefits and Safety Practices

Washington, DC –October 26, 2015– As more Americans seek to make their lives greener, the demand for farm fresh, unprocessed and unpackaged foods is growing. Raw milk advocates will discuss health benefits and safety practices at the International Raw Milk Symposium in Anaheim, California, on Monday, November 16. Watch the event live stream, which will be available at http://www.fleetwoodonsite.com/wise/rawmilk

Consumption of raw milk is increasing by 25 percent every year, according to the Weston A. Price Foundation, as consumers discover the superior taste and digestibility of the unprocessed product. Raw milk is becoming more available as a number of states liberalize laws regulating raw milk sales. Raw milk is available for retail sales in ten states, and at the farm through cow-share agreements or as pet food, in another thirty.

The Raw Milk Symposium will take place on the last day of the International Wise Traditions Conference, a widely attended annual nutrition education conference that educates the public on the benefits of wholesome, traditional foods. The Raw Milk Symposium will feature dynamic lectures focusing on the health benefits and safety of raw milk. Headline speakers include:

Mark McAfee: “Behind the Scenes: What’s Really Happening with Raw Milk in the USA?” (November 16, 10:45am-12:00pm PT)
Mark McAfee is the CEO and founder of Organic Pastures Dairy Company, which produces grass-fed organic raw milk for California consumers and now delivers to more than 650 retail stores. He will give the inside scoop on what is really happening behind the closed doors for raw milk across the nation.

Sally Fallon Morell: “Why Raw Milk?” (November 16, 9:15-10:30am PT)
Sally Fallon Morell is the founding president of the Weston A. Price Foundation and founder of A Campaign for Real Milk. She will review 100 years of fresh milk research, which reveals how this vital food benefits our bones, teeth, immune system, respiratory health, reproduction, growth, detoxification and even mental health.

Peg Coleman: “Risk Beyond Numbers: Understanding Data, Gaps and Assumptions Bridging Them” (November 16, 1:15-2:30pm PT)
Peg Coleman is a senior medical microbiologist and risk analyst who will walk the audience through an exercise in risk assessment for consumers of certified raw milk and pasteurized milk.

Charlotte Smith: “Building, managing, marketing & sustaining a raw milk micro-dairy” (2:45-4:00pm PT)
Charlotte Smith’s Champoeg Creamery in Oregon is one of the first in the nation to be a Raw Milk Institute-listed farm, which signifies her stellar safety practices as a raw milk producer.

The Raw Milk Symposium will be live-streamed. Health officials, agriculture officials and FDA officials are invited and encouraged to watch the live-stream, which will be available at http://www.fleetwoodonsite.com/wise/rawmilk
For more information, please visit WiseTraditions.org, the conference website.

The Weston A. Price Foundation is a Washington, DC-based nutrition education 501(c)(3) with the mission of disseminating science-based information on diet and health. WAPF publishes a quarterly journal for its 16,000 members, supports 600 local chapters worldwide and hosts a yearly international conference. Contact at (202) 363-4394, westonaprice.org, info@westonaprice.org.
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Arlington Capital View Renaissance
Take Back Your Health Conference
www.TBYHConference.com
Oct. 3-4, 2015
At age 21, Robin Shirley had no other choice but to drop out of school at Virginia Tech, unable to complete the course requirements due to her disabling symptoms of Chronic Lyme Disease and Autoimmune Rheumatoid Arthritis.
She decided she was willing to do anything she could in order to alleviate symptoms and get her life back, so she enrolled in the online school, Institute for Integrative Nutrition.
“Eating differently had the most profound effect on my body than anything else I tried. I experienced what food could do to my physical and emotional symptoms, and there was no turning back,” says Robin.
Two years later, she launched the Take Back Your Health Conference for the Washington, D.C community. “I wanted everyone in my life to learn from the same teachers that had taught me how to eat in a way that had the power to alleviate chronic pain and depression.
“This is why I host the Take Back Your Health Conference. It’s for families who are dealing with life-altering chronic illness and still have hopes that they can live out the life they dreamed of. Living healthier can be the most fun and rewarding experience you’ve ever had, and that’s what we strive to provide at every TBYH Conference,” Robin explains.
Join Us And Enjoy:
Organic Cooking and Gardening Workshops
Meditation and Yoga Classes plus 25 Healthy Exhibitors
Delicious, Organic, Gluten-Free Food, and Organic Wine Happy Hours
Join Filmmakers of a new Documentary Film, Revolution: Food, for a screening and panel discussion
Massage and Reflexology Mini-Sessions

Featured Speakers include:
Joel Salatin, Head Farmer at the famous Polyface Farms in Virginia
Andrea Beaman, Natural Foods Chef, TV Host, Thyroid and Adrenal Health Expert
Robin Shirley, Integrative Nutrition Coach to Chronic Lyme Patients, Founder of the Take Back Your Health Conference
Cindy Santa Ana, Integrative Nutrition Weight Loss Coach, Author of “Unprocessed Living”
Autumn Frandsen, N.D. Naturopathic Doctor at NIHA, specializing in Cancer Treatment
and more...
WHO: Open to the Press (Complimentary Passes) and Public (Entrance Fee $99 - $149)
WHAT: Take Back Your Health Conference
WHEN: Saturday, October 3, 9:30am – 5:30pm & Sunday, October 4, 9:30am -- 5:30pm
WHERE: Arlington Capital View Renaissance, 2800 South Potomac Ave., Arlington, VA 22202
Please contact Cindy Santa Ana, 619-405-9386, cindy@clubtbyh.com if you'd like to cover this event.
The Take Back Your Health Conference is hosted by the International Health Coach Association LLC, a for-profit business founded by Robin Shirley. The conference is in its 7th production.

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16th Annual International Nutrition Conference on the Benefits of Healthy Fats and Traditional Foods
Wise Traditions Coming to Anaheim, California November 13-16th

Washington, DC – September 4, 2015–[ GlobeNewswire ] The 16th annual Wise Traditions conference 2015, hosted by the Weston A. Price Foundation, is coming to Anaheim, California, November 13-16. Mark Bittman, of the New York Times, proclaimed that “Butter is Back.” Conference participants will learn why butter is a health food, and why animal fats and coconut oil should be a part of everyone’s diet.

The conference will be held at the Anaheim Marriott, 770 West Convention Way, in Anaheim, California. The International conference is open to the public and offers CEU credits to some health professions.

“If you are aiming to improve your diet and your health, the most important step you can take is to understand which fats are healthy and how you can incorporate them into your diet,” says Sally Fallon Morell, president of the Weston A. Price Foundation. “This conference will highlight the science that supports the need for traditional fats in the diet, for everything from hormone production to weight loss to protection against cancer and heart disease.”

Wise Traditions conference 2015 featured speakers include:

• Allan Savory, founder of Africa Center for Holistic Management and the Savory Institute, which is teaching the world how holistic management practices restore desert regions to fertile pastures.

• Natasha Campbell-McBride, MD, PhD, author of Gut and Psychology Syndrome and creator of the GAPS diet, which helps sufferers of autism, ADHD, depression and schizophrenia.

• Kim Schuette, CN, owner of Biodynamic Wellness, a private practice in San Diego. Kim teaches the importance of real food for optimal health and her clinic specializes in biotherapeutic solutions to hormonal imbalance, ADHD/ADD and other children’s health issues, mindful preconception.

• Louisa Williams, MS, DC, ND, author of Radical Medicine and naturopathic medicine doctor from Marin County. She uses modalities from around the world, including constitutional homeopathy, auriculotherapy, neural therapy, nutritional supplementation, and counseling patients on the importance of a nutrient-dense, organic, GMO-free diet.

• Chris Masterjohn, PhD, Brooklyn College assistant professor of health and nutrition sciences. Chris reversed his own serious health problems with the Weston A. Price Foundation diet. He now is a nutrition researcher and regular contributor to the WAPF Wise Traditions journal, and the author of eight peer-reviewed scientific papers.

• Denise Minger, author of Death by Food Pyramid, will share her journey from raw veganism back to health with traditional foods, and her discovery of the role bad science is playing in our health decisions.

• Philip Weeks, LAc, ND, is a leading holistic health practitioner in the United Kingdom. An herbalist, acupuncturist and naturopath, he employs the ancient wisdom of Chinese, Ayurvedic and Greek medicine in his clinics.

• Stephanie Seneff, PhD, senior research scientist at MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory. She is the first author of several recently published papers on theories proposing that a low-micronutrient, high-carbohydrate diet contributes to the metabolic syndrome, Alzheimer’s.

Wise Traditions conference 2015 attracts health-conscious families, farmers, chefs, journalists and health professionals from around the world. This year’s theme is “Focus on Fats.” Attendees are able to participate in thought-provoking seminars, cooking demonstrations and exhibits showcasing local and traditional foods.

The highly anticipated event will culminate in the Raw Milk Symposium on November 16. Industry insiders like Mark McAfee, the largest raw milk producer in the United States, will give dynamic lectures focusing on raw milk benefits and safety practices. The Raw Milk Symposium will be available on livestream. For a complete schedule of events and registration information, please visit: wisetraditions.org. To register, call 540-722-7104 or email registrar@ptfassociates.com.

The Weston A. Price Foundation is a Washington, DC-based nutrition education 501(c)(3) with the mission of disseminating science-based information on diet and health. WAPF publishes a quarterly journal for its 16,000 members, supports 600 local chapters worldwide and hosts a yearly international conference. Contact at (202) 363-4394, westonaprice.org, info@westonaprice.org.

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Going green with your lifestyle? Don’t forget your health! The International Wise Traditions Conference 2015 is coming to Anaheim, California November 13-16th. Join health seekers from around the world to learn from leading eco-health experts the latest nutrition and wellness strategies plus shop an amazing exhibit hall of holistic remedies, organic foods and natural supplements. The conference is open to the permies, CEU credits offered for some health professions. Call 540-722-7104 to register, learn more online at http://www.WiseTraditions.org.

Wise Traditions conference 2015 featured speakers include:

• Allan Savory, founder of Africa Center for Holistic Management and the Savory Institute, which is teaching the world how holistic management practices restore desert regions to fertile pastures.

• Natasha Campbell-McBride, MD, PhD, author of Gut and Psychology Syndrome and creator of the GAPS diet, which helps sufferers of autism, ADHD, depression and schizophrenia.

• Kim Schuette, CN, owner of Biodynamic Wellness, a private practice in San Diego. Kim teaches the importance of real food for optimal health and her clinic specializes in biotherapeutic solutions to hormonal imbalance, ADHD/ADD and other children’s health issues, mindful preconception.

• Louisa Williams, MS, DC, ND, author of Radical Medicine and naturopathic medicine doctor from Marin County. She uses modalities from around the world, including constitutional homeopathy, auriculotherapy, neural therapy, nutritional supplementation, and counseling patients on the importance of a nutrient-dense, organic, GMO-free diet.

• Chris Masterjohn, PhD, Brooklyn College assistant professor of health and nutrition sciences. Chris reversed his own serious health problems with the Weston A. Price Foundation diet. He now is a nutrition researcher and regular contributor to the WAPF Wise Traditions journal, and the author of eight peer-reviewed scientific papers.

• Denise Minger, author of Death by Food Pyramid, will share her journey from raw veganism back to health with traditional foods, and her discovery of the role bad science is playing in our health decisions.

• Philip Weeks, LAc, ND, is a leading holistic health practitioner in the United Kingdom. An herbalist, acupuncturist and naturopath, he employs the ancient wisdom of Chinese, Ayurvedic and Greek medicine in his clinics.

• Stephanie Seneff, PhD, senior research scientist at MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory. She is the first author of several recently published papers on theories proposing that a low-micronutrient, high-carbohydrate diet contributes to the metabolic syndrome, Alzheimer’s.

Wise Traditions conference 2015 attracts health-conscious families, farmers, chefs, journalists and health professionals from around the world. This year’s theme is “Focus on Fats.” Attendees are able to participate in thought-provoking seminars, cooking demonstrations and exhibits showcasing local and traditional foods. See more details: http://www.WiseTraditions.org

Join the Local Food Revolution and party with us at a Launch Party for Revolution: Food a new documentary film.
Meet the Filmmaker Reception, Booksigning, Film Screening, Panel Discussion, and optional Afterparty (believe me you'll be having too much fun to go home!)

See all the exciting details here: https://revolution-food-movie-tbyh.eventbrite.com

Event is Saturday Oct 3, 2015 in Arlington VA, 4:30pm

Kimberly Hartke, Paul Wheaton fan and permies publicist!

Questions, email me a kimberly at hartkepr.com

New Smartphone App Reduces Emergency Response Time




San Jose, CA--Peacekeeper, a community-based emergency response Smartphone app, cuts emergency response times by relying on nearby neighbors. When a user is in an emergency, the app notifies neighbors, friends and family and gives them the chance to be first responders. The system enables individuals to easily send, receive, and respond to emergency alerts. The design of the app gives users the ability to get the help they need when seconds count the most.
In an emergency, response time is critical. By relying on neighbors across the street rather than police across town, Peacekeeper can dramatically reduce the wait time for help to arrive.

The four types of Peacekeeper alerts are Medical, Fire, Intruder and Abduction. Alerts contain detailed information about the emergency so that the recipients know where to find the person and what to expect when they arrive. Responders and victims can communicate in real-time via the built-in chat feature.

“The Peacekeeper app is designed to change how people think and feel about emergency response by building tools, relationships and training that empower individuals to take action within their own communities,” says Cody Drummond, the app’s founder. “This has the potential to dramatically reduce assault, improve security and improve safety in neighborhoods around the world.”

For medical emergencies, responders can provide users with the support they need during a crisis or serve as an intermediary until professional help arrives. For instance, if a child falls unconscious, a family member can quickly send a medical alert to the people in their private emergency response group. Neighbors who know CPR or have medical training arrive within seconds and save a life.

“We hope an emergency never happens, but if it does, Peacekeeper alerts the important people who are motivated and ready to respond with one touch of a button,” explains Drummond.

Peacekeeper users have two layers of protection: their Emergency Response Group (ERG) and their Alliance. ERG’s consist of the neighbors that you choose to be in your network. Alliances are designated family and friends who may be geographically further away, yet, are likely to act quickly in an emergency.

Thanks to a successful beta test period, the app now has users in all 50 United States and over 20 foreign countries.

The Peacekeeper app is built to call responders to your home. As the network grows and users begin to establish trusted reputations, Peacekeeper plans to implement features that allow users to send alerts from any location for emergency response wherever they go.

The app is available in Apple’s App Store and Android’s Google Play for Free!

Peacekeeper is dedicated to building and implementing systems and tools that will bring peace and security to neighborhoods around the world. Visit them on the web at Peacekeeper.org.



For Immediate Release
October 30, 2014
Contact: Julian Adorney Julian@Peacekeeper.org 720-425-6521

Leading experts on raw milk will make freely available, online, a day-long series of lectures on dairy safety for raw milk and raw milk cheese products. –Kimberly


URL for this release:

http://www.westonaprice.org/press/raw-milk-symposium-will-explore-raw-milk-safety-issues/



RAW MILK SYMPOSIUM WILL EXPLORE RAW MILK SAFETY ISSUES



Live Stream of Symposium Free for the Public and Government Officials



Washington, DC -- October 21, 2014 -- [ Globe Newswire ] -- The Raw Milk Symposium will feature raw milk experts and activists, including Mark McAfee, owner of the largest raw milk dairy in California and chairman of the Raw Milk Institute, Pete Kennedy, president of the Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund, and Sally Fallon Morell, founder of A Campaign for Real Milk.


The session will be held Monday November 10, 2014 from 9:15 to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time.


To access the session on November 10 or anytime after, go to: http://www.fleetwoodonsite.com/wise/2014annual/live_raw_milk


SCHEDULE


09:15 - 10:30 - Raw Milk Legal Updates for Canada and the U.S., Karen Selick, LL.B and Pete Kennedy, Esq.


10:45 - 12:00 - Producing Safe Raw Cheese, Sally Fallon Morell


Cheese is a processed product, and whether raw or pasteurized, it needs to be produced under strict sanitary conditions. Sally Fallon Morell will share her experience as a cheese maker on sanitation, plant maintenance and record keeping, and will provide tips on how to pass your FDA inspection.


1:15 - 2:30 - RAWMI Progress and Lessons from the Listed, Mark McAfee


RAWMI food safety success; creating a bright and safe future for raw milk.


2:45 - 4:00 - A New California Raw Milk Dairy, Cynthia Daley, PhD


This session will focus on the steps required to pass through the grade A permit and licensing process, including all state and county agencies that are involved and their associated costs. We will also cover the details of the on-farm Risk Analysis & Management plan to meet & exceed the needs of state standards as we work toward safe production methods for raw milk.


The Raw Milk Symposium is being held immediately following FOCUS ON FOOD, the Fifteenth International Conference of the Weston A. Price Foundation, which is Friday, November 7 - Sunday, November 9 in Indianapolis. Click here for conference details, to register or call (540) 722-7104.



The Campaign for Real Milk is a project of the nutrition education nonprofit, The Weston A. Price Foundation. Based in Washington, DC, WAPF is the leading advocacy group promoting broader consumer access to safety-tested raw milk. Contact info@westonaprice.org or visit realmilk.com and westonaprice.org

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Media Contacts:



Kimberly Hartke, WAPF Publicist 703-860-2711, press@westonaprice.org



Liz Reitzig, Public Relations Associate, 301-807-5063, lizreitzig@gmail.com

Special Promotion for Permies.com Folks! Register before November 4 and recieve 4 days of access to footage of 7 previous conferences! The viewing dates are November 19-22. Access link will be sent to you after you Register!

Why Butter is Better: Nutrition Conference Focuses on Healthy Fats, Traditional Foods
International Wise Traditions 2014 to be held in Indianapolis

Scientists and educators will explore the health benefits of traditional fats like butter and coconut oil at Wise Traditions 2014, the 15th annual conference of the Weston A. Price Foundation (WAPF).

The health and nutrition conference is coming to Indianapolis on November 7-9, 2014. “Focus on Food” is the weekend’s theme and the event offers good news for those who are ready to turn away from low-fat and other fad diets and return to the wholesome and nutritious foods of our ancestors.
“The anti-saturated fat agenda is crumbling,” says Sally Fallon Morell, President of WAPF. “This conference will highlight the science that supports the need for traditional fats in the diet, for everything from hormone production to weight loss to protection against cancer and heart disease.”

The Weston A. Price Foundation, is a non-profit education foundation focused on promoting traditional foods rich in essential nutrients. The conference is open to the public and is widely attended by health-conscious families as well as farmers, chefs, journalists and health professionals from throughout the world.
During the weekend, attendees will have a chance to participate in life-changing lectures, cooking demonstrations and exhibits showcasing local foods, nutritional supplements and holistic therapies. Seminars will discuss traditional fats and food preparation techniques, vegetarian vs. omnivorous diets, testing for nutritional deficiencies, holistic health, non-toxic farming, exercise and basic cooking techniques.

For those who want an in-depth look at the nutrition research of Dr. Weston A. Price, participants can attend Friday’s full day seminar on traditional diets by Sally Fallon Morell, president of the Weston A. Price Foundation. Dr. Weston A. Price, an early 20th-century pioneer in nutrition research, discovered the vital importance of animal fat to human health.

The rest of the weekend is packed with presentations led by engaging speakers including: Dr. Stefanie Seneff, an MIT research scientist who asks whether pesticides, antibiotics, vaccines and pharmaceuticals are the cause of our current health crisis; Lierre Keith, the author of The Vegetarian Myth who argues that saving the planet cannot be achieved by refusing to eat animals; and Dr. Kaayla Daniel, an entertaining nutritionist who examines how traditional bone broth contributes to physical and emotional health.

Full and one-day registrations are available; the registration fee includes admission to the lectures and exhibit hall. In addition, attendees can purchase tickets to breakfast fundraisers held each morning for the Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund. Proceeds go to support legal efforts on behalf of family farms and artisan food producers subject to unlawful government interference in the sale of farm foods. Attendees staying through Monday, November 10, can buy additional tickets to bonus activities including a farm tour, cooking demonstrations, a raw milk symposium and more.

For a complete schedule of events and registration information, please visit: http://wisetraditions.org. To register, call 540-722-7104 or email registrar@ptfassociates.com.

The Weston A. Price Foundation is a Washington, DC-based nutrition education 501(c)(3) with the mission of disseminating science-based information on diet and health. Named after Weston A. Price, DDS, author of Nutrition and Physical Degeneration, WAPF publishes a quarterly journal for its 16,000 members, supports 600 local chapters worldwide and hosts a yearly international conference. Contact at (202) 363-4394, westonaprice.org, info@westonaprice.org.

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Date: November 7-9, 2014
Time: Friday 7 am-10 pm; Saturday 6 am-10 pm; Sunday 6 am-6:30 pm
Location: JW Marriott Indianapolis Hotel, 10 S. West Street, Indianapolis, Ind 46204
Event Website: http://wisetraditions.org

Calendar Listing

Are saturated fats really that bad for you? Learn the truth about butter and other saturated fats at the 15th annual Wise Traditions Nutrition and Health Conference, taking place from November 7-9 at the JW Marriott Hotel in Indianapolis. This event, which is sponsored by the Weston A. Price Foundation, brings together experts in the health and wellness fields to offer life-changing lectures, cooking demonstrations, and interactive exhibits for the whole family to enjoy. For more information visit wisetraditions.org. To register, call 540-722-7104 or email registrar@ptfassociates.com.
Event: Wise Traditions 15th Annual Nutrition and Health Conference
Date: November 7-9, 2014
Time: Friday 7 am-10 pm; Saturday 6 am-10 pm; Sunday 6 am-6:30 pm
Location: JW Marriott Indianapolis Hotel, 10 S. West Street, Indianapolis, Ind 46204
Event Website: http://wisetraditions.org
Registrar: 540-722-7104 or email registrar@ptfassociates.com

Here is Paul Wheaton's podcast interview with Sally Fallon Morell, the WAPF founder and president. It focuses on her advocacy of farm fresh milk for its nutritional benefits:

http://www.richsoil.com/permaculture/2616-podcast-236-interview-with-sally-fallon-on-raw-milk/

Enjoy!

Video of Sally Fallon Morell explaining the mission of Weston A. Price Foundation!



Consider becoming a member. My family is healthier today and WAPF helped us greatly along the way! I know yours will, also!