Happy High Herbs, a herb store in the Oakland and San Francisco area continually promotes a passion for health and a deep understanding of both the fun and medicinal side of herbal effects. It features a dazzling array of herbs to compliment every aspect of daily life, and it is proud to announce that it is now the premiere destination for Kratom both in terms of selection, and knowledge and experience.

“One has options for finding Kratom; however, in our experience, the quality can vary widely and quite often, the old adage is true: you get what you pay for,” said Ethan Franc of Happy High Herbs. “While sampling many suppliers offerings, we have found that there were many samples that were far lower quality than what we were willing to offer our customers. This is an unfortunate fact of the herbal industry, as with anything natural – there is widely varying quality of products on the market.”

Kratom is becoming a very popular and highly sought-after herb due to its many important uses. It’s an amazing pain-relieving and muscle-relaxing herb perhaps the most powerful of all the natural options. Many people also sing the praises of Kratom for its ability to bring focus through its calming of mental distractions. It has also been known as an excellent aid for overcoming severe and life-damaging addictions, most notably to opiates and alcohol, as well as giving a great clear-headed alternative to cannabis. On a lighter note, Kratom can be a powerful herb for helping prolong intercourse, and it can also aid relaxation into an evening of intimate play.

Everyone at Happy High Herbs not only cares deeply about the customers and the future of herbal medicine but also uses many of Happy High Herbs products on a regular basis (including Kratom), ensuring that the herbs are of the highest quality.

Happy High Herbs was originally founded in Australia by Ray Thorpe in an effort to offer safer, healthier and more effective alternatives to both recreational and medicinal drugs. The company has since expanded to include a vast online shop, as well as retail locations around the globe. The centrally-located Berkeley smoke shop and tea shop offers a myriad of herbs, as well as safe alternatives to party substances, holistic health accessories, and fire and flow toys, such as poi, staves and hula hoops. The owner is a naturopath who has extensive knowledge in the field of herbal health.

The Berkeley tea shop carries everything from classic medicinal teas, such as Echinacea, ginger and Chamomile, to lesser known remedies with surprising results, such as Withania, Gotu Kola and St. Johns Wort.

For more information about any of Happy High Herbs Stores products or services, call 510-423-0769, view the Berkeley store on the web at http://www.happyhighherbs.com, on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/BerkeleyHappyhighHerbshop, or visit 2508 Channing Way in Berkeley.

About Happy High Herbs

Happy High Herbs is a Berkeley herb store that provides herbal remedies, health accessories, party herbs and toys. The in-house tea shop provides alternatives for addictions of all kinds. The smoke shop serves the entire Bay Area with a convenient proximity to Berkeley and Oakland residents. Keep an eye out for Happy High Herbs as it searches for a new location in San Francisco.

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National Association of Professional Women Los Angeles Chapter hosted a morning networking meeting event on January 18th, 2012. Chapter president Ruth Garcia-Corrales, Advertising and Marketing Manager for La Curacao and former Consul General of Costa Rica, welcomed all members of NAPW Los Angeles Local Chapter. The chapter started the year with many new members, business women and professionals, in addition to a great group of regular members.

The topic of discussion for Januarys meeting was womens health. Ruth introduced guest speakers Brigitte Rozenberg, owner of The Chiropractic Wellness Center & Spa, with two locations in Culver City and Van Nuys; and Annie McRae, owner of Nutrition 4 Good a consulting nutrition service, and Lorri Herman Independent Consultant and Executive Regional Vice President of Arbonne International.

Lorri Herman started her presentation with an anecdote. She was once asked which she thought the largest organ in the body. She answered immediately, the intestines, not knowing at that point that the skin was actually the largest organ in the body. She pointed out that most people, including once herself, disregard the importance of their skin in maintaining overall health. Her presentation continued onto the connection between inner health and outer beauty. She also discussed the aging process. The aging process begins when the skin cells start to age and they become sluggish and less efficient in the production of collagen. Collagen and elastin slow down the aging process of the skin. Over time, the thickness of the skin decreases by 6% every ten years. The sun is believed to be the cause of 90-95% of wrinkles, lines, and skin discolorations. It causes the skin to lose its ability to hold moisture and it becomes drier. Lorri gave a $ 25 gift certificate to all members in attendance which included a free facial. She also provided a list of the twelve anti-aging ingredients that all women should know about and purchase.

Annie McRae spoke about keeping the liver healthy. She listed the foods that one should include in her diet, for example beets and dark green leafy vegetables. She explained which foods to exclude including all processed and refined foods. She went over a list of causes of chronic health challenges which included structural problems, hidden good allergies, acute and chronic inflammation, toxic overload, harmful bacteria, heavy metal toxicity, and many others. She explained detoxification, why to do it and how, and its benefits.

Brigitte Rozenberg got right to the point and told everyone, You should never adjust your body to the work place, its the other way around. You should never work turning your neck or your body into an abnormal position.

Brigitte provided many kinds of tips on an ergonomic workstation, prevention through ergonomics, and office exercises focusing on neck relaxation, the upper back and chest, fingers, neck bending, shoulder stretching, and the wrists. She insisted that many chronic problems could be prevented if people took better care of their working areas.

Every member received a copy of a 2012 calendar with the dates of all meetings from Ruth Garcia-Corrales, so members could plan ahead. In addition to suggested topics for each session, the calendar was greatly appreciated by everyone and the date and topics for Februarys meeting were approved.

The next morning meeting for the chapter is scheduled for Wednesday, February 15th, 8:00-10:00AM at Factors Deli, 9420 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90035. Valet parking is available for $ 4.

The topic for the next session will be Emotional Intelligence in the Work Place, said Ruth. This will be an opportunity to talk about, personal experiences and prepare for situations to become a winner. We look forward to seeing you all there.

The following members were in attendance for the January meeting: Ruth Garcia Advertising & Marketing Manager for La Curacao, and former Costa Rica Consul General. Ruth is the L.A. Chapter president; Daisy Marks, Executive Secretary for the Westside Regional Center; Lorri Herman, Arbonne International; Susan Hardwick, Belles Voyage, go beautiful; Annie McRae, Nutritionist; Karen Goodman, Entertainment Marketing; Mercedes Holley, Univision Account Executive- Media; Brigitte Rozenberg, Chiropractor; Concetta Halstead Lord Creative Director; Gay K. Morris, Apronista and owner of Kersey Girl Creations-Aprons and more; Ruth Klein, Brand Marketing Specialist; Rita Aleksanya, Cosmetology and Esthetician; Yvonne Chang, Shop.com UnFranchise Owner; Joanna Poppink, Eating Disorder Recovery Specialist; Norma Kastel, Producer; Danixa Diaz, Executive Producer/partner; Gwen Lang Jones, Consultant Unique Gifts Ande Nalon Enterprises.

The National Association of Professional Women (NAPW) is the largest and most recognized network of female professionals. NAPW provides a forum where women can interact, exchange ideas, educate, network, and empower. NAPW Local Chapters allow members to maximize their experience through meetings, networking opportunities, and professional events.

For additional information regarding the NAPW Los Angeles Local Chapter and/or NAPW, please visit http://www.napw.com.

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Blueturtlekids.com released their annual Spring Trend Outlook on girls clothing for Spring 2012.

“Spring has Sprung!…and there are so many wonderful trends for girls clothing this season”, said Mary Gallina, President & GMM of blueturtlekids.com–children’s clothing retailer. “This season was so bountiful trendwise…it was so hard to select just 10, however our team edited down, so that mom and their daughters can navigate the wonderful world of Spring clothing collections and designers.”

Children’s Clothing–Trend Outlook for Girls Clothing, Spring 2012

Bold Prints–The prints have it…this year, all collections of girls clothing has very bold and vivid prints. Don’t shy away from having too much. From florals to geometrics…bold prints are the way to go.

Color Blocking–Wearing colors in Springtime is nothing new, but this year color blocking seems to be the trend. Typically done in tiers and sometimes in prints. Think tiered ruffles and the Partridge Family bus!

Embellishments–Novelty rules the roost this year in girls clothing this Spring. From ruched fabrics to embrodiery, woven ribbons, lace trims, fabric flowers and applique…interesting fancy embellishments are prevalent in much of the girls outfits this Spring.

Fun Futuristic Prints–Classic prints are giving way to futuristic prints of circles, geometric graphics and Jane Jetson-esque just plain ‘Fun’ prints. Every little girls wardrobe, needs just one piece this season. A little goes a long way!

Ruffles–Is there a better trend for girls clothing than Ruffles? This season, girls clothes are taking a cue from their mother’s wardrobe…as “the Peplum” has taken center stage and is appearing everywhere. Ruffles for your little girl; Peplums for moms!

Applique–Cute and adorable, applique is everywhere this season on girls clothes. The pant, the sleeve, the bodice. We are seeing it two ways….monochromatic–matching the fabric and contrasting to add a pop of color and another layer of detail.

Flower Power–Flowered prints are doing double-duty this Spring 2012. Every flower in the garden is appearing on girls clothing this Spring. In bright colors and subtle pastels…if it has a Flower on it…Wear it!

Classic Color Combos–Remember “Good & Plenty” Candy?…those delightful candies with their classic Pink/Black/White color combination! There back and appearing everywhere. This classic color combo makes little girls an instant classic! Not too much of each…just enough is “Good & Plenty”!

Pastels–From Powder Blue to Tangerine Tango….Pastels are taking center stage in girls clothing wardrobes this Spring. Soft and feminine colorations for Spring abound!

Since its founding in 2002, blueturtlekids.com has featured some of the finest children’s clothing for boys and girls including brand names: Mis-Tee-V-Us, Mulberribush, Zaza Couture, Peaches n’ Cream, Twirls and Twigs, Skivvydoodles, Sara’s Prints pajamas, Keedo, Baby Lulu, Wes and Willy, Charlie Rocket, and many other wonderful brands.

Blueturtlekids.com prides itself on finding unique, comfortable and colorful clothing that both boys and girls enjoy wearing due to their fun designs, easy on/off styling and super-soft fabrics. Best of all, blueturtlekids.com allows customers to shop quickly and efficiently 24 hours a day/7 days a week, with detailed service and attention paid to every order.

While your kids are still kids, blueturtlekids.com will help dress them in comfortable, stylish, unique clothing for everyday and special occasions…especially this Spring 2012.

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Blue Turtle Kids online children’s clothing boutique was launched by a seasoned corporate executive that found herself in a new role as a stay-at-home mom. Anxious to dress her two sons in uniquely designed, comfortable clothing…she began to search for fun and colorful clothing from quality brands. But as luck would have it, her favorite local children’s clothing boutique closed and she had no place to shop.

Realizing how hard it is to find boys clothing designed with more than sports balls in mind, she started blueturtlekids.com as an online children’s clothing boutique focused exclusively on boy’s clothes. After a year, her customers simply demanded she start selling girls clothing…and so, today blueturtlekids.com sells both boys and girls clothing.

Blueturtlekids.com is focused on providing the latest in children’s clothing each and every season. In addition, blueturtlekids.com carries many “Made in the USA” children’s clothing lines. Blueturtlekids.com also strives to keep customer’s up-to-date via their blog.blueturtlekids.com, facebook page and Twitter stream.

Blueturtlekids.com looks forward to each new season of dressing your child in clothing that is cute, comfortable, fun and unique.

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The Little Haiti Farmers Market, a new weekly non-profit farmers market, will host a free community Health Fair this Saturday, February 4, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Touissant Louverture Elementary School in Little Haiti, located at 120 NE 59 St, Miami, FL.

The Health Fair, sponsored by the Miami-Dade County Health Department, will bring more than 20 health vendors to the market to provide services and educational materials on important health issues that affect the community. Services include Free Blood Pressure and Health Screening for the entire family, information on breast and cervical cancer, Medicare/Medicaid, diabetes, healthy cooking, skin care, free giveaways and more!

At 11:00 a.m., community members are invited to take a tour of the nearby Little Haiti Community Garden, and at 1:00 p.m., watch a live cooking show by local celebrity Chef Creole as he demonstrates How to Prepare Healthy Haitian Cuisine. All day long, Barry University will provide physical fitness games for youth of all ages and.

Visit the Little Haiti Farmers Market every Saturday for farm-fresh, locally grown produce, and Haitian specialty products, including: soups, peanut butter, jelly, honey, fresh juice, natural beauty products and entertainment. Local businesses and organizations interested in sponsoring the market or having a vendor booth should visit http://www.bochika.org, call (786) 529-2010 or email market(at)bochika(dot)org.

About the Little Haiti Farmers Market:

The Little Haiti Farmers Market is a weekly not-for-profit community event where growers gather to sell affordable, fresh, and locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables foods directly to consumers. Managed by Bochika, the Little Haiti Farmers Market is part of the Make Healthy Happen Miami campaign that is working to transform Miamis food deserts and food swamps into healthy, sustainable food systems. Supporters include the Miami-Dade County Health Department, Sak Pase Media Group, Circle One Marketing, Notre Dame DHaiti Catholic Church, Miami Jewish Health Systems, 54 Street Medical Plaza, Little Haiti Cultural Center, Youth L.E.A.D., Alix Desulme & Associates, and the South Florida Regional Planning Council. To learn more, visit http://www.bochika.org/market.

About Bochika:

Bochika is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization founded in 2010 in Miami FL. Bochikas mission is to empower marginalized and impoverished communities through participatory sustainable economic, agricultural and social development programs. To fulfill this mission, Bochika partners with civil society organizations in the developing world to design and implement programs that strengthen internal capacity through provision of essential resources of training, tools, and technology. Bochikas work was acknowledged by former President Bill Clinton in 2010 and received an award from Miami-Dade County in 2011. Currently, Bochika is administering two major programs, the Tap Tap Garden in Cite Soleil, Port-au-Prince, Haiti and the Little Haiti Farmers Market in Miami. To learn more, visit http://www.bochika.org.

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For many dads, the yard is their pride and joy. Its where they want to spend the summer, barbecuing and lounging around with friends and family. So what better way to show Dad how much he means to the family than helping him perfect the yard? Western Star Wholesale Plant Nursery, located in Sacramento and the Bay Area community of Sunol, has trees, shrubs, perennials and roses that make yard beautification a breeze.

Spruce up the yard for Dad’s special day. Hundreds of varieties of trees and shrubs are available now, many at significant savings. says Western Star owner Sally Painter. Beautify your yard now to enjoy it all summer long. Imagine how much your family will enjoy afternoon BBQs and backyard fun! (

Western Star has a few suggestions for Bay area and Sacramento landscape design, including trees that will add shady spots and beauty to any yard. Acer rubrum Armstrong is a narrow red maple that is ideal for tight spots. It is a great shade tree, and its vibrant red leaves in autumn make it stand out. Liquidambar rotundiloba is a sweet gum tree with rounded leaves. It is easy to care for, and unlike other sweet gums, it doesnt leave seed balls all over the ground.

Shrubs can be used to cover unsightly areas, direct the flow of the yard, and tie everything together. Western Star recommends Agapanthus africanus Peter Pan, a Dwarf Lily of the Nile variety with showy blue flowers that is perfect for lining a walk or in a planter by a pool. Berberis thunbergii Rose Glow is a Japanese Barberry shrub with brilliant red foliage. Its leaf structure makes it an ideal hedge or barrier, and its berries attract birds. The wholesale nursery in the Bay Area also has a selection of standard and dwarf Phormium (New Zealand flax) varieties, including Amazing Red, Tom Thumb, and Maori Queen. This spiky-leaved plant adds a firework of spectacular foliage color to any yard.

Many people give bouquets of flowers for Fathers Day; why not give garden flowers that will live on and on instead? Western Star loves salvias, which are easy to grow and beautiful to behold. They recommend Salvia microphylla Hot Lips, a red and white flower mix, and Salvia greggii ‘Red’; both are stunning all summer long. They also suggest planting Gaura lindheimeri Siskiyou Pink, which has pink flowers shaped like butterflies.

To complete the look of the yard, Western Star says to plant some roses in Dads honor. Rosa Bonica has small pink flowers with a delicate scent. Rosa meidiland Red is an excellent ground cover rose with red flowers. Western Star also carries assorted rose trees.

For more information about Western Star Wholesale Nurserys suggestions for ways to help Dad beautify the yard ,or any of Western Star Nurserys products or services, call them at (925) 862-2411 (East Bay) or (209) 744-2552 (South Sacramento), view them on the web at http://www.western-star-nursery.com, or visit one of their locations in Sunol or Galt.

About Western Star Nursery

Western Star Nursery is a wholesale nursery in Sacramento and the Bay Area serving landscaping contractors, developers, and commercial nurseries. Founded in 1996 by Robert and Sally Painter, Western Star Nursery has earned a reputation for growing high-quality products and offering superior service. From the most commonly used ornamental varieties to unusual phormiums, they stock a large and diversified selection of 1 gallon through 36″ box trees and shrubs on over 100 acres. They also offer an efficient brokerage service and contract growing. The Western Star staff, many of whom have been with the company since its start, bring with them many years of nursery and customer service experience. Western Star features will-call, delivery and shipping services.

Western Star Nursery has locations in Sunol and Galt, and provides landscape design services and landscape supply to the Bay Area, Sacramento, and northern California. They offer delivery service throughout California and Nevada.

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