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ETHOS FARM TO HEALTH NEWS
"Every forkful is a vote for how we can heal the planet, how we're going to heal our bodies."
- Sara Farley, Senior VP, Rockefeller Foundation
We wrapped up yet another successful Farm days event in September where Peter Singer, Rich Roll, Sara Farley, and so many other distinguished speakers helped underscore the importance of the work Ethos Farm to Health is doing. You can hear their comments in the video here.
The work we do is only possible with your continued support as you continue to be our partners in healing ourselves and our planet and we would be grateful if you could take 2 minutes to fill out our year end survey here:
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All Fields Now Certified Organic
The fields where we grow the wonderful produce you pick up at the Doctor's Farm Market, April - November, have been chemical free since 2012 and were certified fully organic in 2018. For a few years we've been partnering with the USDA's Natural Resource Conservation Service on the remaining fields, planting native grasses to restore and build health in our soil and water system and to provide natural, native habitat for all manner of wildlife. We are happy to say that as of this year all our fields are now certified organic and are under regenerative management practices. The ecosystem is being restored and in return biodiversity is beginning to flourish!
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We are supporting nature in all forms: soil, microbes, insects, live nests, helping us seal in a healthy, regenerative future that all our Farm Days speakers talked about.
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New High-tunnel in progress
Thanks to your support during Farm Days 2022 and grants from the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), this is one of the 30' x 96' high tunnel that is getting constructed.
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New seed-starting greenhouse
Our first one ran out of space, and thanks to all donor your support. These structures help us start seeds in February and March and are critical for the extension of the growing season.
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We are growing, slowly but surely, however, true regenerative, organic farming cannot yet compete financially with giant, distant, corporate chemical agriculture. What we so carefully produce and sell will not yet support itself, nor the many educational activities that expand our healthy impact. We really do get by with a little help from our friends!
So, please consider continuing to support our mission.
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We get by with a little help from our friends! | |
Ethos Farm to Health Board Member, Jason DeSalvo, presented a captivating webinar entitled:
Moving Toward a More Sustainable Life
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This informative webinar held on December 12, 2023, by Montclair, NJ, native and Ethos Farm to Health board member Jason DeSalvo, in conjunction with the Foodshed Alliance, explored "Moving Toward a More Sustainable Life." You can find out how to invest in becoming a part of the solution to the world's growing environmental crisis and how he and his wife, Deb, built and live on a sustainable homestead in Tewksbury, NJ. Here is where they grow heirloom grains, fruits, berries, nuts, and vegetables.
Many of you joined the webinar live and you all requested a link to it. Please click the video above to watch.
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Ironman Competitor and Ethos Primary Care Patient - Katy Roberts | | |
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Here, in Katy's own words, is an account of her participation in the first-ever-all-women Ironman World Championship in Hawaii this past October:
"I participated in the first-ever all-women Ironman World Championship in Hawaii this past October!
I started doing triathlons in 1991 because I enjoyed all different sports, and combining three looked like a lot of fun.
In 1999, I did my first Ironman (2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike, 26.2-mile run), and since then, I have finished 22 Ironmans.
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Over fifteen years ago, I removed dairy from my diet since I am also a researcher and professor in the health education field and was concerned about the association between dairy and breast cancer. I noticed more energy and fewer digestive issues. Then, two years later, in 2010, I went completely plant-based, along with my husband.
I started working with Dr. Weiss at Ethos Primary Care four years ago because I was looking for a doctor who focuses on preventing diseases through the promotion of healthy behaviors and lifestyle choices. Dr. Weiss has had me track my food intake, reduce salt, and focus on meeting my protein needs through various foods, including hemp seeds, chia seeds, edamame, and beans.
I have no aches and pains and attribute a lot of that to a healthy, plant-based diet. In Hawaii, I enjoyed every moment. I had so much gratitude for being there. It was my dream to qualify and compete in the World Championship. Sometimes dreams do come true…24 years after my first Ironman, I got to run down that finish line in Hawaii.
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Healing Conversations with Jason and Deb DeSalvo | |
Jason and Deborah DeSalvo share their journey of making lifestyle changes to embark on a preventative path. In this conversation, the Ethos Team discusses many topics with the DeSalvos, including how changing their lifestyle has impacted their health, social relationships, athletic performance, and overall feelings of well-being. | |
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Dr Weiss' Mindful Retreat at Menla in the Catskills
Dr. Weiss’ Mindful Living Retreat at Menla Retreat and Dewa Spa in Phoenicia, New York was on October 2nd and participants marveled at the exceptional experience which celebrated all their hard work and collective successes as they learned to embrace a mindful and healthier lifestyle utilizing whole plant-based foods. The video shows glimpses of all the fun, the games, the inspiration to continue to forge ahead on this journey.
Stay tuned for the dates for this year's Menla Retreat!
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Let's Toss
Monday, Feb 26, 2024
6:00 PM 7:00 PM
Yes, it’s all about the salad. Participants will learn how to craft fresh, easy, and nutrient-packed meals, and will get to experience how they can be delicious, too. Suddenly you will look at salads completely differently and look forward to making this an integral part of your lifestyle. We also offer multi-participant discounts ONLY for In Person Class!
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Open House
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
7:00 PM 8:00 PM
No questions too easy or too hard for Dr Weiss!
Is traditional medicine letting you down? It’s time to reverse chronic disease and get off your meds. Discover the Ethos difference. We are redefining healthcare: Medicine the way nature intended.
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Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
Monday, Feb 12, 2024
6:30 PM 8:00 PM
Join us online for a FREE Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course orientation webinar for the Spring Session of the course. MBSR makes us aware of our emotions in real-time. By being aware or mindful, we can change our responses to stressors so they are no longer reflexive or reactive. This free webinar will give you information and answer any questions you may have regarding our new 8-week MBSR program before deciding to invest in the program. We are very excited to share how this program can assist you in building healthy lifestyle habits and achieving optimal health.
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This recipe from Chef Karina Hines makes a great at-home dessert, breakfast, lunch or dinner treat. Quinoa flakes are steamed and rolled quinoa seeds, a similar method to making rolled oats.
Click here for this recipe.
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Please note that Ethos has two different but related entities, Ethos Farm to Health 501 (c)(3) non-profit and Ethos Primary Care medical practice. Find out more at our separate websites linked to below. | | | | |
