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January 2020
Red Notice: A True Story of High Finance, Murder….
Discussion of Red Notice: A True Story of High Finance, Murder, and One Man's Fight for Justice by Bill BrowderEvening Book Discussion. Led by Barbara Gugluizza, Concord Free Public Library. This month: Red Notice: A True Story of High Finance, Murder, and One Man's Fight for Justice by Bill Browder. "Hard to put down, part John Grisham-like thriller, part business and political memoir." -- Andrew Ross Sorkin, New York Times. “Reads like a classic thriller, with an everyman hero alone…
Find out more »Debra’s Natural Gourmet — Store Tour!
Fun Store Tour at Debra's Natural Gourmet Store tour with Debra. A good time will be had by all! You’ll go home smiling and with free samples. Tour lasts an hour. Limited to 15 people. Sign up at clickiing on TICKETS.
Find out more »The Little Shop That Could: A Retailer’s Love Affair with Community & Food
A real romp! Life, business and darn good recipes. Hilarious and thoughtful.The Little Shop That Could with Debra. Everything you wanted to know about our shop. Come hear what makes us run. Laugh at bloopers over the years. Limited to 60. Reserve your seat – Click on TICKETS above. Yes, the book is in the store!
Find out more »February 2020
Longevity, Immunity and You! From Microbiome to the Endocannabinoid System
Longevity, Immunity and You! From the gut, brain and nervous system, all are connected to our immune and endocannabinoid systems.Longevity, Immunity and You! With Garden of Life Educator, Amber Lynn Vitale. Amber is a Certified Nutritionist in Integrative Nutrition, and an Ayurvedic Clinical Consultant. Since early childhood, she’s been fascinated with the power of foods, herbs, and dietary supplements to optimize health. She works with doctors and alternative medical professionals and writes articles for a variety of natural health publications.…
Find out more »ANNEMARIE BORLIND February Swap Out Event
Bring in your current Vit C serum OR eye wrinkle cream and swap it out for ANNEMARIE BORLIND product.Wed Feb 12, 2:00-6:00, ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND February Swap Out Event. Bring in your current Vitamin C serum OR eye wrinkle cream, and we will swap it out for either an ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND Orange Blossom Energizer or Essential Eye Wrinkle Cream, both made with organic or wild crafted, Non-GMO ingredients (while supplies last and one swap per customer). You’ll see guaranteed results in…
Find out more »Arthritis: Natural Help
Joints hurt? We can't promise a cure, but you can reduce pain and swelling. Tuesday, February 18, 6:45-8:15. Arthritis. Adam Stark. Joints hurt? They don't have to. We can't promise a cure, but we can talk about ways to reduce the pain and swelling, through nutrition and herbal medicine. Hopefully, you walk away with more than just a list of things to try, but a clearer understanding of what they are, how they work, and what they'll do. Free but…
Find out more »Monthly Meditation with Jay
Monthly Meditation with Jay: Developing Your Inner Senses Monthly Meditation Classes at Debra’s Natural Gourmet Led by Jay Hovenesian. The focus will be on developing your inner senses, working through areas of your life where you feel stuck. Become familiar with your inner healer. Limited to 8 people, the cost of attending is $15. When Jay isn’t working in the supplement department at Debra’s, he maintains a private counseling practice and teaches meditation classes in the greater Boston area. Sign…
Find out more »Emma by Jane Austen. Library Discussion Group.
Library Discussion Group at Debra's Natural Gourmet Monday, Feb 24, 7-8:30. Each month, Debra's Natural Gourmet is lucky to have Concord librarian, Barbara, lead our book discussions. This month, we're reading Jane Austen's Emma. Austen wrote, "I am going to take a heroine whom no one but myself will much like." In the very first sentence she introduces the title character as "Emma Woodhouse, handsome, clever, and rich." Discussions are free, but limited to 12 book lovers. Click on the…
Find out more »March 2020
Debra’s Book Launch at The Concord Book Shop
Debra's Book Launch for The Little Shop That Could Sun March 1, Debra’s Book Launch at The Concord Book Shop. 3:00-4:00-ish. The Little Shop That Could: A Retailer’s Love Affair with Community and Food. The Concord Book Shop is a warm and welcoming independent bookstore that makes us proud. It makes our community better. So yes, shop local, and come hear Debra speak about our shop’s first 30 years. Irreverent. Hilarious and thoughtful. No need to RSVP, but do come!
Find out more »Share Poetry
For people who love poetry, whether it be original or a childhood favorite poem. Poetry Lovers’ Evening with Jim Leahy. Bring a favorite poem to share with the group. It’s a wonderful way to start 2020! Write Jim at Jim@DebrasNaturalGourmet.com to tell him you’ll be attending, or sign up by clicking on the TICKETS button above.
Find out more »Monthly Meditation with Jay
Monthly Meditation with Jay: Developing Your Inner Senses Monthly Meditation Classes at Debra’s Natural Gourmet Led by Jay Hovenesian. The focus will be on developing your inner senses, working through areas of your life where you feel stuck. Become familiar with your inner healer. Limited to 8 people, the cost of attending is $15. When Jay isn’t working in the supplement department at Debra’s, he maintains a private counseling practice and teaches meditation classes in the greater Boston area. Sign…
Find out more »Store Tour with Debra of Debra’s Natural Gourmet
Store tour with Debra. Laughs and learning. Thurs March 19, 7:00 p.m. Store tour with Debra. A good time will be had by all! You’ll go home smiling and with free samples. Tour lasts an hour. Limited to 15 people. Please sign up at www.debrasnaturalgourmet.com/events or click on the TICKET BUTTON above.
Find out more »Evening Book Discussion Group at Debra’s Natural Gourmet
Monthly Evening Library Discussion Group Evening Book Discussion. Led by Barbara Gugluizza, Concord Free Public Library. This month our book is an Oprah Book Club selection: The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates. NPR says, "What if memory had the power to transport enslaved people to freedom?” Book discussions take place in our store. Copies available at Main and West Concord Fowler libraries. Sign up at www.debrasnaturalgourmet.com/events.
Find out more »April 2020
Share Poetry
For people who love poetry, whether it be original or a childhood favorite poem.Poetry Lovers’ Evening with Jim Leahy. Bring a favorite poem to share with the group. It’s a wonderful way to start 2020! Write Jim at Jim@DebrasNaturalGourmet.com to tell him you’ll be attending, or sign up by clicking on the TICKETS button above.
Find out more »Monthly Meditation with Jay
Monthly Meditation with Jay: Developing Your Inner Senses Monthly Meditation Classes at Debra’s Natural Gourmet Led by Jay Hovenesian. The focus will be on developing your inner senses, working through areas of your life where you feel stuck. Become familiar with your inner healer. Limited to 8 people, the cost of attending is $15. When Jay isn’t working in the supplement department at Debra’s, he maintains a private counseling practice and teaches meditation classes in the greater Boston area. Sign…
Find out more »May 2020
Share Poetry
For people who love poetry, whether it be original or a childhood favorite poem. Poetry Lovers’ Evening with Jim Leahy. Bring a favorite poem to share with the group. It’s a wonderful way to start 2020! Write Jim at Jim@DebrasNaturalGourmet.com to tell him you’ll be attending, or sign up by clicking on the TICKETS button above.
Find out more »Monthly Meditation with Jay
Monthly Meditation with Jay: Developing Your Inner Senses Monthly Meditation Classes at Debra’s Natural Gourmet Led by Jay Hovenesian. The focus will be on developing your inner senses, working through areas of your life where you feel stuck. Become familiar with your inner healer. Limited to 8 people, the cost of attending is $15. When Jay isn’t working in the supplement department at Debra’s, he maintains a private counseling practice and teaches meditation classes in the greater Boston area. Sign…
Find out more »June 2020
Share Poetry
For people who love poetry, whether it be original or a childhood favorite poem.Poetry Lovers’ Evening with Jim Leahy. Bring a favorite poem to share with the group. It’s a wonderful way to start 2020! Write Jim at Jim@DebrasNaturalGourmet.com to tell him you’ll be attending, or sign up by clicking on the TICKETS button above.
Find out more »Monthly Meditation with Jay
Monthly Meditation with Jay: Developing Your Inner Senses Monthly Meditation Classes at Debra’s Natural Gourmet Led by Jay Hovenesian. The focus will be on developing your inner senses, working through areas of your life where you feel stuck. Become familiar with your inner healer. Limited to 8 people, the cost of attending is $15. When Jay isn’t working in the supplement department at Debra’s, he maintains a private counseling practice and teaches meditation classes in the greater Boston area. Sign…
Find out more »July 2020
Massachusetts CBD Summit: A Panel Discussion
Panel discussion on CBD. What it is, how to use it, what “full spectrum” really means, and why agriculture matters. CBD is touted for pain, anxiety, inflammation, sleep and more. And for the most part, it actually works. Sounds good. So, where do we start? We are absolutely thrilled to be joined live (via internet) by three of our favorite Massachusetts CBD producers, all experts in their fields, for an informative and spirited discussion of CBD – what it is,…
Find out more »August 2020
Botanicals, Nutrients and Perspectives on COVID-19 with Roy Upton
Yes, this is the headshot supplied by Mr. Upton himself... We are truly blessed to be joined by the LEGENDARY Roy Upton (our description, not his!) for a discussion on the role of nutrients and botanicals around COVID-19. The discussion will include science and tradition, and herbs from the European, Chinese, Native American, and Ayurvedic traditions. Roy Upton is the founder, president, and editor of the American Herbal Pharmacopoeia. He is also a co-founder and past president of the…
Find out more »Probiotics, Women, Aging and Cognitive Function
Did you know there's a link between recurrent UTIs and cognitive decline? Most of us already have a rudimentary understanding of probiotics -- that they're healthy gut bacteria which help us digest food, keep us regular, and maintain balanced immune function. But that's just the tip of the iceberg. Healthy probiotic bacteria may help us with situations as diverse as weight loss, skin conditions, cholesterol, and even our moods. This talk will skip right over…
Find out more »Home-Scale Vegetable Fermentation Katie Korby, Fermentation Manager @ Real Pickles
Is your garden overflowing? Learn how to make living, cultured, probiotic sauerkraut at home using traditional methods. You’ll leave knowing the basics to get you started on cabbage, beets, garlic, carrots, turnips and onions. We’ll talk about what equipment you need, how to start, what to look for during the fermentation process, and work on recipe development. We’ll discuss troubleshooting and answer all of your questions. This workshop is suitable for folks who have never fermented before, and for those who have and want to learn more. …
Find out more »Seasonal Cleansing for Wellness and Resilience with Jonathan Glass
Jonathan Glass: acupuncturist, Ayurvedic healer, published author, neighbor, friend. Join Jonathan Glass M.Ac, author of the Total Life Cleanse for a discussion about the profound relationship between diet, lifestyle and our immune system. Jonathan will share the benefits of gentle seasonal cleansing and dietary/lifestyle practices based on the principles of Ayurveda... and good old common sense! Jonathan will discuss universal principles of health along with relevant suggestions related to supporting our immunity during the pandemic. Jonathan is an acupuncturist,…
Find out more »September 2020
Home-Scale Vegetable Fermentation
Is your garden overflowing? Want to save all that goodness and bounty for later, using a traditional method to enhance flavor AND nutrition? Learn how to make living, cultured, probiotic sauerkraut at home using traditional methods. You’ll leave knowing the basics to get you started on cabbage, beets, garlic, carrots, turnips and onions. We’ll talk about what equipment you need, how to start, what to look for during the fermentation process; and work on recipe development. We’ll discuss troubleshooting,…
Find out more »Natural Medicine, Immunity & Viruses
COVID-19 is the elephant in the room, and yes, we’ll talk about COVID-19. But we’ll also cover some basics. How does the immune system work, and why do viruses present such a unique challenge to our fundamental immunity? AND -- what can we do about them? We'll talk about adults and children, prevention and treatment, in a talk informed equally by traditional herbalism and modern science. Join our own Adam Stark, live on Zoom, for a talk with plenty…
Find out more »Mindful Resilience for Families in Challenging Times
Social distancing. Online classes. Health anxiety. For families with children and teenagers, these challenging times are in many ways unprecedented. Join author, psychologist, and consultant Chris Willard in this workshop for parents interested in sharing mindfulness with their children and teenagers through the ongoing pandemic and beyond. Dr. Willard will share fun, creative ways to integrate mindfulness into your family routine for greater calm, happiness, and resilience. Dr. Christopher Willard (PsyD) is a psychologist and educational consultant based in Boston specializing…
Find out more »Beauty from the Inside Out
You may have heard the saying “beauty is only skin deep,” but we beg to differ! From our trillions of cells all the way out to our layers of skin, proper nutrition and supplementation is key to ensuring our inner beauty shines through from all the layers of our physical bodies. These layers include the skin, muscles, tendons, and internal organs. Our speakers will discuss the role of collagen in maintaining vibrant health through all these layers, and offer…
Find out more »October 2020
Natural Medicine, Immunity & Viruses
COVID-19 is the elephant in the room, and yes, we’ll talk about COVID-19. But we’ll also cover some basics. How does the immune system work, and why do viruses present such a unique challenge to our fundamental immunity? AND -- what can we do about them? We'll talk about adults and children, prevention and treatment, in a talk informed equally by traditional herbalism and modern science. Join our own Adam Stark, live on Zoom, for a talk with plenty…
Find out more »Mushrooms for the Body, Mind + Heart
The kingdom of fungi is a powerful ally in health and wellness. Join clinical herbalist and educator, Jerry Angelini, for a review of beneficial mushrooms in human health (and animal health, too). We all understand that mushrooms can support immunity -- and in case you don't, Jerry will touch on that. But Jerry will also speak about mushrooms for stamina, lung function, heart health, brain function, skin, and more. Cordyceps has an impact on lung functioning and athletic performance*. Lion’s…
Find out more »Debra Speaks @ The Concord Festival of Authors
Debra will share from The Little Shop that Could: A Retailer's Love Affair with Community and Food, a 30-year compendium about the wacky world of retail and getting into trouble with town government, winning national awards (ahem, that's plural), exploring the natural products industry and discussing topics like candidates for public office who are high on sugar from Twinkies. Those of you who know Debra know she is not lacking for anecdotes and opinions. Want to know if Debra agrees…
Find out more »Bone Health: More than Just Calcium
Calcium, calcium, calcium. When we talk about our bones, it's the constant refrain. Yet most of us get enough calcium without even trying -- and taking more doesn't necessarily do any good. (The amount we need is a lot less than you might think). So if we're all getting enough calcium, why is osteoporosis still "a thing" for so many of us?
The answer lies in calcium management -- the process of getting calcium to the right places, and keeping it out of the wrong ones.
Find out more »November 2020
Homeopathy Principles + Practice for Cold, Flu, and Cough
Dr. Merville is a pharmacist who specializes in homeopathy. He will begin with the basics: what homeopathy is, how to use it, and how to choose and select a dilution and regimen. He will then turn to a discussion of homeopathic medicines for the cold season, and leave plenty of time for Q&A.
Find out more »The Gut-Brain Axis: Probiotics and Hemp for mood, digestion, and more.
"Hemp may be a magical plant, but CBD is not a magical compound. And there's more to probiotics than individual strains, in the gut."
We've all heard the simplified versions: Probiotics are for digestion. Hemp CBD is for calming, and sometimes pain.
None of that isn't true. But there's a lot more going on. Cutting edge research now points to CBD having a major role in gut health. Meanwhile, we now are beginning to understand how probiotics effect everything from mood and behavior to weight management and even long-term disease risk. In fact, CBD and other hemp compounds help the probiotics work, and vice versa.
Find out more »December 2020
Holidays, Stress + Immunity
Mostly, we'll empower you to use this somewhat mysterious modality, making it simple and user-friendly, dissolving common myths...!" Homeopathy can offer safe, effective and fast-acting natural medicines for this stressful world ... for seasonal depression ... for grief around holidays when we're aware of the loved ones no longer with us ... all of which undermine our immune system. We'll talk about remedies for the emotions likely to come up, and also practical remedies for colds and flu. Mostly we'll…
Find out more »Herbal Adaptogens for Resilience, Vitality and Immunity
Join an internationally recognized speaker for a far-ranging and highly informative discussion on Adaptogens, herbs for vitality, energy, and resilience. Adaptogens are herbs that help us respond to stress. They don't calm us down, they don't wind us up. They build up our reserves, so we can handle more of life's stresses, with energy, vitality, immunity, and (emotional) grace.
Find out more »January 2021
Differentiating Herbal Protocols for Prevention vs. Acute Immune Needs in the time of COVID
Herbs mostly alter systems in one direction only. We'll help differentiate herbs for immunity that we all need during this historic time." Most folks who use herbs talk about what the herb is "for." This herb is for the brain. That herb is for the liver. But what does that really mean? How do these herbs effect the system, and the person? And then we come to immunity and viruses... Yes, some herbs strengthen immunity -- but what does that…
Find out more »The Bone Talk
The answer is not more calcium. It's not better calcium. The answer is calcium management. Nutrients that help calcium go to the right places -- and stay out of the wrong ones
Find out more »Organic Aromatherapy 101
Essential oils can be a beautiful and integral part of your wellness goals" Essential oils are more than just perfume. They're the most concentrated essence of the plant. So we're excited for this Intro talk -- and even more excited for its sequel, Aromatherapy 201, which we hope to host in a month or so. Tonight we'll explore important topics such as: what essential oils are, and why plants make them? the different ways in which essential oils and hydrosols…
Find out more »February 2021
Viruses, Herbs & Immunity
COVID-19 is the elephant in the room, and yes, we’ll talk about COVID-19. But we’ll also cover some basics. How does the immune system work, and why do viruses present such a unique challenge to our fundamental immunity? AND -- what can we do about them? We'll talk about adults and children, prevention and treatment, in a talk informed equally by traditional herbalism and modern science. Join our own Adam Stark, live on Zoom, for a talk with plenty of…
Find out more »Investing for Climate Action
Please come armed with questions about solar energy, alternative proteins, smart cities, LED lighting, and water!" Bill Page, Senior Portfolio Manager at Essex Investment Management has spent his entire career focused on socially responsible investing. Over a decade ago, Bill decided that climate change presented the greatest challenge of our generation. With challenges, come opportunity. Bill will give his take on climate change, how he frames the problem, and then invests in the solutions. He will describe thematic investing, clean technology investing,…
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