The Dose

Ancient Healing Treatments New to Burke Williams

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By Greer Wylder
July 29, 2016

Burke Williams Day Spa just introduced new Ayurvedic Services-- ancient healing techniques developed more than 5,000 years ago in India--to their body treatment menu. They focus on the subtle balance of the mind/body/spirit to achieve healing and wellness. The body treatments are otherworldly and unlike anything else you’ve experienced at Burke Williams.  They use traditional herbal blends and warm aromatheraputic essential oils, to calm the mind, balance the three doshas and create a sense of bliss and contentment. The three treatments offer the ultimate in relaxation and restoration. Here’s what spa-goers can choose from and look forward to: Shirodhara: This deeply soothing traditional…

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Calling All Vegans, The 3rd Annual Vegan Faire

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By Greer Wylder
July 27, 2016

Vegans and really anyone interested in a street fair celebrating good health with local eateries, chefs, musicians and the community, can look forward to the third annual Vegan Faire at Center Street Promenade in Anaheim on Saturday, July 30 from 4 to 9 p.m. The free event includes live music, food samples, a Beer and Wine Garden featuring organic offerings, demonstrations, artisans and a fun experience in the newly named CTR CITY Anaheim. Participants include Healthy Junk, The Yoga Mat, Kacey Cakes, Gardein, HealthSource of Anaheim, Tower Gardens, Pooja Cuisine of India, Your Vegan Friend, Bare Naked Botanicals, Blu Sugar…

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A Restaurant Hosts Festive Sunday Summer Event for John Wayne Cancer Foundation

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By Greer Wylder
July 27, 2016

Join A Restaurant and A Market in Newport Beach on Sunday, July 31 from 3 to 8 pm for a special fundraiser benefiting the John Wayne Cancer Foundation and the Pato Carranza Family. The festivities will take place in the back lot of A Restaurant. Dance under the summer sky to a live performance with Masta Edwards. Enjoy A's finest culinary samplings from Chef Blackford, indulge in appetizers and fresh baked goods from A Market's Chef Shelly Register, and sip on cocktails courtesy of Southern Wine & Spirits. Partake in a silent auction with big tickets items you won't want…

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An Exclusive Day of Fall Style

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By Greer Wylder
July 26, 2016

Join me at Bailey44 in its dreamy new flagship boutique in Lido Marina Village on Saturday, July 30 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for an exclusive preview of the Fall collection. Enjoy your complimentary personal styling sessions with noted wardrobe stylist Mark-Alan Harmon and recharge while you shop with refreshments from Juice Served Here. RSVP now at 949.612.7833 or Lylian.Nguyen@bailey44.com to receive your special gift with qualifying purchase, the Bailey Bag. Bailey44 at Lido Marina Village is at 3505 Via Oporto in Newport Beach.

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Celebrating 10 years of Greer’s OC

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By Greer Wylder
July 25, 2016

When I first heard the words, "We're making changes at the newspaper and you're not part of the change" I was so blindsided that I didn't know what to do. Life had already changed dramatically two weeks prior, when one of my four sons was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes---a life threatening and invisible disease, without a cure. With sunglasses to hide my puffy eyes and not much to say, I left the Los Angeles Times building after 14 plus years as a popular lifestyle columnist. Thanks to a handful of close friends---Beverly Morgan, Jane Gillespie and Lee Healy--- I…

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