Live to Sustain

09/06/2023

San Diego began rolling out its new Organic Waste Recycling Program this year, delivering green bins and kitchen pails to residents across the city. This is an exciting new development that will help San Diego become a more sustainable community.

When you throw food waste into a landfill, it does not receive the oxygen to break down properly and instead releases toxic methane gas, a major contributor to global warming. By diverting organic waste out of the landfill, we can significantly reduce methane emissions and produce nutrient rich compost that can be used in farms and gardens to grow healthier plants. It’s a win-win-win.

Learning to take care of your new green bin will take a little practice, but it will make a big difference in the well-being of our community. Check out these 5 tips to keep your green organic waste bin clean and pest-free.

30/05/2023

Did you know that San Diego is home to more small farms than any other county in the US? With such an abundance of fresh, local produce there’s no reason not to check out our local farmers markets.

When you shop at the farmers market you support local farmers, reduce your carbon footprint and packaging waste, and provide healthy nourishing food for your family. Plus, they are so much fun!

We’ve listed some of our favorites here but there are many more nearly every day of the week. Follow to learn more.

01/02/2022

I bought this dining table four years ago from Loveseat Vintage, a used furniture store here in San Diego. I don't know if the store is still around, but at the time it was my favorite place to shop for good quality, affordable vintage furniture. I purchased this lovely trestle dining table for only $174. What a bargain! It's a sturdy table in great shape, but over the years the finish has started to look pretty shabby....

I bought this dining table four years ago from Loveseat Vintage, a used furniture store here in San Diego. I don’t know if the store is still around, but at the time it was my favorite place to shop for good quality, affordable vintage furniture. I purchased this lovely trestle dining table for on...

08/12/2021

The more I learn about Chinese herbal medicine, the more I am blown away by all the amazing things it can do. Many people dismiss herbal medicine as weaker and less effective than Western drugs, but this couldn't be further from the truth. Chinese herbal medicine has been used effectively for thousands of years. It can be used to treat many conditions including pain, respiratory illness, infertility, insomnia, and much more....

The more I learn about Chinese herbal medicine, the more I am blown away by all the amazing things it can do. Many people dismiss herbal medicine as weaker and less effective than Western drugs, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Chinese herbal medicine has been used effectively for thou...

02/12/2021

San Diego's Big Biking Problem Adam was recently quoted in a news piece on bike safety reported by NBC San Diego journalist Alexis Rivas. The story highlights the dangerous biking conditions in San Diego which have resulted in 14 cyclist deaths in the county this year. Among those killed include postal worker and beloved husband Kevin Wilson, retired physicist Allen Hunter II, architect Laura Shinn, and Salk Institute researcher Swati Tyagi who leaves behind her husband and infant son....

San Diego’s Big Biking Problem Adam was recently quoted in a news piece on bike safety reported by NBC San Diego journalist Alexis Rivas. The story highlights the dangerous biking conditions in San Diego which have resulted in 14 cyclist deaths in the county this year. Among those killed include p...

22/10/2021

Hey there. It's been awhile since we updated you on Gingerhawk, the retreat property we've been building in Washington State. When we last left off in May, I shared that Adam and I were spending the summer in Washington to get Gingerhawk rental ready and running smoothly. We had a brand new logo, and we planned to debut the new website and booking page in August....

Hey there. It’s been awhile since we updated you on Gingerhawk, the retreat property we’ve been building in Washington State. When we last left off in May, I shared that Adam and I were spending the summer in Washington to get Gingerhawk rental ready and running smoothly. We had a brand new logo...

17/05/2021

Image via Wikimedia Commons Last year was a time of great change for me. I left New York City after 13 years, and moved to sunny San Diego to pursue a master's degree in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. While this shift might seem random or out of the blue, it's actually something that I had been mulling over for several years....

Image via Wikimedia Commons Last year was a time of great change for me. I left New York City after 13 years, and moved to sunny San Diego to pursue a master’s degree in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. While this shift might seem random or out of the blue, it’s actually something that I had…

05/05/2021

The Big News I have some exciting news to share! This past April I graduated from the doctorate program at Pacific College, and have earned the title of Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. I also recently passed my licensing exams and am officially licensed to practice acupuncture. I'm excited to begin my career as a doctor, and look forward to helping patients become their healthiest selves....

The Big News I have some exciting news to share! This past April I graduated from the doctorate program at Pacific College, and have earned the title of Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. I also recently passed my licensing exams and am officially licensed to practice acupuncture. I’m exc...

18/02/2021

Image via Lisa Oliva www.polaritytherapysandiego.com Have you ever heard of energy medicine? As a student of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, I often see patients in our school clinic who are seeking relief from pain. This can range from joint pain to musculoskeletal injury, menstrual pain, low back pain and more. I've noticed, however, that very often there is a mental-emotional aspect to the pain as well....

https://livetosustain.com/can-energy-medicine-help-heal-emotional-trauma/

Image via Lisa Oliva www.polaritytherapysandiego.com Have you ever heard of energy medicine? As a student of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, I often see patients in our school clinic who are seeking relief from pain. This can range from joint pain to musculoskeletal injury, menstrual pain, low bac...

24/01/2021

For the past four years, I've been studying to become a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. Although I didn't know much about herbs before starting this program, I was blown away by the power of Chinese herbal medicine. There are hundreds of different herbs that have been used effectively for thousands of years to treat nearly every condition you can imagine....

For the past four years, I’ve been studying to become a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. Although I didn’t know much about herbs before starting this program, I was blown away by the power of Chinese herbal medicine. There are hundreds of different herbs that have been used effectivel...

05/01/2021

This post was originally published on October 13, 2016 on www.lweatherbee.com. I recently read this article about a school in Baltimore that replaced detention with meditation, and I'm excited to see a growing interest in the practice of meditation and its benefits. I started getting into meditation around ten years ago. I was in my twenties and living in New York City - having the time of my life, but also struggling with bouts of anxiety and depression....

http://livetosustain.com/3-reasons-why-i-love-to-meditate/

About Us We are Adam Cunningham and Laura Weatherbee, cofounders of Live to Sustain. We are everyday citizens who are passionate about creating a sustainable future. Our goal is to learn as much as we can about sustainability, and share that knowledge with our community. Adam works full-time in mark...

14/12/2020

At the beginning of last year I made a commitment to cut down on my screen time in a big way, and it felt great. But then the pandemic hit, and my screen time rules went out the window. The past year has been crazy, and most people have been using their devices more than ever. But as the holiday season approaches, now is a good time to reconsider your relationship with your phone....

About Us We are Adam Cunningham and Laura Weatherbee, cofounders of Live to Sustain. We are everyday citizens who are passionate about creating a sustainable future. Our goal is to learn as much as we can about sustainability, and share that knowledge with our community. Adam works full-time in mark...