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STAYING STRONG

SCOLIOSIS

A NATURAL ENERGY BOOST

THE HEALING CODE

LIVING BY THE CURVE

EASE MONEY WORRIES

TOOTH CONSERVING DENTISTRY

ELEVATED BLOOD SUGAR= HIGHER BREAST CANCER RISK

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HEALTH Staying Strong! ...10

Elevated Blood Sugar = Higher Breast Cancer Risk ...12 Scoliosis: The Details ...14

DENTALHEALTH Tooth Conserving Dentistry ...20Veneers: Durability & Style for a Sparkling Smile ...24

GARDENING The Rough Patch: Nothing Doing ...32

ALTERNATIVETHERAPIES A Natural Energy Boost ...22

SPIRITUALHEALTH Living by the Curve ... 16

Can One Book Really Change Your Life? ...26 BRAINHEALTHAn Unhealthy & Aging Brain Part III ...176 Ways to Ease Money Worries ...36

NURTURE Pelvic Alignment ...38

HERBS&SPICES Echinacea ...28

INGREDIENTWATCH NyQuil ...30

KIDSCORNER …29

REVIEWS Book Review: The Healing Code ...34 Book Brief: The Fire Up Series ...40

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FEATURESChronic Dehydration Part 8 ...7

An Unhealthy & Aging Brain Part 3: Pain Recovery ...17

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Elevated Blood Sugar = Higher Breast Cancer Risk ...12

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As Here we are, another March. So quickly we find ourselves asking the same

question over and over, “oh my goodness; is it already [insert month here]?” It’s funny that we all seem surprised how quickly our lives rush by--yet, there are a few of us who continually fill it with more and more activity. I am definitely guilty of that act. In fact, I’ve heard the motherly “you’re burning your candle at both ends” from a few people.

So, as we assess our schedule, and try to squeeze in one more “little” thing, keep this in mind: staying strong is key! If we stay strong, we’re healthier, less susceptible to illness and fatigue, and we’ll make it through our busiest moments with a little sanity intact.

Check out Dr. Gerber’s article on “Staying Strong,” where he covers some ways we can maintain strength overall. If you’re already feeling a little weak, take a gander at our herbs and spices column; albeit gentle, Echinacea is surprisingly brawny in its own right. Then, take a peek at “A Natural Energy Boost,” and find a powerful solution for those times when your energy is waning.

With that, I hope this month finds you happy, healthy and stronger than ever!

Pause. Breathe. & Be Well,

Ffjorren Zolfahgar

Editor & Content Director

EDITOR’SLETTER

“I’m strong to the fin-ich, Cause I eats me spin-ach…” Chock-full of nutrients and antioxidants, spinach is an excellent food choice! It is high in Vitamin A, C, E, K and B6, to name a few. It’s also provides calcium, iron and protein—for strong bones and muscles!

Spinach is available loose, bunched, packaged fresh in bags, canned or frozen. Eat it alone or mix it into a salad; sauté it, boil it, cream it or throw it in an egg frittata—its diversity throws a nutritious punch into any meal.

Is spinach not your thing? Check out this month’s raw recipe for a smoother idea on how to use this leafy green. Just remember: you are what you eat!

COVERSTORYWritten By Ffjorren Zolfaghar

Please note, on page 47 of our February 2013 issue, the “ingredients for cookie dough” was inadvertently omitted from the Brown Sugar Lemon/Coconut Square recipe. Here is what you will need:

Ingredients for Cookie Dough:

1½ C sifted unbleached white flour

½ C brown sugar, firmly packed

½ C butter, softened


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Ear Candling is an ancient practice, dating back to biblical times in Egypt, the Orient, as well as European cultures. This simple, gentle treatment removes wax from the ear, improving your sense of well-being, physical, mental and even spiritual. The candle is a long hollow tube made from unbleached muslin immersed in an aromatic herbal solution. After it dries, the cone is then dipped into beeswax. The cone or candle is then placed into the ear opening and the top of the cone is lit; soft warm white smoke billows down the tube into the ear and softens the wax. The flame on top of the cone creates a vacuum that pulls out built up wax, toxins, bacteria, dirt and residue from past medications. Ear Candling may also help with a dry hacking cough (a result of a sinus infection), sinus headache, tinnitus, and itchy ear. Today more people are seeking alternatives to digging in the ear with Q-tips or using a hydrogen peroxide flush to clean a blocked ear canal. Ear Candling is a relaxing, natural, non-intrusive treatment.

References:Tatum, Anne. Ear Candling. A.P. Enterprises. 1995.

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Exercise Doesn’t Prevent Heart Attacks

For years the medical community has touted exercise as a preventative for heart disease. Jim Fixx had a father who died at age 43 of a heart attack, and Jim had a congenitally enlarged heart. At the age of 36, Jim became a marathon runner believing it would make his heart healthy. After much success writing books about the health benefits of running, he died of a heart attack at age 52. The autopsy revealed that atherosclerosis had blocked one coronary artery 95 percent, a second 85 percent, and a third 70 percent. Exercise was not effective in preventing Jim’s heart attack.

A conversation overheard in a grocery store parking lot involved four men--in their 60’s--talking about a mutual friend. One fellow declared, “Can you believe he had a heart attack and then a stroke all in the same day?” Another man continued, “Hard to believe, especially about a guy who was fit enough to run in five Iron Man Triathlons!” (The Iron Man consists of swimming 2.4 miles, then biking 112 miles, and then running 26.2 miles without a rest period and a time limit of 17 hours--a grueling ordeal likely to result in dehydration.)

Recently, medical researchers declared that the strenuous exercise of marathon runners actually damaged heart tissue. They quickly concluded that since the heart damage occurred during heavy exercise, that makes the exercise the causation. But another thought is that such exertion, including the Iron Man, is an ideal situation for dehydration. Not enough water means the blood is too thick, which causes the heart to work very hard at circulating it, and that strain could have caused the damage.

Why They HappenBoth heart attack and stroke are caused by a blood clot formed by cholesterol in the blood and other cells that thicken inside the

arteries. Medicine says cholesterol is due to the foods we eat. In his book, the “ABC of Asthma, Allergies and Lupus,” Dr. Batmanghelidj says cholesterol is part of the body’s drought management system. Dehydration causes the blood to become acidic so it pulls water out of the cells lining the arterial walls to dilute the acidity. These delicate cell walls are weakened by that water loss and are further damaged by the toxicity of concentrated blood, so the fast rush of blood against the arterial walls produces microscopic abrasions. Dr. Batmanghelidj says the body places cholesterol in the arteries to act as a grease gauze to prevent the artery wall from rupturing.

When the body is dehydrated, so is the blood; which causes it to flow less like water and more like molasses. There is also less blood volume so it becomes difficult for the heart to pump it past any blockage. Being thicker, the blood is more likely to grab onto plaque, break it loose, and carry it into a vital organ such as the heart or brain.

If blood cannot flow past a blood clot, oxygen does not get to the heart or brain. Since the heart works so hard, it depends on a steady flow of oxygen rich blood. Without oxygen, the heart goes into shock and seizes up as a heart attack. Without oxygen, brain cells die and thus some brain or bodily functions are lost because of the stroke.

Continued on Page 9

Chronic Dehydration Part 8Water Can Prevent Heart Attack & Stroke

Written By JeanAnn Fitzgerald


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2013 world Tour -- Banff mounTaIn fIlm fesTIval World Tour comes to Reno on March 26th. Join our celebration of the great outdoors at the 12th annual Banff Mountain Film Festival Truckee Meadows Tour Tuesday, March 26th at 7 p.m. in John Ascuaga’s Rose Ballroom. Tickets are available through John Ascuaga’s Nugget or REI beginning March 1st. General admission is $20 in advance, $25 at the door. VIP seating is available for $53, which includes a special reception and award winning Banff photo exhibit. The Banff Mountain Film Festival is Nevada Land Trust’s largest annual fundraiser, which has helped fund the protection of more than 40,500 acres to date. For more information please call (775) 851-5180.

lIfesCapes Blarney sTone readIng & poTluCk Bring stories and food to share as we spread a wee bit o’ blarney to all who attend. Lifescapes is a writing program for seniors where they are given the opportunity to write and share their memoirs. New members are always welcome. Lifescapes is a project sponsored by the Washoe County Library System, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), and the Department of English, University of Nevada, Reno. Lifescapes is offered at many branches and at OLLI. The Blarney Stone Reading & Potluck is an annual Lifescapes event. PLease feel free to join in the fun and make new friends. Details: For more information call (775) 787-4100. March 23rd at 6pm

aly’s prom CloseT 2013 openIng. Aly’s Prom Closet, a program of Family Counseling Service of Northern Nevada, will open for the 2013 prom season on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 4:00pm. With the support of local companies and volunteers, Aly’s Prom Closet provides the resources to ensure financially challenged teens can attend their high school prom. In partnership with Shopper’s Square Mall and other local service providers, Aly’s Prom Closet provides dresses, tuxedos, shoes, boutonnieres/corsages, hair styles, make-up, prom tickets and other related services to make these students’ special night memorable. Hours Tuesdays, Thursdays 4-7pm and Saturdays Noon-4pm beginning 2/26 through 4/27/2013. Details: For more information, call (775) 329-0623, x175.

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emBark upon a saCred Journey to Bali, Indonesia March 29-April 6, 2013 guided by Lisa A. Rizzoli, Certified Tantra Educator, and Cokorda Ratih, Balinese Princess and dancer. Each day we will explore spiritual Tantra Yoga teachings incorporating unique poses and breathing techniques designed to open specific energy centers. We will integrate these teachings into our bodies through unique adventures such as trekking, white-water rafting, bicycling, snorkeling, temple ceremonies and rituals. For detailed information and/or to register please see www.embarkuponasacredjourney.com or call Lisa

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marCh 2nd aT 3pm move yourself younger & healThIer wITh feldenkraIs FELDENKRAIS AWARENESS THROUGH MOVEMENT: If injury, accident, aging or illness have limited your movement and quality of life, these classes can help you; for 60+ years Feldenkrais has provided non-surgical/non-drug support for pain management, movement improvement and stability, including scoliosis, stroke, chronic pain and orthopedic issues. You’ll find new strength and balance as you improve coordination and cognition. Slow movements done with focused attention help to reestablish and sustain communication between brain and body. Visit www.renofeldenkrais.blogspot.com for details and background. You may also join classes through meetup.com/Reno-Feldenkrais-Awareness-Through-Movement-classes/. Details: Carole Bucher, BA, GCFP/T at [email protected] or (775) 240-7882.

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Water Is a Great PreventativeResearchers at Loma Linda University tracked 20,000 people, aged 38 to 100, for the years 1973 through 1979. According to the chief researcher, Dr. J. Chan, those people who drank a mere five glasses of water per day lowered their risk of fatal coronary heart disease by 54 percent in men and 41 percent in women. Dr. Chan prefers plain water because it is absorbed quickly into the blood to prevent artery clogging clots. Other liquids require more digestion, which draws liquids from the blood into the intestines and leaves the blood thicker. The Loma Linda study found that when coffee, tea, alcohol (being diuretics they wash water from the body) juice or milk are the liquid of choice, they produce a 46 percent increase in heart attacks.

A 2002 American Journal of Medical Epidemiology article published a study revealing people who drank five or more glasses of plain water per day have a much lower risk (50 percent or more) of fatal coronary heart disease compared with those who drank less than two glasses each day. The benefits were not the same if five or more glasses of other fluids were ingested. This 50 percent reduction is more effective than other measures such as weight loss or exercise.

The center for Disease Control states that high blood pressure puts a person at risk for heart attack and stroke, the leading causes of death in the United States. In June of 2007, Bob Peterson was admitted to the hospital with a stroke and heart attack. His blood pressure at the time was 240/160 and his doctor gave little hope of his survival and told Bob’s wife to get his affairs in order. After 18 hours, the doctors had lowered his blood pressure to 194/116. Several months after his release, he began re-hydration with 16 glasses of ionized water each day. On January 21, 2013, his blood pressure was 117/78. Bob continues to drink his water religiously.

Chiropractors and acupuncturists Dr. John Amaro and Dr. Debra Richel say that as many as 80 percent of Americans live in a continuous state of subclinical dehydration--and so these doctors sound the alarm about Cardiovascular Shock. This event occurs when the body becomes dehydrated, thus plunging it into a state of shock. They recommend six to eight large glasses of water each day, and more for those who live in dry climates. “A water bottle should be as much a part of every working or exercising person’s equipment as their hammer, tennis racquet or golf club.”

Continual lack of fluids during outdoor summer sports or work can lead to life-threatening dehydration. Dr. Anjali Dewan found through a number of researches that hot weather increases the risk of heart attack. High environmental temperatures increase sweating, which depletes the body’s water and salt necessary for hydration. It also reduces the amount of blood so the heart has to work harder, which can induce a heart attack. Since dehydration thickens the blood, it enhances the clotting process also.

Minerals Make Water EffectiveGeorge Le-Bert, a cardiologist with Baptist Health Specialists says the connection between heart health and water consumption needs to be explored more thoroughly. Some medical observers think the magic may be in the minerals. People living in areas with hard water containing calcium and magnesium tend to have fewer heart attacks. Le-Bert says “It seems these minerals have some beneficial effect on blood pressure, which can improve heart health.

Upon stirring from a stroke induced coma, a friend of this writer immediately asked for watermelon--even as the hospital IV dripped sodium and potassium into his vein. Such a strange thing to ask for until you realize watermelon is full of water and potassium. The human body knows what it needs to re-hydrate and prevent blood clots. Potassium is a simple mineral with a crucial job: one hundred thousand times a day it helps trigger the heart to rhythmically squeeze blood through the body.

Perhaps water, salt, potassium, calcium and magnesium are the better prescription for heart and brain health.

If you have had success curing or relieving disease through re-hydration, please contact JeanAnn at 828-7194.

Please also note that an astute reader questioned February’s kidney article and Anne’s eGFR of 67 being “normal.” That indeed was an unintentional misstatement. It should have said her degeneration had been reversed and that by continuing hydration, Anne hoped to move that number up and out of the disease range completely.

References:

1. Batmanghelidj, F. ABC of Asthma, Allergies and Lupus. Global Health Solutions. 2000.

2. guardian.co.uk/world/2005/dec/03/ukraine.tomparfitt

3. ru.org/index2.php?option=com_content&d0_pdf=1&id=270

4. bizjournals.com/jacksonville/feature/Baptist_Medical_Center/2012/08/drinking-eater-lowers-heart-disease-riskhtml?page=all

5.dailyspark.com/blog.asp?post=another_reason_to_drink_water_prevent_a_heart_attack

6. cdc.gov/dhdsp/data_statistics/fact_sheets/fs_bloodpressure.html

7. iama.edu/articles/dehydration-heartattacks

8. aje.oxfordjournals.org/content/155/9/827

JeanAnn is a free-lance writer for health and metaphysics. “Heal Yourself for Real,” plus three more e-books are available at Amazon.com and Barnes&Noble.com. She also does handwriting analysis and numerology. JeanAnn’s e-mail is [email protected].

*This article was reprinted with permission from the author.

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There are uncountable ways to maintain our strength! Here are a few wonderful ways to maintain all around, inside and out strength.

DietIf you eat junk food, fast food, soda, gum, damaged, processed omega 6 oils, such as corn oil, soybean oil and Canola oil, you will suffer in the long run. These bad oils gum up your 100 trillion cell membranes and will not allow oxygen to go into the cells and promote good energy. Remember, 100 years ago only three percent of the population died of cancer--that number is over 40 percent now. What happened? One of the reasons: high heat processing of commercial oils causes damage to our cell membranes; oxygen can’t be delivered into the cells. If the cells don’t get oxygen they become anaerobic (function without oxygen) and turn cancerous.

HormonesHormones affect many people--most have very weakened adrenal glands. They are weakened by any stress. These tiny but extremely important glands sit on top of the kidneys and give our body a great part of our energy. Every stress weakens the adrenal glands, and weakness causes instability of blood sugar. Low blood sugar causes every symptom of stress, such as extreme fatigue, nervousness, anxiety, depression, insomnia, gastritis, dizziness, neck pain, back pain, memory loss, obsessive compulsive disorders, lack of appetite, headache and many, many more symptoms. Low levels of adrenal gland support can make all the difference in one’s energy.

Thyroid disorders affect most of us. Thyroid blood tests are notoriously inaccurate. You can have enough thyroid hormones in the blood, but if the thyroid receptors in every cell of our body are blocked, they can’t receive the message. It is like having a newspaper in front of your face with your eyes closed. The message is there, but you can’t read it. There are many thyroid receptor blockers in our environment, such as bisphenol A (in plastic water bottles), fluoride toothpaste, cruciferous vegetables, egg whites, beans, radiation, pregnancy and many more. So, if you are tired, depressed, cold, have dry skin, hair loss, infertility, heavy periods, constipation and poor digestion, consider natural thyroid supplementation.

The sex hormones all diminish with aging. Men’s testosterone levels decline after age 50, and even younger in some men. Checking blood levels of testosterones are very important. Testosterone is not just sex and muscles; it also promotes good mood, heart and artery health, bone health (men and women need it to prevent osteoporosis) and is very anti-inflammatory and anti-diabetes. Testosterone cream is good for women as well--it helps the female libido (sex drive), as well as osteoporosis and overall energy.

Bio-identical HormonesAll of the hormones used should be bio-identical, which means the hormones are just like the ones your body makes, rather than a synthetic version of the hormone that can block our natural hormones. Synthetic hormones have been related to chronic disease and an increase of cancer frequency. Using bio-identical estrogens, biest, triest, estradiol and progesterone, DHEA,

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Super BrainsMany things interfere with your memory. Heavy metals such as mercury, lead, cadmium, aluminum, arsenic and others short circuit your brain. These heavy metals are very common in Northern Nevada. Removing them with oral and intravenous chelators (chelators bind to these metals and take them out of your body) make everything work better. Bad circulation limits oxygen to every one of our cells. These are but a few of the important aspects of keeping your brain from dementia.

Start young and have all these parameters analyzed before you start going downhill!

References:

1. Gaby, Alan. Nutritional Medicine. Fritz Perlberg. 2011.

2. Rosenthal, Sara. Thyroid Sourcebook for Women McGraw-Hill. 2004.

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Breast cancer is the disease most women fear most. An abundance of published research links high-normal blood sugar levels to increased breast cancer risk.

In a recent issue of Life Extension magazine (Feb. 2013), an analysis of the scientific literature was published. Of 12 separate studies identified, nine showed an association between higher fasting “normal” blood sugars and higher breast cancer risk.

For example, premenopausal women with a fasting blood sugar above 84mg/dL, (normal range is 65-100), had more than two times the risk of developing breast cancer compared to those with a blood sugar below that number.

In another study involving more than 10,000 women in Italy, it was found that women in the highest glucose “quartile” (average 96mg/dL) had a 63 percent increased risk for breast cancer compared to those in the lowest “quartile”(average 73mg/dL) after being fully adjusted for multiple variables. The authors stated, “we found that elevated fasting glucose levels were significantly associated with subsequent occurrence of breast cancer in both pre and post-menopausal women.”

High-normal blood sugar is a leading cause of premature death overlooked by mainstream doctors today. Most people with these high-normal blood sugars are not diagnosed with diabetes, but just by having a fasting sugar above 85mg/dL, their risk of death from cardiovascular disease increases by 40 percent. This is according to a long term study of close to 2,000 people.

A large body of published scientific research documented that people with higher “after meal” glucose spikes have sharply increased risks for diseases, such as cancer, Alzheimer’s, kidney failure, retinal damage and vascular blockages.

So…what to do? You can start by reducing the ingestion of simple sugars and starches, while eating a higher protein, lower carbohydrate diet. High sugar foods are being cited as the “tobacco issue” of the 21st century. A growing body of evidence indicates this just might come true!

Use of the prescription drug Metformin (as discussed in one of my past articles) can lower blood sugar levels by impeding excess production of glucose in the liver and improving insulin sensitivity. The down side is you have to get a prescription from your doctor and most of them won’t prescribe it to “healthy” people. The good news is that close to the same effects can be accomplished by taking green tea extract, green coffee bean extract, chromium, vanadium and lipoic acid.

One study showed that consumption of 12 cups of coffee daily shows similar benefits, but then there is the issue of all that caffeine!

References:

1. Multi P, Quattrin T, Grant BJB, et al., Fasting glucose is a risk factor for breast cancer: A Prospective study, Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers Prev. 2002;11(11):1361-8

2. Bjornholt JV, Erikssen G, Aaser E, et al., Fasting blood glucose: an underestimated risk factor for cardiovascular death. Results from a 22 year follow-up of healthy non-diabetic men. Diabetes Care, 1999 Jan; 22(1):45-9

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What is Scoliosis?

The word Scoliosis is derived from the ancient Greek word, skoliosis, meaning “obliquity, bending.” It is a medical condition where a person’s spine is curved from side to side. It is a complex three dimensional deformity, however if viewed from the rear, the spine of an individual with scoliosis may look more like an “S” or a “C,” rather than a straight line.

How is Scoliosis Diagnosed?

Most scoliosis curves are initially detected on school screening exams, by a child’s pediatrician, family doctor, chiropractor, or by a parent. However, some initial screenings can be inaccurate. This is because in the early stages it is easy to miss scoliosis to the untrained eye. If caught early, some forms of scoliosis can be stopped or returned back to normal with proper treatment at this stage.

Some clues that a child may have scoliosis include uneven shoulders, a prominent shoulder blade, uneven waist, or leaning to one side. The diagnosis of scoliosis and the determination of

the type of scoliosis are then made by a careful bone exam and an X-ray to evaluate the magnitude of the curve.

What causes Scoliosis?

Scoliosis is caused by vertebral anomalies present at birth (congenital), which attributes to 15 percent of all cases. It can also develop from an unknown cause (idiopathic), which accounts for 65 percent of all cases. Or, it can develop as a secondary condition of another condition, such as spina bifida, cerebral palsy, spinal muscular atrophy, or a physical trauma, which accounts for 10 percent of all cases.

Patients having reached skeletal maturity are less likely to have a worsening case. Some severe cases of scoliosis can lead to diminishing lung capacity, putting pressure on the heart, and restricting physical activities.

Who Gets Scoliosis?

Approximately two to three percent of Americans at age 16

SCOLIOSIS: the details

Written By Dr. Tony Jensen


have scoliosis. Less than 0.1 percent of people with scoliosis have spinal curves measuring greater than 40 degrees, which is the point at which surgery becomes a consideration. Overall, girls are more likely to be affected than boys. Idiopathic scoliosis (no clear cause) is most commonly a condition of adolescence affecting those aged 10 through 16. Idiopathic scoliosis may progress during the “growth spurt” years, but usually will not progress during adulthood.

What is the Traditional Medical Management of Scoliosis?

It is complex and is determined by the severity of the curvature and skeletal maturity, which together help predict the likelihood of progression. The conventional options, in order:

1. Observation

2. Physical therapy

3. Occupational therapy

4. Chiropractic or osteopathic therapy

5. Casting (EDF)

6. Bracing

7. Surgery

Scoliosis Epidemiology?

This condition affects about seven million people in the United States. A scoliosis spinal columns curve of 10° or less affects one and a half to three percent of individuals. The prevalence of curves less than 20° is about equal in males and females. It is most common during late childhood, in particular, in girls.

References:

1. www.dictionary.com

2. www.wikipedia.com

3. www.webmd.com

4. Elizabeth D Agabegi; Agabegi, Steven S. (2008). Step-Up to Medicine (Step-Up Series). Hagerstwon, MD: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. ISBN 0-7817-7153-6.

5. Good, Christopher (2009). “The Genetic Basis of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis”. Journal of the spinal Research Foundation 4 (1): 13–5. http://www.spinemd.com/publications/articles/the-genetic-basis-of-adolescent-idiopathic-scoliosis

6. Herring JA (2002). Tachdjian’s Pediatric Orthopaedics. Philadelphia PA: W.B. Saunders. ISBN 0-7216-5684-6.

7. Marieb, Elaine Nicpon (1998). Human anatomy & physiology. San Francisco: Benjamin Cummings. ISBN 0-8053-4360-1.

8. www.pedsorthonc.info (photo Neil C. Vining MD, Scoliosis)

For more info, contact Dr. Tony Jensen at (775) 323-1222.


Ihave never really been a fan of grading on a curve. It has always seemed to me that a student’s relationship to the subject matter, rather than his rank among his classmates, should define his grade. Although grading based on a curve may encourage study by creating competition between students, it also sends the message that quality and competence are relative when they are not. An incompetent surgeon is an incompetent surgeon irrespective of whether or not he’s at the top of his class.

One of the more common dreams people have involves being late or unprepared for a test or class. These dreams indicate that we are not learning something we need to be learning in life. They also show that there are expectations placed on each of us by our soul and God. Life is a classroom and there are specific things we are meant to learn while we are here. What those things are may vary from person to person.

Too often we approach life taking our cues from those around us rather than from our own soul. Our values and beliefs about morality and what is important in life may be gathered from society rather than from thoughtful reflection on our life experiences, dreams, signs and the like. We become more concerned with fitting in and keeping up than

on discovering and courageously living our true calling and deepest values. In the classroom of life, God doesn’t grade by the curve, but by your nerve.

Andy Drymalski, EdD, is a licensed psychologist and Jungian psychologist in Reno and Carson City. For more information call (775) 786-3818, or visit www.renocarsonpsychologist.com.

Written By Andy Drymalski, Ed.D.

Living by the Curve


To review: Our brains control everything. Everything you have ever experienced, felt, or conducted in life, is due to brain function. Also under control of brain function is your endocrine (hormonal) and immune system (the system that heals you). Thus leaving it impossible for a person to maximally heal, or become healthy mentally or physiologically, without a healthy brain. Even the ability to enjoy, perceive, sense and experience life is dictated by the FIRING RATE and health of your brain.

To have a proper firing rate of the brain, one needs proper brain cell (neurons) stimulation, proper glucose balance, proper oxygen and a lack of inflammation. Anything that occurs in the body such as inflammatory responses, abnormal immune responses (i.e. MS, celiac disease, fibromyalgia, Hoshimotos, Lupus etc.), blood sugar functions (i.e. hypoglycemia, insulin resistance or diabetes) gut, liver, food allergies, smoking, mental and emotional stress, and excessive alcohol disrupts oxygen delivery and creates inflammatory responses in the brain. Today’s sedentary lifestyles, passive entertainment, computer games, and use of computers to substitute for brain function (adding,

subtracting, spelling, etc.) reduce stimulation and brain function.

Different parts of the brain control different functions. Whatever part of the brain that is not firing correctly will not express its functions correctly. So if the area of the left brain that controls your immune system, or your positive emotions, is not firing right because of poor stimulation (sedentary life style), lack of O2 (smoking) inflammation (by alcohol, food allergies, parasites, H. Pylori, etc.) or improper glucose delivery (low or high blood sugar), you will have poor immune function and not be very happy. It is a symbiotic relationship. The brain controls every cell and function in the body, but the physiology of each cell in return effects brain function.

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An Unhealthy and Aging Brain Part 3: Pain Recovery

Written By Martin Rutherford, D.C., C.C.S.T. and Randall Gates, D.C., D.A.C.N.B.


Brain function is what controls aging. Aging is really neuro-degeneration (wear and tear on brain cells from above referred process). As brain serving mechanisms deteriorate, function of the entire body deteriorates. We lose energy, become unstable, gut function gets worse, immune function get worse, people get “old.” As brain function deteriorates, so does “health” and the ability to heal in every respect. This is why children respond better to all types of treatment--they are more active (stimulation to brain) and have healthier brain cells because they haven’t been alive as long to experience the standard American diet and stresses. Poor brain function is involved in virtually every abnormal symptom or condition you experience. But it is particularly under-appreciated as the cause in the most difficult chronic conditions, i.e. Peripheral Neuropathy, Fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, vertigo, balance, dizziness, migraines, reflex sympathetic dystrophy, restless leg syndrome and more.

So how do you address these issues through brain function? The first thing that must occur is a comprehensive history addressing all aspects of physiology that will affect proper brain firing. This includes the gut (small and large intestines, gall bladder, liver, pancreas, and stomach), blood chemistry (PH, allergies, electrolytes, liver detox, blood sugar), stress response, endocrine function and potential inflammatory contributors. Remember, all or any of these will affect brain function and ultimately premature aging, ability to heal and response to treatment for chronic pain. Then, of course, a complete neurological and physical must be preformed with particular attention to brain function (how its firing) and more so particularly to which specific parts of the brain are not functioning (misfiring) normally.

Treatment is dictated by the exam and targeted specialized testing which addresses the key components for proper brain function. Proper fuel (proper glucose delivery, proper oxygen delivery, and elimination of inflammation) and activation (stimulating the weak misfiring part of the brain) of the brain with specific brain based rehabilitative exercises, must be established for the body to heal and age effectively.

In functional chiropractic neurology and functional medicine, standardized testing procedures are applied to determine the specific approach for each patient. For example, if inflammation is the key chemical component of disturbing brain function (there are at least 18 functions in the body that when not working properly can cause inflammation) testing and history should provide answers as to the causes of inflammatory disturbances that need to be addressed. In Functional Medicine and Chiropractic Neurology the “causes” of brain dysfunction and chronic disease and pain are well understood, as is the testing procedures. We know what we’re looking for. Once

found, it is simply a matter of addressing the different aspects of one’s physiology that are disturbing oxygen delivery, blood sugar balance, or creating inflammation in the brain. There can be many combinations of these factors in different patients. Therefore, a person with a diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy, fibromyalgia, or chronic fatigue will frequently not necessarily have the same “causes” creating the pain in their bodies as the next person with the same diagnosis.

While the “body chemistry” is becoming stable, exercises or stimulations appropriate for the weak firing part of the brain (determined by neurological examination) are applied to strengthen those areas. Remember when the involved areas are strengthened by activation/stimulation, stabilizing sugar, oxygen levels and reduce inflammation, the symptoms caused by that part of the brain “misfiring’ will reduce or resolve. The stimulations are natural brain stimulators, such as vibration, unilateral exercise (lifting a weight with one hand) music in one ear, pleasant or unpleasant smell in one nostril, eye exercises (very powerful) and too many more to list here.

Once the area of the brain becomes strong from exercise and proper “fuel” supply, pain will reduce or resolve, function will return, “aging” will slow down and the immune system will function better.

You’ll notice no mention of drugs is made. Most physiology can be addressed with even minimum involvement of herbs and botanicals in the long term. The bodies own brain, endocrine, immune system is enough to resolve the most difficult of chronic issues if all the impediments to its proper function can be removed.

So, if you just feel bad or if you feel you’re aging too rapidly; if you have chronic conditions that won’t respond to traditional treatment, Functional Chiropractic Neurology/Functional Medicine approach to these conditions might just be the answer you’re looking for!

References:

1. Khaarrazian, Datis 2009 Neurotransmitters and the Brain. Rev (091109) – DOC.

2. Park, Alice, Understanding Pain, when the pain won’t stop. Time Vol 177, No 9, 2011.

3. Leigh, Zee. The Neurology of Eye Movements, Contemporary Neurology Series 4th Edition. Oxford Press University. 2006.

4. Coico, Richard and Sunshine, Geoffrey. Immunology – A Short Course. Wiley-Blackwell. January, 2009.

5. Peripheral Neuropathy, 4th addition Contemporary Neurological Server, 2011, Oxford Press University

For more info, contact Dr. Rutherford or Dr. Gates at (775) 329-4402, or visit them online at www.PowerHealthRenoNV.com.

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An Unhealthy & Aging Brain Part 3


DENTALHEALTH

Biomimetic dentistry is the art and science of restoring ones mouth in a way which mimics the natural biology. Newer technological advances in dental bonding materials allow us to replace missing and diseased tooth structure, while conserving the remaining healthy structure.

We used to have to cut more of a tooth away to create mechanical retention for keeping the restoration in the tooth, such as silver fillings. Such things as retention grooves and undercuts were cut into healthy tooth structure after decay was removed. Teeth were often cut down to allow for a full coverage crown to be placed over them. Alternatively, now, we can avoid that in most cases when healthy tooth structure is remaining on one or more surfaces of the tooth. With the advancement of bonding science, the need for cutting away healthy tooth just to help a restoration hold, have passed.

Beyond the ability to conserve more natural healthy tooth structure, restorative materials have been created that specifically mimic many of the physical properties found in natural dentition. More flexible materials that behave much like the dentin structure found in deeper levels of ones teeth. Materials that resist wear much like natural enamel to place over chewing surfaces of teeth, by mimicking nature with precise adhesive methods, the tooth stays connected side to side, front to back, and top to bottom. This advancement comes from the much criticized white fillings of the past, which were placed with one material and without the replicative science of multiple materials with

differing characteristics for structure replacement.

Many people with metal allergies and concern over mercury in dental materials have been grateful for the advancement in resin-based composite and porcelain restorations. These look like natural teeth when the restoration is placed. Clifford Sensitivity testing can give us a list of which dental materials need to be avoided and which ones should be safe to use in patients who are prone to allergies and immune response problems. This is one test available to practitioners with a simple blood draw that provides results in a 300 page report customized to the potentially allergic patient. Other methods of sensitivity and allergy testing are available from various holistic health practitioners--the medical community is getting proactive in recognizing the mouth as the window to health.

Respect for the natural tooth structure extends beyond the enamel and dentin of a tooth into the pulp chamber. The pulp chamber houses the blood and nerve supply inside the tooth. Pulpal cells react to bacteria and irritants in decay extending deeper into a tooth. When the pulp tissues are overcome with infection, a nerve dies. Often swelling and pain are the result of such an advanced infection or other trauma, such as hitting too hard with an imbalanced bite. These teeth can still be saved, if there is enough structure left to restore. A root canal may be the only option at the most severe level of infection. This can be avoided by catching the decay before it gets that deep. Antimicrobial medications can be placed after removal of deep decay, allowing the pulp tissues to recover. The tooth can then be restored more

Tooth Conserving DentistryWritten By Georgene Chase DDS


conservatively. Many teeth are still alive and functioning from pulp protecting techniques applied in a timely manner. Early detection methods play a big role in preserving more tooth and preventing dental amputations of the nerve or the whole tooth.

People who are interested in keeping their mouth healthy should seek good working relationships with dental providers. Together, a routine of home care and professional care can be established, which allows patients to maintain their natural teeth. Any disease in the tooth, bone or gum structures can be discovered early and restored when minimal damage has occurred. Nature created a good oral system--Biomimetic dentistry strives to keep it!

References:

1. www.AcademyofBiomimeticDent.org.

2. Allerman, David S. Six Lessons: The Fundamentals of Biomimetic Dentistry.

3. www.ccrlab.com

4. VanderSloep, Carol. Mouth Matters. Ianua Publishing; Second edition. July, 2011.

For more info, contact Infinity Dental at (775) 786-7718 or visit online at www.infinitydentalgroupnv.com.


The dilemma: that afternoon slump at work when your energy hits an all-time low; the inability to muster enough energy to get through your typical workout, or that all too familiar nagging lack of energy when you’re only half-way through your to-do list.

The quick answer: an artificial energy boost. This typically takes the form of a cup of coffee, junk food containing astronomical amounts of sugar, or a can of soda or an energy drink. This will give you that desired bump in energy, but it also guarantees an energy crash will quickly follow.

It seems like a simple solution, but is it really a solution? Did you know that a lack of energy may simply be a lack of appropriate

nutrients, or that tiredness is a common symptom of an energy imbalance? Our bodies act as motors, and if we lack fuel (a lack of necessary nutrients) we feel tired and can end up getting fatigued and/or losing focus. The good news is this means we can actually plan for energy drops in the same way we plan trips to the gas station when the tank is getting low.

The real answer: a natural energy boost! There’s a healthy alternative that restores maximum energy and brain function--without the subsequent crash or other undesirable side effects. It is the amazing amino acids; they are instrumental in creating/restoring a state of high energy as well as increased focus.

Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, as well as

A Natural Energy BoostWritten By Dr. Daniel S. Smith, D.C.


critical components in building and maintaining hormones, muscles and the immune system. Without an adequate amount of amino acids, your body breaks down; the result is an energy drain. However, when free form amino acids are ingested, the amino acids are absorbed into the bloodstream where they are used in body cells to form new proteins for energy.

So then, how do we add amino acids in our daily program to keep our energy levels at their peak? According to the Harvard School of Public Health, the average adult requires eight grams of protein for every twenty pounds of body weight. But, what if you’re not getting the proper amount of daily protein? No need to fret. A high-quality, broad-spectrum amino acid supplement is an excellent way to augment your diet and maintain a healthy energy level, naturally. It is important to note that a broad-spectrum amino acid supplement is the key as it contains all of the amino acids necessary to form energy.

In conjunction with amino acids, consider the following basic lifestyle changes that can also naturally boost your energy levels:

1. Eat breakfast. This is your first opportunity of the day to provide fuel to your body. Choose a whole grain and you will find this natural boost of energy lasts even longer!

2. Eat lunch. The goal is to maintain your energy levels throughout the day to avoid those energy dips.

3. Don’t overeat. Too much food will drain your energy.

4. Drink enough water. A dehydrated body functions less efficiently, whereas a hydrated body will assist in maintaining natural energy levels.

The final thought is as simple and easy to digest as amino acids. Odds are you already know what is causing your unwelcomed energy drain. It could be stress, lack of sleep, physical exertion or just poor eating habits. Once you begin tuning in, these events will become predictable and easily circumvented, with something as simple as a high quality, broad-spectrum amino acid supplement. The final word then, is that YOU have the power to put the vitality back into your life. Consider the amazing amino acids--the simplest form of protein--they are easily absorbed for an immediate boost of natural energy, to keep you feeling at your peak!

References:

1. www.nap.edu

2. www.hsph.harvard.edu

3. www.psychologytoday.com

For more info, contact Dr. Dan at (800) 404-1065, or visit online at www.GenesaLiving.com.


Seeking cosmetic dental treatment is about more than vanity. In a culture that is image-driven, the appearance of your smile can make or break chances for employment, sales and relationships before a single word is spoken.

Cleaning and whitening aren’t always enough to produce the beautiful smile that reflects your personal style. Grey-stained, white-spotted, or naturally yellow-tinted teeth often don’t respond well to whitening techniques, and they also don’t fix problems with gaps, chips, fractures or malformations. In these cases, dental veneers might be the solution for you.

Veneers are thin strips of porcelain, ceramic or resin bonded to the tooth surface to conceal chipped, or slightly crooked upper and lower front teeth (teeth with serious issues may need to be orthodontically treated first). Uneven gaps between teeth, or a large space between the front teeth (diastema), can also be corrected. From this procedure a beautiful, natural-looking new smile emerges.

In order to be a candidate for veneers, your teeth must be reasonably healthy and free from severe decay, and your gums must be free from active periodontal disease. If you clench your teeth or grind them, it’s not a good choice, since veneers are thin and could peel or crack under such constant pressure.

The most common types of veneers are ceramic, porcelain, and resin-based composite:

Resin veneers are the least expensive and can sometimes be applied in a single office visit, but they do not last as long as the others (an estimated 5-7 years). They are prone to staining unlike porcelain or ceramic, and the appearance is not as natural as the others. Resin veneers can chip more easily than porcelain or ceramic, but can usually be repaired.

Porcelain and ceramic veneers are more expensive and take more than one office visit for application. They are custom-made by a skilled laboratory technician to meet the patient’s specific needs. They are more durable (10-15 years), and stains can generally

Veneers: Durability and Style for a Sparkling Smile

Submitted By J.S. McElhinney III, DDS


be polished away during routine cleanings. Porcelain veneers are thinner than ceramic veneers, requiring less tooth-surface preparation. They most closely resemble natural tooth enamel. The doctor performing this service will generally recommend the type of veneer that is most appropriate for each specific patient.

With all types of veneers, teeth are prepared by a thorough cleaning. Sometimes no further shaping is required to prepare the tooth. With a moderate preparation, irregular contours and chips are removed to improve alignment. Some cases may require aggressive preparation; this involves removing an extensive amount of the front, sides and incisal edge of the teeth, similar to what is done for a standard crown.

For ceramic and porcelain veneers, once the initial preparation is completed, your dentist makes an impression of your teeth and color-matches the shade that will best blend. The impressions are sent to a laboratory where your veneers are manufactured, and you may be fitted with temporary veneers until the second appointment. During the next visit, your custom-made veneers are fitted, shaped and adjusted, before being bonded to your teeth.

Resin-based composite veneers may be applied in one appointment. Following preparation, the dentist matches the composite to the color of your teeth, then sculpts and bonds it to the surface. After that, it’s hardened using a special light, smoothed and then polished.

Decay can occur around the edges of the veneers, just like it can develop around the edges of fillings and standard crowns. Nothing prevents decay forming on any tooth, except good hygiene, and regular professional dental care. The veneer surfaces can be damaged, so avoid chewing ice, and discontinue bad habits--like pencil-gnawing, smoking and drinking beverages that stain. Some staining of porcelain or ceramic veneers can be removed by a professional polishing.

Cosmetic dentistry can work wonders for your image. Schedule an appointment to consult with your dentist. Discover the best options for a brighter smile today!

References:

1. http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/veneers?page=2

2. http://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/az-topics/v/veneers.aspx

3.http://www.ada.org/sections/scienceAndResearch/pdfs/patient_29.pdf

4. http://www.ada.org/sections/professionalResources/pdfs/ADA_PatientSmart_Veneers.pdf

5. http://medind.nic.in/jae/t03/i1/jaet03i1p74.pdf

For more info, or to schedule an appointment with Dr. J.S. McElhinney, III call (775) 525-8877.


“Going Within” Written By Rev. Jack R. Elliott,

Author and Spiritual Life Coach

Well I am here to tell you that not only can one book change your life--but even a book title can be transformative to one’s life. Ask me how I know, because it’s true for me.

When I was 24 years old, moving to San Francisco was both liberating and daunting. I was ecstatic to live in a city where no one would judge me for being who I am. The theme song from La Cage aux Folles was my anthem.

“I am what I am. I am my own special creation. So come take a look, give me the hook or the ovation. There’s

one life, and there’s no return and no deposit; one life, so it’s time to open up your closet. Life’s not worth a damn ‘til you can say, ‘Hey world, I am what I am!’”

Even though I was newly liberated, I still felt like I didn’t fit in. Then one day, I took refuge in one of my favorite haunts: B. Dalton Books. Nearly every lunch hour found me combing the stacks, looking for inspiration. I didn’t know what I was seeking--I just knew that I was seeking. Then I saw it: The book title that changed my life. “What You Think About Me – Is None of My Business!”

Can One Book Really Change Your Life?

SPIRITUALHEALTH

This month, Rev. Jack Elliott shares an experience that is truly LINK-i-fied. We hope you enjoy the blend of two departments in one!


You might think I immediately bought the book, but I did not. The mere “idea” suggested by the tile, transformed me. I realized that the title of Terry Cole-Whittaker’s book was complementing the same message as my anthem. “Hey world, I am what I am and what you think about me is none of my business.” The title of the book was all that I needed to complete my affirmation for myself. I would visit the bookstore day after day on my lunch hour. I would glance at the title and peak through the pages and find quote after quote that would empower me

to be true to myself. I told others about the book, and they actually bought it way before I did.

As you can imagine, I did eventually buy the book. The book led me to Terry’s weekly television program on KRON-TV. The TV program led me to a class called “Mastery in Living I” at the Cathedral Hill Hotel in San Francisco. That first night of class I was running late. When I arrived, there was one empty seat amongst the 500 people in the room. That seat was next to a woman by the name of Andriette Earl. The rest they say is history. We have been dearest friends for over 32 years. Now, she is Rev. Andriette and is the founding minister of Heart and Soul Center of Light. I’m serving as the founding President of Heart and Soul. Our friendship and my work here at Heart and Soul have been transformative. I am so thankful to have been inspired by that one book. This summer, my story comes full circle. Terry Cole Whittaker – the author of “What You Think of Me - is None of My Business” will be speaking at Heart and Soul Center of Light in Oakland!

Rev. Jack is a Spiritual Life Coach. He was ordained in 1985 and aligns his ministry with the Centers of Spiritual Living. He serves as the President of the Board of Trustees at Heart and Soul Center of Light, in Oakland, CA. www.heartsoulcenter.org.

The title of the book was all that I needed to complete my affirmation for myself. I would visit the bookstore day after day on my lunch hour. I would glance at the title and peak through the pages and find quote after quote that would empower me to be true to myself.


HERBS&SPICES

This pretty daisy-like flower, with its delicate pink or purple petals, packs quite a punch. Echinacea Angustifolia and its cousin Echinacea Purpurea are among the most powerful herbs for strengthening the immune system. Amazingly, this herb is surprisingly gentle, stimulating the body’s defense against disease, without toxicity. It has antibiotic and antiviral properties, and has been shown to restore inflamed connective tissue.

Native to the great plains of North America, echinacea enjoyed a multitude of uses by the First American tribes in that region. They used the plant to treat snake bites, as well as bites from poisonous insects. The roots were juiced and added to water that was sprinkled on hot coals during purification rituals. It was often used to aid in healing of wounds as well. This is likely due to the caffeic acid glycoside content in the roots, a substance that reacts within the body’s cells to facilitate the wound healing process.

Echinacea was adopted for use by early settlers and became popular in folk medicine. It has been used to treat rheumatism, streptococcus infections, bee stings, dyspepsia, tumors, syphilis, gangrene, eczema, hemorrhoids, and many other ailments and wounds. To this day, many herbalists regard echinacea as an effective blood purifier. According to naturopathic physician Michael Tierra, echinacea neutralizes acid conditions in the blood, characteristic of lymphatic stagnation.

Echinacea is easy to cultivate in one’s own backyard. It can be started from seed, and does best when planted in soil that has been treated with compost and rock phosphate. It is also

important to wait to plant outdoors until the air temperature is around 70 degrees. Space the seedlings one and a half to two feet apart. The plants do not need excessive watering and thrive in the heat. It will flower in the summer. In the winter, mulch plants with some straw or evergreens to prevent root damage, and the plant will return the following spring. Every five years or so, dig up the Echinacea roots, divide them, and replant them in fertilized soil for a thriving crop. It is best to wait a few years before harvesting the roots, after the plant has endured several hard frosts. The roots should be cleaned and dried fully before storing. It can then be ground for use in tinctures, teas and capsules.

Though Echinacea is not known to be toxic, it is best to consult with a health practitioner who is well versed in herbs before ingesting this plant for the purposes of healing.

References:

1. Kowalchik, Claire and William H Hylton. Rodale’s Illustrated Encyclopedia of Herbs. Rodale Press. Pennsylvania, 1987.

2. Bremness, Lesley. Dorling Kindersley Handbooks: Herbs. Dorling Kindersley. London, 1994.

3. Gladstar, Rosemary. Herbal Healing for Women. Fireside Books. New York, 1993.

EchinaceaWritten By Allison Prater


Cutting tops can also create complications, but with a template, it’s a lot easier! Find a shirt you really like (your template). Lay the shirt you want to cut over the shirt you’re using as your template…you can use tape or markers to draw the outline of the design. Make sure to use fabric scissors--it will give you a nicer edge.

A cool hobby to get into is making jewelry! Get some supplies at Michaels, Wal-Mart or Jo-Ann Fabric: plain beads, thread, clear stretchy string and more! Create the newest and cutest styles the exact way you want it!

*Make sure to get your parent’s permission for all of the above!

With school soon to be over, grades are of course getting crucial! So, no matter what the events are, or what the excuses are, make sure your grades are kept in tip top shape! Have a great Easter!

KIDSCORNER

“Kids Corner” Written By Ariana Purcell

The weather is getting warmer and brighter; spring seems to be in the air--especially when we know a certain little bunny will be hopping around soon, leaving sweet treats for all! With spring in the air, new spring style and fashion will be flying through magazines and school, leaving you wanting to throw away your entire winter wardrobe. But, is it possible to change some winter clothes into spring clothes? Here are some great tips on how your closet could go to winter-tastic to spring-fection!

Cutting jeans can go wrong--very easily--so a new way to style your jeans is to make holes. The smartest way to do this is to take a wooden brick and shimmy it up your jeans, to the place you want a hole. For example, the knees. Then, using sandpaper, rub it across your jeans until they wear down to just what you’re looking for, giving your legs some breathing room during warmer months of spring!


INGREDIENTWATCH

Written By Lissie Lyles

Coughs and colds are no fun to deal with. One of the most irritating parts of having a common respiratory illness is the lack of sleep. Rest is one of the simplest ways to help your body restore itself to health; but constant coughing, or a runny nose can interrupt one’s sleep. This is surely the rationale behind a host of popular cough and cold brands that are designed to help induce sleep. It’s easy to assume that because a bottle has the word “medicine” stamped across its label it must be safe and healthy. Over-the-counter medicine is especially subject to this assumption.

It’s still vitally important to read the ingredients, understand what they are designed to do, and the risks, as well as the benefits, of ingesting these products.

Let’s look at one of the most popular over-the-counter cough and cold medicines with this in mind:

Nyquil original:

Active ingredients: Acetaminophen, 650 mg, Dextromethorphan HBr 30 mg, Doxylamine succinate 12.5 mg

NyQuil:“The night time sugar-laden, symptom masking, immunity compromising, hallucination inducing, weirdest-sleep-you’ve-ever-had-with-a-cold medicine.”


inclusion of High Fructose Corn Syrup and food colorings are strong arguments to forego this product as well. High Fructose corn syrup is linked to a host of health problems, including liver damage, which is certainly not helped by the acetaminophen and alcohol already in this product. Corn syrup also weakens the body’s immune system, which is especially problematic at a time when immunity has already been compromised by illness. The inclusion of artificial dyes is troubling because side effects associated with these ingredients include hyperactivity and irritation of the digestive and respiratory systems. Lab tests also associate these ingredients with increased incidence of cancerous tumors.

A final thing to consider is that this medicine is not designed to help the body regain wellness at all, but merely to mask uncomfortable symptoms. There are plenty of simple and gentle food-based and herbal remedies that can help the body recover from a cold or cough--and achieve comfortable rest—without the risk of such extreme side effects. If we ascribe to the old adage that our food should be medicine, and our medicine should be food, it makes sense to carefully consider the ingredient list on a bottle of cold medicine.

References:

1. www.vicks.com

2. www.nyquilingredients.org

3. www.wikipedia.org

4. Heinrichs, Jay and Behlen Heinrichs, Dorothy. Home Remedies from the Country Doctor. Yankee Publishing, 1999.

Inactive Ingredients: Acesulfame Potassium, Alcohol, Citric Acid, D&C yellow No. 10, FD&C green No 3, FD&C yellow No. 6, Flavor, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Polyethylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Purified Water, Saccharin Sodium, Sodium Citrate.

Ok, let ’s break down the act ive ingredients f i rs t . Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer. While generally considered safe for over the counter use, acute overdoses can cause permanent liver damage, which is worsened by simultaneous consumption of alcohol. A safe dosage for an adult should not exceed 4,000 mg per day.

The second active ingredient, Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant or antitussive. This ingredient is also responsible for one of Nyquil’s more notorious side effects: dissociative hallucination. The physical state created by this ingredient is similar to those of recreational drugs, such as ketamine. So, over the counter medicines containing this ingredient are sometimes abused for non-therapeutic reasons. Even when taken at the recommended dose, side effects can include body rashes, itching, nausea, drowsiness, dizziness, closed-eye hallucination and difficulty breathing. When taken at dosages that exceed the recommended dose, side effects can include vomiting, double vision, sweating, fever, hypertension, shallow breathing, diarrhea and urinary retention. It can cause death in small children, and therefore is not appropriate for young ones.

The third and final active ingredient, Doxylamine succinate is a sedating antihistamine. One study found it to be more effective at sedation than the barbiturate phenobarbital. Side effects of taking this drug at the recommended dose include dry mouth, ataxia (lack of coordination of voluntary muscle movements), urinary retention, memory problems, inability to concentrate, hallucinations, psychosis and an increased sensitivity to external stimuli. Symptoms of overdose may include insomnia, night terrors, euphoria, hallucinations, seizures, blackouts, rhabdomyolysis (includes damage to muscles and kidneys) and death.

The inactive ingredient list contains several items that should be red-flagged for being of dubious benefit. Remember earlier in the article, when we established that acetaminophen can cause liver damage if consumed in excess, OR if consumed in combination with alcohol? Curious then that inactive ingredient #2 is none other than alcohol. Though it is probably a very small quantity, this provides further incentive to be extremely careful about overdosing with this product. Some of the other inactive ingredients--if found in a food product--would be reason enough not to ingest that product. Since the goal of taking a product such as Nyquil is supposed to restore wellness, we might want to extend the same rational. The


“My last batch of cookies was a little hard,” I admitted. “But I remembered the baking powder this time. We can cut them without the heavy equipment.”

“I’m confused, then. You said there were some big projects going on in the garden. What are they, and how do I have to help.”

“There’s a lot going on,” I said. “But all we have to do is keep

GARDENING

“A Rough Patch”Written By Teresa Howell

Becky seemed hesitant when I asked her over for coffee and dessert. “Do you want me to bring something? A fork, maybe?”

“We’re having brownies.” I replied. “Besides, I have plenty of silverware.”

“So we’re not turning compost.” she said. “You need a saw or a hammer?”

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putting wood on the fire. The rest will take care of itself.”

And it will. Bitter as these temperatures are, winter is doing us gardeners a favor, and not just by giving us a guilt-free break from garden chores.

For one thing, without winter chill, we wouldn’t be getting much fruit next year. Most deciduous fruit needs anywhere from a hundred to well over a thousand hours spent below forty-five degrees. The exact amount of chill hours needed varies by type of fruit, and even by specific variety of each. Low-chill varieties of peaches, apples and other fruits are available, but we scarcely need them here.

Fruit trees and many other deciduous trees need chill time in order to break down the growth inhibiting hormone, which deciduous trees typically produce in the fall as a response to shortening days. The hormone keeps trees in dormancy during the winter, so they aren’t sucker-punched by a few nice days in the middle of the winter. Once sufficient chill hours are reached, lengthening days and warming temperatures encourage a tree to resume growth.

If trees don’t get adequate chill, they may not produce fruit, or the fruit they do produce will be poor in quality. I wish it were the case that the colder the winter, the better the fruit the next summer. We’d have candy apples without dipping them in caramel.

The extremely bitter weather we’re enjoying in Northern Nevada won’t actually help fruit production. In fact, we will probably get less fruit than we would if our winter were milder. But these sub-zero temperatures aren’t without a few benefits for us gardeners.

Cold weather inhibits some plant disease. Some sources estimate that eighty percent of plant diseases are caused by fungi. Although the precise sequence of conditions favorable to each specific fungal disease varies, some of them are less prevalent after exceptionally cold winters. This winter qualifies.

We might face fewer insect pests after a really cold winter as well. The pests commonly lumped together as “cutworms” are actually the larval stage of many different moths. Most cutworms hatch in late summer and spend the winter in a larval state. Really cold winters decimate many species of cutworms.

Grasshoppers overwinter as eggs, so their populations aren’t reduced as dramatically by winter cold. However, if our cold winter is followed by a cool, rainy spring, we will have fewer hoppers.

Best of all, really cold winters kill off my arch-nemesis, the squash bug. They over-winter as adults, and really cold winters check them nicely. I won’t mind if the hair in my nose freezes stiff, as

long as I know squash bugs are frozen equally stiff--and dead.

So I’ll bake another batch of brownies. I’ll put on a pot of coffee, and a sweater. I’m not going to stop complaining about the cold--that would take the fun out of winter. But I’ll be secretly a little bit glad to see those minus signs in the forecast.

When Teresa Howell isn’t chillin’, she teaches English at Great Basin College.


do it if I believed it would work.” The three magic words are, “If I believed.” What if you had read enough testimonials to know that the healing would take place whether you believed it or not? The authors of this book hope you will try it so you

If you could spend six minutes, three times a day focusing energy toward specific healing centers on your own face and neck, knowing that your physical or emotional issues would be healed, would you do it? Your first thought is probably, “Sure I’d

BOOKREVIEW

The Healing CodeSix Minutes to Heal the Source of Your Health, Success or Relationship Issue

By Alexander Loyd, Ph.D., ND and Ben Johnson, M.D., DO, NMD Reviewed for Healthy Beginnings by June Milligan, M.Ed., CCHt


can prove to yourself that you have an amazing built-in healing system that very few people know about.

Dr. Ben Johnson, the only M.D. in the movie The Secret, knew a lot about energy healing, positive thinking and the Law of Attraction. He traveled the world, giving seminars on the effect thoughts and emotions have on our health; he also had a full-time practice and family. He didn’t realize how much stress he was experiencing until he was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease. Eighty percent of people live only five years after developing symptoms of that condition. Luckily, he heard about Dr. Alexander Loyd’s work on the Healing Codes, attended a seminar and started doing the Codes immediately. After three months of doing a simple six minute procedure three times a day, he had no more jerking muscles. To be sure that he was healed, he returned to the two physicians who had given him the original diagnosis. They found no symptoms whatsoever of that condition and were astonished because they knew that there is no cure for Lou Gehrig’s disease.

Research shows that our memories are not just in our brains; they’re in every cell. All stress and trauma settle in our cells somewhere. Research scientists call that cellular memory. This

memory is stored in pictures, and some of these unconscious memories are false impressions, untruths, which if left uncorrected, eventually result in emotional or physical disease. The authors call these memories Pictures of the Heart. So, how does one go about removing unconscious incorrect data and replacing it with corrected data? No one knew.

That is until Alexander Loyd experienced what he calls a “download” of information and pictures of hand positions while on a flight home from an energy medicine seminar in 2001. His wife had suffered from clinical depression for twelve years. He had obtained a psychiatry degree, as well as a naturopathic degree in order to find some help for her. He was at his wit’s end as he sat on the plane praying

for help. Suddenly, he began to receive information that was very unfamiliar. For three hours he filled legal pads, writing everything down as it came to his mind. When he returned home, he tried the hand positions on his wife, and her depression dissipated. It returned a few days later, but after three weeks of her doing the hand positions daily, the depression disappeared for good. Dr. Loyd immediately began to incorporate this new knowledge into his practice while searching for the philosophical and scientific basis for the healing that he saw all around him. He found that as erroneous memories were healed, ailments in the body were healed. Everything from cancer to thyroiditis, fibroid tumors, gallstones, chronic fatigue syndrome, arthritis, neurological problems, phobias, panic attacks, abandonment issues and more have been healed by using the simple Codes.

Dr. Loyd and his colleagues have worked steadily to determine how the energy transferred from our hands to four healing centers on our face and neck have such a powerful healing effect. It’s all about stress, vibrational frequencies (physics) and intention. The book explains it in simple terms, and shows the hand movements. It also gives you a ten second process to immediately reduce current situational stress.

When you go online and register your book, you receive additional information as well as a twelve page printout of your own personal “Heart Issues Finder,” a video of Drs. Loyd and Johnson explaining the “Seven Secrets to Life, Health and Prosperity,” a copy of the “Secret Spiritual Laws of Nature,” a “Personal Tracking” form to keep a record of your healing journey, and sample “Truth Focus Statements.” These doctors want you to get well! They no longer have any faith in using drugs to mask symptoms. They believe in getting down to the CAUSE of the problem and eliminating it. This book has excellent scientifically backed information and is a fascinating read!

Everything from cancer to thyroiditis, fibroid tumors, gallstones, chronic fatigue syndrome, arthritis, neurological problems, phobias, panic attacks, abandonment issues and more have been healed by using the simple Codes.


Most of us are not consciously aware of the money tapes playing in our heads. So we live our lives in a lot of pain caused by those hidden beliefs about money that don’t serve us. In fact, over 70 percent of Americans report that money is their number one stressor.

To determine what those beliefs are, write down as many thoughts as you can about such subjects as the rich, the poor, money in marriage, work, happiness, borrowing, saving, love, budgets--plus about five more on any subject having to do with money. Then circle the beliefs about money that are driving your opinions and actions right now. If you have a partner, ask him or her to do the same. Then compare the lists. You may find that the two of you have very different programming around money.

Now look at each thought or statement and try to remember where that came from. Whose voice was that? Determine if it’s really true or was it just their programming? When we become aware of our conditioning, we can change it if it isn’t serving us. The opinions and beliefs of our current friends also have an influence on us. Statistics show that we will not create more income than the average of our five closest friends. So, what can we do right now to ease our money worries and become more enthused about our future?

1 . Bra instorm wi th someone who understands your situation, someone you admire and may have some creative ideas. Look at it from their perspective. Also, does every adult in your family or household

carry their weight? Do they contribute productively in some way to the family dynamic? If you’re in business, look at what you’re offering from the view of the customer or client. What else could you provide that satisfies a need?

2. If you were going to give advice to a person in a similar situation, what would it be? Stepping outside the situation or stepping outside yourself, enables you to see things more dispassionately, without being as invested in the outcome. See the situation from the eyes of an invisible compassionate observer who has the insight to see the problems and the courage to tell you about them. Then, take that advice to heart because if you keep doing what you’re doing, you’ll keep getting what you’re getting.

3. Don’t over-saturate yourself with bad news about the economy or politics. Taking in disturbing news day after day can lead to a growing sense of pessimism. Turn off the “talking heads” on TV. When you turn it on a month later, they’ll be saying the same things. Have any of them ever given you an idea or a solution to your challenges? Nope. They’re paid millions to further the argument industry, to keep you in front of the channels that support your political philosophy. In other words, you’re watching the talking heads and the sponsoring corporations make big bucks, while being subjected to the

Ways to Ease YourMoney Worries6

Written By June Milligan, M.Ed., CCHt


hypnotic commercials and feeling powerless. Focusing on the negative creates massive stress. Doctors now realize that 95 percent of all ailments are caused by anxiety and stress. Our bodies cannot withstand the constant chemical barrage of stress hormones without beginning to break down. Noticed any new aches and pains recently? Your body is trying to tell you something.

4. Don’t punish yourself with blame or shame. Having financial difficulties isn’t failure. Sometimes the circumstances are beyond your control. Freeing yourself from these disapproving feelings enhances your perception and intuition, allowing you to think more clearly. Despite a fear that things may always be this way, your current condition is not permanent and you are not a victim. Change is constant; and that includes your finances.

5. Shift your focus. Stop and remember that the basic conveniences you may take for granted are not available to 90 percent of the world. It may sound trite, but when we stop to think about those who are much less fortunate, it puts our financial situations into a larger perspective. Also, it helps to remember all the things you’re grateful for. It’s hard to feel anxious or scared while focusing on feelings of gratitude. Think about someone you appreciate and then take a moment to feel that in your heart. If you choose, tell him or her. You’ll be surprised by the new energy you bring back to solving money challenges by cultivating gratitude and expressing appreciation.

6. Learn some techniques to relieve stress immediately--something you can do at any time, any place. There are some brilliant grounding processes available now which will put you back into a state of centeredness and clarity. Don‘t let worry or stress about finances drag you down. Choose to take back your power now!

References:

1. Klontz, Ted; Kahler, Rick and Klontz, Brad. The Financial Wisdom of Ebenezer Scrooge. Health Communications, Inc. 2008.

2. Loyd, Alexander; Johnson, Ben. The Healing Code. Hachette Book Group. New York 2010.

3. Klontz, Ted; Kahler, Rick and Klontz, Brad. Wired For Wealth. Health Communications, Inc. 2008.

For more info, contact June Milligan, specializing in hypnosis, acupressure, trauma therapy and helping people let go of dysfunctional thinking, at (775) 786-9111, or visit online at www.joyfulchanges.com


baby must move down in a spiraling motion through the bones of the mother’s pelvis. This is best achieved when the baby is head down, and in an occiput anterior (OA) position, meaning that the back of the skull is facing the front of the body. When the baby is in the occiput posterior (OP) position (meaning the back of the skull is facing the spine) it is harder for the baby to move through the pelvis. This positioning contributes to uncomfortable back labor, and longer labors, because the baby is trying to turn itself into an ideal position, instead of moving down. When the baby is positioned this way, the mother is more likely to go past her due date, or to require medical interventions, often attributed to a “failure to progress.”

When she was pregnant with her fourth child, Mandy realized that many of the yoga poses she was teaching to other mamas were helping her to feel good in her pregnant body. This further confirmed to her that the principles of pelvic alignment help mother and baby to be in harmony. According to Mandy, “When mom and baby are working in harmony there are less aches in the mother’s body.”

The goal of her pelvic alignment class is to give mothers-to-be a better understanding of how good posture can help to improve their experience throughout their pregnancy and birth. “Women need to feel powerful and wonderful through the process that helps prepare them for motherhood,” says Mandy. One of the biggest recommendations Mandy gives her students is to stay off the couch. She recommends sitting on an inflatable exercise ball instead. Sitting on stools and hard chairs are preferable to soft couches. When sitting, it is best to position oneself on the front of the sit bones, so there is a slight curve in the low back. The knees should be slightly lower than the pelvis and the belly should spill forward, giving baby plenty of space. The class also covers stretches and exercises that help prepare you for birth and the strong sensations of labor. “Stretching creates a mind-body connection that helps you listen to your body during labor,” she explains. Through this work, Mandy hopes to give mothers a positive perspective on pregnancy and birth, and to help undo the stereotype that either need be a miserable experience. “Labor isn’t scary. It’s powerful, amazing and exciting!”

A couple months ago, I took an amazing child birth preparation class, called Pelvic Alignment, facilitated by local Reno yoga instructor Mandy Colbert. I was blown away by what I learned, and have had a very comfortable pregnancy—thanks, in part, to many of the principles and stretches I learned in this class. I recently sat down with Mandy to discuss the subject in greater detail.

Mandy Colbert completed her 200 hr Yoga Teacher certification through Yoga Loka in 2004. In 2006, she completed a prenatal yoga teacher certification with Britt Fohrman in San Francisco. She was a certified Hypnobirthing instructor for four years as well. And of course, as a mother of four, she has plenty of personal experience to draw upon.

While teaching Hypnobirthing, Mandy noticed that many of the mothers she was working with were going past their due dates, or needing to be induced to go into labor. As she was investigating how this could be, she came across two books, “Let Birth be Born Again,” by Jean Sutton and “Active Birth,” by Janet Balaskas. These books gave her a new perspective on the role that posture and alignment play when it comes to birth. She began teaching pelvic alignment in addition to hypnobirthing in 2008.

Our modern lifestyle, with all its convenience, has come at a high price. For generations, women’s lives were much more active than they are today. We tended gardens, washed clothes by hand, scrubbed floors on our hand and knees, and thus spent a lot less time sitting. Big, soft couches were not a common fixture in our homes; and even if we had one, we didn’t spend much time sitting in it. Today, thanks in part to the amount of technology we possess, we spend a lot more time sitting in our couches and sitting in cars.

During pregnancy, excessive sitting, especially sitting with poor alignment is problematic for several reasons. The baby moves with the spine, so when the spine is rounded, like when we slouch, the baby’s face is pressed into it. This is uncomfortable for the baby, and so it will turn its face toward the abdomen. During labor, the

Pelvic AlignmentWritten By Allison Prater

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Center for Food Safety sharply criticized today’s U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) announcement releasing an Environmental Assessment (EA) on the controversial AquaBounty AquaAdvantage® transgenic salmon. The FDA action is widely viewed as confirmation that the Obama Administration is prepared to approve shortly the first genetically engineered (GE) animal intended for human consumption in the face of widespread opposition.

“It is extremely disappointing that the Obama Administration continues to push approval of this dangerous and unnecessary product,” said Andrew Kimbrell, executive director for Center for Food Safety. “The GE salmon has no socially redeeming value; it’s bad for the consumer, bad for the salmon industry and bad for the environment. FDA’s decision is premature and misguided.”To learn more go to www.ge-fish.org

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Obama Administration Snubs Risks, Moves Forward With GE Salmon Approval400,000 public comments, 40 Members of Congress ignored; CFS calls proposed approval of first ever GE animal “premature and misguided”


Fire Up Your Healing and Fire Up Your Heart are the last two books in the series. They touch on fear, anger, forgiveness and one last fearful ordeal that Hartley must face: open heart surgery.

This intriguing series provides a forum for readers to join the author on a personal journey, while learning from her experiences. At the same, it engages their mind to peer into their own life and find the areas that could use a little firing up!

Are you looking for a better relationship with your spouse, children, family or friends? How about with yourself? How is your life right now…are you living to your fullest potential? Does it seem drab, dim or dismal? Are you bored with your current status? Well, just keep in mind, “to be bored is to be boring.”

You should also check out Donna Hartley’s “Fire Up” series. Hartley takes you on an eye opening personal journey with her first book, Fire Up Your Life. She walks you through her own trials and tribulations, while conveying poignant messages that dig deep into your soul--your window into the bigger picture. Her story alone leaves you questioning how you really define “happiness” or “success.”

With Fire Up Your Intuition, Hartley speaks volumes on financial crisis and lost hope--especially to those of us finding ourselves in a similar economic situation after the recent crash. Her story might sound familiar for some, but again, the messages provide intuitive lessons on life--listening to our senses, our gut and the signs around us.

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K AT E ’ S K I TCH EN MARCH RECIPES

GRANDMA’S TUNA ROLL BEET GREEN CHICKEN CASSEROLE

SEASONED MOOSE LIVER & GARLIC PRAWNSCORNMEAL MUFFINS

Kate’s KitchenBy Kate Maxon

Kate was born in South Dakota. She spent her early years riding horses and generally doing anything that would take her out of the kitchen. Later in life, having to feed her own family, gardening and cooking became passions. She’s been a rancher, home-school teacher and camp cook at remote drill sites in the Yukon. She lives in a small mountain town in Canada.


INGREDIENTS:

2 lbs. moose, elk, deer or

beef liver

½ C unbleached white flour

½ C finely crushed dry bread crumbs

1 t. crushed dry chilli peppers*

½ t sea salt

¼ t. black pepper

¼ t crushed marjoram

¼ t crushed basil leaf

INGREDIENTS:

INGREDIENTS:

Biscuit Dough, use your own favourite. FILLING:2 C tuna3 eggs½ C sour cream¼ C mayonnaise4 drops hot sauce¼ t black pepper¼ t sea salt1/8 t dill weed½ C onion, diced and sautéed ¼ C celery, diced, and sautéed 2 cloves garlic, diced and sautéed 1 C sweet peas, shelled (or frozen & thawed)

3 C steamed organic beet greens*

4 boneless chicken breasts, cut in small chunks

3 T olive or grape seed oil (for sautéing chicken)

1 t white pepper

½ t sea salt

½ t crushed dried celery

½ t crushed dried parsley

GRANDMA’S TUNA ROLL

CORNMEAL MUFFINS SEASONED MOOSE LIVER & GARLIC PRAWNS

INGREDIENTS:

BEET GREEN CHICKEN CASSEROLE

1 dozen perogies, steamed OR

3 C your favourite cooked pasta noodles

2 C of your favourite cream sauce or cheese sauce

½ t oil (for coating casserole)

1 – 2 T butter

3 T finely crushed dried bread crumbs (optional)

BASIC CREAM SAUCE:1 C milk½ C cream¼ t sea salt¼ white pepper2 T corn starch2 T diced mushrooms and/or celery, sautéed

1 C unbleached white flour

1 C stone ground yellow cornmeal

3 t baking powder

1 t sea salt

1 C milk or buttermilk

2 T melted butter

2 eggs

3 - 4 T olive or grape seed oil

2 - 3 lbs boiled prawns

3 large cloves garlic, minced and sautéed

1 T grape seed oil (for sautéing garlic)

2 t lemon juice

3 – 4 T butter (for sautéing prawns)

1 T crushed dry celery

1 T crushed dry parsley

Use liver only from any healthy wild ungulate or organically grown beef.


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HOW TO PREPARE: HOW TO PREPARE:

HOW TO PREPARE: HOW TO PREPARE:1. Rinse liver and remove membrane if not already removed. Rinse liver again in very cold water. Slice about ½” thick.

2. Dredge in seasoned flour and fry in oil turning once after about 5 minutes, then again after another 5 minutes. Liver should have a light pink line in center. Do not overcook – you don’t want “boot-leather”!

3. While liver is cooking boil prawns in small amount of salted water for about 5 to 7 minutes.

4. Remove from water and drain well.

5. Place prawns in the heavy skillet from which you have removed the sautéed garlic…remember garlic burns easily.

6. Turn on high heat, add sautéed garlic, lemon juice, and crushed dry herbs to prawns. 7. Sautee for about 7 or 8 minutes. Should be done about the time liver is ready.

7. Arrange on serving platter, garnish with organically grown leaf lettuce and lemon wedges.

* Remember to wear latex gloves when crushing hot chilies, or make sure you don’t rub your eyes after doing so!

1. Steam beet greens and drain thoroughly. 2. Boil perogies or noodles, drain and rinse noodles with cold water to prevent clumping. Sautee chicken chunks in oil in heavy skillet. 3. Add herbs after about 5 minutes. Cook until no pink in chicken. 4. Arrange perogies or noodles in center of large, buttered baking casserole. 5. Top with chicken chunks. Surround with drained beet greens, dot with greens with butter. 6. Pour cream or cheese sauce over chicken chunks and noodles. 7. Sprinkle bread crumbs on top if desired.8. Bake @350 F for about 45 to 50 minutes in cov-ered casserole.

* Add a T apple cider vinegar to steaming water to cut the oxalic acid in the greens for maximum cal-cium uptake.

1. Sift together dry ingredients, stir in milk, melted butter and eggs with quick, light strokes until just combined.

2. Generously grease muffins tins with any fat except butter.

3. Set into preheated 400F oven until sizzling hot.

4. Remove pan from oven and spoon in batter until each cup is about ¾ full.

5. Place immediately back into hot oven and bake for about 20 minutes.

6. Remove from oven and transfer muffins to cooling rack immediately for a nice crisp shell.


1. Combine all ingredients for filling in a large bowl, starting with tuna and stirring after each addition.

2. Roll out biscuit dough into a rectangle about 12” x 14”, spread with tuna mixture.

3. Roll up dough along the long side. Carefully place on baking sheet either straight or in a crescent shape.

4. Bake for about 40 minutes @ 350 F.

5. For the Cream Sauce, put cold cream and milk into medium sauce pan.

6. Add salt & pepper. Whisk in corn starch. Cook on very low heat, whisking continuously.

7. As mixture thickens, add sautéed mushrooms or celery, or both.

8. Pour sauce over baked tuna roll and serve while hot.


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Not a fan of spinach? Smoothies are the best way to “yummify” non-desired greens and concentrate natural foods for peaking power! Even kids who turn their nose at leafy green vegetables will ask for more—especially when it’s liquefied and sweetened with their favorite fruits! A green smoothie for breakfast makes theirs--and your--day. It’s ready in one minute, saves a lot of time in the morning and adds loads of nutrients to your body. Spinach is an excellent choice of greens for your diet--with its soft, sweet and subtle tasty touch. But more importantly, it fires you up with proteins to build up muscles, iron for energy, omega 3 for better concentration, vitamin A for good sight, Calcium, Magnesium, vitamin K and D for healthy bones, E for shiny skin, anti-oxidants for eternal youth and trace minerals for alkaline blood. No matter how big or small, young or old, this beginner smoothie can tempt anyone to go powerful green.

Submitted By Marie-Claire Hermans from Ravishing Raw

TOOLS

A blender or a hand mixer

A knife

INGREDIENTS PER PERSON

1 ripe banana

½ mango (optional but nice for a smooth first experience)

2 big hands full of fresh spinach

Spring water or fresh coconut water

Smooth Power


Marie-Claire started “Ravishing Raw” after curing herself from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia, with raw food. As a raw food coach, she specializes in offering professional help to those who are suffering from similar debilitating conditions. Along

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INSTRUCTIONS

Fill up your blender with the ingredients

Add water or coconut water about halfway

Blend until smooth

TIPS

Always choose for organic vegetables and fruits for optimal health effects!

From here, you can add other greens such as kale, Swiss chard, collard greens, etc.

In winter, add a dash of cayenne pepper to get the glow

Experiment with how thick or thin you prefer your smoothie (add less or more fluid)

If thicker, you can serve your smoothie as a soup for even the pickiest eaters

Rotate your greens to avoid accumulation of oxalic acid

Smoothies are ideal to take to school or to work--as lunch or snack

Beginners: start with more fruits, less greens and gradually leave out more fruits as you add more greens

For more power, add superfoods such as Goji Berries, Maca, Hemp Seeds, etc.

A big green smoothie for breakfast takes care of constipation

For more raw recipes, visit Marie-Claire Hermans, Author and Ravishing Raw Coach & Chef, visit online at www.ravishingraw.com.

Smooth Power

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