July - August 2008 by A Second Opinion Magazine

Mega Family Issue

July/August 2008

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Contents healing foods

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Power Foods: Bell Peppers Green Guide

body balance

14 15

Discovering Ashiatsu Massage Massage, Bodywork and Credibility

beauty natural

16 18

Ready Sunshine? Natural Bug Repellents

In Every Issue... 3 editor’s note 4 balanced living 5 & 7 green pages 19 happenings in the valley 21 happenings in the region

healthy family

22 24 26 28 30 32 34

Chiropractics and Pregnancy Better Health with Feng Shui Special Delivery Understanding Fibromyalgia What’s in Your Bottle? Stay Healthy All Summer Heading in the Wrong Direction: What do to if your baby is breech

good earth

36 38 39

Green Laundry Scooter Savings Green Your Kitchen

Editor’s Note:

Well, its three months in and I love my new, wonderful, and challenging role as a parent. Since my son Gordon was born, I have become a little more neurotic (if that’s possible) about how to care and protect him as well as the rest of my family. So I took the questions I had about keeping my whole family healthy this summer and put together this issue of Second Opinion with a major focus on family life. Check out “Natural Bug Repellents” to keep ourselves and our little ones safe this mosquito season. There are two great articles on pregnancy and health, and Dr. Corey Schuler gives us an insight into “Understanding Fibromyalgia”. “Stay Healthy All Summer” gives tips for traveling, heatstroke, and blister care, as well as other solutions to summertime ailments. And finally with gas going through the roof, we have a little advice, called “Scooter Savings”, that may make getting to work more affordable and fun! Remember to visit the Farmers Market every Wednesday, Thursday or Saturday if you have a chance. Enjoy the season and Be Well! Arwen Rasmussen, Editor Office: 1927 Ohm Avenue Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54701 P: 715.831.0325 F: 715.831.1925 E: a2ndopinion@gmail.com Publisher/Editor-in-Chief: Arwen Rasmussen Managing Editor: Jen Quinlan

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balanced living Gee..A Better Choice

Tips and ideas for a healthy and balanced life

Cool Mom Tip

For over 4 decades that has been 2 choices when it comes to diapers: cloth or disposable. Both have their ups and downs. Cloth diapers are good for the environment, create less waste and are more natural on baby’s skin. But they do require more frequent changing and a bit more wash to do. Disposables Change your coffee filter into on the other hand can hold up much better in long car rides but they do create one heck a popsicle holder. Poke the popsiof a landfiller. In fact, the average baby cles stick through the center of the will use about 10,000 diapers before toilet coffee filter. They enjoy their treat training. Americans put 50 million diapers and you enjoy cleaner clothing into landfills everyday. Now there is an inbetween – the g-diaper. This cloth diaper is and floors. flushable just like toilet paper and you can even compost the wet ones. Note: If you have an older house, you may want to go easy on the flushing. The diapers can cause clogs in older pipes. Check them

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Raw Deal?

Recently people are asking for more raw dairy. Studies show that pasteurization destroys milk’s beneficial enzymes and nutrients. Take note: the FDA and CDC do warn that raw milk carries pathogenic bacteria. Pasteurization, which heats milk to at least 161.5 degrees for at least 15 seconds, destroys pathogens without altering the milk’s nutritional value. Some Raw-milk proponents disagree, though, saying that if the milk comes from healthy cows on clean farms, contamination isn’t an issue. The payoffs, they say, include: • Better digestion of the milk. “Many people who have problems with pasteurized milk will thrive on raw milk products,” says nutritionist Kaayla Daniel, PhD, CCN. “Pasteurization kills the enzymes necessary to digest milk protein, fats, and sugars.” • Fewer digestive disorders, such as celiac, Crohn’s, and irritable bowel syndrome. • Better calcium absorption, since pasteurization destroys phosphatase, an enzyme that aids in calcium uptake. • Support of humane, hormone-free, pasture-based, small-scale farms. Laws vary from state to state, but in most cases you can purchase raw milk directly from organic farmers. Not sure you’re ready to make the switch? Learn more about the controversy at www.realmilk.com.

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Healing Houseplants

herbs that can spruce up your home and do wonders for body & mind Rosemary: In some traditional cultures, this was woven into bridal garlands to help preserve happy memories; recent studies show a rosemary-scented working environment helps improve long-term memory and mental clarity. Lavender: Known for centuries for its soothing, sedative effects, lavender has been used to treat headaches, insomnia and tension. A few springs by the bed can help you drift peacefully off to sleep. Aloe: Dubbed the Plant Protectress by Latin cultures, they have aloe at the entrance to the home to ward off negative energy. Modern research proves its efficiency for healing cuts, skin lacerations and burns. A plant in the kitchen will not likely go unused.

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Students huddle together in the dead of winter, deep in the heart of Wisconsin’s Northwoods, desperately trying to build a fire. They carry with them only a book of matches. Their teacher carries only a book of Jack London’s, reciting a similar scene from the story “To Build A Fire.” Just as a small flame ignites, the teacher extinguishes the fire with an armful of snow, mimicking what happens in the story. “Literature,” says English teacher Jeff Rennicke, “should be felt in the soul, not just in the mind. Teaching a story like ‘To Build A Fire” outside at minus 15 degrees makes it an experience in storytelling, not just words on a page.” Literature of Adventure is just one of many elective courses offered at Conserve School, a college-preparatory boarding high school for academically talented students who share an interest and concern for the environment. Conserve School knows environmental issues require global solutions and recruits students from around the world, including Australia, Belarus, Brazil, China, Ecuador, Germany, Honduras, Russia, Serbia, South Korea, Ukraine, and U.S. “Inventive learning by doing” is at the heart of the school’s curriculum, blending traditional and nontraditional education with hands-on engagement and problem solving. Advanced technologies are the toolbox for solving existing and foreseeable environmental problems. This style of learning prepares students to be technologically-adept, ethical leaders with a respect for both the earth’s natural resources and its intrinsic value. “Environmental conservation is a product of environmental appreciation,” says Conserve School Headmaster Stefan Anderson. “My approach to teaching always begins in the heart. You need empathy before learning can begin.” The Campus Located on 1,200 acres of Audubon-recognized pristine woodlands in Northern Wisconsin’s Vilas County, Conserve School borders Michigan’s Sylvania Wilderness Area and

is adjacent to two national forests. The campus features eight lakes and 22 miles of scenic trails for hiking, biking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. It is approximately 360 miles north of Chicago and 290 miles northeast of Minneapolis. Students wade into marshes to test water quality for biology class and excavate historical artifacts for archeology class, all without leaving campus. “Our campus is a living lab,” says Mary Anna Thornton, Assistant Head of School for Academics, “and we have the equipment to take full advantage of that.” “The most interesting project I did this year was building a pyramid for my world history class,” says Jake Gerry, a first-year Conserve School student from Delafield, Wis. “I’m learning things more deeply as compared to my old school.” The Facilities Indoors, Conserve School’s resources are equally impressive. Science labs look more like college-level facilities. Each classroom is equipped with a SMART Board™, an interactive replacement for white boards, allowing teachers to capture and share classroom notes. Information is shared instantaneously via student and teacher laptops and wireless networks. Each laptop is also connected to the school’s intranet, creating an efficient means of inter-community communication. The Faculty Conserve School’s best resource, however, is its faculty. 93% of teachers hold advanced degrees, and all have an array of interests and talents outside of their academic specialty that many incorporate into their lessons. “There are many teachers who used to be college professors, which says a lot about their experience and level of teaching.” says Nate Reiners, a Conserve School senior. “We call teachers by their first name, which I think makes it easier to talk to them.” Summer Enrichment Program Conserve School also offers a summer camp for students entering grades 6 through 10. Three two-week residential sessions offer academic courses and ESL for high school credit, as well as recreational activities. For more information on Conserve School, financial aid opportunities, or the summer enrichment program, please call 866-547-1300 or email information@ConserveSchool. org

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Louie’s brought home 10 New Awards in 2007 from the International Meat competition in Frankfurt, Germany. Six of the medals were GOLD! All of our sausages and bratwurst are made fresh right here in our store. We carry over 40 varieties of specialty bratwurst, including our very own award winning Packer Brat! Find us on the web @ www.louiesﬁnermeats.com Or stop by and visit our store on Hwy 63 North 800-270-4297 toll free 715-822-4728 local 715-822-3150 fax

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It’s a small building that you’ve probably driven by a million times, but have you noticed it? If you don’t live on the north side of Eau Claire, you may have missed Hahn’s Market – but with the revamping that has been taking place over the last few years, there’s good reason to check it out. It’s the classic American story: Johnny Hahn, the founder of Hahn’s Market, bought his first store in Grand Mound, Iowa, in 1955. The family-run business grew by following the family motto of “serving the customer.” In 1978, Tom and his wife Shirley bought the store at Pinehurst on N. Hastings way. Brian, the 3rd generation owner, started working in the store at age 14. By the mid 1980’s, he was the

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butcher. Brian kept the focus on eating local, and, as the tradition of “Eau Claire’s Best Meat Market” indicates, they continue to offer the very best in meats still today. The Hahn’s are proud to boast no additives or funny ingredients you can’t pronounce in their meats, but beyond that, they have more recently begun working with local farmers and growers to offer you local hometown quality foods as well as to entice more people to stop in and check it out. Sure you’ll find your Cheerios and Doritos at the store, but you’ll also find some Autumn Harvest Wine, Castle Rock Milk, Louie’s Finer Meats out of Cumberland, Legacy Chocolates, Moss Elk’s elk as well as Lamb-a-lot’s Lamb. Brian says they also plan on having locally made soaps and candles coming sometime this summer. Their variety of local products is certainly note-worthy, in a time where it’s difficult to find local anything at most grocery stores. Beyond this variety, Hahn’s also carries over 40 different kinds of brats! Their two most popular are Packer Brats, with pork, sauerkraut and cheddar cheese, and the Applewurst which is made with pork and applesauce. No better time than summer to fire up the grill and try a few! Stop by, and you might be pleasantly surprised by the great selections as well as the friendly staff – after over 50 years, they’re still focused on “serving the customer.”

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Power Foods: Bell Peppers Nutrition Breakdown Per 1 large raw red pepper, approx. 164g Calories

43 kcal

Fat

0.49 g

Fiber

3.4 g = 14% of DRI*

Vitamin A

257 mcg** = 37% of DRI

Vitamin C Folate

209 mg = 270% or DRI 75 mcg = 19% of DRI

Beta-carotene

2663 mcg**

Lycopene

505 mcg

*DRI = Dietary Reference Intakes, based on National Academy of sciences’ Dietary Reference Intakes **based on conversion of 1 retinol activity equivalents (RAEs) = 1 mcg retinol or 12 mcg beta-carotene

The bell pepper, especially the warm-toned varieties (orange, red, yellow), have health-boosting pigments called carotenoids. These act like sunscreen, protecting the peppers – and us, when we eat them - from sun damage. Similar to other antioxidants, carotenoids help fight cancer, boost immunity, and prevent heart disease. Orange peppers have zeaxanthin – the most of any other fruit or vegetable – and lutein, which help prevent cataracts and macular degeneration. Red peppers offer beta-carotene, which converts to Vitamin A, renowned as a night vision helper. Maybe the most surprising nutritional benefit of peppers: they’re packed with Vitamin C. Just one little pepper can give you three times your daily dose. Even a green pepper has more of the beloved antioxidant than the so-stereotyped orange. Vitamin C, of course, boosts the immune system, but it also helps protect against heart disease and stomach and colon cancers, and helps heal wounds. Peppers also provide B6, which give you added immune support as well as helps your body use protein and fiber more effectively.

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How to Buy: You can find peppers all year long, but they’re most prevalent in the early summer when they’re more likely to come from nearby farms. Look for firm peppers, taut skin, no wrinkles or cracks, and feel heavy for their size. Conventionally-grown peppers are famous for being treated with heavy pesticides, so go organic when you can. Cooking Tips: Roasted peppers are like money in the bank; they hold possibilities for flavor boosting in endless dishes, from salads to bruschetta to pasta. After you’ve roasted them, use a paring knife to peel the skin away, and then gently blot any remaining black patches with a paper towel. If you rinse those spots away, you’re also washing a host of flavor down the drain.

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GREENS GUIDE

Get to know your greens, and enjoy more creative, colorful and flavorful summer salad and sandwich creations! Arugula Appearance: Baby leaves are small, dark green, and round or serrated; mature leaves are long and serrated. Taste: Peppery, slightly bitter Use: Often found as part of a mesclun mix or on its own in bunches or “clamshell” containers, it spices up any salad and complements fruit, cheese, and nuts. Adds a kick to sandwiches in place of traditional lettuce. Nutritional Bite: One cup provides 10% of daily vitamin A requirements; 4% of vitamin C; and 4% of calcium. Belgian Endive Appearance: Long, thin, pale-green (almost white) leaves with brighter green tips Taste: slightly bitter, crunchy Use: The whole leaf can hold pâté or salsa as an appetizer; chiffonade a portion of the head of the lettuce and add to a salad; halve a head and grill, then combine with other grilled lettuces such as radicchio and romaine for a warm salad. Nutritional Bite: A head (513 g) provides 222% of daily vitamin A requirements; 56% of vitamin C; 27% of

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calcium; and 24% of iron. Butterhead (Boston, Bibb) Appearance: Loose, green leaves Taste: Delicate, buttery flavor Use: Mix with other greens; a whole leaf can be used as a bed for vegetable-, chicken-, or egg-based salads or on sandwiches. Nutritional Bite: A head (163 g) provides 108% of daily recommended vitamin A; 10% of vitamin C; 6% of calcium; and 11% of iron. Cabbage (napa, red, green, and bok choy) Appearance: Napa has long, wide leaves that are white in the center and light green on the edges; red cabbage has wide, deep-purple leaves; green cabbage has wide palegreen leaves; bok choy has pale crunchy stalks with soft, dark-green leaves. Taste: Mild with crunch Use: As chiffonade, these cabbages are a refreshing base for coleslaw and Asian-style salads or a nice accent to other greens. Nutritional Bite: Varies by type. A head (1248 g) of regular cabbage provides 24% of daily vitamin A requirements; 761% of vitamin C; 50% of calcium; and 33% of iron. Frisee (also called curly endive or chicory) Appearance: Frilly, thin leaves that are green on the outside and paler in the center Taste: Bitter and crisp (paler leaves are milder and tender) Use: Combine with sweeter, milder lettuces for flavor and texture contrast. Stands up well to warm ingredients like grilled vegetables or warm dressings because it resists wilting. Nutritional Bite: A cup provides 33% of daily Vitamin A requirements; 12% of vitamin C; 3% of calcium; and 1% of iron. Iceberg Appearance: Wide, pale-green leaves Taste: Mild with crunch Use: Iceberg has little nutritional value, but it’s a cheap way to add texture and bulk to a salad made of more expensive greens. It also works nicely in coleslaw-style salads. Nutritional Bite: A head (755 g) provides 76% of daily Vitamin A requirements; 35% of vitamin C; 14% of calcium; and 17% of iron. Mesclun Appearance: A mix of tender young lettuces traditionally composed of chervil, arugula, and endive. Taste: Depends on the variety of lettuces, but baby greens are relatively sweet and buttery. Use: Great on its own with a light dressing or as textural

contrast to crunchier greens like romaine or iceberg. Nutritional Bite: 4 ½ ounces (128 g) provides 40% of daily Vitamin A requirements; 10% of vitamin C; and 4% of calcium and iron. Oakleaf Appearance: Green or red loose leaves that are lobed Taste: Buttery leaves with crunchy stems Use: Tear it up and add to salad mix for texture and color, or use as an edible bed for vegetable-, chicken-, or eggbased salads. Nutritional Bite: One cup provides 40% of daily vitamin A requirements; 30% of vitamin C; 6% of calcium; and 8% of iron. Radicchio Appearance: Wide red leaves with white stems and veins Taste: Slightly bitter Use: Individual leaves can be used as a base for hors d’oeuvres; chiffonade the head and add it to a salad; or grill wedges and serve them warm or at room temperature topped with a vinaigrette. Nutritional Bite: One cup provides 5% of daily vitamin C requirements. Red, Green Leaf Lettuce Appearance: Dark red or green, large leaves that are often ruffled at the edges Taste: mild and slightly sweet

Use: Since these greens don’t have crunch, they lend a soft feel and, for red leaf lettuce, a colorful contrast to a mixed salad; or use as a bed for vegetable-, chicken-, or egg-based salads. Nutritional Bite: One cup provides 42% of daily vitamin A requirements; 2% of vitamin C; 1% of calcium; and 2% of iron. Romaine Appearance: Long leaves ranging from light to dark green, depending on which part of the head is used Taste: Mild with crunch Use: Good in salads that include cheese, beans, and raw veggies. A single large leaf can be used as a “wrap” for mixed veggies, rice and beans, or a chicken, walnut, and apple salad. Nutritional Bite: A head (626 g) provides 727% of daily vitamin A requirements; 250% of vitamin C; 21% of calcium; and 35% of iron. Spinach Appearance: Baby leaves are small and dark green; mature ones are larger. Taste: Tender and sweet (mature leaves are tougher and can have a metallic taste) Use: Combine with garlic vinaigrette, chopped egg, and a few bacon bits for a classic spinach salad. It can also be mixed with bitter greens like endive or radicchio for a

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Asian Chicken Salad 2 whole chicken breasts 1 tablespoon canola oil 6 cups greens of your choice 4 green onions, chopped 1 large carrot, julienned 1 red bell pepper, julienned 1 bunch cilantro or parsley, chopped Âź cup toasted, unsalted cashew halves, chopped DRESSING 1/3 cup sushi or seasoned rice wine vinegar 1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice Âź cup low-sodium tamari 1/4 cup honey 1/8 cup toasted sesame oil Â˝ tablespoon freshly grated ginger Â˝ teaspoon red pepper flakes DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly brush chicken breasts with canola oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast for about 35 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, make dressing: Whisk together rice wine vinegar, orange juice, tamari, and honey. Once combined, add sesame oil in a thin stream, while continuing to whisk. Stir in grated ginger and red pepper flakes. Refrigerate dressing until ready to add to salad 3. When chicken is ready, remove from oven and allow to cool, about 15 minutes. Remove skin and shred chicken. 4. Place cabbage in large salad bowl. Add vegetables, cilantro or parsley, nuts and chicken. 5. Add dressing and toss until ingredients are evenly coated.

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NOURISH YOUR SKIN BACK TO HEALTH

The outer layer of the skin is covered with a protective coating call the “acid mantle.” It is created by sebum from the oil glands and water from the sweat glands. When the skin is working in balance, the acid mantle fights bacteria and fungus, lubricates and moisturizes, buffers caustic irritants and blocks toxic agents. Today, a balanced skin condition is rare. Unfortunately, we need a balanced acid mantle more than ever. Along with the external environmental assaults from air pollution, UVA/UVB rays, harsh chemicals and climate-controlled environments, the skin is affected by preservatives, flavor enhancers, and high salt, fat and sugar levels so common in the standard American diet. Current research suggests that it takes an average of 35 days to complete the skin’s regenerative process. Rather than resign yourself to depleted health and skin conditions, seek out a skin care program that helps the natural regeneration process. One example is Sunrider’s Kandesn skin care program. How can a skin care program replenish skin? It starts with superior, natural ingredients, including herbs, emollients, plant extracts and essential oils. Kandesn products have Squalene from Virgin Olive Oil, Jojoba Oil, Millet Seed Extract, Avocado Oil, Royal Jelly, plus many more select ingredients. The Squalene Oil increases skin respiration, which stimulates new, healthy skin cells. Remember, too that the body has the ability to heal itself if properly nourished with whole, live foods. Skin care products should be slightly acidic, as Kandesn products are, in order to be in harmony with the skin’s acid mantle. They should be pH balanced and effective for ALL skin types. Be aware of what type of facility makes your products as well. Kandesn products are all produced in Sunriderowned, state-of-the-art, herbal food manufacturing facility. This is completely opposite of nearly all other skin care lines, who use generic manufacturing firms to produce their products.

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Discovering Ashiatsu Massage

By Candace Engan and Katie Meyer Ashiatsu is an ancient form of barefoot massage that uses the feet of the therapist to apply deep, luxurious, pain-free compression strokes to the body. The word Ashiatsu breaks down into “ashi”=foot, and “atsu”=pressure. Because the foot covers a larger surface, a client will be able to accept a deeper massage than with the hands, elbows or fingers. Ashiatsu originated in Kerala, India. It was called “Chavutti Thirummal.” Chavutti Thirummal was practiced by having the person face down on a mat and covering the body with special oils. The practitioner used a rope hung overhead for balance while performing Hindu and Ayurvedic rituals with bare feet. The technique was given in conjunction with following the energy lines, similar to Thai massage. This was done with the foot sliding quickly from one end of the body to the other. Different variations of foot massage have been used all over Asia since the 12th century. China used a bare foot technique that utilized parallel bars on the table. Japan is credited with Barefoot Shiatsu where the client was fully dressed, on a mat on the floor while static compression strokes were applied, sometimes on a stretch. Ultimately, these different techniques were brought together and modified to accommodate the western ways we use today. Today the therapist uses a stool and parallel bars, which are hung from the ceiling, for support and to help balance them when performing Ashiatsu massage. The client is on a table and crème is used to provide a comfortable, even stroke. The therapist never puts all of their body weight onto the client. The pressure can always be modified to meet the client’s needs. It’s important for the client to communicate openly with the therapist, especially if any discomfort arises during the massage. Different parts of the body have varying sensitivities which the therapist can not inherently know. Ashiatsu allows therapists to utilize gravity-

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assisted pressure using their body weight while their foot glides effortlessly over the contours of the client’s body to give a well-needed deep tissue massage. Besides being great for people who prefer deep tissue or sports massage, Ashiatsu can be adjusted to accommodate the lightest of pressure. This form of massage is especially effective at melting away muscle tightness and diminishing stress held in the body, often with longer-lasting effects than many other forms of massage. The strokes performed by the therapist elongate and broaden the muscles, as well as provide postural alignment with noticeable effects. Ashiatsu is also easily combined with other modalities to enhance the client’s outcome and experience. Ashiatsu is unique in its ability to maintain even and constant pressure to the entire body without compromising the therapist’s body. Over time giving deep tissue massage with hands can bring soreness, fatigue and injury to the therapist’s thumbs, hands and wrists. This form of massage is not recommended for pregnant women, children, elderly, recent surgery patients, acute conditions of diabetes, osteoporosis, or if the client has any inflammation (redness, swelling, heat or pain). Katie Meyer and Candace Engan have been working as Wisconsin Certified Massage Therapists in Eau Claire since 2001. They started offering Ashiatsu in May of 2007 at their Eau Claire location Sans Souci Massage & Natural Healing Center.

Good to Know Massage, Bodywork, and Credibility

Have you ever received a massage at your hair salon, in a wellness center, or at a massage center? Most people know that the types of massage you can get are as varied as the locations you can get them. But did you also know there can be great variation in the levels of certification the massage therapists have? As the massage world is evolving, so is the awareness and importance of the education and how your therapist is credentialed. To be a professional who practices massage in Wisconsin, you don’t actually need specific credentials. People can call themselves a massage professional, a massage practitioner or just say their name and have “massage therapy” under their name – all after having taken only a few classes in massage therapy. Some places of business require their massage therapists complete a certain number of hours without requiring they be credentialed. To be a Wisconsin credentialed massage therapist/bodyworker, the person must complete a minimum of 600 hours to be able to sit for state required exams (and must pass the exams). Just think, a hair stylist, who is technically licensed to do “touch,” might take a class or two in massage and begin doing massage as well as hair. They would need no specific license or credential to do so! Some associations offering liability insurance are aggressively working for change. All therapists must carry

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liability insurance, of which the Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP) and the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) are just a couple. The AMTA is working hard with legislators to have LICENSURE in WI. That would mean that anyone doing any type of bodywork in WI would require a license. How do you know if the massage therapist/bodyworker you visit is credentialed? When you book a massage, ask if the therapist is credentialed or how many hours are required for their therapists to work there. On location, look for State of Wisconsin credentials (or something showing a minimum of 600 hours) on the wall. Ask questions and determine what you’re comfortable with. Doing your homework can help you find a qualified, credentialed, and skillful massage therapists/bodyworker. It’s worth your time to know what you’re really getting! June Motzer is the author of the massage and bodywork program and founder and director of the St. Croix Center for the Healing Arts. She has been licensed as a California cosmetologist since 1970 and is a Wisconsin Registered Massage Therapist. She has been practicing massage professionally since 1987 and began teaching massage in 1990 at the Healing Arts Institute in California. June instructs Integrative Massage, Deep Tissue and Sports Massage, Acupressure, Hydrotherapy/ Spa Concepts and Final Integration. She has received training at the Sierra School of Integrative Therapy in Auburn, CA, and completed her apprenticeship in herbs at the Dry Creek Herb Farm in Auburn, CA, Neuro Linguistic Programing (N.L.P.) and Hypnotherapy at Anchor Point Institute, LLC. in Salt Lake City, UT.

Massage schools can provide the training and preparation necessary for exams to become a credentialed therapist/bodyworker. At the St. Croix Center for the Healing Arts, a new Fast Track program was created out of their original program to enable students to sit for their exams sooner. Though some tech schools are also offering massage, remember that when you’re in anatomy, for example, you’re in there with a mix of students from nursing to massage – the material is very broad and general. In a massage school, every course is catered specifically to massage, and all the students are learning the material for the same purpose. To find out more, visit. www.sccha.com.

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Ready Sunshine? Ready for summer but scared of the sun? Alternative Medicine experts explain that you may not have as much to worry about with your skin and hair as you thought .

Summer Skin

SPF Primer Reading labels is a great practice – when it comes to decoding sunscreen bottles, pay attention to the sunprotection factor (normally SPF plus a number). An SPF 15 blocks about 93% of UVB rays, the ones which cause tanning and burning. SPF 30 blocks roughly 97%, and lotions with SPF 50 or higher generally block no more than 99% or so, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. Higher doesn’t mean more protection. A higher number might only mean a higher concentration of potentially irritating chemical ingredients, not necessarily greater blockage. And remember that SPF indicates UVB ray blockage. Seek out UVA protection as well, by looking for labeling that indicates “broad spectrum” or UVA and UVB protection. How you apply your sunscreen is as important as which one you pick. Apply a full ounce to protect your entire body adequately and put it on about 30 minutes prior to heading into the sun so the ingredients bind with your skin.

Reapply every two hours, or more often if you sweat a lot or go swimming. P.S. Don’t forget your scalp! If you’re not wearing a hat, sun protection on the head is important as well. Natural Sunscreen? The argument that sun protection products are generally laden with chemicals that some people may not feel comfortable slathering on their breathing skin is a valid one. Some ways to achieve sun protection without the sunscreen are as basic as stay in the shade, cover up with a wide-brimmed hat, use “physical” sunblockers such as zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, or try clothing with sun-blocking abilities. Look for it at places like Avalon in Eau Claire, online (www.coolibar.com) or in some sporting goods shops like Scheels. Don’t forget to watch what you eat, too. Antioxidants found in fruits and veggies are what protect those plants from the sun, why not us as well?

Summer Hair

Sometimes it seems like summer brings out the worst in our hair – frizz, limpness, and faded color can plague even the best cared for hair. Here are a few tips to overcoming common beauty bummers. Frizz What causes it: moisture from humid air invading open spaces in dry hair and swelling the hair shaft. What to do: use a moisturizing shampoo with plant-based oils, fatty acids, or polymers. The more conditioned or moist is it, the less moisture hair will soak up from the environment. Wash hair no more than twice a week to help preserve natural hydrating oils, or try a leave-in formula to help fight the frizz. An ionic blowdryer is the next best step to letting your hair air dry. Snap on a diffuser to your blow-dryer and use medium heat instead of high heat. Ionic dryers, which tend to dry hair faster, shoot electrons at the hair to neutralize static and flyaways.

Here are a few botanical-filled, paraben-free sunscreens that use fewer chemicals than mainstream options. Alba Botanica Mineral Sunscreen – www. albabotanica.com Titanium dioxidebased lotion that doesn’t have ultra-fine nanoparticles (which some argue can be absorbed through the skin into the lymphatic system). Formulated with organic lavender & aloe to soothe the skin.

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Lavera Kids Plant-Green Sun Spray – www.lavera.com Waterproof, biodegradable sunscreen. With building concerns that sunscreens wash off in water and cause damage to delicate ecosystems, such as coral reefs, more and more people are turning to biodegradable products like those by companies such as Lavera, All Terrain, Rocky Mountain, Kiss My Face, and Jason Natural Organics.

All Terrain Performance Sunblock AquaSport – www. allterrainco.com One of the hardiest sunscreens out there, this holds up to plenty of dunking and splashing. All Terrain reformulated their line of sun protection to remove all parabens – a well-received choice by many consumers.

Erbaviva Sunscreen – www.erbaviva.com This baby line, with no synthetic ingredients, is safe for both kids and grown-ups and is lightly scented with lavender and chamomile.

Nature’s Gate Be Solective Sunscreen for face – www. natures-gate.com Created for delicate facial skin, this sunscreen offers UVA/UVB protection plus an anti-aging complex derived from walnuts.

Limpness What causes it: As we perspire, our scalps secrete more oil, which weighs down the hair and can flatten it at the roots. What to do: wash fine hair every day with shampoos that have natural thickeners or are volumizing. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t put conditioner or heavy styling products on your roots that will weigh the hair down more. Instead, use a light volumizing spray at the roots before blowdrying to help boost volume. You can also follow hair drying with a spray that has ingredients like olive leaf extract and honey which block out humidity. Fading Color What causes it: sunlight breaks down color and excess water swells hair shafts, causing the cuticle layer to lift up and color to leak out. What to do: wear a hat or protect hair from the sun with a beeswax product that creates a physical barrier between your hair and the sun. To prevent water damage, wear a swim cap or apply conditioner to hair before hitting the water. A chelating agent, which will bind to chlorine can also help â&#x20AC;&#x201C; one expert recommends apple cider vinegar after getting out of the water and before shampooing. Give hair a weekly deep conditioning treatment and boost shine with a nourishing avocado & olive oil treatment (healthy hair makes your color look better too).

Are You Covered? Allan C Halpern, MD, says the best way to stay safe in the sun is to cover up. High-tech fabrics treated with chemicalfree compounds such as titanium dioxide shield both UVA and UVB rays, and they generally range in protection level from 15 to 50+. Even if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t buy the ultraviolet protection clothing, you can make your clothes more sun protective by washing with products that contain Tinosorb FD, which increases the UPF (ultraviolet protection factor) of clothing. Rit Sun Guard (www.alexandme. com) increases the UPF of a white tee from 5 to 30, for example. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to shield your head and eyes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; sensitive areas frequently missed when applying sunscreen lotion. Wide-brimmed hats with UPF rating can help, as well as polarized sunglasses that shield against UVA and UVB rays. For women who wear makeup in the sun, select options with sunscreen built in, or opt for mineral makeup with zinc oxide in it.

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Natural Bug Repellents By Diane Wolfe

As temperatures reach the mid-60’s, mosquitoes are out and ready to bite. Why? Because female mosquitoes are attracted to carbon-dioxide and will pierce the skin of people and other warm-blooded animals to suck blood for their egg development. There are 140 different types of mosquitoes in the world, and they are all stimulated differently. Most mosquitoes in North America are active at dawn and dusk. You can take a few simple steps to avoid attracting mosquitoes. Since they’re attracted to water, dark colors, sweat and blood, start by wearing lighter clothing and avoiding time spent in wet or wooded areas. You can give off carbon dioxide when you are hot or have been exercising, so use a good repellent. Spraying DEET on your skin and clothes confuses mosquitoes and interferes with their ability to sense carbon dioxide; however, not everyone is comfortable using chemical repellants to avoid bug bites. Here are some more ideas. Natural Repellents A recent study by the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed the following: Citronella plants and their products are traditionally known as one of the best natural ways to repel nasty bugs. The oils from the plant are used to make lotions, sprays, and candles, and are available under a large number of brand names. Taking 100 mg of B-1 (thiamine), three times a day helps you produce a scent that discourages bugs but is not detected in humans. Indulging in plenty of garlic-rich foods or rubbing garlic directly onto your skin can be an effective way to repel

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bugs as well. Other foods like bananas have the opposite effect. Something in the banana oil and how our bodies process it actually appeals to mosquitoes. DEET, diethyltoluamide, is a proven repellent that was registered with the Environmental Protection Agency as an approved active ingredient in 1957. Products containing DEET are available over the counter, and the higher percentage of DEET in the repellent, the longer the protection. Most of us need only 25% for five hours of protection. Note that several products are not recommended for children under age two, especially those with DEET. DEET-free options to exist, such as Beat it! (www. shopnatural.com) which is made with citronella, eucalyptus, lemongrass and sweet orange. Avon Skin-SoSoft (www.avon.com) is an oil-based spray that contains Picaridin, a chemical developed by Bayer. According to the EPA, repellants with lemon oil or eucalyptus oil offer similar protection to those with low concentrations of DEET but may require more frequent applications for effective protection. Home Remedies: Several home remedies tout insect-repelling qualities. Here are a few ideas you can try out. Splash a little white vinegar onto a dryer sheet and rub on your exposed skin just before going out. Or use a cotton ball to apply rubbing alcohol, and allow it to dry on your skin before going outside. You can also dab lavender oil on your pulse points – it smells wonderful to us, though the insects don’t agree. Use one part clear, pure vanilla with one part water, mix into an oil form, and apply to your skin every two hours when outside. Make a solution of mint oil and rubbing alcohol, place in a spray bottle and spray your skin before going out (you can also just spray Listerine on your skin). The mint acts as a natural deterrent for most insects. Home Relief: When the inevitable happens, there are several ways to help alleviate the skin, itch, or irritation. Dab a bug bite with a wet bar of soap or toothpaste, not gel, and let dry to desensitize the skin. Combine a bit of baking soda and water to form a paste, and dab on to a bee sting for relief. Rub onion juice onto a mosquito bite. You will smell bad, but feel instant relief. Keep in mind that “natural” does not automatically imply “safe.” Many people are sensitive to plant oils, and some natural insect repellents are actually toxic. Therefore, although natural repellents provide an alternative to synthetic chemicals, remember to follow the manufacturer’s instructions when using these products. Also, test any home remedies on a small part of your skin to allow for a reaction, and always re-apply repellents after exercise or swimming.

H a p p e n i n g s i n t h e Va l l e y

July/August 2008

Events are subject to change; call ahead for details. Calendar event listings are free. Send your listing to a2ndopinion@gmail.com July 6-11 Primitive River Adventure for Teens ages 13-16. An experience to be remembered at scenic Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary! For info. and prices, www.hunthill.org or 715 635 6543 or info@hunthill. org. July 11-13 July in Madison, special summer fee for infant massage. For more: magichappens123@hotmail.com. July 11 Kirtan Chanting, 7-9 p.m. $12 The Yoga Center of Eau Claire, 412 ½ Water St. Kirtan lead by Sandra Helpsmeet and Sarah Pederson. www.gaiamassageandyoga. com or www.infinitejoy.com/yoga. July 13 Live Music 1:30 to 4:30... Allan Julson & Larry PastAcoustic Folk Rock on guitars and ukulele... Influences include the likes of Bob Dylan, Hank Williams, the Rolling Stones to Sister Hazel... Plus Originals! PONDSIDE FISHIN’ 12:006:00… HOBO CHEFIN’-SHORELUNCH 1:00- 6:00 Bullfrog Fish Farm, 715-664-8875 July 15 2008 Butterfly Count, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Come to the Wise Nature Center at the Beaver Creek Reserve for the seventh annual Butterfly Count! Normally takes 2–4 hours. Registration required by July 14. No Fee! Register at www.beavercreekreserve.org or 715.877.2212. July 17 True Colors Personality Seminar, 11:30-12:30 Banbury Place, Gilette Room, 4th fl. $30.00 per person. For more: magichappens123@hotmail.com July 21-25 “Wonders of Butterflies” Camp for Kids, 1-3:30 pm Learn about the wonderful world of butterflies and flowers this summer at Beaver Creek Reserve. Campers (ages 7 – 12) will identify native Wisconsin butterflies, experience first hand the butterflies’ life cycle, and raise and release their own caterpillar. Also lots of art projects, games and creating their own butterfly journal. www.beavercreekreserve.org to download an application. Friends $40 Nonmembers $45

July 22 Stay Cool: Fun New Recipes for Kids and Adults (Age 10 and older) 10:30-noon and 6:30-8:00pm; Wholistic Healing Arts Center, 1119 Regis Ct, suite 210 This is a fun workshop where children and adults will learn to make basic essential oil recipes for everyday use including perfume mists, camping and travel recipes, and keep insects away, and soothe bug bite recipes. Workshop includes three take home projects, therapeutic essential oils, choice of carriers, bottles, jars and handouts. Fee: adults $20 Children with adult $10. Call or e-mail to register: 715-878-4474 or 828-0117 July 24 Therapeutic Coaching® Program, 6:30-8:30pm Free Information Session @ The Meta Institute. 952-831-6382; meta@metainstitute.com; www. metainstitute.com July 25 Kirtan Chanting, 7-9 p.m. $12 The Yoga Center of Eau Claire, 412 ½ Water St. Kirtan lead by Sandra Helpsmeet and Sarah Pederson. www.gaiamassageandyoga. com or www.infinitejoy.com/yoga. LUNCH & LEARN—NUTRITION FOR ANIMAL COMPANIONS Are you confused about all the pet food options out there? Do you want to feed your animal companion food that is free from chemical preservatives and animal by-products? Do you have a dog or cat that experiences heal Noon-1:00pm WESTconsin Credit Union, east branch conference room, 3333 Schneider Avenue, Menomonie, WI 54751 (across Hwy 29 from hospital) $10, registration required by July 22nd. Includes lunch from Menomonie Market. Vegetarian options available. Call (715) 235-6533, or stop in, Menomonie Market, 521 E 2nd Street, Downtown Menomonie. July 26 Ye Olde Psychic Faire, 9a - 5p Wholistic Healing Arts Center, 1119 Regis Ct, Ste 210-220, Eau Claire. Free. For info on readers and vendors, call 715.831.9144 or visit www.angelcarehealingtouch. com/whac. Reiki Level 1, 10am-6pm, $75. The Meta Institute. 952-831-6382;

meta@metainstitute.com; www. metainstitute.com July 27 Live Music 1:30 to 4:30... Mz.Jude-Musician & Good Friend of the Farm... We love it when she’s here! Vocals & Acoustics- Classic Rock, Country and other Good Tunes!!! PONDSIDE FISHIN’ 12:006:00… HOBO CHEFIN’-SHORELUNCH 1:00- 6:00 Bullfrog Fish Farm, 715-664-8875 ECKANKAR: Religion of the light and sound, 10:00 am The public is warmly invited to attend an ECKANKAR Worship Service, including a reading from the ECKANKAR teaching and group discussion on “Heaven is a state of Consciousness.” Come and Experience God’s Love for you as Soul. LE Phillips Senior Center in Eau Claire. www.eckankar.org 1-800-Love-God or call John @ 715-839-8929. Reiki Level II, 10a-6p. $150. The Meta Institute. 952-831-6382; meta@metainstitute.com; www. metainstitute.com July 28 Basket Workshop, 5:30-9:30 pm Come to the Wise Nature Center @ Beaver Creek Reserve to make all kinds of baskets. Kit costs range from $15 to $22. Full payment required at registration. $12 Friends; $15 Nonmembers. www.beavercreekreserve.org or 715-877-2212. August 1-3 Mind/Body Retreat: Yoga and Mindfulness Meditation. This weekend will offer instruction in two traditions: yoga postures and mindfulness meditation. The retreat will be silent, alternating periods of yoga, sitting meditation, and walking meditation. There will be leadership and instruction at most of the sessions. No prior knowledge of either tradition is necessary. A voluntary donation can be made at the end of the retreat. The Christine Center, Willard WI, 715-267-7507, christinecenter@ceas.coop. August 3-8 Adult Spanish Immersion Camp For over 20 years, a Spanish Immersion Camp has been offered at Hunt Hill. Take hikes, canoe and swim at designated times on the three

crystal clear lakes at Hunt Hill. Cost is $475 – all inclusive for the week. Add $55/week for private room & indicate this preference on registration form. www.hunthill. org or 715 635 6543 or info@ hunthill.org. August 7 Therapeutic Coaching® Program, 6:30-8:30 pm Free Information Session @ The Meta Institute. 952-831-6382; meta@metainstitute.com; www. metainstitute.com August 8 Kirtan Chanting, 7-9 p.m. $12 The Yoga Center of Eau Claire, 412 ½ Water St. Kirtan lead by Sandra Helpsmeet and Sarah Pederson. www.gaiamassageandyoga. com or www.infinitejoy.com/yoga. August 8-14 Living Yoga. The Living Yoga program is for anyone wanting a yoga-infused life. In this program, through stories, experiences and the timeless teachings of the ancients you will find practical ways to Live Your Yoga every day. Fee: $500, plus meals and lodging. The Christine Center, Willard WI, 715-267-7507, christinecenter@ ceas.coop. August 10-15 Adult Spanish Immersion Camp For over 20 years, a Spanish Immersion Camp has been offered at Hunt Hill. Take hikes, canoe and swim at designated times on the three crystal clear lakes at Hunt Hill. Cost is $475 – all inclusive for the week. Add $55/week for private room & indicate this preference on registration form. www.hunthill. org or 715 635 6543 or info@ hunthill.org. August 10 Live Music 1:30 to 4:30... Davey J & Duffy-Original American Music... Blues, Folk and Acoustic Rock Classics www.amblues.com & www.myspace.com/bmajorp roductions PONDSIDE FISHIN’ 12:006:00… HOBO CHEFIN’-SHORELUNCH 1:00- 6:00 Bullfrog Fish Farm, 715-664-8875 August 13 Pets and Babies Class: 7-8 PM Oakwood Hills Animal Hospital, Eau Claire, 835-0112 August 16 Third Annual MN Garlic Festival,

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10a-7p. Family friendly, fun filled and fragrant, this festival features local foods, chefs, music, artisans, games, competitions, and lots of garlic - all in support of a healthy environment, sustainable farms and vital rural communities. $5 for adults, $3 for kids under 12. At Wright County Fairgrounds, Howard Lake, MN. For more info: Jerry Ford, jerry@marienne.com or 320-543-3394. August 17-22 Adult Spanish Immersion Camp For over 20 years, a Spanish Immersion Camp has been offered at Hunt Hill. Take hikes, canoe and swim at designated times on the three crystal clear lakes at Hunt Hill. Cost is $475 – all inclusive for the week. Add $55/week for private room & indicate this preference on registration form. www.hunthill. org or 715 635 6543 or info@

hunthill.org. August 17 Awakening the Gift of Positive Self Esteem in Others and in Yourself: An Introduction to the Virtues Project. This workshop is for those who want to enhance their personal and professional relationships at home, school, workplace, and in the community. The Five Strategies of the Virtues Project are used worldwide for healing programs, prevention, and intervention. Fee: $40. The Christine Center, Willard WI, 715-267-7507, christinecenter@ceas.coop. August 22 Kirtan Chanting, 7-9 p.m. $12 The Yoga Center of Eau Claire, 412 ½ Water St. Kirtan lead by Sandra Helpsmeet and Sarah Pederson. www.gaiamassageandyoga. com or www.infinitejoy.com/yoga.

August 22 LUNCH & LEARN—OMEGA-3 FISH OILS Join Clayton Summit and Robb Doser with Nordic Naturals, a research-driven company, for an informative presentation about omega supplements. Free product samples for all participants! Noon-1:00pm WESTconsin Credit Union, east branch conference room, 3333 Schneider Avenue, Menomonie, WI 54751 (across Hwy 29 from hospital) $10, registration required by August 19th. Includes lunch from Menomonie Market. Vegetarian options available. Call (715) 235-6533, or stop in, Menomonie Market, 521 E 2nd Street, Downtown Menomonie.

August 23 10AM- 4:00 8th Annual Downsville DayDownsville, Wisconson day of Fun & Celebration- Artists, Craftspeople, Farmers & More! www.discoverdownsvillewi.com/ discover HOBO CHEFIN’ ON THE ROAD- Come & Enjoy! We’ll be set up at the Creamery Restaurant & Inn...Bullfrog Fish Farm, 715-664-8875 August 25, 2008 Bean Pot Basket Class, 5:30-9:30 pm Come to the Wise Nature Center @ Beaver Creek Reserve to learn a unique weave in this advancedbeginner basket class. Full payment required at registration. $30 Friends; $34 Nonmembers. www.beavercreekreserve.org or 715-877-2212.

Weekley/Monthly Events Spirituality Discussion Group Meeting Every Wednesday, 7 pm - 10 pm FREE Borders Bookstore, Eau Claire 715.832.7250 An informal gathering to discuss Angels, healing, paranormal and psychic phenomena, and other fun topics.

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Yoga Every Wednesday at 9:30am-11:00am at the Unity Christ Center, 1808 Folsom Street, Eau Claire (715)836-0010

Pilates Yoga and Beyond 4913 River Glen Court, Eau Claire, WI 54703 832-7335. Drop-in rate $15.00 Mon – Yoga, 5:00pm Wed – Yoga, 4:15pm, Pilates, 5:30 pm Thur – Yoga/Pilates, 12 noon Sat – Pilates – 8:00 am, Yoga 9:00 am Newcomers: call 715.832.7335 or sheri@baemmert.com Pilates & Holy Yoga Tuesdays: Pilates 4:45-5:15pm, Holy Yoga 5:15-6:15pm, both @ United Methodist Church, Durand. 218-331-2211 or www.completemotions.com

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Nia Classes Stacey Beck, 533-0464 Tuesday 6:15-7:15pm Thursday 5:45-6:45 pm. Open to members and non-members • Highland Fitness, East Ridge Center, Eau Claire

Youth Kayak Camps June through August Eau Claire & Chippewa Co’s. 715.967.2301 www.mizizakkayak.com Northern Thunder Third Mondays @ 7:30p, 405 S. Farwell St. Suite 23 in Eau Claire. Join this grassroots organization to discuss issues relating to environmental & social justice in WI. 833.1140 or www.northerthunder. org Morning Stars: First Tuesdays 8:30-9:30a @ Northwoods Norske Nook in Eau Claire

The Yoga Center 412 1/2 Water Street • Eau Claire • 830-0321 Monday 9-10:30 am Multi-level Patricia 12-12:45 pm Beginners Sarah 5:30-7 pm Continuing Sandra 7:15-8:30 pm -BeginnersSandra Tuesday 9-10 am Pilates Anna 5:15-6:45 pm Multi-level Nancy 7:-8:30 pm Buddhist Meditation Wednesday 9-10:30 am Multi-level Sarah 5-6:15 pm Beginners Donna 6:30-8pm -Multi-level Donna Thursday 7-8:30 am Multi-level Sandra 5:30-7pm Yoga & Pilates Anna Friday 12-12:45 pm Multi-level Sarah Saturday 9-10:30 am Multi-level Vinyasa Robin Summer schedule applies June1August 31. Closed June 30-July 6. Check website for changes: www. infinitejoy.com/yoga Hypnosis Today with Richard Marano B.S., C.H. from Hypnosis Center of Eau Claire Every Wednesday - 8pm & every Friday at 11am CTV(Channel 11)

Weekend Warriors: Second SatLa Leche League/Breastfeeding urdays, 10-11a@ Acoustic Cafe in Support Group Eau Claire Third Mondays, 10am Hope United Methodist on Golf Rd. in Eau Claire. Kristin 514.1026

Monthly Wellness Clubs Find one that works for you & be part of a new movement to educate and support people exploring holistic care! For more: Julie @ 715-833-1096, geiglej@yahoo. com. Sponsor: WisconsinWellnessDirectory.com Lunch Bunch: Last Wednesdays, 12-1p @ The Goat Coffee House Lunch Bunch: Last Wednesdays, 12-1p @ The Goat Coffee House First Saturdays The Eau Claire Berserkers and UWEC Foodlums are hosting kubb friendlies on the first Saturday of each month from noon to 2pm at Peace Park (across from Just Local Food on 1st and Grand Ave. in Eau Claire). Wednesdays Tai Chi in the park: July @ Riverview Park, 12:30 pm; Meet at the Island. August @ Big Falls, 6 pm; Meet at the North Entrance.

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Events are subject to change; call ahead for details. Calendar event listings are free. Send your listing to a2ndopinion@gmail.com July 9 Chi Machine and SOQI Total Health Spa Demo and Free Trial, 6pm @Caring Hands La Crosse, 205 5th Ave. South #226. 608-784-9495 or for more info www. chidvd.com/soqi. July 10 Hope for ADD, Autism, and Other Neurodevelopmental Disorders 7:00 pm 3270 19th St. NW, Suite 10, Rochester Minnesota 55091 Dr. Corey Schuler, Functional Medicine Practitioner and Chiropractor, will be presenting nondrug, biomedical treatments for these difficult cases. July 12-13 Level I Reiki Class, 9a til finished (both days). Held at Omni building in Rochester. Level II & III classes offered in Sept. Because class size is limited to a maximum of 6, a $50 deposit is required to reserve your space. Register at biobalance240@charter.net. Send deposit to Char Tarashanti, 930 17th Street SE, Rochester, MN 55904. July 17 Healthy Building, 6:30 - 9:30 PM Gaia’s Bounty, 322 South Main Street, Pine Island, MN. Char Tarashanti, Certified Feng Shui Consultant and Oram Miller, Building Biology Environmental Inspector, will teach a

class on how to incorporate health & well-being into new home construction and renovation projects, including site selection and building placement. $10. Register/more info: 507-289-0720, biobalance240@charter.net or www.createhealthyhomes.com. July 19 City-Wide Garage Sale Over 120 locations throughout the city. Free. City-Wide, Onalaska Call 608-781-9570. August 2-3 Level I Reiki Class, 9a til finished (both days). Held at Omni building in Rochester. Level II & III classes offered in Sept. Because class size is limited to a maximum of 6, a $50 deposit is required to reserve your space. Register at biobalance240@charter.net. Send deposit to Char Tarashanti, 930 17th Street SE, Rochester, MN 55904. August 2-3 Coulee Region Cat Show Area Cat Show OmniCenter, 255 Riders Club Street, Onalaska, Call 608-781-9566 August 13 Chi Machine and SOQI Total Health Spa Demo and Free Trial @Caring Hands La Crosse @ 6pm. 205 5th Ave. South #226; 608-784-9495 or www.chidvd.com/soqi or kathy@caringhandslacrosse.com.

August 30-September 1 Shamanic Gathering Beaver Creek Reserve, Fall Creek, WI 11am Aug 30 - 12:00 pm Sept 1st. Cost: $150 including 6 meals Register at www.MidwestShamanicGathering. com August 22-24 Great River Fold Festival; UW-L Campus Sat & Sun Day Pass - $5 adults, $1 ages 5-17, free under 5. Sat & Sun evening concerts (multiple performers) - $15 adults, $1 ages 5-17. Friday Opening Concert - $18 in advance, $20 at the door. Enjoy diverse musical environment as well as variety of traditional crafts available for sale. The children’s area provides a wide variety of activities and there will be an array of natural and ethnic foods is available for the tasting. August 31 Norskedalen’s Ice Cream Social at the Skumsrud Heritage Farm – Free admission for the day to our open-air museum. Visit with the families who lived in the various log homes, play lawn games, and there will be delicious ice cream treats for sale. Chicken-Q lunch 11a – 2p; event runs until 5p. Skumsrud Heritage Farm is ½ mile west of Coon Valley, WI. For more information call 608.452.3424 or visit www.norskedalen.org.

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Mondays Yoga for Teens (13-16 yr. olds), 10-11a July 14 - Aug. 18 @ St. Felix School (Wabasha, MN). $24. Develop strength, flexibility, & balance while improving your health & wellbeing - and have FUN! www.completemotions. com, 218-331-2211

Yoga Fit - Mondays and Thursdays 9:30 10:30 a.m.; Power Vinyasa Yoga - Mondays and Thursdays 8:30-9:30 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:15-6:15 p.m; Saturdays, 9:00 to 10:30 a.m., (2nd and 4th Saturday only); Wednesdays, 9:00-10:30 a.m. Classes available through the year. Call 608-637-4290 to register or for more information. Class cost: $2.00 member price, $3.50 non-member unless listed as FREE. All classes held 501 S. Main Street, Viroqua. Schedule is subject to change. At least five participants are needed in order for a class to be held. You will be notified only if a class is cancelled Franciscan Skemp Weekly Calendar: Every Thursday – Mom and Baby Class, 10:30-11:30 am, FREE. 815 S 10th Street, La Crosse, WI, Sally Olson Conference Room. Call 608-392-4172.

Mondays, Holy Yoga 6:00-7:00pm Thursdays Yoga for Babies, 10-10:30a July 10 – Aug. 14@ St. Felix School. $12. Class is open for parents and their babies, age birth to 2 years old. Move baby thru different yoga poses to promote health, wellness and development. www.completemotions.com, 218-331-2211. St. Felix School, Wabasha, MN www.completemotions.com or 218-331-2211 to register or for more info. Car-Sharing in Viroqua Third Wednesdays, 8-9a @ Landarm Center in Viroqua. Community members, visionaries, and activists are invited to bring their energies, talents, and enthusiasm as the group develops the ideal program for this region. For more information, email jerrymcintire@gmail.com.

La Crosse Farmers Market Saturdays 6am-Noon, La Crosse 200 N Block between 3rd and 4th Street, Huge Parking Lot Fridays 4pm-8pm Downtown La Crosse in Cameron Park at King Street between 4th Street and 5th Avenue Wednesdays 8am-1pm Bridgeview Plaza parking lot, 2500 Rose St, La Crosse June to October; info - 608-785-9872 Winona Farmers Market 2nd and Main St Saturadys 7:30-Noon Wednesdays 2pm-5pm May to October www.farmwinona.org Questions call 507-932-5225

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Chiropractic and Pregnancy By Dr. Emily Smith, DC, DICCP

There are unlimited health care options during pregnancy, yet people rarely hear about how chiropractic, the most-used “alternative” health care, can be helpful during this important time. Chiropractic is the safest form of health care during pregnancy because it helps the body to function optimally without the use of drugs or surgery. Just as you see your OB or midwife for pre-natal check-ups, so should you see a chiropractor throughout your pregnancy for spinal check-ups. This information can help you make an informed choice about your health and that of your unborn child.

The pelvis is made of roughly three bones. This includes the sacrum (aka tailbone), which is located at the center of the buttocks and two ilia (aka hip bones), which extend out to either side. The place where these bones meet in the back, along either side of the sacrum, is called the Sacro-Iliac joint (aka SI joint). These bones also meet in the front at the symphisis pubis. A ligament is a fibrous band of tissue that connects two or more bones. There are three major ligaments on each side of the pelvis and each is named for the part that it holds together. These ligaments include the SacroIliac ligament, the Sacro-Spinous ligament, and the Sacro-Tuberous ligament. (Notice all of these ligaments attach the sacrum to part of the ilium.) During pregnancy the body prepares for birth by increasing the laxity of these pelvic ligaments, allowing for greater mobility and expansion of the

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pelvic opening. This design, however, reduces the stability of the joints because as the bones of the pelvis grow further and further apart, the strain on the pelvic ligaments increases. This instability can lead to misalignments of the low back and pelvis and contribute to pain and discomfort in these areas during pregnancy and birth. During delivery the pelvis must expand to allow the largest part of the baby’s round head to fit through the greatest diameter of the pelvic outlet. Misalignments of the pelvis will often result in an oblong or oval shaped outlet, which means that the pelvis must stretch much further in order to allow for the baby’s head to fit, making labor and delivery more difficult and painful. This is where chiropractic can be helpful. Chiropractic adjustments are a safe and gentle way to realign the bones of the pelvis, allowing for more pelvic stability during pregnancy and

easier pelvic expansion during labor and delivery. In fact, women under chiropractic care during their pregnancy have been shown to reduce the length of their labor by an average of five hours (25%) with their first child and three hours (31%) with consecutive children, compared to those not under chiropractic care. A 1991 JMPT study found that women who were under chiropractic care during their pregnancy also experienced less pain during labor, including less likelihood of having back labor. “The relative risk of experiencing back labor was almost three times greater if back pain was experienced during the pregnancy.” This same study reported that in 84% of the cases, chiropractic care was able to relieve them of their back pain during pregnancy. It also found a correlation between low back pain during pregnancy and the result of longer labors if the back pain hadn’t been treated with chiropractic adjustments.

After birth the ligaments of the pelvis tighten to hold the pelvis in place more securely. If the joint misalignments that occurred during pregnancy or birth are still present, the strain on the sacro-iliac joints and ligaments remains and can interfere with proper pelvic function. This may or may not present itself as pain; it’s important that women receive chiropractic care as soon as possible after birth in order to assist the body in realignment of the pelvis and to ensure long-term pelvic stability. Another concern for pregnant women can be low back or lumbar spine pain and interference. The nerves that exit the spine between these vertebrae control nearly all of the function of the lower body, including the reproductive organs and sensation and motor control of the lower extremities. For this reason, chiropractic can help women who may have previously experienced difficulty getting pregnant, as well as to create more regular ovulation cycles in women and increase sperm counts in males. Chiropractic can also yield a decrease in intensity, duration, and frequency of morning sickness and a reduced chance of miscarriage. The birth process is a series of very specific events that must occur in a certain order if to be successful. Every part of the mothers’ system works together to move the fetus down and out through the birth canal. Again, any interference with the nervous system, or misalignment of the bony structures could interfere with the natural progression of birth. To limit the amount of intervention used during birth, start by going in knowing what you want or don’t want from your birthing experience. Some procedures are done automatically, so knowing what is “routinely” done can empower you in the choices you want to make. Overall the best way to lessen your chances of needing intervention is to take good care of yourself during your pregnancy with proper diet and exercise. In the labor/delivery room, have a doula or support person who will help you inform staff of your choices for your birth experience. Regular exercise will help to build endurance for labor and excellent nutrition during pregnancy will decrease your chances of complications. Keep in mind, too, that you will have decisions to make regarding your newborn infant. Research and consider issues such as vaccination, diet (formula/breastmilk), and circumcision before your due date arrives so you won’t be coerced into something you know little about. Your chiropractor can also help your newborn infant have optimal health. Utilize the resources around you and don’t be afraid to ask questions! The more you know, the more pleasant your birth experience (before, during and after) can be.

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Better Health with Feng Shui By Char Tarashanti

Feng Shui is one of the eight branches of Traditional Chinese Medicine. The Chinese have known for centuries what we, in the western world, are beginning to recognize more fully---that our environment has a major impact on the quality of our lives. From the perceived movements of the sun and moon, to the quality of the air and water on planet earth, to the standard of living of each country and community, to the energy of a neighborhood, and finally, what we surround ourselves with in our own homes, our environments affect us. The closer the proximity, the greater the impact. Feng Shui focuses on those spaces that have the greatest influence on us which we have control over: our homes and workplaces. The literal translation of the words Feng Shui, is wind and water, the two primary elements of life support without which we could not survive. When we consider how these elements are most beneficial in supporting life, we know that a gentle, meandering flow of wind and water is generally better than when they move too quickly (as in tornados and floods) or too slowly (think stuffy rooms or stagnant ponds). We cannot always control how wind and water move through the natural environment, but we can shift the flow of energy in our created spaces by color choices in paint, furniture arrangement, types of flooring and lighting, the use of plants, placement of mirrors and several other items. Your Space Reflects Your Life This fundamental principle of Feng Shui reminds us that space affects every area of life, but let’s focus on holistic health, considering physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. In a symbolic but uncannily direct way, the internal systems of our homes relate to the internal systems of our bodies. Be sure that all of your plumbing, electrical, heating and air conditioning systems are functioning properly and receive regular cleaning and maintenance. Make needed repairs and replacements immediately to avoid problems with your respiratory, circulatory, digestive and nervous systems. Here’s an example: When Sue scheduled her Feng Shui consultation she had recently been diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. As we visited at her kitchen table I could hear the toilet from her hallway washroom making sounds. She admitted that it had been troublesome for several years and DIY fixes never quite solved the problem. The location of the washroom was in the Health area (center) of her home and close to the kitchen where she spent lots of time each day planning and preparing the family meals. Her symptoms lessened considerably when a plumber fixed the leaky valve that had been a constant drain on Sue’s energy and health. Adding a small covered container of uncooked rice on the top of the tank lid, with the rice’s upward growth potential, was designed to pull the Chi up from the downward drain of the toilet when flushed. Additionally, we discussed keeping the toilet lid down and washroom door closed when not in use to

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avoid influencing the energy of the kitchen. Feng Shui is often a combination of common sense solutions and more esoteric or symbolic action. Both are useful in keeping the energy flowing in a life-supporting manner. Finding Balance Electromagnetic fields (EMFs) are another home health hazard that you can learn to minimize. Caused by electrical wiring and equipment, they leak into the environment causing energetic toxicity, a weakened immune system, and illness. Minimize your exposure to them, especially in your bedroom and dining room. TVs and computers should be kept out of the bedroom. If there is no choice about having them there, at least cover them when they are not in use and absolutely while you are sleeping. You are at your most vulnerable when you sleep--your energy system opens up and it is time for your body/mind to repair and rejuvenate itself. EMFs interfere with this natural healing process and wreak havoc on your immune and nervous systems. There are building biology environmental inspectors who will come into your home to scientifically assess the levels of EMF pollution and advise you on how to eliminate or minimize the negative influences. Following is an example of the effects of EMFs: While completing my Feng Shui training program, I stayed with a friend to avoid the long commute. Putting my growing knowledge of Feng Shui to use in her new home, we started by properly placing her bed in Command Position (the corner opposite the door). Several months later when I returned for class I was surprised to learn that she had been seriously ill and was having difficulty recovering. Then I noticed, as I was backing out of her driveway, that all the power lines entered her house right at the point where the head of her bed was positioned inside. We quickly rearranged her bedroom and hung a mirror so that she could see the bedroom doorway from her bed (the adjusted Command Position). Thankfully, she quickly began regaining her health. There are many other points that could be made about Feng Shui and health, with abundant case studies to support them. The essential point is that our environment affects our health. A Feng Shui practitioner has the privilege of helping people live healthier, more productive and satisfying lives, as they create homes and workplaces that are in balance and harmonized with the natural flow of life force energy (Chi). Private in-home consultations and public classes can help raise awareness and empower people as they discover and apply the principles of Feng Shui. Rochester resident Char Tarashanti has been a practitioner of healing arts for 16 years. She is a Reiki Master, Holistic Body Therapist, and Wellness Coach in addition to being a Certified Feng Shui Consultant.

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SPECIAL DELIVERY The words natural childbirth makes many women cringe. The thought of going through labor and delivery without drugs seems almost impossible – which may explain why 80% of American momsto-be opt for some form of powerful painkiller, usually via epidural analgesia in the lower back. However, as many as 800,000 women a year go through labor and delivery without resorting to drugs, and they aren’t suffering as much as you might think. Women choose a natural delivery for many reasons: maybe they want to fully experience this amazing event, keep narcotics away from their babies, or just see if they can do it. These days, there are methods to ease or even eliminate completely a woman’s labor pains. Many can be used in combination and can make labor more pleasant even if you want an epidural. self-hypnosis method, women are able to trust their bodies and WATER give birth gently; proponents claim you’ll be so relaxed, your Warm water has long been considered a natural body will just open naturally, letting the baby emerge. pain reliever. The water pain relief technique can Melanie Carlson, 29, delivered her son, Blue, using the popular be used in either a birthing tub or just a shower. HypnoBirthing program (www.hypnobirthing.com). “I folAs muscles become sore and cramp, a warm soak lowed the program closely with daily meditation, visualizing can be just what is needed to feel better. the childbirth experience, and practicing body-mind exercises. In the 2002 survey “Listening to Mothers: ReThe meditation eased my anxieties about childbirth,” port of the First National U.S. Survey of Women’s Carlson says. Hypnosis does require a fair Childbearing Experiences,” nearly 90% of amount of preparation; you have to start women who labored in water reported several months before your due it to be at least “somewhat helpful” date. Women who choose this at relieving pain. Nothing starts a buying frenzy like technique will need to inform Water works with many othknowing there’s a newborn on the way. In their doctor that they are er pain-management techcome the new paint, furniture, toys – and the chemigoing to utilize this method niques. If your pregnancy cals they carry. Kimberly Rider, interior designer and and will also need to is full-term and low-risk, author of the book Organic Baby, is hoping to change that. place the information in odds are you’ll be able “Babies come into the world pure. Why bombard them with a written birth plan. to soak for a while, pesticides and petrochemicals?” For more local info though you’re likely see www.motivatedto get moved from the First and foremost, Rider advocates purchasing organic matmindshypnosis.com. tub once your water tresses and bedding, hardwood (not particleboard) furniture with breaks. Ask your nontoxic finishes, and low-VOC paints. She also recommends BIRTH BALLS hospital or birthing steering clear of plastic – ubiquitous in baby goods – which leaves That same oversized center if they have a chemical residues. “You can’t make yourself crazy, though,” she ball you use at the gym shower or birthing tub says. “Staying balanced as a parent is just as important.” Her is also found at many available. advice: Take a moderate approach and keep an eye out for birthing centers. “The SELF-HYPNOSIS healthy and eco-friendly baby amenities. ball gets you out of bed. This technique allows Go to: www.ahappyplanet.com Women should not labor in women to use the power www.purebeginnings.com a horizontal position – they of suggestion to ease labor www.ecobaby.com should be standing, squatting, pain. Women study and practice or sitting,” says Marsden Wagner, a series of relaxation techniques M.D., a perinatologist and perinatal and verbal affirmations to guide their scientist, former director of women’s and bodies through childbirth. According to the

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children’s health for the World Health Organization. The birthing ball gives women the option of movement during the labor process. Women are able to move around and test various positions, to see which one eases pain the best. Sitting on the ball and rocking back and forth may help the baby move down the birthing canal. Although the ball won’t completely eliminate pain, the movements the ball promotes will help reduce pain. If you are interested in using birthing balls, check with the hospital to see if they provide them or if you are allowed to bring your own. THE BRADLEY METHOD The premise of this method is that labor hurts – but knowing how the body works during the process can reduce pain and make delivery more efficient. This method requires a commitment to a 12-week course that covers everything from prenatal nutrition and physical training to postpartum care and breastfeeding. Although this technique requires a time investment for mothers-to-be, Bradley practitioners claim that more than 86% of participants have had successful, medication-free births. Bobbie Hartman, 38, and her husband, Mark used the method to deliver their son. “The biggest advantage was the detailed information on the processes of labor,” she says. ACUPUNCTURE Acupuncture has been used during childbirth in China for hundreds of years, but it has only recently entered American labor and delivery rooms. Acupuncturists have reported success with two common pre-childbirth challenges: turning breech babies and inducing labor. Bob Flaws, a licensed acupuncturist specializing in Chinese medical gynecology explains how it works: “In Chinese medicine, pain is a manifestation of blocked qi (energy) and blood. Acupuncture frees the flow of the qi and blood, hence eliminating pain.” Women who choose to use this method should be sure to find an acupuncturist with prenatal experience. AROMATHERAPHY For centuries, essential oils have been used to promote relaxation and relieve tension – two crucial needs in childbirth. Women may use something as simple as a scented candle during the birthing process or as involved as the application of oils to certain points on the body. Francoise Rapp, aromatherapist and healer says, “The scent of essential oil reaches the limbic system. During labor, a woman can reduce the pain, strengthen contractions, relieve anxiety and nervous tension, and reduce fears by simply smelling her favorite essential oil.”

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Understanding Fibromyalgia By Dr. Corey Schuler

If fibromyalgia were a simple condition to diagnose and treat, no one would suffer from it. Unfortunately, fibromyalgia is a relatively complex and often mysterious health challenge afflicting up to 4% of persons, most of whom are female, according to the American College of Rheumatology. The first challenge is diagnosis. Many people suffer from myalgia or muscle pain. There are approximately 100 causes of this symptom. However, fibromyalgia is a very specific flavor of muscle pain, diagnosed subjectively (not by lab tests or imaging) by a clinician who checks certain muscle bellies for tenderness. On the front of the body these points are around the neck, elbows, thighs and knees. On the back, the points that are most tender are in the same regions with the addition of the low back. Most of the time, diagnosis ends here and the patient is exposed to hit-ormiss drug, nutriceutical, and herbal treatments suggested by doctors, friends, family, infomercials, and internet advertisers. To make matters worse, most patients who suffer from fibromyalgia also have one or more overlapping chronic illnesses. Fortunately, some practitioners are taking a new functional approach to diagnosing patients with this condition. Five sub-types have been developed to help organize the illness. The five types of fibromyalgia are 1) toxic origin; 2) emotional trauma or stress induced; 3) genetically predisposed; 4) immunologic origin; and 5) cases resulting from spinal cord injuries or other regional pain syndromes. It is important to note that most cases of fibromyalgia are long-standing and many other contributory factors may have developed since its initial onset. Blood sugar regulation, neurotransmitter balance, and normal metabolic transformations all can be involved in the expression of disease. Food sensitivities, chronic stress and inflammation, and nutrient deficiencies of vitamin D, magnesium, and essential fatty acids are often prevalent. Due to this complexity, treatment can often include a combination of pharmaceutical drugs, supplemental nutrients, diet modification, lifestyle changes, and the often-neglected gentle movement therapy. If you or someone you love suffer from this challenging condition, seek the counsel of a clinician prepared to handle the many intricacies of fibromyalgia. Most patients who suffer from fibromyalgia have “tried everything” from drug medicine to natural health. The American College of Rheumatology indicates therapeutic massage to manipulate the muscles and soft tissues of the

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body may alleviate pain, discomfort, muscle spasms and stress. However, this usually does not solve the initiating factors of the condition. A frequent treatment mix includes muscle relaxants, anti-depressants, and NSAIDs. But let us not forget that drugs, even aspirin, have some real side effects. Aspirin depletes the body of life-saving nutrients such as folic acid, iron, potassium, sodium and vitamin C. Internal bleeding is also a clear and present danger. Functionally, treatment can be much different. Blood sugar dysregulation appears to be a major player for some cases. Lyrica, the first and only FDA-approved medication for fibromyalgia, is actually designed to provide symptomatic relief of diabetic nerve pain. Of course, weight loss, dietary changes, exercise and supplementation can support blood sugar management without the drug’s side effects. Cymbalta, Prozac, Elavil, and a variety of other antidepressants have been used off label to treat fibromyalgia. Some patients find relief in these medications. Others have no response at best, and at worst, feel the side effects without any relief. Depending upon the imbalance in a patient’s neurotransmitter profile, specific foods, nutrients, and lifestyle interventions can enhance and balance that profile. If the patient with fibromyalgia has autoimmune tendencies (i.e. also has rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or other markers), immunosuppressive or “immuno-balancing” agents can be helpful. Patients who have suffered either an acute or cumulative toxic exposure may improve with an evidencebased detoxification program. If an injury developed later into fibromyalgia, certain physiotherapeutic agents will likely improve the condition in conjunction with pain-modulating nutriceuticals or pharmaceuticals. Genetic predisposing factors may play a role in fibromyalgia as well. This is challenging, unless a clinician is familiar with the science of biochemical individuality and epigenetic medicine. This research has guided health care professionals to recognize that certain people, for genetic or environmental reasons, require higher amounts of very specific nutrients. As you can tell, the management of fibromyalgia is far from simple. There is not, and will likely never be, a cure-all pill since different patients express the condition through such a variety of predisposing factors, mediators, and triggers. The “trick” is recognizing a functional approach and pursing it, which will result in a unique path to wellness for each individual.

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What’s in Your Bottle? Bispenol A, also known as BPA, has gained a fair amount of attention in the last 10 years. It started when geneticist Patricia Hunt discovered chromosomal errors in the mouse cells she was studying had shot up from 1 or 2 percent to 40 percent, and she traced the effect to polycarbonate cages and water bottles that had been washed with a harsh detergent. When caging materials were replaced with non-polycarbonate plastics, the cell division returned to normal. Since that her discovery in August of 1998, much controversy has surrounded the safety and use of BPA. It’s hard to avoid the chemical; in fact, if you consume canned soups, beans and soft drinks, you also may be swallowing residues of BPA that can leak out of the can linings into your food. BPA has also been found to migrate from polycarbonate plastic water bottles. Don’t throw out all your canned goods and bottled water just yet, though. The food industry insists it’s safe except in very, very high doses. The website for the plastics industry, www.Bisphenol-A. org, indicates that you’d have to ingest 1300 pounds of canned and bottled food daily for it to be harmful. Even a canned-food addict would probably take in 500 times less BPA than the danger level set by the EPA. Despite the safety claims, a growing number of scientists believe the chemical is more dangerous than the FDA lets on. Some studies indicate BPA in the womb raises the risk of certain cancers, hampers fertility and could contribute to childhood behavioral problems such as hyperactivity. It’s suspected to be capable of blocking, duplicating or exaggerating hormones such as estrogen

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Here are some safer alternatives that can help you avoid BPA leaching issues. • Choose Nalgene bottles made from safer #2 highdensity polyethylene (HDPE) and #4 low-density polyethylene (LDPE) plastics (www.nalgeneoutdoor.com). If you have #7 bottles, wash them by hand in mild dish soap to avoid degrading the plastic and increasing the chance of BPA leaching into your drink. Instead of a plastic bottle, you could also go for stainless-steel drink bottles like Klean Kanteen’s 27-ounce bottle with a #5 polypropylene cap ($13.95; www.kleankanteen. com). • For baby bottles, consider glass, the bag inserts made of polyethyelene, or polypropylene bottles that are labeled #5 which come in colors or are milky rather than clear. • Choose soups, milk and soy milk that come in “brick” cartons, by Tetra Pak and SIG Combibloc. They’re made of safer layers of aluminum and polyethylene (#2) and are recyclable. • Eat fresh fruits and vegetables in their season as much as possible and save canned goods for “emergencies.” Another option is to can and freeze fresh food yourself. Meat, fruits vegetables and even casseroles and pasta dishes can be frozen or canned for convenience cooking at a later date. For more information on canning/ freezing, visit infosource.uwex.edu and click on the home and family living link. (part of the endocrine system). Frederick vom Saal, Ph.D., a developmental biologist at the University of Missouri, explains, “These hormones control the development of the brain, the reproductive system and many other systems in the developing fetus. The most harm is to the unborn or newborn child.” Think plastic baby bottles, baby food jars, canned food that nursing mothers are consuming, etc. Unfortunately, some studies indicate the chemical doesn’t stay in the plastic or can – it can leech out into the milk, soda, wine, canned food, or even the mouths of people with dental sealants. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) conducted a biomonitory study in 2004, and 95% of Americans were found to have the chemical in their urine. But if the FDA claims those high levels are safe, than the commonly found lower levels must be OK as well, right? Not exactly. Vom Saal notes that the studies the FDA relies on date back to the 1980’s and that only high levels were examined. “That’s why early toxicity studies found that the high doses were safe. The studies didn’t look at the low doses that are now proving to cause a myriad of harmful effects in animals, including chromosomal damage in female egg cells and an increase in embryonic death in mice. A follow-up to this is a study indicating a relationship

of BPA blood levels to miscarriages in Japanese women,” he says.

Sorts Your Plastics Disposable Container: Made of polypropylene (PP, #5), this plastic has a high melting point. However don’t use more than manufactrurer recommendation, as it breaks down after 4 to 5 uses, increasing the risk of BPA release.

Despite studies which show BPA to be completely harmful or reflect “no negative effects,” Vom Saal counters that the studies showing BPA to be safe are “profoundly flawed and in some cases exhibit outright fraud.” In 2006 he he published a paper that indicated 100% of the 11 industry-funded studies found no harmful effects from BPA, while 90% of 104 government-funded low-dose studies found harmful effects. “Among people who have actually read this literature there is no debate, just an illusion of controversy,” he says. And though the government studies do show harmful effects, the fact is that BPA probably isn’t going away anytime soon. Even in California, a bill to ban BPA in baby toys and feeding products was defeated last January. As more studies are done, especially on humans instead of rodents, the controversy may quell and definitive results may change things. Until then, see the sidebar for ways to reduce your exposure.

Dairy Tub: Made of high-density polyethylene (HDPE, #2) or of PP, these often melt at high temps, increasing risk of exposure to chemical additives. Only use for cold foods and recycle when you see any signs of warping or wear. Produce Bag: Made of HDPE or low-density polyethylene (LDPE, #4), avoid using these with highfat foods (they absorb additives). Some chemicals added to make plastics flexible have been linked to hormone dysfunction.

Cling Wrap: Made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC or V, #3) or LDPE, avoid the PVC varities since PVC has the carcinogen vinyl chloride. Store plastic-wrapped meat or cheese is often in a different container at home, as the wrap is often PVC. Don’t use wrap in the microwave or freezer; same rule for for storage/sandwich bags. Takeout: Made of PP or polystyrenen (PS, #6), don’t re-use or reheat in these, though some varieties are marked microwave safe. Usually not recyclable, polystyrene varieties can leach styrene, a possible carcinogen and hormone disrupter.

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Stay Healthy All Summer

Summer means a lot of fun in the sun. Swimming, hiking, biking, and picnicking all present good times but can also lead to bug bites, sunburn and heatstroke. Here are some natural solutions for summertime ailments.

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Frosty concoctions like daiquiris and margaritas Don’t take sunscreen for advantage. Every couple of hours you may be the hit of the party but the hit on your are in the sun, you should slather on about a shot glass worth of head the next morning is less fun. If you overdid sunscreen. Make you’re your sunscreen has Zinc Oxide, a shield it, take a B complex vitamin to replenish nutrients against UVA and UVB rays, as well as borage oil. This oil is a and restore your energy. Also drink lots of water. gamma-linoleic fatty acid that helps prevent sun-related aging. Borage oil should not be used in place of sunscreen Help with Heatstroke but it may help reverse damStay cool and hydrated. With sweltering weather, heatstroke can be a serious problem age from UV rays. for everyone, especially children and seniors. Start by avoiding alcohol and beverages with caffeine which act as diuretics and draw water out of the body. Water is the best thirst quencher when the heat rises; drink at least eight 8oz glasses a day. Also remember to stay in the shade or indoors as much as you can if you begin to Take care of your tummy If you indulged too much at the family feel lightheaded or nauseated. Dr. Mark Stengler, N.D., says that although medical attention may be needed, you can also soothe heatstroke with two pelpicnic, calm your belly by drinking a cup of chamomile tea or by chewing on lets of a homeopathic remedy Natrum Muriaticum four times a day. If you have trouble staying hydrated, Herbalist Chris Kilham says eating juicy fennel seed. Both remedies act as carminatives to aid in digestion and dispel fresh fruit like mango and watermelon can give you a great big belly of water gas from the stomach, says Koren Bar- and up your dehydrations defense. Kilham also recommends you avoid skipping salt in your diet, since sweating can disturb your sodium-water balance. rett, N.D. Mark Stengler, N.D., says two pellets of homeopathic remedy China Officinalis at 30°C strength can also help speed recovery from dehydration.

Quell the motion sickness

Boats and water fun can seem more like torture than fun in the sun for some people. Known to ease nausea, ginger can keep you from turning green and hanging your head over the side of the pontoon. Sip ginger tea throughout your boat trip to settle your stomach. You can also nibble on ginger candies or rub pure ginger oil on your lower belly while inhaling orange essential oil. Wearing acupressure wristbands can also be a drug-free alternative to combat nausea by stimulating the Nei-Kuan acupressure point.

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To steer clear of food-borne illness, remember to have your daily fill of garlic in either food or capsule form and probotics through yogurt and supplements of acidophilus. Garlic provides antibacterial action while probotics build up your intestines’ beneficial bugs to counter harmful bacteria, says Koren Barrett, N. D. If you do end up with a queasy stomach, Be nice to your body taking an activated charcoal suppleAfter a long hike in the woods, muscle sorement can help absorb the toxins and ness can cause uncomfortable nights. Natural restore your digestive health. muscle rubs with Menthol and Eucalpytus can help inflammation and soothe discomfort. Arnica, taken 5 pellets three times a day, can speed up healing and reduce pain, swelling Don’t ignore blisters and bruising. Taking a family hike can be great exercise, but your new boots may cause painful blisters. Rubbing the botanical extract Tamanu Oil helps blisters heal fast and infectionfree. Apply a drop or two of the oil directly to the blister, cover it and try to avoid chafing for a few days.

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What to do if your baby is breech By Danielle Fink

Two procedures generally come to mind with a baby that is breech or difficult to birth: cesarean section (“C-section”) and external cephalic version (ECV). I will be discussing these procedures, as well as another lesser known alternative, the Webster Technique. C-Section The cesarean rate in the United States rose 39% from 1994 to 2004, according to the National Center for Health Statistics, a division of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The World Health Organization declared the ideal rate for C-sections should be no more than 10% to 15% of all births. In 2006, the last year of available data, the national rate more than doubled that ideal percentage to 31.1% of all U.S. babies being delivered by cesarean, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). The National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health, describe a cesarean section as a surgery in which the baby is removed through the mother’s abdomen, generally performed while the woman is awake but also performed with epidural or spinal anesthesia so that she cannot feel anything from the waist down. Mayo Clinic cites labor not progressing as the most common reason for a recommended C-section. A C-section is a major abdominal surgery and does have risks involved.

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ECV External cephalic version (ECV), as defined by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), is a way to turn a baby from a breech position to a head-down position while the baby is still in the mother’s uterus. During this procedure, the doctor will use his/her hands outside the abdomen to try and turn the baby into the correct position for birth. This procedure is performed at the end of pregnancy generally as close to 37 weeks as possible. According to the AAFP an ECV cannot be performed on women who have specific conditions. ECV has a success rate of about 58% according to the authors of WebMD. This is especially true if the mother has had more than one pregnancy prior to the attempt, the baby is not engaged (has not dropped down into the afluid to surround the baby and if the procedure is performed as close to 36 or 37 weeks as possible (at this time the baby is easier to turn because it is smaller and surrounded by more amniotic fluid) and before labor begins. Approximately 4% of the babies of successful versions will return to the breech position. If this occurs, the procedure can be performed again, sometimes with epidural anesthesia to help with relaxation, but repeat attempts are less likely to be successful. Risks for this procedure are very rare, but both the mother and the baby are closely monitored for any indications of potential problems. Internal version is also used in rare cases to deliver a second twin or during labor when the baby’s life is threatened. This procedure requires the doctor to try and turn the baby by reaching inside the uterus. Williams Obstetrics Text states that “Any contraction of the pelvic diameters that diminish the capacity of the pelvis can create dystocia (difficulty) during labor . . . the diameter of a woman’s pelvis is decreased when her sacrum (tailbone) is displaced.” In other words, if a woman’s sacrum is out of alignment the pelvic opening may be smaller or a different shape than normal. This results in a less than optimum place for the baby to pass through during birth and can lead to difficulty during labor. In addition, this same stress and other compensations experienced during pregnancy can lead to an imbalance in the pelvic muscles and ligaments that help support a woman’s growing uterus. When the pelvic bones are balanced, the uterus is equally supported by the ligaments and is allowed to grow symmetrically allowing enough room for the developing baby. However, if the pelvic bones are out of alignment, this will directly affect the way the uterus is supported and therefore the baby growing inside. This restriction can negatively affect the development of the baby’s spine and head and can also cause limitations in the baby’s ability to get into the best position for birth. Any birth position other than the ideal head down, neck flexed position, suggests the obstructing effects of intrauterine constraint. Any position of the baby that is even slightly off during birth will not only cause discomfort for both mom and baby, but will also slow down birth and potentially result in invasive medical procedures.

Most C-sections are perWebster Technique formed as a result of compliThe Webster Technique was developed cations found during delivery by Dr. Larry Webster, such as: founder of the Inter• the position of the baby national Chiropractic • signs of distress in the baby Pediatric Association • health problems in the (I.C.P.A.), in 1978 as mother or the baby a safe way to restore • carrying multiple babies proper pelvic balance and function to pregnant • problems with the placenta mothers. The Webster • problems with the umbilical Technique is a specific cord chiropractic analysis • abnormal fetal heart rate and adjustment used • not enough room for the during pregnancy that baby to be delivered vagireduces interference to the nervous system and nally (i.e. abnormal shape balances the muscles of the mother’s pelvis or around the pelvis. It has increased size of the baby) been shown to reduce the effects of intrauterine constraint by relieving its cause and allowing the baby to get into the best possible position for birth. This technique has a reported 82+% success rate of balancing the pelvic structures and removing uterine constraint. It has also been shown to be effective in expectant mothers who present breech, transverse, posterior and with twins. The Webster Technique consists of two parts, the first is a gentle adjustment of the mother’s sacrum and the second is using pressure in a specific point on the abdomen to relax the ligaments that attach the uterus to the pelvis. In combination, this allows for the relaxation of the muscles and ligaments surrounding the uterus and therefore relaxation of the uterus, so that the baby has more room to develop and move around. After the Webster Technique is performed, the baby may turn immediately, during that day or within several attempts. The vertex position will then need to be confirmed by an obstetrician or midwife. If the baby doesn’t turn vertex within a couple of weeks, there may be another reason for the baby’s malposition and restricted motion. Note, however, that the technique can be safely continued until delivery. Due to the fact that the Webster Technique is utilized to balance the pelvic structures and is not an obstetric maneuver there are no reported contraindications or side effects. It’s usually performed between the seventh and ninth month of pregnancy, but it can be used with chiropractic throughout pregnancy to decrease intrauterine constraint and to help maintain an easier and safer pregnancy and delivery that is less stressful on the body. Dr. Danielle Fink joined McMahon Chiropractic and Physical Therapy in 2007. After receiving her degree in bio-medical sciences and chemistry from the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse, she went on to graduate Cum Laude with a Doctorate in Chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic. Dr. Fink is certified in pediatric chiropractic and the Webster technique. She can be reached at dmfdc@mmcpt.com or (715) 834-4516.

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GREEN LAUNDRY Simple ways to wash your clothes–and your conscience. We have all experienced the laundry dance. Wash, dry, wash, dry and before you know it the weekend is over and it seems like you spent every minute of it running to and from the laundry room. Take the laundry room outside this summer for some eco friendly laundry tactics that will help save the environment and your time. Did you know that according to the Environmental Protection Agency, companies that make laundry detergent use billions of pounds of chemicals every year, many of which end up in our waterways, potentially harming us and wildlife? To ease your imprint on the world, try these tips: Look for the Energy Star logo. These certified washers use half the energy of a standard machine and can save you 7,000 gallons of water a year. A Natural Health magazine contributor, eco–lifestyle expert Danny Seo recommends front–loading washers by Bosch or Samsung (check

out lowes.com). Avoid top–loaders, he says, since they use more water and agitate your clothes in dirty water. And couple your washer with a dryer that has a moisture sensor, which shuts off the machine as soon as clothes are dry. Better yet, skip the dryer altogether and use a drying rack– find one at abundantearth.com or gaiam.com– or air–dry outside. The big three ingredients to avoid in your detergent are phosphates, petroleum, and chlorine, says Lawrence Axil Comras, president and CEO of Green Home. Labels that claim a cleaner is “free from” perfumes or dyes or that it includes “natural” scents such as lavender can be misleading; these don’t guarantee a green product, and the detergent may still contain one or all three of the harmful ingredients. Find a brand you can trust, such as Mrs. Meyers (www.mrsmeyers.com) also found at Just Local Food Co-op in Eau Claire. You can also try Seventh Generation (www.seventhgeneration.com) products found at most local grocery stores. You may pay a bit more, but in the end you’ll save money: You usually need only three–fourths of the recommended amount, says Comras. Also opt for concentrated laundry detergents. Smaller containers mean less wasteful packaging, water for production, and fuel for transportation.

GREEN MACHINES If every U.S. household used the mostefficient washers, it could save the equivalent of up to 40 million barrels of oil a year!

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Sacred Heart Hospital Earns National Environmental Leadership Award In May 2008 Sacred Heart Hospital received the Practice Greenhealth Environmental Leadership Award (ELA) for innovative programs that set industry standards for waste reduction and pollution prevention. The only six hospitals in the nation who received the award are distinguished by their pioneering efforts to reduce the healthcare industry’s environmental impact. The Environmental Leadership Circle is an elite group of facilities that have integrated sustainable environmental programs into their values, and the award is the nation’s most prestigious recognition of innovation in environmentally responsible healthcare. “Through an overall policy of reducing, recycling and reusing, Sacred Heart Hospital’s Green Team initiative seeks to protect the environment, preserve our natural resources and reduce energy consumption in concert with our Franciscan tradition to respect creation, safeguard its people and practice good stewardship,” said Rick Beckler, Director of Hospitality Services and Chair of the hospital’s Green Team. “We were amazed at the incredible success we’ve had in reducing, recycling and reusing over the past several years.” “Sacred Heart Hospital has a deep Franciscan commitment to environmental stewardship that consistently goes beyond basic state and federal regulatory waste management requirements,” said Marge McFarlane, Safety Coordinator and Green Team member. Sacred Heart Hospital also participates in the Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach Partners in Recycling Program, a medical surplus recovery and redistribution program that addresses the medical needs of people throughout the world. They also received the Making Medicine Mercury Free Award in 2002, the first year the award was given. In addition, they planted 100 trees in Tiruvannamalai, India, a country devastated by deforestation and climate change, in honor of their award this year. “At Sacred Heart Hospital, protecting our environment is a part of our Franciscan commitment to the people of our community and their environment. It’s something critical to our Mission as a Catholic hospital and to our community’s long term health,” added Beckler. “We are proud to be leading the trend toward environmentally responsible healthcare, and are committed to continually making our hospital safer and healthier for everyone.” Sacred Heart Hospital recently became one of only six hospitals in the nation to receive the

Practice Greenhealth Environmental Leadership Award for 2008 The hospital earned the award for initiating innovative programs and setting industry standards for waste reduction and pollution prevention.

creating a healthy environment

for patients, employees, physicians and the community as a whole One of our innovative programs includes:

· Supporting “Buy Local” efforts: In February 2008 our “Buy Local” initiative began. We pledged that up to 10% of our $2 million annual food budget would be spent on locally produced agricultural products.

• Fresher products provide greater nutrition & taste • We support local farm production and jobs For more information call River Country at (715) 834-9672.

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Scooter Savings

With gas prices soaring higher and higher each day, it’s easy to wonder what we’ll do when gas gets to be $6 or $7 a gallon. The answer couldn’t be simpler or more eco-friendly; you may need a scooter. Moped and scooter sales have surged in the last two years and with gas prices climbing it may be a great answer to your Rrequired by most states : money saving worries. If Drivers License, Insurance, you have a scooter now or Helmet, Registration have had it for some time, you are ahead of the game (and possibly psychic). The average scooter goes 35 mph and gets anywhere from 80 to 120 mpg depending on the model. With gas at an all-time high, that can be some serious savings. Costing anywhere from $2000 to $6500 they are reasonably priced, often paying for themselves by the time you reach 5000 miles. With gas at $4/gal and a Ford Explorer that gets 14 city/20 hwy, you’re spending roughly ($4/14mpg) $0.29 per mile. Translate that into scooter terms ($4/90mpg) and $.04 per mile is looking better and better.

The Most for Your Money

Factors that may affect gas mileage: Weight: The less weight your engine has to carry the better gas mileage you will achieve. Pressure: Only the proper tire pressure will give you the best gas mileage. Too much pressure or too little will result in decreased gas mileage. Aerodynamics: The use of a well designed windscreen will decrease aerodynamic drag and increase your gas mileage. Tuning: As an engine goes out of tune, your gas mileage will decrease. Acceleration: An aggressive acceleration style will result in lowered gas mileage. Smooth acceleration to moderate speeds will result in better gas mileage.

Most Scooters are legal to drive in bike lanes but to be sure, check your local DMV. Engine

Gallons Held

MPG

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Found at

Genuine

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Honda Metropolitan

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105 mpg

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TMG

50cc-250cc

1-2 gal

75-110 mpg

$1399-$2900

Schwinn

50cc, 150cc 1.25gal, 1.75gal 100mpg, 80mpg $1499-$2499

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You compost your garbage, buy green cleaners and sponges are no longer a part of your dishwashing routine. Here are a few tips from Alternative Medicine magazine on how to make your kitchen one that Al Gore would gladly dine in.

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+ Paper Cutting Boards

Recycline Inc’s Paper Stone-certified, 100% post consumer recycled paper cutting boards come in 2 sizes – 8x12 and 10x16. They are nonporous and dishwasher safe. www.recycline.com

+ The Omop

Method brand has come out with an all-purpose mop that’s washable and reusable up to 50 times. The sweeping cloths are made from corn-based polymers that are compostable. And it comes with biodegradeable cleaning fluid. www.methodhome. com

+ The EcoSponge

Conventional sponges encourage deforestation because they are largely made from wood pulp; others are made from polyurethane which emits formaldehyde. Sponges should be replaced every one to two weeks, so to reduce environmental impact, Pacific Dry Goods’ Ecosponges are a nice alternative. They are washable and dryer safe so they can be reused again and again. www.pacificdrygoods.com

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