Vista Magazine Issue 95

CANADA’S FAVOURITE HEALTH MAGAZINE

ISSUE 95 MAY/JUNE/JULY 2014

FREEDOM FROM LACTOSE INTOLERANCE

LAWN CARE AND YOUR HEALTH

INTERVIEW WITH

Organic Planet FEATURE:

Canadian Health and Fitness Experts

CORY & TRACY

HOLLY

SALMON FARMS: HAS ANYTHING CHANGED AFTER A DECADE OF CONTROVERSY Y O U R

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11 The Hormone Heist: The Links Between Hormone Havoc, Inflammation and Weight

By Julie Daniluk RHN

Healing Salad in a Jar

By Julie Daniluk RHN

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Freedom from Lactose Intolerance is Here & NOW速

By Marva Ward, CNP A new approach to relief from an old condition

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An Interview with Cory and Tracy Kaye Holly

By Dan Tidsbury

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Advertorial How To Choose a Natural Cleaner

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Mentorship Training: A Lost Art

By Dr Cory Holly

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Editor Selects

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PUBLISHER’S WORD

Trent E. Nellis - Publisher, Vista Magazine

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remember back when we first started VISTA in 1998 and we were looking for credibility and acceptance throughout the health and wellness industry. We had been toiling away for a couple issues and had just started distributing our magazine through the health food retailers of greater Victoria. Carmine Sparanese, proprietor of Lifestyle Markets, was hosting a lecture at the University of Victoria featuring the already well-known Cory Holly as the keynote speaker of the event. My wife Shelly and I sat and were captivated by his lecture, his knowledge, his passion and his ability to instill confidence in all those attending who had an interest in bettering their personal health. We were fortunate enough to set up a meeting with Cory and Tracy Holly shortly after to approach them both about writing articles for VISTA. Well a lot of years have passed by and Shelly and I were fortunate enough to become good friends with two of the best “lead by example” figures in the Canadian Health and Wellness sector. Cory and Tracy have committed themselves and their daily existence to the betterment of health for them and everyone who knows or follows them. They are accomplished authors, educators, athletes, role models, competitors, entreprenuers, mentors, parents, grandparents and all around good people. They spend their time educating the world on Sports Nutrition, physical fitness, metal fitness, health, wellness and anti-aging. Their contribution to the betterment of humankind cannot be overlooked and their selfless and tireless efforts cannot be understated.

We were honoured to have helped publish their first book and have been following their path of righteous living since our first encounter with them. It has been my pleasure to call the Hollys our dear friends for 15+ years, and I strongly encourage all our readers to investigate their written works, educational programs and the physical and nutritional guidelines they live by. The people in our lives who have the most impact are the ones who make us want to be better people. Cory and Tracy Holly have spent their careers doing exactly that and we are very proud and thrilled to have been included on their lives’ path.

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ORGANIC PLANET

Salmon Farms: Has Anything Changed after a Decade of Controversy?

By David Suzuki with contributions from Western Region director-general Jay Ritchlin

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Deterring and Dealing with Ants

By Michael Bloch Solve the problem without insecticide

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Lawn Care and Your Health

By Simi Summer Don’t let the pursuit of the perfect lawn endanger your family of the environment

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Recipe for Health - Date Candies

By Tracy Kaye Holly CSNA Master Simple, tasty… and nutritious

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Sulforaphane – A Cure-All for Whatever Ails You

By Suzanna Ivanovics, ND The science behind the benefits of vegetables

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redibility comes from expertise demonstrated over time. In this issue, Dr Cory and Tracy Kaye Holly share with Vista readers some of the insights they have gathered over years of working in the field of health, nutrition, and fitness. What makes those insights so interesting is the credibility that Cory and Tracy have developed – not just presenting their ideas to others but demonstrating the validity of those ideas in their own lives and in the lives of those with whom they have worked.

Saving the planet is not just the business of superheroes (no matter what we see on screen). Our Organic Planet section is dedicated to exploring big issues… and small. In this issue, that ranges from the global concern around salmon farming to the question of how we as individuals can deal with daily issues around the home like troublesome ants and environmentally responsible lawn care. As we lend our support to leaders like David Suzuki who are tackling the big challenges, let’s not overlook the positive cumulative impact of hundreds or thousands of us making simple green choices around our homes.

As always, the Vista team and our contributors are committed to keeping our readers up to date on the latest scientific contributions to the promotion of health and wellness.

A growing body of knowledge informs our understanding of the relationship between hormone imbalance and inflammation and weight gain. Better approaches to dealing with lactose intolerance offer relief to many who endure the discomfort or worse of this troubling condition. You know that eating all those green vegetables is good for you – now you can better understand why.

When it comes to our health, or our planet, we would do well to take some advice from Cory Holly: “Know what you want. Find out how to get what you want. Do what needs to be done.” Enjoy a refreshing spring and summer, and make the most of the time and opportunities they bring.

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THE HORMONE HEIST:

THE LINKS BETWEEN HORMONE HAVOC, INFLAMMATION AND WEIGHT

By Julie Daniluk RHN

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These nutrients are necessary for metabolizing estrogen and other ormones act as chemical signals, communicating and inhormones in the liver. fluencing virtually every physiological process. Your body Excessive caloric intake. When your body carries excess fat, one makes about 70 major hormones, and they have the power consequence is that it converts various steroids to estrogens. to signal for inflammation, reproduction, hunger, satiety, energy levels Chemicals known as xenobiotics or xenoestrogens found in plasand most every other function we need to survive. The inflammation tics, pesticides, food additives and many common household products at the root of chronic disease, weight gain and obesity is very often the can affect normal hormone levels. Some xenobiotics promote the reresult of hormonal imbalances. lease of pro-inflammatory cytokines like TNF-α. These substances are The interplay of inflammation and hormonal imbalance leads to the matches that light the fuse of inflammation. In Meals That Heal Ina very sticky kind of weight gain. I’ve worked with people who have flammation, I explained that these pro-inflammatory cytokines – the “tried everything,” and who can’t seem to get rid of stubborn fat or else lit matches – set the stage for free radical tissue damage and for the continue to gain weight. The strategies I outline work to reduce appain that is so characteristic of chronic inflammation. Some of these petite cravings and regulate mood changes to naturally balance weight substances also contribute to insulin resistance, diabetes and obesity. without dieting.

The link between many chemical toxins and obesity is so strong that it It is becoming the norm for people to think hormonal imbalances has been coined as “chemobesity” by some researchers. are just part of being human – up to 70 percent of women deal with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and men may lose up to 1.5 percent of END-O-CRYING their testosterone production per Many women going through year after the age of 30. The good A young student asked the master, “You never lose perimenopause and menopause news is that these hormonal imbalances are avoidable and treat- your balance. What is the secret?” O Sensei, the founder are estrogen-dominant, meanable when you shift your focus of Aikido replied, “No, I am constantly losing my bal- ing the ratio of estrogen to progesterone is skewed toward an to living an anti-inflammatory ance. My skill lies in my ability to regain it.” overbalance of estrogen. The lifestyle. resulting weight gain and water Here are the main culprits of retention are evidence of out-of-whack estrogen. Physical changes are hormone disruption, based on the latest research: only part of a miserable story that includes mood swings, depression Disruption to normal biorhythms from inadequate rest as well and all-too-frequent binging on “comfort foods.” During menopause, as excessive exposure to computers, cell phones, television and any many women also become deficient in the very vitamins and minerals other form of electromagnetic fields (EMFs). Biorhythm disruption that can help reduce inflammation – vitamins like B6 and minerals decreases the output of progesterone, an important hormone. like magnesium and zinc. These nutrients support the liver as it tries to Diets that include hormone-treated products. For example, eatclear out extra estrogen and the xenobiotics we are all exposed to. The ing dairy from cows injected with milk-stimulating hormones (a pracliver is working so hard to clear all the toxins that it uses up its stores tice that is legal in the US but banned in Canada) affects the balance of of these critical nutrients. sex hormones in your body.

Estrogen dominance can affect men too, causing decreased sperm Excessive alcohol intake, which burdens your liver and impairs count, baldness, the development of breasts and weight gain. Men with its ability to break down and safely convert certain hormones, espehigh levels of estrogen may also have enlarged prostates, which can cially estrogens and testosterone. potentially lead to prostate cancer.

Prescription drugs, many of which directly affect hormone production – for example, oral contraceptives and hormone replacement Julie Daniluk, RHN, is the bestselling author of Meals That Heal Inflammation, therapy (HRT). Others indirectly affect circulating levels of hormones and the co-host of Healthy Gourmet, a reality cooking show on the Oprah by inhibiting the liver’s ability to break them down.

Winfrey Network (OWN). Julie has appeared on The Dr. Oz Show and is a Groundwater contamination from birth control pills, prescripresident expert on The Marilyn Denis Show and Reader’s Digest. You can tion drugs and hormone replacement therapies. visit her at www.juliedaniluk.com and follow her on Facebook at Julie Daniluk Nutrition and on Twitter @juliedaniluk.

Nutrient deficiencies, especially vitamin B6 and magnesium.

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HEALING SALAD

IN A JAR

By Julie Daniluk RHN

ROASTED GARLIC VINAIGRETTE

Ingredients:

Ingredients:

4 tablespoons Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette (below) 1⁄4 cup diced red onion 1 cup cooked black beans, drained and rinsed if canned 1 cup chopped apples 1 cup shredded carrot 1⁄4 cup walnuts 1 cup cooked red quinoa 2 cups spinach or arugula

Directions: 1.

2.

Find 2 wide-mouth 32-oz mason jars with tight-fitting lids.

Pour half the dressing into bottom of each jar; then add onion,

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3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons water 1 teaspoon dried basil 2 tablespoons raw honey 1⁄4 teaspoon pink rock salt or gray sea salt 2 cloves garlic, roasted or 1 clove raw garlic, crushed

Directions:

1. Place all ingredients into a blender and blend for about 30 seconds.

Use immediately or store in a jar for 1 to 2 weeks.

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beans and apples so they can marinate.

Add carrot, walnuts, quinoa and, at the very top, spinach or arugula.

Shake well just before serving to coat ingredients. Makes 2 servings.

f you like to take a salad for lunch but don’t have time to prepare it in the morning, I have the solution for you. By using a mason jar and putting the dressing in first, you can make salads ahead of time. When you are ready to eat, just give the salad a shake and enjoy.

Feel free to change up the ingredients of the salad. Just remember to always place the greens at the top of the jar to keep them from coming into contact with the dressing.

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FREEDOM FROM LACTOSE

INTOLERANCE IS HERE & NOW®

By Marva Ward, CNP

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ccording to the last global dairy consumption statistics (2007), Canada’s annual dairy consumption was quoted as 206.83 kg. per capita. Ranking number 30 on a list of 99 countries, it appears that Canada truly does love butter, ice-cream, cheese, milk, cream and even whey protein. Some people think that life is more enjoyable when dairy is included in their daily diet; however, for many individuals the joys of consuming dairy products come with an uncomfortable digestive price due to lactose intolerance.

What is lactose?

Lactose is the sugar (disaccharide that consists of galactose and glucose) that is found in dairy products. Although the amount varies between mammalian species, it is typically 2-8% total weight in milk and milk products.

What is Lactose Intolerance (LI)?

Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest the lactose found in dairy products. For those who suffer with LI, the consumption of dairy products is accompanied by symptoms that can range from no gastrointestinal upset, to minor gas and bloating, to crippling abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea and vomiting. It is estimated that 70 percent of the global population is lactose intolerant to one degree or another. In Canada, it is estimated that over 1million women and 750,000 men suffer from LI.

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In order for the body to digest and utilize the nutrients in food, carbohydrates, proteins and fats, it requires digestive enzymes to complete the process. The enzyme needed to digest the disaccharide lactose, is called lactase. Lactase is produced in the cells in the lining of the small intestine. For some individuals, the body does not produce enough lactase to digest lactose and for others, the production of lactase has completely stopped due to a genetic malfunction. Consequently, when dairy is consumed by someone that is lactose intolerant, it is followed by varying degrees of intestinal discomfort. In order to avoid the gastrointestinal upset, the reluctant choice for many is to simply avoid dairy products altogether.

What solutions are available?

If abstaining from dairy is the number one solution, it isn’t as simple as it seems. Milk and milk by-products may be found in numer-

ous prepared and processed foods such as breads and baked goods, margarines and salad dressings, candies and potato chips and even in non-dairy creamers and whipped toppings. Many pharmaceutical products, over-the-counter and prescription medications also contain dairy, presenting an additional road block in achieving a successful dairy free lifestyle.

Another popular and somewhat effective solution is to consume lactase enzyme supplements to momentarily restore levels in the digestive tract. There are many digestive supplements available on the market today. Of the more than 100 digestive enzyme products marketed for lactose intolerance, despite their brand or where they are sold, most contain beta-galactosidase or its metabolite, lactase.

Supplementing with lactase enzymes may offer some people temporary relief from digestive pain when consuming dairy products; however, for others it is a hit and miss proposition. Effective dosing based on dairy consumption is often a guess at best, leaving the individual with little relief due to inadequate consumption of the lactase enzyme supplements. Lactose-free foods are also a popular choice among those with LI, but these products can be very expensive compared to their lactose containing counterparts.

Is there a more effective solution available in the 21st Century?

Thanks to Dr. A. Khan of London, Ontario, the answer is a resounding -YES! Dr. Khan has discovered a treatment that restores the body’s ability to produce lactase. While studying the effects of supplementing with sublimed sulphur in lowering homocysteine levels, Dr. Khan observed that individuals who were lactose intolerant at the onset of the study, appeared to be free of symptoms at the completion of the study.

This lead Dr. Khan to conduct studies specific to lactose intolerance using sublimed sulphur and the results were astounding. 89.5% of the study subjects had their ability to produce lactase restored. Two doses of 200 mg per day for a 3-12 week period restored lactose tolerance for an average of 72 weeks. If and when a relapse occurred, the individual simply resumed the program for another 3-12 weeks to restore the body’s ability to once again produce the lactase enzyme.

Yes, Canada loves dairy and thanks to Dr. Khan and his patented sublimed sulphur discovery, many more Canadians may have the opportunity to enjoy dairy unencumbered by the worry of negative digestive reactions. Visit your local health food store for more information on the amazing restorative qualities of sublimed sulphur.

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AN INTERVIEW WITH

CORY AND TRACY KAYE HOLLY

By Dan Tidsbury

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COVER STORY give up. Never stop. Persist until you succeed. True success is wellness personified.

You have seen a lot of trends come and go, many of them flaming out spectacularly. Why are so many programs and methods ineffective?

I have noticed from the content of your columns that you draw from a much wider range of source materials and influences than is typical in the field.

CH: I could write a whole book on this. How about insufficient knowledge about the program and our own body before we dive in?

The program itself is flawed. Sometimes we have a distorted or unrealistic expectation of return due to persuasive and highly misleading advertising. Many give up because their physical work ethic is poor.

When it comes to achieving total wellness, body and mind, nature doesn’t recognize entitlement or the notion of getting something for nothing. To make the “team” in the sport of life, you have to put out and maintain your shape. If you don’t you get cut. Reality is the coach.

CH: First and foremost, philosophy is my focus for everything. I al-

TH: I used to own a gym and I would see people commence their workouts with great enthusiasm and then fade out….there are no quick fixes, it’s a lifestyle change.

What have you found to be effective and to work?

CH: Elegance and simplicity. That’s what physicist Stephen Hawking states in his book The Theory of Everything. Just stay on track. If you’re going to do something, do it right. All or nothing, like how individual muscles fibers contract. Stick to the basics, like vitamin C for example.

Be liberal. Add the powder or crystals to a solution and consume it throughout the day several times to keep your serum blood ascorbate levels in the ideal range. The science of sports nutrition answers the question why. The art of sports nutrition is revealed in the process of our application of the science.

TH: You have to want to make changes in your own life. Don’t do it for someone else, do it for you. Make a plan and stick to it. Drinking filtered water all day long is a key component for me.

What are the essential elements to reaching one’s goals, whether for health, fitness… or life?

CH: State of mind is number one. You have to accept things as they are and see life as a kind of paradox. It might be easy to understand something, but in the real world, very difficult to apply.

I personally have a three-step action plan.

1. Clarity of Purpose (Know what you want) 2. Acquisition of Knowledge (Find out how to get what you want) 3. Action (Do what needs to be done) This is my universal formula for success in every area of my life, including health and wellness, athletics, work, relationships and family life. To be really successful, you have to be absolutely clear about what you want. Once you’re clear, pay no attention to convention. Never

TH: Know what you want to attain and take small steps to reach those goals. As the saying goes, “Rome wasn’t built in a day”. Take your time and do your homework.

ways ask myself: “Why should I do it?”, “What are my options?” and “What’s the best course of action?” Achieving a state of functional health and wellness is completely logical and in sync with nature.

My brain is primarily where it’s at, so I need to create a functional disease-resistant environment for my brain to live in. If my body collapses prematurely or unnecessarily due to abandonment, neglect or sabotage, I have a serious problem. As Dr. Michael Colgan, author of Save Your Brain, states, “There is no worse disease than to outlive your intelligence.”

TH: Whatever he said!!!

Who are some key influences on your outlook that readers may not have been as extensively exposed to?

CH: Ayn Rand for sure. I am Howard Roark. To understand that,

you’ll have to read her novel The Fountainhead, or watch the 1949 movie by the same name starring Gary Cooper and Patricia Neal.

Roark will not compromise his artistic work and personal vision for anything, including money, fame, love, power or position. I feel that way about exercise training, whole natural food and natural health products. I simply won’t compromise, and I don’t care if anyone agrees with me or not. I am more certain about those things than anything else.

Of course I read a ton of literature, study online courses at Yale, Stanford, MIT, Harvard and the Ayn Rand Institute, and listen to a great variety of audio books constantly. I enjoy TED Talks and watch numerous documentaries. I have an incredible thirst for the type of knowledge that can help me in my quest to be whole and well.

TH: Don’t laugh, but Cory Holly has been a huge influence on my

outlook about nutrition and drinking water. I was a professional competitive athlete when I was in my teens and 20’s, and not one of my coaches spoke about nutrition or hydration. Once I met Cory, his teachings changed my life and my health and I now have a career in sports nutrition, public speaking, writing books and recipes and yes, I still teach dance.

How do their perspectives inform your outlook and work?

CH: I like to study what the great thinkers throughout history have said and done, like Marcus Aurelius for example. Insight from the great minds of the past and present inspires me to perform and act

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atching Cory and Tracy Kaye Holly walk through a trade show is an experience. They have worked long enough in the fields of nutrition, health, and fitness to be recognized and greeted like family by exhibitors and attendees alike, all ready to stop and talk shop. They took some time to talk shop with Vista, too, sharing their thoughts about life, work, and doing it right.

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COVER STORY consistently better. I just finished reading Meditations, which Aurelius wrote in the second century A.D. Here’s a sample from Book Seven, “Nature, which governs the whole, will soon change all things that you see, and out of their substance will make other things, and again other things from the substance of them, in order that the world may be ever new.”

TH: I have always been into fitness and exercise and kept myself lean;

however, I had no idea about nutrition. Nutrition was the missing link; it bridged the gap for me. I now really understand how my body works; what to do and what not to do… this is what Cory taught me.

If you could boil your approach to nutrition down to a few key elements, what would they be?

CH: I eat natural whole food with confidence, pride and great appreciation. I take specific vitamins at certain times like clockwork. My diet is genomically compatible with my genes, metabolism, lifestyle and athletic objectives. I simply do, day-in and day-out, what needs to be done, and I don’t squawk about it. I embrace biological necessity and focus on the joy of being alive and well.

TH: Protein and salad, this is a standing joke at our house. The ques-

tion…”What would you like for dinner?” always has the same answer, “Protein and salad”. Qualify the food you eat. We don’t count calories, we count quality!

How are those things reflected in the recipes and other training that you provide to people?

TH: We have students as young as 16 through to 85 years old. All walks of life, with one common denominator….wanting to achieve and maintain good health and wellness for life.

How has it developed and where do you see it going?

CH: CHI began as a necessity to educate health food store retailers

in the category of sports nutrition, but it has evolved into an international institution of holistic sports nutrition, health and fitness. The majority of our students now are fitness professionals. The CSNA Education Program teaches each student what it takes to be truly well and what it takes to maintain wellness throughout life. The goal is to create independent teachers of holistic sports nutrition worldwide.

TH: To build an empire of health/wellness/fitness teachers worldwide.

You have made reference in your columns to your competitive activities. Why do you compete?

CH: I teach only what I do. That way I never have to cover anything up or lie. I just tell people what I do myself. That’s why I Iove what I do.

It’s called rational self-interest. CHI is an acronym for courage, honor and integrity.

TH: All my recipes are tried and true; I wouldn’t write a recipe if I

TH: I have competed in Ballroom and Latin dance competitions, body

Can you give our readers an overview of the Cory Holly Institute? What is the focus?

CH: Our mission is to educate the world in holistic sports nutrition, health and fitness. We facilitate this objective as an online school dedicated to the creation and distribution of digital courses, audio tutorials, video lessons, conferences, fitness camps, lectures and consultation.

TH: It’s truly a journey of self discovery. We encourage our students to find out about themselves first and then they can help others.

What is the foundation?

CH: Science as a method is our foundation…evidence-based, preven-

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CH: Student diversity is enormous. Every one of my students has a natural affinity for health food, fitness and sport. They come to us because of what they have inside. They’re not “in” the health industry.

The health industry is in them. I like to think of myself as an engineer.

I build bridges of understanding in people between fitness and nutrition. We call it “bridging the gap”.

CH: Certainly not to win, unless winning is defined as the achievement of complete health and wellness mentally and physically. Competing helps keep my mental and physical screws tight. It raises the performance bar and motivates me to do what it takes for the right reasons. Also, I truly love my sport. We are attracted to the sports that allow us to be who and what we truly are.

wouldn’t eat it. I wouldn’t write an article about how to live your life, if I wasn’t doing it myself. I practice what I preach!

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tive medicine principles with functional health in mind. The approach has to make sense and be testable. My personal vision of optimum health and wellness excites and inspires my students. We all need to be inspired to achieve something wonderful that we create ourselves for ourselves and can call our own. That is what builds true self-esteem.

TH: CHI is very personable with students, with plenty of one-onone conversation, we get to know the students and truly assist them in achieving their personal goals. There is nothing more rewarding than to hear our students tell us about their achievements and good fortune.

building and fitness. I like to have a deadline; I work well under pressure. It’s a good feeling to see where you’re going and how far you’ve come. It’s also exciting to compete with other high ranking athletes.

How does participating in competition shape other parts of your life?

CH: It enhances the experience all round. It sharpens my mental and physical pencil and prevents backsliding. I enjoy meeting and competing with other athletes at world class events in different parts of the world. Recently I competed in the Natural Universe in Chicago and Mr. Hawaii in Honolulu. I had a ball and achieved my goals. Competition is a test of my character. The more I learn about myself the better I feel about myself.

TH: One learns to become very organized. You have a plan and you

execute that plan every day. I do this when I’m not competing; it certainly helps to get the job done in life.

Are there concepts from your competitions that are transferable to activities that our readers may be pursuing or to their lives in a broader sense?

CH: Of course. What you learn in sport and training applies to every aspect of life. Newton’s Third Law, for example. “For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction”, or put another way, for every cause there is an effect. Sowing and reaping. Sam Graci calls it “Divine recycling”. Karma. Call it what you will. In the gym you learn firsthand

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COVER STORY how to control the causes that effect positive outcome. You can see and feel the connection literally. You also learn how to be patient. Whatever it takes in you to show up and do the work consistently can be applied to any endeavor.

I love intensity, purity and candid conversation. I love to dance with Tracy to loud funky music. I love to explore the world. Travel is critical to my existence. I like to try different things constantly. I thrive on change.

TH: Getting out of your comfort zone and challenging yourself to be

TH: Peace and quiet restores my batteries. Having a long chat on the

What brings the two of you joy in life?

Where does fun fit into your life and training?

CH: Doing what we love constantly. Living an authentic life. World travel. Dancing. Working out. Meaningful conversation. Pursuing health based on the knowledge we have, crave and incessantly acquire.

Spending time with our kids and grandkids. Watching movies. Living how and where we want to. I love Hawaii. Just being there makes me happy. My first daughter was born at home in Maui. “Hang loose Brah” sums up my life mission. I love to bodysurf at Makena and Makapu’u when the waves are up, and from my point of view, the waves are always up!

CH: Everywhere as much as possible. Having fun in your work and play is what it’s all about. The idea is lose track of the difference. Fun is the fourth principle in my 7-Fold Life Purpose Plan. Each principle requires a book of explanation.

the best you can be takes time and energy, which is work. Work is a four letter work…Willing, Order, Repetition, Knowledge. You have to be willing to have order to repeat the knowledge. Consistency is key, keep on it, and don’t give up.

TH: We have great conversations about everything under the sun, as you can imagine, we are both communicators. Lying in bed and watching a good movie together is my idea of a good time. The grandkids make us happy; they are the light of our life.

How do you relax and restore yourselves?

CH: Plenty of sleep, downtime and afternoon naps are a fundamental necessity. I love to stretch out on the beach and suck up the rays. Nature walks and hikes nourish my soul. I love to party with my friends.

telephone with a good gal pal is fantastic and I love to go to the spa, facial, manicure/pedicure and hair salon, makes me ‘feel like a woman.’

As Cory said, have a glass of wine (or two), crank up the tunes and dance the night away. It is just so much fun!

1. Survive 2. Procreate 3. Pursue Excellence 4. Have Fun! 5. Serve Others 6. Seek Enlightenment 7. Accept the Primacy of Nature

TH: My life is all about having fun. If I ain’t having fun, then I don’t want any part of it. And that’s the truth! I am and always have been a very hard worker. I don’t mind hard work; hard work can be fun….and if I’m not enjoying what I’m doing…I change it, it’s that simple. Now that I’m in my mid 50’s I realize that my life is ½ over (I’ll live till 100).

I don’t want to waste time on drudgery, slack ass people, or anything that doesn’t serve me.

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MENTORSHIP TRAINING: A LOST ART

By Dr Cory Holly

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“The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled.” ~ Plutarch (45 AD-120 AD)

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n years gone by, before public schools existed, and before we as children were forced by law to attend them, students were often tutored by a mentor known by reputation for their great ability and/or specialized knowledge. A mentor served as a teacher, counselor, guide and trusted advisor.

Great mentors that come to mind include Socrates, who mentored Plato; Plato, mentor to Aristotle and Aristotle, who mentored Alexander the Great. Another great example is Yip Man (IP Man), Grandmaster of the martial art Wing Chun who mentored Bruce Lee. Mentors are trailblazers and often create their own private school

or system to facilitate their educational method of distinction, including such wonderful examples as Bob Ross, Fred Astaire, Maria Montessori and Joseph Pilates.

Mentors share their experience and insight over time in a relatively slow, but organized, controlled and practical manner. Mentors teach by example and introduce the apprentice to the work in accordance with their ability as it develops over time. Less emphasis is placed on how long it takes for the student to graduate. The element of “being in a rush” is perceived as wasteful and potentially destructive.

Value with discretion was placed on ability, skill and performance,

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the mentor knowing, of course, that individual students develop the capacity to perform procedures and specific tasks at individual rates.

Compare that to the assembly line approach of mass education commonly observed today. What is the outcome? Increased productivity, endless consumption, wage slavery, planned obsolescence and extremely poor mental and physical health.

The apprentice, viewed as a novice and one who desired to learn a certain trade, occupation or skill, was typically bound by legal agreement to work for the mentor for a specific amount of time in return for instruction in the trade, art or business. This concept of mentorship, though now seldom practiced, has incredible merit. It has been dropped by the conventional education system in favor of the advantages of educating mass numbers of students in less time.

What would have taken years of training in the past has now been replaced by a highly structured, unionized, legislated system of bureaucracy that offers graduation in return for completing a specific amount of course credits. Essentially it relies on rote learning, a widespread memorization technique based on repetition.

The mentorship style of teaching has been eliminated and replaced with a cookie-cutter, turnstile system that in many ways reduces quality in favor of producing greater volume and so-called “e-quality”.

Would you prefer to be taught by a personal trainer with no actual experience, who just completed a weekend weight-training course and is “certified”, or by someone who has weight-trained for decades, studied the science, looks like they train and has a mature understanding of human behavior, emotions and motivation?

My own version of personal training is unlike the conventional form as it is typically defined or perceived. In fact, I don’t call what I do personal training because of how most clients and personal trainers think of what personal training is, or is not. For many years, I observed hundreds of personal trainers and their clients in gyms throughout the world, and always felt that something was missing.

That “something,” I discovered, lies dormant in the current personal training paradigm. Personal trainers don’t train with their clients. They certainly “train” them, but they don’t train “with” them.

Personal training clients seldom reach a state of complete comprehension and independence, meaning they can move on and train anywhere for the rest of their lives after completion of the program without any further instruction, and even teach others what they know with confidence - like a plumber, carpenter or electrician.

It doesn’t mean they know it all, but they understand all the important principles and can apply them, including why they need to routinely upgrade their personal knowledge. After years of study and on-the-job apprenticeship training, certified trade professionals are able to work alone and even form their own companies as self-directed entrepreneurs. And so it should be with students in any field who are mentored. Each student should be set free to live and create their own personal vision of life. The time for diapers and hand-holding is now passé.

In what I call my Training Partner Mentorship Program, my apprentice is not someone I simply tell what to do, stand over and watch

as they attempt to do it. My student is my actual training partner because unlike most personal trainers, I train “full out” in every way with my apprentice. From start to finish, we complete the entire workout together, and I can tell you by experience, there is no better way to teach or be taught.

I don’t simply tell my apprentice what to do; I do first what I want them to do second. I lead the way. And by “do” I don’t mean a demonstration at half speed or in slow motion. I mean a full-out, complete set executed with intensity, pride and passion, and there’s a big difference.

As their mentor and teacher, I train with the same absolute devotion and intensity that I expect from my apprentice. “Do As I Do” is my motto (not only as I say). After watching me correctly execute the exercise they also are expected to perform, they get incredibly motivated. They become a witness of reality. They have seen that it is possible to perform the exercise with intensity without compromising form. So now they have more potential to do the same, and they do.

How can anyone know what intensity and excellent performance is unless they see it first-hand, up-close with their own eyes?

The beauty of this strategy is that after I’m finished performing my set I can watch them like a hawk as they perform their own and point out any errors, highlight principles of training or compliment them on a set well done after they finish. The message here is that nothing comes close to a real-life model. Reality is absolute and beautiful.

Obviously the number of graduates from my Mentorship Program is relatively low, but the quality of each graduate I certify through the Institute is very, very high. I mean, how many students like Bruce Lee come along each day and besides, to reduce quality for volume motivated by profit is one of the main reasons why there are so few adults today who can train independently and keep it going.

At the end of the mentorship period, whenever that may be, I have shared all of my knowledge, tested their understanding and skill, helped them overcome many of their personal demons and formed a wonderful relationship that will stand the test of time. Those who sweat together in real time seldom forget the experience.

The apprentice now knows exactly what they want and how to get it. As trained fisherman, they no longer need anyone to give them a fish. Clarity of purpose is manifest in their eyes. Cause and effect flow like a current through their minds. Patience and understanding are written on their hearts. The apprentice at their own discretion can now move forward and become the Master they were always destined to become.

So is it true that fate is what we make? Watch the entire Terminator series to find out. Take control of your life, find a mentor, learn from a master and pursue the best possible course of action available.

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ORGANIC PLANET Feature

SALMON FARMS: HAS ANYTHING CHANGED AFTER A DECADE OF CONTROVERSY

By David Suzuki

DETERRING AND DEALING WITH ANTS

By Michael Bloch

LAWN CARE AND YOUR HEALTH

By Simi Summer

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SALMON FARMS:

HAS ANYTHING CHANGED AFTER A DECADE OF CONTROVERSY?

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he David Suzuki Foundation and others have run ads over the past decade decrying British Columbia’s open net-cage salmon farm industry. With significant expansion planned for the West Coast, the question remains: Has B.C.’s salmon farm industry improved?

Salmon farming threatens some of the planet’s last remaining viable wild salmon — a keystone species that touches all our coastal ecosystems. The issues in dispute include feed ingredients, disease transmission between farms and wild salmon, bird and marine mammal deaths, pesticide and antibiotic use, and the effects of multiple farms in concentrated areas.

The Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch program recently released science-based ranking reports on open net-cage farmed salmon in B.C., Norway, Chile and Scotland. All received a “red” or “avoid buying” designation. Canada’s SeaChoice followed suit.

More than 90 per cent of migrating juvenile salmon die before returning to freshwater to spawn, most in the first months after entering the ocean. Pathogens may be a significant factor, although not all specifics about diseases are fully known. Justice Bruce Cohen’s Commission of Inquiry investigating the decline of Fraser River sockeye included pathogen risk — along with habitat loss, predation and contaminant exposure — as a factor in the 2009 sockeye collapse. Disease from salmon farms is one risk to wild salmon that can be controlled.

Salmon farming shouldn’t be done at the expense of wild salmon.

Both wild- and farmed-salmon industries provide fish and create economic activity, but the province’s sports and commercial wild salmon fisheries and marine tourism contribute more to B.C.’s economy and quality of life than salmon farming. Employment, revenue generation and food creation are important, but so are preserving wild salmon and protecting the environment for our children and grandchildren.

Aquaculture must stop using the ocean as a free waste-treatment system. Closed-containment — in the ocean or on land — is better at controlling water and removing feces and chemicals like antibiotics and pesticides used for sea lice. One B.C. open net-cage company lost over $200 million in one year because of disease, enough to build 10 closed-containment farms. Yet the industry claims closed alternatives cost too much.

Although the salmon farm industry has decreased pesticide use,

improved parasite management and reduced feed waste and wild fish used for feed, it hasn’t eliminated the problems. Continuing threats to wild salmon and the environment prevent us from supporting expansion of the industry or advising people to eat ocean-farmed salmon.

Despite the risks, last year the federal government quietly opened the door to expand B.C.’s aquaculture industry. Thirteen applications for new or larger farms along the coast have been submitted. Fish farm expansion avoids the bigger question: What kind of economic development is best for our coastal ecosystems?

As Justice Cohen said, more federal research into the effects of fish farms on wild salmon stocks is critical. We need to address this research gap, along with the lack of availability and transparency of data from farming operations, before allowing the industry to expand.

A promising partnership between Genome British Columbia, the Pacific Salmon Foundation and Fisheries and Oceans Canada to discover the microbes that may cause disease in B.C.’s wild salmon and hinder their ability to reproduce could provide answers. But those answers don’t yet exist.

The fish farming industry is making efforts. In 2013, a farm in Norway was the first to be certified by the Aquaculture Stewardship Council. Although certification doesn’t fully address the risk to wild salmon, it indicates which farms are best operated and includes requirements to consider cumulative impacts. It is not a signal that the entire industry is free to expand.

Closed-containment systems, which have fewer impacts on the environment and wild fish, are also growing. The Namgis First Nation on northeastern Vancouver Island recently starting shipping its first closed-containment ‘Kuterra’ Atlantic salmon to Safeway stores in B.C. and Alberta. The aquaculture industry could also improve environmental performance by producing food such as scallops, mussels, tilapia and seaweed that are a lower risk to the environment and use less feed and chemicals.

Our coastal waters are rich in opportunity. They can contribute to food security and community resilience without open net-cage salmon farms. Unless we chart a sound course, salmon will lose — but so will we, and the bears, eagles and magnificent coastal forests that support so much life.

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By David Suzuki with contributions from Western Region director-general Jay Ritchlin

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ORGANIC PLANET

DETERRING AND DEALING WITH ANTS

By Michael Bloch

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love to watch ants go about their business. They perform an important role in the environment – cleaning up dead insects and animals, transporting seeds and aerating the soil. They aren’t so interesting when they infest our houses though!

Usually we reach for insecticide when ants become a problem; but there are more environmentally friendly ways of deterring ants that don’t necessarily have to involve killing.

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Ant Deterrent Tips

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Here are some things you may want to try before reaching for that can of insecticide, depending on the application: • Pouring lemon juice around areas ants frequent.

• Sprinkle cinnamon across ant scent trails or place in cheesecloth bags in affected areas. Cinnamon was a very popular choice with quite a few readers reporting it being highly effective.

• Baking soda can deter ants – pour a solid line in areas of activity and they won’t cross it.

• A ring of coffee grounds around sensitive plants can discourage ants.

• A puree blend of orange peel and water can be applied to an area to discourage ants from crossing.

• Ants hate vinegar, so spray it around doorways and other areas they frequent to repel them. A small container of vinegar mixed with honey placed in affected areas appears to do the trick too.

• A reader reported baby powder stopped them dead in their tracks.

• Pour boiling water over their tracks (destroys the scent trail).

• Sprinkle a circle of ground cloves around pet food bowls.

• Remove rocks and wood from around the garden.

• Plant mint around vegetable patches, flowerbeds and around the house.

• Citrus oil is a good deterrent; it can be soaked into a piece of string and placed around scent trails.

• Use a piece of chalk to draw a line over trails – again, the ants won’t cross it. Chalk also has the advantage of being able to be used on vertical surfaces.

Brenda W. also contributed this tip:

“Pour a small bottle of peppermint oil into a pump spray bottle. Put a few drops of dishwashing liquid into a small bottle and top it up with cold water. Recap it and give it a couple of shakes. Pour this into the spray bottle and top up spray bottle with water. I spray my bench with this and I don’t get ants anymore and you get a lovely fresh smell in the kitchen.”

Another enterprising reader decided to work with the ants rather than against them. She made a sugar trail away from the house to her compost pile and put out the intent that they would find a greater feast there. It worked!

Ants invade for a reason – usually for food or water, so be sure to keep food items well secured and clean up after you prepare food.

Also check plumbing for leaks, particularly under sinks. Dead insects can attract large numbers of ants, so check windowsills and other areas where they may accumulate.

Ant Eradication Tips

Unfortunately, sometimes you’ll need to eradicate the ants rather than deter them. A couple of greener ways to do it (but unfortunately not very kind to the ants): • A mixture of 1/8 teaspoon of powdered borax and sugar or honey will attract and kill ants. This is a mixture that is often used in commercial ant-specific products. Worker ants take it back to the nest and pass it onto other ants, killing the colony.

While borax in small quantities is relatively harmless to larger animals, in big enough doses it can kill, so be cautious about placement and keep out of reach of pets and children.

• A reader reported using dry grits to kill ants; a non-toxic strategy she’s used with success for 20 years. The theory behind it is that the ants eat the grits and when they drink water the grits expand in their stomachs, killing them.

Hopefully one of the above tips will help you in your environmentally friendly control of ants!

Michael Bloch publishes Green Living Tips, an online resource powered by renewable energy offering a wide variety of Earth friendly tips and environment related news to help consumers reduce costs, consumption and environmental impact. www.greenlivingtips.com

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LAWN CARE AND YOUR HEALTH

By Simi Summer

Weeds–Friends or Foes?

Educated gardeners know that what seem to be garden weeds may instead be friendly foliage. For example, the humble dandelion is actually a medicinal herb used in health tonics including “bitters” for liver ailments. When cultivated, it makes a delicious summer salad. Other common weeds typically seen as a threat to home lawns or golf course turf may in fact be beneficial herbs or edible plants.

Multi-millions of dollars are spent annually trying to chemically choke or pull out “weeds” such as crabgrass. Herbalists have suggested that crabgrass is in fact a nutritious grain and excellent food source.

“Weeds” such as broad leaf plantain have been praised for their medicinal properties. Applications include inflammation of the skin, ulcers, and fever.

Purple nutsedge (Cyperus rotundas), also known as nutgrass, is considered an invasive weed in North America and is a common lawn weed. However, purple nutsedge has been used extensively in Asian therapies, especially Indian (Ayurvedic), Chinese, and Japanese traditions, to treat a wide variety of ailments, including bacterial infections, fevers, inflammation, and pain. In traditional medical systems in the Middle East, both fresh and dried forms of purple nutsedge have been used in a paste to heal skin wounds, ulcers, and sores. Modern research on purple nutsedge has investigated its possible antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-diabetic, and weight control effects.

Ground ivy, regarded by some as a pesky weed and garden invader, has been praised by herbalists through the ages. Also known as gill-over-the-ground or creeping Charlie, the ivy-like mint plant is highly regarded for its medicinal value. The juice of the plant is a diuretic, astringent, and diaphoretic making it especially useful for sinus congestion and headaches. With a high vitamin C content, ground ivy is both a stimulant, tonic, and blood purifier. And it acts as a dense ground cover and keeps the soil from eroding. The lovely blue flow-

ers attract bees, butterflies, and even hummingbirds. It will also grow where nothing else will and it stays green nearly all year long. Take your lawnmower and mow over a patch of it this summer to inhale the tart balsamic scent!

Pesticides and Herbicides to Avoid

Perhaps you don’t need to pull the weeds after all. But if you do decide to embark on lawn care other than watering and mowing, keep in mind the importance of organic non-GMO when choosing fertilizers, herbicides or pest management. Some researchers have connected the dwindling bee population and colony collapse disorder to toxic lawn care products.

Organophosphate pesticide exposure has been found to have a negative impact on children’s IQ, learning ability, reaction time, and other cognitive skills. The main sources of exposure are school lawns, playgrounds, and golf courses as well as proximity to agricultural fields. Glyphosate, the active ingredient in one of the most heavily used GMO herbicides in the world, has been found to be an important factor in the development of multiple chronic diseases. It is said to interfere with the biochemistry of bacteria in the GI tract and deplete essential amino acids such as tyrosine, tryptophan, and phenylalanine, which can then contribute to obesity, depression, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s disease. Recent research has linked fatal kidney disease to this GMO weed killer, suggesting that it helps to carry heavy metals to the kidneys. Glyphosate is also harmful to the environment. Leading conservationists have commented that glyphosate herbicides are wiping out milkweed, the only plant upon which monarch caterpillars feed, having a devastating effect on monarch butterflies, which migrate through Canada.

You can consult your local garden store for advice on organic lawn care products. Traditional turf planting techniques, organic compost and turf fertilizers, integrated pest management, and even regular mowing and watering, may help to eliminate the need for herbicides, pesticides, and harmful fertilizers. Everyone loves the sweet smell of freshly mown grass. So why take a chance that you are exposing your family to harmful chemicals or that your children are running barefoot on a bed of hazardous lawn applications. Choose safe lawn care for your health and for the eco-system.

Simi Summer, PhD, is an educator who appreciates the diversity of our natural eco-system and the importance of organic gardening for good health and the environment.

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perfectly manicured lawn is often the hallmark of a beautiful home and garden. Many homeowners are unaware of the dangers of conventional chemical-based lawn care and may not know how to maintain a beautiful lawn organically. With growing awareness of the health and environmental hazards of chemical pesticides, herbicides, and common weed killers, health-conscious Canadians are looking for safe lawn care alternatives. There are simple strategies to maintain your lawn, without risking your family’s health or harming the eco-system and the environment. Working with rather than against nature, your lawn can be safe for kids, pets, and all living things.

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Fromagerie L’Ancetre Cheese Factory

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Pollen, grass or dander can cause all kinds of havoc to an allergy sufferer. Pascallerg is a natural treatment for your allergy and hay fever symptoms. This homeopathic combination offers relief from allergy symptoms, working to prevent and/or reduce allergic reactions. Pascallerg has been proven effective in reducing the body’s sensitivities to allergens and is suitable for all ages. Find it at health food stores ($24.00 for 100 tabs). www.pascoe.ca

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RECIPE FOR HEALTH -

DATE CANDIES

By Tracy Kaye Holly CSNA Master

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ate candies are sure to be a hit for your next dinner party dessert, afternoon tea or just when you feel like a healthy nutritious treat. They are sweet and crunchy, very versatile and can be made in only a few minutes, no baking necessary.

There are so many different variations you can create from this basic recipe, something for everybody. The sky is the limit!

Dates have no fat, no cholesterol, very little sodium and a ton of potassium. They contain calcium, thiamin, niacin, folate, iron, riboflavin, Vitamin B6, phosphorus and magnesium; however, dates rate high on the glycemic food chart.

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Dates are a fresh fruit, not a dried fruit. You can store dates at room temperature for up to two months or in the refrigerator for up to one year or in the freezer for several years.

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Tahini (ground sesame seed butter) is not only a good source of dietary fibre, but is also a good source of essential fatty acids (EFA), manganese and copper, calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorous, vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin E and protein.

I suggest you double this recipe as they won’t last long.

DATE CANDIES 30 whole unsalted almonds/walnuts or macadamia nuts

30 pitted medium size dates or medjools dates (have to hand pit) 1 tablespoon tahini 1 tablespoon unpasteurized honey 1 tablespoon filtered water ½ teaspoon cinnamon ½ to ¾ cup sesame seeds or any finely crushed nut Insert nut into the centre of pitted date. Press together to close the opening.

In a small bowl, combine tahini, honey, water and cinnamon and mix well. Roll stuffed dates in the tahini mixture, coating lightly, then roll in sesame seeds or other finely crushed nuts until covered. Place dates on a wax or parchment paper lined plate.

Store in the refrigerator for about an hour. Serve at room temperature.

Try these different combinations: Date/almond/rolled in sesame Date/walnut/rolled in chocolate Date/macadamia/ rolled in crushed pecans Dates with piece of chocolate stuffed inside or a chocolate covered espresso bean or a ¼ teaspoon blue goat’s cheese Before rolling the dates in the tahini mixture, lightly roll the dates in finely shaved dark chocolate. Mmmmm good!

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om was right when she told us to eat our veggies! The antioxidants in vegetables, especially cruciferous vegetables, are associated with lower rates of illness. Cauliflower, kale, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and cabbage contain high amounts of sulforaphane – studied for its ability to prevent disease. Sulforaphane reduces inflammation and increases antioxidants and detoxification decreasing the risk of illness more than just eating fruits and vegetables alone.

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Environmental toxins cause inflammation and free radical production that ultimately damage our cells and DNA, leading to illness and disease. Unregulated inflammation is responsible for the illnesses associated with aging and the balance between free radical production and elimination may determine whether we develop heart disease, cancer or other degenerative condition.

Our liver plays a key role in manufacturing antioxidants in the body and reducing inflammation through its detoxification enzyme pathways, which are grouped into two phases. In Phase I, environmental compounds are changed and may become more toxic. In Phase II, these compounds are made less active and water soluble so that they can be eliminated from the body.

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The ability of sulforaphane to “down regulate” Phase I and “up-regulate” Phase II enzymes may explain the association between high cruciferous vegetable consumption and the decreased risk of developing disease. By increasing Phase II detoxification and glutathione, a powerful anti-oxidant, it protects cells against damage, reduces inflammation and increases the elimination of harmful substances from the body.

The wide applicability of Sulforaphane

Heart disease: Oxidative stress and inflammation cause hypertension and atherosclerosis. Sulforaphane can decrease blood pressure and reduce inflammation of the heart and arteries, leading to a healthier cardiovascular system.

Chemoprotection: Studies have documented that diets high in cruciferous vegetables reduce the incidence of human cancer and sulforaphane has been studied as a chemoprotective agent against various cancers. By enhancing Phase II detoxification enzymes and glutathione, it can block the formation of cancer promoting compounds and promote their elimination.

Skin disorders: UV radiation causes DNA damage that can lead to numerous skin conditions. By increasing protective enzymes, sulforaphane can reduce the effects of UV induced skin damage. Topical sulforaphane can improve skin conditions such as hyperpigmentation, moles, acne, stretch marks, scars, skin tags, eczema and certain forms of skin cancer.

Eye health: Sulforaphane offers protection against UV light and free radicals that damage the retinal cells over time, resulting in macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness in the elderly. Because oxidative damage is widely believed to contribute to the progression of many age related chronic diseases, the antioxidant protection conferred by sulforaphane presents a new possibility for preventing and treating the various diseases related to chronic inflammation.

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