An Apple a Day May 2016

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11 Investigating Health Myths

12 Yoga to Ease Back Pain

20 Get Fit With Kim: A Flatter Stomach…

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24 Recipe: Quinoa Peppermint Ginger Tea

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About Cystic Fibrosis

by Joy H. Coleman

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ystic Fibrosis (CF) is a life-threatening, inherited disease of the mucus and sweat glands. It affects mostly your lungs, pancreas, liver, intestines, sinuses, and sex organs and progressively limits your ability to breathe. In people with CF, the gene causes a thick buildup of mucus in the lungs, pancreas and other organs. Patients are at greater risk of getting lung infections because thick, sticky mucus builds up in the lung allowing germs to thrive. Lung infections are a serious and chronic problem for many people living with the disease, so minimizing contact with germs is a top concern for people with CF.

In people with CF, the gene causes a thick, buildup of mucus in the lungs, pancreas and other organs.

In the pancreas, the mucus prevents the release of digestive enzymes that allow the body to break down food and absorb vital nutrients, resulting in malnutrition and poor growth. Secretions from the sweat and salivary glands may contain abnormally high amounts of salt-sodium and chloride; the high chloride levels are the basis for the so-called sweat test widely used in diagnosis of the disease. In men, CF can affect their ability to have children.

In the United States about 30,000 people are living with cystic fibrosis (70,000 worldwide). The great news is that nearly half of the CF population today is living a longer, more productive life.

Cystic Fibrosis affects people of all racial and ethnic groups but is most common among whites. It ranks as the most common life-threatening genetic disease among U.S. Caucasians. Approximately one out of every 3,000 Caucasians born in the U.S. has the disorder. When both parents carry the gene responsible for the disease, each pregnancy has a one-in-four chance of producing an affected child.

The gene was identified in 1989. Since then,

hundreds of different mutations of the gene have been described. Tests have been developed that can detect the most common alterations and can identify unaffected carriers of the disorder.

The many mutations account for the wide variety seen in symptoms and severity. Symptoms commonly, but not always, show up in infancy.

Some people have serious problems from birth.

Others have a milder version of the disease that doesn’t show up until they are teens or young adults. Sometimes you will have few symptoms, but later you may have more symptoms. Death is most often due to end-stage lung disease. With treatment, most persons with cystic fibrosis live into at least their 20s or 30s; some individuals, typically milder cases, survive longer.

This is a chronic illness that asks so much of families.

They’re often the caregivers who have to work with the affected person three to four hours every day.

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by Chelsea Nichols

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ore than 200 motorcycle riders from the Amarillo area are participating in a short ride to fund powerful progress for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The 2nd Annual Mary Nell Tripp ALS Memorial Ride will raise critical funds and ALS awareness that will help the Muscular Dystrophy Association save and improve the lives of those fighting ALS. Ride registration for the Mary Nell Tripp ALS Memorial Ride is scheduled for 12 pm–2 pm on Saturday, May 21st at Tripp’s Harley Davidson. The memorial parade of riders will begin at 2 pm with a police escort to the first stop. All bikes back at Tripp’s Harley Davidson by 6 pm. The “after party” begins at 6 pm at Tripp’s Harley Davidson. The cost is $25 per person and $40 per couple. The entry fee includes access to all events including the ride, live music, BBQ, beverages, silent auction, live auction, and five raffle tickets for the raffle. For registration information, call Tripp’s Harley Davidson at 806–352–2021, or the local MDA office at 806–401–4213.

ALS steals the ability to walk, stand, hug, move, talk and even breathe. This debilitating disease takes away people’s everyday freedoms. MDA is fighting to give those freedoms back—to give people a lifetime to share their talents, accomplish their dreams, and have more time with the people they love.

“Unlike any other nonprofit in America, MDA takes a big picture perspective on diseases that limit muscle strength and mobility, so we can reach across diseases to find effective treatments and cures. With our collective strength, we will encourage early diagnosis and action, support families in hometowns across the country, and uncover research breakthroughs to help everyone 6 may 2016 an apple a day

with ALS live longer, stronger lives,” said Chelsea Nichols, Fundraising Coordinator for MDA West Texas.

Since its inception, MDA has dedicated more than $344 million to ALS research and health care services. Hope on the Horizon for ALS Families.

• In 2014, MDA funded 64 ALS grants with a total commitment of more than $17.2 million.

• MDA funds promising young investigators early in their careers who have innovative and cutting-edge ideas that bring new hope to ALS families.

• MDA operates an ALS Clinical Research Network, housed at five of the largest ALS research centers in the country.

• MDA pioneered the use of historical controls in ALS clinical trial design, reducing the number of patients needed for trials and increasing the efficiency of clinical testing for new therapies.

• In March 2015, MDA hosted one of the world’s top neuromuscular disease scientific conferences, attended by nearly 400 leading scientists, clinicians, and drug developers.

• MDA’s research advocacy efforts are prompting the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and other policymaking groups to address the unique needs of ALS patients and their families.

A MESSAGE FROM THE FAMILY OF MARY NELL TRIPP “Mary Nell Tripp was born May 16, 1927 in Ralls Texas. She was married to P.W. Tripp in March of 1950. They had two children; a daughter named Cathy and a son named Terry.

“They started Tripp’s Harley-Davidson on January 1, 1956 in Roswell, New Mexico. They moved the dealership to Amarillo in 1963, and ran it until 1986. They then handed over the daily job of running the dealership to their son Terry.

“They retired to their ranch in Turkey, Texas, where Mary Nell loved to garden, take long walks, and enjoy their grandkids. She was a very healthy woman who walked 3–5 miles daily.

“In early 1998 her family noticed she was having trouble swallowing and speaking. After testing, she was diagnosed in March of 1999 at the age of 71 with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease.

There was no family history, and she was far outside the average age for this disease.

“Mary Nell and P.W. celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in March of 2000 and by early summer Mary Nell was in home hospice care. P.W. stayed by her side and took wonderful care of her during her battle with ALS. “Mary Nell passed away peacefully on her beloved ranch on July 1, 2000. There will always be a hole in our family that never gets smaller, and we still miss her every day.

“We are riding in honor of her, and for a great cause she would be behind 100%. Anyone who knew Mary Nell Tripp knew she absolutely loved kids, not just her grandkids, but all kids. Thank you for coming out to help with such a worthy cause in her name.” ­—The Tripp Family ABOUT MDA The Muscular Dystrophy Association is the world’s leading nonprofit health agency dedicated to saving and improving the lives of people with muscle disease, including muscular dystrophy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and other neuromuscular diseases. It does so by funding worldwide research to find treatments and cures; by providing comprehensive health care services and support to MDA families nationwide; and by rallying communities to fight back through advocacy, fund raising and local engagement.

Visit mda.org and follow us on Facebook at MDA West Texas.

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THE POWER OF KETONES

by Alyssa L. Sinclair

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f you follow the diet and fitness industry, you have probably heard the terms ketones, ketosis, and “keto diet” in the past few years. You may be wondering what these words mean, and how ketones or metabolic ketosis could possibly lead to weight loss. This weight loss movement boasts mental and physical benefits as wide ranging as higher energy levels, improved mood and focus, more balanced insulin levels, better muscle tone, and even faster recovery time following strokes.

I discovered that the keto diet is actually based in sound scientific principles that could have big neurological and metabolic implications.

WHAT IS METABOLIC KETOSIS? The metabolic process of ketosis refers to the body’s ability to burn fats for energy, rather than glucose, which is typically our main fuel source. Ketosis is a process that occurs when carbohydrate levels drop very low in the body, and the liver then utilizes both dietary and body fat into fuel.

Those fats are then converted into ketones, which can be delivered to the brain and converted into ATP, the coenzyme that is the main carrier of energy in all living organisms. The realization of this natural process in the body has led to the fitness slogan “eat fat to burn fat,” and the popularization of high fat-low carb

By carefully monitoring and cutting carbs and providing adequate fats and protein, the keto diet induces a ketosis state, which leads to fat burning and weight loss.

diets. By carefully monitoring and cutting carbs and providing adequate fats and protein, the keto diet induces a ketosis state, which leads to fat burning and weight loss. When the body has elevated levels of ketones, purported side effects include but are not limited to, weight loss, more energy, and better muscle tone and mass.

THE KETOGENIC DIET: WHAT HAPPENS WHEN KETONES ARE USED FOR FUEL The ketogenic diet was originally developed to treat seizure disorders in children; under extreme carbohydrate restriction seizures were found to decrease in frequency for many patients. Higher levels of ketones in the body have also been found to balance blood sugar levels, which leads to decreased hunger and cravings. Higher energy levels and positive effects on muscle mass means ketones can be great for fitness and weight loss.

There have also been studies regarding the positive effects ketones may have on migraines, ADHD, Alzheimer’s and memory treatment, Parkinson’s disease, behavioral treatment, mood stabilization, stroke prevention, and improved cholesterol levels.

In fact, there has been a study that indicates that ketones may provide a more efficient energy source than glucose for the brain, and that mitochondria in the hippocampus are increased when ketones are burned as an energy source. This area of the brain is associated with learning and memory, and these findings suggest a positive correlation between high levels of ketones and brain health. Overall, the ketogenic diet, and utilizing the process of ketosis and ketones for energy, appears to be positive for weight loss, energy levels, and mental health. So what’s the downside?

Up until now, the biggest challenge that many people have found when trying to increase ketone levels in the body is the very strict diet with severe carbohydrate cuts required to induce ketosis.

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Investigating Medical Myths

by Joy H. Coleman

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top diagnosing yourself with false information and half-truths found on sketchy websites. Most of these health scares are a misreading of facts or a deliberate twisting of the truth. Here: the whole story MYTH: VITAMIN C PREVENTS COLDS Fact: It can actually be harmful when taken in large doses over long periods of time.

MYTH: IF I’M NOT OVERWEIGHT, I’M NOT AT RISK OF HEART ATTACK. Fact: Thin people die of heart attacks every day. The real culprits are smoking, cholesterol, and triglycerides.

MYTH: PEOPLE ONLY USE 10% OF THEIR BRAINS Fact: This myth has been around for more than a century. There are studies that show people use much more than 10% of their brains. For example, when almost any area of the brain is damaged, it has “specific and lasting effects on mental, vegetative and behavioral capabilities.” Also, imaging studies have found no area of the brain is completely inactive.

MYTH: HAIR AND FINGERNAILS KEEP GROWING AFTER DEATH Fact: It’s impossible for the body to continue the complex hormone regulation needed to cause hair and nails to grow after death. This myth does have a basis in a biological phenomenon that sometimes occurs after death. When someone dies, dehydration of the body can cause the skin around

MYTH: SHAVING CAUSES YOUR HAIR TO GROW BACK FASTER, DARKER OR THICKER Fact: Several studies show that shaving has no effect on the thickness or rate of new hair growth.

But because shaved hair is blunt, and doesn’t have the finer taper at the ends of unshaven hair, it can give an impression of being coarse. And new hair sometimes appears darker because it has not yet been lightened by the sun or other chemical exposures.

MYTH: READING IN DIM LIGHT RUINS YOUR EYESIGHT Fact : While reading in dim light can cause eye strain, and the uncomfortable effects that go along with it such as dryness and difficulty focusing, it does not cause permanent damage.

MYTH: EATING TURKEY MAKES YOU ESPECIALLY TIRED Fact: If turkey contains tryptophan, and science has found that tryptophan can cause drowsiness, how is this medical belief a myth? Turkey doesn’t contain an exceptional amount of tryptophan. Turkey, chicken, and minced beef contain nearly the same amounts of the amino acid. Other proteins, such as pork or cheese, contain more tryptophan per gram than turkey.

Perhaps the reason turkey has long been accused of making people extra sleepy is because of all the overeating we do on Thanksgiving. Studies show that eating any large, solid meal can make you tired because blood flow and oxygenation to the brain decreases. Plus, meals that are high in protein or carbohydrates can cause sleepiness. So can wine. an apple a day may 2016 11

yoga to ease back pain

by Alyssa L. Sinclair

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ack pain is one of the most common complaints among Americans. It seems that no matter what our activity level or lifestyle, the low back region is easily tight, strained, or sore. Sitting for hours on end at the office, followed by sitting or lying down to relax, leaves our back feeling tight and uncomfortable.

Athletes also feel pain, resulting from repetitive exercises, such as running, jumping, or weight training, which either impact the spine or tighten the surrounding tissues. A study at ETH Zurich in Switzerland indicated that standing jobs lead workers to experience fatigue in the lower limbs, and back aches.

The key to all of these causes of back pain is stretching and healthy movement, along with good posture and core strength. Many people forget or are unaware that the sacroiliac joint, which lies below the lumber spine This yoga sequence will and above the tailbone, help us to think beyond just connects the sacrum to reaching for our toes when pelvis, and is the source our back hurts—it will open of much low back pain, up the sides of the torso, the is complexly connected hips, chest and hamstrings in to different muscles a well-rounded approach to and ligaments in our improving low back health. legs and hips. This yoga sequence will help us to think beyond just reaching for our toes when our back hurts—it will open up the sides of the torso, the hips, chest and hamstrings in a well-rounded approach to improving low back health. Please note if you have a slipped or bulging disk, do not practice any exercises that are adverse to your condition.

Try to hold each pose for five breaths, or longer if it feels good! Take your time and never force a pose.

MARICHI’S POSE, OR SEATED TWIST (1) Extend your right leg in front of you and bend your left knee in. Adjust to find tall posture. Bend your right elbow and hook over left knee. Flex your right toes toward your face and awaken your right fingertips as they point to the ceiling. Walk your left fingers behind you. Don’t feel the need to overdo 12 may 2016 an apple a day

it. Look to the side as you rotate the spine and shoulders; only bring your gaze behind you if it is okay for your neck, and if your shoulders are even.

Shrug your shoulders down, away from your ears, as you extend your tall spine.

CAT COW (2 & 3) Come to your hands and knees. Knees are beneath your hips and wrists beneath shoulders. As you inhale, arch your back, pull your shoulder blades together slightly, and your chest forward as you look up. You may feel a gentle stretch through chest, neck and face. Exhale to round down. Press into your palms and feel the back of ribs and neck stretching. Continue moving with your breath, making sure your fingers are spread and have a good connection to the mat. Feel free to close your eyes and rock hips side to side as you round.

DOWNWARD FACING DOG (4) Curl your toes under and lift your hips to the sky.

Rotate your biceps toward your face and draw your shoulder blades back to be sure you aren’t dumping weight in your shoulders. Bend your knees if you need to—your back should be extending long. Relax your neck and face.

BABY COBRA (5) Spread fingers wide and bring your hands under your shoulders, fingertips forward. Keeping the tops of your feet on floor, find a small arch in your back as you look forward. Drop shoulders away from your ears. Come back to downward dog.

EXTENDED TRIANGLE (6) Step your right foot between your hands. Both legs are straight, right toes pointing to the front of your mat, outer edge of the left foot parallel to the back of the mat. Your knees are not locked—engage your quads to prevent this. Bring your arms out to a T, right fingers pointing forward. Hinging at the hips, bring your right fingers to the inside of your right ankle and left fingers to the sky. Remember this is a twist—your hip bones are still pointing forward, to the front of your mat, while you are stacking your

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This opens up the sides of the waist, back, and the chest. Breathe.

EXTENDED SIDE ANGLE (7) From your triangle, simply bend your right knee so that it stacks over the right ankle. Left fingers are still pointing up. You may need to wiggle the foot forward to get a safe bend—do not let your knee go forward further than your toes. Also, make sure your knee does not splay out, but points ahead, to the big toe of your right foot. Press your right elbow to the inside of the right knee. You will feel a nice stretch in the right hip, and all along the left side body. Breathe into the left ribs. You can bring your left arm alongside your left ear for a side stretch, but make sure our chest stays open.

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FLAT BACK (8) Bring your fingertips to your shins and gaze forward, lengthening the spine.

FORWARD FOLD (9) Fold into your legs. Feel free to hold the backs of your legs and bend knees slightly.

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REVERSE SWAN DIVE From a flat back, extend arms out like bird wings.

Stretch your chest forward as you come up to standing in mountain pose.

MOUNTAIN POSE WITH HEART OPENING (10) Bring hands to heart center. Tuck your tailbone slightly. Bring your hands to your low back and open chest however much feels comfortable. Make your way back to downward facing dog pose.

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Continued from page 5 People with CF can have a variety of symptoms, including: • Very salty-tasting skin • Persistent coughing, at times with phlegm • Frequent lung infections, including pneumonia or bronchitis • Wheezing or shortness of breath • Poor growth or weight gain in spite of a good appetite • Frequent greasy, bulky stools or difficulty with bowel movements • Male infertility Cystic fibrosis is a complex disease and the types and severity of symptoms can differ widely from person to person. Many factors, such as age of diagnosis, can affect your health and the course of the disease.

CF is diagnosed through various tests, such as gene, blood, and sweat tests. There is no cure but treatments have improved greatly in recent years.

In the past, most deaths were in children and teenagers. Today, with improved treatments, some people with CF are living into their forties, fifties, or older. Treatments may include chest physical therapy, nutritional, and respiratory therapies, medicines, and exercise, according to the National Institute of Health: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.

Breakthrough treatments have added years to those people with cystic fibrosis. Tremendous advancements in research and care have helped many to live long enough to realize their dreams of attending college, pursuing careers, getting married and having kids. Today the median predicted survival age is close to 40. This is a dramatic improvement from the 1950’s when a child with CF rarely lived long enough to attend elementary school.

While there has been significant progress in treating this disease, there is still no cure and too many lives are cut far too short. Treatment is generally aimed at alleviating symptoms, preventing infections, and slowing the progress of the disease and includes careful attention to maintenance of a nutritious diet.

Pancreatic insufficiency can be addressed by taking pancreatic enzymes with meals.

Those with respiratory infections are treated with antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs, with bronchodilator drugs that open up the airways, and with mucus-thinning drugs. Chest physical therapy may need to be regularly carried The pace of progress is out to help dislodge picking up. Early results thick mucus from the from research on gene lungs. This involves gentle hitting the chest therapy are promising. with cupped hands, a Over the past decade, vibrating vest, or various health care specialists handheld gizmos, and expelled in gobs with have increasingly “huff coughs.”

embraced evidence-based medicine and other tools of health reform.

Most men with cystic fibrosis are infertile owing to the lack of a functional vas deferens, the long tube carrying sperm from the testes. This abnormality is not generally amenable to surgical correction, but some affected men can become fathers with the help of modern reproductive technology.

The pace of progress is picking up. Early results from research on gene therapy are promising.

Over the past decade, health care specialists have increasingly embraced evidence-based medicine and other tools of health reform. Embracing evidence-based medicine does not mean that studies and data dictate care; it means that powerful data helps guide it.

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, which has funded basic research and new drugs for more than half a century, began bringing together teams from some of its 115 accredited centers in collaboration to share information and encourage the spread of successful approaches. In 2006, the Foundation took the almost unheard-of step of going public with outcomes data. Families can now find out how every center performs on average lung function and body mass index (BMI), the two key CF indicators, at the foundation’s website (www.cff.org). The CF Foundation has carried these goals forward and works tirelessly to find new therapies, and one day, a lifelong cure for all people living with this devastating disease.

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You’re invited to our upcoming “Grand Re-Opening Roundup” at Orchard Park Permian Basin. Here’s the dirt: Date:

Tuesday, May 10, 2016

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Finger Grub – Chips, Dips, Salads, Sliders, & More - and whet your whistle with: Water, Tea, Lemonade and Ice Cold Beer

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Play games and win prizes / Also round up some door prizes too Pardner!

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Many users report inches loss, increased fitness, feelings of mental alertness and lightness, and even reduced anxiety. In combination with a healthy diet and exercise, results are increased even more.

Continued from page 8 ketosis, as the body begins to use glucose rather than ketones as fuel. Following this kind of stringent diet can be difficult to stick with long term, causes feelings of tiredness, and creates a problem for those wanting to gain the benefits of ketones.

Fortunately, there is a new product on the market that provides the body with ketones and medium chain fatty acids. As the level of ketones in the body increases, you can reap the benefits of ketones without having to severely restrict your diet.

KETO//OS, or ketone operating system, is the first product to provide the benefits of ketosis without having to be in metabolic ketosis. It is a twicedaily drink that is mixed with water, and is not a meal replacement. Many users report inches loss, increased fitness, feelings of mental alertness and lightness, and even reduced anxiety. In combination with a healthy diet and exercise, results are increased even more.

I spoke to Sherry, who began taking KETO//OS at the suggestion of her daughter. They had a new year’s resolution to follow a low carb diet to lose weight, but she was struggling with the afternoon slump and had difficulty focusing during the day.

Sherry told me that she feels better and more energized during the day, and sleeps deeply during

the night. “Ketones make your body work better and more consistently,” she told me, “I’ve noticed inches lost, and it balances my blood sugar levels.”

Many of Sherry’s family members now take KETO//OS. Her husband, and other friends that have tried the product, now have more energy during the day and also after getting home from work. Sherry’s grandchildren are able to focus better in school. Ketones really work, not just as an energy source, but also as a way to boost physical and mental performance. There are also many research studies regarding the use of ketones to help with digestive issues, leaky gut syndrome, and various other arthritic conditions, due to the fact that ketones help reduce inflammation.

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PIGEON (11) From down dog, you will bend your right knee and bring it toward the inside of your right wrist. Place it down there. You may need to grab a pillow or blanket to prop under the right hip if you are tight.

Gently bring the left ankle in the direction of the left wrist, but don’t force it. You can support yourself on your fingertips, or fold forward if it is available. You will feel a very intense stretch in your outer right hip.

Know that this is normal, and beneficial to the ligaments and muscles that connect to your low back. (However, if you feel pain in your knee joint, do not practice this pose. Try a seated butterfly stretch instead.) Hold pigeon for as long as you can—up to ten breaths or more, then repeat on the other side.

Close your practice with some deep exhales in a child’s pose. Notice any feelings of lightness or openness in your low back. Say thank you to yourself for taking the time to take care of your body and release tension!

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A FLATTER STOMACH…ALL DAY

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ith summer quickly approaching, having a flat stomach is on the minds of men and women alike.

But sometimes, even when you are lean and fit, the dreaded belly bloat attacks!

Have you noticed that when you wake up in the morning, your tummy is nice and flat, but by the end of the day it looks like you’ve swallowed a basketball? Not to mention the pain and discomfort that comes along with it.

It is possible that your digestive tract has an excess of trapped air as a consequence of poor eating habits and the consumption of certain foods. Here are some of the more common things that contribute to belly bloat and how to combat them.

EATING TOO FAST It’s true. Digestion starts in the mouth, and the faster you eat the harder your stomach has to work at breaking down the food. Society eats on the run, literally. We don’t have “time” to sit down and enjoy a meal with a friend, much less chew our food 30 times.

all foods if we eat them in moderation and chew our food thoroughly. However, some people truly cannot digest certain foods like dairy, wheat gluten, nuts, or eggs. While eliminating these “intolerable” foods can reap some digestive benefits for those who are not sensitive to them, it is a must for those who find they do have a severe intolerance or allergy to certain foods and additives.

With most of my clients who do not have food sensitivities or allergies, I find that if they eat these less tolerable foods in moderation and chew all of their food well, they have no issues with digestion, gas, bloating, etc.

You may need to go on an elimination diet (or get tested for specific food allergies) for a period of time to see if you have any intolerances to specific foods. I can help you do this. Just contact me at www.getfitwithkimtoday.com. If you find that eliminating or reducing specific foods in your diet helps with digestion, bloating, and weight, take the necessary steps to avoid those foods.

Well, your waistline and your health will eventually suffer if you continue down this gobble down while we multi-task eating trend. Sitting down, thoroughly chewing your food, and savoring the meal and the company you share it with, will not only help you avoid the dreaded belly bloat and indigestion but will also slim your waistline. It’s proven that those who eat slower consume fewer calories and feel satisfied sooner than those who eat on the run.

PROCESSED FOODS Processed foods contain high amounts of sodium and other chemicals and additives that can contribute to stomach bloating. Some “healthy” foods also contain high levels of harmful ingredients like artificial sweeteners and oils that cause gas build up in the stomach. Avoid processed foods containing high amounts of sodium, artificial sweeteners, dyes, preservatives, MSG, soy derivatives, hidden sugars and oils.

FOOD INTOLERANCES Food intolerances should not be overlooked because in addition to causing stomach bloating they could also cause other health problems. While it is a popular trend right now to eliminate any and all foods that some people cannot tolerate, it is a real issue for a few people. Most of us do fine with

Basically if it comes in a box or a package, and it does not resemble something you would see in nature, it has been processed to some degree. Choose natural foods and those made at home. Consume more whole foods like fruits, vegetables, lean meats and eggs, and whole grains which are much lower in sodium or completely free of sodium.

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EATING RIGHT BEFORE BEDTIME Supper is a main meal which should be eaten at least two or three hours before going to bed, and it should be something light and easy to digest. Eating before going to bed hinders digestion and disrupts sleep, both of which lead to constipation and weight gain. If you find yourself really hungry right before bed, try eating a little more at supper and eating 2–3 hours before bed. Herbal and sleepy teas are also great to drink before bed because they aid in digestion and help you sleep. You may also try eating a good breakfast. You will be less hungry throughout the day and be more able to eat a lighter supper.

While having a flat stomach is nice, proper digestion and absorption of nutrients is crucial to your health.

Maintaining a healthy weight and incorporating the strategies above will not only give you the figure you desire, but will also add years to your life!

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Cooking With Kim Spring 2016 Cooking Class Schedule April 26th - “Let’s Go Fishing – Mexican Food!” - $45 Menu: Tilapia Veracruz over Spanish Cauliflower “Rice,” Creamed Corn, and Spinach May 12th - “May Fiesta: Part 1” - $40 Healthier Low Calorie Recipes—Enjoy Mexican Food Anytime—Won’t Wreck Your Diet—Never Feel Deprived Menu: Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas and Flautas

May 19th - “May Fiesta: Part 2” - $45 Healthier Low Calorie Recipes—Enjoy Mexican Food Anytime—Won’t Wreck Your Diet—Never Feel Deprived Menu: Flank Steak with Chimichurri Sauce and Guacamole May 26th - “May Fiesta: Part 3” - $45 Healthier Low Calorie Recipes—Enjoy Mexican Food Anytime—Won’t Wreck Your Diet—Never Feel Deprived Menu: Barbacoa Tacos, Spanish Rice, Faux-fried Beans

Payment and registration required prior to class. To register and pay, or ask questions, contact Kim at www.getfitwithkimtoday.com. The classes are filling up quickly. So hurry to reserve your spot!

health & beauty WHAT IS BEAUTY?

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or almost a year and a half I have been writing for this column, titled “Health and Beauty.” Most of the time I have attempted to give straightforward answers to age-old questions on how to best care for your skin. I have also tried to include information on the newest scientific breakthroughs on combating the myriad issues we encounter, from pimples, to lines and wrinkles, and to sun damage.

As I began to formulate this month’s topic I was struck by the thought, “What exactly is beauty?”

Making the question more specific I asked, “What is it that makes a woman beautiful?” The answers I found were far from definitive but were intriguing.

I found that, not surprisingly, the concept of a beautiful woman varies a great deal from culture to culture. The concept of beauty in a primitive tribe of Africa is nothing like that in Western civilization. The timeframe also plays a major roll in what is in, as far as beauty in women is concerned. What a particular individual considers beautiful is also at odds with what another person of the same culture and same timeframe believes to be an indication of beauty.

The Greek philosopher, Plato, assessed the attributes a beautiful woman generally possesses.

One that continues to be accepted is that the face should be symmetrical and harmonious. The width of the face should be two thirds that of the length.

The appearance of youth and fertility was also held in high esteem in both Greek and Roman culture.

Down through the Renaissance, both sculpture and paintings portray the female figure as strong and healthy. Their bodies are also more buxom than are those of the current “perfect” Western women.

Both the Greeks and Romans held long full blond hair in high esteem. Women used various methods to lighten their tresses. Some unwise ones resulted in hair damage or loss. However, by the middle ages the trend was to darken one’s hair or cover it because blondes were regarded as loose women, not to be respected. During different periods of 22 may 2016 an apple a day

Auguste Renoir, Young Woman Braiding Her Hair, 1876 Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington American history, especially in the antebellum South, the hourglass figure was considered beautiful. Many young women caused serious damage to internal organs by spending a large portion of their lives tightly corseted. Most of us remember the scene in the film “Gone with the Wind” where Vivian Leigh is clinging to a bedpost while the laces are being tightened.

In an effort to gain insight into how beauty is viewed in different countries today, journalist Ester Honig used the online market place to send her picture, bare of any makeup, to graphic designers in more than twenty countries. She asked them to make her beautiful. Nineteen different renditions of her enhanced picture were sent back and the differences seen from country to country was interesting, but not so remarkably different as

it would probably have been before our age of mass media.

The truism, “Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder,” is probably more readily accepted today than at any other time in history. Recently a number of men were asked for their definition of a beautiful woman. The answers were varied and interesting.

One man’s answer was “There is nothing more rare, nor more beautiful than a woman being unapologetically herself, comfortable in her perfect imperfection. To me that is the essence of beauty.”

Another wrote “What makes a woman beautiful besides physical attractiveness is love for oneself and others, confidence, self respect, as well as respect for others, empathy, curiosity, and an open mind and independence too, but a willingness to depend on others.” Still another stated that physical appearance becomes less important as we age but that a beautiful mind and one who gives back to the world to make it a better place is the true essence of a beautiful woman.” Several spoke of healthy, vibrant and outgoing as beautiful attributes.

Within several of the comments was the repeated affirmation that a woman was beautiful when her inner spirit shows through.

Each of us have women in our lives we consider beautiful. If I am correct, many of those you rank on the top of your list do not have flawless skin or perfect figures, nor do they have the required facial symmetry. They are beautiful because of the way they live their lives and the blessing they are to all those who know them.

I appreciate your questions or comments. And always remember to smile. A smile is an instant face lift.

Special thanks to this month’s contributor: Earlene Smith earlenes@cableone.net

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Changing lives.”

Peppermint Ginger Tea

by Kim Clinkenbeard, CPT, FNS

This is a soothing drink that not only aids in digestion, but is also a natural anti-inflammatory with many health benefits.

5 cups water 5 peppermint tea bags 1 nub (quarter-sized) of fresh ginger, peeled Add boiling water and all other ingredients in a teapot and steep 10 minutes. Serve after dinner to aid in digestion. Can also be used to soothe allergies, motion sickness, upset stomach, and indigestion. Sweeten with an orange slice or honey if desired.

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