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By Cara Zolinsky grows taught. 3. Move your leg (the one with the tubing attached) behind you until you feel tension from the tubing. (This body positioning should be similar to that of the thigh position that is present immediately after a runner’s “push off.”) 4. Inhale. 5. Hold your breath while, with the other leg, you bring the thigh forward. 6. Hold this position, making sure that your shin stays parallel to the floor until your thigh has passed the vertical position. 7. Do 5 to 10 repetitions. 8. Repeats steps 1 through 7 with the other leg. In this exercise, make sure that you do not make the mistake of keeping your thigh parallel to the floor, as this will ingrain the poor habit of driving your thigh upward, rather than forward, when running. Other Techniques In addition to resistance tube workouts, practice exercises that boost your “horizontal power,” which is more representative of the mechanics of running. According to Anderson, three of the best techniques for boosting your horizontal power are: 1. Running uphill 2. Running uphill while a wearing a weighted vest. 3. Wearing a weighted vest while running around a track. Studies have shown that an appropriately designed weight workout will improve the peak performance of runners. Though the examples above are only a brief sampling of the many such available workout programs, they have proven to be extremely effective in increasing the strength, agility, and performance of runners. Try them...you have nothing to lose but time off your run! For more information about a weight workout for runners visit www.ultrafitnessdynamics.com.
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The party should begin an hour before the swap. When it is time to swap the recipes and everyone has met, get the chefs and their recipes together and let everyone say a bit about their dish. Is it a family recipe? Is it sweet, spicy, organic, or creamy? Divide the broths into smaller containers and get busy swapping. The fairest and easiest way to do this is to give each one a number and pick the numbers out of a hat. Everybody will leave with the same amount of broth they brought but different varieties. There might be a curried broth, a fish bisque, a canned pumpkin soup recipe and lots more. If you are going to have a soup tasting party, you should have some mini loaves of bread, crackers, raisins, pesto, and anything else on hand which would be nice to accompany the food. The following recipe makes a hearty and flavorful broth, which would be great at such a party. It freezes well too. Easy Mixed Vegetable Soup with Dill
This is a really simple soup recipe but do not let the basic ingredients fool you. The fresh vegetables in this tasty broth give it a vibrant and wonderful taste and the dill and black pepper are all you need for plenty of flavor. If you are taking this soup to a party, you should put a label on the container telling people to add the water and potatoes before eating it. What you will need: • 1 cup diced carrots • 2 teaspoons sugar • 1 cup diced onion • 1/2 teaspoon dill weed • 2 cups water
• 1 cup diced celery • 1 quart chopped fresh tomatoes • 1 teaspoon salt • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper • 2 cups diced cooked potatoes
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By Dr. Brett Gottlieb, D.C. body such as digestion, circulation, immune system etc. This process can take many years to develop. Typical symptoms due to autonomic dysfunction include allergies, sinus congestion, heart palpitations, anxiety, fibromyalgia, insomnia, restless legs, migraine headaches, and vertigo. The postural control center of the body is located in the upper neck as well. When the atlas shifts out of alignment it causes the entire spine to shift leading to one hip being higher than the other, twisting of the entire spine, and a short leg. Often times the head will appear tilted to one side and the shoulder will be unlevel. A short leg will cause a shifting of body weight to one leg. Often time a person with an atlas misalignment will could be placing 20-30lbs more weight on one leg. This of course can lead to hip, knee, ankle, and foot problems. The end result of all this postural distortion is pain. Typical symptoms might include neck pain, back pain, knee pain, hip pain, foot pain, tendonitis, bursitis, tension headaches, shoulder pain, TMJ dysfunction, and numbness/tingling sensations in the arms, hands, and feet. Luckily, there is a very precise method to get the atlas vertebrae back into proper alignment. This method is called NUCCA. You can learn more about NUCCA by visiting my website at painfreelife. net. You can call my office for a free consultation and examination to determine if your problem is being caused by an atlas misalignment. My office number is 916-965-7155.
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One method that has proven to be effective is what one researcher calls “Imagery Rehearsal By John Goldhammer Therapy.” Dr. Barry Krakow, medical director of the Sleep and Human Health Institute in Albuquerque, New Mexico, has developed a techhere is nothing with which every man is so afraid of as nique to change the images in nightmares. “Our dreams,” he explains, getting to know how enormously much he is capable of “start out as replays of traumas after a traumatic event.” But, according to doing and becoming. - Soren Kierkegaard Krakow, when nightmares continue over a long period of time, they beMurder, monsters, beasts, rapists, predators, clawing fear, come destructive. “The nightmares somehow take on a life of their own. mutilation, decapitation--nightmares sink their teeth into our They become a broken record, a habit, a learned behavior,” says Krakow. night world, plunging us into a black sea of fear and terror. Over time the nightmares actually retraumatize individuals. What could be the purpose or intent of such heart-pounding Krakow’s method involves rewriting the nightmare and replacing dream dramas? disturbing images with comforting images. The re-scripted dream is then The majority of nightmares intend to shock us in order to rehearsed over and over throughout the day and before sleep. Research get our attention--shock therapy from what I like to think of indicates that about 90 percent of the time Imagery Rehearsal will either as the “Authentic Self,” our essential nature, the real you. For end the nightmare or modify it dramatically. instance, I once had a dream of a tiger stalking me, intent on killing Burr Eichelman has developed a similar method of treating traumaand eating me, which totally terrified me in the dream. For me, induced nightmares that he calls “dream substitution.” He gives this that dream represented a wild cat, something instinctive, natural, example: powerful, and completely authentic that wanted to get me. A Mr. B dreamt of being shot by a Viet Cong sniper. He would hear nightmare in this category intentionally drags us into its dark den the shot and see the bullet coming to kill him, awakening just before the in order to wake us up. Such dreams create valuable terror, shock bullet was going to strike his head. He had dreamt this nearly nightly and panic the Authentic Self often uses as a last resort, trying to for 12 years. In the alteration of the dream, it was allowed to proceed in save our genuine life, to liberate us from self-destructive patterns or hypnotic trance until the bullet became visible about 50 yards away. At behaviors. this point the bullet was transformed into a whipped cream pie, much When we are hypercritical and judgmental of ourselves, we are in the manner of the old-time silent movies. The pie was then slowed likely to have recurring nightmares of running for our life, being and returned to the Viet Cong sniper. It struck the sniper in the face, so chased by someone or something, typically wielding a weapon or startling him that he fell from the tree. The event was so improbable that knife. That tongue-like, razor-sharp knife blade or the bullet in the brain the Viet Cong and Mr. B broke into outrageous laughter and walked off often symbolizes the many ways we kill ourselves and our creative poten- together in disbelief. . . . Mr. B rehearsed the substituted dream at home tial with negative self-criticisms. with self-hypnosis. The revised dream was dreamt at night several times, Here’s another example: A stockbroker in his mid forties told me replacing the traumatic dream. After this replacement, the traumatic about a very disturbing recurring nightmare. In each dream he would dream disappeared.* see his own face, but he was always shocked at how old he was, “ninetyDreamwork over many years has convinced me of the validity of one something, barely able to move,” he described. He would wake up in a of Gestalt’s underlying assumptions: “You never overcome anything by panic, afraid he had some terrible aging disease. I asked him to imagine resisting it. You only can overcome anything by going deeper into it. If being that old man in his dream and to tell me what his life (as the old you are pursued by an ogre in a dream, and you become the ogre [when man) was like. “My life is over. There’s nothing left for me to do,” he you work with the dream], the nightmare disappears. You re-own the explained. I then asked him to think about his waking life right now energy that is invested in the demon.” ** You also go “into it” by explorand tell me what comes up when he thinks of that statement by that old ing the dream and trying to understand its meaning. Again, a correct man. “My God--I’m always getting all these creative ideas but I constant- interpretation will often stop or mitigate a recurring nightmare. ly tell myself that I’m too old to start something new,” he replied. His The next nightmare you have might well contain “valuable terror,” “nightmare” intended to wake him up, to stop him from living his life as the psyche’s way of inspiring our quest for an authentic life by creating though he were almost dead, as if he were too old and too feeble to do tension in-between who we think we are and who we ought to become, anything anymore. This dream dramatically changed his life and began between a soul-deadening status quo and our un-lived potential. We the process of freeing the transformative power of his creative spirit. Of can always choose to turn around and face the rising sun of our essential course, that nightmare stopped recurring, as is often the case when we spirit--a spirit that wants to sing its song, write its story on the landscape finally “get” a recurring dream’s message. of our life. For we are indeed, as Shakespeare observed, “. . . such stuff as Although not as common, another category of nightmares is the dreams are made on...” direct result of serious trauma in our waking life. These dreams are Notes: usually quite literal and detailed, replicating an actual event we have * Burr Eichelman, “Hypnotic Change in Combat Dreams of Two experienced. For example, I recently met a young woman who was in Veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.” American Journal of Psyan apartment building two blocks away from the World Trade Center chiatry 142:113). buildings when terrorists attacked on September 11th. She watched in ** Frederick S. Perls, Gestalt Therapy Verbatim (Highland, New York: horror from her apartment window as the buildings collapsed. She saw Gestalt Journal, 1992), people jumping from windows, others hurled out from the explosions pp. 241 and 190. and fire. She began having recurring nightmares of being trapped in the John Goldhammer, Ph.D., is a psychotherapist, dream researcher, and wreckage of one of the planes that had smashed into the towers. author of three books. This article is adapted from his most recent book, Her dream was showing her that she was caught in the “trauma,” Radical Dreaming: Use Your Dreams to Change Your Life (Kensington the emotional “wreckage” of the event. Her “normal” life had crashed; Publishing/Citadel Press). He lives in Seattle, Washington. Website: the event had indeed wrecked her emotionally. She was an “emotional http://radicaldreaming.com/ wreck.” It is therapeutic to interpret all nightmares regardless of their
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Post-traumatic stress nightmares (PSNs) are different from your average run-of-themill nightmare in that they’re usually experienced by people who’ve lived through a traumatic event, and the dream content and story will closely resemble the event. So there’s very little disguised imagery. Robert Van de Castle points out that the dream is recurrent with little alteration from time to time, except that elements from the dreamer’s current environment may gradually be incorporated into the prescribed dream plot. One psychological theory holds that post-traumatic dreams are the body and mind’s joint way of replaying the event in an attempt to master it within the “safe” context of the sleeping body and dreaming mind, where the event can be re-experienced without harm. Eventually the anxiety and stress associated with the traumatic event diminishes as the dreamer regains control and confidence in waking life. It’s also important to recognize that such things as a messy and vicious divorce can be experienced as trauma, especially by children. Although we may not have been prisoners of war, or survived a plane crash, there are still quite a few events in our everyday lives that qualify as traumatic. The more standard scary dream (and what most of us consider a nightmare), usually consists of frightening images and symbols relating to work, school, or relationships, and are often stress or anxiety induced. The threat here isn’t necessarily to one’s life, but to one’s sense of self and selfconfidence. We awake from these kinds of dreams with our hearts
pounding, perspiring profusely and often crying or screaming. These kinds of nightmares tend to be the ones that we’re relieved to realize was only a dream! In my experience, the most common types of nightmares are ones of either being chased or ones of being hunted down. One explanation: Being chased or stalked as prey are primal memories from our human collective unconscious, and they refer to primitive times when our ancestors were chased by wild animals. Back then, being caught meant certain death. Another possibility is that we feel unable to escape a situation that we feel we have no control over. I’ve found, time and time again, that nightmares are our unconscious mind’s way of getting our attention. If we don’t pay attention to our dreams, or we haven’t figured out the messages in past dreams, we’ll get one heck of a nightmare that forces us to pay attention, and more often than not, force us to make the effort to understand what on earth that dream (nightmare) meant. Dream Well! Terry L. Gillis has been researching and studying dreams for over two decades. He has concluded that dreams prepare us for what’s ahead. By paying attention to our dreams and understanding their messages, we can decide on the best course of action to take to create the life we want.
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easiest of our dreams to remember. Nightmares aren’t considered a sleep disorder unless they become recurring nightmares. Frequent occurrences of nightmares become a disorder when it impairs social, occupational and other important areas of functioning. At this point, it may be referred to as Nightmare Disorder (formerly Dream Anxiety Disorder) or “repeated nightmares.” ightmares, “Repeated nightmares” is defined like other dreams, occur most more specifically as a series of often during REM sleep (though nightmares with a recurring theme we dream throughout the entire that disturb the dreamer’s sleep on sleep cycle). Unlike other dreams, a regular basis. It’s interesting to however, nightmares usually cause note that while people with night dreamers to wake up. terrors exhibit frightening physical If you don’t wake up during the symptoms such as screaming or dream, is it still a nightmare? Well, kicking, and are inconsolable not technically. You might just during an episode, they don’t want to call it a bad dream. remember anything later if they’re Nightmares are most often allowed to settle back into sleep. characterized by the following Nightmares, however, are a symptoms: different story. The dream content ~ a sense of dream dread or fear of nightmares has much to reveal that may stay with you for hours or to us if we’re courageous enough even days to take a closer look at what’s ~ The physical paralysis, called scaring us. Though it’s hard to atonia, that signifies REM sleep believe, nightmares can be very (as opposed to the physical arousal beneficial. Often they will point common in night terrors), but out what we’re really afraid of, perhaps with more eye movements rather than what we think or what than usual and slightly elevated we admit (even to ourselves) we’re pulse and respiration rates. afraid of. ~ The ability to vividly recall all Some factors that seem to or part of a frightening dream story. contribute to nightmare frequency ~ The dreamer usually finds are: illness (especially fever), him or herself being threatened or stress (caused by situations like harmed in some way the difficulties of adolescence, ~ A recognition of personal moving, hard times at school or dream themes, or a repetition of work), troubled relationships the dream itself for months, years, and traumatic events, like being or even decades. mugged or experiencing a serious The main feature of a nightmare earthquake. Traumatic events is that it’s scary. It’s often long, can trigger a long lasting series of intricately detailed, and among the recurrent nightmares.
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THE MERCURY MINUTE OCTOBER 2010
The 12 Signs of the Zodiac
By Michael Mercury
LIBRA (Sept. 24-Oct. 23) ) The Month’s astrological energy directs your attention to your personal vision for a full life. Take advantage of this! For those who are in relationships, that wild and crazy word called “commitment” will be making its appearance. You can bond closer with the one you love.
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October 7 The New Moon -14 Degrees Libra at 11:44 a.m. PDT - With this New Moon, we have Saturn and Mercury conjunct to one another. Add to this – Venus and Mars in Scorpio also conjunct. Thus, with squares to the moon, nodes by Saturn and Mercury can make a few days difficult for communication.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21) Consider being defensive when you are driving; look out for the other driver. You’ll get support when getting your work done. Don’t give the wrong impression, especially to those who matter. Pay attention to your personal plans.
October 22 The Full Moon -29 Degrees Aries at 6:37 p.m. PDT - The Full Moon is a dynamic time as Mercury in Scorpio is conjunct with the Sun in Libra at 29 degrees and opposite the Moon. This is going to be an emotional time for many people.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) If you’re going after a job or applying for something that is important, then you have a good chance for getting what you want. However, we are living in uncertain times when it comes to the economy. Life has a surprise in store for you. CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19) You’ll bring joy into people’s lives by being generous in spirit. The stars are smiling on you, and it is time for you to receive, which is a form of giving. Be less serious and find your joy by starting with non-judgement. You can eliminate difficulty by being mindful.
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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Social interest and friends take your attention; you’ll have plenty of invitations for fun in the next several months. It’s the time for looking inward; prepare for success as it prepares for you. You have a wonderful opportunity to see life from someone else’s eyes. Consider a new way of seeing life.
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PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) A spiritual birth is on the horizon for self-development. Keep your options open and be receptive to the unexpected, your preparation will be noticed. People from the past appear as if time had been replaced by eternity! If you are honest, then you know what to do. ARIES (March 21-April 19) When you love your work, energy supports your life in a positive way. You are fortunate. You may consider looking at the financial situation at this current time in history? Pulling back on your energy concerning all matters is to your advantage. Now, less is everything for you. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Relationships are going through a lot of changes; help the process – get out of the way. With support from the stars, there is information that provides you information, so think twice before making an important decision. However, listen to your heart for the best guidance. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Conserve your money, because you have a tendency to be extravagant. The practice of Yoga delivers your internal and your external union into a glorious state of being. Tai Chi can bring balance into life or any form of meditation. You’ll feel like a new person. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Relationships flourish with balance. Be supportive of those who help you. An attraction is a mystery and now is no exception. Family connections are important so keep in touch with those that you love.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) A positive attitude can work for you every time, because it brings you an opportunity. Keep your sprits high and remember that a problem is your best teacher and brings peace and harmony to your life. Love is the one constant that makes live worth living. If you haven’t found the right partner, be patient. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Your intuition is speaking to your essence, which speaks clearly to you. Family interests demand your attention. Dreams provide you information, and they are obscure so don’t over analyze. You’re starting to see life from a happier point of view.
“Why own anything, when you can be everything, it’s less expensive.” - Clint Cochran, Mystic
Viewpoint Inspired We’re trying really hard to be “great parents”, Mitch. The problem is, we’re not always sure what the best choice is, and then there’s “consistency”?! Challenging! We’re blessed with two really great kids, and we’re really committed to making solid choices for them. Our dilemma: We worked so hard to keep our oldest child away from video games, television, and the internet… Now, we’re not sure that’s the way to raise our second child! Until he was six years old, our son (now 10 years old) never saw a television show in our home, and we only allowed him a hand-held game thing. Gees Mitch, why’d we bother?! He picked up EVERYTHING at preschool and at his pals’ homes! He begged and pleaded for video games and TV; we didn’t give in! To this day, we strictly limit his time on games in our home. What a battle! My wife and I feel as if we used up loads of energy for little benefit. As I’m writing this, he’s at one of his friend’s house planning some big video game day. He rejects all sports (put up with one season each of basketball and soccer), and wants nothing but those games! With kid number two we’re lost! He’s six years old, and we really don’t feel like fighting his interest in the games, etc. What’s the best way to parent in this day of technochildhood? If we didn’t do family trips, our boys would do nothing but play these games! As it is, the fact that we “eased up” and let our younger son have more games and TV access earlier has made our older son feel we favor his little brother! Lonely Parents, Stockton, CA
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Hey Parents, “In 1950, a father was involved if he spanked the kid now and then. Today, a father’s involved only if he coaches Little League, volunteers at the school, and monitors play.” – Author Unknown The concept of “parents” is endlessly (daily?) in evolution. Heck, it took some adult caveperson to first comment, “What’s with these damned KIDS?!” before anyone decided there should be “parents”! Now, parents are inundated with media messages about what a parent “should” be… Basically, uh, perfect! My first column years ago was in response to an adult pleading for advice on how to “be” all we’re beleaguered to accomplish. When I was a kid, most evenings involved relaxing, reading (television, for some)… Nowadays, keeping up with responsible parenting, technology, and running a home on a workday, it’s hard for a parent to get 15 minutes to him/herself !
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Mitch Darnell, MA, OM Relationship Coach & Wedding Officiant
In my opinion, the very fact that you and your wife are endeavoring to be conscious, involved parents is 80% of the battle! DO KNOW… º There’s no template for Perfect Parenting. º Being involved and doing your best scores an “A” for Parenting in the universe! º Your children will not remember the best and worst things you believe you ever did to/for them. They’ll recall stuff you weren’t even aware of ! So, whaddaya do with Kid #2?!... • While the kids may demand absolute consistency, crystal-clear insight and integrity, you have the right to change your mind and to evolve! Try discussing your thoughts with your children, standing true to your values. The kids don’t have to “get” all you offer, but communicating with them conveys a few important messages: 1. Communication is important. 2. You are consciously making parenting choices (versus flipping a coin). 3. The fact that you’re paying attention to the issues involved. Yes, kids often feel they have something to offer the thought process (and often they do). You may be surprised at what neat, sharp children you’re raising! By talking as a family, you also can gain insight into what everyone’s really thinking on a number of issues. You seem like parents who think about the options and ramifications before you make a choice for your children. There’s a positive side to every decision you make. Please trust that a conscientious decision with your children’s best interests in mind pretty much is always a “good decision”. You and your wife are also human beings worthy of self-care! Cutting yourself some slack and honoring yourselves for your commitment to your children will go a long way toward supporting a solid family foundation! ~ Stay Engaged! Namaste, Mitch
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rom the ancient Egyptians to 20th century medicine during Prohibition, there has always been a belief that alcohol has medicinal effects. Even today they claim that drinking a glass of red wine will decrease your chance of heart disease. Of course, a glass of ordinary grape juice would accomplish the same. Now, for the first time, here in the 21st century, there are serious attempts to legalize and give legitimacy to the positive medicinal effects of marijuana. The use of cannabis has major social and legal effects on society as a whole. Socially, is using marijuana acceptable? It is certainly becoming more so as 14 states and the District of Columbia (our nation’s capital) have legalized the drug for medicinal use. The city of Breckenridge, Colorado has legalized it for recreational use. It is not uncommon to see people smoking marijuana joints on the Pearl Street Mall in Boulder. Is this socially acceptable behavior? In November, California, desperate to balance its budget, has a proposition to legalize the recreational use of marijuana by adults! Now, I am not a prude or a cranky old man (maybe a crotchety middle-aged man), but as a parent of two young, impressionable children, I certainly do not want my kids exposed to marijuana use in public. I also would be willing to bet that most of those smoking marijuana would not want their kids to develop an addiction to marijuana when they grew up. Legally, how does law enforcement respond to people using or possessing marijuana? This one question is the root of all that is fundamentally wrong with current laws pertaining to medicinal marijuana. President Barack Obama’s Administration has stated quite clearly in March 2009 that they will not pursue distributors of medical marijuana. That basically put the enforcement rules into the states themselves. California and Colorado are the two most prominent states dealing with the repercussions from their voters legalizing marijuana for medicinal use. One of the basic problems faced by all states that have legalized the use of marijuana for medical purposes is that nobody was ready once these propositions passed. By that I mean, the propositions did not outline how the state would go about processing and adjudicating this new industry. There were no procedures for who could become a medical marijuana dispensary, how to classify the businesses, where they could open shop or even how to tax the industry. It is interesting to note that after California became the first state to pass a law legalizing medicinal marijuana in 1996, nothing really happened. Think about the current “pot shop” phenomenon in California for a moment. Doctors, patients and proprietors took very cautionary paths. Few doctors would risk their medical licenses by prescribing marijuana; few brave entrepreneurs would risk opening up a store that could be raided by federal agents at any time. Only those who the law was designed for – patients suffering from glaucoma, cancer and AIDS – sought recommendations for medical marijuana. What happened? Why the exponential growth in applications to use and sell medical marijuana? While the change in presidential administrations and legal positions regarding the enforcement of federal marijuana laws from Bush to Obama favors the “pot shop” community, there is no doubt that the huge surge occurred well before Bush moved back to Texas. The number of medicinal marijuana dispensaries has exploded in all
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states where it has become legal. According to a story in USA Today (March 8, 2007) the number of dispensaries in Los Angeles increased from four in late 2005 to 98 less than a year later. In June 2010 there were 186 “pot shops” operating within the Los Angeles city limits. Ironically, an estimated 50 similar stores were forced out of business due to market over-saturation. With 186 “pot shops” open the City of Los Angeles had more than 400 approved applications for dispensaries within the city limits that had yet to open their doors. Law enforcement agencies and city councils were totally unprepared for the legalization of marijuana. With the number of shops and patients increasing at staggering rates the legal marijuana industry is virtually running itself, with lawmakers trying ever-so-hard to catch up to the giant snowball that is gathering size and speed daily. The pharmaceutical industry has not seen such a drastic increase in need for a medication since Jonas Salk invented the polio vaccine. According to a local news channel in Denver, the state was receiving more than 1,000 applications for a medical marijuana license every day. According to the station, as of August 26, 2010 the state had a backlog of between 60,000 and 70,000 applications. What were all of these poor suffering souls taking before medical marijuana became legal and so available? Once you have your “medical marijuana card” there are numerous places you can go to find your “medicine”. If a dispensary such as “CannaMart”, “Choice Organics”, Nature’s Wonder”, “Flower Power Botanicals”, “Premier Wellness Center” or “Ganja Depot” is not within a short drive, just check on line at a site like www.findmypot.com. With the federal government deciding to step back and states completely unprepared and unsure how to regulate this industry, it has fallen into the hands of individual communities. Many city councils like those in Aurora and Broomfield, Colorado have banned dispensaries from their towns. Of course these cities will face lawsuits from would-be proprietors and needy patients who find it difficult to drive 10 miles to get their “medicine”. The cities are starting to get more help from the state level. In Colorado those with a criminal record are no longer allowed to own a dispensary. The attorney generals are starting to take an active look on how to regulate the shops. While this is a good thing and has forced many locations to close, the industry still appears to be spiraling out of control. Regulating the sale of this industry is key. It is smart to start with the people who own the shops and work their way down. Then, perhaps the biggest hurdle of all will be to tackle those who receive prescriptions for medicinal marijuana. That is a subject for the future. It is important to note that like alcohol and tobacco, marijuana is a drug. If you or someone you know may be addicted to marijuana or other drugs, it is important to seek help. There are numerous alcohol and drug awareness courses one can attend, as well as a variety of support groups like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). For those who would prefer to take a course in the privacy of their own home there are also online alcohol classes and alcohol and drug courses. Mike Miller is the Education Director at Online Alcohol Class, a website specializing on online drug and alcohol awareness classes and minor in possession classes. You can visit his site at onlinealcoholclass.com
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re you thinking about quitting marijuana, but are a little timid and hesitant due to the side effects you may experience? Did you know there are things you could do to help manage these symptoms? It’s true! Here we will look at three of the most common marijuana withdrawal symptoms along with strategies which can help lesson their general effect on you. The frequency and severity of the side effects you will experience after quitting marijuana are largely dependent on how frequently you smoked the drug, in what quantity the marijuana was smoked and how long your addiction has been going on. Naturally, those who are heavy, long-term users of marijuana will experience side effects which are more severe than those experienced by a casual user. However, even those who admit to smoking marijuana only once a month have reported a wide range of side effects which seem to mirror those seen with long-time users. Anxiety and Depression The active ingredient in marijuana, or THC, has a mind altering effect and can alter your perception, judgment and cause serious problems with memory and learning. It also produces a euphoric and relaxed feeling not found in other drugs – a characteristic that makes the drug extremely popular with users of all ages. When marijuana is abruptly stopped, so too is the calming affect it had on your brain, opening the door to a number of emotional and mental difficulties. Among the most common of these are depression and its “ugly cousin” anxiety. Depression will take a lot out of you; it will make you feel sad, anxious, apathetic and irritable, and will even cause problems with your sleep. To combat these symptoms you may have to force yourself to get up and get moving, to take on a project or begin an exercise routine. Anything which will help distract you from your symptoms can be an effective weapon against depression and anxiety, just as idleness and negative thinking will increase the severity of your symptoms. If you feel your depression has not ebbed after a few weeks, you may want to see your doctor and ask what treatments are available. He may prescribe medication which will help manage your more troubling symptoms.
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Nightmares When you were using marijuana you probably noticed that your sleep seemed absent of dreams. That’s because marijuana shortens the amount of REM sleep – the stage when most dreaming takes place. After quitting, you are going to notice just the opposite effect. Not only will you dream, but because of the marijuana withdrawal, your dreams will seem more vivid and real, even frightening. While there is no way to avoid this altogether, your best strategy is to make sure you go to bed tired every night and normalize your sleep pattern so you are going to bed at the same time and waking at the same time each morning. You may still have vivid dreams for a while, but this strategy will help lessen the effects of the dreams until your normal sleep returns.
Loss of Appetite No doubt when you were using marijuana there were periods when you felt especially hungry, often referred to as “the munchies.” After quitting marijuana, however, you will probably notice the opposite. People coping with marijuana withdrawal often report that they are not hungry and that nothing sounds appetizing, and while this may seem like a harmless enough side effect it can be especially problematic. During marijuana detoxification it’s particularly important that you are well nourished to help you cope with the other withdrawal effects. Even if you’re not hungry, it’s important that you provide your body with the nutrients it needs to help you wage this battle against marijuana withdrawal. Try drinking a protein shake a few times a day, adding your favorite fruit and ice cream. Avoid junk foods like chips and candy and replace them with healthier alternatives. Most importantly, try taking a multivitamin each day to make sure you’re getting the recommended daily allowance of vitamins and minerals. Recovering from a marijuana addiction is no easy task, but most, if not all of the symptoms you’ll experience will be temporary and treatable. Don’t expect immediate results. Be patient and follow the tips mentioned above and soon these side effects will seem like a distant memory. Do you need to quit weed without all the cravings? If you would like a modern technique that incorporates natural marijuana detox and many other proven methods designed to help you quit weed easily, check out Quit Weed Guide at www.quit-weed.com/needtoquitweed OCTOBER EDITION 2010
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hat did I see that almost got me into an accident in my little suburban town? You know those annoying people who stand on street corners frantically waving for you to turn in to Chipotle’s or Quizno’s? Perhaps you have seen the person dressed up like a chicken waving you into KFC, or at least someone with a sign for Verizon or new model homes. Well, here’s a new one for you. I saw someone dressed in a marijuana leaf costume waving me toward “Cannamart”. This cute little moniker borrowing from the King Kong of all megastores, WalMart, is of course, a medicinal marijuana dispensary. In our little town of 60,000, there are currently nine medicinal marijuana dispensary outlets. Let me just say our town is definitely on the conservative side, yet we need five marijuana stores. God forbid we would have to go one town over where a population of 50,000 is serviced by 60 dispensaries. That was not a typo my friends, yes there are 60. In Los Angeles, California in June 2010 there were 186 “pot shops” operating within the Los Angeles city limits. It is estimated that due to market oversaturation, more than 50 cannabis outlets had closed in the past 90 days. Those numbers sure did not scare those Southern California entrepreneurs who had more than 400 approved applications for dispensaries within
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the city limits that were opening up at the same time the 50 were going out of business. Granted, I am sure most of these would-be pot shop owners have an MBA and drew up a solid marketing plan as part of a comprehensive business plan. A late-night comedian joked that there were more pot shops within the Los Angeles city limits than public schools, and even more incredibly, than Starbucks. Who knew how important this medicine was and how many possible ailments it could cure? Why didn’t the FDA approve its use years ago? I mean, you can get a recommendation for its medicinal use for just about any ailment. Loss of appetite-check, sleep problems-check, stress-check, pain-check. It seems the only ailment left out is the only true one - the psychological and physical problem that you flat ran out of weed! Don’t misunderstand me. I truly believe there are medicinal qualities for marijuana. It is scientifically proven to help with glaucoma and pain management. And there is little use arguing the fact that in most people, marijuana does stimulate your appetite. I have yet to see any proven study on what percent of consumers have a legitimate reason for using marijuana. The above-mentioned real-life conditions where THC would ease the suffering would indicate an older group of clientele. How |
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many 25-year-olds suffer from glaucoma? Yet according to one study, in the state of Colorado, the average age of a patient with a recommendation for medicinal marijuana was 40. There are more minors with recommendation - 17, than octogenarians - 7. Getting a recommendation should be more difficult, which will be a topic for another column. There are locations, pot shops, where you can walk in one door, see a physician who has no record of your medical history, complain about chronic pain or loss of appetite, and boom, you have a recommendation. According to a local news channel in Colorado, the state was receiving more than 1,000 applications for a medical marijuana license every day. According to the station, as of August 26, 2010 the state had a backlog of between 60,000 and 70,000 applications. You thought you had a tough job. Imagine looking at your inbox with 70,000 applications still to go through. No matter how hard you work, you can’t bust them out by Friday. Holy smoke, another 1,000 every day! That department is going to need to increase its staff. Speaking of increase in staff, on April 20th, commonly referred to among marijuana user as 420, shops in Northern Colorado admitted to local newspapers that due to increased demand for “Weed Day” they were bulking up on supply and personnel. I just know I am going
to need extra medicine on April 20th. Medicinal, my backside - at least for these patrons. Marijuana is attempting to join alcohol and tobacco among “accepted” drugs. States legalized marijuana for medical purposes through votes of the general public. The problem - no regulations were in place when those laws were voted in. Should marijuana be legalized for recreational purposes? Is it truly medicinal? Those are topics for future discussion. This is really a very serious subject. In finishing I will close with it is important to note that like alcohol and tobacco, marijuana is a drug. If you or someone you know may be addicted to marijuana or other drugs, it is important to seek help. There are numerous alcohol and drug awareness courses one can attend, as well as a variety of support groups like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). For those who would prefer to take a course in the privacy of their own home there are also online alcohol classes and alcohol and drug courses. Mike Miller is the Education Director at Online Alcohol Class, a website specializing on online drug and alcohol awareness classes and minor in possession classes. You can visit his site at onlinealcoholclass. com
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By R.D. Chapman, M.D., ABIHM
ctober is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and “the wearing of the pink” celebrates a commitment towards awareness, education, and empowerment. Although most breast cancer occurs in women, men also get breast cancer. It is estimated that 1,970 breast cancer cases will be diagnosed in men in the United States during 2010 and that more than 100 times this number will be diagnosed in women in the U.S. and approximately 1.2 million cases diagnosed in women worldwide. Breast cancer remains the second most common cause of cancer death in women behind lung cancer. Not surprisingly, regular screening exams can lead to early detection and provide the best way to lower the risk of dying from breast cancer. This screening begins with regular breast self-exams. Discuss with your doctor the proper techniques for performing this self-examination and the signs and symptoms to look for. Mammograms and MRIs are other screening tools to be used along with (NOT instead of ) self-exams. Most insurance companies and Medicare cover the cost of mammograms. The YWCA, Planned Parenthood, and the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program are great sources of information and assistance. The more you know the better. The Susan G. Komen for the Cure web site also provides an excellent source of information about breast cancer and is highly recommended.
So what can we do to reduce our risks of developing breast cancer? Once again, regular exercise and healthy dietary and living habits provide the most benefit. We may not be able to change our genetics, our age, or the toxic air that we breath everyday, but we can change our lifestyles. Regular exercise is important. Exercise lowers estrogen levels, lowers insulin levels, helps maintain a healthy weight and boosts the efficiency of our immune system to fight abnormal cells before they can become tumors. 30 minutes of moderate exercise daily is a good starting goal but 1 hour daily is optimum. Find an activity or several activities that you enjoy and build your exercise time gradually. This is especially important if you have been inactive or have chronic medical problems. Even 30 minutes of brisk walking where you start to sweat is beneficial. ( And no, working on your feet all day doesn’t count, even if you climb the stairs in the hospital, but it is a good starting point. ) Regular exercise will also help prevent osteoporosis or loss of bone density. Our bodies need sunshine also, so exercise outdoors when possible but don’t forget to wear sunscreen. Maintain a healthy body weight. Obesity and weight gain are known to increase your risk of developing breast cancer while losing weight may lower your risk. Discuss this with your healthcare provider to determine your ideal weight. Obesity is also known to effect the levels of sex hormones and elevated levels of estrogen and progestin are moderate risk factors in postmenopausal women. Your doctor can check your levels of these hormones to determine if you are at risk. Do not underestimate the importance of a healthy diet. Even women with the BRCA breast cancer gene do not always develop breast cancer. Our bodies have built-in mechanisms to destroy abnormal cells and our immune system cannot function without proper nutrition. Follow the recommended guidelines to eat five servings of fruits and vegetables daily. Eating as many different colors as possible will increase the different types of nutrients and antioxidants in your
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diet. Eat whole grains and cereals, avoid white bread, eat fewer fats and sweets, and avoid cooking any fats at high temperatures. It is also recommended to take a good multivitamin, preferably time-released, every day. Herbal supplements may be helpful but the limited studies done so far have failed to find any benefit with one notable exception: Women that regularly use fish oil supplements containing EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) were found to have a 32% reduction in breast cancer risk in a study published this year. Our recommendation is that you consume one gram (1,000 mg) of EPA and DHA daily. Be careful when purchasing fish oil, many brands contain only small amounts of EPA and DHA. And last but not least, keep a positive attitude about life and limit stress. Stress is the number one killer in America. Negative emotions and depression prevent our immune systems from functioning at optimal levels and anti-depressant medications aren’t the answer. At the WeCAN Health and Wellness Center, we advise our patients to meditate for thirty minutes after exercising each morning. This helps to reduce stress and sets a positive mood for the day. Envision living the life of your dreams and finding an occupation that you enjoy, then do it. Try to avoid shift work or working late at night under artificial light. Studies have shown a small increase in risk in women who work night shift and in those having lower levels of the hormone melatonin. Exposure to artificial light at night is known to suppress production of melatonin. Medical cannabis, or marijuana, may also be beneficial by reducing stress levels, increasing enjoyment of life, and by blocking a gene responsible for the spread of breast cancer. Limit your alcohol intake to one drink a day for women and two drinks for men. And for any substance you choose to put in your body, including water and foods, remember the difference between use and abuse. Here’s to a healthier America. One World, One People, One Love. R.D. Chapman, M.D., ABIHM (The author can be reached by email at new.revolution@live.com)
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By Dr. Donna Schwontkowski (ret. D.C.), Editor hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something magical about the 15,000 square foot T state-of-the-art gym called the
International Gymnastics Centre, located at 1260 Triangle Court in West Sacramento. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re nourishing bodies and minds of all ages from infants to adults â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with motion! â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gymnastics is the basic sport needed for every sport,â&#x20AC;? Denise Champagne, Co-Founder of the center said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Children involved in gymnastics have confidence and their body and mind develop togetherâ&#x20AC;Ś It benefits their physical development and improves their concentration, too.â&#x20AC;? Gymnastics is known to improve coordination, balance, strength and flexibility. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Athletes make gymnastics look easy but it all starts with baby steps. We teach our students that you can do anything in small steps. People think that they should be successful immediately at something but thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s never true. They have to take small steps and earn it,â&#x20AC;? she said. Earning it is truly what each instructor at the Gymnastics Centre has done. Deniseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s husband and co-founder, Oleg Ibyadullin, was a former gymnast trained in the USSR. He achieved the highest award in the sport â&#x20AC;&#x201C;
Master Sportsman, and received many first place medals. Olegâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s teams have won numerous state and regional championship titles. In 1997, the UC Berkeley Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gymnastics team won the gold medal for the first time in 20 years. Edward Mikaelian is the Girlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Team Head Coach. He became an Olympic Medalist for the former USSR team and World Champion in Germany games. Edward is a Master of Sport at the International Level. He is the inspiration for numerous young women to achieve state, regional, and national championships. You can read more about the background of their staff at their website, www.igcentre.com If you want to learn gymnastics for recreation and fun, this center is the place to be, but if you want to be the next star in the sport, that is available, too. The centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rapid appeal and growth of members attests to the fact that both magical transformations are well worth the effort. Moms can take a take a class in Zumba, yoga or gymnastics. Recently, the center added a Mom, Dad and Baby Yoga class where parents learn how to massage pressure points that aid in relief of constipation, reflux and colic. The center also has a weekly group to support moms in their motherhood journey.
The International Gymnastics Center offers free childcare during the morning program when you enroll in their classes. Most classes are 50 to 60 minutes long; the first class is free. Denise and Oleg have expanded it to be a place where people want to go â&#x20AC;&#x201C; there are Kids Nights Out during the week, summer camps, and even innovative classes such as science projects that have nothing to do with gymnastics. If you enroll your child in a gymnastics program, you have several choices. You can obtain training one hour per week up to 20 hours per week. For maximum developmental progress, 3 classes a week are recommended. Cheerleading classes and adult classes on trampoline and tumbling are also available. And if your child has a birthday that
is approaching, start making your plans now. Check out their website at www.igcentre.com and give them a call at 916-372-4496.
7 Reasons Why Gymnastics Helps Kids 1 Upper body strength 2 More flexibility 3 Improves concentration and focus 4 Teaches socialization skills 5 Improves motor coordination 6 Recreational 7 Movement increases brain integration
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Are Your Estrogen Levels Interfering With Your Life? By Dr. Andrea McCreery
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Progesterone and Estrogen Domina nce
Estrogen dominance is one of the main causes of osteoporosis, cancer, ovarian cysts, fibroids, loss of libido, ovarian cysts and a host of other female problems in the U.S. Yet, we persist in prescribing synthetic hormone therapy to women knowing full well there are better ways to deal with the problem of estrogen dominance. And it isn’t limited to women alone. We have the mindset (mostly in the U.S.) that declining estrogen is the hallmark of menopause. It is actually common for women to experience surges of abnormally high estrogen levels during the menopausal and pre-menopausal periods as well in life.
From extensive and complex research, it has been found that there is more of a deficiency of progesterone than estrogen. After researching and referring to much of what Life Sources® has learned from the late pioneer researcher, Dr. John R. Lee, the use of natural progesterone (not progestin) is an aid in dealing with this syndrome. And, since Dr. John Lee’s passing a few years ago, we are hearing all too much about Vitamin D plus Calcium as the “cure-all” to just about anything and everything that ails us, especially, for conditions as bone loss. While Vitamin D deficiency can be present in certain states without much sunshine or not enough natural Vitamin D from Omega 3’s, we can rest assured that just about all foods have been fortified with plenty of Vitamin D. Vitamin D is also a fat-soluble Vitamin, so, it’s not going to leave your body as quickly as many claim. It is actually known as a secosteroid metabolite¹, as many are unaware. So, what can one do to make certain they are taking necessary steps toward healthier bones with all the confusion from so many experts? My simple answer is this; “moderation in everything”. Taking a good multi-vitamin, enzymes and amino acid combination that includes 300 mg. (for adults) of Calcium daily (taken per recommendation) can certainly be necessary for children. Pregnant and pre-menopausal women’s needs for calcium are necessary for the rest of their lives as long as Magnesium and Boron are the two other minerals added to allow better assimilation of the calcium. However, calcium supplementation alone is not enough for bone loss.
What is Estrogen Dominance?
Estrogen dominance can start early on in a woman’s menstrual cycle. Many young women who suffer from this enter menarche with tremendously difficult periods, and doctors sometimes give these teenage girls (as well as women suffering from fibroid tumors, endometriosis, etc.) more estrogen by prescribing birth control pills to “help” regulate the frequency and severity of their menstrual periods. Many women will develop the estrogen dominance syndrome much later in life, because of a poor diet, causing liver impairment and/or environmental factors or also as a result of anovulatory cycles before menopause, meaning, menstrual cycles in which no ovulation occurs.
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(Ovulation is necessary in order to produce the corpus luteum, which means “yellow body” and is found on the surface of the ovary after ovulation. Surrounding the ripening egg, the corpus luteum remains after ovulation to produce progesterone for the last half of the menstrual cycle. Without ovulation, less progesterone is produced, which can cause estrogen imbalance in some women.)
What d ise a ses can occ ur that a re related to or affec ted by excess estrogen a nd def i ci ent progesterone? • Acceleration of the aging process • Allergies • Breast tenderness • Decreased sex drive • Depression • Fatigue • Fibrocystic breasts • Fibromyalgia • Foggy thinking • Headaches • Hypoglycemia • Infertility • Irritability • Memory loss • Miscarriage • Osteoporosis • Premenopausal bone loss • PMS • Thyroid dysfunction
(often misdiagnosed as hypothyroidism) • Uterine cancer • Uterine fibroids • Bloating • Gallbladder disease • Autoimmune disorders such as lupus eryhematosus and thyroditis and possibly Sjõgren’s disease • Weight gain • Migraine • Menstrual disturbances-irregular and heavy bleeding • Endometriosis, the uterine tissue disorder, which is helped by the use of estrogen blockers • Ovarian cysts
The “cause” of Estrogen Dominance Sy ndrome
Because of the natural hormonal fluctuations of menopause, certain lifestyle choices and conditions can also contribute to estrogen dominance syndrome, especially a low-fiber diet, overloading the liver with internal toxins, eating processed foods and absorbing toxins (a myriad of chemicals) from food and the environment.
Is it possible to avoid EDS?
Let’s consider the diet issue again. If you choose to eat foods low in fiber; you are setting yourself up for `overloading’ toxins in the liver. So making a healthy decision to increase fiber in your daily regimen by either eating a high fiber diet consisting not only of lots of fresh vegetables or taking daily psyllium husk with plenty of (magnetized) water - at least 64 oz daily - will help indeed!Why? Excess estrogen is excreted in the bowel. When stool remains in the bowel for a longer time, the estrogen is reabsorbed. Studies have shown that women on a vegetarian/high fiber diet have lower levels of circulating estrogen.
Lower levels of estrogen mean less estrogen stimulation of breast tissue, for example, which reduces the risk of breast cancer. It also eliminates liver stress.
What happens when the liver is o n “overload”?
The liver is one of the body’s main `filtration’ organs. It detoxifies our body and protects us from the harmful effects of chemicals elements in food, environmental toxins, and even natural products of our metabolism including excess estrogen. Anything that impairs liver function or interferes with the detoxifying process will result in excess estrogen levels, whether it has a physical basis, as in liver disease or an external cause, i.e., exposure to environmental toxins, drugs (pharmaceuticals) or dietary substances.
Furthermore, the estrogen dominance syndrome can be evoked in women by too much alcohol, drugs or environmental toxins, all of which limit the liver’s capacity to cleanse the blood of estrogen. It has been found that circulating estrogen levels increase significantly in women who drink. In one study, blood and urine estrogen levels increased up to 31.9 percent in women who drink alcohol. Consequently, breast cancer risks are higher for women drinkers.
colon (Life Sources’ Probiotic) even adding George’s aloe vera juice twice daily to `seal up’ the porous colon. Comparison of the physiological effects of estrogen and progesterone.
Estrogen effects
Progesterone effects
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Estrogen is produced not only internally, but is also produced in reaction to chemicals and other substances in our food including antibiotics. When estrogen is not broken down adequately, high levels of estrogen build up! This can happen not only to women, but to men as well although the effects are more easily recognized in men. Alcoholic men with impaired liver function develop a condition called gynecomastia, with estrogenic characteristics including enlarged breasts, loss of male pubic hair and eunuch-like features.
the animal) and, antibiotics to help keep these animals disease free. If you stop and think about this, the levels of hormones already posing major health risks, it seems more important than ever to increase daily fiber intake as well as put back the `friendly’ bacteria into the
Creates proliferative endometrium Maintains secretory endometrium Causes breast stimulation Protects against fibrocystic breasts Increases body fat Helps use fat for energy Salt and fluid retention Natural diuretic Depression and headaches Natural antidepressant Interferes with thyroid hormone Facilitates thyroid hormone action Increases blood clotting Normalizes blood clotting Decreases sex drive Restores sex drive What can I do to “reset Impairs blood sugar control Normalizes blood sugar levels the balance?” Zinc loss and copper retention Normalizes zinc and copper levels • Increase dietary fiber! Reduces oxygen in all cells Restores levels of cellular oxygen • Use dietary supplements. Increases risk of endometrial cancer Prevents endometrial cancer Lecithin (a phospholipid) and Increases risk of breast cancer Helps prevent breast cancer the sulfur-containing L-taurine Slightly restrains osteoclast function Stimulates osteoclast bone building and L-methionine amino acids are Reduces vascular tone Restores vascular tone compounds that will promote bile Increases risk of gallbladder disease Necessary for the survival circulation, which enhances estrogen’s of embryo excretion out of the body. These Increases risk of autoimmune disorders Precursor of corticosteroids lipotropic formulas support the liver metabolism of estrogen. A good herb With the addition of Nature’s Balance Progesterone Crème to the known to support the liver is milk skin, the above conditions decrease dramatically. thistle. In addition two very popular supplements that reverse liver Interestingly, progesterone is absolutely necessary to make the problems are; Selenium and Vitamin protective myelin sheath around nerve endings and this may be of E (taken together) and, some others significant benefit to CFS/CFIDS and M.S. Sufferers. (see “Gerald E.” are; choline (a concentrated form of testimony on Life Sources®, Inc. website, “People Are Talking”). lecithin), inositol, taurine and methionine. These supplements are found in Life Sources® Inc., Immuzyme®, Daily Health “Plus” Formula; Daily It has also been noted that some elderly women who were confined to Health® Formula and Forever Young formulas (also a favorite for body nursing homes with “dementia” suddenly became alert, resumed interest builders) and people who love to “work out”. in communication and began carrying on coherent conversations once • Use Nature’s Balance by Life Sources®, a Proprietary Blend (100% they received progesterone cream. natural progesterone crème) to balance the excess estrogen, which can be absorbed through the skin. Many progesterone creams contain almost Nature’s Balance by Life Sources® is an all natural Progesterone no progesterone. Crème formulated to provide the user with easy to use hypoallergenic • Avoid red meat, poultry; chicken and turkey and, yes, even pork concentrated progesterone. unless it is certified organic/pesticide/hormone and antibiotic free meat. Studies (for years) indicate that these animals are now being Each bottle of Nature’s Balance contains 1,000 mg of natural injected with dangerously high levels of hormones (to increase size of OCTOBER EDITION 2010
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Using Nature’s Balance
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Nature’s Balance should be used for 3 weeks with a week off, repeating the cycle for at least 3 months for optimum results. It is not unusual to experience some health reactions such as sleepiness, fatigue or slight headaches during the initial use of Nature’s Balance. This is perfectly normal and should subside within a few days.
Progesterone Deficienc y/Estrogen Dominance A 42-year old woman with regular menstrual cycles complained that over the past two years breast tenderness, headaches and fluid retention have increased before her menses. Her fibrocystic breasts and uterine fibroids have continued to worsen. The salivary progesterone level in the second half of her cycle (luteal phase) was found to be low relative to estrogen, which was high-normal. Supplementation with progesterone skin cream plus Life Sources’ Immuzyme® during the luteal phase resulted in an improvement in her symptoms. Her edema also showed marked improvement by adding in OPC-165TM to prevent excessive fluid retention.
Testosterone Deficienc y
A 73-year-old man complained of excessive fatigue, loss of interest in sex, and general mental lethargy. His saliva testosterone level was found to be low, and use of testosterone resulted in a marked improvement. Inappropriate Hormone Replacement; A 53-year old woman stopped menstruating at age 52, and was convinced to take oral estrogen and medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA, a synthetic form progesterone) for relief of hot flashes. She complained of weight gain, fluid retention, migraines, and the persistence of hot flashes. Her ratio of salivary progesterone to estrogen was very low, indicating a lack of progesterone and a relative excess of estrogen. Use of progesterone skin cream in place of the MPA allowed her to halve her estrogen dosage. Her flushing stopped, and her other symptoms disappeared. She was ecstatic to report that she felt normal again.
Polyc ystic Ova ries
A 29-year old woman presented with excessive facial/body hair growth, acne, and weight gain about the waist. She had suffered with these problems since puberty. She had been on several of the popular low fat/high carbohydrate diets, which helped with weight temporarily, but resulted in a rebound shortly thereafter with even more weight gain. Menstrual periods were also irregular. Saliva testing during the second half of the menstrual cycle (luteal phase) indicated high-normal estradiol, low progesterone, and high androgens-both DHEA and testosterone. Further examination by her doctor revealed cystic ovaries. Dietary modification (removal of refined carbohydrates-pastas, chips, pastries, sodas (included no aspartame drinks); less sodium and no sugar, and use of natural progesterone has helped restore normal menstrual cycles and resolve the cystic ovaries. Infertility; Saliva estrogen and progesterone levels on day 21 of the menstrual cycle of a 33-year old woman having difficulty conceiving for more than one year revealed normal estradiol but subnormal progesterone output, suggesting a possible reason for her infertility.
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Testosterone D efic ie nc y
A 43-year-old had a hysterectomy/oophorectomy only 2 years prior because of endometriosis. She now complains of a low sex drive and weight gain, despite supplementation with oral triple estrogen and progesterone skin cream. Her saliva testosterone level was below normal, and supplementation has resulted in an improved sex drive and a modest weight loss.
Mult iple Hormone Insuff icienc y
A 47-year-old woman complained of excessive fatigue, hot flashes and marked chemical sensitivity. Saliva testing revealed low levels of cortisol (am and pm), DHEA and estradiol, pointing strongly toward adrenal exhaustion.
Progesterone/Estrogen Insuff i cienc y
A 63-year old woman had never taken hormones since her menopause at age 51. She complained of vaginal dryness with painful intercourse, urethral irritation with urination and a bone density scan revealed osteoporosis in her hip and spine. Both her salivary estrogen and progesterone levels were low. Supplementation with natural progesterone skin cream improved her symptoms to some extent, but complete resolution of her complaints was obtained with the addition of an oral biestrogen (estradiol + estriol). Her bone density will be followed with yearly measurements, and is expected to improve. Appropriate nutritional interventions and a weight bearing exercise program have also been made. References McCreery, Andrea McCreery, Ph.D., Life Sources® Inc., 2010, March, Vitamin D Supplementation; A Contrarian View for Chronic Illness¹, Explore! Magazine for the Professional, http://www.explorepub.com/issue-archives/242-volume-19-number-1.html Proal, A. (2007, September) The Truth About Vitamin D: Fourteen Reasons Why Misunderstanding Endures. Bacteriality. Retrieved July 18, 2009 from; http://www.bacteriality. com/2007/09/15/vitamind Prior, J.C., Y.M. Vigna, M.T. Schecter, and A.E. Burgess. 1990.Spinal bone loss and ovulatory disturbances. New England Journal of Medicine 323:1221-27 Sherman, B.M., J.H. West, and S.G. Korenmam. 1976. The menopausal transition: analysis of LH, FSH, estradiol and progesterone concentrations during menstrual cycles of older women. Journal Clinical Endocrinol Metab 42:629-36 Aldercreutz, Herman; Yaghoob Mousavi; Jim Clark; Krister Hockerstedt; Esa Hamalainen; Kristina Wahala; Taru Makela; and Tapio Hase. Dietary Phytoestrogens and Cancer: In Vitro and In Vivo Studies. Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 41:3-8 (1992) 331-337 Leary, Warren E. 1995. Progesterone may play a major role in the prevention of nerve disease. New York Times, June 27, C3. Bergkvist, L.H.-O. Adami, I Perrson, R. Hoover, and C. Schairer. 1989. The risk of breast cancer after estrogen and estrogen-progestin replacement. New England Journal of Medicine 321:293-97. Stevenson, J.C., K.F. Ganger, et al.1990. Effects of transdermal versus oral hormone replacement therapy on bone density in spine and proximal femur in postmenopausal women. Lancet 336:265-26 Lee, John R., M.D. What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Menopause. 1996. Warner Books
Andrea McCreery, Ph.D. is located in Fair Oaks, CA. She may be contacted at www.life-sources.com or (916) 536-9930. The information on this site is not presented as medical advice or treatment and is for informational purposes only. Please refer to your physician for any questions regarding advice or treatment.
Counseling Can Help Your Child Melissa M. Avitia, LCSW
With creative interventions, counseling can help your child manage difficulty in their ability to process information, identifying own point of view of the problem, and address their personal struggle with communication of sensitive feelings and thoughts. To meet the sensitive needs of this population, creative counseling techniques need to be tailored to direct and indirect interventions. In addition, when working with children and adolescents, I discuss with parents the importance of their active participation in counseling services in order to achieve longterm progress. Positive lasting changes occur as a family unit. Understanding your child’s emotional development level will help you understand your child’s perspective and enrich your counseling experience. To help you do this, I am providing relevant information below as a resource for you when considering counseling services for your child or adolescent. Counseling for children 3-5 years: Children of this age understand simple emotions such as angry, sad and happy. Counseling services should be kept to brief sessions 30-45 minutes. Sessions arranged for children to be seen with family, as a unit, is usually most effective. Counseling services can be utilized as a means of helping your child learn how to use their words to describe their feelings instead of using temper tantrum behaviors to show their independence. Imagination is important at this age and can be used as an artistic means of understanding their difficult behaviors through their elaborate stories. Counseling for children 6-8 years: Children of this age have an increasing understanding of another person’s point of view. This allows them to see how their own actions negatively or positively impact other family members. The struggle of expressing emotions through tantrums is still present but becomes more feasible to do with words. Creative counseling techniques involves teaching skills to emphasize your child’s increased level of concentration and more active participation in the therapy process. Therapy engagement is achieved through fun therapeutic interventions used to establish connection and compassionate understanding of your child’s feelings and behaviors. Counseling for children 9-12 years: Children of this age range greatly value friendships. They often respond more to peer pressure. As adolescents reach thirteen, they may become more introspective.
Creative counseling interventions can be more direct in addressing strong feelings such as guilt, anger and happy. Furthermore with the help of supportive parents and their counselor they will be able to recognize new situations where they can apply freshly learned coping skills to negative behavior patterns. Counseling for children 13-16: Children of this age range have increased concentration, self-control and ability to organize themselves. Through their journey of introspection they fight to be identified separate from their parents and may become more argumentative in doing so. Utilizing creative counseling interventions to enhance their sense of control and security in their personal belief and values is an effective approach. I have found children of this group to be receptive by presenting counseling as a sequence of choices to be made, so that they have the accountability of personal direction in life. Counseling is most effective when provided to children in a supportive environment. Parents need to be willing to actively listen to their child’s perspective, provide validation and compassionate support in learning effective coping skills.
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ften times parents call or come into my office asking, “How is counseling going to help my child?” In working with children and adolescents, I have come to three conclusions of what children need in order for counseling to be effective. First it is vital to customize therapy services to their specific developmental level, emotional level and personal individual strengths. Second, it is challenging to address stressful situations (i.e. divorce, peer relationships, tension in family dynamics) as an adult. So to address the same situations as a child or adolescent is even more painful! Therefore, I believe it is imperative to provide therapy in a more sensitive manner in order to meet the cognitive and emotional needs of children and adolescents. And lastly, the creative context of providing therapy is significant to your child’s response and successful outcome of therapy. Creativity in therapy for children and adolescents is a key factor to promoting positive lasting change.
If you are in need of counseling services for your child or adolescent, feel free to call me for a free phone consultation. I can help you learn creative techniques that are flexible and responsive to your child’s individual emotional, social and cognitivethan level ofour functioning. Melissa is more “therapist”. She is sensitive to our needs, shows a true concern for our well being, and provides us with positive goals and sound advice on how to deal with the stresses that were challenging our daily lives. Melissa has truly gained our trust and respect. We highly recommend her to anyone who is seeking professional help and guidance. Sincerely, C & C
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Breast Cancer Survivors: Naturopathic Therapies To Consider In Your Recovery
By Dr. Anca Martalog, N.D.
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reast cancer is one of the most important health issues a woman may have to face in her lifetime. Although the condition is more prevalent in the later years of life, younger women cannot afford to ignore it.
Breast cancer is one of the most important health issues a woman may have to face in her lifetime. Although the condition is more prevalent in the later years of life, younger women cannot afford to ignore it. There are various naturopathic clinics throughout the world that deal with patients with breast cancer. They all employ a similar approach, which uses the many modalities of naturopathic medicine: homeopathy, botanical medicine, Chinese herbs and acupuncture, clinical nutrition and lifestyle counseling. These therapies focus on a diet geared towards detoxification; this is based on the belief that cancer is the result of autointoxication, chemical exposure, stagnation and congestion. Also extensively used are high doses of supplements of pancreatic enzymes and antioxidants (free-radical scavengers). Some of the most effective nutrients used to treat breast cancer are as follows: Vitamin D: The risk of fatal breast cancer in major cities is inversely proportional to the intensity of local light Vitamin E: improves the hormones that protect against breast cancer. Vitamin K: breast tumors respond very well to vitamin K treatment. Calcium: studies have shown that reduced vitamin D and Calcium consumption increased the incidence of breast cancer from 37% to 75%. Selenium: high Selenium levels slow down the development of breast cancer. Iodine: breast cancer is associated with an under active thyroid gland and lower than normal levels of thyroid hormone in the blood (of which Iodine is a part of ). Other nutrients with anti-breast cancer properties are: vitamin A and Beta-carotene, vitamin B, B6, carnitine, vitamin C, Magnesium, garlic, green tea and evening primrose. There are also numerous botanicals, homeopathic remedies and Chinese herbs that have also been shown to be effective in the battle against breast cancer. Further, there are many individualized treatments (such as oxygen therapy, hydrotherapy, acupuncture, etc.) that can produce results against breast cancer. An individualized program is always recommended, because all the above-mentioned modalities can come together and effectively fight breast cancer. It is important to note that, as with any other life-threatening diseases, it is much easier to prevent breast cancer than it is to treat it. This is, essentially, the area in which naturopathic medicine focuses all its energy and obtains excellent results. As a survivor, you might want to investigate further how naturopathic methods can help you in your natural recovery. Are you ready to start your natural recovery to optimal health? Then I invite you to check out www.doctoranca.com to claim your access to my Audio Quick Start(coming soon). From Dr.Anca Martalog, N.D., survivorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; coach at Telehealthsecrets.com
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Dispelling Fears By Jan Hasak
(The information contained in this article does not constitute medical advice; please consult a physician if you have questions about breast health issues raised in this article.)
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he primary, if not number one, concern of American women is that they will develop breast cancer. At least that was the biggest fear of those who answered a government survey in 2005. Dread of the disease lurks in the hearts of those who have witnessed their friends and relatives die of it. Adverse breast health also has a psychosocial component, fueled by fears of loss of femininity, beauty, youthful appearance, sex appeal, marital intimacy and other factors valued in Western culture. Women need not fear the disease as they have in the past. I had it at 43, and again at 52. Now at 56 I am cancer free, living a full life. Not only do I garden, enjoy my sons, and write, but I also volunteer for the American Cancer Society and the National Lymphedema Network, an organization dedicated to helping people with lymphedema, a swelling that can be caused by cancer surgery or radiation. Helping others takes my mind off my plight. While in 2009 new cases of invasive breast cancer in the U.S. are predicted by the American Cancer Society to be 192,370 and deaths 40,170, the good news is that fewer women are dying of the disease than in prior years. New treatments have revolutionized patient care, the result of multiple clinical trials testing new chemo regimens and targeted therapies such as Herceptin, Tykerb, Avastin, and aromatase inhibitors. Early detection also plays a role: the sooner the disease is found, the
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sooner it can be treated before it spreads. Mammograms, clinical checkups, and self-exams are important prevention tools, especially starting at age 40 if no other risks exist. A closer look at breast health reveals that while some risk factors can’t be changed, including age, genetics, race, and family history, some lifestyle choices can reduce the risk of receiving a breast cancer diagnosis. One proven factor appears to be obesity. If a woman falls within that category (a body-mass index (BMI) of 30 or more), she should try to lose weight. Another factor in the breast-cancerrisk equation is exercise: swimming, walking, climbing and jogging exemplify the kind of aerobic activities that are beneficial to breast health. Women who never bore children, and those who gave birth to their first child after 30, face a slightly higher risk of breast cancer. Being pregnant multiple times in her twenties improves breast health for women, perhaps because pregnancy reduces the total number of lifetime menstrual cycles. Those using birth control pills have a slightly greater risk of breast cancer than women who never used them. A doctor can elaborate on the risks and benefits of birth control pills. Another factor shown to increase the risk of breast cancer is long-term use of progesterone hormone therapy (PHT) or estrogen replacement therapy (ERT). Again, a knowledgeable physician should be able to discuss the pros and cons of using these types of hormone therapies. One suggestion might be to use the lowest effective dose for the shortest period of time necessary. Breast-feeding may slightly lower breast cancer risk, particularly if it lasts 1½ to 2 years. This could be because breast-feeding lowers a woman’s total number of menstrual periods, as does pregnancy. Studies have shown that use of alcohol increases the risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer. Women who consume two to five drinks daily have about 1½ times the risk of women who don’t drink. For optimum breast health experts suggest limiting drinks to one a day, preferably only two to three times a week. If a close family member had breast cancer, the woman should make sure she is monitored more closely, and ask her doctor if she should be checked for the BRCA-1 or -2 gene and if she is a good candidate for daily tamoxifen or some other preventative drug, or even for preventative surgery. It is important to remember that while breast health should be monitored regularly, there is no need to obsess over it or fear it to the point that activities like work and parenting get shoved aside. In other words, we should enjoy life! A breast cancer diagnosis is not the end of the world. Women are encouraged to take charge of their lives and dispel the myths that might be keeping them paralyzed in fear of their breast health going awry. A former attorney, Jan Hasak authored Mourning Has Broken: Reflections on Surviving Cancer (Xulon Press 2008). In this memoir she shares her long journey through two bouts with breast cancer. Listed on the National Cancer Survivor Day Speaker’s Bureau roster, Ms. Hasak addresses myriad audiences, tackling topics from cancer and lymphedema to the benefits of exercise and writing. She especially seeks to share her experiences with fellow cancer survivors. Ms. Hasak is currently penning a work called The Pebble Path, an inspirational allegory of her cancer ordeal, interlaced with poetry. To learn more, please visit her website at www.janhasak.com. She can be reached by e-mail at jan@janhasak.com.
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Natural Health:
Selenium – Should We Take It? BREAST CANCER
By Harriet Denz-Penhey
Selenium is one of the minerals that are essential to
health and it is a problem for those of us where our soils are deficient. There is much in the complementary health literature that says that selenium can prevent cancer, but is that the case? What does the research really say and what could that mean for each one of us? Selenium is found in cereals, meat, poultry, seafood and eggs, but the amount depends very much on where the food is grown and whether the land is selenium deficient. When the soils are deficient then the plants cannot take it up into their cells and when animals eat those plants then they become deficient also.
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Selenium acts as an antioxidant and helps to protect the body from free radicals that damage the cells. Studies on animals have shown consistent results. Selenium is needed to reduce tumor size, inhibit cell growth and the development of troublesome new cancerous cells, encourages those troublesome cells to self-destruct and improves immune function. Epidemiological studies have shown that there is a strong relationship between selenium availability and rates of cancer. The higher the selenium availability, the less cancer in the population of people who live in that area (up to a certain point - beyond that point too much selenium is toxic. However there are only a few places in the world where this is a problem, with some parts of China being one of them.) There have not been enough studies of a high enough quality for the Cancer Councils around the world to definitively say there is a cause and effect between higher selenium intake and lower cancer. However those studies that have been done are very promising. They show a cancer reduction of nearly 50% overall with effects in breast cancer and very strong effects in prostate cancer. In the meantime, what does this mean for the ordinary person in the street, or one who might have a brush with cancer? Do we take it or not? That will depend on where you are in the world. If you are in a place with very high selenium in the ground that provides your food then you won’t need to take it. A good rule of thumb is to find out if the farmers in the district need to add it to their stock food. If the animals that eat the grass in your district need it then you do too. If you live in a place like Australia or New Zealand then you almost certainly need it, as the soil is very selenium deficient. If you are unsure then you won’t go wrong eating a couple of Brazil nuts each day. Brazil nuts are the natural form of selenium and are good to add to your daily food intake. For those who choose to supplement at the levels that you are allowed to buy from your chemist or pharmacy there is certainly no harm to be done as long as you take the quantity recommended for you and there may be huge benefits. You won’t ever know if you are one of the people who don’t get the cancer because you supplement, but that is what prevention is all about. However don’t expect selenium to be a magic bullet. It is just one of the aspects of good health. To maximize health you need to do more than just take one supplement. You need to do at least 3 hours moderate exercise weekly, to eat lots of fresh dark colored vegetables and have fruit daily. Reduce the levels of sugar, bread, pasta, rice and cakes in your diet and keep those fizzy soda drinks to special occasions only. This is a good start. Natural good health requires that you take charge of your life and make the decision to those things that contribute to an improved immune function and an improved sense of wellbeing. So don’t just think about it. Make the decision to start making all of the little changes that will improve your health now. Dr Harriet Denz-Penhey is an internationally recognized health researcher who has done groundbreaking research into patient self care in serious illness. Want to learn more about unexpected recovery from terminal illness? Claim Harriet’s popular free e-course, available at www.beatthemedicalodds.com
Blood Microscopy is Why
Important For Your Health Life Sources®, Inc. By Dr. Andrea McCreery
Healthy blood consists of single, round red cells of equal size and shape, active white cells in the correct proportion, correct number of single platelets, and clean plasma. Most patients have no concept of what their blood looks like or how it affects their state of health. Seeing their blood helps them understand their condition and enables them to monitor their recovery and gain feedback about their progress.
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mutate from a high-powered, binocular microscope that includes DIC (Differential Interference Microscopy).
While Vital Hematology enables the practitioner to assess the cellular health and internal milieu (the homeostasis or “balance” of health) of the Immune System, we are able to see pleomorphic bacterial forms
Observing our blood under the microscope is the equivalent to the discovery of the Rosetta Stone. In viewing this beautiful substance we are able to decode and evaluate many hidden messages and factors in which it contains right before your eyes. We are able to study and evaluate the shape and structure of the red and white blood cells and their overall condition. The blood plasma is also carefully analyzed for clots, parasites, fungus and other possible microorganisms. Over 40 nutritional deficiencies and risk factors can be observed, some of which includes;
iving Blood Microscopy known as Vital Hematology is a medical tool since the early 1600’s and for the past 10+ years has made an astounding comeback to assist those who want to get “to the root of their condition”. This valuable tool enables the viewing of living blood from under the microscope at various magnifications. Some practitioners refer to it as Living Blood Analysis or Nutritional Microscopy.
Science is very clear about the impact nutritional deficiencies have on the red blood cell size and shape. Red cell morphology related to nutrition is consistently documented in hematology textbooks. For example, overacidification and/or oxidation of red blood cells cause a deficiency and malabsorption due to overuse of pharmaceuticals. Even overthe-counter medications result in acanthocytes, a red blood cell with unevenly distributed spikes around the cell wall indicating liver stress. Observing such cell variation is a daily occurrence for practitioners of Vital Hematology.
body works, and about their nutrition including most of all, their functioning (or lack of ) a healthy/performing immune system. This educative role of Vital Hematology/Blood Microscopy empowers the patient and helps motivate them to make the changes necessary to return to health. Viewing specific variations from normal to an abnormal size in both red cells and Neutrophils (white blood cells) and other white blood cells which all contribute to assisting different infections, allows for specific nutritional protocols to be developed for each patient and for the patient to understand why they are making dietary changes, eating healthier foods and taking certain supplements to increase their overall immune system’s ability to return to an increased state of wellness.
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Viewing the white blood cells and the plasma allows the practitioner to further assess the patient’s health status and determine the most appropriate steps to facilitate a return to healthy function. Living Blood Microscopy, or Vital Hematology, a name we prefer, is a tool that allows specific, individualized assessment of a patient’s health status. It enables the practitioner to develop specific protocols for each patient while educating and empowering the patient. It is a procedure that is highly valued by practitioners and patients alike. Andrea McCreery, Ph.D., CNC., Certified Micro-Analysis Practitioner President/Founder Life Sources, Inc. (916)-536-9930 5006 Sunrise Blvd., #101 Fair Oaks, CA 95628 www.life-sources.com
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and get scholarships for high school students By Lynn West
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o you know why it is so important to kick butt at Basketball Camp? Yes, it is FUN; that is one reason. But a more important reason is it gives you a GREAT chance to get your foot in the door of a college basketball scholarship. So you may be asking, Why would doing well at basketball camp make that much of a difference? Simple! Because the most important step in getting recruited to play college basketball is getting coaches to NOTICE You. Kicking Butt at Basketball Camp can get you noticed FAST. Getting a basketball scholarship takes many steps. However, if nobody knows about you, no matter how good you are, ...you won’t get recruited. College coaches are always looking for good athletes who
to play college basketball do to get this important attention from coaches? Easy, strut your stuff where the coach can see you or hear about you. Be a basketball camp STAND OUT! The camps are super places for coaches on every level to find new good players. They will be keeping their eyes open for any player who could become a basketball star. Make the coaches think about what they could do with you if they could have you on their teams. Make them think, hey, with just a little coaching from me; this kid could be a raving sensation when he gets to college. They will be drooling over you. Believe me, if you do Kick Butt At Basketball Camp, the coaches will keep you in mind for their teams. So, it is very important for anyone who wants a college basketball scholarship to attend as many of the camps as possible. Just one super day or hour or even just one great play that is seen by just one coach or even a friend of a coach could lead to a full-ride college basketball scholarship. If you can jump out of the gym, believe me, the coaching world will hear about you. Campers should arrive at camp in tip-top shape. The coaches will give little attention or time to a player who is out of shape. At least know and use basic basketball skills. The coaches will notice those who come to camp prepared. Campers who arrive at camp in great shape and have and use basic basketball skills will have many opportunities to build upon their basic skills. Why pay for your education when you can play for your education? Get a Free Athletic Scholarship and learn even more tips by visiting www.college-athleticscholarship.com/Free-Articles.
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can better their teams. If you are a high school player wanting a college scholarship, the Basketball Camp is the perfect place for both the coach and the player to get to know each other. It is the job of the player to WOW the coaches. The coaches need to know who and where the good players are and all about them before they can recruit them for their teams. How do they find the best players for their teams? They usually don’t do it by just surfing the net. The may find out some information on the Internet. But they get most of their player info from other coaches and recruiters they have learned to trust. Coaches may play against each other, but listen up... They are still friends with each other as well. They know other coaches on every level. And, they are all looking for great new players. Coaches usually move around quite a bit and they form many friendships with other basketball coaches wherever they go. Coaches value the friendships they have with other basketball coaches. They are just like the rest of us; they love to be the first one to pass on good info. They talk among themselves all the time about the game of basketball and how and where they can find super new recruits. Coaches trust the opinion of a fellow coach who is also a friend rather than the word of a stranger. The big time coaches use recruiters and scouts. They also talk with booster club members and sports big shots. In other words, they will listen to the people they already know and trust. News of a “hot” basketball player travels fast. Today, with a click of a mouse or a phone call, a coach two thousand miles away can learn of a new up-and-coming athlete. This is really how word gets around in the world of college basketball. News of a high school star point guard could travel around the country in a matter of minutes. What can a high school basketball player do who wants
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How Endurance Runners and Walkers
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inding time as a runner or walker to work out can be challenging, especially if you are training for a marathon, half marathon, or other endurance race. Here is a trick for finding that time.
Trick
Instruct your reticular activating system to find “everywhere” your opportunities for running or By Dr. Kirk Maloney (c) walking workouts.
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Have you ever bought a car and then noticed for weeks afterward that you saw the same make, model, and color of your car seemingly everywhere that you looked? Have you ever heard about an event -- such as a speech or music concert or book signing -- that you decided to attend and then wondered whether you must have been overlooking it because you then seemed to hear and read “everywhere” about the same event? Or have you ever learned about what to you was a “new” technique to improve your running or walking performance or to prevent injury while running or walking, |
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only to realize that it seemed as if “the whole world” -- or at least all of your training buddies -- already knew about the technique? These are three examples of the reticular activating system (RAS) at work. Your RAS comprises some seven different neuronal areas that connect the brainstem, which regulates the central nervous system as well as cardiac and respiratory function, with the cerebral cortex of your brain. The key functions of the RAS are the regulation of sleep-wake transitions and the mediation of transitions between a relaxed but wakeful state and a state of high attention. So the RAS is part of an arousal system that regulates consciousness and attention, and you can engage your RAS to “automatically” find workout opportunities by giving it clear examples of exactly what you want. There are several ways to give your RAS clear examples of the workout opportunities that you desire: • Use creative visualization. This can be as simple as the daily exercise of finding a quiet place, closing your eyes, and imagining with detail and emotion for a few minutes the workout opportunities that you want. • Use a vision board. This can be as simple as drawing or pasting on a sheet of paper, if not a poster board, some pictures of what you believe represent your ideal running or walking workout, and then looking at it for a few minutes every day. • Read about running or walking. This can be as simple as taking a few minutes daily to
read a related magazine, book, or website. • Listen to an interview with a runner or walker. You can find these interviews on the Web or even sometimes on running- or walking-related radio talk-shows. • Watch a video about running or walking. You can do this through videos that you buy or through videos that you access free on the Web. And unlike the creativevisualization and vision-board activities, the reading, listening, and watching activities all work passively.
How It Works
By engaging your reticular activating system, this trick “automates” your ability to find running or walking opportunities everywhere, which makes it easier to find time for your workouts. Kirk Mahoney, Ph.D., loves to walk and run, and his SpryFeet.com website provides practical research for runners and walkers. By going to www.SpryFeet.com/ Reports, you can get his FREE “Pace Tables for Runners and Walkers” special report at www. spryfeet.com, letting you look up paces needed to complete several different race distances within given duratio ns and for different micro-level-pacing methods.
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This Fall with the City of Sacramento Parks and Recreation Throughout the greater Sacramento area, tennis programs are offered for juniors, (ages 4-7 and 8-15*) as well as adults, from beginning to advanced levels. Fun is the focus when playing “the sport of a lifetime.” For further information, please call 916-277-6054 *Scholarships available
Mobile Adoption Clinic Every Sunday 11AM-4PM -
Petco: 1917 Douglas Avenue, Roseville (in the Target Shopping Center) call PETCO to confirm 916.786.8655 Dogs, Cats, Kittens, Puppies and Rabbits (are featured at these adoption clinics. (Shelter animals and animals in Friends’ foster care program are showcased. Adoption fees vary. All animals currently in Friends foster care are spayed/ neutered and current on vaccines. Cats are tested for FeLV/FIV and dogs are tested for heart worm. Some shelter animals will already be spayed/ neutered, those that are not will be scheduled at time of adoption.
Nike Weekly Runs
- Join us for our weekly workouts.
All paces and distances are welcome and we even reward you for running and inspiring others to run. Mileage Rewards: * 150 Miles = Free Nike Short Sleeve Running Top * 500 Miles = Free Nike Long Sleeve Running Top
Tuesday night workouts
* Every Tuesday evening * Start time: 5:30 p.m. * From Fleet Feet Sports (2311 J Street) Tuesday nights offer a fun speed workout option or a casual run 3 to 5 mile around beautiful McKinley Park.
Sunday long runs
* Every Sunday Morning * Start time: 8:00 a.m. * From Fleet Feet J Street Going long on the weekends by yourself can be challenging. Fleet Feet Sports can help! Fleet Feet Sports’ staff lead a friendly group of runners & walkers of all abilities on an all abilities and participants are encouraged to bring a friend of like ability to ensure partnering within different paces. In addition, Fleet Feet Sports staff members will offer suggestions on mileage progression in preparation for local races such as the Shamrock’n Half Marathon. All group walks/runs are free of charge.
Second Saturday Art Walk
On the second Saturday of each month, galleries in Sacramento stay open for a Sacramento Art Walk late into the evening, allowing people to walk from gallery to gallery, viewing, experiencing and discovering local art galleries and meeting artists. 6:00-9:00 p.m. Downtown Sacramento and Del Paso Boulevard area sacramento-second-saturday.org
Saturday, October 23rd
The Stone Point Fall Festival
The event will feature local food and drink vendors, music, fashion/hair show, and a variety of children’s activities in the Stone Point courtyard. Time: Noon – 7pm Location: The Stone Point Center, 1485 Eureka Road, between Eureka Road and Rocky Ridge Drive at the Stone Point Courtyard. Contact: Kate Henneinke, 916-7914266
Sunday, October 31st, Yoga in the Park
Please join us for opening day of Yoga in the Park, McClatchy Park! Share a morning of fun and powerful Vinyasa
Flow Yoga with your friends, family, children, and community! Bring a yoga mat, towel, and a water container for yourself. And, bring your smile and your positive energy to share with everyone! This will be an ongoing event. More dates to follow. Location: McClatchy Park, 3500 5th Ave. & 35th St, Sacramento, CA 95814 Date and time: Sunday, October 31st, 9:30-11:00 am Price: FREE!!! Sponsoring organization: Project BE and Zuda Yoga Contact: Kelly Timmons (206)962-0347 or Nessrine Abdo (916)709-1230
Saturday – Sunday, November 6th-7th
New Balance – Get Fit Weekend!
The Sacramento Walking Sticks and the New Balance store at the Roseville Fountains shopping center invite everyone to get fit by walking the nearby streets, parks, scenic wetlands and malls of the area (both Fountains and the Galleria). The two-day event will take place on Saturday and Sunday, November 6 and 7, 2010 with registration in front of the New Balance Shoe Store, Fountains Shopping Center, 1198 Roseville Parkway Suite 105, Roseville 95678. Registration will take place between 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon and everyone will need to be off the trails by 3:30 p.m. Contact: Heidi Foster, 916-9610937, heidiwalks@sbcglobal.net Barbara Nuss, 916-283-4650, nussb@ surewest.net www.sacramentowalkingsticks.org
be felt throughout our community for years to come. Each year families, friends, & competitive runners come together to share in this Thanksgiving Day tradition. By doing so, each of you helps to provide support for a family in need. The funds raised at this event will impact men, women and children in our community every day by providing free emergency goods and life-changing services year round. The funds raised through participation and fundraising will provide food, diapers, clothing, mentoring, education and positive experiences for these individuals. For more information about the event, visit our website: www.runtofeedthehungry.com Please use our HOTLINE for general information & updates: (916) 313-7635 Race Co-Directors: Rich Hanna, Diane Melone Registration Administration: Boni Holmes,registration@runtofeedthehungry.com Team Coordinator: Jennifer King, teams@runtofeedthehungry.com REI Volunteer Coordinator: Lisa de Witt-Lusky REI_volunteers@ runtofeedthehugry.com Race Day Volunteer Coordinator: Robin Simpson volunteer@sacramentofoodbank.org Mailing Address: Run to Feed the Hungry P.O. Box 19939 Sacramento, CA 95819
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Let’s Play Tennis At The Park!
Thursday, November 25th
Run To Feed The Hungry 17th Annual This event gets better and better each year. 30,000 participants are expected to arrive on Thanksgiving morning and I smile to think of the energy, enthusiasm and support those thousands of individuals bring to our Organization. Your contribution will
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What Are the Symptoms of Canine Bloat?
PET HEALTH
By Rosie Allen
What is Canine Bloat?
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loat refers to the bloating of the stomach. Essentially it is a build up of gas in the stomach which is unable to be released. Bloat with Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV) occurs when the stomach fills with gas and twists 180 to 360 degrees on its axis between the esophagus and duodenum or the entrance and exit parts of the stomach. Bloat is a very serious problem in large breed dogs. When combined with the complications of GDV, bloat is a leading cause of death of dogs, second only to cancer. The exact cause of bloat is still unknown. Generally, it is believed that excessive eating and drinking of water followed by exercise can cause bloat. It is thought that exercise causes food or fluid in the stomach to cause a build up of gas. The severity of the conditions is more serious when the stomach twists upon itself within the abdomen in a clockwise rotation causing the inlet and outlet of the stomach as well as blood vessels which supply the stomach to become constricted at both ends. As a result, the constriction will cause the stomach tissue to die. In a very short time, the stomach becomes restricted of nutrients and oxygen. If not treated, the dog can die.
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- Anxiousness, restlessness - Attempting to vomit - Whining - Increase in heart rate
- Distended abdomen - Excessive drooling - Pale gums - Difficult breathing
What Causes Bloat?
The stomach becomes filled with gas and because of several possible factors; the dog is unable to relieve the pressure. Bloat, with GDV, is when the stomach goes into a twist. This closes both the esophagus and pylorus, preventing the dog from relieving the gas pressure which can quickly build up after a large meal. This condition is extremely fatal, causing shock, coma and eventually death. Like many other conditions which affect our dogs, the actual cause of bloat is still unknown. Several factor seem to contribute to a dogs chances of getting bloat. - Stress - Eating or drinking too fast. - Having a large deep chest - Elevated food bowls - Hereditary - Disposition - Exercise before and immediately after eating
Are All Dogs At Risk Cannine Bloat?
Canine bloat and GDV usually only affects large breed dogs, but smaller dogs are still susceptible.. It is thought that some lines of breeds are genetically at a higher risk. Though bloat can occur in puppies, it is a condition which usually occurs in adult dogs. Furthermore, male dogs are more likely to suffer from bloat than female dogs. Here is a list of some breeds that have a higher chance of being effected by bloat and GDV. - German Shepherd - Great Dane - Standard Poodle - Rottweiler - Akita - Bloodhound - Great Pyrenees - Irish Setter - Old English Sheepdog - Boxer - Golden Retriever - Irish Wolfhound - St. Bernards - Labrador Retriever - Newfoundland - Doberman
What Is the Treatment of Dog Bloat?
Canine bloat is a very serious problem. If you suspect your dog has bloat, contact your vet immediately. Every second counts! If caught and diagnosed quick enough, initial treatment will involve inserting a tube or tochar in to the stomach wall to remove the gas. If necessary, the vet will then operate, attempting to untwist the stomach. Secondary treatment will involve treating shock, dehydration, fatigue, and other complications resulting from the distension of the stomach.
Is There Any Way To Prevent Dog Bloat?
Prevention of bloat can be difficult. Because there are so many possible causes for this condition, prevention must be examined on an individual basis. If you have a dog that is at risk there are a couple of things that you can do to decrease the chances of this fatal condition. Since bloat is believed to be connected with genetics and hereditary, these preventive measures can only decrease the chances of bloat. - Do not overfeed. Feed 2-3 small meals a day. - Do not use elevated food bowls - Do not allow your dog to drink large amounts of water after eating. - Add an enzyme product to your dogs food - Keep emergency veterinary contact handy - Gastroplexy surgery Ths article only provides BASIC information about canine bloat. Your veterinarian is always your best source of health information. Rosie Allenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website is pomeraniancentral.com
BAD DOG,
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WHATCHA GONNA DO? PART 1 By Dr. Randy Wysong
bout 25 years ago I began formulating By Danny the planet who has 100% knowledge of nutrition. The claim on its face Presswood pet foods at a time when the entire pet is absurd. Understanding this simple principle is more important than Presswood, 2006ofAll Reserved. food industry seemed quagmire and Copyright any pet Danny food formulation regardless theRights merits of its ingredients. focused on such things as protein and fat percentages without any real Everything that follows will begin with that premise, i.e., no food Alpha occupy highontraffic areas, like hallways and entryways. n a recent episode of “America’s Funniest Home ” (AFV) regard for ingredients. Since boot leather and soapVideos, could make a pet shoulddogs be fed exclusively a continuous basis no matter what the with “ideal” percentages,for it was that analytical claimsstep of completeness or ingredient quality. Don’t over or go around the dog, nudge the dog and tell her to onefood of the topthethree submissions the clear $10,000 prize waspercentages a doof notthe endaftermath the story about pet food value. I was convinced then, as I move out of your way, and make sure she does so. This lets her know who video of destruction a family’s pet dog had done am now, that a food can be no better than the ingredients of which The the space andIswho is inKey charge. heir home. This dog had destroyed an end table, ripped the frame it ownsGenetics is composed. Since this ingredient idea has caught on in the pet food Pets need the food they are biologically adapted to. It’s Dogs a matter Don’t allow your dog to DEMAND your attention. usually doorway, demolished a patio door screen and frame, shredded industry, it has taken on a commercial life that distorts and perverts of context. Just as a fish needs to be in water to stay healthy, a pet do this by climbing on your lap, or by nudging your hand or arm. eting, broken glassware, and had literally “eaten” a three foot by the meaning of the underlying philosophy of food quality and proper needs its natural food milieu to be healthy. All creatures must stay Make the dog sit, lie down, etc., and then give lavish praise and attention. foot hole in thepractices. wall - destroying sheetrock, insulation, and aframing feeding Is health reducible to which ingredients commercial true to their design. What could be more obvious or simple? For a when you give yourcarrion dog attention, affection, and e process. He was one dognot demolition crew! I wasashorrified andto whatRemember, product doesa or does have? 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Every thousands of scientific research articles proving that pack the kind of ingredient and its qualityincan theduties, difference in terms of health. a hierarchy, and every animal themake packallhas responsibilities, They also are your silent dog about the damaging effectwild, of food processing and expectations. Since doesn’t live in the he/she assumes the impact of time, light, heat, oxygen and packaging on nutritional your family, and other household pets make up the “pack.” Many and health value. is a result of confusion over “Alpha Dog s, “bad dog behavior”
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us” or “Alpha Dog Mentality.” You must establish that you are The 100% Complete Myth Alpha” dogConsumers in the pack. must also establish other are You increasingly becoming alertthat to the valuefamily of more mbers, tonatural include the children, all rank higher in the pack than foods. Everyone intuitively knows that the closer the diet is to dog does. many ways tothe effectively yourthat doggood in his real,There fresh, are wholesome foods, better theput chance health er packwill ranking. Here are a few suggestions, or rules, for handling result. Unfortunately, people do not apply this same common sense pet foods. Instead they purchase “100% complete” processed foods, ineeringtodogs, and establishing pack rankings: perhaps going the extrasure mileyour and selecting “super or When you entereven the house, make dog enters last,premium” even if you “natural” brands, thinking they are doing the best that can be done. must put her on a leash. This shows her where she ranks in the familyThey surrender their mind to a commercial ploy (100% completeness) and k.” do to their pets what they would never do to themselves or their family Alpha dogs the run of theproduct entire at house. sureincertain - eatwant the same packaged every Make meal, day and dayareas out. No f the home are out of bounds for the dog. That may include certain processed food can be “100% complete” because there is not a person on ooms, the laundry room, bathrooms, or the den. This helps the dog w you are master of the house, not him.
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Strontium -
The Osteoporosis Cure They Want To Bury
HEALTH & NUTRITION
By Werner Knoepp
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have been published confirming the near miraculous effects of strontium. Strontium, chemically similar to calcium, and absorbed in relatively similar amounts, is found in soil, air, water, fish, and nearly all plants. It is the most abundant mineral in seawater. We all normally consume one to five milligrams of this mineral daily without ever being aware of it. Now pure strontium is chemically unstable, but as found in nature, this mineral is never pure. In general, it is found as strontium carbonate, strontium citrate, and strontium gluconate, among other compounds. Our bodies have two opposing forces at work. The builders and the destroyers. This is normal and vital to living, but when the destroyer begins to dominate, we run into trouble. That is what happens in osteoporosis. Here we have a developing dominance of the osteoclasts, the cells that break bone down, over the osteoblasts, the cells that build bone up. And as discovered a century ago, strontium and calcium, working together, form a powerful weapon against osteoporosis, with a combined effect of slowing the
xactly 100 years ago, a German scientist found that strontium (not to be confused with strontium 90, the radioactive isotope), one of the most abundant minerals on our planet, was uniquely effective in stimulating rapid bone formation. Ten years later, another German researcher concluded that, while calcium itself was effective in mineralizing bone, its effectiveness was magnified exponentially when combined with this particular mineral. It took until 1952 for these data to be carried forward. Then, a Cornell University research report confirmed the earlier findings. In 1959, the Mayo Clinic achieved astonishingly good results in applying this research to patients with severe osteoporosis, and in 1986 a comprehensive and detailed report appeared, confirming strontium’s effectiveness at building bone and bone density. Sadly, all of this research was ignored until about five years ago when suddenly, there was an almost explosive growth of interest in this mineral. Since then, more than 400 peer reviewed articles
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development of osteoclasts and accelerating the development of their beneficial adversaries, the osteoblasts. Big Pharma, never to be upstaged by nature, has been working feverishly to develop a product they can patent. What they’ve come up with is a compound they call strontium ranelate. This is nothing more than natural strontium combined with a synthetic compound called ranelic acid, which doesn’t do a whole lot more than make a patentable product. There have been a couple of very well conducted studies on its effects. They showed very positive results from the use of this patented product, but nothing superior to the natural minerals properly used. But the heavy hitters in this field are still the big money makers the pharmaceuticals are foisting off on us in the form of intensely marketed bisphosphonate drugs. They don’t work nearly as well as plain old natural strontium and calcium, taken together in relatively equal amounts, and they are getting notorious for producing some horrendous side effects.
The March 2010 Journal of Bone Mineral Research warns that the anti-osteoporosis drugs; the bisphosphonate drugs, suppress the ability of strontium to help rebuild bone - simply because these drugs essentially kill the bone in the first place. However, when a woman stops taking these patent medications, bone remodeling can commence again after a period of at least six months has elapsed. Another study conducted in the United Kingdom clearly shows the superiority of natural strontium and calcium combinations to the currently overhyped patent medicines, while leaving in question the length of time it will take for bone remodeling to resume after a patient has stopped taking bisphosphonate drugs and begun to substitute a regimen of calcium and natural strontium. Based on all the recent studies conducted on this subject, it would really seem natural to conclude that this mineral combination is an absolute must have for every post menopausal woman. For those who want to begin taking these natural products for themselves, current research seems to indicate that 340 to 680 milligrams of elemental strontium provides the best results. It is very very important to take at least an equal amount of calcium along with this mineral, and ideally the amount of calcium taken should exceed the strontium intake. For anyone thinking about trying this, a word of advice: Do not take calcium and strontium at the same time. Wait at least three hours between ingestion of these two supplements - they tend to conflict with each other if taken together. Other than that, you’re safe. For unbiased commentary on health and wellness issues, health book and health product reviews, alternative medicine practitioner referrals, pet product reviews, skin care, and fitness, and a direct link to the world’s premiere manufacturer of supplements that meet and exceed all the requirements outlined here, visit www.lequadrillage.com
“You can easily have direct contact with the Creator after the first few exercises,” said Dr. Mark Virkler, the creator of the series. He’s the founder of Christian Leadership University & Communion with God Ministries in Buffalo, New York. He’s not talking about getting a word here or there in a blue moon or in a decade. He’s talking about daily communication that unlocks the beauty of the relationship with the Lord that we were all meant to have. And he’s had thousands of people experience this on more than just a rudimentary level. It’s the real McCoy.
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Scripture says, “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me; and I give eternal life to them, and they will never perish.…” ( Jn. 10:27,28 NASB) The Bible is full of people who heard God’s voice. What’s the difference between olden times and now? Perhaps it is just technique. But what about the possibility that the communication is from the other side, and not the Lord, you may ask?
“To receive the pure word of God, it is very important that your heart is properly focused as you become still. Your focus is the source of the intuitive flow. If you fix your eyes upon Jesus, the intuitive flow comes from Jesus. But if you fix your gaze upon a desire of your heart, the intuitive flow comes out of that desire. To have a pure flow you must become still and carefully fix your eyes upon Jesus,” he said. The fact is that God’s voice is within us. Sometimes we hear and feel it…although many of us have lost the ability to recognize His voice.
Can You Hear God’s Voice Daily?
“Although we have the Biblical promise – “My sheep hear My voice,” too many believers are starved for the intimate relationship that alone can satisfy the desire of their heart,” he said.
By Dr. Donna (ret.)
Key # 1 – Quiet your mind so you can hear God’s voice - easiest way is by doing key #2 (Heb. 2:1-2). Key # 2 - Look for vision as you pray - see yourself together with Jesus in a comfortable Gospel setting. Fix your eyes on Jesus (Heb. 12:2) Key # 3 – Recognize God’s voice as spontaneous/flowing thoughts which light upon your mind ( Jn. 7:37-39). Key # 4 - Write down the spontaneous flow of thoughts and pictures that come to you (Rev. 1:10-1l).
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ave you ever listened to a friend describe a vision or dream that could only be a Divine one, and then thought to yourself, “Why can’t I get dreams or visions? Am I such a bad person or just not worthy?” Maybe you’ve often wondered why a pastor of a church is the only one that has visions or hears from God, and what you have to do to have them, too. Or maybe you’ve wondered how you can get closer to God and have a relationship with the Creator that is closer than any relationship you have now with any of your friends. If so, then the CD Series, How to Hear God’s Voice is your answer. Now think about this for just a second. If you had daily conversations with the Lord, what would you talk about? Would you ask a lot of questions or primarily listen? Do you think those conversations would be filled with inspiration, revelation, new witty ideas that could make you money, give you encouragement, and fill you with His compassion, love and hope? Is it possible that having these types of conversations could propel your life forward in new directions, exploding them with power and potential?
According to Dr. Virkler, there are four major keys to this process. “To hear God’s voice, tune your radio to SVSJ; Stillness, Vision, Spontaneity and Journaling.
But there’s more to it than four principles. It’s the details that he explains that allow you to go from the state of “Sure, Jesus is my friend” to “Here’s what He said today…My life has changed.” These details are based on the story of Habakkuk in the Bible. The series also has an accompanying workbook that can deepen your experience to a much richer relationship with the Creator. Highly recommended, this CD series will change a Christian’s life to one where you may think, “Why didn’t I have this information years ago?” It could be the biggest boost to your spiritual health in your entire lifetime. Get the series now; don’t wait. Contact them at 1-800-466-6981 or through their website at www.cwgministries.org OCTOBER EDITION 2010
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Got a Craving?
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n most weight loss programs, the primary technique used to end the battle with temptation is some type of behavior modification. Behavior modification is based on substituting an undesirable behavior for a more desirable one. For example, when trying to curb overeating, behavior modification techniques would tell you that every time you want to eat when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not hungry, you should find something else to do, i.e., go for a walk, read, find a healthier food to snack on, etc. Teaching people to change the actions that they take can help them get through a moment, however, the challenge with merely changing the behavior is that if we never address the reason why we want to eat when weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not hungry in the first place, we will have to continue finding substitute behaviors the rest of our lives.
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To me, this feels like a lot of work not to mention, in a sense, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just plain avoidance of the issue. Now donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get me wrong, behavior modification programs have worked for many people, and yet, what I have found, is that many times, merely changing the behavior isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t enough to get peaceful and sustainable results.
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I believe if you want to end overeating, under exercising or just plain quit treating yourself poorly, you really need to need to stop avoiding and deal with the truth of whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going on. When I have a client who is simply finding something else to do instead of eating, I always ask why he or she needs to DO anything at all. The typical response goes something like, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Well because, if I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do something Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll eat!â&#x20AC;? (As if the only two choices were overeating or distracting oneself )! The truth is, that this is the place at which there exists a BIG choice: to become aware or to avoid. That moment of wanting to eat when weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not hungry holds the answer to what it is that we really want instead of the food. Because, you see, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really never about the food. Ever. When you allow yourself the opportunity to find out what it is that you actually want, you can truly begin to change your life, and the food
Sometimes we find we want sweetness, or love or comfort or fun and the food seems like a reasonable substitute in the moment, but when we look a little closer, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s never a time that overeating gives us any of those things. Food is not love, or joy or comfort. The truth is itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a cheap and short lived stand-in for the things we really crave in our lives. When you know what you truly crave in your life, put your thoughts there - on creating the things that you want and fill yourself up on them. Be busy with that, with giving yourself what you really want and need. And the fuller you are, the less you crave. Before you know it, ending overeating is no longer a struggle. It actually stops being something youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing and becomes something youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done. Karen Frechou is a Certified Life and Weight Loss Coach. She works with men & women across the country helping them get the body they want while creating a life they love.
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What’s it worth to By Grandmaster Clint Robinson, Tae Kwon Do Black Belt, 9th Dan value yourself?
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