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Yummy Snowball Bundt Cake By Linda Carol Wilson re you tired of taking the same old cake recipe to functions year after year? Give this recipe a try to vary your holiday dessert offerings. Whether or not there is snow on the ground, the Snowball Bundt Cake will be a hit. It starts simple with a boxed cake mix but is steeped in flavor with the addition of crystallized ginger, almond extract, and slivered, chopped almonds. The cream cheese filling only adds to the flavor of this delicious cake. The canned frosting gets added flavor with lemon and the cake is covered in luscious coconut. This is one snowball you will definitely want to have as a part of your winter celebrations. And guess what! This snowball is good all year round.

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1 pkg yellow cake mix 3 large eggs 1/3 cup oil 1 1/4 cups water 1 tsp almond extract 1/2 cup crystalized ginger, chopped coarse 3/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted and chopped Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and lightly flour a 10-inch Bundt* pan; set aside. In large mixer bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, canola oil, water, and extract. Blend mixture for 2 minutes; fold in the ginger and almonds. Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan. Bake 50 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 25 minutes. Remove from the pan and allow to cool completely on a wire rack. When cake is completely cooled, use a long serrated knife and slice the cake horizontally into 2 layers; the bottom portion should be 2/3 of the cake, the top part only 1/3. Remove the top and set aside. Hollow out the bottom layer leaving about 3/4-inch on the sides and bottom. (Save the hollowed out cake in a baggie for another use such as a small trifle.) Make the following filling and spoon it into the “tunnel�. Then replace the top layer.

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1 pkg (8-oz) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup sour cream 3 tbsp powdered sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla extract In a large bowl beat the cream cheese until light and fluffy. Beat in the sour cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until mixture is smooth.

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1 tub creamy vanilla frosting 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 cup shredded coconut Combine the frosting and lemon juice until smooth and blended. Spread on the cake and immediately sprinkle the coconut over the cake, pressing lightly into the frosting. *A tube pan may be used. Enjoy!

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HEALTH What You Need to Know About False Gluten Free Labeling-Pt.1 6 NUCCA, A Simple Procedure That 8 Can Eliminate Pain and Restore Optimal Health Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment for Lyme Disease 12 This Winter, Beat Any Infection No Matter What Finally, There’s Help for Veterans’ Spouses Who Need Caregivers Seven Secrets For Depression Relief, Part 1

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NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS How to Make Your New Years Resolutions Stick! How to ACTUALLY Achieve Your 2012 Fitness Resolution Be FIT For Your Resolutions Create New Beginnings Why Not Make 2012 the Year of the Dance? Making & Breaking Resolutions: It’s All About YOU!

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What You Need to Know About False Gluten Free Labeling PART 1 By Melanie Weir

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ver the last decade, companies starting adding labels to their products like: gluten free, low gluten, no gluten, no gluten ingredients used, naturally gluten free and Celiac friendly. Too many Celiacs and individuals with gluten intolerance, the idea of companies labeling products without gluten is refreshing. To experts on Celiac Disease and Gluten Intolerance, the gluten labeling currently happening in the United States is frightening. UNITED STATES VERSUS OTHER COUNTRIES GLUTEN FREE LABELING LAWS: Many countries diligently regulate gluten free labeling. A few months ago, an exchange student from Italy stopped by our Gluten Free Specialty Market and told me that she was horrified by the gluten free labeling laws in the United States. For the first time in her life, she was being contaminated by products that weren’t safe for her to eat. After purchasing bakery products that were manufactured in a non-dedicated gluten free environment, she became deathly ill for more than a week and told me she was only just starting to feel like she could travel more than a few steps from the nearest restroom. “I’m afraid to eat anywhere,” she told me, “Every time I eat out in this country, I get sick. I can’t wait to be home where I don’t have to worry like this.” This is not the first or even the 100th time I’ve heard a story like this. For 4 years, I have heard story after story of individuals eating what appeared to be a ‘glutenfree’ product and getting violently ill. So what does gluten free mean? WHAT DOES GLUTEN FREE MEAN? According to the FDA, as of September 2011, gluten free labeled products should (a) not include ingredients from gluten or gluten derivatives and (b) maintain a status of less than 20 ppm of gluten for all gluten free labeled products (approximately 1/6th of a bread crumb). For more information about the FDA’s Gluten Free Food Labeling Request, go to: www.fda.gov/Food/LabelingNutrition/ FoodAllergensLabeling/GuidanceComplianceRegulatoryInformation/ucm111487.htm#q9 Though many companies try to follow the FDA

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individual that made the product. This is a problem because, experts like Dr. Alessio Fasano from the Stanford Celiac Center, estimate that only 1% of the population diagnosed with Celiac Disease is aware that they are being contaminated. In other words, contamination may be affecting the health of an individual with Celiac, even when they are not experiencing blatant symptoms.

Gluten Free recommendation, mistakes are often made. In food manufacturing, companies are driven by supply and demand. Right now, the supply of gluten free product options is low and the demand for gluten free products is high. For this reason, companies are jumping on the band wagon trying to produce options to fill the demand. Some companies are started by someone who is gluten intolerant, gluten allergic or has Celiac Disease. Other companies are producing gluten free products solely for profit. While companies do their best to provide gluten free products to the public, they often don’t understand what gluten free means. COMMON MISTAKES MADE BY PRODUCT MANUFACTURERS While product manufacturers are trying to produce safe products, mistakes are often made. Most mistakes occur due to mis-education regarding what gluten free means and what it takes to prevent cross contamination. THE PRODUCT IS GLUTEN FREE ENOUGH FOR ME Many gluten free products are created by individuals who have Celiac Disease, Gluten Intolerance or a Gluten Allergy. Many of these products are made to be safe enough for the

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EXAMPLE 1 A Brownie Company produced their product in a facility that produces gluten flours and uses flours produced. The company is asked if they test their product. They answer, “No, we don’t need to. If the product wasn’t gluten free someone would have let us know by now. We’ve been in business for 4 years.” HETEROGENEOUS MIXTURES VERSUS HOMOGENEOUS MIXTURES This problem sometimes happens when gluten free companies are trying to keep the price down on their products. Flours produced in facilities that produce gluten are often cheaper than flours produced in dedicated facilities and tested on import and export. Companies often believe that when you mix a flour that’s above 20 ppm with another that’s non-detectable at 5 or 10 ppm, then the outcome of the flour blend will be below 20 ppm. This is not true because flour mixtures are not homogenousl they are heterogenous. If you have a chocolate chip sized morsel of gluten in one bag of flour and mix it with another flour without gluten in it, the morsel of gluten still exists. Therefore, the flour is not gluten free. Melanie Weir is the Founder of the Gluten Free Specialty Market, located at 2612 J Street, #1, in Sacramento. She can be reached at (916) 442-5241 or by email at info@glutenfreespecialty.com. H&F

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appy New Year! This year we thought we’d make sure you meet your health and fitness resolutions by providing several different perspectives on the topic. Check out each one of the articles in the New Year’s Resolutions section and let us know which one helped you the most. It’s winter now, and unfortunately for many people, that means depression because they don’t get enough sunshine, infections such as colds and flu and even pneumonia, and even broken bones – which means the need for caregivers. This issue covers solutions for all these issues. For example, check out the info by Dr. Kalb on depression on page 35. It’s an eye-opener. To beat infections, you might not be doing enough. Consider coming to my intro teleseminar (seminar where you call in and don’t have to leave home) on what you can do to overcome this annual problem for yourself or your loved one (page 25). And if you’re feeling the usual frustration and energy drain of being a caregiver, you may be in luck. I tracked down Ed Allen of the syndicated KFBK radio show, Aging with Dignity and he has some financial support that you and your family may qualify for. This isn’t some type of pie-in-the-sky idea; his partner helped 4000 people last year collect 4 million dollars of benefits from the Veterans Administration. It’s money waiting for you. Look for more positive changes soon here at the magazine – and remember to be the change for health and fitness so others may model you. Happy reading! Dr. Donna Schwontkowski (ret.)

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here are many forms of spinal health care today. Many focus on addressing local joint function mobility by administering a short, quick thrust to a localized area. NUCCA Chiropractors influence the entire spinal columns postural balance by returning the heavy head to a more balanced position on top of the narrow neck. Who Can Benefit From NUCCA? Although upper cervical chiropractors often end up seeing patients with fairly significant discomfort, the assessment that occurs allows the practitioner the ability to visualize and reduce the misalignment long before symptoms are present. The postural rebalancing created by the upper cervical adjustment allows the body to have less gravitational stress and therefore the person can direct that now unused energy to selfhealing, maintenance, and thinking.

How Can I Tell If I Need An Adjustment? By paying attention to your body, you may become more sensitive to whether or not you are in alignment. Although some rely on the return of their symptoms to tell them when they’ve lost their alignment, we recommend patients to pay attention to their reflection in the mirror; paying attention to head tilt or a low shoulder for example. Other cues may include where they feel their weight distributed on their feet, or if a change in gait

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is observed. More subtle indications many even include having to adjust you car rearview and side mirrors. Even with all of these clues, it is still recommended that periodic chiropractic assessments be performed to verify proper balance. My Neck Feels Fine But My Low Back Is Sore. How Can NUCCA Help My Lower Back? When posture is corrected, the entire body rebalances resulting in less stress to all areas including your low back. What Can I Expect After My Adjustment? Responses to the adjustment vary from nothing, to muscle soreness, and from fatigue to a feeling of euphoria. Due to these individualized responses all patients are given a list of things they may experience so they are familiar with what responses are normal to expect. Due to the significant postural rebalancing that occurs with the upper cervical adjustment people will often feel stiff and sore for 2-4 days as the body adapts to its new position. This discomfort is usually associated only with the first and/or second adjustment. How Can Such A Light Pressure Make Such Dramatic Changes? Although the patient feels only a slight pressure behind their ear while being adjusted, there is adequate force being put into the neck. Using the first vertebrae and the weight of the head to gain a biomechanical advantage, the doctor places their own body on a calculated angle to ensure the adjustment is specific to the patient’s individual misalignment. The force generated by the doctor is transferred to the patient in such a gentle and precise fashion that many patients are unaware of any intervention whatsoever. Why Are So Many Things Positively Affected By One Procedure? The body is self-healing and its healing capabilities are infinite. With your energy no longer being excessively re-directed to fight gravity, often the body will manage to deal with other issues as well. If you are suffering from pain, ill health, or just would like to start feeling better you should have your body balance checked to see if it is okay.

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And that’s why you can start to see improved muscle tone in the face and neck. Jowls can be lifted, eyebrows that have a way of falling with time can remember their original location and wrinkles seem to be eliminated. Puffy faces begin to look less puffy when the congestion is removed as the lymphatic circulation is stimulated. There’s improved facial circulation, which makes it look as if you have a healthy glow as skin pigments start to even out. On a more technical level, the way it rejuvenates is to increase circulation and increase collagen and elastin production. When the muscle tone is improved, wrinkles and lines soften and the skin shrinks pore size. There’s also a reduction in those ugly age spots. All of this amounts to your face remembering how to be young!

“Normal aging doesn’t have to look like aging,” Margie says, “…especially when you can stimulate specific electric frequencies of the skin on the face. The cells respond to the frequency and begin remembering what it was like as a more youthful form.”

The technology is here to do all this. All you have to do is get there. Editor’s Note: I checked out this treatment myself and it’s for real. I love the anti-aging effects and immediately saw less puffiness in my face as well as balanced muscles in my face. I had no idea that one side of my face was slightly more muscular than the other until I had this treatment. Now my face is balanced. I see this technology as a viable option for many people to look and feel younger.

When she uses the device on the face for the Face Rejuvenation Series, you can start to see visual improvements after about 5 sessions, although if you’re particularly visually astute, you can see a difference from treatment #1 or 2. Ten treatments are usually what’s recommended; after that, once a month can maintain the results.

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You’ll simply lie on a comfortable massage table, cozy and warm, while Margie uses the device on your face and neck. The sensations felt are tingling for the most part but in the later treatments, Margie will stimulate the muscles a little more, so you may feel as if you’re smiling without doing it yourself. “We use a microcurrent therapy that has been proven safe and effective to deliver micro, nano and pico technologies to the skin. The current reenergizes the cells and tissue to the point where it begins to remember how it used to look. One of the vibrations detoxifies the skin, another is for healing, while the last one is for rejuvenation,” she says.

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s your New Year begins so does another set of New Year’s Resolutions. What is a resolution? It is a course of action determined or decided. People decide to set a New Year’s Resolution because it is the beginning of a New Year. We look back on what we have or have not accomplished over the past year and decide what we want to accomplish this next year. Some people want to begin 2012 by eating correctly. Lose weight. Begin working out. Some people want to make better life choices. Eliminate self-sabotage. Perhaps they want to quit smoking. Quit drinking. Change jobs. Go back to school. So… we have the right ideas. Good intentions. We really do know how we want to look and feel. How good we feel when we are at our ideal weight. How we feel in our favorite jeans. How our body responds with less stress, better food choices and better sleep. We are excited and we set out to accomplish our goals... the first week for most goes pretty well. Perhaps even that first month, you’re on track feeling better, losing a

little weight and then you miss your workout or you go out to dinner and you may say, I will go to the gym tomorrow, next time I won’t eat so much. Next time I will do better, tomorrow I will get back on track. Just 1 more cigarette and then I will quit. Sound familiar? We may easily fall back into the same old pattern. Why? Because, it’s a habit! UNTIL NOW! Now you can start making the right choices, easily and without much effort. Decide what you want to accomplish and eliminate the sabotaging behavior. You will very simply create new habits. Hypnotherapy helps you to do just that. Loretta offers a free consultation. She will explain what is hypnotherapy and how it works, removing any misconceptions you may have. The free consultation also gives you an opportunity to meet Loretta and establish a comfort level that is needed to work together.

After deciding to start moving in the direction of your dreams, Loretta will interview you, gathering the information needed to design a program for you to accomplish your goals. What does a program consist of? Loretta’s non-smoking program consists of 3 sessions (recorded live on CD). This program helps you reduce stress, addresses your eating habits as well as helps you quit smoking. You really don’t want to change vices or gain weight when you quit smoking. Her success rate over the years is in the low to mid 90’s. What are Loretta’s Clients Saying? Here’s what Maggie from Carmichael said: “It only took one session with Loretta to transform my life for the better. I was overstressed, overweight, binge eating, and drinking several times a week. On a scale from 1 to 10 my stress level was an 11. After the first session, it decreased to a 2. I struggled with my weight for almost 3 years, but after the first session I lost 5 pounds in a week, and continue to lose weight. My food choices were healthier almost 100% of the time, I returned to the gym several times as week, and ate about 1/3 of the amount of food I was consuming prior to meeting Loretta. While I would usually have several alcoholic drinks a week, I decreased to ONE SIP in the last two weeks, which was more than enough.

On top of all that, my mind chatter disappeared almost completely. I have absolutely no negative thoughts about anything, and I don’t wake up fighting in the morning. I never thought all this was possible, and that I’d be able to change so many aspects of my life this quickly, but I have and I would strongly strongly encourage everyone else to try hypnotherapy. I can’t thank Loretta enough!” If you are really ready to start making the right choices and having the life you desire and deserve call Now for a Free Consultation… Take back control of your life! Loretta Holt Hypnotherapy is located at 1812 J St, Suite 16 in downtown Sacramento. She can be reached at (916) 442-1176. H&F 10

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Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment for M any people believe Lyme disease to be a rare condition. Actually, Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne disease in the United States. In 2006, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recorded 17,002 cases. The infection is caused by Borrelia burgdorferi, a spiral-shaped bacterium (spirochete) named after Dr. Willy Burgdorfer, the public health researcher who discovered it in 1982. The infection is often contracted during warm-weather months when ticks are active. The spirochete enters the skin at the site of the tick bite. After incubating for 3 to 30 days, the bacteria migrate through the skin and may spread to lymph nodes or through the bloodstream to organs or distant skin sites.

Lyme disease frequently presents with a skin rash called erythema migrans (EM) and common flu-like symptoms of fever, malaise, fatigue, joint and muscle pain. The characteristic EM rash is a flat or raised red area that expands, often with clearing at the center, to a diameter of up to 20 inches. However, it does not always occur, which can make the diagnosis more difficult, especially when the patient is not aware of having been bitten by a tick. Other early signs may include small skin lesions, facial nerve paralysis,, and heart-rhythm disturbances. Early infections usually are cured by two to four weeks of orally administered antibiotics. However, if untreated or inadequately treated, neurological, cardiac, or joint abnormalities may follow. The diagnosis of Lyme disease should be based primarily on an evaluation of a patients symptoms and the probability of exposure to the Lyme spirochete. The spirochete, Borrelia burgdorferi is an anaerobic organism which 12

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can survive in an oxygen partial pressure of 35 mm Hg, but not in an oxygen partial pressure of 160 mm Hg. When Lyme disease becomes chronic and the spirochete is sequestered in cells, the cells may protect the spirochete against the antibiotic, which then is not fully effective. Spirochete survival after more than 15 years of antibiotic therapy is possible. In one study, Lyme patients were exposed to an ambient pressure of 2.36 ata (45fw) for a period of 60 minutes per treatment in a hyperbaric chamber. You must use a hard hyperbaric chamber for successful treatment. Treatments usually were administered twice each day for a total of from 10 to 125 exposures resulting in an oxygen partial pressure at the tissue level of approximately 200 mm Hg.

The study included 90 subjects, all of whom had failed IV antibiotics some for as long as 5 years and who were continuing to deteriorate. All presented with Jarisch-Herxheimer’s reaction within 4 days of beginning HBO. All except 4 subjects showed significant improvement after termination of the treatment regimens. Approximately 70% continued to feel well after recovery while others had some relapse but showed further improvement with re-treatment. It is clear that this treatment improves the quality of life after all other treatments have failed. Recommended treatment is a 60-minute treatment once or twice a day, five days a week followed by a two

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“Common bullseye rash pattern associated with Lyme disease”

frequently in the past decade to treat Lyme disease. A ground- breaking study published by Dr. William Fife of Texas A&M University, demonstrated dramatic improvements in overall condition of Lyme patients treated with hyperbarics. Hyperbaric oxygen has been shown to reduce pain significantly, modulate the immune system, increase energy, alleviate sleep dysfunction, and reduce cognitive impairment. In most cases, patients are also able to discontinue use of antibiotics or other pharmaceuticals. Hyperbaric oxygen treatments infuse the body with oxygen, increasing O2 levels by up to 1000% in body tissues through the increased pressure. Borrelia burgdorferi, the bacterium that causes Lyme are considered microaerophilic,

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Lyme Disease needing small amounts of oxygen to survive, but dies in the presence of abundant oxygen. Hyperbaric also acts as an immune modulator and allows organ and gland functionality to normalize, reducing many debilitating Lyme symptoms. Because the chambers pressurize the atmosphere, hyperbaric acts as a detoxifier as well. By forcing oxygen into the tissues through this pressure, toxins, chemicals and other impurities are forced out. NorCal Hyperbarics is conveniently located in Roseville at the Roseville Gateway hospital. Please use the Aloha entrance. We are open Monday through Friday 9AM to 6PM and Saturday by appointment. Ask about our special discount for financial hardship. H&F

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How To Transform Your Life Through Exercise FITNESS

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here are countless shows on TV, stories you may have heard or people you know whose lives have changed because of exercise. You may even have your own story. Some stories are on weight loss, others are on getting fit for a sport, and there are also people who swear they have healed chronic pain through fitness.

If you are great at jump starting projects but not good at finishing them, then endurance training may be your best bet to trigger the change. Here are some great pointers to help you evaluate the routine for you: To strengthen the goals or attributes listed below, start with 15 repetitions and do 2 to 3 sets. Increase the intensity (doing less reps) after a couple of weeks unless you are already a “veteran”. In that case, increase the intensity right away.

One could argue the therapeutic value of exercise, but certainly not the benefits of being on a constant and well-crafted program. The #1 too often ignored benefit of an exercise program is the transformation that happens outside training.

To develop endurance or persistence with the goals or attributes below, do high reps; 50 or more of the exercises associated with the muscle groups and affiliated character traits.

For instance, people who are in abused situations may find themselves strong enough to escape with a renewed or newly found confidence. Others, who fight procrastination, will tackle dreaded issues. People with fear of commitment may see themselves suddenly welcome signing on a dotted line or say, “I do”. Just to mention a few. Your training reflects your personality. What would happen if you started with the end in mind? What amazing value there would be to craft a fitness program based on the areas of your life you know you want to improve. Fitness is no longer just about weight loss, shaped legs and nice shoulders. Stop the cookie cutter program that may not fit you and embrace the exercises that will transform how you feel instead. This will change your life effectively. First you will have to know what specific training would trigger the change you want. Let’s look at a few. The muscle groups of our body relate to particular attributes of character. For instance, the chest/shoulders/triceps muscle group relates to “valuing and protecting your personal space.” Think of an intruder entering your comfort zone and your natural response to claim your space back. To push the intruder or punch your way through requires the pressing muscle group just mentioned. Push ups, the chest press and boxing would be adequate to trigger the change. On the other hand if you wanted to have better opportunities in life you would want the back/biceps/forearms muscle group to be stronger. Standing or seated rows would be perfect to develop or strengthen your resolve. 14

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If you find yourself too tense about issues, stretch and do full motion exercises, no “partials”. Courage = Abdominal Handling pressure/stress = Chest/shoulders/ triceps (push ups, chest press) Lightening up when too mental = Jump rope or a dance class Ability to collaborate = Partner training, ballroom dancing Feeling safe in life = Legs (squats, dead lift, kick back lunges) Assertive and driven = Good morning, bridges, reverse hyperextension, Locust/cobra (yoga) Beating procrastination = Short distance (30 to 100 yards) fast run, plyometric exercises Relationships = Shoulder exercises (overhead press, lateral raises and stretches) Being in control = Forearms, grip strength training Ability to love/be compassionate = Chest/lats/shoulder (strength & flexibility), pull over, pec flies Gentleness and kindness = Flexibility, relaxation, balance (yoga) Feeling free = Running, hiking, extreme sports Feeling peaceful = meditation, floating in water, yoga or balance work (stand on one foot, walk a line…). If your mind is wild and can’t settle jump rope first for a minute then try again. Frederic Leyd is the co-author of the book, Strength And Conditioning Secrets Of The World’s Greatest Fighters. His upcoming book, The Emotional Body Map, gives the cause and solutions to lower back pain. He destroyed his right wrist at 16 and broke his back at 18. He healed them both when doctors said it was impossible. He then traveled the globe performing as an acrobat, showing people how to be pain-free. From fitness training to healing of health issues, he consults with people worldwide, and has for the last 30 years. He speaks and conducts life-transforming seminars. See him do what he was told was “impossible” at YourBodyMap.com Email him at Frederic@TimeToShineLLC.com. H&F

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t’s THAT time of the year again. By January 2nd we’ll begin the annual tradition of fulfilling our New Year’s Resolutions. It’s no secret why health club memberships skyrocket and sales of chocolate and booze plummet. Before we get our first Valentine most of us have fallen back into our old habits. Why? Because just as it’s easy to quit smoking after the last drag when the nicotine is still circulating, come January 2nd we’re stuffed from the holidays, hung over from the New Year, broke from Christmas and we’ve had enough. But come February those cravings are back again. Not long after we break that first unrealistic goal, we end up right back where we started for three reasons: TIME: Between work, family, school, and friends, time gets tight! Motivation: Over 90% of people who exercise regularly do not exercise with the proper intensity to change their body. When you stop seeing results, it’s hard to stick with it.

Make A Plan Make a schedule for yourself. Example: 3 days a week of cardiovascular training, and 2 days of weight training. Be sure to write a specific plan and then each month re-assess your plan to make sure it stays realistic. Pick Your Team For any fitness-related goal, hiring a professional is a great idea. He/she can help you design realistic goals, create an airtight exercise and nutrition plan, and keep you motivated. Try to get a friend, co-worker or family member to join with you, which can keep you accountable. No Negotiation If you’re sitting at your desk thinking about how you’re really tired today, and will workout tomorrow after work, chances are one missed day will turn into another. It’s easy to have a good workout when you’re feeling good, but habits are formed when you get in the gym no matter what! Get Back On the Horse Immediately Nobody is perfect so if you miss a day (or eat a whole pizza), don’t use that as an excuse to give up. Imperfection is natural and life happens. START TODAY There really is no time like the present- none of us are getting any younger. If you’re ready to achieve your goals, come on down and join the Action Boot Camps crew at Train Hard Or Go Home for guaranteed results! Not sure if a Fitness Professional is for you? Check out what my clients are sayings at www.TrainHardOrGoHome.com, and try out a Free Goal Planning Session. H&F

GOAL PLANNING: Often times we make goals that are too large, inflexible, or unrealistic. This can lead to negative thinking, and unavoidable failure. Here are some tips to make this year different Goal Setting Write your larger goals down. Example: Get in a regular exercise routine. Think about why you want it? Examples: To enjoy time with my family. To eliminate my health concerns. To feel better about myself! Give yourself smaller realistic goals. Example: If you’d like to lose 20 pounds by March, you can shoot for 8 pounds a month, or 2 pounds a week.

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How to ACTUALLY Achieve Your 2012 Fitness Resolution

NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS

Be FIT For Your Resolutions By Frederic Leyd

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ow do we know that this time we will stick to the resolutions we made for the New Year? What do we do to avoid the yo-yo effect of starting and quitting?

we do this with our heart; so is gratitude. May passion course through your veins and imbue you with life. Build the muscles of your heart and vascular system. Give yourself the endurance it takes to go all the way.

The start of the race is marked by the symbolic dropping of the ball in Time Square but are we fit enough to NOT drop the ball on living our dreams this time?

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CLARITY AND PASSION If we are clear about what we want, our energy can then be focused on the goal. Try hitting a target you don’t see and be excited about it.

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COURAGE This is a must-have to go where we have not gone before, try new things, break the hold of the past and rethink ourselves.

r %P WPJDF FYFSDJTFT TJOH EP QVCMJD speaking, theater, etc. r #F ĂŤFYJCMF FOPVHI UP CF NPWFE BOE humble to receive. Bow your head out of gratefulness, with simple stretches.

SELF-WORTH Feeling we are worth having what we want would drive us to work hard and be consistent at it until claiming the prize. CONFIDENCE This is the byproduct of self-worth. It gives us the wings to fly over the obstacles and do whatever it takes. HUMILITY The key to reach our goal is to realize we don’t know how and the only way is to get out of our comfort zone (the realm of what we know) to find out. Asking for help, reading or talking to people requires this amazing virtue. How long would you spend talking to someone wanting your help but who has the “know it all� attitude about a subject for which you are a recognized expert? GRATEFULNESS Without this, no fulfillment is ever possible. Saying thank you to ourselves, to people who helped, to other sources whether physical or spiritual is to seal the deal. It is to say, “It is done.� With this comes the peace and rewards of the accomplishment. RECOMMENDATIONS Be fit for your resolutions, from the bottom up: 16

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r *NQSPWF ZPVS êUOFTT XJUI UIFTF QSJPSJUJFT – Endurance or the ability to endure which is tied to aerobic capacity. – Strength as it applies to the propelling power to move forward. rŹ#F UIF NPTU FŠDJFOU – Warm up, 5-10 minutes cardio, more if you are sore or stiff. – 1-3 sets of 12-25 repetitions (aim for 25 for calves and abs). –– Go until you feel the first burn and stop and repeat. Going beyond this point tells yourself that you don’t deserve results without beating yourself up. That’s probably why most are not able to reach the ultimate prize. You will grow stronger without the typical strain and handicapping soreness. –Alternate the exercises, going from one to another to avoid inactivity. Frederic Leyd is a trainer, author and speaker. He holds seminars and offers worldwide consultations regarding holistic fitness and healing. More at YourBodyMap.com. H&F

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Dear Mitch,  I’m having a really hard time, and I am someone who has nothing to complain about! But this is truly very difficult, Mitch. You see, I’m one of the “lucky onesâ€?; I’, very blessed. Healthy family, 22-year marriage... Now, I find myself very fortunate to still have my decent, well-paying job with benefits! My employer has laid off thousands of employees over the past 12 years. Those of us left are surrounded by the empty cubicles where loyal co-workers worked hard daily!  Mitch, I feel so horrible for so many people who’ve suddenly lost everything, and can’t find jobs! And, it’s my most talented, hardworking friends who can’t get an interview for the life of themselves. We still have our home in a neighborhood where our best friends have all had to move away after losing their homes. Hard work, loyalty, and a college degree are not rewarded anymore! The worst is the positions that have been re-filled (though redefined, so they don’t have to hire our former employees) with very incompetent, unmotivated and unprofessional younger workers. In my 40’s I’m suddenly the dinosaur who feels like I’m supposed to give up my job! Really depressing, Mitch. Can you help me, please? Sincerely, Uncomfortably Fortunate Sacramento, California Hey Fortunate, These times are such a dramatic reminder of our vulnerability, life’s irreverent epochs, and of the fact that the human experience lacks logic.

Thank you for caring; for reaching across the QFSDFJWFE i)BWFT )BWF /PUTu DIBTN ŹǔJT recession seemingly hits so randomly and viciously that the neighbors of those stung can feel as shattered and destabilized as their VOGPSUVOBUF GSJFOET Ĺą* MJLFO UIF SFDFTTJPO T generally arbitrary devastation of families’ lives to a tornado’s erratic calling card: One home or building is leveled while the nextdoor neighbors sit unscathed. We try so hard to find the keys to life – Work hard, help others, think positively, hoping that if we adjust, twist, capitulate, sacrifice and combine diet with good exercise, we’ll live a fairly sane life! As with death, others’ losses can leave us grieving most painfully when logic and fairOFTT TFFN USBNQMFE ŹǔF TJOHMF GBUIFS XIP loses his job because the boss didn’t like him MFBWJOH BU UP QJDL VQ IJT LJET ĹąUIF ZFBS 5-time Employee of the Month abruptly let go because times are hard while upper management gets raises and the stockholders see gains and bonuses. When we signed up for Life, the description EJE /05 JODMVEF -PHJDBM 'BJS Ĺą3BOEPN BOE 6OGBJS QFS IVNBO QFSDFQUJPO Ĺą $MFBSMZ JO the Life brochure! Here are my suggestions: Allow yourself to grieve your friends’ and MPWFE POFT MPTTFT Ĺą 3FBM UIJOHT BSF VOGBJSMZ happening to real people. You know the saying, “There, but for the grace PG (PE HP *u Ĺą Ç”F TBZJOH 4)06-% CF iÇ”FSF Go I!â€?, as we are all of one Spirit, all of the TBNF FOFSHZ ĂŞFME Ĺą

windshields, and experience millions of various good/bad luck moments! Ultimately, ALL ARE BLESSINGS! While suffering is SO real, and definitely must be honored (such as by grieving), it’s really our sense of individuality, our “Ego-Nessâ€?, that has us stuck at, “Why HIM?â€?, or “Why ME?â€? Not to mention, “I’m the dinosaurâ€?! So, first allow yourself to BE Human: To feel HSJFG UP GFFM GPSUVOBUF VOGPSUVOBUF Ĺą Ç”FO Honor your powerful boundaries, based on DPNNJUNFOU UP PUIFST XIJMF SFTQFDUJOHĹąZPVS needs and value! Accept that we don’t really know either the full human experience for another (what decisions has he/she made that are aspects of their experience?), nor what their Life Journey comprises or what Life Lessons they’re attending. Stay in a place of honoring your blessings, BOE JO QBTTJOH UIF CMFTTJOHT POUP PUIFST Ĺą " smile, a warm hug. Or even better, taking the time to really listen to someone who is in pain is an awesome way to make a difference GPS UIPTF XF DBSF BCPVU Ĺą %JTUBODJOH ZPVSTFMG from someone who is struggling is distancing yourself from YOURSELF! ~ If you don’t yet know the definition of the term Namaste, look it up!!! Ĺą$BSJOH JT UIF DPSSFDU QMBDF UP TUBSU BOE FOE Ĺą*O CFUXFFO JU T TPNFUIJOH BCPVU -FUting Go. Namaste’ ~ Mitch

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Discover the Difference with The Capital Athletic Club By Dr. Donna Schwontkowski (RET. D.C.), Editor

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ver the last 26 years, downtown professionals know one place for their health and fitness needs: The Capital Athletic Club. Separating itself from the chain club by the motto, “We want to help people get and stay healthy and fit,” they are simple in their motivation to eliminate reasons for not working out. For example, their full club membership includes a personal, permanent locker…AND, they wash and dry your workout clothes, and

place them back into your locker for you! What? Who does that??!! Full Service Health Club The Club’s 52,000 sq ft facility accommodates 4 racquetball and handball courts, a full court basketball/volleyball gym, two rooms full of cardio machines, 4 group fitness studios including a reformer Pilates studio, a 25-yard outdoor lap pool, a huge weight room, regular locker rooms, executive locker rooms, Jacuzzi, steam room, and dry saunas in both men and women’s locker rooms!

And that’s just the fitness aspect of CAC! The Club is also furnished with a full service hair salon, a physical therapy office, massage room, and esthetician … Incredible!! Making It Easy After speaking with Amanda Warren, Director of Marketing for The Capital Athletic Club, I learned it really is quite simple. “If it is your goal to get or stay fit, we offer every opportunity to do so. We run a very unique business model,” she says. “From the fitness training you get included with your membership with educated fitness trainers to informative, health inspired educational seminars (free), you really have no reason not to be successful at CAC.” What’s the Catch? And it’s true. I’ve done the research. Google Capital Athletic Club and review after review boasts Amanda’s perception. Here is just one of them:

“CAC is turning me into one of those people who says “I just don’t feel right if I don’t workout.” Miss N (Yelp)

You get that feeling from the moment you walk through the front door. The receptionists are welcoming and happy. I watched as I waited to speak with Amanda. Member after member, full of smiles… It was like a small community of people loving life. I thought, how could you NOT want to come here? Here’s another review from the net:

“The staff is beyond friendly and makes you feel like family. I swear every single one of the trainers, front desk, management, etc. remembered my name by only the 3rd visit” – Laura C. (Yelp)

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So what’s the catch, you say? “Well, we are not the cheapest club in town,” says Amanda. “Our individual monthly dues start at $98.” She adds by saying “I think it is a very fair price for all we have to offer. We’ve done the research; we are actually very competitive to the other clubs in town.” She’s in good company; Randy M. on Yelp says, “The old adage of ‘You get what you pay for’ is still true and living at CAC.” And he’s not the only one. Brian L. on Yelp says, “It’s not a gym. So stop comparing it to 24 Hour or Gold’s. It’s a wellness center, a health club for those seeking an experience of overall body wellness.” What it Takes to Make the Difference Tell me a little bit about some of these reviews, I asked Amanda. “Brian is right. Here’s the deal, CAC is not a warehouse full of equipment. We are a full service health club.” She offers the example of trainers for example. “Our fitness trainers are paid a salary to service our members as apart of their membership. They are not commission-based like most gyms/clubs.” And it makes a huge difference. I know I’ve been upsold a time or two by a trainer in an effort to “really workout.” Lol I also sat down with Rick Leonard, Executive Director. Rick has been with the club since its inception in 1985. After asking why he thinks The Capital Athletic Club has been so successful, he replied, “Your success is our success. If our members are successful, we are doing our job. Not too many people paying $100/mo are going to stay if they are not successful. That is reality for us.” He elaborates by talking about different members

over the years and their success stories. There was a gentleman able to get off of his insulin due to a regular workout routine, and a woman who lost and kept off over 100 lbs.

Rick to a few of our group fitness instructors. But like I said, we run a different business model. For example, we limit the number of members we allow to join.”

what it was like. Smart. I can’t tell you how many people she knew by name. And one after another, every one of them chit chatted with her as though they were buddies…

“It’s not just the ability to say what they did, but the blessing to look at them day after day and know we truly had a part in making a very positive difference in their lives.”

“We cap our membership. We stop selling at a particular number. Especially this time of year, gyms are crowded with those interested in turning over a new leaf. We don’t worry about that too much here as we will stop selling, regardless of the time of year.”

I asked her about her role at “The Club” as they call it. “I do what I love to do.” We are not sales people, we are educators, counselors, and most of the time….just a friend. People call us everyday asking about CAC, and our membership opportunities. I just see it as an opportunity to allow them to see us through my eyes. We are not for everyone but we certainly stand for the person who has a need or desire to get healthy and fit. I’m simply the open door. That’s my role.”

Rick seems pretty spot on. Another review from Yelp says:

“Sure the facilities and amenities are top-notch, but that is not the main draw. For me, it is a shared attitude of wellness, support, and success from staff to member.” –Socrates M. (Yelp)

Discover the Difference How do you do it? What in the world allows you to create such an environment? “I think it’s a combination of things. Many of us have been here for 15+ years, from

And their members definitely notice it. Back to Yelp:

“They even maintain a membership cap to ensure it never gets too crowded. GENIUS! Brian L. (Yelp)

Amanda wanted me to come in at a busy time. My appointment with her was on a Tuesday at 5:30pm. She invited me to walk around during that time so that I could observe CAC and get a good feel of

For more info, give them a call at (916) 442-3927. The Capital Athletic Club is located at: 1515 8th Street, Sacramento. Visit our website at www.capitalac.com. You’ll be glad you did. H&F

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Communication will be the most important feature this month. Be open to emotional insights, as they will reveal what you need to know about someone and/or yourself. Think about romantic desires and what you really want. An opportunity in business presents for your advancement; wait until you get complete info before making a decision. Appreciate how fortunate you are. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Focus on work and your money management style. Your best friend this year is discipline. If not pursuing your dream job or enjoying your work, do something about it. An emotional outburst is possible, so stay emotionally balanced to avoid what you will assuredly regret. Meditate and keep life simple. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) Listen to your inner voice to get in touch with yourself and gain tremendous knowledge. Let your heart be open for a new relationship but don’t make any commitments until mid-February. At that time, you will have a totally different point of view. If you’re in a relationship, intimacy will deepen. This will be an emotional month. Make your dreams come true; manifest your desires with intent and work. ARIES (Mar. 21-April 19) Family matters will demand attention. If you lend a helping hand, be sure that you don’t get involved in someone else’s emotional problems. They really don’t concern you, so mind your own business. Parents will call about your money concerns. Important contacts for your further development will be made at this time. Be cautious about commitments. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Travel and communication are highlighted. During car travel, be careful; don’t speed. This is a time to strive for emotional balance and moderation. Be patient with everyone or you could find yourself losing your temper, which you seldom do. You have a tendency to think you’re right all the time, but you have been known to be wrong on occasion. Life is a wonderful mystery for you to discover!

GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Secrets will be revealed. Emotional and inspirational insight are available for you. Balance is the key to unlocking knowledge about your as-yet-to-be-discovered emotional awareness. Good news will arrive if you’re waiting to hear from someone. Use diplomacy in all your interactions. Learn to make decisions from the heart, not with your brain. Romance will always be available this year! Choose wisely because it will affect you greatly. CANCER (June 22-July 22) At this time, the highlight is your relationships, romantic and otherwise. It’s the best time to reevaluate your relationship needs. Don’t cause emotional waves when the water is smooth for sailing. You’re emotionally sensitive, so be wary of an emotional outburst this weekend. You may have to walk away from a frustrating situation. Give of yourself in service to others. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) This is a time to examine your emotional health, for you will be tested this Month. Food is starting to impact you. Gained too much weight? Do something about it! Be careful with drug or alcohol intake. Discretion is the key to not getting into trouble. Be aware of domestic problems popping up out of the blue. This year you’ll find that past pressures will dissipate into thin air; be grateful! This a productive time for you to get back to basics. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Now is a good time to learn about who you have become. Appreciate a relationship that is fun and supportive, and nothing more. Refrain form being critical of others, as it really only defines you! And you’ll find that you’ll have more fun and cause fewer problems for yourself! As you judge, so you shall be judged. Lighten up on others and yourself. You have a tendency to see things as you wish, and not as they are.

want to have to beat yourself up later for having gone there. You demand harmony in your life, so create what you want and don’t settle for less. This is a good year for advancement with love and your business interests. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21) Your deeply hidden emotions are coming to the surface. You’ll be able to examine new vistas of the self that will surprise you, and yet also confirm what you already know about yourself. Expect emotional insight to why you are the way you are with your relationships. If you are single, examine your criteria for a partner. This is a year for major change in your personal life! Some of you are going to be married before the end of the year. Change is going to be a major element this year in your life. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Emotions hidden for a long time will awaken and expose secrets that you need to hear. Your ability to communicate your needs and desires will be critical in dealing with those that are important to you. Getting your financial house in order will help balance things out. As always, pay attention to your health. Make this a year for what you want the most to be doing with your life. H&F

January 22-23 – New Moon in Aquarius – Beyond the Mayan prediction is the dawning of Aquarius. The Age of Light, which will vanquish the age of darkness. Fear is the food of fools, love is the food of your divine self. You breathe what you are, which is an infinite expression of a meditating universe.

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here is something about the start of a new year that conjures up a sense of wonder and excitement, but also trepidation and uncertainty. As 2012 unfolds we tend to think about new habits we want to create that will replace old bad habits. We begin evaluating what does not serve us and then start making plans for new behaviors and strategies that will enhance our life. Why is it so hard to implement these new behaviors and strategies? Why do we wait for the magical date of Janauary 1st to change old bad habits? Does something magically occur from the end of December to the beginning of January that makes us want to create new beginnings? NO, of course not! Take Stock. It is very normal and natural to look behind as December comes to a close and look ahead as January presents itself. As we simultaneously look at the past and look into the future it is important to reflect and take stock of yesterday and plan for tomorrow. Maybe you think it wasn’t your best year ever; you should still celebrate the small victories you enjoyed. Take time to write these down. You might surprise yourself with all you actually accomplished last year. Take time to enjoy your accomplishments. Then take time to contemplate, and give direction to those things you want to achieve in your personal life, your professional life, in your relationships,

your health and in your spirit. What changes can you embrace and make permanent this year? Although you may have separate goals and intentions for each part of your life, each choice, each new behavior, affects all the other aspects of your life. Make time to set your intentions. I believe, and teach that if you make time to develop habits that will create a healthier you, then all other aspects of your life will benefit. A healthy body and mind creates a happy and productive life. As a certified Bikram Yoga teacher, I see daily, that practicing yoga benefits every student in every corner of their life. Bikram Yoga helps to balance emotions by harmonizing nervous and endocrine systems. In addition, practicing Bikram Yoga cultivates strong, balanced mental faculties of self control, concentration, determination and patience. When we become more fully aware, we can exercise choice in our response to daily pressures and thus create a more balanced life; physically, emotionally and spiritually. How can you create New Beginnings? You play the most important role in your life both conciously and subconciously. Since you are the creator of events in your life you have the power to analyze your past and make changes for the future. You have the incredible power to sculpt the life you want to live. Try not to be too critical of things you did not achieve yet. Take time to set your intentions for 2012 and beyond. I suggest you write down your intentions and be specific. Say them out loud and look at them everyday. ACT like you have already achieved everything you want. Appreciate what you do well so you can take your good habits and use them to create new habits that will serve you in realizing your intentions. Commit to planting the seeds to create your new beginnings.

Why not start with one month of Bikram Yoga? A minimum of ten classes in a month is recommended to get the benefits of Bikram Yoga. As a beginner it takes three classes for your body to understand the proper approach to the posture and ten classes for your body to begin to work with the posture. With regular and consistent practice of at least three times per week, you will see improved health and wellness that will benefit and improve all aspects of your life. Try it, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain! “It’s never too late, it’s never too bad, and you are never too old or too sick to start from scratch and begin again.” ~ Bikram Choudhury For more info Julie Havelock, Certified Bikram Yoga Teacher and the owner of Sacramento Bikram Yoga located at 6350 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento, (916) 456-9642. H&F

SACRAMENTO’S Newest Yoga Studio Visit our comfortable, spacious studio and meet our friendly, certified teachers. Begin your new healthy lifestyle! Julie Havelock, Owner/Director VOTED BEST YOGA STUDIO 2011 Sacramento News & Review

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“Which is more mentally and physically demanding, ballet or football?� Ballet, according to a 1975 study by Dr. James A. Nicholas in The Journal of Sports Medicine. The study, which examined 61 different activities, ranked ballet most physically and mentally demanding, followed by bullfighting and then football. (Erika Kinetz, NY Times, Sept 27, 2005) The landmark study carried out in 1975 used comparisons of strength, flexibility, agility, coordination and speed in activities ranging from football and bullfighting to ice-skating, basketball and more. And yes, ballet was judged to be the most physically and mentally demanding of all those activities. Then, you add to that the elements of musicality, artistry and self-discipline, and you have the perfect form of exercise for those who want to challenge themselves on all levels. More recent studies have found correlations between dance training and key motor skills and mental processes - literally, learning to move helps us to learn other things, indicating that perhaps dance can actually enhance a youngster’s learning ability. Education researcher Dr. Howard Gardner identified seven different types of “intelligences� — recognizing that different people learn in different ways. Among them are three that can be heavily influenced by dance training, by Gardner’s definitions: r ǔF CPEJMZ LJOFTUIFUJD JOUFMMJHFODF JT UIF BCJMJUZ to arrange and transform the world through the use of the body. It operates in various domains such as medical surgery, carpentry, or dance; r ǔF NVTJDBM JOUFMMJHFODF JT UIF BCJMJUZ UP PSHBnize symbols, in this case pitch (melody) and rhythm, to achieve self-expression and/or to communicate an idea. Emotional and communicative goals are particular to music.

r ǔF TQBUJBM JOUFMMJHFODF FODPNQBTTFT UIF capacities to perceive the visual world accurately. This includes the ability to recognize relationships between forms. A study in the Journal of Aging and Physical Activity (2009, 17, 1-23) showed evidence that older adults can also benefit from dance training — significantly improving their aerobic power, lower body muscle endurance, strength and flexibility, balance, agility, and gait through dancing, and suggested that dancing might improve older adults’ lower body bone-mineral content and muscle power, as well as reduce the prevalence of falls and cardiovascular health risks. In this case, the dance activity was not the more rigorous ballet idiom, but a dance practice adapted to the level of the participants. Dance also has logistical advantages over many other types of exercise. As an indoor activity, it can be practiced year-round; there are generally a wide range of locations and class hours

from which to choose; and you can find classes as rigorous or as relaxed as you feel right for you. If ballet is simply too esoteric for you, there is always jazz or tap dance, yoga, zumba or more, from which to choose. Whatever your choice, and whatever your age, be prepared to work hard AND have fun doing it. In dance, there is something in the experience — the movement, the shared effort, the music — that unites you with the others in the class in a way that just “lifts you� — in mind, body and spirit. So, if you are feeling the after-effects of a little too much holiday cheer, and are trying to finalize your New Year’s resolutions, why not resolve to try something new — “take the leap� and try dance! For more information about classes at the Sacramento Ballet, call: (916) 552-5800, ext. 100; or visit: www.sacballet.org. H&F

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Delicious Diabetic-Friendly Recipes: Oatmeal Cookies and Chiffon Pie

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umpkin is a very healthy food that is often overlooked except in the fall and during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. But pumpkin is something we should all eat more often. The recipes in this article offer you some new ideas to use this healthy ingredient. Diabetic-friendly but so tasty, these recipes are great and no one will even notice they aren’t made with sugar! The pie is a different twist on the traditional pumpkin pie. This Pecan Topped Pumpkin Pie is a chilled chiffon pie and the Pumpkin Oatmeal Nut Cookies are a tasty way to add healthy pumpkin to the traditional oatmeal cookie. For more of Linda’s recipes and diabetic information visit http://diabeticenjoyingfood.blogspot.com Find her traditional dessert recipes at http://ladybugssweettreats.blogspot.com. H&F

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PECAN TOPPED PUMPKIN PIE 1 9-inch unbaked pie shell 1 can (16-oz) pumpkin 2 large eggs 1/2 cup Splenda Granulated 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1/4 tsp ground cloves 1 1/2 cups half and half cream Pecan Topping, recipe below 3 tbsp sugar-free maple-flavored syrup Combine the pumpkin, eggs, Splenda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and cream together in a large bowl. Beat to blend thoroughly. Pour the pumpkin mixture into the unbaked pie shell. Bake the pie at 400 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes until set. A knife inserted in the center will come out clean when the pie is done. Pecan Topping: 1/2 cup Splenda Brown Sugar Blend 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup butter Combine all the ingredients together, tossing with a fork until completely mixed. Sprinkle the topping mixture over the pie. Drizzle the maple-flavored syrup over the topping. Allow the pie to cool completely.

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PUMPKIN OATMEAL NUT COOKIES 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour 1 1/3 cups quick oats 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup Splenda Baking Blend 1/2 cup packed Splenda Brown Sugar Blend 1 cup canned pumpkin or cooked pumpkin puree 1 large egg 1 tsp vanilla extract 3/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans 3/4 cup raisins, optional Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray; set aside. In a medium bowl combine the flours, oats, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt; set aside. In a large mixer bowl beat butter, Splenda both white and brown, until light and fluffy. Add pumpkin, egg, and vanilla extract mixing well. Add the flour mixture and mix in well. Stir in the nuts and raisins, if using. Drop the cookie dough by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 14 to 16 minutes until cookie are lightly browned and set in the centers. Allow to cool on baking sheets for a couple of minutes then remove to wire racks to cool completely. Yield: 4 dozen cookies Enjoy!

This Winter, Beat Any Infection No Matter What

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re you tired of getting sick during the winter or watching family members struggle with colds, flu and pneumonia all year round? Have you or any of your family or friends been told that they need to boost your immune system but you don’t know how to create a plan to do it? Or have you been on a round of antibiotics several times in the last few years?

different herbs to put those microbes in the graveyard. Research studies have the answers, but do you have the answers in your time of need? Know how to tell the difference between a viral and bacterial infection and what herbs and how much to use for each type of infection. 4 Your Thoughts What is your pattern of thinking when you are first exposed to illness? How does it change? Your pattern of thinking could easily make you more susceptible to illness. Learn how to change your thoughts to ones of healing.

If so, now may be the time to learn how top health practitioners stay healthy even though they are around contagious germs all day long. According to Dr. Donna Schwontkowski, retired chiropractor and Master Herbalist, there’s a trick to this. Dr. Donna says, “By knowing how to boost your immune system from six different angles, everyone signed up for the Natural Infection Busters Webinar series becomes a winner no matter how much they’ve been suffering. If they don’t have access to vitamins and minerals or herbs, they can use foods to stop an infection. The training could be the information people need to reach a turning point in their health.” When someone experiences the first signs of colds, flu or infection they expect to be sick, but when you know what to do, you take action when you feel the very first symptom. It’s empowering to know what to do. Your Six Defense Mechanisms Illness invades the body in a number of ways. By strengthening the following six defense mechanisms, you can stay healthy and not be a victim anymore: 1 Foods And Beverages Specific foods have miraculous healing powers once you do get sick. Although many people are familiar with some of them, they may not realize that there’s a particular way to combine them for efficiently and effectively getting well.

5 Your Connection to the Creator and Life Spiritual matters can also influence your susceptibility to illness. There are real benefits of blessing, forgiveness, and faith. Do you know the simple principles can keep you healthy and how to apply them when you have symptoms? 6 Your Environment at Home By modifying your home and office environment, you can decrease the number of viruses, bacteria and fungi in the air. Are you doing any of them? Discover six ways that you never thought of before. Learn simple drink recipes that have the potential to kill hundreds of different types of germs. 2 Vitamins and Minerals These nutrients can scare off any microbe if they’re used correctly. Did you know that the Ebola virus killed those with a selenium deficiency? A multitude of research studies exists on how microbes need a particular environment to live in, and that environment invariably involves vitamin or mineral deficiencies. By learning a specific protocol that immediately boosts the immune system and knowing how to modify it for the circumstance, you can interrupt the microbe’s ability to reproduce and feel remarkably different by the next morning.. 3 Medicinal Herbs Herbs are very specific. If you are faced with a cold or flu virus, only herbs with antiviral properties will work against it. If faced with a bacteria or fungal infection, you’ll need

The Natural Infection Busters training is a series of three classes, each 1-1/2 to 2 hours long, which can be accessed online through webinars. An introductory teleseminar or webinar will be announced to kick off the class at the website. In case you can’t make all the classes, you have the option to view them at your own leisure, and again if you have an infection. And you also have the option of getting all the webinars at one time, just in case you need to use the principles to heal an infection right now. “After attending these webinars and applying the information to your own life, I expect you to experience a quick improvement in health, fewer infections, and a better understanding of what to do when you get an infection. The knowledge gained could be just as good as health insurance!” Dr. Donna says. For more info, please go to www.HomeRemedies ForInfectionWebinars.com. H&F

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nother holiday season is down, and I, for one, say “Good riddance!” to all that feigned good cheer and forced social interaction. Baaaahh Humbug!

family feast that quickly devolves into a drunken shouting match over the merits of American foreign policy in the Middle East; I could go on and on. For some solitary souls like me, it’s all very overwhelming indeed.

Now, I know there is nothing new or original about some misanthropic, pseudo-intellectual like myself bemoaning the base spectacle and gross commercialism that is the holiday season; but the condition of “holiday sickness” is very real indeed, and affects millions of Americans each year.

It’s not that I mind buying a nice sweatshirt for my little nephew—a token of my love. It’s just that, years ago, I vowed to live a life of spiritual freedom—to not participate (as much as possible) in the crass, consumer culture that I saw all around me. For people like me, stepping into a crowded shopping mall—that teeming cauldron of avarice and vice—is as close to stepping into the bowels of hell as I care to imagine. It’s the lack of humanity, the lack of civility, the lack of BEAUTY that I so detest.

The symptoms range from lowlevel queasiness in the stomach every time “Jingle Bells” comes on over the radio or the supermarket loudspeakers while you’re standing in line waiting to pay for some stupid back massager your mom is never going to use or even take out of the box, to a much deeper and more serious kind of depression that is not simply to be caroled away. This is the time of year not only of candy canes and succulent turkey dinners, but also of suicide and alcoholic relapse. Ho ho ho! The long-dormant holiday sickness usually manifests in early October, when well-meaning friends and co-workers begin badgering you about what you’re “going to be” for Halloween. When you try to explain that you have not even thought about it, and might, in fact, opt out of participating in such sartorial shenanigans, your enthusiastic, much-younger co-workers will cry, “But we’re going to take pictures this year!” and then proceed to accuse you of being an “old man” and an “old fuddy-duddy.” Try as you might, there is just no explaining that certain individuals of a more quiet, introspective nature don’t necessarily get such a kick out of showing up to work dressed as Lady Gaga or Luigi. They will continue to press until finally you relent and agree to “come up with something.” 26

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And when you do arrive to work dressed as Mark Zuckerman or Muammar Gadhafi—all aflutter and proud of your creation—they look at you sideways and question the appropriateness of your attire. Then you realize that you have an important meeting with a client. From October through December it’s one long procession of obligatory potlucks at work (I tell them I don’t cook; but already they seem bored with the excuse, and tire of my fruit salad); mandatory merriment and perfunctory gift-giving (my friends and family members lack nothing; I lack nothing; I don’t get the concept); endless lights and kitschy lawn ornaments and saccharine songs seemingly coming out of the sky; the

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Just go onto YouTube and watch a clip of that lady (I use the word loosely) spraying down her fellow shoppers with pepper spray in order to get to the front of the line, or a clip of the hordes of shoppers stampeding down the electronics aisle like the first day of the Running of the Bulls, and you’ll get what I mean. When I see such sights, I get the same sinking feeling in my stomach that I do whenever I walk through a casino, and I think, “Here is lifelessness: here is Death!” Thanksgiving seems to me the one holiday that has managed to retain a glimmer of dignity and grace. It is low-keyed, understated, and even elegant in its simplicity. It’s the most American of holidays and, paradoxically, the least gaudy. And if the Dallas Cowboys get whipped in front of a national audience on that blessed day, then all the better! H&F

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anuary, named for the Roman God Janus, is a transition time for many in the cycling community. For some, looking back to miles logged, hills climbed, goals met or quietly left behind. For others it will be preparing for the coming year, new roads to find, new hills to challenge, new goals to be pursued. Janus, the two headed god looking back to the old, looking forward to the new. I bet he was a cyclist.

czars. Preparing for the forward face of Janus should be a cycling must. Think about the ride ahead and what it is one will be riding upon. Does it, when all is said and done, make you happy? Is that hunk of metal actually comfortable or something that is simply endured? Putting you foot on the pedal and pushing forward on two wheels should be met with joyful anticipation rather than dread. A couple of New Year resolutions for consideration. How about using a helmet in 2012? How about lights? Vision is a beautiful thing. Being seen is even better yet. Ride the American Bike Trail from end to end. Just why the hell not? At the end of your ride, eat more calories than you just burned off. Thumb your nose at convention. Why not be a little better person tomorrow than we were today. Just why the hell not?

Whether it is reflecting on to the past year, or looking to the future, what of the bike? What condition will it be in when called back to action?

Here’s to safe and happy year of cycling. Cheers!

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OPPONENT @ Orlando @ Miami @ Charlotte @ LA Clippers vs Denver vs Philadelphia vs Chicago vs LA Lakers

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JANUARY 2012 Date Tue Jan 17, 2012 Thu Jan 19, 2012 Sat Jan 21, 2012 Mon Jan 23, 2012 Tue Jan 24, 2012 Tue Jan 31, 2012

Finally, There’s Help for Veterans’ Spouses Who Need Caregivers HEALTH

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be paid without eligibility to pension. A veteran may be eligible for Housebound benefits when:

f you’re a caregiver for your mother who is aging and has medical problems, you know how difficult it is to rearrange your life around your mother’s needs. You’ve probably felt frustrated and wanted to give up yourself! All the extra hours to tend to your mother’s needs in addition to a regular job and family responsibilities will wear out anyone fast.

The veteran has a single permanent disability evaluated as 100 percent disabling AND due to such disability, he is permanently and substantially confined to his immediate premises OR The veteran has a single permanent disability evaluated as 100 percent disabling AND another disability, or disabilities, evaluated as 60 percent or more disabling.

And thinking about taking time off may seem out of the question. Who would care for your mom in your absence?

A veteran cannot receive both Aid & Attendance and Housebound benefits at the same time.

Well, the good news is that now there is help for those who meet certain criteria. The government has actually put aside money to help veterans’ spouses who are in need of care from family members. That’s what we learned from Ed Allen, syndicated radio show host of KFBK’s show, Aging with Dignity. Ed’s background is truly amazing. He’s been a veteran himself, has a financial planner background, and has seen plenty of people in the caregiving position who are ready to give up on hope that they’ll ever get a day of relief. Last year, Ed himself helped 400 people in this area file the necessary paperwork to get the welldeserved benefits that they deserved. The amount of benefits he helped people get amounted to $750,000 last year, and Ed didn’t take a dime of it. He helps the family of veterans out of the goodness of his heart. The reason why they deserve it, Ed says, is because the spouse of the veteran put in active duty in the military. The money is in a fund waiting to be tapped by the families and checks could start coming in within a few months. The funds available for this purpose are called Aid & Attendance and Household benefits. Aid & Attendance (A&A) is a benefit paid in addition to monthly pension. This benefit may not be paid without eligibility to pension. A veteran may be eligible for A&A when: 30

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How Do I Apply? You may apply for Aid & Attendance or Housebound benefits by Department of Veterans Affairs (Not recommended) or complete the forms called, Information to Apply for Aid & Attendance and VA Form 21-2680 Informal Claim. Completed applications can be emailed, faxed or mailed to this office. Your best bet is to call Ed’s office and In addition you will need to get the following forms completed. VA Form 21-2680 Examination for Housebound Status or Permanent Need for Regular Aid and Attendance. Must be completed by a medical doctor but you should start the process to make it easier for the doctor. The veteran requires the aid of another person in order to perform personal functions required by everyday living, such as bathing, feeding, dressing, attending to the wants of nature, adjusting prosthetic devices, or protecting himself from the hazards of his daily environment, OR The veteran is bedridden, in that his disability or disabilities requires that he remain in bed apart from any prescribed course of convalescence or treatment OR The veteran is a patient in a nursing home due to mental or physical incapacity OR The veteran is blind, or so nearly blind as to have corrected visual acuity or 5/200 or less in both eyes, or concentric contraction of the visual field to 5 degrees or less.

Housebound is paid in addition to monthly pension. Like A&A, Housebound benefits may not

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Care Expense Statement. To be completed by Assisted Living Facility or Home Care Provider and also signed by the veteran or widow. Benefits received may be up to about $1089 per month, so it’s worth it to file the forms and see if you can get them. The best part is that Ed’s office staff can help you with these forms. He generally sets up appointments for 30 minute intervals and it’s possible that this may be done on the phone if you’re not from the Sacramento area. Get the benefits from this underused fund that you and your family deserve! Give them a call at 1-888313-1010. H&F

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he new calendar can be a doubleedged papercut. A new year brings both opportunity and the potential for failure, all depending on what decisions you make for yourself. Life is all about you, and your decisions large and small, that create the person you become in the next 365 days. Just about everyone makes a resolution to change in this new month. ‘Resolve’ is the root of resolutions, which we make every January to help us overcome problems that we recognize, know need our attention and would be beneficial to solve. Ideally, by February or March everyone should be fit, healthy and a lottery winner! However, we are all human beings and realistically make resolutions we know will be broken. That is just wishful thinking. Do you really want to change? Lose weight? Be happier? Whatever. Real change comes from personal commitment. You make it happen.

So, first real commitment is required to change. Second, you must develop new habits in support of change. We are creatures of habit, so altering your routine is required. Third, you must ‘practice what you preach’ to paraphrase the old cliché. How do these three ideas relate to martial arts training? Why is that important to you? As Taekwondo martial artists we require a high level of commitment to participate. We want you to train at Robinson’s, but only if you want to be here. As discussed here previously, martial arts are like a big, supportive family. Everyone in the school wants you to succeed, and like that ‘double edged papercut’, likewise they need you to support them in their success. Without a support system to help you change your routine, keeping a resolution becomes more difficult, if not impossible. Going it alone is always an option, but having other people cheering you on is powerful incentive to keep going.

Secondarily, martial art training is learning styles and techniques for selfdefense based on ‘habits’ or routines. These routines are learned behaviors that create ‘muscle memory’, allowing instant reactions to attack. By become a martial arts student at any age you learn to create new habits, more easily breaking down barriers to personal change throughout your life. Students learn ‘achievement’ as they develop and practice new routines in higher belt ranks. Achievement equals success in education, business, and life. Third, and finally, everyone learns the same forms, but individuals excel in martial arts when they develop speed, accuracy and power from practice. This individual excellence comes from a firm commitment, a solid support system and ongoing practice. When you have created a personal environment that provides these three things, how can you fail? Martial arts is self-defense training, but offers every individual the opportunity to change, to become better tomorrow than you are today. That’s why people make resolutions isn’t it?

This is a great time to think about our lives, families and where we hope to find life taking us in the approaching New Year. Are you happy? Are you fit? Healthy? Do you have a great support system of friends? As we celebrate these holidays during December, many people will find a time to question where they are in life and where they really want to be. Finding the way, getting directions or discovering new choices often occurs as we meet with relatives and friends to share the spirit of goodwill for all this season celebrates. Whether celebrating Christmas, Kwanzaa or Hanukkah as your holiday choice, everyone shares a common bond –the desire to live a long, healthy life without danger and conflict for those we cherish. This holiday season I would like to give everyone who cares a free gift. This is a gift that will keep on giving as long as you desire to keep it. I will give you a chance to change your life, renew your health, raise your fitness and find a group of people that share a common bond. They have all discovered how much benefit they get from their Taekwondo workout. If you desire to renew your fitness, get healthy, lose weight, improve your endurance and gain confidence from the courage knowing how to defend yourself can provide –this is your free ride! Check out www.robinsonstkd.com, click on Contact Us to register, and you will receive a 60 Day Free Ride. This is offer is only good through December 31st and will disappear like the old year on New Year’s Day. “Happy Holidays and a Better New Year From The First Name in Family Martial Arts, Robinson’s Taekwondo” Mark your Calendars now for this February 11, 2012 as the Sacramento Invitational Taewkwondo Championships take place for the first time ever at Memorial Auditorium! Come talk with our students, visit a facility or drop in to watch a class in session anytime. Like many of the best things in life, discovering if Taekwondo can make your life better is free when you call me at (916) 783-3191 or visit http:// robinsonstkd.com and click Contact Us. H&F

Come see some of the best TKD at the 2012 Sacramento Invitational Championship Tournament, coming up on Saturday, February 11th beginning at 9 am in the Dual Gyms at American River College. Tickets are $12.00 at the door and parking is FREE. Come talk with our students, visit a facility or drop in to watch a class in session anytime. Like many of the best things in life, discovering if Taekwondo can make your life better is free when you call me at (916) 783-3191 or visit http://robinsonstkd.com and click Contact Us. H&F

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Making and Breaking Resolutions: The Gift That

WHATCHA GONNA DO? PART 1

When Other Treatments Fail, Use Horses to Overcome Emotional Health Issues Alpha dogs occupy high traffic areas, like hallways and entryways.

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Corfield Don’t step overByorJoanna go around the dog, nudge the dog and tell her to move out of your way, and make sure sheTherapy does so.Facility This brings lets her know who quine Involvement a new owns the space and whoand is in charge. unique approach to solving the ever-growing Don’t allow your dog to DEMAND your attention. Dogs usually incidence of stress, depression and anxiety-related do this by climbing on your lap, or by nudging your hand or arm. problems. Make the dog sit, lie down, etc., and then give lavish praise and attention. Ever feel that you helpdog but were reluctant to seek and Remember, you control when youneeded give your attention, affection, it? Counseling and involving horses provides an answer. It’s praise. thatdog’s is powerful, gentle, natural, holistic Exercise controla therapy over your possessions. Take away all and her outtoys, effective. then give her a standingly command, and when she obeys, give her the toy as a treat. After she plays with it for awhile, take it away again. Animals are far easier to relate to than people, as they are When you come home, make your dog greet you first. Ignore him non-judgmental, accepting and forgiving. Absolutely no until he does. He must be submissive to you, not theand other previous knowledge of horses is required a fearway of around. them could be an advantage. Employing the natural perEstablish dog eating times. Inintuition the pack, the Alphaofdog eats first, ception, insight, and instincts the always horse and and then the other dogs eat. Make sure the family eats first, followed combining them with very specialized counseling, and

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person we want to be and offers a solution. Horses can read us like an open book and show us how to re-write the pages. The Equine Therapy Involvement facility run by Jo Corfield, has produced some extraordinary results, as experienced by a man in his 40s who was suffering from stress and depression after losing his house and wife. He said, “‘Working through my problems with Jo and the horses did not take my problems away but it did make me see everything from a very different perspective, I now know this is a new beginning not the end and am looking forward to what the future has to offer. The horses helped me see that the way I think affects both my actions and experiences of life.” The horses appear to read our thoughts, pick up on the imperceptible changes of our physiology caused by minute chemical responses in the brain and the constant variations in the unseen energy fields that surround us. The horses are so perceptive to these changes that they can sense the tiny reactions made by the unconscious thoughts behind our conscious thoughts; it is these thoughts that often create the problems that need to be addressed. A young woman in her 30s suffering from very low selfesteem learned, that by mastering her thoughts and altering the energy they created, she could cause miraculous changes to the way the 15-hand gelding, Comet, responded to her, and in so doing realized she could apply the same technique at work with her abusive boss.

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The horses offer a perfect environment for adults, adolescents and children, one that encourages self-acceptance, a strong sense of pride in the tasks that are being completed and nurtures a feeling of real achievement, fulfillment and satisfaction; sometimes for the first time ever, offering release from some deeply rooted emotions. Anger, aggression, low self-esteem and anxiety particularly, can be replaced by feelings of self-assurance, self-worth and self-respect. Horses are extremely, intelligent, intuitive, sensitive animals, which survive on the hyper-vigilance of the herd; they rely on the participation of every member to protect the safety of the herd from the potential threat of predators. Horses see and react to the conscious and unconscious

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A disruptive adolescent changed her attitude dramatically when she saw her behavior reflected back to her, by Jo’s chestnut pony, Gus. The pony helped her realize how destructive her behavior had been. She said, ‘I felt really intimidated by the pony’s attitude towards me and could finally see that that was the effect I was having on other people. This experience has made me far more aware of who I am. I don’t want to be this way anymore. The pony’s attitude towards me changed completely when I was thinking in a more respectful and considerate way and it made me feel good about myself.’

changes, incongruities, conflicts and emotions that we are constantly experiencing; they do not interpret emotion as we do, looking at it instead, as a vital message upon which to act. With the help of the counselor, Jo Corfield, the information gleaned from the horses’ reaction and behavior is used as essential material, to help the client become aware of where their problems lie and what needs to be done to overcome them. Jo Corfield founded Hopethruhorses Equine Involvement Therapies; her therapy was developed from years of research and working with and learning from her very special black mare, Bronwen. She completely overcame self-destructive, negative feelings from anorexia and Bulimia for many years. The healing power of horses has been well documented; these beautiful, peace-loving creatures, offer a unique solution to problems relating to stress, anxiety or depression. As the pressures of everyday life increase, there is an answer in Equine Involvement Therapy that takes us back to the quiet realities of communing with animals as nature intended. The combination of horses, counseling and hypnotherapy create a powerful and unique answer to depression, stress, anxiety and related problems, often achieving truly remarkable results. For more info, see www.hopethruhorses. com. H&F

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Grooming For Your Pet’s Health by Deborah Ann Klenzman

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s your dog or cat looking a little scruffy lately? Groomers everywhere are finding that their customers are bringing pets in for grooming less frequently. It may seem like a good way to cut back on expenses. After all, pet grooming is a luxury like a day at the spa, isn’t it? Actually, there are many excellent health benefits of good pet grooming you may not be aware of. If you have a long-haired dog or cat, you know about matted fur, the clumps that hang around the pet’s neck and behind their legs. Matted fur pulls and stretches the skin causing pain and agony to an animal’s every move. If the mat is not taken care of, it will actually rip the skin causing bleeding and possibly infection. If matting continues, it will eventually cause scarring and bald patches. Cutting matts yourself is extremely dangerous. One slip of the scissors, and you may be racing to the nearest pet ER. Matts that are tight to the skin need to be shaved by a professional groomer. Because the pet must be shaved down to the skin, the procedure is time-consuming and more expensive. Debra, owner and groomer at Debra’s Doghouse, told me her shaver shorted out while removing matted fur filled with sand. Regular visits to your groomer can decrease the stress on your pet and on your wallet. Cutting the pet’s nails is just as important to your pet’s health as it is to your own health. Germs from the litter box or from the dead thing your dog was playing with in the bushes will live under your pet’s nails. Then when you or your child is accidentally scratched, those same germs may enter the bloodstream. Keeping the nails trimmed and clean can lower the risk of scratches and infections. Because a dog’s nail bed grows out with the nail, waiting too long between clippings can be painful and bloody. If you decide to

clip your pet’s nails, make sure your purchase a clipper designed for your pet. It helps to have someone hold the pet for you so your hands are free to focus on the job. If your pet is not used to having its paws touched, work on only one paw per session until she is used to it. Keep flour or corn starch nearby in case the nail bleeds. While grooming your own pet can be a good way for you and Fluffy to bond, professional groomers are trained to notice potential health risks early. At each session, your groomer will look for foxtails that have a tendency to enter the skin, and parasites like fleas and worms that can affect your pet’s health, as well as the condition of the the pet’s fur which may detect disease. Most groomers also offer extra services such as dental and anal gland care. Choose a groomer that you and your pet become familiar with, and who will notice any new changes. If you don’t have time to drop your puppy off at the grooming shop, there are many mobile groomers who will come to your front door. Some pets need to be brushed daily or weekly depending on your pet’s type of fur. If your pet is not used to brushing, start out with short sessions and build your way up. Add the pet’s favorite treat after a few brush strokes and before you know it, your pet will bring you the brush. There are many self-serve dog washes which supply the tub, the shampoo, the towels and the cleanup. Make sure the shampoo is intended for your type of pet. The wrong shampoo and too frequent of bathings can strip your pet’s fur of natural oils. A good creme rinse can help in deterring matts. Trimming your pet should be left to a professional. Debra says, “the consumer shavers, which may pull or break the fur, are not the same as the professional blades. And if you don’t have knowledge of skin firmness and anatomy, you may end up paying much more in vet bills to have your pet stitched up.” If you insist on learning pet grooming, ask your professional for helpful tips. H&F

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Seven Secrets For Depression Relief: Part 1

By John Kalb, D.C.

Depression symptoms can range from mild to very severe. Some forms of depression are caused by physical or medical problems, which should be ruled out or treated directly. Situational depression is best treated with counseling or cognitive behavior therapy. There are just two little problems: the first one is that few people realize just how effective the alternatives are; the second problem is that just knowing about these treatments is not enough—you must put them into action. This takes a bit more effort than swallowing a little pill every day, but it’s well worth it. Part One of this article will focus what to do; Part Two will focus on overcoming self-sabotage.

at least five days a week. To boost your benefits, consider adding interval and strength training. 6. Nutritional Supplementation—Knowing what supplements to take can literally save your life. Particularly important for depression are omega-3 oil, B complex vitamins (especially B6, B12, and folic acid), and higher doses of vitamin D. I’ve seen some of my patients improve almost immediately with this combination. 7. Authentic Diet—Discover the diet that is uniquely right for you. Mediterranean-style cuisine is the most researched and successful diet on the planet. Also consider doing an allergy-free detoxification program periodically. John M. Kalb, M.S., D.C. is a chiropractic physician, speaker, educator, scientist, and health coach. He has just released his new book, Winning at Aging. Go to winning@aging.com for more information. H&F

Of course, these are not really secrets. They are techniques or approaches that just need to be more widely appreciated and utilized. This approach is holistic and comprehensive, but don’t feel that you have to do everything. I recommend that you pick one of these seven approaches and go with it, taking baby steps to get started. Add in the other approaches as you build on your early success. I like to think of all seven of these as a mountaintop and the easiest and most effective approach is to start at the top: 1. Finding Meaning—This is our personal journey of coming to peace with our beliefs and identifying and living our core values. If we lose our passion or sense of meaning in life, we risk becoming depressed. The antidote is to find a purpose larger than yourself and to reclaim your joy. 2. People Power—Connecting with family, friends, and community gives a tremendous boost. Loss of a loved one is a common trigger for depression. Having even one close friend that we can confide in makes all the difference. Our brains are made to connect with other people. Giving and receiving support is essential. 3. Happiness and Money—Happiness is another antidote for depression and psychologists have found over 15 happiness boosters, ranging from authentic spirituality to healthy diet. Financial hardship is another big trigger. We must develop a healthy attitude towards money and confront our money shadow. More about this shadow in Part Two. 4. Feed Your Head—Support your brain and challenge your mind. Our brain is a uniquely sensitive organ that is supported by healthy eating and living. We actually grow new brain cells by challenging our mind and continuing to stay open to new experience. Some forms of coaching, counseling, and especially cognitive behavior therapy have proven effective. 5. Exercise: The Spark—Being physically active creates an upward spiral of improved mood and energy level, increased fitness and strength, and perhaps most important of all— healthier brain function. Exercise is more effective than any drug for treating most forms of depression. I recommend cardio or aerobic exercise, working up to 30 minutes a day or more,

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