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ealthy Beginnings’ mission is to provide resources and information on the straight facts and latest trends regarding Alternative Medicine, Nutrition, Fitness, Green Living, Sustainability and the products and services that support Natural and Holistic health.

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To our readers, Hard to believe that 2007 is here and with the New Year comes…the New Year resolution.

January is all about starting the New Year off right. For many of us, that means loosing weight, getting more exercise, eating healthier, planning a Detox and somehow balancing work and play.

Healthy Beginnings has some wonderful articles on all of the above. Our feature story speaks about affirmative eating and how that affects your whole outlook. “A Clean Body for 2007” talks about the benefits of detoxification. Dr. Shallenberger writes about “Is Growth Hormone the Fountain of Youth”?

There is a great article on NAET… reprogramming your brain to perfect health, by Dr. Claire Riendeau. Find out how to choose the best supplement for your pet by Dr. Shawn Messonnier.

Start the New Year off Right by losing weight and reverse the aging process an informative article by Reno Alternative, Carol Christian. What energy drinks are good and which are not found in Supplements 101. What is a CRP test and why is that one test so beneficial in identifying chronic illness?

We hope that this issue helps to jump start the New Year for you and your family!

Until our next issue...

As always, Best in Health and Happiness

Dawn M. Gowery Publisher, Healthy Beginnings “I LOVE this magazine because I’ve been contemplating making lifestyle changes and it has been an important catalyst for me to do just that. Healthy Beginnings Magazine is unique in that other similar publications don’t hold as much impact as yours. I also love the idea that the magazine is a local publication.”

Jan Early, Satisfied Reader, Reno, NV

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New Year, New You James Rouse 12 Computer Vision Syndrome Patrick B. Adlington 18

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Invest in a Health Reserve Taylor Donovan 22 Is Growth Hormone the Fountain of Youth?

Frank Shallenberger 30 Natural Pediatric Care Tara Finley 34

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Departments NEWSbriefs...5 PROVIDERprofile...9 SUPPLEMENTS 101...16 GREENbuilding & SUSTAINABILITY...14 ORGANICwines...23 COOKINGforHEALTH...24 KNOWyourHERBS...25 HEALTHYpets...26 TRAVELforHEALTH...33 FAMILYhealth...34 DIDYouKNOW...37 COMMUNITYresourceGUIDE...38 CLASSIFIEDS...41 COMMUNITYcalendarEVENTS...41 ONGOINGcommunityEVENTS...42

Our Cover Written by Dawn M. Gowery January starts a brand new year, so why ice as a cover photo? Even though it is cold outside we still need to drink lots of water. Water is crucial to your health.

It makes up, on average, 60 percent of your body weight. Every system in your body depends on water.

Your lungs expel between two and four cups of water each day through normal breathing – even more on a cold day. If your feet sweat, there goes another cup of water. If you make half a dozen trips to the bathroom during the day, that’s six cups of water. If you perspire, you expel about two cups of water (which doesn’t include exercise-induced perspiration).

A person would have to lose 10 percent of her body weight in fl uids to be considered dehydrated, but as little as two percent can affect athletic performance, cause tiredness and dull critical thinking abilities. Adequate water consumption can help lessen the chance of kidney stones, keep joints lubricated, prevent and lessen the severity of colds and fl u and help prevent constipation.

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new qualitative risk assessment conducted by SWI staff, prompted in part by the recent confi rmation of severe lung disorders among fi rst responders and fi refi ghters following the World Trade Center terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, indicates an urgent need for preventive intervention steps to be taken among these groups. SWI is particularly concerned that fi refi ghters – with jobs among the most hazardous in society – are in danger of suffering serious illness derivative of synergies among electro-magnetic radiation, toxic chemical exposures, biological disease agents, and debilitating post-traumatic stress. The problem is further exacerbated by both the continually growing dependence of emergency responders on wireless communications and the tendency of current wireless infrastructure build-out to include fi rehouses and other emergency triage units.

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erry White Personal Training offers the Personal Touch to Pilates and Personal Training clients alike. Certifi ed by ACE, NASM, and ESA, Kerry offers a private studio to achieve your fi tness goals; designing custom programs to help develop core/functional strength, better posture, fl exibility and range of motion. Specialty programs can be designed for: Skiers, cyclist, Equestrians, Golfers and Older Adults. Pilates or Personal Training is available by appointment. Located close to downtown. Call for your free fi tness consultation or Posture analysis. Private and Semi-private sessions available.

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chall Adams, one of our local Raw Food Instructors has recently graduated from the distinguished Living Light Culinary Arts Institute, where she was certified as an Associate Chef and Instructor in RAW Culinary Arts. Through her company, The Healing Meal, Schall offers classes, demonstrations, workshops, and lectures as well as personal chef services and individualized training/coaching. Schall enjoys the teaching aspect of her chosen career and has taught classes all over the country. For more information: www.thehealingmeal.com or call Schall Adams (775) 412-1891.

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r. Zeny N. Ocean, D.D.S. has been treating patients in Northern Nevada for over 20 years. His practice is prevention-oriented with a focus on biological dentistry and biocompatible general and cosmetic dentistry. His mission is to offer his patients with the highest quality dental care, tailoring his approach to their individual needs. He is proud of his highly trained staff, each of whom was carefully chosen for their ability to best serve the patient. He and his staff are available to help patients with all of Special their financial for $100decisions and if they have insurance to maximize the benefits of their Sessions Private 3 plan. If you are interested in protecting your health, please (regular $50 a session) call (775) 329-1333 for more information.

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tart the New Year right by joining one of the Arthritis Foundation’s 2007 exciting events!

MARATHON/HALF MARATHONS Train with our expert team of coaches to run or walk your first or best marathon or half marathon ever at one of the following locations: • Athens, Greece – November 4th • Honolulu Hawaii – December 10th • Las Vegas, Nevada – December 10th Incentives include: • Paid roundtrip airfare • 5 nights paid hotel • Team clothing • Indivdual fundraising support and more.

Team member responsibility: $100 non-refundable registration and raise $2,500 – $4,800 in sponsorship depending upon marathon.

LOCAL WALK 2nd ANNUAL RENO ARTHRITIS WALK & DOG WALK An event for the entire family – early September! Booth space available! Volunteers needed!

• 3 & 1 mile courses • Health Fair • Entertainment including music, martial arts, samurai sword demonstrations, and Taiko drum performances.

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Your skin is the largest organ of your body

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t is your first line of defense against the pollutants and free radicals we encounter on a daily basis. It is vital to your health to maintain the strength and integrity of your armor!

It is as important for you to nourish your skin from the inside out as the outside in. Eating a healthy, well balanced diet rich in nutrients and anti-oxidants will be beneficial.

Consume plenty of fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish and poultry. Take a high quality multi-vitamin, minerals and anti-oxidant supplement.

Drink enough water daily to keep your skin well hydrated. When the skin is dry, it is more susceptible to cracks and open areas and these are portals for germs to enter. Just how much water should we drink in a day? Rule of thumb is take your weight divide it in half and that figure is how many ounces of water you should drink every day. For instance if you way 125 lbs. than you should drink 63 ounces or 8 eight ounce glasses of water each day.

Next, establish a healthy skin care regimen twice a day to cleanse away the constant insults your skin endures. Use

a mild exfoliant one to two times a week. Use high quality skin care products to enhance the natural beauty of your skin.

Take care of your “armor” and wear it well! When you look good you feel your best and you’ll “face” the day with confidence.

For more information contact Nancy Munoz at Camu Spa (775) 329-4141 “Wake up to health! The magazine feels organic.”

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FACTOID: Death by Medicine That’s the title of an article published recently in Life Extension Magazine, and it serves as a comprehensive review of the data regarding the dangers associated with modern medicine. For example, the estimated iatrogenic deaths (inadvertent deaths induced by a physician, surgeon, medical treatment, or diagnostic procedures) in the US each year are as follows: • Drug reactions / medical errors...... 420,000 • Bedsores......................................... 115,000 • Infections....................................... 88,000 • Unnecessary procedures................ 37,136 • Surgery-related............................... 32,000 These numbers correspond with the numbers that the American Medical Association released in the Feb. 1999 issue of JAMA. The AMA found that over 400,000 deaths a year due to iatrogenic (doctor/treatment) causes. In fact, medical malpractice was listed as the 3rd leading cause of preventable deaths. The first was tobacco use, second was alcohol, fourth was auto accidents, and fifth was firearms. So staticically, it is safer to drive recklessly with a loaded gun in the backseat than it is to visit the Medical doctor!

Submitted by Dr. Scot Bennick, DC. (775) 815-3048 Source: Null G, Dean C, Feldman M, et al. “Death By Medicine� Life Extension Magazine, August 2006:67-87

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“You have to invest in yourself to get the return.”

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r. Rhonda Henry is a unique practitioner in the alternative medicine arena. She can be described as being set apart from the rest thanks to her compassion and authentic understanding of a person suffering from illness. Her empathy is due to experience, as she was once obese, unhealthy and struggling with diabetes. That was until 26 years ago, when she decided to draw from her strong-will and curiosity to educate her self about nutrition’s link to health and permanently change her life.

Dr. Rhonda Henry, Doctor of Nutritional Science, calls herself a “health detective” or “nosy”, she laughs. Dr. Henry is open about her previous struggles with obesity. At the age of 35, her heaviest, she was 311 pounds. Common to many people’s struggles, she tried every weight loss diet, pill and gimmick in the book with no success, hence she adopted the term “DIE-t”. The one time she did lose a large amount of weight, she also lost her energy, hair and complexion. She recognized the need to use a different approach.

Dr. Henry began to research nutrition and the role it plays in health and the puzzle pieces began fitting together. She lost a great deal of her weight, regained her health and gained control of her diabetes. In 1980, at a size 10, Dr. Henry graduated with her Doctorate in Nutritional Science and began a crusade to help educate and treat others who shared her health history. But it wasn’t easy…

“When you get into this business, you buck a lot of traffic.” Dr. Henry said.

And not everyone was looking for help, or not looking for it in the right places. According to Dr. Henry, the search for information on health and the resources available are for the most part well-intentioned, but ineffective. At her office in

Carson City, Dr. Henry is focused on “listening to a person’s symptoms” to decide the root cause of their ailment. Dr. Henry deciphers an individual’s metabolic nutritional needs, which requires extensive, but effective testing. Her goal is to correct a “nutrient-deficient body to a nutrientsufficient one, so that it can heal itself.”

Dr. Rhonda Henry believes that approaching the obesity epidemic and health afflictions in the United States should be done proactively, starting with educating children. She is a weekly contributor to Carson City’s newspaper, The Nevada Appeal. Her column is geared to parents and gives practical ideas and tools to teach proper nutrition to children before they reach adulthood.

“There is a misconception that eating healthy is expensive and time consuming,” Dr. Henry said, “And people look at food as their enemy.”

Dr. Henry not only works with nutrition as a key player in health, but also emphasizes the importance of our emotions and controlling the stress in our daily lives. Depression is a common trait among her unhealthy patients and is a direct result of a body being out-of-balance. Dr. Henry capitalizes on nutrition as not only a factor in physical health, but mental health as well.

“There is no such thing as a one-sizefits-all to get results,” Dr. Henry said, “When your body is well it works for you, not against you. You have to invest in your self to get the return.”

Besides using individualized metabolic testing as a diagnosis and health planning tool, Dr. Henry gained an interest in Eastern medicine and now includes this older version of medicine in her practice.

She also uses a MEAS machine, which tests the meridian points of individuals

in order to receive feedback from the major organs and gauge the stress level and nutrient deficiencies of a person.

“It is quite exciting to see how Eastern and Western medicine gels.” Dr. Henry said.

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A Clean Body for 2007 H

ere we are, another new year.

A new beginning filled with hope, promise and anxiety over what the coming year will bring.

Most of us help along all of these feelings by following the custom of some sort of “New Years Resolution.” We swear off coffee, sweets, alcohol and cigarettes. We promise that we will become healthier and start working out and eating right. But, most often, sooner than later we find ourselves embroiled in our same old habits…right back where we started.

I believe that there are more ways than the typical “will-power” methods to come closer to our goals of a healthier body and lifestyle.

First of all, let’s admit and realize that for 99% of the people whom embark upon the quest for “perfect” health are not so perfect after all.

We just continuously and methodically figure out more, better and dif-

ferent ways to upgrade our “plan.”

Second, we don’t give up. You better believe that most of us continue to indulge here and there (even daily) in something that pleases us, but we do not throw in the towel.

Third, we continue to enjoy life and forgive ourselves for those indulgences, realizing that we are human and that pleasure is part of that human nature.

Lastly, we are constantly on the lookout for saner, simpler ways of living while taking care of ourselves.

Recently, I rediscovered one of those ways of living and it has helped me once again re-define the way that I treat my body.

Detoxification of the body can really give a person a quantum leap forward towards great health. In effect, all of the cells of the body are like a little universe or body of its own. Each cell takes in nutrition and toxins and then must work, exercise (or not) and eliminate. If you are exposing your body and all of your cells and organs to toxins (i.e. Holiday excess) then the body can easily become overloaded and sick.

Of course there are many avenues and loads of information out there to assist you in cleansing your body in a safe and sane manner.

Chiropractic care helps detoxify the body. Mineral wraps and far infrared saunas are wonderful cleansers. Fasting and cleansings for each organ in the body, including the skin are available.

Just by switching from processed foods to whole, lively organic food can make a huge difference in the quality of your health.

Be sure and do your research and get support from someone who is at least somewhat knowledgeable about the power of detoxifying the body. Cleansing of the body is a very powerful tool that must be used properly and wisely. Once you embark upon such a quest for better health your body and mind focus can be forever changed…for the positive.

Dr. Layne Linebaugh along with Circle of Life Spa, Rosena Asay of Vegetus Organic Foods and Deb Hawkins, Life and Relationship Coach are leading a support group to guide themselves and others through a group detoxification experience. Please call 825-7727 for more information. See ad on this page.

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New Year, New You Affirmative Eating Not Only Affects Your Body, But Your Whole Outlook

By Dr. James Rouse

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hange your thinking, change your life” is a philosophical and spiritual mantra that most of us embrace with passionate conviction. You may fi nd it inspiring to know that you can positively impact your thinking, emotions, and outlook through a practice of affi rmative eating.

The turn of the New Year is the perfect time to refresh your thinking about your eating plan, not only for nourishing your body but also for nourishing your mind. Simply put: eating right is as much

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a mental boost as it is a physical one.

I have witnessed, both clinically and personally, the impact that the right foods can have on creating inspired thinking and living. Your food choices do impact your mental and emotional body chemistry. You can help to create a positive mental and emotional thinking environment by choosing foods that are rich in key compounds that serve as building blocks for your body and brain’s chemical messengers called neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitters serve many different functions. One of which is to keep your mind, mood and motivation on track and focused.

Neurotransmitters also support your thoughts and thinking in a positive way!

If you are looking to get the most spirited “bang from your brain” you can employ affi rmative eating and set your thoughts and vision on a course for fine-tuned thinking and greater well-being! There are four powerful neurotransmitters that, when supported through healthier living and eating practices, can help you experience less moodiness, depression and anxiety, and greater focus, energy and concentration … and help you sleep better and give you greater control of your sugar cravings.

These “fantastic four” include serotonin, dopamine, acetylcholine and nor epinephrine. How do they work?

What can they do for you? How can you build your own optimal levels?

1. Serotonin: Serotonin is like a natural anti-depressant and helps manage your cravings for high drama carbohydrates like cookies, cakes and chips. When your levels of serotonin are healthy, your mood and sense of personal peace is alive and well. You can build your stores of serotonin by eating foods rich in the amino acid tryptophan found in poultry and avocados, and in whole grains, legumes and tofu.

2. Dopamine is all about energy, passion and greater concentration. When fatigue and lethargy appear to be your normal state of being, you may want to do your best to support your natural and optimal levels of dopamine. You can do this by choosing foods rich in the amino acids tyrosine and phenylalanine which can be found in low fat dairy products, eggs, rice and fi sh.

3. If you’re feeling like your brain and your memory are experiencing more than just temporary diffi culties with recall, and concentration is fleeting at best, then you may wish to boost your levels of acetylcholine. Acetylcholine promotes mental fitness, and supports overall optimism and balance. You can serve

nourishment that fuels your body and mind to co-create with spirit to live and give from your highest expression?

The turn of the New Year is the perfect time to refresh your thinking about your eating plan yourself and your memory by consuming choline rich foods like oatmeal, soy foods, nuts, whole grains, sesame seeds and brewers yeast. Choline can actually boost levels of acetylcholine in the body.

4. When stress, sleep disturbances, depression and general lack of happiness and fulfillment are making their presence known on an all-too-often basis, you may want to boost your levels of nor epinephrine. Nor epinephrine has a stimulating effect on the brain, and it promotes positive perception, motivation and energy. It can also be helpful in supporting balance and focus during stressful situations, and promote an optimistic outlook while under stress too.

The food base building block for this “happiness hormone” is the amino acid phenylalanine and can be found in fish, eggs, poultry, legumes, red vegetables, spinach, apples, and, thank goodness, chocolate! (just keep your consumption moderate and go with the dark variety).

When your need for “comfort food” is winning over your need for eating healthy, think about the “fabulous four” and try to choose foods that will optimize your levels of these neurotransmitters. With affirmative eating practices you can build optimal levels of these chemical messengers which I often refer to as chemicals for greater contentment and experience peak performance of your mind, body and spirit!

A wonderful side effect of this type of eating plan is that it is naturally balanced with lean proteins, metabolically supportive carbohydrates and healthy fats, which can also be helpful in supporting healthy weight management and in the prevention of many chronic diseases such

as heart disease, diabetes and certain types of cancer. I encourage you to begin each meal choice with the “end in mind.”

Consider the outcome you are looking for with your food and your meals. Is your desire to just fill up, or are you looking for an experience of true and sustained

Affirmative eating can be a vital endeavor on the path to greater peace and wellbeing. Begin today. Set your table and your intention. Let the grace begin…

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GREENbuilding & SUSTAINABILITY

Energy Saving Tips for Winter Q: I’ve been reading your articles for years and you used to write a lot of energy-saving tips that we’d cut out and stick on our refrigerator. I haven’t seen any ideas recently for saving money on energy bills, especially in cold weather, and thought you might have some easy tips for us to consider. Got some to share?

A: I started writing this column in 1986 and have been doing it weekly since then, and I used to have a lot more time (and space) for tips like you like. The problem is that home energy costs have soared in recent years and I now get hundreds of emails every month asking for help with various energy problems, so I try to answer as many as I can.

But since you asked, I have put together some basic cold-weather strat-

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Q: You said that using a range hood was important in keeping heat out of the kitchen, and it got me thinking that maybe in winter it would be better not to use the range hood when cooking to keep the house warmer. What do you think of that idea?

A: Well, your question got me thinking, so I talked to a few energy experts and they all conclude that your idea isn’t a very good one. It seems that while it would keep some heat indoors, it also can cause two pretty significant problems. egies for keeping comfortable this winter. They’ll work fine whether you live in an area with mild or brutal weather, so think about these ideas.

• Keep your furnace filters clean by replacing them on a regular schedule.

When the filters get dirty or plugged, it’s hard for that heated air to get into your home where your want it.

• Don’t block thermal mass like concrete floors or heat-absorbing walls that can soak up the sun’s heat during the day and then release it into your home at night.

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• Close the fireplace damper tightly when it is not in use. I have read that keeping the damper open is equivalent to keeping a 48inch wide window wide open in winter.

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• Close your windows and latch them to keep them tightly shut. If they’re not closing tightly, use weather stripping and caulking around them to get a tight seal.

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• Dress for the weather. You can figure that wearing a heavy sweater indoors will give you warmth equal to about four more degrees of heat coming out of the furnace – and that’s heat you don’t have to pay for.

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• Finally, keep in mind that energy experts recommend a maximum thermostat setting of 68 degrees in winter.

Every degree above that can add from 3 to 10 percent to your heating costs.

One is that it will keep in humidity that really needs to be vented out of the house or you’ll start having problems like sweating windows and more serious problems caused by too much indoor humidity.

Second, cooking a hamburger or an egg on a skillet can create a whole bunch of toxic chemistry like aldehydes and benzines which really need to be removed from the interior air. So from the standpoint of causing excessive indoor humidity and indoor air problems, the little heat you might be gaining isn’t really worth it.

By the way, I’ve have heard from a number of people over the years who don’t want to use their kitchen range hoods or bathroom vents because they’re so noisy.

You might want to check out some of the newer vents on the market these days – they’ve come a long way in noise reduction features. Older kitchen vents can be especially noisy so if this is stopping you from getting those kitchen odors outdoors, consider having a new vent fan installed.

Ken Sheinkopf is a communications specialist with the American Solar Energy Society (www.ases.org). Send your energy questions to askken@ases.org.

Debunking Seafood Myths

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ith all of the recent news about seafood, it’s easy to get confused about what you can eat and what might pose a risk. Between the warnings about mercury levels and debates about farmed versus wild-caught seafood, it’s enough to make you throw up your hands and avoid seafood altogether. But seafood can and should be a part of a healthy diet.

Seafood, especially fish like salmon and tuna, provides essential omega-3 fatty acids, high quality protein, and vitamins and minerals, and is also low in fat, calories, cholesterol and sodium. Fish has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, depression, diabetes and other conditions and is a delicious choice for those trying to lose weight. So, what is the right seafood choice?

While no seafood has to be cut out of a diet altogether, some should be eaten in limited quantities or not eaten at all by certain populations. Tuna is one of those fish. Tuna is a terrific source of omega-3 fatty acids, selenium, niacin and vitamin B12, but certain species of very large tuna contain high levels of methyl mercury.

Higher exposures of the environmental contaminant have been linked to an increased risk of brain and nervous system abnormalities in developing fetuses. The Food and Drug Administration advises pregnant women, women who could become pregnant, nursing mothers and small children to limit their consumption of tuna as well as shark, swordfish, king mackerel and tilefish. There is no reason, however, why tuna can’t be enjoyed by other people in moderate quantities. Tuna is delicious as sushi, on sandwiches, in salads or just grilled with vegetables.

Salmon is another fish of mystery.

The confusion often lies in whether to choose farm-raised or wild salmon.

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SUPPLEMENTS 101 A Supplement that Provides a Continuous Flow of Energy!

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id the title grab your attention?

Energy, or lack of it, is the main concern of many people in today’s “high stress, high energy” society. If you can believe the headlines or advertisements on TV and in magazines, everybody is looking for the “energy quick fix”.

This obsession with energy is one of the reasons why “energy drinks” are becoming so popular. Unfortunately, however, there really isn’t any single supplemental “silver bullet” solution for a person’s lack of energy

What are energy drinks?

Energy drinks are beverages like Red Bull, Monster Energy, Go Girl, Venom, Adrenaline Rush, 180, which contain large doses of caffeine and other legal stimulants like ephedrine. Energy drinks may contain as much as 280 mg of caffeine (the equivalent of 3.5 cups of coffee). Compare this to the 37 mg. of caffeine in a Mountain Dew, or the 23 mg. in a Coca-Cola Classic. Many energy drinks can also contain several teaspoons of sugar or one of its derivatives.

Most “energy drinks” are marketed to people in their 20’s and 30’s. In fact, in one year alone there has been a 70% increase in sales of energy drinks to these

age groups. Unfortunately, the “mature” age groups are not immune to the lure of quick energy fixes and are now joining the energy drink crowd.

Are there short-term dangers to drinking energy drinks?

Individual responses to caffeine vary, and these drinks should be treated carefully because of how powerful they are.

Energy drinks’ stimulating properties can boost the heart rate and blood pressure (sometimes to the point of palpitations), dehydrate the body (they should not be used while exercising), and, like other stimulants, can inhibit sleep.

The energy “high” a person achieves from these drinks is false energy. It works this way. Let’s say you are at 70% of your energy. The energy produced by these drinks may boost your energy level to 110%. However, within a short period of time you will actually “crash” below your 70% starting level, and be left more tired, lethargic and energy drained than when you started. In addition, this “burst” of energy has placed your pituitary, thyroid,

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adrenal glands, liver and kidneys under major stress.

What happens when energy drinks are combined with alcohol?

Energy drinks are also used as mixers with alcohol. This combination carries a number of dangers: • Since energy drinks are stimulants and alcohol is a depressant, the combination of effects may be dangerous. The stimulant effects may actually prevent you from realizing how much alcohol you have consumed and mask how intoxicated you’ve become.

• The stimulant effect can give the person the impression they aren’t impaired. No matter how alert you feel, your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is the same as it would be without the energy drink.

• Both energy drinks and alcohol are very dehydrating (the caffeine in energy drinks is a diuretic). Dehydration leads to acidosis and is a major contributor to disease conditions.

How can you obtain energy naturally?

There are several lifestyle changes that a person can do that will greatly help the body attain and sustain energy.

• Stop smoking and limit your amount of alcohol.

• Eliminate or greatly reduce your intake of white processed sugar (use “Raw Sugar” or substitutes such as agave, stevia, or xylitol).

• Do not use or eat anything that contains the artificial sweetener aspartame (Splenda is included in this list).

• Eliminate processed white flour products (for chronic fatigue conditions, “if it is white, don’t eat it!”).

• Eliminate all carbonated soft drinks (there is no nutritive value in any soft drink, and the ingredients in soft drinks are 100% detrimental to the health of the body).

However, to really get a long term continuous flow of sustained energy you have to do it the old fashioned way. You have to earn it through good nutrition. Eat organic whole, unprocessed foods and drinks. Take supplements that will work with the whole foods to release the natural energy contained within them. Some of the more important supplements necessary for energy production and release are:

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ie ral source of B complex vitamins, such as those extracted from fic eme n (to and f e e prov atio lism spirulina, corella or blue green algae (the “greens”) are excellent m i t , especially if you add extra B6, B12, and folate. r t im ircul tabo u O targe dy c g me xins.

• Coenzyme Q10. CoQ10 is a compound made naturally in

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• Digestive enzymes. These are necessary for the body to break down the nutrients into absorbable elements in order get the available energy from the food you eat.

• Whole food berries such as Acai, Goji and Mangosteen, which contain ingredients that create energy, stamina, increase physical performance and boost mental awareness and focus.

If you need a quick “pick-me-up”, you can try natural stimulants such as guarana, kola nut or green tea extract, all of which will give you a steady, sustained caffeine type energy release without the caffeine crash.

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robably anyone who has spent any significant amount of time in front of a computer monitor has experienced some degree of eye fatigue and/or strain. Common symptoms of a condition known as Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) include headaches, slow re-focusing, blurred vision, double vision, neck and/or backache and dry, irritated eyes.

Computer Vision Syndrome

Common symptoms of CVS HEADACHES Headaches can be one of the most perplexing and difficult symptoms to diagnose and pinpoint the cause of.

However, headaches that are related to vision or eye strain often share one or more of the following characteristics:

• Do not appear upon awakening

• Occur in a much different pattern, or not at all, on weekends

• Occur most often toward the middle or end of the day

• Occur on one side of the head more than the other

SOLUTION: If the headaches appear to be eye-related, a complete eye examination is a priority. If they do not seem to be related to vision, consider getting a general physical from your family physician or internist.

DRY AND IRRITATED EYES Numerous studies have shown that a person working on a computer monitor tends to blink much less often than normal.

This can lead to dry, irritated eyes and even blurry vision, since

the front part of the eye, called the cornea, must remain moist to give sharp visual focus.

SOLUTION: Try to blink more often. Although this may sound obvious, it takes a concerted effort when you are actually on the computer. Also, use a good quality artificial tear drop to assist with lubricating the eyes, such as Thera-Tears, or Viva-A drops.

BLURRED VISION AND SLOW REFOCUSING Blurred vision can be the result of a number of factors, including a dirty monitor screen, improper lighting, a poor viewing angle or the need for prescription eye wear. Often when you force your eyes to focus up close for long periods of time the involuntary muscle within the eye which controls focusing can become “adapted” to that range of vision. This means that instead of instantaneously relaxing when you look at distance (which is what should happen) this muscle is still flexed to some degree for up close vision.

SOLUTION: Make sure that your monitor is a good quality unit (we recommend flat panels of at least 15 -17” viewable area) and that your viewing angle is optimal. Check to be sure that you are not getting too much ambient glare from overhead lighting on your screen. Again, a thorough vision exam is a priority to rule out any inherent focusing problems like nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia) and/or astigmatism. If glasses are indicated, anti-reflective treatment is a recommended option, as this helps to greatly reduce or eliminate glare from lighting. If the problem appears to be one of slow refocusing, take breaks often and look up from your work at distant objects. Often a low-powered pair of prescription glasses to help magnify can be a tremendous help, as this helps to relieve the need for the involuntary muscle within the eye to continually flex to achieve clear focus at near.

NECK OR BACKACHE It is very common to try to contort our bodies to enable our visual system to achieve its optimal positioning. This is because our visual system is so dominant that we will often assume very awkward positioning to compensate for any real or perceived visual deficiency or problem we may have.

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SOLUTION: Again, get a thorough eye exam to alleviate or rule out any inherent visual defect. Check your posture and be sure that your monitor, keyboard, mouse and lighting are all working in a coordinated manner to give you optimal visual comfort at a natural body posture.

DOUBLE VISION When we refer to the coordinated use of the two eyes together, we often call this binocular vision. When the coordination system breaks down, as it can when staring at a computer monitor for extended periods of time, you may experience brief or intermittent double vision. This can often go hand-in-hand with a slow refocusing problem.

SOLUTION: Double vision can be a sign of a severe problem, so always consult your eye care professional to determine the cause.

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Hypnosis & Lifestyle

The Key to Long Term Weight Loss Success

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t’s that time of year again, when so many of us make a New Year’s Resolution to go on a diet, get in shape and shed those extra pounds……and THIS time we plan to make that resolution stick. But WILLPOWER alone has never proven to be a good long-term motivator. Despite all good intentions to take control of our weight, far too many people fail at their weight loss resolutions.

Why is this such a challenge for so many people? Because they resolve to lose weight using the POWER of their conscious, analytical mind, called WILL. Willpower works quite well in the short run; but resolutions often get sabotaged by a stronger part of the mind, known as the Subconscious.

Why, you wonder, is the Subconscious more powerful than the Conscious? The Subconscious is the vast store-house of our memory, experience, beliefs, emotions and habits developed over a lifetime, and as a result, it is the driving force behind our behavior. In hypnosis, we tap into the resources of the subconscious to help redirect old, inappropriate habits and emotions that caused the excess weight. That is the secret to why hypnosis works so well long term and why willpower does not.

Numerous studies on hypnosis and weight loss reinforce this concept. In a 9-week study, 109 people completed a weight loss program; with half the subjects receiving hypnosis in addition. While both groups lost a significant amount of weight over the 9 weeks, the group receiving hypnosis continued to lose significant weight both at 8 month and 2 year follow-ups, while the other group showed little change.

(Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1985).

In a study of 60 females who were at least 20 % overweight, the group using hypnosis lost an average of 17 lbs, while the non-hypnosis control group lost only .5 pounds (Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1986).

In 1996, a meta-analysis of 18 weight loss studies comparing the results of adding hypnosis to various weight loss interventions, showed that subjects whose weight loss treatment was supplemented with hypnosis lost more weight than 90 % of subjects who did not receive hypnosis. More importantly, it was determined that those receiving hypnosis had maintained their weight loss over an extended period. (Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1996.)

Another meta-reanalysis looking at “hypnotic enhancement of cognitive-behavioral weight loss treatments”, indicated that hypnosis increases the effectiveness of weight loss interventions substantially over time. . (Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1996.)

A truly successful weight loss program should target bodyfat loss while maintaining or increasing lean muscle mass.

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STRESS A Fact of Life

By Dr. Rhonda Henry

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Exercising Off the Adrenaline

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xercise is essential for any program of stress relief. The reason the adrenals spit out more hormones when you are under pressure is so you may be physically ready to fi ght or run. Every once in a while I read where somebody under stress performs some incredible feat of strength, lifting a car to save someone, for example. If that person had not taken action when his body told him to, he would have suffered. Stress requires a physical outlet to “work off” the excess hormones so that they don’t turn inward and damage the body.

Another issue with exercise is the fact that it takes effort. This positive action can make all the difference. Take menopause for instance. The incredible changes the body undergoes, coupled with the realization that childbirth is no longer possible takes an incredible toll on the body. Who

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I believe that women who do well respond to menopause with action. That may not be their direct intention, but they end up coping with the stressor by making positive changes.

For example, those who step up their exercise regimen don’t even show the biological changes, such as the adverse shifts in lipids implicated in coronary disease, that others do.

Let me end this series on stress by acknowledging what we all know: Stress is a part of life. It is how you deal with it that makes the difference to your health status. I have a seminar called, “Stress vs. Dis-stress.” It is taught that stress is a motivator. You may be chairperson of an event and be “all stressed out” because you want the event to go well. This is not harmful. This type of stress is motivating you to do your best because you have a goal to achieve. On the other hand, if you are going through a divorce, this is “dis-stress” - it is painful. You are dealing with lawyers, there may be children involved and you may still have to see this person who hurt you on an ongoing basis because of the kids. This dis-stress, left unaddressed, will develop into illness and disease.

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INVEST

in a Health Reserve

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e all know what it feels like to be doing well and experiencing good health. As we age it seems that it becomes more challenging to stay in this place or experience this place for extended periods of time. Because of our fast speed of life we tend to take care of the “squeaky wheels” in our life. The symptoms of “disconnect” begin to become manifest and result in that sense of feeling off, low energy, constantly anxious, and a slew of other problems reflective of a health-in-crisis state.

Let’s talk about the chemistry of stress for a moment. Your body chemistry changes fundamentally every time you react

stressfully. Stress often times starts in the mind and travels directly to the adrenals to initiate the fight or flight response.

Heart starts pounding, breathing changes, glucose is released into the blood, the muscles tense, the eyes dilate, and the blood thickens. The average adrenaline rush of a commuter stuck in traffic releases enough glucose into the blood to keep her running for one mile. And where does all of this extra energy and increased alertness come from? The answer is from a diversion of energy from the body’s normal repair and maintenance jobs such as digesting, cleansing, and rejuvenating. So every moment you spend in a stressed out state speeds up the aging process in your body. It’s stressful just thinking about it. And unfortunately what ends up happening is the body goes out of balance and symptoms of fatigue and aging begin to show up in larger and more troublesome ways.

Symptoms are the bodies attempt to communicate that something isn’t right. The more we refuse to listen or acknowledge the needs of our bodies the larger volume of our symptoms turn up. Symptoms are a blessing in disguise and offer the pathway necessary to better care for ourselves. Most people would rather ignore the symptoms than listen to what their body is trying to express. So many of us are addicted to stress and have forgotten how to relax and be fulfilled at the same time. Mindfulness techniques like meditation can be instrumental in breaking this cycle of stress addiction.

Every choice made to build our health and vitality acts as an investment to our health reserve. Our health reserve is what allows us to stay healthy through stressful times and reflects how much we’ve invested into it via our attitudes and action steps. Establishing a health reserve can be thought of as creating a 401(k) for our well being and insuring a quality aging experience. As one ages it becomes more important to be able to adapt and recover from the demands of a stressful lifestyle.

These faculties are naturally strained as we go through life but there’s no reason that they shouldn’t be in good working order.

Change is an inevitable consequence of being alive. A Taoist once remarked that change is just gushing life. Sometimes the gush is welcoming like friendly rapids and other times its intense like spring run-off through a steep canyon. Life happens and things don’t always go our way. Part of the challenge is learning to live with grace so that when we encounter resistance we don’t add to it with our own attitudinal friction.

There are several areas that work symbiotically to create a health reserve that has enough staying power to withstand the tough, stressful times of our lives. Exercise, nutrition, a positive mental attitude, spiritual practice, detoxification, and body work all work in concert to enhance your health reserve.

As we embark upon another year in our life we can prioritize a commitment to our own health and well-being with the intention of increasing the quality of our own lives and those lives that are intimately connected to our own.

None of us exists separate from each other though the world likes to paint a picture of fragmentation. Get connected, be inspired, and enjoy the experience of being human.

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arming organic grapes, for the deLeuze family of ZD Wines, was not their original intention, but became their method by default. When aerospace engineer Norman deLeuze along with his former co-worker Gino Zepponi decided to venture into wine making in the Napa Valley, California in 1969, the distinction between organic and conventional farming was not a pertinent entrepreneurial decision. But because of Norman’s ingenuity, pragmatism and search for “zero-defects”, the eco-conscious principles were adopted.

ZD Wines located in the rolling hillside of Silverado County in Napa Valley, also includes a 34-acre, organically-farmed, parcel in the Carneros District, home to the original old vines that were planted over a decade ago. When ZD Wines expanded in 1996 by purchasing the property, the land was already being organically farmed.

Not only were the original natural farming procedures surprisingly cost-effective, but they saved the vineyard. Around 1985, Norman’s sons, Robert and Brett deLeuze, were onboard and Napa vineyards were unsuccessfully battling a phylloxera-b infestation. Phylloxera bugs will ravage a grapevine and can devastate entire vineyards. But ZD’s vineyards survived, if not for an apparent “natural immunity” due to its authentic environment described by Brett deLeuze. The 34-acre parcel still bears fruit from its original vines, a rarity in a valley where countless vineyards were forced to replant.

“Organic growing is the significant reason, if not the reason why our

vineyard survived,” production manager, Robert deLeuze said “Conventional farming is one of the reasons phylloxera spread throughout the rest of the valley.”

Organic farming at ZD Wines not only includes discontinuing use of herbicides and pesticides, but also allowing the natural eco-system of the vineyard to flourish. Bright green crop cover pads the rows with vetch, oat and legume sprouts, providing a protective barrier for the soil, keeping it moist and rich with organisms. In one gram of soil, millions of live organisms can be found, many of which are unnamed.

By allowing the vineyard to take a natural course, only using organic pest control and using compost as fertilizer, ZD’s vineyards are strong contenders to stave-off disease and bear fruit year-after-year, compared to Napa’s conventional counterparts.

“It’s an interesting thing you find,” Robert said “you don’t need pesticides or herbicides when farming organically.”

In fact, Norman deLeuze, the founder and father, realized this when he first was experimenting with his new vineyard and had an infestation of leafhopper bugs that were so dense on the vines and in the air, that you couldn’t take a deep breath without inhaling a few. Norman, out of inexperience at the

time, had the vineyard sprayed. The bugs left, but he couldn’t go into the vineyard for three days and it smelled terrible.

And the bugs returned only a month after. Norman figured, “I’m not doing that again”, and searched out natural measures of pest control and found that by farming the vineyard organically, along with nature’s hand, the infestation declined on its own.

Rafael Llamas, ZD Wines’ vineyard maker was sold too. The soil, organically grown is humus and loose compared to conventional farms. According to Rafael, previously plugging soil down the rows was difficult and timeconsuming, now it “feels like butter.”

ZD Wines has been certified organic through the California Certified Organic Farmers Association (CCOF) since 1999, even though they have experience in organic farming since the beginning in 1978. ZD is also a certified organic handler, a more uncommon certification (one out of only two in the Napa Valley) that requires that a vineyard not use one contaminated component in the winemaking process. ZD’s wines are certified as, “wine made from certified organic grapes”, but they are not completely “certified organic wines” due to using a minor amount of sulfites. Sulfites act as antioxidants to protect the wines from oxidation. At this time there is no known substitute for sulfites that has the same protective benefit. ZD uses the lowest amount allowed within their organic certification, 100 parts per million, and still receives the benefits. continued on page 37

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COOKINGforHEALTH Simple Steps for Healthy Eating

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he start of the New Year is a time for reflection and renewal.

When it comes to reflecting about the foods that we eat, it is very emotional. There is no doubt that most of us hope to eat healthier. In fact, nearly 90 percent of Americans believe that they could make healthier choices when it comes to eating. As the National Culinary Volunteer spokesperson for the American Heart Association, I have found that those with the most success have made small changes in their diet and cooking rather than dramatic ones. These are a few suggestions that are easy to follow, but that can make the road to healthier eating a little less bumpy.

1. Begin with seasonality – foods that are fresh and in season do not need as much fat. A fresh green salad is delicious tossed with a mixture of balsamic vinegar and water.

2. Don’t buy any vegetables or salad greens that are pre-washed, trimmed, and then chopped. They lose flavor if they are cleaned and chopped before you buy them. If they have no flavor, you will need to add things like butter and oil to make them taste good.

3. Finally, foods will taste better and be more satisfying if you sit down at the table and eat them. We cook and eat because it is food for the soul as well as for nourishment. Enjoy cooking foods as well as eating them. Take your time and enjoy the journey!

M U S TA R D - C R U S T E D C H I C K E N W I T H A TRIO OF PEPPERS AND COUSCOUS For me, light food begins with the grill. No matter how you cook it, the caramelized beautiful flavors that come off of the grill are naturally low in fat. While you are adding it, grill some extra chicken for a great salad tomorrow! Makes 2 servings.

1 whole small, skinless, boneless chicken breast (1/2 pound total), halved horizontally into 2 cutlets 1 tablespoon mustard seeds 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon water 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup couscous 2 teaspoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 green bell pepper, seeded, deveined, and very thinly sliced 1 red bell pepper, seeded, deveined, and very thinly sliced 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded, deveined, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper to taste. On a plate combine mustard seeds and parsley and press chicken into seed mixture, coating both sides.

In a small saucepan bring 3/4 cup water and salt to a boil. Stir in couscous; remove from the heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes.

Serving Suggestion: Fluff the couscous with a fork and divide between 2 plates.

Top couscous with chicken. To skillet add lemon juice and remaining tablespoon water and simmer, scraping up brown bits, 1 minute. Pour the sauce over chicken. In a medium bowl, add the peppers. Toss with the olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Serve alongside.

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Chicory

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lthough more commonly used in Europe, chicory, also known as succory, used in cuisine and as a health promoter can be dated back to the Egyptians, as chicory flourished on the enriched banks of the Nile River. The faintest blue petals make up the pretty blooms and the leaves of some chicory plants, known as Belgian endive, are popular in salads. A member of the sunflower/ daisy family, chicory (Cichorium intybus) is native to the Mediterranean regions and was hailed for its healing properties by the ancient Greeks. Its use spread throughout Western Europe and immigrants later brought it with them to the United States. Wild Chicory can grow to be three to five feet tall and can be found growing at will in North American fields.

Especially popular in France, ground chicory root is added to mellow and extend a full-bodied coffee. Chicory is similar in taste to coffee, but contains

no caffeine and greatly reduces the acid content, making it ideal for people whose stomachs can not tolerate a strong brew.

Chicory root contains inulin, a sweet oligosaccharide, which is used as a successful sugar-substitute for diabetics and increases calcium absorption, as well as promoting healthy bacteria in the digestive tract. Ground chicory root is known to help cleanse the liver and stimulate the urinary tract, as well as soothe the stomach and aid digestion.

It also contains a mild diuretic effect.

Esculetin, a phenolic compound found in chicory root, can protect the liver against hepatic damage and is believed to be beneficial in the treatment of jaundice, though this has not been scientifically proven.

A particular endive variety of chicory root placed in a dark environment can produce delicate edible leaves that can be slightly bitter in taste, especially as they mature, but impart a lovely flavor to salads or stews. The younger leaves are popular in salads alone or mixed with lettuce, whereas the older are better for steaming and seasoning with herbs, or adding to soups.

Even though the actual root of the plant contains the majority of the health benefits, endive leaves are a fantastic nutritive addition to one’s diet, as they are low in calories and high in fiber and nutrients, such as carotenes, vitamin A and C. Endive is easily found in most grocery and health food stores during the spring and summer months.

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HEALTHYpets Choosing the Best Supplement for Your Pet

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’m often asked how I decide which supplements I some of its profi ts to pet charities. use in my practice. There are three things I look at when deciding which supplements I recommend: The cost: The cost of a supplement, The product itself: while important, is the least The supplement must be of the highest quality, and ideally pos- important factor in my decision sess healing properties or ingredients not found in other prod- to prescribe or recommend a ucts. I like it if the supplement was manufactured using GMP supplement. All things being (good manufacturing practices) and if it has the NASC (National equal, I will of course choose the most cost effective product.

Animal Supplement Council) seal of approval, which guarantees products of the highest quality. I prefer pet supplements for pets Keep in mind that I can prescribe and sell CHEAP suppleas these are made to be tasty (and therefore easy to adminis- ments, or I can prescribe and sell GOOD supplements. I ter) for pets and are formulated in the correct dosage for pets. prefer to explain price once rather than apologize forever for a poorly made supplement that doesn’t’ help the pet.

The manufacturer: It’s also important to compare supplements by the cost of a The integrity of the manufacturer is very important in my con- DOSE rather than the cost of a BOTTLE of the supplement. sideration of supplements. Fortunately, I personally know most For example, consider two products, Supplement A of the representatives (and often the CEO’s) of the companies and Supplement B. Supplement A costs $20 for a bottle of with which I do business. In a number of cases, I have been so 90 pills, and Supplement B costs $50 for a bottle of 90 pills. impressed with the company that I have consulted with them, However, your pet must take 10 pills per day of Supplement A served as a spokesman for them, and/or done research on the in order to receive a therapeutic dose; whereas, the pet only needs supplements which the company sells. I only work with those to take 2 pills per day of Supplement B. Supplement A will only companies which are committed to advancing animal health last 9 days; meanwhile, Supplement B will last 5 days. Knowby making and selling quality supplements. I especially like it if ing this, Supplement A, which originally seems cheaper, actually the company also supports the veterinary profession and returns costs more ($100 for a 5 day dose versus $50 for Supplement B for a 5 day dose) since it’s a less potent supplement and all of the pills will be gone in only 9 days. You MUST fi gure out the per dose price in order to compare the cost of supplements!”

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Ayurvedic herbal formulations can: I also fi nd it particularly useful for cats with hairballs and lit• Reduce the pain of arthritis and inflammation terbox odor, pets that have restless sleep (especially older dogs and cats and puppies and kittens,) and itchy dogs and cats.

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START THE NEW YEAR OFF RIGHT Lose weight and reverse the aging process

FACT: FOOD IS NOT YOUR ENEMY Consider the way food is processed in the USA. Did you know that all prepared and manufactured foods are little more than “chemical” feasts? Do you realize that most of the nutritional value of processed foods is removed long before it reaches your table? That’s because processed food is packed with toxic preservatives and pesticides and Americans are the world’s largest consumers of these products. Foods that contain growth hormones, chemicals, refined sugar, bleached flour, etc., cause a myriad of digestion problems, which in turn cause more serious health challenges, as you will see from the statistics below. At the same time, regular consumption of these types of food ultimately accelerates the aging process, as well. As a result, Americans are the fattest people in the world and have the most serious health problems. In addition to the food and the packaging (plasticides and styrofoam for example), we are constantly bombarded with toxic chemicals every day. Is it any wonder we are all getting sick?

Approximately 66.3% of Americans are either overweight or obese. Other annual statistics state that 18.6 million suffer from allergies, 4.5 million from ADHD, 46.5 million from arthritis, 21.3 million from asthma, 15.0 million from cancer, 9.4 million from diabetes, 24.7 million from heart disease, 5.5 million from stroke and 3.4 million from high blood pressure.

FAC T: YO U CA N R E V E R S E T H E AGING PROCESS AND LOSE WEIGHT NATURALLY! You can do much to slow down the aging process that results from consuming unhealthy foods by switching to foods that clean, nourish, strengthen and heal your body. Just stop eating foods that have been “chemically laced” and substitute organically grown foods. A diet that consists mainly of organic fruits and vegetables, organic sweeteners, non-

preserved breads, fresh cage-free organic eggs and meats that are free from growth hormone or antibiotic injections will prevent illness and keep you radiantly healthy for a long time.

FA C T: F I R S T T H I N G S F I R S T – GETTING STARTED WITH COLON HYDROTHERAPY Colon hydrotherapy (colonics) is by far the easiest and most effective way to start on the road to radiant health that will help you build a new body and reverse the aging process. During any detoxification program, the body “sheds” or dumps mucoid matter (waste) that has been “stirred up” by the cleansing process. This waste is transported into the blood and lymphatic system and lastly, to the liver, where it is then dumped into the colon for release.

(Mucoid waste matter can begin very early in life and gets progressively worse with age.) Although bowel cleansing products help loosen this waste, they cannot remove this waste material as well as colon hydrotherapy.

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Why Cholesterol Levels Might Not Be Your Best Indicator of Future Health Problems

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very day you see commercials suggesting that if only you can lower your cholesterol you’ll be in better health. These commercials are usually for one cholesterol lowering drug or another.

What you may not know is that recent research points to a much more reliable indicator of potential cardiovascular problems. In addition, this new information shows promise of identifying other chronic illnesses as well, including some types of cancer, arthritis, Alzheimer’s disease, dysmetabolic syndrome X and type II diabetes.

What is this health indicator? It goes by the name of C-Reactive Protein, or CRP for short. Discovered in 1930, blood levels of CRP indicate the degree of infl ammation in the body. This includes acute bacterial infections as well as chronic, longer-term infl ammation.

More recent studies show that chronic infl ammation is a major contributing factor for the formation of plaque on the inside of blood vessels. This makes identifying elevated CRP levels a crucial way to assess potential risk for heart disease.

This is particularly important because half of all people who experience heart attacks don’t have elevated cholesterol. This isn’t to say that elevated cholesterol is not a factor in heart health, however it may only be important in the presence of infl ammation.

Ideally, you will know your levels of both CRP and cholesterol to assess your cardiovascular risk. The specifi c test to measure cardiac risk is called hs-CRP (high sensitivity CRP). You will probably have to specifi cally request that your doctor include this test at your next physical. While you’re at it, also be sure to check your blood homocysteine levels, another marker for potential heart problems.

It’s important to know that CRP levels increase with obesity, smoking, inactivity and lack of sleep. So the advice to lose weight, quit smoking, exercise and get plenty of sleep still applies for reducing risks of cardiovascular problems.

You may also be able to reduce your CRP levels by taking supplements such as vitamin E, borage oil, fi sh oil (Omega-3), DHEA, vitamin K and nettle leaf extract. Diets low in arachidonic acid, omega-6 fatty acids, saturated fats, high-glycemic food and overcooked food can also suppress infl ammatory factors in the body.

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Say goodbye to illness with NAET Reprogramming your brain to perfect health.

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Once the allergen is identifi ed, specifi c acupuncture points are triggered while the patient holds the allergen.

After 20 minutes of holding an allergy vial, the patient is re-checked for the desensitization and sent home with instructions to avoid touching, eating and getting exposed to that allergen for 25 hours. After 25 hours has passed and the patient has been re-tested for clearing the reaction, the end result is usually a permanent desensitization.

The “reprogramming” techniques constitute the core of NAET methodology, and its theory has been extensively verifi ed for more than fi fteen years with highly satisfactory, long-lasting results. After the treatment, the incompatibly or clash of energies disappears completely and there is no trace of allergy, sensitivity or intolerance when the patient next comes into contact with the substance. This is because NAET treats the cause of the allergy, not the resulting symptoms.

The diagnosis of ‘hidden’ allergies, itself, is not revolutionary.

But permanent allergy elimination using NAET promises to revolutionize the practice of medicine with its process of allergy desensitization, which ultimately allows patients to live symbiotically with food, environmental, chemical and cellular allergens. Infants, children and adults can all benefi t from NAET. To learn more about NAET, the conditions that it helps, or to purchase any of the books listed in the article, visit www.naet.com.

AET has been described in the book Alternative Medicine, The Defi nitive Guide” (2nd edition), as “one of the fastestgrowing new therapies in the fi eld of alternative medicine”.

NAET, known as Nambudripad Allergy Elimination Technique, was developed in 1983 by Dr. Devi Nambudripad, D.C., L.Ac., R.N., Ph.D (Acu). The article in Alternative Medicine (pages 351-357) begins with her quote:

“There is hardly any human disease or condition in which allergic factors are not involved on some level. They can affect any portion of the body and allergic responses can have many variations”.

Over 0 million Americans are known to suffer from allergies of some sort, but Dr. Nambudripad believes there are another 50 million that suffer from hidden allergies of which they are unaware, and that these are contributing to their health problems. These health conditions can include anxiety, autism, digestive problems, pain, asthma, headaches, ADD, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Fibromyalgia, among many more.

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Dr. Devi Nambudripad’s simple defi nition of an allergy is as follows: “An allergy is an adverse physical, physiological, and/or psychological response of an individual towards one or more Jumpstart a new more healthful lifestyle! substances also known as allergens. However, these substances may be harmless, well tolerated or even useful for most people”.

Allergic reactions are determined by the way in which the brain perceives the substance in question. If the brain considers the substance a threat to the body, it will order the providing comprehensive wellness and preventive care. immune system to mobilize its defenses to fi ght the “invasion”. This manifests as an allergic reaction whose initial Naturopathic Medicine signs are generally aimed at “chasing the intruder away”.

Bio-identical Hormones In many cases, the perceived ‘intruder’ is something you Ayurvedic Medicine are exposed to daily, like your foods, and can also include NAET- Nambudripad’s Allergy Elimination Technique cotton, plastics, molds, metal, new carpet, cosmetics, heat, Cleansing & Detoxification Programs; damp, even the family pet. Dr. Nambudripad has developed customized or à-la-carte. a technique to reprogram this ‘erroneous’ perception, NAET.

The key to how NAET works lies in its ability to retrain the patient’s brain and nervous system to no longer react to the allergenic substances. Part of NAET’s success lies in its Colon hydrotherapy FIR far-infrared sauna effect on the body’s energy pathways, or meridians, as they Craniosacral therapy Lymphatic drainage are known by practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine.

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Is Growth Hormone the

FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH? Part One

THE ANTI-FAT HORMONE Growth hormone is made in the brain in large amounts when we are young. It is called growth hormone because of its stimulating effects on the growth plates of growing bones. Growth hormone has several other important effects. First of all it has a powerful action on fat metabolism called lypolysis. This means that it causes fat cells to release their fat content for energy production. Thyroid hormone also has this effect, and there is evidence that growth hormone assists thyroid hormone in this action. Without the action of lypolysis, your fat cells would just accumulate fat without your body being able to burn it. Sound familiar?

Because of its importance in lypolysis, a deficiency of growth hormone may be a major factor in the development of obesity. This is a fact that is dramatically seen in the differences between growth hormone levels in obese and normal men. When adults with growth hormone deficiency have their sagging levels replaced, they lose an average of about 15% of their body fat mass.

THE MUSCLE/BONE HORMONE Growth hormone also stimulates muscle and bone cells to grow and multiply.

As our growth hormone levels decline, we end up losing significant amounts of muscle and bone mass. In medical terms this combined loss is referred to as a loss of lean body mass.

The degree of loss can be dramatic.

WHAT ARE YOU BATHING WITH?

Functional muscle mass can be determined by a test called Bio-Energy Testing, which uses sophisticated oxygen and carbon dioxide measurements to analyze energy production. Using Bio-Energy Testing, I often see people who are only in their fifties who have functionally lost more than 30% of their muscle mass.

When adults with growth hormone deficiency are properly treated, they gain back about 10% of their lean fat mass.

WHAT TO EXPECT Remember that developing a deficiency of growth hormone as you increase in age is just as predictable as the deficiencies you are certain to develop in all of your other hormones. It’s not a question of “if”, it’s merely a question of “when”.

Therefore, as you become deficient in growth hormone you will slowly but surely develop many of the common symptoms and clinical signs of growth hormone deficiency such as: decreased energy, mood disturbances, impotence, decreased quality of sleep, decreased ability to focus and concentrate, osteoporosis, muscle loss and weakness, obesity, decreased HDL cholesterol, increased LDL cholesterol, decreased metabolic rate, decreased anaerobic threshold, decreased fat metabolism, sagging muscles and congestive heart failure.

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ing for growth hormone deficiency is a little bit less than perfect. Perhaps the best overall test is a blood test for IGF-1, also known as somatomedin-c.

Although IGF-1 levels are not actually a measurement of growth hormone itself, they can serve as an accurate although indirect indicator of growth hormone activity. This is because IGF1 is formed in the liver in response to the presence of growth hormone.

Many physicians are like me and prefer to use IGF-1 as a test for growth hormone. It also makes sense because almost all of the benefits of growth hormone stem not from the hormone itself but from IGF-1. In adults, like growth hormone, the IGF-1 levels also significantly decrease with age. So much so that the values in the average seventy year old man are less than half of what they were when he was thirty-five. Happily enough however, when depleted growth hormone levels are replaced, studies show that it is quite possible to restore IGF-1 levels to those common of youth.

Practically speaking, often the only true way to diagnose a deficiency of growth hormone in a person with an IGF-1 level less than 230 ng/ml who also has some of the signs and symptoms of growth hormone deficiency is to perform a clinical trial. A clinical trial means administering growth hormone for 6-9 months and observing what happens. A diagnosis of growth hormone deficiency is confirmed when growth hormone replacement therapy results in a significant increase in IGF-1 levels along with improvement in energy, strength, lean body mass, and bone density.

In the second part of this series, I will be discussing how to treat growth hormone deficiency once you find out you have it. In particular, I will focus on natural ways to boost sagging levels. Until next time, remember that one of the most incredible mysteries of life is that your body was designed to heal itself. All you have to do is to know how to help it.

Read Part 2 in the February 2007 issue of Healthy Beginnings Magazine.

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1. Experience higher levels of alertness, enthusiasm, determination optimism and energy 2. Experience less depression 3. Better manage stress 4. Are more likely to help others 5. Exercise more regularly 6. Make more progress towards their personal goals 7. Have stronger immune systems 8. Have fewer symptoms of physical illness

Why not choose to extend the tradition of giving thanks through the entire year, instead of limiting it to the Holiday Season?

You’re physical, emotional, and spiritual health will all reap the benefi ts of a thankAre you leaving a legacy of thankfulness ful heart. The choice is yours. that others will remember you by?

Dave Faagau is a Fitness Specialist and There is nothing complicated about owner of Total Body Training. gratitude. Quite simply, thankfulness is a choice. To say we fell grateful is not to “You are not what you think you are, but say that everything in our life is great. It what you think you are!” just means that in spite of all we see that is worthy of complaint, there is far more

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Those are some impressive benefi ts that can be yours without even increasing your physical activity or changing your nutrition plan. All that is required is a grateful heart. Are you a thankful person?

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Are you considerate of the people closest to you or do you often take them for granted?

Are you thankful only when things are going well or do you look for blessings even when bad things happen?

Is there someone you admire who is a thankful person? What other attributes do you admire about them?

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DISCHARGING YOUR HUMAN BATTERY: The Aging Process

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life creates the many discharges that put a continuous drain on your life’s battery.

When the body is balanced and has the proper nutrients, the natural healing process is from the top down and from the inside out. However, it ages in the reverse order. In other words, the skin is the first to go, then the organs, and finally, the brain.

The more work the body has to do internally, the faster the aging process proceeds. Let’s look at digestion for an example. Normally, you eat three meals each day. Over a lifetime you ask the body to digest approximately 24,000 pounds (12 tons) of food. It takes energy to digest those meals. I’m not talking about the energy you get from digesting those meals, I am talking about the energy you expend from your body’s store of energy just to digest those meals. When you eat good whole foods, the body expends very little of its enzyme energy to digest it.

If you were to convert the digestive energy expended in processing and assimilating good foods into movement energy, you could use that energy to walk approximately seven miles. However, when you eat poor foods, processed foods, packaged foods, and things like white flour and white flour, the energy used to process and assimilate those foods would be the equivalent of walking up to 20 miles. My point is, many people expend unnecessary energy on digesting poor foods that could be used to keep your battery charged.

Homeostasis means your body is balanced. It is a clean burning engine. The

nutrients going in match the waste going out, and everything is working properly.

When a body is out of homeostatic balance, it is ripe for disease conditions. This creates another source of energy loss.

All diseases conditions (such as chronic illness, diabetes, fibromyalgia, depression, and stress create) cause the body to expend energy trying to overcome these conditions and to bring the body back into balance.

Another source of energy drain is the build up of toxins in the body. Toxins are absorbed into our bodies from many sources (processed foods, chemicals in the air, chemicals in lotions, smoking, sun radiation, electrical radiation, etc. The list goes on and on.) We are exposed to more free radicals and toxins in 15 minutes than our great-grandparents were their whole lives.

When these toxins build up in the fat, especially the subcutaneous fat under the skin, and in the liver, our body must expend more of our vital stores of energy to literally keep these toxins from killing us.

Can we prevent our “human battery” from just unnecessarily leaking away its charge? YES! The best way I know to help recharge your 120 year old battery and to keep it from needlessly discharging from free radicals and toxins is to eat correctly (no white flour, no white sugar, no carbonated sodas, and no artificial sweeteners that contain aspartame) and take good supplements, such as coral calcium, digestive enzymes, and antioxidants.

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appy New Year! Yes, it is that time of year that we all say to each other, “What is your New Year’s Resolution?”

Mine is going to be the most common, LOSE WEIGHT! We all know the routine. Join a gym, buy our very own clothes rack, I mean exercise equipment, buy the latest and greatest diet book, etc. If this is your new year’s resolution why not try something different. Combine the benefits of weight loss and turn it into a relaxing vacation getaway. There are many spa resorts around the world that you can go to accomplish this.

Spa Resorts are as close as David Walley’s Resort Hot Springs in Genoa, Nevada, or as faraway and exotic as Thailand. Whether you choose to stay close to home or venture to a warm inviting climate you should start by detoxing your body. You can eliminate the toxins which accumulate in your tissues and bloodstream that are coming from the toxic environment and pollutants that we are exposed to on a daily basis.

This can be done at a spa through a combination of massage, sauna, oils, mild fasting, and colon therapy. Immediate benefits are MORE ENERGY! The body is expending energy trying to eliminate the chemical and toxins we take in on a daily basis.

By ridding your body of these toxins you will have more energy to do the activities that are enjoyable to you. The long term benefits are amazing! With proper detoxification you can get: • More Energy • Fewer Allergies • Stronger Immunity

• Fewer Aches & Pains • Naturally Healthier Skin & Hair • A Much Healthier You

When toxins build up faster than you can eliminate them, your body makes new fat just to store the toxins. This is done to protect your organs from the toxins and to store them as far away from your vital organs as possible. This is a huge reason to detox. Who wants that excess fat under their chin or arms, or worse around their middle or hips?

When looking for a great Spa Resort, look for someplace that will meet your goals. What are you trying to accomplish? Do you want to go to a place that focuses on diet, physical activity, detoxification, colon cleansing, relaxation, or pampering? Many of the resorts offer some or

all of these. Your travel consultant can provide you with details on dozens of types of spa vacations, themes, and the amenities provided by each. Most spas will offer week long packages that encompass meals, activities and accommodations. You can even get airfare included at a discounted rate!

A world renowned spa is located right next door in California. Some of you may have heard of it. The Chopra Center located within La Costa Resort & Spa. It is a relatively short drive from Reno or better yet fly into San Diego and relieve yourself of the stress of driving to Southern California. It sits along the coastal foothills of Carlsbad, California. Here you will find luxurious but relaxed and informal accommodations with amenities that include 2 championship golf courses, tennis courts and athletic facilities. There are various programs offered with many of them taught by Dr. Chopra himself.

If you would rather venture to an exotic warm locale why not try the Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi,Chiang Mai in Thailand. It features majestic architecture modeled after the opulent palaces of northern Thailand. The Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi is a destination in itself. Ranging from a shopping arcade to a culinary academy, this is a luxury locale from which you can explore nearby sites of historical and cultural interests along with enjoying the benefits of the health enhancing-spa. The Dheva Spa combines exotic pampering services with health enhancement and holistic offerings. The Dheva Spa features an ornate seven-tiered teakwood roof symbolizing the seven steps along the path to nirvana in Buddhist philosophy.

Picture yourself amongst the teakwood buildings with meandering walkways and rice paddies surrounding your villa. Lavish in the spa’s unique “Signature Ceremonies.”

Each ceremony begins with a welcoming foot ritual and includes: an herbal scrub, herbal steam bath, body wrap, and 80-minute massage. If you are looking for an amazing “over the top” experience in an exotic location, this is the place.

So whether you are looking to stay close to home or venture to an exotic destination, there is a Spa Resort that can meet your needs. Seek a travel professional who is a Spa Destination Specialist to plan your next trip.

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aturopathic Medicine and Chinese Medicine are excellent complements to a traditional Pediatric practice. Your conventional pediatrician is superbly trained to diagnose and treat serious medical conditions, prescribe antibiotics when needed, cast a broken bone, and provide traditional medical care. But, what about providing you the information to support Total Optimal Health in your child from birth (or even before birth).

Naturopathic Doctors are extensively trained to provide information about preconception planning, prenatal care, and pediatric topics such as diet, supplementation, immune system and intestinal support, infections and fevers, unnecessary

use of antibiotics, and vaccinations. These are fundamental topics that every parent, or parent to be, should be educated on.

Preconception Planning: To establish the proper foundation for your child’s health, you should start at the beginning. What is the beginning? Preconception is. To truly practice preventative medicine, a woman and man should be addressing health issues, removing poor health habits and actively supporting optimal health BEFORE conceiving their child. And, from the moment that child is born, there are numerous, simple, amazing things a parent can do to ensure that their child has the best start to life.

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ceive more easily, conceive a healthier baby, have a healthier pregnancy, recover more easily in the postpartum period and to decrease the child’s risk for certain adult health problems.

Prenatal Care: Naturopathic Medicine can offer much in the way of choosing a great prenatal, essential fatty acid supplementation and support for nausea and indigestion during a pregnancy.

DIET: Breastfeeding and nutritional support of the mother is a very important topic, as she is the vessel of nutrition for her newborn. Proper food introduction of solid foods at the suitable time and in the appropriate order to prevent intestinal distress and food allergy/intolerance formation are also important. Learning how to create a whole foods diet, low in sugar, trans fats and high in fruits and vegetables and quality protein for your picky child? There are easy ways to make sure you are providing your child with all the necessary nutrients on a daily basis.

SUPPLEMENTATION: What supplements are not only appropriate, but necessary for children to support neurological development, digestive health and immune system support? Although children should be receiving most of their vitamins and minerals from their diet, it can be difficult when a child’s total daily food intake may be low. Quality formulas specifically designed for children are available and can adequately supplement a child’s diet.

IMMUNE SYSTEM AND INTESTINAL SUPPORT: Much research has been published recently on the importance of diet and the proper balance of bacteria in the intestines. Antibiotics and poor diet can disrupt this balance, negatively affecting the immune system response to a viral or bacterial infection or even benign foods.

Especially in children, it is vital to support this ecology of the colon, as it will set the stage for a child’s digestive and immune health over his lifetime. Diagnosing food allergies/intolerances is imperative to comprehensively supporting health of the child. Immune responses to foods can create gut infl ammation, skin reactions, chronic congestion, susceptibility to ear and sinus infections, bed-wetting, and headaches to name just a few.

VACCINATIONS: Many parents are concerned about the dangers and risks of vaccinating their children as well as the dangers and risks of not vaccinating.

Some parents may choose an alternative vaccine schedule custom designed to their specific child’s needs with mercury free, single dose vaccines. Honest discussions and educational material must be provided so that parents feel comfortable and confi dent in the choices they make regarding vaccinations.

In a recent investigation, a team of psychologists from Wales concluded that correcting vitamin and mineral defi ciencies can boost kids’ brainpower. Thirty schoolchildren took a daily vitamin/mineral supplement for eight months, 30 took placebo and 30 took nothing at all. Researchers then compared the kids’ scores on intelligence tests. Only one group of children – those taking the supplement showed signifi cant improvements in non verbal intelligence (the ability to solve problems). This confi rms the link between the quality of diet and thought processing says co-author David Benton, PhD, of the University College in Swansea, England.

Nonverbal intelligence is believed to be determined, in part, by physical growth and development, both areas where nutrition has always played an important role. Additional research has also shown the importance of essential fatty acids in improving the intelligence and learning ability of children. In all testing, fl axseed oil was the clear winner.

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As you can see, Naturopathic Pediatric Care can be an excellent complement to a child’s conventional care. Proving children with all means necessary to be healthy will not only benefi t that child throughout a lifetime, but will also decrease the stress on our healthINFECTION AND FEVERS: Infection is care system due to chronic disease, inevitable in children as their immune obesity, Type II diabetes, cancer and systems must become educated about numerous other health conditions. the bugs in our environment. The goal of every parent should be to minimize expo- Tara L. Finley, O.M.D., N.D., is a State of sure to these bugs and support the child’s Nevada licensed Oriental Medicine Docimmune response when infection does tor and Nationally Board Certified Natuoccur. Learning about fevers, their func- ropathic Doctor educated at the National tion and when to rightly be concerned is College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portan education every parent should have. land, Oregon. She practices whole family Allowing a fever to serve its purpose can care at The Finley Center, LLC with her have long term benefi ts for the overall Physical Therapist husband, Brian Finley. health of a child. Always suppressing this innate response to infection can inhibit and or delay recovery. Properly and safely supporting children through these foreseeable colds and fl us will provide lifelong benefi ts for overall health.

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Antibiotics are not effective against viral infections. Colds and the fl u are viral infections. Sinus, ear and upper respiratory infections are most often due to a virus. Although a bacterial infection must be ruled out, these viral infections can be safely and effectively treated with non-antibiotic measures. Parents should be educated on all the treatment options available to stimulate the immune response and make the child comfortable with natural treatments for the symptoms of cold, fl u, and ear infections.

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Healthy Beginnings - Start the Year off Right!

Lifestyle Change Contest Have you experienced a major life change in regards to your health? Did you experience a major illness that was drastically improved by alternative health methods? Or perhaps diet and excercise changes that helped you to have more energy, vitality and a better mood? In 500 words or less, we want to hear what made you change your life drastically and how it positively affected your health. Win prizes donated by our local healthcare providers.

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“Organic farming is incidental, done to make a better wine,” Robert said “Sulfi tes are still key to not compromising wine.”

But ZD is still looking for a successful alternative. They have experimented with ascorbate (vitamin C), but fi nd it to be unstable and inconsistent. And unlike most vineyards, ZD does not add the sulfi tes until after the fermentation is complete, not right at harvest.

If organic farming appears to be so effective, why do vineyards continue to grow their grapes conventionally?

“It’s a good question,” Robert said “It’s due to lack of experience, feeling overwhelmed and [they] want to keep the option for pesticides open in case, but Plan B just doesn’t happen when farming organically.”

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Even so, one draw back of organic farming is the extra time to mechanically weed the rows, instead of spraying chemicals. Still, the benefi ts outweigh that cost via natural vineyard protection, healthy growth, fruit-yield and productive years. Not to mention the reduced cost of pest control.

Nurturing and protecting the vineyard and the valley it’s nestled in for the deLeuze generations- to- come motivates them to go “beyond organic”. Methods of farming at ZD Wines rise above the requirements of the certification, for instance, the tractors use biodiesel fuel, materials are recycled or composted and organic teas are used for controlling mold and mildew.

Brett describes it as, “thinking about what and how to be environmentally sound.”

In addition, the deLeuzes are working to aid independent grape growers to go completely organic by using their experience to help teach. ZD wines and other organic wineries continue to strive for more sustainable farming practices, by being socially conscious and doing what they can with the technology they have.

“Biodiversity doesn’t disclude anything,” Brett said “If you break the chain, you break what works.”

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DID YOU KNOW? Men who regularly carry their mobiles near the groin, on a belt or in a pocket could potentially have their sperm count reduced by as much as 30 percent.

Source: MSN.com (ACA, Hungarian Research) Radio waves are believed to cause interference with heart pacemakers and other medical devices. In Japan, it is now recommended that using a cell phone on a train should be avoided. People are asked to turn off their mobile phones when around seats reserved for the elderly and handicapped, or when on a crowded train Source: http://en.wikipedia.org Lloyd’s of London, one of the world’s largest insurance companies, refuses insurance coverage to cell phone and power generating companies against damage to workers’ and consumers’ health.

Source:http://www.powerlinefacts.com Talking 500 minutes per month on a cell phone increases the probability of brain cancer by 1 0%. Some studies show up to 300 percent increase when using the cell phone between 500 and 1,000 minutes per month.

Source: Wire Technology Research, Second State of the Science Colloquium Book; January 2001 Journal of the American Medical Association; Early Hardell studies.

Talking 500 minutes per month on a cell phone increases the probability of brain cancer by 1 0%.

Source: Wire Technology Research, Second State of the Science Colloquium Book; January 2001 Journal of the American Medical Association; Early Hardell studies.

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ccording to the National Cancer Institute, Infl ammatory breast cancer (IBC) is an uncommon type of breast cancer in which breast cancer cells block the lymph vessels in the skin of the breast, a type of breast cancer that may not be apparent through routine screening methods (e.g., feeling for lumps, mammograms): This blockage may cause the breast to become red, swollen, and warm. The skin of the breast may also appear pink, purple, or bruised, and it may have ridges or appear pitted, like the skin of an orange. These changes often occur quickly over a period of weeks. Another possible sign of this type of breast cancer is swollen lymph nodes under the arm, above the collarbone, or in both places. Often, a tumor cannot be felt, and may not be seen on a mammogram. The diagnosis of infl ammatory breast cancer is based on the results of the biopsy and the doctor’s clinical judgment. According to the Mayo Clinic, signs and symptoms of infl ammatory breast cancer include: • A tender, fi rm and enlarged breast • A warm feeling in the breast • Itching of the breast • Pain • Thickened areas of skin • Flattening, retraction or swelling of the nipple • Change in color of the skin around the nipple (areola) Infl ammatory breast cancer is of particular concern because it progresses rapidly. IBC was previously treated through surgery and was almost always fatal; nowadays, additional treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy have greatly increased the chances of survival for IBC patients.

Teenagers talk on cell phones an average of 2600 minutes per month.

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CHIROPRACTORS 8 DIMENSIONS HEALTH CENTER 300 S. Wells Ave. Ste. #3 Reno, NV (775) 324-4008 Drs. Hollinger, Rammel, and Richards Experience the Gonstead Chiropractic difference! Proven to get fast results with low back pain, herniated discs, headaches, and sciatica. Gentle and effective for adults and children.

DYNAMIC BODY CHIROPRACTIC Dr. Layne L. Linebaugh 9393 Gateway Dr. Reno, NV 89521 (775) 853-4010 Gentle, specific adjustments of the head neck and spine to reset the nervous system, relieve pain, correct body imbalances and de-stress the whole body. See ad on page 10.

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FENG SHUI FENG SHUI CLASSICAL CONSULTING Rebecca Moore (775) 830-8168 www.fengshuiclassicalconsulting.com Use Feng Shui for your existing home or business, to select a new home or business, or for floor-plan layout for new construction. See ad on page 33.

FITNESS STUDIOS VIBRANT FITNESS STUDIO Moana and Lakeside www.vibrantfitness.com (775) 322-0202 Why a personal training studio? Certified trainers and Advanced Technology equal fast results. Limitless variations provide a more interesting, more effective program. See ad on page 5.

CAMU SPA & WELLNESS 2450 Vassar St. Ste. 3A Reno. (775) 329-4141 www. Camuspa.com Consultations, nutritional and supplement counseling and dietary assistance available. Do you suffer from fibromyalHOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN gia, candida, hormone imbalance, weight gain or fatigue. Call for a consultation.

SIERRA INTEGRATIVE MEDICAL See ad on page 21.

CENTER 380 Brinkby Avenue CONSCIOUS LIVING REJUVENATION Reno, NV 89509 CENTER (775) 828-5388 95 La Rue Avenue, Reno, NV 89509 www.sierraintegrative.com (775) 825-5668 www.consciouslivingcenter.com We specialize in chronic degenerative, Create your own detoxification & cleans- autoimmune, and infectious diseases ing program using the many services at - combining the best that conventional the facility, or visit with the naturopathic and alternative medicines have to offer. doctor and have a customized program “We treat the disease…not just the created for you to meet your specific symptoms”. See ad on page 11. health goals. See ad on page 29.

HOT SPRINGS STEAMBOAT HOT SPRINGS HEALING CENTER & SPA 16010 S. Virginia, Reno, NV 89521 (775) 853-6600, www.steamboatsprings.org Natural hot springs with healing waters.

Private indoor tubs and 5-person outdoor tub. Offering therapeutic massage, detox mud body wraps, facials and skin care. See ad on page 8.

HYPNOTHERAPY JUNE MILLIGAN, M.ED., CHT Joyful Changes (775) 786-9111 Get involved in a weight loss program that teaches you how to use the law of attraction to get to the size that’s been eluding you! :Learn about delicious new snack foods that help you attain that goal. Includes personal hypnosis sessions! See ad on page 8.

VIRGINIA PARSONS, MS, CCHT, CTLC Life Enhancemenr Services www.VirginiaParsons.com 775-850-5823 Specializing in Weight Loss, Stress Management and Positive Lifestyle Change. Whether you’d like to lose weight, increase your vitality, improve your image or change negative habits and thinking, Virginia provides caring and supportive guidance to help bring out your very best. 20 years experience.

KINESIOLOGY POWER HEALTH CHIROPRACTIC 1175 Harvard Way Reno, Nevada (775) 329-4402 By uniting chiropractors, massage therapists, rehabilitation, physical therapy, and diagnostics all under one convenient roof, we take the stress out of choosing where to go for optimum health care. See ad on page 7.

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CONSCIOUS LIVING REJUVENATION CENTER Alesha Bingham, LMT (775) 825-5668 www.consciouslivingcenter.com

THE FINLEY CENTER FOR ACUPUNCTURE & NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE, LLC Tara L. Finley, OMD ND (775) 337-1334 Family practice offering a blend of traditional Naturopathic Medicine, Acupuncture and the use of Functional Medicine Lab testing, resulting in a customized holistic treatment plan.

See ad on page 18.

THE PILATES COACH Leslee Bender, Owner & Master Trainer 460 California Ave #200 Reno, NV 89509 775-324-3224 Pilates improves flexibility and core strength, imparting a sense of elevated wellbeing. We focus on personal attention, working one on one or in small groups. See ad on page 27.

NUTRITIOUS WHOLE FOODS

RAW FOODS

Unwind, let go of tension, restore balance, and recapture health. Alesha offers therapeutic treatments ranging from swedish, deep tissue and sports massage, to aromatherapy, reflexology, and shiatsu as well as specialized full body detoxification wraps. See ad on page 29.

RAYNETREE ENERGETICS LLC Tree L. Allemang, LMT 3670 Grant Drive, Suite 104 (775) 826-2858 My background is in medical and oncology massage. Massage sessions provide therapy for clients with conditions such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, pain management, stress reduction, and inpatient/ outpatient cancer care.

NATUROPATHS

HEALTHY LIVING USA Cheryl Bogener Sparks, NV. 89431 775-331-7143 Offering you unique whole foods for life! It’s not all about vitamins & supplements. Lose weight ~ Gain Energy.

Convenient whole food based meals & snacks for people on the go. www.renewlife.wholefoodfarmacy.com See ad on page 15.

PHYSICAL THERAPY

TONI FAIN PHD THE FINLEY CENTER, LLC Ralston Massage Center 145 Hillcrest Dr. Ste. B, Reno, NV Brian J. Finley, PT, OCS, COMT 6490 S. McCarran Blvd., #B16 (775) 829-9300 Reno, NV 89509, (775) 337-1334 The human body is the most miraculous A unique clinic offering individualized, thing on the planet. If we give it half a physical therapy, manual therapy and chance it can and will heal itself. Dr. acupuncture for general orthopedic and Toni has been working in natural heal- sports rehab patients. See ad page 18. ing and health for over 30 years.

NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIAN JESSICA EDGE, B.S., N.D. (775) 827-6888 www.rahcc.com Assisting the body’s natural healing process using science-based alternative healthcare. Clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, dietary supplements, lifestyle modifications and hydrotherapy used to address the causes of dis-ease and not just the symptoms. See ad on page 16.

POWER HEALTH CHIROPRACTIC 1175 Harvard Way Reno, Nevada (775) 329-4402 By uniting chiropractors, massage therapists, rehabilitation, physical therapy, and diagnostics all under one convenient roof, we take the stress out of choosing where to go for optimum health care.

Call 775329-4402. See ad on page 7.

The Healing Meal Schall Adams, Associate Chef & Instructor (775) 412-1891 www.thehealingmeal.com Learn how healthy you can truly be by adding more fresh, whole, raw foods into you diet in an interesting way! Raw food Cuisine classes, demonstrations, workshops, and lectures as well as personal chef services and individualized training/coaching. See ad on page 6.

RAWTHYME FOOD Camilla Olsen 775-882-1908 www.rawthyme.com • Personal Chef • One on One Consultations • Home Classes • Lectures See ad on page 30.

REIKI THE MERIDIAN Kim Roubo, Reiki Master Teacher 9393 Gateway Dr, Reno NV 89509 (775) 852-0446 A gentle, safe and effective treatment which calms the Autonomic Nervous System. Reiki allows for mental clarity and physical healing, benefiting people with conditions from chronic pain to emotional stress. See ad on page 32.

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ROLFBODYWORK Thomas Gordy, Certified Rolf Structural Integration, LMT The Stadium, 9393 Gateway Dr., Reno (775) 220-2482, tom@rolfbodywork.net Ease pain, improve posture, enhance athletic performance, and beautify movement. www.rolfbodywork.net.

THE FINLEY CENTER FOR ACUPUNCTURE & NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE, LLC Tara L. Finley, O.M.D., N.D. 337-1334 Cosmetic acupuncture - Botox alternative. Ancient superficial needling technique along with chinese herbs, vitamins, minerals, diet, & topical essential oils for skin and total body health.

See ad page 18.

SPAS CAMU SPA & WELLNESS 2450 Vassar St. Ste. 3A, Reno 329-4141 Camuspa.com Relax and revitalize in the peacefulness of our spa. We feature massage, body wraps, facials, foot treatments, waxing and ear candling. See ad on page 21.

CIRCLE OF LIFE SPA 5301 Longley Ln A-8 Reno 825-7727 www.circleoflifespa.com Reno’s premier healing spa with mineral body wraps, far-infrared sauna, floatation tank, supplement counseling, counseling, massage and dance studio for men and women. See ad on page 2.

Whole WELLNESS CENTERS Body

WEIGHT LOSS VIRGINIA PARSONS, MS, CCHT, CTLC, NAAC Life Enhancement Services 775-850-5823-office 775-851-6028-home www.VirginiaParsons.com

Therapies

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COMMUNITYcalendarEVENTS January 4th

January 5th

FREE SLIDE SHOW “Healthy Biking Adventure through Mongolia, China, Vietnam, Laos, & Thailand with Hans Frisheisen.” Learn how Hans maintains his proverbial health and energy biking around the world. Thursday, Jan 4th from 6:30-8 PM. City of Reno Council Chambers, 1 East First Street, Reno. For information call: 775-851-6028.

LOSE THAT HOLIDAY WEIGHT FAST! Free seminar introducing Mind Over Matter Weight Loss System. Noon to 1 PM. Also on January January 8th, 7-8 PM and January 11th, 7-8 PM South Meadows Executive Suites 9190 Double Diamond Parkway, Reno. Call (775) 850-5823. Virginia Parsons, MS, CCHT, CTLC

January 5th WHY RAW? A FREE talk about the benefits of Raw Foods in your diet. See and taste a raw food demo! www.thehealingmeal. com. For times and dates or call Schall Adams (775) 412-1891.

CLASSIFIEDS Office space and or reception area for rent or lease in a thriving wellness center. Perfect for chiropractor, massage therapist, reflexologist, rolfer, etc.

Call Janet at : 775-825-7727 Small spaces for lease or rent in an up-scale, beautiful spa.

Contact Nancy at: 775-329-4141

January 6th RAW ITALY CLASS 2-5pm at Wild Oats Market, 5695 S. Virginia St Reno, NV Delicious, raw versions of your favorite dishes like minestrone and lasagne! To register: www.thehealingmeal.com or call Schall Adams (775) 412-1891 $55.

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COMMUNITYcalendarEVENTS January 10th

January 21st

HEALTH AND HAPPINESS Cultivate a more resilient and unwavering presence of Health and Happiness in your life. Dr. Taylor Donovan, DC, will present this lecture at Health for Life chiropractic located on the NW corner of Plumb and Plumas intersection.

6:30-7:30. Please RSVP to 323-1230.

LATIN AMERICAN FIESTA 2-5pm, Curves 2121 Williams St, Fallon NV. Delicious, raw versions of your favorite dishes like crunchy red pepper chips & enchiladas! To register: www.thehealingmeal.com or call Schall Adams 775 412-1891 $55

January 18th WHY RAW? A FREE talk about the benefits of Raw Foods in your diet. See and taste a raw food demo! www.thehealingmeal. com. For times and dates or call Schall Adams (775) 412-1891.

January 20th HANDS ON WORKSHOP 11-4pm learn to prepare raw versions of your favorite dishes! To register: www.thehealingmeal.com or call Schall Adams 775 412-1891 $75. See website for specials! Location details upon registration.

January 24th VOLUNTARY SIMPLICITY AND THE GOOD LIFE Find out how to reclaim your sense of empowerment with this insightful and timely interactive lecture. Dr. Taylor Donovan, DC will present this lecture at Health for Life chiropractic located on the NW corner of Plumb and Plumas intersection. 6:30-7:30. Please RSVP to 323-1230.

January 27th LATIN AMERICAN FIESTA 2-5pm at Wild Oats Market, 5695 S. Virginia St Reno, NV Delicious, raw versions of

your favorite dishes like crunchy red pepper chips & enchiladas! To register: www.thehealingmeal.com or call Schall Adams 775 412-1891 $55

January 30th HANDS ON WORKSHOP 4-9pm learn to prepare raw versions of your favorite dishes! To register: www. thehealingmeal.com or call Schall Adams 775 412-1891 $75 see website for specials! Location details upon registration.

January 31st ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER: RESTORING ORDER THROUGH DIET, POSTURE, AND ATTITUDE Explore the history, the reasons behind its current popularity, and how to alleviate and remedy the symptoms associated with this disorder using natural methods. Dr. Taylor Donovan, DC will present this lecture at Health for Life chiropractic located on the NW corner of Plumb and Plumas intersection. 6:30-7:30 PM. 323-1230

ONGOINGcommunityEVENTS WHY RAW? A FREE talk about the benefits of Raw Foods in your diet. Learn about: the effects of heat and cooking on proteins, fats, micro-nutrients, and enzymes, the Raw Food groups, where protein comes from, food combining for better digestion, how to maintain your ideal weight, how to adapt to a raw food diet, how to make raw food prep easy, see and taste a raw food demo! Several talks per month, see websitewww.thehealingmeal.com for times and dates or call Schall Adams (775) 412-1891.

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