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USING FOOD TO FLOURISH KIDS & EXERCISE LIFE, LOVE & THE BEYOND CALCIUM SUPPLEMENTS RATIONAL LOOK AT DECLAWING GOT YOUR HEAD ON STRAIGHT?

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INSIDEthisISSUE

ONtheCOVER Using Food To Flourish... 12 Kids & Exercise... 18 A Rational Look at Declawing... 20

DEPARTMENTS

Got Your Head On Straight?... 23

BRAINHEALTH... 8 Test Your Brain Muscles

Life, Love & The Beyond... 28

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Calcium Supplements... 36

INGREDIENTWATCH... 10 Electrolized Oxidizing Water

NUTRITION... 12

FEATURES

Using Food To Flourish

Making Your Passion Your Business... 24

GREENLIVING... 14

How Do You Take Your Coffee?... 25

HERBS&SPICES... 16

Sustainability = Future

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Healthy Boundaries... 30

Dill Weed

FITNESS... 18 Kids & Exercise

Polyunsaturated Oils... 39

HEALTHYPETS... 20 A Rational Look At Declawing

INeveryISSUE

HEALTHYRELATIONSHIPS... 28

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COVERSTORY... 5 PUBLISHERLETTER... 5 NEWSBRIEFS...6

Life, Love & The Beyond

SUPPLEMENTS101... 32 Lecithin

KIDSCORNER... 42

PROVIDERPROFILE...9

ADD & ADHD

RECIPES... 16, 22

BOOKREVIEW... 44

MARKETPLACE... 47

Quantum Healing

COMMUNITYGUIDE... 48

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CLASSIFIEDS... 50 CALENDAREVENTS... 51, 53

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ASTROLOGY&HEALTH... 52 The Sun in Taurus

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PUBLISHERLETTER

COVERSTORY

Dear Readers, A couple of months ago we published a brief announcing how one could have their name and address removed from the junk mail we receive in our mail box. I guess it does not work because I placed my name on that list and the amount of junk mail I receive has not decreased.

Excuse me, but I thought that most businesses were in dire financial straits. Direct mail comes with a high price tag. You have to pay writers, purchase the paper, and pay for the printing and postage. The big question is how many of these direct mail pieces go into the trash or the shredder?

Not only is it an expensive marketing strategy, it is a huge waste of natural resources. I like receiving information in the mail, yet I want to pick and choose what I receive. Every time I shred an unwanted junk mail piece I think…look at this waste, a waste of our resources and a waste of my time spent shredding.

Again, it is up to us to change our world. Before signing up for something free, ask if your name will be sold to a mailing list. Here are a couple of websites to take your name off a company’s mailing list: www.proquo.com and www. ehow.com/how. Little adjustments can turn into big changes. It is up to us to be aware of what is going on around us.

In this issue you will find 3 Be-Aware alerts – ignorance is not bliss!

Happy May and Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms in the world.

Spring Onion Written by Sara Piccola

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he spring onion is better known in the United States as scallion.

Spring onions tend to have more flavor and heat than a green onion, and a slightly rounded bulb. Used mostly in Chinese cooking, spring onions have a large amount of health benefits.

The white part contains vitamins B and C while the green is filled with vitamin A. The sweet onion is known to be effective in stimulating sweat, aiding urination, calming the nerves and expelling sputum. They also can be used to fight symptoms of a common cold, sinus blockage and itchy throat.

Spring onions are used in alternative medicine practices to lower cholesterol and provide supportive benefits in reducing atherosclerosis. To receive the best therapeutic benefits use the bulb of the onion, however, there are benefits found in the green leafy part as well. For adults with chronic kidney disease, onions are believed to alleviate secondary health complications of kidney disease.

Aside from their therapeutic benefits, spring onions add flavor to many recipes and serve as a balance when cooking proteins from a cold habitat, such as fish, crab, shrimp, and duck.

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Nourish Your Body. Rejuvenate Your Life!

Lynn Slovak is a holistic nutritionist, cordon bleu trained chef, food educator and natural health advocate whose company, Flourish with Food, offers a range of personalized nutrition programs, food preparation classes and healthy products. Join us on May 19 for our ‘Zing into Spring’ class, where we will experiment with some exciting flavor combinations as we explore the health benefits of dishes with a South East Asian flavor! To schedule a complimentary 15 minute nutrition consultation, and for details of all of our upcoming classes, call us at (775) 842-7300 or visit www. flourishwithfood.com.

Coaching Program Offered at the Sanctuary Virginia Parsons, MS and The Sanctuary have formed a Strategic Alliance to offer and teach the TransitionsTM Lifestyle System. This powerful coaching program for permanent Weight Loss teaches participants “Why Diet’s Don’t Work” and “How to Reprogram Their Metabolic Switch to Burn Fat” using a multifaceted approach that includes low-glycemic eating, behavior modification, proper exercise, stress management, mental reprogramming, and supplementation. For info: (775) 250-6482.

New Urban Farm in Downtown Reno A vacant lot on the west side of Valley Road between 6th and 7th Streets is being transformed into a small urban farm complete with rows of veggies, medicinal and culinary herbs, raised planters, a compost bin, greenhouse, bee hive and, of course, chickens. As part of Mayberry Farm of Reno, this farm will serve as an urban demonstration site that will show potential food growers that it is possible to earn extra income by growing a range of organic produce as well as consume nutrient dense food from their own yard.

For more information, contact Kyle Isacksen at (775) 690-8263 or at contact@riverschool.info. Visit Mayberry Farm's website at www.mayberryfarm.info.

Sierra Behavioral Solutions Welcomes Dr. Kristin Hestdalen Dr. Kristin Hestdalen, a board certified Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, is now accepting new patients. Sierra Behavioral Solutions is a full service outpatient behavioral health clinic servicing children and adults. We also offer a series of different workshops called TOOLS FOR TRANSITION, helping you find solutions to life's problems. Call (775) 348-5800.

Discover the Link Between Nutrition and Beautiful Skin

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Saturday, May 30 from 1-5 pm at the River School in Reno. Adiel Tel-Oren, MD (Europe), DC, LN, DACBN, DABOM, CCN, FABDA, DABCT(c), lectures on the connection between diet and skin appearance as well as implications of skin moles/lesions for internal health. Following the lecture will be: Q&A session, optional raw food potluck, and scheduling for non-invasive, non-scarring skin lesion removal the following day. Doctor Tel-Oren is a holistic scientist who practices nutritional and environmental medicine, functional medicine, and disease prevention via natural lifestyle and dietary modification. $5 suggested donation. Contact Lauren at reno@ ecopolitan.com for further details or visit www.ecopolitan.com.

Open house Wednesday, May 13 5:30-7:30pm. Sierra Body Contouring, The Eyelash Connection and Hotte Skin and Nail Lounge would like to invite you to our first Open House. Tour our beautiful Victorian home, and learn about the exciting services offered here.

Located at 970 West 7th St, north of Interstate 80 off of Keystone.

Please join us! For more info, please call (775) 233-0346.

Go Red for Women Luncheon The Go Red for Women Luncheon, held on April 3rd was a spectacular fundraising event. The luncheon attracted 485 women and included sponsors from Renown, The Glenn Group, the Grand Sierra and more. A silent auction was held where more than $9,800 was raised. The event also raised an additional $6,143 in donations to the American Heart Association.

Upcoming Events at the Institute for Inspired Living The Institute for Inspired Living has these exciting offerings in May. Reiki Healing Circle every Monday night. Reiki practitioners advanced training 6:30 - 7:30pm. $45 Reiki Sessions offered to the public 7:30-8:30pm. Reiki I & II Certifications: May 9 and 10, 10am–5pm. Humanity Unites Brilliance is a humanitarian organization that pays those who participate! HUB -Tuesday May 19, 6:30–8pm. Call Cheryl Blossom at (775) 338-8617.

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Free Therapeutic Sessions for Returning Troops Welcome Home Troops Event. Therapists are providing free therapeutic sessions for our returning troops on Saturday, Memorial Day, May 30. If you would like to participate (all kinds of therapy welcomed) please call Cheryl Blossom at (775) 338-8617.

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Transform Your Life!

HEALTHALERT!

LIFE, LOVE AND THE BEYOND

Be Aware of Fluoridation SB311

CONFERENCE MAY 17, 2009 10AM - 5PM GRAND SIERRA RESORT AND CASINO - RENO, NV

was introduced to the Nevada Senate Mar. 16, 2009, requiring the fluoridation of water provided by certain public water systems and water authorities in certain counties. Various hearings were held with the following outcomes: Mar. 19 at the Senate Natural Resources, refefer; Apr. 6 at the Senate Health and Education, no action; and Apr. 8 at the Senate Health and Education with a recommendation to pass.

Adding fluoride to tap water is supposed to prevent tooth decay, but the harmful effects when it is ingested may out weigh the slim chance it will make significant difference in our dental health. Is it the job of the water authority to medicate the public?

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• According to a 2006 report by the American Dental Association (ADA), “fluoride intake above the recommended level for a child creates a risk for enamel fluorosis [a permanent tooth defect] in teeth during their development before eruption through the gums.”

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iving in the desert, air conditioning can get expensive. An alternative to air conditioning is installing an attic fan. Attic fans save up to 30 percent on cooling costs by getting rid of hot air that is trapped in attics causing heat to back up into the home.

• Sufficient fluoride exposure appears to bring about increases in blood glucose or impaired glucose tolerance in some individuals and to increase the severity of some types of diabetes. Diabetic individuals will often have higher than normal water intake, and consequently, will have higher than normal fluoride intake for a given concentration of fluoride in drinking water.

An attic can get as high as 150ºF. Attic fans can be electrically or solar powered and are normally mounted on the roof. They create airflow through the attic that does not rely on wind or require venting. Attic fans can also be timed to turn on and off automatically when the area reaches a certain temperature. Aside from lowering air conditioning costs, attic fans are also water proof and keep the attic dry through the winter months.

• Fluoride may negatively affect the brain, endocrine system, thyroid, pineal gland and immune system.

References: 1. www.leg.state.nv.us/75th2009/Reports/history.cfm?ID=876 2. www.fluoridealert.org/health/epa/nrc/excerpts.html

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BRAINHEALTH

Test Your Brain Muscles TA K E A Q U IZ

“Without a sound base of general knowledge it is not possible even to be aware of the extent of your own ignorance.”

– Robert Allen, Editorial Director Mensa Publications

History 1. Who was the first Roman emperor?

2. Who was beaten in the Battle at Gettysburg?

3. Mount Vernon is the estate of which American president?

4. Where did the Black Death first strike?

5. Who was the longest-reigning British Monarch Food & Drink 6. Which vegetable is used for making tzatziki?

7. What is wan tun?

8. What is special about a glass of sambuca?

9. Amazonian Indians eat the giant tarantula baked. True or False?

10. What part of the cow is a T-bone steak taken from?

Seas 11. What gulf lies between North Vietnam and China?

12. What does Mediterranean literally mean?

13. Which is the world’s largest ocean?

14. What is the French name for the English Channel?

15. To the south of Timor lies the Timor Sea. What lies to the north?

FIND THE ANSWERS ON PAGE 50...

Reference: 1. Mensa Family Quiz Book. British Mensa Limited 1996.

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PROVIDERPROFILE

Dr. Robert Rand Written by Sara Piccola

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Dr. Rand’s medical knowledge makes him interested in assuring that there is evidence to support everything he does.

Whether it be Western or alternative medicine, he will not move forward with treatment unless there is evidence-based support.

The majority of patients that come to Dr. Rand are seeking alternative treatment for pain. Using conventional and non-conventional methods Dr. Rand treats pain, diabetes, hypertension and other primary care ailments. He also offers bio identical hormone replacement for both men and women and deals with many sexual dysfunction cases.

Although many people seek Dr. Rand out for his alternative medical approaches, he always gives a patient their diagnosis and the solutions he can offer, both in alternative and traditional medicine. If an approach is not working, he will modify it and move onto something that does work. Dr. Rand is constantly introducing more alternative medicine into his clinic. No matter what ails a patient, Dr. Rand says he has a degree of knowledge in terms of how to treat that with alternative therapy.

It is rare to find a family doctor who incorporates Western and alternative medicine into their practice. Dr. Rand’s biggest surprise in this industry is the separation between the two types of treatment. “If Western and alternative practitioners could work together, much could be learned from one another.”

Dr. Rand expects to incorporate more energy medicine into his practice in the near future. He wants to start working towards making Reno a “blue zone.” Blue zones are places on the planet where it has been proven people live longer.

Dr. Rand is fascinated by the studies that are currently being conducted on this subject, making this is very exciting time for him to be in medicine.

ne of the most interesting facets about Dr. Robert Rand is his past and how he ended up in Reno, Nevada to live out his dream.

After graduating from college on the East coast with a degree in anthropology, Dr. Rand wanted nothing more than to move out West to lead a carefree life skiing. A few years passed and he was ready to go back to school to become a doctor. After finishing his pre-med studies he moved to Lake Tahoe where he was a ski patrolman while waiting to get into medical school.

Medical anthropology was always Dr. Rand’s primary interest. The classes he took on the subject inspired him to travel after graduating. He went to Kenya where is truly discovered that he wanted to be a doctor. Dr. Rand had never been exposed to people in such a wretched state of humanity and this was the time in his life when he said, “one day I’m going to go back to school and become a physician.”

Dr. Rand attended medical school at Ross University in the Caribbean. He spent two years there before deciding to move back to the U.S. to finish his third and fourth year.

Dr. Rand has been running his own practice for three years.

He has a unique style of medicine, incorporating Western and alternative medicine into his practice. As a medical doctor who also incorporates acupuncture, Dr. Rand has had tremendous success in treating medical conditions such as migraines, knee pain and back pain.

Being an athlete all his life, Dr. Rand has used acupuncture for his own ailments, assuring that it is successful. Even so, when he does acupuncture, he says he does it responsibly. If someone comes in and says they want acupuncture for weight loss, he will not perform this task because he has not found strong data that supports its effectiveness.

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INGREDIENTWATCH

HEALING POWER

What’s On The Label & What’s Not

Electrolyzed Oxidizing Water Written by Brittany Russell

Water is good for us, we know this! If you need reminding, here are

10 reasons to drink water:

1. Water is absolutely essential to

the human body’s survival. A person can live for about a month without food, but only about a week without water.

2. Water helps to maintain healthy body weight by increasing metabolism and regulating appetite.

3. Water leads to increased energy

levels. The most common cause of daytime fatigue is mild dehydration.

4. Drinking adequate amounts of water can decrease the risk of certain types of cancers, including colon cancer, bladder cancer and breast cancer.

5. For a majority of sufferers, drink-

ing water can significantly reduce joint and/or back pain.

6. Water leads to overall greater health by flushing out wastes and bacteria that can cause disease.

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7. Water can prevent and alleviate headaches.

8. Water naturally moisturizes skin

and ensures proper cellular formation underneath layers of skin to give it a healthy, glowing appearance.

9. Water aids in the digestion pro-

cess and prevents constipation.

10. Water is the primary mode of transportation for all nutrients in the body and is essential for proper circulation.

Many do not know that a process of electrolysis to water makes it far more beneficial than we ever could have imagined. Using Electrolyzed oxidizing water (EO water) topically has proven to hold its own benefits.

Research carried out in Japan revealed that electrolysis of deionized water containing a low concentration of sodium chloride (0.1 percent) in an electrolysis chamber imparted

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BEING A

strong bactericidal and virucidal properties to the water collected from the anode (EO water). In this study, the efficacy of EO water for inactivating Escherichia coli, Salmonella enteritidis and Listeria monocytogenes was evaluated, proving that EO water may be a useful disinfectant.

Go Giver Written by Dawn Gowery

Uses for EO Water: Beneficial for the overall health and beauty of the skin, EO water tightens, softens and rejuvenates, kills bacteria, virus and fungal pathogens, and provides relief from many common skin conditions: acne; athlete’s foot; insect bites/stings; Eczema; Psoriasis; rashes (also relief from the itching of measles and chicken pox); sun burn; cold sores; pink eye; diaper rash; sore throat; bad breath; dry skin; and so many more.

EO Water for Pets: EO water can also be found in some first aid sprays for pets. It is safe for most pets, even for nursing mothers and kittens, and can be used on all parts of the body.

Pain Management: Cuts; surgical incisions; insect bites; abrasions; scrapes; burns; swelling.

Skin and Coat Care: Flea dermatitis; itching; ring rot; feline acne; dry skin; scratching; abscesses; skin rash.

Odors and Sanitation: Pet bedding; body odor; litter box; urine odors; bad breath; cages; water bowls; toys.

References: 1. Venkitanarayanan, K., Ezeike, G. & Hung, Y. Efficacy of Electrolyzed Oxidizing Water for Inactivating Escherichia coli o157:H7, Salmonella enteritidis and Listeria monocytogenes. Applied and Environmental Microbiology 1999: 65(9), p. 4276-4279.

2. http://rpa-biotech.com/products/electrolyzedPlus.htm 3. http://www.earthsbalance.com/ProductCart/ pc/home.asp

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ast month I had the privilege to interview Bob Burg, author of the books “The Go Giver” and “Endless Referrals,” over the phone and meet him in person as well.

He is simply delightful and approachable, making this young lady feel right at home.

Even though our phone conversation was only half an hour long we covered several important topics which were included in his seminar held in Reno April 10, “Endless Referrals Live.”

Topics we discussed were how to cultivate win-win relationships with others, by making their business more fun, less stressful and at the same time adding value to their life. That’s right you read it correctly – it’s not about you.

In “The Go Giver,” Bob tells the story of a young salesman and introduces him to the four laws of giving. This parable deals with Giving before Receiving. By the giving of yourself and putting others first you will impact your financial bottom line in a very lucrative way. Of course, in doing so Bob says, “please be sincere.”

You never know how long this process will take, when a good deed will come

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back your way. Yet it will, so be patient.

On the other hand one might ask, if I do all the giving how does one determine if or when you’re giving is being taken advantage of? Giving is not about being a martyr or a sacrificial lamb and Bob goes over this in detail in the law of receptivity.

I asked Bob, do you feel businesses can replace advertising exposure with just word of mouth referrals. Bob responded, “It is not a matter of replacing as it is augmenting.” Meaning, as business owners we need several avenues to cultivate new business. He calls it the treacherous dichotomy with the false dilemma of the unnecessary use of the phrase “one or the other.” In other words, do you want to be wealthy or happy, nice or finish first, advertise or just have referrals; the answer is we want both because one compliments the other.

To learn more check out Bob’s Web sites for upcoming seminars, books and audio tapes at www.Burg.com / www.TheGoGiver.com / www.theArtofSellingMovie.com

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NUTRITION

Using Food to

Flourish Written by Lynn Slovak, Certified Nutritionist and Food Educator

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nosed with diseases such as asthma, obesity, diabetes f you were asked to name your most important Much of and cancer. asset, what would you say? ‘My spouse’, ‘my friends’, ‘my house’, ‘my business’ all what we are Whether we like to admit it or not, diseases would be possible answers; although evare not largely a matter of ‘bad luck’ but rather ery single one of these can play a huge part told about the end result of the body’s struggle to maintain in making our lives richer and more meana healthy terrain, often in the face of severe ‘healthy’ food ingful, without our health, we wouldn’t opposition. Claude Bernard, an eminent be able to fully enjoy any of them. Your physiologist of the 19th century was one of in the media health is really your most important asset, the first scientists to stress the importance of and many people don’t realize that until is misinformation this concept when he said, “Illnesses hover it’s too late. constantly above us, their seeds blown by

distributed by

the winds, but they do not set in the terrain According to an article recently pubunless the terrain is ready to receive them.” lished in “USA Today,” about 66 percent of companies and Our terrain can be thought of as part of our adults in the U.S. are currently overweight, corporations who immune system, an inner fluid environment 33 percent are classified as obese and rates surrounding all of our cells, which governs of both mental and physical degenerative use profit rather information into and out of the cells. disease are climbing. Sadly it’s not just older people who are experiencing deteriorating than health as What this means of course is that we absohealth in record numbers. More and more lutely must look after our terrain, and one of the their driver. children than ever before are now being diagmost effective ways that we can do that is to be

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careful about what we eat. We are all different when it comes to the exact balance of proteins, carbohydrates and fats that nourish us best, and there is no one diet which works for everyone. Regardless of your individual metabolism, there are some absolutes when it comes to a healthy diet. They revolve as much around what we should NOT eat, as what we should.

Nourish your body. Please your palette.

A diet that is largely based on cooked processed food devoid of the micro nutrition that our bodies need to survive; enzymes, bacteria, vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients will NOT support a healthy terrain. We must recognize that much of what we are told about ‘healthy’ food in the media is misinformation distributed by companies and corporations who use profit rather than health as their driver. We must reconnect with real food, food that nourishes our terrain – the food that we have been genetically designed to eat. Growing and eating our own fresh, seasonal produce, choosing animal products that have been traditionally raised, making most of what we eat from scratch and deliberately avoiding genetically modified and processed foods containing additives, preservatives and other toxic chemicals that negatively impact on our terrain – this is what we should be doing in order to flourish.

3-Month Anti-Aging Nutrition Program Includes: • Diet & lifestyle evaluation • Computer-generated diet analysis • Personalized food for life plan • Kitchen & pantry overhaul • Accompanied food shopping trip • Weekly support meeting

Lynn Slovak Food & Nutrition Educator

775.842.7300 www.flourishwithfood.com

“God could not be everywhere, and therefore he made mothers.”

If you think that eating this way sounds not only difficult but time consuming and boring, think again; healthy food is as delicious, if not more so than unhealthy food, once you become competent in its preparation and presentation. Armed with some basic techniques, an understanding of flavor, a little imagination and good planning skills, you can choose to spend as much or as little time in the kitchen as you like, depending on your lifestyle.

Either way, a whole foods diet will mean a return of the energy and vibrant health that you once enjoyed and your body will thank you for it!

"No language could express the power and beauty and heroism of a mother's love."

"All that I am, or hope to be, I owe to my mother."

Look out for next month’s article, which discusses biochemical individuality, and examines the reasons why there is no one diet which works best for everyone.

Happy Mother’s Day!

References: 1. USA Today, March 17th 2009.

2. Barge, F.H. It Is As Simple As That & More, Vol. 8, 1996.

For more info, contact Lynn Slovak, certified nutritionist and food educator, with Flourish with Food at (775) 622-4409. Go to ad on THIS page.

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Normalize your weight, boost your immune system, increase your energy & maintain a healthy body.

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GREENLIVING

Sustainability = FUTURE Written by Morgan Tiar

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With population increasing at such a rapid rate, we are also confronted with dramatic economic growth and an increase in energy consumption. The demand for natural recourses for energy use and growth is taking a toll on our environment and the human species. These changes are affecting our health, natural ecosystems, other species, our climate and even our economy.

Sustainability is a word we hear used more and more. By creating a sustainable environment we can support future generations. If we succeed, they won’t face the same environmental dilemmas that we face today – climate changes resulting in catastrophic storms, over-consumption, diminishing nonrenewable resources like oil, and the decrease in other natural

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resources such as clean water and trees. By sustaining global quality, future generations will be able to meet their need without further compromise to their environment.

Growth in renewable energy, such as wind and solar, not only helps preserve nonrenewable resources, but can also help the economy by creating jobs, green collar jobs.

There are so many things that we can do to help with sustainability.

Recycle, reuse and refuse. Make a simple change by bringing your own grocery bag to the store or make a significant change and install solar panels to create energy. Look around your own environment to see what changes you can make for a sustainable future. Simple changes can lead to larger results.

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n Feb. 4, 2009 a bill (HR 875) was introduced into the legislature that will ultimately give the government power to control food production at all levels.

Large farming industries down to individual growers will be regulated if their produce is sold. Property seizures and $1 million fines are being proposed for manufacturers, producers and distributors who fail to comply with regulations.

The bill was introduced by Rosa DeLauro, whose husband is employed by Monsanto, the world’s leading producer of herbicides and genetically engineered seed. Monsanto wants their employee, Michael Taylor to be in government office to move forward with the bill. During the Clinton administration Michael Taylor was in charge of “food safety” where he forced genetically engineered growth hormone, rBGH on the United States. The bill would give Taylor power over what is done on every single farm in the country as well as power to wield farmers.

Many believe this bill will be the end of organic farming, forcing all farmers to spray their produce with poisonous fertilizers to assure they meet Monsanto’s vision of healthy produce.

This bill is currently in the beginning stages of legislation.

Please research this bill and Monsanto, and express your opinion to local congressman Dean Heller. Here are some websites to get you started.

References: 1. http://www.govtrack.us/congress/billtext.xpd?bill=h111-875 2. http://educate-yourself.org/cn/rosadelaurooppositiongrowing20mar09.shtml 3. www.thomas.gov 4. http://www.thedailygreen.com/environmental-news/latest/organic-gardening-44040203 5. http://www.monsanto.com/

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otanically known as Anethum graveolens, dill weed is a member of the parsley family. It is native to the eastern Mediterranean region and western Asia. The leaves, flowers and oval flat seeds of the dill plant are all edible. The plant has thin, feathery green leaves, of which only about the top eight inches are used. Dill weed has a flavor similar to mild caraway or fennel leaves, often mistaken for this other herb.

Dill weed contains the carminative agent, carvone, which has a calming effect and aids with digestion by relieving intestinal gas. Romans considered dill good luck and also used it as a tonic.

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The seeds are also high in calcium, with 1 tablespoon providing an equivalent of 1/3 cup of milk. Dill is said to promote lactation in nursing mothers and has been historically used as a weak tea given to babies to ease colic, encourage sleep and get rid of hiccups.

Dill Cultivation and Storage It is very easy to grow at home in the garden or in containers – if you grow your own, be aware that the mature seeds are toxic to birds. Fresh dill weed is widely available in the produce department of most markets. The leaves wilt quickly upon harvesting, but this will not affect flavor.

Sprits whole stems lightly with a fine spray of water, wrap loosely in paper towels and place in a plastic bag. Store in the vegetable bin of your refrigerator.

It should last up to a week and perhaps even longer.

You can also trim the stems, place in a glass with an inch of cold water, loosely wrap the top with a damp paper towel and invert a plastic bag over the top before storing in the refrigerator.

Fresh dill sprigs can be frozen for up to two months, but be prepared for it to darken a bit in color. No need to thaw it before using. Frozen dill weed will still have more flavor than dried dill.

Dill seed is also available dried to use as a spice. Store dill seed in a cool, dry, dark place and use within six months for best flavor.

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Try dill in a sauce for chicken or seafood, in a dip for a vegetable spread or as a garnish over any style of potatoes!

CREAMY MUSTARDDILL SAUCE Ingredients: 1 Tbsp dry mustard 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, or more to taste 3/4-cup mayonnaise 1/3-cup sour cream 1/4-cup grainy mustard 2 Tbsp chopped fresh dill 1 tsp light brown sugar or granulated sugar Coarse sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1. Place the dry mustard and lemon juice in a nonreactive mixing bowl and stir with a fork to form a smooth paste. Let sit for 3 minutes.

2. Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, grainy mustard, dill, and sugar to the mustard mixture and whisk. Taste for seasoning, adding salt, pepper, and more lemon juice if necessary.

3. The sauce can be refrigerated, covered, for up to a day. Let it return to room temperature before serving.

References: 1. homecooking.about.com/od/foodhistory/a/dillhistory.htm 2. Murray, Michael ND. The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods.

Atria Books, New York 2005.

3. Reader’s Digest Foods that Harm – Foods that Heal. The Reader’s Digest Association, London 1997.

4. www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/f/fennel01.html

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1. run away from the kid who’s “it” (endurance) 2. cross the monkey bars (strength)

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shoes (flexibility) Parents should encourage their kids to do a variety of activities so that they can work on all three elements.

Endurance is developed when kids regularly engage in aerobic activity. During aerobic exercise, the heart beats faster and a person breathes harder. When done regularly and for continuous periods of time, aerobic activity strengthens the heart and improves the body’s ability to deliver oxygen to all its cells.

Aerobic exercise can be fun for both adults and kids.

Examples of aerobic activities are basketball, bicycling, ice-skating, inline skating, soccer, swimming, tennis, walking, jogging and running.

Improving strength doesn’t have to mean lifting weights.

Although some kids benefit from weightlifting, it should be done under the supervision of an experienced adult who works with them. Most kids actually do not need a formal weight-training program to be strong. Push-ups, stomach crunches, pullups and other exercises help tone and strengthen muscles. Kids also incorporate strength activities in their play when they climb, do a handstand or wrestle.

Stretching exercises help improve flexibility, allowing muscles and joints to bend and move easily through their full range of motion. Kids look for opportunities every day to stretch when they try to get a toy just out of reach, practice a split or do a cartwheel.

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hen most adults think about exercise, they imagine working out in the gym on a treadmill or lifting weights.

But for kids, exercise means playing and being physically active. Kids exercise when they have gym class at school, soccer practice or dance class. They’re also exercising when they’re at recess, riding bikes or playing tag.

The Many Benefits of Exercise Everyone can benefit from regular exercise. Kids who are active will: • have stronger muscles and bones • have a leaner body because exercise helps control body fat

• be less likely to become overweight • decrease the risk of developing type 2 diabetes • possibly lower blood pressure and blood cholesterol levels • have a better outlook on life Besides enjoying the health benefits of regular exercise, kids who are physically fit sleep better and are better able to handle physical and emotional challenges — from running to catch a bus to studying for a test.

The 3 Elements of Fitness If you’ve ever watched kids on a playground, you’ve seen the three elements of fitness in action when they:

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The Sedentary Problem The percentage of overweight and obese kids and teens has more than doubled over the past 30 years. Although many factors contribute to this epidemic, children are becoming more sedentary. In other words, they’re sitting around a lot more than they used to.

According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, the average child is watching about 3 hours of television a day. The average kid spends 5½ hours on all screen media combined (TV, videos and DVDs, computer time outside of schoolwork and video games).

One of the best ways to get kids to be more active is to limit the amount of time spent in sedentary activities, especially watching TV or playing video games. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that children under the age of 2 watch no TV at all and that screen time should be limited to no more than 1-2 hours of quality programming a day for kids 2 years and older.

Raising a Fit Kid Combining regular physical activity with a healthy diet is the key to a healthy lifestyle. Here are some tips for raising fit kids: • Help your child participate in a variety of activities that are age-appropriate.

• Establish a regular schedule for physical activity.

• Incorporate activity into daily routines, such as taking the stairs instead of the elevator.

• Embrace a healthier lifestyle yourself, so you’ll be a positive role model for your family.

• Keep it fun, so you can count on your child to come back for more.

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here are many myths, misunderstandings and strong opinions about declawing. If you are considering having this surgery done on your cat, or if your veterinarian has suggested it, please take a few minutes to learn about this major surgical procedure before you make a decision.

Declawing is not a routine surgery and should never be done as a “preventive” measure. Despite their reputation for independence, cats can readily be trained to use a scratching post instead of the sofa, curtains or rugs.

Using surgery to prevent or correct a behavioral problem is expedient, but it is not the wisest, kindest or best solution for your cat. Your veterinarian has an obligation to educate you as to the nature of the procedure, the risks of anesthesia and surgery, and the potential for complications.

Are claws important to a cat’s well being?

Claws perform a number of functions for the cat.

By scratching various surfaces, cats create a visual and scent identification mark for their territory.

Claws provide psychological comfort through kneading, help the cat climb to safety or a secure vantage point, build strength, and help the cat fully stretch his back and legs. A declawed cat never again experiences the head-to-toe satisfaction of a full body stretch.

What is declawing?

Declawing is the amputation of each front toe at the first joint (hind foot declaws are not commonly done). This is equivalent to you losing the entire tip of every finger at the first knuckle.

Recovery takes a few weeks, but even after the surgical wounds have healed, there may be other long-term physical and psychological effects.

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Why do people declaw their cats?

• To protect furniture or other property • They don’t want to try to train the cat • Their other cat is declawed • To stop the cat from scratching them • Their friend or neighbor’s cat is declawed • They have always had declawed cats

Many people report that they are happier with their cats after declawing because it makes the cats “better pets.” Unfortunately, many people have also discovered – too late – that declawing frequently causes far worse problems than it solves. There is no way to know ahead of time into which category your cat might fall.

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Irradiation is the process of exposing products to radiation, generally for shelf life extension or sterilization.

Australia now permits the irradiation of herbal teas, herbs, spices, nine tropical fruits, therapeutic goods, bee hives, animal feed and pet food.

The Food & Drug Administration continues to approve more foods to be irradiated, and Canada acts accordingly. In an FDA pamphlet, “the FDA has approved irradiation of the following foods to enhance their safety: raw meat, raw poultry, shell eggs, seeds for growing sprouts, and herbs and spices. The FDA has also approved low-dose irradiation of foods to kill insect pests and to extend shelf life.”

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Numerous scientific studies have exposed the harmful effects of food irradiation. Irradiation causes vitamin and amino acid depletion in food. It also changes the molecular structure of food forming toxic chemicals linked to cancer, organ damage, genetic mutations, immune system disorders, tumors, stunted growth, reproductive problems and nutritional deficiencies. (Public Citizen, April 2003) The illness recently seen in these pets showed that the consumption of irradiated products could be unsafe.

However, consumers are unable to make informed choices due to the inadequate labeling regulations.

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HEALTHYRECIPES Chocolate Banana Bread Ingredients: 2 cups Gluten-free Flour 1/2 cup raw pure organic Agave Nectar 1 1/2 tsp Homemade Baking Powder 1/2 tsp. Salt 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, softened 4 oz. Bittersweet Chocolate, melted 2 Eggs 2 cups mashed, ripe Bananas 1 tsp. Vanilla 1 tsp. Cinnamon Powdered Sugar (opt.)

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. butter a 9x5 inch loaf pan 2. Whisk the flour, cocoa and baking powder, salt and cinnamon in a large bowl.

3. Beat butter in a large bowl, at med. speed until lighter in color 4. Beat in the Agave nectar, chocolate, eggs, bananas, and vanilla.

5. Stir in the flour, cinnamon, unsweetened cocoa and baking powder mixture Just until combined 6. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick, near the center, comes out clean.

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Spring Salad (Four servings) Ingredients: Baby Spinach or Spring Mix 2 Avocados 1 Jicama (med.)

1 Red Onion 3 ½ Tbsp. Olive Oil 2 Seedless Oranges 1 - 1 1/2 Tbsp. Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice Salt and Fresh Pepper, to taste 1. Pit, peel and slice avocados. Put the slices in a medium bowl and sprinkle with olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.

2. Peel and thinly slice the red onion.

3. Peel the orange and cut crosswise into thin rounds.

4. Peel the jicama and cut into thin sticks.

5. Add the onion slices, orange slices and jicama sticks to the avocado and gently toss.

6. Place spinach or spring mix on 4 salad plates and top with the mixture.

Sublime Apricot Bars You need: Pan size 8x8x2 Preheat oven to 350 degrees Ingredients: 8 oz. (one cup) dried apricots 1/2 cup Soft Butter 1/4 cup Sugar or Agave Nectar 1 cup sifted All-Purpose Flour 1/4 tsp. Salt 1 cup Brown Sugar, packed 2 Eggs, well beaten 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1/2 cup chopped Pecans or Walnuts 1. Rinse the apricots, cover with water and bring to boil. Cover and lower heat to simmer for 10 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool.

2. Mix the butter, sugar and flour until crumbly. Press this mixture into the pan. Bake 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Set this aside to cool.

3. Sift together 1/3 cup of flour, 1/2 tsp. baking powder and salt. Set aside.

4. Gradually beat the brown sugar into the beaten eggs. Add the flour mixture to the brown sugar and egg mixture.

5. Mix in vanilla, nuts and apricots – spread over the cooled crust.

6. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Cool until warm to the touch and cut into bars. Roll the bars in confectioner’s sugar, if desired.

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Got Your Head on Straight?

A LOOK AT POSTURE Written by Michelle Bean, DC

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ave you ever been told you have one leg shorter than the other or noticed if one shoulder or hip is higher than the other, or if your head is tilted to one side? Have you felt that you are sitting or standing crooked?

If so, don’t be surprised. You are among millions of people with Postural Distortion. Although posture is a major concern within our society, we need to really understand why good posture is important and how it influences health.

Posture is dictated by two main factors: skeletal structure and the nervous system. The area of the upper neck contains the highest amount of nerves dedicated to postural control. Specifically, the muscles on the back of the neck that attach the upper two bones of the spine to the skull have up to 100 times more sensory receptors than any other muscle in the body, functioning to keep our heads straight and our eyes level.

One of your body’s highest control centers, the brainstem, is located at the base of the skull and the top bone in the neck and connects the brain to the spinal cord. When the top bone in the neck, called C1 or Atlas, becomes misaligned it may put pressure on the brainstem.

Even the slightest amount of pressure may affect any one of its major functions including posture, breathing, blood flow, alertness, emotions, pain sensitivity and muscle contraction.

The misalignment of the Atlas will cause the head to tilt to one side and the entire spine underneath it will react by twisting and turning in an attempt to return the head to a neutral position. This causes Postural Distortion.

It creates tight and tense muscles that cause the hips to shift and rotate, and the shoulders to tilt. The muscles on one side of the body will contract causing one leg to shorten, throwing your entire body off balance.

The implications of postural distortion and a C1 misalignment can be complex.

Upper cervical chiropractors who focus on finding and correcting misalignments of C1 have found great success in relieving numerous conditions including: migraines, fibromyalgia, neck/back/knee pain, TMJ dysfunction, asthma/allergies, indigestion, and seizures among many others. By having the position of C1 corrected, patients have reported system wide effects because it influences the brainstem and all the nerves traveling between the brain and body. In fact, a recent research project found that restoring

the proper alignment of C1 in individuals with hypertension dropped their blood pressure equivalent to taking two blood pressure medications.

Correcting posture is more important than simply sitting up straight, so important that it may help relieve and prevent chronic conditions. Take a look in the mirror – does one shoulder sit higher than the other, or do you appear to stand off kilter? If so, it may be time for you to seek professional consultation and treatment.

References: 1. G. Bakris, M. Dickholtz Sr., P.M. Meyer, G.Kravits, E. Avery, M. Miller, J. Brown, C. Woodfield, and B. Bell. Atlas Vertebra Realignment and Achievement of Arterial Pressure Goal in Hypertensive Patients: A Pilot Study. Journal of Human Hypertension (2007): 1-6 2. L.C. Boyd-Clark, C.A. Briggs, M.P. Galea. Muscle Spindle Distribution, Morphology, and Density in Longus Colli and Multifidus Muscles of the Cervical Spine. Spine (2002);27: 694-701 3. Kirk Eriksen. Upper Cervical Subluxation Complex: A Review of the Chiropractic and Medical Literature. Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, Baltimore 2004.

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Making Your Passion Your Business THE KEY TO MANIFESTING YOUR DREAMS Written By Dinny Evans

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he idea that we create our own reality is the basic principle behind both Radical Forgiveness and Radical Manifestation. With Radical Forgiveness we learn to clean up the past and learn to deal with life on a daily basis. Radical Manifestation enables us to build the future we want.

Manifesting is co-creating with the energy that runs through the Universe.

It involves forming a partnership with this pure positive energy in order to take a dream and turn it into reality. In order to accomplish this dream, manifestation has a very important component, and that component is passion. Passion is not to be mistaken with a strong desire.

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aside all grudges, resentments, shadows, personal and social projections, enabling you to identify what you really want.

Your energy will match with Universal Energy allowing your dreams to come true.

The Law of Attraction tells us that what you think about is what you will attract. In other words, what you think is what you will get. Where is your energy taking you, to your dreams or to your fears?

Much foundation work must be done first in order to find our authentic person and our authentic passion, which live in the belly of each one of us.

The success of this process depends on you – are you willing to release the negative stories you have built about yourself? Are you experiencing emotional pain – are you willing to release it and find joy? It can be astonishing to identify our own addictions to chaos and drama. The technology of Radical Forgiveness as created by Colin Tipping and explained beautifully in the book Radical Forgiveness, Making Room For The Miracle, provides the tools and techniques to work through this process of peeling back the emotional layers that have been added throughout your story of life. It is a valuable first step in taking the journey of finding passion and identifying your dreams.

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ing passionate? This is the key to finding your true-life purpose. Contemplate on being passionate about whatever it is you are doing. Rely on your intuition and Universal Energy and you will get your answer!

References: 1. Tipping, Colin. Radical Forgiveness, Making Room for the Miracle.

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How Do You Take

Your Coffee?

Written by Carol Christian

Coffee Colonics and Enemas are just one way to fend off illness by cleansing and detoxifying your body.

Next issue we will discuss other cleanses.

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rom inhaling truck fumes to taking overthe-counter drugs, over time, our bodies become receptacles for a multitude of unwanted toxins. Although we can consciously choose to avoid a number of these toxic stresses – alcohol, caffeine, junk food or cigarette smoke – in many cases we can’t avoid our exposure to other toxins, like unseen pesticides. We certainly can’t avoid breathing the air, no matter how polluted it may be.

Toxins contribute to a wide range of ailments including fatigue, lowered immunity, depression, cancer, arthritis, fibromyalgia, food intolerance, digestive diseases, allergies and asthma.

The body has systems for removing toxins. Blood, for example, carries many toxins to the liver, where enzymes convert them into a water-soluble form so that they can be eliminated via urine or feces.

Our bodies, however, were designed to convert “natural” toxins, not the toxins that are the result of human interference with nature. Since our bodies do not necessarily know how to release man-made toxins, we must be proactive. We must take steps necessary to help our bodies release these harmful substances.

By cleaning out the digestive and elimination tracts –the colon, large intestine, liver, kidneys, skin, lung, gall bladder and lymphatic system – our bodies are able to release many of the poisons, metals, radioac-

tive materials and other toxic substances that have over-loaded our systems.

There are a large number of products designed to cleanse and detoxify the body. To begin a cleansing program, you will want to choose one that first activates the removal of waste from your colon. If you try to cleanse your liver or blood without first removing the waste in your bowels, the excreted toxins will recycle back into your system.

Why Coffee Enema Cleansing Works The effects of a coffee enema are different than a saline enema. The most important difference between a saline enema and a coffee enema is the presence of caffeine in the coffee. Caffeine, theophylline and theobromine, combine to stimulate the relaxation of smooth muscles causing dilatation of blood vessels and bile ducts. The effects of having a coffee enema are not the same as drinking coffee.

The enzymes in coffee, known as palmitates, help the liver carry away the toxins in bile acid. The coffee is absorbed into the hemorrhoidal vein, and then taken up to the liver by the portal vein. With the bile ducts dilated, bile carries toxins away to the gastro-intestinal tract. Simultaneously, peristaltic activity is encouraged because of the flooding of the lower colon. Thus, when the colon is evacuated, the toxins and bile are carried out of the body.

Reference: 1. Radiant Health Seminar, Maui HI.

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eng Shui is all the craze these days but the large-scale potential often goes unheard of.

Traditional Feng Shui analyzes the energy of the environment and its influence on people.

There are three key points to consider – the energy of the outside environment, the energy of the building itself and the energy flow within the building. Feng Shui is most effective when used to design such projects as cities, factories, business parks, shopping malls, condominiums, businesses and houses.

Many famous corporations around the world, such as Disney, use traditional Feng Shui but few will share that knowledge with the public.

It is used to improve sales, address staffing issues, reduce employee turnover, assign proper placements for individual departments and pin point management difficulties. For large-scale developments, the entry point of the energy determines the degree and extent of success the development will experience. Most developments and businesses that fail do so because they lack the right kind of energy. Good examples are a great restaurant that relocates to increase floor space and then closes its doors or a business that goes through a major remodel only to have its sales decrease substantially.

Designers, architects and contractors have a significant impact on individuals and society through their designs. Houses built before the 1960s had simple designs that benefited people. Between the 60s and 80s home designs were more creative, creating unbalanced energy that was harmful to relationships, resulting in an escalation of divorces. Beginning in the 1990s through present day, home

When a couple designs and builds a house for themselves, they often integrate their personal energy, such as happiness or anger, into the house during construction.

For example, if a couple is fighting during construction, they might make changes which have negative results, such as the home design, the placement of the front door, kitchen or bathrooms, or the inside floor-plan. The completed home will then reflect this fighting relationship energy forever and will affect whoever lives there.

Using Feng Shui is like making a cake. It requires precise amounts of many ingredients and the spices used determine its flavor. There are many varieties, sizes and flavors and the extras like frosting and sprinkles that make it even better. To apply this analogy to a building, the goal of Feng Shui is to create the most positive environment possible. A good building with the wrong kind of energy is like a delicious cake drizzled with catsup.

When it comes to designing a house or business, traditional Feng Shui can help you create that perfect cake; it can create lasting success for businesses and large developments. When buying a home or a business, it can help you choose a better building that breaks your cycles of financial struggles, relationship problems or health issues. Practically everyone can benefit from Feng Shui.

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designs have negatively impacted one’s earning ability due to the lack of energy.

Also, the number of bathrooms in a home affects one’s health; the more you have, the higher your chances of health problems.

When individuals purchase a home, they do so based on their personal energy (qi), current situation and what feels comfortable to them. Therefore, that person’s home will match his or her own energy.

Someone who struggles with finances or health issues will most likely buy a house with energy that creates more of the same.

A couple with relationship troubles will generally choose a house that causes more tension and arguing.

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References: 1. http://www.usatoday.com/travel/destinations/2005-0907-feng-shui-disney_x.htm

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Healthy Boundaries

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he ways that we act according to our boundaries gives illuminating information about our self-esteem and our view of the world.

Few people fail to be unnerved by the stranger they just sat next to who unhesitatingly divulges intimate details of their life story, pouring it out like water through a sieve. Their conversation is not about connection, as they seem utterly unaware of impressions received or conveyed by the listener. This story teller seems to have no conception of boundaries at all – either of their own or of others’.

On the opposite end of the spectrum is the fear-laden individual who has pulled their armor-like boundary in tight. They give off clear signals, whether spoken or unspoken, to stay away. Their “No Trespassing” message comes across loud and clear.

One is as invasive as an uninvited guest in your home while the other is resolutely determined not to cross paths in any way.

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Examples of Healthy Boundaries: Mother Susan is grocery shopping with her son Ken, 3, perched in the shopping cart seat. As she stops to chat with a neighbor in the produce isle, Ken reaches over and grabs an orange from the display. Susan seamlessly responds with “thanks just the same, son, but we’re not getting that right now,” while she retrieves and replaces the orange.

No over-powering indignation or other overreaction – seamless.

Brittany the adolescent is screeching at fever pitch, awash in tears as she insists that she be able to spend the night at her boyfriend’s house. Her father resolutely stands his ground, adding that he will have no further discussion on the matter at all until she can address him in a level tone or voice. He is refusing to the futility of trying to problem solve with an escalated adolescent. Honoring his beliefs and comfort level with the decision he has made, he remains unmoved by his daughter’s attempts at forceful manipulation. He knows that “allowing oneself to be used or manipulated by another is not an act of love. It is, in fact, an act of

treason. You are allowing him or her to develop inhumane habits. Love says, ‘I love you too much to let you treat me this way.

It is not good for you or me.’”

Jake and Lyla are in love and have been living together for over a year. They get along well, have shared interests and seem to fit beautifully into each others lives.

Because they talk openly about their likes, dislikes and plans for the future, Jake makes it clear that he adamantly opposes getting married or having children – ever. Lyla, 30, a vibrant woman with a career, and has always wanted both to be married and to have children. After deep introspection and clarification of their respective positions, Lyla makes the heart-wrenching decision to leave. As much as the love they share is true, each knows that to deny themselves on these core issues would rob not only themselves but each other. Through the act of leaving and discontinuing the relationship, Lyla is honoring both her boundaries and his.

Julie and Kevin, like all of us, have times of struggle in their relationship. On one occasion, with a sense of overwhelm and anger he spreads his hand across her throat and moves her aside. Julie immediately calls 911 and leaves their home.

She files a police report. Even after the heat of the moment has passed and Kevin begs forgiveness, Julie moves out and will only consider reconciliation after he has received a minimum of 6 months of anger management treatment. Julie is acutely aware that “where there are no boundaries the same bad decision has an opportunity to be repeated. If I do not make a statement about how their behavior affects our relationship this time, they will think that what they are doing is okay next time. This is about my need to honor their choices and honor myself.”

Many believe, and indeed there is science to support that there is an interconnection between everyone and everything which ultimately connects all forms of physical matter. At the same time, we can see and feel the energy of the distinct boundaries that separate physical forms.

We can consciously create many of our boundaries and choose to honor them

through our words and deeds. We can learn to develop a keen awareness of the boundaries of others and honor those as well. Some of these choices are extraordinarily difficult to make at the time. To be sure, we can imagine from the examples given that the more difficult the boundary choice, the more severe the negative outcome has the potential to be if that choice is not made. As we do this vital and dynamic boundary work, we can come ever

closer to achieving lives that flow with grace and ease.

References: 1. Chapman, Gary PhD. The 5 Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate. Northfield Publishing, 1995.

2. Vanzant, Iyanla. One Day My Soul Just Opened Up. Fireside, 1998.

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ecithin is any of a group of yellowbrownish fatty substances occurring in animal and plant tissues, found in major organs like the heart, liver and kidneys. It is needed by every cell in the body and is a key building block of cell membranes; without it, they would harden.

Specifically, lecithin protects cells from oxidation and largely comprises the protective sheaths surrounding the brain.

It is composed mostly of B vitamins, phosphoric acid, choline, linoleic acid and inositol. Although it is a fatty sub-

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Though it is produced within our own bodies, we do not always consume enough of the foods that provide the nutrition needed to produce adequate amounts. Lecithin can be found in many foods such as cabbage, cauliflower, garbanzo beans, soy beans, split peas, organic meat, seeds, nuts and eggs.

Today’s average diet, however, does not provide enough lecithin to successfully protect our cells.

As a result, lecithin supplementation is necessary for overall health and prevention of many conditions and diseases.

Of its many benefits, lecithin has been proven to decrease cholesterol, promote cardiovascular health, restore damaged livers and improve the brain’s memory function.

One way lecithin aids in preventing or reversing certain diseases is that since it is mostly comprised of fat itself, it adheres to our cell and nerve linings, forming a sheath, and prevents cholesterol and other fats from sticking.

Similarly lecithin intervenes with the body’s ability to form fat deposits and has aided in reversing the damage caused by coronary artery disease. By creating a slippery lining, it prevents large fat deposits from accumulating, allowing

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the blood to flow more smoothly when it once was clogged with fat deposits that would lead to blood clots. When it breaks down the body fat, not only does it prevent the fat from collecting in large deposits in our bodies, it then transports it to the liver and converts it into usable energy. Lecithin is also known to repair livers that have been damaged by abuse such as too much alcohol consumption.

Many studies have been conducted where people reported higher retention in learning and ability to recall information with an increase of lecithin. Even patients with Alzheimer’s disease reported an improvement in memory and orientation.

Dosage Lecithin supplements are produced from soybeans, meats and eggs and can be taken either as a liquid or as a capsule. Ten to 30 grams per day is a normal dose.

Some side effects are known to occur when taking lecithin, so be sure to consult your physician before adding it to your supplemental regimen. Side effects may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia and sweating.

References: 1. http://www.vanderbilt.edu/ans/psychology/health_psychology/LECITHIN_SUPPLEMENT.htm 2. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soy_lecithin

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good night’s sleep is an essential part of back care. Not only does deep rest let your muscles relax, but also lying down relieves pressure on the intervertebral disks, enabling them to spring back into shape.

THE PERFECT BED Lots of people wake up feeling stiff and aching because they are sleeping on the wrong mattress. When buying a bed, consider the following points: • Choose a bed with a finely sprung mattress. If you sleep on your side, make sure there is enough “giveâ€? to enable the hips and shoulders to sink into the mattress slightly so that the spine stays in alignment. • Make sure that the bed feels comfortable: lay on it in your usual sleeping position for as long as possible to get an idea. • Choose a base that is firm or slatted.

A bed base that sags or is springy can be harmful to your back and reduce the lifespan of your mattress. • Check that the bed is long enough for you: a good bed should be at least 6 inches (15 cm) longer than your height to enable you to move around comfortably. • If you are sharing the bed, make sure that it is wide enough to suit you both. You should both lie on it at the same time to check for space. If not, consider pushing twin beds together.

• Most people find lying on their side most comfortable. Placing a pillow between the knees helps to prevent the spine from twisting. • If you lie on your back, try placing a pillow under your knees to reduce any strain on the lower back. • Lying on your stomach means twisting your neck to one side or the other, so it is not a good position to sleep in. Placing pillows under one hip and leg can improve the alignment of the spine.

If you have a spring bed base, put a board under the mattress. It should be cut to the same size as the base and be thick enough not to bend under your weight – a board ž inches (2cm) thick is sufficient.

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f you or someone you love dreads ‘that time of the month,’ it’s usually because of Pre-Menstrual Syndrome (PMS). PMS affects an astonishing 75 percent of women, with approximately 30 to 40 percent experiencing interruption of daily activities. Around 40.8 million women go through this problem every month. No wonder some women call it “the curse.”

• Cravings for sweets or salt • Bloating • Fluid retention & resulting weight gain

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What are the symptoms of PMS? They can include: • Irritability • Anxiety • Depression • Low self-esteem • Weeping • Difficulty concentrating • Sleep problems

Aside from aspirin for the pain and possibly antidepressants for the mood swings, Western medicine can’t offer much in the way of help for this problem. And in any case these treatments don’t fix the problem, just make it somewhat easier to bear.

• Low energy • Aggression • Lack of Coordination/ Clumsiness • Loss of libido • Loss of appetite or excessive appetite

Natural Approaches That Work In Oriental Medicine, there are a number of symptom patterns associated with PMS. Most of these patterns include the influence of what’s called “liver qi stagnation” (gan qi yu).

It’s helpful to note that what Oriental Medicine calls the “liver” isn’t limited to the physical organ you may be more familiar with. In addition to the actual organ itself, the concept of the liver includes the idea of a free and easy flow of vital energy in the body as well as more abstract concepts such as the ability to successfully make long-term plans.

In liver qi stagnation this flow of vital energy becomes constrained, leading to irritability, anger, frustration, cramping, pain, loss of energy, etc. In fact, virtually every symptom listed above can come directly or indirectly from liver qi stagnation.

The time before someone’s period isn’t the only time liver qi stagnation shows up, nor does it only show up in women.

Plenty of men get cranky. But when a woman’s symptoms show up about a week or so prior to menstruation, the first consideration is looking for liver qi stagnation.

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Oriental Medicine typically treats PMS using acupuncture and herbal formulas. Both forms of treatment are very effective for reducing symptoms.

More importantly, neither relies on potentially dangerous prescription drugs with their unwanted side effects.

The acupuncture points, as well as the specific herbal formula vary depending on the exact pattern of symptoms. For example, we might treat points for liver stagnation (Liv. 2, 3) along with points that generally open up the flow of energy in the whole body (L.I. 4). If there is bloating or other digestive problem points that support healthy digestion can be used as well (St. 36, Sp. 9). Sleep problems accompanying PMS respond well to points that help settle the body and calm the mind (Ht. 7, Ki 6).

Similarly, the best herbal formula for someone experiencing PMS depends on their symptoms. A classic and frequently used formula is Xiao Yao San (“Rambling Powder”). It helps release stagnant liver energy while also strengthening the blood. Another formula, Yue Ju Wan (“Escape Restraint Pill”) is especially effective when digestive problems accompany PMS symptoms.

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Calcium absorption is controlled by vitamin D, and calcium loss is controlled by parathyroid hormones.

These systems work so well that a normal calcium balance will be maintained even in states of low calcium intake.

Since vitamin D production is stimulated by sunlight, it is quite important to have adequate sunlight exposure in order to avoid low calcium states. Sunlight deficiency is a condition that is normally encountered only in the winter, in northern latitudes such as ours. Persons, who rarely go outside in the winter because of the cold, are at risk for this problem and the subsequent osteoporosis that develops. Office workers who go to and from work in the dark without getting outside during the day are also highly at risk. Sunlight’s ability to stimulate vitamin D production is impaired by glass, so it is important to actually go outside to receive its full benefits.

The author of a definitive clinical review on calcium metabolism said it best, “Many official bodies give advice on desirable intakes of calcium but no clear evidence of a calcium deficiency disease in otherwise normal people has ever been given. In Western countries the usual calcium intake is of the order of 800-1000 mg/day; in many developing countries figures of 300-500 mg/day are found. There is no evidence that people with such a low intake have any problems with bones or teeth. It seems likely that normal people can adapt to have a normal calcium balance on calcium intakes as low as 150-200 mg/day and that this adaptation is sufficient even during pregnancy and lactation.”

any physicians are now telling their patients to stop taking all those calcium supplements that have been so widely promoted by the nutritional industry.

There is an abundance of misinformation out there from the purveyors of calcium supplements that could cost you your life.

And whether it’s coral calcium or oyster shell calcium makes no difference, because excessive calcium supplementation of any kind will have the same disastrous results.

It’s hard bucking a system that is more motivated by profit than either science or common sense.

Dr. Joel S. Finkelstein, an osteoporosis researcher at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, wrote that calcium supplements are “the biggest seller of the multibillion-dollar dietary-supplement industry.”

In 2004, they grossed a whopping $993 million.

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Calcium Deficiency...

It Doesn’t Exist There are several good reasons why taking a calcium supplement makes no sense. The first and most important is that although studies have verified low dietary calcium intakes in people eating the SAD (Standard American Diet) diet, true calcium deficiency in this country as is evidenced by it’s primary clinical manifestation a bone disorder known as rickets, is virtually unheard of. Even in studies of poor children, calcium deficiency is hard to find.

The reason for this is that calcium is the only mineral with its own regulation system. When calcium levels fall the body compensates by increasing calcium absorption and decreasing calcium loss.

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Reduce Your Calcium Loss Regarding the issue of calcium loss, clinical studies have overwhelmingly shown that the most effective way to reduce calcium loss is by performing regular weight bearing exercise, and limiting the intake of alcohol, sodas and coffee.

These drinks promote calcium loss through the kidneys and frequently cause the formation of calcium stones. So in the face of a lifestyle that includes a half way reasonable diet, along with some sunlight and exercise, calcium deficiency simply does not exist. Even in primitive cultures where the diet may be less than perfect, the primary clinical sign of calcium deficiency (rickets) just is not seen, and osteoporosis is unheard of.

Nevertheless, the food and supplement industry has done a really marvelous job at convincing women that they are sure to develop osteoporosis unless they take calcium supplements. Actually, nothing could be further from the truth. The only effective way to prevent osteoporosis besides diet, exercise, vitamin D and sunlight is with hormone replacement.

In next month’s issue, we will discuss a definitive study recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine that finally lays all this calcium hype to rest. Until next time, please remember that one of the most incredible mysteries of life is that God designed your body to heal itself. All you have to do is to help it.

Unlike what is often heard in advertisements on TV and radio, and in grocery store magazines, readers of this column can be assured that they will only get genuine, unbiased information. Information that comes from a medical doctor with over thirty-five years of experience in alternative and nutritional medicine. Someone who doesn’t fall for every gimmick that comes down the pike; someone who only researches the peer reviewed literature; someone who actually sees patients for a living, and who is responsible for their health and well being on a daily basis.

The opinions of Dr. Shallenberger are his own and do not necessarily reflect that of Healthy Beginnings. The reader is encouraged to refer to the references included in the article for further details. Dr. Shallenberger provides the information in this article for educational purposes only. It is not meant to substitute in any way for the advice of your own medical doctor.

References: 1. Paterson CR. Calcium requirements in man: a critical review. Postgrad Med J. 1978 Apr;54(630):244-8 2. Jackson RD, LaCroix AZ. Gass M, Wallace RB, et al. Calcium plus vitamin D supplementation and the risk of fractures. N Engl J Med. 2006 Feb 16;354(7):669-83 3. Cantorna MT, Zhu Y, Froicu M, Wittke A. Vitamin D status, 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3, and the immune system. Am J Clin Nutr. 2004 Dec;80(6 Suppl):1717S-20S 4. Giovannucci E, Rimm EB, et al. Calcium and fructose intake in relation to risk of prostate cancer. Cancer Res. 1998 Feb 1;58(3):442-7 5. Lowe NM, Lowe NM, et al. Is there a potential therapeutic value of copper and zinc for osteoporosis? Proc Nutr Soc. 2002 May;61(2):181-5 6. Seely S. Is calcium excess in western diet a major cause of arterial disease? Int J Cardiol. 1991 Nov;33(2):191-8

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A Healthy Liver

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The Liver Filter – Your blood flows through the liver in a unique way so that it can filter out toxic matter such as dead cells, chemicals, drugs and particulate debris. This liver filter is called the sinusoidal system. It has specialized cells known as Kupffer cells that ingest and breakdown toxic matter.

A healthy liver also removes a wide range of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, viruses and parasites that might be in your blood stream. When properly working, a healthy liver will clear 99 percent of the bacteria and other toxins during this filtering process.

Like any filter, this system needs to be cleaned. Unlike the oil filter in your car, which you can remove and replace, the liver is a bit different. Although it can re-grow itself and can be transplanted, you really need to take daily steps to maintain its ability to filter, cleanse and detoxify you.

Enzymatic pathways inside the liver cells metabolize every drug, artificial chemical, pesticide and hormone.

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POLYUNSATURED OILS

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ietary fat is a fascinating Three factors create rancidity in cancer cannot be initiated without suffitopic, which has gained PUFAs: the presence of light, heat and cient intake of unstable polyunsaturated the widespread attention oxygen. When exposed to the warm, fatty acids in our diets. of many oxygen-rich environment So, if PUFAs are detrimental to human well-known health of the human body, PUphysiology, why is nature manufacturing Polyunsaturated organizations and nuFAs quickly become perthem? The answer is that polyunsaturated plant oils are tritionists over the last oxidated, polyunsaturated plant oils are not designed for humans, half-century. Unfortufatty acids, or rancid fats. but rather for the livelihood of the seeds not designed nately, the predomiRancid fats immediand the plants themselves. Because they nant focus has been for humans, but ately “rancidify” the fats remain liquid in cold temperatures, PUquantitative rather in our bodies, damaging FAs provide seeds with a viable means rather for the than qualitative, emfatty cell membranes, of energy for germination in early spring phasizing the reduclivelihood of the depleting vitamin E and while the weather is still cool. By the time tion of fat intake rather other antioxidant stores, summer arrives and temperatures rise, the seeds and the than different types and degrading DNA and seed’s oils are already depleted by germiand varying qualities other nuclear membranes. nation, leaving the plant unharmed by plants themselves. of existing fats. In an Thus, regular consumpthe rancidity effect warmer temperatures effort to depart from tion of PUFAs ultimately would have otherwise incurred. this approach and to facilitate a more accelerates aging, weakens the imnuanced understanding of which fats mune system and increases the risk Continued on page 46... are beneficial and which are not, it for cancers. Various studies show that is helpful to examine how nature manufactures plant and animal fats in order to sustain and satisfy the Robert Rand, M.D., specializes survival needs of plants and animals in holistic health care, combining conventional and alternative throughout their life cycle. Here, we medical techniques. He also will briefly examine an aspect of how practices medical acupuncture, and why polyunsaturated vegetable provides aggressive treatment and seed oils adversely affect human meets of pain using both pharmaceutical and physiology when consumed in connon-pharmaceutical treatments, giving centrated, unnatural quantities. you options. Dietitian on staff for advanced A significant problem with polynutritional counseling. unsatured fatty acids (PUFAs) is that io-identical hormones ring | b o t i n o they are very unstable and prone m cardio ® Call to schedule ed | to rancidity. At the molecular level, m a d n | o your appointment today! e r u t PUFAs contain more than one double c a ll e r gi es | a c u p un bond, meaning they have free elec775.826.7263 trons that are not saturated with hydrogen atoms. These electrons are www.RandFamilyCare.com easily knocked out of orbit, unleash6880 S. McCarran Blvd. St. 14 • Reno ing rancidity and free radical formaMost insurances accepted. tion inside the body.

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Jungian Dreamwork Series:

Dreams & theAfterlife

(PART ONE)

“Life has always seemed to me like a plant that lives on its rhizome. Its true life is invisible, hidden in the rhizome. The part that lives above ground lasts only a single summer. What we see is the bloom, which passes. The rhizome remains.”

Written by Andy Drymalski, EdD

(Carl Jung, from the prologue of Memories, Dreams, Reflections)

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n last month’s article we discussed the Jungian view of depression as an opportunity for trans-formation of our worldview. Depression occurs when the natural flow of our life energy has become blocked, usually because certain aims or attitudes of our conscious mind, or ego, are at odds with our deeper self.

(In other words, life is wanting us to move in one direction, but we want to move in another, or not at all.) The depression resolves when the ego surrenders its toonarrow standpoint, and allows the energy and wisdom of our deeper self to flow more freely. This sacrifice and humbling of the ego is often experienced as a defeat, or death, and is frequently symbolized as such in our dreams. Like Bill Murray’s character in the movie, “Groundhog Day,” sometimes we must go through many “deaths” before we learn how to truly live.

The death/rebirth process is a core component of psychological development and is what guides the ego to its proper role as servant to the larger personality.

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This article and the next also deal with the subject of death and transformation. But instead of the symbolic death of the ego, they deal with the experiences of people close to physical death and with the appearance of dead people in our dreams.

The following stories are not meant to “prove” the existence of an afterlife, but they certainly challenge us to explore this possibility. Some things in life are known “directly” through the five senses, such as the color, taste, and texture of an apple.

Other things, such as gravity, magnetism and the afterlife cannot be known directly, but are postulated based upon their effects.

It is a basic principle of Jungian psychology that the other people in our dreams symbolize some aspect of ourselves that is like that person. So, for example, if you dream of a friend who has a good sense of humor, he/she probably symbolizes the same attribute or potential within yourself. The dream is using your associations to this person to tell you something about yourself. This general principle holds true whether the person we dream of is deceased or living.

However, there are some dreams that we have of “the dead” where this line of interpretation may fall short. Examples include dreams and visions where we have an especially profound sense of that person’s actual presence, as if he/she is standing before us in the flesh. Probably the most frequent type of visitation shared by my clients over the years involve dreams and visions of a loved one checking in on them. Oftentimes the observer will catch a

glimpse of the deceased person standing at the foot of their bed as they are entering or emerging from sleep. At other times the interactions are more involved. An 85 year-old woman related, “I have occasional dreams of my husband. He hugs and kisses me, but only for a short time as it always seems like he’s in a hurry–like when he was in the Air Force–he can only visit a short time before he is off.” A few months after her husband’s death another woman experienced a fleeting vision of her husband in the hallway of their home, “He seemed very real. He said he was just checking in to see how I was doing. Then he disappeared.”

Sometimes the encounters are tactile rather than visual. For example, one woman reported feeling her husband’s presence on the bed next to her, and experienced the bed to move at these times as well. A 65 year-old man tells of driving home from the hospital in great anguish having just witnessed his wife’s passing. “I felt her hand stroke my face while tears streamed down my cheeks.

The sensation of being touched was quite palpable.” A 67 year-old woman felt the distinct sensation of a warm, moist kiss on her cheek as she lay in bed one night. She attributed it to the spirit of her beloved daughter who had died a few years before and over whose death she still grieved. On occasion, a favorite pet may make its presence known. A 45 yearold woman described seeing the ghost of her recently euthanized cat. She added, “I felt her spiritual presence in the room with me and could feel her rubbing up against my legs.”

Occasionally the deceased come to admonish the living, as illustrated in this dream of a 72 year-old man whose wife had died three years earlier. He recalled: “Starla visited me last night and boy was she angry. She called me an ‘asshole,’ told me to stop drinking and moping around, and to get on with my life. She said that there are a lot of things I need to get done before I die.” In a similar vein, a woman in her early forties was redirected by her deceased husband to be more strict with their two teenage sons. “Don’t let them yank

your chain,” he urged her in a dream.

Sometimes the figure of the deceased shows up to provide reassurance. A woman dreamed, “Twenty years after my mother’s death she appeared to me in a dream the night before an upcoming surgery. She told me not to worry, that it would come out alright.” Her mother’s presence was encountered again before another operation several years later. She dreamed, “Mom and I are in a car with her driving. We are going too fast down a mountain road and are about to drive off the edge, but she pushes me out of the car at the last second. She goes over the cliff with the car, but I am saved.” Both dreams provided reassurance at times of great anxiety for the dreamer. The last dream may even indicate a possible intervention by her mother in the outcome of her surgery. At the very least, it suggests that mother nature is going to give her another chance at life.

There are times when the dead appear in our dreams to let us know that the spirit survives death. A woman dreamed of her recently deceased best friend: “Within a week of her death Barbara greeted me.

She told me that she’s still alive and doing ok.” Another woman dreamed, “John [a good friend who had died the day before] visited me. I had been busy with friends and he didn’t want to disturb me.

I tell him I’d like to see him now. He sits down in a chair across from me and lets me know he is fine. He looks healthy and happy, and we are able to visit for a little while before he must leave.”

If we interpret these dreams as genuine visitations, then it is clear that the dead maintain their interest in and concern for those they have left behind.

All of the individuals whose dreams and visions have been discussed above found their experiences to be healing and encouraging of faith in a world beyond this one. Sometimes the spirit of a dead loved one is specifically therapeutic, as shown in this dream of a 65 year-old woman whose oldest son, Chris, had died seven months earlier. Chris’s death ushered in a very dark time in Margaret’s life, marked by anger towards God and cynicism re-

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garding the purpose of life. She dreamed, “Chris came to me. He told me he wanted me to plant a flower garden in my backyard. He said it will heal me and help me to remember how all life regenerates itself.” Evidently Margaret planted that garden and tended it well, for during the anniversary week of her son’s death she awoke with a single dream image: daffodils and tulips nodding gently in the breeze of a sunny spring day.

Recommended Reading: 1. Childs, Annette. Halfway Across the River: Messages of Hope from the Other Side. The Wandering Feather Press, Incline Village 2007.

2. Jung, C.G. Memories, Dreams, Reflections.

Random House Inc., NY 1963.

3. VonFranz, Marie-Louise. On Dreams and Death. Shambhala Publications Inc., Boston 1986.

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ADD & ADHD What are they & what are the treatment options?

Written by David Rovetti, DC

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ave you ever been in a class or at a meeting and found you were having a very difficult time concentrating and paying attention? As your mind wandered, did you wonder if you had Attention-Deficit Disorder (ADD)? Chances are that this episode of inattentiveness was a result of being tired; a fluxuation of your blood sugar, or perhaps you had too many other important or pressing things on your mind. Imagine this loss of attention happening every day—happening not only while in a formal class or meeting, but during most waking hours and even while conversing with other people. This is ADD. Include the inability to hold still and, at the same time, having a compulsive urge to move about—this is Attention-Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD).

Unfortunately, there are no objective medical tests to diagnose these disorders, so there is some controversy that these conditions even exist.

The general guideline for the diagnosis of ADD and ADHD versus an episode of inattentiveness is if it is frequent, intense and has a negative impact on a person’s life, then the label of ADD or ADHD is appropriate. The three hallmark impairments of ADHD are inattentiveness/distractibility, hyperactivity and impulsivity.

ADD and ADHD are “spectrum disorders.” This means that the symptoms and causes range wildly from person to person.

The number of diagnosed cases has increased 1400 percent in the last 25 years. These disorders affect about 3 percent of adults and 5 percent of children, is five to seven times more common

in boys than girls, occurs at every level of intelligence, runs in families, and it is more common with families with a history of depression and/or alcoholism. The good news is 50 to 60 percent of children will outgrow ADHD by the time they reach 20.

The symptoms are more obvious when a person is requested to sit still and concentrate. Therefore, in the first few years of school the diagnosis is usually made. “Unable to focus,” “easily distracted,” and “short attention span,” are typical phrases used before the diagnosis ADD is made. “Difficulty holding still,” “hyper”, “disruptive,” “fidgety,” “a handful,” and “easily excited” are common terms used for people with ADHD. In grade-school years, the following symptoms of ADD and/ or ADHD are common: • Fidgeting with hands or feet • Difficulty remaining seated • Being easily distracted by extraneous stimuli • Difficulty awaiting turn in games or group activities • Blurting out answers before questions are completed • Difficulty in following instructions • Difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities

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Evidence has shown that the lower portion of the brain know as the reticular activating system is not working correctly in those with ADD or ADHD. Other areas of the brain such as the inhibitory mechanism of the frontal lobes and cortex may also be affected. This brain impairment may possibly be caused by damage from trauma before, after, or during birth; or brain damage from toxins such as bacterial or viral, fetal alcohol syndrome, or heavy metals (such as lead).

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) has been proven to help brain function and repair damaged areas by providing up to ten times more oxygen to areas of the brain. In cases of ADD and/ or ADHD being caused by brain trauma or damage, HBOT is a safe and reasonable treatment option.

So, do you have ADD or ADHD? In school, if you had a fairly normal first and second grade experience, then you probably don’t have the disorder. No adult is diagnosed with ADD or ADHD unless he or she had symptoms before age 7 (there is no such thing as an adult-onset of ADD or ADHD). Try getting plenty of rest, exercising, eating right and avoid carbohydrates— you’ll be focused as can be at your next meeting!

There are many treatment options for children and adults who truly have ADD and/or ADHD:

• Allergy elimination • Family counseling • Behavior training • Biofeedback • Massage • Chiropractic care • Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

References: 1. The Family Foundation School, www.thefamilyschool.com 2. Saunders, Scott MD. “The ADHD/ADD Natural Remedy Report - A Safe, Natural and Proven Home Remedy to Cure Your ADHD & ADD.” American Psychiatric Association, 1994.

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uantum is a word that has been bandied about in recent years and even used in commercials to indicate that the writer or firm understands and uses physics concepts. The term quanta describes the tiniest bits of matter/energy that seem to be interchangeable; bits which cannot be divided into smaller units.

Deepak Chopra understood this concept as it applies to healing over 18 years ago when he wrote this book. At that time the healing power of the mind was considered very dubious here in the West.

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While working in New England, he realized that his patients’ thoughts and attitudes had much to do with whether or not they recovered. He explains that several of his cancer patients recovered completely after being pronounced incurable and given only a few months to live.

He didn’t think they were miracles; rather, they were proof that the mind can go deep enough to change the very patterns that design the body. It can wipe mistakes off the blueprint, so to speak and destroy any disease – cancer, diabetes, coronary heart disease – that has disturbed the design.

In the 1980s, Deepak went back to India to further study Ayurvedic medicine.

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years ago. He also knew that the ancient doctors of India were great sages, and their cardinal belief was that the body is created out of consciousness. Their way of treating disease went deeper than just the body, into the core of the mind. When you look at Ayurveda’s anatomical charts, you don’t see the familiar organs pictured in Gray’s Anatomy; rather, you find astonishing diagrams of where the mind is flowing as it creates the body.

Chopra wrote Quantum Healing as his explanation of what is happening when the body cures itself of a previouslythought incurable disease. This book brings together the current research of Western medicine, neuroscience and physics with the insights of Ayurvedic theory to show that the human body is controlled by a “network of intelligence.”

This intelligence is part and parcel of each one of the 100 trillion cells in our body.

Harvard University has recently learned

that each cell is in effect a nuclear matrix, processing at 100,000 times per second.

What astonishing beings we are!

Research on spontaneous cures of cancer has shown that just before the cure appears, almost every patient experiences a dramatic shift in awareness. He knows that he will be healed, and he feels that the force responsible is inside himself but not limited to him – it extends beyond his personal boundaries, throughout all of nature. Suddenly he feels, “I am not limited to my body.” At that moment, such patients apparently jump to a new level of consciousness that prohibits the existence of cancer. Then the cancer cells either disappear or at the very least stabilize without damaging the body any further. This leap in consciousness seems to be the key.

The word that comes to mind when a scientist thinks of such sudden changes is quantum, as in a quantum leap. Many cures that share mysterious origins – faith healing, spontaneous remission (which simply means ‘the body cured itself’), even placebos – point to a quantum leap.

Why? Because in all of these instances, inner awareness seems to have promoted a drastic jump – a quantum leap in the healing mechanism.

Perhaps these “miracles” are extensions of normal abilities – Chopra asks the question, “When your body mends a broken bone, why is that not a miracle?”

Even bone-mending is a complex process that even modern medicine doesn’t fully understand. The reason why not everyone manages to take the healing process as far as it can go is that we differ drastically in our knowledge of how to mobilize it.

Apparently the successful patients have learned to motivate their own healing, and the most successful have gone much further than that. They have found the secret of quantum healing. Chopra says, “Modern medicine cannot even begin to duplicate their cures, because no cure that relies on drugs and surgery is so precisely timed, so beautifully coordinated, so benign and free of side effects, so effortless as theirs. Their ability springs from a level so deep that you cannot go any

deeper. If we knew what their brains were doing to motivate their bodies, we would have the basic unit of the healing process in our hands.”

The first half of the book is about the quantum itself – what it is, how it behaves. The second half then blends the quantum with Ayurveda, making a marriage of two cultures while trying to arrive at one answer. This is a brilliant ground-breaking book which was way ahead of it’s time, and this new edition is even more cutting-edge.

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8. It is usually set alight before being served 9. True 10. Small end of the loin 11. The Golf of Tongkin 12. In the middle of the land 13. The Pacific 14. La Manche 15. The Banda Sea

COMMUNITYCALENDAR May 1st – 3rd

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May 19th

Cinco de Mayo Festival with world-class music and comedians, food and fun. Victorian Square in downtown Sparks and throughout Reno. 9:00pm - 9:00pm. www.nhsreno.org

Mother’s Day Hike. Steam Boat Ditch Trail.

8:30 am at Walden’s Café to caravan. $20 per person includes corsage, water, snack and photo. Call Kellie Lee at (775) 848-2974.

“Zing into Spring!” Join us for a demonstration of healthy Spring dishes with South East Asian flavors. Call (775) 842-7300 or visit www. flourishwithfood.com/zing for details.

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May 24th

Swan Lake Nature Study Area 10-year anniversary celebration! 8:30 am – 3 pm. For details and to RSVP, call Becky at (775) 851-5180.

Free aromatherapy class at VIVASAN USA on Saturday at Noon. Topics include history and use of essential oils, and then make your own perfume. Contact Lana 826-VIVA.

Introduction to Crystal Healing: An Intuitive Approach to Crystals, 12-3pm. Handouts provided. Work w/crystals and pendulums.

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May 2nd MS Walks, Sparks Marina, Reno/Sparks Check-in at 8am walk at 9am. Register at http://www.nationalmssociety.org/nvn.

May 2nd, 3rd & 23rd Accelerated Reiki Level 1 & 2 Class, 10-5 pm, 5/2 & 5/23. Reiki Level 3 Master Teacher Class 10-5 pm, 5/3. Manual provided. Tania Marie, www.taniamarie.com, (775) 343-9244.

May 7th Wine Auction at Edgewood Tahoe. 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. $75 per person or a $75 minimum wine donation. Call (530) 543-5614 or register at www.bartonhealth.org/events.

May 9th Sally LeDuc, PT will speak at the Northern Nevada FM/CFS Network Annual Awareness Day. The FREE meeting is from 1-3 pm, sign-in starts at 12:30 pm. www.nnfcn.org

May 9th MS Walks. Camp Richardson, South Lake Tahoe. Check-in at 8am. walk at 9am. Register at http://www.nationalmssociety.org/nvn.

May 9th Reiki 1 Attunement Class at the Om Home.

11am–2pm. Local Reiki Masters/Teachers Carrie Shinners (775) 762-2299 and Melodee Aurrecoecha (775) 848-3206.

May 9th & 10th Reiki I & II Certification, 10 am – 5 pm. Join us for fun and health be attuned and certified to do Reiki. Cheryl Blossom (775) 338-8617.

May 10th Happy Mother's Day! Hug your mother, bring her some flowers, call her, take her for a walk or hike... do something to show your mom that you love her!

May 16th Carmen Carr’s monthly hike is at Rubicon Trail this month. Contact (530) 550-5192 or Carmen@CarmenCarr.com for directions to trailhead.

May 16th MS Walks. Thunder Canyon Golf Course, Washoe Valley. Check-in at 8am walk at 9:00 am. Register at http://www.nationalmssociety. org/nvn.

May 17th 10am - 5pm at Grand Sierra Resort: Life, Love and the Beyond. For tickets, visit www.grandsierraresort.com or call (800) 648-3568.

May 24th Reno Russian Festival at the Reno Family YMCA, 1300 Foster Dr. in Reno. Noon to 6pm. Admission $10, kids under 6 are free.

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May 24th Celebration of Heroes Parade in Virginia City.

Starts at noon and will travel down C St., Virginia City's main drag. Motorcycles and fast cars will also be in Virginia City for the Memorial Day holiday.

May 25th Reno Turkish Festival and Ferhat Atli Concert Turkish food, music & dancing in downtown Reno's Wingfield Park, 2pm. Free! Learn more at the Sierra Foundation website.

May 30th "Discover the Link Between Nutrition and Beautiful Skin" Saturday 1 – 5pm at the River School in Reno. Contact Lauren at reno@ecopolitan.com or visit reno.ecopolitan.com.

May 30th May 17th Climb the Legacy Stair Climb! 36 Floors, 1 chance to make a difference. Exercise your right to clean air and support lunch health! Call (775) 829-LUNG, www.climbthelegacy.com.

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ASTROLOGY&HEALTH

ASTROLOGICAL ALCHEMY ••• The Astrology of Self-Transformationsm

Monthly Health Outlook:

THE SUN IN Written By Robert Ayres

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TAURUS

he Sun enters Taurus on April 19. This is the second sign that the Sun passes through in the spring season. It is a fixed earth sign that expresses as love of earth.

The Bull rules the physical senses that connect us with our outer environment.

We are attracted and intrigued by nature and the world. This results in the desire/love nature stimulating us to experience this fascinating realm. The fundamental key phrase for Taurus is I Want. This is the desire to possess the world in order to experience it.

The Bull is one of the more creative, fertile signs of the zodiac. During the Sun’s journey through Taurus, nature bursts forth in new life. Humanity also feels a new sense of vitality and creativity. The world manifests the feminine principles of love and beauty. Venus, the planetary ruler of Taurus, is the goddess of these virtues. Life has the potential to be more enjoyable and

fulfilling now.

From the physiological perspective, Taurus rules the neck. The neck contains the throat chakra and the larynx. These centers hold the mysteries of The Word. This creative ability to manifest through speech and sound is a power that will unfold more in the future. It can provoke a sore throat at this time.

Venus has dominion over the kidneys. These organs are responsible for keeping the fluids of our bodies in balance. The kidneys can be more stimulated than usual now. Slippery elm and fenugreek tea can be helpful with these potential ailments.

One of the most important qualities of Taurus is its rulership of money. As spiritual beings we are learning how to create wealth and abundance in our lives. The nature of life is abundance, but we each have our own issues with achieving this particular level of well being. Why is it that so many can barely survive and so few have so much more than they need?

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ONGOINGCALENDAR Creating Transformation Now

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Wednesdays, 7-9pm Integrated Awareness® classes. Would You Like Amazing Shifts & Breakthroughs in All Areas of Your Life? Cheryl Blossom (775) 338 – 8617.

Join us for an open meditation every Sunday from 12–1pm. At the Reno Psychic Institute, 20 Hillcrest Drive, Reno. www.renopsychicinstitute.org. (775) 324-2872.

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MS Self Help Group Meetings

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Groups are a source of information & support, an environment for people to gather & share. Groups meet in Reno, Sparks & Truckee. Call (800) 344-4867.

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New Class at Body Wisdom Physical Therapy

Every first Thursday, 6:30-7:30pm. Located at City of Reno Council Chambers.

For more info, call Everlasting Health Center at (775) 324-7382.

Get Out Of Debt Workshop Schedule a speaker for this workshop at your church, organization or in your home.

Catherine Young, Independent Agent, United First Financial ID 844579. (775) 250-4365, www.TheWealthTrust.com.

Green Classes at Lake Tahoe Community College Intro to Green Sustainable Education: Thursdays, 6-7:50 pm and Green Career Planning: Thursdays, 8:10-9:30 pm. Register on line at: www.ltcc.edu/registration. asp or call (530) 542 4660.

Transforming Loss Transforming the Experience of Loss: Relationship, Career, Difficult Change.

Every Tuesday facilitated by Terry Lowey, MFT 6:30-8pm. Cost: $45. To register: (775) 322-1924.

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Gentle Yoga with Meredith Taddre, RYT. 5 week sessions – $60. Small class, individualized attention. Call (775) 827-3777.

Group meditations on Mondays at 6pm & Fridays at 6:15pm. Om Home 3670 Grant Drive, Ste 104A, Reno NV. For more info: (775) 250-7756.

Reiki Sessions and Training

“Why Diets Don’t Work” Free Seminar

Reiki Healing Circle, Monday nights at The Institute for Inspired Living. Advanced training for practitioners, 6:30-7pm. $45 Public Reiki Sessions from 7-8pm. Call Cheryl Blossom (775) 338-8617.

Self Healing Course 2nd and last Saturday of every month.

Step by step teaching and training on how to heal yourself. For more info, call Master John (775) 323-4455 or (775) 250-9050.

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Yoga Classes at Body Wisdom Physical Therapy Gentle Yoga with Meredith Taddre, RYT. 5 week sessions - $60. Small class, individualized attention. Call (775) 827 -3777.

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TAURUS

THE SUN IN Our current economic crisis is bringing into question some of the underlying assumptions that form the basis of our monetary system. The overall distribution of wealth in the world is out of balance. Venus is also the planet of balance. It tells us that the ancient maxim, “moderation in all things,” is an important key to understanding our current situation. There needs to be balance between the spiritual and material, the inner and the outer, for true harmony to be achieved.

Money is the medium of exchange that is the foundation of wealth and abundance in our economic system. It is under the rulership of Taurus and Venus. It is the vehicle for the desire

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nature to express itself in the acquisition of goods. As spiritual beings, we must learn to master the physical dimension.

Mastership of money and how to correctly create wealth and abundance is very important. It is based in creatively working with the world and the principle of right exchange. What you give is what you should receive and vice-versa. This applies to our exchange with people and with the Earth.

Opportunities present themselves for addressing our financial issues during Taurus. The system is in a state of dysfunction.

It has become frozen as a result of fear. This opens the door for us to try innovative approaches to healing some of the problems.

The old patterns are not working. Now is a great time to get your personal financial house in order. Take advantage of the short-term upswing this spring and summer to get yourself in a better financial position.

Overall, it should be a good month.

THE ABOVE IS NOT MEANT TO BE TAKEN AS MEDICAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL. 2009 All Rights Reserved, Robert Ayres Robert Ayres is an internationally known astrologer with over 40 years of experience. He can be reached for personal consultations at (530) 550-1118. Go to ad on THIS page.

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