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Getting to the Heart of Heart Disease EAV: An Amazing Diagnostic Tool The Human Antenna The Brain Initiative Vaginal (incision-less) Hysterectomy How I plan to talk to my kid about Santa Clause Clear the Clutter

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Getting to the Heart of Heart Disease …8

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EAV: An Amazing Diagnostic Tool …22

Vaginal (incision-less) Hysterectomy …12

HERBS&SPICES Fennel ...32

EAV: An Amazing Diagnostic Tool …22 How I plan to talk to my kid about Santa Clause …24 The Human Antenna …26

INGREDIENTWATCH The Dark History of the Dog Food Industry ...30

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How Will I Look and Feel 10 Years From Now? …16

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As a child, reaching the month of December was very exciting, it was the end of another year and the best holiday of all: Christmas. It was a month filled with anticipation and expectations. Hoping the items I put on my Christmas wish list would come true. It was so much fun to shop for gifts and clothing. It meant a new holiday outfit and new winter wear. When we lived in Germany, we celebrated two holidays, Saint Nicholas Day and Christmas. That was so cool because we doubled up on goodies.

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There were plenty of activities, school plays, church and lots of outdoor fun--depending upon where we lived (and most of the time it was in cold country). Even though it was cold outside, we would go sledding and build sledding ramps, snow forts, and snowmen and snow angels in the snow. This was a big deal and generally involved the whole neighborhood. After an hour or so of outdoor fun, we would warm up with a cup of hot cocoa.

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andles wrapped in sliver, snowy white and deep red. Our cover represents Christmas: a time of light laughter and joy, a glittering promise of magic, and the warmth of family and friends.

Mom was an excellent chef. We would traditionally have turkey, and or beef wellington, as our main protein and many vegetable dishes, sage stuffing and her famous apricot cream cheese salad. I loved the smell of Mom’s kitchen; especially when she baked homemade bread, rolls and several kind of pies. She also made Mexican wedding cookies, Spritz butter cookies, tunnel of fudge cake and poppy seed pound cake, to name a few. She loved making chocolate fudge and penuche, peanut brittle and sometimes popcorn balls. We always had plenty to eat and plenty of leftovers.

“Christmas isn’t a season. It’s a feeling.” - Edna Ferber “Maybe Christmas, the Grinch thought, doesn’t come from a store.” - Dr. Seuss “A good conscience is a continual Christmas.” - Benjamin Franklin Healthy Beginnings wishes you a Merry Christmas…and a very Bright New Year!

On Christmas Eve we had a smaller meal of sloppy Joes and homemade clam chowder. After dinner, and before we passed out the gifts, we would put on a skit and read the Christmas story of how baby Jesus came to be. Then, we tried to sit still as someone passed out the gifts. We opened family gifts on Christmas Eve, and on Christmas day each one of us had a special gift from Santa. I loved to lay on the floor and look up at the Christmas tree lights; it was so magical.

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These are just a few of my childhood memories of Christmas. To this day, Christmas is still my favorite holiday for many reasons. Healthy Beginnings Magazine wishes all of you a wonderful and magical holiday. A special thank you to all of our advertisers and to you, our loyal readers. It is has been our pleasure to be of service.

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“Home 4 the Holidays” Adoption Drive

Through January 1, 2014. Nevada Humane Society is trying to find homes for 1,200 dogs and cats during the Home 4 the Holidays Pet Adoption Drive. Adult dogs adoption $45, adult cats $10, and kittens $30. Senior citizens may adopt pets 6 years of old and older for free. Together we can make sure that all homeless pets in our community are truly Home for the Holidays! Come meet your new family member at the Nevada Humane Society, 2825 Longley Lane, Reno. More information, call (775) 856-2000.

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Enjoy the following anniversary specials 50 minute massage is $30. An 80 minute massage is $60 dollars. European cleansing facial $40. Ear candling treatments $30. 20% off any waxing service and lash and brow tinting. 50% off permanent make up tattooing and lips eyeliner and eyebrows. We are conveniently located on the corner of Casazza Dr. and Locust behind shoppers Square, Casazza Dr Sre-E Reno, 89509. Anniversary specials will be running through January 2015. To look your best for the Holidays… Call Karen at cell/text (775) 722-9307 or go to therapeuticskincare.com for more information you can also follow me on Twitter @karen_tsc 507

Reno’s New Year’s fireworks show is sponsored by the downtown hotel casinos and the City of Reno. Be downtown at midnight for a spectacular fireworks display and fun street party to bring in 2014 with lots of big bangs. The fireworks party centers around the Reno Arch and runs from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. The fireworks show lasts about 15 minutes and is launched from four different roof levels, giving partiers spectacular viewing from every angle.

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Getting to the heart

of Heart Disease Most heart disease is preventable because it is caused by nutritional deficiencies and imbalances. Much of today’s heart disease and valve problems are a modern form of the B-vitamin deficiency disease called “beriberi” of the heart.

Written By Robert A. Eslinger, D.O., H.M.D.

here is a big secret in medicine today regarding heart disease. The secret is that actively and mechanically intervening to open arteries with balloons, stents and bypasses may be useful in the short term to save a severely threatened heart. However, in the long run, the blockages will recur if the true cause of them is not addressed. So what are we to do? The best way to treat cardiovascular disease is prevention! New research is starting to show that it has very little to do with cholesterol levels, or long term use of medications. This is accomplished by the use of “phytonutrients” (plant and animal extracts and concentrates), by applying principles of clinical biochemistry. This is the long term solution. It involves far more than just taking synthetic or fractionated portions of whole vitamins (standard vitamins). It is the clinical application of therapeutic foods, extracts, concentrates and phytonutrients. These principles have helped thousands of patients reverse heart disease, and restore normal function to the heart muscle, without any toxic effects. Of course diet and exercise play a big part in all this, but we have been misled as to the nature of the best diet. A low-fat diet has been proven (time and again) to not prevent heart disease, but rather contribute to its development! Research shows the best diet consists of a higher protein, higher healthy fat and a lower carbohydrate protocol. This diet helps prevent “metabolic syndrome,” which causes obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease.

Without adequate B vitamins in the diet, the heart muscle will weaken and lose tone. Much of angina is nothing more than a “charley horse” of the heart muscle. This is caused by insufficient blood flow, oxygenation and flow of nutrients to the heart. Research shows that by applying these principles, you may be able to really get at the cause, reverse blockages and actually turn lifelong medical treatment into temporary therapy. After three to six months on proper nutritional therapy, most patients are able to start weaning toward eventual elimination of heart medications with their doctor’s help. Even if you only do the basics, you can usually look forward to this “medical phenomenon.” Did you know that the pig heart is very much like the human heart? In fact, pig heart valves are implanted into humans every day by modern medicine. I bet you didn’t know it has been proven that pigs with damaged coronary vessels, when fed proper nutrition, grow new coronary vessels in six to eight weeks! Isn’t it time we started treating human heart disease the same way!?! References: 1. standardprocess.com 2. West, Bruce, D.C. The 45 Day Health Turnaround. Health Alert. Monterey, CA. For more info, contact Reno Integrative Medical Center at (775) 829-1009, or visit online at renointegrative.com. See ad on next page.

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CLEAR THE CLUTTER AND GET READY FOR A NEW YEAR Written By June Milligan, M.Ed., CCHt, PLR

ou deserve to feel good in your environment, both at home and at work. But if you have cluttered surroundings, you have a chaotic point of attraction. Like attracts like. If you’re surrounded by unfinished work, incomplete projects, unattended-to tasks, unsorted piles of paperwork, stray magazines and catalogs, this can negatively affect your experience every day. We live in a vibrational universe. Everything carries its own vibration and because you are a vibrational being, and therefore develop a vibrational relationship with everything in your life, your personal belongings do have an impact on the way you feel and on your point of attraction. We humans have a habit of gathering stuff. It’s the way some of us keep score. We live in a physical world, so physical manifestation is important to us, but then we get buried in the accumulation and end up spending too much time looking for things. Many of us have a vague feeling of being unfulfilled, of emptiness, and we try to fill it up with stuff. We buy one more thing and bring it home. But, this gathering of stuff is contrary to the need for freedom that is inherent in all of us.

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Why don’t we clean it out? Well, we may have thrown something away once and found out later that we needed it. And then there’s the problem of time. We don’t feel that we have the time to do this clutter clearing job. But it doesn’t have to be done all at once. If we can go through and just release those things we’re not wearing now or using now (or haven’t used for two years), it leaves our environment a clearer place and makes it possible for the things that are more in harmony with who we are now to more easily flow into our experience. We are all attracting constantly, and when that process is clogged with stuff that we no longer need, the new attraction is slower--and we end up with a feeling of frustration or of being overwhelmed. Have you ever lived in an orderly environment and felt great clarity about your life? Where things were organized in a comfortable way and you pretty much knew where everything was? Can you imagine that? Can you visualize it? Can you feel what it would be like to live in a space of immense order, where your day flowed along easily because there was no stress about finding things? No stress about procrastination

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So start in one room-the room that gives you the most frustration.

vibrations of activities and decisions that are unnecessary to your present life. Free yourself up for the life you want to live today and tomorrow and next month. Don’t let the old stuff you collected or once used stop you from moving ahead in your life now. Clear the clutter and get ready for the new you!

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because you knew where everything was and you had everything you needed to finish a project? Being able to find the “feeling place” of order and clarity and peace is important to actually achieving it. Desire for something is the engine, but emotion is the fuel. So, if you can FEEL what it would be like to achieve something (what the end product would look and feel like) it’s much easier to actually achieve it.

1. Hicks, Esther & Jerry. Ask and It Is Given – Learning to Manifest Your Desires. Hay House. 2004. 2. Talbot, Betsy & Warren. Getting Rid of It: The Step-by-Step Guide for Eliminating the Clutter in Your Life. CreateSpace Independent Publishing. 2012.

So start in one room--the room that gives you the most frustration. Get some boxes and label them: clothes, shoes, etc. Take one item at a time and if you haven’t used it for two years, put it in the labeled box. Do as much as you can, maybe 20 to 60 minutes of this activity today. Then take it up tomorrow and continue until you have cleared that room of everything you think needs to go in a box. Don’t even think about throwing those things away or who you might give them to. That will clutter up your mind and cause you to become instantly fatigued and overwhelmed trying to make those decisions. That will cause you to quit, once again. Just know that you’re putting the boxes in an area where you can get to them easily, and of course they’ll be labeled. That will put your mind at ease about being able to find the item later if you need it.

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Vaginal (Incision-less) Hysterectomy Written By Patricia Yost, MD, FACOG

ysterectomy, or surgical removal of the uterus, is indicated for many conditions including abnormal bleeding, fibroids, prolapse (dropping of uterus), endometriosis, chronic pelvic pain, and cancer or pre-cancer. Less invasive treatment options are available and include hormonal therapy, a progestinreleasing intrauterine device, surgical destruction (or “ablation”) of the uterine lining, surgical removal of fibroids (myomectomy), blockage ( “embolization”) of the uterine arteries, suspension devices ( pessaries) or pelvic reconstructive procedures, which spares the uterus. If conservative options have failed, or are not appropriate, hysterectomy is considered the definitive treatment. There are a lot of “horror stories” out there, scaring women out of the relief they need, and many are surprised to learn about the minimally invasive options for hysterectomy. Hysterectomy is a very safe procedure, and most studies show significantly improved quality of life, including sexual function, for women after hysterectomy, however all surgery carries risk. The most common risks are infection and bleeding. Less frequent

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complications include injury to urinary and gastrointestinal structures, nerves or blood vessels, reactions to anesthesia, and deep vein thrombosis (blood clots in the legs or lungs), or rarely more serious events. Measures are routinely taken to avoid these risks including appropriate surgical planning, routine antibiotics, careful surgical technique to minimize blood loss and avoid injury to adjacent pelvic organs, routine use of leg compression devices, and additional measures as needed depending on each individual patient’s medical and surgical history. When they occur, most complications are recognized and fixed immediately to avoid long-term effects. Total Hysterectomy is removal of the entire uterus including the cervix. Supracervical Hysterectomy is removal of the superior portion of the uterus, leaving the cervix in place. Sometimes this is performed due to severe adhesions (scar tissue) around the cervix. Except for a slightly earlier return to sexual activity, most studies do not show any benefit of keeping the cervix. If the cervix is retained, the risk of developing cervical cancer

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Many women are surprised to learn that a hysterectomy does not automatically include removal of the tubes (salpingectomy) or ovaries (oophorectomy).

will remain and regular pap smears will need to be continued. Painful sex or cyclic spotting can develop, requiring future surgical removal. If a woman feels strongly about retaining her cervix, she should discuss the issue with her doctor.

cost effective approach. Most patients feel better in about two weeks, however pelvic rest is required for six weeks to allow the upper vagina to fully heal. In Laparoscopic Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy a small incision is made near the navel, the abdomen is distended with gas, and a long lighted camera is placed through it so the surgical team can see the organs on monitors. Two to three other small incisions are made in the lower abdomen for instruments. The upper attachments of the uterus are divided laparoscopically, however the remainder of the detachments are done vaginally and the uterus is removed through the vagina. Hospital stay is similar to vaginal hysterectomy. Recovery is also similar, however with the addition of very small abdominal incisions.

Many women are surprised to learn that a hysterectomy does not automatically include removal of the tubes (salpingectomy) or ovaries (oophorectomy). Removal of fallopian tubes is becoming more common as recent studies have shown that some forms of ovarian type cancer actually originate from the tubes. Healthy ovaries serve to provide a woman with her own natural hormones. In an average premenopausal woman, the benefit of retaining ovaries outweighs the risk of developing ovarian cancer. However, each patient should discuss with her doctor whether her age or any personal or family history puts her at elevated risk for ovarian cancer, in which case removal of tubes and ovaries would be recommended at the time of hysterectomy.

In Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy, all of the attachments of the uterus are divided using the laparoscopic tools through the ports, the uterus is either pushed out through the vagina or removed in small pieces through the incisions (morcellation) and the vaginal incision is stitched laparoscopically. Morcellation carries a very small risk of spreading cancer cells, so modifications are often made to contain the pieces within a bag.

In a Vaginal (Incision-less) hysterectomy, the uterus is detached and removed through the vagina, there are no abdominal incisions at all, and patients are discharged the same day. This approach carries the least risk for urinary tract injury. Most patients are excellent candidates for this approach. Most of the published literature and professional opinion supports that, when feasible, vaginal hysterectomy is the safest and most

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Robotic Hysterectomy is similar to laparoscopic hysterectomy except the surgeon controls the instruments via robotic arms

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while seated at a console. The laparoscopic incisions may be placed higher on the abdomen to accommodate the robotic arms. Some patients may not tolerate the steeper positioning and often longer operating times required. There is a higher cost for robotic surgery. Most patients do not need the robot. However, in certain very complex or difficult cases, especially cancer, the robotic approach will prevent the need for a more invasive abdominal approach and is ultimately safer and more efficient with less pain and a shorter recovery time.

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Abdominal Hysterectomy is a more traditional approach best for cases of unusually large uteri or when the vaginal or laparoscopic approach is not feasible for a patient’s situation. A horizontal (bikini line) or vertical incision approximately six inches long is made in the lower abdomen. It is associated with greater risk of complications, more pain, two to three days hospitalization, and longer healing and recovery times of six to eight weeks. However, this approach allows the surgeon excellent access to all the abdominal and pelvic organs and may be necessary for certain conditions.

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References: 1. Alternatives to hysterectomy in the management of leiomyomas. ACOG Practice Bulletin No.96. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Obstet Gynecol 2008; 112:387-400.

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How Will I Look and Feel

Ten Years from Now?

Submitted By Xocai Healthy Chocolate

hat do you think is more valuable than your health? Your business, your boss or your children? But, what happens when you lose your health? Everyone suffers. So, why do you age, or get sick or get diseases? THE CAUSE OF DISEASE. This might seem hard to believe…we, as humans, don’t actually age; we don’t get sick and we don’t get diseases--our cells do. Our body’s health is dependent on our cells’ health. So to slow down aging, limit sickness and prevent disease, we must protect and properly feed our cells.

• Medications

• Foods

• Food Additives

• X-Rays

• Chlorine in treated water

• Exercise

• Mercury in seafood and teeth fillings

• And many more

WHAT ARE CELLS MADE OF? Cells are made of many atoms. When these atoms are healthy, the cells replicate and keep the body young, well and disease free. What makes an atom healthy is that it has “paired” electrons. HOW DO CELLS AGE, GET SICK AND GET DISEASES? Atoms missing an electron are not just “bad,” they actually destroy surrounding atoms by stealing their electrons. An atom missing an electron is called a Free Radical. Free Radicals alter or destroy cells. Cells that die, and cells that replicate in a damaged state, are the cause or contribute to premature aging, sicknesses and diseases such as cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis, and many others. WHERE DO FREE RADICALS COME FROM?

• Smoking

• Stress

• Sunlight

• Pesticides

• Pollution

• Airline travel

A SOLUTION: Antioxidants Antioxidants have “extra” electrons that they can give to free radicals, which eliminate their harmful effects. Antioxidants are your body’s defense against destructive free radicals. Therefore, they are your defense against aging, sickness and disease. WHERE DO THEY COME FROM? Antioxidants are found in fruits and vegetables. They are also in other types of foods such as nuts, oils, beans, etc. For many people, it might come as a surprise to learn that cacao or cocoa, the primary ingredient in dark, healthy chocolate provides the highest levels of and widest arrays of antioxidants. The antioxidant potential of chocolate is such that it may offer one of the highest potencies among the antioxidant-rich foods discovered to date. The life-sustaining, energy-boosting cacao bean was a major part of the Mesoamerican diet because it is a powerhouse of phytonutrition, even rivaling more commonplace fruits and vegetables. Among cocoa’s most important phytonutrients are several classes of antioxidant nutrients. Primary among these are polyphenols, which are largely recognized as some of the

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most powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds known today. Polyphenols comprise multiple categories. The largest group of these is flavonoids. Flavonoids, and particularly the flavanols found in chocolate, are an impressive group, with abundant research demonstrating that they possess anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, anticancer, and antiviral properties, as well as the ability to act like hormones (without the damaging side effects), protect and repair the liver, relax and dilate the blood vessels, modify blood platelet clotting, maintain mental function, lower the risk of different forms of dementia, fight cancer, prevent tooth cavities and other forms of oral disease, relieve allergy symptoms, and more. Dr. Richard Cutler, former Director of Anti-Aging Research Dept., NIH, Washington DC, said, “The amount of antioxidants you maintain in your body is directly proportional to how long and healthy you will live.” It should be clear that chocolate offers a terrific nutritional tool to fight free radical damage, but what kind of chocolate works? The truth is, not all chocolate is created equal. Those chocolate products that use alkalized (“dutched”) cocoa and that contain high amounts of sugar, oils, milk fats and synthetic ingredients won’t yield the same health benefits as healthy dark chocolate. “The daily use of antioxidants can add ten healthful years to your life.” – According to UCLA Medical School.

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The Brain Initiative The Answer to Brain Dysfunction and Disease? Written By Martin Rutherford, D.C., C.C.S.T., C.F.M.P. and Randall Gates, D.C., D.A.C.N.B.

few weeks ago, the government announced the brain initiative at a cost of 4.5 Billion of taxpayer dollars over the next 10 years. The initiative’s stated goal is “to develop neuro science approaches over the next decade that will allow for deeper and more expansive interrogation of the brains neuro circuitry and how it functions in health and disease, create a consensus of brain cells and a road map of their circuitry and advancing tools for neural monitoring and manipulating brain circuits.” Translation: we are going to create tools to produce newer and more specific drugs. How about putting money into further researching what we already know about the real drivers of brain dysfunction (i.e. autism spectrum disease, mental and emotional disorders, depression, anxiety, P.T.S.D., brain fog, short term memory loss, Alzheimer’s) and getting the insurance industry to cover non-drug known solutions for these? Here’s a list of some of the well-researched, non-pathological driver of abnormal brain function we’ve found in our clinic that need to be addressed to improve or correct the above listed brain symptoms:

• Poor brain plasticity (inability of the brain cells to adapt to numerous stressors) and its role in brain aging, and brain health after stroke or concussion. • Blood sugar imbalance and their effect on migraines, memory, brain fog, mood swings and drowsiness. • Chronic stress causing abnormal brain function (EEG), insomnia, brain inflammation, short term memory loss, brain fog, P.T.S.D., brain degeneration, and poor brain circulation. • Gluten sensitivity and its relationship to brain fog, short term memory loss, obsessive compulsive disorder. Depression, migraines, dizziness, vertigo and balance disorders. • The multiple sources of chronic inflammation and its role in brain fog, unclear thoughts, poor brain endurance, brain fatigue and poor ability to focus. Essentially, the vast majority of these symptoms and conditions can be addressed with varying degrees of success in a non-drug fashion when a pathological cause is not established. And here are the bare bone basics of what we, in functional neurology and functional medicine, have found in the current research-and in our clinical experience--that has proven consistently useful in getting your brain back on line. Continued on page 29...

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The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Written By Andy Drymalski, EdD

n a letter, Carl Jung once wrote, “I consciously and

intentionally made my life miserable because I wanted God to be alive and free from the suffering that man has put upon him by loving his own reason more than God’s secret intentions.” – Carl Jung

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“God’s secret intentions.” This describes the hidden calling and potentials that underlie your life. They are the goals and intended destinations God has for you, but of which, you are often unconscious. They are the yearnings of your deeper self, the destiny that beckons you, the spontaneous unfolding of your psyche. They lie within you and also without you. They are something you discover, something you decipher from the clues held in your dreams and relationships, your symptoms, synchronicities and other signs. God’s secret intentions are the wisdom of your deepest self, guiding you to the fullest development of your individuality.

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It is important to realize what an important moral step and commitment Jung was making by seeking to know what lay within his own unconscious, for the same invitation is daily offered to you. You know how easy it is to ignore the unconscious or deny its existence. Then you need not look within. When you do something you didn’t consciously intend to do you say it was just a “mistake,” an “accident,” or fate. If all that you are is your ego, then you hold no hidden, unconscious goals, feelings or intentions. But if you recognize the reality of the unconscious then you open yourself up to new levels of responsibility. Once you are aware of something you can’t become unaware of it (although many people try to do just this). And once you know about something you cannot but take some stance towards it, for “even if you choose not to decide” as the rock band Rush sings, “you still have made a choice.”

He wanted to learn from the unconscious and know the truth about himself. Simply put, Jung felt compelled to know the good, the bad, and the ugly in himself. But this part of you suffers, imprisoned by the cage of your own reason. This cage is the ego, your conscious mind. Your ego is the part of you that thinks it is all of you; the part of you that thinks it knows best. It sets itself up as the leader of the personality, lives by its own logic and desires, and expects your soul to follow suit. It pursues one path, while God’s secret intentions point towards another. It tries to drag the rest of the personality with it, ignoring the troubling dreams, conflicts, and outer life frustrations that would redirect it. And so God suffers, your soul suffers, imprisoned by your private logic. This is the egocentricity that afflicts us all.

Just as it did for Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, consciousness saddles you with moral responsibility, whether you sought it or not. You must choose, and the choice you make may work towards good or it may work towards evil. But being fully human, and being a servant of both humanity and your soul, involves taking on the gift and burden of consciousness. Only then does God live through you and his secret intentions find life.

But Carl Jung wanted God to be alive and free from that suffering. In other words, he wanted God to be alive in him, to be unburdened and unfettered by the cage of the egocentric ego. He wanted to serve God rather than imprison him. He wanted to hear that small voice within rather than drown it out. He wanted creative and healing energies to be expressed, not shackled. And he sought to understand the language of God as it is expressed through the psyche. He wanted to learn from the unconscious and know the truth about himself. Simply put, Jung felt compelled to know the good, the bad, and the ugly in himself.

References: 1. Adler, Gerhard. Aspects of Jung’s Personality and Work. Psychological Perspectives, vol. 6, no. 1 (Spring 1975), p. 12.

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Carl Jung’s life was not miserable. In reading his autobiography, Memories, Dreams, Reflections, it is clear that Jung’s life had its share of joy, wonder and, above all, a profound sense of purpose, meaning and accomplishment. In saying that he made his life miserable, Jung is saying that he openly received and even sought out the puzzles and problems, wonders, contradictions and painful truths that reside in the unconscious. Rather than ignore or avoid the contents of his unconscious, he took active responsibility for them. Jung felt a responsibility not just to the seen, but to the unseen in himself. Whereas most of us make little effort to know and understand the hidden factors that underlie our behaviors and decisions, Jung experienced a moral obligation to know and address them. His whole life was, in a way, an effort to be aware of his larger being, the conscious and the unconscious, so that he could help himself and help others make more responsible and conscious life decisions.

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EAV An Amazing Diagnostic Tool Written By Michael Gerber, MD, HMD

hat would you think if you could diagnose the following…viruses, bacteria, fungi, parasites, mold, all allergens, homeopathic remedies with proper dilution and manufacture them, toxic chemicals, heavy metals, sick teeth, radiation, damaged vertebra, drug and supplement compatibility, organ weakness, disease presence, pharmaceuticals, hormones, vaccinations, water contaminants, foods, implant materials, dental materials, habit drugs ,biochemical, Bach flower remedies, and much more using an EAV (Electro Acupuncture by Voll) devise in a few minutes?

paradoxical reactors need some kind of testing (be it EAV or muscle testing) to determine what these patients can tolerate without severe reactions. Some of my doctor friends say “I don’t need to do any of that kind of testing; my clinical judgment is good enough.” I can tell you it is not good enough. Blowing up a sensitive, or any patient, is poor medicine. Even great therapies such as chelation, IV vitamin C or ozone therapy are not at all tolerated by some patients. If you don’t test, you don’t know. I test every patient on every new treatment during every visit, and I am often surprised. Even with good compatibility testing, a patient’s body can decide it doesn’t like something four or five days into therapy. It pays to be extremely flexible.

You might say Bah Humbug as I did when I first saw Ywen Tang, MD utilize the Dermatron in San Francisco in 1975. He was a student of Bill Kho, MD from Las Vegas, who was a student of Rheinhold Voll in Germany developer of the technology in the late 1940’s. This technology is also called Trans-Dermal Screening or MSA, Meridian Stress Assessment.

Lyme, Viruses, Bacteria Many think that Lyme, Borellia Bergdorferi, is much more common than usually thought, and I agree. When patients come in with a plethora of symptoms and negative lab values and radiology, I frequently find Borellia on my BioMeridian. After many years of testing, I have great trust in it. Lyme is notorious for giving false negatives in lab testing. I treat it with antibiotics and herbs (after Lee Cowden, MD). We clear Lyme in about one month if it is not too deeply entrenched. Viruses turn up frequently, as do bacteria. I can ask whether it is Staph or strep and treat accordingly with drugs or Sanum isopathic remedies and IV’s of C or ozone.

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Can you imagine diagnosing heart disease by taping electrodes on the skin to monitor electrical changes in the heart? Electrical monitoring of mammalian heart impulses dates back to 1668, when Dutchman Jan Swammerdam first demonstrated electrical nerve conduction. Einthoven coined the term “electrocardiogram” in 1893. Surely, over 100 years later, it is not too much of a stretch of our intellects to detect multiple abnormalities of the human condition via EAV. For more info, contact Gerber Medical at (775) 826-1900, or visit online at gerbermedical.com. See ad on this page.

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NURTURE

Written By Allison Prater

How I plan to talk to my kid about

Santa Clause T

different crafts, decorating our house, and hopefully enjoying some snow this year. There is one tradition I will not be carrying on however, and that is perpetuating the story that Santa Clause is an actual, real person.

here are a lot of really fun activities and traditions to share with one’s family around the holidays. My family isn’t particularly religious, but both my husband and I grew up celebrating Christmas, and our extended families still do. For us, it is a time to enjoy being together, to share good food, and to reflect the gratitude we feel for one another and the abundance we are blessed to experience. We express this gratitude, in part, by gift giving. We enjoy making as many gifts as we’re able, and trying to find gifts the receiver will truly enjoy. I remember as a kid my parents would tell me that for them, it was most fun to give gifts at Christmas, and as I have grown up, I have found this to be true as well.

I intend to tell my son the story of Santa Clause is intended to remind us of the joy of giving, especially to those in need. I want to instill in him that gift giving should be done for its own sake, without expectation of recognition for doing so. I want him to experience happiness by giving gifts, not just in receiving them. I have several reasons for not wanting to perpetuate the idea of Santa Clause as a real, live person. For one thing, I feel like it exploits my child’s sense of trust in me. I have always been a bit of a romantic by nature, and I was completely taken in by the idea of Santa Clause as a child. When I discovered this was just a story, I was heartbroken. I have several adult friends who can recount similar experiences, of feeling somewhat betray

There are lots of holiday traditions and activities I look forward to sharing with our son. At our house, we decorate a tumbleweed. We feel it is more sustainable than cutting a tree, or buying a plastic one, plus it gives homage to our Nevada heritage. I look forward to baking with my son, teaching him

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KIDSCORNER

even. I don’t share this to shame any parents who choose to let their kids believe in Santa Clause, the person, but I can honestly say that the experience deeply affected me. In a small way, it affected my ability to trust in the word of adults. It is very important to me that my son trust me, and so I feel I must be honest with him.

Written By Bella and Aramia Zolfaghar (8-years-old)

If I were to construct an elaborate staging, to make my son think a strange man is coming into his home to leave him gifts, I feel I would be manipulating his imagination and sense of wonder in ways that are unnecessary. There is so much magic inherent in life, but it is often subtle. Falling stars, rainbows, icicles, discovering animals in the wild...by letting the Santa Clause story remain a story, I feel I am preserving my son’s ability to experience the magic of this world authentically.

Part I

Written By Aramia Zolfaghar

My biggest issue with the whole Santa Clause story is the notion that “good” children get toys, while “bad” children get coal, or nothing at all. For one thing, I take issue with labeling children “good” or “bad” because it is conditional. This idea of only the good children getting toys does not account for the reality of wealth inequity that exists in these times. It notso-subtly implies that children whose families have less are bad, while children who receive plenty are good. I find this implication to be deeply troubling, and it is my hope that as a culture we can find a way to reframe this part of the story if we must perpetuate the Santa Clause myth.

December is very special to me! It is special to me because of the holiday CHRISTMAS (and kids get a lot of . . . toys)! WHAT IS CHRISTMAS? Christmas is when YOU get presents from Santa Claus! And, it has the word CHRIST in it! CHRIST is another name for GOD! Christmas is when Jesus was born! Christmas is a cool holiday, don’t you think? It can also be very COLD, but you get to play in the snow! HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS!

I have a feeling my opinion will not be popular with some, and I apologize if I’ve hurt anyone’s feelings by expressing my distaste for the way we approach Santa Clause as a culture. Anyone who knows me knows I’m a strongly opinionated person, so please take my words with a grain of salt.

Part II Written By Bella Zolfaghar

However you choose to celebrate this holiday season, from the bottom of my heart, I wish you and yours a happy one!

CHRISTMAS TIME This is the time when you put out decorations for Christmas! Anyone can celebrate Christmas, but some don’t. My family and I celebrate Christmas! On Christmas Eve, we open our presents from Santa clause! Sometimes you don’t get what you want from your Christmas list. I got a scooter from Santa Clause last year and that was pretty nice of him. WHO IS SANTA CLAUSE? Santa is a man who gives out presents to those who were good. His ELVES make over a thousand presents! Christmas is wonderful…and sometimes, depending on where you live, it might snow! It is also pretty fun because you have time with your family, presents from your mom and dad, and maybe your whole family can spend time with you too. I LOVE CHRISTMAS!

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BOOKREVIEW

THE HUMAN ANTENNA

Reading the Language of the Universe in the Songs of Our Cells By Dr. Robin Kelly Reviewed for Healthy Beginnings By June Milligan,M.Ed.,CCHt, PLR

n this book, Dr. Robin Kelly has woven together traditional Western medical science, Eastern medicine’s energy philosophy and has added a dash of quantum physics for additional understanding of how the mind and body work together. His wise and powerful prescription for self-healing and selfempowerment is filled with astounding scientific insights, wit, wisdom and heart. It is rare to find a practitioner trained in both Eastern and Western medicine who can demonstrate and explain how these modalities overlap. His stories and examples show how physical symptoms of disease can at times have matching psychological or energetic imbalances within the mind or subtle body. Dr. Kelly’s personal and client anecdotes are useful in explaining how our feelings and perceptions of the most intense experiences in our life can end up influencing our body’s systems. This blending of theory and practice can only be done by an active practitioner working on the leading edge. The author’s experiences in the mainstream allopathic general practice business, hospices and acupuncture practice have enabled him to have a pretty clear view of the challenges facing all of us in managing our health. He didn’t just accept and practice what he learned in medical school. He looks at personal suffering from a holistic point of view, realizing that lung disease could reflect repressed grief and how heart disease could have roots in blocked love or acceptance of self. He understands

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everything is energy, and that some of that energy is being emitted and received through the vibrational frequencies of thought and emotion. He also understands that suppressed emotions such as rage (which may be totally unconscious) can cause seemingly unexplained pains in any part of our body. Traditional Western medicine testing may show that there’s nothing wrong physically. As a result the patient doesn’t know what to do because the pain is real. So pain medications are often prescribed, but that of course, just treats the symptoms, not the cause. As beings made up of mind, body, emotions and Spirit, we need to be able to use all four to heal. This work is a valuable addition to the growing number of revolutionary books on holistic health care being written by medical doctors--people who were trained in Western allopathic methods, which has as its basis the idea that the human body is just a collection of parts, kind of like a machine-that are working together. Part of that is true but it’s nowhere near the whole story. Recent studies on the brain show that there is a real plasticity in the functioning of the brain--our thoughts are actually changing the physical makeup of the brain. The idea that neurons that “fire together, wire together” has been proven by scientific studies. Not only thoughts, but pain signals can become entrenched between the brain and the body. Scientists working on determining the cause of fibromyalgia, chronic back pain, and even carpel tunnel

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EAR CANDLING

Written By Karen Tenaglio | MTNV#1534

syndrome have discovered that when personal work is done to remove old hurts, rage or resentment, the pain often disappears. Those hurts had settled in the cells or were being transmitted to the cells.

here’s almost nothing worse than experiencing ear pain, itching, loss of hearing, or a sinus headache.

Ear Candling is an ancient practice, dating back to biblical times in Egypt, the Orient, as well as European cultures. This simple, gentle treatment removes wax from the ear, improving your sense of well-being, physical, mental and even spiritual. The candle is a long hollow tube made from unbleached muslin immersed in an aromatic herbal solution. After it dries, the cone is then dipped into beeswax. The cone or candle is then placed into the ear opening and the top of the cone is lit; soft warm white smoke billows down the tube into the ear and softens the wax. The flame on top of the cone creates a vacuum that pulls out built up wax, toxins, bacteria, dirt and residue from past medications. Ear Candling may also help with a dry hacking cough (a result of a sinus infection), sinus headache, tinnitus, and itchy ear. Today more people are seeking alternatives to digging in the ear with Q-tips or using a hydrogen peroxide flush to clean a blocked ear canal. Ear Candling is a relaxing, natural, non-intrusive treatment.

Many mainstream doctors are feeling the ache and frustration of knowing that the Western medicine they were taught is not necessarily serving the best interests of their patients. Each has to find his or her own path of discovering a way to focus on the whole patient--body, mind, emotions and spirit--and be able to integrate other tools into their practice. This means taking the time to listen and understand the broader context of a patient’s life. Oriental medicine has a completely different way of looking at health and disease. They understand a life force called chi is coursing throughout our bodies and is producing health and wellness if it’s not blocked. Their practice of acupuncture or acupressure, acknowledging chi, as well as the use of herbs or massage, is the heart of Oriental medicine. Any kind of body work, including massage, is medicine in the Orient. When we become aware of Oriental (including chakra and Ayurvedic) medicine, as well as how quantum science is involved, we realize how complex our human systems really are. We are energy beings existing in a vibrational universe and we respond to the world around us in ways that are not fully explained by conventional Western medicine. Dr. Kelly shows how the work of pioneering doctors like Bruce Lipton, Carolyn Myss and Candace Pert, illustrate the interplay between the emotions, the environment and the manifestation of symptoms in the body. He explains the energy centers of the body and describes the kind of emotional blockages often linked with physical problems associated with each chakra. He illustrates this with case studies, therapies and exercises to relieve the imbalances. He also gives additional tools and resources in the appendices. He provides charts, illustrations, diagrams and stories about real people to explain what is going on in your mind and body. This book has won many national awards. It provides a wonderful overview of mindbody medicine and is available online or from your local bookstore.

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References: Tatum, Anne. Ear Candling. A.P. Enterprises. 1995.

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CRYSTOLOGY

Sapphire

The Holy Stone Written By Lissie Lyles

he sapphire has been associated with royalty, prophecy and divinity since ancient times. It can be found in the legends and stories of many religions. In Hebrew lore, both King Solomon and Abraham wore talismans of Sapphire, and the commandments given to Moses were said to be engraved on tablets of Sapphire. Sapphire is considered to be one of the “great gems” in the Hindu tradition. The ancient Greeks wore the stone for wisdom at Delphi when consulting with the Oracle at the shrine of Apollo, a Deity with whom the Sapphire is associated. Sapphire is a variety of Corundum, an aluminum oxide mineral that forms in prismatic tabular, bipyramidal or rhombohedral crystals, as well as granular or massive habits, and may be transparent to opaque. While most of us associate Sapphire with the color blue, the crystal forms in a variety of colors including green, yellow, pink, violet, white, black and orange (also known as Padparadsha Sapphire). Star Sapphires form when Corundum is inter-grown with fibrous inclusions of Rutile “silk.” The effect: the light reflects in stones cut as a cabochon, appearing as a six-rayed, or sometimes even a twelve-rayed, star that appears across the surface as it is moved in the light. This effect, also known as asterism, is rare and significantly increases the value of the stone. Each color has slightly different energy associations, so for the intents and purposes of this article, we will focus primarily on blue Sapphire.

as it banishes feelings of envy, promotes reconciliation and supports clear communication. Sapphire is an ideal gemstone for awakening the Throat and Third Eye Chakras. Working in unison, these chakras not only have the capacity of inner vision, but also the focus and ability to communicate one’s vision to others in an effective way. Sapphire is a gemstone that benefits seekers of all kinds and is sometimes referred to as a “transformer crystal.” Transformer crystals enhance efforts to change our situations, prospects, health, outlook or relationships. By transforming ourselves we transform our lives. We are able to learn new skills, discover hidden talents and grow stronger. Sapphire acts as a talismans to aid in our efforts to create mutually supportive, healthy, happy relationships, and to change our lives for the better overall.

References: 1. Cunningham, Scott. Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem, and Metal Magic. Llewellyn Publications. St. Paul, 2001. 2. crystalvaults.com/crystal-encyclopedia/sapphire

Sapphire is a receptive stone, associated with the moon and the water element. Its powers are said to include the enhancement of psychic ability, love, meditation, defensive magic, healing, peace, power and wealth. Sapphire is considered a guardian of love. It promotes fidelity and attunes the energy between lovers. This could explain its popularity, and inclusion in engagement rings. Sapphire is helpful in non-romantic relationships too,

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...continued from page 19. I must admit, when it comes to the altered brain physiology causing most brain-related symptoms and dysfunctions and diseases that are becoming epidemics in America right now, we hold little hope for real answers from the BRAIN initiative.

Diet (usually anti-inflammatory/anti allergenic); going gluten and or grain free; fixing your leaky gut; finding food allergies; using specific nutrients and herbs; using probiotic; detoxing yourself of yeast, bacteria, and parasites; stimulating your vagus nerve with brain exercises; dampening chronic stress mechanisms with brain exercise strategies and specific herbs and neurotransmitters, naturally decreasing high blood pressure, stabilizing blood sugar, stabilizing hormones (without drugs) managing adrenal gland stress, supporting EFAs, correction of chemical intolerances and more. And much, much more.

References: 1. whitehouse.gov/share/brain-initiative 2. West, Bruce DC/ Editor Publisher HEALTH ALERT Volume 31, Issue 10 Pages 1,2

Don’t get me wrong, I like brain studies, and there are probably upsides and serious downsides to this project. But based on the stated purpose of the BRAIN initiative (and whose unstated purpose is to produce more drugs to manipulate brain chemistry) the current research that points to all of the above causes (as well as drugs, vaccines, chemicals, pesticides, environmental toxins), and the dramatic deficiencies and alterations brought on by the dismal American diet of fast and processed foods, sodas, trans fats, sugars, and grains of our kids and in fact much of our adult population, will be ignored.

3. Kharrazian, Datis DHSC, DC, MS Why Isn’t My Brain Working, Elephant Press, 2013

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INGREDIENTWATCH

Written By Lissie Lyles

The Dark History

of the Dog food Industry Some of the information in this article may be upsetting to readers.

og owners spend about $20 billion dollars annually on chow for their canine companions. A significant part of the national pet-food bill these days goes for so-called premium and super-premium varieties. But “premium” has no legal definition in terms of nutritional quality, in fact it is about as meaningless as the term, “natural.”

kill, distiller fermentation waste, restaurant grease, dead zoo animals, and even euthanized cats and dogs! Currently there are no laws prohibiting the use of these ingredients in dog food. The best way to avoid purchasing products that contain such horrible ingredients is to read the ingredient label carefully. Vague terms such as “meat meal” or “bone meal” should be considered a giant red flag. According to the pet food industry, “meat” can be sourced from any mammal. So, when the animal from which the meat originated is not specified, there is a good chance something about that meat should be considered suspect. Make sure the labeling is clear, for example, “chicken meal.”

When we read words like “gourmet” or “premium” on a package of dog food, it is easy to assume that the ingredients are of a higher quality. Unfortunately, this is not the case. According to the FDA labeling guidelines, “Products labeled as premium or gourmet are not required to contain any different or higher quality ingredients, nor are they held up to any higher nutritional standards than are any other complete and balanced products.”

There are lots of grain-free dog foods currently on the market, which benefits your dog in two ways. For one, dogs aren’t really designed to eat grains, and it is suspected that many health problems our pets suffer from are due to the fact they are consuming foods their bodies are not built to digest. Secondly, by choosing grain-free foods, contaminated grains will not be included in the ingredients.

Many dog lovers may not realize the commercial dog food industry exists in part to find uses for agricultural waste that is declared unfit for human consumption. Some of the ingredients that are perfectly legal to add to dog food products include, spoiled supermarket meat, meat from diseased or disabled farm animals, contaminated grain middlings, slaughter house waste (such as hooves, beaks, and feet), bread and cereal rejects, road

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Thankfully there are many dog food companies that truly care for the wellbeing of animals and are very transparent in disclosing the source of their ingredients, while creating products that are nutritionally appropriate.

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Dogfoodadvisor.com is sort of like the consumer reports of dog food. They have an A-Z list of most commercial dog food products, with information about the quality and source of ingredients. Some of their top picks include: Newman’s Organic, Wellness brand and Kirkland.

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HERBS&SPICES

Fennel the Marathon Herb Written By Allison Prater

Fennel is one of the three main herbs used in the preparation of absinthe, the other two being anise and wormwood. Absinthe was originally used as a medicinal elixir in Switzerland, but by the late 19th century had become a popular alcoholic beverage throughout Europe, especially in France.

ennel, or Foeniculum vulgare, is a flowering plant species indigenous to the Mediterranean shores. A cousin of celery, it has naturalized in many parts of the world, and thrives in dry soil near river banks and sea coasts. The Greek name for fennel is marathos, root of the word, “marathon” which literally means a plain with fennel growing.

The bulb of the fennel plant can be eaten either raw or cooked. The bulb is a crisp vegetable that can be sautéed, stewed, braised, grilled or eaten raw. Young tender leaves are used for garnishes, as a salad, to add flavor to sauces, dressings, soups and fish sauce. Both the vegetable and the seed are widely used in many culinary traditions from around the world. It is especially popular throughout India, Pakistan, and much of the

Fennel is a perennial herb that can grow up to four feet in height. It produces clusters of tiny yellow flowers that form into narrow aromatic seeds. Its leaves are similar to dill. The base of the leaves forms a bulb-like structure, which is also eaten as a vegetable. Both the bulb and seeds have a flavor that is reminiscent of anise, yet slightly sweeter.

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should avoid high doses of this herb. In Chinese medicine, the seeds are known as hui xiang. They are used to tonify the spleen and kidneys, and to treat imbalances of the urinary and reproductive systems.

Middle East. It is an essential ingredient in the Bengali spice mixture panch phoron and in China, the five-spice powder. Throughout much of India and Pakistan, roasted fennel seeds, or mukhwas, are served as an after-meal digestive aid and breath freshener. In Syria and Lebanon, the young leaves are combined with eggs, onions and flour in order to make an omelet-type dish called iijeh.

Fennel is widely used as a carminative to treat digestive discomfort and flatulence by encouraging the expulsion of intestinal gas. Fennel is sometimes made into a syrup to treat colic in babies, or infused into water and mixed with syrup and sodium bicarbonate to make “gripe water,” also used to help relieve gas in infants. A simple fennel tea can be made by pouring boiling water over a teaspoon of bruised fennel seeds.

Fennel is also widely used in Italian cuisine, the vegetable is often tossed in salads with chicory and avocado, or braised and served as a side dish. The seeds give Italian sausage its signature flavor. In Spain, the stems of the vegetable are used in the preparation of a pickled eggplant dish known as berenjenas de Almagro. Fennel’s actions are carminative, circulatory stimulation, anti-infammatory actions, diuretic and a mild expectorant. It is also said to encourage milk production in nursing mothers. Fennel is a uterine stimulant however, so pregnant mothers

References: 1. Ody, Penelope. The Complete Medicinal Herbal. Dorling Kindersley. New York, 1993. 2. wikipedia.org/wiki/fennel

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Submitted By Marie-Claire Hermans – Ravishing Raw™

Vanilla Nice Cream

in a Mixed Berries Sauce

hristmas and raw food can be a scary combination: what to serve skeptic guests? If this is your first raw festivity, just take it easy. You can’t force anyone to join your food choices, but… you can seduce–and intro-duce-them with a lovely dessert. No pressure, just pleasure!

INGREDIENTS FOR ABOUT 1.2 QUART/LITER OF NICE CREAM • 4 C of truly raw cashews, soaked for 4 hours (or macadamia nuts)

• 1½ C of spring water (add a little bit more if needed)

TOOLS YOU NEED

• 2 Vanilla pods

• Blender

• ½ C light agave nectar (to taste)

• Ice Cream Maker (any kind will do, even cheap)

• ¼ tsp Himalayan salt

• Spatula

• ½ C melted coconut oil

• Ice cream scoop INGREDIENTS SAUCE

• ½ pound (250 grams) of fresh mixed berries

Marie-Claire started “Ravishing Raw” after curing herself from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia, with raw food. As a raw food coach, she specializes in offering professional help to those who are suffering from similar debilitating conditions. Along with her expertise in jazz music management and booking work, she helps world class artists – challenged by their demanding lifestyle – find solutions to improve their health.

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INSTRUCTIONS • Melt the coconut oil in a double boiler (or place the jar in a bowl with warm water) • Place the soaked nuts, water, agave and salt in the blender • Open the vanilla pods, scrape out the seeds and throw them in the blender

PUMPKIN PIE

• Blend until everything is very smooth; thick but still runny

Smoothie

• Add the coconut oil at low speed (or while blending shortly)

• Let this mixture chill for 2 hours in the fridge

Submitted By Shannon Vigil, Holistic Health Coach

• Pour the mixture in your ice cream maker and follow its own instructions • Usually it takes about 40 minutes to get a nice, firm ice cream

rying to stay healthy over the holidays but love pumpkin pie? Satisfy your pumpkin cravings with this delicious smoothie. It’s vegan, gluten free, dairy free and low glycemic. Enjoy!

• Make the berry sauce by blending up the berries

• Sieve the sauce so all the pits are removed and you have a velvety texture

Time: 5 minutes. Serves 1 person INGREDIENTS: Use organic whenever possible • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk • ½ cup coconut milk • ½ canned pumpkin • ¼ cup pecans • 2 pitted dates, chopped • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract • 1 teaspoon cinnamon • ½ teaspoon nutmeg • ¼ teaspoon ginger • pinch of allspice • pinch of cloves • pinch of sea salt

DRESS IT UP

• Take a nice soup plate or a lovely bowl

• Pour in some of the berry sauce

• Take a scoop of ice cream and place it in the middle of your “soup”

• Top off with some mint, a berry or a few cacao nibs

TIPS • This nice cream is at its best freshly made, right of the ice cream maker

• After that, it is best consumed within a few weeks

• Store in a well-sealed container in the freezer

DIRECTIONS: Place all ingredients in a high-speed blender and gradually blend from low speed to high speed for about 30 seconds. Then blend on high for another 45-60 seconds to make sure the dates are chopped up well. You can also add a couple of scoops of a clean protein powder to your smoothie for more protein!

• Prepare the first step a day ahead and turn the ice cream while you are having your Xmas dinner: perfect timing for a delicious raw experience for your guests

• A small portion will already satisfy you

Marie-Claire Hermans is an Energy for Experts Coach, Author, Raw Foods Chef and Creator of “Ravishing Raw FooDprint Success System™. Visit her online at ravishingraw.com.

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Acupuncture can be used for a variety of conditions such as pain, stress, cold/ flu and post-op. Dr. Ferran offers a gentle approach to acupuncture and takes her time to understand the whole person. Cosmetic acupuncture for beauty and overall. Insurance welcome. Se Habla Español.

Allergies MELISSA MONAGHAN, RN, APH Advanced Practitioner - Homeopathy Gerber Medical Clinic - Reno NV (775) 826-1900 renonurse@yahoo.com

Pain-free allergy testing and individualized treatments (under tongue drops-or-shots), with environmental and diet instruction to eliminate food, chemical, mold, animal, pollen allergies in adults and children. 20 Years Integrative Medical Experiencespecializing in treating: allergies, viruses, bacterias, fungus/yeast/candida, parasites, organ detoxification, and sick visits with holistic care.

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chiropractic health Dr. Tony Jensen 495 Apple Str. Ste #105 Reno, NV 89502 (775) 323-1222

We take the time to educate you about Chiropractic and how important the nervous system is to your overall existence. That sets us apart from other Chiropractors. Offering the ProAdjuster Technique, NO Twisting and popping, safe and effective for all ages. Se Habla Español.

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES SIERRA GREEN BUILDING ASSOCIATION Building The Sierra’s Sustainable Community (877) 744-2248 www.Sigba.org

SIGBA membership is non-exclusive, available to anyone who wants to support green building in the Sierra communities. We encourage our members to participate in green building practices, but do not require any specific certifications.

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CRISIS INTERVENTION CRISIS CALL CENTER www.CrisisCallCenter.org (775) 784-8085

Crisis Call Center provides 24-hour emergency telephone crisis intervention, support, information, and referral services throughout the State of Nevada. The Center also operates the Sexual Assault Support Services program providing face-to-face crisis intervention and advocacy services for victims of sexual assault in Washoe County and neighboring rural communities. This service is free of charge, regardless of the nature of his or her problem.

MYSTIC ROSE GIFT SHOP 20 Hillcrest Drive Reno, NV 89509 (775) 324-2872 www.mysticrosegiftshop.com Open 10am to 7pm Mon.-Thurs., 10am to 5pm Fri. & Sat.

Eclectic and unique tools of spiritual traditions, crystals, jewelry and candles. Natural healing aids: Magnesium Chloride, Diatomacious Earth, Himalayan Salt and salt products. Tropical Traditions raw coconut oil, aromatherapy and massage oils. Ancient healing wisdom for today’s wellness.

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INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

Quincy Natural Foods Cooperative 269 Main Street, Quincy, CA 95971 (530) 283-3528

GERBER MEDICAL CLINIC Michael Gerber, MD, HMD 1225 Westfield Ave., Reno (775) 826-1900 www.gerbermmedical.com

We focus on products that are organically produced, made from natural ingredients (not synthetic or highly processed), and without additives or unnecessary ingredients. We actively promote locally produced foods and goods. Monday - Saturday 7:00am - 8:00pm ~ Sunday 9:00am - 7:00pm

Dr. Gerber brings 35 years of integrative medical experience to support your family’s health care needs in our new 8,800 sq ft. sustainable/green facility with spa, movement studio, IV nutrients, allergy testing, bio-identical hormones, pediatric and healthy aging services.

Sprouting Roots Market 60 North Pine St., Portola, CA 96122 (530) 832-1642

Health food market featuring: organic whole foods, produce, supplements skin care products and more. Stop in or give us a call.

VITAMIN CONNECTION 2295 S. Virginia St. #13 Reno, NV (775) 825-3993

Vitamins 20% below retail. Hard to find supplements. Ionized Alkaline Water, fill up your water jugs here. Turbosonic sessions, ten minutes equal to an hour workout. We carry supplements featured on the Dr. Oz TV show.Lose belly fat with HCG drops. Open Monday – Sunday.

HYPNOSIS Joyful Changes June Milligan, M.Ed., CCHt Consulting Hypnotist (775) 786-9111

Quickly remove negative feelings from any scene or memory. Learn instant stress removal techniques as well as new ways to replace negative thoughts. Then together we instill the powerful goal suggestions that YOU want. All in one 2-hour session. Procrastination, situational stress, worries, smoking, etc.

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PET CARE SUGARLAND RANCH (775) 970-5350 www.sugarlandranch.org

Sugarland Ranch is a community based, non-profit organization housing several small animal rescue programs. Volunteers and donations are welcomed.

Spiritual Centers Spiritualist Society Larry D. Johnson Community Center 1200 12th Street, Sparks NV 89431 (775) 323-1114 • SpiritualistSocietyofReno.org

Meetings every Sunday at 11 a.m. Enjoy a short inspiring talk and guided meditation to reach your higher self. Afterwards, you can sit with healers to experience healing energy from Spirit. To close, mediums will provide a short message service. Coffee and fellowship to follow.

Massage Therapeutic Therapeutic Skin Care & Massage Karen Tenaglio - #1534 507 Casazza St. Suite E, Reno Office / Text (775) 722-9307

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MONTHLYCALENDAR Please tell these businesses that you found their event in Healthy Beginnings Magazine. Thank you.

DECEMBER

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December 20-January 3

December 4

Damonte Ranch High School 7th Annual Craft Fair. Parking and admission are free. downtownmakeover.com/calendar

December 29-31

Harrah’s Lake Tahoe Annual festival features designer decorated trees, holiday décor, crafts for kids, live entertainment and of course Santa Claus! See more at: festivaloftreeslaketahoe.org Tired All the Time? Moody and Irritable? Gaining Weight? Low Libido? Dr. Clearfield presents a free seminar on testosterone deficiency. Thursday, Dec 4th at 6pm. 1625 Prater Way, Ste#3, Sparks. Call: (775) 359-1222 Family Winter Welcome Party with NTHS Jazz Ensemble at the River Ranch. 5:30-7:30 pm. River Ranch is located between Squaw Valley and Tahoe City.

December 4, 11 & 18

Free Family Movie Night, Kings Beach. 6 pm bring lawn chairs, blankets and snacks. Donations welcomed. More info: northtahoeevents.com

December 5

First Fridays, Music/Concerts, Wine and Food. Historic Downtown Truckee. More info: gotahoenorth.com

December 5-6

Christmas on the Comstock in Virginia City, NV. There are festivities for all ages ranging from unique boutique holiday shopping, specials, and a holiday parade. For more info visit: visitvirginiacitynv.com

December 12-13

Northern Lights Festival Welcomes the Brewmaster Dinner at Tavern 6330’. The five-course menu. Time: 8:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. northstarcalifornia.com

December 13

Heavenly Mountain Resort will be igniting the winter with a series of events. tahoesouth.com

December 17-29

Heavenly Ice Rink, enjoy performances on the rink in Heavenly Village, Heavenly, Lake Tahoe. More information at: skiheavenly.com/nightlife-and-activities

December 19-24

Enjoy Holiday’s at Squaw Valley with Santa on the slopes, kid scavenger hunts, carolers in the village, and more. For more info: squawalpine.com/events

SnowGlobe Music Festival at Lake Tahoe. More information at: Lake Tahoe Community College snowglobemusicfestival.com

December 31

Ice Sculpting will be done right in Heavenly Village, Heavenly Lake Tahoe. See more at: skiheavenly. com/nightlife-and-activities/events northstarcalifornia.com New Year’s Celebration packed with fireworks and a gondola ball drop at Heavenly Village, Heavenly, Lake Tahoe. See more at: skiheavenly. com/nightlife-and-activities/events Enjoy fireworks and a New Year’s celebration at Squaw Valley! More at: squawalpine.com

Santa’s workshop snow globe at Heavenly Village, Heavenly, Lake Tahoe. More information at: skiheavenly.com/nightlifeand-activities

Sparks Annual Hometown Christmas Celebration in Downtown Sparks Victorian Square. Annual tree lighting ceremony will take place in the evening. More information at: cityofsparks.us

December 20-24

The Polar Express Story Time with Santa brought to you by Barnes and Noble. 7 pm at the Meadow Wood Court, 5555 South Virginia St, Reno. For more info: (775) 826-8882.

Holiday Festivities for all ages at Northstar. Meet and Ski with Santa, take a sleigh ride, join the parade, live music and more. northstarcalifornia.com

Snowman Factory. Carving tools and snowman accessories will be available. Dress warm and bring gloves. From 3 to 5pm northstarcalifornia.com

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ONGOINGCALENDAR PRE-HOLIDAY DETOX: 7 DAY SLIM DOWN Whole foods cleanse to control cravings and boost metabolism. Sign up at www. shannonvigil.com/slimdown or call cellular: (916) 718-2684. LIVE HEALTh BROADCASTS Every Tuesday at 10 am, Dr. Rutherford and Dr. Gates do a live broadcast discussing health topics. Join them at PowerHealthTalk.com. RecEIve a discount when you buy three colonics. Call Gerber Medical Clinic to set up your appointment 1225 Westfield Ave, Reno (775) 826-1900.

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