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November CONTENTS 2011 FITNESS

LEAN AND MEAN

FIT FOR FALL

If you’re looking to build muscles without the bulk, try swimming.

Make physical activity a priority during the holidays with our fall fit list.

WELLNESS

5 LATEST DIABETES TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS

SURGERY FOR DIABETES: IS IT TRUE?

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Here are a few of the latest advancements available to people living with diabetes.

For those who have tried by have unable to lose or keep the weight off, there is additional help.

FOOD

Spice Up

Life 34 health 26

Achieving abundance

THAT’S CRAZY Asian herb shown to fight diabetes, cancer and other illnesses. Oriental medicine expert explains the science behind it all.

WHEAT BELLY Lose the wheat, lose the weight, and find your path back to health.

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always be easy. We may not always like it, but when we adhere to an abundance mentality, we can truly feel that this bad break isn’t happening to us, it’s happening for us, and we can use it to our personal advantage. Most times, rejection in one arena leads to promotion in another. When setbacks and disappointments happen, it’s often difficult to maintain this perspective and see the blessing it will turn out to be. But looking back, given time, it will become clear. We should never waste a minute of time stewing and steaming about injustices and setbacks. Instead, we must chalk it up to experience and use it to an eventual advantage. Oftentimes, its our setbacks that catapult us to success even more than our successes. In conclusion, no matter your situation or circumstance, this is the time of year to maintain perspective. Consider the following: • You didn’t go to sleep hungry last night. • You didn’t go to sleep outside. • You had a choice of what clothes to wear this morning. • You hardly broke a sweat today. • You didn’t spend a minute in fear. • You have access to clean drinking water. • You have access to medical care. • You have access to the Internet. • You can read. • You have the right to vote.

Truly, we live an abundant life.

NOVEMBER 2011 Volume 11, Number 11 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF John A. Anderson| jaa@Healthy-Mag.com MEDICAL DIRECTORS Steven N. Gange, M.D. Lane C. Childs, M.D. PUBLISHER Kenneth J. Shepherd| ken@Healthy-Mag.com MANAGING EDITOR Theresa Woodland| theresa@Healthy-Mag.com ONLINE EDITOR ashley whiting| ashley@Healthy-Mag.com MARKETING DIRECTORS Blaine Hale | blaine@Healthy-Mag.com Heather Hooke| heather@Healthy-Mag.com DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Sandy Wise | 801.369.6139 CIRCULATION MANAGER RON FENNELL | ron@Healthy-Mag.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

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hat I love about the holiday season is the opportunity to reflect on the past year and take stock of where we’ve been and how far we’ve come. It’s a great time of year to tap into a deeper, richer perspective on life and relationships and realize how abundantly blessed we are. For me personally, it’s a time of year when I consider the overall orchestration of my life, taking note of how both the ups and the downs seem to work to move me forward in all areas of my life. It’s a healthy exercise, to highlight the good and express gratitude. Still, sometimes I am guilty of not recognizing the oddly beneficial aspects of life’s inconvenient setbacks. Just because something looks unjust, or is painted initially as a bad break, doesn’t mean from a broader perspective that it isn’t part of a series of abundant transactions. Just as promotion, breakthroughs, loyalty, encouragement, and improvements in life help us feel like we are progressing, so too are disappointments, setbacks, and occasional injustices part of the formula of overall growth and progress. The abundant perspective believes that nothing in life happens to us, but rather, it happens for us. Virtually everything we experience has a purpose, and a useful consequence if we choose to see it as such. With a subtle shift in perspective, setbacks and bad breaks, while painful at the time, are not there to work against us, but are there to work for us. Fundamentally, what is generally perceived as harm, can also work to our advantage. It’s the classic feel-good belief that when one door closes, another opens to a bigger and a better opportunity. Sometimes a closed door slammed in our face is the crucial occurrence towards us seeking and fulfilling a grander destiny. With this ideology, a denial or even a betrayal isn’t a set-back, it’s a ‘set-up.’ Getting to a new level in life might not

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Beauty ININ Wellness Fitness THE THE LOOP LOOP TROT FOR THANKS

Risky Games Playing sports is tough and sport injuries make it even worse, with allotting time for recovery. A study by the Center for Injury Research and Policy in Ohio tracked 4.2 million students in nine sports. Researchers found that high school sports injuries occurred more during games than in practice. Here are the top sports linked to injuries, with the number of injuries per 1000 athletes.

Swimming is a great winter sport to keep your muscles toned.

Source: cdc.gov

Football

4.36 Wrestling

2.50 Boys’ Soccer

2.43

Girls’ Soccer

2.36 Girls’ Basketball

2.01 Boys’ Basketball

1.89

LEAN AND MEAN If you’re looking to build your muscles without the bulk, try swimming. During a session, swimmers work muscles all over the body, from the neck to the feet and ankles. Water is denser than air, so each stroke is a mini resistance workout. It’s also safer; the weightlessness of the body in water gives your joints a break. TAKE NOTE OF

TAKE NOTE OF

Ice Baths

Athletes may swear by ice baths, but research shows that they may not do anything for your muscles. The thinking is that the ice water tightens muscles and allow for faster recovery after a workout. However, Australian researchers found that there was no difference in pain levels, swelling or blood tests between those who took an ice bath and those who took a normal bath. Another study, published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, found that an ice bath may actually be detrimental. Source: livestrong.com

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PERCENT REDUCTION OF RISK OF DEATH THAT JUST 15 MINUTES OF EXERCISE PER DAY CAN DO. IT WILL ALSO INCREASE YOUR LIFE EXPECTANCY BY THREE YEARS AND DECREASE YOUR RISK OF DYING FROM CANCER BY 10 PERCENT. Source: webmd.com 12

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If you’re looking to eat a filling Thanksgiving meal without the guilt, you may want run a quick race before the feast. Turkey Trots are runs that cities across the country hold the morning of Thanksgiving. Whether it’s a 5K or more, it’s a great way to burn calories before you consume even more and kick off your holiday season. The chilled air may deter you, but if you dress in layers, staying warm will not be a problem. And even though you’ll be gorging later on, you should eat a small breakfast to keep your stomach satisfied and your energy levels high. A bowl of oatmeal, toast with peanut butter or a piece of fruit will do the trick. Visit active.com to find a race in your area.

Fit Gamers

Two avid gamers are turning fitness into a social game. The website fitocracy.com, founded by former gamers Brian Wang and Dick Talens, is aimed at gamers who are looking to level up in real life. The site is set up like many video games, with levels, points and challenges. According to Talens, the switch from the gaming obsession to weight-lifting obsession was easy. “(Gamers) are obsessed with improving stat sheets, getting to the next level,” said Talens. “(They) are very intense about whatever they do.” So, if you love video games, sticking to an exercise routine may be an easier switch than you think.

Source: cnn.com

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>> Fitness Fall fitness

fit forFALL Physical activity: make it a priority during the holidays.

he holiday season is in full swing. Are you looking for extra hours in your day? All the holiday activities can result in a time crunch, but don’t cut your exercise to save time. Physical activity can help relieve the stress of the holidays, so start now to develop a more active lifestyle. Shoot for thirty minutes of aerobic activity most days of the week.

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BY WEBMD.COM

1. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE WEATHER. Fall can be a treat for the senses: the crisp air, apple picking, pumpkin carving, a gorgeous canopy of fall foliage and the crunch of leaves underfoot. These months are a great time to exercise outdoors and enjoy cooler temperatures.

2. THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX. Always wanted to learn to tap dance? Attempt to box? Master the jump rope? Ask any schoolchild: Fall is a great time to learn something new. Many classes at gyms and elsewhere get started in the fall, so look around and see if something intrigues you.

3. REJUVENATE YOURSELF. Fall is the time to rejuvenate body, mind and spirit. Get a massage after your run. Learn to meditate. Take an art class. Treat yourself not just with exercise but other activities that promote wellness so you can feel good physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.

4. REMEMBER THE 30-DAY RULE. Experts say it takes about four weeks for the body to adapt to lifestyle changes, which is why people who give up on their fitness programs tend to do so within the first 30 days. Keep a calendar and track your physical activity progress.

WAYS TO INCREASE YOUR CARDIO INCLUDE:

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The fall fit list

Taking a walk after lunch or dinner. Walking the dog Walking around the mall before or during your holiday shopping.

5. STRIVE FOR THE 3 CS. Commitment, convenience and consistency are “the three Cs,” and all three will lead to a successful fitness program. Commit to stick to a regimen, and make it convenient for yourself. Last of all, be consistent. Life is busy, and that’s a fact.

Use this planned time to relax, organize what you need to do and generally recharge your spirits.

Plan your exercise program around your schedule and you’ll find that it will become a part of your daily or weekly routine.

Hydrate your health

In addition to keeping activity in your routine, remember to stay hydrated. With the colder weather, you lose water as your body stays warm, so include plenty of water-based fluids — eight to twelve cups per day is a good start. Juice and decaf beverages can supplement the water. Enjoy the holiday season by exercising away your stress, not to mention all those calories in holiday goodies.

3,000

calories are consumed by the average person at Thanksgiving dinner.

160lb.

person would have to run at a moderate pace for four hours, swim for five hours or walk 30 miles to burn off a 3,000-calorie Thanksgiving Day meal.

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675

million pounds of turkey are consumed each year.

million pumpkin pies are eaten at Thanksgiving.

An extra 10 calories a day packs on a pound of fat a year.

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Fitness or fatness?

MAKE A PLAN of attack

“People are so worried about what they eat between Christmas and the New Year, but they really should be worried about what they eat between the New Year and Christmas.” -Leo J. Burke

BY CAROLINE J. CEDERQUIST, MD

YOU KNOW THEY’RE COMING. IT’S ALMOST TIME. NO, NOT THE RELATIVES; THE RESOLUTIONS!

As you’re making your way through the holiday season, toasting everyone’s health and well-being and thinking ahead to next year, you’ll probably give a moment’s thought to what your own health resolutions for the New Year might be. Maybe you want a diet and exercise plan. Maybe you want to eat better; perhaps you’re planning to actually exercise more often, rather than just thinking about it more often. Maybe you don’t want to take on too much; you don’t want to tackle the whole kit and caboodle at once with your diet and exercise plan. So you’re considering which of these is best to start with. Shall I diet? Shall I exercise? Where to begin? It’s a perennial debate, even in scientific circles. Consider a recent issue of the

Journal of the American Medical Association. New research showed that a person’s body mass index is more closely associated with his diabetes risk than is his activity level. Another article in the same issue showed that a woman’s risk of heart disease is more closely associated with her activity level than it is with her body mass index. So where do you start in your diet and exercise plan? The data aren’t exactly contradictory, but they do suggest a greater causal significance for weight, in the first case, and for physical inactivity in the second. And this sort of disparity is what leads to the old “fatness versus fitness” debate. Can you be fat and still be healthy? The truth is that if you’re overweight, you’re at high risk for both heart disease AND diabetes, and other factors may put you at higher risk for one or the other, or something else entirely. And

yes, there are indeed a few people who carry excess body weight and yet all their blood work comes up healthy and they’re active and physically fit. But the fact is, people who are fat and fit are the exception that makes the rule. And they’re few and far between. Most Americans are sedentary and overweight. Research shows that it almost always ends up being both. If you change your diet without exercising, you may drop weight without other significant health improvements you want to achieve but it might not stay off. If you exercise without dietary change, you can improve fitness and strength without ever losing any weight. Many people do. And then in spite of increased strength and energy, these folks often end up giving up the activity because when we’re working that hard at it, we want that effort to help us feel better about how we look.

THROUGH THICK & THIN: DIET AND EXERCISE PLAN

Virtually anyone can benefit from both better diet and more exercise. Good medical guidance can help you understand which results your specific efforts can reasonably generate, and if you want more or different results, you can always adjust and refocus your efforts.

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In the same issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association., it says the relative contribution of fitness and obesity to overall health and risk actually may be a trivial matter, because a common treatment is already available for both.

SAME OLD CONVENTIONAL WISDOM

Physical activity is the common denominator for the clinical treatment of low fitness and excess weight

xercise alone won’t take off 50 pounds of excess weight. That would demand a phenomenal caloric output. Most people aren’t aware that the majority of the energy we burn is used up simply metabolizing and supporting essential systems. For instance, you’ll burn about 100 calories in an hour of good walking. But you’ll burn about 60 calories in an hour

of good sitting around. If you’re trying to take weight off, you’ve got to adjust the diet, and fortunately, that’s often an easier place to start. I often have patients start with a dietary approach alone. Once they’ve easily taken off a few pounds without exercise, increasing the activity level doesn’t seem so daunting. And that’s good, because all the data show that while diet is initially more important in

terms of losing weight, regular activity is essential for maintaining weight loss, for improving cardiovascular health and ramping up the metabolic rate so that your body is naturally burning more, even when you are just sitting around. While I would encourage everyone to become more physically active eventually, it’s actually an unwise way to start for some patients, those whose bodies are extremely stressed by their excess weight. And people very often have no idea how bad off they are, so a careful, gradual approach may not only be emotionally appealing, it could be the difference between life and death. That’s where good medical supervision is important. Weight loss has been trivialized by generations of fad diets and wacky gadgets, but

with two-thirds of Americans now overweight, this health crisis is becoming increasingly relevant and increasingly complex to treat. But no two people are the same, so anyone trying to get healthy should have individualized care. Whether you’re most concerned about your fatness or your fitness, you eventually do want to get the whole kit and caboodle in a gentle and comprehensive approach that will incorporate both dietary changes and increased activity, at a level appropriate to your own health and interests. And that’s a resolution every body deserves.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Caroline J. Cederquist, M.D. is a board certified Family Physician and a board certified in bariatric medicine. She specializes in lifetime weight management. See her online at DrCederquist.com.

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Meditation may help you cut back on stress as well as medical bills.

TAKE NOTE OF

Back Pain

Back pain patients who were advised to stay active fared better than those who were advised to adjust their activity to pain, says a new study. For the study, 109 patients kept a diary for 7 days that included their number of daily steps, the extent to which they could perform regular activities and their physical and emotional statuses. Despite feeling more pain, active sufferers recovered faster and did not feel depressed after the follow-up. Less active patients were less mobile and felt slightly depressed.

SHED STRESS, NOT CASH

Transcendental Meditation is a form of mantra meditation rooted in the ancient Vedic tradition of enlightenment in India. Some experts posit that stress reduction may help to offset the leading cost of high medical costs: chronic stress. Robert E. Herron, from the Centers for Health Systems Analysis, compared the changes in physician costs for 142 Transcendental Meditation practitioners with 142 non-practitioners, over five years. After the first year, the TM group decreased 11 percent, and after 5 years, their cumulative reduction was 28 percent. The other group’s payments showed no significant changes.

Cancer Research by the Numbers $281.9 million spent on lung cancer research.

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Source: CalorieLab.com

72 years MEDIAN AGE OF DIAGNOSIS FOR PANCREATIC CANCER. OVER 50 PERCENT OF THOSE DIAGNOSED ARE BETWEEN 65 AND 84 YEARS OLD.

Source: cancer.gov

DIABETES = ALZHEIMER’S?

Diabetes may double the risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia, say Japanese researchers. People with diabetes were twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease within 15 years, and 1.75 times more likely to develop any kind of dementia. All participants were free from dementia at the beginning of the study, but some people had diabetes or prediabetes. After the 15-year study period, researchers discovered that both diabetes and prediabetes were associated with a greater risk for dementia, but the link was weaker for prediabetes.

The 2005 Academy Health Report indicated that the federal government spent $34.3 billion on health research in 2003. Here are the numbers spent on cancer research in 2010, beginning with the most common type. Source: cancer.gov

$300.5 million spent on prostate cancer research.

$631.2 million spent on breast cancer research.

$270.4

million spent on colorectal cancer research.

$102.3

million spent on melanoma cancer research.

$44.6

million spent on kidney cancer research.

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>> Wellness Diabetes

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Latest technological advancements

The diabetes epidemic continues to grow at staggering rates with nearly 26 million people, or 8.3 percent of the U.S. population, diagnosed. Here are a few of the latest advancements available to people living with diabetes.

OMNIPOD

UP-AND-COMING DEVELOPMENTS THAT WILL REVOLUTIONIZE DIABETES MANAGEMENT IN THE NEAR FUTURE.

Discreet wireless alternative to shots.

ECHO THERAPEUTICS Non-invasive, wireless, transdermal continuous glucose monitoring (tCGM) Reduce reliance on periodic finger stick testing by providing reliable data in a continuous, convenient and cost-effective manner. CGMS

1) A medical device and specialty pharmaceutical company is developing a non-invasive (needle-free) and wireless transdermal continuous glucose monitoring (tCGM) system for diabetic patients.

2) The skin is permeated with the Prelude SkinPrep, and a biosensor is placed on the permeated site. The Symphony system then wirelessly provides the patient’s glucose level each minute to a remote monitor, which tracks glucose levels and glucose changes and provides visual and audible alarms if the patient’s levels move outside a personalized target range.

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OmniPod is discreet and durable. Wireless and waterproof, the Pod holds and delivers your insulin without tubes or shots.

ARTIFICIAL PANCREAS

PUMP 1) The world’s first tubing-free system

An automated system used to disperse insulin based on changes in blood sugar levels.

delivers all of the benefits of pump therapy while eliminating issues associated with conventional insulin pumps. The Personal Diabetes Manager wirelessly programs your personalized insulin delivery, calculates suggested doses and has a convenient, built-in FreeStyle® blood glucose meter.

MOBILE DEVICES AND SOCIAL MEDIA TOOLS Connecting with others and your doctor. Social media can now be used to aid in the maintenance and monitoring of diabetes and connects you with those who have it. SOCIAL NETWORKING 1)There are numerous websites dedicated to sharing information and personal accounts. Several social networks about diabetes have been launched, including the dLife Community, which can help in getting support from others who understand you.

2) Mobile devices can now be used to track data and send test results directly to your doctor.

Future relief for type 1 diabetics.

WEARABLE DEVICE 1) Acting as an artificial pancreas, the system will enable people living with type 1 diabetes to better maintain blood sugar levels within a target range with minimal effort.

HIGH-TECH TATTOO SENSOR Substitute for the finger-sticking method. Scientists are currently developing a sensor that changes color with rising blood sugar levels. COLOR-CHANGING SENSOR 1) This high-tech tattoo contains a special kind of ink that reacts with glucose and is injected into the outermost layer of skin. The tattoo will act as a mood ring by changing color depending on the amount of glucose available.

WHILE TECHNOLOGY CONTINUES to develop, it is forseeable in the near future, that it may be possible to administer insulin through inhalers, a pill, or a patch. Devices are also being developed that can monitor blood glucose levels without having to prick a finger to get a blood sample. Healthy-Mag.com

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‘Tis the season for

ALLERGIC REACTIONS Nine tips to keep allergies at bay this holiday season. BY DOUGLAS JONES, MD

ith the holiday season just around the corner, millions of Americans are preparing to gather for feasts, decorate their homes and travel to visit relatives. However, for food allergy and asthma sufferers, the holiday season presents several potential triggers. Whether it’s feasting on holiday meals, setting up your Christmas tree or visiting your pet-owning relatives, allergy triggers may be lurking inside of our warm, cozy homes this time of year. With busy schedules,

travel time and the stress of the holidays, it is easy to forget to take the proper care when dealing with allergies and asthma. However, avoiding potential triggers and taking the proper precautions is necessary to keep symptoms under control. I suggest the following tips when traveling this holiday season:

TIP #1

LET THE HOST KNOW When attending holiday parties or family gatherings, inform the host about your or your children’s food allergy and ask about the ingredients used to prepare the meal. You may consider doing this prior to the event so there is better planning and preparation.

TIP #2

BE PREPARED Carry autoinjectable

epinephrine when attending a holiday party where unrecognized food allergens could be hiding. Homemade items do not have ingredient lists and could be contaminated with trace amounts of allergenic foods through contact with storage containers or kitchen utensils.

TIP #3

GIVE FRIENDLY REMINDERS Remind family members and friends that strict avoidance is the only way to manage food allergies and that even one little bite can trigger a reaction.

TIP #4

MINIMIZE THE REACTION If visiting relatives’ homes who own pets, take your allergy medication before arriving in order to minimize a possible reaction.

TIP#5

TAKE IT OUTSIDE Clean decorations and artificial trees outside before decorating. They can gather mold and dust while in storage.

TIP #6

REDUCE YOUR STRESS The holidays are stressful. Pay attention to your stress level, which can sometimes lead to an asthma attack. Remember to actually relax and enjoy it!

TIP #7

BRING YOUR OWN PILLOW Take along your own pillow with an allergen-proof cover and request down-free pillows if staying in a hotel or at a relative’s house.

TIP #8

SAY NO TO SMOKE Ask your relatives and friends to avoid burning wood in the fireplace. The smoke can trigger an asthma attack.

TIP #9

TAKE CONTROL The best way to ensure you do not have an asthma attack over the holidays is to make sure it is controlled prior to the events. Your asthma may not be controlled if you are: • Using your rescue inhaler more than two times a week • Experiencing coughing, wheezing, or shortness of breath with activity • Waking in the night with coughing, wheezing, or shortness of breath

If you are concerned about managing your food allergies or asthma during the holidays or feel your asthma is not controlled, then call my office right away! I will assist you and provide guidance in having a safe and healthy holiday. Visit my website at: rockymountainallergy.com

About the author ALLERGY & ASTHMA

WHO TO CONTACT

DOUGLAS H. JONES, MD

Rocky Mountain Allergy, Asthma & Immunology 801-775-9800 | rockymountainallergy.com

Dr. Jones specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all conditions relating to allergies, asthma and immune system disorders. He is board certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology and the American Board of Internal Medicine. He earned his MD from Penn State University and completed his specialty training at Creighton University.

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>> Wellness Weight loss

Surgery for Diabetes: Is this true? For those who have tried but have been unable to lose or keep the weight off, there is additional help. BY DARRIN F. HANSEN, MD, FACS

eight gain has significantly contributed to the diabetes epidemic. The population is getting larger according to recent surveys, and there is clearly a strong link to being overweight and having several health problems, such as hypertension, sleep apnea and diabetes. Studies have shown that if weight gain is the driving factor to having diabetes, losing the weight can cause diabetes to go into remission. It is hard to lose weight for most people, and the more pounds that are gained, the harder it is to lose. For those who have tried but have been unable to lose or keep the weight off, there is additional help. Weight loss surgery is a significant step and it is available. Lap-Band has

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been gaining popularity because it is the safest surgical option available. The American Diabetic Association practice guidelines state, “Bariatric surgery should be considered for adults with a BMI ≥ 35 kg/m2 and type 2 diabetes, especially if the diabetes is difficult to control with lifestyle and pharmacologic therapy ... A recent randomized controlled trial compared adjustable gastric banding to ‘best available’ medical and lifestyle therapy in subjects with type 2 diabetes diagnosed less than 2 years before randomization and BMI 30–40 kg/m2. In this trial, 73 percent of surgically treated patients achieved remission of their diabetes, compared with 13 percent of those treated medically.

The latter group lost only 1.7 percent of body weight, suggesting that their therapy was not optimal” (ADA Standards of Medial Care in Diabetes — 2009). In February 2011, the Federal Drug Administration, overseeing implantable devices in the U.S., lowered the indication for using the Lap-Band to individuals 30–50 lbs. in the excess (BMI over 30) who have weight-related health issues, such as diabetes. I have seen diabetic remission here in our own Lap-Band patients. Time is not on your side for this possibility. The longer a patient has diabetes, the more difficult it is to resolve, and it does require a substantial amount of weight loss. Consider weight loss as a high priority for a longer, happier healthy life.

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PUMPKIN FACE MASK

2 TSP CANNED PUMPKIN PUREED 1/2 TSP HONEY 1/4 TSP HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM MIX ALL INGREDIENTS AND APPLY TO FACE. LEAVE ON FOR 10 MIN AND RINSE.

Why:

Pumpkin is rich in vitamin A, which is very healing to the skin and is essential to maintain and repair skin tissue. It also helps reduce lines and wrinkles.

TAKE NOTE OF

Hair Create a conditioning rinse by combining apple cider and vinegar.

Pumpkins are good for more than just pies.

FALL BEAUTY TIPS

Interesting and fun fall beauty tips from beauty blogger, Erika Katz. Erika Katz, beauty writer and former child model and actress, has been a beauty junkie nearly all her life. Using her experience from her days working in the beauty department at Seventeen Magazine, cosmetology classes and lessons learned through her extensive work in television and modeling, Erika created a beauty guide that serves as the foundation for the book Bonding Over Beauty, A Mother-Daughter Guide to Self-Esteem, Confidence and Trust. From product and styling tips, such as how to create the perfect ponytail, to at-home recipes for creating an organic facial scrub, Erika explores it all in her book. She includes her own experiences as well as information from interviews with top beauty experts. Here are a few of her fall tips for turning an ordinary pumkin into a girl's best beauty friend.

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Lips You can easily make your own orange colored lip balm at home in under 10 minutes by combining Crisco and Tang and allowing it to harden. In just a few steps and using products from your kitchen, you have a fun lip gloss for fall.

Body Even though we don’t usually talk about hair removal until spring, fall is the best time to start laser hair removal or electrolysis, since our skin isn’t directly exposed to the sun. If you start in the fall, you will be ready to expose your skin come spring and summer.

PUMPKIN SCRUB

1/2 CUP PUREED PUMPKIN 1/2 CUP BROWN SUGAR 1 TBSP OLIVE OIL 1 TBSP HONEY MIX ALL INGREDIENTS AND APPLY TO FACE. USE AS AN EXFOLIATOR AND RINSE.

Why:

Honey is a humectant. It moisturizes and helps flaky skin.

Skin

Pumpkin is packed with antioxidants (A, C and Zinc). Pumpkin puree can be used to make a rejuvenating mask to help your skin glow.

Face

Just because summer is over, don’t ditch the bronzer quite yet. According to Erika, bronzer works well with the salmon and brown tones of fall to brighten the skin and extend your summer glow.

HEALTH BOOST

Boost your energy and reduce stress in the fall by taking a vitamin B supplement. Additionally, fall is perfect for buying locally grown foods, since beauty starts from the inside out.

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Achieving ABUNDANCE

In general, we all want to be our best. We want to feel successful. Happy. Abundant.Yet, it’s one thing to want to maintain a happy, abundance mentality, and it’s another to actually live it. Problem is, sometimes we look for success in the wrong places or we try to achieve it in the wrong ways.

ometimes we get on the wrong road in life, and don’t want to turn around or ask for directions. To help you redefine, recognize, and achieve abundance, here are 55 truths that will keep you focused and moving forward:

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The acquisition of knowledge doesn’t mean you’re growing. Growing happens when what you know changes how you live. You can’t have good ideas unless you’re willing to generate a lot of bad ones. A good idea without action is nothing at all. It’s not so much about finding opportunities as it is about creating them. 10 percent of our lives is decided by uncontrollable circumstances. 90% is decided by how we react to those circumstances. What we don’t start today won’t be finished by tomorrow. If you’re waiting for the perfect conditions, ideas or plans to get started, you’ll never achieve anything. You can raise the bar or you can wait for others to raise it. Either way, it’s getting raised. Oftentimes, the only reason they want you to fit in is that once you do they can ignore you and go about their business. If you keep doing what you’re doing, you’ll keep getting what you’re getting. Change is often resisted when it is needed the most. Discipline is choosing what you want most over what you want right now. Read The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. The harder you work, the luckier you get. Kindness and hard work together will always carry you farther than intelligence. Life is not easy, especially when you plan on achieving something worthwhile. Tough times don’t last, but tough people do. Lots of successful people have failed as many times as they have succeeded. Nobody succeeds alone. Right now, there’s a lot you don’t know. Having a plan, even a flawed one at first, is better than no plan at all.

21. In the beginning, you need to say “yes” to a lot of things to discover and establish your goals. Later on, you need to say “no” to a lot of things and concentrate on your goals. 22. No matter how you make a living or who you think you work for, you only work for one person — yourself. The big question is: What are you selling, and to whom? 23. We all have different strengths. What worked for someone else might not work for you. 24. To be great does not mean you have to dominate others. It means you have to dominate your own potential. 25. Being successful is a journey, not a destination. 26. Being happy and being successful are two different things. 27. Being busy and being productive are two different things. 28. Life is full of opportunities to feel exactly the way you want to feel. 29. It’s usually only as good or bad as you think it is. 30. You have every right to be happy, but it’s up to YOU and only YOU to exercise that right. Read The Happiness Project. 31. Results are more important than the time it takes to achieve them. 32. Your success isn’t just about you. It’s about how you positively impact the lives around you. 33. When caught up in the moment and your emotions are soaring, you’re bound to make poor decisions. 34. Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain, and most fools do. 35. Holding onto anger is like grasping a hot coal waiting to throw it at someone else – you’re the one who gets burned. 36. Life isn’t always logical. 37. When you spend time worrying, you’re simply using your imagination to create things you don’t want. 38. You have the ability to clear negativity from your mind with a single thought. 39. There is a lesson in everything you do, and learning the lesson is how you move forward. 40. No matter how smart you are, you will make mistakes.

41. There’s no such thing as ‘risk free.’ Everything you do or don’t do has an inherent risk. 42. Saying “no” to right people gives you the time and resources required to say “yes” to right opportunities. 43. Just because you can doesn’t mean you should. 44. Simplicity is often a major factor of success. But the process of simplifying things is rarely easy. 45. Cutting your losses is often better than the alternative. 46. We are all multi-dimensional human beings with simultaneous dimensions of success and failure in our lives. 47. Confusion isn’t a bad thing. It means you’re growing and thinking. 48. If your child grows up wanting to be like you, you matter. 49. Good looks attracts the eyes. Personality attracts the heart. 50. It’s uncomfortable to challenge the status quo, but it’s worth it. 51. Sometimes you just have to do your own thing your own way, no matter what anyone else thinks or says about you. 52. If you awake with the thought that something wonderful will happen today, and you pay close attention, you’ll often find that you’re right. 53. If you want love, give love. If you want friends, be friendly. If you want money, provide value. It really is this simple. 54. If there was ever a moment to follow your passion and do something that matters to you, that moment is now. 55. An abundant life is when you assume nothing, do more, need less, smile often and realize how fortunate you are right now. 56. And remember, on the road to abundance, the extra mile is the stretch of road that’s never crowded. As long as you follow your heart and never stop learning, you’ll turn not older, but newer every day.

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>> Wellness Immunizations

Immunizations

& VACCINATIONS Vaccination is a way to trigger your immune system and prevent serious, life-threatening diseases. IMMUNIZATIONS TEACH

mmunizations teach your body how to defend itself when germs such as viruses or bacteria invade it. They expose you to a very small, very safe amount of a virus or bacteria that has been weakened or killed. Your immune system then learns to recognize and attack the infection if you are exposed to it later in life. As a result, you will either not become ill or have a milder infection. This is a natural way to deal with infectious diseases. There are four types of vaccines to help prevent infections.

THE VARIATIONS

Four types of vaccines are currently available:

• Live virus vaccines use the weakened (or attenuated) form of the virus. The measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine and the varicella (chickenpox) vaccine are examples of this type. • Killed (inactivated) vaccines are made from a protein or other small pieces taken from a virus or bacteria. Influenza shots are an example of this type of vaccine. • Toxoid vaccines contain a toxin or chemical made by the bacteria or virus. They make you immune to the harmful effects of the infection instead of to the infection itself. Examples are the diphtheria and tetanus vaccines. • Biosynthetic vaccines contain human-made substances are very similar to pieces of the virus or bacteria. The Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type B) conjugate vaccine is one example.

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WHY WE NEED THEM Newborns, babies and toddlers are constantly being exposed to germs from their parents, other adults, brothers and sisters, people in stores and other children in child care. With travel easier than ever, you and your baby can be exposed to diseases from other countries without you knowing. For a few weeks after they are born, babies will have some protection, which was passed from their mother through the placenta before birth. After a short period of time, this natural protection goes away.

PROTECTION

Immunizations help protect infants, children, and adults against many infections that used to be much more common.

• Examples include tetanus, diphtheria, mumps, measles, pertussis (whooping cough), meningitis and polio. • Newer immunizations protect children and adults against other types of meningitis, pneumonia and ear infections.

Many of these infections can cause serious or life-threatening illnesses, and may lead to lifelong disabilities. Because of immunizations, all of these illnesses are now rare.

SAFETY OF IMMUNIZATIONS Many parents are worried that some vaccines are not safe and may harm their baby or young child. They may ask their doctor or nurse to wait or even refuse to have the vaccine. However, it is important to also think about the risks of not having the vaccination. Some people believe that vaccines cause autism or ADHD. They are worried that a small amount of mercury (called thimerosal) that is used as a preservative in multidose vaccines will cause these problems. Multidose means that many doses of vaccine come in one bottle.

THE STUDIES

Studies have NOT shown this risk to be true.

• Experts such as The American Academy of Pediatrics and The Institute of Medicine (IOM) agree that no vaccine or part of any vaccine is responsible for the number of children who are currently being diagnosed with autism. • They conclude that the benefits of vaccines outweigh the risks.

If you are still worried about the risk of autism or ADHD, ask your doctor or nurse about single-dose forms of the vaccine. All of the routine childhood vaccines are available in single-dose forms, and they do not contain added mercury. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website provides further information. Like many medications, there is always the chance that an immunization can cause side effects. However, deciding not to immunize yourself or a child puts both of you at risk for serious infections. The potential benefits from receiving vaccines far outweigh the potential risks.

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WHAT’S RECOMMENDED

IMMUNIZATION

SCHEDULE The recommended immunization schedule is updated at least every 12 months by organizations such as the American Academy of Pediatrics. Talk to your primary care provider about specific immunizations for you or your child. The current recommendations are available on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website (cdc.gov). At every doctor visit, ask about the next recommended immunizations. Immunizations are not only for children. Each year the CDC posts recommended adult immunizations on their website. Go there to learn about tetanus booster shots, the flu shot, hepatitis A and B vaccines, the pneumococcal vaccine, MMR and immunizations for chickenpox and meningitis.

TRAVELERS

TAKE NOTE The CDC website gives travelers detailed information on immunizations and other precautions. Many immunizations should be obtained at least a month before travel. Remember to take your immunization records with you when you travel internationally. Some countries require this documentation.

A LIST OF DISEASES AND HOW THEY SPREAD Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a serious liver disease caused by a virus found in the stool of an infected person. It is usually spread by close personal contact and sometimes by eating contaminated food. It can also be spread by drinking contaminated water. Hepatitis A can cause flu-like symptoms, yellowing of the skin and eyes, severe stomach pain and diarrhea. Hepatitis A may be mild or severe, lasting anywhere from a few weeks to several months. In rare cases, liver failure or death may occur.

Hepatitis B

It is a serious liver disease caused by a virus. It is spread through contact with the blood and other bodily fluids of an infected person (e.g. sex, sharing needles, toothbrushes or razors, and tattoo or body piercing with unsterile equipment). It does not spread from sneezing, coughing, kissing or holding hands. About one third of people who are infected with hepatitis B in the U.S. don’t know how they got it. Shortterm illness may include loss of appetite, diarrhea, vomiting, tiredness, yellow skin or eyes and pain in muscles, joints and stomach. Long-term illness may include liver damage and liver cancer. Each year, it is estimated that 80,000 people, mostly young adults, get infected with the hepatitis B virus.

Influenza (Flu)

The flu is a contagious virus which spreads from person to person through coughing or sneezing. Symptoms include fever, sore throat, chills, fatigue, cough, headache and muscle aches. While other illnesses have the same symptoms and are often mistaken for influenza, only the influenza virus can cause influenza. On average, more than 200,000 people are hospitalized annually, and 36,000 people die, from flu-related complications. Most of these deaths occur in the elderly, young children or people with certain health conditions.

Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

It's the most common sexually transmitted virus in the United States. About 20 million people in the U.S. are infected. Most people have no symptoms and are unaware that they are infected. While most HPV infections eventually go away as the body clears the virus, some women will develop persistent high-risk HPV infections which may lead to cervical cancer. Every year in the U.S., about 10,000 women get cervical cancer and 3,700 die from it.

Meningococcal Disease

A serious bacterial infection of the fluid surrounding the brain and the spinal cord or the blood. It is spread person to person (e.g. coughing, kissing, sharing utensils). The most common symptoms are high fever, chills, lethargy and a rash. A headache, stiff neck and seizures may be seen with meningitis. In overwhelming infections, shock, coma or even death may occur within several hours. Meningococcal disease affects about 2,000 to 3,000 people each year.

Pneumococcal Disease

This disease is a serious bacterial infection that kills more people in the United States each year than all other vaccine preventable diseases combined. Pneumococcal disease can lead to serious infections of the lungs (pneumonia), the blood (bacteremia), and the covering of the brain (meningitis). It is spread person to person.

Shingles (Herpes Zoster)

Caused by the varicella zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. Only someone who had chickenpox, or was vaccinated for chickenpox, can get shingles. The virus can stay in your body without causing symptoms, then reappear many years later to cause shingles. Shingles is a painful skin rash, often with blisters. The rash usually appears on one side of the face or body and can last 2–4 weeks. The main symptom is pain, which can be quite severe. Other symptoms can include fever, headache, chills and upset stomach. Shingles is far more common in people 50 and older than in younger people. At least 1 million people a year in the United States get shingles.

Tetanus (Lockjaw)

Tetanus, caused by a bacteria that enters the body through cuts or wounds, leads to painful tightening of the muscles, usually all over the body. It can also "lock" the jaw so that it becomes difficult to open the mouth or swallow. Tetanus leads to death in up to one-fifth of all cases.

Diphtheria

Diphtheria is a bacteria that spreads from person to person and causes a thick covering in the back of the throat. It can lead to breathing problems, paralysis, heart failure and even death.

Pertussis (Whooping Cough)

Pertussis is another disease caused by bacteria passed from person to person. It causes severe coughing spells, vomiting and disturbed sleep. It can lead to weight loss, incontinence, rib fractures, pneumonia, hospitalization due to complications and fainting from violent coughing. Pertussis is especially serious in infants and young children; it can lead to pneumonia, seizures, brain damage and death. Pertussis is very contagious.

Measles, Mumps and Rubella

Each are caused by a virus. Measles is one of the more contagious diseases known to humans. Symptoms may include fever, cough, runny nose and a rash. Complications of measles can include diarrhea, pneumonia, encephalitis and even death. Mumps symptoms may include swollen neck glands, headache, fever and muscle aches. Complications can include meningitis, testicular inflammation and permanent deafness. Rubella symptoms can include a rash, joint pain and muscle pain. A very serious concern is that in pregnancy, rubella can harm or even kill the baby. If the baby does survive, there may be complications such as deafness, cataracts, heart defects and mental retardation.

Varicella (Chickenpox)

Caused by the varicella zoster virus. The most recognizable symptom is a rash of several hundred to potentially more than one thousand itchy blisters on the face, scalp and trunk. Other symptoms include fever, coughing, fussiness, headache and lack of appetite. Complications can include bacterial infections, pneumonia and encephalitis. Chickenpox is very contagious —spread person to person through direct contact and through the air (e.g. coughing, sneezing).

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Nutrition

IN THE LOOP

PERCENTAGE OF CONSUMED CALORIES THAT SNACKING REPRESENTS. THE AVERAGE PERSON TAKES IN 580 ADDITIONAL CALORIES FROM SNACKS PER DAY, WHICH IS ENOUGH TO BE A FOURTH MEAL. Source: ift.org

Tips for a Better Breakfast

The morning meal “breaks the fast” and replenishes blood sugar levels that are normally low after a night’s sleep. But it isn’t just a matter of timing. Whether the day’s inaugural meal is healthful depends on its content too.Here are eight tips for putting together a healthful breakfast: Read food labels. Look for the information on serving size and calories. And if it’s a grain-based food, you want a whole grain of some kind (wheat, oats, etc.) to be first in the list of ingredients.

SUGAR DANGER

Fat Sensation:

Oh the taste of cream cheese, burgers, and fries! Studies have suggested that when you eat fat, you want more, and when you cut it, and then have some, you go nuts. However, a study in the Journal of The American Dietetic Association studied this phenomenon. Subjects were fed high-fat, moderate-fat and low-fat eating plans to see if the low-fat plan, followed by more fat would lead to wanting fat. The results showed that there was no connection or change in fat desires. This may mean that changing eating habits is not inhibited by sensory factors and the change process simply requires time for habits to result in different caloric consumption.

Your pancreas may not get a lot of attention, but pancreatic cancer has one of the highest mortality rates. Research indicates that sugar-sweetened foods, including fruit and soft drinks, can increase the risk of pancreatic cancer. The study, reported in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition in 2006, showed that three or more soft drinks per week drastically increased the occurrence of the cancer in women who were overweight and inactive.

Make processed meats a treat. Meats like bacon and sausage have been associated with a higher risk of colorectal cancer, heart disease and type 2 diabetes Seek out quality carbs. Get your carbohydrates from whole grains, fruit and vegetables. Eggs in moderation are okay. One a day is okay for most healthy people. Eggs have proteins and vitamins and don’t appear to increase the risk for developing heart disease. Go easy on the fruit juice. Whole fruit is a better choice since it tends to have more fiber.

YOUR MOM COULD BE TO BLAME FOR YOUR EATING HABITS.

Blend up a breakfast smoothie. Combine fruit, juice, yogurt, wheat germ and other ingredients in a blender to make something delicious and healthful.

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Healthy Shopping Source: cnn.com

Know your coffee drink. Many of those elaborate coffee drinks are unhealthy high-calorie, high–saturated fat versions of your basic cup of coffee.

TAKE NOTE OF

Sure, what you choose to put in your shopping cart is the basis of good health, but your grocery store could also be playing a part. A panel of nutrition experts chose the following 10 supermarkets with the healthiest options for consumers nationwide.

1. Whole Foods 2. Safeway 3. Harris Teeter 4. Trader Joe’s 5. Hannaford 6. Albertsons 7. Food Lion 8. Publix 9. Pathmark 10. SuperTarget Healthy-Mag.com

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>> Food Nutrition

Spice Up

Life health

for good

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CINNAMON

BASIL Basil can give a fresh flavor to any pizza or pesto, but this spice is more than just a seasoning. Basil has anti-inflammatory properties, which can help prevent swelling and alleviate pain caused by arthritis. It also contains the flavonoids orientin and vicenin that can shield a person’s cells from radiation and other damage. Have a cut or scrape? Basil has strong antibacterial capabilities and can help prevent infections.

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Cinnamon has a subtle heat that is perfect for baked treats and warm beverages. Significant attention is being directed toward its potential in diabetes management. Research suggests that cinnamon may lower blood glucose levels, increase insulin sensitivity and improve lipid profiles. Also, the sweet aroma of cinnamon has been shown to boost brain function.

PARSLEY Parsley adds flavor and color to meals and is a source of vitamins A, C and K. It also has antioxidants and can aid heart and optimal health.

SPICES AND HERBS CAN GIVE A BOOST OF FLAVOR TO ANY MEAL, BUT THEY ALSO HAVE HEALTH BENEFITS. MINT Found in tea, ice cream, toothpaste and more, mint is a versatile flavor. Containing vitamins A and C, mint has antioxidants and can help decrease the risk of cancer. It can soothe an upset stomach, relieve heartburn, loosen congestion and help calm. Let’s not forget that mint can also keep a person’s breath fresh.

Want variety?

ADD HERBS AND SPICES

With increasing interest in “functional food,” herbs and spices have been receiving greater attention for their potential to decrease inflammation, reduce the risk of cancer, fight heart disease and more. Here is how different spices can benefit people who are on their own wellness journey.

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RED CHILI PEPPERS

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ADD A DASH TO BOOST DEPTH AND FLAVOR.

An increase in body temperature or heart rate upon ingestion of a pepper is believed to increase metabolism. Red peppers contain capsaicin, which accelerates energy expenditure and increases lipid oxidation. Studies also suggest that consuming capsaicin decreases fat intake. Chili peppers can fight inflammation and help relieve pain.

ROSEMARY Rosemary grows on a small evergreen shrub belonging to the Labiatae family that is related to mint. Rosemary contains substances that are useful for stimulating the immune system, increasing circulation and improving digestion. Rosemary also contains anti-inflammatory compounds that may make it useful for reducing the severity of asthma attacks. In addition, rosemary has been shown to increase the blood flow to the head and brain, improving concentration. So, the next time you enhance the flavor of some special dish with rosemary, congratulate yourself for a wise as well as delicious choice.

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It derives from the fruit of Myristica fragrans, an evergreen tree. Studies have shown that it improves digestion eases the symptoms of menstruation and induces calm and sleep. Medically, nutmeg has strong antibacterial properties. It is effective in killing a number of cavity-causing bacteria in the mouth and combating asthma, according to completewellbeing.com. In Chinese medicine, it is used to treat impotence and liver disease. In Arab countries, nutmeg is valued as an aphrodisiac.

Garlic has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antiviral capabilities. It also can lower cholesterol and the risk of cancer and contains vitamins B6 and C, which fight heart disease.

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Ginger provides gastrointestinal and nausea relief. Recent studies also suggest that ginger may play a role in preventing inflammation, which could be useful in alleviating pain caused by arthritis. Ginger plays a potential role in cancer prevention with its antioxidant properties. Its immunity boosting capabilities is another advantage.

TURMERIC Turmeric, a popular spice in curry powder, contains curcumin. Curcumin gives turmeric its yellow pigment and may reduce the risk of cancer, osteo- and rheumatoid arthritis, and Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disease. It also has antioxidant properties.

CAYENNE This spice is derived from the fruit of the Capsicum annuum plant in the Solanaceae family, along with the chile pepper. It is known to eliminate gas from the stomach and intestines, soothe sore throats, colds and flu symptoms. And it also increases the metabolism for better weight control. Source: tops.org, Take Off Pounds Sensibly Club, Inc. (TOPS), the original, nonprofit weight-loss support and wellness education organization, was established more than 63 years ago to champion weight-loss support and success.

My favorite would have to be turmeric because of all the health and beautifying properties it has. Turmeric is a very powerful blood cleaner and helps to clear up skin problems and give it a beautiful healthy glow and can help treat inflammation in the body like arthritis. -Amanda Buist, Shiva Centre HEALTHY MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2011

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Not so

GE T THE SKINNY ON DIE T SODA

DIET SODA BY BROOKE KITTEL

The thought of a cold, carbonated beverage with little or no calories has been a dieter’s nirvana ever since Tab and Diet Rite made their respective debuts in the early 1960s.

Today, regular diet soda consumers average 27 ounces, or slightly more than two cans, per day.

iet soda drinkers believe that consuming a low or no calorie option will be helpful in their battle with the scale. Recent research is calling this notion into question and is, in fact, blaming diet soda for contributing to the obesity epidemic. While much of the diet soda weight-gain research is inconclusive since it has been conducted mostly on rats, there are a few findings that are bolstering the link between diet soda and an expanding waistline. Diet soda contains artificial sweeteners that are 200 to 13,000 times sweeter than table sugar. The taste buds tell the brain that energy is coming in, but the body doesn't get the calories it's expecting. This undermines one’s ability to judge how much they've consumed, and, over time, they begin to overeat, gain weight and crave more sweet treats. In fact, a ten-year study conducted at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio found that people who drank diet soda gained more abdominal fat than diet-drink abstainers. The study compared diet soda drinkers to a group of non-diet drinkers (including both regular soda drinkers and people who didn’t drink any soda). While all participants’ waists grew over the course of the 10-year study, the

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diet soda drinkers had a 70 percent greater increase in belly fat. Carrying excessive abdominal fat has been linked with diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular disease. Other research suggests that sweetness is mildly addictive — the more you eat, the more the body begins to develop a preference for a whole range of other sweet things. When we begin to consume sweeter foods, we tend to consume more calories. The psychological phenomenon of consuming a low or no-calorie beverage can’t be ignored. Regular consumers of diet sodas tend to minimize the damaging effects of a high-fat meal if a diet soda is ordered with it. People often think they can eat more if they swap out their regular soda for a diet one. Just because a diet soda is ordered doesn’t mean the meal will lead to weight maintenance or weight loss. Diet soda may have zero calories but it also scores a zero on the nutrient scale. Artificial sweeteners can be a good short-term option to wean you off of refined sugars but longterm use should be kept to a minimum. Water, seltzer water and green tea are much more healthful options. By eliminating artificial sweeteners, you will rediscover fruits, vegetables and whole grains and ultimately begin to win the battle with the scale.

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Treat

DIABETES the natural way An estimated 26 million Americans have diabetes.

allup-Heathway’s note, if current trends continue, more than 37 million will be living with the disease by the end of 2015. While we all know diabetes is a disease that affects the body’s ability to use blood sugar for energy, most are not aware that there is a simple plant found in nature that can help not only give your body all essential nutrients in 100 percent absorbable form, but also has the ability to naturally normalize sugar levels. This can be a great benefit for those diabetic sufferers looking for a more natural approach to help deal with the disease. Moringa Oleifera was named Plant of the year 2008 by NIH and is being called the most nutrient rich plant so far discovered. Gram for gram Moringa leaves contain 4 times the calcium of milk, four times the vitamin A of carrots, two times the protein of Yogurt, three times the po-

tassium of bananas and seven times the vitamin C of oranges. Moringa has been used in folk medicine to treat more than diabetes, its benefits boast over 300 ailments. Consider adding moringa to prevent or delay some types of diabetes, along with simple life style changes, such as healthier eating, maintaining a healthy weight, and increasing the level of physical activity, The most efficacious moringa we have found that is also organically harvests, flash pasteurized and even shaded dried to increase nutritional value, is by the former founder of Nature’s Sunshine and current founder of Zija International, Ken Brailsford. Zija’s Moringa is highly recommended to my diabetic friends, and to anyone wanting optimal health. In general, plants heal, arrest and reverse and Moringa has proven herself for centuries. HEALTHY MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2011

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FOREIGN PHENOMENON For centuries, it has been common knowledge that Asians have one of the longest life expectancies in the world, and for decades, researchers have been searching for the reasons behind that phenomenon. Many believe the secret lies in their diet, which consists largely of fish, poultry and the vegetables grown in the region, but Dr. Nathalie Valkov — an expert in Oriental medicine and author of the book Cordyceps: Treating Diabetes, Cancer and Other Illnesses — believes the secret lies in an Asian herb that is just now getting noticed by Western medicine.

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This Chinese mushroom, has been used in Eastern medicine for centuries to aid in the treatment of various autoimmune, pulmonary, cardiovascular and other illnesses, according to Valkov. “Recent clinical studies performed in China are now confirming the benefits of Cordyceps, providing the clinical proof to practitioners of Western medicine that the herb has some unique medicinal properties,” she said. “Herbal medicine is also a part of oriental medicine and has also been practiced for thousands of years. Today, prescriptions are based on ancient formulas that have been time tested and that are known to have helped millions of people. The Chinese pharmacopoeia is comprised of hundreds of herbs, minerals and animal products that are combined to suit the constitution, the imbalance and the immediate relief of symptoms of the individual being treated.”

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Asian ingredient is shown to eleviate many health issues.

FACT OR FICTION

While Western medicine has regarded some of these remedies as quackery, Valkov cautioned not to dismiss Cordyceps and effectiveness of Oriental herbs so rashly. “Acupuncture, which is now a common therapy used in the U.S., came from Asian healers who have been using it for centuries, so it’s logical that there may be some other practices from which we can all benefit,” she added.

Some research has been published in which Cordyceps has been used to protect the bone marrow and digestive systems of mice from whole body irradiation. In addition, one experiment indicated that Cordyceps may protect the liver from damage. Another experiment with mice revealed the mushroom may have an anti-depressant effect. Other researchers believe that it has a hypoglycemic effect and may help diabetics who suffer from insulin resistance. “Other research from the region points in the direction of Cordyceps potentially thwarting certain cancers,” Valkov added. “I believe that we need to embrace these new findings, coupled with the anecdotal evidence of millions of Asians who seem to live longer and healthier lives than we do in the West, and combine the methods of the two regions to create better medicine for everyone.”

Nathalie Valkov L.Ac holds a PhD in oriental medicine and was trained at Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine. Since 1999, she has had the opportunity to practice such healing methods as acupuncture, electro-stim acupuncture, acupressure, tui na, cupping, moxibustion and herbal therapy. She has successfully treated ailments such as diabetes, arthritis, Raynaud’s syndrome, asthma, colds, flu, heart problems, various types of pain, stress, insomnia, tonsillitis, fibromyalgia and gynecological dysfunctions.

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WHEAT BELLY

Lose the wheat, lose the weight, and find your path back to health. BY WILLIAM DAVIS, MD

As an introduction to the well-read book, Wheat Belly, Dr. Davis warns that the wheat we eat today is very little like the wheat we consumed just 40 years ago. Read on about the historical transformation of wheat.

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JEWS CELEBRATE PASSOVER with unleavened matzo to commemorate the flight of the Israelites from Egypt. Christians consume wafers representing the body of Christ. Muslims regard unleavened naan bread as sacred, insisting it be stored upright and never thrown away in public. In the Bible, bread is a metaphor for bountiful harvest, a time of plenty, freedom from starvation, even salvation.

3 TODAY’S BREAD

The notion that a foodstuff so fundamental, so deeply ingrained in the human experience, can be bad for us is, well, unsettling and counter to long-held cultural views of wheat and bread. But today’s bread bears little resemblance to the loaves that emerged from our forebears’ ovens. Bread and other foods made of wheat have sustained humans for centuries, but the wheat of our ancestors is not the same as modern commercial wheat that reaches your breakfast, lunch and dinner table. From the original strains of wild grass harvested by early humans, wheat has exploded to more than 25,000 varieties, virtually all of them the result of human intervention.

6 THE AMBER WAVES OF GRAIN

Over most of the ten thousand years that wheat has occupied a prominent place in the caves, huts, adobes, and on the tables of humans, what started out as harvested einkorn, then emmer, followed by cultivated Triticum aestivum, changed gradually and only in small fits and starts. The wheat of the seventeenth century was the wheat of the eighteenth century, which in turn was much the same as the wheat of the nineteenth century and the first half of the twentieth century. You’d see fields of four-foot-tall “amber waves of grain” swaying in the breeze. Crude human wheat breeding efforts yielded hit-and-miss, year-over-year incremental modifications, some successful, most not, and even a discerning eye would be hard pressed to tell the difference between the wheat of early twentieth century farming from its many centuries of predecessors.

4 THE PLEISTOCENE PERIOD

In the waning days of the Pleistocene period, around 8500 BC, millennia before any Christian, Jew or Muslim walked the earth, before the Egyptians, Greek 7 and Roman empires, the Natufians led a semi-nomadic During the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, life roaming the Fertile Crescent (now Syria, Jordan, as in many preceding centuries, wheat changed little. Lebanon, Israel and Iraq), supplementing their hunting The Pillsbury’s Best XXXX flour my grandmother and gathering by harvesting indigenous plants. They used to in 1940 was little different from the flour of her harvested the ancestor of modern wheat, einkorn, great-great-grandmother sixty years earlier or from from fields that flourished wildly in open plains. Meals that of her great-grandmother two centuries before of gazelle, boar, fowl, and ibex were rounded out with that. Grinding of wheat had become more mechadishes of wild-growing grain and fruit. Relics like those nized in the twentieth century, yielding finer flour on excavated at the Tell Abu Hureyra settlement in what a larger scale, but the basic composition of the flour is now central Syria suggest skilled use of tools such remained much the same. as sickles and mortars to harvest and grind grains, as well as storage pits for stockpiling harvested food. Remains of harvested The end of the twentieth century marked an upheaval in hybridization where wheat have been found at armethods transformed this grain. What now passes for wheat has changed, chaeological digs in Tell Aswad, not through the forces of drought or disease or a Darwinian scramble for Jericho, Nahal Hemar, Navali survival, but through human intervention. As a result, wheat has undergone Cori and other locales. Wheat a more drastic transformation than Joan Rivers — stretched, sewed, cut and was ground by hand, then eaten stitched back together to yield something entirely unique, nearly unrecognizas porridge. The modern concept able compared to the original and yet still called by the same name: wheat. of bread leavened by yeast would not come along for several thousand years. 9

THE NEW ERA

DON’T WE BREAK BREAD WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY? Isn’t something new and wonderful “the best thing since sliced bread”? “Taking the bread out of someone’s mouth” is to deprive that person of a fundamental necessity. Bread is a nearly universal diet staple: chapatti in India, tsoureki in Greece, pita in the Middle East, Aebelskiver in Denmark, naan bya for breakfast in Burma, glazed donuts any old time in the United States.

Grain methods transformed

THE MODERN WHEAT

Modern commercial wheat production has been intent on enhancing features such as increased yield, decreased production costs and large-scale delivery of a consistent commodity product. All the while, virtually no questions have been asked about whether these features are compatible with human health. I submit that, somewhere along the way during wheat’s history, wheat changed.

5 CULTIVATING GRAIN

Natufians harvested wild einkorn wheat and may have purposefully stored seeds to sow in areas of their own choosing the next season. Einkorn wheat eventually became an essential component of the Natufian diet, reducing the need for hunting and gathering. The shift from harvesting wild to cultivating grain was a fundamental change that shaped their subsequent migratory behavior, as well as the development of tools, language and culture. It marked the beginning of agriculture, a lifestyle that required long-term commitment to more or less permanent settlement, a turning point in the course of human civilization. Growing grains and other foods yielded a surplus of food that allowed for occupational specialization, government, and all the elaborate trappings of culture (while, in contrast, the absence of agriculture arrested cultural development at something resembling Neolithic life).

THE RESULT

A loaf of bread today is different than its counterpart of a thousand years ago, different even from what our grandmothers made. They might look and taste the same, but there are biochemical differences. Small changes in wheat protein structure can spell the difference between a devastating immune response to wheat protein versus no immune response at all. Diabetes in many cases can be cured — not simply managed—by removal of carbohydrates, especially wheat, from the diet. Many of my patients had also lost twenty, thirty, even forty pounds.

William Davis, MD is a preventative cardiologist whose unique wheat-free approach to diet allows him to advocate reversal, not just prevention, of heart disease. He is the medical director of Track Your Plaque, an online heart disease prevention program, and writes frequently for national publications and health websites.

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THANKSGIVING Focus on family and friends, not food TIP #1

USE A PLAIN BIRD, INSTEAD OF A SELF BASTING BIRD

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TOSS THE PIGSKIN

DELICIOUS (AND HEALTHY ) MASHED POTATOES

During half-time go out and play a game of touch football. Being active not only burns calories but it also brings families closer together.

Substitute garlic, skim milk and parmesean cheese for cream and butter.

GIVE IT AWAY

Cut down the calories by basting the bird yourself.

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SERVE FOOD ON SMALL PLATES Enjoy smaller servings, relish each bite before going for seconds.

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Diabetes-Friendly recipes

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Cranberry Pear Kuchen

Orange and

Sprout Salad

This old-fashioned, diabetes-friendly baked dessert combines two fruits not often seen together — but the combination is perfectly pleasing.

Cool, crunchy bean sprouts combine with tangy orange for a scrumptious salad that makes a diabetes-friendly star appetizer.

Preheat oven to 350°F

9-inch round or square glass baking dish, greased Fruit layer:

2 cups cranberries, chopped 8 tsp granulated sugar Pinch ground cinnamon 1 tbsp cornstarch ¼ cup cold water ½ pear or apple, peeled and coarsely chopped

Ingredients: 2 small oranges, peeled and sectioned 2 stalks celery, sliced 2 cups torn lettuce 1 cup bean sprouts 2 tbsp slivered almonds, toasted Dressing: 2 tbsp unsweetened orange juice 1 tbsp cider vinegar 1 tbsp vegetable oil ½ tsp celery seeds ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp granulated sugar

1. In a salad bowl, combine oranges, celery, lettuce, bean sprouts and almonds. 2. Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, vinegar, oil, celery seeds, salt and sugar.

3. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat.

Kuchen layer:

1 cup all-purpose flour 1½ tsp baking powder ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp ground cinnamon 3 tbsp granulated sugar 1 egg 2 tsp vegetable oil ½ tsp vanilla extract ½ cup crunchy topping

Crunchy topping:

¼ cup butter or margarine 1½ cups quick-cooking oats ¼ cup packed brown sugar ¼ cup chopped nuts ½ tsp ground cinnamon

1. Fruit Layer: In a saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, cinnamon and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and boil gently, stirring, for 5 minutes. 2. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and cold water. Stir into cranberry mixture and simmer, stirring, until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in pear. Set aside. 3. Crunchy topping: In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in oats, brown sugar, nuts and cinnamon; cook, stirring, for about 3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from heat and spread out on a large plate or baking sheet to cool. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 months. 4. Kuchen Layer: In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. 5. In another bowl, whisk together sugar, egg, 1⁄3 cup water, oil and vanilla until frothy. Stir into flour mixture until just blended. 6. Spread kuchen layer in prepared baking dish. Pour fruit layer over kuchen layer. Sprinkle with topping. 7. Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrients per Serving: Calories 96, Carbohydrate 11g, Fiber 2g, Protein 3g, Total fat 6g, Saturated fat 0g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 168mg

Nutrients per Serving: Calories 116, Carbohydrate 5g, Fiber 1g, Protein 1g, Total fat 2g, Saturated fat 1g, Cholesterol 4mg, Sodium 11mg

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Vegetable Frittata

in Pepper Cups

For this diabetes-friendly frittata, choose green vegetables that are in season for the best quality and the best price.

Each serving of this main course salad sits in its own cup, so it is easy to serve on a luncheon or party plate. Waistwatchers will love it because it is low in fat and calories and diabetes-friendly.

4 eggs 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (or 1 tsp dried parsley) ½ tsp dried oregano ¼ tsp garlic salt (optional) Pinch freshly ground black pepper 2 tsp margarine or butter 2 green onions, chopped ½cup chopped broccoli, asparagus or green beans ½ cup chopped celery

1. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, parsley, oregano, garlic salt (if using), pepper and 1 tbsp water. Set aside. 2. In a heavy skillet, melt margarine over medium heat. Sauté green onions, broccoli and celery for 4 to 5 minutes or until tender-crisp. 3. Pour egg mixture over vegetable mixture and cook for 30 seconds. Cover and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until set. Cut frittata in half and slide out of the skillet onto warmed plates.

Nutrients per Serving: Calories 198, Carbohydrate 5g, Fiber 1g, Protein 13g, Total fat 14g, Saturated fat 4g, Cholesterol 372mg, Sodium 313mg Excerpted from 250 Essential Diabetes Recipes by Sharon Zeiler, Canadian Diabetes Association © 2011 Robert Rose Inc. www.robertrose.ca Reprinted with permission. All rights reserved.

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2 large bell peppers ¼ cup light mayonnaise ¼ cup plain yogurt ½ tsp grated lemon zest 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 ⁄8 tsp salt Pinch of black pepper 2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped 1 can tuna, drained 1 cup chopped iceberg lettuce ¼ cup sliced green onions 4 crisp lettuce leaves 1. Cut green peppers in half crosswise to form shells; carefully remove core and seeds. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil over high heat. Add peppers, cut side up. Cover and boil for 3 minutes or until tender-crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove peppers and turn upside down to drain. Refrigerate until ready to use. 2. In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Add tomatoes, tuna, chopped lettuce and green onions; fold gently to coat. Spoon into pepper shells, piling high. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, until well chilled, or for up to 8 hours. Place each pepper on a lettuce leaf. Nutrients per Serving: Calories 127, Carbohydrate 11g, Fiber 2g, Protein 10g, Total fat 5g, Saturated fat 1g, Cholesterol 15mg, Sodium 286mg Excerpted from 250 Essential Diabetes Recipes by Sharon Zeiler, Canadian Diabetes Association © 2011 Robert Rose Inc. www.robertrose.ca Reprinted with permission. All rights reserved.

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Out and About CHECK THE EVENTS HAPPENING IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.

November 1 – 5 01 LES MIZ-TERY IN OZARK COUNTY Come join the Jean Family Reunion for a mystery dinner.

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02 THE PHILANTHROPY DAY LUNCHEON

Local’s outstanding philanthropists and volunteer leaders will be honored at the 2011 Local Philanthropy Day luncheon.

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Red Rock Film Festival

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03 GOLDEN DRAGON ACROBATS Hailing from Hebei, China, the Golden Dragon Acrobats represent the best of a time-honored tradition.

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04 TURKEYTRI AND 5K TURKEY TROT This is a fun race to watch so bring you friends and family.

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November 6 – 9 06 DIWALI, FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

The event will include classical and folk dancing, live music, dramas, a ceremony of lights and huge vegetarian feast.

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05 BALLET WEST’S ANNUAL

07 BALLROOM DANCING

This evening of fantastic works is followed by an elegant evening of dinner and dancing.

Jazz singer Nicole Madison and the Brian Booth Quartet serve up the dance grooves.

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08 COMPLEXTIONS

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Celebrate different dance styles, cultures and music to entertain and engage audiences.

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09 THE PRINCESS BRIDE Enjoy this classic fairytale.

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November 10 – 14 10 RED ROCK FILM FESTIVAL

The festival's mission is to encourage “film that portrays the human race in a positive light.”

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11 BLANK CITY

Follow Mahanttan’s transformation over the last 40 years.

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12 TOP DOG 5K-9 RACE AND FUN RUN Come run with or without your dog to benefit the Orem Police Department’s K9 unit.

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13 DEFENDERS OF THE RAINFOREST Learn how various animals survive in the rainforest.

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14 EAT LIKE A PILGRIM

Learn about the first Thanksgiving.

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November 15 – 20 15 KIDS’ STORY TIME

Dolly’s Bookstore’s storytellers share fun, colorful, silly and notable stories. dollysbook-

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16 JUBILEE OF TREES

See one-of-a-kind Christmas trees embellished with holiday displays and more.

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17 UVU REPERTORY BALLET ENSEMBLE

This performance includes ballet, contemporary and modern dance.

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18 BERLIOZ’S CHILDHOOD OF CHRIST

Enjoy this rarely heard chapter of “the greatest story ever told.”

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The Festival of Trees

19 ARE WE NOT MEN?

Unusual contests and events will allow the judges and the audience to choose “The Manly Man of 2011.”

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20 SILVER WINDS FLUTE ENSEMBLE Enjoy the music of an flute ensemble.

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November 21 – 30

21 HOLIDAY LIGHTING CEREMONY Join Layton City Parks and Recreation for the Holiday Lighting Ceremony.

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22 WWI FILM SERIES

View films that reflect various points-of-view about WWI and military conflict.

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23 “PIECES OF APRIL”

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Kid’s Story Time

Join us for our series featuring films about and starring seniors.

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26 HOLIDAY ELECTRIC LIGHT PARADE Kick-off the month-long holiday celebration.

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27 MESSIAH SING-IN

Join the Local Symphony Chorus as the entire audience forms a 3,000 voice choir for Handel’s masterpiece.

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28 NORTH POLE EXPRESS TRAIN RIDE Join us for a magical, round-trip journey to the North Pole.

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29 SPANISH FORK FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

24 FLEET FEET TURKEY TROT

Enjoy a favorite local tradition as you drive through the animated Festival of Light’s displays.

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Turkeys, pies and great gifts will be given away.

25 CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS

Observe a Christmas of over a century ago quieter, simpler, fun for all.

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20th

30 FESTIVAL OF TREES LOCAL Every penny raised helps children at Primary Children’s Medical Center.

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