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This issue of LWM is all about enjoying the summer and taking full advantage of its offerings; abandoning all else to revel in the warm sunny days, giving way to sipping cold drinks, chilled watermelon and barbequing on the grill. Our friends at Lowes, through their PR program, supplied LWM with an outstanding Weber Genisis outdoor grill and Emile Henry shared some of their glorious baking dishes that are grill-friendly. The BBQ ceramic will take care of any delicate ingredients and will ensure healthy cooking on the barbeque. Our readers who are vegans and vegetarians you will want to focus on the watermelon recipes as we felt it was only fair to accommodate our meat eating fans with recipes. Therefore, we chose recipes from Lidgates, The Meat Cookbook, Buy and cook meat for every occasion. I have to admit that when choosing recipes each month I tend to lean towards a much more vegetable friendly menu, as I am a vegetarian. Still, with that said. It is my choice and my choice alone. My family respects my decision and tries to ensure a vegetarian friendly item for me at each meal. On the other hand, they enjoy some variety of chicken, meat, or fish regularly, with me often being involved in the preparation. In my opinion, it isn’t fair to try to impose these choices on others if it is quite clear they are content with their own choices. If someone has the desire to become a vegan or vegetarian that person has to come to that truth on his or her own exploring whether or not it is a viable option for them. we all need is focus on eating healthy, which means eating in moderation. Meat eaters Advertising Inquiries: What try to have chicken or fish throughout the week and limit the amount of red meat you eat, and vegans and vegetarians you should be eating in moderation too. I don’t know about Brian Strauss - Publisher you… I will probably be looking for that perfect balance of calories and exercise forever, but sales@livingwellmagazine.net I do keep trying.

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Have any wildlife species gone extinct already as a result of global warming ?

Global warming is definitely already taking its toll on wildlife around the world. Rising temperatures are changing weather and vegetation patterns from pole to pole, forcing animals of just about every stripe to migrate to new areas in order to survive. But not every species is able to just get up and go, with animals dependent on narrow temperature ranges or specific habitats at most risk.

“The rapid nature of climate change is likely to exceed the ability of many species to migrate or adjust,” reports the non-profit Nature Conservancy. “Experts predict that one-fourth of Earth’s species will be headed for extinction by 2050 if the warming trend continues at its current rate.”

A recent study from researchers at the University of Connecticut found that one in six species could go extinct if global warming continues unabated. If the world can keep its emissions to limits agreed upon last year at the Paris climate summit, one in 20 species could go extinct.

And the purge has already begun. The death of the last Golden Toad in Central America in 1999 marked the first documented extinction as a result of climate change. And more recently researchers in Australia reported the disappearance of the first mammalian species, the Bramble Cay melomy, as a direct result of global warming. This rat-like mammal, endemic to one small island off of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, was last seen in 2009.

In the interim, 97 percent of the melomy’s habitat has been lost to rising sea level. An extensive survey of the small island it inhabited in 2014 turned up no more of them, leading researchers to declare the species extinct.

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Biologists believe that unchecked warming will likely cause the polar bear to lose its battle with existence within a century, while coral reefs across the tropics might not even last that long.

Fish and other marine wildlife dependent on coral reefs, such as the orange-spotted filefish, will likely go the way of the dodo as well. Researchers are also worried about everything from North Atlantic cod to Antarctica’s Adélie penguins to Africa’s Quiver tree to Hawaii’s Haleakalā silversword, among thousands of other animal and plant species at risk. Wildlife native to Australia and New Zealand remain particularly vulnerable, given they have less room to roam as temperatures continue to rise.

“The risk if we continue on our current trajectory is very high. If you look out your window and count six species and think that one of those will potentially disappear, that’s quite profound,” says Mark Urban, a co-author on the University of Connecticut study.

“Those losses would affect our economy, our cultures, our food security, our health. It really compels us to act.”

“This isn’t just doom and gloom. We still have time. Extinctions can take a long time. There are processes that could be important in mediating these effects, for example evolution, but we really need to very quickly start to understand these risks in a much more sophisticated way,” concludes Urban.

CONTACTS: Nature Conservancy, www.nature.org; “Accelerating extinction risk from climate change,” science. sciencemag.org/content/348/6234/571.

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How are the world’s penguins faring in this day and age of global warming?

Not surprisingly, penguins—those cute and quirky flightless birds of the Southern Hemisphere that are loved by humans and have inspired countless films, books, comic strips and sports teams— are in deep trouble as a result of reckless human activity.

The nonprofit International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN), which maintains the “Red List” of at-risk species around the world, considers five of the world’s 18 penguin species “endangered.” IUCN classifies five more penguin species as “vulnerable” and yet another five as “near threatened.” Only three species still exists in healthy enough numbers to qualify for IUCN’s “least concern” classification.

Penguins have evolved over millions of years and adapted to big ecosystem and climatic changes along the way, but they face their biggest challenges from threats posed by humans over just the last century.

One of the more dire threats to penguins is commercial fishing.

“Overfishing and concentrated fishing efforts near penguin colonies for forage species such as Antarctic krill can make it more difficult for penguins to find nourishment…especially when fishing grounds overlap with the foraging grounds of penguins,” reports the Pew Charitable Trusts, a leading nonprofit with a focus on ocean conservation.

Meanwhile, predators and non-native invasive species introduced by humans are also taking their toll. According to Pew, several colonies of little penguins in Australia, for example, have been wiped out by non-indigenous dogs and foxes, while the Galápagos penguin has suffered big losses as a result of pathogen-borne illnesses introduced by non-native species and some natural bird migration.

Yet another threat is habitat destruction. “Tourism-related pressures, such as foot traffic and litter, can encroach on penguin colonies and nesting sites,” says Pew. “Oil spills have had severe effects on the health of individual colonies of penguins as well as their foraging habitats.”

And climate change—with its resulting melting of vast sheets of sea ice—could well be the greatest threat to already struggling penguin populations. “Ice plays a crucial role in the breeding process for several species of Antarctic penguins and also provides a place for penguins to rest and to avoid predators during long foraging trips,” reports Pew. “The loss of sea ice along the Antarctic Peninsula is contributing to reductions in the abundance of Antarctic krill, a favorite food of several penguin species.”

But according to Pew, the situation isn’t completely hopeless.

The creation of more marine reserves where penguins can thrive without the stresses of overfishing and other human activity is a big step in the right direction. Pew is also pushing for better fisheries management in order to increase food sources for penguins and other marine wildlife dependent on nutrients further down the food chain, and also for a reduction in the number of introduced predators and invasive species.

According to Pew, the penguins’ plight is a portent of larger environmental concerns: “These birds are sentinels for the health of the entire sea. Changes to their populations can indicate trouble for other species that depend on these waters for survival.”

CONTACTS: IUCN, www.iucn.org; Pew Charitable Trusts, www.pewtrusts.org.

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Can colloidal silver be used in dogs and cats? I’ve heard different opinions from some of my friends?

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Colloidal Silver is a natural antibiotic. It is also antifungal, antiviral and an antiseptic. Hippocrates, considered the Father of Medicine, talked about colloidal silver as far back as 400 B.C. Recent studies support its effectiveness with pathogens that are resistant to conventional antibiotics. An example of such a pathogen is MRSA, which is Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus. Dogs and cats can acquire MRSA, so it is beneficial that we have an alternative.

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I was wondering if catnip is healthy for all cats?

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Catnip, otherwise called, catmint or catwort, are classified in the Family Labiatae. The flowering plants in the Labiatae family have approximately 250 different species. Catnip is a perennial herb that has a square and hairy stalk, as well as, scalloped edges. Their flowers can reach a length of ½ inch.

Catnip originated in Asia and Europe. It was introduced to North America and Canada by the colonists of the 1600’s. It’s no wonder that lions, tigers and panthers enjoy this minty herb. The genus and species most associated with what our feline friends is Nepeta cataria. This particular species can grow as tall as 3 feet.

For our domesticated cats, catnip is non-addictive and safe to eat.

They cannot overdose on it. It is very easy to grow and this can be done indoors. It even repels rats, mice and cockroaches. Cats are so sensitive to catnip that they can detect one part per billion in the air.

Only 50 % to 60% of cats are affected by catnip and they are affected to varying degrees. What determines a cat’s sensitivity to catnip has to do with genetics. Approximately one in two cats express the gene that makes them react to catnip. It only needs to be present in one of the parents to have the ability to react. Kittens don’t exhibit this sensitivity, if they have it, until they are at least three months of age.

The chemical in catnip that attracts cats is a volatile oil called nepetalactone. It is generally found in the leaves, stems and seeds of the plant. It only takes a few sniffs for your furry friend to experience the euphoria of catnip. The oils in catnip do not last very long because it dissipates quickly. Most of the euphoria last about ten minutes. It takes a couple of hours before a cat will react to it again. Common signs seen when a cat is under the influence of catnip include: sniffing, licking, head shaking, stretching, chewing, drooling and rubbing their chin, cheeks or whole body. Some cats even become playfully aggressive. www.livingwellmagazine.net

Pure silver will not dissolve in water. It goes through a process that allows it to have a positive electrical charge and be in suspension. Plastic has a negative charge and will neutralize it if in a plastic container. Colloidal silver must be in a dark glass container.

Colloidal silver can be taken orally, added to water bowels or applied topically. It has been utilized in cats with sinus infections, especially ones that are chronic. It speeds healing. It can take almost a week to see the benefits, partly because the body has so many toxins to be eliminated.

Colloidal Silver has been used topically for cuts, wounds, abrasions, acne, conjunctivitis, ear infections, skin rashes, infected gums, bleeding gums, periodontitis, tooth abscess and insect bites. It is a wonderful disinfectant for bee stings, tick bites or flea bites.

Use of Colloidal Silver in your pet should be done under the supervision of a veterinarian knowledgeable about holistic veterinary medicine. Dosage and frequency is different in various conditions and one needs the advice of a qualified veterinarian.

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The configuration of your SCUF paddles is dependent on numerous things: What games do you play the most, and what functions are the most used in those games? For most games, you can use X on the left paddle and O on the right; that configuration will serve you great in the heat of battle.

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Conservative Care for Back Surgery Dr. Douglas R. Briggs

Back pain is an extremely common medical ailment, affecting eight of 10 people during their lifetimes. Lower back pain is the most common type of back pain, and is the No. 2 reason people in America visit the doctor. So it goes without saying that back pain is the most common reason that patients come to our office.

Lower back pain can be sharp, stabbing, tingling, or burning.

Patients also characterize it as a dull, lingering ache that causes stiffness. The pain or numbness may travel down the legs, as well.

Lower back pain can also make it difficult to stand upright, since the lower back supports much of your body’s weight.

Acute or Chronic Lower Back Pain?

Acute lower back pain can last a few days or a few weeks. Chronic lower back pain is typically defined as pain that has lasted longer than three months.

Acute lower back pain is often caused by sudden injury. It can also be associated with a host of activities, such as lifting improperly at home, excessively strenuous housework or yardwork, repetitive bending, or movements related to a specific occupation.

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“Weekend Warriors” are particularly susceptible to this kind of back pain. This may be the person who decides to hike a long trail in the mountains, ski, swim, run or bike longer than usual. Sports injuries and other traumas, such as being in a car accident or any other slip or fall can trigger muscle strain or damage the ligaments of the lower back. All of these activities can cause lower back pain.

On the other hand Chronic lower back pain may be a result of repetitive stress or re-injuring an area repeatedly over a period of time.

Other Causes of Lower Back Pain Lower back pain may also be a result of an overly sedentary lifestyle. Sitting for extended periods of time can cause stress to your joints and ligaments, including the spinal and pelvic joints.

Long-term stress on the joints and muscles in your lower back may cause pain as well. Weak core muscles cause poor posture, which also can contribute to lower back pain. Most back pain is not caused by arthritis, infection, or cancer, but by simple strain or stress on muscles and ligaments.

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Other causes of lower back pain include:  A ruptured or herniated disk  Sciatica  Narrowing of the spinal canal, also called spinal stenosis  Osteoporosis, which can cause compression fractures to the spine  Fracture  Scoliosis or other curvature of the spine, often found in children and teens  Any other pathology of the spine

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or an adjustment. A chiropractic adjustment restores spine and nervous system function to reduce pain and help with healing. In a recent study, patients who sought chiropractic care for lower back pain improved more and were far more satisfied with their chiropractic care after one month, than those who had sought standard medical care. Chiropractors are also able to use a number of therapy modalities like muscle stim or ultrasound to reduce pain and promote healing. Acupuncture – sometimes called dry needling – may also be used for pain relief. Exercise is important to help stabilize the spinal muscles once the pain and spasm are better and the joint motion is restored.

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It is important to take care of your body, especially your spine. Just like seeing the dentist to treat or prevent cavities, or taking your car for an oil change before the check engine light comes on – seeing the chiropractor can help to offset much of the normal wear and tear on the body that leads to irritation, degeneration, and damage to the spine. Unfortunately, not everyone gets conservative care to take care of their spine. Sometimes there is damage or injury is bad enough that surgery is the only option. Even if you have a spinal condition that requires surgery, conservative care can still — continued on next page

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be a part of your regimen to get better and back to normal life.

The standard of care for surgery has changed a lot in the past decades. Back surgery used to imply weeks if not months of bed rest before a long and painful recovery. Modern surgery is typically minimally invasive and geared toward a quick recovery.

Although pain medication is often necessary after surgery, it can also delay your body’s ability to heal – this makes alternative treatments even more helpful to control pain and help your body heal.

There are a number of treatment options before surgery to help reduce pain and improve your odds for a faster recovery. The better condition you are in going into the surgery – the better you will tolerate the procedure and your chances for a quicker recovery improve. Conservative treatments such as chiropractic care and acupuncture can help relax spasm and pain; spinal decompression traction can help get the pressure off of discs and joints in the spine; and controlled stretching and exercise can improve your back strength and function before surgery.

If you are experiencing painful inflammation, icing for 20 minutes on and 20 minutes off relieves soreness.

When your back hurts, the last thing you want to do is move.

But staying still can actually be worse for your health, especially if your occupation involves sitting still for long periods of time.

Frequent stretching and core-strengthening exercises can help you avoid worsening lower back pain.

If you are constantly on the move at work, make sure you’re using proper lifting techniques and avoid movements that put excess pressure or strain on the spine. Warm up and stretch before strenuous activities.

Hydration and a healthy diet also are important. Wear comfortable, supportive shoes and sleep on a supportive mattress and pillow to minimize spinal stress.

If you have back pain, or questions regarding your Although proactive care before surgery is important, follow back, talk to your chiropractor. There are a number up care after surgery is even more important to a full recovery. of treatment options that are safe and effective in Certainly manipulation to an area after surgery is not the first line helping to manage back pain – both before and after of treatment, but there are many other treatments a chiropractor surgery. If you are facing spinal surgery, consider an can provide – therapy modalities, acupuncture, massage, and evaluation with a chiropractor who provides postpost-surgical rehabilitation are all very appropriate options. surgical spinal rehabilitation as part of your recovery Your chiropractic physician will perform a thorough evaluation plan. and coordinate an appropriate care plan with your surgeon to help you maximize your recovery. After alleviating pressure and inflammation through treatment, a trained chiropractic physician will work with you to strengthen the surrounding muscles in order to prevent problems from becoming chronic. They will also advise you on a program of exercises and stretches to reduce or relieve lower back pain in the future.

Exercises for Lower Back Pain Of course the best way to deal with back surgery is to avoid it altogether. A chiropractic physician will work with you to develop a care plan specific to your individual needs. In addition to therapy modalities and manipulation, exercise is key to spinal health. There is no one program that meets everyone’s needs.

Make sure you talk to your chiropractor about the right care for you. Of course there are a few practices you can follow to take care of your back:

Make sure you have an ergonomic workstation to reduce strain on the spine and encourage good posture. A chiropractic physician can advise you on how to adjust your workstation to benefit your posture.

Dr. Douglas Briggs, Chiropractic Physician and Acupuncturist, is the senior associate of First State Health and Wellness—Wilmington, which is recognized by the American Chiropractic Association Rehabilitation Council and the Laser Spine Institute as an approved post-surgical spine rehabilitation facility.

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“A mind

Summer Fun Supports Self Healing

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“Your entire body is one field of awareness,

Karen Verna Carlson

and the activity inside your cells is directly influenced by how you think and act....

Wherever a thought goes, a chemical goes with

experience can never go back to its old dimensions.”

—Oliver Wendell Holmes (1809-1894)

it….As long as new perceptions continue to enter your brain, your body can respond in new ways.”

—Deepak Chopra Ageless Body, Timeless Mind (Harmony Books, NY, 1993)

The symphonic cicadas are an audio background while the sound studio in my mind plays that old tune, “It’s summertime, summertime, sum, sum, summertime….”

I LOVE THIS SEASON! Fun opportunities abound from a simple lunchtime picnic during a busy workweek to a sublime summer at the shore or in the mountains. Mother Nature entices us to savor the outdoors, to stroll the neighborhood on a cool evening, to chill around the pool on the doggiest of days.

Outdoor Exertion, Inner Calm Grilling turns dinnertime into a festive occasion for a spontaneous block party or a quiet chat with neighbors on the patio. We frolic with gusto and feel a delicious calm at bedtime as we watch the last few fireflies blink here and there. You know that kind of calm.

It infuses our bodies after some glorious outdoor exertion under an idyllic blue sky dappled with a few cottony clouds. It’s that peaceful, easy feelin’ after a vigorous country bike ride, a long walk on the beach, a backyard volleyball game….

Spontaneity, Variety, Surprises Summertime, summertime, sum, sum, summertime makes it easy to express the fun part of being functional. Summertime spawns spontaneity, variety, surprises. Summertime is the perfect time to sneak in some easy health upgrades that may even outlast the season. I say, “Now is the time to healthify!” We’re having such a rollicking good time, who’s going to balk at making a few minor changes for the better?

Fresh Food We can joyfully let whole-wheat multi-grain buns soak up those burger juices.

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We can blissfully pile on fresh-picked watercress and extra slices of local tomatoes bursting with vitamin C. We can creatively build spectacular salad meals to broom clean our innards.

We can savor fresh local fruits with just a dollop of ice cream to reawaken our palettes numbed by too much refined sugar.

Culinary Creativity We can substitute creamy avocado for some of the mayo called for in coleslaw, potato and egg salads to raise their nutrition value, becoming known for our green variations.

We can combine yogurt and/or blenderized frozen bananas with a little ice cream to healthify that seasonal treat. Add some tasty high fiber cereal for crunch and you’re guilt-free!

We can snack on a succulent ear of corn, nuked in its husk for three minutes on high.

We can party at a pick-your-own-produce farm and pack goodies into the freezer for winter taste treats.

Refreshing Fluids We can mix real fruit juices with sparkling water or seltzer for festive alcohol-free drinks.

We can refreshingly cleanse our citizen cells with copious draughts of pure water.

We can blenderize watermelon pulp—seeds and all—into Nature’s best electrolyte smoothie.

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Exercise We can serenely do five minutes of muscle stretches after playing volleyball.

We can adventurously crank up to a brisk pace on the boardwalk after a relaxing round of miniature golf.

We can buoyantly march bilaterally neck-deep in the pool to balance what Albert Einstein originally called the “subtle energy” systems of our bodies. Left arm and right leg march together, then right arm with left leg.

Attitude We can compassionately boost sincerity in our conversations.

We can co-create planning, preparation and clean-up with all family members to eliminate drudgery and effort.

We can be faster on the draw with genuine apologies when we stomp on somebody’s toes or hurt their feelings.

Ecology We can be better environmental stewards and clean up after the party so that the space (indoors or out) is nicer than we found it.

during these lazy, hazy summer days and nights. We’re talking minor changes that can be whimsically integrated with our usual patterns of summer fun. Think of focusing on healthful activity as a continuous thread in the tapestry of living holistically.

Experience has proven to me that if I consistently volunteer for small easy changes, I don’t get walloped by so many big ones.

Enhance Entrainment Entrained with our multisensory joy of this season, these changes can be consistently maintained while green leaves turn colors, drop into a beige and russet carpet and sleep under a blanket of snow. Reinforce this entrainment by scrap-booking photos and memorabilia. Inspire family participation to exponentially increase the lingering delights of summertime adventures.

More Health Is Better Entrainment fosters brain links of tastes, aromas, sights and sounds with physical activities to stimulate dormant nerve pathways.

When the stimuli are pleasurable, wholesome actions are easy to repeat. When more nerve pathways function associated with that magical first syllable, fun, they become available more of the time for more creative thinking, more choices “out of the box” of old habits. More is better when it comes to the health of living well.

We can strengthen our minds by learning names of plants or birds or insects, or of constellations when stargazing around the fire pit.

We can be kinder to critters we encounter outdoors and cultivate a paradigm shift to safely sharing rather than dominance.

We can celebrate Nature’s beauty and mystery by displaying that empty bird’s nest, seashell or beehive.

Community We can donate excess summer stuff for distribution.

We can introduce games and sports that foster collaboration rather than cut-throat competition.

Spirituality We can demonstrate grace, compassion, consideration as we flit around on errands and excursions.

We can intimately reminisce before bedtime or during winter’s drear about recent sunlit pleasures that brighten our hearts and revitalize our bodies.

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Karen has received international recognition for holistic healing and educational work, an honorary degree, silver medal, and Who’s Who listing. She has appeared on television, radio and has been featured in professional publications, mass media and has monthly featured column in Living Well Magazine To reach Karen: kvc@livingwellmagazine.net Phone (302) 777-3964

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HANDS ON HEALTH by: Ann Wilkinson P.T.M.S,

Q:

It is getting difficult to walk because my hip hurts, making me limp. Injections help sometimes. I would like to avoid surgery and drugs. I am a man in my late 50’s, what are my options?

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Sometimes when I touch a patient in a place, not usually where the pain is, they get a trigger for a memory of the injury that we can trace back to the origin of the pain. There is often a circuitous trail of events, compensations and interventions that bring them to the presentation of there current symptoms at the initial evaluation. Hip pain can be complicated because often pain or tightness in the hip will affect the entire leg and back and likewise any problem in the foot, ankle and knee will in turn presents itself at the height of dysfunction as hip pain. It is imperative to peel back the chain of events being sure to get to the root. If there is a weak ankle, strengthen it may give the hip support and allow for a more aligned and balanced gait. Likewise, a tight hip rotator will affect how the foot strikes the floor and where impact enters the body, affecting how this force is distributed up the leg even into the spine. An osteopathic evaluation will look at this kinetic mechanism, the hip, from the ground up, noting how the structures beneath are affecting the hip.

The hip will also be evaluated from the perspective, how is the hip influencing the joints between the hip and the floor. There is space created where there is tightness with joint mobilization and myofascial influence on the muscles of the hip joint. Tightening where there is laxity or weakness is done through strengthening with neuromuscular awareness on the part of the practitioner and the client. Dietary considerations are very important as many food allergies or states of PH affect joint health. Also the hip joint can be affected by emotions and mental state. Abilities to cope with stress, sexual trauma and fear patterns can also affect the hip. It is a complicated joint as it is so supportive to the pelvis and spine, both nerve rich regions of the body. Hips are the pillars of the center of the body.

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Q:

Why would both my hands and both of my feet hurt? Pain is sporadic, intermittent, sharp, throbbing, sudden, worse after weight bearing exercise, feels better while exercising the more I do. I have tried every natural antiinflammatory, eat healthy, exercise and meditate regularly.

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The Fascia when it is perceived in one of its forms is like a body stocking, it is easy to imagine that if the body stocking where to shrink, the slack would be taken away in the hands and feet, bunching the distal portion of the limbs. When there is systemic infection, long periods of stress, allergies with resultant inflammation, there is fascial binding which is analogous to the shrinking of the fascia. Osteopathic palpation or touch can reveal fascial binding. It is evident where there are restrictions.

When the restrictions are released maybe far away from the hands and feet it will be felt as a decrease in tension throughout the fascia even as distally as the hands and feet. Reinforcement of lengthening of the fascia can be done with very specific yoga sadhana created specifically for your particular tightness and weakness. The ability to be upright will decrease the amount of impingement not only in joints of the spine but the shoulders and hips as well. Shearing or impingement can create pain distally, far away from the spine or more proximal joint due to tension on nerve rich joints. Any restriction on a nerve can create pain anywhere on the nerve pathway. As inflammation is reduced, fascia is restored, posture can be explored. As the posture becomes more upright, joints are more free, gravity loses it’s stronghold on the body. Traction of the limbs is a great technique to help the fascia re-establish the proper shape and length as the body goes through healing.

Being patient enough to allow for rest and open minded enough to exercise, walk or think in a different manner may all be essential to complete healing in this case.

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DE-STRESS WITH ACUPUNCTURE Dr. Kelly Brown

It is common to hear friends and family talk about the amount of stress they have in their lives. There is so much that needs to be done for oneself, family, work, and home. It is difficult to prioritize and be able to find time to relax. The mind needs time to relax so that life does not feel tense or frustrating. Also, giving your muscles a chance to relax, instead of reflecting your stress level, is also important.

Take Time to Breathe In Chinese medicine, breathing exercises are an important part of living. Exercises like Qigong or T’ai Chi can be calming and restorative. These activities involve movements and breathing in relaxed postures for centering and awareness of the body. Sometimes these exercises have you rub your sides, along the ribs. This helps to soothe the liver and decrease some tension.

Acupuncture and the Liver The liver, in Chinese medicine, is considered the general of the internal organs. It assures proper organ function and flow of Qi (chee). The liver gets constrained with a lot of stress and has to work harder to make sure the system continues to function properly. We often try to perform multiple tasks under a lot of stress, not knowing which to do first. Common symptoms of this constraint include irritability and frequent sighing. Over time, it can lead to symptoms like high blood pressure, dizziness, and insomnia.

Digestion and Stress Additional symptoms due to liver constraint can include digestive complaints. Do you get sudden diarrhea with stress? Nervousness that causes diarrhea or heartburn are regular complaints. On the other end, anger and frustration can also contribute to these disorders. In Chinese medicine, there are normal directions of Qi flow. The spleen (pancreas) has an upward dynamic and the stomach moves downward. In high stress situations, the liver, or general, can disrupt the normal flow of digestion.

Symptoms such as heartburn and diarrhea related to stress are your system’s way of letting you know to find a way to be calm.

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Treat the Cause Acupuncture is effective for calming and decreasing all of the above symptoms. Treatment for stress with acupuncture can include points on the abdomen, upper, and lower extremities. Then, resting for 20-30 minutes is relaxing in itself.

Take Time Away Taking time for oneself is also helpful for stress reduction and other complaints. Alone time gives a chance for reflection and an escape from the stressful events of your day. Relaxation can also promote a better and longer life. High stress levels can contribute to heart disease and high blood pressure. Take time to step away from the stressful things for a few minutes to give your head a chance to clear. You will be surprised how making this a daily habit can calm and rejuvenate you.

Before you decide you do not have time for yourself, think about what is taking up so much time. Can you turn the TV off for 10 minutes to relax in quiet? If you have a dog, walking him or her can be very therapeutic for you and your dog!

Take a time-out and give your system a break to relax and calm yourself.

Live Happy By taking time for yourself, you promote a longer, happier life. Find ways to give yourself a break or vacation. Vacations that take you out of your normal day to day life are helpful in relieving stress. Just a weekend away can help you to refocus and find that you do have time for yourself.

If stress is preventing your happiness, take action!

Schedule an acupuncture appointment to relieve the symptoms of stress. Take time out of your day for a walk or to reflect in quiet. You can decrease your stress with the correct techniques!

Dr. Kelly Brown is a chiropractor and acupuncturist with Pure Wellness.

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Finding Hidden Treasure

Suzanne E. Eder

I’m going to go out on a limb here and assume you’ve had an experience like this: you’ve compared yourself to someone else – or to whole groups of people – and found yourself lacking. Your preferences, perspectives or passions didn’t remotely resemble theirs, and you concluded there must be something wrong with you.

You may even have decided to make a concerted effort to ignore your own impulses and, instead, try to cultivate theirs.

And if you did, I’m guessing it didn’t work particularly well.

It didn’t work well for me when I kept trying to emulate the goals and behaviors of countless people in the corporate world. They seemed so focused, so together, so successful. They knew what they wanted and they went after it with time-tested strategies and strenuous commitment. They “made it happen” – transfers to jobs that were considered to be essential to their career development, appointments to high-visibility project teams, alignments with powerful mentors, promotions, bonuses and, yes, corner offices with windows and spectacular views.

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Who wouldn’t want that? Who wouldn’t be willing to work hard to achieve and experience those things?

Hmmm…that would be me.

I can admit that now, freely and easily. Back then, though, I thought there was something wrong with me for not wanting to do the things everyone said had to be done in order to climb the ladder of success – and, as I got closer to the top of it, not even wanting what I was aiming for.

I thought I was lazy. I thought I wasn’t focused enough. I thought I was socially inept. I thought I was overly sensitive.

But I was really an introvert who wanted to write and teach, not a business woman who wanted to climb the corporate ladder as fast as she could go.

If only I had stumbled upon this quote from Albert Einstein a decade or two before I did: Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.

In my case no one else was judging me, but I was judging myself.

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I judged myself as stupid for not being able to climb that tree. Yet what is often true about aspects of ourselves we view as deficient is that those perceived flaws are actually sparkling strengths - our very own genius.

Or perhaps even more essentially, our very own path. Our way of being in this world.

I’m not talking here only about recognizing your true career path.

I’m talking about being willing to suspend judgment of what you think of as your personal deficiencies and then taking the bold step of challenging yourself to see them as facets of your unique brilliance.

Let me share with you the story of Heather, the name I’ve given to a composite of clients with whom I’ve worked over the years who were in similar situations and had similar inclinations about how to respond in those situations. They also had similar self-judgments.

Heather has a demanding job in a fast-paced work environment.

One of her colleagues is relentlessly negative and critical of everyone and everything. She’s particularly incensed that her boss doesn’t seem to recognize her true talents. Being around this person, whom I’ll call Sheila, is exhausting. Heather knows she should say something to Sheila, but she hates confrontation and

resorts to trying to avoid Sheila as much as possible.

But even on days when that appears to be “working” – meaning she has little or no interaction with Sheila – she’s still on edge, staying on the lookout for possible “Sheila incursions” and hoping she can come up with creative ways to avoid them. In our conversations she berates herself for being a wimp. She thinks she needs to stop avoiding Sheila and confront her – but of course that’s the last thing she actually wants to do.

I challenge Heather to see her avoidance of confrontation not as a flaw, but as a possible indicator of one of her strengths: she doesn’t want to create or escalate conflict. She wants to be a promoter of peace, not discord. As Heather lets that turned-around perspective sink in, she softens toward herself. She becomes willing to explore how she can call on her strength in this situation.

We talk about the distinction between confrontation and communication. Heather is actually a gifted communicator, particularly through her writing. So I ask her to write down what she would like to communicate to Sheila, and to keep tinkering with it until she can feel that the communication is honest, clear and respectful.

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becomes. I encourage her to keep editing what she’s written to be as simple and direct as possible, so it doesn’t turn into an elaborate script. I encourage her to keep checking it against her intention to promote peace rather than discord.

The objective of this exercise isn’t to compose the specific words she will actually say to Sheila (although she may draw on those words), but to anchor within herself the essential elements of her message that align with who she really is.

When it feels complete, I ask her to turn it over to the Divine (or Source, God, the Universe – whatever her term is for a higher, loving intelligence). She asks to be shown the right time to say something to Sheila, and to be given the right words in that moment.

Fast-forward a week. Heather is in her office when Sheila barges in with an air of righteous indignation, plops down on the chair in front of Heather’s desk and proceeds to tell Heather about an assignment her boss just gave her that she thinks is an insult to her skill and experience.

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to understand and value them, and then find opportunities to use them – whether that’s here or somewhere else.”

Sheila immediately begins to argue with Heather about how her situation is different. Heather responds by saying firmly, “I really can’t help you with this, and I need to get back to work now.”

Sheila stands up, still with that air of righteous indignation, and walks out. As the days and weeks progress, she interrupts Heather less and less. And Heather stops worrying about her next interaction with Sheila, trusting that she can say what she needs to say in a peaceful way.

Heather was on her growth edge with Sheila. She didn’t need to force herself to become confrontational in the stereotypically aggressive way, but she did need to learn to speak her truth with honesty, clarity and peace. She saw that by suspending judgment of her avoidance of confrontation, she could recognize its inner treasure – her desire for peace – while growing to a new level of mature, effective communication.

Here’s another version of the Heather story. (And remember, these are based on the real experiences of real people.) In this one Heather judges herself for being too “woo-woo” for the corporate world. So once again I ask her to view her seeming flaw – her “woo-woo-ness” – as a facet of her unique brilliance.

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It’s abundantly clear to me that what Heather calls being woowoo is, in actuality, a beautifully refined and heart-centered level of spiritual consciousness within her. But she is still ambivalent about how that fits with her identity as a career woman, and so she diminishes it.

I ask how her insights into spiritual consciousness might help her with the Sheila situation. We talk about prayer. We talk about non-judgment. We talk about letting go. We talk about her belief that everyone – including Sheila – has a divinely wise and loving Self, even if they aren’t fully aware of it on a day-to-day basis.

As we talk Heather becomes clear that what she wants to do is, first, get quiet and deeply acknowledge her intention to be a promoter of peace. She will communicate lovingly with Sheila internally – Wise Self to Wise Self – and then turn the whole thing over to God for resolution.

And so she does.

About a month later, Sheila resigns from her job. She found one that is a better match for her skills and experience and is happy to move on. Heather and I give thanks to the Divine for orchestrating such an elegant outcome.

And I remind Heather to offer acknowledgment and appreciation to herself for so wisely calling on one of her key strengths in helping to create it. Rather than being “too woo-woo” for the corporate world, she is just the right kind of “woo-woo” to help her navigate that world with Grace.

What about you? Might you be comparing yourself unfavorably to others, thinking there is something wrong with you, when in fact the very thing you are judging is a key to your next level of fulfillment? Go ahead, say it out loud or write it down: “I think I’m too _____________.”

“Indecisive” might really be…the ability to see all sides of a situation, which helps prevent reactive choices that aren’t in your best interest.

“Sensitive” might really be…intuitive, compassionate or empathetic.

“Stubborn” might really be…courageous in persistently honoring your values.

“Weak” might really be…gentle and wise.

Of course, even with your strengths, you are still called to grow. Being indecisive, for example, can be paralyzing. But if you recognize the gem within it – being able to see the likely implications of choosing each option – you can focus your exploration on sorting out which of those implications are most important to you. You might also commit to developing your intuition in helping you make choices.

Are you getting the idea? Give it a try by daring to look for the hidden gems in your so-called flaws. What is their true essence?

Ask yourself, “In its purest form, what is the highest expression of this attribute?” Keep exploring until you recognize the truth of this higher quality within you.

Then call on that quality to help you grow into new levels of skill and fulfillment, as Heather did. Consider how it might help you navigate through a challenge or point you in a whole new direction. Make the bold assumption that you are talented, you are growing and you deserve to be fulfilled – and that your perceived flaws are actually pointing to hidden treasure within you.

Because when you make that assumption, you forge a relationship with yourself that is loving and empowering. And when you feel loved and empowered, you are unstoppable.

Lazy…unfocused…scattered…indecisive…sensitive… stubborn…weak?

Ask, “What is the hidden treasure in this?” Here are a few possibilities to expand your perspective: “Lazy” might really be…wisdom about the need for ample rest and replenishment.

“Unfocused” might really be…your Wise Self calling you to stop trying to focus on what you think you should do and, instead, go deeply within for guidance.

“Scattered” might really be…evidence of a creative mind that easily thinks outside the box.

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Suzanne Eder is an award-winning writer, teacher and transformational life coach. She started her professional career as a CPA and enjoyed a highly successful corporate career in both Finance and Human Resources. She is a graduate of the Barbara Brennan School of Healing’s intensive four-year program in mind-body-spirit healing, and was also a fitness instructor for 16 years. She founded Solid Ground Transformational Life Coaching in 2003 to help others awaken to their magnificence and create lives that light them up. Her first book, 10 Ways To Find Peace Rather Than Panic (When The World Has Gone A Little Crazy), earned a full 5-star rating on Amazon. Through her writing, retreats, classes and private mentoring she offers inspired and practical counsel in all areas related to personal growth and transformation. Suzanne can be reached at see@mysolidground.com or 302-888-2138.

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Can Watching Television Cause Erectile Dysfunction? Dianna Palimere I think most people have found themselves looking forward to a rainy day off, when they can “binge-watch” the missed episodes of their favorite television shows. Personally, I tend to be too busy during the workweek to watch my favorite shows, so the weekend is when I try to catch up. Recently, I noticed myself getting annoyed that not only could I not fast forward through the commercials, but they were showing the same two commercials every single time! At first, I was just generally annoyed by the repetitive nature of it. And then I started to pay closer attention to the fact that one of them was for an erectile dysfunction medication. It got me thinking, Imagine you’re a man mindlessly watching these commercials… Which then led right into, Oh my goodness, it’s basically hypnosis—they’re convincing men that they need these medications, and they don’t even know it!

Before you get too caught up on my choosing the word ‘hypnosis,’ allow me to explain that it is not what most people think it is (e.g., people unconscious, and clucking like chickens). Using the definition provided by the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis,

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“Hypnosis is a state of inner absorption, concentration and focused attention.” The television is perfect for this state of focused attention. Have you ever tried to talk to someone who is fully entrenched in watching a television show, and you have to say their name five times to get them to hear you? If they’re not ignoring you, it’s likely because they are in a state of full absorption, concentration, and focused attention to whatever it is that they’re watching (i.e., hypnotized).

As described by The Rogue Hypnotist, “If a person is watching a program that absorbs them totally they will be wholly unaware of the people around them, the feeling of the shoes on their feet, sounds in the street. They are in a deep hypnotic trance: an eyes open trance. Because they don’t know they are—they are suggestible—their analytical guard is down” (p.17).

In the Pharmaceutical industry, the drug sales for medications to treat Erectile Dysfunction has become a billion dollar industry. It’s counter-intuitive to even think that they would need to continue to advertise, much less, advertise with the frequency of the same commercial, every 9-12 minutes. Unless…

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My mind started pulling together information about the brain and psychological techniques I’d learned in graduate school.

I thought about the neural connections in the brain and how conditioning works; repetitive psychological influence; and Neuro Linguistic Programming. Various aspects of all of those techniques were being used on me, right then, while bingewatching my favorite television show! I grabbed my tablet and did a Google search for “Hypnosis in Advertising.” This led me down a rabbit hole of marketing techniques that didn’t use the word “hypnosis” but did use phrases like “frequency exposure,” “subliminal advertising,” “Neuromarketing” and “autosuggestion.”

I looked up the definition for autosuggestion: noun: the hypnotic or subconscious adoption of an idea that one has originated oneself, e.g. through repetition of verbal statements to oneself in order to change behavior]. Wow. A ton of research has been done on this topic—I was no pioneer on the issue. What struck me about all of this; however, was that I did not see specific research studies written about sexual dysfunction medications. In this case, we’re not talking about which car to drive, or this brand of x over brand y.

We are talking about male sexual functioning. This seemed way more personal and insidious.

Because I’m a complete nerd, I then did a search for the commercials for the three most popular ED medications: Viagra, Cialis and Levitra. I watched them a few times and then wrote down the words. Thinking about all of the aforementioned techniques, I looked at how many of them were being used in the commercials. As previously stated, television is the perfect tool to achieve what D. B. Tennant refers to as, The Three Crucial Steps to Achieving Hypnosis: 1. Attract the person’s attention; 2.

Bypass the Critical Mind; and 3. Stimulate the Unconscious Mind (www.kissmetrics.com). Check, check, and check. There are also certain words and phrases that are commonly used in hypnotic suggestion. All three drug companies used them, at varying degrees, but not just to get you to “choose their medication,” when offered a choice by your doctor. In my opinion, they used these suggestions to convince the viewer that they needed the medication. Below are sections of the Cialis commercials, I’ve highlighted in bold the parts that seem most obvious to me to trigger a hypnotic suggestion:

pressure). Those words are about readiness and confidence.

The target audience is no longer just males in their forties and fifties—it’s males of all ages who may not always feel “confident.”

If a person didn’t have performance anxiety before watching those commercials over and over again, it seemed fairly plausible to me that some part of the unconscious brain is picking up on that and it’s planting the seed…and the person doesn’t even know that it’s happening.

According to marketing research done by The Nielson Company, there are on average “80 drug commercials every hour of every day on television.” Now, they are including all pharmaceuticals, not just medications for E.D. Nevertheless, it’s still a disturbingly high number. Moreover, E.D. commercials “appear on almost every televised sporting event” (www.edguidance.com). And while I don’t have a number specific to the prevalence of E.D. commercials, I did find that the marketing professionals identify a “minimum frequency of 3 exposures as the baseline for effective advertising on TV” (www.marketingprofs.com). I didn’t count how many times I saw the same commercial for an erectile dysfunction medication while binge-watching my favorite show, but it was at least three times the “minimum frequency baseline” for sufficient exposure to be effective.

If you haven’t asked yourself this question before, I’ll ask you again now: Can Watching Television Cause Erectile Dysfunction?

“Cialis (Tadalafil) helps you be ready any time the moment is right; you can be more confident in your ability to be ready.” “You can choose the moment that’s right for you and your partner.”

“Will you be ready?”

While the man in the commercial looked to be in his mid-forties or early fifties, I thought about these words. Sure, they mentioned that erectile dysfunction “could be a question of blood flow,” but they don’t mention what medical conditions could cause issues with blood flow. Such vague language doesn’t specify medical conditions that happen with age and this great medication that can help overcome erectile dysfunction, as part of said medical condition (like high cholesterol, diabetes, or high blood www.livingwellmagazine.net

Sexual Health and Healing with Dianna Palimere, PhD, LCSW Dr. Dianna Palimere is a Psychosexual Therapist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

She has been working in the field of mental health for the past 15 years, dedicating the past 12 years to specializing in clinical sexuality. She holds a Bachelors degree in Psychology, a Masters degree in Social Work, a Masters degree in Human Sexuality Education, and a PhD in Clinical Human Sexuality. Utilizing a holistic approach to therapy, she incorporates a variety of clinical interventions in her work with individuals, couples, and families. She is devoted to helping people achieve sexual health and healing through her work as a psychotherapist in her private practice in Pike Creek, DE; as well as in her work with local nonprofit organizations. To learn more about her or to schedule an appointment, visit her website: www.SexTherapyInDelaware.com or email her directly at: dr.palimere@sextherapyindelaware.com Join her on Facebook, keywords: Sex Therapy in Delaware.

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If I Had a Flower For Every….

Karen Jessee

In my line of business, I tell people they can’t scare me; whatever they have to show me in the way of accumulations and clutter, I’ve seen worse. It usually garners a laugh, but truthfully, scenarios of out-of-control lives and disorganized homes simply repeat themselves; only the characters and the settings change.

Phone call that began, “I don’t even know where to start,”…

I present you with the many repeat performances I’ve encountered in the past twelve years so that you know this: you are not alone. Bewildering attics and basements, insane closets, invasive papers, stacks of mail, bags of things long forgotten, collections that gobble up space, things from parents and stuff from days of yore…they’re spread throughout America’s homes, whether they’re apartments or million dollar mansions.

Floor covered with things that had no place to live…

So, if I had a flower for every…

Comment I heard from a wife about her “collectibles” and her husband’s “crap”…

Empty file cabinet yawning at that heap of need-to-be-filed papers…

Overflowing file cabinet labeled, “I honestly don’t know what’s in there”…

Folder labeled “miscellaneous” …

Office that had become the official dumping ground…

Person who needed help getting tax papers together...

Toy that had no shelf, box, or bin for storage…

Stack of newspapers that read like a time capsule…

Box of cancelled checks that read like a time capsule…

Woman with far too many tote bags…

Kitchen harboring far too many plastic bags and plastic containers…

Dining room that wasn’t…

Dining room table that lost its dining purpose eons ago…

Kitchen counter that battled between food prep and mail …

Stack of National Geographic magazines that people thought they could get “a lot of money for”…

Office that never had a system…

Office that lost its system…

Room filled with papers that people couldn’t remember the reason for keeping…

Phone call that began, “Work with my mother,”…

Stack of magazines, bound and boxed in chronological order for the last 40 years that people thought they could get “a lot of money for”…

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Train set, tool and toy that men thought would garner thousands…

Time I heard, “Oh, THAT’s where that is”…

Beanie Baby…

Time I heard, “What is THAT?”….

Collection of scarves owned by someone who finally admitted, “I’m not a scarf person”…

Confused and no-place-to-sleep bedroom…

Meandering stack and pile of “returns” that had been by the front door for years with the receipts “somewhere else in the house”…

Family item someone kept but didn’t really like…

Overwrought, frustrated woman who looked at a job and sighed that it was hopeless…

Gift someone kept but didn’t really like…

Piece of furniture so hidden by (?) that people forgot it was there...

“Collectible” that wasn’t…

Office and bedroom bereft of decent lighting…

“Antique” that wasn’t…

Piece of clothing that people were sure would do well at a garage sale…

Sorry pile of cleaning clothS, SpongeS and leaky cleaning productS Shoved under a kitchen Sink…

Basement, attic and garage filled with books people claimed they were still going to read some day…

Bag not opened in years but that held something the client deemed “very important”…

Basement, attic and garage that never had a system…

Basement, attic and garage filled with boxes that haven’t been opened in years…

Basement, attic, and garage harboring the prom gowns and school books of kids now in their 40s…

Medicine cabinet and linen closet filled with very old medications…

Medicine cabinet and linen closet filled with things no one used…

Room of exercise equipment that no one used…

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Collection of greeting cards people never knew they had…

Collection of cook books people kept because they were going to start cooking “any day now”…

Collection of expensive cookware seldom used but that was going to be used when people started cooking “any day now”…

Collection of fancy serving dishes not used in years but kept for entertaining “again, any day now”…

have when you put it into someone else’s hands,” gave people permission and the courage to let go…

Time my clients and I had a good time and laughed together…

Time I ended a session with, “See, wasn’t this fun?”…

Client who lamented, “My home didn’t always look like this. I used to be very organized,”…

Client who said I had become the quiet voice in her head…

Bent and scuffed family photograph found under furniture, under piles of papers, inside cluttered desk drawers…

Closet that contained presents to give, presents never opened, holiday décor, bills, books, important papers, gift cards, social security cards, credit cards, birth certificates, passports, coin counters, pieces of furniture, clocks, china, the kitty litter box ( I couldn’t make that up) totes of old make up, air conditioners, old taxes, photo albums, framed art, boxes of CDs, boxes of tapes, broken technology, wires from broken technology, broken suitcases, broken toys, mutilated crafting supplies…

Time I had to tick off to myself what I could help someone change and what I couldn’t…

Time I knew this was a relationship and not a job…

Time we found money…

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Client who was able to move forward with the mantra “Let someone else love this” …

Gentleman from the Salvation Army who claimed I saved a life today with your donations

Volunteer from Great Stuff who thanked me profusely for your donations…

Yes, if I had a flower for each one of those, I would give bouquets of hope and encouragement to those who still needed to call for help… and bouquets of thanks to those who did.

Karen Jessee is a professional organizer and founder of Simply Organized. She is a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers and the Philadelphia Chapter of Professional Organizers. She encourages people to simplify their lives and works with those who need to downsize and get organized. Karen helps clients make the decisions and create the systems that are best for them. She also teaches the strategies to help clients gain greater clarity, control, productivity and peace. Karen is a public speaker on these topics. Visit her website at: www.nowsimplyorganized.com

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The Cure For Unhappiness

You ask most people what they want and you will receive a variety of answers. You will hear everything from more money, the importance of family or health, or maybe it is the accumulation of material things. If you dig deeper, you will discover all the above will distill into one word, happiness. What we all want is happiness. It sounds uncomplicated and is such an ordinary word, happy. But how can such a simple, two-syllable word be so elusive? Make no mistake, we crave it on the deepest of levels.

If we cannot find happiness in the ways we really want, we will find it temporary fixes such as food, social media, drugs, alcohol or television to name a few. In this article, I will share with you 5 simple but powerful keys to be happier. Ready?

Joe White

3) You choose happiness. It doesn’t choose you.

Steve Jobs - “I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself: “If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?” And whenever the answer has been “No” for too many days in a row, I know I need to change something.”

Happiness is a choice. We have to choose to be happy and equally decide to not be happy. If you are unhappy then there are two areas you can change. You can change how you feel or change what you do. The most powerful way is to do both.

4) Change your stories, change your life.

1) You won’t be happy all the time.

The most important key to understanding happiness is to understand that being happy is not permanent. We expect, too often, that once we are happy we should stay happy. Imagine that we have sunny day and then we expect every day will be sunny.

When the sun goes away and the clouds roll in, we get upset.

When the sun does come out again we are worried that it won’t last, so we fail to enjoy the sun we do have. This is how we tend to view happiness.

All emotions are temporary. The law of emotion is that they are either growing stronger or weaker. Don’t expect it to be permanent; enjoy it while it lasts. Embrace and soak in the happiness that you have sought. Stay present. The goal is to extend the times that you are happy and shorten the times when you are not happy.

The only thing that keeps you from getting what you want in life are the stories you tell yourself of why you cannot change. If you have stories about why you are unhappy, you will never be happy as long as you keep fueling your negative stories. All storms end.

I know when you are stuck in the middle of a storm it feels as if it will never end, but the truth is they all do.

5) Live in gratitude.

This is the ultimate key. Gratitude is focusing on what you have.

As soon as you shift your focus from what you have to what don’t have you slip out of gratitude. Being grateful allows feelings of happiness to emerge a lot easier. Journal daily about what you are grateful for, it will serve you well.

Until next month, Live Free from a place of gratitude.

2) Make happiness your center of gravity.

We all have a center of gravity. Our center of gravity is where we are pulled back to. Yes, we can break free for a period of time, but we slowly get caught back up in the pull from our center. The second key is to make happiness your center of gravity. How? First, you commit and decide that your daily focus will be to be happy. Happiness is easier to maintain when you avoid negative people, places and things that drain you. www.livingwellmagazine.net

Joe White is the President and founder of Get Life Coaching. Get Life Coaching is the leader in personal and professional development since 1999.

Joe recently was named 2016 North DelaWHERE Happening Winner Top Life Coach and the 2016 DSBC Blue Ribbons award “Best Markteting of the Year”nJoe can be contacted at: 302-832-3424, or email him at: doitnow@getlifecoaching.com or check out: facebook. com/getlifecoaching Follow Joe on @getlifecoaching

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Spiked Watermelon Balls 1/4 small and ripe watermelon 1/3 cup water 1/2 cup light rum 1/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup fresh squeezed lime juice 1 teaspoon grated lime peel Bring the water to a boil. Stir in sugar and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool somewhat before adding the rum, lime juice and the grated lime peel. Cut melons into balls with a melon baller. Pour the syrup over the fruit, mix gently, cover and chill for several hours before serving.

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Watermelon Sangria 1 bottle red wine (preferably Spanish)

Quick Watermelon Parmesan Salad

1/2 bottle white zinfandel 1/2 bottle Beaujolais 1/4 cup brandy 1/4 cup tequila 1 quart orange juice 1/2 cup lemon juice 1 cup club soda 1 cup watermelon juice 6 pieces star anise 1 sugar cube (or sugar packet) for garnish 1 sliced orange serving maraschino cherries Instructions Whisk all ingredients - wine, brandy, tequila, orange juice, lemon juice, club soda, watermelon juice. Add sugar to taste.

Makes 8 servings.

1 serving watermelon slices 1 serving thin petals of parmesan cheese drizzle fig balsalmic vinegar Place thin petals of parmesan cheese over watermelon slices and drizzle with fig balsamic vinegar (available at most gourmet stores).

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2 cups diced watermelon 1 cup feta cheese, cut into fine diced cubes 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives 2 tablespoons minced fresh mint 4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar, or to taste

4 tablespoons maple syrup 3 tablespoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons lemon zest dash salt (to taste) 3 cups warm cooked kamut grain (about 1 ½ cups dry) 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans 1/3 cup diced green onions, plus 1 tablespoon 1/3 cup thin-sliced celery 1 cup corn, grill if preferred 2 cups chopped watermelon

For 16 Toasts 1 24-inch-long loaf of crust Italian or French bread 1 garlic clove 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil In a bowl toss together watermelon, cheese, chives, mint, vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste and mound about 1 tablespoon on oiled side of each toast.

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1. Blend oil, maple syrup, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt in a small bowl. Add kamut and pecans. Stir thoroughly and let sit until cooled.

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How Safe is Chiropractic?

Dr. Scott E. Rosenthal

NOT SAFE

SAFE Due to the physical nature of chiropractic care and the fact that it involves performing maneuvers to the neck and back, people sometimes question its safety. As with any medical procedure, it is wise to consider the risks. Being an informed patient can help bring about better choices for yourself and your loved ones.

Before we look into the safety of chiropractic, I’d like to provide some perspective.

The following is a list of the most common causes of death in the U.S. (including the number of people who die from these causes each year): Heart disease: 614,348 Cancer: 591,699 Chronic lower respiratory diseases: 147,101 Accidents (unintentional injuries): 136,053 Not listed here as a major cause of death is medical care itself.

Studies estimate that more than 400,000 Americans die prematurely each year from hospital errors.1 Another study showed that use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen causes 16,500 deaths annually among arthritis patients alone.2 With so many “medical deaths” each year, it is fair to consider how safe each type of care is. This includes chiropractic. But, is there more of a concern than there should be? The answer requires understanding a dark history.

Chiropractic has a long history of representing a more natural approach to health and healing. Unfortunately, this has brought fierce opposition from those with competing views. To better understand the history, I direct you to several excerpts from a 2011 article published in the American Medical Association’s Journal of Ethics: 1 Journal of Patient Safety: September 2013 - Volume 9 - Issue 3 - p 122–128 2 Recent considerations in nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug gastropathy.

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“Although the chiropractic profession now occupies a largely mainstream place in the health care spectrum of the United States, this has not always been the case. From its formation in 1895 by founder Daniel David (D.D.) Palmer, the chiropractic profession faced a plan of containment and elimination by the American Medical Association (AMA) that continued for nearly a century.

It took an antitrust lawsuit filed against the AMA in 1976 to reveal the magnitude and scope of the AMA’s plan. Despite generations of organized medical opposition, chiropractors did what most other groups of professionals failed to do: they maintained a separate and distinct identity from the practice of medicine while growing in an otherwise hostile environment created by the AMA and its component state associations.”

“The AMA’s plan to undermine chiropractic became even more organized with the establishment of the Committee on Quackery in 1963. This AMA committee adopted a plan that was devised in 1962 by the Iowa Medical Society under the leadership of Robert B. Throckmorton. The so-called ‘Iowa Plan’ outlined the ‘containment of the chiropractic profession’ that ‘will result in the decline of chiropractic.’ Action steps outlined in this plan included ‘encourage ethical complaints against doctors of chiropractic,’ ‘encourage chiropractic disunity,’ ‘oppose chiropractic inroads in health insurance,’ and ‘oppose chiropractic inroads into hospitals’ among others. Joseph Sabatier, chairman of the Committee on Quackery, said that ‘rabid dogs and chiropractors fit into about the same category…. Chiropractors were nice but they killed people.’”

“The massive scope and methodical nature of this plan were exposed in hundreds of thousands of pages of AMA documents that were brought to light in the 1976 trial Chester C. A. Wilk et al. v. AMA et al, which started one year after the Committee on Quackery was disbanded. AMA writers ghostwrote television and movie scripts, as well as Ann Landers’ widely read newspaper column and any other media outlet that could be used to tarnish the reputation of chiropractic in the public eye. The AMA even encouraged the distribution of anti-chiropractic materials to high

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school guidance counselors so they would dissuade interested students from pursuing careers in it. During the 11-year court battle that ensued, the AMA settled three lawsuits by relaxing its position on the referral of patients to chiropractors by medical doctors. In 1980, the AMA revised its Principles of Medical Ethics to reflect this new position, allowing medical doctors to be free to choose the patients they served, the environment they served in, and the other types of practitioners they associated with.”3 Although the chiropractic profession won the monumental case, the repercussions of the intense and illegal propaganda by the AMA can still be felt today. Delaware hospitals still fail to have a single Doctor of Chiropractic on staff. Despite the change observed by the AMA and movement of chiropractic further into the mainstream of today’s health care arena, forces still seek to tarnish the public trust. Continued attacks (likely from rogue medical sources) surface every few years making the unscientific accusation that chiropractic can cause strokes.

Although unfounded, many in the media appear to have a feverish obsession to sensationalize these claims and blindly quote any medical physician with a defamatory opinion.

The most recent and comprehensive analysis of the safety of chiropractic can be found in a study conducted by the Department of Neurosurgery at Penn State Hershey Medical Center in February of 2016. The researchers found in regard to chiropractic and strokes: “There is no convincing evidence to support a causal link, and unfounded belief in causation may have dire consequences.”4 Even though the scientific literature debunks the myth that chiropractic causes strokes, another question needs to be answered. How safe is chiropractic care overall?

common invasive medical approaches such as spinal injections and surgery.

The best evidence revealing the high level of safety seen with chiropractic care is not in a peer-reviewed medical study, government document or world health organization paper. It is seen in the premium bill each Doctor of Chiropractic receives yearly from his or her malpractice insurance company. Personally, I pay more money for my auto insurance than I do my malpractice insurance. According to insurance actuaries who calculate the premium amounts based on risk and past claim data, I am more of a risk to the public in my car on the road than in my office working on patients. One could conclude that a good litmus test for healthcare safety is whether the treatment is more risky than the car ride over.

There is no doubt that the United States is in a health care crisis.

Not only is the current medical system unsustainably expensive to administer, but it is unacceptably harmful as well. More than ever, patients need to be vigilant with their own advocacy. In the year 2000, Americans filled 2.8 billion prescriptions. That’s about 10 prescriptions for every person and a number that should force everyone to think carefully about the choices they make.6 Is it any surprise the death toll is so high? By doing a little research, asking yourself, friends and doctors if the treatment you are about to receive is the safest available, harm and death can be prevented.

Chiropractic has been around for years, survived decades of illegal attacks from competing forces and is proven highly effective.

Trust is the greatest gift any individual or profession can receive, but must be earned. Extensive research, low insurance rates and decades of satisfied patients show that when it comes to safety, you can trust chiropractic!

A recent study published in the orthopedic journal, Spine, answers this question by looking at those most susceptible to injury, the elderly. Millions of Medicare recipients were studied by comparing the rate of injury seen when visiting a primary care physician as compared to a chiropractor. Chiropractic care was found to be significantly safer as summarized in the study’s conclusion:

Dr. Scott E. Rosenthal is a second-generation Doctor of Chiropractic and a past president of the Delaware Chiropractic Society. His undergraduate degree is in Nutrition and he is a Certified Yoga Teacher. In his Wilmington practice, he offers the cutting-edge Koren Specific Technique (KST) as well as other contemporary and traditional approaches. KST comfortably integrates gentle adjustments of the spine, cranial bones, TMJ, arms and legs (including the wrists and feet). Dr. Rosenthal specializes in pain relief, auto or work injury recovery and natural ways to boost whole body wellness. To contact Dr. Rosenthal please visit rosenthalchiropractic.com or 302-999-0633.

“Among Medicare beneficiaries aged 66 to 99 years with an office visit risk for a neuromusculoskeletal problem, risk of injury to the head, neck, or trunk within 7 days was 76% lower among subjects with a chiropractic office visit than among those who saw a primary care physician.”5 If chiropractic is found to be this safe when compared to primary care physician visits, imagine if chiropractic was compared to 3 http://journalofethics.ama-assn.org/2011/06/mhst1-1106.html 4 Church E W, Sieg E P, Zalatimo O, et al. (February 16, 2016)

Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Chiropractic Care and Cervical Artery Dissection: No Evidence for Causation. Cureus 8(2): e498 5 Spine: 15 February 2015 - Volume 40 - Issue 4 - p 264–270

6 http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DevelopmentApprovalProcess/ DevelopmentResources/DrugInteractionsLabeling/ucm110632.htm

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RECIPES

A baby back of ribs is the sheet of ribs trimmed off the loin. As a by-product of a more expensive cut, it can often be found at a good price. While baby racks may not have as much on them as chunkier spare ribs, when they are cut to be meaty, they make a tasty barbecue or supper dish as bones always add flavour to meat. This recipe has a classic fingerlickin’ barbecue sauce, smoky and sweet. Add some chilli if you’d also like some heat.

Barbecue baby back of ribs Serves 4–6 as a main course, or more as part of a barbecue 3 baby backs of ribs (about 400–450g/13–14½oz each) 3 celery sticks, cut in half 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon crushed coriander seeds

Lidgate’s The Meat Cookbook

by Danny Lidgate & Hattie Ellis, Mitchell Beazley 2016, photos Andy Sewell

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60ml (2¼fl oz) cider vinegar

For the barbecue sauce 2 tablespoons olive oil 90ml (3½fl oz) maple syrup 90ml (3½fl oz) tomato ketchup 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon soy sauce

Lidgate’s The Meat Cookbook

shares the same guidance given to their clients for years. It contains a selection of wonderful recipes for roasts, grilled meat, stews, meat pies and more, along with serving suggestions and step-bystep illustrations.

The slight variations in cuts between the UK and the US is not an obstacle when enjoying Lidgate’s recipes or the usefulness of this beautiful book.

1 teaspoon crushed coriander seeds 1 teaspoon smoked paprika Put the racks of ribs in a large pan. Cover with water and add the celery, paprika, coriander seeds and salt. Bring to the boil, then simmer, covered, for 45–60 minutes, or until the meat is tender.

Meanwhile, put all the ingredients for the sauce in a saucepan. Stir well and bring to the boil, then simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until slightly thickened.

Drain the ribs and place them in a shallow ceramic dish or large plastic food bag.

Slather with the barbecue sauce, leave until cool and then cover the dish or seal the bag and leave in the fridge for up to 24 hours, but no less than 1 hour, turning occasionally, or (if using a bag) massaging the sauce into the meat.

Take the meat out of the fridge 30 minutes before cooking so it isn’t stone-cold.

Heat a barbecue until the coals are glowing hot, or preheat a grill to its highest setting. Alternatively, preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas Mark 6.

Barbecue or grill the racks for about 5 minutes on each side, basting with the sauce, until nice and brown. If using an oven, cook them for around 30–40 minutes, or until browned on top.

To serve 4 people as a main course, cut each rack in half. To serve as a starter or part of a barbecue, cut the racks into individual ribs. (image on next page)

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Barbecues are all about fragrant flavours that work well with smoke and chargrilled food. Rosemary is a natural partner for lamb, and its resinous quality makes it even better for robust outdoor dishes. Use the needles in a marinade, and the woody stalks as skewers. We tend to use shoulder steaks for these kebabs, or new season neck fillet when the meat is still reasonably tender (up to midsummer in southern Britain, but late summer or early autumn in northern parts and Scotland, where lambs are born later). Leg can also be used if you want to ensure the meat is really tender.

Lamb kebabs with rosemary, lemon & garlic

are roughly the same size and cook at the same rate.

Makes 4 kebabs

Tenderize the meat by stabbing it lots of times with a small sharp knife (a butcher uses a special tenderizing mallet to do this).

400g (13oz) lamb shoulder or leg steaks or neck fillet, cut about 2.5cm (1in) thick 4 woody stems of rosemary, about 15cm (6in) long 4 tablespoons olive oil

Put the chopped rosemary into a non-metallic bowl or dish, add the olive oil, lemon zest and garlic, season well and mix together. Add the meat and toss to coat. Cover and place in the fridge to marinate for up to 24 hours, turning occasionally.

finely grated zest of ½ lemon 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped sea salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper Cut the lamb into chunks about 2.5–3.5cm (1–1½in) wide. The shape will depend on your particular cut of lamb; what’s most important is that they 44

Run two fingers down each rosemary stem to strip off the needles, but leaving a bushy flourish on top. Roughly chop some of the needles to give about 1½ tablespoons.

Heat a barbecue until the coals are glowing hot. Alternatively, preheat a grill to its highest setting. Cook the kebabs for about 8–10 minutes on each side, until browned outside and done to your liking in the middle.

Serve with salads or as part of a barbecue.

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When making burgers for a barbecue, it’s best not to use very lean mince as a decent fat content helps them to stick together. If lean mince is all you’ve got, though, add an egg to bind the mixture more firmly. Burgers made with goodquality mince can be left quite plain, but sometimes it’s nice to add extras.

Around the corner from Lidgate’s, we’ve got some excellent Italian delis that give us inspiration for simple and tasty additions, like those below.

Italian beef burgers

good handful of rocket

Serves 4

Put the mince into a large bowl with the onion, garlic, olives, tomatoes, parsley and salt, and season well with black pepper. Use your hands to mix thoroughly.

500g (1lb) minced beef (not too lean) 1 red onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 6 green olives, pitted and finely chopped 10 sunblush tomatoes, roughly chopped 25-g (1-oz) bunch of flat leaf parsley, leaves only, finely chopped ½ teaspoon fine sea salt 1 tablespoon olive oil, for cooking freshly ground black pepper To serve 4 ciabatta or other good bread rolls, cut in half olive oil 1 garlic clove, cut in half (optional) 50g (2oz) hard goats’ cheese, coarsely grated 1 red pepper, cut into thin strips

Dvide the mixture into 4 equal pieces. Lightly wet your hands – this makes the meat stick less to your fingers – and shape each piece into a burger about 9cm (3½in) wide and 2.5cm (1in) thick. Transfer to a plate, cover loosely with clingfilm and chill for at least 30 minutes, or up to 3 hours. The resting period helps the meat to stay together when cooked and improves the flavour.

Heat barbecue until the coals are glowing hot. When ready, brush the rack with the oil. Alternatively, heat the oil in a frying pan on the hob. Cook the burgers for about 2½ minutes on one side. Turn carefully and cook for another 2½ minutes. Turn back and cook for 30 seconds more. Transfer to warm plates and set aside for 1 minute. Meanwhile, lightly toast the cut side of the rolls. Drizzle with olive oil and, if you like, rub a cut clove of garlic over the surface. Check that the burgers are done to your liking.

If not, barbecue or fry for a little longer.

Serve the burgers in the rolls, topping them with the cheese, red pepper and rocket.

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