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CONTENT HEALTHY BODY
06 Do You Need a Medication Change or Change of Diet? 15 Thermography: Early Breast Detection 16 Exercises to Address Pelvic Instability in Women 26 Unlocking Real Beauty from Within 28 An Apple a Day? See Your OB Anyway 29 Looking to Lose Those Extra Pounds? Start with Your Gut 34 Reversing Toxic Heavy Metal Poisoning 39 Hashimoto’s and Graves’ Disease
HEALTHY EATING
11 Breakfast Smoothie Recipes 12 Patient Mysteries: Can Diabetes be Reversed? Part 4: The Mini-Fast with Bone Broth and Exercise 22 Misconceptions of Ketogenic Diets 36 Recipe: Curry Coconut Wraps 37 Food Journals: They Don’t Have to Be a Chore
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HEALTHY LIVING
08 Growing in the Ground Vs. Growing in Raised Beds 17 Granlibakken Hosts Restorative Arts and Yoga Festival 18 Locavore: Buy Local, Eat Local 19 Local Farmers Market Guide 30 Medicare Part B: Your Annual Wellness Visit
IN EVERY ISSUE 04 Editor’s Note 40 Wellness Directory 42 The Cork Boards 43 Local Events Calendar
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HEALTHY FAMILIES
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24 Prenatal Yoga and Fitness; Childbirth Education
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HEALTHY MIND
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20 Mindfulness: Transform Impatience into Patience 32 Healing, Wholeness and Cures
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EDITOR’S NOTE Happy May, Northern Nevada! We are finally able to soak in the sunshine and enjoy the warm beauty of our spring season – take advantage of the weather this month and find an activity that delights both your body and your mind. May is widely recognized as Women’s Health Month. Ladies – take the time this month to embrace YOU. Spend more time being, instead of doing. Women today are the undeniable experts of multitasking – working, caring for children, partners and parents, juggling household tasks and supporting community needs. The “too busy” mantra is becoming all too familiar in the modern day women’s repertoire. Women continue to bear a heavy burden when it comes to balancing work and family, and are too busy to take care of their health and well being. Women are the nurturers, warriors and doers of our society. Unfortunately, women’s health needs are often placed at the bottom of very long to-do lists. For women – especially mothers – taking time to address wellness is a luxury. In this issue, we provide information to help women recognize the importance of addressing their health. We highlight the importance of seeing a gynecologist, we discuss exercise tips to increase pelvic stability, and we focus on natural approaches to radiant skin. We also offer delicious and simple smoothie recipes, we encourage you to embrace the power of a food journal and we feature information on thermal breast imaging. We also highlight the Nevada Health Centers Mammovan, a mobile mammography van that travels to underserved areas within our state. Don’t forget – Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 14. Take the time to appreciate and recognize the hardworking mothers that you know in our community. And, mothers, take the time to address your physical, mental and spiritual health – you deserve it! Each month, I offer a quote to inspire, delight and entertain. However, this month, I want to share a poem provided by Rachel Ching, owner of The Nurturing Nest, and the local mothers of our community:
Motherhood is: Feeling crazy Being a kid again Sleep deprivation The best feeling Challenging Being a better person Dancing in the shadows of our own childhood Being a hot mess Being a better person Being a good example So many tears Anxiety Letting go and holding tight Feeling blessed Best thing ever Giving me hope Changing perspectives A miracle My favorite Strength The best gift Learning Terrifying
An opinion magnet Really hard A loss of self Selfless Changing priorities Constantly changing Being flexible Different Making us a family Exhausting A timeline of events Understanding love Being needed Rewarding Patience Understanding what you don’t know Knowing very little Snuggles Huge growth Having empathy Enjoying individuality Demanding Constant feeling of uncertainty
Questioning The greatest experiment Examining A new relationship with the world Supporting people for exactly who they are Postpartum depression Honesty, integrity, strength, reality, unconditional love Spiritual Other worldly Listening Balance Appreciation Being head over heels in love Reshaping of myself A test of fortitude Supporting their path Paving my own path Releasing judgments Being incredibly grateful The greatest privilege Time flying FOREVER
“My own experience shows me that motherhood is intense and wonderful and terrifying and joyful… and everything in between. Mothers are the keepers of the primal wisdom of women, and we need to share our experiences to normalize our wisdom. The best Mother’s Day gift is TIME for self-care activities.” - Rachel Ching, owner of The Nurturing Nest 4
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RAISING THE STANDARD Advanced Health Care of Reno Provides Excellence in Post Acute Care
Advanced Health Care’s length of stay is 31% lower than the national average.
Advanced Health Care of Reno, a short term nursing and rehabilitation facility, is Reno’s premier alternative to a nursing home. The professionals at the state-of-the-art facility specialize in 24-hour nursing care and inpatient and home health services to ensure superior patient care and recovery after a patient’s hospital stay and before returning home.
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The facility’s inpatient and home health services rehabilitation teams offer physical, occupational, and speech therapies, which are often critical components of a patient’s plan of care.
Advanced Health Care only offers deluxe private suites that are furnished, warm and comfortable. The suites include a personal phone, cable television, individual thermostat for climate control, private bathroom with a shower, and a kitchenette.
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A HIDDEN COMMON CAUSE OF… ANXIETY, PANIC ATTACKS, IMPULSIVENESS, UNCONTROLLABLE ANGER-RAGE, INFERTILITY, SEIZURES AND HEART ARRHYTHMIAS DO YOU NEED A MEDICATION OR CHANGE OF DIET?
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Have you been suffering with anxiety, panic attacks, impulsiveness, uncontrollable anger-rage outbursts, seizures and/or heart arrhythmias? The last decade has been filled with scientific research that’s revealed a common cause to those diseases and disorders. It turns out that many people are sensitive to food proteins found in grains (gluten and gliadins) and cow’s milk (casein). A specific aspect of this subject that is slowly emerging with physicians and has little light of day with consumers is the psychological and psychiatric ramification of gluten and cow’s All Grains Contain Glutens & Gliadins dairy sensitivity.In this These can trigger the same immune article, let’s look at a response as wheat: few ways your body Rye | Barley | Spelt | Sorghum and brain can respond Quinoa | Amaranth | Teff | Buckwheat to gluten and cause the above disorders and diseases. All of Cross Reactive Proteins: them can be caused These foods can trigger the same by neurons being immune response as gluten/gliadin: switched on and/or stuck in an “excited” Millet | Sesame | Hemp | Oats state caused by Soy | Corn | White Potato | Yeast chronic inflammation Tapioca | Eggs | Cow’s Dairy or antibodies. As well, your body can create an opioid addiction to foods. With that being the case, you do not need an anti-psychotic, anti-seizure or cardiac medication nor a methadone program or years of behavioral therapy, you need to identify the food sensitivity and eliminate it from your diet! Inflammation: The Gut-Brain Axis The first response by our immune system to the problematic food proteins (gluten and/or dairy) is inflammation in the intestines. This is the ‘first stage’ of a defense to protect the body from any foreign protein matter that could cause harm such as a virus, bacteria, parasite, protozoa, etc. Gluten sensitivity causes inflammation in the gut, which can then cause inflammation on the brain, which then interferes with neuron function/signaling. As well, the inflammation can activate the brain’s immune cells (microglial cells) that damage neurons and can cause the brain to degenerate (loss of tissue and function). If your neurons are not working well, you can suffer from those disorders and diseases. Antibodies Our immune system is pretty smart. When the foreign food protein keeps entering the body with repeat visits (each time you eat the food), our immune system then shifts into high-gear and produces antibodies that will ‘seek-out and destroy’ the foreign invader. The problem is that antibodies can misidentify parts of your body and then damage or destroy bodily/brain function. An example is the enzyme glutamic acid decarboxylase (GAD) that is used to increase your inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA. If you produce GAD antibodies, it lowers your available GABA leading to anxiety, nervousness, ADHD, OCD and impulsiveness, just to name a few. Antibodies to GAD can cause an even worse situation – seizure, increased resting heart rate, heart arrhythmias and heart attack. The GAD enzyme also reduces the excitatory neurotransmitter glutamic acid. When you produce GAD antibodies there is an increase of glutamic acid. Too much glutamic acid and not enough GABA cause the neurons to be overly excited, the result being a seizure.
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“You’re productive, you feel good whenever you get your fix or ‘hit’, and then you’re depressed, angry, irritable, raging and impulsive when you haven’t gotten your daily fix. Could this explain the emotional rollercoaster you are living… mood swings and ineffective psychotropic medications? Do you need a medication or a change of diet?” Also true is that the heart’s rhythmic beat can be interfered by the imbalance of excess glutamic acid and insufficient GABA caused by GAD antibodies. The result being cardiac arrhythmias, atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia and, at worse, can cause a heart attack. It’s also important to note that ventricular tachycardia is one of the under-diagnosed known causes of panic disorders. Out of Control Behavior and Comfort Foods: The Gluteomorphin and Caseomorphin Connection Some people can be addicted to wheat and/or cow’s dairy because their digestive system can produce a opioid peptide from gluten (wheat protein) and/or casein (cow’s milk protein). The opioid peptide then enters the opioid receptors, which then triggers the release of their own body’s opioids whereby they get that ‘feel good’ sensation. These opioid peptides are known as gluteomorphin and caseomorphin respectively. Over time you may come to crave certain foods when you do not feel well physically and/or emotionally – otherwise known as comfort foods. Common comfort
More Antibodies: Gluten can trigger production of antibodies that damage the following, resulting in diseases: Bone – Osteoporosis Brain Neurons – Alzheimer’s Brain Blood Vessels – Brain Degenerative Diseases Heart muscle – Arrhythmias Stomach – Acid Reflux, GERD Infertility, Difficult Conception Chronic UTI Premature Menopause Advanced RA, MS, ALS, Lupus Chronic Fatigue, Malaise Chronic Anemia
foods are: cheese pizza, macaroni and cheese, breads, pasta and ice cream. If you produce gluteomorphine or caseomorphin it could be a nightmare experience when you diet to lose weight by eliminating high carbohydrates (bread, pasta) and sugar/fat (desserts such as ice cream). For some people, they have withdrawal symptoms similar as withdrawal from other opioids. This can be tragic for those struggling with an eating disorder or obesity. You’re productive, you feel good whenever you get your fix or ‘hit’, and then you’re depressed, angry, irritable, raging and impulsive when you haven’t gotten your daily fix. Could this explain the emotional rollercoaster you are living… mood swings and ineffective psychotropic medications? Do you need a medication or a change of diet? To learn more about gluten and casein sensitivity, new diagnostic testing and treatment, call Van Harding at Tahoe Neuro Healing at 530-536-5084 or visit www.TahoeNeuroHealing.com. For a list of Harding’s references, visit www.HBMag.com.
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GROWING IN THE GROUND VS. GROWING IN RAISED BEDS By Farmer Craig Witt, Full Circle Soils & Compost Owner, Soil Enthusiast
You’ve taken a stab at gardening in Northern Nevada, and you know it comes with a level of trickiness: random weather, nutrient-stripped soils, rocky landscapes, quail, rabbits, noxious weeds, and on and on. If you’ve gotten your hands dirty more than once, you’ve likely learned a few tricks that can help you grow HUGE, happy and healthy plants. If you’re considering changing it up this year, you might transition from in-ground gardening to raised-bed planting (or vice versa). In this article, we’ll consider the pros and cons of each and hopefully help you make a smart decision for what’s best for you this season. Now let’s get our grow on! New to Raised Beds? A raised bed is what it sounds like: a planting area that is raised above the level of your ground by about 8-12 inches. The growing media (soil) is held in by a frame, usually made of hardwood, but we’ve seen raised beds framed with bricks, cinder blocks, railroad ties and more. When you grow in a raised bed, you’re taking control into your own dirt-covered hands. You decide what soil, compost and nutrients go into the growing area, which dictates what your plants will have access to. You’re making the decision to grow in media you believe is superb to the native Nevada soil (rather than trying to “fix” the native soil and grow in the ground). In Northern Nevada, it’s probably safe to assume your backyard soil lacks nutrients to sustain a plentiful garden (unless you’ve done a lot of amending year after year). You certainly can “fix” the native soil by adding amendments, but it can take a few seasons to see the impressive results. A raised bed can give you satisfaction this season.
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The Benefits There are a bunch of reasons why raised beds might be right for your backyard (and right for our high desert climate), so let’s take a look at the big hitters: I Want it Now As we hinted previously, raised beds are much easier to get going successfully than a brand new, untouched, unmaintained plot of Nevada backyard. Amending existing ground soil takes time. While we applaud both methods – and have the products to help you either route – raised beds are likely right for you if you’re starting a new garden and want big results this season. With raised-bed gardening, you’ll have control over soil nutrients, since you are using new, healthy soil and compost.
Back and Knees, Now Less Achy Raised beds bring the garden closer to you, so you don’t have to bend down all the way to the Earth to pull weeds, pluck peas or flick bugs. The convenience of raised bed is a big plus. Once you kneel around your new raised bed and experience the ease you’re awarded, you might never go back to planting in the ground. Better Aeration and Drainage Raised beds provide better aeration, which is extremely important for promoting root health. Mind if we nerd out for a second? Aeration is super necessary for your plants because it makes essential nutrients more accessible to the roots. Also, with the right balance of soil structures in your raised bed, you get “flocculation.” What a fun word to
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say. This is where your soils do not have too much clay and allow for air and water to go through it efficiently. Proper aeration helps keep an appropriate amount of moisture available to the roots, not drown them because you’re trying to plant in clay-heavy soil with poor aeration. When we say aeration, we do not mean you need to rototill your beds. We just mean that raised beds allow you to control soil structures better and have oxygen get into the raised bed rather than try and get in the ground. We are minimal till supports because too much tillage oxidizes nutrients and can also cut up amazing worms! DON’T KILL THE WORMS! They are free labor to aerate your raised bed. Similarly, raised beds also help improve drainage. Because of the loose soil texture in raised beds, excess water can run off and soak into the soil. You can flood irrigate your raised beds and keep all the water in one place to soak in nicely. Speaking of looser soil, roots are able to spread with raised beds and grow with ease. Plants growing directly in the ground, especially in our area, develop shallow root systems resulting in less nutritious fruit. Weeds, Schmeeds Planting in raised beds keeps many weeds from pestering your plants. You’re planting directly in new soil, not an area of ground with weed seedlings. You’ll still have some volunteer weeds pop up as they take a flight into your delicious growing area, but the loose soil makes it way easier to remove them without damaging other plants. On the subject of pests, if you build your beds high
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enough, it’s easier to keep out hungry critters. You can attach a simple mesh fence to your frame, keeping it high enough to keep out pests and low enough for you to still reach your plants with ease. Now, a Few Issues Raised beds do have their advantages, but let’s not neglect some of the issues that are likely to crop up when growing with this method: Wallet Gardening First off, if you want a raised bed, you’ve got to build it. From scratch. You’ll need materials for the frame and you’ll need to fill the bed 8-12 inches deep with soil and nutrients. What You Put In Next, your plants will only have access to the nutrition you put in your raised bed. They won’t have the same access to some of the nutrients that do exist in Nevada soil. They’ll be used to the lush, cozy, nutrient-rich soil you’ve planted them in and won’t be as ambitious to explore the world below the bed. Revisiting Aeration and Drainage Next, watch the aeration. When preparing your raised bed, be careful when packing down the soil. Like all living things, plants need to breathe, and roots absorb oxygen from the water in the soil. So if the soil is too compacted to allow water to flow, your plants will suffocate. On the other hand, roots of plants in raised beds can dry out a lot quicker in
harsh heat. Our Nevadan summers can get pretty brutal for new plants. Help minimize the brutality on plant roots by adding a quality mulch, which will provide a protective layer to the soil, blocking the harsh, direct sunrays and keeping your soil moist. The Grand Ol’ Takeaway Whether you choose to plant straight in the ground or use raised beds, healthy soil is the key to growing a healthy, bountiful garden. Like we mentioned in the last article, nurturing healthy soils in Northern Nevada takes extra time and patience. If you decide in-theground planting is your growing method of choice, use an all-natural soil amendment. We’re happy to share more information to help you create a more sustainable and nutritious garden this year (and every year). If you find you have some hiccups along the way, please visit our website at www.FullCircleCompost.com for our FAQ, gardening blogs and a complete growing guide for Northern Nevada (free download). We’re always working to do our part to help you grow your healthy garden more sustainably, more lushly and more enjoyably.
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BEAUTY: WHAT’S TRENDING?
HOLLY HODGDON AND JA-NON BARBER, OWNERS OF TANGERINE SALON SPA, SHARE WHAT’S TRENDING IN HAIR, MAKEUP AND SKIN CARE THIS SEASON. By Healthy Beginnings Staff Hair Balayage: Balayage is a French technique/word that means to sweep or paint. The technique creates soft, natural-looking highlights and less noticeable regrowth lines (it grows out beautifully and more naturally, thus extending time between salon appointments). Fashion colors: Thought grey hair was your worst nightmare? Think again… A-list celebrities have been sporting silver hair hues – from gradient hues that fade from blackto-grey to part icy-blonde, part icy-grey locks. Grey might just be the new blonde. Violet/ lavender hair hues are also gaining traction this year. Braiding: From braided bangs to the side fishtail braid to the classic French, braiding is making a huge comeback for every occasion and lifestyle – from the yoga studio to the wedding reception. Beach waves, undercut designs and bangs before Botox also made the list. (Not ready for Botox, but want to hide emerging fine lines and wrinkles? Opt for bangs.) Makeup trends Contouring: Contouring, a chiseling technique previously reserved for celebrities and runway models, is now gaining popularity among the masses. Contouring simply means providing more shape to areas of the face and enhancing the facial structure using makeup.
look younger. Eyebrow and lash tinting are also gaining in popularity. Color: Eye and lip color trends have remained neutral over the years, but bright and bold colors have made it to the masses. This season, red, peach, electric orange, fuchsia and even purple-grey lip colors are moving from the runway to the workplace. Skin care Showering: Rethink blasting the hot water, as hot water can remove much of the skin’s natural oils. Also, remember to moisturize RIGHT out of the shower (after you pat your skin with a towel) when your skin is moist. Sunscreen: Use a mineral-based sunscreen (as opposed to a chemical sunscreen) daily to protect against UVA and UVB rays and prevent skin damage and premature aging. For more information about Tangerine Salon Spa, Northern Nevada’s original Aveda Lifestyle Salon Spa, call 775-851-7271 or visit www.TangerineSalonSpa.com.
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4 BREAKFAST SMOOTHIE RECIPES TO HELP YOU DITCH YOUR DONUT By Brooke Warner, Smoothie Enthusiast, GM of Sierra Nevada Media Group Smoothies have wormed their way to a special place in our hearts, taste buds and routines. Wormed might be a poor choice of words, but I’ve found that over time, far from being just a trend, they’ve come to play a bigger role in my work day routine. I’ve actually come to appreciate them more and more on many levels. They’re delicious, they’re portable, they can be prepped in advance, and they can be (depending on what you put into them) very nutritious. They’re certainly just as convenient and better for you than most cereals. They are quite forgiving, requiring little-to-no precision or planning — you can just throw them together. Unless your refrigerator is in a hopeless state resulting from endless bachelorhood (beer, old Chinese food, even older pizza and an open box of baking soda) you can probably create a great smoothie with whatever you have in your kitchen right now. The combinations are endless.
GREEN MACHINE • Apple • Ginger (fresh grated, not powdered) • Cucumber • Celery • Kale • Coconut water Variation: Substitute apple and ginger for mango and mint (trust me) • Optional: Ice
While juicing, smoothies’ fussy cousin, gets a bad rap for being wasteful and bad for the planet (lots of fruits and vegetables grown, but most of it thrown out as post-juicing waste), they’re also far less nutritious. Smoothies use the whole fruit or vegetable (no, you don’t have to use the seeds or skins that you’d throw away eating in the usual way) so you get all the great food value. Bonus: With smoothies, you get the benefits from the fiber. They’re good for your digestive system and keep you feeling full longer. Add some form of protein and you’re good for the entire morning!
FRUIT AND YOGURT • Whole fat Greek yogurt (preferably plain, but vanilla if you must) • Your choice of frozen fruit (mixed berries, peach, etc.) • Add coconut oil • Your choice of liquid (coconut water, almond milk, etc.) Variation: Fruit and ice only
Below are the recipes for four of my favorites, with some rules of thumb for combinations and variations. The new power blenders, created for producing the perfect smoothies, are expensive things of wonder. They make the process so easy, fast and deliver just the right textures. Most of them also allow you to create single serve and go smoothies! While they’re worth the investment, you can absolutely do this with a regular, old school blender, I just recommend that if you use one you blend for much longer than you ever think you need to — especially with the fruit and veggie-based ones. This helps to slow down or eliminate separation.
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NUT BUTTER AND BANANA • Bananas (I freeze ones that are turning brown and I haven’t used, and they’re perfect for this.) • Nut butter (peanut, almond, sunflower, cashew, you choice) • Almond milk (others are fine) Optional: Any combination of coconut oil, yogurt, ice POWER BOOSTER (this one is a bit of a treat, but some days you need a dreamy pick me up) • Coffee (brought to room temperature) • Ice • Almond milk • Whole fat Greek yogurt • If you want sweetener, maple syrup or honey are great options — or you can buy the sweetened almond milk Decadent: Add some chocolate syrup, you won’t miss Starbucks.
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Tips: • Use flavor combinations that appeal to you, or that naturally go together. For example: Peanut butter and banana. • A good base of flavors can also allow you to add supplements or veggies that you wouldn’t normally eat because they can cover the taste. • Don’t be afraid of (good) fat! Coconut oil feeds the brain, and full-fat dairy is easier on the lactose front. (It also has more natural protein.) • Go easy on the sugar! The right combinations are sweet and flavorful enough, if you’re going to turn it into dessert you might as well have a donut. So, be mindful of flavored and sweetened yogurts or liquids. • Speaking of liquid, you always need some. I use coconut water or almond milk most often, depending on what makes sense. But milk, water and juices work just fine. • Proportions are to your taste (if you’re going to use a straw to drink, use more liquid so it can be sipped more easily).
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PART 4, PATIENT MYSTERIES: CAN DIABETES BE REVERSED? By William Clearfield, D.O.
FAQS AND COMMON “OUTRAGES” REGARDING THE MINI-FAST WITH BONE BROTH AND EXERCISE the “breakfast” (mini) fast is the easiest and most popular of our fasting regimens. Drink your glass of water with a ½ teaspoonful of sea salt, flavor with lemon or lime if you like, or have a cup of bone broth, put on your sneakers and walk, jog or run during the time you would normally be eating. Without a meal on board for 12-16 hours, you are burning fat stores, not the carbohydrates you would have ingested at breakfast.
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1. I can’t fast, I will die: No, you won’t. Many a young mother, too busy to eat, tending to her flock has missed a meal and survived. It’s as much a mindset as anything else. If hunger sets in, get yourself busy, add in some fluids, 8 ounces of water with a pinch of sea salt works wonders, and get on with it. Especially with the daily (mini) fast, it quickly becomes a habit and, after a short break in period, 1-2 days at most, patients tell us they are more energetic and don’t miss the meal they’ve forgone. 2. Isn’t breakfast the most important meal of the day? No, it’s not. To cereal makers, fast food joints and anyone selling you something for breakfast, it is. In the real world, delaying breakfast is no different than delaying any other meal. In fact,
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3. Don’t I need to eat every 3-4 hours? No, you don’t. 2,000 calories in two meals in 24 hours counts the same as 2,000 calories in over 4-6 meals in 24 hours. In fact, the number of calories we eat has risen by more than 20 percent in women and approximately 10 percent in men following the 6 meal a day recommendations that were made in the mid 1980s.1 On the flip side, a 2007 retrospective study of daily energy intake, physical activity, weight loss, and smoking during the Cuban economic crisis of 1989 through 2000, resulting in a 35 percent reduction in caloric intake netted an increase of physically active adults from 30-67 percent, a 1.5-unit shift in the body mass index distribution, a 100 percent decline in obesity, and significant declines in mortality due to diabetes (51 percent ), coronary heart disease (35 percent), stroke (20 percent), and all causes (18 percent).2 4. Is fasting for everyone? No, it’s not. Children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, and those individuals that are moderately-to-severely malnourished should not fast. 5. I will lose muscle mass. No, you won’t. When eating, we burn carbohydrates, sugar for fuel. After an 8-12 hour fast, those calories are gone, and any further caloric needs are derived from our fat stores. If we have enough protein on board, 1.0-1.5 grams per pound, muscle mass is preserved. 6. I’ll be too hungry, obsess about food, and make things worse. Eh, you might. However, if you occupy your time with meaningful activities, hydrate adequately with water, sea salt and/or bone broth, be kind to yourself, if you slip, get back on the horse, don’t go hog wild after the fast is over, and choose a fasting schedule compatible with your lifestyle, it will be easier to stick to. If your hunger is overwhelming, especially at work, driving or any task requiring your undivided concentration, consuming 8-10 ounces of water flavored with lemon or lime and mixed with ½ tsp of sea salt, coffee, tea or even a handful of nuts and seeds will usually get you past the crisis. 7. What about medications? Medications are always an issue. Our goal is to safely reduce, with an eye to eliminating, as many medications as we can. NSAIDs, aspirin, Motrin, Advil and others of similar ilk need to have some sort of food or liquid to protect against GI irritation. Always check with your healthcare provider. There exists a plethora of over the counter vitamins, mineral, herbs and nutraceuticals that perform the same function, often at less expense, and without the GI upset, as the abovementioned drugs. If we can’t switch out the GI irritants, we recommend changing your medication time to the first full meal of the day. For diabetics, it is important to monitor your blood sugar. If dropping, or you feel faint or light headed, have a snack of nuts and seeds on hand in case your sugar drops too low. This is a good sign, a signal that you need less medication, one of our overall goals. To protect your stomach from the harmful effects of gastrointestinal irritation, the conventional wisdom is to use a PPI like omeprazole or Prilosec. These medications are fraught with their own problems, most notably bone thinning, especially in the teeth, jaw and hip.
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Long-term use of PPIs result in malabsorption of calcium and magnesium and bacterial overgrowth. The loss of calcium and magnesium leads to bone fractures and cardiac abnormalities.3 PPIs reduce stomach acid. Chronically elevated stomach acid leads to a 2.9-fold increase of harmful bacteria, particularly c. difficile.4 Long term PPI users also experience a 450 percent higher rate of community acquired pneumonia.5 If inclined, we like the following combination, which you can make yourself: Deglycyrrhizinated licorice extract (root) 200 mg Marshmallow root (Althaea officinalis) extract (8:1) 200 mg Slippery elm (Ulmus fulva) extract (root) 200 mg Artichoke (Cynara scolymus L.) extract (leaf) 150 mg Turmeric (Curcuma longa) extract (root) 100 mg Pancreatic enzymes
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Supports adrenal function by improving cortisol imbalances in adrenal fatigue. Glycine (from collagen) supports synthesis of hemoglobin, bile salts and skin health. Supports detoxification in the liver. The liver’s ability to detoxify efficiently is proportional to the amount of glycine available. Replenishes amino acids arginine, glycine, glutamine and proline necessary for releasing growth hormone, regenerating damaged liver cells, improving sleep and memory, regenerating cartilage, easing joints, improving metabolism and building muscle. Arginine, glutamine and proline are deficient in the vast majority of chronic illnesses.
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THERMOGRAPHY: A NATURAL APPROACH FOR EARLY BREAST CANCER DETECTION NO-COMPRESSION, NO-RADIATION, NON-INVASIVE, SAFE METHOD FOR NATURAL BREAST HEALTH By Carol Fowler, C.T.T. Infrared thermal imaging (thermography) is the latest technological advance in early detection of breast health issues and risk of breast cancer. Breast thermography utilizes a highly sensitive infrared (heat detecting) camera that simply captures temperature data and images of the breasts. This non-invasive, extremely accurate technology has the potential to identify a patient at risk for breast cancer years before a mass is formed by detecting heat caused by increased circulation and abnormal blood vessel growth to a specific site. The thermographic images are sent to a doctor who is a board-certified thermologist, similar to a radiologist, who will provide a comprehensive report for you and your doctor. The Keys to Premier Thermal Imaging: • Thermal imaging must be conducted by a trained and certified clinical thermographic technician utilizing a strict and proven protocol. Because of the sensitivity of the equipment, images must be taken in a highly controlled environment, at precise angles and only after a client has fully followed the pre-procedure checklist and acclimated to the temperature of the imaging room. • The infrared camera must be state-of-the-art to detect the slightest temperature differences, these cameras cost upward of $12,000, and must sync with specific IR interpretation computer software to ensure accuracy and precision. • The interpretation of the scans must be conducted by a doctor certified in analysis of thermograms. A thermologist, like a radiologist, is trained specifically in reading the complex thermal scans produced by these sophisticated infrared cameras. The thermologist then provides a comprehensive report, which can be shared with a client’s primary doctor. • If a patient receives an abnormal breast thermogram report, the appropriate follow-up diagnostic and clinical testing can be ordered. This may include other structural imaging tests, clinical laboratory procedures, nutritional and lifestyle evaluation and training in breast self examination. Who should utilize thermography? Women who do not want to be exposed to high levels of radiation, intense compression and discomfort of mammograms. Women who are interested in natural therapies and the latest technology for evaluating and monitoring their breast health. In fact, all women can benefit from routine thermography including women with highly-sensitive breasts, dense breast tissue, breast augmentation and implants, along with younger women wanting to monitor their health as early as age 18. The full value of thermography is discovered over time, as a series of thermograms will show any changes – positive or negative – in the overall breast health. In performing this procedure routinely, we can establish a baseline in terms of a woman’s physiology.
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Thermograms are a simple, painless procedure no different than having your photograph taken, yet the camera can reveal thermal patterns that can alert to potential problems. Annual thermographic evaluations, as part of a routine annual physical, can be performed inexpensively and quickly. Following this protocol, potential problems will be detected at its earliest possible occurrence. Women who are proactive in managing their health and want to schedule a screening or learn more about thermography can call Carol Fowler, certified clinical thermographer and owner of Vital Thermal Imaging, at 775-526-0442 or visit www.VitalThermalImaging.com. Vital Thermal Imaging services the public in two locations: Incline Village and at the clinic of Dr. Frank Shallenberger, Nevada Center of Anti-Aging & Alternative Medicine, in Carson City.
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EXERCISES TO ADDRESS PELVIC INSTABILITY IN WOMEN COMPLIMENTARY FACE PAINTING
Saturday, February 14th only: From 12 pm to 2 pm. there will be a face painter at the Day Lodge. By JoAnna Papageorgiou Brennan
EPICMIX PHOTO Saturday and Sunday - EpicMix Photo will have large conversation hearts for guests to take photos with in various locations around the resort. Photographers will also be available at the race course taking photos.
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TAHOE EVENT INSPIRES HEALING By Healthy Beginnings Staff Granlibakken Tahoe, a family-owned resort and conference center nestled in a peaceful 74-acre valley just steps from Lake Tahoe, will host the first annual Restorative Arts and Yoga Festival (RAY), a unique event to inspire and heal the mind, body and soul, from May 19-21. RAY is designed for yogis of all experience levels and will feature more than 12 workshops, along with therapeutics, energy workers, yoga instructors, guided meditation and metaphysical teachings designed to help attendees grow in their practice. RAY will feature two full days of workshops that capitalize on the talent and expertise of Tahoearea practitioners and instructors. With workshops ranging from “Introduction to Hula-Hooping” to “Sound Healing Meditation,” RAY at Granlibakken provides an opportunity to rejuvenate and relax immersed in a weekend of learning and selfdiscovery within the rustic beauty of the Sierras, an environment that naturally inspires an appreciation of the outdoors and a healthy lifestyle.
RAY attendees will enjoy unique access to Lake Tahoe’s vibrant community of yogis and healing professionals in an environment that celebrates the many different modalities within the alternative health and wellness world. Enjoy an eco-meditation hike through the Tahoe pines, or participate in a Yoga Nidra meditation to re-center and align your intentions for your healthiest and happiest summer season yet. The weekend fee to attend RAY is $240, which includes most meals, as well as all workshops and socials. Lodging is available at a special RAY weekend package rate of $78 per night for doubleoccupancy or $156 per night for single-occupancy, not including tax and service charges. For more event information or to make a reservation, visit www.granlibakken.com/ wellness-packages/.
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BUY LOCAL, EAT LOCAL THIS SUMMER By NevadaGrown Eat local. It’s a phrase we hear more and more these days, especially with farmers market season just around the corner. So many people are passionate about local food that a new word has cropped up… locavore. Local usually refers to anything grown or produced within 100 miles, but it’s not a hard-fast rule, depending on the product and where you live. The popularity of the locavore movement can be seen in the numbers. The local food industry generated $11.7 billion in sales in 2014, and is estimated to climb to $20.2 billion by 2019, according to market research studies. So why jump on board the “eat local” train? The reasons are many! Getty Images
Local produce tastes better. Local produce ripens in the field rather than in a truck or warehouse, and it’s picked at peak ripeness. Everyone pretty much agrees that no tomato comes close to a vine-ripened one when it comes to flavor. Produce from local farms is often harvested the same day or within 24 hours of going to market. It doesn’t get much fresher than that. Local meats and dairy products taste better. Most small, local farms use sustainable practices, and livestock and poultry are raised on different diets than their mass-produced counterparts. This usually means better flavor and less antibiotics
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and hormones in your food. If you’ve never eaten fresh, local eggs, do so quickly! The taste and appearance will end any doubt about their superiority. It’s a flavor that can’t be bought at your local grocery store. Local food is better for your health. The shorter the time between the farm and your table, the more nutrients remain in the food. Food imported from far away is older and has traveled on trucks or planes, and sat in warehouses before it gets to you. It was most likely picked a week or more before getting to the supermarket shelves. Local food supports local families. Buying directly from local farmers cuts out the middleman, meaning the farmer keeps the earnings. And the farmer hires workers to help grow, harvest and sell his product. That translates to more jobs and more money staying in your community. Local food is seasonal and has more variety. Buying local food keeps us in touch with the seasons, and seasonal eating is healthier eating. Your body knows that it needs leafy greens in the spring, water-heavy foods like melons and tomatoes in the summer, and hearty foods like potatoes and winter squash to keep you fueled in the winter. Local farms grow varieties you won’t find in grocery stores, and local, seasonal food is often cheaper than super market prices. Local foods support responsible land development. When you buy local foods, you support local farmers, help them stay in business, and possibly prevent a sale to a developer. Your purchases help maintain our open spaces and rural landscapes. The farm environment is a patchwork of fields, meadows, woods, ponds and buildings that provide habitat for wildlife in our communities. Local foods are good for local businesses. Today’s millennials, who account for 24 percent of the U.S. population, flock to locally-grown and locally-made products. They are on the forefront of the locavore movement, and they eat and shop at restaurants and retailers that buy from local farms. These “locavore” restaurants attract tourists and other businesses and add a unique flavor to Nevada’s cities and towns. As we head into farmers market season, it’s a good time to meet your local farmers and ranchers and learn about the abundance of food that is grown right here in Nevada. You’ll learn what’s in season, and you’ll discover new foods you can’t find at the grocery store. If you want to know more about local farms and ranches, and the restaurants that support them, visit www.NevadaGrown.com.
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NEVADA FARMERS MARKETS: YOUR GUIDE TO LOCAL, FRESH CARSON CITY
By NevadaGrown
3rd & Curry Street Market – Carson City Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Jun 3 - Sep 30 3rd & Curry St., Carson City, NV 89703 Linda Marrone, 775-882-674 http://www.carsonfarmersmarket.com
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3rd & Curry Street Spring Market – Carson City Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | May 6 - May 27 Nevada St. & Musser St., Carson City, NV 89703 Linda Marrone, 775-720-7789 http://www.carsonfarmersmarket.com
Tunnel Creek Station Farmers Market Thursday 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. | Jun 1 - Sep 28 1115 Tunnel Creek Rd. Incline Village, NV 89451 Liz Olson, 818-437-0480
Reno Summit Tuesday Farmers Market Tuesday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Jun 6 - Sep 26 13925 South Virginia St., Reno, NV 89511 Shirley Sponsler, 775-746-5024 http://www.shirleysfarmersmarkets.com
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Reno Summit Saturday Farmers Market Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Jun 3 - Sep 30 13925 South Virginia St., Reno, NV 89511 Shirley Sponsler, 775-746-5024http:// www.shirleysfarmersmarkets.com
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Minden Coventry Cross Farmers Market Wednesday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | May 17 - Sep 27 1631 Esmeralda Pl., Minden, NV 89423 Roxanne, 775-292-9214 http://www.townofminden.com
Dayton Farmers Market Thursday 3 p.m. to 6:30 PM | Jun 15 - Sep 28 60 2nd Ave., Dayton, NV 89403 Wendy Madson, 775-250-7884 http://healthycomm.org/ Sierra Chef Farmers Market @ Lampe Park Wednesday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | May 17 - Sep 13 1324 Waterloo Ln., Gardnerville, NV 89410 Cynthia Ferris-Bennett, 775-671-2164 www.sierrachef.com
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Incline Village Farmers Market Thursday 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. | May 25 - Aug 31 995 Tahoe Blvd., Incline Village, NV 89451 Steve Rozier, 775-339-1203 http://www.laketahoemarkets.com
Minden Farmers Market Tuesday 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. | May 16 - Sep 26 1604 Esmeralda Ave., Minden, NV 89423 Roxanne, 775-292-9214 http://www.townofminden.com
Sands Farmers Market Thursday 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Jun 8 - Aug 24 345 North Arlington Ave., Reno, NV 89501 Shirley Sponsler, 775-746-5024 http://www.shirleysfarmersmarkets.com
Reno Village Farmers Market Saturday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Jun 3 - Sep 30 1119 California St. (corner of California & Booth), Reno, NV 89501 Shirley Sponsler, 775-746-5024 http://www.shirleysfarmersmarkets.com
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Sparks Tuesday Morning Market Tuesday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Jun 6 - Sep 26 1231 Pyramid Way (United Methodist Church), Sparks, NV 89431 United Methodist Church, 775-358-0925 39 North Marketplace Thursday 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Jun 8 - Aug 17 Downtown Victorian Ave., Sparks, NV 89431 Angela Handler, 775-690-2581 http://www.39northdowntown.com
STATELINE
Farmers Market at Kahle Community Park Wednesday 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. | May 24 - Sep 13 236 Kingsbury Grade, Stateline, NV 89449 Steve Rozier, 775-339-1203 http://www.laketahoemarkets.com
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MINDFULNESS HOW TO TRANSFORM IMPATIENCE INTO PATIENCE By Ruth Gentry, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist
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As a psychologist, I often hear questions and desires like, “I want to learn how to be more patient with myself, my family, work and recovery from injury or losses.” These are difficult questions to answer because there is no blueprint for life and the challenges we all experience. However, we can become impatient with ourselves expecting our adjustment to change, to happen quickly – “I should be over this grief, this injury” and so on, and so on. Essentially, we can become our own worst enemy by setting expectations for ourselves to be at a certain place or time in our life, instead of just being okay with where were are in this moment. Learning patience takes practice, and learning how to be compassionate with oneself takes time, as well. We can learn how to transform impatience into patience through calmly accepting things in our life through present moment focus. When we become more patient through bringing awareness to the present moment, we soon realize that much of our time is caught up in thinking about the past or the future. Not that there is anything wrong with this, but if we are constantly going over the past or what is to come, we are missing THIS moment and our present experiences. Does that mean we just accept pain, and suffering? No, but we can learn how to accept these experiences by allowing ourselves to feel whatever we are feeling moment to moment. Often people just want the sadness, anxiety or emotions to just go away. However, by becoming more mindful of the moment, we allow ourselves to come to terms with things as they are, even if our sensations or thoughts are painful. This allows us a different way to cope with the challenges life may bring. But, what does it mean to live in the present? Here are some suggestions to get started with mindfulness practice.
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“You can choose any task to practice mindfulness such as breathing, walking, eating, petting your dog or interacting with your children. The goal is to not latch onto a particular sensation or get caught up in your thinking about past or present, but rather observe what comes and goes in your mind.” Pay attention by noticing environmental sensations such as sounds, sights and touch that make up your present moment. You can choose any task to practice mindfulness such as breathing, walking, eating, petting your dog or interacting with your children. The goal is to not latch onto a particular sensation or get caught up in your thinking about past or present, but rather observe what comes and goes in your mind. In some sense, we have to go with the flow of our thoughts and emotions, which can be uncomfortable for people who are first starting this practice. Start by bringing your attention to your breathing by breathing in through your nose, allowing the air to your belly and letting your abdomen expand fully. Imagine that you have a
balloon in your belly and, when you breathe in, the balloon inflates. Next, breathe out through your mouth and allow yourself to notice the sensations fully, as if you are deflating the balloon. If your mind wanders, just notice where it has gone and redirect it to your breath or to the activity you’re doing in the present moment. You may have to do this over and over again, notice the mind has wandered and redirect back to the present moment. There is no right or wrong way to be in the present moment, just notice the mind has wandered and direct it back. The benefits of mindfulness have been well proven with research, showing that it offers benefits for physical and psychological wellbeing. If we are able to focus more on the moment, we are less likely to get caught up in worries about future or any regrets about the past. As a result, this can reduce anxiety, depression and irritability along with improving stress and relationships. Research shows that mindfulness is not only linked with improved stress management, but also associated with decreased levels of the stress hormone cortisol. Further, it has also been shown to be effective in reducing the impact of chronic pain, lowering blood pressure, improving gastrointestinal distress, bolstering the immune system and improving sleep. If you can start to experience life more in the present moment you will eventually train your brain into experiencing more gratitude naturally. As a result, you will likely be calmer, healthier and a happier person. To be truly patient is simply to be completely open to each moment, accepting each moment for what it has, to knowing that things can only unfold in their own time. For more information, call Integrated Sleep and Wellness at 775-826-6218 or visit www.RenoSleepWell.com. For a list of Dr. Gentry’s references, visit www.HBMag.com.
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MISCONCEPTIONS OF THE “DANGERS” OF A KETOGENIC DIET By Robert A. Eslinger, D.O., H.M.D.
There are many misconceptions of potential “dangers” of a ketogenic diet by the uninformed public, as well as many medicallytrained people. You may have heard some of these lingering arguments opposing the use of low-carb, high fat ketogenic diets. The vast majority of them are either grossly overblown or patently untrue. First of all, it is very important to draw a distinct line between metabolic ketosis (benign or even beneficial) and diabetic ketoacidosis (life threatening). The difference is that keto acidosis is a combination of high ketones in the presence of high blood sugar, while metabolic ketosis is high ketones with low blood sugar. One criticism of this diet is the claim that it will cause kidney damage and kidney stones. This has not been seen in clinical practice nor in numerous studies done over the last 15 years. Instead, all the results have been positive. Another criticism is that very low-carb diets induce insulin resistance and a “glucose deficiency.” There is no such thing as a “glucose deficiency” (this is not hypoglycemia)! This cannot be found in any medical textbook on the planet! It is nonsense! Switching over to burn fats for energy has been shown to normalize insulin levels as well as sensitivity and stabilize blood sugars. Some people have a concern that the consumption of saturated fat leads to an increased chance of a heart attack. In actuality, it is high levels of LDL (low density lipoproteins [fats]) that are the problem makers in heart disease. Interestingly, it is people who consume plenty of “healthy whole grains” that have astoundingly high level of LDL. People who eliminate grains and sugars and enjoy a healthy state of ketosis have dramatic reductions or even complete elimination of LDL levels!
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It has been said that eating a ketogenic diet will lead to scurvy due to lack of vitamin C. Two artic explorers from Sweden lived and traveled with the Eskimos for 9 years in the 1930s eating an animal-based, low-carb, high-fat diet. They were later studied for 1 year at Bellevue Hospital in New York on the all-meat (including organ meat and bone broth) ketogenic diet. They remained healthy during the study and didn’t develop scurvy or any other nutritional deficiencies. It is possible to maintain intake of antioxidants and vitamins C, K and E while in ketosis by eating more organ meats, greens and sulfur-rich vegetables such as onions, cabbage, broccoli and Brussels sprouts. There are many more reasons to try this diet than to be afraid of it and not try it. Greater health is waiting for you. For further information contact Reno Integrative Medical Center, 6110 Plumas St., Ste. B, Reno at 775-829-1009 or www.RenoIntegrative.com. For a list of Dr. Eslinger’s references, visit www.HBMag.com.
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PRENATAL YOGA AND FITNESS – WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS? By Rachel Ching, LCCE, PCD (DONA), CLE, CPST
There are many benefits for you and your baby when you incorporate a yoga and fitness practice into your life! During pregnancy and the postnatal period, your amazing body will experience many benefits from staying active. You build strength and flexibility, while relieving the aches and pains associated with your changing body. Your balance and posture improve, you become stronger and more flexible, especially in your hips where it is needed the most! Yoga also provides a practice that can reduce anxiety and increase your confidence. By connecting you to your breath and your body, you can bond with your baby. Yoga also teaches our body how to rest on demand, a skill every new mother needs. The best part of The Nurturing Nest yoga and fitness classes is building a community of women who have babies, so they can share and connect with each other.
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WHAT IS THE VALUE OF CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION? By Rachel Ching, LCCE, PCD (DONA), CLE, CPST I often hear women say they are just going to go with the flow for the birth of their child and it makes me wonder… When picking the color you want to paint your child’s nursery, do you just walk into the paint store, let the cashier know why you are there and allow them to pick the color for you? When in need of a car seat or stroller, do you just grab the first one you see, or do you look at the features, maybe read some reviews and then make an informed decision based on your needs and circumstances? When it comes to your birth, do you know your options? Birth is a normal physiological process, perhaps the most normal thing in the world. It is probably the only time in your life you will check yourself into a hospital, completely healthy ‘just in case.’ Unfortunately, the media portrays birth as an emergency. We as women and a culture are conditioned to fear birth. Taking a childbirth education class can help women and their partners understand the process and flow of birth and what their amazing body will do – and this helps reduce fear. When we reduce fear, we reduce tension, which in turn reduces the physical pain a mother experiences during childbirth. Women are perfectly designed to give birth, and their babies are just as perfectly designed to move
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through the birth process. Each part of this process has a benefit for baby and the mother, and the baby is not just a passive recipient, but an active participant in birth.
understand the transitions within the birthing process, she can better advocate for herself and her baby.
So why is this so important? Statistics show that in the developed world, the United States has some of the worst outcomes in maternal care. It can take approximately 7-18 years for new research and evidence to become standard of care in our hospitals, and our cesarean section rate is climbing – 33 percent (nearly 3 times the recommended rate by the World Health Organization). What this means is 1 out of 3 babies are currently being born through a surgical incision. I do not believe this is because mothers have changed. I believe it is because maternity care has changed. The one thing that each mom can control is her understanding of her body and her choices during her birth.
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If I told you there was a way to have a more comfortable birth, a safer birth and a healthier birth, would you want to know how? Our childbirth classes will teach you and the support person(s) of your choice how to manage the physical process of labor and birth using massage, movement and relaxation techniques. The hands-on practice sessions will help give your partner the skills and tools to make labor a more manageable and intimate experience. We will discuss medical interventions and when you might want them to assist you in your birth and when you might not. Even if you know that you want pharmacological pain relief during birth, do you know what options will be available to you? The risks, the benefits and alternatives? The best timing to use them to reduce the odds of your labor ending in a cesarean birth? When mom and her birth partner(s)
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UNLOCKING REAL BEAUTY FROM WITHIN By Dr. Melvin Nario Ibarra
worth a whopping $54 billion, consisting of makeup and skin care products alone.
The largest organ of our body is the skin. Women have been known to care for this essential organ since the dawn of time. Cleopatra would bathe in honey and milk to maintain her beauty during the ancient Egyptian era. Helen of Troy would not have been able to launch a thousand ships without her beauty that ignited the Trojan War. Women in history have been known to value their skin to the utmost perfection. In present times, this is still evident by the vast number of cosmetic procedures available, something modern women pursue to the tune of generating a $10 billion industry. As of 2010, facelifts and eyelid procedures are the most common among women. In the United States, special mention is needed to additionally point out the booming U.S. cosmetics industry, which is
Sun exposure is the common culprit that threatens skin health. It induces skin damage through its ultraviolet A (UVA) rays (responsible for deep skin penetration and damage) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays (surface skin penetration and damage). This damage is worsened by loss of skin elasticity and altered circulation, due either to the aging process itself or to lifestyle choices and habits. An age-related example includes the lowering of estrogen in women. Smoking and a diet excessive in cholesterol are examples of lifestyle choices, both of which decrease the circulation that feeds the skin. Common manifestations of skin damage are:
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1. Age spots or liver spots – they appear as dark patches on the skin. 2. Spider nevus/veins (telangiectasia) – which are eruptions of small blood vessels on the skin surface. 3. Actinic keratosis – dry and leathery scaly patches. 4. Aging lines (wrinkles) a. b. c. d.
Worry lines – forehead wrinkles. Crow’s feet – multiple lines from the outer corner of the eye. Frown lines – lines between the eyebrows. Smile lines – lines on the sides of the lower nose going to the corners of the mouth.
As quick fixes, the market offers options such as application of prescription creams such as retinoic acid, a vitamin A derivative that promotes the proliferation of skin cells to repair damaged skin. This comes along with its usual side effects of skin redness and photosensitivity. Invasive options include Botox fillers, surgical removal of lesions and facelifts, which all involve incision sites that are prone to infections and post-op pain. Why should we be preoccupied with these modalities that only treat the outside of our skin and worse – involve draining a big part of our budget and pose considerable risks? Why don’t we focus on less costly and more natural approaches to skin health through these scientifically-based proofs:
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1. Fighting oxidative stress is a constant ongoing battle, which is facilitated largely by our environment (pollution and sun damage) and behavior (diet and bad habits such as smoking and drinking). This push and pull depletes our
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“Crow’s feet severity was assessed through a 6-point scale (6 being the worst) in subjects who ate green and yellow vegetables. Those who had less than one serving a day averaged a 3, and those who had two or more servings a day averaged a 2. This study proves that vegetables are not only good for heart disease and cancer protection, but are also useful for wrinkle prevention.” natural antioxidants, thus it needs constant repletion. This can be done through intake of our daily vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C, selenium and plant based foods. Legumes, beans, lentils, olive oil, prunes, apples and green tea are good examples that contain these phytonutrients.
4. The polyphenols in green tea increase microcirculation and photo protection of the skin. In the duration of 12 weeks of ingestion, elasticity and hydration improved through the decreased roughness and scaling of the skin. 5. Crow’s feet severity was assessed through a 6-point scale (6 being the worst) in subjects who ate green and yellow vegetables. Those who had less than one servings a day averaged a 3, and those who had two or more serving a day averaged a 2. This study proves that vegetables are not only good for heart disease and cancer protection, but are also useful for wrinkle prevention. Here at Bio Integrative Health Center International, we provide you with the education on natural supplementation and the proper use of both antioxidants and anti-inflammatories that our bodies need to preserve a youthful look from within. We will also guide you on a diet that is balanced with the right types of vegetables to attain natural antioxidation. We also offer bio oxidative intravenous therapies that lower free radicals in the body for detoxification purposes and overall health, including our skin. A special procedure that we perform is the “non-surgical facelift approach.” This uses acupuncture, homeopathy, light, sound and electrical therapy with a mix of collagen-enhancing substances, which are all combined in one procedure to regenerate the skin as well as regain its youthful glow and look.
2. Inflammation depletes natural antioxidants that protect skin on a constant basis. Natural anti-inflammatories such as turmeric extract or ginger can help with this.
True anti-aging does not come from treating the surface and getting instant results. Instead, it’s how we nurture the soil underneath to produce a radiant and beautiful you that will last a lifetime.
3. Eating a low-fat diet can prevent a decrease in blood flow to the skin caused by cholesterol build-up in our blood vessels.
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AN APPLE A DAY? SEE YOUR OB ANYWAY. By Dr. Amanda Weavil
“You should see your OB at least once year,” I replied, waiting to roll my grocery cart up to the checkout. As an OBGYN in relatively small South Lake Tahoe, I’ve gotten used to getting asked women’s health questions at odd times and in odd places. What I’ve learned is that many women aren’t sure when to see their gynecologist or what to expect when they do. Hopefully, I can provide a few guidelines to clear up some of the uncertainty and confusion. What’s with all the letters? What is an OBGYN? The letters are confusing! First things first: An OBGYN is an obstetrician-gynecologist. An obstetrician is a doctor who cares for women during pregnancy and delivers babies. A gynecologist is a doctor who is an expert on women’s reproductive health. These days, doctors in the field are trained as both obstetricians and gynecologists, so we’re called OBGYNS.
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When should a woman see a gynecologist? Probably more often than you think! Generally, you should first see an OBGYN around age 21. From that point forward, we recommend annual exams. Annual exams allow your OBGYN to assess your reproductive health as well as your general well being.
• 50: Begin colonoscopies for colon cancer screening and repeat every 10 years. Around age 50 is also a good time to discuss menopause with your doctor, as well as to begin taking vitamin D and calcium supplements for bone health.
What takes place during an annual exam? I know, I know: That image in your mind of the examination table is a little intimidating! But don’t worry; our goal is to make you as comfortable as possible during any exam. At an annual exam, you should expect a physical exam, a blood pressure check, a weight check, a clinical breast exam, a pelvic exam, as well as a cervical cancer screening. Every 3 years, a pap smear should be done as part of the exam, and annual STD screening is recommended for sexually active women. Since you’re already there, the annual exam appointment is also a great time to discuss family planning goals, contraception and safe sex practices.
• 65: Begin bone density screening. Also at 65, you no longer need cervical cancer screening if you’ve had normal pap smears for 10 years.
What about other things, like mammograms and menopause? The annual exam is the foundation for a lot of gynecologic care, but it doesn’t end there. Here are a few more age-dependent milestones to keep in mind: • Mid 20s: Get your baseline cholesterol checked. • 40: Start annual mammogram screening for breast cancer and have your cholesterol checked.
What else should I do for my health? Obviously, there’s more to your physical well being than OBGYN-specific issues. It’s no secret that diet and exercise play a large role in overall health. Eating a predominantly plant-based diet is great for you and has been proven to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and colon cancer. Also, aerobic exercise for at least 30 minutes a day 5 days a week is recommended, and light weight-bearing exercise can really help maintain bone health. Of course, there’s more to it than that. Which is why you should – you guessed it – visit your OB. And if you see me in the grocery store, definitely say “hi.” Dr. Amanda Weavil is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in South Lake Tahoe. Dr. Weavil is the founder of BumpBar, a pregnancy and nursing nutrition bar company. Learn more about BumpBar at www. getbumpbar.com.
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LOOKING TO LOSE THOSE EXTRA POUNDS? START WITH YOUR GUT. By Elaine Brooks
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Did you know that having a healthy gut will help you to lose weight? We are all trying to lose just a few pounds more, (or a lot more!) and getting the gut back into a great operating shape will help our shape.
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Newly emerging science is starting to understand how important these microorganisms are to our health and our healthy microbiome. When we have too many ‘bad’ bacteria in our microbiome, toxins are created that make us fat. Eating sugar, carbohydrates, processed foods and artificial sweeteners can allow the bad microbes that create the toxins to take over our gut. Health issues including high cholesterol, high blood sugar, high blood pressure, poor immunity, neurological issues, weakened glands including the liver, thyroid and pancreas, and hormonal issues can be attributed to toxins in the gut. Not enough of the friendly bacteria can cause us to use energy inefficiently and store what we eat into fat.
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Toxins or chemicals can be found in dust, vapor, gas, fumes, liquids and solids. They are in the air we breathe, the water we drink, the lotions and soaps we put on our skin. When we add enzyme-rich foods, probiotics, food-based vitamins and some great herbs – like Berberine that will help bring balance back to the body – we win at not only the weight loss game, but the health game also. Enzyme-rich foods include your greens – not processed, but fresh greens, and pile them on. Greens help to detox the liver and a happy liver makes all the other organs function at peak level. Protein is good, but be careful as too much can cause an overload on the liver and then you are back to square one. Oils like coconut oil, avocado oil and hemp seed oil are good for you. Overly processed oils like canola and corn oils can do more harm than good. Oils give you energy and, really, fats don’t make you fat, but carbs do.
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You really can lose that weight by eating real foods that take care of the gut and your microbiome – get healthy and happy at the same time. For more information, call The Herb Lady at 775-356-1499 or visit www.Herb-Lady.com. For a list of Elaine’s references, visit www.HBMag.com.
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DON’T FORGET TO SEE YOUR PRIMARY HEALTHCARE PROVIDER FOR YOUR ANNUAL WELLNESS VISIT: THIS VISIT IS FREE WHEN YOU HAVE MEDICARE PART B
By Danielle Barisone, MSN, APRN, AGPCNP-BC
What to Bring to Your Visit • A complete list of your medications, including vitamins and supplements • The names of each of your healthcare providers • Your immunization records • You might consider bringing a friend or relative with you to help remember information you will receive during the visit with your healthcare provider. Personalized Prevention Plan Services: Ask Your Primary Care Provider This is an included benefit covered by Medicare Part B. It includes ensuring your provider is familiar with your medical history so that an individualized screening schedule for appropriate preventive services can be developed, just for you. Getty Images
What Is Medicare Part B? Medicare Part B is a supplement to the original Medicare plan and covers services and supplies that are medically necessary to treat health conditions. It’s for individuals aged 65 and older and for those who qualify because of a disability. The free annual wellness visit can be very important to preventing illness and detecting health problems early when they are easier to treat. However, you should, of course, see your primary care provider whenever needed, such as when experiencing an illness and when there are questions or concerns related to your health. Your Annual Wellness Visit: What You Should Know Many health screenings are available based on your age, sex and health history. Examples include: • Bone mass measurements for osteoporosis • Screenings for: • Cardiovascular disease • Depression • Diabetes • Lung cancer • Ultrasound for abdominal aortic aneurysm • Medical nutrition therapy • Preventive immunizations, such as the influenza virus and pneumococcal vaccine
Your primary healthcare provider may ask you to complete a questionnaire, called a “Health Risk Assessment.” Height, weight, blood pressure and other routine measurements will be noted, as well as detection of any cognitive impairment. Advance care planning may also be discussed. What Else Can I Expect from My Medicare Part B Coverage? Your coverage pays for services from doctors and other healthcare providers that are, again, medically necessary to treat a health condition. These may include: • Outpatient care • Durable medical equipment • Home healthcare • Skilled nursing facility care and rehabilitation services provided on a continuous, daily basis in a skilled nursing facility • Ambulance services • Some preventive healthcare services, like seeing your primary care provider for your yearly well visit. For a complete description of all that Medicare Part B covers, contact your insurance provider. Danielle Barisone, MSN, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, is a nurse practitioner specializing in adult and geriatric medicine. She is currently accepting patients for their annual Medicare wellness visit. For more information, call 775-352-5300.
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OF HEALING, WHOLENESS AND CURES When you are dealing with symptoms, especially annoying and irritating ones, you may want to be cured. You want the symptoms, illness or injury to go away. If you are cured of an infection, the infection is gone. If you are cured of insomnia, you no longer have trouble sleeping. We like cures because they remove a problem once and for all, or so we hope. But to be cured of something is not the same thing as being healed, although the two are often equated. The word “heal” is derived from the Old English word “haelan” which means, “to make whole.” Healing involves wholeness, or the movement toward wholeness. The body is a servant of the soul and of the psyche. And, ironically, the psyche may sacrifice the body for the sake of wholeness. In other words, it may tolerate disease if it promotes transformation and growth of the personality. Just as a parent may sacrifice her life to protect her child, so the psyche may allow, even orchestrate, illness in the body if the illness can lead to psychological healing and the development of consciousness.
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Heretical as it may seem, illness is often the stepping stone to wholeness. A battle with cancer or heart disease, for example, might help an individual discover a wider and more vital perspective on life – a new sense of calling, purpose and passion. In such cases, the body is used as a messenger and instrument of personal and spiritual growth. The same is often true of psychiatric illnesses. Depression and anxiety typically hold the keys to personal transformation when properly understood and worked with. They are not things to just be quickly eradicated. Rather, they are meant to be learned from and respected.
There is a hierarchy within the psyche, and the physical body is not at the apex. More important to the psyche than the body is the development of the soul and of consciousness. Neither is the psyche particularly interested in the goals of the ego (conscious mind) for the goals of the ego do not always, or even usually, serve the development of the larger personality. The ego is typically short-sighted and basically self-centered (egocentric) in its perspective and pursuits. It frequently is not oriented toward wholeness or completion of the personality, but toward the perpetuation of its current status and standpoint. This accounts for the general preference for cures over healing. Cures take away what our ego finds objectionable or troublesome. It relieves us of our “problem.” Healing, on the other hand, means helping the ego find its proper place within the psyche and the world. A cure appears to make the problem, symptoms, or illness go away, whereas healing helps you become more conscious and find the proper attitude and relationship to life itself. Healing leads to transformation of the personality, while a cure may actually delay such transformations by alleviating the very symptoms that would spur you to greater consciousness and maturity. Unfortunately, most people don’t really want healing; they don’t seek wholeness. The path of healing and wholeness and the development of consciousness are often painful. Personal growth and self-knowledge may be freeing and expanding, but they also require effort, sacrifice, humility and tears. In addition, many people believe that they are entitled to a life without pain, be it physical pain or emotional. They believe they should not be burdened with discomfort and that all such suffering, whether their own or that of someone else, should be alleviated with the greatest of haste. Such beliefs can interfere with healing and growth both in their own lives and the lives of those they are “helping.” It is sometimes difficult to accept that pain and suffering have a purpose in the development of a mature and whole personality. And, conversely, pain and suffering are made more bearable when experienced within a life of meaning and purpose, a life oriented toward wholeness. Your pain weighs less heavily and nags less intensely when you loosen your focus on cures and instead live your life in the service of healing and wholeness. For more information, contact Dr. Andy Drymalski, Reno and Carson City psychologist, at 775-527-4585 or www.RenoCarsonPsychologist.com. Enjoy his blog at Jungstop.com.
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REVERSING TOXIC HEAVY METAL POISONING By Michael Gerber, MD, HMD Every week we discover toxic heavy metals in our patients. By using a simple hair analysis ($60) we can measure 39 different metals such as mercury, lead, cadmium, arsenic, aluminum, tin, nickel, uranium, titanium and others. It also shows if good minerals are present, deficient or poorly absorbed such as zinc, manganese, chromium, copper, sulfur, selenium, lithium, calcium, magnesium and vanadium. Hair is an important substance to measure because it holds the memory of the toxic metals over time. Metals like mercury are bound to connective tissue, and blood tests don’t measure their chronic impact on the system, such as the mercury leaking out of silver fillings, which contain 50 percent mercury. Unless you just ate a thermometer full of mercury and are acutely sick, blood testing won’t show chronic mercury toxicity, as it is bound on the tissue. Even more accurate is challenge testing, which uses oral or intravenous chelating agents such as EDTA, DMPS or DMSA, which pull the heavy metals out of the tissues and then are collected in a urine collection afterwards. Chelation (key-la shun) is a term from the Greek root meaning the claw – to grasp or to bind such as the eagle’s talon or the crab’s claw – and is a well-known chemical process, which complexes minerals. Northern Nevada has many toxic metal sources. In test results we frequently find high arsenic levels from south Washoe County (Washoe Valley), Fallon, Bishop and Spring Creek near Elko. Many wells around Portola and Quincy are high in copper and iron. Uranium can be toxic, and is found in the water supply all along the Eastern Sierra and comes from the granite rock. Mercury is high all along the Carson River,
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Fallon and in people with many silver/mercury fillings (if your dentist wants to give you silver/mercury fillings run, don’t walk, out of his/her office, as they are toxic and the mercury comes off in the saliva and breath every time you chew food or drink hot liquids). All European countries are trying to stop the use of amalgam fillings. Watch a video on YouTube called “Smoking Teeth = Poison Gas.” Lead and cadmium are frequently seen in our patients and are very toxic. All heavy metal accumulations have been improved and/or resolved with chelation therapy. National Institutes of Health (NIH) Acknowledges EDTA Chelation Therapy After 41 years of performing chelation therapy, I am thrilled to report the NIH has acknowledged a “modest reduction” in death after a heart attack using intravenous EDTA chelation therapy and a nearly 50 percent reduction in diabetics. Doctors who have been doing chelation for years have found numerous benefits from chelation. There are many chelating agents. I will spare you the litany of different agents but
they include garlic, alpha lipoic acid, cilantro, chlorella, N-acetyl cysteine and the above chemical agents, which have a long and respected history of metal removal. For a modest copying expense I am happy to transmit a review of 23 human studies in EDTA chelation therapy, which show marvelous improvements in vascular disease. Although in the last 20 years we have seen great clinical improvement in neurological disorders such as numbness, tingling and muscle twitching with chelation. Vascular disease is the most potently documented. Gangrene reversal in diabetes, improvement in carotid artery blood flow in the neck, avoidance of coronary artery surgery, macular degeneration relief and improvement in disorders of dementia are among the many healthful aging benefits of chelation. For more information, call Gerber Medical Clinic at 775-826-1900 or visit www. GerberMedical.com. For a list of Dr. Gerber’s references, visit www.HBMag.com.
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RECIPE: CURRY COCONUT WRAPS By Marie-Claire Hermans, Energy For Experts™
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Busy, crazy and struggling to find the time to make a fresh meal by default? Here is the trick to stay in the loop with your health and energy levels: Prepare ahead of time! Being prepared is your most important back up to eating healthy, be it at home or on the road. Plan a small block of time once a week and make a few dehydrated foods that wrap up your food in a wink. This raw curry coconut wrap is the perfect emergency grab-to-go stack in your pantry (or purse) that adds an exquisite extra to a boring salad, lost leftovers in your fridge or whole ingredients straight from a cute farmers market while traveling. TOOLS YOU NEED • •
Blender Dehydrator or oven (leave the door a little open)
INGREDIENTS FOR 1 ONE 14-INCH SQUARE WRAP (= 1 Excalibur tray) • • •
2 C of fresh young Thai coconut meat 1 to 2 TBSP of hot curry (to taste) ½ tsp of sea salt or Himalayan salt (to taste)
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Chop open a few young Thai coconuts and scrape out the meat, remove brown parts of the shell Throw all the ingredients in the blender
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Blend until very smooth and a little bit “shiny” Spread onto a Teflex dehydrator sheet Smear thinly and evenly open from side to side (about .07 inch thick, as a wrap) Dehydrate about 3-4 hours at 108°F, turn around onto mesh screen and dry a little bit further (1-2 hours) The wraps have to be dry, but still pliable When dry enough to wrap up with veggies and dressing, cut into 2 or 4 parts with sharp scissors, depending on the size or shape you desire (round, square, rectangle) Fill up each wrap in the middle, fold in the sides, then roll up so it sticks together
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FOOD JOURNALS THEY DON’T HAVE TO BE A CHORE By Coach Caren Roblin, Kaia FIT Sierra
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Generally, weight-loss success stories tend to have something in common: logging your meals. And we know what you’re thinking— the thought of logging every single meal just sounds daunting. Don’t fret! It’s not as awful as you think. First, there are several apps out there that can help you. Among them are Lose It, My Fitness Pal and SparkPeople. The interfaces are all very different and even unique between iPhones and Androids, so download them all and play around. Whichever feels the most intuitive to you is the one you should go with. Apps take a slight time investment at first, but then, they’re a breeze. When a foodlogging app is new to you, you have to do a lot of searching for the foods you’re eating, as well as entering some of your most common recipes. But the more you use it, the easier it gets. And this isn’t just because you’re getting more comfortable with the interface, the interface also learning you and all your typical foods and exercises. Nowadays, my logging in my Lose It app takes less than a minute since it shows a list of suggested foods that I often eat for each meal. Here are a few tips to help you successfully log your meals: 1.
Be sure to guard against burnout. This might mean only logging on weekdays when you’re starting out – or taking a day off now and then once you’ve been doing it for a while. And if you’re super crunched for time during the day, simply take a photo of the food you’re eating and, rather than scrolling through Facebook right before bed, go through your photos and log your food.
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Join with friends! Most food-logging apps have the ability to connect with friends for additional support. Ask a friend to do it with you and become accountability partners.
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Lastly, don’t be a slave to the app. If you miss a day, don’t stress. This is about holding yourself accountable and being more successful in the long run. Making food logging a habit gives you an additional leg up on your goals.
Caren Roblin is a Kaia FIT Sierra coach and NCCPT (National Council for Certified Personal Trainers) and TRX certified personal trainer.
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NONPROFIT SPOTLIGHT: NEVADA HEALTH CENTERS – MAMMOVAN PROVIDING MAMMOGRAMS AND OTHER HEALTH SERVICES TO UNDERSERVED INDIVIDUALS THROUGHOUT NEVADA By Healthy Beginnings Staff Nevada Health Centers provides various primary care and other services to underserved Nevadans, including: physical exams, immunizations, care for illnesses such as a cold or the flu, minor procedures, health and nutrition education, and dental health, pharmacy, pediatric and X-ray services. The organization also dedicates vast resources to women’s healthcare services, including: annual pap smears, breast exams, birth control, family planning, STD testing and, most notably, mobile mammograms by the traveling – and, very pink – Mammovan. The Nevada Health Centers Mammovan – a mobile mammography van that travels to underserved areas of our state to provide mammograms to geographically isolated and/or uninsured women – began operating in 2000, and was recently renovated via a grant funded by the Engelstad Family Foundation to further enhance its patient care environment, promoting good health and wellness. The Mammovan’s intention is similar to Susan G. Komen, which is “to capture and increase the number of asymptomatic individuals undergoing screening mammography for the early detection of breast cancer.” Submitted Photo
Nevada Health Centers is a nonprofit organization that provides healthcare services to more than 50,000 children and adults in city, rural and frontier communities throughout Nevada each year. Established in 1977, the organization is one of the first federally funded community health centers, as authorized under the Public Health Services Act of 1976. Nevada Health Centers is the largest provider of primary care for the uninsured, underinsured and/or geographically isolated people in the state — in some cases, Nevada Health Centers rural and frontier clinics are the only places for people to get healthcare without having to travel hundreds of miles. The organization offers a sliding fee scale based on federal poverty levels.
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In September 2015, Pahrump resident Sherry Brady learned the value of early detection. Sherry, a family caregiver caring for her husband who was battling leukemia, put her health aside to ensure that his final days were peaceful and filled with love and care. After her husband’s passing, she decided to focus on her health and, because she was uninsured, connected with the Mammovan. “In September 2015, I had a mammogram on the Mammovan,” Sherry shared on YouCaring, an online fundraising program. “The mammogram concluded that there were abnormalities and further testing was suggested. I followed up with a healthcare professional who ordered a biopsy and PET scan. Those tests determined that I had stage 3 triple-negative breast cancer. The surgeon said a mastectomy was necessary. I opted for a double mastectomy. A biopsy was completed after surgery and those results revealed that I was cancer free. As a precaution, I completed 27 weeks of chemotherapy. I truly believe that because the Mammovan program ensured that, in spite of my financial circumstances, I was able to receive a crucial mammogram screening, my life has been saved!” Early detection of breast cancer with mammograms means that treatment can be started earlier in the course of the disease, according to the National Cancer Institute. Results from randomized clinical trials and other studies show that screening mammography can help reduce the number of deaths from breast cancer among women ages 40 to 74. The Mammovan was made possible through a grant secured by Senator (then Congressman) John Ensign and the former First Lady of Nevada, Dema Guinn. Nevada’s First Lady, Kathleen Sandoval, is the current spokeswoman and Honorary Chair for the Mammovan. For more information about the Mammovan, to view the May Mammovan schedule or to make a donation, visit www.NevadaHealthCenters.org/Services/Mammovan. To make an appointment, call 877-581-6266.
MAMMOVAN QUICK FACTS � 42,000 women screened in the state of Nevada � Provides screening mammogram services to women throughout Nevada � Current vehicle has covered 230,000 miles during continuance crisscrossing of state since 2008 � Targets women ages 40 and over, but also provides services to women under 40 who are referred by a physician � Provided to all women regardless of economic status (payment methods include Medicaid, Medicare, insurance and a sliding fee scale, and some women may be eligible for a no-cost screening)
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HASHIMOTO’S AND GRAVES’ DISEASE: THE X FACTOR IN THYROID DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT By Martin Rutherford, D.C., C.C.S.T., C.F.M.P., and Randall Gates, D.C., D.A.C.N.B. Last month we discussed the six main patterns of thyroid dysfunction – five of which are very confusing to today’s endocrine world doctors, and which frequently defy a proper diagnosis and treatment. A general discussion of the proper diagnosis and treatment was discussed. This month in completing the “CliffsNotes®” version of thyroid diagnosis and treatment we will discuss the 800-pound gorilla in the room – Hashimoto’s autoimmune thyroid and why, though it is being diagnosed far more frequently in the last 3-5 years, successful treatment seems to remain beyond the grasp of most clinicians.
Symptoms of HYPOTHYROIDISM Thinning hair Hair loss Puffy face
Dry and coarse skin
Loss of eyebrow hair Enlarged thyroid
Slow heartbeat Poor appetite
Constipation
Cool extremities and swelling of the limbs
The tyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone
Infertility Heavy menstration Carpal tunnel syndrome
Weight gain Poor memory Intolerance to cold Feeling of tiredness
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In the United States, the no. 1 cause of hypothyroidism is Hashimoto’s autoimmune thyroid. It may cause hyperfunction symptoms (heart palpitations, insomnia, anxiety, night sweats, being nervous and emotional, increased pulse at rest) or it may lead to hypofunction (tired/sluggish, feet cold, require excessive sleep, gains weight easily, depression, constipation, thinning eyebrows or hair on scalp, face or genitals, dryness of skin or mental sluggishness). It’s an immune problem first, a thyroid problem second. When the immune attack against the thyroid becomes exaggerated, this condition is then called Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and presents with the thyroid hyperfunction symptoms listed above. This can be confusing to your clinician, as hyperfunction symptoms are mostly considered to be Graves’ disease
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and when presenting with these symptoms (which can also be mistaken for just being stress-related) Graves’ must certainly be ruled out. Graves’ disease is also an autoimmune condition against the thyroid. The key to differentiate Graves’ from Hashimoto’s is a tissue biopsy, however running antibodies may be useful. In Graves’ disease, thyroid-stimulating antibodies (also known as thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulins or TSI) will be very high. In Hashimoto’s thyroid peroxidase, autoantibodies (TPO) will be the highest with or without TSH or TSI autoantibodies. So, in Hashimoto’s, both antibodies can be high. This is very confusing to many thyroid-based clinicians. In Hashimoto’s there is not usually an immediate immune response leading to the hyperthyroid symptoms. In most cases of Hashimoto’s there is a slow, gradual attack against the thyroid, eventually leading to loss of enough thyroid cells that the condition presents as primary hypothyroidism (elevated TSH) due to the patient experiencing the previously mentioned hypothyroid symptoms and lab signs (also previously mentioned). Thus, most people who have Hashimoto’s never actually develop intermittent overactive thyroid symptoms. Over time they gradually develop symptoms of low thyroid function and have their TSH measured. Their TSH will usually be found to be elevated and they are typically diagnosed as primary hypothyroid and are placed on thyroid medications. Therefore, the main issue of autoimmunity is not addressed. Instead they are considered managed by having a normalized TSH lab finding from hormone replacement therapy. In a sense, patients are having their TSH managed, not the underlying immune attack that is responsible for the loss of their thyroid tissue and their low thyroid function. In most cases the autoimmune responses are ignored, and over time they lose more thyroid cells and their requirements for hormone replacement continue to rise. Even more important –most individuals with Hashimoto’s eventually do develop hypothyroidism, despite the fact that their TSH is managed with hormone replacement therapy, and they continue to have all of the symptoms of thyroid hypo-function. Indeed, researchers have concluded that a positive correlation between TPO (autoimmune marker) antibody titers and TSH levels in euthyroid (a thyroid whose labs are normal and that is working correctly) suggests that TPO antibodies are a predictor of future thyroid failure in people with normal thyroid function. So all hypothyroid patients should be checked for autoimmunity. Always! Even on their standard yearly checkups. What’s the solution? Find out if you’re one of the 90 percent of hypothyroid patients who actually have Hashimoto’s as your condition, and then find a doctor who understands this condition and its clinical approach. And what is the clinical approach? The approach is to identify all mechanisms of the immune system that are exacerbating attacks against thyroid tissue and make attempts to modulate its expression. These factors could include gut issues, blood sugar imbalances, gluten sensitivities, other food allergies and more. Much more. And thus, it is beyond the scope of the article to discuss this approach in an in-depth matter at this time. If you would like further information complete with actual research references on the nondrug approach to this matter you may go to http:// PowerHealthTalk.com and search for Hashimoto’s. Here you will find several hours of presentations on the specifics on this evaluative and clinical approach. For more information, call Power Health at 775-329-4402. For a list of Power Health’s references, visit www.HBMag.com.
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WELLNESS DIRECTORY ACUPUNCTURE The Finley Center – Acupuncture & Naturopathic Medicine 6490 S. McCarran Blvd., Ste. F52, Reno 775-337-1334 thefinleycenter.com
Path to Wellness
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Reno Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine
890 Mill St., Ste. 303, Reno 775-386-2890 renoacu.com
Symmetry Acupuncture
520 Mt. Rose St., Reno 775-329-5100 symmetryaccupunture.com
ALTERNATIVE/INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE Bio Integrative Health Center International
1495 Ridgeview Dr., Ste. 210, Reno 775-827-6696 bihcireno.com
Power Health
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Sierra Integrative Medical Center 9333 Double R Blvd., # 100, Reno 775-828-5388 sierraintegrative.com
AROMATHERAPY Lavender Ridge
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Mandala Massage Supply & Apothecary 865 S. Wells Ave., Reno 775-322-3252 mandalamassagesupply.com
ASTROLOGY Astrological Alchemy
P.O. Box 727 Reno 530-550-1118 astrologicalalchemy.com
CANCER THERAPY Forsythe Cancer Care Center
Dr. James W. Forsythe, MD 521 Hammill Ln., Reno 775-827-0707 drforsythe.com
Reno Integrative Medical Center
Robert A. Eslinger, DO, HMD 6110 Plumas St., # B, Reno 775-829-1009 renointegrative.com Reno Integrative Medical Center offers a variety of therapies to treat cancer. Our approach is to support and enhance the body’s natural defenses while targeting the cancer. Dr. Eslinger brings over 30 years of alternative and conventional medical experience.
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Bright Heart Birth Services
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Ohana Midwifery & Medicinals
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CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH Dr. Tony Jensen
495 Apple St., Ste. 105, Reno 775-323-1222 aetchiropractic.com We take the time to educate you about chiropractics and how important the nervous system is to your over-all existence. That sets us apart from other chiropractors. We offer manual adjustments, Applied Kinesiology (muscle testing), and we offer the Pulstar adjusting technique: no twisting or popping – safe for all ages.
The Joint Chiropractic
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Peak Performance Chiropractic 275 Hill St., Reno 775-786-7325 chiroreno.com
COUNSELING/PSYCHOLOGY Agape Psychological Services
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Psychotherapy 775-527-4585 renocarsonpsychologist.com
Integrated Sleep and Wellness Ruth Gentry Ph.D. Clinical Psychologist 10631 Professional Circle, Ste. A, Reno 775-826-6218 renosleepwell.com
Ellie Holbrook MA, LCPC, LPCC, CPC RYT500/E-RYT200
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DANCE Arthur Murray Dance Studio Reno 2920 Mill St., Reno 775-621-5136 arthurmurrayreno.com
Shine Dance Center
100 W. Liberty St., Reno shinedancecenter.com
Heart & Sole Dance Academy
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DENTAL CARE The Reno Dentist
855 W. 7th St. #5, Reno 15 McCabe Dr. # 104, Reno 775-322-5016 TheRenoDentist.com
Sage Dental Care
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of life after injury, surgery or illness. Mindful movement classes and private lessons with Carole Bucher, Reno Feldenkrais. See Local Events Calendar for class schedule and RenoFeldenkrais.blogspot.com for more information. The only ongoing Feldenkrais classes in the state of Nevada, since 2008.
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775-622-2874 prnaprn.wordpress.com Why choose the specialized care of nurse practitioner, Cynthia Davis, for your family? Cynthia has almost 30 years of medical expertise and continued education, but more importantly, she has a passion for promoting health and wellness, disease prevention, health education and counseling. Cynthia’s focus is on the patient as a whole. She believes in incorporating mind, body and spirit into your plan of care to help you achieve optimum health. Together, she can help you treat your hypertension, diabetes, asthma, as well as help you foster a healthy mind and spirit to create a healthier you! Now accepting Medicare and Medicaid!
FITNESS AND MOVEMENT The Change Place
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EVOKE Fitness Training Complex 895 E. Patriot Blvd., Ste. 108, Reno 775-827-1995 evokefit.com
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Renegade Fitness and Smash Mouth Training 1220 E. Greg St. #15, Sparks 775-857-9141 renegadefitreno.com
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Reno Feldenkrais Method Classes
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HYPNOSIS Reno Tahoe Hypnosis Diane Mitchell, Certified Hypnotherapist 321 S. Arlington Ave., Reno 775-230-0202 renotahoehypnosis.com
Sierra Springs Clinical Hypotherapy 499 W. Plumb Ln., Ste. 200, Reno 775-419-0660 sierraspringshypno.com
INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE Dr. William Clearfield
9550 S. McCarran Blvd., Ste. B, Reno 775-359-1222 drclearfield.net Dr. William Clearfield comes to the Reno area from Northeast Pennsylvania after having practiced the art of medicine since 1982. He brings a unique holistic perspective from traditional medical backgrounds in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Family Practice, Medical Acupuncture and Anti-Aging Medicine. “Dr. Bill” is the author of Celestial Stem: A Five Element Approach to Diet and Exercise, has taught fellow physicians the art of acupuncture needling, pioneered the treatment for head, neck and neuropathic injuries with medical acupuncture, has 20 years experience and training with bio-identical hormone replacement, intravenous nutrition, weight loss and non-surgical facial rejuvenation. Dr. B’s approach to health and wellness combines the best of Eastern and Western Medicine with a healthy dose of the latest Anti-Aging Medical philosophies.
Gerber Medical Clinic
Michael Gerber, MD, HMD 1225 Westfield Ave., # 2, Reno 775-826-1900 gerbermedical.com Practicing since 1975, Dr. Gerber has offered family-oriented medicine, addressing all health
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issues from infancy through advanced age. Areas of specialty include homeopathy, bio-identical hormones, nutritional therapy, natural pain relief, infectious disease, detoxification, autoimmune disease, mood disorders, allergies and environmental sensitivities.
Tahoe Neuro Healing
Van Harding Lac, Dipl. OM, Cert. IM 10775 Pioneer Trail, Ste. 212, Truckee 530-536-5084 tahoeneurohealing.com Van Harding, an acupuncturist, is the founder of Tahoe Neuro Healing, a clinic that offers a combination of therapies that go beyond conventional care for brain health and the restoration of function. These natural and non-invasive therapies are proven with research to be the remedies needed for injuries (TBI, stroke), disease (Alzheimer’s, MS, seizures), developmental issues (Cerebral Palsy, Autism) and/or emotional-psychiatric (fear, anxiety, depression). Patients are no longer limited to current conventional treatments of drugs, surgery and the therapies of physical, occupational and speech-language. At Tahoe Neuro Healing we address the complex web of brain healing (activation, neurophysiology, neuron timing, brain region synchronization, hormones, inflammation with acupuncture, functional & herbal medicine, Interactive Metronome, Mind-Body connection and frequency therapies. Visit us to see the possibilities awaiting you!
MASSAGE THERAPY Ahhh Massage
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Carrie Olsen, LMT NVMT #7959 712 S. Center St., Reno 775-750-1724 carrieolsenlmt.com
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Lee Zuti, LMT #7698 251 Jeanell Dr., Ste. 4, Carson City 775-577-4700 massagenamaste.us Massage Namaste allows you to move more, do more and be more. Lee Zuti provides Therapeutic Massage, Swedish Massage, Medical Massage, Reflexology, Reiki, Pregnancy and Infant Services and more to help your mind, body and soul.
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Heaven and Earth Nutrition 1155 W. 4th St. #12, Reno 775-870-9619
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The Herb Lady
1023 N. Rock Blvd., Ste. C, Sparks 775-356-1499 elaine@herb-lady.com The Herb Lady has been in business for more than 30 years. Providing herbs, oils, supplements, teas, and nutritional coaching and information, The Herb Lady will help you on your path to wellness.
MITOCHI MitoMungo Power Shot 775-338-3955 MitoMungo.com
Natural Advantage Health Shoppe
1104 California Ave., Reno 775-322-4372 naturaladvantagehealthshoppe.com
Woodsong Herbs
1285 Bring Blvd. #618, Sparks 775-357-8066 woodsongherbs.com
NUTRITION COUNSELING AND METABOLIC TESTING Great Basin Nutrition, Jodi Pettersen, RD 775-357-8066 woodsongherbs.com
PET CARE Adventure Pet
775-742-9378 adventurepet.com
Hammer’s Healthy Hounds
4820 Vista Blvd., # 106, Sparks 775-284-3647 hhhounds.com
Holistic Pet Care
6476 Bonde Ln., Reno 775-853-6002 holisticpetdr.com
Pet Play House
2403 E. 4th St., Reno 775-324-0202 petplayhouse.biz
Rehabilitation Department. Both Therapists began teaching in 2009 at the University of Nevada, as instructors of Kinesiology.
Battle Born Health
690 W 2nd St., Ste. 101, Reno 775-747-2278 battlebornhealth.com
REIKI
6630A South McCarran Blvd., # 4, Reno 775-828-2873 SierraRegionalSpine.com
SPIRITUAL CENTERS Center for Transformational Healing
Drew Simmons – Reiki Practitioner
Reiki House
6165 Ridgeview Ct., G, Reno 775-232-8067 dharmakayacenter.com
Reno Tahoe Reiki
Supported by Angels Center for Holistic Healing 2489 Lake Tahoe Blvd. #21, South Lake Tahoe 530-318-4964 supportedbyangels.com
777 E William St. Suite 105 By appointment only 775-671-7030
305 W. Moana Ln., Ste. B3, Reno 775-234-2751 reikihousenevada.com 1026 W. 1st St., Reno 775-742-6750 renotahoereiki.com
SKIN CARE Dragonfly Bath & Body
728 S. Virginia St., Reno 775-470-8505 dragonflybath.com
Lesley’s Organic Skin Care
800 S. Meadows Pkwy, #400, Reno 775-313-4489 lesleyskincare.com
Verona Skin Therapy
Dharmakaya Buddhist Center
VITAMIN THERAPY The Shot Spot: A B-12 Bar
615 Sierra Rose Dr., # 4, Reno 775-826-1008 theshotspotb12.com
BeXtreme
980 Caughlin Crossing, #100, Reno 775-746-2899 bextremereno.com
YOGA/PILATES
Joyce Pontillas, ND 1230 Westfield Ave., Reno 775-409-3301 skinjoy.net
Blue Lotus Yoga
Naturally Well
Body Harmony Pilates
6165 Ridgeview Ct., #F, Reno 775-225-5390 naturallywellreno.com
SPAS
PHYSICAL THERAPY
Beau Chateau Day Spa 3888 Mayberry Dr., Reno 775-746-4100 www.beauchateaudayspa.com
Active Physical Therapy
Essenza Salon and Medi Spa
3594 West Plumb Ln., Reno 775-786-2400 activeptreno.com Parley Anderson is a Native Nevadan who has been practicing physical therapy since 2003. He attended the University of Nevada, where he received a Bachelor’s in Education. He also attended graduate school as well as UNR, where he taught Personal Health and Lifestyles and directed the University’s Fitness Center. He then attended the University of Pacific where he earned both a Master’s and a Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy. On top of being a Physical Therapist he also is a Certified Crossfit Instructor. Michael Spevak has been practicing physical therapy since 1999. He attended the University of California, San Diego where he received a Bachelor’s in Physiology and Neuroscience. He then attended Pennsylvania State University, Slippery Rock where he earned a Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy. Michael completed clinical training at Stanford University Medical Center in the Orthopedic Physical Therapy Department, as well as Duke University Medical Center in the
Sierra Regional Spine Institute
Berna Joy Boettcher, M.S., Ed.D. Redfield Suites, 219 Redfield Pkwy, # 203, Reno 775-224-5498
Scraps Dog Company
7675 S. Virginia St., Reno 775-853-3647 scrapsdogcompany.com
SPINAL CARE
5255 Vista Blvd., C1, Sparks 775-626-4600 essenzasalonandmedispa.com
Esteem Medical Spa & Salon
6522 S. McCarran Blvd., Ste. A, Reno 775-329-3000 esteemmedicalspa.net
Fountain of Youth
499 W. Plumb Ln. Ste. 200, Reno 775-419-0660 bluelotusyoganv.com 3614 Lakeside Dr., Reno 775-825-8804 bharmonypilates.com
Midtown Community Yoga
600 S. Virginia St., Reno 775-870-9905 midtowncommunity.yoga
Pilates Studio of Reno
45 Foothill Rd., # 2, Reno 775-336-4420 pilatesofreno.com
Yoga Loca
6135 Lakeside Dr., # 121, Reno 775-337-2990 yogalokareno.com
Yoga Pod
13981 S. Virginia St., # 402B, Reno 775-420-4363 reno.yogapod.com
724 South Virginia St., Reno 775-964-4888 foynv.com
Pinnacle Wellness Healing Spa
3631 Warren Way, Ste. A, Reno 775-236-3631 pinnaclewellnessreno.com Pinnacle Wellness Healing Spa is a natural healing health spa. We offer various modalities including Hand Foot Detox, Oxygen Bar, Chi Machine, Far Infrared Sauna and Pod, Vitamin D Bed and more! We also sell salt lamps!
Spavia at the Summit
13925 S. Virginia St., # 206, Reno 775-432-6572 spaviadayspa.com
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THE CORK BOARDS OBSTETRICIAN-FORMULATED PREGNANCY NUTRITION BumpBar provides pregnant and nursing women with wholesome daily nutrition from whole-food sources without artificial ingredients.
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Healthy Beginnings | May 2017
LOCAL EVENTS CALENDAR 1
6 p.m. SHODEN Reiki I Supported by Angels Center for Holistic Healing
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7:30 p.m. Symphony Spring Concert Nightingale Concert Hall
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6:30 p.m. (every Wed) Essential Oils Class Free and Fun! Join me to learn about the many applications and benefits of essential oils for our health. Virtual classes also available! Call 775-287-0327 to register and for location. Hola! Estoy presentando clases sobre los beneficios de los aceites esenciales y productos naturales para la salud. Las clases son gratis y nos divertiremos. Pueden participar por computadora o conmigo en persona en Reno. Llame 775-287-0327 para más información y para inscribirse.
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6 p.m. (every Thurs) The Feldenkrais Method Class Reno Buddhist Center
4–6
Times vary by day Spring Dance Concert Redfield Proscenium Theater - UNR
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5:30 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. (every Fri) Yoga Class By donation Gerber Medical Clinic, 2nd floor studio
5–7
Times vary by day Comstock Arabian Horse Association Spring Fiesta FREE Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center
6–7
10 a.m. 52 Annual Jackpot of Gems Show $0-$6 Reno-Sparks Livestock Event Center Times vary by day Coppelia $22-$54 Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts
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9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Mother’s Day Fair FREE Carson Nugget, Banquet Room
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5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. (every Mon) GROOVE Reno-Tahoe $10 Gerber Medical Clinic
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Benefits of Essential Oils Class FREE Also held on May 16. Call for time, location and registration. 775-323-1222 Jensen Chiropractic 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Succulents & Wine Workshop $35-$50 Hosted by Arboretum Society Ranch House in San Rafael Regional Park 7 p.m. Sugar Love University: CHOC 403 Sugar Love Chocolates
11 – 12
Times vary by day AMGEN Tour of California, Lake Tahoe $55-$225 Lake Tahoe and surrounding areas
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5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. “Love by the Glass” fundraiser Proceeds benefit the Builder’s Association Charity Dolan Lexus of Reno 6:30 p.m. Raising the Wild in Truckee FREE Sierra College, Tahoe-Truckee Campus
12-14
Reno Sculpture Fest $0-$30 ReTrac Plaza, Downtown Reno
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10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Hands ON! Second Saturdays FREE Nevada Museum of Art 3 p.m. (every Sat) The Feldenkrais Method Class Cardio Kickfit
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Reno River Festival FREE Wingfield Park 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Mother’s Day Train Rides on the V&T Railroad $25-$41 Carson City to Virginia City 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Mother’s Day Train Rides $0-$4 Nevada State Railroad Museum
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7 a.m. – 12 p.m. Moms on the Run $10-$50 Reno High School, Foster Field
Healthy Beginnings | May 2017
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Mother’s Day Tea Party: Wellness Teas for Bath +Body $50-$60 The Basement, Pantry Products
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6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (every Tues) Yoga Class $8 drop in, $28 for 4 class pass Gerber Medical Clinic, 2nd floor studio 1 p.m. 2017 Reno Open Washoe Golf Course
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12 p.m. – 1 p.m. (every Wed) Walk With a Doc FREE Aces Ballpark 10 a.m. (every Tues) The Feldenkrais Method Class Cardio Kickfit
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6 p.m. – 9 p.m. (Also held on May 25) Auras and Chakras Class $90 Heart 2 Heart School
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5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Reno Street Food Idlewild Park
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8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Hot August Nights Spring Fever Revival FREE Downtown Reno 7 a.m. – 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Spring Wings Bird Festival $0-$30 Lahontan Valley Wetlands, meet at Fallon Convention Center
19 – 21
Times vary by day Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella $80 Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts
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2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Downtown Reno Wine Walk $20 Riverwalk District, Downtown Reno 7 p.m. Upstage Reno Celebrity Lip Sync Battle $49 Fundraiser for Disability Resources & New2U Computers Knitting Factory Concert House
20 – 21
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Chili on the Comstock $5-$30 Downtown Virginia City
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5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Reno Street Food Idlewild Park
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10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Silent Signals Class $50 Heart 2 Heart School
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10 a.m. – 11 a.m. (every Sun) Meditation FREE Reno Meditation Group
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6 p.m. (Every Tues) The Feldenkrais Method Class Reno Buddhist Center
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