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12 THIS ISSUE’S CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Bill Vanderford
Bill Vanderford has won numerous awards for his writing and photography, and has been inducted into the National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame as a Legendary Guide. He can be reached at jfish51@aol.com or at his web site: www.georgiafishing.com.
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Lake Chatuge HAS CHANGED
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emories of clear, crisp mountain mornings with bronze-colored smallmouth bass exploding on tiny topwater lures before tailwalking across the surface of Lake Chatuge are a thing of the past. In fact, much has changed in and around this 7,050 acre TVA lake since it was first impounded in 1943. Lake Chatuge is located at Hiawassee and is distributed almost equally between Towns County, Georgia and Macon County, North Carolina. The main source of water that feeds this gorgeous mountain lake has its origin in the Peach State. From its headwaters, the Hiawassee River flows down the eastern slope of the Blue Ridge from the vicinity of Uncoi Gap, then joins with Soapstone Creek, which plunges downstream near Georgia’s tallest mountain, Brasstown Bald, before emptying its clear waters into
Lake Chatuge. Spotted bass from a self-stocking program by local anglers were first detected in Lake Chatuge in 1983. This had a very detrimental effect on the smallmouth bass population by the much hardier spotted bass, and today none of the feisty bronze fish exist. Before the spotted bass were found in Lake Chatuge, it had about 70 percent smallmouth and 30 percent largemouth black bass. During the 1970s, the lake became popular for bass fishermen and 7- to LEFT: TOP: Fishing near the dam at Lake Chatuge. CENTER: Lake Chatuge at sunset. BOTTOM: Wake board jumping at the Ridges. RIGHT: TOP: Kids playing at Lake Chatuge. BOTTOM: Cupid Falls at Young Harris.
10-pound largemouth bass became fairly common, including one that tipped the scales at 16 pounds, 11 ounces. Though their numbers have declined along with the smallmouth, a few big largemouth are still caught, but the spotted bass is definitely the most prolific black bass in Lake Chatuge today. Since spotted bass prefer rocky points, anglers concentrate their efforts in those areas. Most rocky points have very little structure other than the rocks, so the bass are usually easy to locate. One of the best lures for such action is the 1/8th ounce Swirleybird, which is very streamlined and can be cast great distances on spinning tackle. Because baitfish schools often migrate up into the Hiawassee River or any of the small feeder streams that possess running water, these are excellent places to look for May/June 2020 | HOME | 5
feeding bass. The rip-rap along the face of Chatuge Dam is also a good place for those who want to fish topwater lures early or late in the day or crawdad-colored, diving crankbaits during the middle of the day. The Ridges Resort, formerly known as The Fieldstone Inn, has been completely refurbished into one of the finest places to stay in the North Georgia mountains. It is a complete facility located on Lake Chatuge near Hiawassee. For more information, or to make reservations go to their web site www.theridgesresort.com. Because the resort borders Lake Chatuge, a great number of water-related activities are in walking distance. Pontoon boat, kayaks, peddle boats and canoes are available for a rental fee. Many other activities like golf, tennis, lawn games, a playground and sand volleyball are easy to reach by car or connecting walking trails. In one direction, the town of Hiawassee has interesting shops and local eateries and in the other direction is Young Harris with its picturesque college. Behind and just above the college campus is the little known, but scenic, Cupid Falls, which was given the name by students who would often sneak away from the college for romance in this secluded spot. Another aspect of the Ridges Resort that seems to bring everyone together before bedtime each evening is the roaring fire in a pit on the walkway just outside the lobby area on the lakeside. Kids and families have a blast making s’mores over the fire on sticks provided by the resort employees. This magical, but messy, Southern tradition always brings out the best in people from every part of the country or the world, and many of the stories that are told over the sound of the blaze are unforgettable! It is truly a magical ending to any day in this spectacular surrounding! This part of the Georgia Mountains exhibits a quiet calm which allows birds, wildlife and fish to magically appear. Though smallmouth bass probably won’t ever be caught here again, Lake Chatuge may have “just what the doctor ordered” for anglers and visitors trying to get away for a few days from the madness of the Atlanta area! H
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Lake Lanier STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL VANDERFORD
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ny proper description of Lake Lanier must begin in the babbling brooks and rivers of the North Georgia mountains. Several tributaries, including the Chestatee River, feed this reservoir, but the Chattahoochee River is the true lifeblood of Lake Lanier. Georgia’s most famous poet said it best when he penned these words: “Out of the hills of Habersham, down through the valleys of Hall, I hurry amain to reach the plain, run the rapid and leap the fall, split at the rock and together again, accept my bed, or narrow or wide, and flee from folly on every side, with a lover’s pain to attain the plain, far from the hills of Habersham, far from the valleys of Hall.” Though I was in my preteens before I ever saw the Peach State’s most magnificent river, my mother taught me that first verse of Sidney Lanier’s famous poem, “Song of the Chattahoochee” before I reached my sixth birthday. Thankfully, I have spent most of my lifetime sampling the potpourri of fabulous opportunities while visually feasting on some of Georgia’s finest vistas on Lake Lanier. When the lake is at full pool, Belton Bridge on the Chattahoochee and Lumpkin County Park on the Chestatee, south to Buford Dam, is considered Lake Lanier. Nevertheless, without a boat that can run easily in very shallow water, safe navigation is only possible from south of Yellow Creek on the Chestatee and below Clarks Bridge on the Chattahoochee arms of the lake. Boat ramps are available for canoes, kayaks and small fishing boats at Lula Bridge on the Chattahoochee and Lumpkin County Park on the Chestatee, but it is far safer to launch boats at Clarks Bridge on the Chattahoochee or at Toto Creek on the Chestatee. Also, Clarks Bridge has the added attraction of having been the rowing venue at the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics. The colorful timing tower from that event is still in use for many world-class rowing events. Due to the presence of overhead power lines, lower bridges and shallower waters north of Gainesville, few sailboats and not many large powerboats are seen. Therefore, these northern sections of Lake Lanier are ideal for sampling the great fishing for black bass, striped bass, white bass, catfish, walleye and crappie. Rowing enthusiasts and people with smaller boats find these areas of the lake more pleasing. Nevertheless, because of the great water quality and tremendous baitfish numbers throughout, fishing anywhere in Lake Lanier can be extremely productive. For more detailed information about fishing the lake, visit my web site (www.georgiafishing.com). The many long coves near Gainesville Marina and the open area of the Chestatee arm below Boling Bridge seem to be ideal for water skiers. Sailors, however, can unfurl their sails best in the openness of the lake from Browns Bridge southward to Buford Dam. Throughout the length of Lake Lanier, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers boat ramps, camping areas and day
use parks abound. Most of these are handicap accessible and have docks and fishing areas for the general public. Many private homes or cottages can be rented around the lake, and at Lake Lanier Islands, one can stay at a fabulous hotel or one of the lakefront cottages, which are more secluded. A challenging golf course, a complete water park with beaches and various boat rental options are available in the Lake Lanier Islands area.
Despite the tremendous growth in the area, the water quality at Lake Lanier has remained extremely good, the fishing is excellent and the wildlife populations are both healthy and diverse. Weekends and holidays bring tremendous crowds who enjoy a multitude of water-related opportunities. Lake Lanier is still one of the most naturally beautiful places in the Southeast, and we are very fortunate to have such a gem in our own backyard! H
TOP: Young eagle at Lake Lanier. BOTTOM: Young foxes playing at Lake Lanier. OPPOSITE PAGE: TOP: Big buck at sunset on Lake Lanier. BOTTOM: Sailing at sunset on Lake Lanier.
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Lake Burton
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round the turn of the 20th Century, John LaPrade purchased 600 acres of land near the community of Burton, Georgia. Georgia Power Electrical Company was building Lake Burton as a power supply to harness the Tallulah River, so LaPrade constructed the camp to house and feed the lake’s engineers and workers. Lake Burton was one of the first lakes in the United States created specifically for power generation. When the dam at the east end of the lake was built in 1913, more than 2,700 acres of lake were created in Rabun and Burton Counties. When Lake Burton was completed and filled in 1925, LaPrade’s became an excellent fishing retreat, and eventually evolved into a rustic mountain resort where Georgia families traditionally came to enjoy fresh mountain air, quiet picturesque surroundings and good home cooking away from the crowded and noisy cities. Rustic cabins were also available, but they had no phone or TV. As a cabin guest, three meals were included for about the cost of an ordinary budget motel without food. The spotless cabins were left over from the fishing camp days, and included the basics like bathroom, screened porch, quilts, homemade furniture, linoleum-covered floors, but no kitchens.
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Only aging remnants remain of the original LaPrade’s, but many of us old timers miss the ancient restaurant and cabins. However, the new LaPrade’s Marina (www. lapradesmarina.com) facility and restaurant on the water is modern and beautiful, and just one of the many attractions at Lake Burton today. Hot summer months tend to kill aspirations of many anglers, but all they really have to do is look north to find a cooler place to enjoy their favorite pastime. Lake Burton is an ideal choice to experience successful outdoor adventures with much less heat. The most popular area on the lake is Moccasin Creek State Park (http://gastateparks.org/MoccasinCreek), which is located about 20 miles north of Clarkesville on Georgia Highway 197 where Moccasin Creek empties into Lake Burton. This park is mainly designed for family camping and fishing, and especially caters to the less than 11- and over 65-year-olds. In fact, the section of Moccasin Creek that runs through the campground can only be fished by the younger and older anglers, and is heavily stocked with trout for that reason. A popular attraction at Moccasin Creek is the fish hatchery where millions of trout are raised for stocking in many northeast Georgia streams. Across the highway from the hatchery is a very scenic nature trail that
leads to the beautiful Hemlock Falls. It is a fairly easy walk of more than a mile, but has numerous slippery areas where small springs cross the path. For family fun, Lake Burton offers great fishing for several different species including spotted, largemouth and white bass. In addition, one can catch crappie, sunfish, yellow perch, chain pickerel and walleyes. In the last few years, Lake Burton has become known as Georgia’s only trout lake. A continuous flow of cold water from the surrounding mountain slopes allows the reservoir to maintain acceptable water temperatures for trout all year long. During warmer months, fishing can also be outstanding up in the Tallulah River arm of Lake Burton or at the mouth of any of the feeder streams. Besides the great fishing, Lake Burton has much more to offer visitors and their families. For many Georgians, Lake Burton conjures up memories of catching wild trout from the picturesque pools of its tributaries like Wildcat, Dicks and Moccasin Creeks, or simply boating on Burton’s calm, blue-green waters while enjoying the magnificent scenery. H LEFT: Fishing a shoreline at Lake Burton. TOP RIGHT: Young people admiring Hemlock Falls on Mocassin Creek. BOTTOM RIGHT: Fishing Docks on Mocassin Creek for young and old.
Lake Rabun IS SPECIAL TO ATLANTANS
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ince Lake Rabun first filled up in 1925, it has been an upscale weekend gathering place of Atlanta’s upper class families. In fact, the original Lake Rabun Association was chartered in 1928 by a list of people that reads like a “Who’s Who” of Atlanta history. Most homes on the lake are handed down through generations, and descendents from these families have been making memories since the beginning, which causes pain if they sell the property. One of these is renowned artist and writer, Chris Lowell, who wrote these words when he visited his Lake Rabun home for the last time: “I never left the house on Pearson Lane. My body left the house: the organs and the muscles and the tiny joints. My footsteps led to ignitions and gas pedals, and gas pedals led to the distances that have since grown between my body and the house of stone and wood and shingle on Pearson Lane. But I never really left. The house was something magical ... I don’t say this wistfully, but with absolute certainty ... a spark of which must be attributed to its location.” The Lake Rabun Hotel (www.LakeRabunHotel.com) and Louie’s on the Lake (http://louiesonthelake.com) restaurants are the favored hang outs for the community. Fridays usually begin with some
incredible pizza at Louie’s while the locals move to The Lake Rabun Hoel for the latest in farm to table cuisine on Saturdays. For the fishing crowd, public boat ramps are available at Halls Boat House (www. rabunboathouse.com) near the middle of the lake and a smaller ramp near the Lake Rabun Beach Campground on the north end, which is also a scenic place for the TOP: Lake Rabun scene. CENTER TOP: Rabun camp cooking. CENTER BOTTOM: Rabun big bream on a wooly bugger.
camping crowd. This developed recreation area offers 80 tent and trailer campsites, plus hiking and all sorts of water activities. From these ramps, anglers can catch a variety of fish including largemouth bass, spotted bass, walleyes, crappie and numerous species of sunfish. Also, because of the always clear conditions of the lake and lack of an abundance of bait schools, small lures of all kinds and live minnows are very productive. Though only 834 acres, Lake Rabun is still a haven for families, fishermen, smaller boat enthusiasts and many writers and artists. One of these is award-winning author, Phillip Lee Williams. His words truly capture the feeling of Lake Rabun: “We drank coffee on the lovely roofed space above the boathouse as luminous mid-mornings reflected cumulus clouds slowly drifting across the lake’s surface. And after sunset, when the last few boats hummed quietly out on the dark water, we were in our seats for the deafening town hall argument of cicadas. The tides on a small lake are not on the water but within those of us who visit them. We come to shed the world and cool off on hot days, when panting pines droop down to needle the ground. We come for quiet talk and great meals, to see an afternoon pre-storm wind ruffle the water like a fond hand in a child’s hair.” H May/June 2020 | HOME | 9
Lake Nottely AND BLAIRSVILLE HAVE A LOT TO OFFER
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emories of racing with friends over the winding mountain roads near Lake Nottely and the old town of Blairsville nearly 50 years ago always fill my head when I return to this area. I remember twirling the pretty mountain girls at square dances and catching huge largemouth bass from the serenity of Lake Nottely. Though many things are new, much of the past is still woven into the picturesque fabric of the Blue Ridge Mountains and will never disappear. Neels Gap where the Appalachian Trail crosses Blood Mountain is still an oasis for the many youthful dreamers who hike this famous trek and often leave their hiking shoes in the “Shoe Tree.” Farther down the mountain on the way into Blairsville, a detour along a narrow winding, gravel road leads to one of the most beautiful waterfalls in North Georgia! The Upper Helton Creek Falls cascades more than 50 feet into a picturesque pool that is also a great fishing hole for trout. Slightly northwest of downtown Blairsville nestled in the surrounding mountains is Lake Nottely, which lies completely in Union County. This 4,200 acre TVA lake has more than 100 miles of shoreline and a full pool level of 1,779 feet above sea level. Since nearly 70% of this lake is still under the jurisdiction of the U. S. Forest Service and undeveloped, it has much less boat traffic than
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other North Georgia lakes. This makes it perfect for anglers! Fertile waters and low fishing pressure make Lake Nottely one of the best bass fishing lakes in North Georgia. It is one of the last places in Georgia where bass anglers have a realistic chance of catching all three black bass species. Nevertheless, largemouth bass make up about 70% of the bass population. Other species in Lake Nottely include crappie, striped bass, sunfish and catfish. Lake Nottely has two marinas and several public boat ramps for access at different points on the lake. County-maintained Poteete Creek Park offers lake access, a white sand beach swimming area, campground, boating ramps and picnic facilities. If this is your first time to the Blairsville area, a visit to Georgia’s highest mountain is a must! Brasstown Bald (http://cfaia.org/ brasstown-bald-recreation-area-visitor-centers-in-georgia) is 4,784 feet tall and part of the Wolfpen Ridge which is a main spine of the Blue Ridge Mountains. A 360 degree view allows visitors to see Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee and South Carolina on a clear day. You can browse the gift shop and tour a visitor center that focuses on Georgia history, geology and the natural world. Just the view is worth the trip! One gorgeous but demanding golf course in Blairsville is Butternut Creek Golf Course (http://www.butternutcreekgolf. com). This picturesque course features rolling valley holes and
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challenging slopes with mountain views from all 18 holes. Another gem is at Brasstown Valley Resort (www.brasstownvalley. com). This championship, Scottish links-style golf course constructed in the hills below and within sight of Brasstown Bald, is challenging and one of the most environmentally sensitive facilities in the country because of the efforts that were made to preserve and protect the local animals and the magnificent Blue Ridge Mountain surroundings. Despite the constant test of golfing skills needed to play well here, the panoramic views at every hole have most people stopping frequently to drink in the beauty with their eyes and their cameras. Regardless of the reason for coming to Blairsville and Lake Nottely, you will be immersed in the raw beauty of the Chattahoochee National Forest. Breathtaking views, natural waterfalls, wild descending streams, lakes, hiking trails, golf, great food, history and warm, wonderful people are everywhere! It is an inspiring place to visit or live, and a perfect tapestry of nature and modern adventures woven into the ageless Blue Ridge Mountains! H
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he triangle of land and water contained within lines drawn from Clayton to Hiawassee to Clarkesville hold an abundance of special memories. Even before I was born, the area affected my future. During their courtship in the 1920s, my dad and mom would often stir the summer dust along the unpaved roads that led from Cornelia to the cool, clear waters of lakes Burton, Rabun, and Seed. Many times during my youth, Chester York, then the game warden and later Sheriff of Rabun County, would tag along with me as I stalked trout on the Coleman and Tallulah rivers, which are the main headwaters of lakes Burton, Rabun and Seed. My dad and I often fed wild deer and other animals at Bobby Carnes’s cabin on Moccasin Creek, and camping trips with Dad and my Uncle Bob Moon on Wildcat and Dicks creeks sometimes ended with a foray to the upper part of Seed Lake, below the dam at Lake Burton, to battle trophy-sized rainbow trout. Though time has distanced me from those beautiful surroundings, and many
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who shared the experiences with me have departed this life, those wonderful times are forever etched in my memory. Therefore, when an old fishing buddy invited me to spend a couple of days fishing with him at Seed Lake, I jumped at the chance. From the Lake Rabun turnoff near Lakemont, Georgia on Highway 441, time seems to have stood still. The narrow pavement follows the intricate path of the Lake Rabun shoreline past unique lake homes that have weathered more than fifty winters. Beyond Rabun Beach Park is the Nacoochee Dam, which was built in 1926 to sandwich the 240 acres of Lake Seed between lakes Rabun and Burton. About a mile north of the dam is the Lake Seed Boat Launch. Upon venturing out into the lake, one quickly realizes that a current is present. In fact, Lake Seed is actually more like a wide river running between lakes Burton and Rabun, which becomes swifter when water is released at the dam. The constant flow of cold water and food through the lake, howABOVE: Lake Seed Georgia Power boat ramp.
ever, allows Lake Seed to support several different species of gamefish. Though shad populations are present, the main sources of food for predator fish like bass, trout and pickerel are small yellow perch, sunfish and crayfish. Yellow perch are so numerous, Georgia Game and Fish biologists have experimented with hybrid pike in the past to decrease their numbers. Since Lake Seed is a smaller, river-type impoundment, bass fishermen find it easier to read than larger lakes. The cold flowing water restricts most bass to the warmer areas of shallow coves or shoreline structures, so few bass are caught below twenty feet. Normally, a bass angler has only to seek out visible structures like blown down trees, boat docks, or rock formations away from the main flow of water to be successful. Both largemouth and spotted bass tend to use those places as their home and a point of attack for food. Besides the great bass fishing, this beautiful mountain impoundment supports a healthy population of bluegill and redbreast sunfish that are large enough to at-
The only great place to stay when visiting Lake Seed is the Lake Rabun Hotel and Restaurant (www.LakeRabunHotel.com), which is the last surviving mountain lodge on a lake in Georgia. Their meals and wines are unmatched since they introduced the Farm to Table dining movement to the mountains of North Georgia. This old hotel also specializes in small intimate weddings, but will do everything possible to satisfy any needs.
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tack many of the bass offerings. Also, swimming a grub is sure to produce plenty of big “slab” crappies, especially around the many boat docks, blown down trees and brush piles. Other than the bass, however, the most fun is an occasional vicious attack by a big “jackfish”, which is actually an eastern chain pickerel. Farther up the lake near the dam at Lake Burton, small spinners or live nightcrawlers will often lure a big rainbow or brown trout out of hiding to do battle in the faster water. Though a small lake that certainly can’t accept tremendous fishing pressure, Lake Seed offers an escape from the norm. It’s a place where one might catch more than fifty fish of several different species during a single outing, and enjoy the beauty and serenity of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Visiting anglers should remember that this pristine area has a delicate environmental balance. Practice “catch and release” as much as possible, show respect for the local residents and their property and leave the area as clean and beautiful as it was found. Places like Lake Seed need to be preserved to show future generations a glimpse of the past! H
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NOT ONLY IS A SLENDER TUMMY CONFIDENCE BOOSTING, IT IS A SIGN OF GOOD HEALTH. A STUDY PUBLISHED IN THE “JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION,” FOUND THAT WAIST SIZE IS A STRONGER PREDICTOR OF HEART DISEASE THAN WEIGHT, ESPECIALLY IN WOMEN. TO TAKE CONTROL OF BELLY FAT, STICK TO A DIET WITH LEAN PROTEINS, HEALTHY FATS AND COMPLEX CARBOHYDRATES. BEGIN AN EXERCISE PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES AT LEAST 30 TO 60 MINUTES OF MODERATE-INTENSITY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY EVERY DAY. GET STARTED BY TRYING THESE FAT-BUSTING EXERCISES.
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This whole body exercise integrates shoulders, abdominals and leg strength. Raising the leg tones the rotational oblique muscles for a chiseled look. A) Place forearms on the ground. B) Walk feet out until legs are straight. Keep hips raised in line with shoulders and ankles. Keep chin tucked in and head raised. C) Raise right leg off the floor and tap toes right by a few inches and back to the center. Repeat on left side. Repeat alternately for 60 seconds.
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By strengthening these abdominal muscles, we prevent the lower back from over-arching and we can flatten the lower tummy. By raising both legs with knees bent, the abdominals become strong with less pressure on your back. A) Start by lying on back with arms by sides (for more resistance, raise body slightly) and raise both legs with knees bent into the air above hips. Hold for 10 seconds B) Lower legs while straightening knees until 3 to 4 inches from the floor. Hold for 10 seconds. Repeat ten times.
SIDE LEG RAISES
The abdominal muscles move us in all directions.This exercise focuses on the oblique muscles through the side of the body but also targets the shoulders and hips. A) Lie on your side with forearm on the floor and head resting in your hand. Keep legs straight with ankles in line with shoulders. B) Raise leg 24 inches above ground. Hold for 10 seconds. Lower leg to 4 inches above your bottom leg and hold for 10 seconds. C) Repeat on each side 10 times.
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healthy immune system starts with a healthy gut. The market is exploding with products containing probiotics, but gut health isn’t as simple as popping a pill every day. Gut health is closely connected with your lifestyle. In fact, it’s dependent on you making healthy choices. Staying active, eating whole foods and avoiding certain foods is a good foundation. Eating a variety of vegetables and fruits is a given, but have you ever tried fermented foods? We need a variety of different strains of probiotics and can introduce them into our bodies by eating fermented foods. If the thought of fermenting your own foods gives you nightmares, there are plenty to find in health food stores—look for locally made fermented goodness! Growing your own at home
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is ideal, but not necessary. Kimchi, kefir, sauerkraut and non-GMO miso are all wonderful products filled with beneficial probiotics. A bonus to eating fermented cabbage comes from its glutamine content. This gut-healthy amino acid nourishes cells in your intestines. Not a bad deal! Critters in your gut need to eat too, and they thrive on prebiotic fibers in vegetables and fruits. In fact, chicory, artichoke and bananas are all great sources of prebiotic fibers. The collagen, amino acids, vitamins and minerals from a homemade bone broth can also help restore damaged stomach lining. This is important for people struggling with leaky gut as well as any other chronic inflammation. There are also a few wellmade packaged bone broths sold in health food stores. Avoid processed and
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Kimchi, kefi uerkraut, and non-GMO misr,o sa ar e all wonderful fermented product beneficial probsiofitilled with cs. fried foods that cause chronic inflammation. These can stress your body and compromise your immune function. A diet high in processed foods creates an ideal environment for pathogens, or “bad” microorganisms. Stress management is crucial for gut health. When you’re stressed and in a fight-or-flight (sympathetic) response, your digestive system gets put on hold while your body prepares you to survive a threat. If you’re not digesting your food and absorbing nutrients prop-
erly, your gut health takes a nosedive.You can engage your rest-and-digest (parasympathetic) response with relaxation exercises and diaphragmatic breathing, which manually massages your vagus nerve. This gets the gears moving in your digestive system and jumpstarts your body’s regenerative processes.
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and should be present any time you consume turmeric. It would be a shame to flush those benefits and your money down the toilet! When you’re shopping around for turmeric supplements or considering what to add into your recipe that contains turmeric, make sure to add a healthy fat and black pepper. Many supplement companies report how their products are sourced, which is another good indicator of a quality turmeric supplement. Inflammation isn’t the enemy, but chronic inflammation causes and exacerbates diseases and disorders. Curcumin reduces chronic inflammation because it inhibits inflammation in our bodies. It has even reduced brain inflammation in animal studies. This polyphenol is also being studied because it has inhibited tumor growth in other animal
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Curcumin reduces chronic inflammation
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studies. The more science digs, the more we discover turmeric's potential to change our health. Many osteopathic, naturopathic and integrative doctors are turning to turmeric to treat patients with arthritis because of its ability to combat pain and inflammation. To get technical, pro-inflammatory cytokines are inhibited by curcumin. This action helps relieve pain and swelling while improving mobility in patients with arthritis. Turmeric is a root—a spice we sometimes don’t think twice about! The potential this root holds for replacing nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and preventing chronic illness is astounding. Don’t forget to spice up your cooking with this golden super food. We just gave you another excuse to get creative with your meals!
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ccording to the U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans , based on a 2000 calorie diet, you should eat 6 ounces of grains and half of these should be whole grains. In 2015, a study from the “British Journal of Nutrition” discovered that whole grains are associated with a lower mortality rate among subjects aged 30 to 64 years. What better motivation to reach for oats in the morning? Whole grains have a wide variety of health benefits. Fiber slows down the digestion of starch and helps regulate blood glucose. It can also help lower cholesterol, clean the digestive tract and help prevent blood clots. Consuming whole grains such as quinoa, includes the outer nutritious and fibrous bran layer, the starchy inner endosperm and the nutrient and healthy-fat filled germ at the core. Processing whole grains into refined flour, for example, removes the fatty germ to prolong shelf life but this depletes the phytochemicals, minerals and vitamins that prevent disease. It’s difficult to stomach but the gut harbors a huge number of bacteria, viruses, fungi and sometimes worms. The average person has around 30 to 40 trillion cells. The gut then adds another 38 trillion. Our microbiome, the total number of genes which microbes contribute to, is linked to our immune system. From a study in the “ISME journal,” it is apparent that whole grains improve bacterial biodiversity and have a positive metabolic and immunological effect on our bodies via the gut microbiome.
According to a study from in those that are not “Gastroenterology,” consuming gluten-intolerant. Not all 24.3 grams of fiber was linked gluten-free products are as to a 40 percent reduction in clean as they appear and Crohn’s disease. Adversely, they often contain artificial grains have been known to ingredients, irritable to the worsen autoimmune condigut or added sugars which tions such as celiac disease. A can lead to weight gain. six week study showed that Grains contain phytic symptoms in celiac disease sufs ferers reduced by 73 percent whole gracin ial r te on a grain-free diet. improve baand have Gluten, a protein found biodiversity etabolic in some grains, can cause a positive umnological negative effects such as and imm our bodies bloating and fatigue, even gut effect on e gut damage in some cases. The via th body detects it as a toxin and microbiome. initiates an immune response to attack it, creating a cascade of inflammatory responses. Gluten has grabbed plenty of media attention, creating a billion-dollar, gluten-free industry but more research is needed to prove that it actually has an adverse effect
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acid which is known to impair absorption of iron, zinc and some calcium. When seeds sprout, phytate levels decline so soak your grains in water overnight before you consume them. Grains may lead to disease-causing inflammation
but these tend to be either wheat or processed grains. A link has also been found between a grain free diet and weight loss but simply reducing calories and opting for whole grains can help prevent weight gain and blood sugar spikes.
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or Danna Demetre, calories in versus calories out works. For Robyn Thomson, not so much. They’ve both found a way to maintain a healthy weight, feel great, look younger and help other women with a lifestyle plan to rev up midlife metabolism. It works. Take a look at the photo on the cover. Demetre, the brunette, is 67. Thomson, the blonde, is 53. No way, you think, right? They will tell you it takes some work and a daily commitment to healthy habits, but the nutritional and lifestyle experts defy the midlife weight-gain crisis while slowing down the aging clock. The authors of one of the top-selling women’s general health books, “Eat, Live, Thrive Diet: A Lifestyle Plan to Rev Up Your Midlife Metabolism,” connected more than 20 years ago in a San Diego-based woman’s Christian ministry. “We became friends with a high level of respect for each other,” Demetre said. “Danna moved overseas for a bit and we lost contact,” Thomson added. The business partnership came as an answer to prayers about six years ago. “I had been praying for a woman to come into my life who had the same mindset and could be a mentor for me in develop-
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ing a business,” explained Thomson. “Danna reached out to me and we reconnected. When I told her I had been making major changes in my diet and lifestyle, she invited me to come onto a podcast she was producing. From there we decided to do a cooking video with one of my recipes. We had so much fun together we decided to do more videos which eventually led to weekly shows.” The two created Lean Healthy Ageless. The California-based company has expanded to include a wealth of nutrition and lifestyle resources on an increasingly popular website, the publication of the “Eat, Live, Thrive Diet” and the development of Eat Live Thrive Academy, an affordable membership program offering weekly virtual coaching sessions and personalized solutions for a customized diet and lifestyle. Their goal - to answer the consuming midlife question: What if there was a way to turn back the scale and the clock with an inspiring lifestyle plan designed to help women rev up their midlife metabolisms and achieve physical and emotional freedom no matter what one’s age? Based on personal experiences of weight gain, emotional eating and the aging process and building on professional expertise
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By Patricia Danflous
I do believe there’s a journey for all us where we move from intentional choosing and self-discipline to something that becomes natural.
with scientific research, Demetre and Thomson’s individualized plan helps women keep off extra pounds, stimulate midlife metabolism, look younger and recharge emotional and physical energy. A former bulimic, who binged and purged repeatedly throughout nursing school, Demetre remembers living in fear and shame with intense panic attacks. After reaching out to a friend following a severe panic episode, she began a slow healing process by following a God-focused life. If you called Thomson “chubby” as a child, you wouldn’t be wrong. That baby fat fell off one summer thanks to a growth spurt. She maintained a lean body until she entered her forties. The advanced clinical weight-loss practitioner struggles with an insatiable appetite and food sensitivities that she controls with healthy choices and spiritual faith. Recognizing their different life experiences, understanding their different weight gain challenges and knowing that every woman has a unique story is central to the Eat, Live, Thrive concept. “It’s turning what most people would call dieting into a lifestyle,” Demetre said. “Revving up your metabolism is not about just doing something for the shortterm. While we know the bottom-line principles for approaching a healthy lifestyle, our individual body responses and life events bring a varied
perspective emphasizing that there is no one-size-fits-all. There's no perfect eating plan for everybody.” “I think most of us have learned over the years that if I eat a little less, if I exercise more, I should be able to make a shift in my weight,” Thomson said. “But the truth of the matter is, that doesn’t work for many people for a few key reasons. First, as we age, our carbohydrate threshold diminishes and we get better and better at storing carbs as fat. Second, many of us have developed hidden food sensitivities that are causing weight gain or preventing weight loss. Last, we experience significant loss of muscle mass year after year. It’s not necessarily just about calories in versus calories out anymore. We’re asking ourselves, ‘what am I doing wrong? This is what I’ve always done.’ Think back to your 20s, you could shift your diet for a week and lose five pounds. It was so easy. But all of a sudden, that doesn’t work and you’re like, ‘uh-oh’.” What am I doing wrong? Why can’t I lose weight? Why am I gaining weight so much faster and more easily? “Mature women are asking those questions,” Demetre said. “We thought we knew the answer, but it doesn’t work so well as we age. With a few changes, however, it is possible for those in mid-life and beyond to lose weight and keep it off.” The Eat, Live, Thrive diet
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addresses body, soul and spirit with a multifaceted approach to total transformation. “Our diet allows women to customize a long-term eating plan to address food sensitivities and carbohydrate thresholds with personal likes and dislikes,” Thomson said. The Eat, Live, Diet is a three-phased roadmap beginning with The Elimination Phase, a temporary elimination of key foods such as sugar and grains which both promote insulin resistance and cause potential food allergies and sensitivities, as well as inflammation. The Discovery Phase determines your personal and specific “food culprits.” The Lifestyle Phase helps in designing a long term eating plan while still enjoying your life. In their book, Demetre and Thomson include reflections for renewing the mind with God-centered principles to assist with long-lasting physical and spiritual change. A wide range of recipes along with tips and healthy shortcuts are also available. Emphasizing the personal-
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ized approach to diet and lifestyle, Demetre and Thomson recommend elimination as the place to start revving up metabolism, with suggestions for jumping in feet first or taking it slow. More importantly, they want women to build a foundation of healthy thinking which helps change habits from the inside out. “We teach them how to establish a new lifestyle mindset because we know most women tend to gain weight back after they lose it,” Demetre said. “From the get-go, we want to help them realize that it is the little stuff that adds up. You don’t have to be perfect.” “Neither of us are perfectionists,” laughed Demetre. “We do very different things in our daily lifestyle. I am the unique calories-in versus-calories out gal and can get away with a lot more than Robyn who has tons of food sensitivities. There are things that motivate me more now that are far from just weight, looking good and feeling good. I do believe there’s a journey for all of us where we move from intentional choosing and self-discipline to something that becomes natural.” “For me, it’s always been about making a choice to be healthy, lean and fit,” said Thomson. “I want a long, quality life. That means exercise is part of my life. It’s just what I do. I get up in the morning, I put on my workout clothes and work out. I don't want to feel sluggish. I don't want to feel tired. I don't want to have digestive
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upsets. I figured out the foods that have consequences for me in our discovery phase. Now it's just so much easier to eat the way that I know is best for me because I'm motivated by feeling really, really good and really energetic.” “You don’t have to put super-healthy foods in your mouth all the time, but we want you to realize that you have a choice,” they cautioned. “Just as you cannot build a brick house out of straw, you cannot build a healthy body out of chocolate chip cookies and potato chips.”
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SERVED ON A BED OF GREENS INGREDIENTS and mix together well. You can 12 oz wild-caught salmon, cooked and adjust the texture of these to your chopped (can be fresh or canned) liking. If the mixture feels too dry, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice you can add 1 tablespoon (or 2 cloves garlic, minced more) of Paleo mayonnaise. If the 2 green onions, diced mixture feels too wet, you can add 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1 1 tablespoon (or more) of almond tsp dried dill) flour. Adding 1 tablespoon and 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped mixing thoroughly will help you (or 1 tsp dried parsley) determine if more is needed. 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard Form the mixture into patties with ¼ teaspoon salt your hands and set on a large plate ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper to the side. 2 eggs Once formed you can cover the 1/3 cup almond flour plate with plastic wrap and refriger 1 tablespoon Paleo mayonnaise ate the burgers for at least an hour. (optional) This step is optional but it does Ghee or coconut oil for cooking help hold the shape of the patties Fresh greens like spinach, arugula or before cooking. microgreens Right before cooking, heat a large skillet over medium heat and add INSTRUCTIONS the ghee or coconut oil. Several Combine all ingredients, except tablespoons should be enough to ghee/coconut oil, into a large bowl coat the bottom of the pan well.
Remove the salmon patties from the fridge and cook over low-medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown. You may need to add more oil between batches to keep the pan well coated and prevent sticking and burning. Allow patties to cool for 5 minutes and serve atop or alongside a bed of fresh greens. Refrigerate any leftovers.
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HOW TO
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SELF DEFEATING THOUGHTS 3 PRACTICES TO FLIP ON YOUR DESERVING SWITCH By Dr. Josh Wagner
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o you ever look around at friends, family, colleagues, or the people you grew up with and wonder why their lives appear to be more successful than yours? Do you find yourself feeling at times you don’t quite measure up, while others seem to be happy and in control? While others are thriving in their work, in their relationships, and in their leisure time, you continue to find yourself grinding through each day overwhelmed by stress and exhaustion.
Revealing an incredibly simple pathway to fulfillment that is completely in your control, I am sharing how unconscious, undeserving beliefs are the primary obstacle standing in the way of your goals, happiness and peace of mind in any area of your life. Here are a few practices that take a total of 20 minutes to implement into your daily routine to flip your deserving switch on and finally achieve everything you want in life.
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INITIAL SENSING (2 MINUTES) In a comfortable, seated position with hands on your lap begin to sense your body. Sensing is NOT feeling. You are not feeling the temperature of the room nor the feeling of your skin on your clothing or chair. Sensing is being aware of your body’s internal sensation. You may feel a pulsing of the part of your body you are focusing on, like a
heartbeat. Give attention everywhere by mentally scanning your extremities and your core.
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CLEARING (5 TO 10 MINUTES) After connecting to your body through sensing, evoke your strongest visual and or auditory memory of the circumstances contributing to your strongest, undeserving belief. The recollection of the person or circumstance should be strong enough to elicit the hurtful, negative emotion in your body easily and quickly. Add to this by intensifying the emotion, for instance, squeezing your stomach muscles as you focus on creating the negative feeling, or even vocalizing out loud what is happening in the scene. As a beginner, you’ll find that your mind is easily
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distracted and often drifts away during this exercise. Don’t let that discourage you. Every time you realize you are no longer feeling the negative emotion or visualizing the memory, come back to it and regenerate the negative feeling. Sustain the vision and feeling for as long as possible. It’s not easy to do and the more you do this, the longer you will be able to hold the vision and emotion during a session. Once you notice the emotional tension has decreased significantly, you can move to step three. That negative emotion does not have to be gone entirely, just diminished.
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EMOTIONALIZING (10 MINUTES) After clearing, you will find it easier to visualize and feel the emotions of what you want to experience in life. You have just wiped clean your emotional state, which makes it easier to generate new positive emotions. Start picturing what you most want (in the same area of life you just cleared) and generate the emotion this vision gives you. Is it gratitude, joy, excitement, peace? Whatever single emotion your vision most generates, focus on it while holding the vision. To intensify your emotion, breathe deeply into your chest and focus on
Sensing is NOT feeling. You are not feeling the temperature of the room nor the feeling of your skin on your clothing or chair. gratitude even more intently. Once you sense an internal shift of newfound confidence in your vision and it has been 20 minutes, gently come out of the process. Continue with your day and if you wrote down any notes during the process, make sure to take them seriously and act on them. There’s an astute saying, “If you don’t have 20 minutes a day to meditate, then you should be meditating for 40.” It’s not much to ask. You can surely find 20 minutes somewhere in your busy day. Even if you have three children who wake up earlier than you, you can find time, like thousands of parents do, to nurture yourself with this practice. Your children, too, will benefit from your new mindset and perspective. Keeping the same time each day provides
DR. JOSH WAGNER is a mindset coach, international speaker and consultant to renowned doctors and their staffs around the world. To learn more about Dr. Josh Wagner, please visit www.drjoshwagner.com. You Deserve It: The Missing Answer to the Life You Want is available on Amazon and at Barnes and Noble.
a predictable routine and habit that makes it easier to strengthen your commitment. So if possible, do The Deserving Process first
thing in the morning. It is a phenomenal way to begin each day. To support your effort, consider getting an accountability partner—a spouse, friend, or family member—who can do this process with you and share your journey. Their support and participation are an invaluable asset. Invite someone to read this book at the same time you do and begin the process together. It makes a tremendous difference not to be alone through it. Your commitment to not letting your partner down will strengthen your commitment to yourself. It’s a win-win. Help someone you care about to flip their switch and it will expedite you flipping your own.
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WHY YOU SHOULD ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILDREN TO STUDY
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ARE THE ARTS IMPORTANT TO YOUR CHILD’S DEVELOPMENT? EVER SINCE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND (NCLB) BECAME THE EDUCATIONAL MANTRA, SCHOOLS PUT MORE EMPHASIS ON ENGLISH, MATH AND SCIENCE, OFTEN CUTTING MANY OF THEIR ARTS PROGRAMS. THE DESIRE FOR HIGHER TEST SCORES HAS BECOME THE LEADING FACTOR IN EDUCATION.
By Kelly F. Barr activities engage the senses ccording to and wire the brain for an article by successful learning. The arts David Sousa, are not just expressive and posted on the affective, they are deeply American Association of cognitive.” School Administrators Children have a natural website, “During the brain’s tendency toward the arts. early years, neural connecLittle Sally grabs a crayon tions are being made at a and pushes it back and rapid rate. Much of what forth on a piece of paper. children do as play—singing, drawing, dancing—are Unknowingly, Sally is building natural forms of art. These her fine motor skills and
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eye-hand coordination through this enjoyable activity. The kindergarten teacher gives a group of boys some modeling clay. Immediately, the boys talk about what to build. They decide they’ll each build their own race car and have a race. Randy notices Timmy’s fat race car and suggests Timmy make it longer and skinnier. These boys are developing social skills as they work together. Miss Matthews, the preschool teacher, dumps a container of different color plastic shapes on a table. As children pick them up, Miss Matthews says the shapes and colors, helping the children learn shape and color recognition. At another table, Mrs. Randolph works with a different group of children. They thread beads on a string as Mrs. Randolph
counts to introduce them to the concept of counting. In 2016, The Society for Research in Child Development did a study that included music, dance and visual arts lessons among 310 preschoolers from poor backgrounds. Poverty leads to stress and stress is a cause of poor health. This society’s study concluded that the benefits of arts education may be the greatest among the economically disadvantaged. As a home school mom, I encouraged my children in the arts, and my husband and I took them to the theater and musical performances of varying kinds. I witnessed how such activities gave them a love and appreciation for some of the arts, and I have seen them excel in academics and community through benefit of the arts.
The arts are n just expressiv ot ea affective, they nd a deeply cognit re ive.