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TIDBITS® ENJOYS RAIN

by Janet Spencer Come along with Tidbits as we stand in the rain!

RANDOM RAIN FACTS • Raindrops vary in size but never get larger than about 1/3 of an inch (9mm) in diameter.

• The speed of a falling raindrop ranges from 18 to 22 miles per hour (29-35 k/h). It generally takes about two minutes for a raindrop to hit the ground after leaving a typical cloud, considering the average cloud height of about 2,500 feet (763 m).

• Raindrops are not actually shaped like tear drops. Because air flow on the bottom of the raindrop is greater than the airflow on top, there’s less air pressure on top of the drop than on the bottom. Surface tension on the top allows the drop to remain rounded while the bottom of the drop is flattened. This results in a shape that’s more like the top of a hamburger bun or a chocolate chip.

• Rain contains dissolved nitrogen that is absorbed from the surrounding air. When this natural fertilizer reaches the ground, it actually makes grass greener and more lush.

• It’s estimated that one droplet of rain stays in Earth’s atmosphere for about 10 days.

• Antarctica is the driest continent, averaging just 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) of precip annually.

• Ten inches of snow is equal to one inch of rain in water content. (cont next page)

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TIDBITS of Kootenai County, Idaho Issue #1 Dec. 23rd 2019 RAIN TRIVIA (cont) • When rain falls on dry surfaces, it traps air bubbles under the weight of the water, which then rise upwards and burst out of the droplet. The air bubbles carry various trace chemicals, which are released when the bubble bursts, such as oils secreted by nearby plants, bacteria that live in the soil, pollen, and mold spores. When these items are released into the air, it results in a characteristic odor. This pleasant, earthy scent has an official name: petrichor. Two Australian geologists coined the term in a 1964 research paper, from the Latin words “petra” meaning “stone” and “ichor” meaning “ethereal fluid.”

• Scientists have found fossils containing indentations of raindrops dating back as far as 2.7 billion years ago when rain fell on layers of ash from volcanic eruptions, and then more ash fell on top, preserving the dents from the raindrops.

• Forecasting the weather got a boost in the U.S. after there were 1,914 shipwrecks on the Great Lakes in the year 1869. People in the region petitioned Congress to set up some sort of early warning system to track the formation and progress of the storms that were routinely sinking ships. In 1870, President Ulysses S. Grant signed a resolution stating that all military stations in the country should track the weather and develop a warning system for storms. Once the War Department was involved, weather forecasting grew in importance because it was a matter of safety for soldiers and sailors. Information about the weather passed from station to station via telegraph and a set of signal flags was developed.

• The saying is that “it’s raining cats and dogs” may spring from the Old English word for waterfall, “catadupe.” (cont)

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* “Cabbage leaves go limp in freezer, making them easier to roll. This is especially helpful if you are making a big batch of cabbage rolls!”

-- V.W. in California * Clean and decorate a Pringles chip can to store a collection of colored pencils. Keep the lid on for portability. You can even roll up some plain paper to store inside for an on-the-go drawing kit. * Need to heat up two plates of leftovers? Form the food into a ring (which is better for even heating anyway), then set a microwave-safe glass or mug on the center of the plate. Set the second plate of leftovers on top. * If you can’t paint your dorm or rental apartment walls, here’s some ways to dress up your decor: Try removable stickers from home decor stores or online. Also you can hang a tapestry. It doesn’t have to be elaborate, and if the material is light enough, you can use removable hooks, like Command strips. Or, try creating a pattern with washi tape, which also is removable. * “If you thread a Slinky-type toy onto the pole of your bird feeder, the squirrels can’t get to it.

You can usually find these at the dollar store in a plastic version, too.” -- C.D. in Ohio * Common substitutions: Recipe call for buttermilk? Add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice per cup of milk.

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TIDBITS of Kootenai County, Idaho Issue #1 Dec. 30th 2019 RAIN TRIVIA (cont) • In the 1800s, a meteorologist in Britain named Luke Howard came up with the first official classification of different cloud types. He named cirrus clouds after the Latin word meaning “fiber,” stratus for the Latin word for “layer,” and cumulous for the Latin word for “heap.” Nearly a century later, a coalition of meteorologists met in Paris to refine Howard’s classifications, breaking clouds into nine different categories. The iconic towering puffy cloud was renamed the “cumulonimbus” which is Latin for “heaped cloud” and it was on top of the list of the nine different cloud types specified in the new list. This list of cloud types generated a new saying: “being on cloud nine.” Later the list was revised, and the cumulonimbus is now actually #10 on the list.

• Seattle, Washington, and Portland, Oregon, have reputations as soggy cities, but both cities are drier than any major city on the Eastern Seaboard. However, both Seattle and Portland are cloudy an average of about 230 days per year when perhaps just a trace of drizzle falls, compared to only 160 cloudy days in Boston and 120 in Miami.

• On the west side of the Olympic Mountains in Washington state, the area gets up to 170 inches (4.3 m) of rainfall a year. On the east side of the same mountains just 30 miles (48 km) away, the town of Sequim, Washington gets only 15 inches (38 cm) a year, which qualifies the area as a semi-arid desert.

• The overcast city of Manchester, England, gets an average of 30 minutes of sunlight each day during the winter season. Although it gets a whole lot of consistent drizzle, it does not rank in the top ten of England’s rainiest cites. The town of Seathwaite, just northwest of Manchester, is drenched with 140 inches (3.5 m) of rain each year, making it England’s wettest town. (cont)

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• The first TV weatherman was Jimmie Fidler of Cincinnati’s WNBT in the 1940s. David Letterman started out as a news anchor and weatherman in Indianapolis. Raquel Welch got her start as a weathergirl in San Diego, and Diane Sawyer worked as the weathergirl in her hometown station in Kentucky.

• The Weather Channel launched in 1982 and took five years to break even. The channel got a big boost in popularity when cable TV took off, reaching 50 million subscribers during Hurricane Andrew in 1992. NBC purchased it in 2008 for a cool $3.5 billion.

• Two towns called Cherrapunji and Mawsynram in the state of Meghalaya in India are the rainiest places on Earth. They average about 470 inches (12 m) of rain per year. The world record for the greatest amount of rainfall in one year is 1,042 inches (26.5 m) in Cherrapunji in 18601861. Most of the rain occurs during monsoon season, between June and September. The word “monsoon” comes from the Arabic “mausim” meaning “season.” Meghalaya means “land of the clouds.”

• Most rain in one minute: 1.23” (31 mm) July 4, 1956 in Unionville, Maryland.

• Most rain in one hour: 12” (305 mm) June 22, 1947 in Holt, Missouri • Most rain in 24 hours: 71.9” (182 cm) Jan. 8, 1966 in Cilaos, Réunion, during Tropical Cyclone Denise • Most rain in 48 hours: 98.1” (249 cm) June 1516, 1995 in Cherrapunji, India • Most consecutive days with at least one-tenth of an inch of rainfall: 331 days, Oahu, Hawaii • The longest time that a place remained without any measurable rainfall was 14 years, in Arica, Chile, from October of 1903 to January, 1918.

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By Samantha Weaver * It was Nobel Prize-winning French poet, journalist and novelist Anatole France who gave the following sage advice: “Never lend books -- nobody ever returns them; the only books I have in my library are those which people have lent me.” * One-quarter of the city of Los Angeles is taken up by automobiles. * Ancient Egyptian priests were bald. And not just on their heads -- they would pluck every hair from their bodies, including their eyebrows and eyelashes. * In many parts of Spain, Dec. 28 is traditionally observed as the Feast of the Holy Innocents.

To celebrate, the young boys of a town gather together and light bonfires. One of them is designated as the mayor for the evening, and he goes about ordering citizens to do tasks such as sweeping the streets. Anyone who refuses is fined. * The deluge of mail around the holidays has been an issue longer than you probably realize.

In 1822, the postmaster of Washington, D.C., was disgruntled by the surge and complained about having to hire 16 extra mail carriers. He wanted a law to be passed limiting the number of cards a person could send. * Have trouble remembering all the words to our national anthem? Be glad you’re not Greek -their national anthem has 158 verses. * If all the blood vessels in one human body were stretched out end to end, they would stretch all the way around the world. * The rivalry between those Ivy League giants, Harvard and Yale, is legendary. Not many people know, however, that Yale was founded by graduates of Harvard.

Thought for the Day:

“He who wants to grow rich in a year will be dead in a month.” -- Spanish proverb (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

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* On Jan. 8, 1835, President Andrew Jackson achieves his goal of entirely paying off the United States’ national debt. It was the only time in U.S. history that the national debt stood at zero, and it precipitated one of the worst financial crises in American history, the Panic of 1837. * On Jan. 9, 1861, a Union merchant ship is fired upon as it tries to deliver supplies to Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina, in the first exchange of shots between North and South.

The shots were fired by gunner George E. Haynsworth, a cadet at The Citadel in Charleston. * On Jan. 7, 1927, the Harlem Globetrotters basketball team travels west from Chicago to play their first game, in Hinckley, Illinois. Coach Abe Saperstein decided to promote his new team’s racial makeup by naming them after Harlem, the famous black neighborhood of New York City. * On Jan. 12, 1932, Ophelia Wyatt Caraway of Arkansas becomes the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate. Caraway had been appointed earlier to fill the vacancy left by her late husband, Thaddeus Horatio Caraway. * On Jan. 11, 1949, on Connecticut Avenue in Washington, D.C., the cornerstone is laid at the first mosque of note in the United States. The Islamic Center was complete with a 160-foot minaret from which prayers were to be announced. * On Jan. 6, 1975, “Wheel of Fortune,” the longest-running syndicated game show in American television, premieres on NBC. In over 7,000 episodes, show hostess Vanna White has never worn the same gown twice. * On Jan. 10, 2008, Tata Motors in India debuts the Nano, billing it as the world’s cheapest car. The bubble-shaped mini-vehicle had a base price of $2,000. It had a body made of plastic and sheet metal -- and one windshield wiper. (c) 2019 Hearst Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved

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By Dr. Holly Carling

FINDING CLARITY IN YOUR SEARCH FOR HEALTH

So often I hear from a patient “I wish I would have come in for care long before this, but I didn’t know it was available!” So many have searched for answers to their health challenges, trying this internet recommendation or that blog advise, only to wind up even more frustrated. They go to their assorted doctors because “something is off” – they don’t feel very well… and they can’t find anything wrong, or their answer is drugs or surgery.

The search for health can be daunting. For every plausible suggestion, there is conflicting information, causing doubt and more confusion. My hope is that this article clarifies things for you.

First, you need to ask questions. The number one question is “why?” “Why do I have this symptom?” “What is my body trying to tell me?”

“What compensatory mechanism is in play?”

The body doesn’t do something for no reason.

Symptoms are red flags. What are they trying to tell you?

Medicine today has changed the way we see health and illness. In ancient China, doctors only got paid when their patient was well, and did not get paid when they were sick. That worked then, but with all the bad stuff we do to our bodies today, we practitioners don’t have enough control for that to work. Too much nasty stuff around us!

So, it’s up to us to take control of our own health.

Conventional medicine has done wonders for saving the lives of babies born with defects that otherwise would have died, for saving the lives of people with powerful drugs after traumatic injury or illness and extended the lives of others who otherwise would have died sooner of a chronic illness.

So why is there a need for clarity in health, or even a question as to which direction to go?

Because some want to take greater responsibility for their health and just need direction. Some prefer not to mask their symptoms with drugs or take drugs to counteract the side effects of the other drugs they are taking. Some prefer to eliminate the problem, not just take a medication to enable them to live with their problem.

Asking “why” is often the first step. You can take any of 2 or 3 dozen medications for heartburn and reflux, but wouldn’t it be better to take care of why you have it in the first place? If your body has become a resting place for a chronic viral infection, why not make it less hospitable and push the unwanted guests out?

Alternative medicine is for those who are listed above. If you are one of those who are willing to give up or tweak some of your lifestyle habits for better health, then acupuncture, nutritional therapy, herbal medicine, naturopathy, chiropractic and the many other natural care modalities are probably for you. If you want clarity for your health, ask the question, “What am I willing to do to get well?”

Dr. Holly Carling is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Licensed Acupuncturist, Doctor of Naturopathy, Clinical Nutritionist and Master Herbologist with over three decades of experience. Dr. Carling is currently accepting new patients and offers natural health care services and whole food nutritional supplements in her Coeur d’ Alene clinic.

Visit Dr. Carling’s website at www.vitalhealthcda.com to learn more about Dr. Carling, view a list of upcoming health classes and read other informative articles. Dr. Carling can be reached at 208-765-1994 and would be happy to answer any questions regarding this topic.

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Resolve to Better the Lives of Get a Solid Start on Civilian Animals DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Every year, I make a Life resolution to care for my pets. At one time I had Some of us had a hard time when we left the military. The civilian world is a different place, and we probably could have used some help.

The Department of Veterans Affairs has hooked up with the Department of Defense and Homeland Security in a program called VA Solid Start.

They intend to contact 200,000 of us three times during the first year we’re out.

Too many of us struggle with mental health concerns that first year, and newly separated veterans have a suicide rate that’s twice the overall veteran suicide rates. Their goal is to bring down the rate of suicide by providing suicide prevention resources. That first year they’ll either call or send email to make sure we know about the mental health resources we all get -- for a year, for free -- no matter what type of discharge we had.

The call, when it comes, isn’t only about mental health care. Whether it’s medical, buying a home or anything else, the person who calls will be able to point you in the right direction. (Be sure the VA has your current contact info.)

You don’t have to wait for a call, whether you’re newly separated or have been out for a very long time. Go online and download a Welcome Kit (www.va.gov/welcome-kit). It’s 26 pages of good benefit info. On that same page are links to community care, applying for a disability rating, education benefits and much more.

If you’re struggling with any mental health problems, or even having a problem adjusting to being a civilian, you’re not alone. Go to any VA medical center or vet center clinic, or call 1-877222-VETS (1-877-222-8387) during business hours. The crisis line, however, is always open.

Call 800-273-8255 and Press 1, text to 838255 or chat online at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat.

One caveat: Scammers target veterans. Don’t give out financial information, ever. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

two dogs, Sadie and Shadow, a cat named Harley and a sassy budgie named Petey. They’ve each passed on as the years went by, and finally in September, Harley crossed the rainbow bridge, the last of my pets to go. It’s been a sad time, but I am looking forward to the new year nonetheless.

I don’t plan to go out and get a new pet, not just yet. But I am going to make life better for other animals as best I can. To that end, my resolutions include: Spending one afternoon a week volunteering at the local animal shelter; donating money to organizations that help rehabilitate injured wildlife; and taking care of friends’ pets when they need help.

These may be pretty simple resolutions compared with others’, but it’s the best I can do right now. I hope you like my story! -- Jane V., Dothan, Alabama DEAR JANE: I think your resolutions are fantastic, and they will keep you busier than you think.

Giving our time and energy to care for other beings can bring us some amazing rewards. It’s also a wonderful way to celebrate the lives of your beloved pets, and can help as you move through your grief at their loss.

I hope my readers feel the same way, and that as the year closes, they are resolving to make the lives of animals better in some small way during the coming year. Here’s wishing a happy New Year to all of my readers!

Send your comments, questions or tips to ask@ pawscorner.com. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

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1. Heat oven to 375 F. Spray an 8-inch round cake pan with butter-flavored cooking spray.

Separate biscuits and cut each into 4 pieces.

Lightly spray biscuit tops with butter-flavored cooking spray.

2. In a medium bowl, combine fruit spread, maple syrup and pecans. Evenly spoon mixture over biscuit pieces. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Place cake pan on a wire rack and let set for 5 minutes. Cut into 6 wedges. Serve warm.

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* Each serving equals: 151 calories, 3g fat, 3g protein, 28g carb., 315mg sodium, 2g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 Fruit, 1/2 Fat.

Put this on the menu and watch everyone race to (c) 2019 King Features Syndicate, Inc. the breakfast table! It’s sure to please kids from 2 to 92!

1 (7.5-ounce) can refrigerated buttermilk biscuits 6 tablespoons apricot spreadable fruit 2 tablespoons sugar-free maple syrup 3 tablespoons chopped pecans Drop biscuit pieces into prepared cake pan.

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“Downton Abbey” (PG) -- When news that the king and queen of England are coming to Downton Abbey breaks, the Crawleys and staff embark on an exhaustive list of preparations for the royal visit. But the royals show up with their own staff -- cook, butlers, housekeepers, the lot -- and Mr. and Mrs. Bates team with Mrs. Patmore, Mrs. Hughes and even Mr. Carson to take back the house from the arrogant interlopers. Meantime, there’s plenty of intrigue upstairs involving a longstanding disagreement between the dowager countess Violet and a Crawley relative; Tom Branson, who is possibly suspected of still having Irish sympathies; and more of all the much beloved characters.

“Abominable” (PG) -- In a lovely but predictable animated story about found family, an impressively oddball girl named Yi (voiced by Chloe Bennet) lives in Shanghai and one day finds, to her surprise, a Yeti on the roof of her apartment building. And because she’s an impressive oddball, she and her pals befriend the adorably fluffy giant they nickname Everest, and vow to escort the magical beast to the highest mountain from whence he came. But they need to do it post haste, as the villainous Burnish (Eddie Izzard) is hot on the trail to collect Everest as a personal prize.

“Ad Astra” (PG-13) -- Brad Pitt is at the center of this very cerebral film as astronaut Roy McBride, whose father (Tommy Lee Jones) was a pioneering space traveler who has been missing in the far reaches of our solar system for 16 years. McBride’s mission, among other things, is to reestablish contact, if able. It is a near-future world where space exploration and travel are much more accessible and ordinary, but still -- at least for the outer planets -- a treacherous proposition, evoking much deep internal struggles and self-questioning. The movie is beautiful but very slow in unfolding.

“Rambo: Last Blood” (R) -- In a final (probably, hopefully) wrap-up to the “First Blood” story, we find John Rambo (Sylvester Stallone) on his late father’s horse ranch, quietly enjoying his sunset years with adopted family Maria and her daughter, Gabriella (Yvette Monreal). But the type of demons in the former Green Beret can never be truly exorcised -- and thank god, because when Gabriella is kidnapped in Mexico while trying to locate her birth father, it’s “Uncle John” who resurrects his special forces background to swoop in with some serious vengeance. There’s no nuanced storylines or plot twists; it’s flamethrower vengeance with a ton of blood, which is exactly as advertised.

NEW TV RELEASES “Fuller House” Complete Fourth Season “Killjoys” Season 5 “Hogan’s Heroes” The Complete Series “The Returned” Season 2 “Bonanza: The Official Tenth Season Vol. 1” (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

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By Matilda Charles

Wired or Wireless?

Much of the time we want to embrace technology and whatever is the latest and greatest. When it comes to our electronic gadgets, sometimes the newest isn’t necessarily the best.

I suspected I was in trouble when my cable provider insisted on installing a new, fancy modem.

Within hours, my computer, hooked up via WiFi (wireless fidelity), was dragging and cutting out. After multiple phone calls over several days, the cable provider sent a technician. His verdict: I have excellent speed for Wi-Fi (how nice), but it’s the nature of Wi-Fi to do that: slow down at the most inopportune times. I cut to the heart of the problem and went to a big box electronics store where I picked up an ethernet cable, which I ran from the new, fancy modem directly to my computer. It now runs like a champ, at a consistent speed.

While going through this experience, I conducted a small poll of people to ask whether they prefer Wi-Fi or wired gadgets. The results were surprising. Seniors are more likely to say they like wireless. Their main reason? It’s the more modern way to hook up computers, printers and so on. The ones who prefer the wired gadgets are the younger geeky guys who work in electronics stores and don’t have time to fool with varying rates of speed created by Wi-Fi. Wired connections have more consistent speed, are more secure, are generally faster and aren’t usually affected by the environment.

My printer, still running on Wi-Fi, has now begun to be a problem, no doubt thanks to the fancy, new modem. The solution will be a USB A to B cable running from the printer to the computer.

Researchers say that 73% of seniors are now on the Internet. It might as well be fast, right? (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Q&A: NATIONAL AGING EXPERT TALKS ABOUT HOW TO AVOID DEVELOPING DEMENTIA IN OLD AGE Courtesy Timothy R. Jennings: Dr. Timothy R. Jennings says people can do a lot to protect their brains from dementia. And it’s not too late to get started.

SALT LAKE CITY — Even genetics aren’t set in stone when it comes to dementia, which is good news for America’s more than 46 million seniors ages 65 and older. Choices do make a difference, with nutrition, exercise and sleep all playing a role in healthy aging. And it’s never too late to start.

Dr. Timothy R. Jennings, board-certified psychiatrist, brain expert and author of “The Aging Brain: Proven Steps to Prevent Dementia and Sharpen Your Mind,” says those who think dementia, disability and dependence are just part of growing old don’t know there are strategies almost anyone can undertake to age well and maintain a healthy brain. “If you live a different way, you can live long without dementia.”…

Deseret News (DN): So what’s the view from 30,000 feet on aging well?

Timothy R. Jennings (TRJ): The big overview is physical exercise, healthy lifestyle and food choices. The two diets that have been shown to correlate with better brain volume, better cognition, better memory and reduced dementia rates are the plant-based diet and the Mediterranean Diet.

Then mental stress management — learning how to unwind and relax. A lot of things correlate: healthy families, learning how to resolve conflict well and not hold grudges, how to forgive people who have done you wrong, weekly sabbath rest experiences, meditation on a regular basis. All of them work in the same vein, learning how to turn off the brain’s stress circuitry.

Breaks from the rat wheel have a profound healthy effect on us. And also sleep. Sleep is a physical requirement along with food, water and air. It is important to manage sleep well and get unmedicated sleep.

DN: At a certain point, is it too late to impact brain health?

TRJ: That point would be late-stage dementia. Multiple studies have shown benefits for people with mild cognitive changes who do not meet criteria for dementia but have symptoms that are measurable — forgetfulness or being slower at cognitive tasks.

If those people start exercise; a diet that moves away from being an oxidative diet (the junk food, the fat food, the high-sugar diet, fried foods) and toward more plant-based diet; do stress management; and get sleep — if they do all those things, those people will not progress to dementia. At worst, they maintain. Some of them even improve.

Dr. Timothy R. Jennings says people can do a lot to protect their brains from dementia. And it’s not too late to get started.

DN: What about people who can’t walk daily?

TRJ: If I had a patient who couldn’t walk, I would refer them to a physical therapist or their primary care doctor, send them to work with a trainer, get them into a pool of water, do something with their arms with weights or other types of activities that their bodies can handle. Very few can’t do something…

DN: So is the rate of dementia related to obesity and inactivity?

TRJ: They are just separate manifestations of an underlying process, and that is oxidative stress on the body, which drives insulin resistance. The underlying pathology is a chronic inflammatory state either from chronic worry, negative thinking, running the rat race, not getting enough sleep, unhealthy food choices — all of it really fuels the same path in our body…

DN: Tell us about sleep.

The brain is 2 to 3 percent of body weight but uses 20 percent of the body’s energy. It’s highly metabolic, burning a lot of fuel. And it has a lot of waste products or byproducts to be cleared. If waste products don’t clear, they become inflammatory and oxidizing molecules that cause damage. During sleep, the neurons of our brain expel the byproducts of metabolism to be cleared out of the brain.

If we have chronic sleep deprivation — night in, night out not getting enough sleep — it’s clear that increases our risk of dementia as we age. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 30 percent of Americans are chronically sleep-deprived…

DN: What about nutrition?

TRJ: The best thing you can do is eat a plant-based diet. Lots of colors and berries, carrots, yams, greens. The more colors, the better. The closer to its natural state, the better. Steam rather than microwave, those types of things. When you sear food at very high temperatures or fry things, you cause advanced glycation end-products, where glucose binds to molecules it shouldn’t bind to, and those become oxidizing and damage body tissues…

DN: What are the best exercises for brain health?

TJR: Exercise can be nothing more than walking. We’re looking to try to get 150 minutes a week…

DN: Any other advice?

Hormone replacement therapy has been shown to be beneficial if initiated within five years of menopause. After five years, it can cause problems.

Then stress. Many people are so busy they never take time to rest. Some work five days a week, then yard work and housework the other two. But the data shows if you take one day a week off where you actually decompress, where you unwind with family, maybe go to church or out in nature, that has a remarkable, remarkable inflammatory-lowering cascade. It turns off your amygdala, it alters gene expression in healthy ways and promotes longevity.

(By Lois M. Collins, Deseret News, Published: December 26, 2018 10:07 am) (The rest of the article at https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900047995/qanda-national-agingexpert-talks-about-how-to-avoid-developing-dementia-in-old-age.html) Contact Linda Davis, 208-755-3637 for a tour when the time is right for your loved one and for your family

Linda Davis Director of building relationships.

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Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine

Stem cell biology and regenerative medicine are believed by many to be the most promising breakthrough in medicine in decades. Indeed, along with scientists across the country (including biologists, physicists, chemists, engineers, and clinicians), I believe that society is witnessing the early steps of a revolution in science and medicine, driven by an emerging understanding of stem cells.

What are stem cells? Basically a stem cell is a cell that has the potential to become any cell, such as cartilage, bone, liver, kidney, heart, lung, spinal cord, etc. I’ve written about them before and will continue to do so, as they are vastly underutilized yet hold such promise in medicine.

Among their many uses includes transforming therapies for heart failure, spinal cord injury, neurodegenerative diseases including Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, cancer, diabetes, neuropathy, lung disease including COPD, retinal disease, hearing loss, and orthopedic/sports injuries.

There are several types of stem cells: Embryonic stem cells - illegal to use in the US, and I consider to be highly unethical and immoral. We never recommend this type.

Stem cells derived from your own fat or bone marrow - these can be effective.

However, the process to obtain them is painful, and the potency and number of stem cells is far reduced than that which can be obtained thru the umbilical cord.

Umbilical cord stem cells - these are by far the most potent and easy to use. After a healthy baby is born, and with permission from the mother, the umbilical cord that is usually tossed out has been shown to be rich in stem cells. And because they are so young, newborn, they are extremely potent. This type of stem cell is what I recommend, and is becoming the standard of care among stem cell clinics.

They undergo rigorous testing as required by the FDA and screened for multiple communicable diseases. They are then either injected into a joint or tendon or other site of injury, or can be infused IV for systemic effects. The stem cells are what we call immune priveliged, meaning they are not rejected by our immune system.

There are thousands of studies being done currently on stem cells. They have been used to repair spinal cord injuries, reverse congestive heart failure and COPD, and re-build cartilage in joints, avoiding the need for joint replacements.

They have profound effects in auto-immune disease. Go to ClinicalTrials.gov to see what studies are currently being done with stem cells - just search for stem cells and the disease you’re interested in, for example: stem cells and multiple sclerosis.

In our clinic we will infuse 30 million cells.

Other clinics in the area infuse only 3 million cells and charge more. Make sure you do your research and find a clinic that uses only mesenchymal stem cells derived from umbilical cord blood, and that you’re getting 30 million or more cells. For a free consultation for stem cell therapy, call Healthy Living Liberty Lake at 509-9246199.

Dr Ashley is board certified in Family Medicine and in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine. She provides a mix of traditional with alternative medicine and specializes in bio-identical hormones for both men and women.

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) The New Year brings challenges that can change many things in your life. You need to be prepared not only to confront them, but also to deal with what happens afterward.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You have what it takes to set your goals quite a bit higher this year. Learn what you need to know and put what you learn into your efforts. A partner offers loving support.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) In true Gemini Twin fashion, you’re conflicted about a decision you know you’ll have to make in this New Year.

Best advice: Get the facts before you make any commitment.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A friend offers you an exciting opportunity for this New Year.

Although your positive aspects are strong in most respects, caution is advised. Investigate before you invest.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) You can make this New Year a roaring success. Start by readjusting your goals to reflect the changes in the economy.

Your den mate offers both wise and loving support.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) The New Year brings new opportunities for change. But you need to be ready to move from the comfortable status quo to the challenging unknown. It’s up to you.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Your most important New Year’s resolution should be to work out problems with a family member in order to avoid continuing misunderstandings. Do it soon, for both of your sakes.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) The New Year has much to offer the intensely determined Scorpian, who isn’t afraid to take on challenges and stay with them until they surrender their rewards.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) You’ll have many fine opportunities in this New Year. But be warned: Reject offers of “help.”

You work best when you’re free to be your own creative self.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) The New Year offers changes that you might feel you’re not quite ready for. Best advice: Deal with them one step at a time, until you’ve built up your self-confidence.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Travel is a dominant aspect of the New Year. This could mean relocating to another city (or even another country) in connection with your education or your career.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) This New Year brings news about a change you’ve been anticipating. You might have a problem persuading a loved one about your new plans, but he or she will soon go along with them.

BORN THIS WEEK:

You have a gift for making people feel safe and protected. You would make an excellent youth counselor. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

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