of Kootenai County, Idaho Issue #46 Nov. 13th 2017Issue #35 August 26th 2019 of Kootenai County, Idaho
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TIDBITS® ADMIRES BACTERIA
by Janet Spencer Come along with Tidbits as we marvel over bacteria! THE AGE OF BACTERIA • The Earth is about 4.5 billion years old. If you condense that time span down into a single calendar year, the first signs of life emerged in March. Until the beginning of October, all life consisted of single-cell microbes. Plants appeared on the planet in November. Flowers and mammals arrived early in December. Dinosaurs ruled until December 26th. And humans appeared 30 minutes before the stroke of midnight on December 31st. •In this greatly condensed time scheme, microbes ruled the planet from March through October. During that time, they changed the planet. They enriched the soil; broke down pollutants; converted elements into substances that could be used by plant and animal life; invented photosynthesis; and changed the atmosphere by releasing oxygen. Bacteria living in the soil pull nitrogen out of the atmosphere and release it as ammonia, which nourishes plants. Bacteria turn decaying matter back into soil. • The photosynthesis of the bacteria in all the world’s oceans produces half of the oxygen in the air we breathe, while locking up about half of the carbon dioxide in the air. (cont)
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TIDBITS of Kootenai County, Idaho Issue #35 August 26th BACTERIA (cont) • There is no place on Earth where microbes do not exist: they can be found in boiling hot springs, Antarctic ice, the top of Mount Everest, the bottom of the Marianas Trench, and even in the clouds. • When a lens cap from a camera being used on the Moon fell, it was left there for two years, until the next lunar landing when it was retrieved. Scientists found bacteria living on the lens cap even in spite of having spent two years in a hostile airless environment. • Bacteria live in thermal vents that are so hot that probes measuring the temperature melt. Bacteria live in oil that is buried 2,000 feet below the surface of the Earth. One species lives in tanks holding nuclear waste. Other types live 7 miles below the surface of the sea. • Russian scientists once revived bacteria that had been frozen in the Siberian permafrost for 3 million years. A scientist in Pennsylvania successfully resuscitated bacteria that had been trapped in salt deposits 2,000 feet underneath New Mexico for 250,000 years. • Scoop up a handful of dirt from the forest floor and you’ll be holding perhaps as many as 10 billion bacteria in your hand, many of which are species unknown to science. • When Norwegian scientists collected a single gram of dirt from underneath a beech tree near their lab, they found it contained nearly 5,000 different species of bacteria. Then they collected a gram of soil from a few miles away near the ocean and identified 5,000 different species. • Scientists estimate that there are perhaps as many as 400 million species of bacteria. • The average human being of typical hygiene standards has about 100,000 bacteria living on every square inch of skin. Every human walks around emitting a cloud of bacteria to the tune of around 37 million aerosolized bacteria per hour.
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* “If you have to put a lid over something that is likely to stick to it, try giving the inside of the lid a very light coating of vegetable oil. I do this when I am transporting dip to a potluck. Vegetable oil has no flavor, really, and it’s just enough to let the lid come off without taking the top layer with it.” -- J.A. in Florida * “I use an ice-cube tray to freeze leftover coffee so I can use it for iced coffee. It’s great because the coffee doesn’t water down -- it just gets richer. I save broth this way, too. Last week I pulled out a couple cubes of what I thought were broth to thin my leftover chili. Turns out they were coffee cubes, and the flavor was really good! I was surprised enough that I had to share.” -- R.F. in Virginia * Here’s a great way to make waterproof matches for camping. Light a candle or use a wax melt in a warmer. When the wax is good and melted, get a box of matches ready (preferably strikeanywhere matches, but strike on box works, too). Dip each match head into the melted wax and set aside on a piece of parchment until dry and hardened. * You can use a light mist of 1/4 vinegar and 3/4 water to polish chrome bath and kitchen fixtures. Spray and buff smudges away. * “My daughter is a softball player, and here’s what her coach suggested as an ice pack for when she gets home: unpopped popcorn kernels. They get cold but not uncomfortably so, they can easily mold to any body part and they don’t melt into a mess. If you needed to, you can empty them out into a pan and stick your hand or foot into it. Be sure to label them so you don’t try to pop them later!” -- L.D. in Georgia
TIDBITS of Kootenai County, Idaho Issue #35 August 26th 2019 BACTERIA (cont) • Mothers pass on entire microbial colonies to babies when they are born. The breast milk of mammals contains certain sugars that the infant cannot digest, but the colony of intestinal bacteria can. The milk is not just nourishing the child; it’s also nourishing the child’s microbiome. • Babies born by C-section are more likely to experience allergies, asthma, celiac disease, and obesity later in life, possibly due to the fact that they did not receive the full complement of microbes that are delivered to the infant during the normal birth process. Bottle-feeding instead of breast feeding poses similar problems. Babies who are breast-fed get fewer infections than those who are not. • As soon as it was understood that diseases like the plague and cholera were caused by bacteria, people leapt to the conclusion that all bacteria were bad. It took a while for researchers to discover how important some types of bacteria are. • By isolating mice in sterile environments and killing all microbes in their bodies with antibiotics, a pathologist named René Dubos showed that the germ-free mice grew more slowly, had digestive problems, developed faulty immune systems, were more susceptible to stress, got more infections, and died younger than control mice who were subjected to the normal amounts of bacteria. René Dubos was the first person to predict that eventually bacteria would become resistant to antibiotics, long before antibiotics were used widely. He was also the person who coined the phrase “Think globally; act locally.” • When a team of researchers transferred bacteria from the intestines of a child with autism into the gut of an otherwise normal mouse, the mouse started exhibiting the same symptoms of the child, developing repetitive motions and social aversion. (cont)
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® of Idaho TIDBITS of Kootenai Issue #35 August 26th 2019 TidbitsCounty, Dallas County BACTERIA (cont) • A Swedish team had two groups of mice: one group was naturally timid and anxious, and the other group was bolder. When they infused gut bacteria from one group to the other and vice versa, the timid mice became bolder, and the bolder mice became timid. •Another team isolated the strain commonly used to turn milk into yogurt. When they fed this strain to mice, the mice grew less anxious and acted more boldly. • When the Bifidobacterium strain was infused into people suffering from Inflammatory Bowel Disease and depression, the depression lifted significantly. • One study showed that the more older siblings a child had, the less likely it was to get hay fever. The theory is that the more contagions a person is exposed to in childhood, the more practice the immune system gets in dealing with them, and the less likely the immune system is to being triggered by contact with ordinary contaminants. • The rise in many allergies and inflammatory diseases was accompanied by the growth of modern civilization’s tendency to drink chlorinated water, eat sanitized food, live in concrete cities instead of farms, have smaller families, and have little contact with animals. • Households with no pets are microbial deserts compared to households with at least one cat, and in particular, at least one dog. Continued contact with these microbes develops the human microbial zoo. When dust from homes inhabited by dogs was fed to mice, the mice developed better resistance to allergens. • Even though the microbial balance has a huge impact on health, there is no concrete evidence that eating probiotic-laden foods such as yogurt, or taking probiotic capsules, has any effect on the human microbial balance, or has any effect on health.
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\by Samantha Weaver * It was American poet and playwright Edna St. Vincent Millay -- the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for poetry, by the way -- who made the following sage observation: “A person who publishes a book appears willfully in public with his pants down.” * It’s often been said that necessity is the mother of invention -- and for good reason. Here’s an example: The idea for the original pull-top can originated when the inventor was at a picnic; he had forgotten to bring a can opener, so he had to use a car bumper. * If you live in Georgia, you need to watch that wagging tongue: In that state it’s illegal to spread a false rumor. * According to cetologists, an adult right whale requires 400,000 calories a day to survive. These scientists who specialize in whales also note that the mainstay of these mammals’ diet is a fleasized crustacean called a copepod. * If you’re right-handed, studies show that you tend to wash your left hand more thoroughly than your right hand. Reverse that if you’re a leftie. * A study of 28 women found that screaming has a therapeutic effect on the physiology of the body. After bouts of screaming, the test subjects showed slower heart rates, lower blood pressure and lower body temperature. * Those who study such things -- and who, evidently, have way too much time on their hands -- claim that there are 108 stitches in a baseball. * If you take into account all the sales in the world, there are approximately 50 Bibles sold every minute.
Thought for the Day:
“For disappearing acts, it’s hard to beat what happens to the eight hours supposedly left after eight of sleep and eight of work.” - Doug Larson
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COUCH THEATER -- DVD PREVIEWS By Amy Anderson
Photo Credit: Open Road Films “Avengers: Endgame” (PG-13) -- After Thanos shattered the universe and left the Avengers decimated and scattered, the remaining heroes must again face him in a final standoff. But with a fistful of infinity stones, can he even be defeated? In an impressive end to the Infinity Saga, directors Joe and Anthony Russo have managed to balance six or more storylines, nail down some satisfying character development and effectively resolve a 22-film collection in one -- admittedly long but eminently worth it -- movie that will leave hard-core fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe content. “Finding Steve McQueen” (R) -- This is not a Steve McQueen biopic, if that’s what you were expecting. You could be forgiven, as the lead, played by “Vikings” star Travis Fimmel, is enamored of the actor, striving to emulate his looks and prowess behind the wheel of a car. Which brings us to a story that’s told in flashback and ripped from the crazy but (mostly) true history books. Harry Barber (Fimmel) is a wheelman for a radicalized group of Ohioan bank robbers
l who take a vacation to sunny California in order to rob a bank where Richard Nixon allegedly stashes his campaign slush fund for dirty deeds. The gang is headed by Barber’s uncle, Enzo (Wil iam Fichtner), and they’re pursued by an odd couple of groundbreaking special agents, played by Forest Whitaker and Lily Rabe. It’s interesting and lighthearted. “All Is True” (PG-13) -- Kenneth Branagh directs and stars in a work not of William Shakespeare, but about the man. With Branagh in the lead role, we find the bard in 1613, renowned and celebrated and the current owner of a burneddown theater. He returns to his wife, Anne Hathaway, in Stratford-Upon-Avon to reflect on his life and repair his relationships. The script is clever and amusing, as you would expect. Dame Judi Dench is lovely as Anne, as is Ian McKellan as the Earl of Southampton. Branagh’s portrayal of Shakespeare feels like a familiar and loving tribute befitting his reverence for the poet. “Unplanned” (R) -- Based on Abby Johnson’s 2010 the book of the same name, “Unplanned” stars Ashley Bratcher as Abby, a college girl who begins volunteering and later working for Planned Parenthood. She works her way up the ranks until one day, she is called in to assist in a procedure that changes her views forever. Spoiler alert: She becomes an anti-abortion activist who writes a “memoir” that is later turned into a movie! Look, I’m not here to tell you your politics. If there’s one thing I’m pro-choice about, it’s my movie selection. But if you choose this film, just know that it’s a hard-core pander that’s not even as well-presented as a low-budget TV movie, and nobody should have to endure that.
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TIDBITS ofTidbits Kootenai® County, Idaho Issue #35 August 26th 2019 of Dallas County
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By Dr. Holly Carling
WHEN WEIGHT IS WEIGHING ON YOUR MIND
Having difficulty losing weight, or can’t control gaining weight? You’re not alone. Far too many people struggle with weight on a regular basis. As with most dis-eases, weight gain is really an amalgamation of several different factors. Two of those factors are often involved, one of which is generally neglected altogether. The thyroid gland, is quite often the culprit. Many people suspect they have thyroid abnormalities or suboptimal function, yet after doing blood work to check it out, on paper it appears their thyroid is “normal”. Could you still have thyroid problems if your lab tests are within reference range? Note here, there is a difference between “normal” and “reference range”. When you are out of reference range, those numbers reveal that your thyroid (and other functions tested) are in trouble and in need of intervention. If you are within reference range, you could still not be “normal”, or healthy functioning. Wait long enough and you’ll be sick enough to show up on your labs where doctors now can intervene. I don’t recommend that. How do you know? What are the symptoms? Twenty years ago, they would say that if your thyroid was low functioning (hypo-thyroid) that you were likely to be overweight. If your thyroid was over-functioning (hyper- thyroid), you were likely to be underweight and unable to gain weight. That is no longer true. Part of that is because auto-immune thyroid disorders on both ends of
the scale are skyrocketing. Either way, it needs to be investigated. In addition to weight gain, symptoms of hypo-thyroid include fatigue, cold hands and feet, dry skin, loss of eyebrow hair, hoarseness, muscle weakness, difficulty swallowing or feeling like a lump in your throat, elevated cholesterol levels, puffy face, thinning hair, impaired memory, depression, inability to stay asleep and the list goes on. These symptoms can mean lots of things, but obviously the more you have, the more it warrants investigation of the thyroid and other associated functions. Another consideration, and one often neglected, is the adrenal glands. Symptomatically, the adrenals and thyroid share similar symptoms - weight gain and difficulty losing weight is included. Medically, the adrenal glands are considered either fully functioning or in crisis – there is no in between. Well, most of us realize that unless there was an accident, health crises occur over time. Months and months or years of sub-function finally degrade into a medical crisis. Fortunately, the adrenals and thyroid hang in there for a long time before they degrade into such a condition that they need help fast. The slow onset of weight gain, sleep deprivation and fatigue are examples. If you are struggling with weight gain, fatigue, sleep issues, depression, or any of the other symptoms mentioned above, seek the help of a natural healthcare practitioner skilled in identifying the underlying reasons for your symptoms.
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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A Cure for Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C is one of those illnesses you can have for years and not know it -- until it starts damaging your body. Untreated hepatitis C can lead to cirrhosis (scarring) of the liver, brain damage, liver disease and liver cancer, and it can take decades to show up. Until recently it has been nearly impossible to cure. The Department of Veterans Affairs now says in a press release that it has cured 100,000 veterans with hepatitis C. In the past, treatment involved daily pills and weekly shots for a year, and even that had a low cure rate with bad side effects. Now the new treatment is a pill a day, with fewer side effects, and it takes just weeks. But that’s only if you know you have it. The VA said recently that it has tested 85 percent of veterans who either have hepatitis or are at risk. Hepatitis is a blood-borne disease with a long list of possible routes of transmission: sharing drug needles, getting a tattoo, sharing a toothbrush, blood-contaminated wounds, blood transfusions before 1992, contact with blood if you’re in the medical field ... and those injector guns they used to give vaccines back when we went into the service. Those injector guns have been a big bone of contention, one they’ve known about for a very long time. Miniscule drops of blood splatter back into the injector, waiting for injection into the next patient. Now the VA has to admit that the injector guns are “biologically possible” as a means of transmission. Even if you’ve never shared drug needles or gotten a tattoo, you could have hepatitis C and not know it. The rate of veterans who have it is five times the civilian rate. To learn more, go online to www.hepatitis. va.gov. And contact the VA and ask for the test. Don’t wait.
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Busting a Cat’s Biting Behavior
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Our male cat “Buster” is celebrating his third birthday. While he’s a good kitty most of the time, he has these moments where he decides to “attack” and take a bite out of my arm or leg. He’s not a cuddler, and when being petted he only permits me to pet a few times and then snips at me to signal that’s enough. When he attacks, I’ve tried spraying him with a squirt bottle or distracting him with toys --which works for a few minutes. He is declawed, and I wonder if this is behind his behavior, but I’m not sure what else to do. Any suggestions? -- Martha L., via email DEAR MARTHA: I feel your frustration. Nipping and biting are generally dominance behaviors, and there are a few options for curbing them. If Buster has not been neutered, consider doing so as this can reduce aggression in male cats. Make sure you’re not inadvertently rewarding Buster for his behavior. If you sometimes give him a toy right after he attacks, he remembers that attacking you got him a toy he enjoys -- so he’ll do it again! Instead, hiss at him or use the squirt bottle. Give him a toy when he interacts less aggressively, such as meowing or tapping you with his paw. Observe what he does after he nips or attacks. Does he sit, waiting for something? Does he meow and try to lead you somewhere, like his food bowl? Note the times of day that he exhibits these behaviors. Again, don’t reward dominance behaviors. Immediately hiss at nipping or biting. Reward calm behavior. It will take several tries, but create that pattern and Buster eventually will get it. Send your questions, tips or comments to ask@ pawscorner.com. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Q&A with Susan Ashley, MD
Healthy Heart Part 1
800,000 Americans suffer a heart attack every year. It is the number one cause of death in men - one in 4 male deaths. When women reach menopause, their risk of heart attack equals men, unless they are on hormone replacement. Often times the first sign of heart disease is an MI, or heart attack, occurring on average at age 65 in men. In other words, most people have no signs of heart disease before their first heart attack! Therefore MI prevention is critical, since over 1000 people a day in the US experience a heart death judged to be preventable by the CDC. The onset of a MI, stroke or even sudden death often has atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries, present and undetected for decades. Having diabetes or high blood pressure increase risk of CAD (coronary artery disease, or plugged heart arteries), as does obesity, inactivity, smoking and excessive alcohol use. The following are suggested as a comprehensive and effective strategy to identify heart disease:
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1) Erectile dysfunction (ED)- this is a sign of clogged arteries in the pelvis that present before a MI years later. On average, there are 3-5 years between the onset of ED and the finding of CAD (coronary artery disease). 2) Baldness - in a comprehensive study of almost 37,000 men, severe baldness at the crown of the head strongly predicted the presence of silent CAD at any age. 3) Gray hair - a study from 2017 found that a high amount of gray hair is a risk factor for silent CAD. Having equal amounts of gray and dark hair, or mainly gray and white hair, correlated with finding silent heart blockages. 4) A diagonal earlobe crease - an angled crease that runs diagonally from the canal to the lower edge of the earlobe - is a sign of silent CAD. The earlobe crease may result from poor circulation or a nutritional deficiency in collagen production. 5) Calf pain on walking - known as claudication. Leg arteries can become blocked, especially in smokers, before CAD is diagnosed. This is a very dangerous sign of heart disease and should be evaluated immediately. 6) Migraines - these type of headaches occur in 40% of those with heart disease. Migraines later in life can signal CAD. Next week we’ll learn about more sensitive ways to examine for heart disease. And here’s a hint cholesterol is the least effective measurement of heart disease!
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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1. “The Long and Winding Road” is credited to Lennon-McCartney. Which Beatle actually wrote it? 2. What’s being described in the song where there’s “a green one and a pink one and a blue one and a yellow one, and they’re all made out of ticky tacky”? 3. The gospel group Dixie Hummingbirds sang backup on what two of Paul Simon’s songs? 4. Which decade has the most songs on the Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time list? 5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “Love is but a song to sing, Fear’s the way we die.” Answers 1. Paul McCartney, at his High Park farm in Scotland. The song was released a month after the band broke up in 1970 and was their last Billboard No. 1 hit. 2. Suburban tract housing, where the houses all look the same, in “Little Boxes,” made famous by Pete Seeger in 1963. 3. “Loves Me Like a Rock” (1973) and “Tenderness” (1972). 4. As of the 2010 update, the 1960s head the pack with 196 entries. The ‘70s are next with 131. 5. “Get Together.” The Youngbloods version, first released in 1967, was the most popular, but song was originally recorded in 1964 as “Let’s Get Together” by The Kingston Trio in a live performance. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Be careful not to allow the backers of a new financial “deal” to pull the wool over the Lamb’s eyes. It could hold fewer plusses and more negatives than you were first led to believe. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) It’s a good idea to finish all incomplete tasks so that you can devote your attention to next week’s projects. The weekend could hold surprises for romantic Fernandas and Ferdinands. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A workplace suggestion you made a while ago that you might have forgotten could come back with a request to turn it from idea to reality. Your social life picks up considerably this weekend. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Someone from the past could return with an intriguing opportunity for a future project. Check into it, by all means. But don’t neglect your current responsibilities in the meantime. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Keeping your claws sheathed and using good humor instead to counter someone who’s bad-mouthing the Big Cat isn’t easy. But it’s the best way to avoid more problems down the line. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A workplace situation could improve if you’re less critical and more supportive of those who are, after all, trying to do their best. Let them know you’re there to help when necessary. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A new job offer might not carry all the benefits you’re seeking. Make sure you know what you’re entitled to, what is off the table and what is negotiable before you make a decision. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A social obligation you would rather get out of could hold some surprisingly positive aspects. Why not go and see for yourself? A family member makes a curious request. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Before tackling that new project awaiting you at home or on the job, take time out for some muchdeserved pampering to help lift your spirits and restore your energy levels. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Your social calendar begins to fill up more quickly than you expected. And that’s great. You deserve to enjoy some good fun after so much time spent on serious matters. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A domestic situation continues to improve, thanks to all the tender, loving concern you’ve shown. A colleague makes a questionable move that you might want to check out sooner rather than later. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A sudden turn in a romantic relationship calls for both a rational and passionate response. Keep the love level high, but also find out why the problem arose in the first place.
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You often set high standards for others. But to your credit, you set the same expectations for yourself. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.
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This therapeutic Super Oxygen is created by exposing 100% pure medical grade oxygen to a spark in a special ozone generator. Like a lightning bolt, an extra electron is added to the oxygen molecule (O2) producing Ozone (O3) which acts to destroy invaders such as virus, bacteria and molds, neutralize toxins, modulate the immune system and allow regeneration and detoxification. It has been used in Europe for decades with remarkable efficacy for healing, regeneration and rejuvenation The additional oxygenation in the body can: reduce oxidative stress, stimulate the production of white blood cells, oxygenate red blood cells, inhibit growth of viruses, bacteria and fungi, decrease inflammation, relieve atopic dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis and destroy abnormal cells, enhance energy production, increase the elasticity of red blood cells, help clear arterial blockages and more! “I have been getting PEMF/Ozone therapy for the last 3 months with Dr. Margo. I feel so much better and my energy has returned. 5 Stars - I am very happy with the results.” RK – Hayden, Idaho. “The Ozone treatments and High Intensity PEMF are one of the few treatments that I have actually had results! My head is clearer, my body feels more healed, and I have more energy” YB- Spokane Valley, Wa. Dr. Margo Parker, OMD, a licensed acupuncturist with over 30 years in practice and higher education. CDA Health Center located at 1044 Northwest Boulevard in the Sky Professional Center Building. Phone/Text (208) 660-7363 to schedule High Intensity PEMF, Ozone Therapy, or other traditional therapies. We offer HU=GO™ HI-PEMF for mobility and pain relief and Ozone therapies for sinus issues, allergies, skin, scalp conditions and more. www.cdahealthcenter.com
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1. GEOGRAPHY: On which continent would you find the Cape of Good Hope? 2. LITERATURE: Who wrote the novel “Beloved”? 3. ANATOMY: Which organ in the human body produces insulin? 4. MUSIC: Which Disney movie featured the song “A Whole New World”? 5. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What kind of scissors make zig-zag patterns on fabric? 6. ADVERTISING SLOGANS: Which company used the slogan “Imagination at Work” in its ads? 7. FOOD & DRINK: What is the flavor of Frangelico liqueur? 8. LANGUAGE: What is the meaning of the Latin phrase “alma mater”? 9. GAMES: What color are the Kentucky, Indiana and Illinois spaces on a “Monopoly” board? 10. MATH: What is the date of the annual celebration of math called “Pi Day”? Answers 1. Africa 2. Toni Morrison 3. Pancreas 4. “Aladdin” 5. Pinking shears 6. General Electric 7. Hazelnut 8. Nourishing mother 9. Red 10. March 14 (3.14)
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SENATOR SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO: ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE IS DEVASTING FAMILIES… (opinion summary)
By Matilda Charles
Are Canadian Drugs in Our Future? If you watch the news, you might have seen there’s a proposal underway that would allow states to import prescription drugs from Canada, where costs are lower. Drugs are cheaper in other countries because their governments control the prices. As it now stands, we can go across the border and bring back a three-month supply of our medications for personal use, but there are pitfalls. Technically it’s illegal, but it’s often overlooked at the border. Going to Canada for your drugs can be inconvenient, and travel costs can eat into the savings gained by buying lower-cost prescriptions. If you try to buy by mail, you don’t really know who’s on the other end -- the drugs could be counterfeit and actually from a different country. Then there’s the cost of shipping and the exchange rate. Here are some things to keep in mind while this proposal is being hashed out: * Canadians aren’t too happy about it, because they already have shortages. * The U.S. Food and Drug Administration isn’t happy about it, because the FDA thinks it’s protecting us from bad drugs. * The drug companies in the U.S. definitely aren’t happy about it. The drug industry can do what it likes, including passing along the costs of research and development to us, the consumer. Medicare, for example, isn’t allowed to negotiate for lower prices. If your drugs are expensive, talk to your doctor. There might be a suitable generic. Price shop at various pharmacies. Call the manufacturer and ask if it has coupons or a program with reduced costs. Ask your pharmacist for the lowest possible discounted price. If you’re on Medicare Part D, be sure you’re using a preferred pharmacy. Look online at www.goodrx.com for low cost drugs near you. Meanwhile, keep an eye on the news. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.
“Health care is a subject that remains front and center in so many of our national conversations and debates… It continues to poll as a top concern among the American public. …One of those issues is something that is very close to my heart: Alzheimer’s disease. Like so many Americans, I have felt the impacts of this disease. I lost both of my parents to Alzheimer’s, and our family helped to care for them. So I understand the difficulties that caregivers and loved ones face as they try to figure out this difficult challenge. This disease is devastating, and there is no book or a magic formula for how to face it. But I feel strongly that we can do more to ease the pain of those who suffer from Alzheimer’s, to help their caregivers, and most importantly, to find a cure. The statistics surrounding Alzheimer’s are staggering. More than five million Americans are living with the disease, and it’s estimated that as many as 16 million will have it in 2050 without some kind of medical breakthroughs. The cost of caring for those with Alzheimer’s and other dementias is also notable: an estimated $277 billion in 2018, increasing to $1.1 trillion by 2050. Not to mention the emotional costs. These numbers make it clear that we have some work to do… I so wish my parents had the opportunity to be involved in decisions regarding their own care, but it’s my hope that through early assessment and diagnosis, we can give others that opportunity… At the same time, it’s essential that we continue working toward a cure. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I’ve worked with Labor-Health and Human Services Subcommittee Chairman Roy Blunt, R-Mo., and others to provide resources for critical Alzheimer’s research. With the passage of last year’s government funding bill, we have surpassed the $2 billion milestone when it comes to Alzheimer’s research, providing the National Institutes of Health the funding it needs to continue its work and to help support the work of others. It’s easy to get discouraged when you hear about a once-promising clinical trial not moving forward, when you learn another person you know has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, or when a cure may seem so far away. But observing the research being done at NIH and other institutions across the county, seeing the hope and determination in the eyes of those fighting back, and witnessing the bipartisan commitment to tackling this disease—that’s all proof that we are making progress…” Please call for a tour of our “HOMES,” for truly they are… And, if you would like to join our circle of caregivers in one of our homes, please contact Linda at 208-755-3637 or linda@lodgeliving.net. We even have gorgeous onsite studio apartments which include meals and all utilities as a part of our employment package. And, we are delighted to schedule around school commitments for our employees who are reaching ever upward. Call us!!
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* On Sept. 8, 1504, one of the world’s most beloved works of art, “David,” by Michelangelo Buonarroti, is unveiled to the public in Florence, Italy’s Piazza della Signoria. It reportedly took 40 men four days to move the 17-foot-tall, 12,000-pound marble masterpiece 1/2 mile to the site. * On Sept. 3, 1777, the American flag is flown in battle for the first time, during a Revolutionary War skirmish in Delaware. Patriot Gen. William Maxwell ordered the stars and stripes raised as a detachment of his infantry and cavalry met an advance guard of British and Hessian troops. * On Sept. 7, 1813, the United States gets its nickname, Uncle Sam, when a newspaper picks up on the story of Samuel Wilson, a meat packer who supplied barrels of beef to the United States Army. Wilson stamped the barrels with “U.S.” for United States, but soldiers began referring to the grub as “Uncle Sam’s.” * On Sept. 6, 1847, writer Henry David Thoreau moves in with Ralph Waldo Emerson in Concord, Massachusetts, after living for two years in a shack he built himself on Walden Pond. In 1854, his collection of essays, “Walden, or Life in the Woods,” was published.
PHOTO: Cameron Mathison Photo credit: Kailey Schwerman/Hallmark Channel Q: What happened to the "Home & Family" talk show that's on weekday mornings on the Hallmark Channel? My favorite daytime program is suddenly not on anymore. -- Jean A: Have no fear, "Home & Family" hasn't been canceled. In fact, it was recently renewed for an upcoming eighth season. The show is just taking a break for the month of August with new shows airing only on Fridays. It will return to its normal weekday schedule beginning Tuesday, Sept. 3. As you probably noticed, the show did undergo a big change at the beginning of last season. Beloved longtime co-host Mark Steines was fired, reportedly for speaking out against the show's executive producer, Woody Fraser. Steines then filed a wrongful termination suit, stating that he regularly warned Hallmark executives about Fraser's inappropriate behavior toward women on the set. Steines was replaced last year with former "All My Children" star and Hallmark regular Cameron Mathison, who now shares hosting duties with Debbie Matenopoulos. Q: Years ago we watched the TV series "Due South" with Paul Gross and David Marciano. I have seen David Marciano in occasional small parts since then, but wonder if Paul is doing any TV or movies? -- J.S.
A: David Marciano, who played American detective Ray Vecchio on the Canadian crime series, has been acting steadily since the show's end in 1999. In addition to numerous gueststarring prime-time roles, he's been a regular on "The Shield," "Homeland" and most recently "Bosch." As for Paul Gross, who played the other lead on "Due South," Constable Benton Fraser, he's been working pretty much nonstop, but many of his credits are based in Canada or theater. However, his newest project is the Netflix miniseries "Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City," which is set in San Francisco. Gross stars on the show with the talented Laura Linney and Olympia Dukakis. Q: Was Chris Cimino, the New York meteorologist, let go because he dropped the F-bomb or was it another reason? -- Carol A: For those who don't know the story, Chris Cimino, an NBC local weatherman who occasionally filled in on the "Today" show, didn't know his mic was on when Al Roker deferred to him. He could be heard on the air chatting and, as you put it, said the F-word. This all happened back in April, but just two months later Cimino was announcing his departure after 24 years with the station. Only Cimino and his superiors whether the onair profanity led to his exit, and who made the final decision, but he did say he's "excited about the next chapters of my life's journey." Perhaps you'll see him on the air again someday -- hopefully on a station with a seven-second broadcast delay.
* On Sept. 4, 1951, President Harry Truman’s speech before a conference in San Francisco becomes the first television program to be broadcast from coast to coast. It was picked up by 87 stations in 47 cities. * On Sept. 2, 1969, America’s first automatic teller machine (ATM) makes its public debut, dispensing cash to customers at Chemical Bank in Rockville Center, New York. * On Sept. 5, 1970, U.S. forces launch the last major American operation of the war in Vietnam when the 101st Airborne Division, in coordination with the South Vietnamese army, initiates Operation Jefferson Glenn in Thua Thien Province west of Hue.
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Remarkable People VAN LEEUWENHOEK
SPORTS QUIZ By Chris Richcreek 1. Entering 2019, who were the only two pitchers in the past 100 years to allow one hit and no walks with at least nine strikeouts in their majorleague debut? 2. Who of these onetime Los Angeles Dodgers teammates pitched more major-league innings for their career: Tommy John or Don Sutton? 3. When was the last time before the 2017 season that New Mexico State’s football team won a bowl game? 4. Name the last season before 2018-19 in which the Milwaukee Bucks advanced to at least the second round of the NBA playoffs. 5. How many consecutive years has the U.S. team won the IIHF Ice Hockey Women’s World Championship? 6. In 2019, skier Mikaela Shiffrin became the third woman to win four discipline titles in a single year. Name either of the other two to do it. 7. Who was the last golfer before Brooks Koepka in 2019 (PGA Championship) to have at least a seven-shot lead at the halfway point of a men’s golf major?
Answers 1. Cincinnati’s Johnny Cueto (2008) and Pittsburgh’s Nick Kingham (2018). 2. Don Sutton tallied 5,282 innings over 23 seasons, while Tommy John pitched 4,710 innings over 26 seasons. 3. It was 1960. 4. It was 2000-01, when the Bucks reached the Eastern Conference Finals. 5. Five consecutive years. 6. Lindsey Vonn (2010, 2012) and Tina Maze (2013). 7. Henry Cotton had a nine-stroke lead after 36 holes of the 1934 British Open. (c) 2019 King Features Syndicate, Inc.
• Antonie van Leeuwenhoek was born in Delft, Dutch Republic, in 1632. Throughout the 1650s, he ran a draper’s shop where he sold fabric. He wanted to see the individual threads of the cloth better, and because of that, he started making his own magnifying lenses. • In 1660 he secured a government job which gave him more time for pursuing his interest in grinding glass lenses. He discovered that if you make magnifying lenses that are slightly curved, and stack them together, what you have is a microscope. He used his microscopes to examine the world around him, finding that there were “tiny animals” living in sea water, in lake water, in rain water, in well water, and even in his own spit. •The more he observed miniscule worlds, the more creatures he discovered that were invisible to the naked eye. He called them “animalcules” and began taking detailed notes and creating drawings of what he was seeing. • At the time it was widely believed that flies arose spontaneously from the mud, and that weevils arose spontaneously from stores of wheat. He proved that flies laid eggs in muddy manure, and weevils laid eggs in wheat. He discovered and described red blood cells. In 1674 he was the first human to ever see protozoa. He studied sperm and yeast as well. • When he examined the eye of a louse, he found it full of spiral-shaped animalcules that swam in circles, and these were the first bacteria that had ever been seen by man. When he examined plaque gathered from between his own teeth, he announced, “All the people living in our United Netherlands are not as many as the living animals that I carry in my own mouth this very day.” When he added vinegar to the tooth scrapings, he noted that all of the little animalcules abruptly died, having discovered the first antiseptic. (cont)
TIDBITS of Kootenai County, Idaho Issue #35 August 26th 2019 VAN LEEUWENHOEK (cont) • A friend of his encouraged him to get in touch with the Royal Society in London. In 1673 the society published a letter from van Leeuwenhoek that included his microscopic observations on mold, bees, and lice. This was fine, because everyone was familiar with mold, bees, and lice. • But in 1676, his credibility came into question when he sent them observations of microscopic single-celled organisms, whose existence had previously been entirely unknown. The Royal Society, being skeptical, sent a contingent of experts to visit van Leeuwenhoek in order to determine whether or not he was sane, and if these “animalcules” really existed. All the experts returned to England vouching for the authenticity of van Leeuwenhoek and his work. • Van Leeuwenhoek had a virtual monopoly on microscopic study and discovery. His contemporary, Robert Hooke, an early microscope pioneer, was able to make lenses that magnified to about 50 times, but van Leeuwenhoek made microscopes that could magnify up to 275 times. It’s thought that he even made microscopes that could magnify to 500 times. But he feared that if he revealed his methods, his name would be forgotten and his place in history would be lost. So he allowed people to believe that creating the microscopes was difficult and time consuming, in spite of the fact that he made over 500 of them in his lifetime. When visitors came, he showed them inferior models in order to keep his secrets safe. • When he died at the age of 90 in 1723, he took his secrets to the grave with him. Though he willed his collection of microscopes to the Royal Society, they disappeared after his death and were never seen again. Today, only nine still survive. It was another 150 years before microscopes comparable to his were re-invented.
Tomato Vinaigrette This summer's-end salad dressing starts with a whole tomato, which lends body and richness. 1 small tomato 1 small shallot 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano leaves 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard with seeds 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper Peel tomato. Coarsely cut up tomato and shallot. In blender at medium speed, blend tomato, shallot and remaining ingredients just until smooth. Store in refrigerator for up to 2 days. Makes about 1 cup. * Each serving: About 20 calories, 2g total fat (0g saturated), 0g protein, 1g carbohydrate, 0mg cholesterol, 50mg sodium. For thousands of triple-tested recipes, visit our Web site at www.goodhousekeeping.com/recipefinder/. (c) 2019 Hearst Communications, Inc. All rights reserved
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Top 10 Video On Demand 1. Long Shot (R) Charlize Theron 2. The Intruder (PG-13) Dennis Quaid 3. Shazam! (PG-13) Zachary Levi 4. Alita: Battle Angel (PG-13) Rosa Salazar 5. Hellboy (R) David Harbour 6. UglyDolls (PG) animated 7. Breakthrough (PG) Chrissy Metz 8. Little (PG-13) Regina Hall 9. Pet Sematary (R) Jason Clarke 10. Captain Marvel (PG-13) Brie Larson Top 10 DVD, Blu-ray Sales 1. Alita: Battle Angel (PG-13) FOX 2. Hellboy (R) Lionsgate 3. Shazam! (PG-13) Warner Bros. 4. UglyDolls (PG) Universal 5. Long Shot (R) Lionsgate 6. The Intruder (PG-13) Sony Pictures 7. Breakthrough (PG) Fox 8. Captain Marvel (PG-13) Disney/Marvel 9. San Andreas (PG-13) Warner Bros. 10. The Lion King (1994) (PG) Disney
1. Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (PG-13) Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham 2. Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (PG-13) Zoe Margaret Colletti, Michael Garza 3. The Lion King (PG) animated 4. Dora and the Lost City of Gold (PG) Isabela Moner, Eugenio Derbez 5. Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood (R) Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt 6. The Art of Racing in the Rain (PG) Milo Ventimiglia, Amanda Seyfried 7. The Kitchen (R) Melissa McCarthy, Tiffany Haddish 8. Spider-Man: Far From Home (PG-13) Tom Holland, Samuel L. Jackson 9. Toy Story 4 (G) animated 10. Bring the Soul: The Movie (NR) BTS, JHope (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.
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CHARLES DARWIN • Charles Darwin and Abraham Lincoln were born on the same day: February 12, 1809. Lincoln was born in a primitive one-room cabin in Kentucky, while Darwin was born to luxury and wealth in Britain. • Charles’s mother was Susannah Wedgewood, from the famous pottery family. She died when he was 8. • Darwin first studied to be a doctor, but he was afraid of the sight of blood. Then he studied theology but didn’t think he’d make a good minister. Finally he studied the sciences, and was fascinated by botany, zoology, and geology. • He secured a position on the voyage of the “Beagle” because the captain of the ship wanted an intellectual companion to keep him company on the long lonely journey. The trip was supposed to last three years but ended up taking five years. • He ate many of the specimens he collected out of pure curiosity to see what they tasted like. • During the voyage, Darwin and his shipmates were on a small island in the Tierra del Fuego archipelago when a huge mass of ice fell from the face of a glacier and plunged into the ocean, causing a giant wave. Darwin ran to the shore and prevented the ship’s boats from being swept away. The captain subsequently named the sound after him. • After returning from his trip around the world, Darwin began to suffer from health problems that plagued him for the rest of his life. He may have contracted a parasite on the voyage. • Three out of Darwin’s ten children died before the age of 10, and he always wondered if it was because he married his first cousin, Emma Wedgewood. His remaining children suffered various ills throughout their lives, both physical and mental. (cont)
TIDBITS of Kootenai County, Idaho Issue #35 August 26th 2019 CHARLES DARWIN (cont) • He waited more than 20 years to publish his book because he knew it would be controversial. He only published it when he found out he was about to get scooped by a colleague he’d been corresponding with. • When “On the Origin of Species” was first released in November of 1859, all 1,250 copies sold out on the first day. It has never been out of print since. The copies sold for 15 shillings, and are worth about $23,000 each today. • The phrase “survival of the fittest” was coined by English philosopher Herbert Spencer in his 1864 book “Principles of Biology” and not by Darwin, although Darwin adopted the term and added it to the 1869 edition of his book. Prior to then, Darwin preferred the phrase “descent with modification.” Darwin never used the word “evolution” until the 6th edition was released. • In Darwin’s lifetime there were 35 printings translated into 11 languages. Today there have been over 400 printings in around 30 languages. • In 1871 he released his next book, “The Descent of Man” in which he defended his first book and postulated that humans sprang from the same branch as other primates. • One of the books he wrote later, “Expressions of the Emotions in Man and Animal” initially out-sold “Origin of Species,” selling 5,300 copies on the day it was released. Another book he wrote was also incredibly popular, “The Formation of Vegetable Mold Through the Action of Worms.” Darwin was one of the first people to realize how important worms are for the health of the soil. • Charles Darwin of a heart attack on April 19, 1882. His last words were, “I am not in the least afraid to die.” • Charles Darwin’s pet tortoise Harriet died in 2006 at the estimated age of 176.
Lemon Strawberry Shake Here’s a great way to cool off on a hot summer afternoon or a quick healthy snack you can help the kids make when they get home from school. 1 1/2 cups Dannon plain fat-free yogurt 1/2 cup diet ginger ale 1 (4-serving) package Jell-O sugar-free lemon gelatin 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries 1. In a blender container, combine yogurt, ginger ale and dry gelatin. Cover and process on HIGH for 10 to 15 seconds. Add strawberries. 2. Re-cover and process on HIGH for 15 to 20 seconds or until mixture is smooth. Evenly pour into 2 glasses. Serve at once. Makes 2 (1 1/2 cup) servings. * Each serving equals: 120 calories, 0g fat, 10g protein, 20g carbs, 221mg sodium, 238mg calcium, 1g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Fat-Free Milk, 1/2 Fruit; Carb Choices: 1. (c) 2019 King Features Syndicate, Inc.
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Pasta Toss With Summer Basil
Use any short pasta for this delicious dish chockfull of garden eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes and peppers. If you like, you can substitute yellow summer squash for the zucchini. 3 medium red peppers 2 medium yellow peppers 1 package (16-ounce) penne, radiatore or fusilli pasta Salt 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium red onion, chopped 3 medium (6 ounces each) zucchini, each cut lengthwise in half then thinly sliced crosswise 1 medium (1 1/4 pounds) eggplant, cut into 1/2inch chunks 3 medium (1 pound) ripe tomatoes, chopped 1 cup (loosely packed) fresh basil leaves 2 tablespoons capers, drained 1. Heat broiler. Line broiling pan (without rack) with foil. Cut each pepper lengthwise in half; discard stems and seeds. With hand, flatten each pepper half. Place peppers (half the amount at a time, if pan is small), cut-side down, in broiling pan. Place pan in broiler 5 to 6 inches from source of heat, and broil peppers until charred and blistered, 10 to 15 minutes. Wrap foil around peppers and allow to steam at room temperature 15 minutes or until cool enough to handle. (Repeat with remaining peppers.) 2. Meanwhile, prepare pasta in boiling salted water as label directs. Drain pasta; rinse with cold water, and drain again. Set aside. 3. Remove peppers from foil. Peel off skin and discard. Cut peppers into 1/2-inch pieces. 4. In nonstick 12-inch skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat until hot. Add onion and cook 6 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add zucchini and 1 tablespoon oil, and cook 7 minutes or until zucchini are tendercrisp, stirring frequently. Add eggplant, 3/4 teaspoon salt and remaining 2 tablespoons oil, and cook 8 minutes or until eggplant is tender, stirring frequently. 5. Transfer vegetables to large bowl; stir in tomatoes, basil, capers and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add pasta; toss well. Serve salad warm, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Makes 12 servings. * Each serving: About 225 calories, 6g total fat (1g saturated), 0mg cholesterol, 285mg sodium, 38g total carbohydrate, 3g dietary fiber, 7g protein. For thousands of triple-tested recipes, visit our Web site at www.goodhousekeeping.com/recipefinder/.
TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH By Keith Roach, M.D.
Confusion Over Women's Heart Attack Symptoms DEAR DR. ROACH: My question is about symptoms for women's heart attacks. I have always heard that symptoms for women can be much different from men's. Instead of the chest-clutching, sharp pain that men can have, I have read that women's symptoms can be any of these: heartburn or indigestion; pain in the jaw, neck, shoulders, back, one or both arms; fatigue and troubled sleep; dizziness and nausea; or extreme anxiety. Are you KIDDING me? I am a healthy, active 63-year-old woman. I have had all of these symptoms at one time or another. If I acted every time I had one of these symptoms, I would be at the doctor's office every day. How is one to know which symptoms to take seriously and act on immediately, and which to wait a few days to see if it is temporary? -- J. ANSWER: I have seen many letters similar to yours. The confusing problem is that it's true: In women, heart attack symptoms and the symptoms of angina before a heart attack can include all of those vague symptoms. The same is true of men as well, although it's more likely for women than for men to have symptoms other than the classic left-sided chest discomfort (people are much more likely to describe angina as "discomfort" or "pressure" than "pain").
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So your question is entirely valid: How do you know when to take common symptoms seriously? The first thing I would say is that the greater your risk for heart disease, the more seriously you should take any symptom. Age, family history of heart disease, high blood pressure and cholesterol, lack of regular physical exercise and diabetes are among the most important risk factors. The second thing I would say is to take new symptoms seriously. If you never get heartburn, for example, then heartburn at age 63 should prompt concern. Third, context matters. Symptoms such as nausea or jaw pain that occur with exercise -- even carrying a bag of groceries or walking up stairs -- is definitely a reason to talk to your doctor. Most women don't know that heart disease remains their No. 1 killer, far outstripping breast cancer (or any cancer). Both women and men need to take even vague symptoms seriously, especially if the symptoms are new, exertional or if the person has several risk factors. As a primary-care doctor, I'd rather see my patient for her concerns that symptoms may be heart disease than see her in the ICU with a heart attack. *** DEAR DR. ROACH: I have diverticulosis. At one time I was told not to eat nuts. I have since read that eating nuts is OK. What is your take? Also, are chia seeds safe? -- E.M. ANSWER: There are two answers to this question. The first comes from clinical research, and a very large trial showed that nut and popcorn consumption tended to protect against diverticulitis and diverticular bleeding. This may be due to the high fiber content, recommended in people with diverticula. So most experts allow their patients with diverticulosis to eat nuts and seeds, including chia seeds. The second is practical experience. If someone has had clinical diverticulitis after eating nuts and seeds, especially if it happens repeatedly, it makes sense not to do so. Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med.cornell. edu. (c) 2019 North America Synd., Inc.
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Watermelon Sandwiches Are Late Summer Treat When Joani Deuel's two grandkids, Hunter and Parker, come to visit in Dublin, California, they've learned to expect the unexpected from a grandmother who absolutely loves to have a surprise up her sleeve. The latest caper appeared at lunchtime when she said, "Come and get your watermelon sandwiches!" "I didn't think it was really true," 12-year-old Hunter later told me. "Grandma invited us over for soup and sandwiches, but watermelon sandwiches? I was thinking grilled cheese." I tasted Joani's talked-about creation on a recent visit to the West Coast, and just like her grandkids, I gave the innovative recipe an enthusiastic thumbs up. Served with zucchini soup and a simple bowl of fresh fruit topped with yogurt, watermelon sandwiches were memorable and definitely worth repeating. Now, back on my own turf in Minnesota, our family has already made watermelon sandwiches for our neighborhood National Night Out potluck and family suppers, and I'll be serving them up next week for a mom's backto-school get-together. Try this simple, easy-to-prepare recipe with your kids, and get ready for those surprised looks from your guests when you serve a curious platter of watermelon sandwiches.
Here’s what you’ll need for 8 open-faced sandwiches: 4 ciabatta sandwich rolls sliced in half 1 handful of fresh mint stripped from the stems and chopped 1 8-ounce tube goat cheese 8 thin slices of chilled watermelon with seeds and rind removed Cracked pepper and salt to taste Assemble in 3 easy steps: 1. Crumble cold goat cheese in a bowl. It works best chilled. Lightly combine with chopped mint. 2. Brush both sides of the sliced ciabatta rolls and grill or toast lightly. 3. Spread the cheese and mint mixture on the cut side of each ciabatta half. Add salt and pepper according to taste. Cut watermelon slices in triangles and stack 2 triangles on each half. (For a fun twist, Joani suggests letting kids cut the watermelon into triangles with kitchen scissors instead of with a knife. When assembled, you may wish use the scissors to cut the sandwich half in half again for smaller portions.) COMING UP: Sunday, Sept. 8, is designated as Grandparents' Day. Send a card or letter, or invite nearby grandparents over for a fun get-together. Stir up your own surprises with your kids for a memorable multigenerational gathering. Donna Erickson's award-winning series "Donna's Day" is airing on public television nationwide. To find more of her creative family recipes and activities, visit www.donnasday.com and link to the NEW Donna's Day Facebook fan page. Her latest book is "Donna Erickson's Fabulous Funstuff for Families."
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