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TIDBITS® SAYS -YOU DON’T KNOW JACK

by Kathy Wolfe Some Jacks you know, some you don’t! Tidbits has the scoop on some of the famous and some of the not-so-famous.

• The name Jack originally came from the name John along this route – from John to Johnkin to Jankin to Jackin to Jack. In Merrie Olde England, the name Jack wasn’t always a person’s real name, and referred to the common man, such as the phrase, “He’s just an ordinary Jack.” It could also signify a “low-bred or ill-mannered fellow.”

• Jack ranks #24 on the list of most popular boys’ names in the United States. Since 1880, when the nation first started keeping records, Jack has been in the top 250 every single year. The highest rank it has reached was #14 in 1929.

• Have you heard the phrase “before you could say Jack Robinson”? It indicates “quickness” or “a very short time.” Historians have had difficulty identifying who exactly Jack Robinson is, but the phrase has been around for centuries. In the early 1800s, it meant a person who quickly changed his mind. In the 17th century, a constable of the Tower of London, Sir John (Jack) Robinson, was known to quickly condemn a felon and order an immediate execution, “faster than you can say Jack Robinson.” turn the page for more!

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YOU DON’T KNOW JACK (continued): • The phrase “Jack of all trades” came about in the 17th century, meaning a man who was good at many things. In 1770, a gentleman’s magazine contended that a “Jack at all trades is seldom good at any,” which was modified in 1785 in print to “Jack of all trades, master of none.”

CONTACT INFO FOR • The name of the famed Whitechapel serial killer wasn’t really Jack, but then the identity of TIDBITS of Kootenai County Jack the Ripper was never determined. Five murEvelyn Bevacqua Howe ders from 1888 were definitely attributed to the 212. W. Ironwood Dr., unknown criminal, but several others were posSuite D,# 224 sibly committed by him. The nickname of Jack Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814 the Ripper came about from a letter supposedly Cell: 208.755.9120 written by the killer and sent to a London news Email: agency. The number of suspects was upwards Tidbitscda@gmail.com of 100, and included a lawyer, a schoolmaster, www.tidbitscda.com a thief and con artist, four doctors (including 2 Facebook tidbitscda surgeons), a merchant, and a porter. One of the main suspects, George Chapman, was eventually convicted of murder, when three of his wives died under mysterious circumstances.

• According to surveys, Jackie Robinson is the most famous Jack. Jack Roosevelt Robinson, Brooklyn Dodgers’ second baseman, broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball in 1947, becoming the first African-American to play in the big leagues. He was named for President Theodore Roosevelt, who had died 25 days before Jackie was born. After his father left the family when Jackie was just a year old, Jackie rose above the odds, lettering in four sports in college. His career with the MLB brought him the Rookie of the Year Award, a six-time AllStar, National League’s MVP, and six World Series appearances. In 1949, a hit song was even recorded about the baseball legend. Bandleader Buddy Johnson released “Did You See Jackie Robinson Hit That Ball?” and it reached #13 on * Movie theater hack: “When buttering up your popcorn, grab a straw and stick it down into the the charts. tub. Line up the straw with the butter dispenser, and you can distribute butter into the lower layers of your popcorn. Remove the straw and finish off with butter over the top.” -- P.A. in Florida * “Defog your bathroom mirror with a quick shot of shaving cream. Smear all around and wipe off with a clean, dry face cloth.” -- L.A. in Georgia * Use one leg of a pair of stockings over the hose of a vacuum cleaner to “dust” a bookcase. If you have small knickknacks they won’t get sucked up, but dust will. If your stocking gets clogged by a dust bunny, just wipe it off and continue. * A toilet paper or paper towel roll slit down the side makes a handy clamp for keeping wrapping paper from unraveling. * Go Green Tip: Most large chains have really gotten on the bandwagon with reusable shopping bags. Here’s a tip to help you have one with you at the right moment. Keep several in the trunk.

Purchase one or two foldable bags. There are some that fold small enough to fit comfortably in a woman’s purse. Keep one of them hanging from your gearshift, and if you attach it to a carabiner clip, you might remember to clip it right to your belt! * Common substitutions: Recipe call for arrowroot starch? Substitute all-purpose flour.

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TIDBITS of Kootenai County, Idaho Issue #52 Dec. 23rd 2019 YOU DON’T KNOW JACK (continued): • In 1962, Jackie Robinson became the first African-American player to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Jackie Robinson Day occurs every year on April 15, a day on which every MLB player wears a No. 42 jersey.

• The second most famous Jack is Jack London, the American author of White Fang and Call of the Wild. As a young man, he worked on a seal ship, was employed in a cannery, was an oyster pirate and a railroad tramp. At 17, he wrote a story of a particularly dangerous sealing voyage, which was published in the local paper. After several failures at getting other stories published, he headed north to the Canadian Yukon to seek his fortune in the Klondike gold rush.

The quest proved very detrimental to his health, as he experienced scurvy, which led to loss of four teeth, and excruciating hip and leg pain. But something positive came out of the experience, as London used it as the backdrop for some of his first successful stories. He was 27 when Call of the Wild, the story of a Yukon sled dog, was published. Three years later, White Fang was published. During the last 16 years of his life, he published more than 50 books. Rather remarkable, considering he was just 40 years old at the time of his death.

• Jackie Chan is the world’s fifth-highest-paid actor, with income of $45.5 million last year. Born in Hong Kong as Chan Kong-sang, this martial artist earned the nickname of Jackie while employed as a construction worker while in college. Another worker named Jack began mentoring Chan, calling him “Little Jack,” which was shortened to Jackie. Chan started out as a child actor at age five, and trained as a chef, then at the China Drama Academy, an opera school, and, of course, in martial arts and acrobatics. He has appeared in more than 150 films and speaks eight languages.

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® of Idaho TIDBITS of Kootenai Issue #52 Dec. 23rd 2019 TidbitsCounty, Dallas County YOU DON’T KNOW JACK (continued): • The sixth most famous Jack is professional golfer Jack Nicklaus, The Golden Bear, who has won a record 18 major golf championships. Less than a year after turning professional at age 21, he won the 1962 U.S. Open, defeating Arnold Palmer by three shots. At 23, he won his first Masters Tournament, followed by Masters wins in 1965 and 1966, the first golfer to win two years in a row, and again in 1972 and 1975. In 1986, at age 46, he won his final Masters, making him the oldest Masters winner in history. He has won that tournament more times than anyone else, two more than Arnold Palmer, and one more than Tiger Woods. Nicklaus holds more major championships than any other player, 18 in a 25-year span.

• The popular television series “Hawaii Five-O” is in its tenth season on CBS. It’s a re-creation of the original that ran from 1968 to 1980. The role of Captain Steve McGarrett was played by John Joseph Patrick Ryan, better known by his stage name Jack Lord. Lord already had a well-known theater, film, and television career prior to the 284 episodes of “Hawaii Five-O.” He was also a gifted painter, with his works displayed in New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art and 40+ museums and galleries around the world.

Jack Lord spent much of his free time promoting tourism in Hawaii, and was even asked to run for governor. He set up a trust to give back to the Islands’ people, and since his death in 1998, the fund has been donating $2 million every year to nonprofit organizations, including hospice care centers, service animal groups, humane societies, academies for the arts, and public television.

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by Samantha Weaver * It was 17th-century English philosopher Thomas Hobbes who made the following sage observation: “Curiosity is the lust of the mind.” * At Christmastime in Greece, people traditionally give small gifts to orphanages and hospitals rather than to each other. * A traditional Russian Christmas celebration would include spreading hay on a home’s floors and tables and clucking loudly. Evidently, this was thought to encourage horse feed to grow and chickens to lay eggs in the coming year. * The antlers of a bull moose can spread up to 6 feet across -- and they accomplish this astonishing growth in only four months. * The battle between keepers of livestock and the biting flies that pester their herds is as old as the pastoral life. In recent times, pesticides have been applied with some success, but the expense -- and especially the toxicity -- worry many people. Japanese researchers have recently discovered a simple and inexpensive way to mitigate this concern: Paint zebra stripes on the cows. After several days of observing a control group of black cattle and a test group of the same breed of cattle painted with white stripes, they found that less than half as many biting flies landed on the striped cattle. * The first postage stamp commemorating Christmas was issued in Austria in 1937. * We can thank beloved 19th-century English novelist Charles Dickens for the colorful phrase “eat my hat.” * Wildlife documentarians have captured footage of elephant mothers spanking their calves; sometimes she uses her trunk, and sometimes she goes so far as to pull up a shrub and use it as a switch.

Thought for the Day: “I stopped believing in Santa Claus when I was 6. Mother took me to see him in a department store and he asked for my autograph.” -- Shirley Temple

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* On Jan. 5, 1643, in the first record of a legal divorce in the American colonies, Anne Clarke of the Massachusetts Bay Colony is granted a divorce from her absent and adulterous husband, Denis Clarke, by the Quarter Court of Boston. * On Jan. 1, 1818, “Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus” is published. The book by 20-yearold Mary Shelley is frequently called the world’s first science fiction novel. In Shelley’s tale, a scientist animates a creature constructed from dismembered corpses. * On Jan. 4, 1896, six years after Wilford Woodruff, president of the Mormon Church, issued his Manifesto reforming political, religious and economic life in Utah, the territory is admitted into the Union as the 45th state. Woodruff’s 1890 Manifesto included a renunciation of the traditional Mormon practice of polygamy. * On Dec. 30, 1922, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) is established, comprising a confederation of Russia, Belorussia, Ukraine and the Transcaucasian Federation. In 1991, the Soviet Union was dissolved following the collapse of its communist government. * On Jan. 3, 1961, President Dwight Eisenhower closes the American embassy in Havana and severs diplomatic relations between the United States and Fidel Castro’s government in Cuba.

The action signaled that the U.S. was prepared to take extreme measures to oppose Castro’s regime. * On Jan. 2, 1974, President Richard Nixon signs the Emergency Highway Energy Conservation Act, requiring states to limit highway speeds to 55 mph or lose federal highway funding. It was a result of fuel shortages caused by the Arab oil embargo. * On Dec. 31, 1999, the United States officially hands over control of the Panama Canal, putting the strategic waterway into Panamanian hands for the first time. The 50-mile canal, which links the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, officially opened when the SS Arcon sailed through in August 1914. (c) 2019 Hearst Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved

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By Dr. Holly Carling

HEADACHES AND HOLIDAYS

Headaches (all types) plague more people in the United States than perhaps any single symptom (except fatigue).

Unfortunately, the stresses of the holidays, both physical and emotional, often results in an increase in frequency and severity. Headaches can be simply an annoyance, or severe, such as a migraine – incapacitating the person for up to several days at a time.

As with all of the many symptoms a person can have, headaches are the body’s way of alerting the person to the fact that something is wrong.

I was stunned the first time someone said to me “yes, I get normal headaches”! There is no such thing as a “normal headache”. All headaches mean something, and can mean several different things.

The good news is you don’t have to suffer! There is a causative factor (or factors) and once that is discovered, treatment can commence and life can return to normal (whatever that is!) Life should not be dictated by your symptoms.

So what are the causes of headaches? There are lots of reasons. Low blood sugar, toxic overload in the liver, fatigue, stress (physical or emotional), neck tension, digestive difficulties, alcohol in the blood or accumulated in the liver, loud noises, bright lights, inadequate sleep, smoke, imbalanced hormones, strong odors, sinus infections or congestion and allergic reactions. Certain foods and mineral imbalances can also trigger headaches.

Some people do well during stressful periods, and then when the stress is gone, the headache comes.

What can you do about it? First find the offender.

You need someone who is skilled in helping decipher your symptoms (all of them, not just the headache – after all, you are a person, not a set of symptoms!)

Treat your headaches naturally. Don’t depend on drugs. The problem with drugs is that while they may help initially, the load they cause on the liver generally leaves you more susceptible to the next headache and it then becomes a vicious cycle.

The most effective methods we have found are using acupuncture, nutritional therapy and detox programs. Eliminating the toxins will reduce the load on your liver so that it is more effective in dealing with headaches, reduce your chemical sensitivities, help your body regulate sugars better and much more.

Acupuncture is a very effective way to manage headaches. Studies on acupuncture alone show that headaches are reduced in intensity by about 80% and frequency by 50%. When nutrition is added the results skyrocket and most headaches are alleviated totally, without residue.

Not only are certain foods in the diet triggers, but foods missing from the diet could be the very thing the body needed to mitigate the headache. Nutritionists trained in correcting illnesses through nutrition (and not just managing a disease) are helpful in finding remedies. The important thing to remember is that a headache is merely a symptom of something going wrong.

Taking a remedy, no matter how “natural” it may seem, to stop the pain doesn’t handle the problem. The cause still needs to be addressed if you want to eliminate the headaches for a lifetime, and not just keep them under control. Take control of your headaches now – don’t let them control your day (or ruin your holidays!).

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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The use of the Department of Veterans Affairs telehealth services rose 17% in one year, with 900,000 veterans opting to get care that way.

That equated to 2.6 million instances of care in one year.

Some of the stats are impressive. The use of the app, VA Video Connect, rose by a whopping 235% in the past year, and more than 99,000 veterans opted to use it from home. Over 200,000 appointments were for mental health telehealth appointments.

We have a lot of choices for how we get our care, with more coming. Whether we want to go in person, talk on the phone or have a video visit, it’s available. By the end of 2020, every mental health and primary care provider will be able to communicate with patients in all these ways.

The VA is trying to consider all circumstances: If you have a poor internet connection at home, it’s opening other locations as tests sites, such as VFW posts and American Legion halls, as well as Walmart stores, using ATLAS (Accessing Telehealth through Local Areas Stations). More will open as time goes on.

It’s all a result of the Anywhere to Anywhere initiative. Before this was enacted, doctors couldn’t legally treat patients with telehealth across state lines. Veterans in rural areas, or near state lines, were having to go long distances for in-person care.

If you want to explore using telehealth on your electronic device, go online to mobile.va.gov/ app/va-video-connect. Scroll to the yellow note and use it to test whether your device is compatible with the VA Video Connect app. There’s an FAQ and how-to demo videos. If you run into a snag trying to set up the app or a connection, call 866-651-3180 Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET. To learn more about telehealth, go to telehealth. va.gov. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

Holiday Celebrations Dangers for Pets

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DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Please remind your readers to keep their pets away from Christmas decorations, wrapping paper and all the other shiny accoutrements of the holiday. Several years ago, I lost one of my little mutts after he ingested a glass ornament that I failed to notice in time.

No one else should have to remember such a tragedy at the holidays. -- Juliet in Reno, Nevada DEAR JULIET: I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your pet. Thank you for reminding readers to put in the extra effort to keep their dogs and cats safe this Christmas and New Year.

It’s best to keep pets out of the room entirely when presents are being unwrapped. All the excitement can be stressful, and when the humans are distracted a pet may grab an ornament or a small toy and make off with it. Pick up all the debris before letting your pets back into the room.

In the same vein, be very watchful of pets as the holiday feast is being prepared and served. Fatty foods can cause indigestion in pets, but other ingredients can be downright dangerous. Onions, garlic and raisins (or grapes) are poisonous to dogs and cats. So is chocolate. The extra spices in holiday foods can make them sick. And alcohol -- from a spilled drink or bottle -- is dangerous, too.

Check on pets frequently throughout a celebration. If their behavior changes dramatically, or if they become lethargic or begin vomiting, contact the veterinarian immediately.

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

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S'more Cake Brownies

Enjoy a couple of these yummy holiday chocolate treats without guilt.

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Sugar substitute to equal 3/4 cup sugar, suitable for baking 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 cup fat-free yogurt 1/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3/4 cup water 1 cup miniature marshmallows 6 tablespoons purchased graham cracker crumbs 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips

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1. Heat oven to 350 F. Spray a 9-by-13-inch cake pan with butter-flavored cooking spray.

2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar substitute, cocoa, baking soda and baking powder. In a medium bowl, combine yogurt, mayonnaise, vanilla extract and water. Add liquid mixture to dry mixture. Mix gently just to combine.

3. Spread batter evenly into prepared cake pan.

Bake for 15 minutes. Evenly sprinkle marshmallows over top of partially baked brownies.

In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and chocolate chips. Sprinkle crumb mixture evenly over top.

4. Continue baking for 10 to 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Place cake pan on a wire rack and let set for at least 10 minutes. Cut into 16 brownies. Makes 8 (2 each) servings. * Each serving equals: 170 calories, 2g fat, 4g protein, 34g carb., 352mg sodium, 2g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 1 1/2 Starch, 1/2 Fat

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PHOTO: Scene from "It: Chapter 2" Photo Credit: Warner Bros.

"It: Chapter 2" (R) -- Derry, Maine, is once again under attack by the evil clown Pennywise, who is back to his old antics terrorizing the town's children after a gang of kids -- the Losers Club -- thought that they had banished the dreaded monster for good. Twenty-seven years later, only one of the six has remained in Derry. Mike (Isaiah Mustafa), ever vigilant, studies the lore around the clown and deduces the only way to defeat Pennywise is for the now grownup members of the club (Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy, Bill Hader, Jay Ryan, James Ransome) to take a deep dive into their individual childhoods. He calls back the rest of the group, who swore they would defeat Pennywise no matter what it takes.

"Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" (R) -Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt head an all-star cast in director Quentin Tarantino's reimagining of Los Angeles leading into the summer of 1969.

It's seen through the eyes of Rick Dalton (DiCaprio), an aging action star, and his stunt double Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt). As the pair struggle with an ever-growing obsolescence, their paths cross with the unsavory characters of the Manson Family, who are targeting Dalton's neighbor, Sharon Tate.

"Hustlers" (R) -- A sexy and savvy group of former exotic dancers run a financial scheme targeting the ruthless financial industry villains who crashed the economy, seemingly without repercussion. It is told from the perspective of Destiny (Constance Wu), who is taken under the wing of the experienced (and merciless) Ramona (Jennifer Lopez). At every turn, the degradation of women at the hands of men is underscored, served in opposition to fierce women taking ownership of and weaponizing their sexuality.

Like all strong-arming, things can go too far. Despite all the stripping, this is a girls-night movie full of female empowerment and power cameos (Cardi B, Lizzo).

"Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice" (NR) -- In 95 minutes of exhilarating stage footage and emotional interviews with A-list musicmakers (Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, Jackson Browne and more), the power and versatility of Linda Ronstadt is heralded, a fitting tribute to one of the most influential voices, certainly of a generation, arguably of all time. It also is a voice that has been stolen from us by Parkinson's disease, but, as this musical documentary shows, it lives on and will continue to do so. If that weren't legacy enough, we also are treated to a portrait of a pioneering female in music, as well as a rebellious, protean singer. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

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SENATOR SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO: ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE IS DEVASTING FAMILIES… (opinion summary)

Taking a Breather in 2020 I think we can agree that 2019 was a long, tough year. We all know why. Is it time to tune out?

Here are some thoughts on how to have a better 2020: * Turn off the TV now and then, especially those news shows. We’ve been around long enough to have figured out the political stuff years ago. We don’t need to continually have it thrown at us. * If we do want to watch TV, we can flip to PBS, or maybe the History channel or Discovery. For those of us with Netflix or Amazon Prime, there are plenty of shows, more than we could ever watch. Check out travel videos: wine country in France, narrowboats on the canals in Britain or the scenery in Iceland. * Consider loading up on jigsaw puzzles and inviting a few friends over. New puzzles can be expensive, but Goodwill has them for $3. Put on tea or coffee, turn on some quiet music in the background and talk about anything but politics while you put puzzles together. * Vow to have better nutrition in 2020. It doesn’t have to be a huge overhaul of your diet, maybe just a few small steps. An extra piece of fruit each day, brown rice instead of white ... it can all add up to better health. * Winter won’t last forever. Eventually spring will arrive and thoughts of planting. Begin now to consider what you might grow: a few pots of flowers outside the door, vegetables in a community space. Make plans. * We need to do something for others for our own peace of mind. Consider signing up for an afternoon each week at the food bank, or walk a small dog at the shelter once the weather warms up.

Just turn off the TV. (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!!

Linda Davis Director of building relationships.

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New Anti-Aging Medical News

I just returned from the annual Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine conference and, as always, am amazed at all the research and science in this area, that most doctors no nothing about.

Some of this information includes: 1 in three who have had a history of concussion will eventually develop dementia.

BPA, the chemical found in plastics, causes immune system dysfunction and can contribute to cognitive impairment and leaky gut.

Gluten sensitivity can lead to antibodies against brain tissue, contributing to memory problems, ADD symptoms, tremor and Parkinson’s. Allergy to wheat causes IgG antibodies to develop, which in pregnancy are transported across the placenta. Therefore this can increase the risk of the baby developing antibodies to gluten. High IgF levels to wheat will increase risk of schizophrenia by 25%.

Nail polish causes a chemical called phthalates to show up in the blood within 3-5 minutes of application. Phthalates can cause immune system and thyroid problems .

1 in 40 children now are diagnosed on autism spectrum. It is estimated that within 12 years, one in two children will be affected.

Diseases that have thus far been incurable, such as muscular dystrophy, Alzheimers, HIV, and anti-aging be cured by gene editing. I watched as a child with muscular dystrophy who could hardly get himself up stairs, now able to gleefully tackle the stairs with no problem.

I watched a patient with severe Alzheimers obtain his memory back to normal, with no cognitive impairment. Gene therapy has such potential to cure diseases such as these and others, like sickle cell anemia, multiple sclerosis, blindness, and muscle wasting associated with aging. One called a myostatin inhibitor increases muscle mass, strength and endurance. Another repairs chronic kidney damage associated with aging and disease.

For more information on inquiring about being a patient for one of these conditions, even the potent anti-aging treatment, go to: bioviva-science. com.

Loss of smell is associated with loss of mind and body. If by age 45 you are losing the sense of smell, you have a 35% risk or greater of mortality (death) within five years. Loss of smell is also associated with Alzheimers, as the sense of smell is located next to the hippocampus, the area affected by Alzhiemers. There are smell tests very simple to do at your doctor’s office.The standard one is by the Univ of Pennsylvania.

NAD which we use a lot of in cognitive health and substance abuse, is crucial for weight loss.

If levels of NAD are not high enough you won’t get the benefits from intermittent fasting and your weight loss will be slowed considerably.

NAD is also needed for regular sleep cycle.

HGH or human growth hormone, is the most studied hormone with the highest number of evidence based studies. HGH declines as we age and contributes to symptoms of weight gain, lethargy, low motivation, decreased muscle, insomnia, fatigue, less collagen, and saggy cheeks.

Low levels can also contribute to depression, causes low sociability, anxiety, dramatization and a feeling of powerlessness. When our levels are high we are better able to multi-task.

For the last 100,000 years the average life span was 18. Being older was considered a privilege and it was a compliment to tell someone they looked old!

Women aged 50-90 will be the powerhouses of our country and work. The 50+ group of US consumers have 75% of the wealth.

In the future, 30% of medicine will be by telemedicine.

Oxytocin is the “love” hormone. It also declines as we age, and when it lowers it can cause us to be more irritable, grumpy and want to be left alone. If you’re over 40 try taking 5mg in the morning and 5 at night. This will make you more likable, increase your self-confidence, and make you more attractive to your spouse. For women it also increases libido and cause them to want to be close to their husbands.

There was so much more, this is only a small part of what is taught.

Remember to keep gratitude in your heart for the Christmas season - just truly being grateful cause us to be more optimistic and live longer!

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) Your love of the holidays creates a special bond between you and the people in your life. Use this as a way of building stronger relationships that will carry over well beyond this time.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A new approach could go a long way toward resolving a painful estrangement, especially at this holiday time.

And since your aspects favor friendship this week, why not go ahead and try it?

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Your positives continue to dominate, and any negative factors that squeeze in can be dealt with easily. The secret is to tackle them at once and not allow them to benefit by your neglect.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Good news: A colleague’s remarks could help you move toward ultimately resolving that persistent workplace situation. Meanwhile, enjoy the holidays with loved ones.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) No one reflects the bright holiday more than all you Leos and Leonas who love the shimmer and glimmer of the season. P.S.: There just might be a very special something from Santa.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Celebrate the holidays by being more receptive to new experiences. Overriding the Virgo reluctance to try new things could be the best gift you’ve given yourself in a long while.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Good news about a loved one makes the holidays even more festive. Expect some unexpected gifts, so be prepared with a few nicely wrapped packages of goodies to offer in return.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) The holiday season provides an opportunity to meet new people, some of whom you might even consider “worthy” enough to join the Scorpio’s select group of friends.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) You always bring your own wonderful sparkle and light to the holidays, and don’t be surprised if this year someone special reaches out to respond to your warmth in kind.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Togetherness is the dominant theme for the Goat’s holiday celebrations this year. That means reaching out to bring everyone you care for into your very own special circle of light.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A reminder of a very special moment from the past makes the holidays more memorable for the romantic Aquarian. New friendships hold the promise of a romantic future as well.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Getting into the swim of things for all you party-loving Pisceans is easy enough this holiday season. And, of course, you can expect to impress people wherever you go.

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Your dedication brings you the success you strive for, and your generosity impels you to reach out and help others on their way up. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

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