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Natural solutions for Ear infections... 10

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DEPARTMENTSASTROLOGY&HEAlTH... 52Sun in Capricorn

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W ater crystals that settle on the leaves of a plant remind us of the beau-ty of winter. They add

glamour like diamonds that sparkle in the light, they are transparent and reflect the surrounding environs.

A water crystal is the molecular image of frozen water. It is known by many that no one snowflake is the same and this also applies to each molecule of water. In ancient wisdom, such as in Taoism, water is a symbol of how to flow with life. Taking the path of least resistance, it flows in all directions, to the left or the right or creating the depth of an ocean. Water is the most nourishing fluid for the human body and without it we would perish.

According to Dr. Masaru Emoto (a Japan researcher), water is a malleable substance. Its physical shape easily adapts to what-ever environment is present. His work provides factual evidence that human energy, thoughts, words, and music affect water, the same water that comprises the majority of the human body and planet. Water is the source of all life on the planet; quality and integrity are of utmost importance.

Dr. Emoto found that water from clear springs and water that has been exposed to loving words, show brilliant, complex, and colorful snowflake patterns. In contrast, polluted water, or water exposed to negative thoughts, forms incomplete, asymmetrical patterns with dull colors.

Beautiful, delicate, and completely revealing is the essence of water crystals in its purest form, thus our January 2010 cover reflects the beginning of a new decade.

Hello and Happy New Year,

Is it truth or cliché to say that without your health you don’t have anything? Perhaps anything is overstated, yet without good health one’s quality of life may severely be hampered.

You think it would be easy to be-come healthier, especially today when information is easy to access, just Google your question… however, that is the easy part of the process. Actually applying what you have learned to one’s daily regime is where it becomes more daunting. Life gets in our way: relationships, emotions, not enough hours in the day, the weather, there are a million excuses that get in our way.

Bottom line habits are not easy to change, the first step is acknowledging that you want to make a change, and from that point, it takes mental discipline and fortitude. Sometimes we need help, this year look at investing money in your health. Why not hire a food coach they can design a food program based on your body’s metabolism. Sign up with a fitness or dance instructor and sculpt your body. If you have a health concern get a second opinion. Remember the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, yet expecting different results.

In this issue you will find great articles and professionals that are right here in your back yard, ready to be of service in assisting you in becoming the best possible you. It is not what the world has to offer you, but rather what you bring to the world that matters.

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Deanna Mandichak, PT, is now available, January 2010, for one-on-one consultation and health coaching. This form of coaching helps you learn how to be proactive and take control of your health. It helps you to be preventive towards illness and disease and resolve obstacles in achieving your goals. It includes guidance and motivation so you can achieve better health, and provides resources for natural healthy living. It is convenient and flexible, and available when you need it. Call for details or to set up an initial consultation @ (775) 853-5444, or email to [email protected].

The Om Home has a new home starting January 25thOur new address is 1221B Haskell in Reno. Join us as we continue to explore spirituality, personal empowerment and healing with our many groups, classes and practitioners. Go to our website for more info and the events calendar at www.omhomereno.com. or call 250-7756 for more information.

Editor’s Note: In the December issue’s “Where Can I Dispose of…” section, Clean Harbor Environmentals, Reno was listed for recycling televisions for free. This information was not accurate and Clearn Harbor Environmentals does not recycle televisions for free, the fee is $.80 a pound per TV.

Retraction:Therapy Review Article Dec09 issue- In the who can per-form treatments section, I mistakenly included individuals who in fact are not permitted to perform Lypossage and Endermologie treatments. In the State of Nevada, only Licensed Massage Therapists are permitted to perform Ly-possage and Endermologie treatments. My sincere apolo-gies for this misinformation. Kaleigh Richards, LMT

Kate Moser, Reiki Master at Natural Harmony in Reno

When giving her first energy healing, Kate saw her arms light up and witnessed the transfer of healing energy from the universe to her client. She felt joy to be a part of a person’s journey to health. Kate practiced acupressure in California and is returning to school for her license to practice in Nevada. In the meantime she uses her knowledge of the meridian systems, the energy channels, to increase the effectiveness of Reiki energy heal-ings and Chakra balancing to improve clients’ well-being and reduce pain. She has worked with children, teens, and seniors. Call for an appointment (775) 412-1835.

A New and Exciting Approach to Daily Vitamins with MyNutraPackMyNutraPack.com was founded in Reno, Nevada in 2009. While running a pharmacy, we realized people needed help organizing their medications in order to maintain compliance with their prescriptions. It was also apparent that people had the same challenges regarding nutritional supplements. MyNutraPack.com was founded on the belief that individuals should have the power to choose their own personalized dietary supplements and receive convenient, pre-sorted packages to live a healthier life. We proudly provide a service of supplying high quality supplements that are chosen by you and conveniently packaged to be taken when and where you need them.

Helping Lexie Mae, Incline girl, age 2, diagnosed with Eye CancerLexie Mae is a two year old girl who needs your help. Lexie has been diagnosed with retinoblastoma. The sickness arises from immature retinal cells and can strike from the time a child is in the womb up to 5 years of age. 87 percent of stricken children worldwide die, 97 percent of those who do live have moder-ate to severe visual impairment. She has been denied medical attention from UC Davis because of her lack of insurance and is now going to St. Jude’s in Memphis, TN. Please help Lexie Mae and her family raise money to afford the surgery she needs. Learn more about Lexie Mae by visitinghttp://helplexiemae.blogspot.com/. Donations can be made in person at any Wells Fargo Branch or by mail to PO Box 3488, Portland, OR 97208-3488. The account number at Wells Fargo is 1329323883.

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INGREDIENTWATCH

What’s On The Label & What’s Not

Cold fingers and toes are one of the tragedies of win-ter. This product is the answer to our frozen digits, whether on the ski slope or otherwise having to be outside when temperatures are freezing. Hotties keep

our extremities cozy, toasty, and warm.

Little Hotties are safe, provide natural heat, have no odor and are air-activated. For the consumer it all says easy. Easy to carry, to open and to use. To activate you simply shake it for a couple seconds, which mixes the contents. Then you stuff the packets in an enclosed area such as a jacket pocket or gloves to maximize heat efficiency. It will take up to 20 minutes for the Little Hotties packets to reach maximum heat.

Ingredients:Iron powder: a metallic chemical element with the symbol

Fe (Latin: ferrum) and atomic number 26. Iron is a group 8 and period 4 element and is therefore classified as a transition metal. Iron and iron alloys (steels) are by far the most common metals and the most common ferromagnetic materials in everyday use. Fresh iron surfaces are lustrous and silvery-grey in color, but oxidize in air to form a red or brown coating of ferric oxide or rust. Pure single crystals of iron are soft (softer than aluminium), and the addition of minute amounts of impurities, such as carbon, significantly strengthens them. Alloying iron with ap-propriate small amounts (up to a few percent) of other metals and carbon produces steel, which can be 1,000 times harder than pure iron. Caution: iron powder is harmful if swallowed.

Water: The transparent, colorless liquid, H2O, which falls from the sky as rain, issues from the ground in springs, and composes three-quarters of the earth’s surface in the form of seas, rivers, lakes etc.

Salt (Sodium Benzoate): White, odorless powder or crystals; saline, antiseptic taste. Used as flavoring, or preservative, bottled drinks, preserves and jams. Used in ice for cooling fish. Used in eye creams, and toothpastes. Also, used medicinally.

Activated Charcoal: is the black residue consisting of im-pure carbon obtained by removing water and other volatile constituents from animal and vegetation substances. Charcoal is usually produced by slow pyrolysis, the heating of wood, sugar, bone char, or other substances in the absence of oxygen. The resulting soft, brittle, lightweight, black, porous material resembles coal and is 85% to 98% carbon with the remainder consisting of volatile chemicals and ash.

Warnings:Little Hotties notes that one should follow directions and

the precautions listed on the package. This includes not having direct contact with skin, which can result in burns. Little Hotties can become very hot. Supervision is necessary for children, seniors, and those with sensitive skin. People who have certain conditions, such as diabetes, frostbite, scars, open wounds, bruising, swelling or circulatory problems should consult with their physician before use. Remove if there is any discomfort. Keep away from eyes and mouth.

Absolutely Do Not use Little Hotties warmers in an oxygen-enriched environment, while sleeping, or via direct application to skin for an extended period of time.

References:1.The New Lexicon Webster’s Dictionary of the English Language. Lexicon Publications, Inc. New York, NY, 1987.2.Winter, Ruth. A Consumer’s Dictionary – Food Additives. Crown Publishers, Inc. New York, NY 1989.3.www.wikipedia.org

“Little Hotties”

Written by Marie Harger


BRAinHEAlTH

How smart do you think you are? Measuring in-telligence has

been the focus of educa-tional psychologists, cogni-tive scientists and neuro-biologists for over the past 30 years, and has been the province of philosophers for millennia. Most of us agree that mental quickness, ability to retain information and use it to solve important problems are identifiers of having high intelligence. Intelligence Quo-tient (IQ) is a test score obtained from a battery of sub-tests that sums up this skill level. This test battery correlates well with success in academic performance.

Why all the fuss about IQ? Many families sense that their child may be “gifted and/or talented” and would like to enroll them in a program that fully develops their skills. Other families feel that their stu-dent has high intelligence yet for one reason or the other they are not performing at school. What could be the problem and what could be the remedy? The most recent IQ testing system (WAIS IV, 2009) offers reliable scoring for clients aged 5 through 85. This test is felt to be culturally neutral and can pin-point areas of specific information processing problems.

The General Intelligence Factor (“g”) is a more broad-based measure of problem solving ability. It is known that the “g” factor correlates well with IQ. But “g” may be a better reflec-tion of conventional measures of life successes (income, aca-demic achievement, job performance, career prestige) and a better predictor of undesirable life outcomes (school dropout, unplanned childbearing, poverty). Heredity plays a significant role in the measure of “g”.

What about gifted artists, athletes or musicians? Howard Gardner of Harvard University described these characteristics as types of Multiple Intelligence (MI). He has documented “the extent to which students possess different kinds of minds and

therefore learn, remember, perform, and understand in different ways”

(Gardner, 1983).

What about street smarts? Clearly there are rewards for cleverness and penalties for being gullible. Salovey (1993) described emotional intel-ligence (EI) as the ability to

perceive, understand, and manage emotions. High

on the list of important EI characteristics is emotional resil-ience, the ability to withstand stress. Testing college stu-dents under stress, Song (2009) found

that “g” and EI each have a unique pow-

er to predict aca-demic performance,

however, “g” was the stronger predictor. The

results also showed that EI, but not “g” was related

to the quality of social interac-tions with peers.

IQ and EI testing can identify areas of individuals’ strengths and weakness. Teach-ing measures can then be implemented that

can foster positive changes in performance.

References: 1. Jensen, A.R. (1998). The g factor: The science of mental ability. Westport , CT : Prae-ger.Gardner, H. (1983) “Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligence”, NY, NY, Basic Books.2. Salovey, P. and Mayer, J.D. (1990). Emotional Intelligence. Imagination, Cognition and Personality 9: 1989-1990.3. WAIS–IV--Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Fourth Edition (2009). Pearson Education, Inc., San Antonio, TX.4. Song, L, et. Al. 2009. The differential effects of general mental ability and emotional intelligence on academic performance and social interactions Intelligence. (in press; available on line).

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So You Think You Can Think?Written by JoAnne Krumpe, PhD


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Trudy MillerInterviewed by Marie Harger

Written by JoAnne Krumpe, PhD

Lao Tzu states, “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step,” this epitomizes Trudy Miller’s philoso-phy on diet, nutrition and creating a healthy lifestyle. Lasting changes to lifestyle do begin with one step

and she is there to guide her clients on a slow and steady path toward health.

Trudy was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. After receiv-ing her BS at the University of Missouri she then completed a Masters in Science at UCLA. She began her journey toward health and wellness in the 1960s where her interests in diet and health began. Involved in food co-ops, reading about health, how to prepare foods, she would gather any information she could get her hands on related to health. After moving to Reno from Long Island, she looked up available classes at TMCC and found the Dietetic Tech program, which was a perfect fit for her.

The Dietetic Tech program was ideal since she already had an extensive background in science with her bachelors and master degrees. Once the program was completed she searched to find her own special niche. She enrolled in an adult weight management program to further her education and focus on the counseling aspect of weight-loss. Her focus became educa-tion for health first, then creating change for achieving healthy weight.

Learning about the client is Trudy’s first approach to success. First, a questionnaire is filled out, with medical background, gen-eral information about lifestyle (what diets and exercise programs you have tried), and having the client answer important ques-tions such as, “Why am I here?” She then asks for results from screenings, which include blood sugar, lipid profile, and blood pressure. She also records medications and supplements and calculates appropriate weight for the client’s age and height. She also assesses the client’s medical needs, goals, and barriers.

Her next step is to develop an individualized program, based on the latest scientifically based information available. Trudy recommends recording all foods consumed for several days to encourage awareness of what is eaten. Eating real food and cooking meals instead of eating out is crucial. She teaches how to buy, prepare, cook and store food. She also uses spices, herbs, marinades and rubs for taste because no one wants to feast on a bland meal. Planning ahead to prevent a hungry client from eating empty calories is vital to accomplishing his or her goal. Learning to pack a lunch with healthy food and having healthy snacks in the car, are helpful ways to discourage becoming hun-gry and to avoid eating the wrong kinds of foods and gorging.

Addressing some of the health concerns of today includes scrutinizing the diet and exercise regime of the client. Food combinations such as fat with sugar cause a spike in dopamine, which activates the brain’s pleasure center, creating an addiction and thus leaving the client constantly craving unhealthy foods. Getting most of your vitamins and minerals from a variety of food sources is preferred because the body can extract them ef-ficiently. Exercise is specific to the client and should be enjoyable and fun. Walking and weight training are simple, inexpensive ways to improve fitness.

There are many benefits to Trudy Miller’s services because she provides support as the client adopts a nutritional and exercise program and keeps the client on track to reach his or her goals. She stresses the mind-body benefits from eating well and exercising, such as more energy, the ability to handle stress, better sleep, clarity of mind, a healthy body, heart, and brain. The immune system becomes stronger thus warding off infection and disease.

Trudy realizes most people simply do not know how to make healthy changes to their lifestyle. It is her job to fill in the gaps with education and guidance in a personalized program for each client. She also teaches workshops on topics such as, “Changing your relationship to food,” “Hands-on recipe revival: substitut-ing healthy, tasty ingredients,” and “Turning meal chaos into time-saving structure.” Her main objective is to teach healthy cooking and eating first, so that achieving a healthy weight will come naturally.

For more info, contact Trudy Miller, Food Instructor, MS, DTR, ADA Certified in Weight Management at (775) 787-9010.Go to ad on page 29.

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Your medical terminology les-son of the day: Otitis Media, commonly known as an ear infection. This occurs when

fluid becomes trapped in the middle ear, welcoming germs and bacteria to grow and brew a nasty infection.

It can happen to the oldest and young-est ears alike, however, it tends to occur more often in children. The tube that leads the ear to the throat is much smaller in a child‘s ear; therefore it is more sus-ceptible to blockage. Once that tube becomes blocked, the fluid is trapped within the middle ear.

For those of us who have children, an ear infection is just one of those things you go through with your child. It’s the pesky earache that wakes them up in the middle of the night and causes your

child to fuss and tug at their ears throughout the day. It might also provoke a fever, wh i ch a g a i n cau se s t hem to sleep poorly overall.

As it is dif-ficult to see our children in pain, we often turn to traditional West-ern medicine as our first plan of action. If it is di-agnosed as an ear infection, a medical doctor will typically p re sc r ibe an antibiotic. They

might also suggest giving your child an over the counter pain reliever, such as acetaminophen, to help ease their pain.

An over the counter pain reliever will help soothe your child and keep fevers at bay. However, when it comes to taking care of the infection, an antibiotic is not always the answer.

Some studies have shown that there is truly no difference in the healing time or infection recurrence in patients that receive an antibiotic for an ear infection and for those who do not. Most ear in-fections will go away with time and the eardrum will heal naturally. Taking that into consideration, it seems that finding a natural way to treat such an illness is better for your child’s overall health and well being.

Ways to soothe an earache:- Use eardrops that contain garlic, mul-lein or St. John’s Wort. You can find them at most drug and health food stores.

- Use a homemade eardrop/earwash from white vinegar, lemon juice or onion juice. You can find a variety of recipes online.

- Apply hot and cold compresses to the scalp, just behind your ear.

- Gently massage from behind the ear, down the neck to the collarbone. That will help decrease congestion.

- Add an essential oil, such as eucalyptus, to a humidifier. It will help break up nasal and ear congestion.

- Create an onion poultice to help with inflammation, relax sore and tense muscles and draw out toxins from the infected area. A poultice is made from a soft, moist substance in the consistency of paste and then spread on or between gauze, muslin, linen or white cotton. You would place the cloth on the body surface you are working on, i.e. behind the ear for an earache. It can be made w/ herbs and/or anything similar that would have medicinal properties (i.e. foods).

The onion poultice is good for earaches. First cleanse the area behind your ear, using hydrogen peroxide to disinfect. Place finely chopped onion between the cloth of your choice and then place that behind your ear. It is recommended that a poultice be in place for one to twenty four hours. This will help increase blood flow, decrease inflammation and draw toxins from the infected area. Apply be-hind the ear.

Natural Solutions for

Ear InfectionsWritten by Ffjorren Zolfaghar

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The unique VIVA PLUS spray is all natural using its base foundation as eu-calyptus oil. VIVA PLUS acts favorably on bronchi, producing disinfectant and purifying effects. This bacterial active complex based on herbs (eucalyptus, mint, rosemary, mountain pine, fir tree and carnation essential oils), and valuable eucalyptus compounds, are especially important for the respiratory system.

VIVA PLUS is especially recommend-ed to those who have to travel or work in cloistered small spaces. Someone who is in contact with many people, such as cubicle workers, daycare providers and school teachers, or those who, by virtue of their profession, are constantly exposed

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It has been noted that mint, rosemary and eucalyptus, volatile oils that are contained in the VIVA PLUS formula, stimulate attention and capacity for work, while reducing fatigue. In addition, highly allergic individuals may use VIVA PLUS to help stop sneezing and a running nose. Additional advantages of VIVA PLUS: it is not a pressurized aerosol, and does not contain any ozone destructive sub-stances.

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Ingredients: lemon eucalyptus, corn mint, carnation, mountain pine, silver fir essential oils, menthylated spirit, cam-phor, menthol. Made in Switzerland.

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Whole body vibration is truly causing a sensation from coast to coast. If you haven’t yet taken advan-

tage of this healing and fitness training device, now’s the time to make it work for you. Whether you are a seasoned athlete, new to exercise or rehabilitating from injury, whole body vibration can help get you “there.” It’s the perfect tool to help you realize your New Year’s health and fitness goals.

Whole-body vibration therapy pro-vides health benefits for all fitness levels, but it is especially useful to athletes for that extra competitive edge – and for those wanting to tone up and lose weight. In terms of training and conditioning, a simple 10-minute session on a whole-body vibration machine can improve

strength, endurance, muscle tone, stabil-ity and mental outlook. Progressive physi-cal therapy offices are even picking them up now that they are approved for health insurance and by the Food and Drug Administration for therapeutic health issues. When used with conventional muscle exercise, whole-body vibration therapy can increase muscle strength by 30 percent, and reduce the period of training required by 85 percent and time expended exercising by 50 percent – all this with nearly a non-existent risk of injury. No wonder athletes and fitness enthusiasts are embracing whole-body vibration therapy.

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One favorite case about sinus conditions was in a 65 year old retired school administrator from northern Nevada with a 30 year history of sinusitis treated with years of antibiotic therapy, sinus ablation surgery and other strong interventions. In taking his dietary history, he said he drank cow’s milk about a gallon per day! Upon suggesting that he discontinue milk and dairy to see if it affected his sinuses he was incredulous. ”Milk is Mother Nature’s perfect food, God’s food and he couldn’t pos-sibly give it up”, he said.

He continued to suffer, then one day three months later he came in and gave me a big hug and said, “Doctor it’s a miracle I stopped the milk and my sinuses cleared up for the first time in 30 years. It is not the only cause, but food sensitivities to diary, wheat, corn or any foods or drink can cause sinusitis. The protein in cow’s milk, (casein and lactalbumen) is 4 ½ times stronger than human breast milk protein and causes inflamma-tion in the large intestine, which relates to the sinuses.

Treatments for sinus problems are legion. Many people love to sniff salt water and some purchase a Neti pot with a convenient spigot. Mix ¼ to a ½ tsp of sea salt per cup of warm water, lean over a sink with your mouth open, close one nostril at a time and snort the water in making a pig snorting sound and the water will cleanse the sinuses and run out of the mouth. Variations of this technique include using a Water Pik with a nose attachment and adding a couple of drops of colloidal silver or grapefruit seed extract to the water.

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Herbal, nutrient and homeopathic allergy relief products such as Quercitin, a bioflavinoid that stabilizes mast cells which contain histamine, bromelains, pineapple enzymes that are anti-inflammatory, nettles, an old herbal antihistamine, N-acetyl cysteine, an important antioxidant and Vitamin C which has anti allergy properties, are all available from your health food store.

German Neural therapy using procaine injections in acu-puncture points over the sinuses resets the autonomic nerves, which are frequently damaged by inflammation of allergens, bacteria, fungi and trauma. It awakens the circulation to the sinuses and is a very powerful aid in difficult sinus problems. Isopathic and homeopathic remedies from Germany lend natural antibiotic and immune boosting power. Dripping procaine in the nostrils with the head over the side of the bed with Bacillis firmus and Euphorbium sinus combination can be done at home.

If mucosity is an issue, taking digestive pancreatic enzymes (alone, not with meals) digests mucous and inflammation from the sinuses and oropharynx.

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Being fit and being in shape is a goal for most Healthy Begin-nings readers. Not so much to achieve an athletic goal, but

more just for our general well-being. Promises of improved mobility, stamina and longevity are worth the effort. The key to success is cardiovascular and resistance training. But how to combine both with the limited time we can allo-cate and have fun while doing it? Many of the things we can do to raise our heart rate and respiration tend to be bad for our knees. Although very effective, running and jumping tend to weaken aging knees. We know that walking is one of the best exercises for overall body heath.

There is a new take on walking: Walk-ing with poles, aka “Nordic Walking.” It’s the craze in Europe, particularly the Scandinavian countries. What we’re talk-ing about is walking with ski-pole looking aids. Why would we do that? Well, the Cooper Institute in Dallas has shown that Nordic Walking can burn up to 40% more calories than “just walking.” A heart rate increase of 10 points is common. Oxygen

utilization can be 20% greater depending on your pace. Stability and balance are also provided. All this with no perceived extra exertion and no knee or joint pain. It’s that simple.

A variety of manufacturers offer Nordic Walking poles. The poles are lightweight aluminum or carbon fiber. Weight is a key difference from ski poles, but more important is the ability to tele-scope to the proper length. The optimal length permits a 90-degree angle at your elbow when the poles are held vertical next to your leg.

The next key component is the grip/strap. With Nordic Walking the poles are not clutched in a “death grip.” Rather, they are only pulled forward by the strap to begin each stride. The technique is to plant the poles behind you and do a mini-push off with each step. It is the involvement of the triceps, lats and core muscles in this resistance maneuver that leads to the many benefits touted. These little push offs make the difference. The poles are not lifted and placed in front

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of you. They remain behind you and out of sight. A good routine is to do 30-minutes of Nordic Walking 3-5 days a week, building up to longer sessions. Remember that the body begins to burn fat after about 30-minutes so this is bonus time for weight control. One additional benefit of using poles – you carry a level of protection against snakes, dogs and other hostile critters!

How to get started? Today there are several organizations promoting Nordic Walking. The International Nordic Walk-ing Federation (INWA), the American Nordic Walking Association (ANWA) and the Nordic Walking North America (NWNA) all provide guidance, education and training to members. Many cities and Recreation Departments are beginning to offer Nordic Walking classes. You can search the internet for local instruction programs and group walks. Once you in-vest in your poles, no other special shoes or equipment are needed. Consistency is more important than intensity. Most of all – HAVE FUN!


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It’s the first of a new year and it seems so natural to want a fresh beginning. Weight reduction programs, athletic clubs, all find a thriving new business

full of customers who have vowed to turn over a new leaf and commit to a change of some sort. It is a good feeling, clearing the clutter of the mind and the body by finding a new path to follow, one that will bring a long desired self-improvement.

Sometimes there is success in this process and other times we find ourselves slipping back into old patterns and habits and ways of thinking that are fa-miliar. This seems perfectly natural when so much of our days are spent doing the same thing over and over; it isn’t easy to institute a change.

Taking this one step further, how often do other factors of life keep coming up in recurring patterns? An example of this might be breaking up a relationship only to find out the new relationship has the same issues. We shift from one thing to the next hoping for change but not tak-ing the time to consider that the new environment, though having a different appearance, will be the same experience if the change doesn’t come from within. Looking outside of ourselves, analyzing

the behavior of others to find the reason that we don’t feel the way we want to feel is not a solution for change. “What part do I play in this experience?” I suggest that a major personal change occurs when the answer given is: “All of it!”

Is it a stretch to begin thinking this way? Absolutely. A comment made so often to a spouse, partner, and co-worker, when in the middle of a disagreement comes

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Each New Year brings resolutions and renewed intentions to lose excess weight for good. The pe-rennial question becomes, how

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A formula for permanent weight loss takes the focus off dieting and places at-tention on awareness. Weight challenges

are often the result of unconscious eat-ing. Become aware of what you eat, why you eat, when you eat and how much you eat.

Questions that enhance your aware-ness are:• “Does this food choice support or un-dermine my goal to lose weight?”

• “Am I eating for some reason other than hunger?’

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With heightened awareness, greater understanding begins to guide your choices and behaviors. It may become clear that destructive habits and cravings have been attempting to provide some subconsciously driven need that is only masked by food. As the focus is shifted to discover better ways to provide for these needs, unhealthy eating naturally fades to unimportance. There are many common payoffs for making poor food choices that result in excess weight. It is easy to say “no” to those choices when there’s a deeper “YES” burning inside. Whenever that inner voice entices you to overeat or indulge in fattening food, you can quiet that voice with self-hypnosis and say YES to losing weight for good.

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Hypnosis is an effective technique to change negative habits and create long lasting change. Studies indicate that weight loss programs coupled with hypnosis intervention are highly success-ful. In a meta-analysis of 18 weight loss studies that compare the results of adding hypnosis to various weight loss interven-tions; hypnosis subjects lost more weight than 90% of subjects without hypnosis – PLUS hypnosis subjects maintained their weight loss over an extended pe-riod of time as opposed to non-hypnotic subjects.

Self guided imagery is a form of hyp-nosis that instills clear mental impressions that create real physical shifts. Unhealthy food cravings that once triggered com-pulsive overeating are transformed to feelings of self-control and inner power. The Law of Impressed Thought, states that “every impression made on the mind has its physical expression.” According to Nobel Prize winner Max Planch, “mind is the cause and body is the effect.” The mind and body are intricately connected; one affects the other.

The focus formula helps stimulate your mind and body to accomplish any goal. Use it to shift your “mind in body” to permanently shed that excess weight. Every time you focus on this formula for permanent weight loss, your mind creates vivid impressions that naturally evoke healthier choices, self control, confidence, and inspired action.

Find a peaceful relaxing place where you will not be disturbed. As you relax take a moment to focus on how it feels to accomplish your goal (permanent weight loss).

1. Assign a CODE WORD or PHRASE to your goal. (ie. “Rambo Power”, “Size 8, Feeling Great!”)

2. Close your eyes and go into a peaceful relaxed, but focused state as you hear your code word repeating in your mind.

3. Use your imagination to feel yourself having accomplished

your goal. USE ALL five SENSES to make the image as vivid and real as possible.

4. When your image and feelings are at their most intense, ANCHOR that feeling of accom-plishment. (ie. smile, hand to heart, V for victory sign, thumb to index finger).

5. After 5-10 minutes, open your eyes slowly, stretch out, take a deep breath and return to normal waking state.

6. Repeat this process daily for 30 days and then reinforce periodically as needed. The more you practice the less time you will need to spend in step 3.

You are now programmed for success. Begin to notice how much easier it is to change old negative habits and beliefs. What is clearly impressed is physically expressed. Each time you say “no” to unhealthy food cravings, you say “YES” to your deep desire to permanently lose weight for good! You feel really good inside and it shows on the outside, as your body becomes a reflection of your mind.

References:1. Allison, D. B., & Faith, M. S. (1996). Hypnosis as an adjunct to cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy for obesity: A meta-analytic reappraisal. Joumal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 64, 513 -516.2. Citrenbaum, Charles M., King, Mark E. Cohen, William I. Modern Clinical Hypnosis for Habit Control. W.W. Norton & Co, 19853. Simmerman, Tim. Medical Hypnotherapy, Volume. One. Peaceful Planet Press, 2006

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Many people set new years resolutions around fit-ness goals that they do not keep. In forming new fitness routines, it is helpful to approach your goals holistically. Below are tips for making reso-

lutions that you will be able to keep, by building a successful personalized practice for 2010.

Try new activities: Keep your routine fresh by trying new classes. You may discover a new passion. Here are some unique class ideas to help you add some spice to your fitness routine:

Acroyoga: A style or partner or group yoga that combines elements of yoga, acrobatics, and Thai massage. This practice builds strength, flexibility and stronger relationships between classmates. It is a great way to connect with someone close to you, however, you do not need a partner to attend.

Belly Dance: Tone muscles in your abdomen, hips, legs and arms,. Repetitive movements help to improve posture and increase range of motion.

HoopDance: Tones the muscles in your waist while burning calories, in this powerful and whimsical workout.

Poi: Learn how to spin flags, glow sticks, etc. with tech-niques that will eventually give you the ability to spin fire. This workout will really help strengthen your arms, shoulders and coordination.

Tai Chi: An ancient chinese martial art that is both a moving meditation, and the basis for strong self defense techniques. Tai Chi has been shown to reduce stress and boost your immune system.

Yoga: There are many different kinds of Yoga. Some are gentle restorative practices, such as Yin Yoga, great for restor-ing mobility and reducing pain. More active practices such as

Hatha Yoga can be great cross-training for athletes. Many of the strength building exercises in Hatha Yoga are ideal for skiers, mountain bikers, and other very active people. Not only can they help to increase strength and flexibility, but they help to protect joints and muscles, preventing injury. There are a host of other benefits to a regular Yoga practice, including, but not lim-ited to, stress relief, increased immunity, and elevated moods. No two yoga classes are alike, try several different disciplines and instructors to find the one that’s right for you.

ZUMBA: A dance-aerobics class that combines elements of latin and african dance for a fun cardio workout that will keep you smiling.

LOVE your practice! This is supposed to be fun, remember? When we feel a sense of obligation about our workouts, it is easy to abandon them. For most of us, a big slice of chocolate cake and a favorite movie will almost certainly beat out a treadmill when it comes to our idea of a good time. We are much more effective when we choose movement practices that bring us joy. When we choose physical activities that inspire us, we begin to do them, simply because we love them. We are no longer focused on what our body looks like, or is going to look like, we are present in the here and now, with a personal practice that we love to do. Namaste.

References: 1. Kraftsow, Gary, “Yoga for Wellness”, Penguin compass, (Penguin group), Arkana, 19992. Zeek, “The Art of Shen Ku”, Perigee Books (Berkley Publishing group), New York, 19993. http://www.listerlister.com/list/top-10-reasons-people-exercise4. www.acroyoga.org5. www.hoopgirl.com6. www.zumba.com7. www.bellydance.org

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“Why do these philosophers pretend that God is an idea, a kind of arbitrary assumption which they engender, when its perfectly plain that he exists, as plain as a brick that falls on your head? Suddenly I understood that God was, for me at least, one of the most certain and immediate experiences.” Carl Jung

W hen asked by an interviewer if he believed in God, Carl Jung responded, “No, I don’t believe in God, I know God.” His response was not a claim to a special relationship with God. Rather,

it reflected his experiences of a force greater than himself direct-ing the path of his life. In his scientific writings, Jung used the term, the “Self,” to describe this autonomous, organizing force within the personality.

Although sometimes viewed as a mystic, Carl Jung was first and foremost an empirical scientist. His assertions regarding the structure of the personality were firmly rooted in the broad data of psychic phenomena revealed through mental illness

(and wholeness), dreams, culture, history, religious experiences, and other spontaneous patterns of human behavior and nature. Dr. Jung had little interest in psychological and spiritual specu-lation except to the extent that such postulates were testable and might productively explain the data at hand. His use of terms such as the Self, archetypes, and the unconscious is not fundamentally different from physicists’ use of terms such as gravity, magnetism, atoms, and quarks. All are concepts used to describe entities/forces that can be known only through their effects. If Jung’s theories regarding the structure and dynamics of the psyche are imagined by some people to be untestable metaphysical conjectures, they are usually unaware–sometimes intentionally so–of the depth and breadth of data from which the theories are derived. For example, it is estimated that Carl Jung analyzed over 67,000 dreams during his lifetime. Naturally, he would be aware of patterns and correlations between people’s psychological processes and the content of their dreams that most of us would miss.

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An important insight gleaned from the study of dreams is that the psyche is never indifferent to the attitude(s) of our conscious mind, or ego. It seems that each person has a unique destiny and the Self, or personality core, acts like a coach in the development of that potential. In dreams this is evidenced by the steadfast-ness with which certain themes appear and issues are addressed. When we have recurring dreams it is because we are not getting the message that the unconscious is trying to communicate. Figure out the message–and make the appro-priate changes in your life–and the recurring dreams stop; the psyche moves on to the next step in our growth process. For instance, some people have dreams of being chased. These dreams often indicate that the dreamer’s current approach to life is at odds with the path/attitude he or she should be taking. We could say that the unconscious has sent a messenger to the ego, but the ego does not want to receive it. Typically in such dream series, the more we persist on our current path and resist corrective input from the un-conscious, the more aggressive the dream figures become.

Recurring dreams are just one ex-ample of the way in which the personality core attempts to guide individuals to the fuller realization of their unique potential. In fact, every dream, properly interpreted, can lead to a broader understanding of oneself and one’s destiny. Jung con-cluded, and depth psychology continues to confirm, that our dreams compensate the one-sided perspectives of the ego, patiently guiding the personality towards “completion.”

We would like to choose our destiny, but it’s our destiny that chooses us. To illustrate, consider these questions: Can you choose your passions? Did you choose your sexual orientation? You can pursue a particular career, but can you choose your vocation, or “calling?” Perhaps you can choose to behave in a loving way towards people, but can you choose who you deeply love? Can you choose who loves you? Do you consciously choose your illnesses, or the challenges and lessons life will bring you?

When you really think about it, a great deal of who we are lies beyond the reach and control of our ego.

The presence of a force greater than oneself within the personality and life is sometimes most palpable in the conse-quences we encounter when we pursue paths at odds with our deeper nature and destiny. For example, if you don’t like your anger you may repress it. In return you may get splitting headaches or an upset stomach. You may try to deny and hide your sexual orientation, only

to suffer from depression or alcoholism as a result. You can pursue a career that will bring you more money than following your true calling, but then find that you can’t get a job, or you’re miserable at the job you do get, or your job

destroys your marriage, etc. Or maybe you’re a nice person and all you want is for other people to be nice to you. But life keeps bringing you people that would emotionally abuse you, cheat you, and so forth. You want to be passive and peace-ful, but life wants you to learn how to fight back and stand up for yourself.

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As the holidays draw to a close, we can look back over the past three months at what is prob-ably the most unhealthy quarter

of the year. Halloween: candy. Thanksgiv-ing: food gorging (Guess on which day the largest number of Americans die of heart attack?). Thanksgiving to Christmas to New Year: office parties, dinners, meat and cakes and alcohol. The average American gains five to eight pounds in the fourth quarter of every year. Because of all the social obligations and visiting relatives, many also suspend whatever exercise regimen they may have been following. Net result? We’re heavier and more out of shape at the start of every new year.

It’s unknown who invented the New Year’s Resolution, but the practice clearly reflects a widespread understanding that we end the year badly in terms of our health and need a fresh start. Now comes the time we promise to lose weight, to join a health club, or get to the gym more if we have a membership. People try to reverse three months of decline in three hours. Whatever exercise they

choose to do, most will overdo. Result? Pain, stiffness, and a willingness to give up. If you have not exercised in weeks or months, the key is to start slowly. Do something easy like walking for twenty minutes every other day. Build up your cardio slowly. Then go to the gym or start a home exercise program for toning or strength training.

Perhaps the most important compo-nent of keeping exercise pain to a mini-mum is massage therapy. Many people exercise, few get massage therapy. Did you know that US Olympic teams have full-time massage therapists on staff for the run-up to the Olympics and during the Olympics? Before a competition, massage loosens muscles so that they perform better, and afterward, massage squeezes toxins out of muscles, reducing much of the stiffness and pain that might otherwise result. Massage therapy will reduce the negative effects that might deter you from continuing with your exercise program. Experts say, if people make a regular commitment to massage therapy, they well experience an amaz-ing sense of wellness and health.

Another way that frequent massage can improve our health and quality of life is by alleviating stress. More than 90% of disease is stress-related and nothing ages us faster, inside or outside, than stress. Stress-related diseases claim more lives every year. The deadly role that stress plays in modern-day life is clear. If you are able to receive stress-relieving body-work with consistency, not only does your body benefit by releasing its aches and pains, your mind will have time to wash away the stresses of life and you learn to relax. Both are critical pieces for living long and well. You will emerge in better spirits and able to embrace whatever life presents.

References:1. Beck, Mark F., Milady’s Theory and Practice of Therapeu-tic Massage, 3rd edition, Milady Publishing, Albany, NY. 2. www.wikapedia.org/wiki/massage3. Braun, Mary Beth and Simonson, Stephanie., Introduc-tion to Massage Therapy, Lippencot Williams & Wilkins, 2007

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I used to have migraine headaches and take a really powerful drug. I no longer have migraines. I almost feel like I don’t need makeup because my mouth is so pretty. I have a younger boyfriend—not a lot—but everyone thinks he’s older than me. I feel very confident in everything I do. I guess it makes you feel equal to all those beautiful teeth out there. I would have this procedure done again in an instant, now that I understand the health benefits from having your mouth balanced. When it’s out of balance, things can hurt all over. I would absolutely encourage anyone with oral health problems to check this out.” - loni kowalski

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Located at the end of the Ileum (the last part of the small intestine) the Ileocecal Valve is what separates the small and large intestines. The ICV (Ileocecal Valve) opens to allow a bolus of chyme (digested material) to pass into

the Colon to be processed and eliminated. At this point, in a properly functioning digestive tract, most of the nutrients in the bolus have been extracted by the villi of the small intestine and have been absorbed into the bloodstream providing nutrition to the cells of the body.

To understand the vital role that the ICV plays in the proper functioning and overall health of the body this popular analogy is used. Imagine the small intestine as the ‘kitchen’ of your body. Food that is consumed is processed and delivered to the body for energy, healing and nutrition. Also imagine the large intestine (the Colon) as the ‘septic tank’. It extracts and removes toxic waste from the body. With this in mind it is easy to see how an ileocecal valve dysfunction can quickly lead to autointoxication. Autointoxication is when the body poisons itself. This occurs when the ICV spasms open, allowing toxins from the ‘septic tank’ to back up into the ‘kitchen’.

Originally thought to be a ‘one way’ or ‘check’ valve, recent studies are finding the ICV is much more complex. The ICV is affected by pressure response, chemicals, roughage and emotional state, among other things. In it’s normal position the ICV is relaxed and closed. It opens only to allow digestive material (kime) to pass from the small intestine into the Colon. Autointoxication can occur when the ICV is stuck in an open or closed position.

Symptoms of ICV dysfunction can range from acne, con-stipation, diarrhea, red eyes, black under eyes, bloated belly, tiredness, sore neck and back, headache/migraines, bad breath, pain in the heart area, right shoulder and right pelvic pain, just to name a few. It is reported, by clients and practitioners that routine waking at 3:00 am may also be associated with a stuck ICV.

So how can you tell if your symptoms are related to ICV dysfunction? Applied Kinesiology (AK) is a method of muscle testing and has a test and a correction for the Ileocecal Valve. Colon Hydrotherapy is an extremely effective method of cleans-ing the bowel of accumulated toxic material, thus relieving many of the symptoms of autointoxication. Your Colon Hy-drotherapist may also suggest the use of chlorophyll, herbs or homeopathic remedies in conjunction with your treatments to heal and improve ICV function and help cleanse and detoxify the bowel. Many people report that bowel cleansing improves intestinal function, energy, overall health and quality of life as well.

References: 1.‘Tissue Cleansing Through Bowel Management’ Bernard Jensen, D.C. Ph.D. Nutrition-ist2. DynamicChiropractic.com3. About.com/Ileocecal Valve Syndrome4. ‘How Kinesiology Can Help Get Rid Of Acne’ Stephanie Relfe B.Sc (Sydney)

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Before enjoying a heart healthy lunch, attendees will receive compli-mentary heart health screenings, includ-ing cholesterol check, body mass index and blood pressure reading at the event’s Health & Beauty Expo. Then participants will hear from Emmy-award-winning actress and comedienne Tracey Con-way to share her story of survival after suffering a near-fatal heart incident at age 38. Everyone will have a chance to meet local women who survived their experiences with heart disease and stroke and hear their inspiring stories. During the luncheon, guests can join in the popular red purse auction to help raise funds for the local American Heart Association and the Go Red for Women Movement.

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W inter has set in with cold temperatures, and it is im-portant to keep our body temperatures up – from

the inside, out. Spicy foods and season-ings can help boost blood circulation, keeping the body warm.

Incorporating wasabi is just one such food that will keep you toasty this cold winter season. The heat in wasabi is dif-ferent from chili pepper, which burns the tongue. Wasabi’s strong sensation is typically felt in the sinus cavity.

Wasabi, also known as Japanese horse-radish, is an essential condiment in Japa-nese cuisine. It often accompanies sushi, sashimi, noodle dishes and seafood. This is no accident either – wasabi is consid-ered effective in preventing food poison-ing. It contains an anti-bacterial agent that stops the growth of certain strains of bacteria. In addition to being a stomach

aide, it also contains anti-inflammatory agents that prevent platelet application in the body. Wasabi may one day be associ-ated with treatments of arthritis, asthma and allergic reactions.

True wasabi can grow in the ground, but is more commonly cultivated in water. It grows naturally in Japan along stream-beds in mountain river valleys. Most of the wasabi served today is horseradish dyed green, or a mix of horseradish, mustard and chlorophyll (a green pigment found in most plants). The powdered wasabi is made from horseradish powder, mustard powder and food colorings. The Japanese brands of tubed wasabi may include both real wasabi and western horseradish.

A note about horseradishThe horseradish plant is an herbaceous-

perennial with long, spiky leaves and large white roots. Occasionally tiny

white flowers bloom during the summer. The roots are long, fleshy and white in color.

Often used in the Middle Ages, horse-radish can treat a variety of ailments including digestive problems, gout, swelling and arthritis. It became a popu-lar flavoring in Northern Europe, used like mustard to accompany oily fish. It has also been used to spice pickles and ketchups, and more recently as a dip or topping with roast beef.

Perhaps you prefer one condiment to the other, or can use them interchange-ably – spice up your diet for the warmth your body needs this January!

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1/3 cup packed brown sugar

1/3 cup cup old fashioned oats

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1 long sweet red pepper 1 can organic, peeled (28 oz.) diced tomatoes 1 celery stalk, washed and cut up2 large carrots peeled and cut into chunks 3 toes garlic, diced 3 tsp. sea salt 2tsp. smoked paprika and cracked, medley pepper. 3 Tbs. tomato paste


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How to Prepare:

Cut beef into chunks or have a butcher do it. Leave the beef out about 1/2 hour or to room temp. The beef will brown better.

1. Brown the beef in organic canola oil or olive oil. While the meat is brown-ing, put the beef broth and the chicken broth into a Dutch oven or crockpot and start heating it.

2. When the meat is browned add it to the broths.

3. Add the sweet potato and the red potatoes, carrots and onion and celery stalk and tomato paste.

4. Add the garlic, red pepper, salt, pepper and paprika

Cook until vegetables are tender, 30 minutes or more. Taste and adjust seasoning.

This is my favorite stew and especially during the cold months. Add organic, canned garbanzo beans as an option.

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1. In a large bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, molasses, 5tbs. butter and salt. Stir in the boiling water. Let stand until mixture cools.

2. In Med. large bowl combine 2 cups bread flour and the yeast. Add this to the room temp molasses mixture until moistened. Stir in the rye flour and enough of the bread flour to form a medium stiff dough. Turn out on to a floured board or counter. Knead until smooth and elastic. Place in a bowl coated with oil, turn once to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about an hour. Punch dough down, cover and let rise in warm place for 30 minutes.

3. Punch down again, and divide into two portions. Shape into loaves. Place onto baking sheet coated with oil or nonstick cooking spray. Cover and let rise until doubled. About 30 min.

4. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes or until nicely browned and sounds hollow when tapped.

Cool on wire racks before slicing.

5. Remember the bread should not be sticky before you make it into loaves. If it is humid, you may have to add more bread flour, if your home is very dry it may take less flour.

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From Juices & Smoothies Cookbook

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How to Prepare:

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There is an empowerment discovered with the thought that only you can find how you feel and if you make the choice to take ownership of that, then your inner spirit can wake up, rise to the challenge and find a freedom for the first time that will finally put you in the drivers seat of your life.

The first step is being willing to make the decision to stop looking at others for your unhappiness, and to take it even further, your happiness. It is not a difficult decision to make, but it can make a big difference in what you bring into your experience. And the next step is finding ways to put this willingness into action through the use of certain tools and pro-cesses, which are aids to help you shift those old ideas you have been hanging on to. It can be like anything, practice, practice, practice and soon the old habit is replaced with the new. When we stop looking outside to find the change that will bring happiness and realize that the path to happiness lies within, the word that comes to mind is “freedom.” This is also a new path to that long desired self-improvement, one that has the potential to move through this year and into the years ahead.

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How to Prepare:

1. Halve the mango, cutting down one side of the flat stone (pit). Remove the stone and scoop the flesh from the skin. Roughly chop the flesh and place in a blender or food processor.

2. Peel, core and roughly chop the apple. Add to the blender and process together until smooth, scraping the mixture down from the side of the bowl, if necessary.

3. Halve the passion fruit and scoop the pulp into the mango and apple puree. Add the orange juice and echinacea, then blend briefly.

4. Thin with a little mienral water, if you like, pour into two glasses and serve. Otherwise transfer the juice into a jug (pitcher) and chill in the refrigerator, then servie in large glasses with ince cubes and slices to decorate.

* Red and orange coloured fruits and vegetables are particularly good for pro-tecting against or fighting off colds or flu, and are full of powerful antioxidants that are known to protect against many more serious illnesses. This refreshing, fruity drink also contains a herbal blend called echinacea, which helps to relieve the symptoms of colds and flu.



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There is nothing like breathing 3 hours of recycled air on a crowded plane to focus the mind on the value of im-

munity. Winter holidays are all about sharing, and share we do.

If you find yourself stuck between two sneezing seatmates without your Zicam (homeopathic nose spray) or your vitamin C, take heart and remem-ber Louis Pasteur’s famous last words: “The germ is nothing, the environment is everything.”

In his 11th hour recant of his famous germ theory, Pasteur realized that if the body’s cellular metabolism and pH is per-fectly balanced, it’s simply not suscepti-ble to disease; so a germ doesn’t produce disease any more than a vulture produces roadkill, or rats produce garbage.

In Chinese medicine there are four levels of immunity that must be main-tained: wei qi, qi, ying, and xue, all of which are of equal importance. If you do catch a cold or get the flu, having strong qi, ying and xue immunity means you’ll get over it quicker and the symptoms won’t be as bad.

But prevention is clearly the best cure, and that means wei qi, or the exterior protective energy that keeps the surface of the body firm or closed. It is the invis-ible suit of armor that the well-prepared traveler in this world doesn’t leave home without.

The Su Wen text (c. 400 B.C.) says that “Wind is the spearhead of a thousand dis-eases,” and is a pathogen in and of itself, but it also can combine with and facilitate the entrance of other pathogens into the body. If the body’s wei qi is weak, wind pathogens enter the body through the skin below the skull on the back of the neck

(you feel a slight sore throat, possibly a slight fever) and makes its way toward the Lung (sore throat and fever abate and coughing begins).

If the patient gets to his acupunctur-ist/herbalist at the first signs of cold or flu--usually a slight sore throat and light-headed feeling--the doctor will needle points on the Lung and Large Intestine meridians in order to “open the exterior” of the body to let the pathogen out and give herbs to expel the pathogen via dia-phoresis (induced sweating). Your body eliminates the pathogen and you don’t get sick.

There are six levels of progression of cold pathogen through the body, three yang (exterior) and three yin(interior)—and each level presents with a distinctive tongue and pulse pattern as well as more and more severe symptoms of cold/flu. Your chances of avoiding a cold are al-ways best if you get to your doctor while the pathogen is still in the most exterior level (this is the taiyang stage—the most superficial, skin level of the body).

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“Before I begin, I close my eyes and visualize the perfect JUMP in my mind three times, then I open my eyes and go!” As one of the top 10 U.S. Nordic combined skiers, (cross country and ski jumping combined) of his time, Peter Kendrick remembers the joy, thrill and freedom of ski jumping and landing that “Perfect Jump.”

peter grew up in Colorado and began his skiing career at the age of two. By the time he was twelve he was ski jumping. He

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Most coaches will emphasis the im-portance of building a solid foundation with the basics and fundamentals of your sport, and in that regard Peter is no different. To be the best you must gain experience by taking baby steps. Spend time on the basic skills and fundamentals when you are first learning, and then, as your skill and ability evolves, warm-up with the basics.

Another important component to being the best at your sport is attitude. Peter knows his state of mind is a major factor to the outcome of his performance. Whether your performance is lacking or at its best, be positive, and believe in yourself because in the end this will be what is the difference between first place and second.

To actually jump, go for small jumps, and easy simple tricks. To avoid injuries, always warm-up and stretch before you attempt any jump. Develop flexibility and believe in yourself. You must also learn how to fall. This sounds crazy but falling is part of the game. Learn to roll instead of trying to stop yourself. When landing your jump, be sure to land in the middle of your board and think of a soft landing. If you land hard you will either chatter (when the ski edges skip sideways along the snow and you are not making solid contact) or bounce, which will throw your rhythm off. Land loose, relaxed and smooth. Do not get too serious or uptight,

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If competing, two nights before your competition try to get plenty of sleep. Whole food nutrition will contribute to optimal performance, eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, and foods that nourish the body (avoid junk food).

Other helpful ideas are to attend a camp. Camps will expose you to dif-ferent coaches and you will learn new techniques. Also, a major advantage is to cross-train with other sports. Often the skills learned from other sports will enhance your ability in your preferred sport.

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The reader may notice the difference between this view of co-creation and God, and that of the popular “law of attraction” and “power of intention” views as put forth in “The Secret” and the metaphysical ramblings of various New Thought writers such as Wayne Dyer. In his book, The Power of Intention: Learning to Co-create Your World Your Way, Dr. Dyer explains that we attract to ourselves what we intend and envision for ourselves. To illustrate, he states, “Suppose that you want a better job with a higher salary. Imagine yourself as already having it, knowing in your thoughts that you’re entitled to it, with no doubt about the job showing up because you can see it within. The universal mind [that is, God] now has no choice in the matter, since you’re part of that all-creating mind and there’s no vibrational contradiction.” It’s certainly nice to know that once you’ve decided on a particular future for yourself, God will obediently follow along. Perhaps this should be called “God as puppy-dog spirituality.”

The main problem with the “law of attraction” and “the power of intention” as developed by writers such as Dr. Dyer is not that the “laws” themselves aren’t valid, but that they are grossly over-generalized. Depth psychology validates the fact that our unconscious attracts certain outer events to us through the processes of projection and synchronicity. It is also true that our deeper intentions can and do influence what comes our way in life. But these laws are not omnipotent or decisive. They influence our lives but do not define their course because, frankly, God is not a puppy-dog, and although the ego would like to play the role of God within the psyche, it cannot. The Self and destiny transcend the ego.

Perhaps the best argument against some of the claims made by New Thought writers comes from nature herself. According to Dr. Dyer, the only thing that stands between ourselves and unlimited abundance, health, joy, etc. are the fears, doubts, and other resistances of our ego. Surprisingly, though, creatures which have no ego (i.e., plants and other animals), and which, therefore, should carry no resistance to the “all-providing Source of intention,” still experience scarcity, still suffer from diseases, and still die prematurely. Evidently, the law of attraction and the power of intention only apply to humans, or animals just haven’t read enough New Thought books.

References: 1. Dyer, Wayne W. The Power of Intention: Learning to Co-create Your World Your Way. Hay House, Inc., New York 2004.2. Jung Carl G. Memories, Dreams, and Reflections. Random House, Inc., New York 1963.

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A fter you have had a thorough examination and your physician says, “you’re physically fine, the test results are within normal bounds” and you still experience these symptoms, try the CAVE MAN DIET for 7

days.

Note: Chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis is a legitimate diagnosis for medical insurance purposes.

We need to re-balance our systems in order to break this self-perpetuating downward cycle and start rebuilding our health. FOUR MAIN PARTS OF TREATMENT — LET’S GET WELL!!

1. Exterminate the yeast

2. Starve out the yeast

3. Replace the good bacteria

4. Rebuild the immune system

THE FIRST FIVE DAYS is “CLEAN-UP TIME”: concentrate on what you eat and take buffered vitamin C only — unless directed otherwise by your doctor.

IMPORTANT: after the five days, begin all four parts of treat-ment, all at once.

1. Current anti-fungals for killing the yeast include: Nystatin powder (preferred over tablets) is still the drug of

choice by most doctors. Nyzoral is absorbed systemically but can cause liver damage; amphotericin-b (fungizone) can be ordered from France now; check with your physician.

Several over-the-counter, non-prescription therapies are also available, such as Capricin; Capristatin; Candex; Kyolic garlic in tablets, capsules and liquid (I like the liquid best). Kyolic Wakunaga Company; Mycocidin; Rainbow Light Products; Ness Enzymes; Homeopathic remedies; Fungizone; Pau d’arco tea; Methake tea; Golden Seal root; Yeast-Fighters; odor-free garlic. Several anti-fungals are on the market, too many to keep track of. The favorite of my clients and very effective OTC is GSE, grapefruit seed extract, I prefer the tablets. Start w 1 a day, and work up, slowly to the recommended dose of 3/day, Some say the teas and the garlic rebuild the immune system rather than kill the yeast. Whatever they do, they definitely are helpful.

Symptoms may become worse for the first few days due to yeast dying off, withdrawal symptoms caused by hidden food allergies, and toxins dumped into the system as the fat cells break down and empty their stored up waste products into the blood stream.

Powdered, buffered vitamin C contains calcium, potas-sium and magnesium and helps relieve allergic reactions and symptoms of yeast die-off. Take 1/4 tsp. in 1/2 glass of water IN BETWEEN MEALS, three times a day and at bedtime. The buffered form of vitamin C can neutralize stomach acid, so take in-between meals, not with meals. Take directly after a meal only if you are experiencing a severe allergic reaction.

Some people cheat on their diets on purpose because they know that the buffered C will cancel out the consequences -- but I’m sure that YOU wouldn’t do something like that -- just don’t make a habit of it.

2. Starve Out the Yeast A healthy eating plan is of utmost importance in controlling

Candida yeast overgrowth. If we rely entirely on herbals and drugs, or a “quick fix” we’ll just get it back again.

The closer the diet is followed, the better the results. Avoid all types of yeasty foods such as yeast breads, moldy cheeses, beer, wine, fermented foods, yogurts because they can cause allergic reactions which stress the body and weaken the im-mune system.

Those who are getting rid of the yeast the quickest are limit-ing starches and avoiding all sugars, milk products and wheat — and say that the rapid results are well worth it.

Cave Man, or Stone Age Diet: Lots and lots of vegetables: raw is best, of course, then steamed or stir fried. See COPING WITH CANDIDA COOKBOOK, page 7. There are lots of foods available besides carrot sticks, celery and lettuce.

Lots of protein foods: such as fish, shellfish, chicken, turkey, rabbit, nuts, seeds, small amounts of beans and peas.

Adults - For the first 7 days, no sugars of any type, breads, pastas, milk products or yeasty-fermented foods. Limit starch intake to 60 - 80 gms. of carbohydrates a day.

Avoid grains: wheat, oats, rye, barley, corn, rice. Some can tolerate small amounts of quinoa, amaranth, millet and buck-wheat. If physically active, then have small amounts of fresh fruit throughout the day.

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Are you committing one of these common health crimes against your own body that can cost you the immunity you’re meant to have?

Stop right now! Health Crime #1: Are you eating sugar and processed

foods? Sugar decreases the function of your immune system almost immediately, and as you likely know, a strong immune system is a crucial key to keeping you healthy. Be aware that sugar is present in foods you may not suspect, like ketchup and fruit juice.

Health Crime #2: Do you fail to get enough rest each night? Just like it becomes harder for you to get your daily tasks done when you’re tired, if your body is overly fatigued, your immune system could be functioning less-than-optimally.

Health Crime #3: Is stress running your life? We all face some stress every day, but excess stress could have serious adverse effects on your immune system.

Health Crime #4: Do you forget to exercise on a regular basis? A comprehensive exercise program is one of the BEST strategies to improve your immune response. When you exercise, you increase your circulation and your blood flow throughout your body. Your immune system has a better chance of performing at its best.

Health Crime #5: Do you ever leave the bathroom without washing your hands? Washing your hands is key to helping your immune system to function at its best. Be sure you don’t use antibacterial soap for this -- antibacterial soaps are completely unnecessary, and they cause far more harm than good. Instead, identify a simple chemical-free soap that you can switch your family to.

Health Crime #6: Do you eat a “balanced” diet without understanding your nutritional type and how to eat for your personal needs? Just as it is obvious that you differ tremen-dously with respect to your outward physical appearance, you also have a unique biochemistry and genetics. You process foods and utilize nutrients in a way that is unique to you. Therefore, when you adopt a diet based on your specific “nutritional type,” it will help you achieve optimum health

Health Crime #7: Are you failing to look after your diges-tive tract? Scientific research shows 80% of your immune system actually lives right in your digestive tract. The best way to look after your digestive tract is via a high quality probiotic.

These are just a few of the mistakes you can make which can cause your immune system to function less than opti-mally.

References:1. www.mercola.com

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Clinical research has shown a direct correlation between Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Au-tism, Parkinson’s and other

neurological disorders and the overbur-den of heavy metal toxins in the body. The World Health Organization has estimated that at least 90% of all chronic diseases can be attributed to the effects of environmental pollution. This pollution includes free radicals and heavy metals, which may be a primary source and the principle root cause of all degenerative diseases and aging. The use of PCA-Rx is proven effective in assisting with symp-toms of these disorders by removing the heavy metal toxins.

There is little hope for antioxidants and mineral supplements to do their job properly if the body is burdened with

heavy metals. PCA-Rx is a powerful, biologically active detoxification agent that crosses the blood-brain barrier ef-ficiently, cleaning and clearing plaque, toxic residues, heavy metal deposits and other contaminants. It further aids in cel-lular detoxification.

Heavy metal toxins include alumi-num, arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury, and thallium. Over time these heavy metals, plaques, toxic chemical residues, and other unnatural intruders slowly ac-cumulate in the body like a cup gradually filling with liquid. If the body’s natural de-toxification pathways (such as the blood, lymph, and cerebral spinal fluid) cannot eliminate them faster than they enter the body, the buildup can eventually reach dangerous toxic levels.

PCA-Rx represents a breakthrough technology for eliminating toxicity in the body. The result of years of rigorous clini-cal research and development, PCA-Rx untilizes the unique principles of “clath-ration”, a powerful yet safe alternative to traditional chelation therapy.

A chelating substance is a chemical isolate that only binds to a toxin with a single reversible ionic bond at one receptor site. In its attempt to tow the toxin out of the system it is free to interact with anything it comes into contact with while in transit.

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In essence, clathration mimics the nat-ural, discriminate, synergistic response of the immune system to rid the body of unwanted toxins.

PCA-Rx has been shown to be effec-tive in assisting with other symptoms of ADD, ADHD, Fibromyalgia, Angina, Crohn’s, MTBE poisoning, heavy metal poisoning, mycoplasma removal, and chronic fatigue syndrome.

Detoxifying the system of heavy met-als and other chemical toxins should be the first and foundational step in any healing protocol. Otherwise, these toxic substances actually block the body’s re-ceptors making them unavailable to do their intended functions of absorbing important nutrients. PCA-Rx is a product that provides the body with vital optimal health.

References:1.www.worldhealthorg.com

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It is so important to become aware of our financial mental programming, those beliefs around money, which may be subconscious, but keep

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What are your beliefs about money? It‘s vital to become consciously aware of them, because until we do, they can sabotage us and paralyze our dreams and goals. Most mental programs were laid down in childhood, and if repeated often became a part of our belief systems, whether they made any sense or not. If those ideas were dysfunctional, we will re-create them unconsciously in self-de-feating scenarios throughout our lives.

Today, more than ever, there is a need for inner work focused directly on financial therapy, in order to reduce financial stress and improve financial health. A financial counselor will give lists of things to improve. Unfortunately, they are not trained to address hidden money beliefs.

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Money beliefs may be sabotaging our best intentions around finances. Most people are not aware of their “mental tapes,” they live their lives in a significant amount of worry caused by frustration of consciously wanting to be responsible. The situation becomes worse if your spouse has different money programming than you. In fact 72% of Americans report that money is their number one stressor, ahead of work, children or health, becoming the most common cause of family disagree-ments.

Money beliefs are generational, and beliefs drive our be-haviors. If your spouse internalized the belief “one has to work hard for money” and “it is not easy to come by”, and you have the programming “money is to be spent, not saved”…there will be considerable conflict in your family.

Write down your thoughts or statements about topics on the rich versus the poor, marriage, work, relatives, happiness, borrowing, saving, love, budgets, employers, etc. Then circle the five statements that trigger the strongest feelings. Then de-termine why you believe and feel that way and whether or not those beliefs are serving you. These processes bring awareness to what is hidden. It is satisfying to finally have an “ah ha” moment and understand why you think and do certain things. This is the first step to making a change. The second step is to obtain knowledge that encourages financial responsibility, and third is to be willing to change.

The term “retail therapy” is well known and joked about. We engage in retail therapy (buying things we can’t afford or don’t need) when we’re sad, stressed, angry or unhappy. Using instant gratification to temporarily feel better is unconsciously learned behavior from childhood.

In these unsure times it’s imperative to become conscious of dysfunctional childhood programming around money. One should stay abreast to help your own family feel secure and to function happily.

Is it time to understand your behavior regarding money? Yes, now is the time to address subconscious programming and the core reasons surrounding money issues and therefore receive much needed emotional and financial relief.

If you want to change your life around finances, here are some resources:

• Work with a trained hypnotherapist to receive a financial therapy session and change core beliefs around money is-sues.

• Work with a financial planner to organize your current finances and create future strategies.

• Work with a life coach.

References:1. Wealth Beyond Reason by Bob Dole; Trafford Publishing (2006)2. A Happy Pocket Full of Money by David Cameron Gikandi; Xlibris Corporation (2008)

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Good clean water is a basic need for health and life itself, and scientists have validated ancient teachings about many other legendary attributes of water. All major religions maintain that water

is sacred, and they use it to confer blessings and health to their communities. Healers and shamans in many traditions have long used water to retain and transfer healing energies to treat ailments of the body and spirit. How is water able to absorb and transfer these healing thoughts and feelings in so many different cultures?

The Memory of Water

Written by Dr. Thomas S. Lee, Naturopathic Physician and Homeopathic Practitioner


Water has physical properties that permit life to exist. Less well understood is that water has a kind of memory of where it has been and the non-physical energetics it has “experienced”. This memory property permits a physician who knows the health conditions of his patient to match an appropriate medicine or combination of medicines held within a liquid solution. The medical effect of that water can then deliver healing ef-fects to a specific area of the body. For example, a soup, an IV bag of nutrients, an herbal soak, or a cleansing enema would each deliver different benefits. The doctor trained in homeopathy uses old techniques of serial dilution and manual agitation to impart specific information and properties to his water based rem-edies. With skill and experience, these potent remedies work well.

Water and mineral proportions in our body fluids are very similar to those in ancient oceans, and our lives depend upon precise amounts and qualities of these from moment to moment. With this ability to convey non-physical informa-tion, it is evident that people and all living things are sensitive to the vital energy of water we drink or bathe in.

Mineral hot springs bring up water charged by epic variations in pressure and heat from deep-earth magma flows. The water in your body does exchange information and characteristics with un-treated hot springs water. This has been found through the ages to be healing and strengthening.

Handling of municipal water through pipes, in buildings, heaters, and sewage treatment, often repeatedly, will charge water very differently than a deep-earth aquifer does. That weakened water will merge with your own in your showers, baths, and beverages, perhaps more in-timately than you would like. The quality of our shared water shows how we value our water resources and each other’s life, ultimately.

To experience deep earth water memories for yourself, go to your nearby untreated geothermal hot spring and languish in a hot tub full of water that has never before touched another human body. Then compare that to your home shower or bath. Repeat this experiment

as often as you like. Luckily, in the Reno/Tahoe area we have several wonderful hot springs to choose from.

References:1. Emoto, Masaru. Messages from Water, Vol. 1 (1999) and Vol. 2 (2001).2. Emoto, Masaru. The Shape of Love: Discovering Who We Are, Where We Came From, and Where We are Going, Doubleday, 2007.3. Milgrom, Lionel. “Icy claim that water has memory.” New Scientist, 11 June 2003.

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- Try a homeopathic earache tablet. You can find them at most health food stores.

More considerations: - Alcohol-free Echinacea extract, taken orally, will help in the early stages of an ear infection.

- Make sure to take your daily recom-mended dose of vitamin C. You can also up the dosage, which will boost your im-munity and help fight the infection.

- You can take Colloidal Silver orally or use it as an earwash. It is a natural antibiotic.

- Decrease your intake of sugar, as it will only feed the bacteria and infection.

- If you have recurring ear infections, con-sider getting tested for food allergies.

Make sure to consult a naturopath or homeopath regarding specific doses of medication for adults and children.

References:1. Ear Infections - Topic Overview. WebMD.com, Febru-ary 2009.2. Sheryl Walters. Use Natural Remedies for an Ear Infec-tion. Naturalnews.com, March 2009.3. Phyllis Balch. Prescription for Nutritional Healing. Penguin Books, 2006.


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And thus passes another year. Taking a look back, it is hard to believe this marks a decade since the new millennium. We have seen a lot of frightening and terrible things to kick off the next thousand years. But

through it all, we remain standing. Now as the seasons come full circle yet again, we all take a moment to slow ourselves down. Shirk the stress of our lives, and take stock of what truly matters. The only way to stay happy is to remember what we can control and what we can’t. Hug your family a little longer, work a little harder, play a little more. Remind those who fill your heart how much they mean to you, and enjoy every second of your time together like the gift that it is.

The term ‘new-year’s resolution’ gets tossed around so care-lessly now that it often means giving up junk food or exercising for a month until apathy rekindles. There is an alternative. This resolution doesn’t require a yearlong commitment but it can change your life just the same. Plan a trip. It doesn’t have to be for January; you may not go until spring or summer, but plan it now and have it to look forward to. Take the family, go by yourself, bring your significant other...whatever feels right, just go. Go to the mountains. Go to the beach. Go to the desert, the forest, the lake; it doesn’t matter. Just get your feet moving and rest your eyes on something new. We all differ, but most of us

thrive on new experiences. These can be found anywhere by those willing to look.

While you’re on your trip, do one thing for yourself. Find a place during sunset, or on a particularly starry night and sit down. Just sit. Don’t think, just be. Try to feel the immensity of things. Gaze at the billions of tiny suns twinkling in the sky; the same suns that watched the first animals crawl from the seas; that watched the first humans walk on two feet; that have witnessed every second of every life from the immense to the infinitesimal. Suddenly work doesn’t seem so stressful does it? I still remember the first time this notion really hit me. It can be daunting, almost scary, but remember what we can control and what we cannot. Hug your family a little longer, work a little harder, play a little more; and remember life is there to be lived.

Note: Rest in peace Beverly, Tim and Carol. May you find peace among the stars, I love you.

A Resolution to TravelWritten by Sean Block

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Be Prepared*Call before you leave to make sure your hotel accepts pets. Check restrictions or fees.*Vaccinations may be required when traveling. *Plan your mode of transportation in advance. *Avoid crowds; it may make your pet nervous or skittish.* Use a leash to prevent losing your pet.*Have an identification tag and a current photo if your pet.*Have your vet install an ID chip in your pet.Car Travel Tips*Avoid leaving your pet unattended in the vehicle to prevent heatstroke. If you leave your pet in the vehicle, leave at least two windows open for a cross draft and fresh air.

*Plan for twice as many rest stops; animals need to stretch and go to the bathroom more than humans.

*Feed your pet only small meals before leaving to avoid mo-tion sickness.

*Take your pet for ‘warm up’ car rides to prepare your pet for the long ride ahead.

*If you have a dog, teach it to lay down quietly inside of the vehicle, and avoid allowing it to stick its head out of the win-dows. This is a hazard to your dog’s eyes.

*You cannot train a cat. However, some will lay comfortably in a corner of the car, while others may need to be placed in a carrier.

*Keep a leash or harness on your pet even when in the car to prevent it from trying to bolt out the window.

*Have food, dishes, (a can opener if you have a cat), some treats, a favorite toy, a blanket, and a comb or brush. Paper towels,

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Your Furry Family Members Behindodor and stain removal supplies to clean up after your pet.

Air Travel Tips*Air travel is stressful and crowded. Plan in advance to avoid various complications.

*Call ahead to make sure that your pet will be allowed in a carrier under the seat, or if it must be transported separately.

*For smaller pets, especially fish, check with the airline freight departments, or pet stores to supply shipping containers for your pet. Smaller animals are often more susceptible to stress and shock that larger ones.

*Some airlines require a health certificate before they fly. Call ahead for requirements.

*Clip your pet’s nails to avoid snagging and injuries.

*Pet’s identification, including the destination, should be clearly labeled on your pets tag and kennel. Write ‘Live animal’ on the kennel in big letters, along with care information.

*Be early, especially for air travel. When shipping your pet, leave two hours for processing.

*Notify the person receiving the pet. Give them the flight and waybill number. Pets can usually be picked up within 90 min-utes of flight arrival.

AlternativesInstead of bringing your pet on your travels, keep them at home with someone familiar to feed and care for your pet twice a day. A boarding kennel or a professional sitter are also options.

References:1. This information was obtained directly from www.healthypets.com

A Resolution to TravelWritten by Sean Block

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The Healthy

Adventurer

I began my healthy adventures in 1972 traveling all over the world by bike. Today I am 69 years old and still going strong. It is never to late to live a healthy active life and be your own healthy adventurer.

KIDSCORNER

Written by Ariana Purcell, 12 years old

80 km later I had the opportunity to practice erecting my tent while it was raining. Though there are all sorts of tents for my purposes, there are two main types. One kind consists primarily of mosquito netting and rain cover is placed over it when needed. Then there are tents with rain tarp only. That was the kind Herbert had. They are normally not “airy”. Anticipating heat on this trip, I had chosen the first alternative. Its drawback was, by the time I had put up the mosquito netting, the inside was wet. Thus speed was of the essence. In my case I was hampered by total darkness.

The rain had stopped in the morning. After 15 km, I came into the small community of Pine Creek. The villages en route have to make a living from the moneys spent by travelers. That became obvious when I was charged $13 for breakfast.

I had a decision to make. This was the 20th of June. Darwin, my destination, was only ww264km or less than 1.5 days of bike riding away. My departure from there was scheduled for the 28th. The likelihood of catching an earlier plane ride was very remote. Thus I had some extra time on hand and decided on a side trip that would take several days.

“With joyful passion for health and peace”

Hans

To be continued…….

Australia

I started flying alone on airplanes when I was nine years old. The last flight I took, I got to fly first class.

It was so awesome! First, they give you nuts in a little jar, with your choice of a drink (I got a Sprite). Then, a movie comes on a little screen. The movie was “The Time Travelers Wife.” I watched most of the it, then the flight attendant came over and asked me what I wanted for lunch. She read a few choices from the menu. I picked a sandwich with a side of pecans, grapes and cheese. When I finished my lunch, I finished watching the movie. Then there was only about 20 minutes until we were supposed to land. So, I took the headphones and listened to some music. The plane landed and I got off of the plane and saw my dad. I will always remember my best flight ever!

As I have gotten older, I learned to be more efficient with money when traveling. If you are only going for a week, take a carry on instead of paying to check a bag. Also, bring your own snacks or food to eat on the plane. Then you will not have to pay for the over priced food at the airport. Plus, it’s usually a lot healthier to bring your own snacks. Always bring things to do on the plane too.

Things to do:- Coloring books, crayons, markers, etc

- A good book to read

- Homework (if you’re traveling over a school break)

- Puzzles

- I-Pod

- PSP (Portable Sony Playstation)

- Game Boy

If you do not have a music listening device, they usually have headphones on the plane so you can listen to the music they have. Like I said, as I get older I learn to become more efficient. I hope my advice will help!

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THE SUN IN Monthly health outlook:

capricornWritten By Robert Ayres

This month we shift from the fall to the winter season. Win-ter Solstice is marked by the Sun entering Capricorn. This

rhythmic, energetic shift of nature’s an-nual cycle celebrates the “rebirth” of the Sun. December 21 is the shortest day and longest night of the year. From now until June 21, Summer Solstice, the Sun will move from the southern to the northern hemisphere. There will be a correspond-ing lengthening of the day and shortening of the night. This cyclic expansion and contraction of light and darkness is a fundamental theme of life.

The civilizations of the ancient world celebrated these times as symbolic of death and rebirth. Capricorn rules the principle of contraction and the inhale of nature. During the winter season nature turns within and takes a rest. Animals hi-bernate and plants pull their vitality down into their roots. There is a decrease of activity and vitality. The Sun is at its most southerly point and travels relatively low on the horizon. The angle of the Sun does not result in the heat that we are familiar with in the summer. The result is that the temperature drops and it is cold.

This is cold and flu season and we are more susceptible to illness. Our vitality is lower and it takes more effort to stay healthy. But out of these death principles comes rebirth. As the Sun moves north-ward, a new cycle of life unfolds when we celebrate Spring Equinox on March 21.

In astrological terms, Capricorn is

a cold, dry sign. In regards to the four temperaments, Capricorn is melancholic. This manifests as depression or melan-choly. Many people will struggle with these feelings as well as sadness, loneli-ness and feeling down during this time. It is a natural tendency to look within and take stock of our lives now. If we do this, and we should, most of us will recognize our shortcomings and weaknesses that need to be addressed. This can result in a negative mood of worry, doubt, or anxiety. This is intended to motivate us to take action for positive change.

Capricorn and its planetary ruler, Saturn, rule karma or the cosmic law of cause and effect. Karma, both positive and negative, expresses as our patterns of thinking, feeling, and action. We are creatures of habit. Some of these habit patterns are positive and creative while some are negative and destructive. This is the appropriate time to evaluate our lives and acknowledge the changes that are necessary to improve our quality of life. This traditionally takes the form of New Year’s resolutions. But the majority of people do not follow through on their good intentions.

Capricorn also rules the character qualities of organization, self-discipline,

patience, and perseverance. All of these virtues are necessary in order to be successful in changing self-sabotaging, self-destructive patterns that have been lifetimes in the making. We are here to grow and to the degree that we are ac-tively involved in positive change, then we are correctly taking advantage of life’s opportunities.

Life is a process of death and rebirth. The universe is now supporting you to make the needed changes. It is apparent that change is in the air and that the old ways of doing things are no longer work-ing. This is an individual and collective issue. Do your part through positive change in your life and be a part of the solution.

One of the parts of the body which Capricorn rules is the knees, which eso-terically relates to the virtue of humble-ness. We each need to recognize that there is a higher power in charge of things which deserves our reverence. This can be done physically, mentally, emotion-ally or spiritually. We gain the greatest results when we do all of the above. An incredible arrogance has developed in humanity that tries to ignore and defy the laws of nature. This results in disasters of various kinds that are all too frequent


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these days. We must learn to be humble and be in awe of the forces of nature, life, and the universe.

Capricorn has domain over the skin which defines the limits or boundary of our physical body. We are moving into a time when we will need to relearn the lessons of correct boundaries. When sys-tems of all kinds stray beyond their natural and correct area of function the result is ill health or disease. This relates not just to the human body but to all systems of life expression.

Another area of rulership for Capri-corn is the bones and skeletal system. They provide the physical foundation for the body and give it form. The bones support firmness, strength, and stability which are all qualities of Capricorn. They are also the most dense, crystallized parts of the body and have a direct correlation to the mineral kingdom. The bones are the source of blood. The metaphor here is water springing forth from the rock. This is an old biblical symbol of the miracle of life. Water and blood are representa-tive of the life force. Solidity and fluidity work together to enhance life.

Herbs that are under Capricorn’s rul-ership and may be appropriate for use at this time are comfrey root and leaf, sarsa-parilla, wintergreen, and rue. Comfrey is good for internal bleeding, fractures and to aid digestion. Sarsaparilla helps to heal arthritis, rheumatism, colds, and fever. Wintergreen relieves pain from arthritis, rheumatism as well as muscle and joint discomfort. Rue is also a treatment for arthritis, rheumatism and increasing the blood circulation.

Pay attention to your body. It is more susceptible to aches, pains, and illness now. Have a cup of herb tea and get healthy!

THE ABOVE IS NOT MEANT TO BE TAKEN AS MEDICAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL.

2009 All Rights Reserved, Robert AyresRobert Ayres is an internationally known astrolo-ger with over 40 years of experience. He can be reached for personal consultations at (530) 550-1118 or at his website at astrologicalalchemy.com

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“I purchased a web back support fifteen years ago & loved it! But i left it at one of my temp jobs. i’ve tried several back support cushions since then & none of them have worked. The reason i like the web back support is that is doesn’t sink or reshape itself, it fits in any chair & it’s very portable. i was so happy to see this ad, i can’t believe i found you! i bought two, one for home & one for my job.” -Pat Olsen • Reno, NV

Great for the: Car • Office • Home • RV • On-the-go & Holiday Gifts for friends and loved ones

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NoW... A Very Affordable & Portable, Ergonomic Technology!

To order NoW go to...www.NaturallivingProducts.net

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Pricing

one: $24.99

Two: $30.00

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