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4 Vibrant Nutrition: The Benefits of Whole Food Supplements

6 Eat Your Way to Wellness

8 Cancer Part 4 of 4

10 Vitamin B1 Deficiency Can Cause...

12 Magnesium and your health

14 Get Outside, Stay Outside

16 Treating Anxiety, Depression & Stress using Traditional Chinese Medicine

17 Call to Action

18 Coupons

20 5 Healthy food pairings that Supercharge health and diet

23 Ku Nye Tibetan Massage – Stop Pain Now

24 Life Should Flow More Easily

25 3 Ways to Boost Your Metabolism (and Lose Weight)

26 Are Your Hormones Out of Balance?

27 Sushi or Thai? And 8 Other Things You're Over-thinking

28 Help Increase Your Testosterone Level

29 KEEP ON MOVING!

30 Is Your Furniture Safe For Your Children?

31 Why Eat Quinoa

32 Homeopathy and Vaccination

33 There's More to See…

35 A Natural Approach to ADD/ADHD

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FOOD FOR HEALTH

Nature knew what she was doing when she packaged all the vitamins and minerals the human body needs to be healthy in fresh fruits and vegetables. A plate full of these nutrient-rich whole foods might just be the best multivitamin out there – followed closely by a multivitamin made with those same sources of vitality. Whole food supplements are made up of concentrated, dehydrated whole foods, and they take advantage of the best that nature has to offer in order to strengthen

and complete a balanced diet.

Rather than thinking of whole food supplements as medicine or, well, supplementary, think of them as concentrated food sources. Dark, leafy greens such as kale have worked up quite the reputation as nutritional powerhouses – and they are – but a cup of steamed kale offers up only a tenth of the body’s daily calcium requirement. Drying that same kale and grinding it into powder as part of a whole food supplement concentrates the many vitamins and minerals contained in the phenomenal leafy green.

There’s a reason nature doesn’t deliver nutrients in isolation. Whole plants provide a broad spectrum of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and more – including phytonutrients. New phytonutrients are being discovered every day as understanding of nutrition deepens. These natural chemical compounds are responsible for everything from the deep purple of cabbage to the pungent aroma of onions and garlic, and are known to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory qualities. Not only that, phytonutrients promote better health and account for the synergistic benefits of whole food supplements, making it possible for the body to use key vitamins and minerals more easily.

When a nutrient is highly “bioavailable”, that means it is easily absorbed and assimilated by the body. Whole foods, and whole food supplements, offer unsurpassed bioavailability. Seasonal availability of fresh produce, hectic schedules, and other challenges can get in the way of proper nutrition, and even eating the right kinds of

The Benefits of Whole Food Supplements By Nikolas Clarke

foods every day is not always enough, which is where supplements come in. Whole food supplements, full of the vibrant nutrition you need to thrive, are the best choice for a preventative measure and nutritional support.

In order to avoid damaging the many phytonutrients and sensitive vitamins and minerals that naturally occur in whole foods, whole food supplements are minimally processed at low temperatures. These gentle processing techniques are specially formulated to preserve the life force of whole foods. That way, the delicate nutrients are protected, ready and waiting for your body just as nature intended.

Whole food supplements aren’t just better for you, they’re good for the planet. Since quality is the name of the game in this case, whole food supplements emphasize organic agriculture and sustainable harvesting practices for an abundant bounty of superfoods from kale to chlorella. Who would have thought your choice of supplements could have far-reaching impact on the health of the environment, as well as your own?

You are what you eat. Are you feeling whole?

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Eat Your Way to

Wellness By Dr Brenda M Leite

We are in an era of inflammation. The

root issue of most disease in the body

is inflammation, from the common

cold to cancer. We have reached

pandemic levels when one in three

people worldwide will develop cancer

in their lifetime. There are numerous

causes of inflammation, some that

we can control and others we cannot.

However every instance we eat, we can control our

nourishment choices. So much occurs with our food supply

behind the scenes. When you purchase food from your local

marketplace, there can be misrepresentation in terms of the

safety of what you are eating. Your everyday diet choices

are the foundation of your wellness, for young and old, male

and female. (This approach also applies to your pets!). We

can alter many disease patterns by changing dietary choices.

In Canada, up to 70% of processed foods in grocery stores

contain Genetically Engineered ingredients. Sometimes

referred to as GMO food, genetically modified organism,

this food is not a familiar substance to our bodies. Scientists

are starting to see the ill effects upon butterflies and bees,

and, when you understand how the body works, there is no

question; the GE foods are harmful to the human organism.

What is genetically engineered food? It is food that would

never naturally occur. This alteration of atomic structure in

the food is created by taking genes from organisms such

as bacteria, viruses and/or animals, usually an unrelated

species, and creating a new organism that is a stranger to

our bodies. It is all about our innate ability to perceive DNA

coding and molecular structures. The goal for GE foods is to

speed up production and growth periods and ultimately feed

the bottom line of commerce. Common foods today that

can be engineered in this way are corn, soy, canola, among

numerous others. Consider the animal feed of the meat

you are eating because if it is GMO food then what are you

eating in the meat? Most cattle, pig, goat and chicken feed is

made of a large percentage of GMO corn as it is inexpensive

and readily available. (and heavily sprayed with pesticides.)

We are what we eat as well as the animals we ingest as food.

Their diet in this way becomes part of our “nourishment”,

chemicals and all.

The body/ mind connection is a vital communication

pathway to understand why changing the genetic structure

of our foods will have negative effects on our health. When

we eat, our body is assessing the DNA patterning of what we

are ingesting. For example, when you eat an organic apple,

your brain and digestive system are in communication. They

recognize that this is a familiar molecular structure and it is

safe to consume so it is digested easily with no inflammation.

When you eat foods contaminated with pesticides, your

brain and digestive process will identify a harmful substance

and create inflammation throughout the digestive system to

protect your body from absorbing the toxin. Understanding

that your digestive system represents seventy percent of

your immune health, this is a serious consideration. Eating

foods that have been altered from their natural state will

encourage an increase in mucosal linings in the small and

large intestines, the liver will become overworked trying to

remove the toxins. Yeast will overgrow and strep and staph

can overpopulate to create a barrier. This can be a slow

process which you may not notice at the time of eating.

Sometimes the digestive imbalances appear as Irritable Bowel

Syndrome, Diverticulitis, Diverticulosis and Cancer which are

all inflammatory responses. Parasites also love to live in this

thick, warm, mucous-rich and stagnant environment.

In addition to GMO and chemically contaminated food, we have

the complication of the irradiation of food. This falls under the

category of Nuclear Science. The food is exposed to ionizing

radiation to destroy bacteria, viruses, and micro organisms on

the food from other countries. The irradiation of the food causes

a restructuring of the genetic structure of the food!

The only way I can see the halting of the poisoning of our

environment and our bodies is when the consumer demands

organic, healthy, local food. The consumer needs to pressure

the governing bodies to label our products with the country

of origin of all ingredients in the product and the country of

origin of manufacturing of the product, labelling of all foods

that have been irradiated, and full disclosure of chemical

and pesticide treated foods. Did you know that mandatory

labelling is required for all genetically engineered foods in

Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Japan?

Shop at your local organic market where foods have

integrity, digestibility and a high energetic vibration that will

encourage good health. Organic foods are not irradiated,

exposed to synthetic chemicals and are not genetically

altered. Take your first steps to health and well-being by

bringing awareness to your every day food. Your children

will thank you for this when Mother Earth is healthier

and their cancer and inflammation statistics are greatly

improved from present day. Consider this…

Dr. Leite is the owner of Sunleite Integrative Health and

Thermography Centre in Port Perry.

Contact her at 905-985-3303.

www.sunleitehealth.ca

FOOD FOR HEALTH


Seeds & Nuts

Flax contains lignans, which may have an antioxidant effect and block or suppress cancerous changes. Flax is also high in omega-3 fatty acids, which are thought to protect against colon cancer and heart disease.

Nuts contain the antioxidants quercetin and campferol that may suppress the growth of cancers. Brazil nut contains 80 micrograms of selenium, which is important for those with prostate cancer.

Herbs & Spices

Garlic has immune-enhancing allium compounds (dialyl sultides) that appear to increase the activity of immune cells that fight cancer and indirectly help break down cancer causing substances. These substances also help block carcinogens from entering cells and slow tumor development. Diallyl sulfide, a component of garlic oil, has also been shown

to render carcinogens in the liver inactive. Studies have linked garlic–as well as onions,

leeks, and chives–to lower risk of stomach and colon cancer. It is believed garlic

may help prevent stomach cancer because it has anti-bacterial effects against a bacterium, Helicobacter pylori, found in the stomach and known to promote cancer there.

Rosemary may help increase the activity of detoxification enzymes. An extract of rosemary, termed carnosol, has inhibited the development of both breast and skin tumors in animals. We haven’t found any studies done on humans. Rosemary can be used as a seasoning. It can also be consumed as a tea: Use 1 tsp. dried leaves per cup of hot water; steep for 15 minutes.

Tumeric (curcuma longa), a member of the ginger family, is believed to have medicinal properties because it inhibits production of the inflammation-related enzyme cyclo-oxygenase 2 (COX-2), levels of which are abnormally high in certain inflammatory diseases and cancers, especially bowel and colon cancer.

PART1 of 4 PART4 of 4Cancer

Body/Mind Connection Positive Mind, Nutrition and How The Right Supplements Can Help By Alicia Gonzalez

Raspberries contain many vitamins, minerals, plant compounds and antioxidants known as anthocyanins that may protect against cancer. Tomatoes contain lycopene, an antioxidant that attacks roaming oxygen molecules, known as free radicals, that are suspected of triggering cancer. It appears that the hotter the weather, the more lycopene tomatoes produce. They also have vitamin C, an antioxidant which can prevent cellular damage that leads to cancer. Watermelons, carrots, and red peppers also contain these substances, but in lesser quantities. It is concentrated by cooking tomatoes. Scientists in Israel have shown that lycopene can kill mouth cancer cells. An increased intake of lycopene has already been linked to a reduced risk of breast, prostate, pancreas and colorectal cancer. (Note: Recent studies indicate that for proper absorption, the body also needs some oil along with lycopene.

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Beverages

Red wine, even without alcohol, has polyphenols that may protect against various types of cancer. Polyphenols are potent antioxidants, compounds that help neutralize disease-causing free radicals. Also, researchers at the University of North Carolina’s medical school in Chapel Hill found the compound resveratrol, which is found in grape skins. It appears that resveratrol inhibits cell proliferation and can help prevent cancer. However, the findings didn’t extend to heavy imbibers, so it should be used in moderation. In addition, alcohol can be toxic to the liver and to the nervous system, and many wines have sulfites, which may be harmful to your health. Note: some research indicates that alcohol is considered a carcinogen, you can switch to non-alcoholic wines.

Green Tea and Black Tea contain certain antioxidants known as polyphenols (catechins) which appear to prevent cancer cells from dividing. Green tea is best, followed by our more common black tea. According to a report in the July 2001 issue of the Journal of Cellular Biochemistry, these polyphenols that are abundant in green tea, red wine and olive oil, may protect against various types of cancer. Dry green tea leaves, which are about 40 percent polyphenols by weight, may also reduce the risk of cancer of the stomach, lung, colon, rectum, liver and pancreas, study findings have suggested.

Alicia GonzalezClassical HomeopathMaster in Neuro Linguistic Programming

D.P.A. Technician

References: Tom Laughlin “Psychology of Cancer – 6 Factors”

Erdmann, Robert. The Amino Revolution. USA: Touchstone, 1989

Dr. Harry Eldwart - www.myheartcure.com

www.curezone.com, www.care2.com

This article does not intent to replace the conventional method of treatments or any

other healing modality. Always consult your health care practitioner.


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Vitamin B1

DeficiencyBy PF Louis

(NaturalNews) Thiamine, or vitamin B1, is one of eight distinct members of the B complex, which helps maintain or improve brain and nervous system functioning and liver health, and resist the effects of stress on the immune system. Thiamine was named B1 simply because it was the first of the B complex series discovered.

You need it to form adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which every cell of the body uses for metabolic energy. One of the signs of B1 deficiency is fatigue, but that symptom covers many other deficiencies as well. There are other more distinct attributes of vitamin B1 deficiency that have been isolated.

B complex vitamins are water soluble and cannot be stored in the body, except for one form of thiamine that is fat soluble known as benfotiamine. Its application will be discussed later in this article.

Researchers at the Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Illinois, published a report in the journal Scientific American Medicine explaining how thiamine deficiency can lead to permanent brain damage from which there may be no recovery.

Wernicke encephalopathy is a brain disease that's caused by metabolic disorders and toxic substances, which can occur from a lack of sufficient vitamin B1. In first-world countries, this malnutrition disorder is rare in our culture and occurs mostly in alcoholics, anorexics, Crohn's victims, people who use diuretics and those undergoing kidney dialysis.

But the Loyola neurologists claim that Wernicke encephalopathy is underdiagnosed. Many victims slip under the radar. They estimate that perhaps 3 percent of Americans suffer from the extremes of Wernicke that lead to Korsakoff syndrome (KS).

"Toxic and metabolic encephalopathies may range in severity from the acute confusional state to frank coma," wrote Loyola neurologists Matthew McCoyd, MD, Sean Ruland, DO, and Jose Biller, MD. "As permanent injury may occur, an organized approach is needed to make an accurate and rapid diagnosis."

Permanent injury can occur after the rapid onset of acute encephalopathy with symptoms of confusion, hallucinations, coma, loss of muscle coordination and double vision or involuntary eye movements. If ignored and not diagnosed as a vitamin B1 or thiamine deficiency that can be remedied by supplementation, it can lead to late stage Wernicke.

Then things get really delusional. Untreated, Wernicke encephalopathy can lead to KS, characterized by profound memory loss and an inability to form memories leading to confabulation (making up memories). The 2000 movie Memento offers an entertaining example of extreme memory loss and confabulation.

About 80 percent of Wernicke encephalopathy patients develop KS, and once this occurs, only about 20 percent of those patients recover. Then brain damage can induce coma and

death. Prior to that, B1/thiamine supplementation usually turns things around.

The pharmacist who came in from the cold

Pharmacist Stuart Lindsay had submitted an article to Orthomolecular.org titled "Confessions of a Frustrated Pharmacist" in which he explains how he had abandoned conventional chemical solutions and used supplements to overcome his own diabetes type 2 symptoms, especially the neuropathy that was affecting his feet.

Orthomolecular medicine uses high-dose supplements while eschewing pharmaceutical drugs. After getting frustrated by fellow graduate pharmacy students and teachers shunning his vitamin discoveries, Stuart posted his article at Orthomolecular.org.

His symptoms of peripheral neuropathy affected the feet and lower legs with unwanted tingling sensations, pain or a lack of any sensation at all from numbness. Big Pharma offered him no solutions. This can lead to the barbaric solution of amputation if unchecked.

Neuropathy is a less life-threatening neurological disorder than Wernicke, but it can progress to more extreme complications such as Wernicke or KS. Thus, the B1/thiamine solution was the same, except Stuart chose to use the fat-soluble benfotiamine for supplementing thiamine to optimize results and eliminate his neuropathy.

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(NaturalNews) Magnesium is present in all cells of the body and is involved in over 300 enzymatic processes, including energy production. Magnesium is essential for maintaining normal bone density, normal cardiac rhythmicity, normal pulmonary function, and normal blood glucose regulation. Magnesium is one of the most common world-wide deficiencies and it plays a role in most of the common health struggles people face every day.

Most doctors are not trained to detect magnesium deficiencies. Magnesium deficiency is often misdiagnosed because it does not show up in blood tests as only 1% of the body's magnesium is stored in the blood.

Dr. Norman Shealy's, M.D., Ph.D. is an American neurosurgeon and a pioneer in pain medicine says, "Every known illness is associated with a magnesium deficiency," and that, "magnesium is the most critical mineral required for electrical stability of every cell in the body. A magnesium deficiency may be responsible for more diseases than any other nutrient."

Magnesium deficiency rates:

Research has shown that 68% of individuals in the US do not consume the daily recommended amount of dietary magnesium and 19% do not even consume half of the RDA levels which are 310-420mg daily. Most researchers believe this RDA level is far too low and if it was raised to where it should be we would see that roughly 80% of Americans are consuming insufficient quantities.

Magnesium is a basic element of life much like water and air. We need a lot of magnesium, roughly 1000 mgs/day for a healthy active individual to keep up with the demands of the body. Magnesium is to the body like oil is to a car's engine and if we are deficient problems will arise.

Calcium: magnesium ratios:

Our current diet is rich in calcium but insufficient in magnesium. Our ancient ancestors had a a diet that was close to 1:1 whereas our present-day diets are more like 5:1 and up to 15:1. Having roughly ten times more calcium than magnesium is a serious proble.

This elevated calcium to magnesium ratio is a major player in conditions such as mitral valve prolapse, migraines, attention deficit disorder, autism, fibromyalgia, anxiety, asthma and allergies. Wherever there is elevated calcium and insufficient magnesium inside of cells the effects are muscle contractions, spasms, twitches and even convulsions.

Magnesium and detoxification:

Without sufficient magnesium the body struggles to make and utilize protein and enzymes. It is also unable to properly methylate and detoxify and/or process and utilize anti-oxidants like vitamin C and E.

Magnesium is extremely critical for proper detoxification processes. As our world has gotten increasingly more toxic, our need for magnesium has increased. Meanwhile, the nutrition of our modern food has increasingly been diminished. This is due to overcropping, poor composting and pesticides/herbicide chemical residue which reduces nutritional quality of the soil and produce.

About the author:

Dr David Jockers is a Maximized Living doctor and owns and operates Exodus Health Center in Kennesaw, Georgia where he specializes in functional nutrition, functional medicine and corrective chiropractic care to get to the underlying cause of major health problems.

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Magnesium and your health By Dr. David Jockers

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Major symptoms associated with

magnesium deficiencies: (research has shown links between magnesium deficiency and the following health conditions)

Cardiac arrythmias

ADHD

Autism

Anxiety

Asthma

Allergies

Brain Fog/confusion

Chronic Fatigue

Chronic Pain

Fibromyalgia

Insomnia

Migraines

Mitral valve prolapse

Muscle Spasms

Osteoporosis

Twitching & tremors

Swelling/edema

Weak pulse

Best food

sources of magnesium:

(The densest sources of bioavailable magnesium are in the following foods)

Raw, grass-fed dairy products

Pumpkin seeds

Raw green veggies

Raw cacao

Pink salt and unrefined sea salts

Wild-caught fish

Sea vegetable - kelp/nori/dulse

Sprouted nuts/seeds

Avocados

Sprouted legumes


Get Outside, Stay OutsideStefanie Morra, Registered Early Childhood Educator

Every year the summer comes

and goes in what is seemingly

the blink of an eye. If any

season to take advantage

of outdoor activities the

summer is it as children are

off school. However, in the

ongoing battle of nature

versus screens, screens

continue to have the strong hold on how

children choose to use their free time regardless of

season or weather. The truth is adults and children

alike spend far too much time sitting indoors

viewing screens.

As a response to this increasingly alarming

epidemic, journalist Richard Louv coined the phrase

‘nature-deficit- disorder’, which he defined as “a

BODY HEALTHway to describe our alienation from nature,

particularly for kids” in an interview

with CTV news. In his book The Last

Child in the Woods, Louv argues that

the more time humans spend with

technology, the more time we require

in nature to outweigh the negative

effects the overuse of technology has

on our brains and bodies.

UK film-maker and concerned parent,

David Bond founded Project Wild Thing in

an attempt to market nature and spending time

outdoors to children, including his own, in an effort to encourage

them to spend as much time in nature as they do with screens. His

documentary film, Project Wild Thing takes you on the journey he

embarked on to achieve just this.

Health Effects on Canadians:

According to a report by the House of Commons Standing

Committee on Health (2007), Canada has one of the highest rates

of childhood obesity in the developed world, ranking fifth out of 34

OECD countries. In addition, 26% of young Canadians aged 2 to 17

years are overweight or obese (Leo, 2007, pp. 1-2). These rates were

alarming in 2007 and have continued to increase today. Although

various factors play a part in the obesity epidemic we are currently

experiencing in Canada, lack of physical activity is a major player.

Investing in Outdoor Play

Recently the City of Richmond in B.C. invested $1 million in building

the Terra Nova Adventure Play Environment which involved

children in the design process while planning the park. The outdoor

nature park features a timber swing, aerial rope walkway, a meadow

maze and a stainless steel rolling hill and much more.

Ontario has a wide variety of hiking trails, municipal and provincial

parks, conservation areas, camp grounds, farms and beaches that

invite children and families to be active, explore nature and spend

time together outdoors. Like the Ontario license plates says, Ontario

is Yours to Discover. This fall I challenge you to put the screens

down, get outside, stay outside and explore nature in Ontario.

Authour’s Biography:

Stefanie Morra is a registered Early Childhood Educator who loves spending time exploring nature with her camera. She is a long time advocate for healthy food, nutrition and physical activity programs for Canadian children and families. Feel free to share your thoughts, questions or comments with Stefanie by email at [email protected]

References:

Leo, A. (2007) Are schools making the grade? School nutrition policies across Canada. Ottawa: Centre for Science in the Public Interest. Accessed Sept 2014, http://www.cspinet.org/canada/pdf/makingthegrade_1007.pdf Louv, R. (2005) Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder (Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill) Louv, R. (2011) The Nature Principle: Human Restoration and the End of Nature-Deficit Disorder (Algonquin Books) CTV Canada AM Interview (2012) Put down that device and reconnect with nature, author says. http://richardlouv.com/news/videos/ The Official Richard Louv Website http://richardlouv.com/ Project Wild Thing http://projectwildthing.com/film The Huffington Post B.C. (2014) $1-Million Playground In Richmond, B.C. Is For 'Off-Leash' Kids, Accessed Sept 12, 2014 http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2014/09/12/million-dollar-playground-richmond-terra-nova_n_5813172.html?1410558422 City of Richmond, B.C. (2014) Terra Nova Adventure Play Environment http://www.richmond.ca/parks/parks/about/amenities/park.aspx?ID=128 Ontario Yours to Discover (2014) http://www.ontariotravel.net/en/play/outdoor-adventures

“I cannot endure to waste anything as precious as autumn sunshine by staying in the house."”-Nathaniel Hawthorne

Anxiety is a mental disorder that affects literally millions of people. Under stress, blood and energy is diverted to muscles and the cardiovascular system for fight or flight. Heart rate increases, energy is released from fat to fuel the muscles. Systems such as the digestive and reproductive are shut off because they are not necessary under stress.

Illness arises over time as stressors become more constant, emotions are suppressed or

there’s a traumatic event. Blood pressure remains elevated; there is a sense of nervousness, and anxiety.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is an ancient healing system of medicine that has evolved over 5000 years, used by millions of people, making TCM one of the oldest medical systems today. It includes the use of acupuncture, acupressure, Tuina massage, herbs and movement. In TCM, all cells and organs are linked thru one energetic system connected by meridian or channels.

TCM views all emotional conditions as it relates to the meridians. For example, sadness or grief, blocks Lung and Heart energy. Repressed emotion or anger blocks the Liver energy. Fear depletes the Kidney energy. Qi (energy) and blood flow eventually stagnates and can lead to stiffness in the muscles, headaches, sleep disorders, depression, moodiness, frustration, irritability, problems with memory, lack of concentration, loss of appetite, and sexual dysfunction, digestive problems, chronic fatigue, lower back pain, and more. Over time can develop to more serious health problems such as diabetes, asthma, cancer or thyroid deficiency.

Acupuncture seeks to restore any energy imbalances, stimulating the body's own healing process to restore its natural balance.

Acupuncture is profoundly relaxing, restoring balance to the central nervous system. Most people feel connected, peaceful and deeply relaxed after treatment. This feeling becomes a more continuous experience with repetitive treatment.

Acupuncture releases the body’s own natural analgesics, endorphins bringing oxygen to the tissues enhancing circulation of blood and lymphatic fluids. Treatments can also help release emotional, mental and biological toxins from the body. It decreases the stress hormone cortisol, lowers blood pressure, and creates a sense of well-being.

Deep breathing, meditation, exercise and yoga as part of the healing process often help one feel more control over their anxiety, calm

and have insight. It’s a time to learn about you in order for change.

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Treating Anxiety, Depression & Stress

Using Traditional Chinese MedicineBy Kelly Linstead, RTCMP, RAc, RHN, PTS, HYI, Reflexologist

Stabilize blood sugars and insulin levels by substituting refined carbohydrates, sugar and caffeine with low glycemic foods, non-toxic Chinese herbal medicine and water at regular times to improve mood and mental health.

The University of Arizona studied the treatment of depression using traditional, individually tailored acupuncture treatments in a double-blind, randomized, control trial consisting of twelve sessions over an eight-week period. At the end of the study, 64% of the participants were judged to be in full remission of their symptoms.

An article in CNS Neuroscience and Therapeutics proved that acupuncture is comparable to cognitive-behavioral therapy, which psychologists commonly use to treat anxiety.

Beijing Medical University compared the use of traditional acupuncture to the use of the antidepressant drug amitriptyline in the treatment of depression and anxiety. Results showed that acupuncture is as effective as amitriptyline in the treatment of depression and even more effective for anxiety symptoms.

A study from China proved acupuncture reduced anxiety and depression in patients with chronic physical illness, where the psychological state of the patient was exacerbating their physical condition, contributing to deteriorating health. After just one month of treatment, anxiety had decreased to normal levels in 70% of the patients and depression in 90%.

TCM is much more comprehensive and much less invasive than using SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) medications. While some medications have been known to ease anxiety, they may also produce undesirable side effects and toxins while suppressing the symptoms.

Kelly Linstead brings over 10 years experience in TCM. Talk to Kelly directly at Lifestyles Wellness Spa & Fitness Centre in Newmarket. www.lifesstylesspafitness.com Call: 905-953-8088, text 905-252-7087, email [email protected]. Kelly is a Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner, Registered Acupuncturist, Herbalist, TuiNa Massage, Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Yoga Instructor, Personal Trainer and Reflexologist.


Call to ActionBy Marie Ryckman, Psychotherapist

When something is wrong in the body we often blame the body part as if it is separate from the rest of us. The pain or dis-ease is the body trying to talk to us, it is saying, “Hey take a closer look here, there is something out of balance.” The longer you ignore the ‘call to action’ the worse the symptoms get.

Symptoms can come from:

• Eating foods that your body does not agree with.

• Having negative thoughts about the world, yourself, or people around you.

• Holding onto ways of being that do not serve your higher good.

• Trying to control people.

• Toxic environments/relationships.

• Living with fear, worry, shame, guilt, anger.

These can all cause the physical body to become unbalanced.Our thoughts create reactions in our body. Many of us have heard of Louise Hay who has published many books on the subject. Learning how to obtain wisdom from our own bodies is invaluable. In this article I have added an exercise for you to get a feeling of how thoughts create reactions in the body.

Try this exercise:

Take a few deep breaths and relax into where you sit, and gently soften your eyes. Imagine yourself in a room. In that room there is a wooden table. As you walk closer to that table you notice a lemon on a plate. Beside that plate there is a knife. You cut the lemon in half and some juice squirts onto your

hand. The room begins to fill with the scent of fresh lemon. You cut a wedge and bring that wedge up to your mouth, biting into it, filling your mouth with the juice.

Take notice of your throat, your mouth, is it puckered, watering? Do they feel different, like you just ate a lemon? Probably at the very least there was an increase in saliva production.

Your body is preparing to eat and digest the lemon and does not know the difference between real or imagined.

That was just one time. Imagine if you have a reoccurring negative thought, maybe it enters your mind daily and it’s been there for 5 years. What effect would that have on your body?

Learning to listen to your body takes patience, and a willingness to be silent to connect with your body. It is a daily and a second-by-second practice of being present. Although often challenging, it is very rewarding. With the guidance of a Psychotherapist asking the right questions you can often get down to the root cause or dominant thought that has created the pain or dis-ease. They can also help you to heal that which is out of balance at a deep level.

It is beneficial to work on both the physical and emotional levels when dealing with any ailment. Instead of blaming that part of your body that’s causing you pain or discomfort, treat it like a partner, a ‘call to action’!

Marie Ryckman is a Psychotherapist who offers Psychotherapy, Body Psychotherapy, and Intuitive Supplement Guidance. She is co-founder of the Renew You Women’s Weekend, an experiential workshop facilitator, and author of the upcoming book 7 Steps to Rediscovering YOU—and Loving What You Find! www.marieryckman.com 289-264-4737

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Healthy food pairings that

Supercharge health and dietBy Sandeep Godiyal

(NN) What if eating the right combinations of foods had the

ability to impact the body for the good? Some things just go

together well, but inside the body they can pack a powerful

punch when paired with the right component. So many

people want to go on restrictive diets that are actually not

healthy. Having a varied diet that incorporates a wide variety

of nutrients is not only healthy but can help lose weight faster.

To super boost a healthy eating lifestyle, try pairing some of

the following blends.

1. Tomatoes and avocado

This dynamic duo is known to reduce inflammation.

Tomatoes are commonly used in Mexican foods, and adding

a little avocado may take it to a whole new level. Avocado has

a healthy fat and it can absorb lycopene in the body. A study

from the Ohio State University showed that people who added

avocado to their salsa mix were absorbing more than 4x more

lycopene. Eating foods rich in lycopene plays a role in cancer

prevention. It can also help with inflammatory disease and

can prevent cataracts.

2. Green tea and lemon juice

This pair allows the body to have greater antioxidant absorption.

Any tea with lemon tastes good, but adding lemon juice to a

drink has a great deal of health benefits. The citrus juice when

added to green tea helps the body to have an increased ability to

absorb antioxidants. The more lemon juice the better.

3. Pasta and vinegar

Pasta is great but adding a bit of vinegar to it will help a

person feel full longer and fight fat. Many people eat a big

plate of pasta but are hungry soon after. Because of its sugar

content, pasta causes one's sugar levels to spike. However, the

European Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that vinegar can

reduce these glucose spikes. Cold pasta salads with vinegar

dressing work well.

4. Skim milk and banana

Want stronger bones, have some skimmed milk and bananas.

Dairy products are full of calcium. Bananas help with calcium

absorption and can create strong and healthy bones. Try a

smoothie with bananas and milk and add some oatmeal for

bulk. Bones become brittle as person begins to age, but the

potassium and calcium in this mixture is great for bone health.

5. Fish and red wine

Fish and red wine are both known to enhance heart health,

but putting them together is an ultra-mix for the body. A nice

piece of salmon with a glass of red wine may be heart healthy

and provide great antioxidants for the whole body. An omega-

3-rich fatty fish, like salmon and trout, just increases these

body benefits further. But bear in mind they are not calorie

free. Try to stick to a glass of wine that is about 4 ounces

coupled with 4 ounces of fish, and add garlic to the mix for an

extra immune system boost. Talk about a delicious treat that

is also healthy, fish with garlic and red wine is a truly heart

healthy dinner.

FOOD FOR HEALTH


always a differentcheese to sampleat both locations

we know our

cheeseJohn the Cheese Aficionado & Vanessa the Cheese Expert

Black River Classic Cheddar

Prince Edward County

Our classic line of artisan cheddar ranges from Fresh to Old. Aged from one day to 12 months depending on whether it is Fresh or Old cheddar, each of these classic types of cheddar offer an increasing level of tang or sharpness. Fresh Cheddar being only one day old is light tasting and the next best thing to our famous curd. It is a classic palate pleaser while Old Cheddar, which is only available at other grocery outlets, is definitely a step towards our Aged Cheddars with just the right amount of gentle, sharp flavour. Made from 100% pure pasteurized milk, this group of cheddars is the most complimentary to a variety of palates, especially children.

Eweda Cru

Best Baa Farm, Fergus, Ont

Beginning with a traditional gouda recipe, this raw milk cheese is aged for a minimum 9 months. Each cylinder is marked with information pertaining to the producer of the milk used. This creates traceability and accountability for the quality of each wheel.

The paste is a pale yellow with many small holes. The texture is slightly crumbly yet smooth on the tongue. It's rich, earthy aroma leads beautifully towards an explosive, complex flavour. When savoured, Eweda Cru is nutty at first, then grassy with a lingering finale of creamy freshness.

Lindsay Bandaged Cheddar

Mariposa Dairy, Lindsay Ont.

This exceptional cheese has won multiple awards! It is hand-crafted in small batches using premium goat’s milk and is made in the old world way by wrapping the cheddar wheel with cheesecloth which helps to age and preserve the flavor. Each wheel is placed on a pine board in our humidity controlled aging room and turned each week to assure even aging. Aging the cheese in this way yields an earthy, nutty, and slightly crumbly cheese. It has the sought after crystallization of a well aged cheddar and will be the focal point of your cheese board!

Upon its launch in 2011, it proved to be a triple winner!

14 Arpents

Fromagerie Medard, Saguenay Lac St Jean, PQ

There are many great cheeses, but not all of them are crowd-pleasers. Quebec’s 14 Arpents or is such a cheese. Made in square moulds, its pale-copper rind encloses a semi-soft, buttercup-yellow paste that smells of fresh milk. You will get a slight barny note and a not-unpleasant tinge of bitterness from the washed-rind, but on the palate this cheese is overwhelmingly smooth and creamy with hints of nuts, tang and salt.

Its rich texture and delicate flavours will appeal to timid palates and cheese aficionados alike. It’s also a great stand-by in the cheese drawer; slice it up with a fresh baguette or a few grapes – be it for brunch or after dinner.

FOOD FOR HEALTH

50' of Cheese Variety


BODY HEALTH

STOP PAIN NOW WITH

Ku Nye Tibetan MassageBy Alicia Gonzalez, Ku Nye Tradiditional Tibetan Massage Therapist

What is Ku Nye?

Ku Nye originated from the ancient

kingdoms of Tibet over 3900 years

ago and is a practice indigenous to

the Tibetan Medical tradition. Earliest

Tibetans practiced Ku Nye through

the diagnosis and application of

specific infused oil or substances

extracted from butter to treat the

person’s imbalance or constitution. Tree branches, sticks

and stones were widely used as part of therapy to exert

pressure on different parts and points of the body in order to

restore the individual to a state of health and wellbeing.

Literally, Ku means ‘to apply’ or to anoint the body with

therapeutic oils to be absorbed through the skin and Nye

refers to the actual massage. Techniques of Nye include the

kneading, rubbing and pressing of muscles and tendons and

the application of pressure to various points and channels.

Chi is the final part of Ku Nye therapy which involves

cleaning the oils from the body using barley or chickpea

powder. Other ingredients may be added to the base powders

depending on the person’s diagnosed condition. Another

common name for Ku Nye is Chukpa (Tib. Byugpa)

The Traditional Tibetan Medicine system is a detailed and

integrated one with 2 main objectives; prevention aspect of

illness and the curative aspects of illness where treatments

generally fall into four basic categories

1. Therapeutic Diet

2. Modifications to Lifestyle

3. Use of Herbal Medicines

4. Application of External Therapies

Ku Nye belongs to the fourth category of treatment and is

part of a wealth of external therapies available in Traditional

Tibetan Medicine used to maintain or restore balance to the

organism. Other external therapies include; various types of

moxabustion, stick therapy, cupping, Lums bathing therapy,

stone and shell massage, and the use of compresses.

The rejuvenating and restorative benefits and functions

of Ku Nye are mentioned in many original Tibetan texts

including the Bum Shi, Gyud Shi and all its commentaries

and Ton Huang medical text. Some of the benefits include

the elimination of toxins which store in the body and

increased vitality, the reduction and alleviation of various

types of pain and pain syndromes, the calming of nervous

disorders including insomnia, depression and anxiety.

Alicia Gonzalez, Classical Homeopath

Ku Nye Tradiditional Tibetan Massage Therapist

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Yes, it’s happened

again. Summer

has come to an

end and it’s time

to rev up our lives

and embrace the

mayhem of a

new school year.

Get ready for

those crazy mornings, over-scheduled

weeknights and that weekend filled with

never-ending obligations. There will

be no shortage of advice to help in this

endeavor, finding new and innovative

ways to cram more of our to-do list

into our waking hours. If we were just

more prepared, more organized, more

something life will be less chaotic.

Life should flow more easily. But is there

room in our lives for ease? Every minute

of our day and our children’s day is

accounted for. There is an undercurrent

that seems to go un-noticed, a constant

driving pace. When do we get to rest?

Do we make time in our busy schedule

to unwind, decompress at the end of a

busy day or do we crash in a heap on

the couch, glad the day has finally come

to end and hoping we can find the

energy for tomorrow.

We say that we desire more peace,

calm, and tranquility in our lives but

do we leave space for such things?

Are these qualities that we encourage

our children to value and cultivate

within themselves? Surely if they are

important they need to be honoured,

encouraged, and perhaps even taught.

There are hundreds of opportunities

throughout the day to bring a little

balance back into our lives, slow

down and create the space for calm

to exist. Mealtime can be a wonderful

opportunity to change the pace of

the day. There’s even a ‘slow food’

movement, created in response to our

fast food culture.

“Hurry up and finish dinner. We don’t

have all day.” This sounds all too

familiar. I realize there are times when

there is a schedule to keep but there

may also be times when it’s possible to

slow down. Challenge yourself and your

family to see how long one bite can

last. Make it a contest! Experts suggest

chewing 20-30 times per bite would

be optimal for digestion. In a perfect

world, eating would not be a race to

the finish but rather an event that was

conscious and possibly even savored.

Don’t under-estimate the power of your

own breath. It has amazing healing

abilities but often goes un-noticed. The

average respiratory rate for adults is 10

to 14 breaths per minute or 600 to 840

per hour. How many do you notice?

When you bring your awareness to

your own breath you unite your body

with your mind, existing completely

in the present moment. There is time,

even in the busiest day, for a few long,

slow, easy breaths. Maybe before a

meal, or halfway through, or when your

waiting in line or stuck in traffic. There

are lots of opportunities.FYI - Taking

a deep breath doesn’t mean sucking

in your stomach and inflating your

chest. Actually, the opposite is true.

Deep breathing begins in your belly

as the diaphragm expands downward

allowing your lungs to fill naturally.

Breath in, allowing your stomach to

expand out making a balloon, breath

out, and your stomach collapses back

down.Practice with the whole family

to make sure everyone understands

the concept. Then begin looking for

times when you can sneak it in. You

could start with just a breath or two and

increase to several minutes. Notice

how you feel after compared to just

moments before.

Breath is a powerful tool that can de-stress

and tap into the body’s infinite healing

ability. Many yogic traditions work with

breath to expand upon these benefits.

You could pick up a cd or ask your local

yoga instructor for more guidance.

Turn off the radio and allow the silence

to fill the space. Notice those moments

in our lives where nothing is happening

and embrace it. It’s not always about

trying to fit more in but rather learning

to be comfortable with the stillness.

BODY HEALTH

By Sandra Wells RHN, RYT

Life


BODY HEALTH

3 Ways to Boost Your Metabolism + Lose Weight By Melissa Hendricks, M.ED, ACSM-HFI, ACE

You’ve probably all heard it (or said it) before: “I have a slow

metabolism, so I can’t lose weight.” But what does that really

mean? Let me explain: Metabolism is the burning of calories

necessary to supply the body with the energy it needs to

function on a daily basis. Your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) is

composed of three components:

Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR), which is about 65 to 75 percent

of the total calories burned in a day, are the calories burned

during basic bodily functions such as breathing or sitting.

Thermic Effect of Food (TEF), which is about 5 to 10 percent

of total caloric burn, are the calories used to digest food.

Physical Activity Energy Expenditure (PAEE) burns the

reminder of calories. This includes any type of activity

where you are physically moving (walking, weight lifting,

playing sports, running, etc.).

There are many factors that affect your Basal Metabolic Rate:

age (metabolism slows 5 percent every decade after age 30),

gender, muscle mass, activity level, genetics and thyroid

function. The only two factors that you can control are

muscle mass and activity level.

By being physically active you can help to give our

metabolism a boost not only during your workout but after

too. Aerobic activity such as walking, jogging, or cycling will

burn a high number of calories during the actual workout,

increasing the percentage of calories burned by PAEE. A

30 minute, moderate-intensity cardio workout can burn

anywhere from 200 to 500 calories in one session.

Weight training, on the other hand, will typically burn fewer

calories during the actual exercise session, but has been

shown to keep your RMR at a higher level for a longer period

of time after the workout. Weight training also helps to

increase your overall muscle mass, which is another factor

in increasing RMR. That’s because muscle tissue burns 6 to

10 calories per pound per day, while fat only burns around

2 calories per pound. Any calories not burned throughout

the day will be stored in the body as fat. For weight loss to

occur, you need to burn more calories than you take in each

day. That way your body is using the fat stores it already has

instead of creating new ones.

So if you’re looking to boost your metabolism and lose a

few pounds, physical activity (including weight training)

and diet are key to your success. It’s important to remember

that weight training is essential, and often overlooked by

women, to weight loss and maintaining a healthy body. So

instead of another session on the elliptical, pick up some

dumbbells and give those muscles a workout!


Have you ever thought that you may have a hormonal imbalance? Maybe there is a new symptom you have that can’t be explained; or perhaps you feel your once boundless vitality slowly slipping away, only to be explained by a shrug of the shoulders and a simple “I guess that’s just part of aging”? I have had many patients with long-standing health issues caused by hormonal imbalances, which had never been identified.

Hormones are extremely important to our overall health and are often described as our “messengers” because our body uses hormones for communication. For example, if our cells

need to take in sugar from the blood stream, our pancreas will release insulin as a way of communicating this message. This system is extremely intricate, involving an enormous amount of hormones delivered between cells that are constantly “talking” to each other. When a hormonal imbalance occurs, it can become a major disruption for the body since it relies heavily on this communication system. Picture what would happen if all of the phones in Ontario stopped working.

A hormonal imbalance can have an effect on any area of the body, so there are a multitude of symptoms that can result. The following is only a small selection of some of the more common hormonal imbalances.

Low progesterone is the most common hormone imbalance occurring in women. There are many symptoms that can result from this, most commonly premenstrual

symptoms (PMS), unexplained weight gain, poor sleep, anxiety, headaches, menstrual changes, and infertility.

Low estrogen is another hormonal imbalance often found in women, especially menopausal women. Some of the more frequent symptoms of this imbalance will be hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes, frequent bladder infections, and memory problems.

One of the most common hormonal deficiencies that goes largely unnoticed involves cortisol. This is often termed “adrenal fatigue” or “adrenal insufficiency” because your adrenal glands are not keeping up with the demands being placed on them. This imbalance is usually caused by chronic stress, which is why everyone should have this tested if they have not yet done so.

I would also like to mention thyroid hormone imbalances since it is so important to your overall health. Although there are a large number of people diagnosed with “hypothyroidism”, I believe that there is an even greater amount of people who are suffering with “sub-optimal thyroid function”. These people will

have many symptoms of low thyroid function; however, test results will not reflect this or will appear “normal”. There are many symptoms that can arise in this situation, the most common of which are fatigue, weight gain, constipation, memory issues or “foggy-headed” feeling, coarse hair or hair loss, and brittle nails.

If you have any symptoms that may be related to changes in hormone levels or if you have simply never had your hormone levels checked, then now would be a great time to do so. At our Naturopathic clinic, we will use saliva hormone testing to accurately detect hormonal imbalances. We will then formulate a natural treatment plan to help bring these hormones back into balance over time.

Dr. Michael Morsillo is a naturopathic doctor who is passionate about helping others achieve their optimal level of health. Michael maintains a clinical practice in Newmarket within Nature’s Emporium, where he focuses on cancer, anxiety, depression, thyroid disorders, detoxification, and weight loss. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 905-898-1844 (ext. 135).

BODY HEALTH

Are Your Hormones Out of Balance?By Dr. Michael Morsillo, B.Sc., N.D.


MENTAL HEALTH

Sushi or Thai? And 8 other things you're over-thinkingAlison Goldman,Women's Health

What percent of your day would you say you spend worrying? Regardless of your

number, we're guessing that it could be a lot lower—because here's the thing: Certain

issues are definitely worth fretting about—but there might also be instances in which you

waste way too much energy pondering problems you can't fix or questions that have

easy answers. We all do it. And lady, your time is more valuable than that!

1. Whether or not you should get the dramatic haircut. Go for it! Because, fact: Your hair will grow back.

2. Why your friend hasn't liked your Instagram post yet. It might be that she hasn't signed on in the last five min.

3. If your partner's parents would like a bouquet of tulips or hydrangeas better. We think they'll appreciate the gesture either way!

4. If anyone is noticing/caring about your teeny zit. Spoiler alert: They're not.

5. If you should go to the Thai place or the Japanese place for lunch. There will be many more meals like this one, we promise!

6. Whether you made a mistake breaking up with that guy you dumped six months ago. Sometimes, you've just got to own whatever choice you made—and move on.

7. If your boss took your totally innocuous comment the wrong way because she seemed distracted afterward. As one Disney character would say, let it go.

8. Whether or not you should go on a first date with the person you're not sure you're into. You'll either have a nice time or get some great party story fodder—so you can't lose!

9. If you should kick off your heels and dance at the wedding or keep them on and look properly put together. Girl, kick those puppies off!

Check out the list below for nine things you're definitely over-thinking:


We take our health for granted on a daily basis. The hustle and bustle that is our life can at times obstruct our focus on self-maintenance. It is important that we not ignore our

health and that we consult with our doctor annually and when we have an issue that needs to be addressed.

Testosterone is, simply put, a hormone. It is produced by cholesterol. It is extremely important to our bodies, especially males. Men in particular require healthy levels of testosterone in order to acquire that healthy sex drive, combat erectile disfunction, maintain active sperm. When we hear the word ‘testosterone’ we immediately think of the aforementioned topics. What some of us may not realize is that testosterone also helps build muscle & fight fat. According to Men’s Health Magazine, testosterone also helps reduce the risk of developing cancer and type 2 diabetes. The magazine also reported a shocking statistic - 5% of all men suffer from low testosterone and of those men, 20% are under 30 years of age. Needless to say, testosterone is one of those unsung heroes of the human body.

It has been reported by Dr. Mercola that at age 30 a man’s testosterone levels begin to drop. This can be caused by the intake of statin drugs, an increase of estrogen levels, unhealthy eating habits & a lack of exercise. Many people would rather avoid taking medication to combat such problems and instead rely on natural methods. Believe it or not, there are ways to increase testosterone the natural way by eating certain foods & making certain life changes. Dr. Mercola reports reducing sugar from your diet, eliminating stress, sleeping 8 hours per night and eating healthy fats will get you on the right track to increasing testosterone in your body.

BODY HEALTH

Help increase your level By Alexis Kelk B.A. Hons.

The list of healthy fats include: olives & olive oil, coconuts and coconut oil, avocados, almonds, pecans, palm oil, organic egg yokes and grass fed meats. Huffington Post contributing writer & family physician, Dr. Mike Hart has reported that eating foods with higher levels of zinc, such as shellfish, beef and pork can also help increase testosterone. Our bodies use certain vitamins to produce testosterone and these essential vitamins can increase testosterone levels. Hart has also said that foods high in soy can increase estrogen & therefore decrease testosterone. We come into contact with estrogen through environmental pollution, water and certain foods which contain estrogen-mimicking compounds.

As with all things consumed in our lives, do so in moderation. If you & your doctor have agreed you need to increase your testosterone then try doing so naturally first. As mentioned previously, change your diet, exercise more, reduce stress, and sleep the recommended amount. Try cooking with coconut oil. Drink out of BPA-free bottles or switch to glass ones. Exercise regularly. Take doctor-recommended vitamins. Eat more avocado, grapes, tuna, shellfish, grass-

fed meats, organic egg yokes, almonds and pecans. Try reducing the amount of beer your consume to only on the weekends. All of these tips can help you increase your testosterone. As always, talk to your doctor first.


BODY HEALTH

By Danielle Warner DC

The other day I woke up on the wrong

side of the bed. I was late getting the kids

off to daycare, the house was a complete

disaster and I completely forgot about an

early morning meeting I had committed

to. I could not shake my irritation all

morning long. I even started to bring up

in my mind old irritations and grudges

I thought I had let go of. The last thing I

wanted to do was exercise. I did it anyway.

A quick run followed by a yoga class. At the end of the class I

was struck by how great I felt and I knew that the rest of my

day was going to be much better.

The body needs to move to feel good. Movement allows the

sensory system to interact with the external environment

which sends feedback to the central nervous system to

regulate, coordinate and optimize bodily functions. When

parts of our body stop moving the feedback that the

nervous system is receiving is compromised. In short, the

more parts of the body moving, the better. Also, when we

exercise endorphins (happy hormones) are released into

the bloodstream which helps with tissue repair and that

wonderful feeling of well-being.

The same is true for newborns. The rapidly developing

nervous system of a newborn is subject to a myriad of

stressors that can impact how the nerves get organized into

functional units. These stressors can include the emotional

state of the mother before the baby is born, labour and

delivery, chemical stress from medication, and sensory

stress from under or over stimulation, Even the efforts of

holding the head up can create significant changes in tone

and function of the neck that have an impact on how the

brain develops. These stressors can impact and restrict

spinal motion which has an effect on the nervous systems

ability to self-regulate. This can look like a fussy or irritable

baby, constipation, reflux, colic, anxiety, and tantrum

among other common childhood ailments.

As a chiropractor, part of my goal is to get the body moving.

By improving how the nervous system is working at the

spinal level, you can impact how effectively the central

nervous system controls and regulates the rest of the body....

at any age. Optimizing the tone of the central nervous

system at the spinal level also releases those wonderful

hormones that make us feel so good when we exercise.

We live in a fast paced world and we are very busy, but

most of us don't move enough. Think about it. Consider

finding activities that get your heart rate up and, if you are

not already, consider getting adjusted... and remember...

children have a nervous system too.


Is Your FurnIture saFe

For Your Children? Environmental Working Group

In the first study to investigate children’s exposure to six fire retardant chemicals, scientists from EWG and Duke University have found evidence of exposure to a cancer-causing fire retardant, TDCIPP, in the bodies of all 22 mothers and 26 children tested. The children had an average of nearly five times as much as the mothers of a chemical formed when TDCIPP breaks down in the body. In the most extreme case, a child had 23 times the level measured in the mother.Because fire retardants are in many consumer products such as furniture cushions and are nearly impossible to avoid completely, we put together this list of tips to help you and your family limit your exposure:

Do your homework before buying baby products. Many kinds of baby products have been exempted from regulations that prompted companies to add fire retardants. But some manufacturers still use these chemicals. Find out before you buy and choose products that don’t contain any fire retardants.

When buying a new couch, choose one made without fire retardants. New regulations make it much easier for furniture manufacturers to sell products that have not been saturated with chemical fire retardants. There is no easy way to tell which is which. Contact the manufacturer to ask if these chemicals are in its furniture.Want to reupholster your couch? Replace the foam too. If you are planning to reupholster your

couch, consider replacing the foam at the same time. The old foam likely contains fire retardants. Ask your upholstery shop to find retardant-free polyurethane foam. Inspect foam cushioning for damage. Make sure cushion covers are intact, since exposed foam can cause fire retardant chemicals to leach out more quickly. Items like car seats and mattress pads should always be completely encased in protective fabric. Use a vacuum fitted with a HEPA filter. These vacuums are more efficient at trapping small particles and will likely remove more contaminants and allergens from your home. High efficiency "HEPA-filter" air cleaners may reduce particle-bound contaminants in your house. Be careful when removing old carpeting. The padding is typically made of scrap foam that contains fire retardants. Old carpet padding can become somewhat pulverized by the time it is exposed for replacement. Isolate the work area from the rest of your home. Even though progress is being made, the results of the EWG-Duke study are extremely troubling. That’s why EWG is working hard to create a future in which North American families are not exposed to harmful fire retardants every day.

FAMILY HEALTH


By Patricia and Carolyn, the "Quinoa Sisters "

We are passionate about quinoa! Why Eat Quinoa?

What makes quinoa a superior food choice? What was once

considered an alternative crop or a niche food, quinoa is now

becoming increasingly common in North America.

High Protein, Maximum Nutrition… Quinoa has more recently

garnered interest from the health-conscious crowd looking for

maximum nutrition and those on high protein diets, seeking

weight loss or those just wanting to eat better quality foods.

Quinoa can promote weight loss, building muscle, alleviate

migraine headaches, help diabetes, promote cardiovascular

health and prevent hardening of the arteries. It has also been

linked to helping prevent breast cancer, childhood asthma,

gallstones and acts as a super antioxidant.

Balanced and Unique… A balanced protein, quinoa has

a complete combination of all life supporting nutrients,

containing all eight essential amino acids. This balance makes it

highly digestible and completely unique in the plant kingdom.

Vitamin Rich… Not only high in protein, quinoa is high in

fiber, and vitamins such as riboflavin, calcium, vitamin E,

iron, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, folic acid and beta

carotene. It is also abundant in linoleic acid, the essential fatty

acid that has proven to benefit the immune response.

Great for babies and children… Quinoa is high in histadine, the

amino acid that is essential to human growth and development.

No GMO… Quinoa is nutritionally complex and not genetically

modified! Great for detox… Prebiotic nutrients in quinoa help

feed the probiotic (good) bacteria in your intestine!

Gluten-Free… Quinoa is familiar to vegetarians as a protein

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Homeopathy & VaccinationBy Nicholas Mazzoli DSHomMed, RCSHom

Recently there has been a resurgence of the vaccine debate. The media has its own proclivity to present any alternative method as unproven, or unscientific. It came to the attention of a colleague of mine who was recently visited under false pretenses by an “investigative journalist” from CBC Marketplace. He was later contacted with a request for an interview to

explain his position on vaccination and the homeopathic perspective. This subterfuge was completely unnecessary because most of the information supporting the homeopathic method is readily available. These are real studies done on a large scale by qualified researchers. My colleague declined to be interviewed based upon the grounds that this correspondent had a preconceived bias and CBC's history of incredibly unobjective, poorly researched pieces where it concerns homeopathy. The most recent article I read was in TorontoLife entitled, “The Vaccine Truthers: why parents shun life-saving shots”, August 27, 2014. The title already tells you where this article is going.

When it comes to health, nutrition, medicine, etc... we are full of beliefs that are based more upon what we have been told than objective facts or what collective experience teaches. The media plays an integral role in this aspect of social

consciousness. My purpose for writing this article is very simple, it is only to make you aware of a body of research about disease prevention that you probably know nothing about. In every media report about the vaccine question not once has this body of research been referenced. This research should provide an exciting platform for further study by medical professionals but unfortunately it does not.

The use of homoeopathics in the treatment and prevention of infectious diseases has a very long history. During the 19th century, homeopathy in North America and Europe became very popular for impressive results treating epidemics of influenza, cholera, typhoid, yellow fever, malaria, measles, mumps, diphtheria, etc... In fact many of the successes of homeopathy in treating and preventing the spread of local epidemics is well sited in historical public health records and the homeopathic literature. This evidence has been compiled since 2005 and is almost ready for print (with 1,700 pages and over 1,600 references) entitled, "The Weight of Evidence: Homeopathy in Times of Epidemic and Related Statistics", by Dr. André Saine, D.C., N.D., F.C.A.H. Here is a quote from Dr. Saine about his research: “In reviewing this literature, it is truly astonishing to find, as many reviewers have noted before, that there exists not one single report showing the superiority of conventional medicine over genuine homeopathy in lowering morbidity and mortality during epidemics. This amazing fact holds true in every era, even including results obtained by allopathic doctors using today’s advances in medicine and nursing.”

There are also some large scale contemporary studies that have been done evaluating the effectiveness of homeopathy in the prevention of infectious disease. What follows is a brief description of some of that research.

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When people smile with genuine engagement and warmth, the eye muscles are involved and the smile extends over the whole face. In contrast, a smile that is not genuine but manufactured does not engage the eye muscles and involves only the lower half of the face. We often can tell whether people are tired or not feeling well because the eyes will appear dull

or lack the usual sparkle when people are not the best of health. The eyes are not only a window to our souls; the eyes are a map to our bodies.

What is IRIDOLOGY?

Iridology or iris diagnosis is a method used in alternative medicine to analyse the health status by studying colours, marks and signs in the iris, pupil, and sclera of the eyes.Iridology is based on the scientific study of the iris -- the coloured part of the eye. Like markings on a map, the iris reveals physiological conditions, psychological health risks, challenges and/or strengths of various organs.Through iridology, iridologists can get an understanding of your past, present, and potential future health conditions by assessing the various body systems. The Science of Iridology is based on the analysis of one of the most complicated tissue structures of the whole body-the iris. Iridology offers a unique perspective to the concept and practice of preventive health care. It involves a non-invasive diagnostic procedure, commonly used by the European practitioners.

History of iridology:

Iridology dates back hundreds of years, but the first iris map developed was in the early 1800’s by a doctor named Ignatz von Pezcely in Hungary. He is known as the father of iridology. Since then, many scientist, doctors and health care professionals around the world have studied iridology in order to help people better.

How an iridologist can help you:

Iridologists are in great demand all over the world as patients are increasingly searching for alternative ways to find the cause of their health problems. Modern medicine unfortunately has its limitations and many diagnostic techniques such as blood tests and x-rays are often painful, invasive, and have risk factors. An iridology examination is an absolutely safe, non-invasive, painless, and reliable method of obtaining information about the health status of an individual. It is also one of the few methods used to view all the organs and systems as a whole and their interaction with one another. In recent years Iridology and natural medicine have shown unbelievable growth as well as in combination with other natural healing methods such as nutrition, herbal medicine, vitamin and minerals supplements which is providing an effective solution to the growing rate of chronic health problems.

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What are the benefits of

an iris analysis?

Iridology will assist patients successfully dealing with chronic health problems. An iris analysis will assist you with the following:

• Overall health awareness

• Understanding how the organs interact

• Knowing the conditions of the nervous, digestive, elimination, lymphatic and structural systems of the body

• Where inflammation is present

• Where acidity has or can accumulate in the body

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A Natural Approach to

ADD/ADHD By Dr. Michael Morsillo, B.Sc., N.D.

Are you frustrated with the management of your child’s ADD/ADHD? Are you worried about your child using stimulant drugs? Are you looking for other effective treatment options? Naturopathic Medicine provides safe and effective treatment options for ADD/ADHD and may be just what you’re looking for.

Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder has become a common diagnosis for children and it can impact a child’s life in the classroom and at home. Most children with this condition will have a poor attention span and an inability to focus for long periods; for some, they will also exhibit violent and aggressive behaviour. As a Naturopathic Doctor, I always look to identify various underlying causes of behaviour and learning challenges, including ADD/ADHD, and I individualize treatment plans to meet the child’s specific needs.

Diet and nutrition have a tremendous impact on behaviour, especially for children with ADD/ADHD. For these children, it is absolutely critical that we make sure their diets are providing them with high quality nutrients (vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, healthy fats) every single day. Blood sugar control issues are a common factor in ADD/ADHD and parents will often notice that behaviour changes when meals are skipped/delayed or after lots of sugary foods have been consumed. We always make sure to test children for these possible blood sugar issues so that we can use dietary changes and natural treatments to help improve this.

We also want to make sure that the child’s diet is working FOR them and not AGAINST them. Children with ADD/ADHD are often particularly susceptible to food additives, preservatives, and artificial colours so it is very important we make sure their diets do not contain these. Food allergies/sensitivities can also negatively impact a child’s brain health and behaviour. The majority of children with ADD/ADHD have food sensitivities contributing to their symptoms, but are never identified! At our Naturopathic clinic, we perform a very simple finger stick blood test to detect food sensitivities. For many children, it is amazing to witness the shift in behaviour, learning and mood after removing these food sensitivities. We will often use tests to identify a wide range of nutrient deficiencies. Even a deficiency of a single nutrient can have such a dramatic impact on one’s overall health, mood, and behaviour so it is important to address this issue as children with ADD/ADHD will often have several nutrient deficiencies that need to be corrected.

In many cases, we will also consider toxins as a possible factor involved in the development of ADD/ADHD. There are many toxins that we are exposed to daily, and these can be very harmful to the brain and nervous system, especially heavy metals. Heavy metals can be detected with a hair mineral analysis or urine sample; we will use diet, nutrition, herbs, and homeopathic remedies to help the body detoxify and remove these toxins.

At our Naturopathic clinic we identify the root causes of behavioural issues and we provide natural solutions that can help improve your child’s life at home and at school.

Dr. Michael Morsillo maintains a clinical practice in Newmarket within Nature’s Emporium, where he focuses on cancer, anxiety, depression, thyroid disorders, detoxification, and weight loss.

To schedule an appointment, call 905-898-1844 (ext. 135).

In Brazil two major studies in 1974 and 1998 were

conducted by two professors of medicine from the University Foundation in Blumenau Brazil, and a Blumenau specialist physician in cooperation with the city health department. The protection rates in the studies showed a 91%-95% protection rate against Meningococcal disease. In Cuba in 2007 and 2008 two large scale trials showed the successful use of homeopathic prophylaxis in the prevention of Leptospirosis. [Bracho, G., Varela, E., Fernandez, R., et al. “Large-scale application of highly diluted bacteria for Leptospirosis epidemic control.” Homeopathy. 99 (2010): 156-166)].

In Rio de Janiero in 2008, a study evaluated homeopathic prophylaxis against Dengue fever. The incidence of disease in the first three months of 2008 fell by 93% in comparison to the corresponding period of 2007, whereas in the rest of the State of Rio de Janeiro there was an increase of 128%. [Contribution of Homeopathy to the Control of an Outbreak of Dengue in Macae, “Rio de Janeiro Laila Aparecida de Souza Nunes Municipal Secretary of Health, Macae, RJ, Brazil Int J High Dilution Res 2008; 7(25):186-192].

In Andorran Pradesh province, India, a large scale homeopathic prophylaxis program was implemented from 1999 - 2003 to help prevent the spread of Japanese encephalitis which is endemic in parts of India. In 1999 cases had risen to 1,036, with 203 deaths, mostly in children. The program targeted children 14yrs old and under. By 2003 the notification of deaths in the province had dropped to zero, while in other regions of India the disease incidence remained high where homeopathy had not been used. There are several more studies of this kind waiting to be translated into english from other parts of the world. Dr. Isaac Golden (an Australian Homeopath) is widely recognized as a modern authority on homeopathic prophylaxis. He has a 20 year ongoing clinical study evaluating the use of homeopathy to prevent disease. Here is a quote summarizing the results of his study as of 2004, “using responses from parents whose children used my 5 year homoeoprophylactic (HP) program for disease prevention from 1985 to 2004. 2,342 responses were collected, each one covering one year of a child's life. The effectiveness and safety of the homoeopathic option to vaccination is fully discussed, and the actual comments by parents are reported. The single figure measure of effectiveness is 90.4% (95% confidence limits 87.6% - 93.2%). Using national attack rates as a control HP efficacy for three diseases was whooping cough – 86.2%; measles – 90.0%; mumps – 91.6%.”. If you wish to read further here is a link to his published summary, www.homstudy.net/Research/Isaac-Golden-Research.pdf

As health professionals it is irresponsible for us to present to parents our own beliefs and opinions regardless of how well informed they may be. I am not trying to persuade you either way, but you need to be aware that there is an alternative with a long history and good science to prove its validity. I encourage everyone to approach this subject with objectivity and rational thought. Further good quality unbiased research is still required on both sides of this issue. There are many good publications and online information that may help you make a decision that is right for you and your family. If you would like more information please contact me.

Nicholas Mazzoli DSHomMed, RCSHom

Homeopathic Practitioner

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