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Success's 13 Ways to Create a Fit Family

2009-04-01T12:26:00.000-07:00

http://www.successmagazine.com/13-Ways-to-Create-a-Fit-Family/PARAMS/article/641/channel/221
Here is a good little article on how to keep your family active and healthy:

13 Ways to Create a Fit Family
Lay the groundwork for a lifetime of health.

March 17, 2009
One in three kids is overweight or obese, according to The New England Journal of Medicine, and an increasing number of children are showing early warning signs of heart disease.
Fast-food meals and sedentary lifestyles of watching TV and playing computer games are adding to the problem. The key for parents is to “live a healthy-body-weight message, every day, and your kids will naturally come along for the ride,” says author Tom Gilliam, co-author of Move It. Lose It. Live Healthy: The Simple Truth about Achieving & Maintaining a Healthy Body Weight.
He offers these tips for a fit family:
Teach kids good health is their responsibility. Explain that their body weight is connected to their overall health, and that their health is the most precious asset they will ever possess.
Use hard numbers to measure body weight. For kids 10 and older, teach them about BMI—a body mass index chart that uses height and weight data as a measuring stick for fitness or obesity. A BMI measurement between 18.5 and 25 is optimal. Visit NHLBIsupport.com/bmi/.
Educate older kids in how to read food labels. When kids learn how to read food labels, they will be able to see that sodas (for example) are prohibitively high in sugar.
Chart their progress. It’s always helpful for kids to see what they have achieved in black-and-white terms. Get a calendar and have your kids write down their fitness activities for the day, such as “walked the dog” or “went hiking.”
Find fun activities you can do as a group. Don’t just sip a cool drink and watch, be part of the action! Join your kids and take regular walks in the woods, go inline skating at the park, jump rope or do a yoga DVD.
Model good eating habits for your kids. When you reach for an orange instead of a bag of chips, your kids will go for the good stuff, too. Try stocking up on healthy snacks like fresh fruit, raisins and natural peanut butter.
Make a game out of shopping for healthy foods. Introduce an unusual fruit or vegetable—like artichokes or guava—to your children each week at the store.
Pair your child with a buddy for exercise. If your daughter’s friend is into horseback riding or ballet, encourage your daughter to get involved, too. Make peer pressure positive.
Challenge your kids to help you find ways to sneak in exercise. Take the stairs in the mall, not the elevator or escalator.
Connect exercise with activities kids already like to do. If your kids are interested in science, take them on weekly nature walks to identify plants or bugs.
Use books, videos and other stories to help drive the point home. If you have a teenager who loves to read, consider a subscription to a fitness magazine.
Let your child wear a pedometer every day. Kids who love gadgets will love measuring their steps.
Consider exercise in the morning. Between after-school events, dinner and homework, it’s difficult to squeeze in exercise at the end of the day. Try getting up earlier and going for a walk as a family. You will feel better all day.

How your nails reflect your health

2009-03-27T11:33:00.000-07:00

Here is an interesting article from sympatico msn:
http://healthandfitness.sympatico.msn.ca/News/ContentPosting?newsitemid=1666403032&feedname=CP-HEALTH&show=False&number=0&showbyline=True&subtitle=&detect=&abc=abc&date=False&paginationenabled=false

Fingernails can reveal an amazing amount about a person's health, medical experts say, with a surprising number of conditions manifesting themselves with changes in the shape, colour or overall state of the nails.
"It may be the first sign, it may be the herald sign of ... an internal disease," says Dr. Yves Poulin, a Quebec City dermatologist and president-elect of the Canadian Dermatology Association.
Lung disorders, nasal polyps, anemia, inflammatory bowel syndrome and liver diseases can provoke changes in the fingernails.
In some cases those alterations can prompt people to seek medical attention, in the process bringing to light previously undiagnosed conditions. In others, the state of a patient's nails will help a physician clarify what is at play.
"For us, it helps to make the correct diagnosis to look at the nail," Poulin says.
The bed of the fingernails of healthy individuals should be a light pink. Nail beds that are white may suggest anemia - a red blood cell deficiency which itself can be a symptom of other, sometimes serious, diseases. When the nails themselves grow opaque and white, it can be a sign of liver disease.
White nails with a dark band at the tip - a condition called Terry's nails - can be a sign of aging but could also signal congestive heart failure, diabetes or liver disease, according to a photo slide show on fingernail conditions on the Mayo Clinic website. (http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/nails/WO00055)
Kidney problems are suspected with a condition known as half-and-half nail, in which the lower part of the nail bed is white but a portion towards the tip of the nail is pink.
Bluish nails can signal a lack of oxygen, a sign a person might be suffering from one of a number of lung conditions. Green nails can be caused by infection with Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a bacterium which is common in the environment. Antibiotics can clear up this condition.
Poulin says respiratory tract problems - such as nasal polyps and chronic sinusitis - can trigger yellow nail syndrome, which he describes as rare. It can be corrected in some cases, depending on the cause.
"I had a guy in recently, he was an attorney, he was 40 and he had yellow nails on all his nails. And he had a nose surgery and it all went away," Poulin says.
Strangely shaped or marked nails are also indicative of a variety of conditions.
Thickened, misshapen and cloudy nails - sometimes on the fingers, but more often on the toes - are generally a sign of infection with a fungus. Called onychomycosis, the condition is unsightly and makes the nails difficult to trim and maintain.
Onychomycosis can and should be treated, Poulin says, and the earlier the better. The longer the problem festers, the harder it is to treat, he says.
And while thickened toe nails may be merely an esthetic problem for a 60-year-old, when that person is 80 and diabetic, toenails that can't be trimmed can trigger infections in the skin around the nail bed, erode foot health and threaten mobility.
"It may be an open door for cellulitis, for infections of the skin, in diabetic people," Poulin says. "(But) this is often neglected. People don't look too much at their toenails."
A brown or black streak or dot under a nail that persists can be skin cancer - melanoma, which can be deadly if it isn't caught early. And if there is no evident reason for the change in pigmentation, it should be checked out, says Dr. Mark Davis, a dermatologist at the Mayo Clinic's Rochester, Minn., campus.
"If patients can remember some trauma to their nail - that they actually have a reason for getting blood under their nail and it's usually painful - then it's nothing to be worried about," Davis says.
"But if somebody develops a new pigmentation on their nail, just like a new mole on your skin, it's best to have a dermatologist look at it and make the judgment as to whether it could be a melanoma or whether it's just a mole. And sometimes that can be quite difficult even for the dermatologist to decide."
Melanomas under the nail aren't common, but they do occur. But because people don't necessarily know of the possibility, such melanomas can go undetected, threatening chances of survival.
"People come very late with melanoma of the nail plate," says Poulin. "They have a black streak in the nail for years."
Someone who has horizontal groves across all their fingernails has experienced an illness that has interrupted the growth of the nails. The condition, called Beau's lines, is associated with uncontrolled diabetes, circulatory diseases or illnesses associated with high fever, the Mayo Clinic says.
While nail changes can signal something is going on with a person's health, sometimes the message they send isn't specific to a particular disease.
"For example, when you see clubbing of the nails, there's like 20 different things that can be associated with that," Davis says. He adds the warning, though, that "if that happens and it's new, it can be a sign of lung cancer."
The term clubbing is used to describe the swelling or enlarging of the tips of the fingers, with the nails curving downwards over the tip. While some people are born with clubbing, if it develops later on it can be a symptom of lung disease, congenital heart disorders, inflammatory bowel disease or liver problems.
Spoon nails, on the other hand, come about when the fingernails soften and curl inward from the sides, creating a concave surface. Also known as koilonychia, spoon nails can be a sign of iron-deficiency anemia.
Davis suggests paying attention to, but not fretting unduly, over changes to fingernails.
"If they notice a change in their nails, I think it's reasonable to check on it, but not to get overly alarmed about it. Because there's lots of things that happen to the nails themselves that have nothing to do with any underlying conditions."

Massachucetts Doctor Accused of Fabricating Results in Pain Studies

2009-03-11T13:52:00.000-07:00

A US doctor has been accused of fabricating results in nearly two dozen studies of pain results after surgery, pertaining to vioxx and celebrex.

http://healthandfitness.sympatico.msn.ca/News/ContentPosting?newsitemid=1141437026&feedname=CP-HEALTH&show=False&number=0&showbyline=True&subtitle=&detect=&abc=abc&date=True

Canadians are Healthier than Americans

2009-03-11T12:45:00.000-07:00

When I was travelling in Florida, I was surprised that I felt surprising slim. In a weak moment, I thought maybe I should move there, it would be good for my self esteem! Many Floridians that I had seen were seemingly overweight. I thought that Canadians were much leaner than Americans, however my research shows that we are not far off.

According to statistics, 23.1% of Canadians have a body mass index over 30 compared to 31% for Americans. In other countries such as England it is 24%, Spain 15%, Italy 10% and France 7%. These lower ratings in Spain, Italy and France may correlate with a Mediterranean diet, working less hours and spending more time walking and less time sitting and in cars. The Mediterranean diet consists of many fresh fruits and veggies, beans, olive oil and fish, not to forget the daily glass of red wine.

I did some research on this topic and I found an interesting article posted by

Sound Medicine from the University of Indiana

http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment.php4?seg=845

In the ages-old US vs. Canada debate, the U.S. has a few clear advantages. Our climate, overall, is better. And our professional football league definitely puts Canada's to shame. But when it comes to health, Canadians have the advantage. According to a study recently published by the American Journal of Public Health, Canadians are, on average, healthier than Americans.
To wit: Americans are 42% more likely than Canadians to have diabetes and 32% more likely to have high blood pressure. Also, not surprisingly, Americans are fatter than Canadians. Of those surveyed, 21% of Americans reported being obese, compared to 15% of Canadians.
What makes Canadians healthier? Some experts surmise that Canada's system of universal health coverage makes a large difference. According to the study, Canadians on average endure longer waits for doctor appointments, but more Canadians overall receive care. And, also according to the study, many more Americans than Canadians can't afford the medicine they need to ward off disease.
There is a bit of good news on the American side. According to the study, we tend to smoke less than Canadians. Still, less smoking hasn't enabled us to match the healthiness of our northern neighbors.

National Body Urges Three Provinces to Regulate Lab Techs

2009-03-04T10:37:00.000-08:00

An interesting article by MSN on Health news:
http://healthandfitness.sympatico.msn.ca/News/ContentPosting?newsitemid=0444095027&feedname=CP-HEALTH&show=False&number=0&showbyline=True&subtitle=&detect=&abc=abc&date=True&pagenumber=2
National body urges three provinces to regulate lab technologists
04/03/2009 10:51:00 AMTara Brautigam, THE CANADIAN PRESS ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Patient safety in three provinces and northern Canada may be at risk because medical laboratory technologists there aren't regulated, a national body warned Wednesday in the wake of Newfoundland and Labrador's botched breast cancer testing scandal.
Kurt Davis, executive director of the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science, urged Newfoundland, British Columbia, Prince Edward Island and the Territories to introduce professional regulation of lab technologists.
"This is very concerning because employers can basically hire whoever they want," he said at a news conference. "There are no restrictions on who can work in a medical laboratory in the absence of professional regulation.
"There's issues of patient safety, in worker safety, in patient confidentiality."
Davis singled out B.C. for "procrastinating" on a 10-year-old proposal to regulate the profession.
He also called on P.E.I., Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and the Territories to implement mandatory external accreditation of their medical labs to meet internationally accepted standards.
The laboratory medicine director of the Newfoundland health board at the centre of the faulty tests said she agrees regulation and accreditation are needed.
"Accreditation has certainly been a needed entity in laboratory medicine to ensure standards of practice, competency in training," said Lynn Wade of Eastern Health.
Up to 85 per cent of decisions by physicians are based on medical lab results, according to the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science, which represents more than 14,000 medical laboratory technologists across Canada.
Davis's call for action came a day after the release of a public inquiry report that found glaring errors at the St. John's lab that processed hundreds of botched breast cancer tests in Newfoundland.
Quality control at that lab was "so little and so haphazard as to be non-existent," provincial Supreme Court Justice Margaret Cameron wrote in a 495-page report.
"We are concerned that similar situations exist but have not erupted in this fashion across Canada," Davis said, citing cutbacks to medical lab sciences across the country in the 1990s.
Cameron issued 60 recommendations that, among other things, call for more training for clinicians, improved record-keeping and mandatory continuing education for laboratory technologists.
She has asked the Newfoundland government to report on the status of her recommendations by March 31, 2010.
The inquiry was launched in 2007 to probe how at least 386 men and women had their breast cancer tests botched.
The tests were intended to determine the most appropriate course of treatment.
At least 108 patients whose tests were misread have died in what is the province's biggest public health failure. But it will likely never be known how many of them, if any, died as a result of missing out on potentially life-saving treatment.

Health Canada Warns of Side Effects from MS Drug

2009-02-20T06:40:00.000-08:00

A drug called Tysabri, used in the treatment of MS, has been in the news. It has been found that this drug has been linked to a brain infection called PML in five cases. PML or progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy usually happens in those with a weakened immune system.

Toronto Medical Officer is Calling for An Increase in Funding for Food

2009-02-20T06:36:00.000-08:00

Dr. David McKeown, Medical Officer for Health in Toronto is requesting an increase in monthly funding for those on social assistance. Many people on social assistance are using foodbanks, which is on the rise. People are having to chose between less expensive food or rent. Fresh foods are more pricey and people's health is suffering.

Mediterranean Diet Associated with Less Heart Disease in Women

2009-02-20T06:34:00.001-08:00

Another great article from LEF

http://www.lef.org/newsletter/2009/0220_Mediterranean-Diet-Reduction-in-Deaths-Heart-Attack-and-Stroke.htm?source=eNewsLetter2009Wk8-2&key=Article&l=0#article

Close on the heels of the publication of a study in the AMA journal Archives of Neurology linking the consumption of a Mediterranean diet to a lower risk of mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease, an article published online on February 17, 2009 in the American Heart Association journal Circulation reports an association between greater adherence to a Mediterranean diet and a reduction in deaths from coronary heart disease and stroke in women.
Teresa T. Fung of Simmons College in Boston along with colleagues at Harvard University and Brigham and Women’s Hospital evaluated data from 74,886 participants in the Nurses’ Health Study for the current analysis. Dietary questionnaires administered six times during the follow-up period were scored for adherence to the Mediterranean diet, which is characterized by a high intake of vegetables, fruits, nuts, whole grains, legumes, fish, and monounsaturated fat, a low intake of saturated fat, red and processed meats, and moderate alcohol consumption (between 5 and 15 grams per day).
Over two decades of follow-up, 1,597 nonfatal and 794 fatal cases of coronary heart disease, and 1,480 nonfatal and 283 fatal strokes occurred. Women whose Mediterranean diet scores were in the top 20 percent of participants had a 29 percent lower adjusted risk of coronary heart disease, a 42 percent lower risk of fatal heart disease, a 13 percent lower risk of stroke, and a 31 percent lower risk of fatal stroke compared to women whose scores were among the lowest fifth. Combined coronary heart disease and stroke risk was lowered by 22 percent, and the risk of cardiovascular fatality by 39 percent, for those whose diet scores were in the top 20 percent.
Consumption of a Mediterranean diet has been associated with reductions in inflammatory markers (such as C-reactive protein), lipids and blood pressure, all of which increase cardiovascular disease risk when elevated. The beneficial effect of the diet on the vascular system may also explain the reduced risk of mild cognitive impairment observed in the Archives of Neurology study. The higher fish intake that characterizes the diet could explain, in part, the lower risk of fatal coronary heart disease events observed in the current study, since greater fish intake has been linked with a lower risk of death from heart disease.
“Greater adherence to the Mediterranean diet, as reflected by a higher Alternate Mediterranean Diet Score, was associated with a lower risk of incident coronary heart disease and stroke in women,” the authors conclude. “Because this analysis is conducted in women and because it is the first report on the effects of Mediterranean diet on stroke, our results need to be replicated in other populations, especially men.”

Reverse Fatty Liver Through Weight Loss

2009-02-19T07:14:00.000-08:00

Another great article from LEF Daily News:
http://www.lef.org/news/LefDailyNews.htm?NewsID=7908&Section=NUTRITION&source=DHB_090219&key=Body+Title

Reverse fatty liver disease; 9% weight loss can improve it
McClatchy-Tribune Information Services -- Unrestricted
02-18-09
People with fatty liver disease now have a goal to shoot for as they try to turn their illness around.
In a new study, researchers at St. Louis University found that weight loss of at least 9 percent helped patients reverse non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, more commonly known as fatty liver disease.
The finding will allow doctors to give patients specific weight-loss goals that are likely to improve their livers, researchers say. The results come from a study of the diet drug orlistat (Xenical and Alli), which did not itself improve liver disease.
"It's a helpful study because we can now give patients a benchmark -- a line they need to cross to see improvement," said Dr. Brent Neuschwander-Tetri, a hepatologist at the St. Louis University Liver Center and one of the study researchers.
His work followed 50 patients with NASH, a disease characterized by excessive fat, which causes inflammation and damage to the liver. The aim of the study was to see whether orlistat, which limits fat absorption, along with calorie restriction could lead to weight loss and improve liver disease in overweight patients with NASH.
The patients followed a 1,400-calorie-per-day diet. Half also received orlistat for 36 weeks, at which time another liver biopsy was performed.
Researchers found that patients who lost at least 5 percent of their body weight over nine months showed improvement in insulin resistance and fat accumulation in the liver. However, those who lost 9 percent or more of their weight showed actual reversal of their liver damage.
The findings about the drug were less clear. Those in the orlistat group lost 8.3 percent of their body weight while those in the other group lost 6 percent, a difference that is not statistically significant. Orlistat did not itself improve liver enzymes, insulin resistance or liver damage.
"The bottom line is that weight loss can help improve fatty liver disease," Neuschwander-Tetri said. "Now we know how much weight loss is needed for improvement, and we can give patients specific goals as they work to improve their health."
The study was published in last month's issue of Hepatology. It was funded by Roche Pharmaceuticals, which makes orlistat. To see more of the Belleville News-Democrat, Ill., or to subscribe, visit http://www.belleville.com. Copyright (c) 2009, Belleville News-Democrat, Ill. Distributed by McClatchy-Tribune Information Services. For reprints, email tmsreprints@permissionsgroup.com, call 800-374-7985 or 847-635-6550, send a fax to 847-635-6968, or write to The Permissions Group Inc., 1247 Milwaukee Ave., Suite 303, Glenview, IL 60025, USA.

CRP more powerful indicator for heart disease than cholesterol levels

2009-02-10T07:22:00.000-08:00

According to the latest research CRP or C-Reactive Protein, a marker for inflammation is a more accurate measure for a pending heart attack than cholesterol levels. Your medical doctor can order this test for you.
There are many natural supplements that improve CRP levels, such as Fish Oil, a high intake of vegetables and less animal proteins and a supplement called TLC.

Losing Weight Can Help Urinary Incontinance in Overweight Women

2009-02-07T09:33:00.001-08:00

An Extract from Life Extension Foundation
http://www.lef.org/news/LefDailyNews.htm?NewsID=7850&Section=NUTRITION&source=DHB_090206&key=Body+ContinueReading
Weight loss in overweight and obese women reduces urinary incontinence
NewsRx.com
02-05-09
Reducing urinary incontinence can now be added to the extensive list of health benefits of weight loss, according to a clinical trial funded by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) and the Office of Research on Women's Health (ORWH), both part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The paper reporting the results of the trial will be published in the January 29 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine (see also NIH/National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases).
The Program to Reduce Incontinence by Diet and Exercise (PRIDE), conducted in Birmingham, Alabama, and Providence, Rhode Island, recruited a total of 338 obese and overweight women who leaked urine at least 10 times per week. The women were randomly assigned to either an intensive six-month weight-loss program of diet, exercise and behavior modification or to a group that received information about diet and exercise, but no training to help them change habits.
The investigators report that women in the intensive weight-loss group lost an average 8 percent of their body weight (about 17 pounds) and reduced weekly urinary incontinence episodes by nearly one-half (47 percent). In contrast, women in the information-only group lost an average 1.6 percent of body weight (about 3 pounds) and had 28 percent fewer episodes.
"Clearly, weight loss can have a significant, positive impact on urinary incontinence, a finding that may help motivate weight loss, which has additional health benefits such as preventing type 2 diabetes," said NIDDK Director Griffin P. Rodgers, M.D.
Urinary incontinence affects more than 13 million women in the United States and accounts for an estimated $20 billion in annual health care costs, according to the paper. Obesity is an established and modifiable risk factor for urinary incontinence, but conclusive evidence for a beneficial effect of weight loss on urinary incontinence has been lacking. The PRIDE trial provides evidence supporting weight loss as a treatment for incontinence.
An important finding of the study is the difference between the two groups in the reduction of incontinence. Among women in the weight-loss group, 41 percent achieved a clinically relevant reduction of at least 70 percent of total incontinence episodes per week, whereas 22 percent of women in the information-only group achieved the same level of reduction.
At six months, women in the weight-loss group were significantly more satisfied with the change in their incontinence than were women in the information-only group. This was assessed through self-reported perceived change in frequency of incontinence, volume of urine loss, the degree to which incontinence was a problem, and satisfaction with the change in incontinence.
"Studies have documented that behavioral interventions help people lose weight, which helps decrease the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, improve control of high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and enhance mood and quality of life," said Leslee L. Subak, M.D., of the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and lead author of the study. "Our results suggest that a decrease in urinary incontinence is another health benefit associated with weight loss and that weight reduction can be a first-line treatment in overweight and obese women."
Keywords: Obesity and Diabetes, Bariatrics, Behavior, Clinical Trial Research, Diabetes, Gastroenterology, Incontinence, Kidney Disease, Non-insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus, Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Urinary Incontinence, Urology, Weight Loss, Women's Health, NIH/National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
This article was prepared by Diabetes Week editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2009, Diabetes Week via NewsRx.com.
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Low Cholesterol Recipes

2009-02-04T11:31:00.000-08:00

February, the month of the heart. I had received an excellent few low cholesterol recipes from epicurious. Please follow this link to check out their yummy recipes:
http://www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/healthy/nutritiousdishes/lowcholesterolhearthealth?mbid=RF

USA Newsblog reports on Mercury in Corn Syrup

2009-01-28T16:15:00.000-08:00

Having done some testing for clients, many of them ask where they are getting the heavy metal mercury from. There are a few common sources such as the flu shot, fish and dental fillings. This report found on www.usnews.com reports that mercury is found in high fructose corn syrup. I think I will stay off the sweet for now!
Have a read:

Mercury Found in High Fructose Corn Syrup
January 28, 2009 01:20 PM ET Maura Judkis Permanent Link Print
Quantities of mercury have been found in high fructose corn syrup, the ingredient that has replaced sugar in many of our processed foods. Reports have also come out that the FDA knew about traces of the toxic substance in food, and sat on the information. This news comes out just as we've learned that the peanut butter factory responsible for the salmonella outbreak has a storied history of health violations. What a week for food safety.
Mercury in high fructose corn syrup affects many of the most popular foods in America, including yogurt, soda, candy, juice and jelly. Even a small amount of it can be seriously unhealthy.
"Mercury is toxic in all its forms,” said IATP’s David Wallinga, M.D., and a co-author in both studies. “Given how much high fructose corn syrup is consumed by children, it could be a significant additional source of mercury never before considered. We are calling for immediate changes by industry and the FDA to help stop this avoidable mercury contamination of the food supply."
The Corn Refiners Association is disputing the results of the study, but a watchdog group's study turned up similar results. More research is needed to determine exactly which foods are affected, but some of the foods tested were from the brands Hershey's, Quaker, Hunt's, Manwich, Smucker's, Kraft, Nutri-Grain, and Yoplait. We've already read that high fructose corn syrup can contribute to obesity and diabetes. With this recent scare, will people take a turn away from processed foods to more natural eating habits? Or have processed foods become an irreplacable part of the American diet?

Rheumatoid Arthritis is Not Caused by a Celebrex Deficiency

2009-01-21T15:23:00.000-08:00

Local Author and Homeopath Hosts a Community Health Talk with a Fresh New Twist on How to Enhance Longevity and Prevent Disease

2009-01-21T09:39:00.000-08:00

Local Author and Homeopath Hosts a Community Health Talk with a Fresh New Twist on How to Enhance Longevity and Prevent Disease

Heather Caruso, a local of Guelph Ontario and author of ``Your Drug Free Guide to Digestive Health, A Handbook of Homeopathic, Dietary and Other Natural Treatments for Common Digestive Disorders`` is hosting a community event to educate the public on the many health benefits of keeping your digestion in top shape.
This health workshop will cover the following:
· Learn how to eat well to enhance your health and longevity.
· What supplements have been researched and found useful to promote immunity through the digestive tract.
· Prevent common diseases through natural remedies and diet.
Date: Saturday March 28th, 10am until 11:30am.
Location: Ann Street Family Chiropractic, 595 Woolwich Street, Guelph Ontario
Space is limited to ten people please call ahead to ensure a spot.
Contact: 519 827 9237 Email: carusohomeopathic@bellnet.ca

It is now illegal in Ontario to smoke in cars with children

2009-01-21T05:50:00.001-08:00

I was delighted to hear, on the way to work that it is illegal to smoke with children in the car in Ontario as of today!

Study finds anti-psychotic meds related to heart problems

2009-01-17T12:08:00.000-08:00

NEW YORK - Newer anti-psychotic drugs are no safer than older ones for the risk of suddenly dying from a heart problem, says a study that finds they roughly double that hazard.
http://healthandfitness.sympatico.msn.ca/News/ContentPosting?newsitemid=53895028&feedname=CP-HEALTH&show=True&number=5&showbyline=True&subtitle=&detect=&abc=abc&date=True

Commonly Prescribed Blood Pressure Meds Shouldn't be Combined

2009-01-17T12:05:00.000-08:00

Commonly combined blood pressure drugs shouldn't be taken together

THE CANADIAN PRESS

16/01/2009 12:49:00 PM

TORONTO - A commonly prescribed combination of blood pressure drugs should not be taken together, the Heart and Stroke Foundation warned Friday in updated blood pressure management guidelines.

The new advice is based on the results of a large Canadian-led trial that found combining a so-called ACE inhibitor with an angiotensin receptor blocker actually increases the user's risk of sudden cardiac death, kidney disease and the need for dialysis.

"These two popular categories of hypertension medication are each safe and effective treatments - but not together," said Dr. Sheldon Tobe, a Heart and Stroke spokesperson and an executive member of the committee that revised the blood pressure management guidelines.

As many as 175,000 Canadians with high blood pressure may be currently taking the combination of the two medications, the group said in a statement.

Read more: http://healthandfitness.sympatico.msn.ca/News/ContentPosting?newsitemid=51708034&feedname=CP-HEALTH&show=False&number=0&showbyline=True&subtitle=&detect=&abc=abc&date=True

A touching video

2009-01-17T07:22:00.001-08:00

I saw this video and thought it could touch many of us and offer us inspiration.

Employer Sponsored Workouts Boost Employees Health

2009-01-16T07:31:00.000-08:00

Taken from medicinenet.com
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=95457

TUESDAY, Jan. 6 (HealthDay News) -- Encouraging your workers to work out works, a new study says.
Home Depot employees who participated in a company-sponsored program to support workers in setting exercise goals notably increased their levels of moderate or vigorous physical activity.
The findings were published in the February edition of American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
For three months, 1,442 participants set weekly personal and team physical activity goals and reaped incentives for meeting them. After six weeks, slightly more than half of the participants did at least five 30-minute moderate exercise sessions or two 20-minute vigorous exercise sessions weekly -- up from about 30% at the study's start. Meanwhile, only 25% of those in a control group of non-participants logged similar exercise sessions.
Throughout the study, the participants maintained their increased levels of activity, and few people dropped out.
"The biggest pleasant surprise was the steady and sustained progress. That can probably be explained by the social incentives and support from personal goals and achievements that had direct impact on team success," study lead author Rod Dishman, a professor of exercise science at the University of Georgia, said in a news release issued by Health Behavior News Service.
Key to the program's success may have been the use of group and organizational goal-setting along with individual goals, because they provide vital peer encouragement, Katherine Alaimo, an assistant professor at Michigan State University, said in the same news release.
"Personal and team goals work best when they are self-set, specific about how much activity and when, realistic but attainable and easily assessed, such as by weekly logs or pedometer steps," Dishman added.
-- Kevin McKeever
SOURCE: American Journal of Preventive Medicine, news release, Jan. 6, 2009

Low Levels of Vitamin D linked to Diabtes, Arthritis and Cancer...

2009-01-16T04:56:00.000-08:00

Another great article put out by Life Extension;
http://www.lef.org/news/LefDailyNews.htm?NewsID=7779&Section=DISEASE
Experts: Paucity of vitamin D is a crisis: Low levels linked to diabetes, arthritis, cancer, experts say
McClatchy-Tribune Information Services -- Unrestricted
01-14-09
Here's one more reason to detest the gloom of winter: It zaps the body's natural supply of a vitamin linked to everything from bone health to cancer survival.
Loads of Americans aren't getting enough vitamin D, and those who live under frequently gray skies are hit harder. Studies have shown that as many as half of adults and four in 10 children in this country have too little of the nutrient in their bodies.
The problem is even worse for African-Americans, Latinos and others with dark skin. Other high-risk groups include women of childbearing age, breast-fed infants who aren't receiving vitamin-D supplements and the elderly.
Doctors and scientists are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of the vitamin and the likelihood that patients aren't getting enough. The American Public Health Association recently issued a policy statement on the topic, calling for action by multiple federal agencies and by Congress.
"Vitamin D is much more than bone health," said Azzie Young, who wrote the statement and is president and chief executive officer of Mattapan Community Health Center in Boston.
"It's linked to all kinds of chronic diseases diabetes, high blood pressure, muscle stiffness, most cancers, arthritis."
The group wants to increase education of health professionals and the public, promote research involving diverse populations and add vitamin D to the list of nutrients that manufacturers must include on nutrition labels.
Vitamin D comes in the most bountiful dose from sunshine.
When sun hits the skin, it triggers production of vitamin D in the body. Sunscreen impedes that process.
Experts most often recommend vitamin supplements, given concerns about harmful effects of sun exposure, the absence of sun in some parts of the world for days and weeks on end and the paltry amount found naturally in foods.
The government recommends at least 200 international units of the vitamin a day for children and adults through age 50, 400 units for those ages 51 to 70 and 600 units for those older than 70.
In November, the American Academy of Pediatrics increased its recommendation for infants and children to 400 units a day, beginning soon after birth.
The Institute of Medicine is studying calcium and vitamin D and might adjust its recommendations, spokeswoman Christine Stencel said.
Many experts think that a daily dose of 1,000 units or more would be beneficial for everyone. Garden-variety multivitamins typically contain 400 units.
"It's a public-health epidemic, and it's easy to treat," Young said.
"It's simple, it's effective, it's safe and it's relatively inexpensive."
Prices vary, but the cost of a 1,000-unit vitamin-D tablet is about 5 cents. Excess vitamin D rarely causes problems.
Dr. Elena Christofides, an endocrinologist with Endocrinology Associates in Columbus, is passionate about decreasing the incidence of vitamin-D deficiency and ardently recommends supplements to all her patients.
"This is one of the greatest public-health issues that's going to be facing us for some time," she said.
Dr. Velimir Matkovic, an Ohio State University Medical Center internist who specializes in bone disease, has studied vitamin D and found that Columbus residents, thanks to our cloudy skies, have severe deficiencies from November to April. Levels peak in July and August and begin to fall again after that, he said.
Matkovic said it's safe to take up to 2,000 international units a day in supplements. He also advocates some sun exposure, although not during peak hours.
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NY Times Reports on Antipsychotic Drugs Having Side Effects

2009-01-15T11:51:00.001-08:00

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/15/health/research/15psych.html?_r=1&ref=health
By BENEDICT CAREY and RONI CARYN RABIN
Published: January 14, 2009
The popular drugs known as atypical antipsychotics, prescribed for an array of conditions, including schizophrenia, autism and dementia, double patients’ risk of dying from sudden heart failure, a study has found.
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The finding is the latest in a succession of recent reports contradicting the long-held assumption that the new drugs, which include Risperdal, Zyprexa and Seroquel, are safer than the older and much less expensive medications that they replaced.
The risk of death from the drugs is not high, on average about 3 percent in a person being treated at least 10 years, according to the study, published Thursday in The New England Journal of Medicine. Nor was the risk different from that of the older antipsychotic drugs.
But it was significant enough that an accompanying editorial urged doctors to limit their prescribing of antipsychotic drugs, especially to children and elderly patients, who can be highly susceptible to the drugs’ side effects, including rapid weight gain.
In recent years, the newer drugs, which account for about 90 percent of the market, have become increasingly controversial, as prescription rates to children and elderly people have soared. Doctors use the drugs to settle outbursts related to a host of psychiatric disorders, including attention deficit disorder and Alzheimer’s disease. Most are not approved for such use. After an analysis of study data, the Food and Drug Administration required that all antipsychotics’ labels contain a warning that the drugs were associated with a heightened risk of heart failure in elderly patients.
The new study, an analysis of more than 250,000 Medicaid records, is the first to rigorously document that risk for the newer drugs in adults over 30 without previous heart problems.
In the study, researchers at Vanderbilt University and the Nashville Veterans Affairs Medical Center analyzed Tennessee Medicaid records for 276,907 people ages 30 to 74. About a third of them began taking an antipsychotic medication in the period studied, from 1990 to 2005, either a newer atypical or an older drug. Two-thirds made up a control group. The researchers excluded patients with heart disease or other problems that might put them at higher risk of cardiac failure. Antipsychotic drugs can affect heart rhythm in some vulnerable people.
They found 478 sudden cardiac deaths among those taking the drugs, about twice the rate of the control group. The risk — equivalent to 3 deaths for every 1,000 patients taking the drugs for a year — was about the same whether people took the newer or older medications. The higher the dose of the drug, the study found, the higher the risk of sudden death.
“The implication of this study is that physicians need to do a very careful cardiovascular evaluation prior to prescribing these drugs,” especially if there are alternative treatments, said the lead author, Wayne A. Ray, a professor of preventive medicine at Vanderbilt and the Nashville veterans’ hospital. “Then, if they’re used, to pay careful attention to using the lowest possible dose.”
Dr. Ray’s co-authors were Dr. Cecilia P. Chung, Dr. Katherine T. Murray, Kathi Hall, and C. Michael Stein, all of Vanderbilt.
In 2005, government-sponsored researchers reported that three of four new antipsychotic drugs tested were no more effective than an older, far less expensive drug in treating schizophrenia — the disorder for which they were originally approved.
In 2006, doctors working on the same large study reported that the drugs were no more effective than placebos for most elderly patients being treated for dementia-related psychosis. Since then, several review articles have come to similar conclusions, and raised concern about a far more common side effect: weight gain.
“When it comes to treating kids, these cardiac events are going to be rare,” said Dr. Jon McClellan, a psychiatrist at the University of Washington. “But heart problems due to obesity are not rare, and the public-health implications of kids on these drugs gaining 10 to 15 pounds are much greater.”

BBC Reports on Injectable Ginseng Fatalities

2009-01-15T11:36:00.000-08:00

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7660489.stm

Ginseng jabs kill three in Yunnan

In East Asia ginseng is believed to have multiple health benefits
Three people have died in south-western China after receiving an injection of Siberian ginseng extract.
The deaths, announced on China's health ministry web site, occurred in Yunnan province after six hospital patients received the injections.
It said sales and use of the ginseng extract had been suspended.
The ministry is also trying to dampen fears about melamine poisoning of milk, which has killed four babies and made thousands ill in a months-long scandal.
It said that 10,666 babies remained in hospital receiving treatment for renal problems caused by the melamine contamination of baby milk formula.
Some parents are taking legal action against the manufacturer at the centre of the scandal, the Sanlu Group, and the state quality supervision body.
Ginseng treatment
The ginseng injection was manufactured by Wandashan Pharmaceutical, based in the north-eastern Chinese province of Heilongjiang.
Siberian ginseng is often used in China to treat heart disease and thrombosis.
The six patients suffered "serious ill effects" including chills, vomiting and sudden drops in blood pressure after receiving the injections at the Number Four People's Hospital in Honghe prefecture on Sunday.
Some went into a coma. Three of the six died on Monday, official media reported two days later.
The State Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) says it has isolated two problematic batches of the extract, made from a herb called "ciwujia", and has urged immediate nationwide reporting of any adverse effects.
The Associated Press reports that a man who answered the telephone at Wandashan's marketing department in Heilongjiang, in China's north-east, said the company had stopped selling the herbal injection and had sent the two batches to the SFDA for testing.
The man was reported as saying the company had used ciwujia in its products for more than 30 years without any problem.
Poor regulation
He added that the injectable form of the herb was relatively new, saying: "I haven't heard of any bad reaction [to] this injection before."
China's pharmaceutical industry is highly lucrative but poorly regulated.
Last year, the country's former top drug regulator was executed for taking millions of dollars in bribes to approve substandard medicines, including an antibiotic that killed at least 10 people.

One Third Of Cancer Patients Use Natural Medicine

2009-01-15T11:32:00.000-08:00

More great news from BBC
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4228903.stm

Cancer alternative therapy trend

Herbs were the most popular among those surveyedA third of European cancer patients are using complementary and alternative therapies, a survey of 1,000 suggests.
Herbs are used the most, followed by homeopathy and vitamin and mineral supplements, according to European Oncology Nursing Society members.
Given their popularity, governments should rethink the way these treatments are regulated, they said.
Therapists should also be checked more rigorously, the report in the Annals of Oncology journal suggested.
We have a responsibility as professionals to look at this
Lead researcher Dr Alex Molassiotis
'Holistic therapy helped me'
Dr Alex Molassiotis, from the UK's Manchester University, along with European colleagues, surveyed nearly 1,000 cancer patients from 14 European countries.
About 58 different complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) were mentioned in the survey.
Usage rates varied from less than 15% of patients in Greece to nearly 75% in Italy, and averaged at about a third overall.
Patients typically used more than one CAM therapy together, such as a herbal medicine plus homeopathy or relaxation techniques.
Dr Molassiotis said considering the growing popularity of CAM, better regulation was needed.
Therapies used by cancer patients
Herbs
Homeopathy
Medicinal teas
Vitamins and minerals
Relaxation techniques
"Anybody can call himself or herself a therapist and practice.
"There is not a body to assess the quality of therapists.
"There are societies that therapists can register with, but it is not compulsory.
"There is a need for regulation of what is accepted and appropriate training."
Regulation
He said there was also a need for clear guidelines on which treatments work for which conditions.
"We have a responsibility as professionals to look at this and be open-minded."
We have got to make sure people feel as safe as they can through regulation and research
A spokeswoman from the Foundation for Integrated Health
In the UK, osteopathy and chiropractic are already statutorily regulated.
The Prince of Wales Foundation for Integrated Health was given a government grant last year to look into the regulation of other CAM therapies, including homeopathy, aromatherapy and reflexology.
The Foundation estimates that about one in five people are using CAMs for different ailments.
A spokeswoman from the foundation said: "We have got to make sure people feel as safe as they can through regulation and research."
Further research
Dr George Lewith, from the of the University of Southampton's Complementary Medicine Research Unit, cautioned that the study was too small to be able to make generalisations about rates of CAM use, but said there was no doubt that regulation was needed.
Dr Bob Leckridge president of the Faculty of Homeopathy, said many therapists were doctors, which meant they were regulated as an individual.
He thought all CAM practice should be subject to statutory regulation.
Dr Sosie Kassab from the Royal London Homeopathic Hospital said: "Therapies such as homeopathy can be useful as an adjunct to conventional care.
"Patients do say they benefit. We need further research into this."
Professor John Toy of Cancer Research UK said: "The National Cancer Research Institute has recently established a complementary therapies development group, showing the medical profession does not have a dismissive view of this topic."
He advised cancer patients to inform their doctors of all medications and therapies they were taking.

BBC News Reports on Red Clover Helping With Hot Flushes

2009-01-15T11:28:00.000-08:00

Here is the link to the story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4738277.stm

Red clover contains hormone-mimicking chemicalsScientists are testing an extract of red clover as an alternative to hormone replacement therapy for symptoms of the menopause, such as hot flushes.
The extract contains chemicals called isoflavones, which mimic the effects of the female sex hormone oestrogen.
A study will be carried out by Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital's menopause and PMS centre.
Use of HRT has declined in recent years following suggestions of an increased risk of stroke and breast cancer.
Since the scares about HRT some patients are just not taking anything at all
Dr Chun Ng
Guidance issued last year by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists concluded that HRT should only be used for short term relief of menopausal symptoms.
The Queen Charlotte team hope their work will provide women with an effective alternative.
Lead researcher Dr Chun Ng said: "We hope the product may help women with menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes, and also those with premenstrual syndrome.
"Problems such as hot flushes have a negative impact on quality of life, although many women simply suffer in silence.
"Since the scares about HRT, some patients are just not taking anything at all."
Respiratory remedy
Red clover is used as a herbal remedy for respiratory problems, particularly whooping cough.
It is also marketed as a treatment for chronic skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.
The Queen Charlotte team will also test a second treatment, using low doses of a compound known as desvenlafaxine succinate, which is thought to stabilise the body's heat control mechanism.
Professor David Purdie, of the Centre for Metabolic Disease at Hull University, told the BBC News website, an alternative therapy would be useful for women who either could not or would not take oestrogen-based HRT.
However, he stressed that taking oestrogen was currently by far the best way to tackle menopausal symptoms.
"There is evidence that long-term use of combined oestrogen and progesterone therapy does carry a slight increased risk of breast cancer, although the risk is probably much less for oestrogen-only therapy," he said.
"This has to be put into context. We are talking about just a few cases per 1,000 women over five years.
"Women have to decide whether the better quality of life HRT can offer them outweighs the small increased risks."
Professor Purdie also said the effects of oestrogen-like substances taken from plants had been hyped up somewhat.
He said trials of their effect had to be tightly controlled as previous studies had shown that women with menopausal symptoms often responded positively to dummy treatments.
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Getting Fit Without Breaking the Budget

2009-01-11T08:32:00.000-08:00

I know that gym memberships are up in January due to many of our resolutions. After a few weeks, attendance drops because it is not what people thought, they lose motivation or they don't find the hours that work for them. Sometimes just changing the types of classes you attend, swimming or changing your exercise routine, can be enough to keep you interested.

Using equipment can be boring for some. You may love exercise and if you do, that is awesome.
A few ways that you can exercise and not notice the time passing are as follows:

take a walk or your cross country skis through a scenic trail or in the country
go tobaggoning, I recently did and was pooped after an hour, plus it was fun
go dancing one or two nights a week
learn to square dance, latin dance or even belly dance
volunteer to walk dogs from the animal shelter
help your elderly neighbour shovel or mow their lawn in the summer

If you want to buy exercise equipment you can often find used equipment online. I wasn't sure if I would use a home gym with weights. I just didn't find my hours worked with my gym. I loved the look and hype of a machine called the "bowflex", I decided to buy a used universal gym from www.craigslist.com or www.kijiji.com It only cost me $40.00, the man said he had it for years, used it only 4 times and it had become a place he hung his laudry. He was grateful to move it out of his place. Now my son and I use it a few times a week.

I also found an eliptical trainer at a liquidation store and saved $400.00 from the regular price. That was a real deal. There were also many used eliptical trainers, treadmills and other equipment I found online. If you are like me, you may find aerobic equipment feels like running on a hamster wheel. I used to try all kinds of good music to inspire me. Now I read a book (something I rarely have time for anymore) and I am suprised where the time went.

There are many ways to get active. If we could all move at least a half an hour each day, we will live a longer and healthier life.

Get Active this Year!

2009-01-02T17:53:00.000-08:00

In the spirit of exercise, here is a cute funny to brighten your day:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-I7WWYzEHEg

Happiness Can Be Contagious!

2009-01-01T06:41:00.000-08:00

Life Extension puts out another good newsworthy piece again:
http://www.lef.org/news/LefDailyNews.htm?NewsID=7660&Section=AGING&source=DHB_090101&key=Body+ContinueReading

Happiness Just Might Be Contagious
International Herald Tribune
12-08-08
How happy you are may depend on how happy your friends' friends' friends are, even if you don't know them at all.
And a cheery next-door neighbor has more effect on your happiness than your spouse's mood.
So says a new study that followed a large group of people for 20 years - happiness is more contagious than previously thought.
"Your happiness depends not just on your choices and actions, but also on the choices and actions of people you don't even know who are one, two and three degrees removed from you," said Nicholas Christakis, a physician and social scientist at Harvard Medical School and an author of the study, published Friday in BMJ, a British journal. "There's kind of an emotional quiet riot that occurs and takes on a life of its own, that people themselves may be unaware of. Emotions have a collective existence - they are not just an individual phenomenon."
In fact, said his co-author, James Fowler, an associate professor of political science at the University of California at San Diego, their research found that "if your friend's friend's friend becomes happy, that has a bigger impact on you being happy than putting an extra $5,000 in your pocket."
The researchers analyzed information on the happiness of 4,739 people and their connections with several thousand others - spouses, relatives, close friends, neighbors and coworkers - from 1983 to 2003.
"It's extremely important and interesting work," said Daniel Kahneman, an emeritus professor of psychology and Nobel laureate at Princeton, who was not involved in the study.
Several social scientists and economists praised the data and analysis, but raised possible limitations.
Steven Durlauf, an economist at the University of Wisconsin- Madison, questioned whether the study proved that people became happy because of their social contacts or some unrelated reason.
Kahneman said that unless the findings were replicated, he could not accept that a spouse's happiness had less impact than a next- door neighbor's.
A study also published Friday in BMJ, by Ethan Cohen-Cole, an economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, and Jason Fletcher, an assistant professor at the Yale School of Public Health, criticizes the methodology of the Christakis-Fowler team, saying that it was possible to find what look like social-contagion effects with conditions like acne, headaches and height but that contagion effects go away when researchers include environmental factors that friends or neighbors have in common.
"Researchers should be cautious in attributing correlations in health outcomes of close friends to social network effects," the dissenting authors say.
In an interview, Christakis said that criticism and the acne- headache study's methods were flawed.
An accompanying BMJ editorial about the two studies called the Christakis-Fowler study "groundbreaking," but said "future work is needed to verify the presence and strength of these associations."
The team previously published studies concluding that obesity and quitting smoking were socially contagious.
But the happiness study, financed by the National Institute on Aging, is unusual in several ways. Happiness would seem to be "the epitome of an individualistic state," said John Cacioppo, director of the University of Chicago's Center for Cognitive and Social Neuroscience, who was not involved in the study.
And what about schadenfreude or its opposite, good old-fashioned envy when a friend lands a promotion or wins the marathon?
"There may be some people who become unhappy when their friends become happy, but we found that more people become happy over all," Christakis said.
Cacioppo said that suggests that unconscious signals of well- being pack more zing than conscious feelings of resentment.
"I might be jealous of the fact that they won the lottery," he said, "but they're in such a good mood that I walk away feeling happier without even being aware that they were the site for my happiness."
The subtle transmission of emotion may explain other findings, too. In the obesity and smoking cessation studies, friends were influential even if they lived far away. But the effect on happiness was much greater from friends, siblings or neighbors who lived nearby.
The BMJ study used data from the federal Framingham Heart Study, which began following people in Framingham, Massachusetts, after World War II and ultimately followed their children and grandchildren. Beginning in 1983, participants periodically completed questionnaires on their emotional well-being.

Homemade cold and cough tea

2008-12-20T07:24:00.000-08:00

Okay the winter is here with a vengeance and we all have the sniffles or a cough. I found a nice homemade recipe that works for cough and cold symptoms.

3 Pieces of Sliced Ginger
1 sprinkle of cinnamon
3 tsp of lemon juice
1 tsp of honey
Add hot water

CNN Report on Smoking Robbing Eyesight

2008-12-16T13:08:00.000-08:00

http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/dailydose/12/03/smoking.macular.degeneration/index.html

Age-related macular degeneration is a baby-boomer disease that, according to the American Medical Association, affects more than 10 million Americans. It is one of the leading causes of blindness for people over age 65. A study published in the July 2007 issue of Archives of Ophthalmology found that current smokers are four times more likely to develop this eye problem than nonsmokers.
Questions and answers
What does the study say?
Dr. Sanjay Gupta, chief medical correspondent: We're talking about a disease called age-related macular degeneration. The biggest risk factor for it is simply getting older. It usually hits after age 50, and, by the time you're 75, about 15 percent of all people have it. Smoking is also a known risk factor. But this research found the risk for getting late age-related macular degeneration is four times greater if you smoke.
Age-related macular degeneration affects your eyes, and gradually destroys your sharp central vision you need for seeing objects clearly for things like reading, driving, and even recognizing faces. The macula is the center of the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. The retina relays images through the optic nerve to the brain. When the macula breaks down, things start to look blurred. Watch to learn more about macular degeneration »
The mechanism for why smoking may increase the risk to your eyesight isn't clear yet. We know smoking increases your risk for many diseases. For example, smokers are twice as likely to die from heart attacks as are nonsmokers, according to the American Cancer Society. But the clear takeaway message here is: If you smoke, quit and get regular eye exams.
What if you used to smoke but you quit?
In this study, past smokers were three times as likely to have late age-related macular degeneration as those who had never smoked, compared with four times greater for current smokers. So, former smokers still have higher risk, but it's slightly lessened. But obviously, there are all kinds of other health benefits if you quit smoking. According to the American Cancer Society, people who quit before age 50 cut their risk of dying in the next 15 years in half compared with those who continue to smoke.
Can age-related macular degeneration be treated or cured?
There's no cure for it, but therapies can slow vision loss. It's important to get regular eye exams. An eye exam can detect macular degeneration before the disease causes vision loss. The American Medical Association recommends a screening eye exam, including detailed exam of the retina, for all people age 40 and over. And if your doctor discovers age-related macular degeneration, it's important to have frequent eye exams.
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Cnn Video on Colonoscopy Flaws

2008-12-16T13:06:00.001-08:00

http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/health/2008/12/16/gupta.colonoscopy.cnn

Flaxseed Reduces Prostate Tumor Proliferation

2008-12-15T20:40:00.001-08:00

Here is a link to a great article by LEF:

http://www.lef.org/newsletter/2008/1216_Flaxseed-Reduces-Prostate-Tumor-Proliferation.htm?source=eNewsLetter2008Wk51-1&key=Article&l=0#article

Juicing for Energy

2008-12-14T15:34:00.000-08:00

I have been a fan of juicing for a while now. I like most of you am very busy and find it hard to make the time to juice and do the clean up. However, I had a wonderful refresher this morning on how great juicing makes people feel.
I had a carrot, pineapple and apple combo at breakfast. I had some and my 3 year old also drank some. Afterwards he was singing and felt the urge to run! I felt pretty energized too. On these dark dreary days, it is nice to have a blast of energy.
Juicing also gets your body more alkaline which is a good state to be in. See my May newsletter on Acid vs Alkaline Balance http://www.carusohomeopathy.com/Newsletters/NewsLetter%202008%20May.html

Here are two recipes, one for the morning and another for detoxification:
Morning Wake Up Juice (serves 4)

1 pineapple
2 apples
5 carrots

Happy Liver Detox Juice

few sprigs of parsley
one large beet
5 carrots
3 celery stalks
1 cup of kale

A note from Lori Wilson on "An Evening With Grandmother"

2008-12-11T10:08:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone!

I do hope you will be able to join us next week for the Evening with Grandmother, Friday December the 12th. This will be the last one for the year 2008, our 31st wonderful monthly tradition. I want to thank each and every one of you for making this time with Grandmother so very special.

We will enjoy our regular Evening with Grandmother and afterwards you are welcome to join in for Holiday celebrations for a social gathering. Please feel free to bring a pot luck snack to share with everyone. On regular evenings, I am usually am busy enjoying answering personal questions for guests. Last holdiay season we started a new tradition which is that I don't answer personal questions after this event, but rather join in the social and celebrat ion time with you.

Grandmother has specifically requested that we participate in a native gifting celebration called a "Give Away". How we have done this in the past is that I will bring a "give away blanket" on which to place the "give away" items. Each of us brings 1 item that has been precious/ meaningful to us in our life, that we are ready to "give away" to place upon the blanket. It can be a small token like a rock with meaning, a special article of clothing, a tool or impliment that has served you well, or any other item you would consider has served you along your spiritual path. You can wrap it, or leave it unwrapped. Please place a small note in the item with your name on it and a brief explaination of 'why this item is precious to you.' At the end of the evening, we will go to the blanket and choose 1 item from the blanket that draws us. The significance of the Give Away gesture is that the energy of the person who has gifted it, give away the item and all of the meaning and support the item represents will then travel with the newly gifted person into this next exciting year. It is a lovely cermony that will only take a few moments before we enjoy our social time and treats. If you can not find anything, do not want to participate, or just forget ... no problem. You will be very welcome to join the evening regardless!

A special Focus for 2009 will be printed out for all .
If you RSVP - confirm your registration by Tuesday Dec. 9th, we will also include on the 2009 focus a paragraph that outlines your personal focus for 2009! (This takes a fair bit of time for me to do, so I won't be able to prepare last minute personal focuses.)
You are also welcome to purchase Gift Certificates for those special people on your holiday list who might enjoy a private appointment with Grandmother. If you pruchase a 1-hr session for Grandmother ($250.), you will receive an additional free gift certificate for a 15-minute session for either channeling or medical intuition.(Valued at $100.) If you are planning on picking up some certificates at the evening, please let us know by phone or email, so we can have them ready for you at the registration table.
Pot luck snack table and socializing afterwards.
Last, but not least, I would love to have your mailing address to send you a special notice about an offering for 2009. Thanks.

If you are coming, let me know as soon as possible so I can have your seat ready for you and plan the snacks and number of Handouts accordingly!

Hugs from Lori xo

This is the chance you have been waiting for! Understand the world in broader ways. Bring your important questions and let this wise spirit-being share her insights.
Friday December 12, 2007 (7- 9 pm) The Turfgrass Institute 328 Victoria Road South (Between College Ave. & York Road)Cost: $ 20.00

Lori Wilson, author, social worker, radio show host and internationally recognized intuitive, will be sharing an amazing 2-hour evening that demystifies everything you may have learned or heard about intuition, channeling and tapping into higher wisdom. In her 23 years of developing her extraordinary intuitive abilities, Lori and her ancient Shoshone elder spirit guide, Grandmother, have been teaching thousands to channel higher wisdom and achieve inner trust. Lori believes channeling is not a mystical gift, but rather a skill that everyone can harness for better living.
Join Lori and Grandmother for this evening of channeled ancient wisdom where Grandmother will offer a teaching and then answer audience questions of general interest and benefit to all. Throughout the evening, 5 audience names will be drawn to ask personal questions as well. Get curious and see how paying attention to what seems invisible can change your life!

Come Grow with Us & Bring Your Friends! TO REGISTER, PLEASE RSVP lori@inneraccess101.com or CALL 519-824-6655.

For a list of questions from previous presentations, visit www.meetloriwilson.com!
If you have already received this invitation, we regret the overlap in our two mailing lists.

Could you help by participating in a short quiz?

2008-11-28T17:23:00.001-08:00

Hi Folks,
I am looking to do a short survey online. Could you take a minute to answer seven quick questions on digestive health:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=6Ok0wFD_2bqtf8fkkOniRgTA_3d_3d
Thanks for your parctipation!!!
Heather

Upcoming Health Talks

2008-11-28T17:22:00.001-08:00

IBS Boot Camp
Learn how to give IBS the boot through diet and natural remedies.
Host: Heather Caruso, local Homeopathic Doctor and author of "Your Drug Free Guide to Digestive Health".Saturday January 10th from 9:30 till 11am
Admission $20.00 Location: Guelph
Please call to register as space is limited!
519 827 9237

Crohn's and Colitis Boot Camp
Learn how to give Crohn's and Colitis the boot through diet and natural remedies.
Host: Heather Caruso, local Homeopathic Doctor and author of "Your Drug Free Guide to Digestive Health".
Saturday February 14th from 9:30 till 11am
Admission $20.00 Location: Guelph
Please call to register as space is limited!
519 827 9237

What is Alternative Medicine and How Can It Help Me?
Learn what the different types of alternative medicine are and how they can help you and your family stay healthy.
How to use homeopathic remedies at home for acute conditions and first aid.
Learn about the latest longevity research and how to live a healthy life.
Host: Heather Caruso, local Homeopathic Doctor and author of "Your Drug Free Guide to Digestive Health".
Saturday February 28th from 9:30 till 11am
Admission $20.00 Location: Guelph
Please call to register as space is limited!
519 827 9237

Homeopathy for the Flu

2008-11-19T13:54:00.000-08:00

With the snow already flying, many people are concerned about the flu season. In conventional medicine flu shots are now being recommended to everyone. However, in the past they were reserved for those who were elderly or sickly. I am not a fan of mass flu vaccinations and here is why:

It only protects for whatever strain they are using in the vaccine. It is not 100% guaranteed that you will be immune when you do get the shot. There are no guarantees, like anything in life.
The flu is typically not life threatening for those with a normal immune system.
It contains thimerisol, which is a preservative and includes the heavy metal called mercury. Like most of people, I am not a fan of heavy metals, especially by injection. There are many vaccines that do not contain thimerisol in Canada.
The flu shot is injected, with all of it's preservatives, directly into your bloodstream.
Many of my clients have reported adverse reactions to the shot, such as headaches, flu symptoms, cold, fatigue, local swelling and in some severe cases nervous tics.
Please see an interesting video blog on the flu shot from Dr. Mercola:

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2008/11/01/why-flu-shots-for-kids-don-t-work.aspx

Not everyone getting the flu shot gets sick. However, I believe if your immune system is strong enough, you will likely bypass the flu.

There is a few good alternatives help prevent the flu from taking you down:

Influenzinum 9CH, take one vial per week. This is a homeopathic preparation made from common flu strains. These strains are so diluted they carry only a vibration or essence of the original substance thus it is completely free of side effects.
Thymuline 9CH, take one vial per week. This is another homeopathic preparation made from thymus extract. It helps to stimulate the immune system. It is also very gentle and diluted and free of side effects.
Ocillococcinum is a great remedy for when the flu has already struck. It helps with symptoms such as chills, aches, pains and fever. Typical dosage is one pill three times a day until the symptoms abate.

Seek the help of a professional homeopath if you have symptoms that you are not sure of.

These remedies are available in the clinic and in most stores that carry homeopathic remedies. Please call the clinic to order yours today.

Heather Caruso

www.carusohomeopathy.com

Upcoming Seminar on WHEE

2008-11-10T20:19:00.000-08:00

Hi All,
I thought this seminar looked very interested by local Guelphite, Daniel Benor, author of "7 Minutes to Natural Pain Release".....
Have a look,
Heather Caruso
www.carusohomeopathy.com

WHEE Level I Certificate Workshop
WHEE: Whole Health – Easily and Effectively®
AKA - Wholistic Hybrid derived from Eye Movement Desensitization and
Reprocessing (EMDR) and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)

For Healthcare Practitioners January 17-18 9:00 – 5:00

Daniel Benor, Wholistic Psychotherapist (Can), MD, Psychiatrist, ABIHM (US)

DISCOVER - Ways in which stress and distress are processed in mind,
emotions and body, and wholistic ways to deal with these.

EXPLORE - Ways to identify and release physical and psychological pains,
anxieties, cravings that are debilitating – rapidly and thoroughly

LEARN - Ways to teach others to treat their own problems

Grateful clients report WHEE helped them rapidly and significantly, sometimes even dramatically with emotional and physical pains (tension headaches, migraines, backaches, irritable bowel syndrome, pains from surgery and injury, arthritis, fibromyalgia); stress; anxieties; side effects of medications; unresolved grief and other residues from the past; self-limiting beliefs; and more. Practitioners report outstanding successes with clients, who learn WHEE easily and use it to great effect. See full details at the URL, below, under WHEE, Workshops, and Appreciations sections.

Daniel Benor is an expert on wholistic self-healing. He helps people clarify and address their problems with a blend of elements from intuitive and spiritual awareness, spiritual healing (Reiki and Therapeutic Touch), WHEE, transactional analysis, gestalt therapy, hypnotherapy, meditation, imagery and relaxation (psychoneuroimmunology), dream analysis, and other aspects of Wholistic healing. Dr. Benor has taught this spectrum of methods internationally for 25 years to people involved in wholistic, intuitive, and spiritual approaches to caring, health and personal development. He is a Professor at Energy Medicine University, Mill Valley, CA.

Dr. Benor founded The Doctor-Healer Network in England and North America and the Council for Healing in the US (www.councilforhealing.org). He is the author of Healing Research, Volumes I-III and many articles on wholistic, spiritual healing. He is the editor and publisher of the peer reviewed International Journal of Healing and Caring - On Line (www.ijhc.org) and moderator of a major informational website on spiritual awareness, healing and CAM research (www.WholisticHealingResearch.com). He appears internationally on radio and TV.

Cost: $595 – with certificate from The Institute of Natural Health Technologies.
Early Bird discount for January workshop Paid by January 2. $550 +GST
Participants will also receive a 25% discount off their fee for every new student (new to INHT) they refer who registers on their recommendation.
Cancellations policy: Full refund till Dec. 15; $50 processing fee till Jan 11;
no refunds thereafter

Venue: Institute for Natural Health Technologies, 410 North Service Road East, 2nd Floor, Oakville, ON L6H 5R2 Phone: 905-465-3830 (877)-393-7700 www.inht.ca info@inht.ca

For further details contact Dr. Benor 519 265 0698 DB@WholisticHealingResearch.com

More about WHEE at http://wholistichealingresearch.com/wheearticles.html
Award winning book on WHEE for pain at www.paintap.com

Link to Guelph Tribune Article

2008-10-30T09:34:00.000-07:00

Guelph Tribune Article, www.guelphtribune.ca/printarticle/149183

City Woman Pens Books
Published on Oct 28, 2008
Local homeopath Heather Caruso has released a book about gastrointestinal disorders called Your Drug-Free Guide to Digestive Health. It's a comprehensive guide book about the natural treatments available for gastrointestinal disorders, said a news release.
Caruso, who runs Caruso Homeopathic Clinic, has treated children and adults throughout her career who have irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn's disease, diverticulitis and ulcerative colitis. Caruso explains in the book the drug-free ways such conditions can be treated.
"The book contains a treasure of reliable information delivered in a smart and easy-to-use format," said Homeopathic Research Network of Canada co-ordinator David Brule in the release.
The book is meant for not only for the adherents of homeopathic and natural treatments, it said, but also for others seeking to expand their knowledge of how to keep their body on the path to good health.

Treat Constipation Naturally

2008-10-29T13:36:00.000-07:00

Natural Remedies for Acid Reflux and Heartburn

2008-10-29T11:28:00.000-07:00

Homeopathy in the News

2008-10-29T11:21:00.000-07:00

According to Homeopathy, a British journal dedicated to the science of homeopathy, homeopathic treatments are equal or superior to drug treatments.
One study of the homeopathic remedy, Chamomilla 6CH, found that mice who were stressed through a forced swimming test or living with a sick mouse, faired equally as well as the group who received an anti-depressant called amitryptiline. These two groups faired much better than the group given a placebo.
Another study found that sheep who were infected with a parasite haemonchus contortus did well with homeopathic remedies as well. There was a homeopathy group, a drug group takng doramectin or an untreated group. The homeopathic group had a significant reduction in parasite larvae compared to the untreated group. They also had superior weight gain compared to the untreated and drug group. Homeopathic remedies were also shown to be economically beneficial compared to drug treatments for this disorder.

Life Expectancy Calculator

2008-10-12T18:13:00.000-07:00

Here is a link to a life expectancy calculator. It is a questionnaire that assesses your lifestyle and estimates how many years you would be expected to live:
http://calculator.livingto100.com/calculator
Heather Caruso
www.carusohomeopathy.com

Giving You the Gift of Anti Aging!

2008-10-12T18:07:00.000-07:00

Hi Friends,
I am offering a free e-book for those who sign up for my monthly health newsletter (which is also a free service). It is a great book that contains cutting edge health information on Anti-Aging. Just go to http://www.carusohomeopathy.com/Newsletters.aspx
When you e-mail us to sign up, please make a note with your name and that you would like to take advantage of your free Anti-Aging book.
Happy Thanksgiving...
Heather Caruso
Caruso Homeopathic Clinic
www.carusohomeopathy.com

Are Food Allergies and Sensitivities Making You Sick?

2008-10-01T10:52:00.000-07:00

Treat Your Crohn's and Colitis Naturally

2008-09-30T12:43:00.000-07:00

Treat Your Irritable Bowel Naturally

2008-09-27T14:26:00.000-07:00

What is Homeopathy?

2008-09-27T13:52:00.000-07:00

New Video Logging!

2008-09-26T16:48:00.000-07:00

I am going to be posting videos on my website along with my newsletters. I hope that people will enjoy watching them! Keep checking the website for new information on natural medicine.
www.carusohomeopathy.com

Walnuts May Reduce Cancer Incidence

2008-09-26T09:29:00.000-07:00

Here is an interesting study on walnuts and cancer:
http://www.lef.org/news/LefDailyNews.htm?NewsID=7360&Section=NUTRITION&source=DHB_080926&key=Body+Title

Stress is the Monkey on Your Back

2008-09-26T07:34:00.000-07:00

I watched this great show on PBS called "Killer Stress". It showed how stress affects the body in tangible ways. There was a group of monkeys that one man watched for 30 years. In the monkey group there was an alpha monkey male, who struck out at the other monkeys to keep them in line. The alpha male had good cholesterol, clear arteries and no diabetes. In a CT scan the pleasure centers of the brain were bright, meaning they enjoyed food and life. The subordinate monkeys had lighter pleasure centers, which means they enjoy things less. They also had lots of problems with cholesterol, clogged arteries and diabetes. These monkeys also gained weight around their midsection compared to the alpha monkeys.

After ten years, the alpha monkeys started to eat from a dump site. They ate first being the top monkey. They consumed meat poisoned with tuberculosis. All of the alpha males died. Then these laid back monkeys lived with the females. They didn't lash out at the females when they are angry. They lived together peacefully and raised their young. After twenty years, this new type of monkey didn't have any heart disease, weight problems and diabetes. It seems that living in a peaceful environment with some control over your destiny helps to keep one healthy. It is important to work with people you enjoy and have some control.

Another thing they found was that mothers who were stressed and pregnant during a famine in Holland, had children aged 60. These 60 years olds almost all had heart disease, diabetes and an inability to deal with stress.

Doing brain scans on stressed people found that they lost brain cells, their neurons shrank. There telomeres that connect dna strands also shrank. When they had a support group, friends and someone to laugh with, these telomeres actually grew back.
I found this work fascinating. So many of us are chasing the dollar and not enjoying our work. Having a job we love, takes a lot of pressure off us. We don't take regular breaks to stop and enjoy life. We must keep good company, supportive friends and those who have our best interest at heart.

Try some natural stress remedies, try ashwaganda, rhodiola, vitamin B5 and adrenal extract.

www.carusohomeopathy.com

A Note from Barbara McKell, Soul Connection

2008-09-22T16:17:00.000-07:00

By Barbara McKell

Autumn brings a pallet of warm rich colours into our vision and for a brief time, we drink in the multitude of colours that emerge from a previously green background. The colours burst forth from the greenery that surrounded us all summer like a riotous party before the long deep sleep of winter. Where do the yellows, golds, reds and browns come from? This can answered very scientifically with plant biochemistry and physiology. I don't pretend to understand the myriad of processes involved, but with a little reserch I discovered the reason these beautuiful colours emerge in the fall.As plant leaves begin to die in autumn the green pigment, chlorophyll, decays rapidly while other pigments, yellow carotenoids, decay more slowly. Other pigments, red anthocyanins, are produced as byproducts of the death of the leaves. The green colour fades to reveal the underlying yellows, reds and browns from tannin and other compounds. The colour and vibrancy are influenced by plant genetics and the environment. The Colours have always enlivened me. I have been involved in colour through my art and my many years spent in the field as a fashion designer. The Auracle colours have brought me to a whole new understanding of the vibration and life force which runs through live, natural colours. The colours of nature speak to us and enliven our energetic being with radiance and vitality. We crave colour. It effects our mood, our attitudes and our health. The colours of our clothing and home decore, which come from unatural chemicals do not satisfy our enegetic need for colour, because they are dead colours.Auracles colours are safe, pure and alive. There are absolutely no chemicals in Auracle's Colours to keep the integrity within these extremely high frequencies, allowing those who use them to shift and heal quickly. Auracle's Colours are made with special powders from Mother Earth that have resulted in a spectrum of 26 beautiful and illuminating natural colours, as well as gem essences, blessed waters, oils, some which go back into the time of Christ, and energies of all Angels, Archangels, Masters and Ascended Masters from every culture as every journey is different and every soul has its own calling and perception. The Masters guide the session....If you would like to experience this exquisite live colour system. You can use the coupon below until Dec. 31, 2008
http://www.soulconnection.ca/node/285

Sacred Sound

by Barbara McKell
Sacred Sound is spiritually-healing sound used all over the world as a means of access to the divine. Sacred sound provides wholeness through its healing and soothing properties. The modern day use of Sacred Sound is causing a vibratory awakening and altering the structure of our limiting world view.
Tones and sounds are important for our vibrational frequencies. These tones are waves of movement, which help to release the structure of lower thought forms held as cellular memory in the body restoring natural balance and harmony. In my healing work I use the crystal tones of the Crystal singing bowls to move energy. Through the purest wave form of sine waves, the vibration allows free flowing movement of energy throughout the body.
Crystal singing bowls create tones and waves of light, which carry through physical objects and move matter. The body has a natural affinity to quartz crystal. The crystalline substances within our body exist in our bones, blood, brain and DNA. The silica within our bodies balances our electromagnetic energies. We are star dust and we respond to sound in the same way star system come into existence.Book an appointement with Barbara to experience your own personal sound healing session lying on a crystal bed. and magically be transported by the crystal sound.

OM SHANTI
ART SHOW AN SALE featuring The Visionary Art of Barbara McKell
The Opening Way 24 Regina St. N. Waterloo ON October 24, 2008 7:00 pm. to 9:30 pm. I will be holding my first Art show and sale at Holly Oak, The Opening way in Waterloo Ontario. The show will be all my original art pieces and most of them will be available for sale. I invite everyone to come out for my first show to share this special occasion with me and see what actually goes on in my inner world.
There is no charge and refreshments will be served.Meditation for Joyful Living Classes"If there is to be Peace in the world there must be Peace within your own heart."
Barbara will be a gentle guide helping you to develop the discipline of your practice in an open hearted joyful way and touch the deepest part of your soul. Barbara McKell teaches simple and powerful meditation methods that anyone can learn to improve all aspects of their life and manage stress. She has been trained in Deepak Chopra's Primordial Sound Meditation, Sehaj Meditation, Biofeedback, Imagery, Dr. Norman Shealy's Biogenics and various Buddhist meditation practices.
Meditation should be effortless, simple and very powerful. It is extremely healing to the body and the mind. It enables a person to experience life more fully.
Meditation offers: Heart based devotion and spiritual awareness Increase peace, joy, calm and happiness.
Cost $25 each session or $100 for 5 prepaid sessions To register for the Monday sessions call Barbara at 519-823-2162 or email :barbara@soulconnection.ca
Ear Candling Training with Tracy Young
Oct. 18 from 10:00 am. to 4:00 pm.
Learn the ancient art of maintaining ear health with ear candling and facial massage. Tracy Young has many years of experienced as an Ear Candling Practitioner. In this one day training class, Tracy will teach students how to prepare the client with gentle facial and neck massage. Complete instruction will be given on how to select and use ear candles properly. Student will be supervised as they both give and receive an ear candling session. A manual and course materials are included. A certificate of completion is given upon successful completion of training.Cost $150 http://www.soulconnection.ca/node/274
50% OFFBecause I have witnessed such wonderful effects with the Auacle ColourTherapy sessions. I am offering sessions at a special fee of only $75. This will include a reading and a colour healing session. The regular fee for this service is $150 . I invite you to delve into the magnificent healing power of these extremely alive and vital colours. Call 519-823-2162 or email barbara@soulconnection.ca to book your appointmentOffer expires December 1st, 2008 ...
Auracle Colour Therapy
These exquisite natural colours allow the darkness to light up into a beautiful design and form. When you choose your colours for a reading or for a colour session, they reveal the Blueprint of your soul. By using them they light up all the strands within your being that have gone dark allowing you to experience a life of light and Unconditional Love… Is there any other kind?

Sacred Sound - 2 Special Events

Celebrate the Return of the Goddesswith
dennis gaumond and the BHADRA COLLECTIVEfeaturing: a 9-piece band, chant music, world-beat grooves, exotic instruments, trance/dance.with special guests: Sean O'Connor - bass clarinet, sax and assorted horns Prince Bamidele Bajowa - talking drum and a performance by Ishra and the Invoketress Dance Theatrewhen: Friday, Oct. 10, doors open at 7pm, concert at 8pmwhere: The River Run Centre, 35 Woolwich St., Guelph, ONwhy: To celebrate the dawning of a new era as feminine energy restores balance to our world.cost: $22 - tickets available at the River Run box office - 519 763-3000 or toll-free - 877 520-2408for more info please visit: www.bhadra.ca SEPTEMBER 17, 2008Journey Through The Solar System Arboretum Center, University of GuelphCRYSTAL JOURNEYWITH THE ART OF EDEN MARTINPRESENTSJOURNEY THROUGH THE SOLAR SYSTEM With David HickeyA musical, vibrational and colour journey through our solar system with 18 Paiste Planet Gongs, Quartz Crystal Bowls and Vibraphone, accompanied by artist-painter, Eden Martin. Planet Gongs are tuned to the natural harmonic series based on the orbital properties of the Earth, Moon, Sun and Planets. All of these gongs resonate in harmony with the celestial bodies and communicate a distinct aspect of the Music of the Spheres, which was first written about by Pythagoras in the 6th Century BC. Each planet gong contributes a vital pitch to the total harmonic resonance of our solar system. Artist Eden Martin will capture the performance in color. This tour will take place during a full lunar cycle with 17 dates in Ontario; the final show will be in Toronto at CBC Glenn Gould Studio on Thursday, November 13th during the full moon. Hamilton, Oct 14th Full MoonGuelph, Oct 17thMarkdale, Oct 18thSt Catharines, Oct 24thOakville, Oct 25thLondon, Oct 28th New MoonBarrie, Oct 31st HalloweenAjax, Nov 1stPeterborough, Nov 2ndKingston, Nov 4thBelleville/Trenton, Nov 5thWakefield QC, Nov 6th First Quarter Almonte, Nov 7thOttawa, Nov 8thSimcoe, Nov 11thToronto, Nov 13th Full MoonA new CD entitled Journey Through The Solar System will be released in Hamilton, David's best work yet, also raffle tickets will be sold during the tour, first prize a 38" Paiste Sound Creation Gong, second prize a 24" Paiste Planet Gong, third prize a 16" Quartz Bowl, forth prize a collection of Crystal Journey CD's and fifth prize a art print from the Art of Eden Martin, darw to take place at the Glenn Gould show on Nov 14th

Barbara McKell, RT CRA, KRM • 12 Oakridge Cres. • Guelph • Ontario • N1L 1J1

Iron and Cancer

2008-09-18T14:21:00.001-07:00

I have noticed many people taking iron, who need to be sure they are anemic first.
Iron is a non water soluble vitamin, which means it builds up in the tissues if it is taken in excess. Another interesting tidbit, is that it feeds cancer cells. Here is a link to another good LEF article on Iron and Cancer:
http://www.lef.org/news/LefDailyNews.htm?NewsID=7329&Section=DISEASE&source=DHB_080918&key=Body+ContinueReading

Journey to the Center of Our Girth

2008-09-18T14:21:00.000-07:00

In my last newsletter, I am promoting a weight loss regime. The premise is to calculate your daily calories, and protein, carbs and fat ratios. In a certain ratio and calorie intake per day, you can lose weight.
I am reporting thus far 10lbs lost since starting. I am going to keep going and encourage others to share their recipes, successes and support online. Just reply to the blog and set up yourself up.
Keep shedding my friends!
Heather
http://www.carusohomeopathy.com/Newsletters.aspx

Healthy Recipes for Epicurious.com

2008-09-17T10:27:00.000-07:00

Hi All,
If you are like me, you like to eat well. I found this recipe, and many other on www.epicurious.com, check it out for some gourmet meal ideas:

Healthy Dinner Tonight
Easy recipes and healthy-eating tips delivered daily

Tired of takeout? Can't think of anything to cook for tonight's dinner? Get fast and nutritious recipes and easy ideas for how to make mealtime healthier from Epicurious and Nutrition Data. Every weekday our Healthy Dinner Tonight feature gives you a fresh Epicurious recipe with a complete nutritional analysis from the experts at Nutrition Data. Nothing bland or boring here: We serve up tasty and healthy recipes for seafood, pasta, and even steak, plus suggestions for sides and plenty of tips.

Lemon-Herb Chicken with Roasted Potatoes and Easy Caesar Salad
brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com
Calories 493; Total Fat 19g; Carbohydrates 30g
This satisfying and nutritious meal, complete with two side dishes, can be prepared in about 30 minutes. The whole heart-healthy menu comes in at under 500 calories and is low in sodium and saturated fat. Fresh lemon juice makes all the difference in the simple but sophisticated pan sauce (and in the easy Caesar salad dressing as well), so resist the temptation to use bottled juice. For dessert, have some fresh fruit.
Go to the healthy recipe on epicurious.com
Nutritional Information
Amounts per serving plus the % Daily Value (DV) based on a 2,000 calorie diet:
493 Calories (25%)
19g Total fat (30%)
3g Saturated Fat (15%)
115mg Cholesterol (38%)
318mg Sodium (13%)
30g Carbohydrate (10%)
5g Fiber (19%)
50g Protein (100%)
See the full nutritional analysis from NutritionData.com
More Healthy Recipes

Homeopathy Works for Children with Eczema

2008-09-14T05:32:00.000-07:00

A German Study published in "Complementary Therapies In Medicine" 2008, 16(1): 15-21 has shown that homeopathy is at least equally effective as conventional medicine in treating eczema in children. Primary care physicians reported symptom scores after a year of treatment. "The authors said the primary care trial provided good evidence for use of homeopathy for the treatment of eczema.
Reported in Pulse (UK) May 7 2008
Excerpt taken from Homeopathy Today. Reporting from the NCH, www.nationalcenterforhomeopathy.org

B12 May Prevent Brain Shrinkage in the Aging Population

2008-09-12T10:32:00.000-07:00

B12 levels have been linked to less brain shrinkage associated with diseases like Alzheimer's in the elderly. Here is a link to an interesting article from LEF:
http://www.lef.org/newsletter/2008/0912_B12-May-Help-Prevent-Brain-Shrinkage.htm?source=eNewsLetter2008Wk37-2&key=Article&l=0#article

Free Food Counter Online

2008-09-06T18:11:00.000-07:00

www.caloriecountercharts.com

Interesting workshops from Dragonfly

2008-09-06T14:58:00.000-07:00

Hello friends,
I had received this email and thought the information looked of interest. I have never used their services however, the information looks interesting for those who are curious!
Heather Caruso
Caruso Homeopathic Clinic
www.carusohomeopathy.com

Hello fellow lightworkers!
I'd like to share my newletter providing you with an informative article, local links, current workshops, and discounts. I know we are all very busy but as people that help, teach, and care for others, we need to make sure we care for ourselves. Choose to come to a Reiki Share, Meditation Group, or Workshop to recharge!
You may also find the 'Growing Your Healthcare Business' marketing workshop of interest. See below for details.
In health and light,
Irene

Introduction
Many people ask, “Why the dragonfly?” According to Ancient Native Americans beliefs, all animals had lessons to teach and had healing or inspirational power. Dragonfly is the essence of the winds of change, the messages of wisdom and enlightenment and beckons you to seek out the parts of your habits which need changing. Dragonfly's magic shows us to see through life's illusions to the pathway of transformation and find our true vision and reminds us to feel deeply so we will have the compassion necessary to help ourselves and others. Simply put, the dragonfly symbolizes change. The Centre is all about change for wellness through education and healing. See below for articles and events, upcoming workshops, special offers and links.
In health and light,
Irene Arndt, Owner: Dragonfly Centre for Change
Monthly Article
The Healer and the Healing Process; What Does a Healer Do?
With so many healing modalities emerging and becoming popular, how do you know what to try or what to expect? How do you pre-qualify someone who is going to be working with you in such a personal way? What exactly is involved in this process of healing? As someone who has been changing and healing for some time now, I’ll outline some of the highlights.
Link to full article on website.
What’s New?
Dragonfly Centre for Change has partnered with Ready2Grow Associates to facilitate a NEW marketing workshop targeting Health Care Professionals! See Growing Your Health Care Business workshop below, Sept. 26.
Dragonfly Centre for Change is a new member of the Greater KW Chamber of Commerce. Drop by the booth at Business After 5 tradeshow, Bingeman’s, Sept. 23.
Current Workshops
Meditation Meet-up Group: Tuesday’s Sept. 9 & 30, Oct. 14 & 28, 7:30-8:30pm, $5
This time is dedicated to anyone interested in relaxation, self growth and connecting with your higher self. Topics change each time. All are welcome, from beginner to advanced. RSVP required. See www.reiki.meetup.com/360 for details.

Learn to Meditate at Home Workshop: Thursday Sept. 18, 6:30-8:30pm, $20
Do you want to start to meditate at home but are not sure where to start? Participate in three simple meditations and try three different postures to see what works for you. Take home the handouts to practice on your own.

Can-Fit-Pro Resist-A-Ball Level 1 Certification: Saturday Sept. 20, 10am to 4pm, Register through Can-Fit-Pro at 1800-667-5622 x224.
Earn credits towards your Personal Trainer or Group Fitness Instructor Certification. Practice over 70 exercises! Fee includes a photographic manual for reference.

NEW!
Mindful Meditation Workshop: Thursday Sept. 25, 6:30-8:30pm, $20
Do you need a break? Give yourself the gift of ‘being’ – enjoying life in the moment… the present. Learn the simple techniques of mindfulness-based meditation to enhance your life. Instruction, practice, and handouts included in fee.

NEW!
Growing Your Healthcare Business Workshop: Friday Sept. 26, 1:30-3:30pm, $25
Partnering with Lois Raats of Ready2Grow Associates, www.ready2grow.com
Register through the Small Business Centre, Kitchener City Hall (519) 741-2986
Are you longing to grow your healthcare business? Struggling to attract and keep clients? You’re not alone! Many healthcare pros find sales & marketing intimidating. In this two-hour seminar we will clear the clutter and show you some simple do-able methods for attracting and keeping the clients you love to serve. We’ll explore:
[ Ways to overcome the inner barriers that inhibit outward success
[ Inexpensive marketing methods that will skyrocket your growth
[ A proven set of methods that will help you implement your great ideas and take your business to the next level.
NOW is the time to set your business up for success in the coming year. Sign up today!
For more information write to: lois@ready2grow.com or dragonflyer@rogers.com

1st Degree Reiki Certification Workshop: Saturday Sept. 27, 9:30am to 4:30pm, $149
This workshop is designed for proficiency in treating yourself and other family members (including pets) and is targeted towards anyone interested in self-improvement or energy healing, and caregivers of, or individuals with, chronic conditions or terminal illness.

Meet Your Crystals & Gemstones Workshop: Sunday Sept. 28, 1:30-3:30pm, $20
Did you ever wonder why there are certain birthstones for each month? Learn the attributes of crystals and gems and explore their energy for healing and meditation.

Reiki Share Meet-up Group: Oct. 5, 6-8pm, $5
Reiki Practitioners and Masters share a time if learning and practicing Japanese Reiki Techniques and exchange Reiki healing. RSVP required. See www.reiki.meetup.com/391.com

NEW!
Principles of Healing Workshop: Thursday Oct. 16, 6:30-8:30pm, $20
Explore concepts of stress and dis-ease, and reversing the disease process through the relaxation response. Learn simple methods of invoking the relaxation response for health.

NEW!
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Drug Free Guide to Digestive Health Book

2008-09-03T17:47:00.000-07:00

Hello Friends,

Just updating my blog with some exciting news. My book published by Volumes
http://www.volumesdirect.com/detail.aspx?ID=3930 is doing quite well in its first few weeks.

I have two reviews for my book, called "Your Drug Free Guide to Digestive Health" coming up in 2 homeopathic journals in the U.S. and the U.K.

I have a few online homeopathic book dealers who appreciated it's contribution to alternative health and are carrying it:

www.rhronline.ca (Riverdale Homeopathic Services- Canada)
www.minimum.com (Minimum Price Homeopathic Books, Canada and US)
www.homeopathic.com (Homeopathic Education Services, US)
http://www.wholehealthnow.com/books/ (Whole Health Now, US)

Coming soon, it will be available online at Chapters and Amazon and some homeopathic book stores in the UK.

Stores that are carrying the book in Guelph are the Stone Store and Chapter's in Stone Road Mall. It is also available to purchase at Caruso Homeopathic Clinic.

Sacred Wisdom Centre Events

2008-09-02T07:49:00.001-07:00

Sacred Wisdom Centre invites you to the following life changing events. Mark your calendars. Registration forms will be available soon. Contact Barbara.Susan.Booth@sympatico.ca or phone 519-824-6344

October 18, 2008 BRUCE CHILTON at Guelph Turfgrass Institute
7:30-9:30 Public Lecture on and signing of his
new book “Abraham’s Curse” 2008
Find out why you accept the sacrifice of young men in war? Awaken reason.
October 19, 2008 9:00-5:00 Workshop “Sacred Ritual”,
Bring sacred ritual and the Eucharist personally alive.

November 14-16, 2008 7:00 p.m. Friday to 5:00 p.m. Sunday
ROZ CLEMENTS, TONJA MANTLER & BARBARA SUSAN BOOTH
at Living Yoga and Health, Guelph, ON
Workshop “Embodying Soul through Chakras and Dreams”
Be surprised by the wisdom of your body, your dreams and the creativity you denied.
limited to 12 participants

March 13, 2009 7:30-9-30 p.m. Public Lecture
MATTHEW FOX, Guelph, Ontario
“The Reinvention of Work” Find authentic passion,
enrich your soul and love your work..

March 14, March 14, 2009 7:30-9-30 p.m. Public Lecture on
and signing of his new book (Sept.’08) “The Hidden
Spirituality of Men.” Awaken the Sacred Masculine.

April 17-19, 2009 7:00 p.m. Friday to 5:00 p.m. Sunday
LAUREN ARTRESS and MARY HAMILTON
at First St. Andrew’s United Church, London, Ontario

Workshop “Sacred Path, Sacred Body”
Wake up your body! Experience authentic refreshment
and the mystery of the ancient wisdom of the
Chartres labyrinth. Be more of your true self. Have fun.

June 19-24, 2009 JOANNA MACY at Loyola House, Guelph,ON
(event also planned and supported by Sally Ludwig and Judy Myers Avis)

June 19, 2009 7:30-9-30 p.m. Public Lecture
“The Adventure of Our Time:The Great Turning”
This turning from an industrial growth society to a life-sustaining civilization
is now in motion. See the world anew. Turn from aloneness to connection, from discouragement to renewal and from apathy to empowered action.

June 20-24, 2009 9:00 a.m. Sat. to 5:00 p.m.Wed.
Intensive “The Work that Reconnects”
Come back to life. Reconnect to the living Earth. Reconnect to courage and life-sustaining resilience in the face of overwhelming ecological despair. Find insight, solidarity and tools for collaborative action.

Residential rooms (single occupancy only) open to 45 full retreat participants.

June 20-21, 2009 9:00 a.m. Sat. to 5:00 p.m. Sun.
The first phase of the Intensive is available to a limited number of
non-residential participants.

Five healthy practices dramatically reduce stroke risk in large study population

2008-08-22T07:37:00.000-07:00

Another great article from Life Extension:
http://www.lef.org/newsletter/2008/0822_Five-Healthy-Practices-Reduce-Stroke-Risk.htm?source=eNewsLetter2008Wk34-2&key=Article&l=0#article

Week 3 Update

2008-08-19T05:38:00.000-07:00

Week Three Update:
Today I am still at 7.5 lbs lost. I am looking for more, but will wait until next week for results. Marching forward!

Green Tea Helps Improve Blood Sugar in Borderline Diabetics

2008-08-15T06:41:00.000-07:00

Researchers have found that green tea helps to control blood sugar in borderline diabetics. Here is a link from Life Extension Foundation:
http://www.lef.org/newsletter/2008/0815_Green-Tea-Extract-Improves-Glucose-Control-in-Border-Line-Diabetics.htm?source=eNewsLetter2008Wk33-2&key=Article&l=0#article

Exercise is the Fountain of Youth

2008-08-12T08:46:00.001-07:00

Exercise is the Heart's Fountain of Youth

Excerpt from www.mercola.com

Older people who do endurance exercise training end up with metabolically younger hearts, according to a study at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. By at least one metabolic measure, women benefit more than men from the training.Researchers measured heart metabolism in sedentary older people both at rest and during administration of dobutamine, a drug that makes the heart race as if a person were exercising vigorously. At the start of the study, they found that the hearts of the study subjects didn't increase their uptake of glucose in response to the dobutamine.But after endurance exercise training involving walking, running or cycling exercises three to five days a week for about an hour per session, the participants' hearts doubled their glucose uptake during high-energy demand, just as younger hearts do.If heart muscle doesn't take in glucose in response to increased energy needs, it goes into an energy-deprived state, which can raise the risk of heart attack. But if it can increase glucose uptake, the heart is better protected against heart attack and ischemia (low oxygen).
Sources:
Science Daily July 24, 2008
American Journal of Physiology -- Heart and Circulatory Physiology June 20, 2008

Cell Phone Use Linked to Increased Cancer Risk

2008-08-12T08:42:00.000-07:00

The head of a prominent cancer research institute has issued an unprecedented warning to his faculty and staff: Limit cell phone use because of the possible risk of cancer.
The warning came from Dr. Ronald B. Herberman, director of the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute. Herberman says his warning is based on early unpublished data. He argues that people should take action now -- especially when it comes to children.
"Really at the heart of my concern is that we shouldn't wait for a definitive study to come out, but err on the side of being safe rather than sorry later," Herberman said.
Sources:
Crave July 24, 2008
USA Today July 23, 2008

From Dr. Mercola's website www.mercola.com

Tumor immunologist Dr. Ronald B. Herberman, director of the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, is the last in a recent succession of authorities that are speaking out publicly about the potential dangers of cell phones.
Dr. Herberman’s complete article, which was sent out with his advisory, includes a summary analysis of the recent studies that form the basis of his decision to issue precautionary measures. It also includes this illustration, showing just how much higher the absorption rates are in a 5- and 10-year old’s brain versus that of an adult. It’s an impressive visual, showing how electromagnetic radiation can penetrate almost straight through the entire brain of a 5-year old child!
“Although the evidence is still controversial, I am convinced that there are sufficient data to warrant issuing an advisory to share some precautionary advice on cell phone use,” says Dr. Herberman. I couldn’t agree more. As far as I’m concerned, the signs that we’re looking at a major public health problem are overwhelming.
To date, several countries including France, Germany and India have issued recommendations to limit your exposure to electromagnetic fields. Additionally, Toronto’s Department of Public Health is now advising teenagers and young children to limit their use of cell phones, to avoid potential health risks, which I reported on just last week.
Another noted brain cancer authority who has recently voiced his concerns is Australian Dr Vini Gautam Khurana. He is a Mayo Clinic-trained neurosurgeon with an advanced neurosurgery Fellowship in cerebral vascular and tumor microsurgery. In February 2008, Dr. Khurana issued a paper titled: Mobile Phones and Brain Tumors after 14 months of independent research, reviewing more than 100 sources of recent medical and scientific literature.
Says Dr. Khurana, “In the context of the fact that widespread mobile phone usage commenced in the mid-1980s (earliest in Northern Europe), with the first 10 years of widespread usage ending in the mid-1990s, and the fact that solid tumors may take several years to trigger and form, it seems plausible to expect that if no appropriate changes are made by Industry and consumers alike, in the next 5 - 10 years the aforementioned concerning associations will likely be definitely proven in the medical literature.”
He goes on to say: “Given the calculated “incubation time” and the commencement of mobile telephony’s mass deployment in Sweden, it is no surprise that Swedish researchers were among the first to report a positive association between cell phone use and brain tumor risk.”
Will Political Lobbying Cost You Your Health, or Perhaps Even Your Life?
Not only are there companies making lots and lots of money off of cell phones, who will do their best to spread misdirection, spin, and outright lies. But the government agencies, which are in theory there to protect you, have also entered into mutually profitable “partnerships” with the very businesses they are supposed to regulate, meaning there is very little real regulation going on.
In 2007 alone, the telecommunications industry spent almost $250 million on political lobbying. Over the past decade, they have spent a grand total of nearly $2.4 billion.
Folks, please understand – there are NO agencies “out there” protecting you from these dangers. No one’s looking out for your health, aside from the occasional brave scientist or physician who dares to rattle the status quo.
The FDA is Bought and Paid For -- In the United States there are no less than three regulatory agencies that arguably have jurisdiction over cell phones. The first is the FDA, which is responsible by law for regulating any device that emits radiation. But over the past few decades, a series of changes in government policy have for the most part prevented the FDA from being the watchdog organization it was designed to be; these days, it exists mostly to give an imprimatur of government approval to industrial products. Starting in the mid-1980’s, various industries lobbied Congress to pressure the FDA into speeding up the approval of new drugs and products. Congress was reluctant to pour more money into the organization, so instead they came up with a novel plan: creating a “partnership” between the FDA and the industries it was intended to regulate. Now, the FDA collects “user fees” from companies, which have grown to account for a significant chunk of the agency’s overall budget. In other words, the FDA now receives corporate sponsorship from the very industry that it aims to regulate. They have been transformed from a corporate watchdog into a customer of those same corporations. They do very little regulating as a result, since they want to keep their “partners” happy.
The EPA is Now Powerless -- The EPA has responsibility for any building or factory that emits radiation into the environment, such as a cell phone tower. In the early 1990’s, they planned to start regulating these towers. But the vast telecommunications industry used its lobbying resources to get a highly self-serving provision inserted into the Telecommunications Act of 1996. Since 1996, a cell phone base station is defined as a radiation emitting “device” rather than a building. Since they are now defined as devices, the EPA has lost its authority to regulate them.
The FCC is Bought and Paid For, AND Has No Power! -- Another result of the Telecommunications Act was to put nearly all regulatory power over cell phones in the hands of the Federal Communications Commission, or FCC. But the FCC is charged only with overseeing the fair and equitable use of the electromagnetic spectrum. They are not a regulatory agency with regard to health, the environment, or consumer safety. They have no regulatory authority to protect you. Even if they could, they most likely wouldn’t; like the FDA, they are making a great deal of money off of their corporate “partners”. The supposedly “public” electromagnetic spectrum is auctioned off to companies by the FCC. What’s more, after the dot-com crash of the late 90’s, many technology companies who had purchased the wavelengths found themselves strapped for cash. They owed money to the FCC, and no longer had any way to pay it. So the FCC cut a deal: they took a small percentage of the owed money as a down payment, and then agreed to collect the rest as the cell phone companies earned money from consumers. Essentially, the FCC is a mortgage holder for the mobile phone industry.The FCC now actually has a vested interest in the rapid deployment of technology and build-up of the industry, so that they can collect the rest of their money. They are not going to make any efforts to block anything the industry wants. This is a classic case of the fox guarding the henhouse.
This Must Change, and it Will
Still, despite these obstacles, the truth is coming out and these outspoken heroes in the medical community are evidence of that. The more doctors come on board, the more people will be convinced. You as well, can help by convincing your family, your friends, and your colleagues.
In the meantime, take steps to protect yourself. Getting rid of your cell phone altogether can help. But even if you don’t want to take go that far, you can still minimize your exposure and reduce your risks, and the risks to your loved ones.
Practical Advice to Limit Your Exposure to Dangerous Radiation
There are many simple precautions that you can take to reduce your exposure to information-carrying radiowaves and the electromagnetic radiation emitted from your cell phone – both of which are hazardous to your health. Here are my best guidelines:
Children Should Never Use Cell Phones: Barring a life-threatening emergency, children should not use a cell phone, or a wireless device of any type. Children are far more vulnerable to cell phone radiation than adults, because of their thinner skull bones.
Reduce Your Cell Phone Use: Turn your cell phone off more often. Reserve it for emergencies or important matters.
Use A Land Line At Home And At Work: Although more and more people are switching to using cell phones as their exclusive phone contact, it is a dangerous trend and you can choose to opt out of the madness.
Reduce or Eliminate Your Use of Other Wireless Devices: You would be wise to cut down your use of these devices. Just as with cell phones, it is important to ask yourself whether or not you really need to use them every single time. If you must use a portable home phone, use the older kind that operates at 900 MHz. They are no safer during calls, but at least they do not broadcast constantly even when no call is being made.
Use Your Cell Phone Only Where Reception Is Good: The weaker the reception, the more power your phone must use to transmit, and the more power it uses, the more radiation it emits, and the deeper the dangerous radio waves penetrate into your body. Ideally, you should only use your phone with full bars and good reception.
Turn Your Cell Phone Off When Not In Use: As long as your cell phone is on, it emits radiation intermittently, even when you are not actually making a call.
Keep Your Cell Phone Away From Your Body When It Is On: The most dangerous place to be, in terms of radiation exposure, is within about six inches of the emitting antenna. You do not want any part of your body within that area.
Use Safer Headset Technology: Wired headsets will certainly allow you to keep the cell phone farther away from your body. However, if a wired headset is not well-shielded -- and most of them are not -- the wire itself acts as an antenna attracting ambient information carrying radio waves and transmitting radiation directly to your brain. Make sure that the wire used to transmit the signal to your ear is shielded. The best kind of headset to use is a combination shielded wire and air-tube headset. These operate like a stethoscope, transmitting the information to your head as an actual sound wave; although there are wires that still must be shielded, there is no wire that goes all the way up to your head.
Related Articles:
What's More Important -- Your Cell Phone Or Your Brain? Cell Phones and Brain Tumors Electromagnetic Fields May Cause Cancer

Week 2, Journey to the Centre of My Girth....

2008-08-11T04:39:00.001-07:00

Just an update---- so far in 2 weeks of following the ratios, I have lost 7.5 lbs. So far my most challenging times are when I work a long shift and do not prepare food ahead of time or eating at our trailer. Some days with my busy lifestyle, fitting in an hour of exercise can be tough. I have managed to get at least 1/2 an hour a day, most days are an hour. If I am booked up all day, I will take walks in increments of 15 minutes, three times a day. This works for me and I have read studies that it is equally as effective as walking the full length.
Eating out can be tough, but you can more easily fit into the ratios if you eat the lower glycemic and fat foods as related to the glycemic index sheet available in the August newsletter. I found after week 2, I am not as tempted to eat fattening foods such as chips, breads, pasta and baked goods. Getting the proper ratios of carbs to fats and proteins helps me to feel satisfied.
Once you get started join me in blogging your progress! Watch for the August Newsletter...
www.carusohomeopathy.com

Common Spices Inhibit Inflammation and Tissue Damage Which are all Products of Advanced Glycation End Products (AGE)

2008-08-08T13:22:00.000-07:00

This link is a neat article from LEF on some of the benefits of common spices and AGE.
http://www.lef.org/newsletter/2008/0808_Common-Spices-Help-Inhibit-AGE.htm?source=eNewsLetter2008Wk32-2&key=Article&l=0#article
Heather Caruso
Caruso Homeopathic Clinic
www.carusohomeopathy.com

The Supplement Garcina Cambogia Reduces the Waistline

2008-08-05T09:15:00.000-07:00

In a new study, Garcinia cambogia extract prevented body weight gain and accumulation of visceral fat in obese mice. To read the full article from VRP go to:
http://www.vrp.com/articles.aspx?ProdID=2409&utm_content=article2409&utm_source=bn20080805&utm_campaign=bn&utm_medium=email&page=LIST&zTYPE=2

Calcium Intake Reduces Stroke by 30%

2008-08-05T09:14:00.001-07:00

A new study has found that higher calcium levels reduce the incidence of strokes by 30%. To read the full article go to:
http://www.vrp.com/articles.aspx?ProdID=2407&utm_content=article2407&utm_source=bn20080805&utm_campaign=bn&utm_medium=email&page=LIST&zTYPE=2

Breaking News: Vitamin C Levels are Related to Healthy Blood Sugar Levels

2008-08-05T09:10:00.001-07:00

This is an article from "Vitamin Research Products". They put out a lot of good information about the latest research on vitamins and supplements. In a nutshell, the research shows that those with a higher blood plasma level of vitamin C have a much less incidence of type 2 diabetes. This would account for a higher intake of fruits and veggies. Your mom was right, you should eat your vegetables!
http://www.vrp.com/articles.aspx?ProdID=2406&utm_content=article2406&utm_source=bn20080805&utm_campaign=bn&utm_medium=email&page=LIST&zTYPE=2

My book is in the house!!!!

2008-07-31T13:55:00.000-07:00

Many of you know that I finished writing a book called "Your Drug Free Guide to Digestive Health". It is a great handbook of common digestive disorders and their natural solutions.
I have a number of copies at the office or you can order online, by going to http://www.volumesdirect.com/detail.aspx?ID=3930
I hope to have it in a few bookstores and many health food stores. It will also be available online at Chapter's/Indigo and Amazon in the next few weeks.
Heather Caruso
www.carusohomeopathy.com

A Work in Progress

2008-07-29T04:22:00.000-07:00

Journey to the Center of My Girth continued, week one:

Blogging my diet and exercise is tedious. However, there is strength in sharing my information. For those who want to see what foods work for those who want to lose and also to show that the proper ratio and calories count. I think some may be interested in what I am supplementing with: Douglas Labs Weight Management pack, twice daily, calcium, glucobalance multi vitamin, flaxseed oil and kelp.

I am going to blog a few days of my diet so you can get the gist of how to get into the ratios. Then I will just blog my progress and challenges weekly.

Well here is my week on the 40-30-30 diet. It has gone well thus far.

Monday July 28th, 2008

Today is my long day at work. I am usually in from 9am till 8pm. These are the days that I usually eat on the run. However, today I decided to get up early, prepare my breakfast, snacks and lunch. I managed to do cardio on the elliptical trainer for 30 minutes and get an hour walk in the evening.

Breakfast:

Coffee decaf, 10% cream.

Oatmeal pancake (1/3 cup cooked large flake oats, eggwhites 100g, cinnamon) topped with 2 tsp of maple syrup. Glass of water with apple cider vinegar.

Calories: 223 Fat: 4 Carbs: 41 Protein: 14.4

Snack:

Atkins advantage bar, peanut butter chocolate

Calories: 240 Fat: 12 Carbs: 23 Protein: 19

Lunch:

Salad Greens, tuna (water pack, 1 can), balsamic vineg and olive oil dressing, blueberries 50

Calories: 206 Fat: 1.3 Carbs: 12 Protein: 36

Snack:

Peach large, feta cheese light 30 grams

Calories: 138 Fat: 5.1 Carbs: 17 Protein: 8

Dinner:

Ham steak 6oz, Carrots, brocolli, watermelon

Calories: 262 Fat: 9.2 Carbs: 9 Protein: 34.1

Daily totals calories: 1160 Fats: 32.8 Carbs: 123 Protein: 99.1

Tuesday July 29, 2008

Good morning my friends. I have decided that being a creature of habit, some of my calories and counts are the same. Just check the blog or day before for the proper values.

Breakfast:

Same as July 27th

Lunch:

Same as July 28th

Snack:

Nectarine

(Calories: 67 Fat: .6, Carbs: 16 Protein: 1.3), Atkins Protein advantage bar

Dinner:

Chicken breast, breaded, asparagus, carrots

Snack:

Cup of lemon tea

Calories: 294 Fat: 13 Carbs: 9 Protein: 36

Total for the day:

Total Calories: 1071 Fat: 30.9 Carbs: 109 Protein: 110.7

Today I am dead tired. However, I am pushing onwards to a healthier me! I managed to walk my dog for 30 minutes today. I will try and do weights tomorrow morning and a bit of cardio!

July 30th, 2008

Weights, universal gym 25 minutes, Elliptical trainer 30 minutes

Breakfast:

cottage cheese 1/3 cup, blueberries 20, maple syrup 2 tsp

Calories: 203 Fats: 2.3 Carbs: 50 Protein: 4

Snack:

Protein shake (Protein + powder (brand name Genuine Health), 1/2 banana, 20 blueberries)Calories: 222.5 Fats: .8 Carbs: 27.8 Proteins: 25.5

Lunch:

Green salad, tuna, blueberries with balsamic and olive oil

Calories: 206 Fat: 1.3 Carbs: 12 Protein: 36

Snack:

1 cup of cherries

Calories: 84 Fat: 1.1 Carbs: 19 Protein: 1

Dinner:

My wonderful husband is trying to be supportive and made lots of great veggies for dinner!Chicken breast, brocolli 3 pieces, cauliflower, 2 pieces, asparagus, 10, beets, 3 slices, 1/2 sweet potatoe

Calories: 472 Fat: 15.3 Carbs: 38 Fats: 41.5

Daily total: Calories: 1187.5 Fats: 20.8 Carbs: 146.8 Protein: 106.5

The long weekend of August was quite a challenge. At our trailer we have a lot of BBQ's with the neighbours and there are usually plenty of calories in alcholic drinks. I did drink some red wine, but not coolers. Red wine has only 1 carb for 4 oz. However, it is 88 calories. Better for heart health. There is no formal exercise equipment at the trailer and the lake it too shallow to swim without taking the boat out in the middle of the lake. I walked our dog every day plus I borrowed a neighbour's bike and went for an hour bike ride every morning. This was great to ride to the marina and see all of the nice cottages and boats along the way. I even felt energetic enough to race my 13 year old son home from the park one day. I must say, I am no 13 year old!

Food wise at the trailer is always tempting. I was sure we had chicken and fish at our trailer in the freezer. However, we did not and all that was there was hamburgers and sausages! I didn't manage to drive to the grocery store until Saturday morning. Eating a thick and juicy hamburger is a lot of calories and fat. I chose to eat the burger without the bun. I had to cut back in other areas to compensate for that choice. Not worth it!

Another challenge was I choose to eat a few whole grain organic tortilla chips with hummus. For me eating only 10 of those tasty chips with hummus dip was deserving of an award. That was another poor choice because I made the mistake of researching what the food counts of these foods were after the choice. What a lot of calories and carbs in 10 little chips. Oh well, live and learn! Onwards and upwards again my friends.

I am reporting my weight loss for this week: 3.5 lbs

I hope all of you are enjoying tracking and losing weight as well. Lets stick together and blog your successes along with me! There is strength in sharing. I will try and share more recipes next week.

Heather Caruso

www.carusohomeopathy.com

Journey to the Centre of My Girth!

2008-07-27T10:26:00.000-07:00

This is day one of my journey to a healthier me! I would like you to compare notes, join me and track your progress and success along with me. For a download on how to calculate your daily ratios for a balanced diet with ratios of fat, carbohydrate and protein grams and calories, please see the clinic e-newsletter for August 2008. It also contains a download for tracking your daily calories and exercise. After today I will blog weekly my diet, exercise and pounds lost, sharing recipes.
Sunday July 27th, 2008: Day One of a healthier me! I am full of positive energy today. I am looking forward to being stronger and healthier.
Here is a record of my food intake for the day:
Breakfast:
Warm Maple Oatmeal with cottage cheese (tastes much better than it sounds!)1/2 cup of cottage cheese, 1/3 cup cooked large flake oatmeal, 2 tsp of pure maple syrup, dash of cinnamon, mixed and eaten warm.
1 cup of decaf coffee with 3 tsp of 10% coffee cream
1 large glass of water with lemon
Subtotal Calories: 265 Fat grams: 4 Carb grams: 49 Protein: 18.4
Lunch:
Heather's Mediterranian Salad containing 30g of low fat feta cheese, 1/2 cup of cucumber, 1 large tomato, 1 tbsp of diced red onion, 1 tsp of garlic, black pepper, 2 tbsp of olive oil.
Calories: 372 Fat grams: 33.9 Carb grams: 9 Fat grams: 8.1
Exercise: 1 hour walk on this great day! I took the kids for a walk around Guelph lake and through the trails. It was not so strenuous except for letting my 3 year old ride on my shoulders for 1/5 of the way.
Snack:
Source Lemon Yogurt, 130 grams
1 Large glass of water with lemon
Calories: 45 Fat grams: 0 Carb grams: 7 Protein: 7
Dinner
Asian Sauteed mushrooms with tilapia containing per serving: 10 sliced crimini mushrooms, 1/4 cup of organic chicken broth, 1.5 fillets of tilapia, 1/8 cup of chopped green pepper, 1/2 cup of kale, 1 tbsp of tamari sauce, salt and pepper, 1/2 tsp of chopped garlic, 1 tsp of butter, served ontop of 45 grams of soba noodles (these are high carb, but I couldn't resist just having a small amount!)
1 large glass of water
Calories: 410, Fat grams: 10.1 Carb grams: 57 Protein grams: 33.3

Subtotal:
Calories: 1092 Fat Grams: 48 Carb grams: 122 Protein grams: 66.8
My daily goal is:
Calories: 1200 Fat Grams: 40.5 Carb grams: 121.5 Protein grams: 91

Evening:
4 oz. glass of cabernet sauvignon
Calories: 88 Fat grams: 0 Carb grams: 1 Protein grams: 0
Total: 1180 Fat grams: 48 Carb grams: 123 Protein grams: 66.8

I am slightly low on my protein today. It is likely because I choose to eat feta for lunch as a protein. I will aim to get in the ratios a little better tomorrow. I feel lighter today, the fluid is leaving me already! To boost the protein I could have choosen to eat an egg white omelet if my calories were not so close to the limit.

Weekends are Dieters Worst Enemy!

2008-07-12T10:10:00.000-07:00

This is an interesting article on how weekend eating tends to mess up dieter's mission, to lose weight:

http://www.lef.org/news/LefDailyNews.htm?NewsID=7041&Section=Nutrition&source=DHB_080712&key=Body+ContinueReading
With all of the entertaining people do on weekends, it is no wonder the caloric intake is higher. Some healthy foods can be low fat. Have you ever had a salad that was so good in the summer?
Here is two of my recipes for supper salads, you can serve it with a wine spritzer (white wine, soda water and lemon) and it is low cal, yet still a great treat! You can add a fancy splash to your drinks, by having a sparkling wine or spritzer with diced fruit in the bottom of the glass, raspberries, strawberries, pineapple or kiwi.
Spinach Salad:
3 cups of spinach greens
Toppings: 1/4 of a vidalia onion, sliced
1/2 cup of sliced mushrooms
1/4 cup of soft goat cheese (regular or light will do) break into chunks
2 boiled eggs, sliced
1/8 cup of dried cranberries
Light Lemon and poppy seed dressing
Mixed Greens and Berries
3 cups of mixed baby greens
Toppings: 10 strawberries, sliced or 15 raspberries
1 can of water packed mandarin oranges drained
4 pieces of sliced smoked salmon
1/4 cup of goat cheese (regular or light will do) break into chunks
1/4 of a vidalia onion, sliced
1/8 cup of dried cranberries
Salad dressing- 1 part balsamic vinegar, 2 part olive oil, 1 tbsp of chopped garlic, 1/2 tsp of coarse black pepper (this can be used again and again, store in the fridge until ready to use).

You can also serve small healthy bruschetta, using whole wheat baguettes, cut into thin slices, rubbed with olive oil and garlic, and toasted in the oven. Remove them, spread on a basil and olive pesto, soft goat cheese or feta and then top it with a veggie (like a red pepper, mushroom, tomato). Bake them until the cheese is melted.

Great ready for the compliments!

Diabetes is linked to advanced breast cancer

2008-07-09T04:26:00.000-07:00

This is an article from LEF on a large study finding those with diabetes or insulin resistance are more likely to develop advanced stages of cancer.
http://www.lef.org/news/LefDailyNews.htm?NewsID=7044&Section=Nutrition&source=DHB_080709&key=Body+ContinueReading

Grapeseed Extract Aids in Cognitive Function

2008-07-08T06:32:00.001-07:00

Here is an interesting article on how grapeseed extract aids in cognitive function:
http://www.vrp.com/articles.aspx?ProdID=2380&utm_content=article2380&utm_source=bn20080708&utm_campaign=bn&utm_medium=email&page=LIST&zTYPE=2

Leaky Gut and Autoimmune Disease

2008-07-03T15:11:00.000-07:00

With new laboratory testing I had found many people with autoimmune diseases showing signs of inappropriate bowel flora (such as an overgrowth of bacteria, fungal forms or parasites). This may correspond with the theory that leaky gut causes autoimmune disease. Leaky gut is characterized by cells that line the intestinal tract leaking contents that belong in the intestinal tract into the blood stream. The things that leak into the blood cause immune reactions.
This leaking also may land in any organ system and cause a problem, such as the joints, kidneys, liver, food reactions and the like. There are many tests for bowel flora that can be performed to identify the particular bacteria form that may be the offender. This is a very positive step towards healing some devastating autoimmune diseases.

Common autoimmune diseases that may be caused from leaky gut are lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.

Low dose resveratrol gets to the heart of longevity

2008-07-03T15:07:00.000-07:00

Here is an interesting article from the Life Extension Foundation on the benefits of Resveratrol.
http://www.lef.org/newsletter/2008/0606_low-dose-resveratrol-gets-to-the-heart-of-longevity.html

The Truth About Homeopathy

2008-06-01T05:06:00.001-07:00

It is the weekend, and I am still thinking about homeopathy!!!

Here is an excellent article dispelling the myths of homeopathy. It highlights how some of the common arguements about it have no real foundation.

I was sent a link to it on http://www.newmediaexplorer.org/, which is a very rich source of information on many topics.

http://www.newmediaexplorer.org/sepp/2008/05/30/the_truth_about_homeopathy_dispelling_the_myths_that_surround_it.htm

Heather Caruso www.carusohomeopathy.com

The Work of Byron Katie

2008-05-24T08:51:00.000-07:00

A fabulous woman that I was lucky to have met, introduced me to "The Work" by Byron Katie. After I viewed some of the tranformations of people's thought, I realized that it can be used in illness as well. Not only to process what people are going through, but to realize what may be holding them back. Doing "The Work" causes you to think about "your story" and process things differently, which shifts your perception of events. It helps to release some mind sets or limiting thoughts that are barriers to living life fully.

There are four steps of "The Work" to transform thoughts. You can find her book called "Loving What Is" at your local bookstore or go to Byron Katie's website to view these steps and real transformations. http://www.thework.com/

Thank you to the fabulous courageous woman who introduced me to "the Work"!

Heather Caruso http://www.carusohomeopathy.com/

Celebration for Channeling Wisdom of Grandmother

2008-05-15T11:53:00.000-07:00

A Message from Lori Wilson.....
How exciting for us to be celebrating our 2 year Anniversary of our monthly "Evenings of Channeled Wisdom with Grandmother". We will meet Friday, May 23rd at the Turf Grass Institute. WOW!
We will enjoy our regular 2-hour evening of questions and channeled answers from Grandmother; followed by a pot luck snack-feast and BBQ afterward outside! As per the December Holiday gathering precedent, I will be enjoying in the social visiting rather than answering personal questions from Grandmother after the 2-hour evening.
Another important announcement is that all proceeds from this Evening's event will be going to my nephew Colton's fundraising efforts. He is going to India on May 28th for what we intend on as being a life-saving brain surgery. He has a rare neurological condition that only has a life expectancy of 11 years. Colton just turned 10 this week. His sister died four years ago of the same condition at age 8. We have much to celebrate in his life and continued health building. For additional fundraising I will also make 2-for-1 Gift Certificates available for attendees for private appointments with Grandmother. The cost is $250. which will get you 2, 1-hour Gift Certificates. (Each appointment is valued at $250.) All Gift Certificate proceeds will also go to Colton and his upcoming trip. If you are planning on supporting this trip by purchasing a 2-for-1 Gift Certificate, please let us know and bring your cheque for $250. made payable to "Project Possibility". We can also do VISA or MasterCard donations. All donations over $20. will receive a charitable donation receipt by mail. To read more about Colton and his family, feel free to go to their website www.thewinningteam.org
Exciting changes for all of us. Life sure has been reaching up and biting us in our sweet little behinds lately! So let's join together to remind ourselves of how lucky we are to have the chance to be here each and every day in this journey we call life!

Hugs from Lori xo

This is the chance you have been waiting for! Understand the world in broader ways. Bring your important questions and let this wise spirit-being share her insights.
Friday May 23, 2008 (7- 9 pm) The Turfgrass Institute 328 Victoria Road South (Between College Ave. & York Road)Cost: $ 20.00

Lori Wilson, author, social worker, radio show host and internationally recognized intuitive, will be sharing an amazing 2-hour evening that demystifies everything you may have learned or heard about intuition, channeling and tapping into higher wisdom. In her 24 years of developing her extraordinary intuitive abilities, Lori and her ancient Shoshone elder spirit guide, Grandmother, have been teaching thousands to channel higher wisdom and achieve inner trust. Lori believes channeling is not a mystical gift, but rather a skill that everyone can harness for better living.
Join Lori and Grandmother for this evening of channeled ancient wisdom where Grandmother will offer a teaching and then answer audience questions of general interest and benefit to all. Throughout the evening, 5 audience names will be drawn to ask personal questions as well. Get curious and see how paying attention to what seems invisible can change your life!

Come Grow with Us & Bring Your Friends! TO REGISTER, PLEASE RSVP lori@inneraccess101.com or CALL 519-824-6655.

For a list of questions from previous presentations, visit www.meetloriwilson.com!
If you have already received this invitation, we regret the overlap in our two mailing lists.

Win the Oil Endgame.....

2008-05-05T14:20:00.001-07:00

I thought this video on the oil/money making industry was industry was interesting. How our perceptions of environmentally friendly costing more are bogus....
http://www.ted.com/talks/view/id/51
It makes you think!

A Sacred Journey to the Big Island of Hawaii

2008-05-05T13:10:00.000-07:00

Take a Special Healing Journey to Hawaii!

Aloha! This Journey is limited to 10 participants so register early! you will explore the elements and your seven soul centers as well as the powerful manifesting Hawaiian teachings of Huna with Barbara McKell. This trip includes a sacred geometry workshop, Frankincense Ceremony, volcano visit and ceremony honoring Pele, the goddess of volcanos, chartered boat trip to a dolphin encounter and wale watching, beautiful and natural surroundings, healthy meals and accomodations. About Barbara McKell, your host, visionary artist, intuitive healer, registered Master Practitioner of Usui/Tibetan system of natural healing, Karuna Reiki Master, Crystal Healer and Transformational Sound Therapist.

For more information call 519-823-2162 or email barbara@soulconnection.ca

Sign Up For Norm Shealy's Newsletter!

2008-05-01T07:10:00.000-07:00

I had just received an interesting email from Norm Shealy. I would recommend you sign up for it, his website is below. He provides very interesting info and looks at things in a much different light. Here is an attachment of his last email....

CANCER IS A FUNGUS ©
C. Norman Shealy, M.D., Ph.D.

CANCER IS A FUNGUS, by Dr. T. Simoncini, Edizioni Lampus, 2007, Italy
Dr. Tullio Simoncini considers all cancers to be the result of that common fungus known as candida! Admittedly, the first third of his discussion is rather focused on his theory, some of which may be difficult for the lay person to follow. On the other hand, some of his quotes on the problems of chemotherapy are adequate to keep me interested. I have long said I would rather die naturally than be poisoned to death. My attention increased when he listed the extremely high co-existence of candida in virtually all cancers and the ubiquitous nature of candida itself.
I also remember the futility of attempting to treat generalized candidiasis as described by Dr. Orian Truss (THE MISSING DIAGNOSIS). Dr. Simoncini’s treatment approach is the striking crux of the book. That is what makes this book essential reading for everyone, as all of us have friends or family with cancer. Dr. Simoncini reports curing up to 90% of patients with cancer using sodium bicarbonate. He injects either intravenously or intra-arterially 500 cc of 5% sodium bicarbonate (occasional variations in quantity, etc). Considering the fact that a vast majority of individuals are relatively acidic, this begins to make sense. We know that the blood must maintain a pH very close to 7.4. Salivary pH should be close to that same level and urinary pH at about 6.5. I have measured salivary and urine pH in a few hundred individuals and virtually all are excessively acidic. An acidic body is much more prone to all types of disease! Interestingly, Dr. Simoncini recommends much simpler approaches to such cancers as oropharyngeal cancer and stomach cancer—drinking a glass of water with 1 ½ teaspoons of sodium bicarbonate twice a day. Bladder cancer is treated by irrigations of the bladder with sodium bicarbonate. For leukemia and generalized cancers, he uses IV 5% sodium bicarbonate. But for those that are deeper in specific organs, a catheter is inserted into the artery leading to that organ for intra-arterial perfusion. For skin cancer, he uses only 7% iodine! The same is recommended for psoriasis and obvious skin fungal infections. I rather suspect this local approach would also work for warts.
Dr. Simoncini does not mention pleomorphism, the theory promulgated over three-quarters of a century ago by Dr. Royal Rife, whose work was destroyed by the evil czar of the AMA. But at least 4 other independent investigators have also confirmed the ability of fungi, bacteria and viruses to mutate into each other. This very ubiquitous nature of microorganisms is similar to the chameleon like nature of candida. And pleomorphism may not be important, if one can keep a stable relatively alkalotic internal milieu. Do reread my article on Potassium Bicarbonate!
It may take another century for the evolution of the simple and relatively safe use of sodium bicarbonate to reach the hallowed halls of medicine. Meanwhile, I have no doubt whatsoever that I would personally choose the Simoncini approach if I should ever have cancer! For those with the easily accessible cancers, such as leukemia, esophagus and stomach cancer, IV or oral sodium bicarbonate is certainly worthy of consideration and should be easily obtained in this country. For the intra-arterial approach, you may have to go to Italy. Indeed, I have recently referred to him a patient with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Interestingly the treatment, including travel to Italy for a month appears to be less expensive than a few days of hospitalization here! Finally, especially with early diagnosis of virtually any cancer, I see little risk of approaching the Simoncini treatment long before accepting chemotherapy (like never!)! If others can replicate his results, I think he is a candidate for the Nobel Prize in Medicine.
You may contact Dr. Simoncini at t.simoncini@alice.it
Next week: An even more exciting new approach to health and most illnesses!!
Sign up for Norm's Newsletter at www.selfhealthsystems.com
Copyright© 2007 Selfhealthsystems.com, All rights reserved.

Flu Schmoo Shots.....

2008-04-30T14:04:00.001-07:00

Did you know the FLU Shot contains mercury (thimersol) and formaldehyde? It is also only good for the strain in the vaccine that you are taking. Would you have a drink of these contaminants if given the option?

It is a little late in the season for this rant, but I was inspired by MAXINE!!!!

www.carusohomeopathy.com

Serious Concerns Regarding Bill 51

2008-04-29T08:40:00.000-07:00

I was sent this email and it did raise some concerns for me. There could be some fear mongering in this email, but it does raise a few valid points. Such as will our freedom to choose natural remedies be taken away by the government. If your neighbour grows lavender in her garden will she be charged for letting you use some? Will our remedies be so costly to produce that many of us cannot afford them? Look at the cost difference between our remedies and the American prices. Their prices are so much less than ours. Many American companies refuse to do business with Canada because of all the red tape. Is it the government red tape and fees that have been added on to our products? If you research this and find it to be a concern (like I did) contact your MP and ask them to speak out against this bill.
Here is the gist of this email:
Consider How Bill C-51 Would Affect You
Many natural health products that have been sold in Canada for decades would become unavailable, and remaining products would cost much more (Sections 13 & 18.7);

* The government could designate any natural health product a prescription drug, making it available by prescription only (Section 15.1(4));

* You could be fined thousands of dollars or go to jail for giving your child or friend a natural health product (Sections 31 & 3(3) expanded definition of sell);

* Researchers would lose academic freedom: they could not study the beneficial effects of natural health products without first getting the government's permission (Sections 3(6) & 18.2);

* International laws that restrict access to natural health products could>be made law in Canada without the approval of elected officials or any>debate in the House of Commons (Sections 3(6) & 30(7));>

* To enforce this new law, inspectors could enter private property and (Section 23): * take anything at their discretion; * never pay the owner for it; * charge the owner of the property a fee for shipping it to a secure storage unit; * charge the owner of the property fees for keeping it in storage; * keep it in storage as long as they want; and/or * dispose of it at will.

Health Canada Needs Checks and Balances. Acting under current laws, Health Canada has already endangered Canadians lives by seizing their natural health products. In 2003, Health Canada seized personal shipments of EMPowerplus, a vitamin-mineral supplement that>hundreds of Canadians with bipolar disorder and other serious mood >disorders>depended on for mental wellness, and ordered Truehope Nutritional Support>Ltd. to stop selling the supplement in Canada. Fearing for the safety of>Canadians who were using EMPowerplus, Truehope disobeyed Health Canada?s>orders and was charged with selling an illegal drug.>>Fortunately, in this case, Health Canada was unsuccessful in removing>EMPowerplus from the market. In 2006, Truehope was found not guilty. The>court ruled that Truehope was overwhelmingly compelled to disobey?in order>to protect the health, safety and well-being of the users of the>supplement?, and Health Canada dropped its appeal of this case in October>2006.

(Learn more><http://truehope.com/newsletter/editions/Online038-October-22-2007.html> ).>>However, Bill C-51 would make it easier for Health Canada to seize natural>health products like EMPowerplus in the future and remove them from the>market, violating your Constitutional rights to ?life, liberty, and >security>of person.?>>
You can also read an article, well written in Vitality Magazine about it: http://www.vitalitymagazine.com/may_08_billc51

What You Can Do To Protect Your Rights
Visit http://www.stopc51.com/
Read a Discussion Paper on Bill C-51: www.healthcanadaexposed.com/discussion.htm by the President of the Natural Health Product Protection Agency (NHPPA).
Contact your local MP this is a Federal Issue...... ode.aspx?Menu=HOC">www2.parl.gc.ca/Parlinfo/Compilations/HouseOfCommons/MemberByPostalC>ode.aspx

Indoor Air Pollutants

2008-04-18T06:42:00.001-07:00

Now that the weather is nice, we can open our windows and let fresh air in! My husband and I usually have an arguement regarding me opening the windows slightly in the winter time. The fresh air coming through the house feels so good!

Indoor air pollutants are a major problem for those with breathing problems and allergies. Not to mention what they may do to us without our knowledge! I found a great article online called

"Clearing the Air, How to Avoid Indoor Air Pollutants" check it out:

http://www.thegreenguide.com/doc/112/air

What We Put on Our Skin is Absorbed Into Our Bloodstream

2008-04-12T07:17:00.000-07:00

Well we have all heard the debates about what types of skin care to use. Many of our mainstream products contain harmful additives, that over time can cause illness. For example, nail polish contains harmful chemicals that are known to be carcinogens. Think about this, would you allow someone to inject phthalates into your blood stream? Then we wonder why would we use it on our body?
For an informative article on cosmetics go to:
http://www.organicconsumers.org/bodycare/fda060104.cfm
What to do about these nasty chemicals seeping into our skin? Use natural products or those with labelled organic. There are many places to get them now, such as downtown Guelph at Saffron Rouge, in our local grocery and health food stores. Some better pharmacies are now carrying natural lines too.

Brought to you by Heather Caruso http://www.carusohomeopathy.com/

Sacred Path, Sacred Body Workshop Announcement!

2008-04-04T13:43:00.000-07:00

SACRED PATH, SACRED BODY
with Lauren Artress and Mary Hamilton

About:
Lauren, D.Min., an Episcopal priest and Honorary Canon at Grace Cathedral in San Francisco is known for her exemplary work with the labyrinth. Her book, Walking a Sacred Path and her workshops are known worldwide as she has dedicated her life work to activating and facilitating the transformation of the human spirit through the Labyrinth Experience. Lauren is an MFT psychotherapist and is in training in the Marion Woodman BodySoul Rhythms® Leadership Training.

Mary, M.Ed., a pioneer in dance and theatre education is a graduate of the National Ballet School of Canada. She is a member of the Canadian Group Psychotherapy Association and a former professor of dance technique and improvisation at Western University. Since 1980 she has co-created and taught internationally the BodySoul Rhythms® Intensive program with Marion Woodman and Ann Skinner. Mary has dedicated her life work to bringing the unique, authentic and personal body/soul to consciousness by combining dream imagery, creative movement and depth psychology.

Date: Friday evening, April 18th, 2008 7:00-9:00
Saturday April 19th, 2008 9:00-4:30
Sunday April 20th, 2008 9:00-4:30

Place: First-St. Andrew’s United Church,
350 Queens Avenue, London, Ontario

Registration Fee: $195.00 Enrollment Numbers Limited

This experiential workshop for men and women will include teaching, movement and voice work as we walk the sacred path of the labyrinth and experience the unfolding of wisdom through our own body consciousness.

For reservations and information: 519-824-6344 Barbara.Susan.Booth@sympatico.ca

A Note about FREE Events from Woolwich Healthy Communities

2008-04-03T20:17:00.001-07:00

Help us spread the word about A Taste of Woolwich and the Green Technology Fair by forwarding this blog to anyone you feel might be interested. All of the events are free. There is more detailed information on our website at www.woolwichhealthycommunities.org.
There are over 27 farmers participating in A Taste of Woolwich and lots of interesting food samples! This is our first year hosting the GreenTechnology Fair. We're thrilled to have over 33 businesses and not forprofit groups participating!
A Taste of Woolwich Buying Local Food = A Healthy Community
Monday, April 14, 5:00- 8:00 pm
Come learn where you can buy local produce this summer. Meet local farmers and join us for an evening of fun family activities, chef demonstrations and food samples from local restaurants. Woolwich Community Centre, 29 Parkside Dr, St Jacobs. No charge.
Alternative Energy Tour
Saturday, April 19, 1:00-4:00 pm.
Free shuttle buses leave from the Woolwich Township /St. Jacobs Arena,29 Parkside Dr., St. Jacobs approximately every half hour.Solar Energy. Tour a solar powered home at 112 Grandview Drive,Conestogo. Geothermal Energy. Tour a vertical geothermal, 1930's home at 46 CentreSt., Elmira. Strawbale Home. Visit a strawbale home at 10 Chalmers, Winterborne. Wind Energy. See a wind turbine at work at 18 Covered Bridge Dr., WestMontrose.
Green Technology Fair Saturday, April 19, 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Talk directly with solar, geothermal, wind and other green energy providers/consultants, buy green products, see the latest in green car technology, learn about car sharing, home and business energy audits,water conservation, pesticide alternatives, and much more! WoolwichTownship/St. Jacobs Arena, 29 Parkside Dr., St. Jacobs.

Raw Foods, An Energy Jolt!

2008-04-03T19:16:00.000-07:00

In my profession, I see a lot of different types of eaters, from meat and potatoes to vegetarian. Over the past year, I have seen more and more raw food advocates. I think it is a great diet as long as the person is educated in how to get a proper balance of amino acids and nutrition. We have a nifty little restaurant in downtown Guelph called "WOW, the Whole Food Way" on Carden Street with a Bohemian atmosphere and great food. I actually had a pizza made of a nut type of "cheese" and the crust was made from a buckwheat cracker. For dessert, my friend and I shared a slice of cheesecake, again made with nuts or veggies AND it was out of this world. When you have good company and a nice meal it is a luxury. When these luxuries are good for you, you must run with it my friends....

When searching online, I found an interesting site dedicated to raw foods. It contains recipes and many other interesting facts. Even if one wanted to experiment with raw food eating for a weekend, I am sure it would be super healthy! http://www.living-foods.com/faq.html

Brought to you by Heather Caruso of Caruso Homeopathic Clinic www.carusohomeopathy.com

Melting snow and Mould allergies!

2008-04-03T18:37:00.000-07:00

I am delighted that the snow is melting! I look at the soup of mud, grass and leaves in my backyard and wonder how many of my fellow mould sufferers get stuffed up when they do spring clean up. (Not to to mention the mud from my golden retriever's paws and her long feathers on her legs when she comes in from a romp in the yard! ).

Pets aside, the wet soil and leaves are a nice environment for mould spores to hang out. One could always ask their spouse to do the clean up, but there is something gratifying in tackling these tasks ourselves. However, we definately do not want allergic symptoms getting the best of us when we are supposed to be enjoying the mild spring weather!

Symptoms of mould allergies: uncomfortible in basements, damp areas, working in mud or with leaves causes symptoms, wine and cheese tends to cause mucous production. Those who have mould allergies can have symptoms that range from sinusitus, headaches, asthma, runny nose and eyes and hives. Other symptoms may occur, it depends on the person.

Here is what I am recommending to try this year.... Do the 21 day detox laid out in my upcoming newsletter. It should help ease the burden and decrease the toxic load the body carries and reduce mucous production, headaches and promotes proper elimination. It helps if you have less mucous to deal with when the allergies begin.

Homeopathic remedies such as Natrum Sulf 6X are good for asthma from damp and mouldy spaces. Histaminum 9CH is said to regulate the bodies production of histamine. Constitutional remedies are useful for allergies because they are suited to the individual's symptoms. They help to reduce allergic symptoms because they stimulate the body's natural healing mechanism. In the past I found that supplements such as freeze dried nettle capsules and flaxseed oil daily reduces allergic symptoms. Over the years in experimenting with my own health, I noticed the years that I had a very "clean diet" my allergic symptoms were non existant. If I ate foods that are on the "no list" for the detox diet I would tend to have allergic like symptoms. Typically I don't suffer if I behave myself, like most of us!

Keep your eyes out for the April Newsletter! If you would like to sign up for it, email me with your email address and I will add you to the list. carusohomeopathic@bellnet.ca

Brought to you by Heather Caruso of Caruso Homeopathic Clinic

Excited about my book....

2008-03-05T21:05:00.000-08:00

I have gotten some fabulous endorsements for my book. Some award winning authors, Doctors and pioneers in the alternative medicine field. I am so excited to get my book out. I cannot wait to get it back edited!
Keep rooting for me!
Heather

I finished my book on natural treatments for GI disease!

2008-03-02T11:46:00.000-08:00

I am very relieved to have finally finished my labour of love, my book! It is called "Your Guide to Digestive Health; A Handbook of Homeopathic, Dietary and other Natural Treatments for Common Gastrointestinal Disorders". I have been working hard for almost a year on this book. So many people suffer from digestive diseases who needn't. This book will give those a reference book for natural treatments for digestive disorders, one can search their disorder alphabetically, from acid reflux, celiac, crohn's, constipation to worms.

For more info about my website go to http://www.carusohomeopathy.com/ also my book news will be posted there once I get it published.

Think good thoughts for me my friends........

Heather Caruso B.Sc., DHMS, HD

Caruso Homeopathic Clinic