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YOUR BODY CANFIGHT CANCER

Learn About GcMAF

THE HUNGER FIXOvereating & Food Addiction

YOUR THYROIDOptions for Thyroid Health

Importance of the Nervous System

Is It Functioning Optimally?

BONUSThe Where, How, and Whys

of Supporting Your Local Farmer’s Market!

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in every issue04 Publisher’s letter

32 Professional Directory

34 Calendar

on the cover05&07 The Where, How, and Whys of

Supporting Your Local Farmer’s Market

12 Your Body Can Fight Cancer Learn About GcMAF

15 Your Thyroid Options for Thyroid Health

18 Importance of the Nervous System Is It Functioning Optimally?

22 The Hunger Fix Overeating & Food Addiction

health 08 A Brief Psychosis

Anxiety, Depression, and Psychosis

10 For Conditions Like Back or Neck Pain, Consider a Comprehensive Treatment Approach

15 Patient Mysteries Are You Thyroid Deficient? Pt. 2

18 Is Your Nervous System in a State of Dis-ease or Ease?

20 Is Generalized Fear Making You Miserable?

integrative health 12 Your Body’s Protein (GcMAF)

Can Fight Cancer & Other Diseases

spiritual health 13 Letting Go of the Past

healthy reading22 The Hunger Fix

The Three Stage Detox and Recovery Plan for Overeating and Food Addiction

recipes24 Blueberry Hill

26 It’s A Wrap!

28 That’s Amore! Raw Foods Lasagna

herbs&spices30 Clove Flower Buds

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F all is upon us and back to school activities are in full swing. As we reboot our daily schedules to include activities related to getting children ready for school it is

a good time to think about healthy options for packing lunches, week day meals and healthy snacks.

Cut fresh fruits and vegetables for healthy meal items to pack in school lunches or to take to work. A fresh apple with peanut butter and raisins makes a very filling high energy snack.

A wonderful option for low cost, fresh, healthy foods is at your local farmer’s market. Check out the information on our local farmer’s markets for healthy organic food choices, support our local farmers and enjoy an outdoor shopping experience.

The September issue continues to spotlight natural alternatives for healing cancer, and we are fortunate

to live in an area where there are very effective healing methods for doing that. I had the

privilege to meet Dr. Eslinger and tour his clinic. I was able to see firsthand

the work that he is doing to provide options for

cancer treatment. Did you know

that your body creates a protein that fights cancer? Learn about the GcMAF protein and how it can fight cancer in this issue.

This month we also have more information about the importance of your thyroid, and the variety of successful treatments for thyroid dysfunction. This issue also has interesting information on mental health from Dr. Gerber as well as our monthly feature on things to ponder in the spiritual realm.

We still have beautiful weather in this area and it is a wonderful time to take advantage of our events calendar to plan to attend a fun event for you, and your family.

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SUPPORT FAMILY FARMS As you can imagine it would be very tough for a small family farms to compete with the huge food chains. Buying directly from a farmer is less expensive as you are not incurring inflated prices that include the middleman and costly shipping and other transportation associated with shipping food. Supporting the farmer gives them a better return for the product and helps to ensure that they can continue farming for your community.

HEALTHY!Most of the food found in conventional grocery is grown using pesticides, hormones, antibiotics and genetic modification. For transportation purposes some foods have also been irradiated, waxed or gassed in transit contributing to negative effects on your health. In contrast, produce at the farmers market is minimally processed. Local farmers put in the extra effort to grow the most nutritious produce possible using sustainable techniques and harvesting right before market.

SEASONAL EATING Seasonal choices offer you the opportunity to eat in tune with the seasons. Connect with the cycle of nature in your area by eating fruits and vegetables that grow within a particular season. Seasonal eating also provides the optimum time for eating the fruits and vegetables. You can also showcase

in season picks in yummy recipes, such as summer corn succotash or a fall acorn squash is delicious roasted.

TASTE! The fruits and vegetables that you purchase at your Local Farmers market are in season which means the flavor is at its peak, sometimes picked as recently as the same morning. The produce has longer time in the field and hardly any time in transit to disrupt the natural ripening process. No need for chemicals to stimulate ripeness. The fruits and vegetables have not been sitting in storage for weeks losing flavor and nutrients.

ENVIRONMENTALLY POSITIVE Food in the United States travels an average of 15,000 miles to get to your plate. This requires large amounts of natural resources, contributes to pollution and generates trash with

excessive packaging. Conventional agriculture also uses more resources than sustainable farming and contributes to polluting water, land and air with harmful agricultural byproducts. Local farmers transport their food shorter distances and generally grow with methods that minimize impact on the environment.

SUPPORT THE LOCAL ECONOMY Shopping at the farmers market helps to build a local economy made up of the people that you know and do business with. Instead of supporting large corporations based in other cities, states or countries, food from the farmers market travels through fewer hands therefore more of the money goes to the people growing it. You can make an important economic impact in your community by buying from local producers who are already supporting the community with their farming business.


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CUPID’S COURSE VALENTINE’S FUN RACE To be held 10:30 am to 3:30 pm. each day. Challenge your loved one to a head-to-head Valentine’s race and find out who gets bragging rights for the next year! Skiers and riders of all levels are welcome to participate in this fun race at our EpicMix Race Venue. EpicMix Race fees will be $6.

The first 150 racers each day will receive a complimentary Northstar Valentine’s Day pin.

50% of all race fees collected both days will be donated to the Tahoe SAFE Alliance.

The mission of Tahoe SAFE Alliance is to end the incidence and trauma of domestic/intimate partner violence, sexual violence, and child abuse in North Lake Tahoe and Truckee.

Tahoe SAFE Alliance believes every person has the right to live a life free of violence and abuse. The core of our beliefs is that violence is a learned behavior and therefore it can be prevented. Through education, advocacy and engaging everyone in our cause, we can create violence-free communities where healthy relationships thrive. For more information please visit tahoesafealliance.org.

COMPLIMENTARY FACE PAINTINGSaturday, February 14th only: From 12 pm to 2 pm. there will be a face painter at the Day Lodge.

EPICMIX PHOTOSaturday and Sunday - EpicMix Photo will have large conversation hearts for guests to take photos with in various locations around the resort. Photographers will also be available at the race course taking photos.

VALENTINE’S SCAVENGER HUNTSaturday and Sunday - prizes will be hidden in the village and on the mountain to be found.

EPICMIX VIRTUAL PINCome ski on Valentine’s Day, Saturday 2/14, and receive the Ski Heart pin on your EpicMix account.

TAVERN 6330’Tavern 6330’ will be donating 10% of all dessert sales on February 14th to Tahoe SAFE Alliance. They will also be offering a Valentine’s Day Menu on 2/14.

STAR GAZING SNOWSHOE TOURSTime: Varies. Take advantage of the dark skies above Northstar on a snowshoe tour and telescopic viewing with star guide and poet Tony Berendsen. The 2 to 2.5 hour guided tour begins at the Cross Country Ski, Telemark & Snowshoe Center at 5pm. The group will trek through the serene forest while observing the starry sky above, all while working your way to the Village at Northstar. Each adventure will include a laser tour of the stars and constellations, a telescopic viewing using top-of-the-line Celestron telescopes, and a chance to relax around a fire pit and warm up with wine and hot cider. Dogs on leashes are welcome to join in the fun!

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Summit Market | Located at the Summit Mall, Reno, 9am to 2pm. Runs until September 24 nevadagrown.com/events/summit-reno-farmers-market/

United Methodist Church | 1231 Pyramid Way, Sparks, NV 8am to 1pm

South Lake Tahoe Certified Farmers Market | American Legion Hall Parking Lot, 2732 SLT Blvd (Hwy 50), 8am to 1pm, Runs until October 5 www.eldoradofarmersmarket.com

Foothill Farmers Market | Truckee River Regional Park, Truckee, CA, 8am to 1pm, Runs until September 28 www.foothillfarmersmarket.com

Kings Beach SRA | Tahoe City, CA, 8am to 1pm, Runs until September 7 www.foothillfarmersmarket.com

Somersett Towne Square | Somersett Drive, Reno, NV, 4 to 8pm. www.somersettliving.com/farmers-market.php

Gardnerville Farmers Market at Lampe Park | 1325 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville, NV, 9am to 1pm, Runs until September 16 nevadagrown.com

Midtown Farmers' Market | 1311 S Virginia St. Reno, NV 10am to 2pm

Sparks Farmers' Market | Victorian Square, Sparks, NV, 3 to 8pm

Foothill Farmers Market | Truckee River Regional Park, Truckee, CA, 4 to 6pm, Runs until October 20 www.foothillfarmersmarket.com

Commons Beach | Tahoe City, CA, 8am to 1pm, Runs until September 30 www.foothillfarmersmarket.com

Kahle Park Farmers Market | Kahle Park, Stateline, NV, 4 to 7pm

Village Market | California Avenue at Booth Street, Reno, NV 8am to 1pm, runs until September 26. nevadagrown.com/events/village-reno-farmers-market/

Summit Market | Located at the Summit Mall, Reno, NV, 9am to 2pm Runs until September 24 www.thesummitonline.com/reno/farmers-market/

Lazy 5 Regional Park | Sparks, NV, 7:30am to 12:30pm Runs until September 14

Carson Farmers Market | 3rd & Curry Street, Carson City, NV 8:30am to 1pm, runs until September 19 www.carsonfarmersmarket.com/

Incline Village | Outside of the Village Market, 10am to 4pm

Homewood Farmers Market | Homewood Mountain Resort on Highway 89, Homewood, CA, 8am to 1pm www.foothillfarmersmarket.com



I especially like this dream for the way it so boldly reveals the moral autonomy of the psyche. This dream was not created by the man’s ego. It was not consciously chosen or devised. In fact, this spontaneous product of the unconscious carried a message the dreamer did not want to hear. It was the voice of a higher moral authority within him, a manifestation of God within the psyche. If the dreamer ignored the directive given to him and instead pursued his ego’s goals, the results would have been predictably negative. This is the case for all of us when we pursue a path that goes against that of our deepest self and destiny.

The psyche communicates through many channels, dreams being just one of them. If the dreamer ignored the guidance of his dream, he might have received more dreams of even greater warning: perhaps dreams of being chased, of dying children, or of being in a car crash. In his outer life, he might actually experience an auto accident. He may develop anxiety symptoms or have panic attacks. His relationships with his wife and children would become more disturbed. One of his children may get sick or become rebellious, mirroring his own attitude towards God. Some of these events would be causally related to his decision and actions. Others might be synchronistic. What is certain is that he will encounter a growing number of negative events and frustrations if he ignores the moral directives of his deeper self. Needless to say, his relationship with the wealthy woman would be ill-fated.

Moral relativism is the philosophical viewpoint that all moral perspectives are equally valid or “true.” This position rests upon the argument that ecause a person’s moralit ows rom hisher value system, and because people have different values, all morality is subjective with none any better than another. While there is no denying that different people may possess different values, not all values are equivalent. For example, some values promote a life of psychological and spiritual development. Other value systems lead to a pretty much wasted life. Not all values are of equal worth, and neither are the moral perspecti es that ow rom them

But the deeper issue here, and perhaps the more paradoxical, is that what is right, or moral, for one person in a particular situation is not necessarily right for another person. This difference is not due to differences in their values systems, but, rather, extends from the fact that what is required for one person’s growth as an individual may not be the same as what is required for another’s. For example, quitting your job because you can’t get along with one of your co-workers could be a morally responsible decision if you are in the wrong line of work and the co-worker is just one more prodding from life to start doing what you really love. Conversely, your decision to quit could be morally irresponsible if life is trying to teach you to stand up for yourself and you are just trying to avoid this challenge by quitting.

The deep reality is that we are morally accountable creatures, whether we want to be or not. This is the case because there is a moral structure to our psyche that transcends our conscious mind and conscious values, and is often in disagreement with them. We can run from this inner authority, but we cannot hide from it. We can try to fool ourselves with concepts like moral relativism, but dreams don’t lie, and life doesn’t lie, and they will alwa s re ect ac to ou the moral code written upon your soul.

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A Brief Psychosis

ANXIETY, DEPRESSION AND PSYCHOSIS

I have always been interested in mental illness which I have studied since my post-doctoral years at

the Palo Alto Veterans Administration Hospital and the Stanford Research Ward. This was home to One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. The universal take on mental illness is that it is a multi-factorial problem and I observed the standard pharmacological treatment was extremely heavy handed and frightening. I occasionally was the person who tackled escapee psychotic patients on the hospital grounds and restrained them until the nurse arrived with intramuscular injections of Thorazine, a chemical restraint. It still leaves an indelible impression. Bless us all to evolve to more humane and reasonable treatments for mental ailments.

Remembering the woodcuts from the Bedlam Asylum in 17th century England with the wild eyed inmates pressing their faces against the bars reminds us that adrenalin, sympathetic dominance, is an old problem. Dopamine antagonists still rule in anti-psychotic therapy and emptied the mental hospitals in the 1950s and 1960s. I worked one summer at the Stockton, California State Mental Hospital in 1969 which once housed 15,000 patients and by the time I was there the patient population was only

1,500 thanks to phenothiazines such as Thorazine. Modern antipsychotics, antidepressants and anxiolytic drugs are more user friendly but are still in the dark ages of medical practice.

MULTIPLE CAUSATIONS FOR MENTAL ILLNESS Causes including: unrelenting stress, PTSD, sexual and physical abuse, Lyme disease, chronic viral illness, parasitic diseases, inherited genetic weakness such as MTHFR, homeopathic miasms (inherited weakness), environmental illness, heavy metal toxicity, root canals with infected teeth, bad diet and nutritional deficiencies. Other contributing factors such as Candida, mold, unfortunate maternal stress during the baby’s third trimester giving trans-generational adrenal weakness, thyroid insufficiency in the face of normal blood tests, menstrual disorders, hormone imbalance and many more conditions result in mental illness.

SO MANY HELPERS BUT REMEMBER PROGESTERONE There is a pretty awesome Integrative Medicine repertoire of healing modalities for mental illness. Thyroid replacement with either porcine or bio-identical T3 and T4 has been reviewed in several previous issues of Healthy Beginnings. Puffy, cold patients with

hair loss who are constipated, fatigued and depressed need a trial on thyroid. Those patients lacking energy with insomnia need adrenal support as per my previous articles. Amino acid precursor therapy for brain chemical rebuilding is very effective. Most magnificently topical progesterone, an adrenal hormone, at 50 mg per pump rubbed into the forearms blocks adrenalin and increases GABA (our calming brain chemical) in 3 to 5 or 10 minutes. Anxious, panicky and psychotic patients often relax immediately and application can be repeated every five to fifteen minutes or hourly until the adrenalin response diminishes. Progesterone is not feminizing and can be used for men and children. I have given it to a three week old girl who was in agony from colic with her back arched and screaming. After a pea sized dot of progesterone was rubbed into her forearm she was calm and asleep in about three minutes. I particularly loved the web sites for transgender folks who said progesterone was absolutely not good for developing breasts in males. Patients who are going out of their skin with fear, hopelessness, difficulty concentrating and surety that they will never recover from their illness are immediately soothed by progesterone. Thanks Dr. Michael Platt, MD.1


Written by Michael Gerber, MD, HMD

A NICE CASE A 39 year old male who had indulged in strong Cannabis and/or psychedelic drugs had been rendered paranoid, insomniac and without appetite for about 10 days when he came to our office. He was rambling with paranoid content, dilated pupils and rambling speech. We began his therapy with our anti-psychotic intravenous therapy of vitamins, minerals and amino acids. He received this for two days in the first week and then one more time until he stopped testing well for this IV. We gave our usual injections of adrenal complex, as above with B vitamins every other day for one week

and then twice weekly. He was given high dose oral vitamin C, magnesium and B vitamins. Topical progesterone cream was very helpful in the first 15 minutes and was administered whenever he felt anxiety or insomnia. He resumed eating and sleeping within the first week and his paranoia was reduced markedly in the first week. (“My friends are trying to kill me at my local bar, they are poisoning me”). Lachesis 200 C homeopathically was most helpful to help symptoms of nervousness, excitability, great loquacity, rambling, frequently jumping from one subject to another, delusions of thinking himself under super human control,

feeling pursued, hated and despised, fears of going to sleep, having no desire to mix with the world, insane jealousy and suspicion and feeling full of poison.2

He is now back to work, sleeping and eating normally and not exhibiting paranoid symptoms.

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1. The Miracle of Bio-identical Hormones by Michael Platt, MD, Amazon.com 2. Homeopathic Remedy Guide by Robin Murphy, ND , H.A.N.A. press. 2000

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Rapid heart rate from adrenalin excess secondary to stress, low blood sugar or illness, can be ameliorated by progesterone cream rubbed on the wrists and forearms. It blocks the adrenalin, as do adrenal cortical hormone support, like a weekly adrenal complex shot, which keeps the blood sugar steady. Thyroid supplementation lowers cholesterol levels even in the face of normal thyroid blood tests. When I was in Medical School in the 1960s, if one had an elevated cholesterol level it was automatically assumed to be caused by low thyroid functioning.

References:

1. Gaby, Alan R., M.D. Nutritional Medicine. Fritz Perlberg Publishing. 2011.

2. Murphy, Robin, N.D. Homeopathic Remedy Guide. Published by H.A.N.A. Press. 2000.

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There is no shortage of treatment options for back or neck pain. Unfortunately, people with back pain may fall into a cycle of “temporary feel good” treatments performed by solo providers who do not communicate with one another. Without coordinated care, this can result in unnecessary procedures that treat the symptoms but do little to address the underlying pain generator. Thus, the plight to find lasting pain relief continues.

WHY A COMPREHENSIVE SPINE CENTER APPROACH?

SpineNevada Minimally Invasive Spine Institute’s comprehensive center approach combines spine physicians with board-certification in the specialties of pain management, physicalmedicine & rehabilitation and neurological spine surgery. These spine specialists work together to formulate a customized treatment plan for each patient. SpineNevada offers a wide range of non-

surgical treatments to help individuals with back and neck pain achieve their goals for recovery. This means providing treatment not just for the physical pain, but also solutions to help restore mental and emotional well being.

WHAT IS PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION

A medical specialty that focuses on treating injuries that affect how the body moves with the goal of improving mobility is Physical Medicine and

I f back or neck pain has limited your activity levels, you’re not alone. Studies show that an estimated 80% of adults in the United States will experience back pain symptoms during their lifetime.

And after the first occurrence, nearly half of back pain sufferers may experience future recurrent spine symptoms. The good news is that even though back pain can be excruciating at times, the majority of people will recover without the need for spine surgery.

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CONSIDER A COMPREHENSIVE TREATMENT APPROACH

Rehabilitation (PM&R). The specialty is also known as physiatry. Physical medicine specialists emphasize prevention, diagnosis and treatment of nerve, muscle and bone related conditions that may be temporarily or chronically limiting activity. In addition to the focused care on the body part causing injury, PM&R specialists help develop a comprehensive plan to speed the patient back to a more normal lifestyle (physically, socially and emotionally) after disease or injury.

WHAT IS CAUSING MY PAIN?

Patients who face continuing pain without a diagnosed cause of the pain can pose a challenge for many physicians. Moreover, obtaining an accurate spine diagnosis is more difficult than most medical conditions. In order to achieve timely and successful treatment of spine conditions, it is crucial to obtain an accurate diagnosis. The reason — different back and neck conditions may require very different treatment methodologies.

ACCURATE AND TIMELY DIAGNOSIS IS CRUCIAL

SpineNevada includes the InMotion Diagnostics line of advanced radiology services. InMotion Diagnostics includes InMotion MRI, an open and weight-bearing MRI that provides superior diagnostic capabilities compared to that of traditional MRI. A natural, stand-up position during MR imaging increases diagnostic accuracy for musculoskeletal

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WHEN IS INJECTION THERAPY APPROPRIATE FOR BACK AND NECK PAIN?

Injection therapy is a non-surgical treatment option for back and neck pain. Injections are typically considered after a round of medications and in combination with physical therapy. An SpineNevada Pain Management / PMR Article injection may help relieve symptoms enough that the individual can begin specialized stretches and exercises in physical therapy. In addition to the pain relief that may be experienced, injections can also help locate the source of the back pain.

For individuals experiencing severe limitations in function, a cortisone / steroid injection may be appropriate for lower or upper extremity radicular symptoms in advance of pain medication or physical therapy. If a patient experiences partial or temporary pain relief from an injection, a second injection may be appropriate.

In most cases cortisone / steroid injections should be limited to 3 in a 6-month period or 4 in a year. Sacroiliac joint injections are considered first as a diagnostic tool and may allow a person to begin other non-surgical treatment options such as manual or physical therapy. Injections may be appropriate for patients diagnosed with sacroillitis (inflamed sacroiliac joint) and sacroiliac joint dysfunction.

A study of patients with sacroiliac joint dysfunction showed improvement in pain and functional scores after only a single sacroiliac joint injection. An SI

joint injections may be considered for patients with pain for 4 or more weeks and that haven’t experienced relief from other conservative care. Commonly, SI joint injections are limited to 3-4 injections within a year.

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Also, the establishment is doing its best to berate and discredit its use as unproven and possibly unsafe. This is entirely untrue.

GcMAF is a protein normally made by the body to assist it to fight cancer, viral and Lyme disease. There is some controversy about it helping to treat autism.

Macrophage cells are part of the immune system’s tool box to overcome these conditions and restore health. They get “turned off” by an enzyme called nagalase that is secreted by cancer cells and viruses. Administering GcMAF restores the function of these protective cells.

Since 1990, 59 research papers have been published on GcMAF, 20 of these pertaining to the treatment of cancer. The original research was done in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by Dr. Yamamoto.

The first GcMAF Conference in Frankfurt, Germany in 2013 (at which I was a speaker), demonstrated that it is a far more powerful molecule than previously thought, both in terms of the science and doctors’ results.

In testing at universities, laboratories and clinics, success has been achieved in treating all types of tumors including breast, lung, prostate, pancreatic and melanoma.

In addition to rebuilding a depressed immune system, GcMAF: inhibits angiogenesis (stops blood supply to tumors), activates macrophages, triggers apoptosis (self- suicide) of cancer cells,

and reduces the metastatic (spreading) potential of cancer cells.

GcMAF has been shown to help eradicate chronic inflammation and viral infections and assist in treating herpes, cirrhosis of the liver, chronic kidney disease, colitis, Crohn’s disease, fibromyalgia, psoriasis, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, dementia and ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis).

Unfortunately, if someone has been through conventional full dose chemo or radiation or cortisone, it is usually much harder to “reboot” the immune system and get it to help in

resolving the disease.

Treatment with “natural” compounds is much underappreciated and underutilized in the US. It is time for that to change.

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current news about the deaths of two Alternative doctors who were also pioneers in the use of GcMAF as well as advocates for its effectiveness.

FIGHT CANCER AND OTHER DISEASESYour body’s protein (GcMAF) can

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Written by Robert A. Eslinger, D.O., H.M.D.

T here is an old Masonic cemetery in Virginia City with gravestones dating back to the first residents of this mining town. Around

many of the burial plots are wrought iron fences, most no more than three or four feet high. They are gated and of ornate design common to the Victorian era. I visited the cemetery with a friend recently who was perplexed by the fences since most cemeteries don’t have fences around each individual gravesite. He asked, wryly, if they were meant to keep people out or the deceased in?

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Virginia City is a town that was established and came of age during the spiritualist movement of the mid and late 1800s. There seems to have been a vibe in the town during its heyday—an acute sensitivity and openness to the communications of the departed. Spiritualism facilitated the ongoing communication between the souls of the living and the dead. Indeed, such interactions were encouraged, for spiritualists believed that the “dead” were more knowledgeable about spiritual reality and could therefore function as teachers to the living. Unsurprisingly, Virginia City is steeped in ghost lore. It is considered one of the most haunted cities in the U.S. and regularly hosts ghost walks and tours.

Looked at psychologically, the gravesite fences represent a demarcation between the living and the dead. Carl Jung saw such a boundary as important to both parties. If the relationship between the two is nurtured rather than being allowed to dissipate, neither soul moves on to its next station. Regarding this phenomenon Jung offered the following caution: “To be on the safe side, one must be content with spontaneous experiences. Experimenting with this contact regularly leads to the so-called communications becoming more and more stupid or to a dangerous dissociation of consciousness…There are experiences that show that the dead entangle themselves, so to speak, in the physiology (sympathetic nervous system) of the living” (Marie-Louise von Franz, On Dreams and Death; pp. 113, 114). Mary Todd Lincoln and Sarah Winchester (heiress to the Winchester Rifle Company and creator of the Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, California) are two examples of this phenomenon. Both women suffered from severe depression until their deaths, and both utilized séances and mediumship to propagate a connection to the spirits of their deceased husbands and children.

A dream by Jungian psychologist Marie-Louise von Franz communicates a similar warning regarding psychological entanglement with the dead. The dream occurred within a few weeks of her father’s death. It was about ten o’clock in the evening, dark outside. I heard the doorbell ring and ‘knew’ at

once somehow that this was my father coming. I opened the door and there he stood with a suitcase. I remembered from the Tibetan Book of the Dead that people who die suddenly should be told that they are dead, but before I could say so he smiled at me and said: ‘Of course I know that I am dead, but may I not visit you?’ I said: ‘Of course, come in,’ and then asked, ‘How are you now? What are you doing? Are you happy?’ He answered: ‘Let me remember what you, the living, call happy. Yes, in your language, I am happy. I am in Vienna (his hometown which he loved and longed for all his life) and I am studying at the music academy.’ Then he went into the house, we climbed the stairs and I wanted to lead him to his former bedroom. But he said: ‘Oh, no, now I am only a guest,’ and went up to the guestroom. There he put his suitcase down and said: ‘It is not good for either the dead or the living to be together too long. Leave me now. Good night.’ And with a gesture he signaled me not to embrace him, but to go… (On Dreams and Death; pp. 111, 112)

The importance of letting go of the dead applies not only to those you were close to who have died. It also applies to aspects of your own life that you have outgrown, or which no longer nourish you. Sometimes we give life support to relationships, attitudes, roles or beliefs that are outworn and no longer serve our development. Life has changed and we have changed, yet we may hang onto old patterns out of guilt, habit, insecurity, sentimentality or nostalgia. Continuing to resuscitate things which you have outgrown keeps you stuck. If there are things in your life that have died—and if you have learned from them what you were meant to learn—maybe it’s time to exit the cemetery and close the fence gate behind you.

For more info, contact Dr. Andy Drymalski, Reno and Carson City psychologist at phone number (775) 786-3818, or www.renocarsonpsychologist.com. Enjoy his blog at Jungstop.com.

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1. von Franz, Marie-Louise, On Dreams and Death: A Jungian Interpretation. Shambhala Press: Boston, MA 1986.

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Diagnosing thyroid deficiency is a hot topic. Battle lines were drawn several years ago when patients, obviously hypothyroid, were told they were “normal” because a single test, the TSH, was inside a “normal” 2 standard deviations or 95% of a cross section healthy adults range.

“The serum thyrotropin (TSH) is the single best screening test for primary thyroid dysfunction for the vast majority of outpatient clinical situations. The standard treatment is replacement with levothyroxine. The decision to treat sub clinical hypothyroidism when the serum thyrotropin is less than 10 mIU/L should be tailored to the individual patient.”1

10! Even the most generous standard lab has an upper reference range of 4.5 mIU/L.

This reference range, one size fits all, cookbook medicine approach, leaves millions of clearly hypothyroid patients, un- and under-diagnosed and un- and under-treated. Left alone, hypothyroidism can progress to enlarged

hearts, heart failure, brain fog, infertility and miscarriage.

The risk of elevated blood pressure, Hashimoto’s Disease, and depression in relation to the thyroid can be seen with a TSH reading as low as 1.9. At 2.0, elevated markers for cardiac and carotid (c-Reactive Protein and Homocysteine) disease are evident. When the TSH is 3.3 or greater severe forms of depression, increased body mass index, and blood sugar abnormalities are common.2 These are all within the confines of a “normal” thyroid.

The sweet spot, the place where our patients function at their very best, are happiest, and have the best cognitive function, best lipid profiles, no cardiac irregularities, or bone loss is really 0.1 and 1.0 mIU/L.3

Thyroid hormones, once released, travel in the blood stream either bound to a protein or in free form. T3 is the functioning thyroid molecule. Only the free form is available to produce the desired hormonal effect. Knowing the amount of circulating thyroid hormone

I n Part 1 we reviewed two case studies illustrating common clinical presentations of thyroid disease, the anatomy and physiology of the thyroid gland, symptoms of low thyroid output and causes of

thyroid disease.

In Part 2 we will review the diagnosis and offer treatment modalities for varying types of thyroid maladies including medications, supplements and dietary advice.

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available, the free T3, and supporting it to an optimal state, further enables us to refine our patients’ health.

While nice to know, free T4 reflects the biologically active hormone that converts to T3 or reverse T3, an inert form of T3, that also masks hypothyroidism. It is the free T3 that we must pay attention too.

Free T3 is the active hormone that generates cellular energy. Optimizing free T3 within its optimal range (3.8-4.2), along with TSH (0.5-2.0) and the patient’s symptoms provide the basis for a treatment plan.

Reverse T3 (rT3) reflects the level of a second T3 molecule that is formed from T4 conversion. rT3 is an inert form of T3 that will mask an inactive, yet sometimes adequate free T3 level. It is as if the conversion was led astray, into a blind alley. It’s there, but unless you look for it, reverse T3 will be missed. We calculated a free T3/rT3 ratio looking for a value greater than or equal to 20. This free T3/rT3 ratio is the most useful marker for tissue hypothyroidism and as a marker of diminished cellular functioning.4

Symptoms of an elevated reverse T3 include fatigue, difficulty losing fat, brain fog, and muscle aches.

Elevated reverse T3 results from chronic illnesses, yo-yo dieting, heavy metal exposure, infections, and mental and physical stress.

Autoimmune disruptions of the thyroid gland include Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis (hypothyroidism) and Grave’s Disease (hyperthyroidism).

In Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, anti thyroglobulin antibodies are

elevated in 70% and thyroid peroxidase (TPO)

antibodies are elevated in

greater than 90% of presenting cases.

Hashimoto’s patients

are profoundly hypothyroid and merely

replacing the thyroid deficit is usually not adequate for optimal health.

In the presence of extremely high levels of thyroid peroxidase antibodies (>120), Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis can be present without overt hypothyroid symptomology. Chronic fatigue, dry hair, chronic irritability and nervousness, a history of breast cancer and early miscarriage are its hallmarks.5

At the other end of the spectrum, Graves Disease is the autoimmune equivalent of hyperthyroidism. Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulin (TSI) is the measure for a definitive diagnosis.

Remedies for thyroid disease are as controversial as the diagnosis. The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and the American Thyroid Association emphatically declared, in 2012, “the standard treatment is replacement with levothyroxine.”6

On the surface this seems to make sense. Nearly 80% of circulating thyroid is T4. T4 naturally converts to T3 so why bother with a more complicated compound? The problem is L-thyroxine, T4 only products, including Synthroid, levothyroxine, levoxyl to name a few, in many cases fail to convert its substrate to T3.

Failure to adequately convert T4 to T3 not only results in clinical hypothyroidism, but adrenal fatigue or “burnout” also. Low thyroid output creates a stressful internal environment requiring increasing levels of cortisol. Chronically high cortisol levels result in inflammation and accelerated cardiovascular and heart disease.

Other causes of T4 to T3 conversion failure include dieting, renal or hepatic disorders, cancer, trauma, insulin resistance, and growth hormone deficiency. Medications that interfere with conversion include glucocorticoids, amiodarone, beta blockers, synthetic progesterone (Provera), selenium and zinc deficiencies.

Adding T3 to the regimen in a ratio of approximately 4 parts T4 to 1 part T3 is how nature produces thyroid. T3 is needed for fat loss, protects against arrhythmias, decreases with stress or dieting, and is the active hormone actually performing the work of the thyroid.

We prefer to treat our patients with desiccated thyroid, T3/T4 in the exact ratio as is found in nature.

Non pharmacologic remedies include ensuring patients have an adequate supply of selenium, iodine, zinc, Vitamin D, and glutathione.

There is a strong link between gluten sensitivity and intolerance and thyroid disease.7 We strongly recommend all our autoimmune and non autoimmune patients to be screened for gluten antibodies.

Gliadin, the protein portion of gluten is chemically similar to thyroid hormones. This protein, if it enters the bloodstream as it does in celiac disease, triggers an autoimmune response in the G.I. tract and in a case of mistaken identity, the thyroid.


“There is a strong link between gluten sensitivity and intolerance and thyroid disease.”

We recommend our thyroid patients try a gluten free diet for at least 30 days. While this again is controversial, the New York Times panned this approach in an article written on July 5, 2015, it has been quite a game changer for thousands of patients and best of all, it costs nothing.

Cruciferous vegetables, including broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, kale, and soy among others are goitrogens, that is they increase the need for iodine in small amounts. In large amounts they can damage the thyroid. Steaming can reduce the danger by ½ and thoroughly cooking them and discarding the water in case of boiling decreases the harm by 90%.

Avoid very low carb or zero carb diets. They tend to inhibit conversion of T4 into T3. We recommend the GAPS Diet,8 the Metabolic Code Diet,9 or a gluten free diet.

The Metabolic Code Diet is a brilliantly conceived plan, available online through our office to guide you through a relatively painless transition to a gluten free diet and new level of health.

General food considerations include sea vegetables, kelp flakes, wakame, arame, and hijiki. Fermentable fiber increases the production of gut bacteria that produce butyrate, an immune function stimulator. Fermentable fiber comes from sweet potatoes, yams, plantains, taro, potatoes, onions, Jerusalem artichokes, and garlic.

Administering T3 alone without T4 results in accelerated weight loss, improved lipid management, and adequate cardiovascular health. Neurodegenerative disease processes slow, moods stabilize, and cognition improves.

The bottom line? Patients feel better.

For more information, contact Dr. William N. Clearfield at (775) 359-1222.


1. Garber, J.,Cobin, R., Gharib, H., et al., Clinical Practice Guidelines For Hypothyroidism In Adults, Endocr Prac. 2012; 18(No.6) 989.

2. Hertoghe, Thierry, Reverse Physical Aging: Hormone & Nutritional Therapies, A4M Lecture Series, Las Vegas, NV, Dec. 14, 2014, p. 44.

3. Rothenberg, Ron, Thyroid Optimization, BHRT Syllabus, A4M Lecture Series, Los Angeles, CA, February 26, 2015, p. 62.

4. Annewieke W. van den Beld, Theo J. Visser, Richard A. Feelders, Diederick E. Grobbee, and Steven W. J. Lamberts, Thyroid Hormone Concentrations, Disease, Physical Function and Mortality in Elderly Men, The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, 2005; 90(12):6403–6409.

5. Ott, J et al. Hashimoto's thyroiditis affects symptom load and quality of life unrelated to hypothyroidism: a prospective case-control study in women undergoing thyroidectomy for benign goiter. Thyroid. 2011 Feb;21(2):161-7.

6. Garber, J.,Cobin, R., Gharib, H., et al., Clinical Practice Guidelines For Hypothyroidism In Adults, Endocr Prac. 2012; 18(No.6) 989. Hollowell JG et al. J Clin Endocrinl Metab 2002 87(2)489-499.

7. Pekka C., Salmi, J., Hällström, O., et al. Autoimmune thyroid disorders and coeliac diseaseEur J Endocrinol 130 137-140, doi: 10.1530/eje.0.1300137

8. www.gapsdiet.com9. www.drclearfield.com

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1. a disordered or incorrectly functioning organ, part, structure, or system of the body resulting from the e�ect of genetic or developmental errors, infection, poisons, nutritional deficiency or imbalance, toxicity, or unfavorable environmental factors; illness; sickness; ailment.

So then what is Health? – is it the absence of symptoms? Let’s take the time to investigate that. If you don’t have symptoms right now are you healthy or just not sick?

Symptoms start after our body has been pushed past its threshold of normal and so it creates symptoms as warning signs. The most overlooked body systems are the brain and nervous system. Your nervous system consists of two parts: the Central Nervous System or CNS = the Brain, Brain stem and

the Spinal Cord; and the Peripheral Nervous System or PNS = the spinal nerves and all the nerves that go to every tissue and organ in your body.

It is fair to say the brain and nervous system are the most important systems we have next to our soul. It’s the master computer for your body and the wiring that makes it possible for your heart, stomach, digestion, reproductive, skin, immune system and cells to all work at 100 percent. So if you take one

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of those delicate nerves and pinch it, what do you think is going to happen to the communication between the brain and that organ/tissue/cell? That’s right. It won’t be able to work at its optimal function.

Your threshold of pain depends on how fast you might feel pain symptoms but by then the nerve and surrounding tissue has been irritated for some time causing more problems, similar to waiting until you feel a cavity and have a swollen face and pain. It takes more work to fix it at this stage. Prior to the pain stage things have been slowly building. This is the same in the nervous system. You could be having mild symptoms that don’t seem that bad but they are slowly building for bigger problems.

A Subluxation is where one of the joints of the vertebrae get stuck or jammed up – like when you jam your finger. It hurts so you pull it or grab it and rub it, but let's say you jammed your finger and

you left it that way. In time your body would adapt around it, leaving you with a less than normal function of that finger.

You cause a subluxation or pinched nerve at one of the joints and you leave it because it’s not that bad. Your body adapts around it trying to get out of pain or symptoms setting yourself up for future problems.

Most people have an injury or problem that didn’t properly get

taken care of earlier, that is now coming back to haunt them. These people are the ones that state “I just bent over to pick something up” or “I just reached for something” or “I just woke up like this.” These are all because you have been running on less than 100 percent of your body’s function.

So what has been happening to your body along the way? If that nerve goes to your stomach, your digestion and acids haven’t been working properly either. If the nerves go to your heart or lungs, legs, hands, immune system or muscles etc., you could have the beginning of some serious problems.

The options now are to either ignore it, cover up the problems with medications or try to get down to the cause and fix it before it is too late (this is the main job of a chiropractor, to find and release irritated nerves). It’s like having a pebble in your shoe; at first you try and move it around by tapping your shoe, then finally you stop and take your shoe off and take the pebble out.

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Fortunately, there is a BIG SECRET that most don’t know. Many who do know, forget it almost immediately when friends or family begin the bad-news talk. The secret is that the vibrational frequencies of our thoughts are attracting the essence of what we’re talking about. Our thoughts are also creating our emotions. Those emotions drive our words and actions, so there we are, responding in our own lives to the junk we’re hearing on the radio or watching on TV. In other words, the news (if we’re thinking and talking about it) is deciding our emotions, our words and actions, and even more frightening in the case of negative thoughts, is causing all fifty trillion of our cells to be flooded with toxic chemicals. These chemicals, either toxic or beneficial, are automatically created by our thoughts.

Physicists call this system of attraction Quantum Affinity, or the Law of Affinity (the law of sameness). In other words, Like Attracts Like. But if we can’t see it, we don’t believe it. Too bad our thoughts don’t have a color when we beam them out into the space around us. If positive uplifting thoughts of gratitude, empowerment, joy and love were visible as beams of beautiful colors, while thoughts of anger, fear, jealousy and disapproval were mud-brown colors, we’d know right away what we were attracting, and we’d change our thoughts accordingly. But we can’t see

them, so we just keep complaining and repeating negative stories or worries, attracting more of the same into our own experiences.

There is way to neutralize this feedback loop, since we can‘t see our thoughts. Our emotions are what let us FEEL our thoughts. Our internal guidance system that tells us what’s coming, what we’re attracting. Even better than seeing!

The new science of Epigenetics explains how our thoughts actually change our DNA. The science of Psychoneuroimmunology explains how our thoughts affect our immune system. Our thoughts have so much more power than we ever realized, and are at work every moment that we’re awake.

Let’s take our power back by consciously deciding what to think about and that will determine how we feel. Those feelings and emotions then determine what actions we take. How can we take positive steps toward our future if we’re allowing our minds to be bombarded with negatives, either from the media or from the complainers around us? Some people have simply unplugged the TV and turned off the radio. They’re had enough. Why should someone a thousand miles away who tells you a tiny bit of the story, flavored with that station’s political bias, determine what you think is real? We have so many sources to choose from, we can

W e live in strange and chaotic times. Everything seems to

be moving uncommonly fast and certain things seem to be totally out of our control. Many people are suffering from high stress and anxiety because we’re bombarded from all sides by news of tragedies, darkness in all its forms, climate change, war, social unrest, political polarization and corruption in high places. The media goes out looking for disasters and bad actors and run the stories in a never-ending loop, accompanied by bright colors, pseudo-sad pronouncements by makeup-perfect announcers who read what they’re told. In turn, we habitually talk about these things with friends and family. That’s a bad habit, but hard to break when we run into so much resistance from those who don’t want to change their habits of thinking or talking. They’re too comfortable with their old programmed way of reacting.

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It still may not be very good news but if we don’t get emotionally involved with it we’re home free. If we can stand back and observe, not get emotionally involved with what’s happening, we can retain all our personal power. We can also use EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), a simple acupressure system called “tapping,” which will remove the stress or anxiety on anything. This is a built in system combining 5000 year old Chinese medicine and modern psychology, and you can learn it from holistic therapists here in Reno.

It is also beneficial to find and act on your highest excitement each day, without any expectation of the outcome. In other words, find something that’s really fun for you and DO it. You weren’t created to slog through life and worry about other people’s actions and what they think

about things. Rise above that! You’re an eternal spiritual being, living here in this temporary physical body for the deliciousness of this experience, so make it as delicious as possible!

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1. Lipton, Dr. Bruce. The Biology of Belief. 2005. Elite Books

2. Kehoe, John. Mind Power Into the 21st Century. 1996. Zoetic Books

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here also. What was “appropriate” for the past generation may not be desirable or workable today. Parents, and sometimes spouses, have been trained as to what is appropriate and may still be expecting that behavior from you, forty years after they were programmed and conditioned to believe that only certain behaviors were “right.”

If you truly want to stop being manipulated in any relationship, you need to learn to take a stand. You need to start to believe that you’re worthy of the basic human rights listed above and calmly speak your mind about what you don’t want to do. Communication is vital. Talk to the manipulator and explain how you feel. Sometimes they may not even realize that they’re being manipulative. Confronting them will give you the courage to decline their requests when you feel manipulated. Recognize attempts at emotional blackmail by the emotions you feel. Identify those emotions as to what they are: sadness, anger, frustration, or whatever. Just know that each of those negative emotions are creating toxic chemicals and hormones in your own body if you stuff them down and don’t do something about them.

Identify them to yourself, decide you’re not going to put up with any kind of manipulation, speak your mind calmly and directly, then remove yourself from any confrontive storm that may be brewing. Often repeating the same phrase, no matter what the manipulator says, is effective: “I’m not interested in doing that.” To that the manipulator may say, “But that’s what we’ve always done.” “I’m not interested in doing that.” “But why? We really need to do that.” “I’m not interested in doing that,” and so on. Repeat the same phrase until the other person accepts your point of view or you realize that you’re talking to a brick wall hen lea e the room the house the car the o fice the situation. Calmly remove yourself from the emotional storm.

By doing that, you will be retaining your personal power, not giving it away to a rigid person who isn’t willing to change in any way and who won’t shut up.

Learn to stand back and observe human behavior in every situation…at home, work or school. It’s often quite amusing, and as you stand back, away from the emotional storm, you’ll reali e ou’re ecoming stronger more sel -confident clearer about what you want, more empowered and more calm, cool and collected in every way. If that person doesn’t even try to change after you’ve given them enough chances, walk away for good. Their manipulative behavior may be too deeply ingrained for them to ever change. By staying in proximity to that person, they’ll break your morale, which would only lead to your getting used and manipulated by everyone else. Protect your Spirit. Protect your Mind. Protect your Heart. You are an Eternal Spiritual Being, living in this temporary physical body for the deliciousness of this experience. Be determined to make it as delicious as possible.

References:

1. Forward, Susan, Ph.D. Emotional Blackmail: When The People in Your Life Use Fear, Obligation and Guilt to manipulate you. William Morrow Publishing. 1998.

2. Simon, George K., Ph.D. In Sheep’s Clothing: Understanding and Dealing with Manipulative People. Parkhurst Brothers Publishers. 2010.

For more info, contact June Milligan at (775) 786-9111, or visit online at joyfulchanges.com.


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here also. What was “appropriate” for the past generation may not be desirable or workable today. Parents, and sometimes spouses, have been trained as to what is appropriate and may still be expecting that behavior from you, forty years after they were programmed and conditioned to believe that only certain behaviors were “right.”

If you truly want to stop being manipulated in any relationship, you need to learn to take a stand. You need to start to believe that you’re worthy of the basic human rights listed above and calmly speak your mind about what you don’t want to do. Communication is vital. Talk to the manipulator and explain how you feel. Sometimes they may not even realize that they’re being manipulative. Confronting them will give you the courage to decline their requests when you feel manipulated. Recognize attempts at emotional blackmail by the emotions you feel. Identify those emotions as to what they are: sadness, anger, frustration, or whatever. Just know that each of those negative emotions are creating toxic chemicals and hormones in your own body if you stuff them down and don’t do something about them.

Identify them to yourself, decide you’re not going to put up with any kind of manipulation, speak your mind calmly and directly, then remove yourself from any confrontive storm that may be brewing. Often repeating the same phrase, no matter what the manipulator says, is effective: “I’m not interested in doing that.” To that the manipulator may say, “But that’s what we’ve always done.” “I’m not interested in doing that.” “But why? We really need to do that.” “I’m not interested in doing that,” and so on. Repeat the same phrase until the other person accepts your point of view or you realize that you’re talking to a brick wall hen lea e the room the house the car the o fice the situation. Calmly remove yourself from the emotional storm.

By doing that, you will be retaining your personal power, not giving it away to a rigid person who isn’t willing to change in any way and who won’t shut up.

Learn to stand back and observe human behavior in every situation…at home, work or school. It’s often quite amusing, and as you stand back, away from the emotional storm, you’ll reali e ou’re ecoming stronger more sel -confident clearer about what you want, more empowered and more calm, cool and collected in every way. If that person doesn’t even try to change after you’ve given them enough chances, walk away for good. Their manipulative behavior may be too deeply ingrained for them to ever change. By staying in proximity to that person, they’ll break your morale, which would only lead to your getting used and manipulated by everyone else. Protect your Spirit. Protect your Mind. Protect your Heart. You are an Eternal Spiritual Being, living in this temporary physical body for the deliciousness of this experience. Be determined to make it as delicious as possible.

References:

1. Forward, Susan, Ph.D. Emotional Blackmail: When The People in Your Life Use Fear, Obligation and Guilt to manipulate you. William Morrow Publishing. 1998.

2. Simon, George K., Ph.D. In Sheep’s Clothing: Understanding and Dealing with Manipulative People. Parkhurst Brothers Publishers. 2010.

For more info, contact June Milligan at (775) 786-9111, or visit online at joyfulchanges.com.


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In this book Dr. Peeke links the new science of addiction with the practical realities of our primal drive of hunger. Through explanation of this brain-body connection, The Hunger Fix offers a simple lifelong weight management and lifestyle solution which touches all aspects of our lives, and affects how we think about food and what we actually want to eat.

Most diets are based on denial and deprivation. They create a vicious cycle that leaves dieters feeling even more addicted to the unhealthy, highly processed foods which are so accessible and which we’ve been programmed by our fast-food culture to eat. It’s a relief to finally understand the science and biochemistry associated with addiction and food binges, then learn simple steps for those who may feel hopeless and out of control. It’s also a relief to learn that our reward systems can be altered by exposure to certain foods. After identifying and describing the challenge, this author provides an easy, practical, science-based strategy to manage cravings and addictive habits for the long term.

Ask yourself this question, “When life gets hard what is your first impulse? Is it to eat?” In times of high emotion or stress, we may find ourselves eating even when we feel no physical hunger at all. Or maybe the mere mention of a food, seeing it in a picture or on TV may trigger you to obsess about it and crave it. Or maybe you sometimes feel as though you’re never quite satisfied or full enough after eating, causing you to need more and more of the same food in order to experience the same pleasure you once felt from eating just one small serving of that food. The author calls any food that you crave when you’re not really hungry a False Fix.

Maybe your relationship with certain foods cause you to have feelings of shame, guilt or self-loathing. If food is your best friend and your “drug of choice,” it’s easy to realize that food addiction is real and is every bit as powerful and painful as an addition to cocaine, heroin, alcohol, nicotine or gambling. And we know that can be every bit as devastating to your relationships, pocketbook, self-esteem or even your life.

We are a nation at war with food addiction. Chronic exposure to our False Fixes has led to False Hunger. Our brain’s reward center has been hijacked, leaving us with an itch that can’t be scratched. This author explains how you can learn to manage your own biology — reclaim your reward center, quell the cravings and free yourself from the grip of your food addiction. Using the latest neuroscience research, Dr. Peeke has developed a program that systematically addresses each part of the reward system, capitalizing on a specific sequence of natural triggers, to make the entire cascade of neurochemicals in your brain work for you instead of against you. This plan puts the science on your side and teaches your brain to get as much pleasure — or even more — from positive, life–affirming Healthy Fixes as it does from the negative, health-destroying False Fixes. This book teaches you how to permanently master the ability to swap good fixes for bad.

Chapters include: Hand Over the Chocolate and Nobody Gets Hurt! The Dopamine Made Me Do It!Breaking the Hunger Fix CycleFalse Fix Detox The Hunger Fix Eating Plan and The Hunger Fix Recipes.

This book includes the scientifically validated Yale Food Addiction Scale to determine the extent of your possible food addiction. Instructions

on how to use the Mind-Mouth-Muscle system to achieve your goals are easy to understand and use familiar mind-body language. This work is packed with practical tips, useful advice, wit and wisdom as well as inspiring stories of those who have transformed their eating habits and therefore their lives. The Hunger Fix is available online or at your local bookstore.

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eloquent speech. It is said to aid in success in business matters, and is particularly known for assistance in areas of legal affairs. Emerald is reputed to possess the power to assist one in becoming an eloquent speaker. Aristotle, a great fan of the gem, wrote that owning an Emerald increases the owner’s importance in presence and speech during business, gives victory in trials, and helps settle litigation.

Emerald is the stone that most represents the energy patterns of an activated Heart Chakra. Located near the center of the breastbone this chakra regulates our interaction with the external world and controls what we embrace or resist. When the Heart Chakra is out of balance, one may feel either controlling or controlled in a relationship, and become overly critical of others.

Inappropriately strong emotional responses to everyday external stimuli can be a sign of an imbalance in this chakra. Green crystal energy, such as Emerald, is used to resolve such blockages and to re-balance the Heart Chakra. A strong and open heart also allows uni ersal lessings to ow into one’s life. Emerald is a powerfully grounding stone in meditation, it helps the meditator to maintain focus on the slow, rhythmic breathing necessary to attaining depth in a meditative state. Once achieved, it assists in maintaining the cool brilliance of deli erate re ection

References:

1. Cunningham, Scott. Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem, and Metal Magic. Llewellyn Publications. St Paul, 2001.

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eloquent speech. It is said to aid in success in business matters, and is particularly known for assistance in areas of legal affairs. Emerald is reputed to possess the power to assist one in becoming an eloquent speaker. Aristotle, a great fan of the gem, wrote that owning an Emerald increases the owner’s importance in presence and speech during business, gives victory in trials, and helps settle litigation.

Emerald is the stone that most represents the energy patterns of an activated Heart Chakra. Located near the center of the breastbone this chakra regulates our interaction with the external world and controls what we embrace or resist. When the Heart Chakra is out of balance, one may feel either controlling or controlled in a relationship, and become overly critical of others.

Inappropriately strong emotional responses to everyday external stimuli can be a sign of an imbalance in this chakra. Green crystal energy, such as Emerald, is used to resolve such blockages and to re-balance the Heart Chakra. A strong and open heart also allows uni ersal lessings to ow into one’s life. Emerald is a powerfully grounding stone in meditation, it helps the meditator to maintain focus on the slow, rhythmic breathing necessary to attaining depth in a meditative state. Once achieved, it assists in maintaining the cool brilliance of deli erate re ection

References:

1. Cunningham, Scott. Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem, and Metal Magic. Llewellyn Publications. St Paul, 2001.

2. c ry s t a l vau l t s . com/c ry s t a l -encyclopedia/emerald

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The advantage of being “in” is, that you are no longer considered a weirdo when you take your bottle to the office and sip yourself healthy. Not that you cared, because you know what they mean to your productivity: they provide you the focus and clarity that makes you do more than your colleagues or partners in the same amount of time. But still, it’s a nice feeling to get support in your journey to health. Especially when your path is very different than that of the ones you are surrounded with.

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moothies are in!

Smoothies are opening the door to many whom are resistant to eating raw vegetables or even fruit. If fresh foods are difficult for you to eat, this is how you can easily incorporate them in any diet. Moreover, they take just as long as making a cup of coffee in the morning and are the perfect replacement to generate lasting energy. Exactly what you need to feel great about yourself and to do what you love doing!

TOOLS YOU NEEDA blender

INGREDIENTS Mix of all kinds of berries (about 1 pound or to taste- frozen or fresh)

1 banana Twig of mint (optional but fresh in summer) Water or coconut water or water kefir

INSTRUCTIONS Throw all the ingredients in your blender Add about 1/3 of the amount in your blender in water (or

your chosen liquid) Blend until smooth Finish with a twig of mint

TIPS This is a very easy, fast and delicious smoothie that children

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There’s almost nothing worse than experiencing ear pain, itching, loss of hearing, or a sinus headache.

Ear Candling is an ancient practice, dating back to biblical times in Egypt, the Orient, as well as European cultures. This simple, gentle treatment removes wax from the ear, improving your sense of well-being, physical, mental and even spiritual. The candle is a long hollow tube made from unbleached muslin immersed in an aromatic herbal solution. After it dries, the cone is then dipped into beeswax. The cone or candle is then placed into the ear opening and the top of the cone is lit; soft warm white smoke billows down the tube into the ear and so tens the wax he ame on top of the cone creates a vacuum that pulls out built up wax, toxins, bacteria, dirt and residue from past medications. Ear Candling may also help with a dry hacking cough (a result of a sinus infection), sinus headache, tinnitus, and itchy ear. Today more people are seeking alternatives to digging in the ear with Q-tips or using a h drogen peroxide ush to clean a loc ed ear canal. Ear Candling is a relaxing, natural, non-intrusive treatment.

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T hat first back-to-school day is always a special one, and so is the lunch box you prepare with great care. But what about the mornings you are running out of time or lacking inspiration?

How can you make an attractive, healthy raw lunch within a few minutes that delivers food for thought? The answer is simple: create a lovely creamy nut cheese during the weekend, which keeps well all week in the refrigerator. Sprout some seeds with your kids: they love growing their own food on a windowsill. Buy a variation of greens, fresh herbs and vegetables; wash and store them nicely in green bags. Whenever you are in a hurry, all you need to do is grab some of this inviting food and wrap it up!

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TOOLS YOU NEED A sharp knife

A cutting board

INGREDIENTS FOR ONE WRAP 1 large green leaf of a Chinese cabbage 2 TBSP creamy herb cheese A few cucumber slices, sliced in fine strips A grip of cilantro or basil A grip of sprouts of your own choice 1 sliced radish, or some beet or carrots A dash of sea salt 1 long sprig of chive

CREAMY HERB CHEESE 2 cups of cashew nuts, soaked for 1 to 2 hours 1 cup of spring water ¼ tsp probiotic powder or 1 capsule of probiotics

1. Blend the cashew nuts with the water until very smooth 2. Add the probiotics at lowest speed, or by hand 3. Transfer everything into a glass bowl and let ferment in a

warm place (room temperature) for 16 hours 4. Add fresh herbs to taste (chive, thyme, rosemary, oregano,

basil) 5. Add a dash of sea salt and black pepper to taste 6. Mix well and store in a sealed glass container in the

refrigerator

WRAP IT UP! 1. Cut the leaf horizontally in half so most of the white stem is

removed 2. Place 1 to 2 TBSP herb cheese in the middle of the green

part 3. Place whatever you like or have in your wrap on top of the

cheese 4. Fold both sides towards the middle and tie the wrap

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wordpress/2010/11/02/sprouting/ You can wrap up all kinds of leftovers: always surprising! No cheese? Use a nut or cheese dressing or some Marinara

Sauce instead Go wild with dandelion as small wraps for kids who love a

touch of bitter taste: very healthy! You can use any green leaf to make wraps such as Collard

Greens, Swiss Chard or Romaine lettuce Make double the amount of the cream cheese and keep

one half basic, add herbs to the other half You can create several flavors with the cheese by adding

Mediterranean, Moroccan or Indian herbs

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Blanc (“white from white”) Champagnes are made from 100 percent Chardonnay and Blanc de Noir (“white from black”) Champagnes are made solely from Pinot noir, Pinot Meunier or a mix of the two. Four other grape varieties are permitted, mostly for historical reasons, as they are rare in current usage. The 2010 version of the appellation regulations lists seven varieties as allowed, Arbane, Chardonnay, Petit Meslier, Pinot blanc, Pinot Gris, Pinot Meunier and Pinot noir.

Pinot noir and Pinot Meunier give the wine its length and backbone. They are predominantly grown in two areas--the Montagne de Reims and the Vallée de la Marne. These regions are notable for north-facing chalky slopes that derive heat from the warm winds rising from the valleys below. Chardonnay gives the wine its acidit and iscuit-li e a or ost hardonna is grown in a north–south-running strip to the south of Épernay, called the Côte des Blanc. This includes the villages of Avize, Oger and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger. The differences in climate around the vineyards accounts for the differences in grape characteristics. Blending juice from different grape varieties sourced from multiple geographical areas within Champagne, helps to get the desired style for each Champagne house.

The ripeness of the grapes and the amount of sugar added after the second fermentation—dosage--varies and will affect the amount of sugar remaining in the Champagne when bottled or sale and hence the sweetness o the finished wine ines

labeled Brut Zero, more common among smaller producers, have no added sugar and will usually be very dry, with less than three grams o residual sugar per liter in the finished wine The following terms are used to describe the sweetness of the bottled wine:

xtra rut less than grams o residual sugar per liter

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The most common style today is Brut, although throughout the 19th century and into the early 20th century Champagne was generally much sweeter than it is today,

Most of the Champagne produced today is “Non-vintage”, meaning it is a blended product of grapes from multiple vintages. Most of the base will be from a single year vintage with producers blending anywhere from 10 to 15 percent (even as high as 40 percent) of wine from older vintages. A cuvée de prestige is a proprietary blended wine, usually a Champagne that is considered to be the top of a producer’s range. Famous examples include Louis Roederer’s Cristal, Laurent-Perrier’s Grand Siècle, Moët & Chandon’s Dom Pérignon, Duval-Leroy’s Cuvée Femme and Pol Roger’s Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill.

Champagne is rich in trace minerals such as magnesium, potassium, zinc and lithium. A 2007 joint study by the University of Reading and University of Cagliari noted that the high amount of the antioxidant polyphenols in sparkling wine can help prevent deterioration of brain cells due to oxidative stress. While the co-authors of the study maintain that it’s too earl to conclusi el sa that drin ing champagne is eneficial or rain health their preliminar findings are encouraging

Pouring sparkling wine while tilting the glass at an angle and gently sliding in the liquid along the side will preserve the most bubbles, as opposed to pouring directly down. Colder bottle temperatures also result in reduced loss of bubbles. Additionally, the industry is developing Champagne glasses designed specificall to reduce the amount o u les lost

References:

1. winemakermag.com/622-secrets-of-dom-perignon

2. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Champagne




The ripeness of the grapes and the amount of sugar added after the second fermentation—dosage--varies and will affect the amount of sugar remaining in the Champagne when bottled or sale and hence the sweetness o the finished wine ines labeled Brut Zero, more common among smaller producers, have no added sugar and will usually be very dry, with less than three grams o residual sugar per liter in the finished wine The following terms are used to describe the sweetness of the bottled wine:


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References:






The ripeness of the grapes and the amount of sugar added after the second fermentation—dosage--varies and will affect the amount of sugar remaining in the Champagne when bottled or sale and hence the sweetness o the finished wine ines

labeled Brut Zero, more common among smaller producers, have no added sugar and will usually be very dry, with less than three grams o residual sugar per liter in the finished wine The following terms are used to describe the sweetness of the bottled wine:


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References:



ALMOND CHEESETake the almond pulp (See Almond Milk recipe below) and add a few tablespoons of olive oil, ½ t sea salt, and minced onion to taste. Add your favorite herbs, chill and serve or use in a recipe!

ALMOND MILK• 2 c almonds soaked• 5 c water• 4 medjool dates• ½ t salt

Soak almonds overnight in enough water for expansion. Place almonds and water in a vitamix and blend until almonds are completely dispersed. Strain the milk through a nut milk bag, put the nut-milk back into vitamix container and dry the nut pulp in dehydrator on a teflex sheet for use in other recipes like the Herbed Cheese Recipe. Add dates and salt to the nut-milk and blend until dates are fully dispersed. Refrigerate or make warm Latte’s!

MARINARA SAUCE • 3 large tomatoes, seeded and

chopped • 1 cups sun-dried tomatoes, soaked

2 hours in warm water, drained, and chopped

• 1/8 cup extra virgin olive oil • 2 cloves garlic, crushed • 2-3 dates • ¾ teaspoon sea salt, or to taste • dash cayenne pepper • dash fresh ground black pepper • 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or

1 ½ teaspoons dried • 2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano

or 1 ½ teaspoons dried

LASAGNA • 1 ½ cups thinly sliced mushrooms

(about 15 small mushrooms) • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil • 2 tablespoons tamari or nama shoyu • 4 zucchini, peeled • 1 bunch spinach • 2 cups Almond Cheese • 2 ¾ cups Marinara Sauce


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Combine the mushrooms with the olive oil and tamari in a mixing bowl and allow to marinate for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, using a mandoline, thinly slice the zucchini lengthwise into long, wide noodles. Using a food processor, pulse-chop the spinach, and set it aside in a medium-sized bowl.

In a springform pan or directly onto a teflex dehydrator sheet and tray, layer a fourth of the zucchini noodles, ¾ cup of the marinara, and a third of the marinated mushrooms. The lasagna will stack up and hold in place. Press the mushrooms down with a spatula. Add a layer of a third of the seasoned almond cheese and third of the spinach and press down with a spatula. With the remaining ingredients, create two more layers of a zucchini noodles, ¾ cup of marinara, marinated mushrooms, almond cheese, and spinach. Finish with a layer of almond cheese topped with the a little marinara and then with a spatula make spreading motions to bring to help

the cheese peek through in places giving the top a cooked appearance.

Allow the lasagna to sit for 4 hours or place in a dehydrator 2-16 hours. The juices from the marinara and vegetables will begin to drain out, use paper towels to soak up the water. Serve when you are ready. May be reheated in dehydrator and will last for several days. Enjoy!

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yzygium aromaticum is a dense evergreen, affectionately nicknamed "Zanzibar Red Head," better known

as the Clove tree. Growing up to 65 feet in height, the tree's cream-colored

flower heads turn red when the stamens drop before becoming

purple berries. The spice clove comes from the unopened

flower buds, which are picked twice a year

and sun-dried. They are native to the Maluku islands

in Indonesia, where clove is still cultivated.

It is harvested in India, Madagascar, Zanzibar,

Pakistan and Sri Lanka as well. Clove is partial to tropical

maritime climates.

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Clove's strong, spicy flavor is used in both savory and sweet recipes. The buds can be used either whole or ground. Generally, whole buds are removed from food before serving. Cloves compliment beets, green beans, carrots, squash, split pea soup, fruit compotes, rhubarb, prunes, cranberries, pickling brines, strong meat stews, cakes, puddings, marinades, spiced teas and mulled beverages. Cloves are prominent in the cuisines of Russia, Greece, India and China. They are also used in many regions of Africa and the Middle East.

In Mexican cuisine, cloves are known as "clavos de olor," and are often combined with cumin and cinnamon. Cloves pair well with allspice, vanilla, red wine, basil, onion, citrus peel, star anise and peppercorns.

The use of cloves can be found in Indian Ayurvedic Medicine, Chinese Medicine and Western Herbalism. They are used as a carminative, which reduces gas by increasing the hydrochloric acid in the stomach. It improves peristalsis, the wave contraction and relaxation of smooth muscles, which propels contents through the digestive tract.

In Chinese medicine cloves are known as ding xiang, and are considered acrid, warm and aromatic. They enter the kidney, spleen and stomach meridians and are used to direct the chi downward, warm the middle, treat hiccough and fortify kidney yang. It is used in formulas for impotence and digestive troubles that stem from coldness in the stomach, such as diarrhea.

The essential oil is used in aromatherapy where stimulation and warming are called for, especially in relation to digestive problems. Topical application of clove oil, diluted with a carrier oil over the stomach and abdomen, are said to warm the digestive tracts. Clove oil is used as a painkiller to relieve toothaches, and is still used by dentists as a topical anesthetic. As always, consult a trusted health practitioner who is well versed in herbs before working with this or any herbal remedy.

Below is a recipe for some old-timey air freshener that features cloves, known as a pomander. It has been used since ancient times to freshen stale rooms, ward off disease and repel moths.

MATERIALS • 1 medium size orange (1 apple,

lemon, or lime can also be used • 2 ounces whole clove buds • Orris root powder

Press the pointy ends of the cloves into the orange until it is completely covered. If you like, you can roll the pomander in other aromatic powdered spices such as cinnamon and ginger to give it additional aroma. Dust with Orris

root powder, which acts as a fixative, and then set in a dark airy spot for at least four weeks to dry. Then, the pomander can be decorated with ribbon, strung on thread and hung, or displayed in glass bowls. Enjoy!

1. Kowalchik, Claire and Hylton, William H. Rodale's Illustrated Encyclopedia of Herbs. Rodale Press. Emmaus, Pennsylvania, 1987.

2. Bremness, Lesley. Dorling Kindersley Handbooks: Herbs. Dorling Kindersley. New York, 1994.

3. wikipedia.org/clove

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Motherwort, or Leonurus cardiac, is an herbaceous perennial plant and member of the mint family. Some common names of this herb include Throw-wort, Lion’s Ear and Lion’s Tail. Originally from Central Asia and southeastern Europe, it is now found the world over, as its popularity for use as an herbal remedy spread.

otherwort thri es on roadsides fields e en in distur ed areas like dumps and vacant lots. The plant prefers well-drained soil and partial shade, and thrives in climate zones four through eight otherwort has a s uare hair stem and owers o a light pink/violet hue appear at the top part of the plant. It can grow to a little over three feet in height. The leaves are the part of the plant used in medicinal preparations.

Motherwort enjoyed a long history of use in traditional medicine in Central Europe, Asia and North America. Some believe the name Motherwort comes from its popularity among midwives who used it for a variety of purposes including uterine tonic and for the prevention of uterine infection. There is some disagreement among herbalists as to whether Motherwort should be given to pregnant women. Susan Weed recommends it for promoting relaxation, easing pains during and after labor, and preventing hemorrhage. Michael Tierra disagrees with her and believes the herb should be contraindicated for pregnant women, since the herb can cause bleeding when taken in larger doses and could therefore induce miscarriage. In China, it was historically used to prevent pregnancy and regulate menstruation.

Motherwort contains the alkaloid leonurine, a mild vasodilator that has a relaxing effect on smooth muscles. For this reason, it has also een used as a cardiac tonic and to ease atulence menstrual cramping and insomnia. Susan Weed cautions there is a risk of this herb becoming habit forming, if taken in

regular doses over an extended period of time. According to ierra the traditional hinese medicine energ and a ors are

bitter, spicy, and slightly cold, and the systems affected are the pericardium and liver.

As always, consult a care provider you trust before working with this, or any herbal remedy. Motherwort is an attractive plant that thrives in our high desert climate. Bees enjoy its beautiful owers and it re uires er little pampering

References:

1. Tierra, Michael. The Way of Herbs. Pocket Books. New York, 1980.

2. Weed, Susun S. Wise Woman Herbal for the Childbearing Year. Woodstock, 1986.

3. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonurus_cardiaca

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gift shopsMystic Rose Gift Shop 20 Hillcrest Drive Reno, NV 89509 (775) 324-2872 www.MysticRoseGiftShop.com Open 10 am to 7 pm Mon.-Thur., 10 am to 5 pm Fri. & Sat.

Eclectic and unique tools of spiritual traditions, crystals, jewelery and candles. Natural healing aids: Magnesium Chloride, Diatomacious Earth, Himalayan Salt and salt products. Tropical Traditions raw coconut oil, aromatherapy and massage oils. Ancient healing wisdom for today’s wellness.

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Dr. William Clearfield 9550 S. McCarran Blvd. Ste B., Reno, NV (775) 359-1222

Dr. Bill Clearfield comes to the Reno area from Northeast Pennsylvania after having practiced the art of medicine since 1982. He brings a unique holistic perspective from traditional medical backgrounds in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Family Practice, Medical Acupuncture and Anti-Aging Medicine.

“Dr. Bill” is the author of Celestial Stem: A Five Element Approach to Diet and Exercise, has taught fellow physicians the art of acupuncture needling, pioneered the treatment for head, neck and neuropathic injuries with medical acupuncture, has twenty years experience and training with bio-identical hormone replacement, intravenous nutrition, weight loss and non surgical facial rejuvenation. Dr. B’s approach to health and wellness combines the best of Eastern and Western Medicine with a healthy dose of the latest Anti-Aging Medical philosophies.

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health food storesQuincy Natural Foods Cooperative 269 Main Street, Quincy, CA 95971 (530) 283-3528

We focus on products that are organically produced, made from natural ingredients (not synthetic or highly processed), and without additives or unnecessary ingredients. We actively promote locally produced foods and goods. Mon.-Sat. 7 am - 8 pm, Sun. 9 am - 7 pm

Sprouting Roots Market 60 North Pine St., Portola, CA 96122 (530) 832-1642

Health food market featuring: organic whole foods, produce, supplements, skin care products, and more.

Stop in or give us a call.

Vitamin Connection 2295 S. Virginia St. #13, Reno, NV (775) 825-3993

Vitamins 20% below retail. Hard to find supplements. Ionized Alkaline Water, full up your water jugs here. Turbosonic sessions, ten minutes equal to an hour workout. We carry supplements featured on the Dr. Oz TV show. Lose belly fat with HCG drops. Open Mon.-Sun.

pet careSugarland Ranch (775) 970-5350 www.SugarlandRanch.com

Sugarland Ranch is a community based, non-profit organization housing several small animal rescue programs. Volunteers an donations are welcomed.

hypnosisJoyful Changes June Milligan, M.Ed., CCHt Consulting Hypnotist (775) 786-9111

Quickly remove negative feelings from any scene or memory. Learn instant stress removal techniques as well as new ways to replace negative thoughts. Then together we instill the powerful goal suggestions that YOU want. All in one 2-hour session. Procrastination, situational stress, worries, smoking, ect.

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integrative medicineGerber Medical Clinic Michael Gerber, MD, HMD 1225 Westfield Ave., Reno (775) 826-1900 www.GerberMedical.com

Since 1975, Dr. Gerber has offered family-oriented medicine, addressing all health issues from infancy through advanced age. Areas of specialty include homeopathy, bio-identical hormones, nutritional therapy, natural pain relief, infectious disease, detoxification, autoimmune disease, mood disorders, allergies and environmental sensitivities.

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Smart Movement Solutions The Feldenkrais Method ® Carole Bucher, BA, Guild Certified Feldenkrais Teacher 775-240-7882

Mindful, noninvasive movement classes and private lessons with Carole (RENO FELDENKRAIS) provide a simple, empowering path to improve vitality, reduce pain and functional limitations, and to regain quality of life after injury, surgery or illness. See Ongoing Events and visit RenoFeldenkrais.blogspot.com for weekly Class Schedule. The only continuous Feldenkrais classes in Nevada, since 2009.

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spiritual centersSpiritualist Society Larry D. Johson Community Center 1200 12th St., Sparks, NV 89431 www.SpiritualistSocietyofReno.org

Meetings every Sunday at 11a.m. Spiritual awakening is a personal path, but a community helps you find the way. The Spiritualist Society of Reno is a community of like-minded people seeking to help one another on their spiritual path. Meetings include talk, mediation, healing and message service.

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Kate Colby Nelson, MA Licensed Spiritual Practitioner Licensed HeartMathTM Provider Radiant Living Life Coach www.seedsofradiance.com 775.400.8879

Find that “sweet spot”, put your life in alignment with the universe. Kate Colby Nelson is a Licensed Spiritual Practitioner, RScP, through United Centers for Spiritual Living. Practitioner sessions focus on bringing the client into alignment with the life they want. Using spiritual principles and tools for transformation clients are guided through inquiry, dialogue, meditation, and affirmative awareness to create the life they love while releasing false beliefs, hidden patterns, and sabotaging habits. Deepen your experience of life through sacred support and guidance.

massage therapeuticTherapuetic Skin Care & Massage Karen Tenaglio - #1534 507 Casazza St. Ste E, Reno Office/Text (775) 722-9307

Since 1992, specializing in Medical and Relaxation massage and Brazilian full body waxing. 55+ 10% senior discount on all services: facials, peels, ear candling, and lash and brow tinting. Comforting and relaxing office. Visit www.therapeuticskincare.com

Patricia Elliott #NVMT5274 Good4utherapeuticmassage.massagetherapy.com (775) 830-6284

Licensed RN specializing in therapeutic massage. Dedicated to providing beneficial therapeutic massage. Located in the center of Reno.


09.04.15 - 09.06.15 Endless Summer Yoga Retreat @ Granlibakken Tahoe Start your yoga practice or enhance it at Lake Tahoe with soothing mountain air and clear blue water. Granlibakken Tahoe presents Endless Summer Yoga Retreat, September 4-6, 2015 for all yoga level abilities. Join us for a rejuvenating weekend of yoga, meditation, daily restorative meals and lodging. The weekend program is complete with live music, daily yoga classes, unique yoga performances and entertainment and Lake Tahoe activities. Book now at www.granlibakken.com or contact [email protected] for more information.

09.05.15 5k 10k and Children’s Fun Run Race-day registration will be held from 8-8:30 a.m., with the Kids’ Fun Run set for 9 a.m. The 5K and 10K events will be held immediately following the conclusion of the Kids’ Fun Run. Registration for the Tahoe Mountain Milers event is open now. Price is $30 through Aug. 16, $35 from Aug. 17-27 and $40 on race day. Kids’ Fun Run is $10. www.tahoemtnmilers.org/kirkwood-10k-5k--kids-run.html

09.06.15 Mary Ellen Fun Walk 12:30 p.m. Walk along the Truckee River Legacy Trail with the P.E.O. Sisterhood to raise money for the P.E.O. Chapter XE Memorial Scholarship Fund and help support college-bound high school girls. Admission is $20 for adults and $10 for children ages 6-10.

09.07.15 New Session Clairvoyant Program Open House Pre-requisite for Clairvoyant Program is Meditation Tools or equivalent training. Come join us for the first class and see if this is your next step on your spiritual path. 7-9 pm, Reno Psychic Institute, 20 Hillcrest Drive, Reno NV 89509 775-324-AURA www.renopsychicinstitute.com

09.08.15 - 10.13.15 Beginning Hatha Yoga Workshop in Reno Tuesdays 6:00- 7:30pm. This fun class is slightly slower paced and designed for everyone. $49, Limited space! Sign up in advance. Contact Kathy Stuart at (775) 544-1167 for more info.

09.09, 16, 23.15 What If? Your world changes overnight, how would you cope? September 9, 16 & 23. 7-9 pm, $30/week. Reno Psychic Institute, 20 Hillcrest Drive, Reno NV 89509 775-324-AURA www.renopsychicinstitute.com

09.10.15 Thyroid Deficiencies And Your Health Cold in the summer? Tired after sleeping all night? Is your skin dry (not Nevada dry, dry dry)? Join us on Thursday, September 10th at 6:00pm at 9550 S. McCarran Blvd., Suite B, Reno for an exciting, free, and fun, seminar on thyroid deficiencies and its impact on your overall health! Did you know that what you eat affects your thyroid? Learn the 5 foods that aid thyroid function. See our article in the September Issue of “Healthy Beginnings Magazine,”page 15.

09.13.15 Tour de Tahoe – Come Bike Big Blue The 13th-annual ride provides an opportunity to cycle around 72 miles of Lake Tahoe’s shoreline. For the recreational bicyclist, the Boat Cruise & 35-mile Lake Tahoe Half Ride Fun Tour is offered. Register online. www.bikethewest.com/tour-de-tahoe

09.18.15 - 09.20.15 Xtreme Hikers Cystic Fibrosis Fundraiser Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Northern California & Sacramento Chapters, along with Y Explore hike guides, come together to bring Xtreme Hikers through a challenging 23.2 miles in one day along the Tahoe Rim Trail to raise funds to find a cure. Contact Samantha Thornley at [email protected] or (415) 989-6500.

09.19.15 & 09.20.15 Earth Spirit Faire Healing Arts, Intuitive Readings, Aromatherapy, Aura Drawings, Crystals, Massage, Jewelry, Gemstones & Beads, Candles, Delicious Food, Silent Auctions & Raffle Prizes, and much more! $7 for One day or $10 for Both. Children 6 & Under free. Proceeds to benefit esperanza Foundation & Heart to Heart School (501c3 Non-Profits) 10 am - 4 pm. Located at Mills Park in Carson City, NV. EarthSpiritFaire.net

09.25.15 - 09.27.15 Intuitive Development Certification Friday 4 pm - 8 pm, Saturday 8 am - 4 pm, and Sunday 8 am - 2 pm. $650

10.25.15 & 10.27.15 Tarot Oct 20 & 27 1 pm - 5 pm Or Oct 22 & 29 5 pm - 9 pm. $160 for two days.

11.07.15. & 11.08.15 Lake Tahoe Women’s Wellness Weekend @ Granlibakken TahoeGranlibakken Resort hosts the annual Lake Tahoe Women’s Wellness Weekend (WWW), November 7 & 8, 2015. This long loved program is alive with a complete schedule of speakers, exercise classes, vendor booths, health fair, food and wine. Medical doctors and health professionals present information on nutrition, relationships, metabolism, pelvic problems, hormone therapies and environmental toxins. The event starts on Saturday with an optional yoga class (7:30am) and ends with the beloved health fair. WWW is $120.00, additional charge for lodging and continuing education credit. Book now at www.granlibakken.com or contact [email protected] for more information.

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Receive a Discount When You Buy Three Colonics Call Gerber Medical Clinic to set up your appointment. 1225 Westfield Ave., Reno (775) 826-1900.

Smart Movement Classes RENO Feldenkrais Schedule • TUES 10 am at Cardio Kickfit, 600 So. Center St,. Reno. • THURS 5:30 pm at The Reno Buddhist Ctr., 820 Plumas St.

• SAT 3 pm at Cardio Kickfit, 600 So. Center St,. Reno. All levels of fitness. You can start anytime by contacting:Carole Bucher, BA, Guild Certified Feldenkrais TeacherRenoFeldenkrais.blogspot.com • [email protected]

Energy Healing Clinic Every Saturday 2:00-3:00pm

Meditation Tools Class & Energy Healing I Saturday 11:30am

Each class is six weeks, two hours a week. The cost is $125 if paid first class or $25 a week. Classes start Saturday, May 23 *Each class includes an aura reading.

Visit Reno Psychic Institute’s new permanent location in Carson City! 1800 Hwy 50 #207

Better Health at Your Fingertips Zyto technologies, bio-communication lets your body tell you what it prefers in 25 minutes at RIMC. Schedule now, call (775) 829-9330.

7 Day Slim Down Whole foods cleanse to control cravings and boost metabolism. Sign up at www.shannonvigil.com/slimdown or call cellular (916) 718-2684.

Ringing in Ears, Headaches, Heart Palpitations and Neurological Issues. These sudden symptoms can be caused by Smart Meters. Free Support Group. Call Gloria (775) 851-3322.


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