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“Let Thy Medicine Be Thy Food”By Dr. Greg Fors, DC

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Hippocrates, considered one of the founding fathers of Western medicine, said: “Let thy medicine be thy food, and thy food, thy medicine”. Real healing and continued wellness is only possible when we realize food is our best medicine. No pills, supplements or “super foods” can make up for a bad diet. After more than 25 years of practice, treating countless patients with chronic illnesses, I have found that the most powerful tool for healing is food. Today we treat food as if it’s only purpose is to act as a vehicle for pleasant tastes and textures to give us a short-term pleasure fi x. The research fi eld of nutrigenomics has shown that food “talks” to our DNA switching on or off genes that lead to either health or disease. What you eat programs your body with messages of health or illness. So what are you telling your self daily with the food you eat, wellness or chronic disease? How do we start this process of seeing food as our best medicine? Begin by not being led around by your tongue! When our ancient ancestors forged for foods to eat, their tongue helped them to survive because the tongue and brain are programmed for sweet and fatty fl avors. Why? Wild foods that have a mild sweet fl avor were generally non poisonous, compared to bitter and alkaloid containing wild foods. This is the mild sweetness we can taste today in whole foods such as nuts, seeds and vegetables, not the sugary fi x in today’s processed foods. Food manufacturers learned early on that they could lead us around by our tongue by adding sugars. Our tongue and brain are also very partial to fatty rich foods. Again when our ancient ancestors forged and hunted for their food, calories to store to get through lean times were vital. Wild fruits and vegetables do not provide any fat content and wild game is generally less than 1% fat. Without food labels on their forged food items they had to rely on their inner intelligence to drive them to eat what was best for them. This urge is intact today, so we are still driven to eat sweet and fatty tasting foods much to our detriment. Free yourself from this enslavement, use your intelligence to choose only real whole foods. We really all know how we should eat. I tell all my patients, “eat like your mother told you to eat” fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, seeds, nuts and lean meats such as fi sh and fowl. Eat real foods that are perishable, that do not come out of the package and have a long shelf life. Our hunter-gatherer ancient ancestors ate more than 800 varieties of plant foods! The deep rich colors found within plant foods are our source for phytonutrients, which act like specifi c medicines in our bodies. So think color, eat the rainbow! Each color represents a different family of healing compounds. The vast array of colors in vegetables represents more than 25,000 chemicals that are benefi cial. These phytonutrients act as antioxidants and anti-infl ammatory compounds that improve detoxifi cation and hormonal balance. Today modern research has shown that the most healthful way to eat is known as the Mediterranean diet. Recent studies published in the Journal of the American Medical Association have shown that even individuals in their 70s can improve their health and increased longevity by following Mediterranean diet. You can learn about the Mediterranean diet online by going to advancedmediterraneandiet.com. If you want specifi c help on how to start treating food as your best medicine I highly recommend the website www.whfoods.com. Here you will learn step-by-step the healthiest way of eating. Just click on the getting started link, here you will fi nd meal plans to help you start feeling better in just seven days.

For those who wish a much more detailed explanation of this vital issue please see my book “Why We Hurt”. You can also hear me talk on these issues and answer your questions on Monday evening December 17, 7:00 PM at the Pain and Brain Healing Center, see our website for details at www.painandbrainhealingcenter.com, or call the clinic at 763-862-7100.

Dr. Greg Fors, D.C. is a Board-certifi ed Neurologist (IBCN), certifi ed in Applied Herbal Sciences (NWHSU) and acupuncture. Trained through the Autism Research Institute he is a registered Defeat Autism Now! Doctor. As the clinic director of the Pain and Brain Healing Center in Blaine Minnesota he specializes in a natural biomedical approach to chronic pain, fatigue, depression, autoimmune syndromes, autism and ADHD. If you have any questions or comments regarding this article you can contact Dr. Fors at 763-862-7100. Dr. Fors is the author of the highly acclaimed book, “Why We Hurt” available through booksellers everywhere.

► On Dec. 13, 1621, under the care of Robert Cushman, the fi rst American furs to be exported from the continent leave for England aboard the Fortune. During the crossing, the Fortune was captured by the French, and its valuable cargo of furs was taken. Cushman was detained on the Ile d’Dieu before being returned to England.

► On Dec. 14, 1799, George Washington, the fi rst U.S. president, dies at age 67. Two days earlier, he rode out into a freezing sleet to survey business affairs on his estate. He returned home late for a dinner engagement and refused to take the time to change out of his wet clothes. The next day, Washington developed a severe respiratory infection and died the following day. His last words were “’Tis well.”

► On Dec. 16, 1811, the greatest series of earthquakes in U.S. history begins in the Mississippi River Valley near New Madrid, Mo., when a quake of an estimated 8.6 magnitude slams the region. The earthquake raised and lowered parts of the Mississippi Valley by as much as 15 feet and changed the course of the Mississippi River. ► On Dec. 10, 1915, the one-millionth Ford car rolls off the assembly line at the River Rouge plant in Detroit. Between 1908 and 1927, Ford sold more than 15 million Model Ts in all; they initially cost $850

(about $20,000 in today’s dollars).

► On Dec. 11, 1946, the United Nations votes to establish the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) to provide relief and support to children. Only two countries have failed to ratify the treaty -- Somalia and the United States.

► On Dec. 12, 1989, hotel magnate Leona Helmsley receives a four-year prison sentence, 750 hours of community service and a $7.1 million tax fraud fi ne in New York. Helmsley became the object of loathing and disgust when she quipped that “only the little people pay taxes.”

► On Dec. 22, 1808, Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony has its world premiere in Vienna. The concert venue was freezing cold and the orchestra played poorly enough to force the nearly deaf composer -- also acting as conductor and pianist -- to stop the ensemble partway into one passage and start again from the very beginning.

► On Dec. 19, 1917, four teams of the National Hockey League play the league’s fi rst two games. At the time of its inception, the NHL was made up of the Canadiens and the Wanderers (both of Montreal), the Ottawa Senators, the Quebec Bulldogs and the Toronto Arenas.

► On Dec. 21, 1970, rock star Elvis Presley pays a surprise visit to President Richard Nixon at the White House to discuss the war on drugs. Presley apparently was not searched before being granted admission: Upon meeting Nixon, he presented the president with a gift

-- a World War II-era Colt .45 pistol.

► On Dec. 20, 1989, “Roger & Me,” a documentary by Michael Moore about his quest to interview Roger Smith, then chairman and chief executive offi cer of General Motors, opens in theaters. The fi lm examines the devastating impact on the people of Moore’s hometown of Flint, Mich., following the closing of several General Motors auto plants in the area.

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and soon began creating glass molds for ornaments. Their fi rst ornaments were molds of Christian saints, famous people, children, animals and more. These new ornaments were a huge success and were in demand. Nearly every family in the Lauscha area became involved in the business of making glass Christmas ornaments either in a home-based foundry or local factory • Ornaments became highly prized possessions with the special touches of individual craftsmanship. Germany captured the world market for glass Christmas ornaments for many years. • Another German city, Dresden, near Lauscha, started its own ornament businesses, different from the glass ornaments of their neighbors. The Dresden artists constructed brightly colored designs of birds, fi sh and other animals out of pressed and embossed paper. Their treasures were a hit as well; for weddings, birthdays and other occasions in addition to Christmas. • As the decorations gained popularity in the United States, F.W. Woolworth, an early American mass merchandiser, began importing German glass ornaments in the 1880s. By 1890, he was reportedly selling approximately $25 million worth of the ornaments! • When World War I broke out in 1914 many things, including sentiments toward purchases of Christmas ornaments, changed. There was a backlash against all things German. Sales and production of German ornaments slowed,

but only for a while. • Also, Japan started producing ornaments on a huge scale in the 1920s and took a slice out of the ornament market that Germany held. The Japanese specialized in newer and more colorful designs. The Czech Republic also became known for their fancy Christmas ornaments and shipped many to the U.S. • More than 250 million Christmas ornaments were being imported to America by 1935, mostly from Germany, Japan, and the Czech Republic. This was when U.S. businessman and German immigrant, Max Eckhardt, an importer of ornaments, knew that America needed to be producing, not just importing. • Eckhardt and Bill Thompson of the F.W. Woolworth Company worked together to convince the Corning Glass Company of Corning, New York to enter the ornament market. Corning had been making thousands of light bulbs out of very thin glass using a “ribbon” glassblowing machine. The machine could produce 2,000 bulbs per minute! Eckhardt believed the machine could be altered to produce Christmas ornaments instead of light bulbs.• Corning began trials with their equipment and employees, making ornaments in various shapes and sizes. Soon, it was clear they had the equipment and abilities for the job. Woolworth’s requested production of over 230,000 glass holiday items for their stores. In 1939 they began selling the American-made ornaments.

• By 1940, Corning Glass was producing nearly 300,000 decorations per day and shipping them all over the U.S. Corning actually sold most of their ornaments to Shiny Brite, a company owned by Max Eckhardt. Eckhardt’s business was so big, he had four New Jersey locations and his main offi ce and display room in New York City. • Eckhardt’s Shiny Brite factories continued making glass Christmas balls and decorations throughout World War II. They used innovative solutions when products were rationed. When metal paints and varnish were not available, the company would use lighter paints and cardboard instead of the usual metal tops and heavy paint. • In the post-war era, Shiny Brite began using vibrant hues and used metal tops again for their ornaments. They were stamped to show that Shiny Brite ornaments were U.S.- made! The boxes were even marked “American made.” These are valuable collectibles today.

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▲ Need a quick ironing job but don’t have time to iron? Spray a clean kitchen towel with a mixture of water and a little fabric softener

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▲ While we’re on ironing tips, here’s a great one from T.C. in Alabama: “If you have mineral deposits on your iron, use a toothbrush and toothpaste (mild abrasive) to polish them off your iron’s face. Rinse with water, and next time, use distilled water for steaming.”

▲ When your cabinet door magnet locks are too strong, try putting a piece of tape over the magnet. It decreases the strength of the magnet.

▲ If you paint your radiators, make sure that the paint you use is heat-resistant. To get the best fi nish, paint while the radiator is warm.

▲ Need a quick batch of cookies? Keep a box mix of cake on hand. Instead of the listed ingredients, add two eggs and a half-cup of oil to the mix. Mix and shape, then bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes. They are really good, and you can get pretty creative.

▲ Inexpensive gift idea: On the front of an empty photo album or scrapbook, print out and arrange color photos of your recipient in a collage. Glue the photos to the front of the album and cover with a decoupage glaze, like Mod Podge. Let dry and glaze again. You’ve just made a one-of-a-kind gift!

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