nature's pathways sept 2012 issue - southeast wi edition

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d s7 re ections rom the editor8 healthy pets

10 ask the coach14 ft bodies16 intuitive insights

20 healthy kids22 herb blurb24 whats growing on?28 healthy eating32 community partners33 advertiser directory 34 community calendar

sOU H s WIsCO sI September 2012

8 Why is my pet lame?

10 How does one live a healthy li estyle a er having been a victim?

12 Homeopathy

13Te amazing skin benefts o avocado oil

17 Te 411 on carcinogens

20 How to make healthy school lunches or kids

21 Senior cats

22 All about green tea (Camellia sinensis)

24 How Growing Power keeps growing

26 Boosting metabolism with diet and nutrition

29 Get the acts about mold and your health

30 raditional Chinese Medicine and longevity

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Photography by Taylor Greenwood

18 Feature Story

Te search for optimal health starts in the mouthoN tHe CoVer:Dr. Mahn anD Dr. Shetty, Integrative Dental Solutions

Homeopathy

The amazingbene ts of avocado oil13

Traditional ChineseMedicine and longevity

Green tea

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Senior cats 21

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Fall has always been my avorite time o year. Tough it doesnt technically start until the 22 nd, the kids beingback in school triggers it or me. Not being a hot weather lover, Irelish in the cooling temperatures and continue to be amazed by the color ul landscape that begins to emerge.

One amily tradition o ours has always been going apple pickingin September. In act, one o my avorite photos is that o my threechildren walking hand-in-hand between two rows o apple treesa er a success ul picking session ten years ago. Un ortunately, thisyears harvest will not be so plenti ul, as most crops in our areahave taken quite a hit this year due to the unusual spring weatherand the summer drought. Please make an e ort to support yourlocal armers this all. Visit markets, pick-your-own arms and

undraising events you hear about. Do a bit o investigating to fndall o the opportunities in your area!

Im happy to share this months issue with you. Caitlin Brotzwrites about all o the incredible benefts o avocado oil, a popularnatural skin care product. Dr. Jodie shares some insight into why your pet may be lame and o ers some natural treatment options.

Alexandria Binkowski gives us a good overview o homeopathy,the holistic persons medicine. Tese are just a ew examples o whats ahead or you this month, so please read on!

I wish all o you a wonder ul month and much success in yourhealthy living e orts.

In health and happiness,

CT ONSfrom the editor



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D ogs and cats cant tell you directly i their legs hurt, butlimping or holding up a paw is a sure bet somethingis bothering your urry riend. Lameness can appearsuddenly or have a gradual onset.

Tere are many reasons why a petmight have pain in an extrem-

ity. Historical details can

provide many clues asto the cause and prog-nosis o the lameness.Be prepared to provideas much in ormationto your pets veterinar-ian as possible to help

them recommend thebest tests and decipher the

most accurate diagnosis. Not alllameness is a racture!

Te most common reasonor an indoor/outdoor cat

to present lame is a bitewound. O en the tiny

punctures are notnoticeable, but

can createpain ul

in ammation under the skin and i not treated, can lead to abscsation. Care ul palpation will usually allow your vet to fnd the tscabs, which can be cleansed, soaked and opened to allow drainaEssential oil treatments, such as lavender, can be very help ul eon; however, antibiotics are o en necessary.

Cats that jump rom high places and dogs that romp wildly easily cause themselves a mild sprain. With a little rest, these inries can resolve quickly on their own. Again, you can provide sosoothing relie with essential oils, such as copaiba, a potent ain ammatory or raumeel, a homeopathic tablet or acutetissue injury. When animals eel better, they o en re-aggravate thinjuries by jumping back into their normal routine too quickly.

One o the most common rear leg sudden-onset injuries in dois a torn cruciate ligament. Tis is also a common injury in th

hy ismy pet lame?................................................................By r. Jodie

"Cats that jump from highplaces and dogs that romp

wildly can easily causethemselves a mild sprain."

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knee o a ootball player. Initially, this is very pain ul and causeslaxity in the sti e joint. Tis instability is the key to diagnosis, asthe torn ligament is NO visible on a radiograph. Palpation o this area can be di cult i the pet is tense or the area is swollen.Tis type o injury is less common in small dogs and cats. Smallercanines are more prone to luxating patellas or wiggly knee caps.Most sti e injuries are considered surgical problems, but withgood nutrition, appropriate weight, e ective joint supplementsand modalities, such as acupuncture or laser, many knees can be

restored and managed pain- ree or years without surgery.Certain breeds are also predisposed to specifc types o leg mala-

dies, and certain diseases are commonly concurrent with specifcorms o lameness. For example, many dogs with Cushings disease

develop torn cruciate ligaments. Large breed lovers know theirdogs are predisposed to hip dysplasia. Tis awareness helps the petguardian to take preventative measures. It is important to preventexcessive weight gain in all pets, but especially those predisposedto musculoskeletal disorders, such as dachshunds, who commonly su er rom intervertebral disc disease. Tis can cause lameness inany leg, hind end weakness or even paralysis. Also use nutritionalsupplements, even in puppies and kittens, to avoid expression orslow the onset o genetic conditions. Standard Process protomor-phogen and whole ood supplements are per ect or this. My avor-ites are Ligaplex II and Gota Kola, which stimulate collagen repair.

Un ortunately, just as we can develop arthritis, so can our pets.But even the severity o , causes o and treatments or arthritis arewidely varied. Dont miss the possibility that your dogs lame-ness could be due to Lyme disease. It has become quite routineto screen dogs or Lyme disease annually along with their heart-worm test. Remember, this test indicates exposure, not neces-sarily active in ection. It is normal or your dog to test positiveeven i he has ought o the disease by mounting an immuneresponse, which is measured on the blood test. However, i yourpet is concurrently ill or lame, Lyme disease may be the cause.

Initiation o early antibiotic treatment with doxycycline can be very e ective. It is possible to do ollow-up testing to urtherquanti y the extent o in ection and to monitor treatment prog-ress. Tis test is called a Quant C6.

Most arthritis in pets is associated with aging. Some can beimmune-mediated, just as in humans. Dogs are most commonly a icted in their spines, hips and sti es; cats, in their lumbosacralregion, which can o en be correlated with constipation. By defni-tion, "arthritis" is in ammation o the joint. Chronic in amma-tion needs to be addressed to avoid severe cartilage damage. Bonegrinding on bone is very pain ul. It is very sad to have to euthanizean otherwise happy and healthy pet because his joints are too sti and pain ul to get up to go to the bathroom.

We continuously stress a species-appropriate, meat-based dietand a decreased vaccination schedule because this type o veteri-nary care program decreases the common stressors that contributeto many disorders, including lameness due to arthritis. Starchesin typical kibble diets are in ammatory and cause weight gain.Excessive vaccinating is unnecessary and can be a burden to theimmune system. itre testing in lieu o vaccination is readily avail-able and very help ul.

Our utilization o acupuncture and laser treatments has kept us

busy striving to keep pets com ortable while avoiding the usnon-steroidal anti-in ammatory drugs, which are notorious side e ects, such as liver and kidney damage, dry eye, and stomand intestinal ulceration. It is surprising how much dogs and, ycats enjoy their acupuncture or laser treatments. Tey actuallwant to come to the vet!

Dr. Jodie is the owner and small animal veterinary practitioner at the AnDoctor Holistic Veterinary Complex in Muskego. She is a 1987 graduateUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine. Her

tise is in natural nutrition, including the recommending of raw diets and in prescription of western and Chinese herbals. Dr. Jodie has traveled to Chinbecame certi ed in veterinary acupuncture by the Chi Institute in 2008. Lmore about holistic pet health care by visiting www.AnimalDoctorMuskegor by calling 414.422.1300.



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sK the CO CH

hen we think o being a victim, we naturally associ-ate that with some sort o abuse, be it mental, verbal,sexual or physical. Tese are some o the most common

orms o abuse that may indeed allow an individual to become a victim or not. More importantly, will they choose to let go o theexperience and/or the past or it to be used or a greater purposein their li e?

In thinking about the vict prefx, its true meaning is toconquer, yet the victim is the one who is conquered. Usually the

victim is characterized with a sense o eeling powerless, moretimes than not. Tus, the victim mentality becomes their reality and can prevent them rom having success in many other areaso their lives. Te inability to progress in the direction the victimdesires is due to a constant eeling o de eat, blame and injustice.Giving up becomes a common occurrence in a victims li e.

Its only in choosing to learn rom a horrifc situation or experi-ence that the higher road can be taken, as remaining a victimwill only result in the same vicious cycle o negative results. Tey say that out o adversity comes opportunity, which I truly believe,as I too have lived through many orms o abuse, but have notchosen to ever be a victim.

John Maxwell once said, Urgency; dont let it come to yourom the outside. Start rom the inside and have an urgency to live

your best li e now, and, I add, despite the negative circumstancesyouve encountered numerous times in your li e. Remembering to

ocus on the positives and smiling daily, even i you have to ake itinitially, is truly going to help you move orward and see the lessonin it all. Most importantly, it will help you to achieve success andhappiness, and to live a healthy li estyle.

When you look at the importance o choosing to be a victorwith your health and owning your past circumstances, it truly

will make a di erence in moving towards a healthier li eswhether you want to lose weight, minimize the stress in your or achieve a ftness goal youve always wanted, but never qbelieved you could reach. As a coach, I hear and see it all day lwith my clients the lack o confdence or low sel -esteemshines through and or some the arrogance and projection o thcircumstances onto others or their own shortcomings.

I you want to hit your ideal goal weight, run that race yoalways aspired to, be debt ree or maybe change pro ession

something youve always dreamed o , but you keep hearing thyou cant do it voices, then its time to start owning your rolwhy you havent been success ul. Is it time to orgive somYoursel ? Is it time to stop pointing the fnger at who wrongedhurt you and change what you can moving orward? O course

o have aith in ones sel and truly believe you can accomalmost anything you desire will be the di erence or you. Why another day? Let the pain and excuses go and get started on a n journey right now, not tomorrow. Start making a simple chantoday so that you can live your ultimate li e. Rise to the occaand take ownership o your li e! Get back in the drivers seastop letting your victim mentality drive you wherever, whenevewants to. Believe that you matter frst and oremost! A er all, deserve to be a victor!

ow does one livea healthy lifestyleafter having beena victim?.....................................................................By Kathy arson, CPT, CWC

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national recognition. Kathy's passion is to educate individuals, business oand corporate employees on how to incorporate healthier living into theirlives so that they begin to live consciously. For more information, [email protected] or call 262.443.4271.



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omeopathy is a highly systematic branch o medicinebased on the Principle o Similarities: like is cured by like. It power ully stimulates the bodys vital orce (li e

energy) and is based on a ew simple but pro oundly insight-ul principles o Nature to treat illnesses. It has been known to

be around since the time o Hippocrates, the Father o WesternMedicine, born 460 B.C. Homeopathy became an organized,established medical treatment through the fndings, teachings and

writings o Dr. Samuel Hahnemann in the 1780s. Dr. Hahnemannbegan a quest or a better way o providing healthcare using theprinciples o Similars. While working on a project, he became

ascinated with a species o South American tree bark (cinchona)that was being used to treat malaria-induced ever. Hahnemanningested the bark and discovered that it caused symptoms similarto malaria. All o his urther research proved the same results o Similars, that like is cured by like.

Dr. Hahnemanns rate o success in treatment was so high thatmany other physicians started to study and treat their patients withthis therapy, both physically and emotionally. Te frst homeo-pathic medical school started in the United States in the late 1800s.In the early 1900s, there were 22 homeopathic medical schools, 100homeopathic hospitals and over 1,000 homeopathic pharmaciesin the United States. Very prestigious medical schools like BostonUniversity, Stan ord University and New York Medical Collegewere among educational institutions that taught homeopathy. Inthe early 1920s, many schools closed rom decreased popularity by in uence o the American Medical Association. Tis, too, wasthe time when drug companies were becoming more power ul. Inother parts o the world the popularity o homeopathy grew andcontinues to this day. With people becoming more disgruntled

about traditional medicine in the United States, the side e ectsdrugs and wanting a more holistic health approach, homeopathas been on the rise or the past 16 years.

In preparation o homeopathic remedies, the Law o Minimum Dose is precedent. Tis states that the most e ectivdose or a disorder is the minimum amount necessary to produa response. Te process is known as potentisation, and involvessequence o progressive dilution and a rhythmic shaking, term

succussion. Normally, 1 part o the source substance is added9 parts o water and shaken rhythmically. Tis is known as a (decimal) dilution or 1 part in 10. One part o this is then takand added to another 9 parts o water, and again succussedgive a 2x dilution, or 1 part in 100. Similarly, a 3x dilution part in 1000. Dilutions are also made on a centesimal scale, opart in 100. Classifcation o the dilutions are used: low potenc1x to 30x, or 1c to 15c; medium potencies: 30c to 200c; and hpotencies: above 200c. Te succussions must transmit some o tenergy o the original substance to the neutral matter in whichwas diluted, which then is transmitted to the vital orce (enero the patient like to like, vibrational energy to vibratienergy. It is in the storage o vibratory energy in water molecduring the succussion process that homoeopathic medicine placits scientifc explanation o its action. Remedies come in liquglobules, creams and injectables.

A homeopath searches or a substance that produces symtoms in a healthy person that heals those same symptoms insick person. Te patient is looked at in totality o mind, body aspirit to obtain an entire picture, and a remedy is selected accoingly. Miasms are the underlying root causes or diseases

omeopathyMedicine of the holistic person........................................................................By Alexandria S. Binkowski, MH, , MS

Medicine of the holistic person........................................................................

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O kay, its true at Oliv 426, we LOVE our natural oils romolive, rice bran and macadamia to essential oils like teatree, peppermint and even catnip, but avocado holds aspecial place in our hearts. Found almost exclusively in naturalskin care products, its not as widely used as many may think, butwith a high concentration o vitamins, atty acids and antioxi-dants, its benefts are incredible.

Moisturizes dry skinAvocado oil has wonder ul natural hydrating abilities and itschemical make-up allows it to be absorbed by the deep-down

squamous layer o the skin, as well as retain water, acting as anemollient, all o which promotes so and supple tissue. Many o our customers with eczema and psoriasis love using an avocadooil lotion to treat are-ups, particularly in the cooler, drier, all andwinter months.

ejuvenates and attacks signs of agingNot only can avocado help out with dry skin, it is also believedto mobilize and increase the collagen o connective tissue. Morecollagen means younger, brighter, more supple-looking skin. Vita-mins A, B1 and B2, D and E aid in orming a natural barrier againstwrinkles and other signs o aging skin. And last, but certainly not least, vitamin E is also known as a natural antioxidant thatprotects and repairs your skin, neutralizing the oxidant e ect o

ree radicals, which are molecules that damage collagen and causeskin dryness, fne lines and wrinkles . Want younger looking skin?

ry olding avocado oil into your skin care routine as a nighttimemoisturizer or repairing serum.

ights blemished skinAdd onto the list o benefts avocado oils ability to help fghtblemished and damaged skin. It is high in compounds extracted

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Question: A riend o mine eats fve to six smaller meals eachday and keeps telling me that I should be doing the same. Arethere actually any benefts to doing this, especially i three mealsper day are satis ying?Answer: Experts have been telling us to eat more requently throughout the day or years now. And the prevailing wisdomsays that increasing your meal requency will increase yourmetabolism and help with weight loss. Te theories behind theseperceived benefts are sound, but un ortunately, much o theresearch con icts with these statements. In act, numerous studies

indicate that increasing the number o meals consumed per day has very little impact on overall ood intake and body composi-tion. Tis makes sense since increased requency doesnt seem tostrongly a ect total daily energy expenditure or resting metabolicrate either. Tere may be some beneft when it comes to appe-tite control and satiety, but the jury is still out on this too. I yourenergy level waxes and wanes throughout the day, then eatingmore requently may be advantageous. But i youre satisfed eatingthree squares a day, then by all means continue to do so.

Question: I would do almost anything to get a nice six-pack.Can you give me some tips and hints?Answer: Absolutely! Not everyone has this particular goal, butthe ones who do seem to be very passionate about it. First o all,you have to do some serious core work, ocusing on the abdomi-nals, obliques and low back area. In doing this, most people makeone o two mistakes. Te frst mistake is working these musclestoo many days o the week. Some think you need to do abs almostevery day, but you wouldnt do this or chest, back and legs, so why would you do it or your abdominals? Te other common problemis that people dont push themselves when doing core work. Iveseen plenty o people stop their set right when they start to eel the

burn. Others may only use their bodyweight, never thinking thweights might actually challenge them even more. Remember, harder you work your abdominals, the less youll have to do th and youll get better results. Aside rom strength training,other key components to getting a frm, lean mid-section includcardiovascular exercise and, o course, proper diet. You shotry to do cardio fve to six days per week, especially i you some extra ab to lose, and try to ollow a well-balanced, calcontrolled diet. I you have more specifc questions, be sureschedule a meeting with a trainer at your local Anytime Fitness

Question: My doctor told me that eating a er 7 p.m. can leadweight gain. Is this really true?Answer: I was wondering when this question would come Tis is actually a very common myth that has been perpetuateby consumers and pro essionals alike or a very long time. be told, there is no strong connection between eating at night aweight gain. Obviously, i your calorie intake exceeds your caexpenditure, then you will certainly gain weight, but this is truematter when those calories are consumed. So could the calortaken in at night contribute to weight gain? Sure. But it still comdown to a calories in vs. calories out issue. Te idea o avoidcalories at night stems rom the act that most o us are pinactive in the evening hours, and i were not active, then flup our gas tanks seems counter-productive. Tis is understandable, and I do think that too many people consume ar too mcalories during the evening hours. However, should you be ove

concerned with weight gain i you had to miss a mduring the day or had to eat sporadically because obusy schedule? Tat answer is no!

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collagen, reducing blemishes, relieving damaged skin and decreas-ing the incidence o age spots. Daily or even weekly use o anavocado oil cleansing treatment can not only help to moisturize,but also to even skin tone and reduce skin damage imper ections.

Protects against harmful UV raysAnd last, but certainly not least, avocado oil is rich in omega-3s,which are shown to be a highly e ective protector rom UV solarradiation. Avocado oil has been given the highest ranking by theEncyclopedia o Chemical echnology or sunscreen e ectivenesswhen compared to other naturally derived oils, such as peanut,olive and coconut. While not to be used in place o a sunscreen,having avocado oil integrated into acial moisturizers or lotionswill help greatly to fght skin damage and aging caused by daily sun exposure.

As you can see, rom healing dry skin and fghting blemishesto protecting us rom the sun and the e ects o aging, the beneftso avocado oil are unparalleled. So when selecting your next skinmoisturizer, lotion or anti-aging product, try something di erentand give this amazing oil a whirl. We promise youll adore it in notime, just as we do!

homeopathy heals. Miasms are considered a peculiar morbidderangement o the vital orce. A temporary aggravation o thesymptoms is to be expected a er the correct remedy is taken andbe ore healing takes place. In acute conditions, aggravation is lessnoticeable, and more so in chronic conditions. Tis is called ahealing crisis. Te duration and intensity o the crisis directly relates to the severity o the condition. wo conditions are neces-

sary or this to occur: the right remedy and a vital orce strongenough to cause the reaction. A healing crisis is a good thing!Tese symptoms disappear in one o our directions: 1. rom thecenter to the circum erence o the body; 2. rom above down-wards; 3. rom more vital to less vital organs; and 4. in the reverseorder o their onset. Tese symptoms can go rom emotional tophysical, and vice versa.

With homeopathy being such a detailed and in depth therapy,it is very important to choose a qualifed practitioner with propertraining and experience. It is not as simple as going to a store andbuying a remedy o the shel i you want to get maximum resultsand have unnecessary aggravations.

Alexandria S. Binkowski, MH, ND, MS, is a holistic psychotherapist, nurse,master herbalist, energy therapist, professional mediator and naturopath. Sheowns Life Force Wellness Center, LLC. Visit www.lifeforcewc.com, e-mail [email protected] or call 920.217.1769.

Caitlin Brotz is owner of Oliv 426, located at 511 N. 8th St., in downtown Sheboy- gan or online at Olivu426.com. Devoted to improving the well-being of customersand the world around us every day, Oliv 426 believes in creating all-natural personal care products that are truly healing, non-harmful and a ordable for everyday use. For more information about Oliv 426 or to learn more about thebene ts of all natural personal care, contact Caitlin at [email protected] or 920.783.0809. Oliv 426 o ers Avocado Oil Whipped Lotion to customers witheczema and psoriasis to treat are-ups. See our other avocado oil products, too!

BENEFITS OF AVOCADO OIL continued rom page 13

HOMEOPATHY continued rom page 12

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intuitive I sI H s

e are all energy. Everything onthis planet and in this universe isenergy. So why is it so di cult or

some to believe that energy can heal or thata human being, who is composed o energy,can learn to control the ow o energy?

And yet in spite o the disbelie thatsome hold regarding energy or our lack o knowledge about the topic, most o us have,at one time or another, ocused our intentand mustered our will in hopes o com ort-ing a child or helping an injured animal.Ever so gently rubbing them and so ly blowing their pain away, we smile as wewitness them slowly alling asleep, knowingour loving touch has given them com ort.Smiling in our hearts, it seems the longerwe hold them the greater the love we eel.

Our hearts open even more sending lovingenergy in every direction.

What do you think you did in the timeo need? You did what came naturally. Youdid it without thinking. Te child or animalneeded you NOW, so you helped them anddid what came as an innate part o yourcellular structure. By sending our compas-sion, in our thoughts and with intent, mosto us can give com ort to one another. Mosto us have done so.

Imagine one who is born able to see andeel a little more than most. Its not so hard to

believe. Sometimes you just start thinking o an old riend and low and behold the phonerings. Its the old riend. Tis happens to mosto us every so o en. Its energy in thought

orm. Your riend thought o calling you, theenergy was sent and you elt the energy twoseconds be ore the phone rang.

So again I ask, why is it so hard to believethat someone who can eel just a little more

than most, might be able to learn how tointerpret and ocus these energies or thepurpose o inducing healing?

Its not so hard to believe a er all, is it?Energy healing is a reality and becomes

more and more accepted everyday. Tenumber o competent healers, though small,is increasing over the years. Tey demon-strate that when you can control and directenergy, it is e ective in expediting the healingproperties o the body.

Its a very exciting time or the healingarts. oday there are many breakthroughs inscience. Every day it seems another discov-ery is made. Now researchers can see theelectromagnetic feld o the human, alsoknown as the aura. Scientists can now listento the magnetic felds and decipher its code

by computer. On July 17 th Stephen Hawkingdemonstrated to the world this technology.

Stephen Hawking is the ormer LucasianPro essor o Mathematics at the University o Cambridge and current Director o Researchat the Institute or Teoretical Cosmology atCambridge. In 1963, he contracted an illnessand was given two years to live, and yet, hewent on to become a brilliant researcher andPro essorial Fellow at Gonville and CaiusCollege. Hawking is regarded as one o themost brilliant theoretical physicists sinceEinstein. He has a motor neurone disease that is related to amyotrophic lateral scle-rosis (ALS), a condition that has progressedover the years. He is now almost completely paralyzed and communicates through aspeech generating device .

Proving that human beings do broadcastintent and the signals can be deciphered,scientists believe that one human can deci-pher the codes o another. Every day scientists

fnd greater proo that there is a reality inmetaphysical. Cosmostologists searchingthe missing matter in the universe hstumbled on evidence that demonstrates inot only possible to see the uture, but claim they have the equations to prove iis a very exciting time or mysel anddedicated healers. I we do good workknow everyday more people are acceptinas part o a well-balanced health and welplan. Remember, we are all energy.

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M ost amilies across the globe have been a ected by cancer. A ecting millions o lives each year, cancer doesnot discriminate.A host o actors can determine i a person gets cancer. One

o the actors that can in uence i a person gets cancer is his orher exposure to carcinogens. Tough many people have heard o carcinogens, those same people might be less amiliar with whatcarcinogens actually are, and i theres anything they can do toreduce exposure to and protect themselves rom these potentially deadly substances.

hat is a carcinogen?Substances and exposures that can lead to cancer are called carcin-ogens. Carcinogens do not always cause cancer, and substancesconsidered carcinogens have varying levels o cancer-causingpotential. Minimal exposure to certain carcinogens may increaseones risk o getting cancer signifcantly, while other carcinogensmay cause cancer only a er prolonged exposure at high levels.

hat happens when a person has cancer?Cancer is caused by changes in a cells DNA. Tis change can becaused by carcinogens, though some carcinogens have no directimpact on DNA. For example, a carcinogen may cause cells todivide at a aster rate than is normal, and that accelerated divisioncan increase the chances that DNA changes will occur.

hat are some examples of exposures?Outside exposures, o en re erred to as environmental actors,can also be considered carcinogens. Te ollowing are a ew o themore common environmental actors that quali y as carcinogens.

Li estyle actors: Poor nutrition, use o tobacco and lack o physical activity are a ew o the li estyle exposures that canlead to cancer.

Naturally occurring exposures: Exposure to radon gas, in ec-tious agents and ultraviolet light are some o the naturally occurring exposures that can lead to cancer.

Medical treatments: Men, women and children who weretreated or certain ailments might have been exposed to certain

actors that can lead to cancer. Tese include treatments likechemotherapy, radiation and medications that suppressed theimmune system.

hat are some examples of substancesthat are known carcinogens?As previously mentioned, not all carcinogens will cause canFor instance, some that are known human carcinogens, incluing alcoholic beverages, will not necessarily cause cancer. But

ollowing are a ew o the more recognizable substances coered known human carcinogens.

Asbestos Coal, indoor emissions rom household combustion Formaldehyde Mineral oils, untreated or mildly treated Neutron radiation Nickel compounds Shale oils obacco smoke and smokeless tobacco

Are there di erent classi cations ofcarcinogens?Te International Agency or Research on Cancer has spent t

last 30 years evaluating the cancer-causing potential o more t900 likely substances and exposures. Tat research has enabled thIARC to devise a system or classi ying carcinogens as ollo

Group 1: Carcinogenic to humans Group 2A: Probably carcinogenic to humans Group 2B: Possibly carcinogenic to humans Group 3: Unclassifable as to carcinogenicity in humans Group 4: Probably not carcinogenic to humans

Because testing carcinogens is so di cult (it is unethical to teshumans), many o the carcinogens studied by the IARC are classibeing a probable, possible or unknown risk. Slightly more than 1the candidates studied by the IARC are classifed as Group 1 carcino

Its important to note that, in addition to the IARC ratisystem, other agencies and groups, including the National ocology Program and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agenhave developed their own rating systems to determine the canccausing potential o certain substances and exposures.

For more in ormation on carcinogens, including a list o known hcarcinogens, visit the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org.

Source: Metro Creative Connection.

The 411 on

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In an already toxic world, the last thing anybody needs is to have their own

mouth be the source o more toxins. Yet this is o ten the case mercury

rom amalgam fllings, toxins rom root canals and bacteria rom oral in ec-

tion can all place a tremendous stress on your immune system.

Fortunately, every day more and more health care practi-

tioners, including holistic dentists and medical doctors, are

coming to the conclusion that you cant achieve good health

without a healthy mouth.

This is exactly the philosophy on which Dr. Ingo Mahn

ounded Integrative Dental Solutions (IDS) in Pewaukee. The goal

o our practice is to be part o the healthcare team and because o our

health-centered approach, re errals rom healthcare practitioners, espe-cially MDs, have increased tremendously over the last ew years.

O ten patients dont know what to expect when they go to a holis-

tic dental o fce, but a visit to Integrative Dental Solutions allays all ears.

While the ocus is to create a com ortable and relaxing environment, this

o fce is home to some o dentistrys most advanced technologies. Holistic

dentistry is advanced dentistry using advanced technology, says Dr. Supriya

Shetty, who joined the practice in 2007. The technologies in our o fce

allow us to deliver care in a sa er and more e fcient manner.

Technology such as CEREC a dental CAD/CAM system that allows

crowns and onlays to be abricated in a single visit without the messy

impressions is especially convenient or the many patients that travel hererom out o town. Other high tech devices include dental lasers, air abrasion,

as well as low dose dental x-rays. The most recent acquisition is the Galileos

3D Cone Beam imaging system. With radiation exposure only equivalent to a

plane ride rom LA to New York, the doctors at Integrative Dental Solutions

get incredibly detailed diagnostic images and are able to utilize the device

or planning the placement o non-metallic dental implants.

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That brings up an important matter in the practice o

holistic dentistry what materials to use when

restoring the old metallic fllings and

crowns. As important as it

is to ollow proper

p r o t o c o l s

or sa e

removal

o old

restora-

t i o n s ,

it is

e q u a l l y

important

to replace

them with

biocompat-

ible materi-

als. Thats where Dr.

Borden, the

on-site natu-

ropath who

joined the

practice in

2004 comes

in. Focusing

primarily on

the oral cavity, Dr. Bordens testing can help deter-

mine which materials will be most compatible as well as assist in evaluating existing root canals.

With all o the technology employed at Integrative Dental

Solutions, you might be surprised to fnd out that the doctors

here still believe in one o the medical pro essions oldest tools

taking the time to listen! In an age where time spent with

the doctor is o ten most easily measured in seconds, a new

patient exam here involves an extensive interview, a thorough

clinical examination and a 30-minute private consultation.

Patients love the act that we provide them with a

comprehensive treatment plan that spells out exactly what

will be done, how long it will take and how much it will

cost, says Sarah Damato, long time o fce manager. Because

o the e fciency o our o fce, patients are o ten surprised at

just how a ordable this type o care can be we even use

technology to help our patients maximize insurance cover-

age or these services.

This all-encompassing, seemingly uturistic experienc

provided at Integrative Dental Solutions, along with the

personal touch, is what keeps current patients coming back.

Susan K. shares her experience in this way: I was concernedabout the health aspects o having metal fllings in my mouth.

They were starting to ail and I was concerned with having

them sa ely removed. IDS uses all o the latest precaution

and made me eel at ease about the procedure. Once it was

completed, I experienced no pain. I was confdent in their

skills and procedure throughout. I am so happy to fnally have

a dentist I believe in.

From talking to the doctors, it is obvious they love what

they do and fnd this type o dentistry to be very grati ying.

We love being able to help people attain better oral health

and to be part o the team that helps them attain better overall health, they share.

ive Integrative Dental Solutions a try for yourself by taking advantage of t eir ift of healt special.O y $39 Ov : your 1- our initial appointment, your - our consultation to discuss your treatment plan andall of t e necessary x-rays! IDS offers a Care Credit payment plan to qualifying clients to make care as affordableas possible. T is includes 12 mont s wit no interest, wit options to continue at a nominal rate after t at time.

Holisticdentistry is advanced

dentistry using advancedtechnology. The technologiesin our o fce allow us to deliver

care in a sa er and moree fcient manner.

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healthy KIds

C on rontations ocusing on diet between children andparents have been around seemingly since the beginningo time. Many children start o as cooperative eaters,anxious to try di erent types o oods. As they get older, thenumber o oods theyre apt to eat diminishes, which can makechoosing healthy items or lunches and dinners more di cult. Italso can make packing lunches or school more challenging.

Many initiatives have attempted to improve the quality o

school lunches provided by school ca eterias. Government regu-lations to reduce the amount o at and sodium in these lunches,and to introduce more whole grains, ruits and vegetables, are onesuch initiative. Parents o students who pre er to bring their ownlunches rom home may be le wondering how they can createhealthy lunches their kids will eat.

Considering school lunches must compete with ar less healthy yetwidely available alternatives, parents will need to be creative in theircreation o homemade lunches. Here are some ideas to get you started.

PU C AS A N UNC CONTA N . Tere are many di erent new and innovative lunch containers that can makeseparating school lunches easy. Few kids want to dig into abrown paper sack and pull out something that has been sosquashed its unrecognizable. Partitioned lunch boxes enableyou to pack di erent items together where they can be storedseparately. Te divisions also help you remember to include

oods rom the basic ood groups, such as a ruit, vegetable,protein, starch and dairy item.

AV OU C D MA A ST O S O AVO T OODS. Once the list has been made, see how you

can make the oods healthier. For example, i chicken nuggetsmake the list, prepare your own nuggets with white meat

chunks that are baked, not ried. I there are a number o bitems, see i you can substitute whole grain breads insteawhite, bleached varieties.

G T C AT V . Children may not be inclined to eat lopieces o ruit. But i the ruit is stuck on skewers or servea low- at dipping sauce or caramel, it may look more apping. Look to mini oods, which tend to be more un as Little sandwiches and little burgers may present an optical il

sion, where kids think theyre eating only a small amount, actually its a ull serving.

D A T OODS T N OT S. Tere entire recipe books that teach you how to mix ruits and vetables into desserts to increase nutritive value. Everything rspinach to to u to beets has been included in items like ccookies and brownies. So i kids are reticent to dig into tgreens, try a clever hiding method.

CUT OODS NTO UN S AP S. Kids may be minclined to eat a turkey and cheese sandwich i its cut star shapes or their avorite cartoon characters. Invest in a cookie cutters so that lunchtime becomes un time.

DONT T T T M O DA D CTAT AT OUS V . As long as kids are eating healthy items, it doematter when they eat them. I a child loves bagels, chwhole wheat bagels and add an egg on top or a nutritilunch. Serve with a gelatin dessert that contains chunks o and low- at milk, and youre set.

Tere are many di erent ways to improve homemade lunches the better.


ow to makehealthy schoollunches for kids......................................................................



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C ats are living longer than in the past and regular veteri-nary visits help contribute to your cats long and healthy li e. Cats age aster than people do, so health problemscan develop more rapidly, especially in older animals. Dramaticchanges in health can occur in as little as three to six months.We want to catch the small problems be ore they become majormedical conditions. With todays medical and nutritional knowl-edge, the li espan o an indoor cat can easily approach 15 to 20years. Cats over 10 years o age beneft rom physical and diagnos-tic exams every six months (which is equal to every two years or

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All types o tea (green, black and oolong)are produced rom the Camelliasinensis plant using di erent methods.Fresh leaves rom theCamellia sinensis plantare steamed to produce green tea.

hat green tea is used forGreen tea and green tea extracts, such asits component EGCG, have been usedto prevent and treat a variety o cancers,including breast, stomach and skin cancers.

Green tea and green tea extracts havealso been used or improving mentalalertness, aiding in weight loss, loweringcholesterol levels and protecting skin romsun damage.

ow green tea is usedGreen tea is usually brewed and druas a beverage. Green tea extracts cantaken in capsules and are sometimes uin skin products.

hat the science saysLaboratory studies suggest that grtea may help protect against or slow growth o certain cancers, but studiepeople have shown mixed results.

Some evidence suggests that the usgreen tea preparations improves menalertness, most likely because o its cacontent. Tere are not enough reliable dato determine whether green tea can aidweight loss, lower blood cholesterol leor protect the skin rom sun damage.

NCCAM supports studies to learn mabout the components in green tea atheir e ects on conditions such as candiabetes and heart disease.

Side e ects and cautionsGreen tea is sa e or most adults whenin moderate amounts.

Tere have been some case reports o liproblems in people taking concentra

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A S MPTOMS O D S AS Bad breath or drooling Change in activity level Change in weight or appetite Change in attitude or responsiveness Change in sleeping patterns Change in urination (amount or

requency) Change in water consumption Con usion or disorientation Constipation, diarrhea or vomiting Coughing Heavy or rapid breathing at rest Lethargy Sneezing Sti ness (such as trouble jumping,

climbing stairs or walking) Lumps or bumps on or under the skin Loss o vision (bumping into urni-

ture, etc.)

Most cats are considered seniors at sevenyears o age. As cats move into their senioryears, they experience changes similar towhat people go through. Approximately 20percent o cats over seven years o age havesome disease process that is only detect-able with advanced physical and diagnosticworkups. Fortunately, many o these diseasescan be treated and have a avorable outcomei diagnosed early. Routine laboratory

testing, along with radiographs, EKGs, usound examinations, blood pressure testand a thorough physical examination reassure you o your older cats contingood health. At the very least, it can helbegin treatment early, giving you and ycat a ormidable advantage over disease

Age is not just a number, but alsmeasure o the e ect o aging on the Variables such as genetics, nutrition andenvironment all contribute to your cats aA proper diet and suitable environment critical to your cats continued health com ort. We can advise you on any mocations or your aging cat, including spdiets based on your cats specifc neeasier access to litter boxes, extra atance with grooming and modifcationsthe environment, such as ramps to beheating pads, etc.

green tea extracts. Tis problem does notseem to be connected with green tea in u-sions or beverages. Although these casesare very rare and the evidence is not defni-tive, experts suggest that concentratedgreen tea extracts be taken with ood, andthat people should discontinue use andconsult a heath care practitioner i they have a liver disorder or develop symptomso liver trouble, such as abdominal pain,dark urine or jaundice.

Green tea and green tea extracts containca eine. Ca eine can cause insomnia, anxiety,irritability, upset stomach, nausea, diarrhea or

requent urination in some people.Green tea contains small amounts o

vitamin K, which can make anticoagulant

drugs, such as war arin, less e ective.ell all your health care providers about

any complementary and alternative prac-tices you use. Give them a ull picture o what you do to manage your health. Tis willhelp ensure coordinated and sa e care.

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are critical to yourcats continued

health and comfort."

Kathryn Christensen, DVM, is with e Cat DoS.C., 236 N. Water Street in Milwaukee. Forinformation, visit www.catdoctor98.com o414.272.2287.

"Green tea and greentea extracts containca eine. Ca einecan cause insomnia,anxiety, irritability,

upset stomach,nausea, diarrhea orfrequent urinationin some people."

Source: National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM). Herbs at a glance.NCCAM Web site.

References:Green tea. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Data-base Web site. Accessed at www.naturaldatabase.com on July 8, 2009.

Green tea (Camellia sinensis). Natural Standard Database Web site. Accessed at www.naturalstan-dard.com on July 8, 2009.

National Cancer Institute. Tea and Cancer Preven-tion. National Cancer Institute Web site. Accessed at www.cancer.gov/newscenter/pressreleases/tea on June 3, 2010.

Sarma DN, Barrett ML, Chavez ML, et al. Safety of green tea extracts: a systematic review by the USPharmacopeia. Drug Safety. 2008;31(6):469484.



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whats OWI on ?

very year I arm, it never ceasesto amaze me how vulnerable weare to the natural orces that be. I

remember years ago several o my outdoor

crops drowned in shocking oods thatswept through Southeastern Wisconsin.It was devastating or me to have laboredendless hours on the land, planting seedsand transplants, only to have a ew days o relentless rain all wash it all away. Toseare the risks we take as armers. And, withall great risks, despite the hardships, o en-times come great reward. Tis year ourrisks have paid o . We constructed over 50hoop houses (greenhouse-type structures)throughout Milwaukee and installed raisedgarden beds comprised o our moisture-rich and nutrient-dense compost in each.Despite the dry and intense heat, our cropsnot only survived, but ourished, both inthe hoop houses and at our outdoor arms.We credit the compost, whose ability toretain moisture and provide just the rightamount o nutrition needed or the plantsto grow was especially benefcial duringsuch a hot and dry summer.

Now wehave a bounti-

ul harvest we distributethroughout Milwaukee daily via

arm stands, stores, restaurants andour signature program, the Farm-to-City Market Basket. Our market basketsare chock ull o vegetables we grow,including squash, peppers, tomatoes,cucumbers, onions, corn, carrots, saladmix, micro-greens and so much more.Te vegetables are complemented withlocally grown ruits when available. I local ruits are not available, we order inthe reshest and most a ordable ruitsso we can provide a well-rounded oodbasket flled with enough ood to eed a

amily o our or a week!

For olkswho want topick and choose whatto eat, we o er our locally grown oo

arm stands throughout Milwaukee. also sell at the Fox Point Farmers Maand newly established Growing PoDeli and Food Market on Martin LutKing Drive on Milwaukees north sWe strive to provide good ood or eone, everywhere!

Te early summer drought got us o

ow GrowingPower keepsgrowingThe Growing Power Harvest ....................................................................By Will Allen



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a slow start, but our arms are in ull- orceproduction now. Te harvest is plenti uland widely available. Learn about our ooddistribution e orts and take home some o Milwaukees reshest homegrown ood.

Visit www.growingpower.org for moreinformation about Growing Power. Growing Power also welcomes you to visit our urban farm daily at 1:00 p.m. for an hour-and-a-half long educational tour of the facility for only $10/person. If more than 10 people,call 414.527.1546 to schedule your tour. Weare located at 5500 W. Silver Spring Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53218.

" e have a bountifulharvest we distributethroughout Milwaukeedaily via farm stands,stores, restaurantsand our signatureprogram, the arm-to-City Market asket."

Will Allen, son of a sharecropper, former professional basketball player, ex-corporate sales leader and long-time farmer, is recognized as among the preeminent thinkers of our time on agriculture and food policy.

e founder and CEO of Growing Power Inc., a farm and community food center in Milwaukee,Wisconsin, Allen is widely considered the leading authority in the expanding eld of urban agricul-

ture. At Growing Power and in community food projects across the nation and around the world, Allen promotes the belief that all people, regardlessof their economic circumstances, should have accessto fresh, safe, a ordable and nutritious foods at all times. Using methods he has developed over a life-time, Allen trains community members to becomecommunity farmers, assuring them a secure sourceof good food without regard to political or economic forces. In 2008, Mr. Allen received the prestigious MacArthur Genius grant for his e orts to promoteurban sustainable food systems. Later, in 2010, Mr. Allen joined First Lady Michelle Obama as shelaunched the White Houses Lets Move campaignto address issues a ecting American youth and therisk of obesity. In 2010 Allen was also recognized as

one of TIME magazines 100 Most In uential Peoplein the World. Since then, Mr. Allen has received numerous awards and recognitions, including the James Beard Award in 2011, the NCAA eodoreRoosevelt Award (2012) and most recently the NEASecurity Bene t Corporation Award for Outstanding Service to Public Education award in 2012 for hiswork with children, teachers and schools. On May 10th, 2012, Will Allen became a published autobi-ographer. Read his book, the Good Food Revolu-tion. Leana Nakielski, Growing Power Development Manager, co-authored this article.



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Clients, and just about everyone I meet, who learn that I a nutritionist ask me one question all the time: How caboost my metabolism?

Metabolism is simply the total o all body processes that bcalories your basal metabolic rate plus your activity aWhen it comes to improving your metabolism, theres good neand bad news.

oosting

metabolism withdiet and nutrition......................................................................................By Tony Bednarowski

irst the bad news:Most o what controls your metabolism isnt completely unyour control. Some people are genetically blessed with a hiburning metabolism. Tey didnt ask or it, they were just bowith it. On average, men have a metabolism that is 10 to

percent higher than women, mainly because o their larger and greater muscle mass. Whether youre a man or a woman, yometabolism naturally decreases with age. Scientists have emated that the average persons metabolism slows about 5 percper decade, beginning at age 40, as we lose muscle mass our b

at increases.

Now the good news:Your metabolism doesnt have to remain stagnant or take a nosdive. You can burn more calories and lose more weight just changing the way you think about eating and moving.

OOD S O M TA O SMRemember, our basal metabolic rate includes the energy we need body processes, including digestion. About 10 percent o our caloare used to process the ood we eat. As the calories are burned, bodies generate heat. Tis phenomenon, known as the thermic e eco ood, is in uenced by how much, how o en, and what we eaddition, ood can directly a ect metabolism by altering the waybody unctions, which changes the amount o energy it needs.



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My recommendations formaximizing metabolism:

AT AT AST 1,200 CA O S P DAAlthough it is generally true that eatin

low-calorie diet will help you take o wei you eat too ew calories, your metab

will get slower and slower as it tries to consenergy. As your metabolism crashes, the we

you take o will most likely creep back on over tPlus, youll be more likely to binge on junk ood i

reduce your calories by too much.

AT P OT N T V M AAll oods contribute to the thermic e ect, which means all oods carbohydrates, ats and proteins help to givmetabolism a gentle nudge higher when we eat them. Protein hthe greatest thermic e ect o all and can increase metabolismhelping to maintain and build muscle mass.

AT V T TO OU OU SA regular meal schedule helps keep your body working to

digest and absorb oods. Between break ast and bed, aim toeat a meal or snack every three to our hours. And try toeat break ast within 90 minutes o rising. People who regu-larly eat a healthy break ast are more likely to control theirweight. I you wait to eat until youre really ravenous, youremore likely to overeat later in the day. Also, break ast helpsfre up your metabolism a er a

ull night o asting, sobreak the ast.

Tony Bednarowski is co-owner/publisher of Natures Patmagazine, Your Path To Healthy Living. He writes about wloss, nutrition, disease prevention awareness and personal opment. For more information, visit www.naturespathwaysTony is also founder, developer and nutrition specialist for Be

Cooking.com, Be Well, Live Well. He is a board-certi ed nutrition sist focusing on weight loss, chronic disease prevention and sport perforenhancement with more than 30 years of experience in the health and industry as a trainer, nutrition specialist and competitive athlete. For more imation, visit www.BeWellCooking.com.



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healthy I

Calories 136.1Total Fat 1g

Total Carbohydrates 20gProtein 12.5g

Nutrition Facts (per serving): Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: noneServes 2

Shana Conradt is co-founder, doper and nutrition specialis

BeWellCooking.com. She is the of Getting Fit With FoodHealthy Eating Recipes. She w

founding partner of Ellipse Fitness/Ellipse Mment Company; the co-founder of Liveweland personal trainer for Kristin Steede, a conteon Season 7 of NBCs e Biggest Loser. Conradt has been a tness instructor, weighconsultant, teacher, educator, counselor competitive athlete for more than 15 years.

C uc u m b e r an d r e d on i on st u f f e d t o m at o e s

Ingredients: 4 R oma tomatoes1 c. Eng lis h cucum ber, diced

c. red onion, dicedSa lt and pepper

T. f res h t h yme1 c. non-f at Gree k yogurt1 T. dr y ranc h seasoning1 t. lemon zest c. dried cran berries, c hopped

Directions: 1. S lice 4 R oma tomatoes in ha lf lengt h wise.

2. Using spoon, scoop out seeds and stem area.

3. Sa lt and pepper inside of tomatoes.

4. Com bine cucum ber, onion, sa lt, pepper, t h yme, Gree k yogurt and ranc h

seasoning.5. Add lemon zest and c hopped cran berries.

6. Di vide mixture among tomatoes.



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M old can grow in many areas o a home. Tough notalways dangerous, mold can, in certain instances, causeserious illness.Experts estimate that there are tens o thousands o di erent

types o mold in the world. A type o ungi, molds are single-celledor multicellular organisms without chlorophyll that reproduce by spores and live by absorbing nutrients rom organic matter. Fungican be classifed as molds, mushrooms, rusts, mildews and yeasts.Some o the common types o molds ound indoors include clado-sporium, alternaria, penicillium and aspergillus.

Te Centers or Disease Control and Prevention states thatmolds can be a health hazard to some people. Some individuals aremore sensitive to molds than others, and may experience anything

rom a mild allergic reaction to severe symptoms, such as troublebreathing or other complications with their lungs.

Mold spores travel very easily through the air and can also travel

on people and pets. Coming in contact with mold in one locationand then traveling to another can cause spores that hitched a rideto dislodge in the new area. People who may have never had moldproblems at home be ore can fnd that mold quickly takes root i mold spores have been accidentally brought into a home.

In addition to moist areas, molds ourish in other conditions as well. OOD SOU C : Molds are not picky eaters and can eed

on various materials, including wood, abric, wallpaper anddrywall.

A : Although mold needs oxygen to grow, mold ares best inareas that are poorly ventilated.

A MT : Mold can grow in temperatures between 40 and110 F. Tere ore, unless its below reezing outdoors, theres agood chance mold spores are thriving.

Molds versatility to live in a variety o areas and eed on just aboutanything makes it a ormidable oe. But there are natural ways totackle it.

Mold thrives in moist conditions, so removing the source o moisture is the primary way to control mold growth. Invest in adehumidifer i your home is plagued by moisture. Dehumidifers

are especially use ul in basements and crawlspaces where moistends to be a problem.

Its also good to avoid using bleach to address a mold problAlthough bleach is an excellent disin ectant, it is not alwsuccess ul in killing mold spores. Te most it may do is whiareas where the mold is growing. Plus, bleach has its own straroma and can be noxious to breathe in at high doses.

Instead o bleach, consider all-natural methods o controlmold. Straight vinegar reportedly kills 82 percent o mold. Usinin a spray bottle on mold can help to kill it and keep it at bay. tree oil and grape ruit seed extract are also very e ective at elnating mold. Unlike other methods o mold removal, grapeseed extract does not have an odor.

Keeping a home ventilated is another way to fght mold. Mpre ers somewhat stagnant conditions, so allowing resh air the house can make it harder or mold to thrive. In bathrooms a

kitchens, use exhaust ans or open windows to reduce the humity and moisture le behind.

Mold can be an irritant to people who are sensitive to the sporbut in many cases, mold is more o an eyesore and a nuisance thsomething a homeowner needs to worry about. Using some smstrategies to reduce its growth can keep mold under control.


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ou o en hear, Youre only as young as you eel. In radi-tional Chinese Medicine ( CM), it is probably more accurateto say, Youre only as young as your parents make you eel.

In Eastern philosophy, longevity is fnite and predeterminedby the parents at conception. Te health levels o the mother and

ather, as well as the degree o their yin and yang energies, arecombined to give a child his or her own longevity blueprint. Inturn, this impacts the ormation o an individuals body structureand organ development thus laying the oundation or all uturegrowth and health.

Following that initial ormation, le over energy is stored in the

kidneys, with one possessing more yin energy and the other moreyang. Tis type o energy is what is known as congenital essence.

Over time, the supply o this essence begins to lessen, as we draw rom it daily to remain healthy and vital. In act, when we consider

the e ects o aging (hair loss, decline in eyesight and hearing, anda longer time span to heal), they are due to the bodys inability tobe ully nourished by our natural essence. However, everything weeat, drink and breathe works in conjunction with this essence, sothere are opportunities to orti y the supply and enhance longev-ity. Good sources o ood and air inhibit the pull rom the congeni-tal essence in the kidneys, and allow us to eel better longer.

CM considers a world o actors as they relate to dietary actors, including components such as color, appearance and

intent. For longevity, one group o recommended oods is allblack such as blackberries or black sesame seeds because thekidneys are associated with black specifcally. Black oods can,on a mild level, help nourish and tone this organ system. Seeds areanother variety o ood used to help strengthen this stored essence.Within nature, seeds are the storehouses or procreation; theirinherent energy aimed toward new birth provides a viable externalresource, rather than depleting the internal essence o the kidneys.Walnuts are a great example their shape, which is similar to that

o the kidneys themselves, signifes a positive rejuvenating quaAdditional oods suggested or enhancing longevity are m

algae, such as chlorella, as well as spirulina and fsh. Tese ahigh in nucleic acids and B12, which contribute to initiate growand development. Almonds, milk and clarifed butter assist wibone strength, while nettles serve as a kidney tonic to thicken henrich the blood and vitalize the body.

Li estyle choices are meshed with diet. odays world is demanding. Work, relationships and even downtime activities camass stress. Studies have shown conclusively that stress netively impacts a persons well-being, including longevity. Stay

ocused or hours on end, day in and day out, will quickly dethe stores o congenital essence. In contrast, making time to reand rest will enable the stored energy to last longer.

CM also o ers other treatments, such as acupuncture aherbal remedies, to boost kidney unction and enrich longevAcupuncture targets specifc points that tone the kidneys, allowing or a less-restricted ow o energy along the bodys intpathways. One primary complaint among older patients is bapain, which happens because o the depletion o energy. Focuon key points to strengthen the kidneys also keeps the back supand pain- ree.

Herbal supplements are created rom natural elements that inate, sustain or protect li e. Examples are prepared rehmannia rodeer antler and tortoise shell all used to help build bone maRoyal jelly and/or bee pollen are also excellent sources o mnutrients that work to create vital levels o energy and longevity

TraditionalChinese Medicineand longevity......................................................................By Kyle Smith, ipl M

Kyle Smith, diplomate of Oriental medicine (Dipl OM), graduated magnalaude from Midwest College of Oriental Medicine. Kyle has also studietaught Tai Chi Chuan for a number of years, including a trip to China withinstructor. As a dedicated practitioner of TCM with Heaven & Earth Acupture & Wellness in Brook eld, Wisconsin, he o ers free initial consultatio rst treatments, and free insurance veri cation. For more information,www.heavenandearthacu.com.



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