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diagnosis of Gluten Intolerance, Celiac Disease or Food Allergy can leave you feeling like a deer in headlights. The average time for a Celiac diagnosis is 10 years. By the time you’re diagnosed, you may have health problems. No matter how sick you are, learning to eat Gluten Free is a process, and you’re likely to make mistakes along the way. The goal is to learn as much as possible, so your mistakes are minimal. What is Gluten? Gluten is the outer casing of wheat, rye and barley. What about Oats? For Celiacs, commercial oats should also be avoided. Only 4 out of 5 Celiacs, can handle oats, and most doctors recommend no more than a 1/2 cup of oats, 3 times a week. Taking Gluten Out of the Diet is Easy, Right? Yes and no. Gluten has many names, not just wheat, rye and barley. Additionally, gluten contamination can occur during storage, shipment, manufacturing and packaging. What is the Simplest Way to Stay Gluten Free? Eat at Home - Eating out at restaurants and at other people’s houses will be possible in the future, but beginners should start by preparing foods at home. Brown bag it or use an ice chest when travelling. Eat Naturally Gluten Free Foods Simple foods come direct from the earth and include: fruits, vegetables, oils, beans, legumes, grains, nuts, seeds and poultry. Contamination of these foods is low, but some risks of contamination still occur. Poultry when manufacturers produce seasoned meats, sausages, lunchmeats or jerky. Seeds chia and hemp imported from overseas can be contaminated in storage vats that also ship grains like wheat, rye and barley. Nuts often produced in facilities that use seasonings including wheat flour. Beans and legumes increased risk with canning especially when additives are included. 6
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Read Ingredients Always read your ingredient lists. Even if the product has a seal. FIT Check It Use GFS Market’s FIT analysis to decrease your chance of cross contamination in processed foods, or shop at GFS and support the FIT model in action. Join Gluten Free Watchdog Keep up to date on products that are safe and products that are not safe by joining Tricia Thompson’s glutenfreewatchdog.com Watch for ‘Melanie’s List’ Keep up to date on recalls and mislabelled products, go to www.GFAlert.com. Purchase a Gluten Test Kit The Gluten Free Specialty Market located at 2612 J Street, Sacramento, CA will begin selling at home test kits that can detect gluten at 3ppm in mid-April. Save $5 when you pre-order your kit before May 30th. Join a Support Group For almost 5 decades, individuals in the Sacramento area have been advocating for proper diagnoses of Celiac Disease, Gluten Intolerance and Gluten Sensitivity. The Celiac Sprue Association, Chapter #24 currently meets in 5 different locations within the counties of Sacramento, Yolo and El Dorado. For more information about current CSA activities go to: http://sacceliacs.blogspot.com/ Take Action Dr. Philip Zimbardo once told me, “Knowledge is power to change oneself and the world.” It is up to us as a community to use our knowledge and take action. Senator Bill Emmerson has initiated CA Bill 1293 to regulate gluten free and wheat free labelling in California. Send your comments to: State Capitol, Room 4082, Sacramento, CA 95814, (916) 651-4027 (phone) or senator.emmerson@ sen.ca.gov Melanie Weir c/o Gluten Free Specialty Market, 2612 J Street, #1, Sacramento or melanie@glutenfreespecialty.com. H&F
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At the end of last year he continued to remain pain free. MLS Laser Therapy is a wonderful alternative to traditional cortisone injections and oral anti-inflammatory medications. I present all options to the patient and they decide what is best for them. The patients tend to opt for the laser as an alternative to injections and pills. The beauty of the MLS laser is that it is completely safe. And completely painless to administer. We have successfully treated neuropathy, morton’s neuroma, metatarsalgia, hallux limitus, pain from rheumatoid arthritis, tendonopathies, posterior tibial tendon dysfunction, synovitis, achilles tendonosis, plantar fasciitis, post-operative edema and pain, ankle pain, and even some ulcers. We have even shrunk ganglion cysts with the laser. Obviously, from a business perspective I was only interested in adding a piece of equipment if it was going to add a worthwhile therapy for our patients, and is easily integrated into patient care. Now having utilitized this laser in my practice for over two years, we continue to see consistent response to the laser. The patients regularly report significant improvement. We have very high patient acceptance. And very little pushback even though this is an out of pocket expense. The laser integrates into a total care plan for the patient and gives the doctor an exceptional tool to reduce pain and inflammation as an alternative to traditional cortisone injections and oral therapy. Midtown Comfort Shoes is located at 3400 Folsom Boulevard. Sacramento. Phone (916) 731-4400. Visit our website www.midtowncomfortshoes.com. H&F
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oretta Holt Hypnotherapy is taking a look at what our children and teens are up against these days and how we can help. Shouldn’t it be our NUMBER ONE PRIORITY! They are the Future!
What is your child or teen doing right now? Do you know? How are they feeling? Are they withdrawn, angry, shy, experiencing pressure from out side influences? Have they experienced traumatic events? Dealing with a broken home? Have they gained weight? Lost interest? Overwhelmed? Are they already self medicating? I know it sounds harsh but its reality. Do you know? Children are extremely programmable. A child is in the alpha brain wave most of the time. A programmable state of mind. They come into this world open and excited and fearless. Then we domesticate them. They begin to be programmed. We teach them everything they know and do, so let us teach them what will bring them the life they truly desire and deserve. When we say “You are beautiful”, they feel beautiful, when we say “You are so intelligent”, they know they are. But when we say, “Why don’t you do better like your brother or sister?” or “You never do as well as you should” or “That is not good enough”, well then you know what happens! You felt the shift just reading the difference in the comments. So If you want to make sure your child is healthy, strong, confident and, successful… TEACH THEM TO BE! TELL THEM THEY ARE! Tell them they are beautiful, wonderful, and challenge oriented. Children even unborn and new born babies pick up all that is going on around them. Stress, Anxiety, Fear, and other emotions. So we must be careful what we say and do around them. Children encounter many of the same types of problems as adults, plus an entire spectrum of their own. In the same way that adults use hypnosis in the following areas, children may also be helped. Self Confidence, Weight Loss, Stuttering, Procrastination, Focus and Concentration, Nail Biting, Poor Sleeping Habits. Children also have their own list of situations that Loretta can help with. Bed Wetting, Conduct at School or Home, Thumb Sucking, General Learning, Study Habits, Disrespect, Getting Along With Others, Making New Friends, Loudness, Anger, Insecurity, Fear, Separation Anxiety, Hyperactive, Nervous Habits Etc.. The list is unlimited Current Approach to ADD In the past the normal treatment for children with ADD and ADHD was to place them on medication. Too often the result was a class room filled with Zombies. The child sat quietly but still had difficulty concentrating. Years ago ADD and ADHD was viewed primarily as a conduct problem. The action was taken to add more discipline to the child. 10
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Currently using Hypnotherapy with children has proven to be very successful in helping in these areas. Listed here is the possible outcome that a parent might anticipate seeing after hypnotherapy. All benefits may not be present in all children. The child is happier. An elimination or decrease in medication that is required. Improved Concentration, Self Confidence greatly improved, teachers almost immediately notice instant change. Your child or teen will have more self control. School performance is documented by enhanced grades. The child looks at the future with anticipation! Parents report that their children actually start participating again in family dinners, conversations, outings. Parents relax more and get to once again enjoy their relationship with their loved one without so much stress, concerns, conflicts at school. Instead of the dreaded Phone calls and teacher conferences. Notes and emails coming home are now positive and uplifting. If this is the case, if these are some of the signs you see with your child or teen Loretta and Hypnotherapy could be your saving grace. Don’t get Frustrated or Angry Get Help…Take your child back… Loretta seems to have a very special connection with children and teens. She works wonderfully with adults but this seems to be a specialty of hers. There is no greater gift than to watch a child realize that they truly can be and do anything! That they are enough! To see them realize they are not stuck in someone’s category and unable to move forward is truly a Joy. Loretta offers a Free consultation. This allows you and your child or teen to meet her and decide for yourself if this is for you. Loretta Holt Hypnotherapy is located at 5534 Elvas, East Sacramento. She can be reached at (916) 442-1176. Visit her website at www.LorettaHoltHypnotherapy.com. H&F
No Snacking During Mid-Morning Leads to Better Weight Loss
The 12-month randomized controlled trial included 123 overweight to obese women 50to 70- years old. The participants were allotted 1,200 to 2,000 calories daily with less than 30% of those calories from fat or a similar diet with a combination of 45 minutes of aerobic exercise five days a week. The study included lifestyle-based intervention such as nutritional counseling; however, the sessions did not address snacking which the study defined as food or beverage consumed between meals. The results of the study showed that by the end of the study, mid-morning snackers lost 7% of their body weight in contrast, dieters who ate a
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healthy snack but did not snack lost more than 11% of their body weight. Mann states that the results imply that by “grabbing a snack between breakfast and lunch, [weight loss efforts may be sabotaged]”. One of the study’s researchers, Anne McTiernan, MD, PhD, director of the Prevention Center at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center’s Public Health Sciences Division in Seattle emphasized that “since women on a weight loss program only have limited number of calories to spend each day, it is important.to incorporate nutrient-dense foods that are no more than 200 calories per serving.” Lead researcher Angela Kong, PhD, RD and her team concluded from the study that “snacking can be used to incorporate healthy foods; however, snacking patterns might also reflect unhealthy eating habits.” Unhealthy eating habits were described as mindless eating and overeating which could impede weight loss programs. Sources: www.webmd.com/diet/news/20111129/ snacking-before-lunch-may-sabotage-diet and www.eatright.org. H&F
Do you feel stuck? …Until now! Call Loretta today at (916) 442-1176 to schedule your free 1/2 hour consultation and find out if hypnotherapy is for you! She is a clinical hypnotherapist who cares about helping you accomplish your goals in life.
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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy For Dementia
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ementia or sometimes called senility is a group of symptoms which are caused by disorders that affect the brain and is not known to be a specific disease. People who will be affected by dementia will have different symptoms such as not being able to think properly enough to do normal activities like eating or getting dress. Symptoms also include losing control of emotions, losing the ability to solve problems, personality change, becoming easily agitated and hallucinations.
68 years of age. And, the last decade of their lives are miserable with emphysema, heart attacks, surgeries, cancer, hospitalizations, infections, etc. When alcohol, drugs, chemicals from food or environmental pollution, trauma, systemic infections, and myriad other insults are added, the reserve capacity of the human body is progressively lost. The net result is a shortened life.
Though it is widely known that Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause for dementia that it is almost two-thirds of dementia cases are because of it. But other than Alzheimer’s disease there are also less known causes for dementia. Parkinson’s disease is a neurological condition that affects movement by creating tremors, rigidity and other problems that involve balance and motor skills. Dementia symptoms of the disease are depression, retrieving memory and hardships in executive functioning. A way of treating dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease and migraine’s Parkinson’s disease is the modern alternative medication called Hyperbaric oxygen therapy. The medication is U.S. FDA approved and is also used to treat other illnesses such as ADD/ ADHD, insomnia, head injuries and Crohn’s disease. Though it has been proven to treat Alzheimer’s disease it also can be helpful in alleviating dementia but not its causes. The therapy does its work by using %100 oxygen and a state of the art Sechrist acrylic hyperbaric chamber. The patients sits or sleeps inside a hyperbaric chamber while breathing in pressurized oxygen for usually 1 hour.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) for Premature Aging Premature aging is a shortened lifespan due to the effects of various stresses/insults to the human body. The most common and obvious ones are alcohol, tobacco, and drugs. This category of substances exerts a tremendous aging effect on the human body. Tobacco alone causes a 15% average reduction in lifespan. Using the figure of 80 years for an average U.S. adult’s lifespan, the smoker usually lives to 12
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Insults to the human body cause progressive wounding of the body. This is easiest to see on brain blood flow scans such as SPECT (Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography) and PET (Positron Emission Tomography). Wounds in the brain on these scans are registered as areas of low blood flow/low oxygenation, which cause decreased neurological function. Most commonly, this decreased neurological function leads to the premature aging diagnosis called dementia. As discussed in the Oxygen Revolution by Dr. Harch and Virginia McCullough, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is a generic drug for repair of these brain wounds. Regardless of the causes of the brain insults or injuries, the end product is a stereotypic chronic wound that responds to low pressures of hyperbaric oxygen treatments. What Drs. Neubauer, Harch, and others have shown in the past 30 years is that these “premature aging wounds” can be repaired and the patient improved neurologically, cognitively, behaviorally, and emotionally. Repair of these chronic wounds is a reversal of premature aging by use of HBOT as an anti-aging treatment. This is best illustrated with the brain scans of Dr. Harch’s dementia patients as presented to the House of Representatives in 2002 and 2004. The general dementia patient required 24h/day supervision and was facing institutionalization. After a two-month course of HBOT treatments, he returned to independent living that was unchanged four years later. With hyperbaric oxygen, the Alzheimer’s patient experienced the first improvement in cognitive function in the three years since his diagnosis. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy slowed the progression of his disease until he succumbed to a heart attack 4 years later. In both cases, HBOT helped prolong their lives and gave them quality of life, thus functioning as an anti-aging tool and proves to be effective in the treatment for dementia. NorCal Hyperbarics is conveniently located in Roseville at the Roseville Gateway Sierra College complex. We are open M- F 9AM to 6PM and Saturday by appointment. Please ask about our health and fitness special discount for financial hardship. H&F
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Have You Ever Had a “Meaningful Mirror Encounter?” By Dr. Kimberly Henry
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f you’ve ever had a “meaningful mirror encounter,” you may have also contemplated plastic surgery. Whether you are interested in a subtle touch-up procedure or a more dramatic change in your appearance, cosmetic surgery is one option in the quest for improvement.
abdomen, waist, hips, thighs, inner knees, calves, and ankles. SmartLipo is a new, minimally invasive liposuction technique that offers spectacular results.
For beautiful plastic surgery, breast implants, and more, Northern California residents rely on Dr. Kimberly A. Henry. A valued member of the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Henry has a masterful, gentle and meticulous touch to perform all cosmetic surgery procedures with precision and delicacy. Body contouring or body sculpting involves techniques that are designed to give you the body you’ve always wanted. Whether you need to tighten up everything after major weight loss following postbariatric surgery, or are looking to smooth and improve your curves, there are various ways to achieve a beautiful outcome. Breast augmentation or breast reduction can be part of the procedure. Liposuction is a very effective plastic surgery procedure for improving the body’s contour and proportion. Liposuction produces a more flattering figure by reducing excess subcutaneous fat, which is resistant to diet and exercise. Commonly targeted areas for liposuction treatment are the neck (under the chin), upper arms and armpits, male chest/breasts, trunk, 14
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Abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck, is a popular type of cosmetic surgery that can dramatically improve a patient’s physical appearance and self esteem. By eliminating loose skin and tissue from the area around the abdomen and waistline, a skilled plastic surgeon can achieve a firmer, sexier, and more youthful contour to the body. Many men and women find that after tummy tuck, they have the slimmer midsection and stomach that they always wanted. Women commonly use tummy tuck to regain their pre-pregnancy bodies following childbirth.
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hen race cars speed around the track they burn rubber, loosen screws, and use gas. Any car that doesn’t stop for the pit crew isn’t going to last very long on the track, or in the race circuit. It’s surprising how cars resemble the human body. And how much our lifestyles have changed our bodies from luxury sedans to race cars. Our high paced life style leave some bodies in the dust. It’s always interesting to see the 70 year old in the assisted living facility, who needs help tying their shoes- and the 70 year old still completing 5K’s, and out running the 30 year olds. You have to ask yourself how you want to age, and what you can do to accomplish your goals. We treat our bodies like race cars, and rarely stop by to see the pit crew. To reach and maintain your fitness goals, and get the most miles out of your ride it’s important to take the time for regular tune-ups. After all your body the only vehicle you get.
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1) SLEEP A recent study showed that dieters that got 7.5+ hours of sleep regularly, lost twice as much fat as their sleepy counter parts. Not sleeping enough can cause your body to store fat, increase your blood pressure, decrease your ability to perform regular tasks, and have negative effects on your immune system. The average adult should regularly get 7.5-8.5 hours of sleep.
efficient recovery. For maximum recovery shoot for between 0.15-0.25 grams of protein per pound of your body weight and between 0.25-0.4 grams of carbs per pound of body weight. If you’re very overweight, use your goal weight when calculating how many carbs/protein to eat. 4) FLEXIBILITY TRAINING Flexibility has to do with the ability of your body parts to use their full range of motion. Limited range of motion can lead to chronic injury, pain, permanent joint damage, and decreased strength potential. Keeping all your muscles flexible puts less stress on your joints and back. A regular flexibility routine is vital to reaching your full fitness potential, and maintaining it. After warming up, stretching should be performed before and after workouts, and daily for maximum benefits. Yoga is also a great way to increase flexibility. As you speed through your daily tasks, and work-outs be sure to take the time to rest and recover. Remember you can’t trade your body in. If you’re ready to live BALANCED, healthy and fit, enjoy the support of a fitness community geared at realistic lifestyle changes with Action Boot Camps! Not sure if a Fitness Community is for you? Check out what my clients are sayings at www.TrainHardOrGoHome.com, and try out a Free Boot Camp with mention of Health and Fitness Magazine. H&F
2) HYDRATION In spite of the fact that about 75% of the body and lean muscle tissue is water, many still load up on sugary sodas and caffeinated drinks to quench their thirst. Studies regularly prove water’s ability to speed up the metabolism. Being properly hydrated ensures you’ll be able to work your hardest during your work-out, and recover faster by transporting nutrients where they’re needed. Proper hydration can also increase energy and ward off chronic disease and pain. Hydration is more than water. Electrolytes are also key to staying hydrated. Check out the TrainHardOrGoHome blog or Facebook fan page for an easy homemade Electrolyte recipe, or try coconut water. Exercising adults need 80-96 ounces of water per day. Caffeine, intense exercise, and a weight loss goals means more H2O. 3) POST WORK-OUT NUTRITION After your work-out you’ve depleted your body of glycogen, and torn down your muscles. The next step is to rebuild them. Your body uses carbs to replenish energy and aid in the distribution of protein to repair muscles. You have a 30-45min window when your body is best able to absorb nutrients. Eating you largest meal and being sure to include both protein and carbs are vital for the most
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The Science Behind Cannabis Safety By David Bruce Allen M.D.
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rug safety is on the minds of most all Americans. Virtually every day we see ads that tell of possible side effects of some medication. Multiple side effects from pharmaceutical medications are so common that disclaimer warnings are the most prominent portion of the ads. Attorneys are constantly telling horror stories of “Bad Drugs”. Daily we see advertisements for law suits over some complication or adverse side effect of an FDA approved medication. Patients are looking for alternatives to taking medications with multiple other unintended negative effects to their health. Adverse side-effects of medications can target specific organs like kidneys or liver, others can affect your blood components and cause coagulation (Blood Clotting) problems, Heart Attacks, Strokes and Death. The list is endless, and not all problems are immediately apparent after use of the medications. Some effects may occur years later. Physicians refer to the adverse effects, and any organ failure caused by medicines as Morbidity. Mortality is of course when the patient dies of an immediate or delayed complication of drug consumption. So Drug complications are either Morbidity or Mortality. (M&M) There were many scientifically baseless accusation leveled at Cannabis “Marijuana” which were proven incorrect but their myth still
is considered truth by some. Since there is a virtual ban on scientific research on Cannabis in the United States, most all studies have been done outside the States. There are virtually no repeatable studies that show cannabis to be harmful except for some mild bronchitis that seldom occurs and is reversible with cessation of smoking. (Cannabis is not a gate-way drug and does not cause schizophrenia or Brain Damage, does not cause men’s breast to grow, is not Addictive, Etc.) The question of Morbidity of Cannabis is still being debated by some. There is no question about mortality associated with Cannabis consumption, as no death has ever been directly attributed to Cannabis. This fact is so remarkable as to be almost unbelievable but true. Even aspirin, one of the safest over the counter medication kills 1200 people a year in the United States. It is impossible for anyone to accidentally or even intentionally kill themselves with Cannabis. When humans overdose from drugs, the most common immediate cause of death is asphyxiation (low blood oxygen) and heart attack. Many drugs do this by depressing centers in the brain stem which control respiratory and Heart rate. When opiate receptors in the Brain Stem are overstimulated it causes depression of Breathing and lowering of Heart rate to such an extent life cannot be supported. The lowered respiratory rate lowers oxygen in the blood and prolonged low oxygen causes heart attacks and death. Fortunately there are no cannabinoid receptors in the Brain Stem and so no matter how much Cannabis you consume you can’t suppress your brain stem function. This simple fact is what is responsible for cannabis safety. Since Cannabis has no adverse effects to other organ function like kidney or liver, it is safe on long term (Chronic) exposure. Chronic diseases need to be treated with medicines that are safe when used on a chronic basis! I will discuss the types of cannabinoid receptors and their importance in my next article. David Bruce Allen M.D. By Legal Democratic Vote; Cannabis Is Medicine. H&F
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Dear Mitch, I am having trouble with family, but not my own. My girlfriend and I have been together now for 3-1/2 years, and we have a great relationship. Yet getting to know her extended family has been such a pain. The biggest challenge is my girlfriend’s aunt. She (let’s call her Dawn) thinks the world of her aunt, as they’ve been very close for 25 years. Ever since she was a child, her aunt has been there, taking care of Dawn when she was very ill, consoling her during hard times, etc.. My girlfriend’s parents and brothers all accept me, and we get along great. Her aunt isn’t receptive at all, even though I’ve made effort by going with Dawn whenever she visits, and by trying to talk with this aunt. According to Dawn and her family, “She’s just like that… You’ve gotta be the one to come to her,” and make all of the effort basically. However, I’m not willing to do this. My feeling is that relationships take effort from both sides, but her family insists I need to work harder to make her feel important. I’m stuck between feeling like I’m overextending for a woman who seems to have no interest in reciprocating, and giving up! What should I do? Thank you, Olive Branch Rejected Lodi, California Hey Olive Branch, And family is SUPPOSED to be a haven in the harsh world! Ironically, I help a lot of people find their way by identifying their goals. That’s particularly rough here, isn’t it? What IS your goal in such a tough scenario? The first place I’d take you is right back to YOU! What are you committed to in your primary relationship with Dawn? r *T UIFSF "/: DIBODF UIJT BVOU JT BDUVBMMZ QJDLJOH VQ PO TPNFUIJOH JODPOgruous about you? Maybe Dawn’s aunt is attuned to something even very intuitive that seems “wrong” to her. And YOU may not even be aware of this “wrong” element, even if it IS real. r * DBO U UPUBMMZ BDDFQU TBOT TDSVUJOZ ZPVS SFQSFTFOUBUJPO POMZ CFDBVTF "-- descriptions of “reality” are subjective, and based on our interpretations and meanings. Thus, I’m challenging you to take a solid look at any potential areas for your own growth and contribution to this situation. A GREAT place to start is: With your girlfriend!
If your girlfriend’s so close to both you and her aunt, what is she saying about this whole scenario? Is SHE suggesting you need to “work harder”? If Dawn IS saying this, you need to look at whether she has a good point or perhaps she doesn’t know how to deal with a family dynamic that’s been around long before she was born. Or maybe she’s a player in a truly dysfunctional family system, and you have the opportunity to discern if you want to play along, or move along. Now if Dawn ISN’T saying you need to make more effort, has she advocated for you with the family? Who is actually on your side here? Are you still the outsider? This can be characteristic of homeostatic dysfunctional family systems – Families that have found relative balance & serenity by accepting everything EXCEPT newcomers! You may have heard the saying, “When you marry, you marry the family.” While this isn’t true in all cases, your presentation suggests that Dawn is very close to her family. PERHAPS she isn’t as close as I perceive. MAYBE as you and your girlfriend gain intimacy, she MAY break some of the ties to this aunt. MAYBE. 25 years of closeness is pretty hard to break. Frankly, the tenor of your letter doesn’t leave me sensing that you and your girlfriend are totally on the same page. ◆ Intimacy is the foundation on which to build your relationship, and on which you and Dawn should be able to rely for all challenges and decisions. ◆ Intimacy is only accessed via raw honesty, and full acceptance of each other. ◆ Intimacy is built through communication: Verbal, Touch, Silent, Action Communication. Relationships most powerful aspects. My friend, it seems that Dawn’s aunt isn’t comfortable with family-level intimacy with you. Perhaps that is her personality. Maybe she needs time to trust and let others in, or perhaps others aren’t EVER truly in! Focus on development of honest intimacy with Dawn, and challenges like relationship with this aunt become much more manageable. Sometimes, the best way to love another is to leave them outside your Inner Circle of Closeness, or even to let them go. Namaste’ ~ Mitch For more info, contact Mitch Darnell, MA, OM, Relationship Coach & Wedding Officiant at (916) 247-1655 or visit his web sites at www.foreverinspired.net or www.sacgroom.com. H&F
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ARIES (March 21-April 19) Neptune in Pisces; therefore, consider using awareness as a means for spiritually waking up by listening to your intuition. Life is about love, not judgment. Judgment is about suffering. Find the discipline to think twice and then stop thinking before you speak, and you will avoid verbal accidents waiting to happen.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Finally love and romance are getting feed the meal that one would love to par-take. When life is grand it is amazing and when it sucks it is the worst thing that seems to exist. But if you could change that and never be touched by your wiping and scorning of yourself, would be to stop thinking and listen as a form of thinking.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Unknown thoughts, fresh ideas are visiting you with a sense of expanding into an unused pattern for the rest of spring. Parties and people are perking you up with possibilities pertaining to your unfamiliar perceptions. A horn of plenty of opportunities is yours and all you have to do is be prepared to change expectations.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21) New relationships are in the air and space is the mystery that tantalizes the nature of you the most intelligent sign of the zodiac and all the more reasons to stop thinking. With your vast intellect all you have to do is be like a computer an access all your ability by getting out of your own way and come forth what you do and what you need to do.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Imploding from the inside can be like the big reverse of the big bang. When outside is inside, then you are in space. When there is no outside and no inside, life is a wholality that is your reality, which means it is a dream becoming. Your internal environment is the external expression of your Divine point of view.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) You have started a voyage of learning the value of wealth vs. money. You are going to enter a time if you have not already reached it. When you are going to have less material things but you will have all the personal wealth one can have. It is about your internal spiritual joinery that is going to lead you to where you are now and that is the only place you can be.
CANCER (June 22-July 22) Jupiter in Taurus brings you expansion in new contacts and potential long term friends are in the current flowering in your life. There is power in your convictions this month and you voice your thoughts with force and a ample supply of nurturing. Some of you are contemplating moving from your current domicile. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Vocation and business is on your mind and in your day from sun up to sun down. Transformation is taking place as a slow evolving part of you is preparing you for the long haul. Money, inheritance and sexual interests are going to be a new focus group for the next decade for Leoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) When you burn the candle at both ends it does not leave many ends left only beginnings. This is a time fore staring to implement your ideas and as you go forward the obstacles along the way are mythological signals of guidance along the mystery of you.
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MAY 5 (SCORPIO FULL MOON, 16Âş, 8:35 PM PDT) Hidden information comes to light, shadow becomes a light unto its shadow. New revelations are exposed in the media about what has been hidden from the public concerning the public. This is a SuperMoon that can bring up the idea of gravitational pull on the earth, which in turn affects the tides and earthquakes. Most major earthquakes seems to happen around this cyclical event that happens each year. MAY 20 (GEMINI NEW MOON, 0Âş, 4:47 PM PDT) Gemini is an example of yin and yang is in a conversation with its self. By keeping still and listening to the sound of silence one can hear the whole universe as song singing its improved present of creation as it creates. We all are standing in the midst of a transition into the Age of Aquarius and the Age of Light. One side of the coming coin of the unknown. Wealth is being redefined, money is going to be less relevant in the future. You ability to survive in a creative way is the new currency that will have the most value.
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In a Bikram Yoga class we learn to use 100% of our lung capacity, and simultaneously improve the elasticity of the lungs. Every Bikram Yoga class begins with Pranayama Breathing. Prana is Sanskrit for vital life. What can be more vital for life that our breath? Prana enters the body through the breath and is sent to every cell through our circulatory system. As a new student, doing deep breathing exercises, your lungs might feel tight and small, which is perfectly normal. The more you do deep breathing, the more you will find your breath becomes deeper and fuller. Your lungs are like balloons, they must be properly inflated and stretched to become more flexible and capable of holding and processing more oxygen with greater efficiency. The goal in deep breathing is to utilize the lungsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; maximum capacity, increase circulation and rid the body of toxins trapped in the lungs. With more and more practice of this deep breathing exercise, we learn to control the breath and gain greater discipline with the breath. We gain control of the speed and duration of each inhale and exhale. Starting class with this deep breathing exercise allows the body to warm up from the inside out.
Standing deep breathing or Pranayama, is your opportunity to prepare yourself for Bikram Yoga. During this time in class you warm up your body, focus your mind, cleanse yourself of toxins and improve your strength and alignment. As you inhale, you pull the air through your nose and feel the air in your throat. At the same time, with knuckles under your chin, stretch your elbows up towards the ceiling. During the inhale you have to constrict your airway to create friction that makes a snoring sound. By narrowing the passageway through your throat, you can sustain a longer inhale and fill your lungs more. When you exhale you open your throat and push out as much air as possible over the course of six seconds. The more you complete the exhale, the more space you create for your next inhale. The friction of the inhale and exhale also has the benefit of creating heat. It might be hard to recognize in a hot room, but you can actually heat your body internally through Pranayama. Together the air you exhale and the sweat you create, serve to flush your body of toxins and impurities. During Pranayama breathing you are bringing more oxygen into your body thereby giving your heart more to work with. This stimulates your entire cardiovascular and circulatory system. Each breath should be deeper and longer that the one before it. As you lift your elbows on the inhale you expand your ribcage and chest, making more space for your lungs to expand, providing more oxygen for your heart to pump. Here are a few steps to make Pranayama Breathing experience more enjoyable and effective. r ,FFQ ZPVS GFFU UPHFUIFS BOE DPOUSBDU UIF lower half of your body. This gives the foundation for proper skeletal alignment. r ,FFQ ZPVS TQJOF TUSBJHIU " TUSBJHIU TQJOF during breathing allows more room for your lungs to expand and improves your posture. r ,FFQ XSJTUT TUSBJHIU 8IFO ZPVS FMCPXT touch, the wrists and palms should also be together. When elbows are lifted, fingers and
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In the breath lies the answer, always go deeper. For more information on this article, contact Julie Havelock, Certified Bikram Yoga Teacher & the owner of Sacramento Bikram Yoga, located at: 6350 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento, (916) 456-9642. www.sacramentobikramyoga.com. H&F
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As I wait for a rented scissor lift to get me off of this towering soapbox, let me add that all of these seemingly rigid duties can be accomplished in an environment where fun is a major component. During a recent boxing class I teach at Core Concepts, I had three different people hit the punch mitts in a frenetic three-minute round. I had them stand around me and called out combinations with nary a second of rest between them.
When I began training, I used to wonder why hour-long sessions seemed half as long. Was I doing something wrong? It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t until an appointment with my dentist a few weeks later that an epiphany bloomed through the stench of singed tooth enamel and the whine of that fearful drill. Time flies when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re having fun, simple as that. And it slows to a crawl when you arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t as with my dentist visit which in grudging retrospect was useful for giving me much-needed perspective. My insecurity was all for naught. The sense of â&#x20AC;&#x153;lostâ&#x20AC;? time wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t from an alien abduction but from the much more plausible notion that I was immersed in the moment. This is not to say that I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pay attention to the clock to make sure that everything is on schedule. I just realized that my focus was completely on the task at hand; I took great pride in that. Sometimes it can be an uphill battle. The health industry is continuously inundated with airbrushed imagery and quick fixes with goals buried deep underneathâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and ironicallyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;unhealthy vanity. As personal trainers, we should instill the idea that â&#x20AC;&#x153;looking greatâ&#x20AC;? is a byproduct
It was quite a workout; even for me, and at the conclusion of the round, every other students in the class (who were supposed to be hitting a speed bag or pounding away on a heavy bag) erupted in a surprising and enthusiastic cheer of appreciation! It was a moment Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll never forget and a reminder that fun becomes a home in itself, a place you want to stay and enjoy for the rest of your life. And itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a place where you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even need a cell phone. Core Concepts is a personal training studio in West Sacramento owned and operated by three certified personal trainers. We are an enthusiastic trio, unique as individuals but on the same page with commitment to our clients. Look for Core Concepts on Facebook or give us a call! H&F
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hile taking a peek through a new gym in my area, I saw a familiar occurrence: clients straining through the motions while their trainers stood by with their cell phones pressed against the sides of their heads, thoughts deep in their conversation.
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To Die a Good Death
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once had a college professor who remarked, “There is no greater gift a parent can give a child than to die a good death.” At the time, I wasn’t old enough or wise enough to fully understand his intent; but obviously the words resonated, because they stuck with me. (My head is full of his casually tossedoff asides—most of which required years of incubation deep within me before hatching.) I would have liked to have waited a little longer before circumstances should prove conducive to a full and lasting comprehension of this particular adage: but Death abides no one’s schedule but its own.
his cigarettes around the house, planting little explosives in the tips (they sold these explosives at the local Magic Shop—really great for a laugh!) and otherwise sabotaging his ubiquitous Salem Ultras in any way possible.
My parents were away on an Alaskan cruise; I was staying at their place taking care of the dogs; and death was the last thing on my mind. But my youthful innocence came to an abrupt halt the moment my parents walked in the door, exhausted after a long trip. I enthusiastically welcomed them home, and happily received my perfunctory souvenir T-shirt (bald eagle or grizzly bear against misty mountainous backdrop, no doubt). But quickly I sensed that something was wrong. My mom—usually cheerful and upbeat—seemed strangely subdued. My dad seemed unwilling to look me in the eye. And then I saw what was the matter: the old man had inexplicably turned yellow! Not the pretty, soft yellow of sunsets and summer afternoons, but the rancid, sickly yellow of disease and decay and death. He had yellow skin, yellow eyes, and a distant, worried look on his face that I had never seen before. This was before any diagnosis, and all I knew was that something was wrong—terribly wrong. Over the course of the following days, my dad—quiet, stoic by nature—would say very little about his strangely altered condition, but the anxiety was evident in his stolid countenance. The yellow elephant in the room could not be ignored. The following week my dad was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. The news did not come as a big surprise. After all, my brother and I had spent much of our childhood hiding 26
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In my later adolescence his drinking increased—or at least his family’s awareness of his drinking increased. He was overweight, never exercised, and, in retrospect, surely suffered from depression. I was the typical rebellious teenager—embarrassed to be seen within a hundred feet of my sartorially challenged old man. After high school football games, I would walk right past my eversupportive parent without saying a word, as though he were invisible. It never occurred to me that I was hurting him very much. I had no idea that he even had feelings. This was all to change that fateful day when he came home from Alaska jaundiced with pancreatic cancer. Over the course of the following year I was to witness such acts of courage and selflessness as I could hardly have imagined. Through endless bouts of chemotherapy, two brutal surgeries during which they removed large chunks of various internal organs; through much pain and suffering, he always managed to maintain his dignity and sense of humor—which now often took the form of gallows humor. Once, after my mom had made yet another ill-considered purchase, he grumbled, “I wish I could take the money with me when I go.” Never once in his illness did he complain or feel sorry for himself. If anything, the constant specter of death seemed to sharpen his vigor and verve. I noticed in him a new childlike sense of wonder and awe at the miracle of life. A mere three months before he passed away, he—bald and emaciated from months of tortuous treatment—was dragging his exhausted family around the San Diego Zoo with all the energy and enthusiasm of a child—thrilled by the sight of all the exotic animals. Never had I been so proud of the man. My dad: my hero. Now I know the meaning of my old professor’s words. H&F
May is National Bike Month – The Many Ways to Celebrate!
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But April is a pretty great month as well for cycling. Which is why preparations are under way to promote our very own “May is Bike Month”. Commuters and cyclists of all variety are encouraged to participate by logging their May commuter miles. “Energizer Stations” have been staged along popular commuter routes hoping to raise awareness and participation in a national effort recognizing the importance of the humble bicycle as a means of transportation. When the “League of American Bicyclists” held a “bike to work day” in 1956 few could have guessed its shape today. Over 1.4 million miles were logged here in the valley alone in 2011. A goal of over 2 million has been set and with participation already in the thousands it seems within grasp. Those wishing to participate in logging their miles can register online at: www.mayisbikemonth. com. Here one can register as a family, team or individual, get the latest updates and view a hugely informative calendar of events.
The Bike Fest will offer music, ice-cream, free bicycle checks and basic maintenance, some product for sale and tons of information about transit and transportation services here in Sacramento. The festivities begin at 11am and finishes at 1pm. Great fun and worth checking out.
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By John Buchanan ay is National Bike Month and all across the country people are being encouraged to commute by bike. A perfect choice May. The summer heat is still over the horizon and spring is in full bloom. With great weather our spirits are lifted and we feel healthier. Cycling just fits right in.
The Northern California Aids 3JEF TUBSUT .BZ UI BOE GFBtures 330 miles of Nor Cal beauty. Information can be found at: www.norcalaidscycle.org. And of course there is the Tour De Cluck. Hosted by the city of Davis, this chicken/cycling fest will be held May 26th. All those poultry obsessed can find greater particulars at: www.tourdecluck.org. A small sampling of what May has in store for the cycling minded. I again defer to the May is Bike Month website to check my dates. Possibly one tip over too many. So if May is Bike Month and all its festivities still doesn’t inspire one to air up the tires and oil the chain, consider just doing it merely for all the great reasons we should. Health. Spirit. Fun. Community. Economics. Environment. The celebration goes on and on. May is a great month to ride but all riding is just great.
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The Sacramento Area Council of Government (SACOG) and its QBSUOFST 3FHJPOBM 5SBOTQPSUBUJPO .BOBHFNFOU "TTPDJBUJPOT of course the Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates (SABA) are hosting their annual Capitol Bike Fest May 10th on the West Side of the State Capitol. The goal of the bike fest is a full throated advocacy of bicycling and other clean air methods of transportation. I have had the privilege of working with members of these organizations and continue to be humbled by their efforts and successes. I am convinced that without their tireless efforts, Sacramento indeed would be cycling poor.
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In celebrating May is Bike Month an enormous number of activities are being held throughout the month. The variety is legion. Free bicycle checks, maintenance classes, bike swaps, film fests, bike fests and all things bikes big and small will be available throughout the valley. Yes, I’m taking the easy way out and referring the interested to the May is Bike Months official website for the particulars. I’ve not the space. But I will highlight some of those that recur annually and hope these will strike interest in yet so much more.
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May 13
at Arizona
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Jun. 16
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10:10
Apr. 6
at Arizona
7:10
May 14
Colorado
10:15
Jun. 17
at Seattle
4:10
Apr. 7
at Arizona
8:10
May 15
Colorado
10:15
Jun. 18
at LA Angels
10:05
Apr. 8
at Arizona
4:10
May 16
St. Louis
10:15
Jun. 19
at LA Angels
10:05
Apr. 9
at Colorado
4:10
May 17
St. Louis
3:45
Jun. 20
at LA Angels
10:05
Apr. 11
at Colorado
8:40
May 18
Oakland
10:15
Jun. 22
at Oakland
10:05
Apr. 12
at Colorado
3:10
May 19
Oakland
4:05
Jun. 23
at Oakland
7:15
Apr. 13
Pittsburgh
4:35
May 20
Oakland
4:05
Jun. 24
at Oakland
4:05
Apr. 14
Pittsburgh
9:05
May 21
at Milwaukee
8:10
Jun. 25
LA Dodgers
10:15
Apr. 15
Pittsburgh
4:05
Jun. 26
LA Dodgers
10:15
Apr. 16
Philadelphia
10:15
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Jun. 27
LA Dodgers
3:45
Apr. 17
Philadelphia
10:15
May 22
at Milwaukee
8:10
Jun. 28
Cincinnati
10:15
Apr. 18
Philadelphia
10:15
May 23
at Milwaukee
1:10
Jun. 29
Cincinnati
10:15
Apr. 20
at NY Mets
7:10
May 24
at Miami
7:10
Jun. 30
Cincinnati
4:05
Apr. 21
at NY Mets
1:10
May 25
at Miami
7:10
Apr. 22
at NY Mets
1:10
May 26
at Miami
4:10
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Apr. 23
at NY Mets
7:10
May 27
at Miami
1:10
Jul. 1
Cincinnati
4:05
Apr. 24
at Cincinnati
7:10
May 28
Arizona
5:05
Jul. 3
at Washington
6:35
Apr. 25
at Cincinnati
7:10
May 29
Arizona
10:15
Jul. 4
at Washington
11:05
Apr. 26
at Cincinnati
12:35
May 30
Arizona
10:15
Jul. 5
at Washington
7:05
Apr. 27
San Diego
10:15
Jul. 6
at Pittsburgh
7:05
Apr. 28
San Diego
9:05
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4:05
Apr. 29
San Diego
4:05
Jun. 1
Chicago Cubs
10:15
Jul. 8
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Jun. 2
Chicago Cubs
7:15
Jul. 13
Houston
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Miami
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Jun. 4
Chicago Cubs
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May 2
Miami
10:15
Jun. 5
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10:05
Sep. 17
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5:10
May 3
Miami
3:45
Jun. 6
at San Diego
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Sep. 18
at Rockies
12:10
May 4
Milwaukee
10:15
Jun. 7
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3:35
Sep. 20
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7:10
May 5
Milwaukee
4:05
Jun. 8
Texas
10:15
Sep. 21
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7:10
May 6
Milwaukee
4:05
Jun. 9
Texas
4:05
Sep. 22
at Dodgers
7:10
May 7
at LA Dodgers
10:10
Jun. 10
Texas
4:05
Sep. 23
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6:40
May 8
at LA Dodgers
10:10
Jun. 12
Houston
10:15
Sep. 24
at D-backs
5:10
May 9
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10:10
Jun. 13
Houston
10:15
Sep. 25
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1:10
May 11
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9:40
Jun. 14
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Sep. 26
Rockies
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10:05 9:05 10:05 10:05 3:35 10:10 9:10 4:10 10:05 10:05 10:05 10:05 10:05 9:05 4:05 10:05 10:05 3:35 7:05 7:05 1:35 7:10 Time 7:10 7:10 7:10 7:10 1:40 10:05 3:35 10:05 10:05 8:05 4:05 10:05 7:05 8:05 2:05 10:15 4:05 4:05 10:05 10:05 3:35 10:05 4:05 4:05 2:10 8:10 1:10
Jun. 3 Jun. 4 Jun. 5 Jun. 6 Jun. 7 Jun. 8 Jun. 9 Jun. 10 Jun. 12 Jun. 13 Jun. 14 Jun. 15 Jun. 16 Jun. 17 Jun. 19 Jun. 20 Jun. 21 Jun. 22 Jun. 23 Jun. 24 Jun. 25 Jun. 26 Jun. 27 Jun. 28 Jun. 29 Jun. 30
at Kansas City Texas Texas Texas Texas at Arizona at Arizona at Arizona at Colorado at Colorado at Colorado San Diego San Diego San Diego LA Dodgers LA Dodgers LA Dodgers San Francisco San Francisco San Francisco at Seattle at Seattle at Seattle at Texas at Texas at Texas
2:10 10:05 10:05 10:05 3:35 9:40 10:10 4:10 8:40 8:40 3:10 10:05 4:05 4:05 10:05 10:05 3:35 10:05 7:15 4:05 10:10 10:10 3:40 8:05 8:05 7:15
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Jul. 1 Jul. 2 Jul. 3 Jul. 4 Jul. 6 Jul. 7 Jul. 8 Jul. 13 Jul. 14 Jul. 15 Jul. 17 Jul. 18 Jul. 19 Jul. 20 Jul. 21 Jul. 22 Jul. 24 Jul. 25 Jul. 26 Jul. 27 Jul. 28 Jul. 29 Jul. 30 Jul. 31
at Texas Boston Boston Boston Seattle Seattle Seattle at Minnesota at Minnesota at Minnesota Texas Texas NY Yankees NY Yankees NY Yankees NY Yankees at Toronto at Toronto at Toronto at Baltimore at Baltimore at Baltimore Tampa Bay Tampa Bay
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Time
Aug. 1 Aug. 2 Aug. 3 Aug. 4 Aug. 5 Aug. 6 Aug. 7
Tampa Bay Toronto Toronto Toronto Toronto LA Angels LA Angels
3:35 10:05 10:05 4:05 4:05 10:05 10:05
Time 8:05 10:05 10:05 4:05 10:05 10:10 4:05 8:10 7:10 2:10 10:05 3:35 10:05 10:05 9:05 4:05 7:07 7:07 12:37 7:05 7:05 1:35 10:05 10:05
Aug. 8 Aug. 10 Aug. 11 Aug. 12 Aug. 14 Aug. 15 Aug. 16 Aug. 17 Aug. 18 Aug. 19 Aug. 20 Aug. 21 Aug. 22 Aug. 23 Aug. 24 Aug. 25 Aug. 27 Aug. 28 Aug. 29 Aug. 30 Aug. 31
LA Angels at Chicago Sox at Chicago Sox at Chicago Sox at Kansas City at Kansas City at Kansas City Cleveland Cleveland Cleveland Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota at Tampa Bay at Tampa Bay at Tampa Bay at Cleveland at Cleveland at Cleveland at Cleveland Boston
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Opponent
Sept. 1 Sept. 2 Sept. 3 Sept. 4 Sept. 5 Sept. 7 Sept. 8 Sept. 9 Sept. 10 Sept. 11 Sept. 12 Sept. 13 Sept. 14 Sept. 15 Sept. 16 Sept. 18 Sept. 19 Sept. 20 Sept. 21 Sept. 22 Sept. 23 Sept. 24 Sept. 25 Sept. 26 Sept. 27 Sept. 28 Sept. 29 Sept. 30
Boston Boston LA Angels LA Angels LA Angels at Seattle at Seattle at Seattle at LA Angels at LA Angels at LA Angels at LA Angels Baltimore Baltimore Baltimore at Detroit at Detroit at Detroit at NY Yankees at NY Yankees at NY Yankees at Texas at Texas at Texas at Texas Seattle Seattle Seattle
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Opponent
Oct. 1 Oct. 2 Oct. 3
Texas Texas Texas
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enewal. Spring brings a chance to bloom…again. The calendar offers everyone a chance to decide to make life better in January when we make those annual resolutions that should be yielding significant results by March…if you followed up your decision by taking action. Only you can decide to be better than you are, as Henry Ford said, “If you think you can, or if you think you can’t, you are right.” Decide to give yourself six weeks to change and you can renew your health and raise your fitness level while increasing your endurance and strength thru martial arts training. The only one who can improve your situation is you. If you have stress, heartburn, headaches, cramps or feel bloated all the time, your body is sending signals, asking for help in regaining your health. As Ford suggested, attitude is the start in achievement. You can do almost anything, if you first believe you can. A word of caution... achieving takes ACTION! While it is an important ingredient, a positive attitude is NOT enough to ensure success in life. You actually have to work at it. It doesn’t matter how long it takes to accomplish, what’s important is you are taking action to change for the better. Start by giving yourself a goal. You may just want to get fit, or pursue a higher goal in becoming a Black Belt. Some people take longer than others to achieve Black Belt, but it can be done thru perseverance. Confucius is credited with saying, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with your first step,” for Sara, wife of Carmichael Master Instructor and Fifth Dan Black Belt Jonathon Peschke, life kept her from completing her training for an extended period, “And so it is after seventeen years, after my eldest has received her Black Belt and my husband his fifth degree, that I finally put myself to the test. Can I do it?” A wife, mother and teacher, Sara says, “I cannot stall or put it off, what message does that send.” And more to my point do you keep yourself from success? As Sara recalls, “But worse what message have I sent myself. I have a giant, neon INCOMPLETE sign blinking in my brain and I cannot stand it anymore.” You can too. If you get started today you can be fit and healthier in just weeks, earn your first belt in a couple months and for most students, achieve the goal of Black Belt excellence much faster than Sara! Despite two children, two complete home renovations and achieving a teaching credential Sara lived the goal, “This is it, all the years and waiting, procrastinating, excuses, setbacks. They are gone, I am in control.” However, as we all experience, life sometimes throws us a curve as Sara learned, “I’m getting to class regularly, sleeping well, retaining information. I’ve lost ten pounds. I feel light and know that Black Belt is within my reach. That is when I break my hand trying to break a brick in class one night. No one asked me to do it. I wanted to break the brick, felt I could break the brick. I did
not break the brick; I did break my hand though. Two bones on my right hand that take over 4 months to heal. My momentum hits a giant brick wall.” However, as Sara shared in her Black Belt essay, “There is a reason why each Robinson’s TKD class begins with the Tenets of Taekwondo. These simple words repeated over and over: Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control, Indomitable Spirit and Victory are meant to change your life. They are meant to seep into your subconscious-to make you better. These are the words that always came to mind when I felt like scrapping the whole thing. These are worthy ideals. I want them for my family and my friends and the whole world not just myself, but first I have to finish what I started or I am in danger of not believing in me. And when it comes down to it we can only change what we have control over, which is ourselves. It was time to finish this thing seventeen years in the making.” You can also renew your health, gain a positive outlook and carry your martial arts achievement to success in the rest of your life, like Sara who didn’t give up and wears her Black Belt proudly. Come talk with our students, visit a facility or drop in to watch a class in session anytime. Like many of the best things in life, discovering if Taekwondo can make your life better is free when you call me at (916) 783-3191 or visit http://robinsonstkd.com and click Contact Us. Come talk with our students, visit a facility or drop in to watch a class in session anytime. Like many of the best things in life, discovering if Taekwondo can make your life better is free when you call me at (916) 783-3191 or visit www.robinsonstkd.com and click Contact Us. H&F
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Preventive Medicine for Your Pets
WHATCHA GONNA DO? PART 1 By Danny Presswood By Lisa LaChioma, DVM Copyright Danny Presswood, 2006 All Rights Reserved.
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Blood work- As we age, our physicians want to try to catch diseases before they actually show clinical signs. Annual laboratory tests are common place in human medicine and for some ailments they want to test more frequently to make sure that things are caught early. Veterinarians would also like to catch some of those senior diseases or other metabolic diseases before they become a problem and our pet is actually sick. Running a senior panel, including a urinalysis, a complete chemistry screening of electrolytes and organ function tests, total thyroid levels, and a complete blood count is recommended at least annually after the age of 7 in most dogs and cats. Talk with your veterinarian on the best plan for your pet to catch metabolic disease before they are sick. Intestinal Parasite Screens- As pets get older; we tend to forgot about intestinal parasites. But even older dogs can get roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, and giardia just to name a few. An annual fecal analysis can help detect a hidden parasite that isn’t causing any problems yet or it could be the cause of vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss, or just not eating like they used to. A parasite screen is painless; just bring in a fresh fecal sample at your annual examination. This can protect your pet and your family since some parasites can be transmitted to humans. These are just some of the items to consider when it comes to your pet’s preventive health. Talk with your veterinarian for specific recommendations based on your pet and your lifestyles. Dr. Lisa LaChioma, practices at Mueller Pet Medical Center. Visit their websites at www.muellerpmc.com and www.thepetinn.net or give them a call at (916) 428-9202. Or better yet come visit our brand new facility for yourself. The new Mueller Pet Medical Center is located at 7625 Freeport Boulevard, Sacramento. H&F
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How to Stop Your Dog From Running Away By Paul Casebourne room (but never assumes this right in the house), and a doghouse made out of straw bales, which she loves as it is very warm. She also knows where the edge is, and pushes it like crazy, but she is safe and well behaved and under control at all times because she can hear me.
I have tried whistles, chasing after my dog and just leaving her, none of which are satisfactory and just exposes the dog to danger. If I can’t control the dog at both short and long range, she is useless in the field other than as a pet. So how do I stop my pet from running away?
Every day that goes by, her knowledge of language and disciplined procedure improves. I think I will always use an electric collar now. I see it as a safety device that makes me much less apprehensive about the dog’s behavior. I can focus on expanding the dog’s com-
A gamekeeper suggested an electric collar. I dismissed it out of hand as being cruel, but it is not as cruel as watching your dog in agony pinned down under a car wheel. I decided to try an electric collar but resolved to be kind and fair. It transformed the dog without any cruelty at all and this is how it works: First and only after 6 months minimally, and only when the big 4 commands are in place can you use one. My collar has an audible alarm that the dog can hear even when she can’t hear or see me. She quickly learned to respond to this beep; it means only one thing – Heal. Since wildlife has hearing and great vision, we can see lots of wildlife when we are out now because we are quiet, the dog is under control at all times and above all is safe. Your dog and especially Springer Spaniels will want to do as you ask. You must be there any time that there needs to be attention or arresting and a bleeper really is on the spot and instant. If the dog doesn’t respond, there are 8 settings to ‘tweak your dog’s ear’, building up to a shock. All these are much gentler than rough handling or hitting the dog. All of them hurt a lot less than impact with a car. I must stress that if you don’t have the big four commands in place and a confident dog you should not deploy such a device, just keep your dog on a lead. The collar is only for the dog’s protection and control and the charge, which is about the same as a static shock from a door handle, does not cause the dog much discomfort, but lets her know I want her attention when all else fails. I don’t know how the shepherds do it but they have my admiration. I don’t need my little dog to achieve those levels. We have lots of fun together and she adores my two girls, mind you she adores everyone including the postman! Patience is the secret and then it’s a matter of time. She also has a special settee in our garden
prehension of commands, so her behavior continues to improve and she plays an even bigger and much more enjoyable part in daily activities. If you don’t want your pet to run off, get to grips with the collar, lead, teaching, rewarding and discipline and be heard. The best way to be heard is with a bleeping collar—really it works. I think these new devices are the dog equivalent of a 2-way radio. No soldier goes into combat without one. I think they are here to stay and used responsibly, will transform your life and make teaching your dog a real joy and with much less stress. Remember it is your finger on the button and you decide whether you are a dog trainer or a dog breaker. I know which I am. For more details on how to build such a cozy dog den, visit www.engineeredsolutions.info/Great-Ideas/Dog-Bed-from-Timber-Pallets/ View-all-products.html. H&F
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ou spend hours and hours working with your dog. You teach him the big 4 commands – sit, stay, heal and down. When he’s older than six months old and really understands the commands, then you have to bring discipline to bear or face the possibility of an unthinkable incident.
Facts and FAQ’s About Bicycle Accidents
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ow frequent are bicycle injuries and fatalities in the U.S? The National Centers for Disease Control reports that each year, more than 500,000 people in the US are treated in emergency departments for bicycle-related injuries. More than 700 people die each year as a result of bicycle-related injuries. What causes bicycle crashes? Vehicle drivers’ errors or inattention are the most frequent cause of bicycle crashes. Loose gravel on the road and rain-slicked surfaces frequently contributes to crashes. Speed increases risk; cyclists are more likely to sustain serious injury when they are riding fast. Doing stunts on your bicycles also increases the odds of accidents and injury. How can bicyclists protect themselves? The simplest and most effective protection is to wear a helmet. Helmets reduce the number of deaths and traumatic brain injuries (TBI), and they reduce overall medical costs.
brakes are working, and that there are no loose or broken parts on your bike. Having lights and reflectors that work makes you much more visible in the dark to motorists.
How important are preventive tactics? Wearing a helmet will not prevent you from being hit by a vehicle. The essential practice of safe bicycling is to be as conspicuous and as predictable as possible so that motorists around always know you are there and can predict what you are going to do.
Can I carry a child on my bicycle? A child riding with you should always wear a helmet. For carrying a child you should mount a special seat that fits behind the main seat, spoke guards to prevent the child’s feet from getting caught in the spokes.
What is the most dangerous time for bicyclists? Night is the most dangerous time, because visibility is reduced. Thirty-six per cent of bicycle fatalities occur between 6 p.m. and midnight.
In California, what are my responsibilities and rights? California law views bicyclists as having the same rights and responsibilities as the operators of cars and trucks. The California Vehicle Code governs bicycle riders, and the police deal with bicycle accidents by the same procedures as they use for motor vehicle accidents.
How can I protect myself when I’m biking at night? Take these steps to increase your visibility: Every bicyclist should have a headlamp, preferably the newer LED (Light Emitting Diode) models, which have a brighter light and draw less power from batteries. Every bicyclist should also have a blinking red rear light. In addition, cyclists traveling at dusk or in the dark should wear a reflective vest with the SMV (slow moving vehicle) triangle on it. Bicyclists’ clothing should be bright colored, with reflective strips, to increase visibility to drivers Should bicyclists ride with the traffic, or against the traffic? The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center of the University of North Carolina Highway Safety Research Center advises that bicyclists should ride with traffic. When you ride against traffic — especially on the sidewalk — you make yourself almost invisible to motorists turning at intersections and driveways who may not be expecting or looking for anyone coming from your direction. About 25% of bicycle/motor vehicle collisions involve a rider who is either riding against traffic and/or riding on the sidewalk. How can I be sure that my bike is safe? The American Academy of Family Physicians recommends that you check your bicycle frequently to make sure that all parts are working right. Get in the habit of checking before you ride. Be sure that the 34
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After a crash, what resources will pay my medical expenses? Many people will have insurance that will help pay medical bills, either through their health insurance or through the healthcare or the uninsured motorist provision in their automobile Insurance policy. These are called first party benefits, and they are the usual first resource for payment for medical expenses related to a bicycle injury. If my insurance company pays some of my medical bills after a accident, and if I then file a lawsuit, when I make a recovery will they be entitled to reimbursement? Most insurance policies have a contractual provision stipulating that the insurance company has a right to seek recovery for reimbursement. San Diego bicycle injury lawyer Thomas Penfield represents injured bicycle riders throughout Southern California. Thomas Penfield and his legal team of bicycle accident attorneys represent cases involving serious injury and death involving riders, and have successfully obtained judgments for their clients that have allowed them to continue their lives post accident with assurance of their care. For more info, so to www.cglaw.com/apg_pg30_Bicycle_ Injury.html. H&F
By Bonita Darula
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icycle riding with autistic children can be fun and will benefit the child. How? Where do you start?
The first task you must do is purchase a bicycle for the individual. This decision will depend on the age of your child, height, boy or girl, and what the bicycle is going to be used for and where you are going. In other words, will the bicycle riding involve long tour trips, small trips around town, or short trips around the neighborhood where one lives? Bicycle riding will benefit the child with autism by giving him exercise, balance, leg movement, muscle control, self-confidence, coordination, help socialize with other children in his
Never push a child with autism beyond their limitations. There will be no benefits by taking that kind of approach. The benefit of knowing and understanding the limitation of the child will give you a better understanding of what kind of bicycle to purchase for the child with autism. Some bicycles have fat tires, small skinny tires; some have pedal breaks, and others have hand breaks. Do you want a bicycle with gears to adjust the speed or just a plain easy rider? The color of the bicycle is optional. These are just a few of the questions one should take into consideration when thinking about buying a bicycle. It might be a good plan to introduce your child to a used bicycle first until he or she gets used to riding the bicycle. If the child is young, it is an excellent idea to attach training wheels to the rear of the bicycle or think about a tandem (bicycle built for two) that requires the adult to sit on the seat in the front and the child on the seat on the back of the same bicycle. There are many other types and styles of bicycles that are available to help assist your child with autism. You may want to search the internet for many options that are available to get the best fit. Furthermore, call bicycle shops and network with other autistic families who have and use their bicycles, to see the benefits they have received from bicycle riding.
own age group, get fresh air and view nature. One important factor about bicycle riding is that it can be added to family recreation activities and bring enjoyment and fun for the whole family. It helps improve communication between family members and the child with autism. The child with autism will also be more relaxed. Teaching a child with autism how to ride a bicycle may be challenging, depending on the level or degree of the autistic disorder. But donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t give up. Once the child learns how to ride a bicycle, the benefits will outweigh the challenge. Patience is the primary key when teaching a child with autism how to ride a bicycle. In addition, it is imperative for the parent or caregiver, to understand and be aware of what the child can do and what he or she is not capable of doing, regarding their limitations and learning ability.
And there are many! One of the most outstanding benefits is it provides family outdoor activities, and encourages the family to have a better understanding of each other, more communication and improves the attention span of the individual to focus on the skill of bicycle riding. Bicycle riding will benefit autistic children and their families in many ways. For more information, be quick or you will miss out on learning more about autism. Visit http://www.autismintoawareness.com to download your e-book and bonus products. Take action now. Bonita Darula is widely renowned for her insights into the prevention of autism. H&F
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