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Empowering Natural Living

Check Your Body

POSTURE

GROWING VEGETABLES IN A

R ai se d B ed Think Outside

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THE BOX

BEGINS SOONER THAN YOU CAN REMEMBER

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Hal G. Fox & Suzanne Polk Fox

managing editor Suzanne Polk Fox

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contributing writers Ann Bloomquist Patricia Danflous Rebecca Gutknecht Julie Maddock Juliane Morris Nellie Palmer Kristy Podruchny Tiffany Towne

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MEMORY

LOSS BEGINS

SOONER THAN YOU CAN REMEMBER 4 MIGHTY KIDS

Think Outside the Box

6 EXERCISE

Check Your Body Posture to Prevent Pain

8 SUPER FOOD

Towny Robinson & Diane Pratt

9 RECIPE

Sizzling Summer Onion Pepper and Beef Kebabs

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Chiropractic Care - Not Just for Back Pain

Onions the Humble Super Food

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By Rebecca Gutknecht

THINK OUTSIDE

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THE BOX

ummer is here, warm nights have settled in, wind chimes glitter in the air. Your first thought might be to jump to the beach or leave for a week-long vacation in the tropics, but with this pandemic still in motion, summer might be more of an indoor party this year.

The children are getting restless, ready for all of the typical outdoor excursions and you’re at your wit’s end trying to come up with the next entertaining

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game. Well, you’re in luck because we’re going arts & crafts crazy. It’s time to spice up your parenting with an art box.

What is an art box? It’s a simple container with all of the best artsy materials packed inside for a funfilled crafting day. The best thing is that each of your children will be able to create their box, personalize it - glitter, stickers, you name it. It’s something that can encourage summer crafts for days to come.

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Choose the box.

Selecting the container is important as you need to pick something that will stand the test of time, dirty fingerprints and occasional dropping. Plastic bins, wooden crates, baskets and tins are potential options.

Let the children decide on their own.

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Get the supplies.

One of the best parts of the entire process is deciding what goes into the box! Get the typical supplies like colored pencils, a watercolor set, chalk, etc. After the essentials are finished, go a little wild.

Give your children a limit of five to 10 items for personal touch. If they need a little boost to get going, mention yarn, glitter, fake flowers and glow-in-the-dark stars. The kiddos will have bursting boxes by the time shopping is over.

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Decorate! Set up the kitchen table with a table cloth or protective covering and give the children free reign on their designer boxes. Have each child write their name on a flashcard to keep track of ownership. This way, they will feel responsible for their box and its contents.

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Set rules. As always, rules are essential to a productive (and fun) environment. Make a clear list of the guidelines for using the art box. Is there a time frame for art box usage? Can siblings or friends share their materials?

Wash hands first? Get all of those big and small issues out of the way before beginning the first art project together.

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If your summer does include a vacation, be sure to pack the craft box for those quiet evenings after dinner or rainy days.

Happy Summer!

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CHECK YOUR BODY POSTURE TO

PREVENT PAIN

WE’RE ALL GUILTY OF IT – BAD POSTURE. AN ESTIMATED 80 PERCENT OF THE AMERICAN POPULATION WILL EXPERIENCE BACK PAIN AS A RESULT OF POOR POSTURE IN THEIR LIFETIME. FROM SITTING TOO OFTEN TO HUNCHING OVER WHEN SITTING OR STANDING, WE’RE MORE PRONE TO POOR POSTURE THAN GOOD POSTURE.

By Ann Bloomquist

So how do we correct our posture and avoid the inevitable pain that comes with it? Thankfully, it’s not all that hard to correct these bad behaviors.

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Take some time away from those mobile devices Outside of work hours, most Americans spend 3.5 hours or more on their mobile devices. This strains your posture. Cell phone viewing encourages us to lean our heads down, which puts additional stress on the muscles, ligaments and tendons that support our heads. The best way to prevent this is to step away when possible. While mobile usage can be addicting, so too can be a breath of fresh air, or disconnecting for an hour or two each day. However, if you just can’t part ways with that device, there are ways to correct your posture. Start by holding your phone at eye level.

Doing this keeps your head up and shoulders back. This is very similar to the position in which you should be sitting at your desk.

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Correct how you are sitting at your desk Office workers, pay attention! You might not think it but it is possible to create a posture-neutral position that will free you of pain and inevitably make you more productive. Aside from taking regular movement breaks, there are a few adjustments that you can make to your work station to make you more comfortable. Make sure that your desk allows for a full range of motion, that your most used items are within arm’s reach, that you have adequate space for your legs and feet and that you are not sitting in a hunched position.

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Invest in a sit-stand workstation One of the best solutions to improving posture is a sit-stand desk.

Not only will you burn more calories, but your body will be more posture neutral in a standing position. While you are standing, be sure that you

also pull your stomach in, push those shoulders back, keep your head up and level and place the majority of your weight on the balls of your feet.

Whenever possible, give your arms a break and let them hang at your sides. Finally, keep your feet shoulderwidth apart.

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running, keep your eyes focused straight ahead, keep your arms pumping at your sides (not crossing in front of you), and balance your weight forward.

While Exercising Leveraging the proper walking and running posture will help to strengthen your back and alleviate back pain. When walking, your spine should be aligned vertically. When

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Onions super food

THE HUMBLE SUPERFOOD

By Julie Maddock

WHO DOESN’T LOVE THE TANTALIZING AROMA OF FRESH ONIONS SAUTÉED AND CARAMELIZED IN A LITTLE OLIVE OIL? AS A CLASSIC TOPPING FOR A BURGER, A SANDWICH FILLING OR SPREAD ON TOASTED FRENCH BREAD Onions are a true super WITH GOAT CHEESE food — rich in sulfuric comCRUMBLES— THE POSSI- pounds and phytochemicals BILITIES ARE ENDLESS! and the flavonoid quercetin. Translation, please. t’s time to unpeel the It means good news for layers of this vegetable anyone trying to incorpo(yes, it’s a veggie, not a rate disease-fighting veggies fruit) and find out why into their diet. As WebMD onions were worshiped by writer Meredith Stanton the ancient Egyptians and still explained, “studies suggest held sacred today by cooks that onions may lower high around the world. blood pressure, reduce According to the “Enheart attack risk, and even cyclopedia Britannica,” the help protect against cancer.” onion is one of the world’s Other potential benefits oldest cultivated plants. include fighting inflammaGardeners today find them tion, supporting the immune easy to grow in almost system, detoxifying the body every climate. They can be and aiding healthy digestion planted from their tiny black (onions are rich in dietary seeds or from small bulbs. fiber).

And with an estimated A bonus benefit, raw 500 species of the genus onions contain antimicroAllium, there’s an onion for bial sulfur compounds that everyone! combat harmful bacteria They provide flavor found in your mouth which and character, but are they can cause cavity and gum actually good for you? Yes! disease. If the thought of In fact, a large raw onion chewing on a raw onion just contains only 63 calories, doesn’t appeal to you, try 8 ounces of water and adding chopped onions to delivers 20 percent of a sandwich, salad, salsa or the recommended daily even a hotdog. It will have allowance of vitamin C. But the same gum-saving effects. that’s not all.

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have a stick of sugar-free chewing gum ready! The benefits of eating raw onions comes with a cost — the sulfur compounds cause bad breath. Really bad breath.

Will cooking onions cancel out all the goodness and nutrients? Specifically, the calcium, potassium, vitamin C, folate and beneficial sulfur compounds?

Not necessarily, which is good news to those who prefer to eat them cooked.

However, try to avoid cooking them for longer than 30 minutes. After that, the disease-fighting compounds can be destroyed.

Cry no more…

Ever wondered what makes your eyes water when slicing an onion?

Blame it on enzymes called alliinases that are released when you peel or cut an

WANT TO PEEL ONIONS WITHOUT TEARS? Using a sharp knife, cut the onion in half then immediately place the cut sides face down on the cutting board. Continue to slice, disturbing the pieces as little as possible.

onion. These enzymes convert to sulfenic acids which then form the chemical that actually triggers your tears. Don’t give up just yet cooking with fresh onions. Try a simple strategy such as freezing them for 5 minutes before slicing.

After cutting through the center of the onion, run it under cold water, pat dry and begin cutting. Or, if no one is watching — wear goggles!

Studies suggest that oions may lower high e heart blood pressure, reduc help attack risk, and even er. protect against canc

recipe

Sizzling SUMMER ONION PEPPER AND BEEF KEBABS

By Julie Maddock

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othing says summer quite like a backyard barbecue with family and friends! Your guests will love these delicious and easy teriyaki kebabs. Loaded with fresh onions, peppers, and lean meat (or whatever protein you choose, chicken, shrimp, or lamb), these won’t last long!

INGREDIENTS Teriyaki marinade ¬ 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic ¬ 1 teaspoon fresh minced ginger ¬ 1 tablespoon sugar ¬ 1/3 cup soy sauce 1 1/2 pounds lean meat cut into 1-inch chunks 1 large red onion 1 large red pepper 1 large green pepper Lettuce garnish (if desired)

INSTRUCTIONS P repare marinade and add meat cubes. Let sit for 1 hour.  I f using wooden skewers, soak for 30 minutes before use. This will help to prevent the sticks from burning while grilling. C ut onions and peppers into 1-inch pieces. A lternate threading onions, peppers and meat onto skewers.  S et grill to high; kebabs will cook quickly and have a good sear. G rill for 8 minutes for medium rare or until desired degree of doneness.

Makes 4 servings.

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AISED BED GARDENS ARE ALL THE CRAZE RIGHT NOW. WITH PEOPLE STAYING HOME BECAUSE OF SAFETY, THERE’S MORE TIME TO START A GARDEN. IF YOU ARE LIMITED ON SPACE OR SIMPLY DON’T WANT THE HASSLE OF A LARGE GARDEN, A RAISED GARDEN BED MAY BE YOUR BEST BET. If you are handy with tools, there are several YouTube videos on how to build your bed. One of

the most important things to remember is drainage.

Your bed should have adequate drainage so that your plants don’t rot.

It’s easy to grow plants in a raised bed because you get to build a nutrient-filled soil base using compost and other additives. Research the plants you want to grow then use the soil to compost ratio preferred by those plants.

Think Salad.

Salad plants are actually the easiest to grow in a raised bed. Lettuce, radishes, carrots, beets tomatoes,

onions and herbs flourish in raised gardens.

Root plants like carrots, beets and radishes thrive with clean soil free from underground obstacles like rocks.

Lettuce and onions can be planted earlier in the year in a raised bed because they like cool weather, warm soil and well-drained roots. Raised gardens warm and drain faster than in-ground beds.

Tomatoes and onions need nutrient-dense soil, so add extra compost. Be sure to plant your toma-

toes with enough room to branch out and allow for cages or stakes. They will need the extra support in your loose soil.

Be careful with herbs unless that’s all you are growing. Some herbs grow like groundcover and will take over your raised bed.

Aggressive growers include mint, oregano and thyme.

Enjoy your fresh grown salad!

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MEMORY

LOSS

BEGINS SOONER THAN YOU CAN REMEMBER

By Tricia Danflous

Wouldn’t you like to be 39 forever? Turning the corner to 40 can be a traumatic journey that has nothing to do with numbers. Sure, you don’t look different and you probably feel like you have the energy of a 25-year-old.

But we all know it – or someone has told you, if you’re not there yet – 40 begins the need for reading glasses and turning up the volume. You’re probably the only one to notice it, but there are a few strands of gray in your hair or a wrinkle or two around your eyes. And silently, deep down inside your brain, the intracellular seeds of the Alzheimer’s Disease process, Parkinson’s Disease process, potential memory loss and eventual dementia can be growing particularly in people at risk.

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“As you age, your brain wears individually based on multiple factors including a genetic component,” said Towny Robinson, a national expert in the brain biochemistry field and founder of JayMac Pharmaceuticals.

“Unfortunately, we don’t usually see the signs of memory loss until we hit the mid-60s and by that time we can have tissue damage in the brain that cannot be patched up with one magic bullet.”

“We can tell when our eyes are not working like they used to,” he said. “But we can’t perceive if our individual brain cells are aging poorly and possibly leading to a neurodegenerative disease.”

“Knowing your risks and taking recommended preventive measures is the best way to minimize memory loss in the aging process,” added brain health consultant, Diane Pratt.

“It’s never too early to implement preventive action.”

In an age of advanced clinical research and increased knowledge about the brain, we now know that the Alzheimer’s disease process has multiple intracellular causes over time leading to cell death and poor aging. Science has identified a group of unique natural ingredients that work together and may prevent, arrest, manage and restore the Alzheimer's disease process, memory loss and cognitive dysfunction at the cellular level. The ingredients, which include a patented bioavailable form of curcumin, low dose nutritional lithium orotate and other antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agents are contained in the non-prescription FDA regulated medical food called LUMA TC. Robinson developed the

medical food formula based on years of study, research, collaboration with integrative medicine specialists and clinical trials.

In 2018, the showcase ingredient in JayMac’s LUMA TC Medical Food product, sub-micron TC curcumin 180mg. per day in a divided dose, was studied in a 40-patient, 18-month long, randomized, placebo-controlled human clinical trial at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and published in the prestigious American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.

This bioavailable form of curcumin found in LUMA TC led to significant memory and attention benefits compared to placebo. Brain scans performed pre- and post-treatment suggested that behavioral and cognitive benefits were associated with decreases in plaque and tangle accumulation in brain regions modulating mood and memory compared to placebo.

“The mind is a miraculous creation and a sound mind is essential for the quality of our lives,” Robinson said. “The human brain comprises two percent of the body's weight but it accounts for 22 percent of its metabolic activity. As you age, your brain is worn down by environmental stressors such as toxic exposure, trauma, disease and genetics, just to name a few.

Silently in our 40s, the initial stage of Alzheimer's disease can begin to occur due to nerve cell deterioration starting in the part of the brain that controls memory. Haven’t we all asked ourselves, ‘Where did I put my keys?’ By your 60s, as cell death continues, the symptoms of mild cognitive impairment, memory loss and dementia can appear. This disease process repeats itself in other parts of your brain over time causing a continued decline in cognitive, emotional and motor skill ability leading to Alzheimer's disease.”

“The identified medical ingredients in LUMA TC can prevent arrest, manage and restore nerve cellular health,” Robinson said.

The brain is comprised of 100 billion nerves with trillions of connections and as LUMA goes to work, its unique combination of ingredients works synergistically in each nerve cell to help prevent, reduce, and arrest inflammation and oxidative stress. As well as beta-amyloid plaque and tau tangle nerve cell death while stimulating new nerve cell growth, connectivity and brain volume.

"Unlike with heart disease and cancer, we don't diagnose and treat Alzheimer's disease until symptoms hit and then we treat the cause, amyloid plaques. We need to stop the amyloid plaques 10 to 20 years

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before the person shows symptoms,” said Rudolph Tanzi, the Joseph P. and Rose F. Kennedy Professor of Neurology at Harvard University, and Vice-Chair of Neurology, Director of the Genetics and Aging Research Unit, and Co-Director of the Henry and Allison McCance Center for Brain Health at Massachusetts General Hospital. With Luma TC, an enormous void in this therapy area is safely addressed.

“One of the most important aspects of preventing the Alzheimer’s disease process and minimizing brain tissue loss is recognizing family history,” said Pratt, who coordinates

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DNA testing for JayMac. “If you have a family history of cognitive impairment, memory loss, dementia, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s or ALS diseases, and other genetic factors such as a positive test result for APOE4 or MTHFR polymorphisms, we recommend a genetic screening as you approach or begin your 40s.”

IN ADDITION TO FAMILY HISTORY, RISK FACTORS FOR ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE INCLUDE: • Age 40 or above • Moderate to heavy alcohol or tobacco use • Lack of exercise • Mental state • Cardiovascular issues • Diabetes • Previous head trauma

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• Genetic factors APOE4 or MTHFR polymorphism • Toxic and chemical exposure • Homocysteine (an amino acid) levels over 11mm/L The use of Luma TC once per day as part of the breakthrough natural management plan may help in the preventing, arresting, managing and restoring brain function along with following a healthy diet, 8 hours sleep, exercise, stress reduction, staying engaged socially and learning new things. The scientific literature, experts and clinical data certainly suggest this and because of Luma TC’s all-natural ingredients, side effect potential is almost nonexistent.

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To learn more, to order LUMA TC, or a genetic testing kit, go to lumaforlife.com or call Direct Value Dispense at 985-629-5742.

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Integrative medicine pioneer in the field of mental health and member of Tufts University School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry James M. Greenblatt, MD, is a proponent of the use of nutritional lithium.

“Conventional medicine has failed to develop treatments for Alzheimer’s with no drug or proprietary treatment proving effective,” he said.

“Nutritional lithium, at a low-dose, has a long and well-documented history of prevention and removal of protein plaques and tau restoring brain and nervous system function at the molecular level.”

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CHIROPRACTIC CARE

NOT JUST FOR BACK PAIN

By Tiffany Towne ARE YOU ONE OF THE 62 PERCENT OF ADULTS IN THE U.S. WHO HAVE VISITED A CHIROPRACTOR DUE TO NECK OR BACK PAIN? IT MAY SURPRISE YOU THAT REGULAR CHIROPRACTIC CARE, NOT JUST WHEN YOU HAVE PAIN, CAN BE GOOD FOR YOUR BODY AND OVERALL HEALTH.

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hiropractic care may help avoid some visits to your primary care physician. Regular visits can provide preventative, natural care that heads off issues that would normally send you to your doctor’s office. Here are just a few examples of how chiropractic care can benefit you.

or cause inflammation in the lungs. Correcting these subluxations with regular chiropractic care can reduce lung inflammation and result in easier breathing.

ß Lower your blood pressure The University of Chicago hypertension center recently conducted a study that found that in a group of subjects with early-stage high blood

pressure, a specific type of adjustment to the C1 vertebrae resulted in a significant decrease in blood pressure with no negative side effects.

ß Get rid of

headaches Using adjustments to the spine, a chiropractor can relieve muscle tension in the neck. In today’s world where most of us sit in the same position or posture every day (like at a computer), this tension can be a constant presence that results in frequent headaches and neck pain.

ß What to expect

when you visit the chiropractor At your first chiropractic visit, you can expect to complete a medical history and receive a basic physical exam. The

chiropractor will test your muscle strength, reflexes and range of motion. In some cases, they may order X-rays or test your blood pressure. The main part of a chiropractic visit is usually the adjustments to the body. While the spine is the most common area of adjustment, chiropractors can also adjust other joints like wrists, shoulders, elbows and knees.

As with any doctor, do your research. Find a chiropractor that is recommended and credible, and don’t be afraid to ask questions about treatment. Then get ready to enjoy the health improvements that chiropractic care can provide.

ß Heal heartburn

The nerves that run through the spine control digestive functions like acid production. When the spine is misaligned, the nerves don’t function as well, which can result in digestive issues.

Routine adjustments can improve many digestive issues, including heartburn.

ß Breathe Easy

Subluxations in the spine (misalignments) can add to

While the spine is the most common adjustment, ch area of ir can also adjust opractors other like wrists, shou joints lders, elbows and kn ees.

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