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A note from the Editor | Publisher No, there is not a “Snake in my Boot”. There is a snake in my office! The night before preparing the magazine to go to print, Brian decided to take a brief interlude, to enjoy the cooler temperatures outside and soak in the hot tub at about four in the morning. What happed next was quite unexpected and Brian’s brief interlude quickly turned into an adventure. On the wall hanging on one of my favorite Mitch Lyon’s paintings was a big snake!

Not knowing what to do he grabbed a piece of wooden molding and a trash bag and tried to catch him. Well that did not work out so well, the snake fell to the ground and slithered away.

The next morning Brian didn’t tell me about the snake until around eleven AM, (the magazine was due in at 12!) We searched the office for about two hours and then Brian moved the last piece of furniture and there he was.. We gathered the recommended tools and a bucket with a lid. We tried the recommended method. Unfortunately it didn’t work until Brian got a pair of tongs from the grill with long handles and we finally grabbed him and threw him out of the window. Breathing a bit heavy and very much relieved, we watched him slither across the lawn. Brian may be a bit traumatized and I am still a little creeped out. But I keep remembering the infamous line that Harrison Ford said in the Indiana Jones movie, “Snakes! Why did it have to be snakes”? There is no doubt that all of us will be shell shocked for a while, barring any more run- ins with him or any of his friends or relatives. It’s the knowing that it exists and the not knowing where it went, that is impossible to deal with. It reminds me of that line from “A Christmas Story” the line may apply to some creatures, but obviously does not apply to snakes! You know the one…“Nothing was stirring, not even a mouse”. Honestly, I would prefer Advertising Inquiries: a mouse. Oh and btw, when we told the our printer the story and told them we might a little late for our deadline--they laughed! We’ll get over it. We are definitely Brian Strauss -Publisher Living Well now!

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Disaster Safety for Pets If you’re going to need it during an emergency, chances are your pet will need it as well. Important documents pertaining to vaccinations or medications will be crucial in making sure your pet can stay at a shelter, so ensure their vaccinations including bordetella are up to date so you don’t have any issues leaving your pet in a safe place.

Think Ahead – Even when you first get your pet, getting a microchip could be the difference between keeping him/ her safe or making them a stray. Microchips allow for veterinarians to scan lost animals to determine their identity so that they are safely returned home. It is important to ensure that your microchip is registered and up to date so if your pet is lost, when the microchip is scanned, your information is accessible to whoever recovers your pet.

According to the new Mobile Con­sumer Habits study smart­phone usage is so preva­lent in Amer­i­cans’ everyday lives that nearly 9% smart­phone owners admit to having used their phone during sex, along with unex­pected places, such as the shower 12%, in church or other place of wor­ship 19%.

The 2013 Mobile Con­sumer Habits study pro­vides insight into the behav­ iors of Amer­i­cans when it comes to their smart­phones.

People view their smart­phones as an exten­sion of them­selves and panic sets in when con­sumers are sep­a­rated from their devices, with pri­vacy con­cerns top­ping the list.

72% of respon­dents report being within five feet of their smart­phones the majority of the time, and admit they use their devices in some unusual places.

In a movie theater – 35% During a dinner date – 33% At a child’s or school function – 32% In church or a place of worship – 19% While in the shower – 12% Despite the many warn­ings – and, in most states, laws – tied to the dan­gers of talking or tex­ting while dri­ving, 55% of admit to using their smart­phone while driving.

Speaking of bad habits, “sex­ting” 9% adults admit­ting they’ve used their phone during sex.

When even the most inti­mate of moments isn’t a cell phone-free zone, per­ haps it’s no coin­ci­dence that 12% of respon­dents in a rela­tion­ship said they believe their smart phone gets in the way of that relationship.

59% of Amer­i­cans keep their phone pass­word pro­tected. But people still fear what will happen if their phone ends up in someone else’s hands, Amer­i­cans are most wor­ried about: Theft of per­sonal information – 65% Losing con­tact with others – 58% Calls being made on their behalf – 39% Someone log­ging into their social profiles – 33% Someone using their mobile pay­ment options – 26% 42% single smart­phone owners admit to snooping on someone else’s phone, 25% of mar­ried people say the same.

18 – 34 47%, are more likely to snoop than those aged 35+, but some older adults still admit to poking around on someone else’s phone [35 – 44 29%; 45 – 54 21%; 55+ 9%].

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Pack Necessities for Up to a Week – Enough water for your pet is crucial. Never allow Fido to drink water immediately after a storm as chemicals and bacteria could be abundant in tap water. Also, be sure to stock up on canned food. Don’t forget a can opener, or buy pop-top cans to last you about a week.

Make Fido Feel at Home – Like people, pets tend to become stressed when their safety is at risk. Bring their favorite toys, ALWAYS have a leash and collar on hand for their safety, and a comfortable bed or cage for proper security. If your pet is prone to anxiety, prepare him/her with a natural stress-relieving medication or spray to help ease them in times of emergency.

I.C.E – No, not the frozen kind – it stands for “In Case of Emergency.” If your pet is lost or runs away during an emergency, bring information that will help others find him/her like recent photos of your pet, behavioral characteristics or traits. These can help others identify your pet and return them safely to you.

Ease Pets Back Home – Don’t allow Fido to run back into your home or even your neighborhood once you and your family have returned. Your once familiar home could be disheveled and/or changed, and this can potentially disorient and stress your pet. Keep your pet on a leash and safely ease him/her back home. Make sure they are not eating or picking up anything that could potentially be dangerous, such as downed wires or water that could be contaminated.

Rescue Alert Sticker – If for some reason you are not able to take your pet with you, -Put a rescue alert sticker on your home to let people know there are pets inside your home. If you are able to take your pets with you, cross out the sticker and put “evacuated” or some other words to let rescue workers that your pet is safely out of your home.

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Here are some watermelon health facts that many people don’t know.

Vitamins & Minerals and Nutrients found in Watermelon:

Watermelon�

Vitamin A (25%)

• can help maintain cardiovascular health.

Vitamin B6 (6%)

• is a natural hydrator. Watermelon is 92 percent water and a great way to make sure everyone is getting enough fluids.

Thiamine (6%)

• is an excellent source of vitamins A and C. • gets its red color from lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that helps protect cells from damage.

• is the lycopene leader among fresh fruits and vegetables.

• contains more lycopene than fresh tomatoes.

• contains 15 to 20 mg of lycopene per 2-cup serving.

• is cholesterol free.

• is virtually fat free.

• is very low in sodium.

• is naturally gluten free.

• amino acids citrulline and arginine can help maintain blood flow and heart health.

• amino acids such as citrulline and arginine help maintain the arteries.

Vitamin C (30%) Magnesium (6%) Potassium (8%) Vitamin A found in watermelon is important for optimal eye health and plays a role in bone growth, reproduction, cell functions and the immune system.

Vitamin B6 found in watermelon helps the immune system produce antibodies. Antibodies are needed to fight many diseases. Vitamin B6 helps maintain normal nerve function and form red blood cells. The body uses it to help break down proteins. The more protein you eat, the more vitamin B6 you need.

Vitamin C in watermelons can help to bolster your immune system’s defenses against infections and viruses and is known to stimulate the immune system and protect against free radical damage. Vitamin C is important for your skin, bones, and connective tissue. It promotes healing and helps the body absorb iron.

Potassium

A two-cup serving of watermelon is also a source of potassium, a mineral necessary for water balance and found inside of every cell. People with low potassium levels can experience muscle cramps. A two-cup serving has less than 10 percent of the daily reference value for potassium.

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Chunky Watermelon Lemonade

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2 cups water *⅓ cup (or to taste) raw sugar 2 cups seedless watermelon puree 1 fresh lemon, sliced thinly ¼ cup lemon juice 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups chopped seedless watermelon flesh (optional for the “chunky” element) In a half-gallon pitcher with lid, mix 1 cup of the water with the sugar until the sugar is completely dissolved.

Stir in the rest of the water, watermelon puree, sliced lemon, lemon juice and vanilla extract. Stir to mix well and chill thoroughly.

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For the chunky watermelon lemonade, stir in the 2 cups of chopped watermelon at the end.

Watermelon Feta Bruschetta

* Agave, honey, stevia, other sugar substitute can be used instead of raw sugar. However, the amounts may vary depending on the sweetener. Therefore, sweeten to taste.

2 tablespoons olive oil (preferably extra-virgin) 2 cups diced watermelon 1 cup feta cheese, cut into fine dice 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives 2 tablespoon minced fresh mint 4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar, or to taste For 16 toasts: A 24”-long loaf of crust Italian or French bread 1 garlic clove ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil In a bowl toss together watermelon, cheese, chives, mint, vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste and mound about 1 tablespoon on oiled side of each toast.

To make toasts: Prepare grill or preheat broiler.

With a serrated knife cut bread crosswise into ½-inch-thick slices. Arrange bread slices in one layer in a shallow baking pan and bake in middle of oven until golden, about 10 minutes.

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Whether you are willing to admit it or not, we know everyone has searched for Waldo at least once or twice in his or her lifetime. Actually, we have a complete set of the “Where’s Waldo” Books and have successfully found him in all of them, ...Well almost all of them, except for one. We have made up our minds that the one page that we cannot find him on must be a mistake, a misprint maybe, and he is not on there at all. Looking and re-looking over the years has never allowed us to rest, and we occasionally pull the book out for what we profess to be the very last search…of course until the next time we feel compelled to look. We desperately needed something to take our minds off Waldo and that page; you know the one they forgot to place him in anyway, because what other logical reason could there possibly be for us not being able to find him? Therefore, we decided to create something that would divert our energy away from you know who, and brilliantly came up with “Where’s Valentino?” Only thank goodness we are not the ones that have to find him... you do. So you see we can drive everyone else crazy looking for Valentino and we can relax because of course we know where he is.

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We hope you have had fun looking and will continue your quest to find Valentino. When you find him email us at: info@ livingwellmagazine.net [Please type “Valentino” on the subject line]. This month we will continue to give away books/cookbooks and other goodies. We are cleaning out samples to make way for the new products arriving daily for our Annual holiday gift guide.

Valentino loves fan mail so keep entering for your chance to win!

Remember that Calvin our Great Dane puppy 6 months old over 100lbs is continuing to learn his Ninja skills from Valentino so be on the look out for Calvin! Coming Soon!

In July, Valentino was hiding on page 27 in JIMMY’s BBQ. Valentino has an insatiable appetite and told us “the pulled pork was the best he has ever eaten.” Most of you probably do not know that Valentino has been a “Foodie” since he was a puppy! Valentino also said he loved the chicken and he knows chicken! We have always added cooked chicken thighs with his kibble. (minus the bone) Valentino highly recommends JIMMY’S BBQ it is definitely worth the drive! Keep searching because you never know where Valentino will turn up next! Now you can also enter on our Facebook page as well www.facebook. com/LWMlivingwellmagazine make sure you like the page first.

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MOSQUITOES MOSQUITOES MOSQUITOES Hot weather and lots of rain have created perfect conditions for the mosquitoes and other pesky bugs.

The high-pitched whine in your ear or the itch on your arm is not your imagination. Mosquito populations across the country are booming following extended periods of heat, humidity and above-average rainfall. The blood-sucking bugs are booming all along the East Coast. The early infestation has led some to worry about a resulting increase in West Nile Virus, although experts say the disease isn’t present in every state or from every type of mosquito.

It is a bit early seeing mosquitoes but right now they are at there worst in years .

The West Nile Virus also spreads faster in warm weather. The disease hasn’t been heavily present yet. According to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention West Nile virus, carried by mosquitoes, infected more than 5,674 Americans last year and 286 of them died, The incidence of Lyme disease, spread by ticks, has more than doubled over the last 15 years, with 24,364 confirmed cases recorded in 2011.

Lyme disease cases are highly concentrated in 13 Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic states, from Virginia to Maine, and the upper Midwest, mostly in Wisconsin and Minnesota. You are most likely to contract Lyme disease between late April and mid-July.

West Nile cases have been found in almost every state, with the highest numbers reported in Texas, California, Illinois, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi and Oklahoma According to the CDC, infections from mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus occur primarily in the summer months, peaking in August Both of these illnesses and other pest-borne diseases, can have serious and occasionally life-altering consequences. Many experts expect to see more cases in the future as the warming climate expands the habitat of species that spread the pathogens.

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Homeowners can mosquito proof their homes by eliminating standing water from flower pots, gutters, buckets and bird baths.

Backyard ponds and water gardens should have aerators to keep the water circulating. Make sure if you have any old tires or wheelbarrows that they are covered or standing upright so that water can’t collect in them. If you have any other potential water collection spots make sure you attend to them regularly. Don’t forget to clean your gutters. If you have a rain barrel for collecting rain water make sure you empty it every few days to prevent mosquito larva from forming..

If you are outside, try to give the bugs a smaller target, cover up with light clothing, wear socks, long sleeves and a hat or bandanna.

If you are hiking in tall grass or woods try tucking your pants into your socks and check for ticks when you are done.

Bug repellents should be your last choice. But if you choose to use them some use ingredients that are considered safer than others.

DEET - Depending on the situation and concentration, DEET provides 2-8 hours of protection. It has broad spectrum activity and is effective against mosquitoes, biting flies, midges, chiggers, fleas and ticks. Millions of people have used DEET since in became available to the public in 1957. It is considered safe when using according to directions. In studies DEET has not been associated with any Cancer effects.

Picaridin- Picaridin has 4-8 hours of effectiveness, but, because it is odorless, not irritating or greasy and doesn’t damage plastics or synthetic materials, many people prefer it to DEET. No human data has been found on the carcinogenic effects of Picaridin.

Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus. The active ingredient PMD has been isolated from the oil of the lemon eucalyptus plant. It was brought to the U.S. market in 2002. A 40% formulation appears to provide about 6 hours protection. PMD-based repellents show low toxicity, but can be an eye irritant. Some chest rubs (Vicks vapor rub) contains lemon Eucalyptus oils.

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The CDC recommends to avoid product that mix sunscreens and bug repellent together, because with sunscreen you are continuously reapplying, but could end up with an unnecessarily high exposure to bug repellent.

After all the prevention methods and your find yourself with several mosquito bites anyway here are some effective methods of stopping the itch. Use your judgement as to which method you may want to try.

Have patience!

Realize that the itching will not completely die down until the bite has healed properly.

1. Alcohol, alcohol swabs, witch hazel apply directly to the bite 2. Mix baking soda and household cleaner (household ammonia) should relieve the itch 3. Apple cider vinegar or make a paste with Vinegar and Corn Flour 4. Calamine lotion (can also be mixed with witch hazel) 5. If you are at the beach, Go jump in the ocean, Saltwater can be very soothing for a lot of different ailments 6. Ice pack or a Hot water compress 7. Warm tea or a tea bag apply directly 8. A wet aspirin ( make sure you are not allergic to aspirin) 9. Toothpaste ( at least the bug bite will not have any cavities) 10. Mouthwash ( and the bite will have nice breathe) 11. Deodorant ( roll on) and will smell fresh too 12. Crushed Tums and water make a paste 13. Mud (see mom was not always right when she said don’t play in the mud) 14. Lavender oil, 15. Fresh basil leaves crushed (save some for bruschetta) 16. Nail polish 17. Vicks vapor rub 18. Lemon or Lime juice (also great for margaritas, helps you forget you got bitten) 19. Rub with a the inside of a Banana skin peel 20. Juice of an onion 21. Crack an egg, use the inside membrane, will help draw out the toxins 22. Oatmeal 23. Meat tenderizer 24. Honey ( watch out for bees and ants after application) 25. Fingernail (put an X on it) 26. Ball point pen (draw a circle around it) 27. Rubber band ( snap it, may relieve the itch, but it might hurt ) 28. Lick it ( works for dogs and cats)

There are many preparations from naturally occurring sources that are repellent to certain insects. Some of these act as insecticides while others are only repellent.

Achillea alpina (mosquitoes) alpha-terpinene (mosquitoes) Basil Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum) Callicarpa americana (Beautyberry) Camphor (moths) Carvacrol (mosquitoes) Castor oil (Ricinus communis) (mosquitoes) Catnip oil (Nepeta species) (nepetalactone against mosquitoes) (although attracts cats) Cedar oil (mosquitoes, moths) Cinnamon (leaf oil kills mosquito larvae) Citronella oil (repels mosquitoes) Oil of cloves (mosquitoes) Fennel oil (Foeniculum vulgare) (mosquitoes) Garlic (Allium sativum) (rice weevil, wheat flour beetle) Geranium oil (also known as Pelargonium graveolens) Lavender (ineffective alone, but measurable effect in certain repellent mixtures) Lemon eucalyptus (Corymbia citriodora) essential oil and its active ingredient p-menthane-3,8-diol (PMD) Lemongrass oil (Cymbopogon species) (mosquitoes) East-Indian Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon flexuosus) Marigolds (Tagetes species) Marjoram (Spider mites Tetranychus urticae and Eutetranychus orientalis) Neem oil (Azadirachta indica) (Repels or kills mosquitoes, their larvae Oleic acid, repels bees and ants by simulating the “Smell of death” produced by their decomposing corpses. It is a 400 millions years old natural mechanisms helping to sanitise the hives or to escape predators Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium) (mosquitoes, fleas, but very toxic to pets.

Peppermint (Mentha x piperita) (mosquitoes) Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis (mosquitoes) Spanish Flag (Lantana camara) (against Tea Mosquito Bug, Helopeltis theivora) Tea tree oil Thyme (Thymus species) (mosquitoes) Yellow Nightshade (Solanum villosum), berry juice (against Stegomyia aegypti mosquitoes)

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Global Warming : Droughts? Wild Fires?

By throwing the planet’s climate regulation systems out of whack, global warming is likely to cause more extreme weather events of every kind, including additional precipitation and flooding in some cases and more drying and drought in others—sometimes within the same region.

The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) adds that the sea level rise expected to accompany global warming (as the polar ice caps melt) could further complicate matters for waterconstrained areas by contaminating critical inland underground freshwater reserves with salt (so-called “saltwater intrusion”).

According to the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), a leading non-profit, increased temperatures on the Earth’s surface due to global warming accelerates evapotranspiration, an otherwise natural process that takes moisture from land, plants and water bodies and moves it skyward into the atmosphere.

Another effect of unmitigated global warming will be a increased frequency of large wildfires and an expansion of burned over areas in already fire-prone regions like much of the Western U.S. NWF reports that researchers there are already noticing longer fire seasons, drier conditions persisting later into the year, and an increased frequency of lightning as thunderstorms are becoming more frequent and severe. The group adds that forest fires are expected to burn over twice as much of today’s affected areas across 11 western states by later this century if conservative predictions about warming come true.

“In drier regions, evapotranspiration may produce periods of drought—defined as below-normal levels of rivers, lakes and groundwater, and lack of enough soil moisture in agricultural areas,” reports UCS. “Precipitation has declined in the tropics and subtropics since 1970. Southern Africa, the Sahel region of Africa, southern Asia, the Mediterranean, and the U.S. Southwest, for example, are getting drier.”

Even areas that are typically wet, says the group, can experience long, dry spells between extreme rainy periods.

This drying trend is expected to continue through mid-century as the amount of land affected by drought grows significantly.

Water resources in affected areas are predicted to decline by as much as 30 percent. “These changes occur partly because of an expanding atmospheric circulation pattern known as the Hadley Cell—in which warm air in the tropics rises, loses moisture to tropical thunderstorms, and descends in the subtropics as dry air,” adds UCS. “As jet streams continue to shift to higher latitudes, and storm patterns shift along with them, semi-arid and desert areas are expected to expand.”

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So what can be done? NWF stresses that every one of us can play a role by cutting back on our fossil fuel use (less driving and flying, less home heating and cooling, more efficient appliances, etc.).

Another way to help is to take into account our own water use and making a concerted effort to cut back and conserve this most vital of all natural resources. NWF also wants land managers and policymakers to consider global warming when choosing water management strategies to meet multiple demands and to work to protect natural forest and wetland systems that absorb flood waters and provide efficient water storage.

CONTACTS: UCS, www.ucsusa.org; NWF, www.nwf.org.

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Sea level RISING? Since sea level measurements were first recorded, in 1870, global averages have risen almost eight inches. The annual rate of rise has been 0.13 inches over the past 20 years, which is close to twice the average from the previous 80 years. Future estimates for sea levels vary according to region but most Earth scientists agree that sea levels are expected to rise at a greater pace than during the last 50 years.

Predicting the amount of rise is an inexact science and depends on many factors including climate change and ice sheet flows. The U.S. National Research Council predicts a possible sea level rise of between 22 and 29 inches over the 21st century in the U.S. Sea levels are anticipated to continue rising for centuries.

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), land elevation changes also have a large impact on the effects of rising water levels. Subsidence (sinking) or uplift (rising) of the land can help determine the relative sea level rise. The EPA’s relative sea level estimates, assuming a two foot global sea level rise by 2100, are 2.3 feet at New York City, 2.9 feet at Hampton Roads, Virginia, 3.5 feet at Galveston, Texas and one foot at Neah Bay in Washington state.

The main factors contributing to sea level rise are thermal expansion (created by an increase in ocean water temperatures) and the melting of ice caps and glaciers. Human activities, such as the burning of fossil fuels, combined with natural activities, have contributed to the rise of the earth’s surface temperature over the past century. According to National Geographic, about 80 percent of this additional heat is absorbed by the oceans. The above factors are well studied, but more research is still being done on how climate change will impact large ice sheets in areas

such as Greenland and the Antarctic. An extra foot of sea level rise could be a possibility depending on what happens with these larger ice sheets.

Even small changes in sea levels can have adverse effects on coastal areas. Erosion, flooding of wetlands, aquifer and agricultural soil contamination and habitat loss for fish, birds and plants are all problems resulting from rising sea levels. Also, higher sea levels usually mean more destructive weather events as storm surges get bigger and more powerful and devastate everything in their way.

Coastal communities will suffer the most, as flooding from rising water levels will force millions of people out of their homes.

As for what can be done, reducing our collective carbon footprint is no doubt the first and most important step. Individuals should drive and fly less, walk and bicycle more and take advantage of public transit. But sweeping policy changes will have the most impact: A recent commitment by the Obama White House to require coal-burning power plants and other large industrial operations to minimize greenhouse gas emissions should finally help get the United States started on the right track, but many wonder if such moves represent too little too late.

CONTACTS: U.S. National Research Council, www.nationalacademies.org/ nrc; EPA Climate Change Future, www.epa.gov/climatechange/science/future. html; National Geographic Sea Level Rise, ocean.nationalgeographic.com/ocean/ critical-issues-sea-level-rise/.

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Green Tips & Tricks

Carbon Awareness Reduces Footprint

By Karen Verna Carlson, N.D., Ph.D. (Hon.) I continue to surprise myself with new discoveries about lower-carbon living.

With an already lean carbon lifestyle, I didn’t expect to find many more carbon cutbacks. But I was motivated by my heightened awareness of our need to conserve CO2e (shorthand for CO2 emissions). This was triggered by the recent atmospheric CO2e measurement of 400 ppm—which means 50 ppm higher than what it takes to trigger climate change.

The last time we saw 350 ppm many of us were listening to the Moody Blues and wearing bellbottoms.

and balanced climate. (See my Living Well columns for May and June.)

Begin asking the question, “Is there a way to do this task or accomplish this objective with less carbon waste?” Your answers may be quite different than those I sense for myself, which I will describe in a moment.

However the process of repeatedly inquiring with a little enthusiastic curiosity fosters fun and pleasant change. Just being aware of CO2 emissions in this way will reduce your CO2e output, as easily as it has mine. Thank you for your alliance to

Time to Change

And time seems to be proving the adage, “If we don’t change direction we’ll probably wind up where we’re headed.”

Weeks of monsoon disrupted footings of many healthy local trees. Weeks of steamy swelter and blasting sun—not good for the health of humans, critters or crops. Is this the new normal? Lowering the numbers back to 350 will reawaken healthy seasons

Search Opportunities

So I adventurously searched for reduction opportunities in the daily conduct of my life. Surprisingly, I have been able to further decrease my carbon output. Also surprising is that I’ve enjoyed finding and changing lifestyle habits to lower CO2e without lowering my QoL (Quality of Life). And so can you.

Enthusiastic Curiosity

restore a healthy atmosphere.

Conserve Water

Here’s one recent personal example of awareness morphing into Kitchen hot water use in my house caused unnecessary CO2e because gallons and gallons of unheated water have to clear the pipes from the far diagonal basement corner of the house where heater is. I stopped drawing hot water to wash my hands or a few dishes to ease my conscience. Then, an idea occurred to microwave a cup or quart of water for minor kitchen clean up as needed. Since I live alone at the moment, I draw on hot tap water for bigger projects like weekly kitchen scouring, and use the preliminary water for my house plants.

Conserve Machinery

That is an admirable carbon improvement.

Yet, I was able to reduce my footprint even further in this regard (SURPRISE!). I was watching a DVD showing a country village in France early last century. Babette’s Feast — continued on next page

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was purchased, prepared and presented by the main character who used a bucket of water to rinse her hands while manifesting this sumptuously exquisite, elaborate repast for her friends and neighbors. So now, in my double kitchen sink, there’s a dishpan half full of water in the left side for rinsing and in the right side another half full dishpan with a splash of vinegar for cleaning. I’m probably saving 50 gallons of water daily, as well as wear and tear on the pumping machinery.

Enjoy Quiet

Machinery—its manufacture, transport, repair, disposal and fueling—accounts for a lot of CO2e. I no longer use a vacuum to quick-clean entry area rugs. I just open the door and briskly broom-sweep dust and debris out of sight. Grating salad veggies is quicker and more satisfying by hand than with a food processor, even if I make coleslaw for a potluck. Cutting down our use of machines, cuts carbon costs. And I personally appreciate the quietness of doing manual labor.

He writes, “I want to help you get a feel for roughly how much carbon is at stake when you make simple choices—where you travel, how you get there, whether to buy something, whether to leave the TV on standby, and so on….This book is here to help you pick your battles…helping you work out where you can get the best return for your effort…[not] to tell you what to do or how radical to be. Those are personal decisions….These pages are written for people who love their lives and for whom that now entails having some carbon awareness alongside everything else that matters to them.”

I love wineberry picking and eating. That generates no carbon, while working at my PC adds to my footprint. And I really want to tell you how New York City is mandating a system to recycle ALL food waste into compost rather than sending tons of daily scraps to landfill. Hmmm. We’ll talk more about CO2e another time. Berries win.

Berries for Winter

Reducing carbon played a role in this year’s plans for a berrypicking day at a downstate farm. Wild wine berries have been a frozen winter staple every year for two decades. The season lasts about two or three weeks. I pick maybe 8 – 10 large freezer bags and enjoy fresh summertime antioxidants every winter. Last year I visited a u-pick farm downstate to add strawberries to my winter fruit stash. A friend in Milford knows the best places and times for picking, and we get to have a catch up gab fest in the fields.

Carbon Sensible Decisions

This year I could not manage to coordinate my availability with half decent picking weather. So, we made plans for gathering blueberries which ripen later. Carbon footprinting fresh on my mind, I realized I’d drive a 100-mile round trip and spend as much time driving as I would picking. It was such a heavily scheduled business week for me, I decided to save the CO2e, spend all that time picking wine berries that have flourished in this crazy weather. Mind you, I didn’t forego my treasured, infrequent social time with a dear friend to reduce my carbon footprint. But it was the carbon theme that got me thinking that maybe my week was overscheduled without a berry trip. My friend and I will create an alternative carbon sensible social for the fall.

Personal Decisions

My mission here is similar to that of Mike Berners-Lee in publishing How Bad Are Bananas? The Carbon Footprint of Everything (Greystone Books, Vancouver BC Canada, 2011).

Karen Verna Carlson, N.D., Ph.D. (Hon.) is a naturopathic physician and professor credited with “the first major breakthrough in Swedish Massage—research demonstrating energetic interconnections”—since Peter Ling systemized it in the early 19th century. After 35 years running her own nationally accredited school of holistic healing and massage she has retired to provide a new kind of holistic care for individuals and families. In addition to her specialties of healing massage and bodywork, she provides sensitive, time- and cost-effective services that include child-, pet- and elder-care, green housecleaning and auto detailing, decluttering and reorganizing, garden care, and academic tutoring for elementary, middle and high school students.

She has received international recognition for holistic healing and educational work, an honorary degree, silver medal, and Who’s Who listing. She’s appeared on TV and radio and has been featured in professional publications and mass media. kvc@livingwellmagazine.net Phone (302) 777-3964

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My friends and I are having a debate You often have spoken of whole foods about dogs getting sunburn. Do dogs get that can benefit certain conditions. Are sunburn and is there anything that can be used there any food suggestions you can give to to protect their skin. I often take my “Pepe”, support eye health? a 6 year old Schnauzer, on hikes through the Ocular health is extremely important. There are changes park. If there is something I can do to help him that can occur in the lens of the eye as your pet’s ages that can compromise visual acuity. You may notice that your dog I would like to know. Thank you.

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Well, to start off let me say that dogs and cats can get sunburn. Research suggests that dogs are just as prone to skin cancer as humans are. It is the pet’s hair coat that helps protect the underlying skin. The dogs and cats that are at a higher risk of developing skin cancer are those that are in the sun often, a white hair coat and those that have thinning hair or minimal hair. At any rate, there are products that can be found on line, in pet facilities and sometimes in your veterinarian’s office. There are some chemicals that are necessary to avoid when choosing a sunscreen. Some sources state that there is no approved sunscreen for cats at this time, so always check with your veterinarian to get their input. Always look at the ingredients and avoid sunscreen with PABA, zinc oxide, benzophenone-3, triethanolamine, methyl parabin, DMDM hydantoin, and imidurea. Most human sunscreen does contain PABA, so pay attention when looking at the ingredients.

There is a product called The Natural Dog Snout Soother, which has shea butter in it and is beneficial in protecting your dog’s nose. There is another product called Epi-Pet Sun Protector that not only protects the skin but also promotes the healing of damaged or burnt skin. Epi-Pet is the only pet sunscreen that meets FDA guidelines for use in DOGS ONLY. I also came across a product that blocks ultraviolet light described as UV Blocking Sun shirts. One reference is PlayaPup UV Protective Rashgard shirt. You can find almost anything on the internet these days, so be attentive to the products you are interested in.

Make sure the above ingredients are NOT a part of the formula.

To be sure just ask your veterinarian what his or her preference is for such a situation. If you pet’s skin appears to be red or burnt from sun exposure, please contact your veterinarian and get them checked immediately. Cats, in particular, can burn more easily than humans. My own formulas, Dr. Rose’s Remedies, are excellent for, not only, the inflammation of the burn , but also promote the healing of the skin and the burns. Take a look at my website www.drrosesremedies.com to find a distributor near you. It’s a great product to have on hand for most skin conditions, hot spots, itching and burning.

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or cat may have trouble with perception, particularly at dusk or in the evening when areas may seem darker than normal. You may notice that they almost bump into the wall or a piece of furniture, that otherwise would be not be a problem. You may notice them almost looking to the side or staring into space. At any rate, any indication that your pet’s vision is compromised should result in a visit to your regular veterinarian. In special circumstances, it may be necessary to have your pet examined by a board certified specialist, i.e. a Veterinary Ophthalmologist.

There are a number of foods that contain substances that are beneficial to the eyes and ocular health. Some of the substances include: carotinoids, flavonoides, glutathione, anthocyanins, omega-3 fatty acids and phytonutrients. Blueberries, for example, support night vision and may help prevent macular degeneration. Substances in carrots help protect the eyes from ultraviolet radiation and the damage from free radicals. Other potential foods to benefit eye health include sweet potato, pumpkin, kale, tomato, eggs, sardines, salmon, cod, haddock and tuna.

Dr. Rose DiLeva is a 1987 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania’s school of Veterinary Medicine. She practices alternative and conventional veterinary medicine. Dr. DiLeva is a certified veterinary acupuncturist and a certified veterinary chiropractitioner. She can be reached at her Animal Wellness Center in Chadds Ford, Pa. at 610-558-1616 for appointments and telephone consultations. Her web site is www.altpetdoc.com and www.drrosesremedies.com

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I try to be age and work appropriate – I like the classic looks that can transcend time and be girly and elegant at the same time.

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Vanity, comfort or both?

Comfort –I definitely look for what I’m comfortable in and what I feel confident in.

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Is your wardrobe based on current fashion trends? Are you comfortable sporting your own style, regardless of what is “in style” at the time?

I would say I definitely try to stay “on-trend” but, at the same time, I don’t always portray the latest trends – sometimes, they may be a little too much for me!

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What is the one piece of clothing or accessory from you wardrobe that you could not live without?

A black cardigan sweater!

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Not particularly – there are a lot of designers that I love and would LOVE to wear, but mostly I like to buy the affordable trends that are age and work appropriate. I LOVE watching Rachel Zoe and everything she has to offer and sometimes try to model my style after what I see on her show!  Do you look for a bargain or is price not an issue if you really love it?

Definitely a bargain shopper, but if I love it and I have to have it – I will buy it!

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 What wardrobe essentials do you think are vital to pull off the perfect look for you?

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Help! We’re Moving! Part I

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t doesn’t matter if you’re moving across country or around the corner; moving is a daunting task. All those bits and pieces, forgotten and hiding, sleeping so comfortably in corners and on top shelves are now staring at you demanding a decision; who is going on this journey with you and who is not?

If you don’t want to look like the Clampet Family with “granny”strapped to the roof of the car as you drive away, then it’s time to think about how this is going to happen. It helps to have a few strategies under your belt.

Below are the “moving on” philosophies that I share with clients in our coaching phase. I present these as gentle questions, gentle insights, and I speak with a smile. Clients tell me that I become the voice in their heads that truly helps them get through anywhere from 4 years to 40 years of living in the same place.

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Y ou can’t deal with the little things until you answer the big questions. In nine years of organizing, I find the issues aren’t about things; they’re about people. You have to ask yourself some questions about yourself.

Who are you now? Still cooking and entertaining? Still wearing high heels or corporate suits? What fits your body now? What fits your lifestyle now? How do you want to live your life in your new dwelling? Do you want a smaller garden, any garden, or still up for plowing the lower forty?

The game plan starts with you: Write this out, have this conversation, hear your own voice until you have that bigger picture and a sense of who you are now and how you want to live now. This determines what makes it onto the moving van and what doesn’t.

What fits? 3,000 square feet of furniture, books and knick knacks will not fit into 1,000 square feet of your new space. Numbers don’t lie and you don’t want to find yourself living in a cluttered furniture store at the other end.

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Bring in the family for first pick through. Please do not send children on guilt trips if they don’t want any of your cherished items; they have their own lives and their own clutter. Please do not pay monthly rent for a storage unit to harbor the pieces that others begged you to save for them. It could be years and thousands of dollars. Please do not embrace the false belief that most of what you have will accrue in value or that your children “might” someday want these things. Unless it is rare or made before the Industrial Revolution, it won’t and your children don’t.

Get comfortable with making a mistake. In the end, something will come with you that shouldn’t have; something will get donated or sold that you will think about. If you know now that this is likely to happen, it will keep you from becoming paralyzed in the belief that every single decision has to be perfect. Keep moving forward; make the best decisions you can.

“Keep what you love, let someone else love the rest.”

All my clients and friends have heard me say this and have quoted this to others. I know of no other way to begin. I give my clients extensive resource lists of services that will help them get items where they need to go to make a difference in someone else’s life.

But if something still delights your heart and your eye, you know you’ll want to unwrap it at the other end.

Begin with the Big: A client who needed to get that house on the market asap wanted to begin with her cabinets of neatly filed paperwork and photo albums. Yes, it all needed to be gone through and downsized, but it would have been a terrible mistake to begin with things that were already organized and contained.

the back of my car and on their way to a charity.

Start Early: A client and I downsized and staged every room in the house, and just before she moved, we went through every room again and downsized again. She started this process early so she wasn’t in a panic and had time to think her way through this. For people who have very full homes and apartments who claim they want to move in a month, I can only say that’s a rather ambitious timeline, and though it can be done, it probably means that either everything or almost nothing is going with you.

Choose your battles: Your beloved wants to bring his / her collection of (?). The very thought is driving you wild. Remember that people think their own things are wonderful and refer to other people’s things as crap. Let this ride for a while. Remember this is done in layers and maybe that giant moose head will make it to the truck; it just might not make it onto the new wall.

Let it go. Unless you’re moving to Siberia, you can buy or order on line more of anything at the other end. I know of people who sold it all here and bought it all again over there. Moving companies charge by weight. Old yellow books, magazines and encyclopedias are paper and cardboard. Let your recycling bin do its job.

I don’t claim this is easy. Books have become best friends, pieces have been in the family for years, and I know “they don’t make it like that anymore.” Next issue, I am going to give you some resources for who else can help you in this process. In the meantime, may all the stars and planets align to make this a pleasurable experience.

Major decisions had to be made regarding bigger things. With ongoing discussions, we went through the clothes, shoes, books, tools, household décor, bathroom and kitchen items that I carted away to new places. Seeing big differences among the rooms and closets gave her clarity to begin staging and using similar strategies on the papers and photos when I wasn’t around. (The house sold in one day) Have your paperwork in order. This sounds like a contradiction to what I just said, but it isn’t. Before you move, know where to find prescriptions, medical records, major certificates, wills, insurance papers and anything that will be vital to put your hands on when you get to the new place.

This is done in layers. It’s almost impossible to get this downsizing business right the first time through. In helping a client downsize a storage room, I pointed to a set of canisters taking up an entire shelf, and she sighed that they were precious. The second time we looked at them, she was ambivalent. The third time, they were in

Karen Jessee is a professional organizer and founder of Simply Organized. She is a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers and the Philadelphia Chapter of Professional Organizers. She encourages people to simplify their lives and works with those who need to downsize and get organized.

Karen helps clients make the decisions and create the systems that are best for them. She also teaches the strategies to help clients gain greater clarity, control, productivity and peace.

Karen is a public speaker on these topics. Visit her website at: www.nowsimplyorganized.com

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Who would have ever thought of eating a Hosta? Hostas are one of the world’s most popular shade plants. The taste varies among species, but all are safe to eat. Mature leaves can be boiled for 15 to 20 minutes, then chopped and sauted like other greens. Treat the newest shoots like you would asparagus, (although they do not taste like asparagus) they can be chopped, stir-fried.

PleaseNote : Double check all foods befor eating! If you hav any questions or doubts don’t eat it!

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HANDS ON HEALTH by: Ann Wilkinson P.T.M.S,

Q: You really focused a great deal on my

diet the first time you evaluated me. Why is my diet so important when I have joint pain?

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When I first evaluate a patient, I look at all aspects of their being. I LISTEN carefully to the story. I READ what they wrote about, what other therapists did, the doctors tests and diagnosis and even how they write or draw their pain. I decipher what is strong and what is missing in the foundation of the patients life from many points of view. The physical, emotional, environmental, dietary, and spiritual elements are all very significant to me. I then EVALUATE the posture and mobility of the patient as they move and as they stand static against gravity.

I lay the patient down and assess them with gravity eliminated. I feel for joint mobility and stability down to the tiniest joint and then the fascia associated with the lack of mobility. Through this process I can FEEL the skin, muscle tension, tone, circulation and hydration. It is at this time, that I can see the most evidence and clues about dietary health. I begin asking questions based on what I feel in the physiology, the chemistry of the body.

If there is indication of extensive chemical influence, toxins, malnutrition (which can be present in someone who is not thin), high acid, caffeine, lack of hydration, lack of minerals, high sugar, or gluten intolerance, is all evident at this time. If the chemistry of the body is off, all will be off.

The first treatment is the best place to RESEARCH and find out more information and EDUCATE the patient. If the cells are happy the releases are more effective. RESTORING the body from the roots up is the most effective way to make permanent changes. If you got a lecture about your diet the first treatment, that is an indication it was evident that the integrity of skin and joint is compromised. Examples; sugar makes joints crack, toxicity makes skin leathery, high acid makes joints stiff and on and on. Doing all you can to help the entire body to function optimally is the osteopathic approach Ann is an award winning writer,teacher and speaker. Ann is the personal body worker of Her Holiness “Sai Maa”. Ann practices osteopathic physical therapy and has helped thousands of patients.

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I have had extensive dental surgery. My neck and jaw are so sore, can you help this and how soon after surgery?

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Teeth are cranial bones. What this means is they are extremely important and have a very specific alignment. Proper tooth, jaw and cranial (or head ) alignment are essential to the well being of the person.

They determine optimal function of not only the head but the entire craniosacral system. The head has a series of bones designed in a manner that creates expansion and contraction of the skull. This is allowed by an extremely integrate cistern of grooves between the surfaces of each bone in the head. This creates a pump that makes cerebral spinal fluid flow up and down the spine and around the brain. This pumping of new fluid and elimination of used fluid makes for optimal brain function. Having teeth extracted, does interrupt this alignment, can offset the jaw and disturb the rhythm of the craniosacral system. Even if there are open wounds in the mouth, craniosacral therapy can be applied. I do not use internal techniques until there is circulatory healing and no chance of increasing blood loss. In osteopathy, there is a term “less is more”. It is times like this, the acute moments, the presence of stitches or tenderness that the gentle approaches are applied. I am amazed every time I use my subtle techniques. I expect the patient to ask if I even did anything. Every time they say “wow, that was amazing, what did you do?”

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If Everything is Perfect, Why Am I Not Living a Life I Love?

There is a concept that many of us on a spiritual path have been introduced to - the idea and understanding that “everything is perfect” - which I’ve noticed can generate more than a little confusion...and frustration. Sure, it’s easy to feel that everything is perfect when you’re on a roll and wonderful things keep showing up in your experience. It’s not so easy to acknowledge that everything is perfect when things aren’t going your way.

I’ve come to understand that “everything is perfect” has multiple layers of meaning, but the one I want to focus on here is this: everything we experience is a perfect reflection of our vibration our intentions, beliefs, thoughts, language and action. If we believe that life is a struggle, that’s what we’ll experience. If we believe we are somehow “not enough,” we’ll keep finding ourselves in circumstances where that appears to be true. If we believe men are jerks, we’ll keep bumping into men who are...jerky.

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through work we love, vibrant health, satisfying relationships and fulfilling, creative self-expression. We’ll be successful in ways that are meaningful to us.

Of course, most of us experience quite a mix of circumstances, because most of us are quite a mix of vibrations. Some of the signals we’re sending out will generate experiences we like, others will generate experience we don’t like. If we don’t understand the vibrational component, simply telling ourselves, “Everything is perfect” when things don’t go the way we want can eventually lead to stagnation. (Note I said it can lead to stagnation, not that it will. There is a way that “Everything is perfect” can be immensely helpful, which I’ll get to in a moment.)

Sometimes, as people say “Everything is perfect” when their life situation is anything but, what’s underneath that statement is something along these lines: “Life works in mysterious ways.

I don’t know why this is happening, and I can’t see any good coming from it, but spiritual people say that everything is perfect so I’m just going to trust that and keep going.” There is a sense of powerlessness, a feeling that “life happens” and the best they can do is float along. Certain unwelcome patterns keep repeating, but

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if they keep telling themselves only that everything is perfect, they won’t make the inner shifts that will create outer shifts in their circumstances.

And that’s what I mean when I say that the unexamined statement, “Everything is perfect,” can create stagnation. Unwanted experiences, especially recurring ones, are an invitation to pause and reflect on what we’re intending or believing that could be calling them into our experience. Yes, they are perfect: perfect reflections of our vibration. So now it’s time to get curious! Here are a few simple questions we can ask ourselves about things that show up in our lives that we don’t like: What is this reflecting back to me?

What does it help me to notice about my beliefs?

What does this reveal about the way I feel about myself?

What could I shift in my attitude or perception that might generate a different experience?

A full exploration of how to recognize and shift the vibrations that create our unwanted experiences is more than I can cover in a single article, of course. I just wanted to encourage you to start reclaiming your power to create a life you love by becoming willing to see the relationship between your beliefs and thoughts, and the life you’re living. It’s far more empowering to realize, “I created this, and I can create something else!” than to say, “Life happens...”

Now, this doesn’t mean I want you to go crazy trying to figure out how you created every specific thing that shows up in your life. Not at all. That would tangle you up in a level of self-analysis that would likely lead to self-judgment - or at least paralysis - and

that is never helpful. In fact, that’s where a simple, “Everything is perfect” can be quite useful.

Sometimes, we really can’t see how our vibration has created the situation we’re in. So it’s best, in that moment, to let it go.

Reminding ourselves that “Everything is perfect” is a way to release resistance and call a time-out to any unproductive selfanalysis we may have initiated. We can intend for any insights we need to show up, and simply remain open and curious.

It’s like saying, “There is something in this for me, and even though I don’t know exactly what it is right now, I’m open to new insights about it.” If similar unwanted circumstances keep showing up without any fresh insights about why they’re happening, it might be worthwhile to engage a friend, therapist or coach to help you recognize the intentions or beliefs that are keeping you stuck.

So if you’re not living a life you really love, don’t try to paste over your discontent by telling yourself that everything is perfect. Be willing to make a stand for the life you want, and be willing to recognize that you can create it as you shift your vibration – your intentions, beliefs, thoughts, language and action.

Yes, you can.

Suzanne Eder is award-winning writer, teacher and transformational life coach, Suzanne Eder

started her professional career as a CPA and enjoyed a highly successful corporate career in both Finance and Human Resources. She is a graduate of the Barbara Brennan School of Healing’s intensive four-year program in mind-body-spirit healing, and is a former fitness instructor who taught aerobics, body sculpting and yoga for 16 years. She has also been initiated in Divine Openings, an extraordinary evolutionary process which powerfully supports clients in awakening to their magnificence. Through her writing, classes and workshops she offers inspired and practical counsel in all areas related to personal growth and transformation. Suzanne can be reached at see@mysolidground.com or (302)888-2138.

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Snoop Lion appeared on the late night talk show "Chelsea Lately" recently, and the former Snoop Dogg revealed that he's launching a new business venture. His latest endeavor is called Dog For Dog, and it's a dog food that can be consumed by dog and human beings alike.

Snoop Launching His Own Dog Food Brand

Dog For Dog will send a bag to an animal shelter in need, with every purchase of dog food. "It's a great cause see, because what people don't understand is that a lot of these shelters, they execute these dogs, not because they don't have a place or someone that wants to adopt them, it's more about they don't have food to feed them." Snoop said.

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Stuck in Fear?

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hat keeps anyone from changing? It is fear... fear of failure, fear of success, fear of rejection, fear of not being enough, fear of not being loved, fear of loss, fear of getting revealed as a fraud, fear of change, fear of all the above. Fear cripples us, limits us and robs us of the ability to respond. In the end it keeps us from the life that we really want. Even after we know the effects of fear and we experience the effects of fear we do little or nothing to change. Our response usually comes in the form of an “I tried.” We say, “I tried to change,” or “I am really trying to get better,” but the truth is that “trying” will never get you anything other than a reason why things didn’t work out. So roll up your sleeves and get ready to break through the barrier of your fear.

5 Keys of Breaking Through the Barrier of Fear

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See it as it is, not worse

Too often we make our fears bigger than they really are. It always reminds me of the wizard in the Wizard of Oz. The big scary Wizard was really a small little scared man. We can’t dismiss the fear, because fear is ultimately here to serve us, but we want to hear its message and then move forward. Most of the times we can handle the fear of normal proportion. It’s when it becomes larger than life that we become overwhelmed by its presence.

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See it better than it is

Our brains work on two guiding principles, one is the desire to avoid pain and the other is the desire to gain pleasure. When we are in pain or uncomfortable we naturally will seek a way to get out of pain. If we can create a clear vision or image of what

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we really want, our brain will begin to find ways to make it a reality.

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Recognize your resources

We all have resources. Sometimes it is a friend or coworker, other times it is within us from a time in the past we overcame fear, or it is a place where we can go to get more information and help. Regardless where we find the resources we must prepare before we take action. It is like a country that is preparing for war. They begin to stockpile weapons. Stockpile your resources now.

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Take massive action

This is the step where people stop. It is also called approach avoidance. I conduct a seminar called Breaking Through The Barrier. It is a seminar in which we get people to move past their fears. That is the day where they take everything they learn and apply it to break a pine board with their bare hand. As we get closer to the time we break boards, you can see the fear begin to rise. Even though they now have the resources, they become scared to take the action. You can imagine how powerful it is when they push past the fear and take action and they see the board is broken! Don’t stop at the doorway, go through the door of opportunity.

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If our approach doesn’t work, we must try something else. If that doesn’t work, we try something else. One quality that is so common in successful people is that they don’t give up.

The acronym for FEAR is False Evidence Appearing Real. We give fear life or more life in our mind. The more we avoid it, the greater it is until it becomes a 10,000 pound gorilla. We must step up and walk through the fear. Not later, not tomorrow but now. Live Free.

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WHAT DID YOU EXPECT? Carefully picked numbers decorate the small square ticket that your cold sweaty palm cradles. Excitement races through your body with an electric tingle. The lottery is up to more cash than you could ever spend in five lifetimes.

Dreams of how you will spend your fortunes occupy every idle moment. How will you tell your boss you are DONE? Should you buy the red Ferrari or the black Rolls? When the time comes to check the numbers, you sit at your computer. With a single click and the confidence of a king’s oracle, you await the display of your chosen numerals.

Up they come, and… WHAT? Not one number matches!

Cursing! Sulking! Screaming!

Fists clenched, head back, you shout “Why me?”

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With 300,000,000 to 1 odds, WHAT DID YOU EXPECT? Pain and suffering come in life when expectations are not realistic or properly managed! This is particularly true when seeking health care. Whether it is the fault of the provider or patient, unmet expectations can sabotage a healthy outcome.

Overcoming such pitfalls requires proper and concise doctorpatient communication.

One man, who received my care 19 years ago, came back to my office recently with a complaint similar to his past one. He sat down and impatiently told me, “This should not take long to treat, because the last time I had the condition, it only took a few weeks to get over.” To his benefit and mine, he made his expectation clear from the start. Unfortunately, he did not take into account how his body was different at age 40 than at 21. He had been subjected to years of weekend warrior softball, countless sedentary hours in front of a computer, weight gain and progressive inflexibility. He was a human canvas colored by a display of trauma and wear that took years to paint.

Recognizing that managing expectations can be a double-edged sword, I gave this person a reasonable expectation of what his current needs were based on the reality of the changes that had occurred over the years. At the same time, I did not want to rob him of the intangible healing power of hope by leading him to believe that he is just getting older and has to live with it (ever hear that one before?). Many doctors overplay the age card. Too often, I have observed improvement in people previously led to believe that they were ailing from the wrong birth date!

So, what did I say to this gentleman on our 19th year reunion?

We sat down together and I related what I had found and how he was different than when we previously crossed paths. I ended his report of findings by letting him know that I expect fantastic results despite the way his body has changed through the years… but, it may take a little longer. He did respond to treatment as expected, was out of pain and very happy. And it did take a little longer.

going to pay a lot for this muffler!”? For all of you born after 1986, you can still find it on YouTube. It is as important for you as it is for the doctor’s office to make financial expectations clear.

An unmet expectation regarding money is perhaps the greatest undermining factor in one’s care. You don’t have to shout “I’m NOT going to pay…,” but ask enough questions until you are sure that you understand what your expected financial commitment is for care. As an additional attempt at clarity, we recommend that our patients call their insurance company as well and compare notes to what our office was told. It’s always a good idea to expect the unexpected. Although my staff takes great effort and time to determine one’s health insurance coverage, at times the only way to know is to go through a billing cycle and see how the claim is processed.

Too often people focus on what a doctor expects of them. It is equally important that you start by asking yourself what you expect from him or her. What needs to be done? What are the benefits and limitations of my insurance? How long will it take?

What will it cost? Will it hurt? Are there risks to care? Will I make a full recovery? What if I have a question for the doctor? On the second visit I sit down with each new person to my office and provide a written report. In addition to covering what was found and the care plan needed, I list what I expect of each person. One of my most important written expectations is that the person asks me any and all questions that they have at any time!

Remember the adage, “You don’t get what you want, you get what you expect!” This may be true in many aspects of life, but when it comes to your health you need to make sure that your expectations are heard. At times it may feel as if you are challenging your doctor’s authority, overstepping your place or over complaining.

If you find that communicating with your doctor is not to your satisfaction, find another. For your own sake, do not remain silent and apprehensive.

I EXPECT you to take this information to heart, tell all your

friends about this great article in Delaware’s best magazine and answer the most important question that you can regarding your health: “WHAT DO I EXPECT?”

A sweet-natured and agreeable woman entered my office for her first visit. Every word out of my mouth was met with her nodding in approval and saying, “Oh, yes doctor.” I have learned that this type of yay-sayer tends to drop out of care early. I was NOT going to let her out of my site before she could appreciate all that chiropractic care provides! I had to be sure that her expectations were being addressed. With a little nudging by asking her regular questions such as “what concerns, questions or pleasant surprises do you have about your care so far,” she finished treatment with her expectations exceeded. She still smiles and says, “Oh, yes doctor” at her monthly wellness visit.

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Yoni Spa Treatments The word Yoni comes from an ancient language in India, known as Sanskrit. In English, it is translated using words such as: origin, source, womb, female genitals. It is generally depicted as the outer female genitalia (the vulva), though some have also included the internal genitalia (the vagina). Yoni is my favorite word for female genitalia, as it not only sounds beautiful, but it is also a word that seems to offer reverence to women’s genitalia, instead of scientific terminology or even worse, a slang term.

This month I’m sharing with you Yoni Spa Treatments! There are a wide range of vulvovaginal treatments; however, I’ve decided to focus on the most popular and widely accessible ones in the United States. Certainly, if you go to Europe or Asia you could find Spas with lengthy menus for both vulva and vaginal spa treatments. These treatments have been used in other cultures for centuries to reduce stress, fight various infections, regulate menstrual cycles, aid in fertility, tighten and rejuvenate the vaginal muscles, as well as many other health benefits.

Vaginal Steam Bath (a.k.a “V-Steam”) In Korea, this is called a chai-yok, and it is a centuries-old remedy used to reduce stress, fight infections (such as yeast infections 38

and bladder infections), clear hemorrhoids, regulate menstrual periods, ease menstrual cramps, and aid in fertility among many, many other health benefits.

The treatment begins with the client completely disrobing in a changing room and putting on a robe or a loose fitting gown (think of a strapless tube top with a big, flowing skirt attached to it). Some spas offer a cleansing bath before the steam, others do not. If not, you’d change into your gown and go into a spa room, where the attendant will have a vaginal steam bath waiting for you. Included in the bath are various herbs, known for their healing properties, along with hot water and a heat source. Again, the heat source varies, depending on the spa. The client lifts the gown and sits on the seat, which has a hole in the center, where the steam comes from. She can then lower the gown around her, for modesty. She sits on the seat for 30-45 minutes (depending on the spa) and enjoys her relaxing steam bath. The rooms are generally set up like typical massage rooms; which are private, have soothing music and ambient lighting—the main difference being the vaginal steam bath instead of a massage table.

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How do the herbs work?

According to a 2010 L.A. Times article: “The two predominant herbs in the steam bath mixture are mugwort and wormwood. Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) has been used in Eastern medicine for hundreds of years to balance female hormones. It contains natural antibiotics and antifungal agents, according to herbalists and alternative medicine journals.

It is also said to stimulate the production of hormones to maintain uterine health, protect the uterus from ulcers and tumors, stimulate menstrual discharge and ease fatigue, headaches, abdominal discomfort and nausea, among other claims.

Wormwood (Artemisia herba), an antimicrobial “cooling herb,” is also popular in Eastern medicine. It has been used historically to induce uterine contractions and treat bladder infections, fevers, open sores, constipation, diarrhea, hepatitis, jaundice, eczema and parasitic infections. The leaves and young shoots are antibacterial and antiviral, and they also relax the blood vessels and promote the discharge of bile, according to historical tradition.”

Where is it available?

Unfortunately, I could not find a Spa in Delaware that offered this service (if you know of one, please contact me!). I did find several in California, where it has become very popular, as well as New York and Georgia. Here are some of the most popular, along with the cost for treatment:

just imagine my mother reading it and saying, “noninvasive my patoot!”). Okay, so it may feel invasive to those who generally feel that someone looking at their vulva and touching it is “invasive.”

It is not; however, a service that involves anything internal.

To my understanding, the Vagacial is most frequently used by women who get Bikini or Brazilian waxes. Approximately 2 weeks after a wax, one can schedule an appointment to have a Vagacial.

At the Haven Day Spa in Manhatten, the service (called “The Peach Smoothie) includes a cleansing, including a triple-action organic scrub. This is followed by removal of ingrown hairs, and an application of a serum called Prince Reigns (it prevents ingrown hairs and razor bumps). The Peach Smoothie costs $50.

As an “add-on” option, she can include “The Baby’s Bottom” service, which cleanses and exfoliates the buttocks and an acid peel that rids the buttocks of acne, scars, and skin discolorations.

Personally, these services don’t sound nearly as relaxing to me as the V-Steam, but who am I? Several women have reported enjoying the experience and feeling “refreshed” afterward.

In conclusion, if you feel like you’re Yoni has had a long, exhausting Summer of shaving, waxing, plucking, etc., and is need of some pampering, consider a Spa Treatment! For all the painful things we women tend to put our bodies through, it only seems to make sense that we have some options for treating our Yonis with loving kindness! Enjoy!

Tikkun Holistic Spa, located in Santa Montica, CA- They offer a 30 minute V-Steam Treatment for $50. The spa also offers a similar treatment for men.

Daengki Spa, located in Los Angeles, CA- They offer a 45 minute V-Herbal Therapy Treatment for $20.

Juvenex Spa, located in New York City, NY- They offer a 30 minute Gyno Spa Cure for $75.

Khepra Spa, located in Atlanta, GA- They offer a wide selection of vulvovaginal treatments, including the Yoni Steam Treatment for $60.

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Multi Vitamins: Are they Safe?

The Physicians Committee is urging the FDA to require vitamin manufacturers to reformulate common multivitamins that contain iron or copper, due to possible links with Alzheimer’s disease.

“Consumers need to avoid typical multivitamins until manufacturers change the way they are formulated,” says Neal Barnard, M.D., president of the Physicians Committee.

“Otherwise, they may be at risk for a series of common brain disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease.”

The Physician Committee’s reports that common multivitamins, including One a Day Women’s 50+ Healthy Advantage and One a Day Women’s Active Metabolism, contain up to twice the amount of copper a person should consume in an entire day. In studies, ingestion of copper

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and iron in even slightly elevated quantities increased risk of cognitive problems.

“Because most people already obtain these metals from everyday foods, the added amounts in multivitamins increase the risk for overdose,” “Research on the links between metals and brain damage is ongoing. Even so, the evidence that excess iron and copper contribute to brain deterioration has reached the point where we have to take it seriously,” says Dr. Barnard.

Instead of taking multivitamins, the doctors recommend that consumers choose only the vitamin supplements they need, such as vitamin B12 and vitamin D, sidestepping multiple vitamins.

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that all persons over age 50 take a B12 supplement. Vitamin D normally comes from sun exposure, so people who receive less than 15 minutes of direct sunlight each day should take supplemental vitamin D. Other supplements have uses in specific conditions, such as folic acid and other prenatal vitamins for women of childbearing age. Routine supplementation of metals such as iron and copper is not justified and is potentially hazardous, according to the physicians group’s report.

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It is hard to balance the nutritional needs of growing children and still offer foods they will actually eat can be challenge. One third of a child's total food intake for the day is consumed at school, it is important that the food in your child's lunch box supply much needed nutrients, vitamins and minerals for energy and growth.

Whole grains for energy The first thing that needs to be included in your child’s lunch is a good source of carbohydrates for energy. For most children, their carbohydrate at lunch is represented in the bread that is used to make them a sandwich. Therefore, choose your bread wisely.

Breads made with unbleached white flour have considerably less nutritious value and tend to have considerably higher calories and take much longer to digest than those breads made using whole grains, seeds, and nuts. Wraps and flatbreads can be good choices too, again making sure that they are made with whole grains and keeping an eye on the calorie count. Using lower calorie breads is a good idea for children who may require and or benefit from a lower calorie lunch.

Arnold’s makes a couple of whole grain, lower calorie options for making your child’s sandwich:

The lunch suggestions on this page make good lunches for most adults too and are not just for kids.

Water to Drink Water should be the drink of choice. Fruit juices, sodas, and flavored waters can be very high in sugar and should not be given on a daily basis. Freeze water bottles the night before while we continue to have summer like temperatures.

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Include just one, small nutritious snack. Nutritious snack choices include; almonds, walnuts, low fat cheese sticks, high protein-low fat snack bars, and low-fat cookies.

Protein and Vegetables Your child's sandwich should contain a good source of lean protein such as 98% fat-free turkey or chicken. Tuna, salmon, avocado and peanut butter (natural is preferred) can make a deliciously high protein sandwich too. Low-fat cheese or yogurt is also good protein choices. The protein portion at lunch will keep your child full throughout the day helping them maintain concentration levels right through the afternoon. Vegetables can either be cut up and eaten with their sandwich or placed right on top of their sandwich. Fresh spinach, lettuce, grated carrots, celery, tomatoes, and cucumbers are always good for topping off a sandwich.

Choosing the Right Snack Bar Small sized bars that are high in protein and lower in fat and processed carbohydrates are the way to go. Looking and all of the other ingredients is important; look for ingredients like whole grains and a good source of dietary fiber too.

Fruit for Fiber One piece of fresh fruit should always be added to your child’s lunch box. If you are not able to provide fresh fruit, canned, packaged, or dried fruit is fine as long as it is packed in its own juice and has no additional sugar added.

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10 Fresh Vegetables for the Grill

Fennel and Coriander Salmon Fillets 2 tablespoons fennel seeds 2 teaspoons coriander seeds 6- 6-ounce skinless salmon fillets (each about 1 to 1 1/4 inches thick) Extra-virgin olive oil Start grill Coarsely grind fennel seeds and coriander seeds in spice grinder. Brush salmon fillets generously with oil. Sprinkle both sides of fillets with salt and pepper, then with spice mixture, pressing to adhere.

Grill salmon, covered, until center is just opaque, about 4 minutes per side.

When you are grilling vegetables, it’s stay close to the grill. Every grill has spots that are hotter than others so vegetables in one area of the grate will be done before others. Of course, different vegetables will take varying amounts of time to be cooked. So stay close so you can flip veggies over and pull them off the grate as they are ready.

In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Beat in remaining sugar. Add lemon juice and peel; beat until soft peaks form. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

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Eggplant 1/4 in think planks marinate in balsamic vinegar, garlic, basil.

Zucchini- same marinade but change the basil to mint (mint is great on Zucchini) olive oil, cook to slightly charred.

Bell Peppers- leave whole or skewer them put on grill until slightly charred.

Grilled Pound Cake with Berries 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries 1 cup fresh raspberries 1 cup fresh blueberries 5 tablespoons sugar, divided 1 tablespoon minced fresh mint 2 cups heavy whipping cream 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel 3 tablespoons butter, softened 6 slices pound cake (about 1 inch thick) Store bought or you can make your own In a bowl, combine the strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, 2 tablespoons sugar and mint; set aside.

Green Beans - use grill basket olive and salt

Stuffed Poblano peppers- Stuff with Queso cheese cook in pan with a bit of olive oil on grill.

Cook time approx 15-20 minutes.

Radicchio- Quarter but leave core on and serve with a warm vinaigrette of your choice.

Tomatoes- cut in half, grill on cut side, turn over top with pesto.

Onions- cut 1/2 inch slices, skewer put a bit of olive oil and or soy sauce, cook until desired doneness.

Honey-Rum Grilled Bananas 3 tablespoons rum 3 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 4 medium firm unpeeled bananas Vanilla ice cream In a small bowl, combine the rum, honey and cinnamon; set aside. Cut bananas in half lengthwise, leaving the peel on.

Corn- Don’t waste the time to husk them, Just put them on grill with husks on, turn when brown Potatoes- Rub with olive oil, salt and pepper to taste. Takes about 45 minutes no need to wrap them.

Asparagus-coat with a bit of olive oil (use grill basket) takes just a few minutes.

Place bananas cut side down on grill.

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