Happy Easter

Someone recently said, "The Resurrection is what makes Good Friday good." Now that's a "good" point (pardon the pun) and something to ponder!  

Easter weekend usually includes a family get-together, too.  Once again, if there is a potluck, those who consistently eat healthfully will want to contribute something good to the meal.  If ham is always on your family's Easter menu, consider getting an uncured ham from Trader Joe's.  This is a way to avoid the harmful sodium nitrites that "regular" hams always contain.  

Here's a quick and easy recipe for a side salad that will bring color and nutrition to your meal:

CARROT & ORANGE SALAD

4 organic full-sized carrots

6 organic radishes

3-4 tbsp. fresh mint leaves

3-4 tbsp. fresh cilantro

2 organic navel oranges

1/2 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp. real organic maple syrup OR raw honey

1/2 organic lemon, juiced

sea salt to taste

Slice carrots and radishes as thinly as possible and place in a mixing bowl.  Add mint and cilantro (snip the leaves if desired).  Working over a small bowl to catch the juice, peel the oranges and separate the segments.  Cut segments in half and add them to the vegetables.  Combine the cinnamon, syrup or honey, lemon juice, and sea salt. Mix well to dissolve the salt.  Pour over the vegetables and toss gently.  May be served at once, or refrigerated before serving. You may wish to double the recipe if you have a crowd!

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Spring break is still happening for some schools in the area.  It's a great opportunity to bring your children for a nutritional or chiropractic "tune-up"!

The box for our April drawing is accumulating some names - and there is still time for YOU to get in on the fun!  You may win a $50 Visa gift card (first prize) or a full-hour therapeutic massage from Elvira (second prize), simply by referring someone new to us during April.  

Call us for appointments at (562) 861-3896 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (562) 861-3896 FREE  

"Go green" for health!

Guess what foods get the prize for containing the highest concentration of nutrients?

Dark green leafy vegetables!

These treasures of nature are rich sources of vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients, and they even contain a small amount of Omega-3 fats.  They also provide us with fiber, when eaten in sufficient amounts daily.  

Their high level of Vitamin K alone carries a big punch for human health.  This important nutrient is necessary to our bodies for blood-clotting (so we don't bleed to death) and may also help to protect us against osteoporosis, atherosclerosis, inflammatory conditions, and diabetes.  

Other vitamins in dark green leaves are C, E, and many of the B complex.  Minerals include iron, calcium, potassium, and magnesium.  The host of phytonutrients found in these vegetables are still being discovered, but we do know some of them, such as beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin.  These all carry specific, multiple benefits, like protecting our cells from damage, for example.

If you're like me, you're saying something like, "OK, that's all well and good, but HOW do I get several CUPS of these things down my throat every week? I don't even like the taste of them!"

Good news - we have several options here.  

1) The ones you tolerate best can be steamed or sauteed.  Swiss chard is wonderful when the whole bunch of washed leaves is rolled together, sliced into thin ribbons, and added for just a few minutes to the pan after you have sauteed a few garlic cloves in a little butter or olive oil.  Quick and easy!

2) Raw is best!  Salads are good for deep green lettuces, spinach and other greens, mixed with lots of colorful raw veggies and a dressing made from olive oil with lemon juice or vinegar.

3) It's hard to get enough, though, unless you eat humongous salads every day.  So, how about a tasty green drink for breakfast or lunch?  This is faster to make than a salad, and provides your required amount of deep leafy green vegetables - especially if you have it several times per week. 

We gave you a recipe for St. Patrick's Day, but you can vary it by omitting the carob, adding other greens and using a little fruit.  This drink can be the perfect camouflage for the deep leafy greens you don't fancy - such as turnip greens or collards or kale.  I promise - you won't taste them!

Try this (with all organic ingredients):

1 small Persian cucumber, cut in thirds

1/2 banana

handful of spinach or kale 

a few leaves of other greens, your choice

several mint leaves and parsley sprigs

small chunk of green cabbage

2 fresh or frozen strawberries 

2 frozen (organic) mango chunks 

generous handful of frozen blueberries

1 tbsp. SP complete powder

3/4 cup water

Place in Vitamix or blender in the order given.  Whizz on high until smooth.  Interestingly, this drink may start out purple from the blueberries, but it will turn green within a few minutes. Whatever the color, it is delicious!  

                                            

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Be sure to get YOUR name in our box for the drawing on April 30th!  Only those who refer someone new to us in April are eligible, so your chances of winning are high.  First prize is a $50 Visa gift card!  Second prize - a free full-hour massage from Elvira.  

As always, your comments and questions are most welcome. Email us back, or call us at (562) 861-3896.

Get Ready To Garden: A List Of 35 Non-GMO Seed Companies

In an age of so much uncertainty surrounding our food supply, how do we know if seeds bought for our gardens are truly safe?

When choosing a seed company, it is best to purchase from certified organic grower.

Certified organic growers are not allowed to have GMOs in their seeds. These growers are members of the Organic Seed Growers and Trade Alliance (OSGATA), have signed onto a code of ethics and are engaged in preserving the integrity of seed above and beyond profit-market interest. OSGATA develops, protects and promotes the organic seed trade and its growers, and assures that the organic community has access to excellent quality organic seed, free of contaminants and adapted to the diverse needs of local organic agriculture.

In addition to not allowing GMOs in their seeds, members of the Organic Seed Growers and Trade Alliance (OSGATA) have signed onto a code of ethics and are engaged in preserving the integrity of seed above and beyond profit-market interest. OSGATA develops, protects and promotes the organic seed trade and its growers, and assures that the organic community has access to excellent quality organic seed, free of contaminants and adapted to the diverse needs of local organic agriculture.

The following is a list of reputable seed companies that demonstrate integrity and a quality, GMO-free product:

All Good Things Organic
Amishland Seeds
Annapolis Valley Heritage Seed Company
Baker Creek Seed Co.
Botanical Interests
Bountiful Gardens
Gourmet Seed
High Mowing Seeds
Horizon Herbs
Hudson Valley Seed Library
Irish-Eyes
J.L Hudson
Kitchen Garden Seeds
Kusa Seed Society
Lake Valley Seeds
Landreth Seeds
Livingston Seeds
Natural Gardening Company
New Hope Seed Company
Organica Seed
Peace Seeds
Peaceful Valley Farm Supply
Pinetree
Renee’s Garden
Sand Hill Preservation Center
Seed Saver’s Exchange
Seeds of Change
Southern Exposure
Sow True
Sustainable Seed Co
Territorial Seed Company
Tomato Fest
Trees of Antiquity
Uprising Seeds
Victory Seeds

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Food Facts With Dr. Thropay; Downey's Best Chiropractor

Better Health is "Equal-Opp​ortunity"!

So many times old age is used as an excuse not to seek better health.  

"Oh, I have arthritis, and I'll just have to live with it."

"Nutrition can't help me now. I'm too old."

We've all heard people say such things, right?  Yet, the same people will often willingly accept 5-10 toxic medications which cause, in turn, a downward spiral effect on their health.  

But of course, senior citizens are not alone in making excuses for not actively involving themselves in seeking genuine health improvement. 

As Dr. Hal Crowe is fond of saying, "We are all a portrait of our own histories."  What he means is that lifestyle, diet, injuries, occupation, etc. all contribute to our current health status.  

If that is true, so is the opposite!  We can significantly improve our personal health level by changing our lifestyle and diet, and maintaining structural integrity.  That's the message of our office with customized nutrition, chiropractic, and massage therapy.  And it's really not that hard!  And the rewards are unbeatable!

Many of you "get" that, and we want your help to spread the message to others. One way is to qualify for our SPRING DRAWING by referring someone new to our office in April.  The grand prize is a $50 Visa gift card!  There will also be TWO second prizes of a free one-hour massage from Elvira (value $40 each).

So, get YOUR name in the box this month by bringing or sending someone to us for nutrition, chiropractic, OR massage therapy.  Your name will be entered EACH time you refer someone who comes in for our services.

Thank you for your help!  We appreciate each of our wonderful clients.

Our number is (562) 861-3896.

Have You Been To Multiple Doctors, With The Same Response..."There Is NO Cure"? Visit Dr. Thropay & Experience REAL Answers!

PAINFUL RASH 
About five years ago a rash developed on my right hand, and began to grow. I went to see my medical doctor, who gave me a medication for fungus. This did not help, so a year later when cracks had developed in my hand, I went to a second doctor. He said it was psoriasis, and gave me a prescription ointment for my hand. That also did not help. About another year later, since my hand was much worse, I tried a third doctor. He diagnosed it as psoriasis, and told me there was no cure. At that point I gave up, thinking for sure there must be no cure. By this time my hand was constantly painful, cracking, peeling, and blistering. The skin was dry and rough. Even the hair follicles were irritated. Because my job involves working mostly with my hands, this was a major problem to deal with.

A few months ago I went to Dr. Thropay for another problem, and after several treatments I decided to mention my hand to him.  He checked me with his nutritional testing and found that there were parasites in my hand.  After we got those cleared out, he found next that I also was reacting to chlorine.  I stopped swimming and drinking chlorinated water, and took the recommended supplements.

Just 2 months after the first testing, my hand has healed to where it looks almost entirely like my other hand.  There is no more peeling or blistering.  I have no pain when I am using it at work, and that is a big plus.  I look forward to being able to swim again in the future....

Richard Portillo

Why Standard Process? Organic Farming To Start!

Organic Farming

 

 

 

Grown on the Standard Process organically certified farm

• How organic certification helps your patients
• Farming techniques

When it comes to organic farming, Standard Process is a leader. Of the 1,443 organic farms in Wisconsin, the Standard Process certified-organic farm is in the top nine percent, in terms of acreage. And, we put that acreage to good use, with plans calling for the production of 6.5 million pounds of vegetables this year. That’s eight tons of whole food per acre!

Standard Process professionally maintains its organic farm because we understand that your patients rely on you to help maintain or improve their health–and good health comes from nutrition.