HAPPY THANKSGIVI​NG

A special Thank You goes to YOU, our many loyal clients, for all the efforts you have made this past year to improve your health.  We appreciate you, and we hope you think of us as your biggest cheerleaders in your quest!




Here's a heads-up about our Holiday Special, which will run for the month of December.




Buy four(4) gift cards at $25 each, and get the fifth one FREE!




Make your holiday shopping easy, and please five friends as well.




Our normal policy of offering gift cards in the denomination of your choice to be used for Nutrition, Chiropractic, OR Massage visits, will stay the same.  But this additional special offer is a way to save 20%.    It's your choice!




From all of us at Thropay Health Center, have an enjoyable and relaxing holiday! We'll be closed Thursday and Friday this week, but we look forward to seeing you next week.




 Call anytime for an appointment at (562) 861-3896.

Recipe time

Need a change for your lunch menu? Here's a quick and easy autumn soup recipe that will warm you up on a cool day. It's adapted from a Taste of Home recipe called Southwestern Bean Soup.

1 tbsp. olive oil

1 tbsp. butter

3/4 cup diced organic onion

3/4 cup chopped organic celery

1/8 tsp. garlic powder

1 can of Trader Joe's salsa-style organic re-fried beans

1/4 cup of organic salsa or picante sauce

2 cups organic chicken broth

1 tsp. liquid hickory smoke

Garnishes: shredded raw milk cheese, either cheddar or pepper Jack, according to your tastes; and 1 tbsp. chopped parsley or cilantro

In a large saucepan, saute onion and celery in olive oil and butter. Sprinkle with the garlic powder; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.

Add the beans, salsa, and broth. Stir well and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer the soup for 5-10 minutes. Stir in the liquid hickory smoke. Serve with chopped parsley and shredded cheese. If desired, serve with a few organic corn chips. Hot pepper sauce can be added to the soup if you want lots of kick! Makes 4 servings.

We always suggest that you take hot items to work in a well-insulated container, and avoid microwaving. So much nutritive value is lost in the microwave.

This soup is wonderful as a family meal, too. Just double or even triple the recipe, and serve with a big vegetable salad.

Keep safe and healthy this weekend! And remember that there are several good holiday recipes in our "Healthful Cooking Made Simple" cookbook. These sell for $20 at the front desk.

Call us anytime at (562) 861-3896

Changed name, same game

In recent years, the dangers of Aspartame have come to public notice, with the result that many people have been avoiding it.  In hopes of regaining business, the manufacturer of this artificial sweetener has put a new face upon the product.   You may now see it advertised as "AminoSweet."  But don't be fooled!  It's still Aspartame.




This chemical calamity is known for its neurotoxic effects, causing brain and nerve damage, cancerous tumors, and glandular failure.  Through intensive lobbying, it was granted FDA approval in 1974 - forty years ago!  That's how long it took for public awareness - and wariness - to reach the level that made Ajinomoto decide upon this new marketing scheme.




"Pure sweetness from amino acids" was the catch phrase they chose.  Notice the clever deceptiveness of the word "pure" in this context.  It can have two connotations:




       1) only this item and nothing else - like "pure olive oil."  Nothing has been added. Pure sweetness fits this category - nothing but sweetness.




       2) clean and untainted - like "pure drinking water."  No contaminants.  Nothing that would hurt you.

 

Doesn't "pure sweetness" give a subtle suggestion of the second meaning?  It's pure, so that means clean, natural and safe, right?




Wrong!




As the old saying goes, "Let the buyer beware."




Tomorrow evening (Thursday the 20th) at 6:00 we'll be having a class in the office.  In view of the busy holiday season, Mrs. Thropay will be focusing on quick and easy healthful cooking. There will be food served that reflects this theme. All are welcome!




If you are interested in attending, please call and let Antonia know.  There is a $5 fee for each attendee.  Hope to see you there!




(562) 861-3896

Healthy Holiday Dishes, Part 2

Orange in color and flavor, with a tang from ginger and cayenne, this week's recipe embodies the spirit of autumn. But the season doesn't have to dictate. "Chicken for Fall" is a great dish to serve any time of the year!

Prepare ahead and refrigerate overnight before baking, if desired:

4 pounds of organic chicken thighs (Costco has better prices)

1 cup organic orange juice concentrate (Trader Joe's), thawed

1/3 cup melted butter

1 tsp. sea salt

1/2 tsp. black pepper

2 tsp. ground ginger

dash of cayenne, or to taste (may also use chili powder)

Combine orange concentrate, butter, and all seasonings. In one large or two smaller greased baking pans, place chicken thighs in a single layer. Cover well with the sauce. If refrigerating at this point to marinate, be sure to cover the pan(s).

Bake uncovered at 350 for about 1 hour, basting once with sauce halfway through. Garnish with organic orange slices and herbal sprigs, if desired. Makes about 8 delicious servings.

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Tips for breast cancer prevention

1. Eat plenty of organic vegetables and fruits - lowers your risk by half. Include lots of cruciferous, like kale, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage; and also carotene-containing veggies, such as carrots, beets, and beet tops.

2. Exercise in a natural way every day - walking is excellent. If you treadmill, keep the setting at a walking speed that is natural and easy to you. Regular exercise should not be forced or unnatural.

3. Avoid wired bras entirely, and wear a bra only during the daytime hours. Underwires put great pressure on the lymph nodes under the breast, and this constant squeezing effect adds up to "Trouble!"

4. Make sure to get at least a few minutes of sunshine every possible day. Adequate levels of daily Vitamin D lower your risk.

5. Be sure to get plenty of Omega-3's (essential fatty acids) in your daily diet.

6. Support your immune system in every possible way. That includes eating the veggies as above, plus high-quality proteins from organic meats and eggs and raw dairy. Avoid sugar and chemical food additives or eating food that is cooked or stored in aluminum. Stay away from mercury - flu shots, amalgams, wheat flour products, many medicines.

7. Prescription drugs often will increase your risk. Artificial estrogen, beta-blockers, and anti-depressants are all known to increase the odds of developing breast cancer.

8. Last but not least, avoid chlorine. Women getting high levels multiply their risk of breast cancer up to 10 times. Get a quality chlorine filter on your shower head, and change the cartridge regularly as directed.

Remember, women don't "own" breast cancer! Most of these guidelines are appropriate for men, too - and for preventing cancer in general.

Come to our office for Nutrition Response Testing. Your customized evaluation and program will help your body to remove any accumulation of the "bad guys" that are already present. This is just as important as adding in the "good guys."

Call us with your questions at (562) 861-3896 or email us at this address. We always appreciate your feedback!

Pineapple Juice Is 5 Times More Effective Than Cough Syrup

Pineapple Juice Is 5 Times More Effective Than Cough Syrup

Did you know that pineapple juice is 500% more effective at helping you to stop coughing than cough syrup is? Well, it’s true, and it’s all on account of the fact that fresh pineapples contain a substance known as Bromelain; a specific type of enzyme that has anti-inflammatory characteristics which can combat infections and eradicate bacteria. Before you read on, check out this awesome video: Half your daily dose of vitamin C One glass pineapple juice also contains nearly half the amount of vitamin C that you require per day. Vitamin C is essential because as well as many other uses, it also enables your body to metabolize certain vital enzymes that regulate your metabolism and manage energy. A great source of manganese In addition to containing Bromelain and vitamin C, pineapple juice is also a good source of the mineral, manganese, which helps your body to maximize its absorption of calcium, aids the metabolization of carbohydrates and fats into energy, as well as facilitating healthy nerve function. Bromelain is a powerful anti-inflammatory It is also assumed that a certain amount of the Bromelain in pineapple juice is absorbed by the body directly, and that it works to lessen inflammation helping to relieve conditions like arthritis. In Germany Bromelain is specifically approved for treating inflammation and swelling of the nose, typically post sinus surgery. Choosing unprocessed natural pineapple juice instead of processed cough medicines If you’ve got an annoying cough that is simply caused through an irritation or is brought on by the common cold, you’ll do yourself far more good by reaching for natural pineapple rather than an OTC cough medicine. You’ll find the juice a less expensive option; one that doesn’t contain any nasty toxic elements, and one which has the appropriate nutrients to help you to get rid of your cold. Pineapple juice combats mucus Taking pineapple juice doesn’t just help to soothe the irritation of nasty coughs; it also helps to loosen up any annoying mucus. Back in 2010, some research was carried out in an attempt to find treatments to help sufferers of tuberculosis. The findings of the reports were published “Der Pharma Chemica”, and they included the fact that a mixture of natural pineapple juice, together with honey, and salt and pepper, when taken daily helps to dissolve mucus that congregates in the lungs, causing illnesses such as Mycobacterium Tuberculosis. A faster acting cough relief More recent studies have concluded that extract from natural pineapple juice gets rid of mucus five times quicker than other OTC cough medicines on sale in pharmacies, thereby helping people suffering from accumulations of mucus, to recover 4.8 times faster than those taking conventional medicines. Why not juice your own? Some pineapple juice that is on sale can include added sugar, so if you are watching your diet, and managing your weight, it’s best to go for the natural unsweetened variety which you’ll find on sale in most good supermarkets. Better still, and great for any holistic health lifestyle lovers, if you got a juicer in the house, why not buy fresh pineapples and make your own juice? Quick and easy pineapple juice based, cough remedy Here’s a recipe to help you to knock together your own wholly natural pineapple juice cough mixture. 1 cup of fresh pineapple juice – preferably home juiced Some fresh lemon juice – approximately a quarter of a cup A small piece of ginger – about 3 inches long 1 tablespoon of unprocessed honey Half a teaspoon of hot cayenne pepper Add all the ingredients to your juicer, and blitz! Your mucus and your cough will be gone in no time. Acknowledgements: http://www.curejoy.com/content/pineapple-juice-is-5-times-more-effective-than-cough-syrup/ http://www.healthy-holistic-living.com/pineapple-juice-5-times-effective-cough-syrup.html?t=mam

Healthy Holiday Dishes - Part 1

With Thanksgiving approaching, and Christmas just around the corner after that, we thought you would like some recipes that are both healthful and delicious.

Our featured recipe today is a wonderful sweet potato and apple combination. You will enjoy this so much, it won't be a hardship to pass up the traditional sugar-laden dish that someone else might bring to your potluck. This recipe is found in Mrs. Thropay's "Healthful Cooking Made Simple" cookbook, and is called "Yams 'n' Apples."

6 organic medium yams

2 large organic apples, peeled, cored, and sliced into rings just before using

1 cup organic apple juice

3 tbsp. raw honey

2 tbsp. non-GMO organic cornstarch OR organic tapioca starch

1/2 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp. nutmeg

1/2 tsp. cloves

Cut off small ends from scrubbed yams, and bake whole in a 350 oven for about 45 minutes, or until tender. (Place a cookie sheet on the rack below, to save the oven from spills.) Cool. Carefully remove the skins, then slice the yams and place the slices in overlapping rows in a greased 9x13 glass baking dish.

Peel, core, and slice the apples. Cut the apple rings in half, and insert each half, round side up, between the yam slices in the rows.

Heat apple juice in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Meanwhile, in a small cup, mix honey and cornstarch well into a paste. Add spices to the apple juice. Stir the honey/cornstarch paste into the mixture. Continue stirring until it is totally melted and the sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes. 1/2 tsp. of vanilla can be added at this point.

Drizzle the sauce evenly over the yams and apples in the baking dish. Bake uncovered at 350 for about 25 minutes, or until getting bubbly.

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In November, we say a very special "Thank You" to our patients who refer others to our office. Send us someone new during this month, and you will receive a FREE bottle of Mrs. Thropay's Wheatless Buckwheats pancake mix, available in regular and gluten-free. These are made from whole organic grains that are freshly ground before assembling the mix.

But it gets even better! Send in TWO people during November, and you will also receive a FREE 5-pound tub of Wonderful Wyoming raw Honey.

This promo applies to our nutritional, chiropractic, and full-hour massage services. (Half-hour massage is not covered) Those you refer must come in for their appointments during the month of November for you to qualify. (Our last business day of the month will be the 26th this year.)

Congratulations to our Patient of the Month, ERL BERNARD!! Erl has sent a number of happy people to us, who are already experiencing significant improvements in their health. Thank you, Erl!

Call us for your appointment soon! (562) 861-3896

Recipe time

Need a change for your lunch menu? Here's a quick and easy autumn soup recipe that will warm you up on a cool day. It's adapted from a Taste of Home recipe called Southwestern Bean Soup.

1 tbsp. olive oil

1 tbsp. butter

3/4 cup diced organic onion

3/4 cup chopped organic celery

1/8 tsp. garlic powder

1 can of Trader Joe's salsa-style organic re-fried beans

1/4 cup of organic salsa or picante sauce

2 cups organic chicken broth

1 tsp. liquid hickory smoke

Garnishes: shredded raw milk cheese, either cheddar or pepper Jack, according to your tastes; and 1 tbsp. chopped parsley or cilantro

In a large saucepan, saute onion and celery in olive oil and butter. Sprinkle with the garlic powder; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.

Add the beans, salsa, and broth. Stir well and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer the soup for 5-10 minutes. Stir in the liquid hickory smoke. Serve with chopped parsley and shredded cheese. If desired, serve with a few organic corn chips. Hot pepper sauce can be added to the soup if you want lots of kick! Makes 4 servings.

We always suggest that you take hot items to work in a well-insulated container, and avoid microwaving. So much nutritive value is lost in the microwave.

This soup is wonderful as a family meal, too. Just double or even triple the recipe, and serve with a big vegetable salad.

Keep safe and healthy this weekend! And remember that there are several good holiday recipes in our "Healthful Cooking Made Simple" cookbook. These sell for $20 at the front desk.

Call us anytime at (562) 861-3896