Health Benefits of Kiwi

CALLING FOR CALCIUM

In the past few years, we've been hearing a lot about calcium and the important role it plays in the human diet.   Sometimes, though, calcium is demonized because of negative symptoms that can appear in those who take calcium supplements.

So, where is the truth in this seeming paradox?   

It's pretty simple, actually.  What our bodies require is calcium in a form that it can USE to meet its many demands for this essential mineral.  That usable form is called "calcium bicarbonate."  The "bi" part of the word helps us remember that this calcium is already bioavailable for the body's use.

On the other hand, there are plenty of calcium supplements out there that are in the "calcium carbonate" form.  This means the calcium they contain is NOT readily available for the body.  In fact, it takes twelve biochemical steps for the body to break it down, and by that time, only a small portion of the calcium is useful.

Knowing that contrast, you can understand why there is this dichotomy about calcium supplements out there. 

Calcium carbonate supplements are often made from coral or chalky rocks.  Who would  choose to chew on coral or a chunk of rock, even if we had the teeth for it? These are not foods, and therefore not good sources of calcium.  Much of the calcium from these supplements ends up either excreted in the urine or deposited in various ways.  Arterial plaque build-up, kidney stones, cataracts, bone spurs - these all consist of calcium that has not been utilized by the body. 

Calcium Lactate, by contrast, is in calcium bicarbonate form, made from fermented vegetables (actual foods!).  The fermentation process acts as a type of pre-digestion, so the calcium is readily usable by the body - in a one-step process.  This means that the much lower number of milligrams per tablet in Calcium Lactate will do a better job than the high-mg.12-step calcium carbonate supplements.

Growing pains, muscle cramps (and angina, because the heart is a muscle), hyperactivity, osteoporosis, and low immunity all point to calcium deficiency.   And, as you know, the typical western diet does not supply nearly enough of it. 

The result is that most of us require calcium supplements in order to re-stock the body with what it has been missing for years.  Of course, the other half of the equation is to eat a NON-typical diet - one that contains plenty of usable calcium. 

Great dietary sources include raw milk (not pasteurized) and raw cheese, almonds and Brazil nuts, sesame and flax seeds, kale, broccoli, spinach and other leafy greens.

Standard Process has been making Calcium Lactate supplements for 65+ years.  They are one of our most popular products, and very reasonably priced.   Call us anytime so we can have your supply ready for you. 

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An easy way to boost your health

Most people think of massage as a luxury, a great way to pamper yourself or someone you love. This is true, of course. But did you know that a regular program of therapeutic massage is known to bring many health benefits? Put that with the luxury of pampering yourself, and you've got a winner!

These health benefits can include the following:

- Enhanced immunity

- Reduced depression and anxiety

- Increased benefit from athletic work-outs

- Relief of migraine pain and frequency

- Improved sleep quality

- Improved mobility, and less pain in arthritis sufferers

- Brightening complexion and hair

- Reduced PMS symptoms

- Enhanced alertness

- Better concentration

Many of our patients wisely choose to have a weekly or monthly massage from Elvira, our massage therapist extraordinaire. Elvira's talented hands, along with her training, experience, and dedication all combine to consistently bring her rave reviews. We are delighted that she is part of our team!

Our massage prices are amazingly affordable. Only $40 for a one-hour massage, or $25 for a half hour. This is one of the most reasonable ways to improve your health and help you manage your stress load. Gift cards are available in any denomination.

Call us for a convenient appointment at (562) 861-3896.

Beefing up your brain

How many times in how many years have we been urged to "cut back on" red meat - or eliminate it altogether from our diets?  Sounds familiar, doesn't it?  But is this advice viable?

For her PhD thesis, a student of psychiatry decided to perform a study to prove that increased intake of animal foods was toxic and would be associated with more mental disorders.  She randomly selected 1000+ women, ages 20 to 93 years for the study. Other groups of food - vegetables, fruits, beans, etc. - were included for comparison.

Her words:

"...the strongest correlation of mental health [not illness] was red meat intake.  Consistently, women who have less than the recommended intake of red meat seem to be in an increased risk for common mental disorders (like anxiety and depression) and bipolar disorder. Women only need a small amount - a palm-sized serving - three or four times a week."  Quoted from Am J Psychiatry.2010 Mar;167(3):305-11

This student was very surprised to find that her hypothesis about animal foods being toxic to humans turned out to to disproved instead of proved!  I wonder if she recommends eating red meat to her patients?  Hope so!

Red meat provides complete amino acids, zinc, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids - all nutrients that are important for preventing depression and anxiety.  

As always, we strongly encourage our patients to eat meat that has been naturally raised (pastured on real grass), without hormones, antibiotics or other chemicals that are administered to artificially fatten the animals.  When we eat meat from factory-raised animals, we get the "benefit" of the antibiotic residues they contain. This contributes to the huge antibiotic-resistant problem we now deal with.

Yes, organic meat costs a little more, but when we keep the servings smaller and eat it less frequently, as suggested by the author of the study above, it's a win-win situation.  And the flavor can't be compared!

For more information on handling anxiety, depression, and other conditions that hinder our health, call and ask for Susana.  She is always happy to share her wisdom and experience.

Our number is (562) 861-3896

Cosmetic Chemicals In Fast Food!?

HAPPY EASTER!

This special weekend we'll be celebrating new life, both in the Resurrection of Christ and the coming of spring. May it be a blessed time for each of you and your families.

Need some healthful ideas for your holiday table? Dress it up with the bright colors that are associated with the season!  I like to emphasize yellow, so how about a large organic yellow pepper as a classy dish for dip?  Remove part of one side  (along with the seeds) and fill the pepper with organic guacamole or roasted red pepper hummus.  Great accompaniment for a tray of fresh organic veggies.

Devilled eggs are always attractive and popular.  Mix free-range, hard-boiled egg yolks with finely chopped organic celery, chopped organic green onions if desired, and enough non-soy, non GMO mayo and organic yellow mustard to make the mixture moist.  Use a pastry decorator tip to fill the whites.  Decorate the tray with parsley or sprigs of any other fresh herbs. 

If you're a lemon lover, this old-time recipe still has plenty of ap"peel"!

LEMON CURD

6 large or jumbo free-range eggs (not vegetarian or soy-fed; chickens are omnivores)

1/2 cup butter

1/2 cup raw clover honey - or any mild-flavored honey

grated rind of 2-3 organic lemons - about 4 tbsp.

juice of 3 organic lemons - about 1/2 cup of juice

Set up a double boiler and get the water boiling.  Cut the butter into pieces and place it in the top of the double boiler to melt, along with the honey.  Grate the juice and lemons, and beat the eggs very well to make them totally smooth (I use a blender).  Add eggs, lemon rind and lemon juice to double boiler, and mix everything together well with a wooden spoon.  Continue stirring over the boiling water for about 10 minutes , or until mixture is thick and smooth.  Remove from heat.  Store in a jar in the refrigerator.  Makes about 3 cups.

For Easter, use this "pudding" to create beautiful parfaits, layering it with berries, sliced bananas, and whipped cream.  It can also be used alone as a dessert in glass dishes, or as a spread or filling.  Very adaptable - and totally delicious! 

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Our April promo at Thropay Health Center is one of our most popular!  Refer someone new to our office this month, and receive a FREE 20-minute massage from Elvira. 

Call us for details and your appointment at (562) 861-3896.

Simple Salads for Spring

When there's no time to grocery shop, it's your chance to get creative. A "throw-together" salad can be attractive as well as delicious and nutritious. Here's a simple recipe that can be varied as to ingredients or amounts, according to whatever you have in the refrigerator.

4 cups organic broccoli florets (or cauliflower, or both)
1 cup of cubed raw milk cheese - cheddar, Swiss, Gruyere - or 1/2 cup raw milk blue cheese, crumbled
1-2 red organic apples, washed and chopped but not peeled
1/2 cup organic red onion, sliced thinly and quartered
2/3 cup raw pecan pieces - or any nuts or seeds you have on hand
Add 1/2 cup chopped celery, if desired

Combine in a large bowl. Drizzle with the following vinaigrette, and toss until coated.

2 tbsp. organic red wine vinegar
1 tbsp. organic lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1 clove organic garlic, minced
dash of cayenne
1 tsp. organic Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp. sea salt
1/2 tsp. fennel seeds - optional

Place all vinaigrette ingredients in a small jar and shake well before tossing with salad.

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Kitchen Q&A

Q. What about Orgreenic fry pans? Are they a healthful choice for cooking?

A. They test very well here, and are hands-down far superior to "regular" non-stick pans (which are a potential source of plastic and/or aluminum particles).

We have found that they are wonderful for re-heating food, sauteing veggies, or cooking omelets or potatoes - always no higher than low-medium heat. I have heard one complaint about cooking raw meat - that it stuck very badly and the pan was miserable to clean. If any of you have input on this, please share it. :)

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A last reminder about our special offer on the 21-day Purification Program Kit from Standard Process! The 15% off will apply through March 31st. Call us to order your kit(s) at (562-861-3896.

Drawing winners and More on aluminum

Special congratulations to our January drawing winners!

The grand prize of a complete NutriBullet system went to DIANA COTA. What a great way to get those greens and other veggies down each day.

Second prize went to LOIS GIRON, who will enjoy an expert full-hour therapeutic massage from Elvira.

Third prize of a large bottle of Catalyn was drawn by ELAINE KRUPP. Many thanks to everyone who participated by coming in for service in January!

Several months ago, we talked about the dangers of aluminum entering the body and the type of damage it does. Here are a few more points to consider on this subject. (From a well-documented article by Dr. J.M. Skowron)

1. To test Alzheimer's medications, pharmaceutical researchers inject mice with aluminum to give the mice the brain damage that is seen in Alzheimer's patients. In other words, they know that aluminum causes the disease...but they try to manage the affects of one poison (aluminum) with another (a drug).

2. Children who were fed aluminum-containing formula as infants score lower on mental developmental tests than those that were fed aluminum-free formula.

3. People accidentally exposed to high levels of aluminum manifest memory loss, depression, fatigue, learning disabilities, and behavioral changes.

4. Aluminum in its natural form abounds in the earth, and is tolerated fairly well by the body. Industrial aluminum is "refined" into a changed and concentrated form before being ingested into our bodies. The CDC admits that aluminum's safety is assumed and it has not been thoroughly tested.

5. The amount of aluminum you ingest minus the amount your body is able to excrete in the urine equals the remainder that causes brain damage. Alzheimer's, dementia, autism, auto-immune conditions - all have clear connections to aluminum.

6. The three greatest sources of commercial aluminum are antacids, buffered aspirin, and vaccines (flu, Hep B, Hib, DTaP, pneumococcus, hep A. polio).

7. Vaccine safety literature will claim that orally ingested aluminum is safe. However, injected aluminum is 100% absorbed and is known to damage the brain more than any other part of the body. That fact is not reported in the literature.

Once again, we are so grateful for Susana and Nutrition Response Testing in our office! Her evaluations not only reveal the presence of aluminum, but the specific tools for your body to drain it out, while adopting a lifestyle that will keep it out. We cannot emphasize enough how much more valuable these natural real solutions are than mere symptom management for a dead-end diagnosis.

Questions or comments? Call us at (562) 861-3896.

Thropay Chiropractic Specializes In KEEPING YOU HAPPY

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what to eat and what not to eat. Thank you for taking care of me & my girls! - Michelle Z.
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"...I just want to say Thank You for all your help. Many times through the years I have not been the perfect patient. However,I know that my health today is in result of your care, work, and love. You all are the best!" - M.R.

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"...Nutrition Response Testing is the only way to go! Healing vs. cover-up." - C.B.

Sorting out "Natural" from "Organic"

There are so many marketing technics that can fool us into thinking a food product is healthful. Some of these are the generous use of terms like "All Natural" or "Gluten Free" or "Verified non GMO."

The fact is, not one of those terms guarantees that the product is healthful! But don't give up in despair and think you need a college course to get it straight! Just keep in mind these few basics:

1) Natural, 100% natural, All natural - you can pretty much assume that this product doesn't cut it. The FDA does not regulate or specifically define the use of these terms, and allows for them to be applied to refined sugar and flour, etc. (I will never forget seeing a bottle of "Naturally Smoked Artificial Bacon Bits"!)

2) Gluten Free - NOT a synonym for "healthy"! Many foods on the gluten-free aisle contain sugar, white flour, artificial sweeteners, and other chemical additives. As always, it is essential to read the list of ingredients before buying.

3) Verified non-GMO - sounds wonderful, but unfortunately, we have learned that this term is not interchangeable with "organic." Although all organic foods must be non-GMO, not all GMO foods are required to be organic. Non-GMO crops are often grown with chemical fertilizers and pesticides.

4) ORGANIC - this one is subdivided into 3 groups:

a) Made with Organic Ingredients - the product must contain at least 70% organic ingredients that are identified as such in the ingredient list, and show the certifying agency on the label. This leaves open the option of 30% non-organic ingredients in the product.

b) Organic - the same rules as above, only these products must contain 95% organic ingredients; that means they can have 5% non-organic ingredients.

c) 100% organic - this product must contain 100% organic ingredients, and of course list them and show the certifying agency on the label,

We left your best choice for last! 4c), or 100% organic, contains the highest level of healthful food available in a product.

Contact us with any further questions you may have, by responding to this email or by calling us at (562) 861-3896.

Meat matters

For our Kitchen Q. and A. today, we're featuring questions we have been frequently asked over the years.

Q. What is the best meat to eat?

A. Healthy meat means "Yes" to grass-fed (as in beef or lamb), free range (as in chickens or turkeys), wild-caught in the cleanest possible waters (as in fish). It also means "Yes" to organic feed for supplemental use.
On the other hand, healthy meat means "No" to antibiotics or hormones - which are used to inflate the animals' weight quickly - and "No" to pesticided and GMO grain feeds and unnaturally confined lives in cages or dirt lots or fish farms. These negatives are passed on in various damaging ways to those who eat the meat.

Q. Where can I buy healthy meat?

A. Costco carries both organic ground beef and organic chickens and chicken parts. Trader Joe's has the same, and some canned wild Alaskan salmon. Sprouts is another source. Check your local grocer, as well. Ralphs carries organic ground beef, and Albertsons has organic chicken. Certain farmers' markets also carry organic meat - the Saturday market in Downey is one. As the popularity of eating more healthfully continues to grow, more commercial markets are listening and responding to the demand. That's good, so keep asking them!

Q. But what if I can't afford to buy healthy meat regularly?

A. That's a valid concern, because organic meat does cost more than the "regular" kind. We believe it's very important to prioritize this issue of healthful protein in your diet. Remember that quality trumps quantity here. Train yourself to live with smaller portions of meat - that will save money.
Another tip - as you clean up your diet in general, the unhealthful items you stop purchasing will free up a surprising amount of money for better things. For example: Eliminating five $7.00 trips to Starbuck's each week means you have an extra $35.00 to spend on healthful food! With careful menu planning, that will feed your whole family with organic meat dinners for the week.

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Speaking of eating...your "feedback" is always welcome! :) Call us with any further questions or your comments at (562) 861-3896.

Healthy Holiday Recipes, Part 5

Help yourself steer clear of harmful food products this holiday by preparing something delicious and healthful for Christmas dinner. This popular, easy-to-make dessert features winter fruits that bring health-enhancing nutrients to the table.

APPLE-PEAR-CRANBERRY CRUMBLE

6 organic tart apples, cored and sliced thin (peeling is optional) [Granny Smith apples are best for cooking]

3-4 organic pears, cored and sliced

1 cup organic cranberries, fresh or frozen

1/4 cup + 1/2 cup raw unfiltered honey, divided

3/4 cup organic whole barley flour (or buckwheat or brown rice flour for gluten-free)

1/2 cup sliced or chopped almonds

1/2 tsp. cinnamon

1/4 tsp. sea salt

1/3 cup butter

In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup honey, 2 tbsp. flour, and cinnamon. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a buttered 9x13 glass baking pan, place apple slices evenly. Spread honey mix over apples. Place pear slices evenly over top. Scatter cranberries over all.

In a medium mixing bowl, combine remaining flour, salt, 1/2 cup honey, and almonds. Cut butter into small pieces and blend well into this mixture. Spread evenly over fruit in baking pan. Bake at 350 for about 40 minutes, or until topping is lightly browned and fruit is bubbly.

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Need some last-minute gift ideas?

1) Gift cards for Thropay Health Center - use for nutrition, chiropractic, or massage services. The promo continues right through December! Buy 4 gift cards at $25 each, and get the 5th one free.

2) A shower head to filter out chlorine and a host of other harmful items like lead, cadmium, aluminum, mercury, arsenic, and hydrogen sulfide. The only one we know of that does all this is the Organic Excellence Shower Head and Filter, available online. (It's best to have one of these on every shower in the house!)

3) A grocery box filled with necessities from "Mrs. Thropay's Pantry Basics" hand-out

4) The "Healthful Cooking Made Simple" cookbook from our office - $20 each

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We are open Christmas Eve until 2:00 p.m., and again all day on Friday, December 26th. Call for your appointments at (562) 861-3896

MERRY CHRISTMAS to each of you, from all of us!

Susana, Dr. Lam, Antonia, Sylvia, Elvira, Dr. and Mrs. Thropay

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

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!

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

No Flu for You! Natural Ways to Stay Free from Flu this Winter

NO FLU FOR YOU! NATURAL WAYS TO STAY FREE FROM FLU THIS WINTER

Removing the toxic burden from the body is the first natural step toward optimizing your immune system. Toxins are everywhere, in our food, water, air, you name it. Nearly everything has got some sort of chemical or toxin in it. Our bodies are filled and clogged with toxic debris and are in most cases unable to properly flush these toxins, so instead our bodies end up storing them.

Toxicity in the body has been shown to dramatically reduce immune function, and has even been linked with autoimmune disorders. According to renowned Functional Medicine physician Dr. Mark Hyman MD, “The fact is, toxins may be the most important cause of autoimmune diseases”.

With that in mind, here are some natural ways to support your immune response and help you stay free from flu this winter.

Natural ways to support your immune system

1. Green juice and zeolite

The fastest, safest and most effective way I have seen to remove the most damaging and broadest range of toxins is a combination of pure liquid Zeolite and green vegetable juicing. This combination removes heavy metals like Mercury, Lead, Cadmium, Aluminium and radioactive particles like Strontium-90 and Caesium-137, and a broad spectrum of other unwanted toxic material, such as pesticides, herbicides, hormone mimetic’s, dioxins, nitrosamines, and other volatile organics. Unlike other forms of chelation, liquid zeolite absorbs and neutralises heavy metals and toxins in the body, so they do not cause any damage on the way out of the body.

In a pilot study by holistic physician Dr. Gabriel Cousens, a sample of 55 people were tested for toxins. Initially, it was found that there was an average of over 800 different types of toxins in each subject, including mercury, lead, aluminium and depleted uranium. A detox protocol – a green juice fast with a maximum dose of NCD2 Pure Liquid Zeolite – was administered for one week. After that time, toxicity tests showed an average of 88% removal of all toxic material in participants’ bodies. Participants who continued the same protocol for an additional week achieved a remarkable 100% removal of all toxic material in the body.

If you don’t want to go to the extreme of a juice fast, add a ‘green drink’ with zeolite to your daily routine.

2. Get off your butt!

We all know exercise is essential to a good immune system, but why? Well apart from the obvious one like sweating out lots of toxins, exercise is what powers your lymphatic system. Part of your circulatory system, your lymphatic system plays a major part in your immunity. The lymphatic system produces immune cells and in doing so, “defends the body against disease by launching immune responses”.

There is more lymph in your body than blood, and the best way to get it moving is to get off your butt and move! The more you move the more you stimulate your lymphatic system, reducing toxic load and supporting your natural immunity. Simple.

3. The turmeric “bomb”

If you do happen to feel like you’re coming down with something ‘buggy’, here is a special recipe that is sure to turn the tide and give your body a natural boost.

Ginger and turmeric honey “bomb” with zeolite

Makes 1/2 cup of mixture

Ingredients

1/2 cup / 120 ml honey (preferable organic unheated or medihoney)
2-4 tbsp freshly grated ginger (or ground ginger), depending on how strong you prefer it
2 tsp ground turmeric (or freshly grated turmeric if you can find it)
1 Freshly grated zest of one organic un-waxed lemon
2 pinches ground black pepper
15 drops of NCD2 Liquid Zeolite

Instructions

Stir together all ingredients in a bowl. Taste and add more ginger or turmeric if needed. Aim for a really strong flavour, you’ll only add a few teaspoons to a cup of water.

Store the Ginger & Turmeric Honey Bomb in a glass container.
Boil a cup of water, and let it cool slightly (to keep the benefits of the honey intact) before stirring in a few teaspoons of the honey bomb mixture.

Drink and enjoy!

Alternatively, you can also add this combination to your favourite brewed tea.

4. Modulate with mushrooms

When it comes to immune system modulation (balancing), mushrooms are king!

Immune modulation is essentially ‘training’ your immune system to respond appropriately to pathogens, toxins, cancerous cells and other dangers. We want the immune system to take care of the problem at hand without over-reacting and killing healthy cells. Medicinal mushrooms are unique for this purpose, as they can both boost immunity, and help calm an over-active autoimmune response. With an immune system working in perfect harmony, colds and flu’s don’t stand a chance.

But that’s not all mushrooms can do. The modulating capacity of many varieties can also be helpful for addressing health challenges like psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and other immune-related conditions. They also assist with reducing blood pressure, lowering cholesterol, improving circulation and oxygenation, improving cognitive health, improving digestive wellness, metabolic efficiency and supporting the cardiovascular system.

Of course, different mushrooms have different properties. To get the full spectrum of all the different kinds of healing agents mushrooms offer, use a blend of several mushroom species. Each mushroom species also has a unique arsenal of anti-infective and immunomodulation agents, and it is easier for pathogens in your body to adapt (and become resistant) to one type of mushroom than to several. So combining a variety of medicinal mushrooms is the best way to support your immune system in the long term.

[To learn more, check out my recent article Medicinal Mushrooms – Ancient Knowledge, Modern Healing]

As far as supplements go, Megadefense is the most potent and broad spectrum mushroom supplement I have come across. It blends 6 medicinal mushrooms, including Turkey Tail and Himematsutake (2 of the most powerful), each offering a slightly different polysaccharide structure. It is 100% USDA certified organic, kosher, and non-GMO, and all the mushrooms used are grown in competition with each other, which stimulates production of the beneficial immune-modulating agents. It is blended to activate and modulate all 260 different types of human immune cells, and it includes the benefits of added micronised zeolite.

By clearing out the body’s toxic burden and modulating the immune system, you can help your body work at its peak – not just in flu season but all year round.

Article references:

Medicinal Mushrooms: Immunity and Beyond, Dr Isaac Eliaz, MD, April 3, 2014
Medicinal Mushrooms – Ancient Knowledge, Modern Healing, By Gavin Bragg, july 21, 2014http://www.pureliquidzeolite.com/medicinal-mushrooms-ancient-knowledge-modern-healing/
Autoimmune Disease: Stop your body’s self-attack, April 20 2010 Dr Mark Hymanhttp://drhyman.com/blog/2010/04/20/autoimmune-disease-stop-your-body-from-attacking-itself/#close
Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology 3rd Edition (2009), Missouri: Saunders Elsevier http://trove.nla.gov.au/work/34087860?q=+&versionId=41962372
Turmeric Bomb Recipe: http://www.greenkitchenstories.com/ginger-turmeric-honey-bomb/
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