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8 can’t lose weight 14 A healthy lawn equals a healthy 38 Touch and be touched
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Change is in the air

It was the ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus who first said
that change is the only thing that stays constant in life. On the
surface, that statement seems easy enough to understand. Think
of the seasons: Fall gives way to winter; winter gives way to spring.
School lets out for summer; school starts up in fall. Things are
always changing, but we have our rituals and traditions associated
with different times of the year. Those things stay the same.
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winter has set in, we have time to reflect on the flurry of activ-
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easy to see how this year has been different from those past. Loved
ones have gotten older. Some are no longer with us. Children have
grown. Friends have moved on. Some relationships have soured.
Others have strengthened. In so many ways, this year has been
unique. And next year, many of these things will have changed.
As much as we often want things to stay the same, nothing ever
does. While this thought might be bittersweet, it also lends a very
great importance to the present moment. What you have now you
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you’ve been meaning to contact, do it now. If you have a relative in all of us can achieve it. Sam Kim shares tips on how we can stay
assisted living, visit her today. Send your old classmate an email. warm during these cold winter months. Wendy Dunbar weighs
Tell your kids you love them. Kiss your spouse. Call your mother. in on the many benefits of another person’s touch. And of course,
And if 2014 has gotten off to a rough start for you, remem- there are many more, so enjoy!
ber that these difficult times cannot last forever. For better or for And if the cold February winds have you feeling like winter is
worse, nothing does. here to stay forever, remember that change is just around the corner.
With that in mind, we hope you’ll also take the time to appre-
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ave you noticed that you can’t lose weight? Do you feel Vegans have been proven to be less affected by these toxins.
fat and bulgy? Are you exercising like crazy, eating like Also, wash the “dirty dozen” fruits and vegetables well after you
a bird and still can’t lose weight? Are you going crazy? buy them. (See below.) Buy and eat organic food. It makes an
Have the laws of thermodynamics been suspended? What’s up? immediate difference.
Have you ever considered that your body is trying to save And detox yourself. Your most important detoxing organ is your
your life by being fat? Have you ever entertained the notion that colon. If you are constipated, you are not detoxing. Buy a detox kit
having fat is protection from the dangers of POPs, or persistent from a reputable company and take its program. You will measure
organic pollutants? a significant decline in your POPs in just a week. A detox program
That theory is gaining momentum. More and more evidence usually involves a week of structured vegan, organic eating, with
is accumulating that there may be more truth to this idea than powerful supplements and vitamins.
first thought. Even the Centers for Disease Control have expressed If you can’t lose weight and feel stuck, try eating fewer “dirty
concern about the persistent effect of these chemicals. It studied a dozen” fruits and veggies, at least without washing them very
sample of the U.S. population and established the range of what we carefully. It may be a good avenue for you to try before you give
are all carrying around. up. And I’ve just measured my own toxin exposure. Not pretty.
Many of these chemicals may have been banned. Their persis- Thought I was so pure. If I’m polluted, you might be, too. So, pinch
tence in the environment is why they were banned, and they your butt and be grateful for its size. It might be saving your life.
are still with us. Many are made in the U.S., used overseas and
then become present around the world because of their incred- The ‘dirty dozen’ fruits and vegetables1:
ible persistence. The majority of our exposure comes from eating 1. Apples.
foods of animal origin, but plenty also comes from building mate- 2. Celery.
rials, perfumes and pesticides. 3. Cherry tomatoes.
The problems with these chemicals are just beginning to be fully 4. Cucumbers.
appreciated. Some look like the thyroid hormone, so they block its 5. Grapes.
effects. Others seem to trigger autoimmune diseases. 6. Hot peppers.
Mullerova, a prominent biologist, wrote a whole review on all 7. Imported nectarines.
the plausible mechanisms by which these chemicals can make you 8. Peaches.
fat. The picture that is emerging is that you may be putting on fat 9. Potatoes.
as a protective mechanism to store and sequester the toxins. 10. Spinach.
When you lose weight, POPs come out of the fat tissue into 11. Strawberries.
your body, poison your critical organs like the brain and liver, and 12. Sweet bell peppers.
thereby sabotage your ability to lose more weight. In effect, you Dr. Whitcomb is the first physician in Wisconsin with a master’s degree in nutri-
stop losing weight to protect yourself from further poisoning. tion and metabolic medicine from the University of South Florida, the only
It wouldn’t sound so awful if it wasn’t so plausible. We’ve known medical school in America that teaches nutrition to doctors. Want to lose weight
and keep it off? He can test your metabolism and help you shed those pounds,
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Source:
How do you get rid of these evil chemicals? Eat fewer animal 1. Environmental Working Group. http://www.ewg.org/foodnews/summary.php.
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f you’ve tried, and failed, to trim a few extra pounds off your
middle, don’t give up. You can lose weight.
“… green coffee bean extract
While there is no avoiding making better food choices and
increasing your exercise, proven supplements such as green coffee
helps the body burn fat, and
bean extract and a concentrated white kidney bean extract may limits the amount of sugar
help you reach your weight loss goals faster.
released into the bloodstream.”
Green coffee bean extract —
boosts metabolism, stops sugar cravings The BMI in the participants using the green coffee bean extract
For years, coffee and green coffee bean extracts have shown excit- declined as well — significantly. Those in the coffee group saw
ing results concerning weight loss. Research shows that coffee their BMI drop by an average of 1.9 kilogram or 4.9 pounds versus
consumption corresponds with a lower body mass index (BMI). 0.9 kilograms or 1.9 pounds.3
But it’s not because of caffeine. The same positive benefits of coffee In this same study, those using the extract saw their ratio of
were found in decaffeinated varieties, too. muscle mass (lean body mass) increase by 4.1 percent versus
Coffee’s weight loss benefits come from chlorogenic acids and the average of 1.6 percent for the placebo group. So, their overall
other polyphenols in the green (unroasted) coffee bean. Roasting weight decreased, and even the kind of weight the extract group
actually destroys up to 70 percent of these beneficial compounds. now carried changed to a much healthier type.3
So even if you drink a lot of coffee, you’re still not getting the full How does it work? Chlorogenic acid is key. It inhibits the action
potential of coffee beans.1 of glucose-6-phosphatase, an enzyme that releases glucose into the
For the best results, an unroasted extract that is standardized to bloodstream for the body to use as energy. So green coffee bean
contain 40 to 50 percent chlorogenic acid will help you burn calo- extract helps the body burn fat, and limits the amount of sugar
ries and build lean body mass.2 In fact, you could see a dramatic released into the bloodstream. Because your blood sugar levels
difference in a very short time! aren’t rapidly rising and falling, you stay more “even keel” and have
In a double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial, 50 volun- fewer cravings, while burning calories at the same time.4,5
teers used either this specific green coffee bean extract or a Stop carbs from sabotaging your weight loss
placebo for 60 days. At the end of the study, participants using Do you love carbs but hate their calories? White kidney beans
the extract lost 5.7 percent of their initial weight, corresponding (Phaseolus vulgaris) contain a compound called phaseolamin,
to an average weight loss of 5 kilograms or 11 pounds, versus a 2.9 which neutralizes alpha-amylase, the enzyme responsible for
percent weight loss (2.45 kilograms or 5.4 pounds) in the placebo breaking down carbohydrates in the intestinal tract. If carbs aren’t
group. That’s basically twice the effect in just two months using broken down, they can’t be absorbed.6,7
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Do you suffer
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By Dr. Ty Wade
D
o you find yourself thinking and questioning opportuni-
ties in life and watch them come and go without taking
action? Does the “paralysis of analysis” have you caught
in a rut where the world keeps moving without you? Often we
see people “trying” to make changes, but never quite making the
commitments needed for significant shifts in health.
If you are facing another new year of the status quo, watching OVER-CAUTIOUSNESS. The curse of perfection — when you
your health slowly decline as you get older, then you may be expe- have to have everything right, then the fear of action sets in.
riencing a much deeper problem. You just might be living in fear! Without action there is no movement and our ability to manifest
It is common in our society, which is constantly bombarded by positive changes and events are shut down.
media images that are designed to create fear, to live in a state of
PROCRASTINATION. To defer action is to deny God and our
“fear: flight or fight.” Whether it is the nightly news or conversa-
inborn capacity to transcend in life. Just like motion is life, lack
tions with a negative relative, doom and gloom seem to rule. Here
of motion or action is the manifesting force of disease and death.
are seven signs that you may be living in fear. Next month we will
explore strategies that will help you release yourself from this trap. NEGATIVITY. Always finding fault. Quantum physics has
described the attraction and repulsion of energy based on the
INDIFFERENCE. You don’t feel things are important. Despite the
charge. Since like charges are amplified, when something negative
truth, perception is your reality, and by living in fear the truth is
happens to a negative person, it seems worse than it is. Once again,
easily distorted. When physiological responses are weak and feel-
“stinking thinking” produces negative results, which reinforces the
ings are numb, this is usually a sign of adaptation to long-term
negative perception. This snowball effect, over time, becomes a
stress. When the “flight or fight” sympathetic nervous system has
devastating force in one’s life.
been stimulated for too long, the body begins to adapt. Eventually,
Depression is anger without enthusiasm and develops after
indifference settles in and the feeling of importance fades away.
long periods of fear. Next month, we will introduce the strategies
INDECISION. When you can’t make up your mind, then you are needed to break the cycle and defeat the “paralysis of analysis.”
in the realm of “the paralysis of analysis.” By overthinking the situ-
ation, opportunities often present themselves and are ultimately Dr. Ty Wade owns Saukville Chiropractic Center, 620 E. Green
lost because of indecision. Bay Ave., Suite 104, in the Port Washington area. He is a 2001
graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic and holds a bachelor’s
DOUBT. Apprehension is a sign of fear and “stinking thinking” degree in biology from Western Michigan University. Dr. Wade
is married to Tami, a licensed massage therapist, who works in
sabotages life. Since what you think about you bring about, doubt his office. They have two sons, Hunter, 14, and Trenten, 11. Dr. Ty’s father was
becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. 100 percent disabled from Vietnam and died of adverse reactions to his medica-
tion in a veteran’s hospital. Dr. Wade enjoys helping people live pain and drug free
WORRY. Being anxious is a sign that one does not have faith in a while obtaining and maintaining their optimal health. For more information, call
universal intelligence and the divine design of life. 262.284.0022 or visit www.saukvillechiropractic.com.

OOST YOUR METABOLISM, STOP CARBS AND KEEP YOUR RESOLUTIONS!
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continued from page 10
Terry Lemerond is a natural health pioneer with over 40 years of expe-
rience. He has owned health food stores, founded dietary supplement
companies, formulated over 400 products, and was the first to intro-
But phaseolamin is very fragile. It doesn’t survive the journey duce glucosamine sulfate, IP-6, standardized Ginkgo biloba, and other
through the acid environment of the stomach very well, and the award-winning products to the U.S. natural products market. Terry is
result is that people need to take a lot of standard white kidney a published author and appears on radio, television, and is a frequent guest speaker
nationwide. This energy and zeal are simply part of Terry’s mission — as it has been
bean extract just to prevent a very little amount of carb diges- since the beginning of his career — to improve the health of America.
tion. And unfortunately, unrefined products usually create References:
unpleasant gas or stomach upset. (It is a bean, after all.)8 1. Farah A, De Paulis T, Trugo LC, Martin PR. Effect of roasting on the forma-
That’s why it’s important to read labels carefully. Look for tion of chlorogenic acid lactones in coffee. J Agric Food Chem. 2005;53:1505–13.
an extract that is enteric-coated to survive stomach acids and 2. Farah A, Monteiro M, Donangelo CM, Lafay S. Chlorogenic acids
highly concentrated and purified to deliver 120 times the phase- from green coffee extract are highly bioavailable in humans. J Nutr. 2008
Dec;138(12):2309-15.
olamin content. That way, it will get to the intestines, start block-
3. Dellalibera O, Lemaire B, Lafay S. Svetol®, green coffee extract, induces weight
ing alpha-amylase, and you’ll absorb fewer calories from carbs.9
loss and increases the lean to fat mass ratio in volunteers with overweight
Believe it or not, just two milligrams of this ingredient does problem. Phytotherapie. 2006;4(4):194–197.
the job. In fact, experimental studies have shown that that 4. Nardon K, Lemaire B & Lafay S. Green coffee extract can manage weight: a
small amount of specialized extract can block up to 75 grams review. AgroFOOD industry hi-tech 18(5 -Supplement), 2007; 37-39.
of complex carbohydrates.9 Compared to the standard 1,500 5. Blum J, Lemaire B, Lafay S. Effect of a green decaffeinated coffee extract on
milligram dosages, that’s a big difference. And, if you take it glycaemia. NutraFoods Res. 2007;6:13–7.
before a carb-heavy meal, like pasta, pizza, bread, noodles, 6. Marshall JJ, Lauda CM. Purification and properties of phaseolamin, an inhibi-
rice, oats or white potatoes, you’re looking at a 300-calorie tor of alpha-amylase, from the kidney bean, Phaseolus vulgaris. J Biol Chem.
1975;250(20):8030-7.
reduction overall.
Combine this clinically-tested, decaffeinated green coffee bean 7. Zhang XQ, Yang MY, Ma Y, Tian J, Song JR. Isolation and activity of an alpha-
amylase inhibitor from white kidney beans. Yao Xue Xue Bao. 2007;42(12):1282-7.
extract with a strong (but gentle) carb-blocking supplement, and
8. Obiro WC, Zhang T, Jiang B. The nutraceutical role of the Phaseolus vulgaris
you have the perfect solution to help you burn calories, build alpha-amylase inhibitor. Br J Nutr. 2008;100(1):1-12.
lean muscle mass, stop the cravings that sabotage your diets,
9. Layer P, Carlson GL, DiMagno EP. Partially purified white bean amylase
and lessen the impact of carbohydrates. Start now, and you just inhibitor reduces starch digestion in vitro and inactivates intraduodenal amylase
might see a thinner you this coming year! in humans. Gastroenterology. 1985;88(6):1895-902.
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ore work shouldn’t have to be complex with body parts
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Small ball heel drops • Thereafter, go back to the weaker side and repeat the process
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again, applying the 2-to-1 ratio to the practice.
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• Find “neutral pelvis” by positioning the pubis bone and hip Tips
bones parallel with the ceiling. Relax the rib cage for more • Farther is not better. If the body cannot maintain a steady posi-
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• Exhale and activate the pelvic floor region, then begin to lift • Keep the shoulders relaxed and use a head support if your line
both legs off the floor without losing the neutral zone. of sight is directed above your forehead.
• Flex the feet and steady the legs together. • Try this off the ball and on the floor. Work to keep in the
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rrrr! It’s still cold out there! What is down?
Last month’s article addressed strategies for dressing to Down is the layer of fine, loose feathers found near the skin of
stay warm outdoors in Wisconsin’s winters. This month birds underneath their outer, stiffer feathers. The loose structure of
we’ll explore one of the best ways to stay warm indoors, with the the down feathers helps trap air which serves as insulation to keep
use and care of down-filled comforters, pillows, and coats. the birds warm and keeps water birds buoyant.
Since at least the 1600s, human beings have been collecting
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actually come from dust mites, not the feathers themselves.
Washing the down once or twice a year is recommended to
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Fibromyalgia warmth. Called “fill power,” down is rated by the number of cubic
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By Forrest Doolen
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very year, hundreds of Wisconsin children are diagnosed
with life-threatening illnesses that require surgeries,
ongoing treatments and hospital stays. According to Make-
A-Wish America, this year alone, more than 500 Wisconsin chil-
dren will be diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition.
When a child receives a life-threatening diagnosis, it turns his
or her life upside down and puts incredible strains on not only
the child, but his or her entire family as well. A life-threatening
diagnosis brings great uncertainty, resulting in tremendous stress. happen or be true.” When a child and family are able to think posi-
Marriages are challenged and siblings often feel like they have to tively through the power of hope, they can overcome despair and
take a back seat. Family finances are deeply stretched because of continue fighting.
mounting medical expenses, and oftentimes, a parent may have to Hope can be emotional, spiritual or mental, and it can come
take leave from a job to help care for the sick child. in many different forms, from a simple note of encouragement,
In these dark moments, hope is an essential tool to help a child a plate of cookies or a visit from a dear friend to a special gift,
and his or her family. Hope can offer emotional and mental healing surprise getaway or fun party. Hope can even come in the form
which can improve a child’s physical health. Hope can also bring a of a rainbow.
family together when it is being torn apart. In November of 2011, just a week before her fifth birthday, Lulu
According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, hope means of Milwaukee was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
“to want something to happen or be true and think that it could Days and weeks in the hospital stretched into months, as she
underwent intense chemotherapy, multiple surgeries and proce-
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Infertility to a 5-year-old isn’t easy. But one day, as her mom struggled to
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Sean Tsang LAc said, “I know Mama: storm, rainbow, storm, rainbow.” Her little
Mequon, WI finger traced an invisible rainbow in the air. For so long, Lulu’s
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Last March, Lulu and her family were given a special gift of hope
through Make-A-Wish Wisconsin — a trip to Hawaii. Her family
commented, “It was like seeing a rainbow after a bad storm. Hope
shone into our lives again.” Lulu wished to go to Hawaii to see Erickson Family
rainbows, and it was the perfect wish for her.
When they arrived at The Big Island, they were greeted with the
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They saw no less than seven more rainbows on the way to their hotel.
Grandma to a newborn baby — even the family pets!
They said the rainbows were “so close it looked like we could reach
We feel that chiropractic care should be a part of
out the car window and touch them!” Lulu’s wish had come true!
everyone’s health care plan, and
This special gift gave Lulu’s family time to reflect, have fun and we are here to provide care for
be together. “There were no deadlines, no bills, no housework your entire family at one place.
and no hospital visits,” said Lulu’s family. For one week, their lives We are highly trained in
were filled with rainbows, resulting in a lot of hope to help them numerous chiropractic and
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Everyone has the power to give hope to someone who needs it.
It requires very little. Take a few moments to reflect on the people
in your life. Consider what you can give — a smile, a note, a hug
or even a wish. A little hope goes a very long way and can make a
significant difference.
Forrest Doolen is public relations manager for Make-A-Wish Wisconsin. He has a
B.A. in Communications from UW-Whitewater and has had an extensive career
in communications, ministry and nonprofits. Make-A-Wish Wisconsin grants the
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How Growing
Power keeps
growing
From the ground up
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By Will Allen
I
often get asked why I started this work, why I founded the to establish urban and sustainable food production systems that
urban agriculture powerhouse, Growing Power. For me it’s serve multiple purposes — direct replications of sustainable prac-
simple: Growing food is my passion. The only thing I love tices from around our world.
more than having my hands in the dirt — outside of my family — I welcome you to join us this season and participate in one of
is teaching others how to grow food, too. One of the ways I get to our “From the Ground Up” workshops at our 3-acre National
do this is through Growing Power’s annual season of workshops, Training and Community Food Center. Our next workshops are
“From the Ground Up.” Every month, for the first half of the year, offered March 21-23, April 25-27, May 16-18 and June 20-22. Visit
our 3-acre urban farm on West Silver Spring Drive turns into a our website for workshop training details or email me directly at
hands-on and exploratory educational campus, hosting hundreds www.growingpower.org or Will@growingpower.org.
of budding and seasoned farmers, teachers, home gardeners, Our National Training and Community Food Center is located
social entrepreneurs and more. People young and old gather to at 5500 W. Silver Spring Drive, Milwaukee, Wis. 53218.
learn about vermiculture (raising worms for the rich fertilizer they We welcome you to visit and tour our urban farm. Daily tours
produce), aquaponics (raising edible fish and plants in a sustain- are offered at 1 p.m. and cost $10/person. For tours of 10 people
able system), composting, hoop-house construction, commu- or more, call 414.527.1546 to schedule a group tour. Educational
nity-based project planning, beekeeping, mycoscaping (growing volunteer opportunities are available!
mushrooms), year-round greenhouse production and other
special topics as available. It’s a time when I get to share what I Will Allen, son of a sharecropper, former professional basketball
player, ex-corporate sales leader and longtime farmer, is recognized
have learned in my lifetime of farming, as well as hear from others as among the preeminent thinkers of our time on agriculture and
on how they tend to the land. Our workshops have grown so much food policy. The founder and CEO of Growing Power Inc., a farm
in popularity that we have diversified and expanded special topics, and community food center in Milwaukee, Wis., Allen is widely
such as aquaponics, to be stand-alone, weekend-long training considered the leading authority in the expanding field of urban agriculture. At
Growing Power and in community food projects across the nation and around
sessions for the serious learner. the world, Allen promotes the belief that all people, regardless of their economic
Like our work, the workshops have evolved over time. We circumstances, should have access to fresh, safe, affordable and nutritious foods at
encourage people to attend more than one weekend to be able to all times. Using methods he has developed over a lifetime, Allen trains community
members to become community farmers, assuring them a secure source of good
learn all of the urban agriculture techniques that function holisti- food without regard to political or economic forces. In 2008, Mr. Allen received
cally together on our farm, enabling us to produce large quantities the prestigious MacArthur “genius grant” for his efforts to promote urban sustain-
of food in our limited space. We recognize there are various ways able food systems. Later, in 2010, Mr. Allen joined First Lady Michelle Obama as
to grow food in the city, and as healthy eating, nutrition and fitness she launched the White House’s “Let’s Move” campaign to address issues affecting
American youth and the risk of obesity. In 2010 Allen was also recognized as one
gain priority in our society, more and more methods for growing of TIME magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World. Since then, Mr.
food are surfacing. We don’t say one way is better than another; Allen has received numerous awards and recognitions, including the James Beard
however, we know that our methods produce results. Growing Award in 2011, the NCAA Theodore Roosevelt Award in 2012, as well as the NEA
Security Benefit Corporation Award for Outstanding Service to Public Educa-
Power’s techniques are based on ancestral ways of growing food.
tion in 2012 for his work with children, teachers and schools. On May 10, 2012,
We dug deep into our roots, coupling what we learned with some Will Allen became a published autobiographer. Read his book, “The Good Food
of our own resourceful innovations and accessible technologies, Revolution.” This article was co-authored by Leana Nakielski, freelance writer.

The great
miracle cure:
Five ways to
love yourself
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By Jill E. Greinke
“Love is an irresistible desire to be irresistibly desired.” —Robert Frost When people haven’t dealt with emotional damage from the
past, they often lie to themselves and end up sacrificing their
V
alentine’s Day is approaching and with that come many potential healing because they feel they must find it in others.
thoughts and feelings of love. When speaking of love in Certainly as human beings we have an innate want for love and
the context of all the candy, flowers, gifts and card-giving acceptance, but we won’t ultimately receive that until we find it
on this day, we usually refer to the emotion of love with its roman- within ourselves first.
tic charm and appeal. When we don’t find it in ourselves, we end up hurting our
In our minds the emotion of love is very much intertwined with beloved and cause ourselves even more trauma — feeling burned.
the relationship with our significant other. Be it a partner, lover In doing this we are denying the hidden truth that true love exists
or spouse, the notion of passionate love has driven human beings within each of us, and only from that beautiful, unconditional
since the dawn of time. loving place can we turn it outward towards others.
As a result, there have been countless songs written about love
“Perfect love casts out fear. If fear exists, then there is not perfect
as well as millions of stories each expressing the human need for
love.” —A Course in Miracles
love, the absence of it or dramatic encounters with it.
Many experts in spirituality, metaphysics and religion suggest
“Just gonna stand there and watch me burn, that love is the absence of fear. Pam Grout in her book, “E2,”
But that’s all right, because I like the way it hurts. continued on page 29
Just gonna stand there and hear me cry,
But that’s all right, because I love the way you lie.”
—From “Love The Way You Lie,” a love song from the
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Couples in counseling are taught that there are always three people
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each partner has to be healthy.
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opposite occurs. We are not healthy; we’ve accumulated a lot of
emotional baggage. We are human, and in being human, we are
sometimes tempted to look to others for happiness and joy before
we learn how to heal any past hurts or anything blocking us from
being emotionally healthy ourselves.
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alentine’s Day is almost here and that is always a good
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surprised to learn that aged balsamic vinegar is the secret ingredi- From “A Taste of The Oilerie® Brookfield” cookbook
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Balsamic vinegar is made from the juice of the white treb- ½ cup powdered sugar
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must is then fermented in a series of casks. Each cask is made ½ cup red raspberry balsamic sauce
from a different kind of wood, each giving a unique flavor to the 1 tablespoon aged balsamic vinegar
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Get your
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Reaching Treetops Yoga
By Josh Harmon
At some point in our lives, we all dream of flying. Most of us don’t ever
get to achieve anything like flight, though — except maybe on the
occasional airplane trip. But Alyssa Konda, yoga instructor and owner
of Reaching Treetops Yoga of Waukesha, has found her own way to fly.
She says you can, too. And you don’t have to be a pilot or a skydiver to
So who performs these gravity-defying feats? Acrobats? Trapeze
do it. All you need is a little courage and a class on aerial yoga.
artists? Yoga masters? The answer might surprise you: It’s suitable
for men and women of all ages. Reaching Treetops offers classes for
Traditional yoga, inverted
adult beginners up to advanced-level practitioners, as well as those
Aerial yoga is a fairly new form of wellness exercise. To the layperson,
interested in teaching the practice to others. They also conduct aerial
it appears to be two parts yoga, one part ballet and one part Spider-
yoga classes for children. They have even had a number of seniors in
man. But in many ways, aerial yoga is much like more traditional forms
their low-aerial classes. As much as it may seem like an activity only
of yoga. There are various poses to hold. There’s a strong emphasis on
suited to trained professionals, Konda happily declares that just about
breathing. There are techniques for promoting mind-body awareness.
anyone can do it. She cites herself as a case in point. “I’m the perfect
The big difference, of course, is that aerial yoga is performed between
example of the Average Jane who can actually do aerial yoga.”
six inches and several feet off the ground, much of it upside-down.
All of this is accomplished with the aid of resilient cloth hammocks And it’s people like her that she’s looking to reach. She strives to find
suspended from the ceiling. average people — moms and husbands and teenage girls — looking
for new, enjoyable ways to get fit, while at the same time to feel surer
But why take yoga and flip it on its head? For starters, Konda says,
of themselves. Getting someone into the air for the first time, she
“Aerial yoga is so much fun!”
claims, can really boost a person’s self-confidence: “It’s kind of a bit of
therapy suspended from the ceiling.”
Wellness benefits
Of course, fun isn’t all there is to it. Konda is quick to point out that While confidence-building is a very important part of aerial yoga,
there are real therapeutic benefits to this “yoga in flight.” Aerial yoga the practice can sometimes be humbling, too. Konda points out that
practitioners enjoy a greater range of motion as they’re not bound to many of the men who try it for the first time are both surprised and
the floor. They also benefit from spinal traction, which Konda states impressed by how difficult some of the poses are. She gets many male
can do wonders for the health of the spine. Those who have suffered athletes in the studio who believe that they’re in excellent shape, only
injuries to their back muscles, legs or spines may also find aerial to find that the majority of their strength is in their upper bodies. Once
yoga easier to perform than other types of yoga based on their given these men discover that they’re lacking the core strength required to
injuries. Even traditional yoga enthusiasts can find something new in do simple poses, however, most are eager to build it up. “You get them
aerial yoga. “There are poses that I can’t do on the ground that I can do in the hammock and they realize some of the muscles that they never
with the help of the hammock,” she states. use,” Konda says. “It really puts them in touch with their bodies.”

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Konda’s passion for spreading the yoga message has grown out of a very
they ever climb into the air, though, they’re first introduced to the fabric.
personal connection to growth and wellness. In talking about the inspira-
They’re encouraged to sit in the hammocks and swing back and forth to
tion for her studio, she spoke of the premature birth of her son. He came
get a feel for the movement. Instructors then walk them through some
into the world after just 26 weeks of pregnancy, weighing just one pound.
warm-ups and ballet jumps, then a few basic yoga poses. By the end of
Konda drove to the hospital to visit him every day for six months while
the workshop, they’re up in the air. It does take some getting used to.
he fought for his survival in an incubator. As she watched his struggle,
“Some people take to it right away; for some people, it takes three or
she meditated on the idea of how we all struggle to survive, grow and be
four classes before they go upside down,” Konda says.
well. The battle her little boy fought just to live is very much like our daily
battles just to get through each day in health and well-being. Konda has
First in flight
since made it her mission in life to help others along on their journey.
While Reaching Treetops Yoga has been in operation since 2007, it
was in 2011 that they first began offering aerial yoga classes. Konda’s If you’re interested in learning to “fly,” or just want to take a yoga or
studio was the first in Wisconsin to offer group courses. They were fitness class, Alyssa Konda and the other instructors at Reaching Tree-
quick to take off. Now, enthusiasts travel from as far as Saukville and tops Yoga are there to help you reach new heights in wellness — the
Kenosha just to take them. sky, as they say, is the limit.
Of course, aerial yoga isn’t the only reason fitness-minded individuals

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any parents already know what is going on when they Ear infections (otitis media) have become the number one
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Overcoming
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t’s the second month into the new year. However, we all know that getting into bruises and fractures — or an overuse
Many people made fitness-related shape and staying in shape can be hard injury — it occurs from the cumulative
resolutions to get in better shape, in today’s crazy society of go, go, go. result of microtrauma, that is, a series of
lose weight or simply just be more active. Therefore the last thing we need is any repeated smaller stresses or injuries — it
Hopefully you have maintained your goal additional obstacle to stop us from reach- can lead to major setbacks in your train-
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Self-confidence
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any of us express the desire to be
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Some people believe that self-confidence
is something that fortunate folks are born
want and make yourself vulnerable.”
with. Others think that it is a feeling that continued on page 39
comes over you and they wait around for
it. Many think that you can talk yourself
into being confident. In reality, it works the
other way around. Developing confidence
demands action, risk-taking and practice.
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ebruary, the month of Valentine’s Day, is when we celebrate cool down and may be “activating.” Taking a warm bath earlier
our love for each other. It is also the perfect time to celebrate in the evening may help you relax.
the body’s love for good, refreshing sleep. • Consider your sleep environment. Make it as pleasant,
Sleep is essential for good health, mental and emotional func- comfortable and dark as it can be. Avoid exposure to bright
tioning and safety. If sleep quantity and quality are poor, the effects light before bedtime, but be sure to get exposure to light soon
can be significant. Researchers have found that insomniacs use after rising each day.
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agnosed sleep apnea have a greater risk for high blood pressure, bed and bedroom should be associated with sleep.
heart attacks, Type 2 diabetes and stroke. • If you can’t go to sleep after 30 minutes, don’t stay in bed tossing
Even occasional sleeping problems can make daily life feel and turning. Get up and out of the bedroom and involve your-
more stressful or less productive. People who have trouble getting self in a relaxing activity such as listening to soothing music or
enough sleep often have difficulty concentrating, accomplishing reading. Try to clear your mind and don’t use this time to solve
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uninterrupted sleep. In order to achieve this you may want to tion. If you are not getting enough good restorative sleep, talk to your
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Touch and
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By Wendy Dunbar, LMT, CHT
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n today’s fast-paced world, we utilize touchscreens
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emails, tweets and more. Yet in all this, we have
forgotten that touching another human being with a kind, loving, partners and other loved ones have higher levels of oxytocin. Their
healthy touch is the most important touch of all. stress hormones were lower, and they had lower blood pressure
According to The Daily Mail, couples today spend more time and heart rates.
communicating with each other through technology than face to Research is showing us that, whether it be a hug, a squeeze of
face. The average couple spends less than one hour a day talking the hand, a romp in the bedroom, a massage or just petting a furry
with each other. Studies show that 1 out of 5 of us is spending as friend, touch is necessary for a healthy mind and body. So enjoy
little as 15 minutes talking in person to our partners. We send an the relaxation of a great massage, the tender touch of a parent,
average of 1,002 text messages and almost 400 emails per year. A a soft stroke on the cheek or a loving sensual relationship with
survey conducted by Esure insurance company found that, exclud- a partner. Touch helps to increase immune function, mental and
ing sleep time, average couples now spend just three hours and 45 physical health, and your overall sense of well-being.
minutes a week together. During that time, 51 minutes are spent So how, in this techno-crazy world — where we use Skype and
in silence watching TV and 37 minutes are spent doing chores. We FaceTime, have “friends” we have never met, and communicate
are spending more time checking our Facebook and smart phones more with our devices than the person sitting in the room with
than communicating with our spouses or our children. us — can we get the human touch we so desperately need? The
Human touch is as important to our development as food and solutions may be simple.
water. It has long been known that the lack of touch in infants creates • Make love.
a failure to thrive, both physically and mentally. In one study with • Hold hands.
premature babies, those who were gently massaged on a daily basis • Hug more.
gained 50 percent more weight and were released from the hospital • Get a massage.
approximately six days earlier than those who were not touched.
Touch is the first sense we develop in the womb and the last to Wendy Dunbar is a licensed massage therapist (LMT) with over 20 years of expe-
wane as we grow old. Human touch is not just beneficial when rience. She is also a certified hypnotherapist specializing in addiction, anxiety,
weight or whatever habits you would like to get rid of. She practices at Serenity
we are young, but throughout our lifetime. Appropriate physical Health Care Center. Wendy is dedicated to treating clients with the best tech-
contact has a wide range of benefits for a healthy mind and body. It niques. For more information, contact her at 262.522.8640.
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Si Miao (A.D. 800) who said, “Those quality of life. Most of us know this, fewer will be asked to keep a food diary to help
who are ignorant about food cannot of us accept it and an even smaller percent- your acupuncturist evaluate what vitamins
hope to survive.” The father of modern age live by it. and minerals are missing from your daily
medicine, Hippocrates, said, “Let thy Acupuncturists use nutrition to help diet. Once this information has been gath-
food be thy medicine and thy medicine patients overcome nutritional deficiencies ered you and your acupuncturist generally
be thy food.” and imbalances that have been prohibiting work together to design a plan, including
Our food gives us the nutrients needed them from feeling their best. They do this diet modification, supplementation and
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1. Sauté onion, shallot, garlic in their spotlight in the summer. Instead,
melted butter until soft and during the winter try to incorporate lots Heather Peterman is an acupunctur-
aromatic. of steamed veggies, specifically root vege- ist and educator. Her formal educa-
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chicken with onion, garlic and your tummies and nourish your bodies. completed her Bachelor of Science in nutrition
and Master of Science in Oriental medicine and is
shallot and add a splash of vinegar. During this time of year, the kidney and
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n ayurveda, there is a category of herb However, by taking vajikarana herbs, Ashwaganda
called vajikarana, or aphrodisiac in one not only corrects the imbalances in the Here’s an herb that has gained quite a bit
English. Vajikarana herbs are said to reproductive tissues, but also rejuvenates of media exposure over the past years due
impart the vitality, stamina and strength of and revitalizes the rest of the body. Vaji- to the fact that it is an antioxidant, and is
a stallion. Ayurveda teaches that problems karana herbs are some of the most nour- quite beneficial for thyroid and weight
or debilities that arise within the reproduc- ishing, supporting and fortifying herbs, imbalances. Indeed, ashwaganda can be
tive organs are indicative of other more ayurveda boasts. used to either gain or lose weight, depend-
deeply rooted imbalances within other Let’s examine some of these prized ing on how you take it, and it regenerates
parts of the body. medicines. the hormonal systems of the body.
Also known as winter cherry, this herb
has a bit of reputation for being a male
aphrodisiac because it supports and main-
tains muscle tissues, bone marrow, the
production and potency of semen. Although
ashwaganda is useful in helping men main-
tain their youthful vitality, this herb is used
much more frequently by the young and
the old to overcome weakness and debility.
Those with insomnia or nervous disorders
benefit greatly from taking ashwaganda.
In India, it is also given to pregnant
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Shatavari
Just as ashwaganda is the main aphrodisiac
for men, shatavari is prominently used for
women, but men can certainly take it too! systems. Hibiscus is “[Saffron] is considered to be one
Externally, this herb is often used to protect particularly benefi-
and nourish the skin, while easing stiffness cial for women with of the best aphrodisiacs for women
in joints and muscles. heavy menstrual
Internally is where it truly shines. Men periods or inflam-
as it maintains balance within
can use shatavari to increase their semen mation-based imbal- their reproductive systems and
production and its strength. Women can ances within their
use it for milk production and ease with reproductive system.
imparts great stamina to the body.”
breastfeeding. Shatavari also balances out Hibiscus holds a However, much like hibiscus, this herb
women’s hormones, regulates menstruation sacred place within Indian culture as these goes a long way in cleaning and revital-
and eases menopause. No matter where you flowers are said to heal more than just the izing the blood and goes further into the
are in life, shatavari can balance and ease the physical body. They also heal the energy circulatory system. It is considered to be
hormonal fluctuations of the female body. body. They are sacred to the god Ganesha, one of the best aphrodisiacs (vajikaranas)
This herb is also beneficial for the blood, the remover of all obstacles, and they nourish for women as it maintains balance within
and for treating dryness and excess heat the energies of the root (primary) and sacral their reproductive systems and imparts
within the body. (secondary) chakras. People with imbalances great stamina to the body.
in the root or sacral chakras may want to Lastly, saffron is said to impart the ener-
Hibiscus invest in some type of a hibiscus tea. gies of love and compassion, to ignite Bhakti
This flower is gaining more recognition in yoga (devotion) within the entire body.
the West as a “superfood” and powerful Saffron
antioxidant. You may be seeing it in more Famously hailed as the “world’s most Rachel Warnock graduated from Maharishi Univer-
sity of Management with her master’s degree in vedic
teas and chocolate bars. It has been long expensive spice,” a little bit of saffron goes science and certification as an ayurvedic wellness
hailed in India for its cooling properties, a long way. Saffron is most famous for the consultant. She counsels clients on herbs, diet and life-
especially in the heat of summer. incredible work it does in balancing out style to achieve maximum health. Rachel is also a reiki
master teacher. She works at Natural Therapeutics in
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very relationship we have is a mirror for us. Relationships
tell us not only who and what we are, but they’re reflec-
tions of what’s happening internally. When we slow down
enough to observe our interactions, and pause to feel the comfort
The MAP of YOUR LIFE

is IN YOUR HANDS or discomfort that lodges in our body, we discover we’re being
offered the most powerful opportunity available to us on earth —
to grow. Will you choose to accept your invitation to grow?
SCIENTIFIC HAND ANALYSIS Given space and a willingness to accept, we can tap into our
AND LIFE COACHING higher self and receive deep and meaningful messages. We may
Shift Consciousness even tap into generational patterns that have kept us stuck in a
Redefine Relationships familial line of lack — be it love, abundance, joy or freedom.
Collapse Limiting Beliefs In business relationships, more and more businesspeople are
TRANSFORM Align with Your Life Purpose embracing the shift from the “give me” attitude to one of “win-win
YOUR LIFE service.” Gradually the focus on money and material exchange is
becoming more about giving and receiving in a different way. You
LET ME BE may learn valuable life lessons through experiences, like passing
YOUR GUIDE on a client to another because you knew it was a better fit and the
right thing to do.
Then, like a gift from the universe, an unexpected windfall comes
as confirmation of your “decision of the heart.” Or perhaps with
time and reflection you find gratitude for the client who didn’t
pay you, because it forced you to become clear about the clients
you really want, or caused you to redesign your contracts and
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262.224.0774 Personal relationships often seem more difficult to view as an
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Often the one person who pushes our buttons most is our greatest
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want or don’t want. These relationships help us learn valuable life and experience the benefits of
lessons and implement needed boundaries that assist us in all
areas of life. postural alignment.
With a small shift in perception, we can accept that each
relationship serves us in the moment for exactly what we need to
learn. We enter into the relationship, as if by contract, to help us
grow in our personal journey. If we do the work of connecting
our head and heart, we grow by expanding in love, self-awareness,
compassion, trust and fortitude. More powerful possibilities are
then open to us.
When I work with clients in love, business and adult-child
relationships, I find the bottom line of their relationship success is
most often communication. In the study of hand analysis, each of
us has a unique line that specifically identifies our communication
and love style. It’s called the heart line and explains our emotional
system. It tells us how we express love, how we want to be loved,
and how we communicate our feelings.
We need to be true to our heart-line types. When we try to
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ilberry is a relative of the blue- from the legs to the heart) and other circu- There is not enough scientific evidence
berry, and its fruit is commonly latory problems. Bilberry leaf is used for to support the use of bilberry fruit or leaf
used to make pies and jams. It has entirely different conditions, including for any health conditions.
been used for nearly 1,000 years in tradi- diabetes.
tional European medicine. Bilberry grows The fruit of the bilberry plant can be eaten Side effects and cautions
in North America, Europe and northern or made into extracts. Similarly, the leaves Bilberry fruit is considered safe when
Asia. Historically, bilberry fruit was used of the bilberry plant can be made into consumed in amounts typically found in
to treat diarrhea, scurvy and other condi- extracts or used to make teas. foods, or as an extract in recommended
tions. Today, the fruit is used as a folk or doses for brief periods of time. Long-term
traditional remedy for diarrhea, menstrual What the science says safety and side effects have not been exten-
cramps, eye problems, varicose veins, Some claim that bilberry fruit improves sively studied.
venous insufficiency (a condition in which night vision, but clinical studies have not High doses or extended use of bilberry
the veins do not efficiently return blood shown this to be true. leaf or leaf extract are considered unsafe
due to possible toxic side effects.
Tell all your health care providers about
any complementary health practices you use.
Give them a full picture of what you do to
manage your health. This will help ensure
coordinated and safe care. For tips about
talking with your health care providers about
complementary and alternative medicine,
see NCCAM’s Time to Talk campaign.
gardener Source:
National Center for Complementary and Alternative
Medicine (NCCAM), Herbs at a glance, NCAAM
website.
References:
Bilberry. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Data-
base Web site. Accessed at www.naturaldatabase.
com on August 13, 2009.
Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus). Natural Standard
Database Web site. Accessed at www.naturalstan-
dard.com on August 13, 2009.
Bilberry fruit. In: Blumenthal M, Goldberg A,
W62 N588 Washington Ave. | Cedarburg, WI 53012 | 262.377.0999 | www.lilliesweeds.com Brinckman J, eds. Herbal Medicine: Expanded
Commission E Monographs. Newton, MA: Lippin-
cott Williams & Wilkins; 2000:16–21.

Breathe easy
with massage
therapy
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By Rob Reader
I “After having work done on these

recently came across an article on the
website Quackwatch that presented
information about massage therapy.
While it indicated that legitimate massage
muscles, many clients have noticed
therapy as a whole was a perfectly viable
treatment for sore muscles and relaxation,
significant changes in their breathing
it specifically noted that massage therapy and have said their chests felt less
cannot help with breathing. Although
there does not appear to be any scientific heavy and less compressed.”
study offering proof to the contrary, there
is some anecdotal evidence. There are several muscles that can be Sneezing and coughing will affect the neck
As an asthmatic who had a particu- worked in order to help obtain more move- muscles and can cause increased head-
larly rough spring last year due to large ment within the chest cavity. The inter- aches and neck pain.
amounts of pollen in the air, I discov- costals are the muscles that are between When your respiratory system is feeling
ered an acupuncturist who offered a free the ribs in the body. After having work better, you want the rest of you to feel better,
demonstration. He could see I was having a done on these muscles, many clients have too. Sometimes a massage or two is exactly
lot of trouble breathing and audibly wheez- noticed significant changes in their breath- what you need to get your breathing back to
ing, and that I was very hunched over and ing and have said their chests felt less heavy normal faster or to get rid of that residual neck
fatigued from the effort of breathing. and less compressed. Working the muscles pain. A licensed massage therapist should
By hitting a few shiatsu points on my of respiration is extremely important for know where to go to release the stomach and
back for about 30 seconds, my breathing asthmatic clients because their energy level neck muscles, to reopen the ribcage and to get
had improved by 100 percent. This does can be increased by a great deal with the things moving again like they should.
not mean I was back to breathing normally improved respiration. So, when you’re not feeling your best and
again, but my capacity for breathing had Now that it is cold and flu season, might think that maybe your breathing has gotten
about doubled. massage help those who have recently recov- a little weak, then maybe you should find
That was extremely significant. He ered from a cold or flu? The answer is yes. a local independent massage therapist to
was doing acupressure, a modality that While it is not recommended to get a lend two helping hands to get your breath-
involves putting pressure on certain points massage while suffering from a cold or flu, ing back to normal.
commonly used in acupuncture to provide a visit to a massage therapist afterwards
relief from various ailments. This experi- can help with the achy muscles as well as Rob Reader has been a full-time
massage therapist since 2005. He has
ence revealed how soft-tissue manipula- the muscles that have been traumatized by worked on headline performers at
tion can improve breathing. coughing, sneezing and vomiting. Summerfest and professional wres-
Massage therapists encounter asthmat- All those actions will stress greatly the tlers, and has been the official massage
therapist of the Milwaukee Ballet since 2006. He
ics all the time. Most asthmatics are used to muscles involved with respiration. Some- currently works in Mequon at Active Body Wellness
their restricted breathing and don’t notice times it hurts to take a deep breath, or LLC, 10620 N. Port Washington Road. For more
the loss of breathing capacity. maybe to bend down or twist around. information, call 414.721.6942.
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hen young children make their scheduled trips to the how do we find our way there? If you have not been to this beauti-
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their development. Usually parents will be shown a First, you must believe again in this wonderful land and the
graph that shows, for example, how the child’s weight and height fact that gifts are waiting for you there. Second, you must begin
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areas. Typically these developmental areas include social, familial, enormous amounts of your energy which have been imprisoned
educational, intellectual, skill acquisition, self-esteem growth and there since you were first hurt. You may need to have someone
perhaps other areas. with you on this adventure and it is important that you choose
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