All around, GMOs are bad news. They mess with the natural order of things by creating "new-to-nature" substances that nature then rebels against to attempt to get the balance back.
I read in my newsletter from abundantharvestorganics.com that "they" have spliced cotton seeds with resistant genes to the herbicide Round-Up (glyphosate). This is so that when the seed has germinated, they can nuke the whole field with herbicide which will kill everything but the resistant cotton.
But, alas! God will not be mocked! He created weeds and bugs to protect the harvest. We are supposed to learn the rules and work with nature, not against it. Now, according to the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) what has happened is that there have now emerged 9 glyphosate sesistant weeds infesting over 1 million acres in the southern cotton patch making the new technology more costly that cultivation. (Kinda sounds like some of the problems in our current health-care crises. Didn't we learn the lesson from our mane-made, antibiotic resistant super bugs?)
Anyway, I encourage you to read the whole article on the website in the newletter archives. It is the Volume 3, Week 14, November 29-December 5, 2009 issue.
What do we think is happening in our bodies when we eat GMO foods? The insanity has to stop! Eat as much organic food as possible. Read labels and make an effort to avoid GMOs. Your health, and the health of our planet, will improve.
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Non-dairy Bechamel (Creamy) Sauce - Also Gluten-free!
4 T. EVOO
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
6 T. brown rice flour
1 c. original Rice Dream rice milk
1/2 c. water
1/2 t. sea salt
1/4 t. dried dill
pinch white pepper
optional splash or white wine
In heavy sausepan, over low flame, saute onion and garlic in oil till soft and translucent. Sprinkle in flour and stir frequently for 5 minutes. Slowly add rice milk, water, and seasonings. Whisk till well blended. Increase heat and bring briefly to boil. Reduce to low heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring often. Adjust seasonings and thickness. Serve immediately over whole grains, pasta, or potatoes.
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
6 T. brown rice flour
1 c. original Rice Dream rice milk
1/2 c. water
1/2 t. sea salt
1/4 t. dried dill
pinch white pepper
optional splash or white wine
In heavy sausepan, over low flame, saute onion and garlic in oil till soft and translucent. Sprinkle in flour and stir frequently for 5 minutes. Slowly add rice milk, water, and seasonings. Whisk till well blended. Increase heat and bring briefly to boil. Reduce to low heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring often. Adjust seasonings and thickness. Serve immediately over whole grains, pasta, or potatoes.
Monday, November 9, 2009
A GREAT natural deodorant
Since before I was in chiropractic college, I have been in search of a good natural deodorant. I've tried many, many brands from the local health food stores. None of them worked for me.
My search is over! I learned about this from Lani Simpson, D.C., a fellow chiropractor whom I took some seminars from. (You can also check her out at lanisimpson.com ). I have been using it exclusively for about a month now. It's great. I have switched my teenage daughter over to it and my husband is interested as well.
It is simply BAKING SODA!
This is how you do it:
1) wet your finger with water
2) smear the water in your armpit (axilla, to be technical)
3) dip the same, moist finger into baking soda
4) smear the baking soda onto the wet armpit
Dr. Lani also says that if you have an odor problem for the first few days while your body is adjusting, swipe some rubbing alcohol under your arms before the baking soda. (Don't shave your underarms for the first few days of doing this) I only had to do this for the first day. Now, I only use the baking soda.
A couple of notes: you will still perspire and I experienced a tingling sensation throughout the day during spurts of perspiring. Most of us have suppressed perspiration for so long, we forgot what it feels like. Also, I have not used it during the summer yet, even thought we have had some days in the 90s and I did fine. I carry a little bit of the baking soda in my purse in case I need to freshen up during the day, but have not used it yet. I figure that even if I need back-up during the summer months, there will still be several months of not adding more toxins to my system that are going to mess with my liver, immune system, hormones, etc., etc.
My search is over! I learned about this from Lani Simpson, D.C., a fellow chiropractor whom I took some seminars from. (You can also check her out at lanisimpson.com ). I have been using it exclusively for about a month now. It's great. I have switched my teenage daughter over to it and my husband is interested as well.
It is simply BAKING SODA!
This is how you do it:
1) wet your finger with water
2) smear the water in your armpit (axilla, to be technical)
3) dip the same, moist finger into baking soda
4) smear the baking soda onto the wet armpit
Dr. Lani also says that if you have an odor problem for the first few days while your body is adjusting, swipe some rubbing alcohol under your arms before the baking soda. (Don't shave your underarms for the first few days of doing this) I only had to do this for the first day. Now, I only use the baking soda.
A couple of notes: you will still perspire and I experienced a tingling sensation throughout the day during spurts of perspiring. Most of us have suppressed perspiration for so long, we forgot what it feels like. Also, I have not used it during the summer yet, even thought we have had some days in the 90s and I did fine. I carry a little bit of the baking soda in my purse in case I need to freshen up during the day, but have not used it yet. I figure that even if I need back-up during the summer months, there will still be several months of not adding more toxins to my system that are going to mess with my liver, immune system, hormones, etc., etc.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Regarding c-section babies' health
If you had a c-section, your baby's immune system might not have gotten off to the best start. As babies pass through the vaginal canal, they swallow naturally occuring, healthy bacteria that start to set up the immune system inside the intestines.
To help make that up, supplement your baby's feeding with Bifidobacterium Lactis (formerly know as Bifidiobacterium Infantis). Sprinkle about a 1/16 tsp. on your moistened nipple twice a day so baby gets it when nursing. If you are bottle feeding, put it directly into the formula mixture.
I like Metagenics brand because of its known purity and proven effectiveness. Also, it is the only brand that I know whose potency is guaranteed through the EXPIRATION DATE, not just the MANUFACTURE DATE. That's an important distinction. Also, it is shipped to me refridgerated, an added plus.
Healthy babies are happy babies!
To help make that up, supplement your baby's feeding with Bifidobacterium Lactis (formerly know as Bifidiobacterium Infantis). Sprinkle about a 1/16 tsp. on your moistened nipple twice a day so baby gets it when nursing. If you are bottle feeding, put it directly into the formula mixture.
I like Metagenics brand because of its known purity and proven effectiveness. Also, it is the only brand that I know whose potency is guaranteed through the EXPIRATION DATE, not just the MANUFACTURE DATE. That's an important distinction. Also, it is shipped to me refridgerated, an added plus.
Healthy babies are happy babies!
Friday, November 6, 2009
How to Prevent the Flu!
A lot of you may have already seen this, but it bears repeating. It is sound advice. Many of you know that I have been recommending the use of a Neti pot for over 10 years now. It is a great wellness tool.
There is a whole list of other supplements that I would add as well including:
Wellness Formula
Echinacea
Oregano Oil
Probiotics
Total Green Protein Powder or AlkaGreen
Garlic
and others...
Also, since the nerve system controls the immune system, and chiropractic balances the nerve system, make sure you are checked for spinal misalignments. Chiropractic spinal adjustments help keep your body's resistance as high as possible!
Prevent Swine Flu - Good Advice
Dr. Vinay Goyal is an MBBS,DRM,DNB (Intensivist and Thyroid specialist) having clinical experience of over 20 years. He has worked in institutions like Hinduja Hospital , Bombay Hospital , Saifee Hospital , Tata Memorial etc. Presently, he is heading our Nuclear Medicine Department and Thyroid clinic at Riddhivinayak Cardiac and Critical Centre, Malad (W).
The following message given by him, I feel makes a lot of sense and is important for all to know
The only portals of entry are the nostrils and mouth/throat. In a global epidemic of this nature, it's almost impossible to avoid coming into contact with H1N1 in spite of all precautions. Contact with H1N1 is not so much of a problem as proliferation is.
While you are still healthy and not showing any symptoms of H1N1 infection, in order to prevent proliferation, aggravation of symptoms and development of secondary infections, some very simple steps, not fully highlighted in most official communications, can be practiced (instead of focusing on how to stock N95 or Tamiflu):
1. Frequent hand-washing (well highlighted in all official communications).
2. "Hands-off-the-face" approach. Resist all temptations to touch any part of face (unless you want to eat, bathe or slap).
3. *Gargle twice a day with warm salt water (use Listerine if you don't trust salt). *H1N1 takes 2-3 days after initial infection in the throat/ nasal cavity to proliferate and show characteristic symptoms. Simple gargling prevents proliferation. In a way, gargling with salt water has the same effect on a healthy individual that Tamiflu has on an infected one. Don't underestimate this simple, inexpensive and powerful preventative method.
4. Similar to 3 above, *clean your nostrils at least once every day with warm salt water . *Not everybody may be good at Jala Neti or Sutra Neti (very good Yoga asanas to clean nasal cavities), but *blowing the nose hard once a day and swabbing both nostrils with cotton buds dipped in warm salt water is very effective in bringing down viral population.*
Neti pots and sinus rinse kits are available at the drug store and relatively inexpensive….under $15.
5. *Boost your natural immunity with foods that are rich in Vitamin C (Amla and other citrus fruits). *If you have to supplement with Vitamin C tablets, make sure that it also has Zinc to boost absorption.
6. *Drink as much of warm liquids (tea, coffee, etc) as you can. *Drinking warm liquids has the same effect as gargling, but in the reverse direction. They wash off proliferating viruses from the throat into the stomach where they cannot survive, proliferate or do any harm.
There is a whole list of other supplements that I would add as well including:
Wellness Formula
Echinacea
Oregano Oil
Probiotics
Total Green Protein Powder or AlkaGreen
Garlic
and others...
Also, since the nerve system controls the immune system, and chiropractic balances the nerve system, make sure you are checked for spinal misalignments. Chiropractic spinal adjustments help keep your body's resistance as high as possible!
Prevent Swine Flu - Good Advice
Dr. Vinay Goyal is an MBBS,DRM,DNB (Intensivist and Thyroid specialist) having clinical experience of over 20 years. He has worked in institutions like Hinduja Hospital , Bombay Hospital , Saifee Hospital , Tata Memorial etc. Presently, he is heading our Nuclear Medicine Department and Thyroid clinic at Riddhivinayak Cardiac and Critical Centre, Malad (W).
The following message given by him, I feel makes a lot of sense and is important for all to know
The only portals of entry are the nostrils and mouth/throat. In a global epidemic of this nature, it's almost impossible to avoid coming into contact with H1N1 in spite of all precautions. Contact with H1N1 is not so much of a problem as proliferation is.
While you are still healthy and not showing any symptoms of H1N1 infection, in order to prevent proliferation, aggravation of symptoms and development of secondary infections, some very simple steps, not fully highlighted in most official communications, can be practiced (instead of focusing on how to stock N95 or Tamiflu):
1. Frequent hand-washing (well highlighted in all official communications).
2. "Hands-off-the-face" approach. Resist all temptations to touch any part of face (unless you want to eat, bathe or slap).
3. *Gargle twice a day with warm salt water (use Listerine if you don't trust salt). *H1N1 takes 2-3 days after initial infection in the throat/ nasal cavity to proliferate and show characteristic symptoms. Simple gargling prevents proliferation. In a way, gargling with salt water has the same effect on a healthy individual that Tamiflu has on an infected one. Don't underestimate this simple, inexpensive and powerful preventative method.
4. Similar to 3 above, *clean your nostrils at least once every day with warm salt water . *Not everybody may be good at Jala Neti or Sutra Neti (very good Yoga asanas to clean nasal cavities), but *blowing the nose hard once a day and swabbing both nostrils with cotton buds dipped in warm salt water is very effective in bringing down viral population.*
Neti pots and sinus rinse kits are available at the drug store and relatively inexpensive….under $15.
5. *Boost your natural immunity with foods that are rich in Vitamin C (Amla and other citrus fruits). *If you have to supplement with Vitamin C tablets, make sure that it also has Zinc to boost absorption.
6. *Drink as much of warm liquids (tea, coffee, etc) as you can. *Drinking warm liquids has the same effect as gargling, but in the reverse direction. They wash off proliferating viruses from the throat into the stomach where they cannot survive, proliferate or do any harm.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Curried Apple & Carrot Soup
Great for Fall and Winter!
1 TBSP EVOO
1 medium onion, about 2 cups, chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 heaping TBSP curry powder
5 large carrots, chopped, about 3 cups
2 MacIntosh or Fuji apples, peeled and chopped, about 3 cups
1 whole bay leaf
4 1/2 cups organic, low sodium chicken broth
1/4 tsp. salt
black pepper to taste
Saute onion and celery in oil till onion is soft and translucent, about 8 minutes; do not brown.
Add curry powder, bay leaf, apples, and carrots and stir for 2 minutes.
Add broth and salt. Bring to boil, then simmer gently for 20 minutes.
Add pepper to taste.
Puree with hand blender or in a regular blender.
Garnish with chopped dill or parsley, or with a dollop of yogurt, if desired.
1 TBSP EVOO
1 medium onion, about 2 cups, chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 heaping TBSP curry powder
5 large carrots, chopped, about 3 cups
2 MacIntosh or Fuji apples, peeled and chopped, about 3 cups
1 whole bay leaf
4 1/2 cups organic, low sodium chicken broth
1/4 tsp. salt
black pepper to taste
Saute onion and celery in oil till onion is soft and translucent, about 8 minutes; do not brown.
Add curry powder, bay leaf, apples, and carrots and stir for 2 minutes.
Add broth and salt. Bring to boil, then simmer gently for 20 minutes.
Add pepper to taste.
Puree with hand blender or in a regular blender.
Garnish with chopped dill or parsley, or with a dollop of yogurt, if desired.
Tips on saving calories
Here are some easy ways to shave off calories from your daily intake without compromising taste. If you decrease your caloric intake by just 100 per day, that's a potential 10 pounds of fat lost in a year!
- Substitute apple sauce for oil in baking and pancake recipes
- Use organic, low sodium chicken broth for sauteing veggies
- Don't add cheese to your sandwiches
- Always measure your salad dressing (no more than 2 TBSP) and toss extra well to get every piece coated
- Eat hummus or tofu based dips instead of sour cream or cheesy dips
Monday, October 26, 2009
Half Caf Chai Latte
I really enjoy chai tea. I have been greatly decreasing my coffee intake over the past several years and I find that chai tea is a great substitute because it has a more full-bodied taste that other teas. I don't really like the sweetness of traditional chais, so I make it at home sans additional sweetners.
My favorite chai is from Celestial Seasonings. I do a mixture of a caffeinated and herbal to decrease the caffeine. I use India Spice Chai and Bengal Spice. While it is still nice and hot, I add a splash of organic soy milk. For some delightful reason, soy milk really foams up when you put it in hot tea or coffee. It is just as good, in my opinion, as a chai latte from your favorite coffee shop.
Enjoy! :)
My favorite chai is from Celestial Seasonings. I do a mixture of a caffeinated and herbal to decrease the caffeine. I use India Spice Chai and Bengal Spice. While it is still nice and hot, I add a splash of organic soy milk. For some delightful reason, soy milk really foams up when you put it in hot tea or coffee. It is just as good, in my opinion, as a chai latte from your favorite coffee shop.
Enjoy! :)
Sunday, October 25, 2009
No GMO!
"You are what you eat."
"You are what you digest and absorb."
"You are what you don't eliminate."
All these are quotes from people in the health care field over the years. They are all true.
Right now, one of the most dangerous threats to our health is GMO food. GMOs are "genetically modified organisms". Recombinant DNA is spliced with natural food for a variety of purposes. Recombinant simply means that DNA is "recombined" to form a food that never occurred in nature. The problem is that your digestive tract can't recognize it to digest and assimilate it and your immune system doesn't know how to react to it.
Did you know that there are children alive today that have never had real food? So much of our American food, over 80%, contains GMOs. Over 80% of the corn, soy, dairy, and canola oil available in this country contain GMOs. Did you know that some tomatoes and strawberries are spliced with fish and pig genes to keep them from freezing? Scary thought. This is wreaking havoc on our health in the form of hormone imbalances, digestive disorders (like Celiac), auto-immune diseases, depression, and many more.
What is the answer? Buy organic whenever possible. If you can't get organic, read the label and make sure that it says something like "GMO-free", or "This product does not contain genetically modified ingredients".
When buying fruits and vegetables, make sure you look at the UPC sticker. If it is commercially grown, it will have 4 digits. If it is organic, it will have 5 digits beginning with a 9. If it contains GMOs, it will have 5 digits beginning with an 8. For example, the UPC for bananas is 4011. If they are organic, it will read 94011. If they are genetically modified, it will say 84011.
Eating purer food is the first step to increasing your level of health.
"You are what you digest and absorb."
"You are what you don't eliminate."
All these are quotes from people in the health care field over the years. They are all true.
Right now, one of the most dangerous threats to our health is GMO food. GMOs are "genetically modified organisms". Recombinant DNA is spliced with natural food for a variety of purposes. Recombinant simply means that DNA is "recombined" to form a food that never occurred in nature. The problem is that your digestive tract can't recognize it to digest and assimilate it and your immune system doesn't know how to react to it.
Did you know that there are children alive today that have never had real food? So much of our American food, over 80%, contains GMOs. Over 80% of the corn, soy, dairy, and canola oil available in this country contain GMOs. Did you know that some tomatoes and strawberries are spliced with fish and pig genes to keep them from freezing? Scary thought. This is wreaking havoc on our health in the form of hormone imbalances, digestive disorders (like Celiac), auto-immune diseases, depression, and many more.
What is the answer? Buy organic whenever possible. If you can't get organic, read the label and make sure that it says something like "GMO-free", or "This product does not contain genetically modified ingredients".
When buying fruits and vegetables, make sure you look at the UPC sticker. If it is commercially grown, it will have 4 digits. If it is organic, it will have 5 digits beginning with a 9. If it contains GMOs, it will have 5 digits beginning with an 8. For example, the UPC for bananas is 4011. If they are organic, it will read 94011. If they are genetically modified, it will say 84011.
Eating purer food is the first step to increasing your level of health.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Today
I will
Meditate on
Eternity
God's Word is eternal. His Word is truth. What you choose to focus hour thought, faith, and action life on is what you will have. How much time do you spend pondering the circumstances of life versus meditating on God's Word, His truth, for your life? Since God's Word is truth, then any circumstance in your life that is contrary for God's truth, the highest truth possible, must be an untruth. Something that is untruth will be found out in due time. The physical world was created out of the spirit. All things that are opposed to God's best for you can be changed by praying, meditating on, and renewing your mind with God's Word and will for your life.
Pick a scripture promise that is an answer to an undesirable circumstance in your life. For example, if you have a pain or a sickness, pick a healing scripture like 1 Peter 2:24, Jeremiah 30:17, or Psalm 103:2-5. Start by meditating one or all of these scriptures for a few minutes each day. The word meditate from the original Hebrew text means to "ponder and mutter (speak softly but out loud) repeatedly". Read them so they get in your eyes. Say them out loud so they get in your ears. Work up to several minutes per day. The more you focus on them, the more they get into your down into your soul so that when that knee pain strikes the first thing that comes out of your mouth are those Godly promises instead of some explicative that against His Word and will for you.
If you are in Christ Jesus, you have the same power inside of you that raised Jesus from the dead and seated Him at the right hand of the Father. Activate that power by taking the TIME to speak faith-filled words over your life! Hallelujah!
Isaiah 40:8, John 17:17, Romans 12:2, Ephesians 3:20, Psalm 145:21
I will
Meditate on
Eternity
God's Word is eternal. His Word is truth. What you choose to focus hour thought, faith, and action life on is what you will have. How much time do you spend pondering the circumstances of life versus meditating on God's Word, His truth, for your life? Since God's Word is truth, then any circumstance in your life that is contrary for God's truth, the highest truth possible, must be an untruth. Something that is untruth will be found out in due time. The physical world was created out of the spirit. All things that are opposed to God's best for you can be changed by praying, meditating on, and renewing your mind with God's Word and will for your life.
Pick a scripture promise that is an answer to an undesirable circumstance in your life. For example, if you have a pain or a sickness, pick a healing scripture like 1 Peter 2:24, Jeremiah 30:17, or Psalm 103:2-5. Start by meditating one or all of these scriptures for a few minutes each day. The word meditate from the original Hebrew text means to "ponder and mutter (speak softly but out loud) repeatedly". Read them so they get in your eyes. Say them out loud so they get in your ears. Work up to several minutes per day. The more you focus on them, the more they get into your down into your soul so that when that knee pain strikes the first thing that comes out of your mouth are those Godly promises instead of some explicative that against His Word and will for you.
If you are in Christ Jesus, you have the same power inside of you that raised Jesus from the dead and seated Him at the right hand of the Father. Activate that power by taking the TIME to speak faith-filled words over your life! Hallelujah!
Isaiah 40:8, John 17:17, Romans 12:2, Ephesians 3:20, Psalm 145:21
Friday, October 16, 2009
Welcome to Dr. Deb's blog!
For those of you who know me, you know that it has taken me a bit of time to fully launch into the 21st century! From implementing computerized insurance billing to finally letting my husband get me an iPhone for my 50th birthday, I feel like I have finally embraced the electronic age.
My goal for this blog is, of course, to help my patients. Another benefit is that it will save me time. And, that is a blessing for a homeschooling wife, mom, and business owner.
I have plans to post recipes, exercises, nutrition tips, articles on spiritual healing and more. I am looking forward to this new endeavor.
Thank you for your visit!
Blessings and good health,
Dr. Deb
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