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Lynn will be in Poulsbo September 19th - 23rd
Please call our office to shedule your appointment
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Whole Life Wellness Classes
10 Week Series
Thursday evenings
6:00-8:00
September 15, 22, 29
October 6, 13, 20, 27
November 3, 10, 17
Speakers include:
Lynn Chadd, MSN, ARNP
Dr. Chandra Villano, ND, LMP
Kim Windsor, MSN, RN
Susan Evans, MSW
Dr. Serena Fiacco, DHS
Cost is $250.00 for the series
Please call our office at
509-548-1801 to reserve your spot, as there is limited space
Classes will be located at
Columbia River Institute of Massage Therapy
230 Mission St.
Wenatchee, WA 98801 |
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We hope you are enjoying your summer! Allow it to be a time of relaxation and rejuvination for you. Giving your body time to relax and heal is essential for good health. We do so much damage to our bodies everyday between the food we eat, the stress we encounter, and lack of physical activity. Make it a priority in your life to improve your health in all of these areas. This will promote whole life wellness!
We have a series of wellness classes coming up next month that will be packed full of wonderful ways to improve your overall wellness. It will be a small class, so be sure to sign up early! We hope to see you there! |
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BPA
Bisphenol A (BPA) is an endocrine disruptor and studies indicate that it can affect thyroid function, lead to negative neurological effects and contribute to growth of several types of cancer. Some of the most severe adverse effects occur when developing fetuses and infants are exposed to these chemicals. It can affect brain development and the dopaminergic system that may lead to obesity, hyperactivity and ADD in children. Unfortunately, infants and children are estimated to have the highest daily intake of BPA, which is possibly due to the fact that many plastic bottles and sippy cups contain BPA and it is more likely to leach out of plastics when they are heated.
As of July 1 bottles, cups and other containers for children under 3 years of age that contain BPA cannot be made or sold in the state of Washington. Similar laws already exist in Chicago, Minnesota, Canada, the European Union and China, and are under consideration by many other governments. The Environmental Protection Agency has officially declared BPA as a "chemical of concern," despite the fact that it is still found in a multitude of products including compact disks, dental fillings, food and beverage cans and packaging, sports equipment and baby bottles.
So what is the best way for you to avoid BPA? The first step is to avoid using food and beverage containers that contain BPA and especially avoiding heating food in them. BPA is found in hard, non-pliable plastics that are usually stamped with the number 7 and sometimes contain the letters PC. Not all products will carry this stamp however, so you should assume all hard plastic items contain BPA unless the manufacturer specifically says otherwise. BPA is not found in softer plastics such as those used in disposable water bottles, however, these do contain substances such as phthalates and other endocrine disruptors so exposure should still be limited. In addition to beverage containers, watch out for plastic coating in canned foods, especially soups, fruits and vegetables that may have been processed using high heat and always use glass or porcelain containers instead of plastic to heat or re-heat your food even if the dish is labeled "microwave safe". Avoidance of key endocrine disrupting chemicals is an imperative component to any hormone balancing. |
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There is a lot of truth to the saying "An apple a day keeps the doctor away!" August is the beginning of harvesting fresh, delicious apples. However, be aware that they are at the top of EWG's dirty dozen, so try to buy organic.
There have been many studies done on why apples are good for you:
- Separate studies have shown that including apples in your diet may reduce the risk of cancers of the colon, liver, prostate and lung. The flavonoids in apples were credited with the anti-cancer effects.*
- In 2004 a study from the National Institutes of Health found that eating foods such as apples may reduce chronic cough and other respiratory symptoms. The study was published in the August 2004 issue of the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.*
- Studies in both Australia and England showed that people who eat the most apples and pears have the lowest risk of asthma, and researchers in the Netherlands have found that eating an apple a day may reduce the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in smokers.
- In 2004, U.S. researchers reported that for every 10 grams of fiber consumed daily, you may be able to lower your risk of developing heart disease by 14 percent and your risk of dying from heart disease by 27 percent. A single medium-sized apple gives you five grams of fiber. The study was published in the Feb. 23, 2004 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine.*
- More than one study on rats or mice has suggested that antioxidants, particularly quercetin, in apples (and apple juice), may sharpen memory and learning and protect against oxidative damage that contributes to Alzheimer's disease and other age-related brain disorders.
Apples have been linked with weight reduction, diabetes management and lowering cholesterol. There are so many reasons to enjoy apples this month!
*From DrWeil.com |
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Lynn Chadd, MSN, ARNP Phone: (509)548-1801
Natural Healthcare Fax: (509)548-1879
10090 Main Street, Suite H www.lynnchadd.com
Peshastin, WA 98847 info@lynnchadd.com |
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