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Brown Bag Gazette

December 2008 

 
In This Issue
An Easy Way for YOU to Help the Local Economy
Avoid the Flu in Children Without a Shot
Holiday Weight Loss...Yes, LOSS!
Sugar Addiction May Be Real
Green Gifting Made Easy
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Healthy Living Lecture Series
No Healthy Living Lecture in December.
Our 2009 HLLS ScheduleWill Be Posted Soon on Our Web Calendar! 
 
   
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Greetings!
 
Happy Holidays to you and yours!  Seems 2008 just started and here we are preparing to start a brand new year. 
I want to thank each and every one of you for your patronage throughout these difficult economic times and wish you all peace and good health in the coming year.  Store gif
For those of you who look forward to the Healthy Living Lecture, please note we are taking December off and will resume in January. 
And, some good news for all of you who love to eat...First of all, you can get everything you need to make your holiday feast delicious AND wholesome in Mother's pantry.  We have the best bulk herbs, spices, and nuts in the area.  Even better, there is a way to enjoy holiday parties without gaining a pound.  You may even start shedding unwanted pounds with PGX.  Get a head start on your New Year's Resolutions - stop in for your free sample and $5 off coupon today. 
Speaking of coupons, scroll down for my holiday gift to you! 
Good Health,
Dave
 
PS - Remember to tune in to Ask the Experts on Wednesday mornings!
 
 
 
Buy Local Foods-Helps the Economy & YOU
 
Buying locally grown and raised foods is a great way to help the local farmer, helping our area's economy in the process.  If that's not enough reason, check out all the benefits of buying locally here.
Holiday Health Is on the Tip of Your Tongue
With the Newest Addition to the Umcka Family of Cold and Flu Defense Products! 
 
Flu Shot Found Ineffective in Children - Study Finds Virtually No Change In Cases
Click here to find some food for thought on vaccinating your child against the flu.  We want you to make an informed choice.
If you opt not to vaccinate, there are lots of ways to help prevent flu in your children.  The first one is to keep from getting it yourself.  The above article has great tips for you, including new recommendations on Vitamin D dosing, and super strategies to teach kids how to stay healthy in cold and flu season!


 
You Can Maintain or Even Lose Weight During the Holidays - Ask Us How!
 
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Meatballs, cookies, and cocktails...oh, my!  We all feel the temptation this time of year.  The holidays will soon be bringing the three F's...family, fun, and FOOD.  You CAN get through the season without gaining a pound; you can even LOSE unwanted pounds before New Year's resolution time.  Whether you want to maintain your healthy weight or tip the scales in your favor for the new year, Mother can help.  Call us or stop in for advice - and a free sample of PGX.  For some additional weight loss tips, click here.
Are You a Sweet Junkie?  You May Be!  New Evidence Suggests Sugar is Addictive
 
 This article details a study showing that the behaviors associated with excess sugar are similar to that of drug abuse.  Binging, withdrawal and craving, all signs of addiction, were noted in lab rats. 
A Gift Doesn't Have to Be "Stuff" ...GIVE GREEN THIS YEAR! 
green santa Sick of trying to figure out what to buy for those on your list who have everything?  Why not make this the year you stop giving
"stuff" and start giving GREEN.  You can support a great cause like the rainforest, plant a tree, or help save an endangered species.  Click here for great green gifting tips!