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BACK TO SCHOOL
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Summer has just about come to an end. September means cooler nights and almost time for the leaves to start changing. In our culture it also is the time for people to so back to school; a time to get re-focused on their education and self development after summer relaxation.
This time is not just for people who are in formal education settings and it is not something that you should tenure out of. This is a process that is essential to the human spirit and to our happiness in life.
All of our actions as humans on a physiological level can be summed into two categories, growth (expansion) and protection (contraction). The first is moving us in the direction of life and the second one is centered on having us try to avoid death. Our bodies can only be one state at a time. We can either be expanding or contracting there is no coasting or middle ground. The state of protection is a necessary state for our survival but not one we should spend long periods of time in as it has negative effect on our health and healing. Stress places our physiology into this state.
The process of learning is growth oriented. It expands who we are we are and feeds a deep human desire of self development. It also shifts our physiology toward growth allowing our bodies to heal and integrate. Chiropractic, proper nutrition and healthy relationships also aid our bodies in being in a growth state..
It doesn't make a difference if you are enrolled in a formal education center, mastering a hobby or reading a new book the health benefits will be the same. If you are committed to growing then it is imperative that you commit to learning.
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"It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows."
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MEDITATION (Part 1)
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This is the first of a two part article on meditation. Meditation is a word we hear throughout society - from our most esoteric friends to our allopathic practitioners, and everyone in between. We often associate meditation with a spiritual practice; meditation has been part of all spiritual practices for the last 5000 years. Recently it has also become a medical treatment for numerous ailments such as high blood  pressure, anxiety, angina, stress reduction or even to improve athletic performance.
What is meditation? The answer depends on who you ask. Every discipline has a slightly different approach to meditation. They all however seem to share some common aspects. Meditation is a fixing of the mind on one subject. Often times this is your breath, but it could be a topic or a mantra (a spiritual symbol creating a particular vibratory sound and frequency that is repeated during the mediation). It also involves an action of detached observation of the mind in which you can observe your thoughts from a place of non-judgment realizing that you are more than your thoughts.
How do you meditate? There are also numerous kinds of meditation, below are a couple of the most common forms:
1. Breath watching simply focuses on your breath and making sure to have full balanced breathing. As your mind wanders, just re-focus your attention on your breath
2. An empty mind meditation allows the mind to go to a blank state, to reach a place of no mind.
3. Motion meditation involves motion that the mind/body is familiar with and the body can move in a state on no mind. It is most often done with walking, but could be done during running, cycling, yoga, chi gung, etc.
4. Mindfulness meditation is the art of becoming deeply aware of what is here right now. The key is to watch without judging or analyzing.
5. Mantra meditation uses the repetition of a sound, as many people find it easier to keep their mind from wandering. You are also placing focus on a spiritual symbol/tone creating an added benefit to the meditation.
6. Meditating on a concept or topic is often called contemplation. This is a powerful meditation when trying to find truth around a particular decision or topic.
As you can see, it is not important how you meditate; just that you do it.
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INGREDIENTS TO AVOID
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Whether you're brown-bagging your own lunch, packing your child's lunch box, or bringing snack to playtime, keep this list handy. Eating a balanced diet is vital to our health. We must also carefully read the ingredients on the food we choose. Modern science and big business have added many hazardous additives to our foods. Below is a list of some additives to avoid. For the full list see MSN Health and betterschoolfoods.org.
Sodium Nitrate/Nitrite
These ingredients are used as preservative, coloring, and flavoring and are commonly added to bacon, ham, hot dogs, luncheon meats, smoked fish, and corned beef. Studies have linked eating it to various types of cancer.
Benzoate Preservatives: BHT, BHA, TBHQ
These additives are used to preserve common household foods such as cereals, chewing gum, potato chips, and vegetable oils. They can form potentially cancer-causing reactive compounds in your body.
Propyl Gallate
This compound is often used in conjunction with BHA and BHT. It is sometimes found in meat products, chicken soup base, and chewing gum. Studies have suggested that it could be linked to cancer.
Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)
MSG is an amino acid used as a flavor enhancer in soups, salad dressings, chips, frozen entrees, and restaurant food. MSG can cause headaches and nausea in some people, and animal studies link it to damaged nerve cells in the brains of infant mice.
Trans Fats/ Hydrogenated oils
Hydrogenated oils are high in Trans fats. Trans fats are proven to cause heart disease. Restaurants, especially fast food chains, often serve foods laden with trans fats.
Artificial Sweeteners
· Acesulfame-K: commonly used in sugar-free baked goods, chewing gum, gelatin desserts and soft drinks. May be cancerous.
· Aspartame (Equal, NutraSweet): can cause sensitivities resulting in headaches, dizziness, and hallucinations. May be cancerous.
· Saccharin: has resulted in cancer of the uterus, ovaries, skins, blood vessels and other organs in lab rats; may cause bladder cancer.
· Sucralose (Splenda): artificial sweetener used mainly in diet foods; made by chemically reacting sugar with chlorine.
· Sorbitol: a sweetener used as a thickening agent; maintains moisture in dietetic drinks, foods, candy, shredded coconut and chewing gum; commonly has a laxative effect.
Artificial Colors & Flavorings
Artificial colors have been linked to allergic reactions, asthma, skin rashes, hyperactivity, headaches and fatigue. Food Colorings (Blue 1, 2; Red 3; Green 3; Yellow 6) are linked with cancer in animal testing.
Olestra
Olestra, a synthetic fat found in some potato chip brands. It can cause severe diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and gas. Olestra also inhibits healthy vitamin absorption from fat-soluble carotenoids that are found in fruits and vegetables.
High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS)
With a high glycemic index, it converts to fat more than any other sugar. It alters the metabolic rate in a way that favors fat storage. HFCS increases the risk for type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, strokes, and cancer.
Potassium Bromate
Potassium bromate is rare but still used as an additive to increase volume in some white flour, breads, and rolls. It is known to cause cancer in animals, and even small amounts in bread can create a risk for humans.
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New office hours begin September 1, 2008. See above for details.
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| RECIPE OF THE MONTH |
Easy Tomato Avocado Salad
Not sure what to do with all those extra beautiful tomatoes you picked up at the Farmer's Market? Here's a wonderful salad you'll enjoy. Don't forget, avocados are a great source of healthy fat. I enjoy using heirloom tomatoes from my local CSA (community supported agriculture).
INGREDIENTS
4 large tomatoes (heirloom if available), chopped
2 avocados - peeled, pitted and diced
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper, or to taste
1/4 fresh squeezed lemon, or to taste
1-2 Tbs. olive oil
Dash of coarsely ground sea salt
DIRECTIONS
1. In a large serving bowl, toss together the tomatoes, avocados, and red onion. Dust lightly with black pepper. Sprinkle with olive oil and fresh squeezed lemon. Add dash of salt. Serve immediately at room temperature.
2. Consider adding cucumber, garlic, bell peppers, fresh herbs, etc. This is a great recipe to experiment with.
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Yours in Health,
Anthony Noya DC
Noya Chiropractic | |
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Help your friends receive the benefit of chiropractic care during pregnancy. All new pregnant patients receive a free consultation and initial exam during September.