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contents. SEPTEMBER 2012VOLUME XII, № 9

FITNESS

18FIVE GLORIOUS KILOMETERSThinking about that 5K coming up in your community? Get some great tips to make your run a pleasant experience—not a painful one.

ZUMBALosing weight via dance party? Yes, please! Get some tips on how to make your dance workout safe.

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54THE RAW FOOD MIRACLEShelley Abegg completely rid herself of cancer by eating a raw food diet. Now she inspires others to do the same. See how she is making a difference.

TAKE IT EASY THIS SUNDAECraving an ice cream sundae? Watch out—that thing packs some serious calories. Find out the best and worst toppings for your waistline.

NUTRITION

44PACK A PUNCH IN YOUR SACK LUNCHTired of the same ol' PB&Js, chips and a drink for your kid? Spice up that sack lunch—and learn the healthy alternatives that will keep little Andy and Jane full of energy for school.

EDIT YOUR LIFEGot too much on your plate? Balancing your life can be impossible, and sometimes it takes deleting the less important stuff to preserve your sanity.

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I’m just now recovering from my late night

Olympics-Fatigue. My family and I were glued to the

events in London last month, and all the gold and

glory. Years of preparation and dreams culminate into

three quick weeks of performance. And then it’s over.

You’ve got to admire the drive and ambition that gets

the participants there. Yet, even amidst the greatness I

found myself considering the accolade we heap upon

our athletes. Hear me out on this, because I know I’m

going to get some contemptuous feedback. Absolutely,

Michael Phelps was outstanding. World records in every

event and more gold medals than anyone in history.

Truly an inspiring hero, and hats off to that. But there

are some things I don’t quite understand. For instance,

why do swimming, gymnastics and track get a gold

medal for each type of stroke/race/apparatus, and yet

volleyball, tennis, basketball – etc – each must win

multiple matches to win one medal? Not to take away

from anyone or their efforts, but there are a number of

inconsistencies that kept emerging as I’d evaluate events,

their rewards, and the amount of coverage they got.

And, of course, this carries over to life. For instance,

why does society reward a person who can put a round

rubber ball in a hoop so much more than a person who

is a phenomenal parent? Mike Tyson, 90 seconds in the

boxing ring - $30 million. Fantastic high school science

instructor - $40,000 a year. Wait a minute! I’ve just

never understood the disparity between sports heroes

and everyday heroes. Does a football star contribute

more to society and deserve more praise and reward

than a brilliant woman who chooses to be an at-home

mom? I’m a sports junkie as much as the next guy,

but the older I get the more I wonder what message

we are sending the youth of America about careers,

opportunities, values, relationships and rewards.

At my father’s suggestion, I just got finished reading

“Generation Me: Why Today’s Young Americans are More

Confident, Assertive, Entitled — and More Miserable Than Ever

Before” by Jean M. Twenge. Fascinating, and an invaluable

ponder. The premise is simple: Over the past thirty years

society has reinforced the ideal of self-fulfillment and

self-aggrandizement. Kids truly are growing up in the

‘Me Generation,’ and we’re promoting it. Need proof? Ok.

iPod, iPad, iPhone, iTunes, iMac,

iCarly. I, I, I; Me, me, me. I’m

a loyal Mac user, but laughed

when they converted all our

‘mac.com’ e-mail addresses

to ‘me.com’ addresses. Now I’m a me.com! It’s truly an

I-Centric, ‘On-Demand’ society.

For the record, I think we’ve got some of the most

fantastic youth in the history of the world. I work with

dozens and dozens of youth, and have five boys of my

own. I see so much budding greatness and promise, and

that’s in large measure due to some great parenting

and neighboring. And, even as some struggle, I believe

that there is nothing wrong with today’s teenager that

twenty years won’t cure. Still, some argue that we’ve

got one of the poorest school systems in the world in

terms of results. I’ve seen a few stats that may prove

that premise wrong, but clearly in the halls of most

American high-schools, self-esteem and self-importance

trump math and science grades. Priorities amiss.

“In my day, we didn’t have self-esteem, we had self-respect, and no more of it than we had earned.” -Jane Haddam

When asked what he dreamed about becoming when

he was younger, I like what Jerry Seinfeld said. “I grew

up on Batman and Superman. To many of us, these

weren’t heroes; these were options.” Others think

they want to be Michael Phelps, Michael Jordan, Tiger

Woods, President of the United States, Selena Gomez,

or—gasp—pick your pre-meltdown diva. If you’ve read

many of my columns, you know I’m a grand proponent

of optimism, mental capacity, hope, and ambition. I

believe firmly in those. However, do the math. How

many who dream it can actually become the next

Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, or POTUS? Out of 200

fantastic swimmers who qualified for the Olympics,

there was only one Michael Phelps. And, unless you

count sequels and actor changes, there’s only one

Superman and one Batman.

So, what’s my point? Am I saying don’t dream

– don’t envision greatness? Am I promoting resigned

mediocrity? Absolutely not. But I am suggesting that

we may need to re-define what we as society herald

as great. Perhaps, (at least genetically speaking)

it’s not exactly true to tell our youth that they can

become ‘anything they want to be’, but it is very true

to promote them becoming the very best that they

can become. I wish we could realign rewards for more

subtle greatness. I especially think that we need to give

our children and our communities opportunities to

recognize and reward the everyday heroes in their lives.

Becoming an everyday hero is truly worthy of a gold

medal in my record book.

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health news[ HEALTH REPORT ]

Australia’s high court upheld the plain packaging act, which says that tobacco products must be in plain packaging without logos and bear graphic health warnings as of December 1st. The government immediately hailed the ruling, calling it a “watershed moment for tobacco control around the world.” Australia is the first nation in the world to require “plain packaging” for tobacco. Only the brand and variant name will differ against a drab, dark-color background. Other government initiatives against tobacco have included a 25% excise in 2010, restrictions on Internet advertising, and more than $85 million in anti-smoking social marketing campaigns. According to the World Health Organization, tobacco kills nearly 6 million people a year, 10% of them from secondhand smoke exposure. Source: cnn.com/health

BUTT OUT

Researchers in the United Kingdom have managed to cut the amount of fat needed to make chocolate in half, without losing any of the dessert’s delectable-ness. The new chocolate formula contains small droplets of fruit juice, explains lead study author Dr. Stefan Bon. These droplets can replace up to 50% of the triglyceride fats found in cocoa butter and milk, similar to the way air bubbles reduce the density of Aero chocolate bars.Apparently the optimal size for these bubbles is less than 30 micrometers—allowing the fat to be replaced without losing the proper chemical structure.“It's the fat that gives chocolate all the indulgent sensations that people crave—the silky texture and the way it melts in the mouth but still has a 'snap' to it when you break it with your hand,” Bon said in a press release. "We've found a way to maintain all of those things that make chocolate 'chocolatey,' but with fruit juice instead of fat.”Bon and his chemistry colleagues at the University of Warwick used a process called Pickering emulsion to infuse orange juice, cranberry juice and de-carbonated soft drinks into milk, dark and white chocolate. Source: cnn.com/health

THE NEW SKINNY ON CHOCOLATE

40Percentage increase in a frequent fast-food eater’s risk of depression compared with an occasional eater’s risk Source: Public Health Nutrition

Erratic eating patterns can add inches to your waist and subtract from your health. Skipping breakfast raises your risk of developing diabetes, say Harvard researchers. In the study, men who skipped a morning meal were 21% more likely to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes over a 16-year period than those who ate up in the a.m. Bypassing breakfast throws your insulin levels out of whack, which can lead to reduced insulin sensitivity and eventually diabetes.

Source: American Diabetes Association

Skip diabetes,not breakfast

Nothing beats the real thing. For treating high blood pressure, eating fish is better than taking fish oil capsules, say scientists in Australia. People with coronary heart disease who ate 1 gram a day of omega-3 fatty acids from fresh salmon saw their BPs decrease, while those who took 1 gram of omega-3s in supplement form did not. The fish may have replaced less healthy foods and provided nutrients not found in omega-3 capsules, according to the study.

Fish > fish oil?

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nutrition notes[ HEALTH REPORT ]

TAKE IT EASY THIS SUNDAEA cup of vanilla ice cream packs about 273 calories, so pick your toppings wisely. Source: Men's Health

Hot fudge sauce

60 CALORIES

Rainbow sprinkles

25 CALORIES (1 oz.)

Whipped cream

52 CALORIES

Maraschino cherry

8 CALORIES

Caramel topping

52 CALORIES

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Peanut Butter topping

95 CALORIES

Butterscotch topping

52 CALORIES

*Calorite counts per tablespoon

Some other toppings:

Peanuts50 CALORIES <

BANA

NARAMA!What do eggs and

bananas have in

common? Both

of them can be

used in baking

as binding

agents (the stuff

that holds all

the ingredients

together). For

vegan-friendly

concoctions, mash

up some nanners

and mix ‘em in with

the rest of your eggless

recipes. Plus, it will

help you reach that daily

potassium quota.

Salute to the KernelYou may want to consider a snack switch. Popcorn contains 15 times the disease-

fighting polyphenols of whole-grain tortilla chips, according to a recent University of

Scranton study. The reason? Unlike corn tortilla chips, popcorn includes the nutrient-

packed hull of the corn kernel. Beware of microwave popcorn, though: those bags

are packed with extremely harmful chemicals and fake ingredients. Either grab an

air-popper and do it yourself or try Newman’s Own Organic Light Butter microwave

popcorn, which tastes great, has just four ingredients, and pops up at about 40

calories a cup. Not too shabby. Source: Men's Health






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fitness[ HEALTH STUDIES ]

Need a compliment? Well,

if you're working out you

do. In a new study from

the University of Nevada at

Las Vegas, runners praised

for their form moved more

efficiently and felt less

fatigued than those who

were given no feedback.

The most notable change?

They required less oxygen to

maintain their speed, possibly

because the muscles not

required for running relaxed,

helping them conserve energy.

No one around to cheer you

on? Talk yourself up mentally

or pretend you're an Olympic

athlete. That works, too,

according to author Garbriel

Wulfe, Ph.D.

Source: Men's Health

Self-Esteem Boost ...Literally

tune upYOUR WORKOUT

Syncing beats per minute with an exercise pace increases your efficiency. In a recent study, subjects who cycled in time to music found that they required 7 percent less oxygen to do the same work when compared to music playing in the background. Music can also help block out the little voice in your brain telling you it's time to quit. Research shows that this dissociation effect results in a 10 percent reduction in perceived effort during treadmill running at a moderate intensity. When compared to a no-music control, the motivational synchronised music led to a 15 percent improvement in endurance. "The synchronous application of music resulted in much higher endurance while the motivational qualities of the music impacted significantly on the interpretation of fatigue symptoms right up to the point of voluntary exhaustion," one researcher reported. Finding the right beat has now become even easier with a software plug-in tool called Tangerine. By integrating with your iTunes library, it can build a custom playlist based on the BPM range you provide, while arranging the songs in several different tempo shapes including warm-ups and warm-downs. With the right mix, your brain and feet will be in perfect harmony. Source: msnbc.com

ZUMBAIt may be a great way to "party yourself into shape," but according to a number of doctors, Zumba, the wildly popular dance-fitness program, may also be a good way to party yourself into pain. "I'm seeing a number of injuries," says Dr. Orly Avitzur, a neurologist and Consumer Reports medical adviser who recently wrote that she's seen a rise in Zumba-related injuries, which can range from ankle sprains, shin splints, heel spurs and plantar fasciitis to hip bursitis, muscle strains and knee problems requiring surgery. "There's so much side-to-side movement that you really need to synchronize your hips, your knees, your feet and your ankles so they're going in the same direction," says the neurologist. "If you move in one direction and the joint doesn't go with you in that direction, it's a setup for injury." Our advice? Prepare the day before! Source: todayhealth.com

Bust a move—not your hip.

STRENGTHWeights, lunges, squats—they're all going to get you pumped and prepared for your dance party.

CORE Plank position, baby! That will give you the proper posture and baance to prevent lower back injuries.

ENDURANCEDon't want to stop every 5 minutes for a rest? Get some aerobic exercise like swimming or running!

STRETCHDo some stretches right before class and loosen up to prevent injury.

Source: livestrong.com



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5 KA few small things on race day can ruin your 5K experience even after your weeks of good nutrition and training. Here’s how to make the day a victory instead of a nightmare.

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5 KPACE

The thrill of the race can cause rookie runners to charge out of the opening gate with a dragster speed. Drag racer

runners hate their lives when they reach the second mile and often snuff out before the race ends because they’ve

run beyond their ability.

Jenny Hadfield, co-author of Running for Mortals, wrote that runners should break the 5K, which is 3.1 miles, into four parts:

mile 1, mile 2, mile 3, and the last .1 as the last part. Then, Hadfield says, make each section a different color to remind you

what your intensity level should be. The first part is yellow, then orange, red and finally fire for the last .1 mile.

If this is too complicated, simply find someone at the beginning of the race who fits your pace, and just stick with them for the entirety of the event.

HAVE A RACE DAY PLAN

Make sure that you know the race well. Sometimes it is even good to go to the course beforehand, to see the location of hills, turns and aid stations. This will help you more efficiently expend effort during the actual race.

Food and rest are two other factors some people don’t factor in on the day of the race. Don’t think you have to stuff your face beforehand to run a successful 5K. Just get sufficient carbs and try to sleep eight hours the night before.

A PAINFUL CELEBRATION: POST-5K NECESSITIES

The finish line represents a marvelous achievement and a source of pride, but it isn’t the end of the journey quite yet.

Make sure you run or walk for a while past the finish line, which will help keep muscles from tightening, prevent lactic acid build-up and keep blood flowing to aid with muscle repair, according to active.com. Light stretching and a massage can also help ease the post-run pain, along with ice.

HOW TO ENJOY YOUR 5KWhile it is grateful for stretching and ice, the body is practically shouting for nourishment at this point, so don’t leave it hanging. Eat something with carbs to regain the many calories you’ve lost, and be sure to hydrate yourself. Protein, too, is a key nutrient to get at this point, according to runningtimes.com, because it helps speed muscle repair after strenuous workouts. Kara Goucher, bronze medalist in the 2007 world championships 10,000 meters event, told runningtimes.com that a protein shake after workouts improved her recovery significantly.

"I just feel like when I get protein right away after a workout, recovery happens so much quicker," she said.

THE DAY AFTER

Ironically, successful recovery from intense exercise involves...exercise. Active.com recommends an easy run the day after the race to get blood flowing through the muscles. This will help heal the muscles that have most likely been lightly damaged during the 5K.

There may be a temptation, especially the next morning, to pop a few ibuprofen pills to relieve inflammation, but Oregon physician Tom Etges told runnersworld.com that this is a bad idea.“There's nothing inherently wrong with inflammation," he said. "There's a growing concern in the medical community that overuse of an anti-inflammatory medication can, over time, interrupt the normal healing process. It can also cause a false sense of relief, so you're more likely to challenge yourself before you're recovered and ready."

The five kilometers of the race can be five painful memories or one big triumph depending on your preparation. Remember pace, race day planning, and post-race tactics to make your 5K glorious.

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Are You Sabotaging Your Weight Loss Goals?

Do you ever feel like you are beating your head against a wall when it comes to achieving your

fitness and nutrition goals? Well, you’re not alone. According to the American Psychological

Association’s 2011 “Stress in America” survey, fewer than 1 in 5 adults reported being successful

at making health-related improvements. Many site lack of willpower as the culprit. I, on the

other hand, find that people consistently follow some common fitness and nutrition blunders:

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1.) JUMPING ON THE FAD DIET BANDWAGON. Forget the Cabbage Soup Diet, the Atkins Diet

and the South Beach diet, to name a few. These methods might work temporarily but

they aren’t sustainable. Making balanced, life-long changes is what works...period.

2.) NEGLECTING TO FUEL PROPERLY PRE- AND POST WORKOUT. Ingesting the proper amount

of nutrients before and after your workout plays a key role in the effectiveness of

your workout and optimizes recovery/protein synthesis. One to two hours before

your workout, ingest .25 g of protein per pound of target body weight and .25 g of

carbohydrate per pound of target body weight. Follow the same guidelines within 60

minutes of completing your workout. Some good protein sources are egg

whites, chicken, fish and beef. Some good carbohydrate sources are whole

grain toast, oatmeal, brown rice and quinoa.

3.) FOREGOING BREAKFAST. You’ve heard this one a million times. Eating when you

first wake up does two things. It jumpstarts your calorie-burning engine

(metabolism) and it keeps you from binging later in the day. Enough said.

4.) PUSHING LIGHT WEIGHT. Many women falsely assume that lifting heavier

weight will create a bulky appearance. The fact of the matter is that women

simply don’t have enough testosterone to achieve a football player-like

physique. Lifting heavy weight (failure at 6-10 repetitions) is optimal.

Muscle is important to weight loss because it is more metabolically active

than fat tissue. One pound of muscle burns approximately 6.5 calories per

hour whereas one pound of fat burns approximately 1.2 calories per hour.

5.) ADHERING TO THE SAME WORKOUT. If you perform the same routine at the

same intensity, duration and frequency day-in and day-out, your results will

stagnate. Strive to mix up your workouts every four weeks.

6.) EATING TOO LITTLE. It seems counterintuitive that not eating enough will slow

your weight loss progress, but that is exactly what happens. After a few weeks of

severely restricting your calorie intake, your body senses a large decrease in dietary

energy and sounds an alarm to conserve energy. Your body signals the thyroid,

which is responsible for fat, carbohydrate and protein metabolism, to slow down

in order to maintain energy balance. Additionally, your body begins to “feed” on

muscle tissue for energy. As I stated earlier, you want to spare muscle due to its

metabolically active nature, not surrender it.

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Many don’t consider meditating because it is too closely tied to bald monks in orange robes from a completely foreign culture.

But millions of Americans are taking to practicing meditation and getting real mental, physical and emotional benefits, and often it isn’t in a religious context. A 2007 study found that about 20 million Americans practiced meditation in the previous 12 months, according to a National Health Statistics Report.

The Dalai Lama said that meditation is not just for the after-life or for heaven because it can reign in emotions that are such a huge part of our lives. “Since we are dealing with emotions, the best method to deal with that is through the so-called meditation,” he said.

Meditation is also an instrument of positive change, according to the Dalai Lama. The obvious change we see in ourselves over the years happens because of changes within a month, within a day, within an hour, within a minute and so forth, until you get down to the changes made in the moment. Meditation focuses on the moment.

CONTEMPLATING MEDITATION

“All this obvious change happens only on the basis of momentary change,” he said. “The main purpose of meditation is the transformation of our mind.”

HEALTH AND MEDITATIONAll these ideas sound great, but what does modern medical science say on the subject? Actually, meditation is becoming more widely accepted as a practical medical tool.

The Mayo Clinic says there are certain benefits to meditation which they call a “mind-body complimentary medicine”:

Clears away information overload that builds up every day.

Gains new perspective on stressful situations.

Reduces negative emotions.

Enhances physical and emotional well-being.

Meditation may help with a variety of conditions, including allergies, asthma, sleep problems, pain and more.

That being said, the health benefits of meditation are not completely understood. One should never rely on meditation over professional medical advice.

Written by Stardocs Media Staff

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HOW TO MEDITATEThere are many kinds of meditation, but all of them include four key elements: a quiet location, a specific, comfortable posture, focus of attention and an open attitude, according to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM).

Jack Kornfield, clinical psychologist and founder of multiple meditation societies, trained as a Buddhist monk in Thailand, India and Burma. In his book Meditation for Beginners, Jack wrote that making the body still is an important first step in meditation.

“You can sit squatting on a cushion; you can sit cross-legged; or you can sit on a chair with your feet flat on the floor,” he wrote. “What matters is that you have a sense of stability, comfort, and ease.”

Most people will need to experiment with posture to find the best individual style, since not everyone can bear certain positions for extended periods of time.

Once position is established, breathing is the next step. Focus all of your attention on your breathing, which for most people is easiest through the nose.

“The actual practice of meditation is the process of becoming mindful of the fact that you have strayed and then bringing your attention back to breathing and bringing the body and mind back together in the present moment,” Kornfield wrote.

For those trying meditation for the first time, it will be incredibly difficult to keep the mind from wandering. Remember to always return to your breathing, feeling and being aware of it.

HOW MEDITATION MIGHT WORK ITS WONDERS Meditation might affect our nervous system, according to the NCCAM. We have two main parts of our nervous system, the sympathetic and the parasympathetic, which both work together to regulate organs and muscles, including things like heartbeat, sweating and breathing. The sympathetic nervous system helps mobilize the body for action, increasing heart rate and breathing rate and narrowing blood vessels. The parasympathetic does the opposite.

“It is thought that some types of meditation might work by reducing activity in the sympathetic nervous system and increasing activity in the parasympathetic nervous system,” one NCCAM report states.

Other researchers are looking to see if meditation changes brain function and the ability to pay attention.

CONCLUSIONIf you think meditation sounds like what you do on the sofa with a bag of potato chips, think again. It requires constant focus and effort. Though in appearance meditation seems similar to sleep, it is far from it. Meditation is central to Buddhism and the word Buddha actually means “one who is awake.” An increased level of consciousness is a main purpose of meditation.

Meditation can help you see your thoughts from a different perspective, namely the immediate present, instead of on the future or the past. Almost all of the time our minds are caught up in the next task we have to complete or what we did the night, moment or hour before, leaving precious little time to really live in the moment.

We don’t need to stand aloof from foreign practices just because we don’t fully understand them or because we don’t share religions. We can borrow meditation in all its varieties and experience the benefits—without even shaving our heads.

“Since we are dealing with emotions, the best method to deal with that is through the so-called meditation,”

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Is your business wrecking your health? New research suggests that it may very well be. High stress, emotional distress, short temper, and sedentary weight gain—running your company is running you down. Make these simple fixes to boost your mental

and physical well-being.

Studies show that many entrepreneurs put their businesses before their health. Citing a new

survey from Manta, the touchy economic climate this year has led to less healthy living among business owners. One in three told pollsters they are working out less. Twenty-two percent have gained weight and 14 percent admitted to being more short-tempered due to the strain.

These statistics might shock a personal trainer or a dietician, but they won't come as a surprise to many coffee-swilling, desk-bound young entrepreneurs, many of whom are all too aware they don't have the time to hit the gym or eat healthily. You probably can't do much about how hard you work in the short-term, but that doesn't mean there's nothing entrepreneurs with expanding waistlines and shrinking tempers can do to improve their health despite long hours.

Katie Morell, for example, recently gave tips on the American Express OPEN Forum blog. Some, like "have a plan" and stick to it, are probably familiar to you and not terribly helpful, but a few of the tips she relays from personal trainer Don Miguel, bear repeating. Morell writes:

KEEP WATER ON HANDAccording to Miguel, most people have trouble differentiating thirst from hunger. So keep a full water bottle within reach and take a swig every time you get the urge—it can help curb snacking cravings.

EAT WITH INTENTIONIt's easy to reach for the sweets or savories, but try keeping more healthy treats around such as nuts, fruits and vegetables.

BREATHEStress can lead to overeating and an increase in blood pressure. Miguel says it's vital to take 30 seconds and focus on your breathing. "A mere 30 seconds may seem like an eternity to stop what you are doing at your desk, but it can relax your shoulders and decrease your stress level," he says. Breathe deeply through your nose and out your mouth, Miguel advises. And do it as often as possible.

ERGONOMICSMaking sure you are comfortable and supported while you spend hours in front of the computer can make a difference—especially when your other option is to fork over money for a weekly massage or worse, wait until the pain is unbearable and end up in bed. HEALTH INSURANCEDepending on where you live, you may or may not have health insurance coverage. It would be a good idea to look into a policy for a self-employed person. You don't want to not go see a doctor when you really need to, which would only exacerbate the problem. Whether it's stress or carpal tunnel syndrome, access to a doctor is important and could make a huge impact on your life. Staying healthy might not be your top priority…but it shouldn't be something you overlook.

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HAS THIS EVER HAPPENED TO YOU?

You’re talking to a client, or perhaps your boss, and you realize the conversation has gotten off on absolutely the wrong foot. You may have learned new and unexpected information from the other person that renders everything you’ve said irrelevant. You may have walked in with an assumption that was just not true. Or, you find you’re not connecting, and tension and anger start to creep into the exchange. It really doesn’t matter. What does matter is that a potentially productive business conversation has become awkward and stilted—or even worse, superheated and combative.

WHAT DO YOU DO NEXT? YOU HAVE THREE OPTIONS:1. Continue trying to make your point. The

tension and awkwardness will likely escalate, and you’ll find that you and the other person are further and further apart.

2. Bring the conversation to an abrupt end and exit stage left. Both of you will be left with a bad taste in your mouth.

3. Salvage the situation with the judicious use of seven magic words:

DO YOU MIND IF WE START OVER?

This question is the Saint Bernard rescue dog that brings a warming barrel of brandy into the conversational arctic. That's the point book of my new book, Power Questions: Build Relationships, Win New Business, and Influence Others. People are forgiving. They want things to go well, and this question disarms them and eases the way to a new beginning.

This question is only one of the many we explore in Power Questions, with my coauthor, Jerold Panas. We explore dozens of questions that light fires under people, challenge their assumptions, help them see problems in productive new ways, and inspire them to bare their souls (which, of course, strengthens the bonds in the relationship). And we wrap up the book with an exhaustive list of additional questions—

bringing the grand total to 337 power questions to help readers succeed at work and in life.

Back to “starting over”: my coauthor recalls the time he walked into the office of a wealthy benefactor named Allan to ask for a million-dollar donation to his alma mater’s College of Engineering. Though he knew better, Panas failed to gain rapport and explore Allan’s true interests before jumping in with the big request. When he was severely rebuked for his presumptuousness, Panas realized he had made a serious error and dug himself into a deep hole. He got up and excused himself, left the room, and 10 seconds later knocked on the door and asked the power question, Do you mind if we start over?

Allan smiled and invited Panas to sit down. Start over they did, and after approaching the revived conversation the right way, Panas discovered that Allan was interested in making a major gift—but to the University’s theater program, not its engineering program!

TRY IT YOURSELF.

The next time a conversation gets off on the wrong foot or veers off track, reset with this powerful question. Consider the following pointers:

• If you’re in the wrong, apologize. Take responsibility for the conversation’s derailment. You might say something like “I’ve gotten off on the wrong foot and I’m really sorry. Do you mind if I begin again? I haven’t done this justice.” Or, “The reason I’d like to start over is that I put my foot in my mouth. Can I give it a second try?”

• If you’re not in the wrong and the conversation has simply strayed into unproductive territory, ask in a way that doesn’t place blame. Try: “Can we step back from this? What should we be talking about?“ Actually, even if the other party made the initial faux pas, it’s still okay to say you’re sorry the conversation went awry. You’re not

taking blame; you’re just acknowledging regret that things took a bad turn and that the other person is upset.

• Either way, smile. It goes a long way toward smoothing any ruffled feathers. More than words alone, a genuine smile that reaches the eyes can evoke a powerful visceral response. It shows that your intentions are pure, and when people realize that, the vast majority are willing to give you another chance.

• When you start over, really start over. You don’t have to actually leave the room and come back in, like Panas did, but draw a sharp dividing line between the bad conversation and the new one. A good way to reset is to ask the other person a question and draw them back into the conversation as an active participant. It could be something as simple as “Can I ask—how have you been thinking about this?” or “Let’s step back for a second—can you share your view of the situation?”

Of course, starting over isn’t just for the workplace. It can work just as well to defuse a budding argument with your spouse or any family member or friend.

It’s a bold, gutsy move to restart a conversation from scratch. Yes, it feels awkward. Most of us are not accustomed to swallowing our pride, admitting in real time that we screwed up, and asking if we can make it right. But the next time a conversation goes wrong, try it. Not only will it salvage the moment, it will pave the way for a more authentic and productive relationship in the future.

Andrew Sobel is the most widely published author in the world on client loyalty and the capabilities required to build trusted business relationships. His first book, the best-selling Clients for Life, defined an entire genre of business literature about client loyalty. His other books include Making Rain and the award-winning All for One: 10 Strategies for Building Trusted Client Partnerships. http://andrewsobel.com.

THE ART OF STARTING OVERWhen that meeting or conversation gets off to a rocky start—whether tense words are exchanged or you just don’t seem to be connecting—it’s time to push the reset button. Andrew Sobel, author of Power Questions, reveals the phrase that can turn it all around.

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Dr. Jeremy McCandless is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in adult reconstruction of the hip and knee. He earned his bachelor’s degree magna cum laude from the University of Cincinnati and received his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University’s College of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Following an internship in general surgery at University hospitals of Cleveland, Dr. McCandless completed a residency in orthopedic surgery and a fellowship in adult joint reconstruction at the University of Utah.

Dr. McCandless was an instructor for orthopedic residents at University of Utah hospitals, performing primary revision hip and knee arthroplasty. He has also served as an attending teaching physician at the George Wahlen VA Medical Center.

Salt Lake Regional Medical Center now offers MAKOplasty® partial knee resurfac-ing. MAKOplasty® partial knee resurfacing is a minimally invasive procedure for those suffering with painful early to mid-stage osteoarthritis of the knee. For this type of knee replacement surgery, we use the RIO® Robotic Arm Interactive Orthopedic System, a surgeon-controlled robotic arm system that combines computer imaging with intel-ligent instrumentation.

Using the MAKOplasty® RIO® robotic arm system offers very accurate resurfacing of the diseased portion of the knee, saving as much of the original knee as possible. The surgery can be performed precisely through a small incision, as compared to standard manual procedures.

The RIO® robotic arm system assists the or-thopedic surgeon in several ways. First, the RIO® system enables the surgeon to com-plete a patient specific pre-surgical plan that details the technique for bone preparation and customized implant positioning using a CT scan of the patient’s own knee. Next, the system creates a three-dimensional, virtual view of the patient’s bone surface during the procedure and correlates the image to the pre-programmed surgical plan. Finally, as the surgeon uses the robotic arm, stereo tracking technology provides the surgeon with real-time visual, tactile and audi-tory feedback, allowing for a more optimal implant positioning and placement for each individual patient. It is this level of accuracy that facilitates optimal implant positioning and alignment to result in a more natural knee motion following surgery.

As a partial knee surgery, MAKOplasty® can be performed on the medial (inside), patel-lofemoral (top), or lateral (outside) portion of the knee. It can also be performed as a bicompartmental procedure on both the medial and patellofemoral portions of the knee.

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You know the headache is coming but resistance seems hopeless. Migraines are just something people deal with, right?

Wrong.

The American Academy of Neurology and the American Headache Society (yes, it’s a real organization) reported this year that almost 40 percent of people who suffer from migraines could lessen their symptoms by taking preventive medications, yet only a third of that forty percent actually utilize the treatments.

The reason for this might be the level of persistence required for benefit. Migraines only happen once in a while, but these medications need to be taken daily to be effective, according to Dr. Lee Schwamm, vice chairman of the Department of Neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital.

"The evidence shows that the more often you have to take a medicine, the less likely you are to take it faithfully," Dr. Schwamm told the Harvard Health Letter. "If you don't have the symptom right away when you skip a dose, then you are even more likely to skip doses."

Cost of the pills and potential side effects may be other reasons why people don’t grasp the medicinal solution.

Antiseizure drugs and beta blockers are medications that could help reduce severity and frequency of headaches for many migraine sufferers. By name, the drugs are:

• Antiseizure drugs: divalproex (Depakote), valproate (Depacon), topiramate (Topamax),

• Beta blockers: metoprolol, propranolol, timolol.• Herbal remedy Petasites (butterbur) was also suggested as

an effective remedy.

The American Academy of Neurology say a third of migraine sufferers can avoid that pain in the brain.

How many people exactly could be helped by these treatments? About 11.5 of the 30 million U.S. migraineurs, researchers estimate. Not bad odds at all, so roll the dice and ask your doctor if preventive medication might be your solution.It is fortunate that millions can benefit from these drugs, but this doesn’t mean medical professionals completely understand migraines.

There are three theories for why migraines occur, according to the Harvard Health Letter. One is that blood vessels in the layers that cover the brain and spinal cord widen, activating pain signals. Another theory says that waves of activity in the cortex activate the pain signals, while the final theory says that dysfunctional areas in the brainstem start a flow of neurological events that cause migraine symptoms.

Though the cause isn’t nailed down, doctors have come to understand the nature of migraines as they relate to medication, according Stephen Silberstein, MD, of the Jefferson Headache Center at Thomas Jefferson University, author of the new migraine guideline.

“Migraines can get better or worse over time, and people should discuss these changes in the pattern of attacks with their doctors and see whether they need to adjust their dose or, stop their medication or switch to a different medication,” said Silberstein.

Many people commonly take regular pain killers to stop migraines, which can be helpful, but probably won’t prevent migraines.

The best medicinal chance of prevention is through anti-seizure drugs and beta-blockers, though non-drug approaches can also help, according to Dr. Schwamm.

"Good sleep hygiene, attention to diet and exercise, and reducing stress are all very effective strategies, but are not always sufficient to prevent disabling attacks," he said.Knowing what triggers your migraine is also vital

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for thwarting it. There are many different triggers, like stress, skipping meals, weather changes, even aged cheese and chocolate, according Adelene Jann, MD, of the Headache Institute at Roosevelt Hospital in New York.

“By avoiding their specific triggers for migraines, [people] will have migraines less often, take less medication, and have a better quality of life,” she wrote.Caffeine is a major trigger to watch for, according to the Harvard Health Letter.“Caffeine has a causal relationship with headaches,” the Letter reads. “Abrupt cessation of caffeine triggers migraines in many people.” In conclusion, antiseizure drugs, beta blockers and triggers all combine to shout one message to migraineurs: take a proactive stance.




AND HOW THE SILENCE MAY BE HARMING YOU

Hypothyroidism: The Epidemic No One is Talking About

THE THYROIDRichard Pooley, MD, takes on the patients that others have given up on

in a small office located on his property in a rural town in Connecticut.

Most initial appointments take upwards of three hours while patients

review their entire medical history and respond to his questions before

any diagnosis is issued.

Over the years, Pooley has treated patients suffering

from a myriad of health problems including cancer,

depression, fatigue, ADHD, headaches and memory

loss. Despite the wide variety of symptoms,

however, Pooley has noticed a common theme:

nearly all improve with a simple treatment of

natural thyroid hormone.

Though located on the opposite side of the

country, Robert Jones, DC, FAFSA, says it is no

different for the patients he treats at The Utah

Wellness Institute in Draper.

“I diagnose someone with hypothyroidism everyday,”

Jones says. The people he sees, he explains, have usually

been through an endless amount of doctors and testing before

arriving at his door.

Though it weighs just an ounce, the thyroid is an essential member

of the endocrine system, a delicate yet powerful team of organs

influencing an array of body functions including insulin production and

the ability to fall asleep. In particular, the thyroid’s effects are magnified

through every cell in the body because of its role in setting the

metabolic rate of each one. It is also responsible for cellular nutrient

uptake and waste removal. Thus, when an individual contains an under

or overactive thyroid, the whole body suffers.

THE SYMPTOMS: NOTHING’S SAFEOne early pioneer of hypothyroidism, Broda M. Barnes, estimated in

his 1976 book, Hypothyroidism: The Unsuspected Illness, that nearly half

of all Americans suffer from one symptom or another.

Pooley believes this number is still true today and Jones even

suggests that the estimate is too conservative.

“The problem is that back in the day everyone

who carried hypothyroidism died off and

if you look at it, that was about half of a

family’s children, or, in other words, half

the population,” Pooley explains. “With the

advent of greater sanitation and antibiotics

there was a precipitous fall in childhood

mortality but what followed was a rise

in degenerative diseases, such as cancer,

arthritis and heart disease.”

This, Pooley says, is what happens when

hypothyroidism experiences longevity. In

fact, Pooley argues against the concept of

inheriting diseases.

“You often hear people say, ‘Heart disease runs in my family’ or

‘Cancer runs in my family.’ I have become convinced that, except

for some rather rare genetically-linked illnesses, we do not inherit

diseases. We inherit endocrine imbalances and the tendency to

manifest these imbalances with specific diseases.”

Thus, one series of symptoms are degenerative diseases. Another

group of symptoms Barnes describes are those that affect emotional

well-being. Depression, Barnes writes, is among the most common

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effects of hypothyroidism. In fact, Jones

reports that 72 percent of the women he

diagnoses with the illness are on some kind

of anti-depressant medication. However, to

say they are depressed, Jones argues, is not

entirely correct. “They’re not depressed—they

are hypothyroid,” he says.

Finally, there is a class of symptoms that

has to do with the body’s inability to fight

off infection. Because the thyroid gland is

directly related to a person’s immune system,

individuals who suffer from hypothyroidism

often suffer routinely from common

infections including skin infections. Hair loss,

ADHD, fatigue and PMS, too, can result from

a low supply of thyroid hormone.

DIAGNOSISOne of the most common ways doctors

today test for hypothyroidism is through an

analysis of a person’s thyroid-stimulation

hormone, or TSH. Those whose levels fall

within the range of normal are considered

healthy as far as the thyroid is concerned.

Pooley disagrees with this method.

“The range does not come from an average

from individuals we know have well-

functioning thyroids, but rather a vast group

of people, many of whom likely are suffering

from hypothyroidism themselves,” he says.

Nor is he alone. Therese Hertohge, MD,

who comes from multiple generations of

pioneering research regarding the endocrine

system, announced in a lecture given in

2001 at a conference held by the Broda M.

Barnes, MD, Research Foundation, that the

TSH is accurate 2 to 5 percent of the time.

The Holtorf Medical Group, which

specializes in hormone imbalances like

hypothyroidism, believes the test only

identifies 20 percent of individuals suffering

from low thyroid hormone.

Jones and Pooley both take TSH levels

into consideration, but they are not their

sole consideration. Besides a thorough

examination of symptoms, both doctors

look at a total of six different indicators

when examining blood work.

They also utilize a different method—

one established by Barnes when he was

alive. Patients are instructed to keep a

thermometer by their bed and to take

their temperature first thing upon waking

up in the morning, even before using the

bathroom. The thermometer must be placed

under the armpit and held there for 10

minutes for a completely accurate reading.

After ten minutes, those using an electric

thermometer simply press the button and

then obtain a reading.

What this does is reveal the body’s

basal—or resting—temperature. A low

basal temperature indicates a lower

metabolic rate among the cells and thus

hypothyroidism.

KEPT ON THE FRINGEForty years after Barnes’s method of

diagnosing hypothyroidism proved its

accuracy, most mainstream doctors today

view it as “alternative” and pay it little heed.

In his book, Barnes writes that this is perhaps

due to the ability for patients to diagnose

themselves at home and without doctor fees.

Today, Pooley argues that the influence of

money in modern medicine is only worse.

“This failure to be open to new truths

is always problematic with orthodoxy,

especially an orthodoxy that has become, to

a large extent, controlled by a multibillion

dollar pharmaceutical industry,” he says.

The pharmaceutical industry, in particular,

has no interest in investigating the efficacy

of nutrition, bio-identical hormones and

other natural therapies, because natural

substances cannot be patented and therefore

cannot generate big profits for them.”

Among Jones’s greatest frustrations is the

lack of heed most doctors give in particular

to Hashimoto’s Autoimmune Thyroiditis

which, he says, “accounts for 80 percent of

all hypothyroid conditions” and is especially

common in women.

For this reason, finding a doctor that knows

how to diagnose and treat hypothyroidism

properly can be tough. In some cases, online

forums on the subject may prove beneficial

in finding someone with experience in

treating hypothyroidism with natural thyroid

hormone.

Go to Healthy-Utah.com/robertjones or utahwellnessinstitute.com to learn more from Dr. Robert Jones.

“I diagnose someone with hypothyroidism every day.” -Dr. Robert B. Jones, DC, FAFSA

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The back to school pressure is stressful, especially for parents of kids with serious food allergies. Here is a checklist to help both you and the school staff prepare for your child’s needs.

How would you feel if children were allowed to bring half-loaded guns to school? As more than

2.2 million children with food allergies head back to school in coming weeks, many of them face similar dangers. With some of these children, exposure to certain foods they are allergic to can elicit a life-threatening situation within minutes. What's more, many school districts have had to decrease nursing staff considerably. Consequently, many schools are left with untrained staff members to care for the emergency health needs of students. I encourage parents, in cooperation with school staff, to take measures to ensure safety. There is no such thing as a “mild food allergy”!

Here are recommendations from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology you may consider prior to sending your food allergic child to school.

• Open and frequent communication between parents and school staff is a key ingredient to keeping food-allergic students out of harm. It takes a partnership to establish effective avoidance strategies and emergency plans.

• Complete a food allergy action plan (available at www.rockymountainallergy.com and www.aaaai.org).

• Work with your allergist or immunologist in developing this plan. An allergist/immunologist is the best-qualified medical professional to diagnose and treat food allergies. To find an expert near you, visit www.healthy-mag.com.

• Inform the school cafeteria, teachers and other staff of what foods to avoid. Offer safe alternatives. Pack bag lunches if cafeteria options are limited.

• Dangers from food are not limited to the cafeteria. Food is frequently used as a reward, incorporated into art projects and provided at after-school activities. Be sure every adult who interacts with a child is aware of his or her allergies.

• Have your child avoid classroom snacks and sharing food with friends. Send safe snacks to school anytime the classroom is having a party (birthday, holidays, etc.).

• Work with the school to establish a peanut-free lunch table/room.

• Advocate “no eating” policies on buses and in other settings where kids aren’t supervised.

• People who are commonly around the patient, such as school nurses and teachers, should know how to use the injectable epinephrine. There is no replacement for epinephrine!

• Parents should be aware of expiration dates and keep in contact with their allergist to insure that all medication, especially self-injectable

epinephrine, is replaced prior to expiration.

• Have your child wear an identification bracelet that describes the allergy.

• Encourage your school district and PTA to work with the allergist/immunologist in your area as they can provide assistance in developing appropriate policies and procedures to handle food allergy—both in prevention and treatment.

Food allergy is a real and serious health care concern that should not be ignored or taken lightly. Hopefully we can create a school environment that maximizes safety and minimizes unnecessary risks with communication and coordination of care between students, parents, school staff, and physicians.

For more information, please go to www.rockymountainallergy.com

or find us on Twitter and Facebook.

Your Food Allergys

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Douglas H. Jones, MDRocky Mountain Allergy, Asthma & Immunology801-775-9800rockymountainallergy.com

Dr. Jones specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all conditions relating to allergies, asthma and immune system disorders. He is board certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology and the American Board of Internal Medicine. He earned his MD from Penn State University and completed his specialty training at Creighton University.

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Talk to anyone over a certain age and they will joke about senior moments — lapses in memory. Underlying the

humor is a fear of developing Alzheim-er’s disease or senile dementia. Their

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1. EXERCISE REGULARLY: Studies have shown that aerobic fitness may reduce

the loss of brain tissue common in aging.

2. STICK TO A HEALTHY DIET: Avoid sugar and saturated fat. And eat lots of antioxidant-rich fruits and

vegetables such as blueberries, spinach, and beets. The magnesium in dark green, leafy vegetables appears to help maintain memory.

3. LEARN NEW THINGS: Mastering activities you’ve never done before, such as playing the

piano or learning a foreign language, stimulates neuron activity.

4. GET ENOUGH SLEEP: Too little sleep impairs concentration.

5. DEVISE MEMORY STRATEGIES: Make notes or underline key passages to help you remember what

you’ve read. Invent mnemonic formulas to help you remember things.

6. SOCIALIZE: Conversation and positive, meaningful interaction helps maintain brain function.

7. GET ORGANIZED: Designate a place for important items such as keys and checkbooks. Keep

checklists for things such as daily medications or items to pack when you travel.

8. TURN OFF THE TUBE: Experts say too much TV watching weakens brain power.

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Fruit snacks or fruit cups

Pre-packaged desserts

Granola bar

Sugary or “lite” yogurts

Chips

American Cheese

White bread

With child obesity continually on the rise, some healthy alternatives in sack lunches are just what the doctor ordered. Here are a few:

WHAT NOTTO PACK

WHAT TOPACK INSTEAD WHY

Water

Fruit

Homemade baked goods

Granola

Greek yogurt

Triscuits or other whole grain crackers

Swiss, cheddar, etc.

Whole grain/pita bread/whole wheat tortilla

High bursts of sugar are quick to subside and can make focusing later in the day more difficult, especially for kids.

Fruit snacks are completely fiberless and do not offer sustained energy; fruit cups usually serve the fruit swimming in a sugary syrup that, again, is not good for lasting energy nor healthy for your teeth.

Highly-processed products are often replete with ingredients our bodies are unable to digest. It’s best to stick with things you know your body can process when you can.

Granola bars tend to be sugar-packed and little better than a candy bar. Natural granola is a healthy (and fun) alternative.

Why? Many yogurts on sale today have more to do with dessert than they do dairy. Skip the sugar and the lite’s aspartame by going Greek.

More grains means more energy and more nutrients.

You might as well call American cheese plastic—you wouldn’t be too far off. If it says “cheese product” on it, this means it does not meet federal regulations for cheese and will not provide the same health benefits.

The key here is complex carbs that provide more energy and lasting fullness. Just because the bread is brown inside and out doesn’t mean it’s made of wheat—many companies with use molasses or other substances to give it this color instead of using whole grains.

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How to pack a healthy punch in your child’s sack lunch

Don’t: Get your lunch from a vending machine—you might as well eat the packaging for comparable health benefits. The same goes for most frozen meals.

Do: Make a salad and package the salad dressing separately. This will keep the lettuce from getting soggy. Alternatively, spread peanut butter on bread and pack a banana to cut up into it later. It’s a filling and satisfying meal; waiting to cut up the banana will keep it fresh.

Don’t: Pack a boring old sandwich for Tommy.

Do: Try filling a whole wheat wrap with last night’s leftovers that don’t need reheating. It will give more variety and he’ll be the talk of the lunchroom.

Do: Keep things fun while still healthy. Fill some celery stalks with almond butter and line some raisins in it like ants on a log. Who says you can’t play with your food?

Do: It's much better to snack on things that will provide lasting energy, such as nuts, berries and whole grains. Send your kids to school with some raw almonds in their pockets to keep them full of energy throughout the day as they snack on them through class.

For more creative and healthy ideas for sack lunches, check out the University of Colorado’s website: pvhs.org/body.

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A | Adopt a petWith the recent spike in

home foreclosures, many

well-trained, well-loved pets

end up homeless in the tran-

sition from house to apart-

ment. Help a furry friend

in need and adopt a pet

from a local animal shelter.

Their companionship averts

depression, which can lead

to dementia.

B | Become a builderFrom a bookshelf to muscle

car to a new home and

anything between, building

is one of the most enjoy-

able, fulfilling learning pro-

cesses. With every step,

every tweak, and every trial

and error you’ll expand

your mind and its capacity

to fabricate.

C | Cooking classLearning to cook (and

enjoying it) is the first step

toward a healthier family

and a healthier you. A rep-

ertoire of healthy recipes

is your greatest line of

defense against the super-

sized, super fattening—and

expensive—restaurant

fare. Plus, cooking fosters

creativity, practice and

confidence—all ingredients

for a healthy brain.

D | DIYDo it yourself – anything.

Take pictures to frame in

your home. Change your

own oil. Paint, landscape,

remodel, anything! Like

building, the steep learn-

ing curve of do-it-yourself

(DIY) projects leaves you

fulfilled and accom-

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E | Enter a race Racers are fit with a purpose; instead

of just working out to burn calories,

they’re training for race day and learn-

ing how to optimize their performance.

F | Finish your degreeThere’s no time like the present to turn

your tassel – whether for the first or

second time. With university extension

programs and online courses available

from home, earning a degree is more

convenient than ever.

G | GenealogyGenealogy is like an addicting mara-

thon-scavenger hunt for your brain.

Putting together the real life puzzle of

ancestors, family records, documents,

and personal stories puts your brain in

constant search mode, ever reading,

sleuthing and uncovering your own

personal history. To start your search,

go to www.familysearch.org (free),

Ancestry.com (subscription), or www.

genealogy.com (subscription).

H | Humanitarian aid projectDon’t just watch the news, be a part of

it. The next time you hear of a natural

disaster or a war-torn country in need

(i.e. tonight on the 10 o’clock news),

contact a local relief agency and ask

how you can help. Even better, make

your next vacation a service vacation

by contacting one of many humanitar-

ian aid organizations online.

I | InstrumentEver wanted to play the drums? The

guitar? Playing a musical instrument

benefits the development of certain

parts of the brain, studies say, helping

adult minds stay alert and active; it

even sharpens memory, helps prevent

Alzheimer’s, and relieves stress.

J | Join a clubWe love clubs for two reasons:

they offer sociality and fun, educa-

tional group activities. Try a book club,

yacht club, swim club, travel club,

tennis club, cooking club, or the GenX

version of a club – a blog. Either way,

it’s like-minded folks gathering for the

sake of learning and swapping tips.

K | Keep in touchCloseness with family and friends will

likely lower your risk of dementia.

Call, email, blog-browse, write letters,

or even go out for a bite. In addition

to stimulating and strengthening your

brain, socializing lessens depression

that can result from isolation.

L | Learn a languageDon’t excuse your French – or what-

ever language you prefer – it keeps

your brain in tiptop shape. Studies

show that bilinguals are more creative,

sharper problem solvers, and flat out

smarter than their monolingual coun-

terparts. It’s all Greek to me!

M | Mind gamesNo, not the brainwashing and sublimi-

nal message tactics of the Cold War

– think Sudoku, crossword puzzles,

and brain teasers et al. These games

and exercises are designed to whip

your wit into tip-top shape and keep it

that way. Even board games (Cranium,

for one) can give your brain a workout.

For cool mind games, visit Healthy-

Magazine.com, keyword “games”.

N | Nutrition classNutrition knowledge helps your brain

two fold: 1) you’re learning, and 2)

eating the right foods enhances brain

function and prevents degeneration.

The chief neural nutrient is healthy fat.

Monounsaturated fats and Omega-3s

boost brainpower, but saturated and

trans fats fry brain cells like the 60s. The

right carb and protein sources also feed

your genius. Check local fitness centers,

colleges, libraries, health food stores,

and spa resorts for nutrition and cook-

ing classes.

O | Outdoor adventureTo refresh your brain, take it outside.

The outdoors prompt a little more

activity than your indoor couch/desk

routine, taking fresh air straight to your

cranium. For a real brain boost, add

adventure. Backpacking, rock climbing,

deep-sea fishing – as long as you keep

your noggin safe, adventure strength-

ens your mind and your might.

P | PhotographyThere is beauty all around. Learn to

capture it by taking a photography

class. You’ll not only learn how to use

(fully) that crazy contraption called a

camera, you’ll also learn the skills of

photography so you can capture every

moment in display-worthy fashion.

Q | Quilting & crafts“Slow hobbies help you cultivate the

lost art of concentration and being in

the moment. They have a meditative

quality to them,” says Carl Honore,

Canadian author of In Praise of Slow-

ness. Visit CraftYarnCouncil.com or

drawspace.com for tips.

R | Road tripAre we there yet? A nostalgic relic of

American family vacations, the road trip

is all about the journey and the adven-

turous stops along the way. For a group

of collegiates, a family of six, or empty

nesters, the open road offers miles and

miles of learning. Visit national parks,

monuments, historical sights – just grab

a map, hit the road and become your

own tour guide.

S | Specialize a skillHone in your favorite hobby and really

become a pro by taking a specialty

class. From technology to metal work,

oil painting to gardening and everything

in between, specialty classes (generally

held in the evenings for working adults)

help you become a jack-of-all-trades

and a master of one.

T | TravelWhether for business or pleasure,

travel offers great gains for your body

and mind. The change of landscape

prevents your mind from stagnating,

and a vacation provides time to recon-

nect with family, exercise, rest, and

experience new places and cultures –

all of which keep your mind young.

U | Uptake youromega-3sOmega-3 fatty acids are vital to brain

health. Omega-3s lube your great gray

machine, improving brain cell commu-

nication. The best sources of omega-

3s: fish, namely wild salmon, herring,

and sardines. Eating fish helps cut the

risk of Alzheimer’s, arthritis, cancer,

diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.

V | VolunteerVolunteers help themselves to better

health while helping others. A study

by the Corporation for National and

Community Service showed par-

ticular benefit for adults over age 65

who volunteered at least 100 hours

annually. Benefits included physical

health, mental health, longevity, a

personal sense of accomplishment,

and less depression.

W | Wax poeticForget the shrink, just setting a pen

to paper can distress and detox

your body, while freeing up volumes

of working memory. Pent up stress

and emotional baggage actually

produces volatile toxins in your

body. Penning these experiences is

like a deep spring-cleaning for your

mind and body, leaving you healthy

and refreshed.

X | Exercise“Physical exercise is essential for

maintaining good blood flow to the

brain as well as to encourage new

brain cells. It also can significantly…

protect against those risk factors for

Alzheimer’s and other dementias,”

says the Alzheimer’s Association.

Exercise that engages the mind – like

yoga, hiking, biking, kickboxing, or

any new exercise – offers additional

brain benefits. Also, combining

learning and physical activity

increases recall (i.e. riding a station-

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and get your body moving.

Y | YogaOf all types of exercise, yoga tops

the charts for mental fitness benefits.

Not only do yogis increase physical

strength, flexibility and endurance,

they also increases mental strength,

flexibility and endurance.

Z | ZooLions and tigers and bears, oh my!

The local zoo or aquarium is a great

place to up your intellect – why

do you think it’s a classic field trip

locale? Zoo visits boast the same

benefits as travel – family time, exer-

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LET’S FACE IT — LIVING A HEALTHY LIFE-STYLE CAN BE CHALLENGING, AND MAKING EXCUSES FOR THAT SLICE OF PIZZA IS EASY TO DO: IT WAS THE LAST SLICE AND YOU DIDN’T WANT IT TO GO TO WASTE, OR YOU WERE IN A RUSH AND NEED A QUICK BITE.

YOU GET OUR DRIFT.

However, excuses can sabotage your progress.

Instead of making up another excuse for that

candy bar, grab your journal and write down all

of the excuses you make in order to eat some-

thing you shouldn’t. Keep your journal handy

because you’ll likely come up with new ones

over the course of your plan.

After you’ve written down your

excuses, alongside each one, list a way

to combat the excuse. For instance, if

your excuse for your morning McDon-

ald’s run is that you don’t have time

to prepare a healthy breakfast, then

next to that excuse, write, “Get up 30

minutes earlier” or “Prepare a bowl of

fruit the night before.”

Sure, you might still make excuses

every now and then, but when you

look back at your journal, you’ll see

how easily you can overcome those

excuses and come up with solutions

that will get you back on track to a

healthier you!

Staying PositiveMantras are sounds, words, or phrases

that calm us and direct our thoughts

and actions. At Bikini Bootcamp, we use

mantras to keep ourselves focused and

renew motivation. You cannot change

the wind, but you can adjust the sails.

We all have things about ourselves we

wish we could change — the color of our

eyes, the width of our hips, the way we

sometimes snort when we laugh. Feeling

frustrated about those things you can’t

change — especially other people —

doesn’t help. Instead, work on chang-

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anything you set your mind to!

Help From FriendsPeer pressure isn’t just a negative thing — your friends can also

push you to do what you’ve got to do to get where you want to

be. It’s always an uphill battle to break away from bad habits and

develop good ones; let your friends be a support system. It worked

well for local Curves Fitness member, Linda Jones, who says:

“When you’re out to dinner, it just takes one person to say she

wants dessert — and even if you’re full, forget about it! I told

my friends I wanted to start eating better, and they were all

very supportive. Movie night included butter-free popcorn and

diet soda, while eating out starting including salads and grilled

chicken. We tell each other how much better we look as a

result, and we watch each other, which means fewer moments

of weakness.”

Midnight Snack? Fight Back!If nighttime noshing is your downfall, don’t despair! Challenge

yourself to stay on track by closing down the kitchen. Yep,

that’s right! After your last meal of the day, wrap-up any left-

overs, wash the dishes, clear off countertops, shut off the lights,

and shut the door (if your kitchen has one). This will remind

you that snacking is off limits if your tummy starts rumbling

once you hit the hay. Also, keep a glass of water by your bedside

so you don’t have to go running into the kitchen if you need a

drink. Remember, no excuses!

Hit An Exercise Plateau?Sometimes, no matter how closely you stick to your fitness

plan, the scale keeps staring you in the face with the same

number. Hang in there! Weight-loss plateaus can be frustrating,

but practically everyone experiences them. What can you do?

Take a closer look at what you’re really eating: Pay attention to

portion sizes…they sometimes tend to “grow” after some time

on a weight loss program. Pull out your measuring cups and

spoons and start using them on a regular basis to ensure you’re

eating the right amounts of food.

You might also try bumping up your exercise routine — push-

ing yourself a little harder by increasing the intensity of your

workout or exercising for 15 additional minutes might do the

trick. If all else fails, wait it out. Yes, it’s hard, but if you stay the

course with your healthy habits and don’t give in to frustra-

tion, it’ll only be a matter a time before the pounds start falling

again. Water retention and other physiological factors related

to an adjustment in your blood-sugar metabolism may be keep-

ing your weight from dropping. Just keep on doing your best!

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Astronauts returning home from the International Space Station have forty percent less muscle capacity than when they left. The reason for this, according to wired.com, is the lack of pressure on the muscles in space. The muscles lack any challenge to help them maintain strength.

Lack of adversity negatively affects not just these astronauts, but all of us. And it isn’t just physical adversity that matters. Scientific research says that mental and emotional adversity has its purposes as well, which might be a surprise to some.

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How challengescan be good for you—if you let them.

GREATER EMOTIONAL RESERVES Astronauts who’ve been up in space for years are ill prepared for any difficult task once they get back to earth. Likewise, if we’ve never had a challenging life ordeal, we are not well prepared for the days ahead. An article by Dr. Bill Knaus, EdD, in psychologytoday.com says that adversity can help build resilience and can deconstruct our irrational expectations about life. “Believe that you should always be prepared for the unexpected, and I can practically guarantee that excess stress will shadow your days,” he wrote, explaining an irrational belief many people have. As we meet challenges and face them well, we are essentially doing an emotional workout, making ourselves emotionally stronger.

POSITIVE EFFECTS OF TRAUMA A unique body of research is discovering the lighter side of dark moments. Researchers are discovering that illness, divorce, separation, assault, accidents, natural disasters and more can act as catalysts for positive change. Stephen Joseph, a pioneering psychologist and leading expert in this field, co-directs the Centre for Trauma, Resilience, and Growth. In his book What Doesn’t Kill Us: The New Psychology of Postraumatic Growth, he writes that we all can have something in common with superheroes. “Stories about superheroes are metaphors for the challenges we face in life,” he writes. “Heroes encounter a life-changing traumatic event. They could crumple in the face of the tragedy, but instead it awakens them to new knowledge, strength, or wisdom. Life is forever changed: their tragedy redefines who they are, and what they must do with their lives.” Research, according to Joseph, says that anywhere between 30 and 70 percent of people report positive effects of trauma. In a study titled Measuring the Positive Legacy of Trauma, published in the Journal of Traumatic Stress, Richard Tedeschi and Lawrence Calhoun put positive benefits into three categories: Changes in self-perception, changes in interpersonal relationships and changes in life philosophy.

HOW TRAUMA IMPROVES SELF-PERCEPTION Research compiled by Tedeschi and Calhoun found that emotional growth was a positive outcome of challenges.In one study, researchers interview passengers on a cruise ship that had sunk. The study showed that 83 percent of people who survived the disaster reported feeling more experienced about life. Other studies showed that people who had experienced cancer felt stronger and more self-assured. Challenges have a tendency to re-shape our character into something better than it was before—if we have the right outlook.

BAD EXPERIENCES CAN IMPROVE RELATIONSHIPS Mothers with prenatal medical problems often report having closer family relationships, emotional growth and greater appreciation for their child. Another study looked at adults who had lost a parent, and these adults often reported having felt a deepened relationship with others. Even those who had experienced the horrendous crime of rape reported positive outcomes, like improved decision making ability, and understanding of how to protect themselves in relationships. One study found that 25 percent of rape victims valued themselves more and handled relationships better since being raped. Finding something good in an act so terrible and destructive goes to show that few experiences need be completely negative.

STRONGER OUTLOOK ON LIFE Gloomy experiences sometimes make the future brighter. The bereaved often report having a better appreciation for their own existence, research shows.Many mothers with sick newborns report having a better perspective on life. Researchers interviewed female cancer patients and 60 percent of these patients reported having a better perspective on life since going through the ordeal.For those on the sinking cruise ship, 94 percent say they no longer take life for granted and more than 70 percent say they are now living life to the fullest.

THE GRITTY ARE MORE SUCCESSFUL Intelligence and raw talent only account for a fraction of the success people have, some researchers claim. Those with grit and passion for what they are doing often have the edge needed for eventual success, according to a study from the University of Pennsylvania. Grit, along with personality and creativity, are factors that matter, and these are factors largely shaped by experience, positive or negative. In a heavily cited paper on the subject, director of the National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented Joseph Renzulli wrote that perseverance, endurance and hard work are key factors in success, along with ability and creativity. How can we have perseverance without ever experiencing a challenge? How can we endure if we have no emotional resilience built up from hard times? As we learn about and experience the positive side of hard times, this doesn’t mean we should go looking for trouble. Life

dishes out plenty of hard times without our help. But when challenges arise, science and astronauts

teach us that searching for the positive can change that challenge from a

debilitating hole into stepping stone to greater character.

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yourKIDS DON’T HAVETO HAVE IT ALLWith the social pressure of giving a child every opportunity, it can seem counterintuitive to good parenting to pull your child out of activities; however, this is exactly what many families need most. By limiting the activities your son or daughter participates in, you’re demonstrating that family is more important that extracurricular activities. This, in turn, allows you as a parent to spend more time at home with all your children rather than rushing everyone to and fro like a free taxi service. Of course, some degree of organized activity is good and healthy, but by allowing your children to choose certain activities you are encouraging them to decide what is most important to them and to excel in those particular areas.

DON’T COMMITOUT OF GUILTWhether it’s obligations to your local faith community or the PTA, it’s important to make sure you engage for the right reasons. A feeling of wanting to benefit the community is much more likely to provide for a positive experience than a vague, weary feeling of what one “should” be doing. Ultimately, spreading yourself too thin will likely just result in a feeling of inadequacy as you struggle to live up to a wide range of demands.

You might be surrounded by post-its (or for the more tech-savvy kind, phone alerts are buzzing every five minutes) and feel like you have to schedule your bathroom breaks. Or maybe you suddenly realize that you’ve missed the past two meals because you haven’t had a moment to stop. Perhaps you are the family chauffeur all day. Maybe your eye is twitching in your work presentation. You’ve just remembered that you have to run the kids to soccer practice at the same time that the pot roast needs to be taken out of the oven or your deadline at work is due and you haven’t even begun that project. There’s no denying it: you’ve got too much going on. Unfortunately, there’s no trick to suddenly infusing more hours into anyone’s day. In the end, something has to give—and it obviously can’t be you. It can be challenging to cut anything out, especially when all of it seems necessary. Here are four things to keep in mind when deciphering what’s really worth your time.

Written by Tamarra Kemsley

Why struggle balancing your time when you canjust simplify?

MULTI-TASKAs Americans, we seem to want to multi-task at all the wrong times, like when we’re driving. On the other hand, turning on the radio to catch up on the morning news while getting ready for the day or using lunch hour to call Grandma and Grandpa are effective examples of multi-tasking. The next time you feel like you don’t have time, look at your schedule and see if there isn’t a place where things could neatly overlap.

LEARN TO DELEGATEIt is possible to do too much for your kids. In fact, children should learn to contribute to the household as well as being provided for by it. Making sure they can pack their lunch, do their own laundry and clean the kitchen up behind themselves are all critical skills kids will need as they grow up and leave the house. At first, delegating can be more work than actually just doing the chore itself. In time, however, that will change. Slowly increasing the amount of responsibility you give your children not only will lighten your load, but your children will experience a greater level of confidence in their own capabilities.

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By the time Shelley Abegg found out she had breast

cancer in 2001, it had already advanced to Stage

III—at which stage roughly 40 percent of patients die

within five years.

Shelley, now 51, never saw it coming because she

never felt a lump in her breast. The cancer was

in many small deposits, leaving her unable to

detect it by touch. In fact, the only reason she got a

mammogram was because her doctor suggested a

woman of her age—44 at the time—should consider

getting one. Once detected, she underwent surgery

to have it removed. Subsequent tests revealed that

the malignancies had spread beyond the margins of

the surgery and doctors recommended more surgery,

followed by chemotherapy and radiation.

Something about that didn't sit right with Abegg

however. Shelley grew up in a home that preached

healthy eating, but never before had she tried eating

just raw foods. Worse than that, friends, neighbors

and doctors almost universally condemned her

decision to decline conventional medicine in favor

of a holistic approach. Abegg bravely faced her

situation, but her courage extended further than

most.

"When I first went down this road, ninety-nine

percent of the people in my world were devastated

that I would make such a radical and unwise

decision,” she later wrote on her website rawfoodart.

com. “Leaving the medical world for the raw food

healing made most people very uncomfortable.”

YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT

Abegg began living according to the famous phrase “you are what

you eat,” something that helped carry her through the intense diet

transition to raw foods. Raw food diets consist of fruits, vegetables,

nuts, grains and seeds that are never warmed above 112 degrees

Fahrenheit so they don’t lose nutritional value from heat.

She dove into raw food cuisine and began getting creative. It wasn't

necessarily tasty at first, according to her son, but it got better. And

so did her health. People started commenting that Shelley looked

younger than ever before—glowing skin, shining hair. Nothing

like a cancer patient. At the end of the first year, tests showed she

was winning the fight—a needed psychological boost to help her

continue forward.

More than a decade later, Abegg is cancer free and has since

dedicated her life to spreading the raw food diet to others. Shelley

now uses cuisine as an outlet for her artistic leanings, having

started a business online called Raw Food Art. Her website has raw

food recipes and inspiring stories of others who have adopted the

raw food diet and found freedom in their health. She says she's

never felt better.

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The inspiring story of Shelley Abegg and how she beat cancer by eating good food, motivating people everywhere to see the effects a healthy diet can make on your health.

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CARROTS, CANTALOUPE AND CANCER

America will experience more than 1.5 million new cancer

cases in 2012, according to estimates from cancer.org.

Utah alone will have more than 10,000 new cases.

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) says diet is a huge

factor in cancer prevention. The American Cancer Society

agrees, estimating that there will be more than 577,000

cancer deaths this year and that a third of those deaths

will be related to obesity, physical inactivity and poor

nutrition.

“The best advice is to consume a mostly plant-based diet

that limits red and processed meats and emphasizes a

variety of vegetables, fruits, and whole grains,” the Society

website says about cancer-preventing diets.

While it is true that sometimes cancer strikes whether

we’ve prepared or not, simple lifestyle choices, especially

in our diets, can make an enormous difference.

One of greatest proponents of using diet to prevent cancer

is Brigham Young University’s Dr. Kim O’Neill, a leader in

researching cancer prevention, detection and treatment. In

2002 O’Neill and his colleague Byron Murray, PhD, wrote a

book called Power Plants, which combined large quantities

of research showing the many health benefits of fruits and

vegetables.

“The single greatest thing you can do to reduce the risk of

cancer is eat a balanced diet, including plenty of fruits and

vegetables,” O’Neill wrote. “Fruits and vegetables are rich

in vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals that enhance your

body’s defense systems such as the antioxidant mechanism,

mitochondrial protection, DNA repair mechanisms, apoptic

systems, metabolic physiology systems and the immune

system, enabling you to fight disease-causing agents more

efficiently.”

CHEMO VERSUS CAULIFLOWER

The internet is littered with testimonials of people who

claim to have been cured by a raw food diet rather than

chemotherapy for a wide variety of cancers, including colon,

breast and lung cancers.

A host of potential side effects loom over patients

undergoing chemotherapy, like anemia, hair loss, memory

changes and nausea, to name a few. Chemotherapy and

other cancer treatments can be destructive to the immune

system, but raw foods do exactly the opposite, helping build

the body’s immune strength.

However, the science of how fruits and vegetables affect

cancer isn’t well understood, so make sure you consult

medical professionals before making any final decisions.

Chemotherapy can still save your life.

In conclusion, we don’t need to speculate on whether or not

raw food is healthy. Eating your fruits and vegetables has

been good since Mom scolded us for not eating our brussel

sprouts. They can indeed help prevent cancer and a host of

other deadly diseases. Whether you trust raw food with your

life, however, is a different decision, one that can only be

made by yourself.

"I am teaching the art of raw food as a career, not as the answer for curing cancer," she said. "It depends on the individual and where they are for themselves."

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NUTR ITIONAL aPEEL Why you should consider eating your stems and peels

ORANGE PEELThe peel contains more than four times as much fiber as the fruit inside, and more tangeretin and nobiletin flavonoids with anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, and anti-inflammatory properties. A 2004 study on animals suggests that these nutrients may even reduce harmful LDL cholesterol better than some prescription drugs.

HOW TO EAT IT: Grate and sprinkle zest on green beans or asparagus. For dessert, simmer strips in simple syrup and cover in melted dark chocolate.

BROCCOLI LEAVESA one-ounce serving provides 90 percent of your daily vitamin A requirement (the florets deliver only 3 percent).

HOW TO EAT THEM: Cook the leaves as you would spinach. Blanch in boiling water, then sauté with olive oil, garlic, and salt.

WATERMELON RINDA USDA study found that the tart white rind offers a high dose of citrulline, an amino acid that helps dilate blood vessels to improve circulation.

HOW TO EAT IT: Throw the rind in a blender with lime and watermelon flesh to make an agua fresca. Add sugar, rum, gin, or vodka if desired.

SWISS CHARD STEMSA study by the Institute of Food Technology in Germany revealed that Swiss chard stems are loaded with glutamine, an amino acid that boosts the immune system and bolsters the body’s ability to recover from injuries and surgery. They're pretty, too!

HOW TO EAT THEM: Tie the stems in bundles of six to eight with kitchen twine and braise them in vegetable stock, red wine vinegar, honey, and garlic for 20 to 30 minutes.

CELERY TOPSThe leaves are brimming with five times more magnesium and calcium than the stalks. They’re also a rich source of vitamin C and phenolics, potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds.

HOW TO EAT THEM: Finely chop the leaves with parsley and stir into salsa, or use as a garnish on fish or chicken.

ONION SKINSThe papery skin contains more antioxidants than the onion itself. It’s especially rich in quercetin, which may reduce blood pressure and prevent arterial plaque.

HOW TO EAT THEM: Simmer in stocks, soups, and stews for additional flavor; discard the skins before serving.

We tend to discard the rinds, peels and stems of most of our foods. However, research shows that the scraps are chock-full of flavorful nutrients. Consider the following for an a-peeling nutritional boost.

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8 RACING WITH PASSION 5K This is a 2 loop course through the beautiful grounds of "This is the Place Heritage Park." Overall Male Female Awards and Age group awards for ALL age groups. racingwithpassion.com

8 SPANISH FORK HALF MARATHON & 5K

One of six half marathons in Run the Slam, incorporating 3.5 miles of the new Spanish Fork River trail. They track your times and rank you against other participants. You will receive a cool t-shirt and unique medal. Limited to the first 150 participants so sign up today! realsaltlake.com

8 RUN FOR HER LIFE! Join the 6th annual Susan Sandoval Run for Ovarian Cancer, 8:00 a.m. at Sugarhouse Park, Big Field Pavilion. Preregister at secure.uuhsc.utah.edu/ssrun/registration. 801.585.0067

15 WIDOW MAKER MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE The Widow Maker starts in Snowbird's Gad Valley, a five mile 3,000 vertical foot climb to the top of tram. This race is for Mountain Bike only. sports-am.com

22 REAL SL VS PORTLAND realsaltlake.com

23 GRAND TO GRAND ULTRA The Grand to Grand Ultra was conceived to be the finest stage footrace on the American continent, allowing participants to experience the spectacular beauty of Kanab. g2gultra.com

24 AUTUMN 10K RUN The Moab Autumn 10K Run will begin and end at Swanny Park in beautiful Moab, Utah. Come and enjoy the cool fall weather! active.com

27-29 RED ROCKIN' RENDEZVOUS ATV & UTV Participate in 3 trail rides a day and a closing dinner. 435.259.8370

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7-31 THINK FLAT: THE ART OF ANDY WARHOL AND TAKASHI MURAKAMI

The works of Andy Warhol epitomize the notion of thinking flat, championing the every day and giving the seemingly low the same consideration as the high. Japanese artist Takashi Murakami has perpetuated this tradition of rejecting society's dictates of high or low in consumerism, art, and culture in order to disempower hierarchies.moa.byu.edu

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29 WILD STAMPEDE 5K The fun and scenic 5k course begins and ends at Hogle Zoo. Afterward, enjoy food, music, awards and visit with a few of the zoo's animal ambassadors in the Zoo's Events Pavilion.utahaazk.org

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Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival comes to USANA Amphitheatre on October 4th with Avenged Sevenfold, Three Days Grace, Seether, Bullet For My Valentine, Escape The Fate, Sevendust, Black Tide, Art of Dying and Hell Or Highwater.www.uconcerts.com

20 TRAIN Mark your calendars! Be at Gallivan Center September 20th when Train's Califormia 37 Tour with guests Matt Kearney and Andy Grammar rolls into town.smithstix.com

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The Australian Pink Floyd Show brings the Exposed in the Light: World Tour 2012 to USANA Amphitheatre on Friday, Sep. 28th!ussana-amp.com

29 16TH ANNUAL SUNDANCE HARVEST MARKET Sundance celebrates the beauty of the season and the rich cultural heritage of the region with its annual Harvest Market. sundanceresort.com

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13 ALLERGY SAFETY PREPRocky Mountain Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology hosts a free back to school safety prep for children with food allergies and asthma at Davis County Fair.

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Attend the eye-opening event, "How Obamacare is affecting the dentist and doctor (personally)." The event will focus on the effects Obamacare will have on dentists/doctors as individuals, like a potential 9% additional tax.

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