A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Iodine Keep iodine levels in check to ensure steady thyroid hormone production. Deficiency, though uncommon in the U.S., can lead to thyroid enlargement, while excessive iodine intake can worsen hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. If you aren’t getting enough through diet (iodine is found in table salt, dairy products, seafood, meat, some bread, eggs, and local produce) be sure it’s in your multivitamin. Recommended dose: 150 mcg (220 mcg daily for pregnant women, 290 mcg daily for breast-feeding women). Excess iodine can cause or worsen hyp...
By: Nicole Giroux-Laplante Eastern Ontario Health Unit This story is real but names in the article have been changed to protect anonymity. One bad choice. One lapse in judgment. One family changed forever. Janet and Mark are a hard working, middle class, married couple. They do all they can to provide for their two daughters, Jennifer and Ashley. Both girls have been honour roll students and highly praised by their teachers. Sitting across the table from me, in a small darkly light room, is Janet. She lets out a sigh... and begins to tell me...
Serves 4 / Hints of curry and ginger add a fragrant, slightly sweet twist to these supermoist turkey burgers. Ingredient tip: Look for red curry paste in the Asian foods section of your natural market. Serving tip: Serve open-faced on a square of naan, tucked in a whole-wheat pita, or between two thin slices of bread (a regular bun works, too). 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed 2 tablespoons red curry paste 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger 4 medium scallions, minced, white parts only 1 pound ground turkey breast 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 2...
Acne is an external indicator of an internal imbalance that results from what Chinese medicine calls “trapped heat” within the body. The source and appearance of each type of heat varies, with causes including rapid growth during puberty, emotional issues, and nutritional imbalances. Breakouts result from the body’s attempt to expel trapped heat through all available portals, including the skin. Diet affects the body’s efficiency and how well these heat-removal mechanisms work. Eating processed foods and refined sugar, which generate heat an...
3/4 cup sorghum flour 1/2 cup finely ground hazelnut meal 1/4 cup tapioca flour 2 tbls organic cane sugar, maple sugar, or coconut sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 5 tbls organic palm shortening or cold unsalted butter 1/2 cup non-dairy milk (I use hemp milk) strawberries, hulled and sliced sprinkling of sugar Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. In a medium sized bowl, add the sorghum flour, hazelnut meal, tapioca flour, sugar, baking powder, xanthan gum, and salt. Whisk together well. Cut in the...
With hot, humid weather in the forecast for the next few days, the Eastern Ontario Health Unit has issued a severe heat and humidity advisory for residents of the five Eastern Counties. A heat advisory is issued when the humidex is expected to be 36 or higher for at least two consecutive days. The humidex is a scale that indicates the level of personal discomfort resulting from a combination of heat and humidity. During a heat advisory, everyone is at risk, but some groups are more vulnerable than others. They include young children, the...
Lightning kills more people in this country than tornadoes, floods or hurricanes. Thunderstorm activity is greatest during July and August. These simple precautions can save lives during a lightning storm. STAY ALERT •Monitor local weather conditions regularly with a special weather radio or AM/FM radio. •Recognize the signs of an oncoming thunder and lightning storm - towering clouds with a “cauliflower” shape, dark skies and distant rumbles of thunder or flashes of lightning. Do not wait for lightning to strike nearby before taking cover....
By: Nicole Giroux-Laplante The OxyContin and Other Prescription Opioids Task Force This story is real but names in the article have been changed to protect anonymity. The gentleman sitting beside me looks like he could pass for anybody’s grandfather. Wearing glasses, a blue plaid shirt and trousers... he welcomes me with a very warm smile and introduces himself as Richard. Well spoken and highly intelligent, Richard was a successful and respected professional at the top of his career. But, what sets him apart from other men in their 70s is h...
2/2 pounds fresh green beans, ends trimmed 1 cup walnuts 2 to 4 tablespoons snipped fresh chives 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest 1/2 teaspoon Herbamare freshly ground black pepper Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Bring a medium sized pot of water to a boil. Add the green beans and blanch for about 4 to 5 minutes or until desired doneness. Drain using a colander and run under icy cold water to stop the cooking process. Place into a large bowl. Place the walnuts into an 8 x...
In today’s go-go-go world, your body is often last on the long list of things you tend to, its signals drowned out by the cacophony of goals, deadlines, and chores. “Our symptoms are our bodies’ wisdom,” says Laurie Steelsmith, ND, LAc, author of Natural Choices for Women’s Health (Three Rivers Press, 2005). “They are there to tell us to pay attention and do something different.” By tuning in to what’s happening in your body?from brittle hair to bad breath?you can provide what it needs and dramatically improve your health. “You have to ma...
6 cups cooked black beans 4 cups chopped tomatoes 3 ears raw corn, cut off the cob * 3 spicy peppers such as jalapeno or banana peppers, diced * 1 mild red pepper, diced (such as a bell pepper or another spicy one if you dare) 2 cups sliced green onions or chopped sweet onions 1 cup chopped cilantro Dressing: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil the juice from 2 limes 2 teaspoons Herbamare (or sea salt) 1 to 2 teaspoons ground cumin Place all salad ingredients into a large glass bowl. Whisk the...
The trick to making this recipe at a moment’s notice is to have your freezer already stocked with chopped watermelon. Then all you need to do is toss everything into the food processor and you can have a healthy, refreshing dessert in minutes! 4 to 5 cups frozen (seedless) watermelon chunks the juice of one lime 1/3 cup honey or agave nectar 1/8 teaspoon guar gum Place all ingredients into a food processor fitted with the “s” blade and pulse. Continue to process then pulse until all of the chunks have become a smooth sorbet. The pulsing is re...
Women are having children into their 40s nowadays. That was more than ten years ago, just as a boom in “late-timing” motherhood began. Birthrates for U.S. women in their 30s˜and 40s and 50s˜have increased dramatically since then. (For a rundown on the statistics, see “The Aging of Pregnancy in America .”) Celebrity culture has kept pace featuring pictures of 40-plus actresses, cuddling their newborns. The news isn’t that middle-aged women are having children˜more women had children after 40 in the 1960s. But few of those women were having...
7 large, raw shrimp, peeled 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced or finely grated Zest of 1 lemon 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes ¼ cup chopped fresh mint 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives 1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon 1 small shallot, minced 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and minced Juice of 1 lemon Pizza dough, rolled into sixteen 2-inch crusts 1. Using a small, sharp knife, cut down the inside curve of each shrimp, but not all the way through....
2 large, ripe avocados 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons minced white onion 1-2 Roma tomatoes, cut into ¼-inch dice 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste 1 medium-large serrano chile pepper, seeds and membranes removed, finely chopped 1. Scoop flesh from avocados into large bowl. Add lemon juice and mash with a fork until mostly smooth, with some chunks remaining. Add remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt. Serve immediately....
1 ½ cups brown rice flour or sorghum flour (I used 1 cup brown rice flour + 1/2 cup sorghum flour) ½ cup tapioca flour 1 tablespoon baking powder ¾ teaspoon xanthan gum ½ teaspoon sea salt ½ cup organic palm shortening ⅓ cup maple syrup ½ cup + 2 tablespoons cold non-dairy milk (unsweetened hemp milk or light coconut milk) 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 heaping cup fresh raspberries Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place the flours, baking powder, xanthan gum, and sea salt into a medium mixing...
Tap into the power of antioxidants to protect your skin No sunscreen—no matter how high the SPF—offers 100% protection from the sun’s burning UV rays, nor the damage it can do to skin’s DNA. So while cosmetic scientists continue to work to find ways to boost the protection quotient of sunscreen products against both UVB and UVA light, cancer researchers are focusing their efforts on the promise of natural protection, namely from antioxidants. Why? Antioxidants are being eyed for their ability to douse inflammation, oxidative stress, and DNA...
Rhubarb Muffins Rhubarb’s beautiful, rosy stalks poke up out of the ground in spring before any other fruit making them the quintessential “fruit” for this season. The tart, tangy flavor that rhubarb offers to baked goods is unequivocal. These little gems won’t last long after being baked! 2 cups sorghum flour or brown rice flour ½ cup tapioca flour 2 tablespoons arrowroot powder or potato starch 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon xanthan gum ½ teaspoon sea salt ¼ te...
What is enabling? You are enabling when you do something for your alcoholic/addict that they could and should do for themselves. When you help someone to avoid the consequences of their actions, you are denying them the opportunity to learn that their behavior is inappropriate. If you do something for someone who is unable to do it for them self, you are helping. If they could and should do it for them self, you are making them dependent on you. A really good example of enabling goes like this. My alcoholic /drug addict used to joke that her...
It’s addictive. It’s delicious. And it may actually be healthy for you. New studies suggest that drinking coffee may protect against liver cancer and type 2 diabetes. In a number of studies, people who drank coffee every day lowered their risk of type 2 diabetes by 30 to 50 percent, even when the coffee was decaffeinated. So go ahead, enjoy your joe! To reap the maximum health benefits and enjoyment, keep the following in mind. Choose brewed. Drip brewing uses a coarser grind than espresso and allows water to stay in extended contact with the...
According to the Mayo Clinic, head lice is the second most common communicable disease (after the common cold) among school children. These tiny insects are parasites that live and feed on the blood from a human scalp. Because lice spread easily from person to person via close contact, contracting lice is in no way a sign of poor hygiene. Over-the-counter treatments and prescription medications will rid your child’s head of lice, but most contain potentially toxic pesticides—their goal is to kill bugs, after all. Instead, try a natural, hom...
This recipe can be made ahead of time and then reheated when needed. Extras can also be frozen if needed. I think this recipe may work in a crock pot though I haven’t tried it. Use this to fill corn or rice tortillas. Or, one of my favorites, napa cabbage leaves! 1 Ancho chili pepper, seeded* 1 cup boiling water 4 cloves garlic ½ teaspoon (add more for a kick) chipotle chili powder 1 to 2 tablespoons ground cumin 3 teaspoons sea salt or Herbamare 3 pounds uncooked chicken breast and/or thigh meat 1 medium onion, diced 3 cups tomato puree* fe...
Continued from last week…… When you want to be healthy the easiest method is to apply the rule of baby steps. Using the rule of baby steps involves applying one new healthy habit each week. Simply apply an additional healthy habit into your lifestyle every 7 days. After only a couple of months your health grows exponentially, as those new habits will compound quickly to produce the results you are looking for. Last week I discussed that the easiest way to make an immediate impact on your heath and weight is to eat exactly what you are eat...
Withdrawal symptoms • Anxiety and strong desire for the drug • Watery eyes, watery discharge from the nose and yawning • Dilated (enlarged) pupils of the eyes, loss of appetite and aching of your whole body • Severe shakes, hot and cold flashes, aching, fever, high blood pressure, and fast pulse and rapid breathing • Diarrhea, vomiting, low blood pressure and dehydration. • Weight loss • Spontaneous ejaculation or orgasm Treatment • Most important is to help with withdrawal o Detoxification • The primary objective of detoxification it to reliev...
Serves 4 / Simplicity tip: Fresh ginger and orange juice are wonderful, but in a pinch, use ginger from a jar (available in the produce section) and reconstituted frozen juice. 1 pound turkey cutlets All-purpose flour Salt and pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 teaspoons minced ginger 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes 1 cup orange juice 1. Dust turkey with flour and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add turkey; brown on both sides until cooked, 3-4 minutes per side (do...
