Thursday, December 29, 2011
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Friday, December 16, 2011
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Monday, December 5, 2011
Monday, November 21, 2011
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Monday, October 24, 2011
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Looking for a homemade, non-toxic play-doh recipe?
Well, here it is...
3 cups flour (you can use gluten-free flour)
1 1/2 cups salt
3 tablespoons cream of tartar
3 cups water
3 tablespoons oil
food coloring
Mix together dry ingredients in large mixing bowl, set aside. In small pan bring water, oil and food coloring to a boil. Pour into bowl with dry ingredients and stir until to tough and then knead on floured table or cutting board. I like to let the children help with everything except the hot water (obviously) and when the play-doh is cool enough, it's so much fun to just play with it warm. You can keep it in a ziploc bag for several weeks.
3 cups flour (you can use gluten-free flour)
1 1/2 cups salt
3 tablespoons cream of tartar
3 cups water
3 tablespoons oil
food coloring
Mix together dry ingredients in large mixing bowl, set aside. In small pan bring water, oil and food coloring to a boil. Pour into bowl with dry ingredients and stir until to tough and then knead on floured table or cutting board. I like to let the children help with everything except the hot water (obviously) and when the play-doh is cool enough, it's so much fun to just play with it warm. You can keep it in a ziploc bag for several weeks.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Article: Flu Vaccine in Pregnancy Benefits Baby, Too - WE DISAGREE
There was a recent article from Pediatric News entitled "Flu Vaccine in Pregnancy Benefits Baby, Too." In our opinion, this article, which was partially funded by Merck, is misleading and another example of "false advertising." In controlling for maternal age, black race, high school education, Medicaid or lack of insurance, and medical comorbidities, the study found that receipt of a maternal flu vaccine during pregnancy was associated with a 133.7 gram increase in birth weight. The article claimed the increased birth weight as another reason to give maternal flu vaccines during pregnancy. However, there was another statistically significant difference between the study groups related to prenatal care that questions the strength of their conclusion -- Women who received the flu vaccine had earlier and more frequent prenatal visits. We argue that the difference in prenatal care, and not the receipt of the maternal flu vaccine, is the reason for increased birth weight.
The article can be found at http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/elsevier/pn_201109/#/12
The article can be found at http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/elsevier/pn_201109/#/12
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Real Help Now Conference for Families with Autism - Saturday, October 1st
Dr. O'Hara will be one of the featured speakers at TACA's 1st Pennsylvania Real Help Now Conference for Families with Autism which will be held on Saturday, October 1st in Malvern, PA
Visit www.realhelpnowconference.com for details and registration information
Visit www.realhelpnowconference.com for details and registration information
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Dr. O'Hara is speaks at Mindd Foundation Fundraiser - see video
If you've got 20 minutes, check out the attached video link to see Dr. O'Hara speak about Autism and ADHD at the Mindd Foundation fundraiser last month in Australia.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJe9ZqEmumw&feature=youtu.be
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJe9ZqEmumw&feature=youtu.be
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Dr. O’Hara was recently featured on Australia's radio station, Mix 106.5
Mindd Foundation delegate Dr Nancy O’Hara was recently featured on Australia's radio station, Mix 106.5 , Andrew and Claire ‘The Brighter Side of Breakfast’ show at 7.35-8.30am; interviewed by media personalities Dr Andrew Rochford and Claire Hooper.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Friday, August 5, 2011
Dr. O'Hara is speaking at Mindd Foundation International Forum for Children
Dr. O'Hara is speaking at Mindd Foundation International Forum for Children next weekend August 13-14 in Sydney, Australia.
Please visit www.mindd.org for more information.
Please visit www.mindd.org for more information.
Friday, July 29, 2011
Monday, July 18, 2011
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Monday, June 27, 2011
Your Healing Retreat was a huge success!
Your Healing Retreat is a path of education, hope and rejuvenation for parents and physicians living and working with autism and ADD. www.yourhealingretreat.com | |
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Thursday, June 23, 2011
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Office Space for Rent
Monday, May 30, 2011
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Healing Retreat is just a week - June 3-5, 2011
When It Comes to Autism, Solutions, (Not Just Studies) Are Available
A new study says 32 million children in this country are affected by chronic illnesses including autism and ADD.Link to study: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876285910002500
The study concludes that more specialists and better health care access are the answers. But what if the answers lie in thinking about the problem in a new way? What if we used good science, evidence-based medicine, and some common sense to examine the underlying issues that may hold the key to not only the problem, but to the solutions?
At Your Healing Retreat, four of the most experienced medical doctors will be speaking to clinicians and parents on effective ways to prevent and improve the health and behavior of children affected by autism and ADD. Check out www.YourHealingRetreat.com
These seasoned physicians will address the fact that there is a growing subset of children that cannot handle the 87,000 chemicals in wide spread use. They will also discuss the consequences of children consuming food with little or no nutritional value (the typical American diet). Finally and most importantly they will offer solutions and practical advice to clinicians and parents who are in the trenches trying to help these children.
The numbers of children affected by autism and ADD have been growing steadily and are now astronomical. These are preventable and although it can be exhausting work, kids can improve and even recover from these disorders. Your Healing Retreat will provide pediatricians, nurse practitioners, physician's assistants, RNs, therapists and parents with the knowledge and practical tools needed to address the startling statistics revealed in this new study.
It's time to turn this ship around!!! PLEASE consider attending Your Healing Retreat and tell clinicians to attend so that they can learn the real reasons our kids are sick and more importantly how to help them get better.
Click here to register for Your Healing Retreat!
Thursday, May 19, 2011
NATURAL OPTIONS TO TREAT INFECTIONS
NATURAL OPTIONS TO TREAT INFECTIONS
Try to start these herbs and supplements at the first sign of infection in your child.
1. Garlic - Garlic supplies powerful antiviral and antibacterial properties.
• Clove or Kyolic
• Dosage: One/day
• Take with meals
2. Vitamin C
• Ester-C or Buffered form
• Follow directions on bottle for child’s weight to maximum of 1000mg per year of
age through age 5. Divide into 3-4 doses per day
• Start with small amount. If you are giving too much, your child may have
cramping and diarrhea
3. Echinacea-
• Follow directions on bottle for child’s weight.
• Discontinue after two weeks. Works best when given intermittently, not
continuously throughout the winter. If you have chronic infections, you may want
to cycle echinacea, 2 weeks on, 1 week off
• Do NOT use with goldenseal
• Echinacea and Elderberry is often sold together and is an excellent immune
booster
4. Zinc - Follow directions on bottle for child’s weight
5. Carrot juice - Drink 4 ounces daily or at least every other day. The best juicers for
home made vegetable juice are Vitamix, Champion, Acme and Omega.
6. May add astragalus for congestion
7. If you miss the early signs of an infection, start this procedure as soon as possible to
give the immune system an extra boost.
8. See your primary physician if your child develops a fever or worsening symptoms. If
he/she is placed on an antibiotic, double probiotic dose until 1 week after finishing
antibiotic (probiotic and antibiotic need to be at least 2 hours away from each other).
The above is intended as information and does not represent the only options in addressing
this problem. Please contact your primary physician prior to beginning any treatment.
Try to start these herbs and supplements at the first sign of infection in your child.
1. Garlic - Garlic supplies powerful antiviral and antibacterial properties.
• Clove or Kyolic
• Dosage: One/day
• Take with meals
2. Vitamin C
• Ester-C or Buffered form
• Follow directions on bottle for child’s weight to maximum of 1000mg per year of
age through age 5. Divide into 3-4 doses per day
• Start with small amount. If you are giving too much, your child may have
cramping and diarrhea
3. Echinacea-
• Follow directions on bottle for child’s weight.
• Discontinue after two weeks. Works best when given intermittently, not
continuously throughout the winter. If you have chronic infections, you may want
to cycle echinacea, 2 weeks on, 1 week off
• Do NOT use with goldenseal
• Echinacea and Elderberry is often sold together and is an excellent immune
booster
4. Zinc - Follow directions on bottle for child’s weight
5. Carrot juice - Drink 4 ounces daily or at least every other day. The best juicers for
home made vegetable juice are Vitamix, Champion, Acme and Omega.
6. May add astragalus for congestion
7. If you miss the early signs of an infection, start this procedure as soon as possible to
give the immune system an extra boost.
8. See your primary physician if your child develops a fever or worsening symptoms. If
he/she is placed on an antibiotic, double probiotic dose until 1 week after finishing
antibiotic (probiotic and antibiotic need to be at least 2 hours away from each other).
The above is intended as information and does not represent the only options in addressing
this problem. Please contact your primary physician prior to beginning any treatment.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Spring is here and ticks and bugs are out! Here are some natural repellents to try...
Insect Bites and Sprays
Insect spray for the house and garden:
3 drops spearmint
3 drops orange
2 qts water
Mix and spray on plants in the house and outside and in greenhouse to keep the bugs and aphids away.
3 drops spearmint
3 drops orange
2 qts water
Mix and spray on plants in the house and outside and in greenhouse to keep the bugs and aphids away.
Insect repellent
Peppermint works great. Just rub it all over head, arms and legs.
Here is a list of essential oils you can use on bites:
1 drop thyme Or 1 drop lavender
10 drops lavender 1 drop birch
4 drops eucalyptus
3 drops roman chamomile
1 Tbs V-6
Over the Counter Products:
Note: Lemon eucalyptus, citronella and lavender should not be used in children under 2 years old.
Repel Lemon Eucalyptus spray
Skeeter Beater
Kiss My Face natural tick repellant
California Baby Citronella products
Ambermin’s Natural Source – available at Hopewell Pharmacy (www.hopewellrx.com)
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Got yeast?
Come see us if your child suffers from any of the following symptoms:
Inappropriate laughter
Mood swings
Spaciness
Foggy thinking
Sugar or carb cravings
Poor sleep
Frequent diaper rash
Frequent urination
History of frequent antibiotics
Mood swings
Spaciness
Foggy thinking
Sugar or carb cravings
Poor sleep
Frequent diaper rash
Frequent urination
History of frequent antibiotics
www.ihealthnow.org
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Mercury
Mercury poisoning often goes undetected for years because the symptoms presented within the body do not necessarily suggest the mercury as the initiating cause.
Mercury poisoning can lead to symptoms such as anxiety, depression, confusion, irritability, insecurity and fatigue. Below is a list of sources that mercury can be found in:
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Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Lead
Hair is an excellent indicator of lead toxicity. Lead is a cumulative toxin that is retained in the central nervous system, bones, brain, glands, and hair. For children, 1 ppm has been found to correlate with increased risk of hyperactivity; over 3 ppm increases the risk of learning disabilities. Sources of exogenous lead are:
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Saturday, April 30, 2011
Notes from Day 3 of the Autism Research Institute Conference
Opiate peptides are released from gluten & casein by enzymes in GI tract and regulate cysteine uptake (inhibit the uptake) -- Decreased cysteine uptake causes decreased antioxidant capacity and leads to increased GI inflammation, autoimmune disorders, and Autism
4/30/11
One reason some children benefit from low-dose naltrexone (LDN) is that this opiate antagonist blocks inhibition of cysteine uptake by morphine & gluten/casein-derived opiate peptides
Greater increase in cysteine uptake with human milk than with formula
Study showing milk-free diet down regulates folate receptor autoimmunity in cerebral folate deficiency syndrome
Colostrinin is a sheep colostrum that has been shown to improve cognitive function in Alzheimer's patients
Ecogenetics = study of environmental factors that interact with genes to cause health & disease. Ecogenetic adaptation is occurring among Somali residents in Minnesota
--- < 1:1000 Somali children with ASD in 1993 (before immigration to Minneapolis, MN in mid-to-late 90's)
--- 1:60 Somali-American school children with ASD in 2005
--- 0.17% of Caucasian, Hispanic, and African-American children in ASD programs in 2005; 0.28% in 2008
--- 1-1.5% of first generation school age Somali-Americans enrolled in ASD programs - peaked in 2005; 0.9% in 2008.
(Information is from the Minnesota department of health, 2009)
80% of people in US with ASD are less than 22 years old
(Information from the Autism Research Institute, 2011)
4/30/11
One reason some children benefit from low-dose naltrexone (LDN) is that this opiate antagonist blocks inhibition of cysteine uptake by morphine & gluten/casein-derived opiate peptides
Greater increase in cysteine uptake with human milk than with formula
Study showing milk-free diet down regulates folate receptor autoimmunity in cerebral folate deficiency syndrome
Colostrinin is a sheep colostrum that has been shown to improve cognitive function in Alzheimer's patients
Ecogenetics = study of environmental factors that interact with genes to cause health & disease. Ecogenetic adaptation is occurring among Somali residents in Minnesota
--- < 1:1000 Somali children with ASD in 1993 (before immigration to Minneapolis, MN in mid-to-late 90's)
--- 1:60 Somali-American school children with ASD in 2005
--- 0.17% of Caucasian, Hispanic, and African-American children in ASD programs in 2005; 0.28% in 2008
--- 1-1.5% of first generation school age Somali-Americans enrolled in ASD programs - peaked in 2005; 0.9% in 2008.
(Information is from the Minnesota department of health, 2009)
80% of people in US with ASD are less than 22 years old
(Information from the Autism Research Institute, 2011)
More from Day 2 of the ARI Conference in Atlanta
Children with autism have lower glutathione levels, higher markers of protein damage and higher levels of oxidative stress as shown in research by Jill James.
MeB12 & folinic acid moved behavior (communication, socialization and daily living skills) toward normal and raised glutathione levels over 3 mths (James et al)
Epigenetics (genes are the hard drive and epigenetics are the software that dictates how information is read) are altered by diet, environment and stress. It is the way the genome adapts to environmental change.
Mom"s genetic profile and imbalances affect fetus and can alter metabolism prenatally. In utero environmental factors affect fetal development. If mother carries genetic risk, then this increases the risk of problems in child.
Maternal methylation abnormalities include low folate, methionine, and SAM
MeB12 & folinic acid moved behavior (communication, socialization and daily living skills) toward normal and raised glutathione levels over 3 mths (James et al)
Epigenetics (genes are the hard drive and epigenetics are the software that dictates how information is read) are altered by diet, environment and stress. It is the way the genome adapts to environmental change.
Mom"s genetic profile and imbalances affect fetus and can alter metabolism prenatally. In utero environmental factors affect fetal development. If mother carries genetic risk, then this increases the risk of problems in child.
Maternal methylation abnormalities include low folate, methionine, and SAM
Friday, April 29, 2011
Live from Day 2 of the Autism Research Institute Conference
This same woman with autism did not have any functional language until she was an adult and now is a spokeswoman!
Thursday, April 28, 2011
More from ARI Conference Atlanta
Rice protein powders are very high in glutamate (excitotoxic) - often better to supplement actual amino acids.
Elevated sarcosine (an amino acid) increases toxicity of substances like formaldehyde - sarcosine should not be present in blood or urine.
Although plant protein has many benefits (decrease ammonia levels, etc), it also has a higher % of glutamate (40% in plant protein & 11-22% in animal protein).
Elevated sarcosine (an amino acid) increases toxicity of substances like formaldehyde - sarcosine should not be present in blood or urine.
Although plant protein has many benefits (decrease ammonia levels, etc), it also has a higher % of glutamate (40% in plant protein & 11-22% in animal protein).
More from the Autism Research Institue Conference
Magnetoencephalography (MEG) able to record neruomagnetic signals (like listening for ant footsteps in the middle of a rock concert)
Mitochondrial disorders and seizure HEADD syndrome - hypotonic, epilepsy, autism and developmental delay (filano 2002)
Complex III deficiency and seizures (filipek 2003, poling, 2006)
ASD & mito - 39% with seizures (shoffner 2009)
Cerebral folate deficiency -antibody blocks transport of folate into brain as well as mitochondrial deficiency may lead to lower levels; treat with high dose of folinic acid or 5-meTHF 2 mg/kg/day and casein free diet; antibody test done by dr Quados at SUNY Downstate
Mitochondrial disorders and seizure HEADD syndrome - hypotonic, epilepsy, autism and developmental delay (filano 2002)
Complex III deficiency and seizures (filipek 2003, poling, 2006)
ASD & mito - 39% with seizures (shoffner 2009)
Cerebral folate deficiency -antibody blocks transport of folate into brain as well as mitochondrial deficiency may lead to lower levels; treat with high dose of folinic acid or 5-meTHF 2 mg/kg/day and casein free diet; antibody test done by dr Quados at SUNY Downstate
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Arsenic
Arsenic
Arsenic is a highly poisonous metallic element registered with the Chemical Poisoning and Environmental Toxicity Centers. Inorganic arsenic deposits in the hair, skin, and nails, and once within the hair follicles, as with most toxic metals, it will stay in the shaft for years. Below are some common sources for arsenic:
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Arsenic is a carcinogen, and those with high levels of arsenic within their tissues are at a high risk for skin, scrotal, liver, lymphatic, and lung cancer. Other symptoms of arsenic poisoning are:
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Monday, April 25, 2011
Aluminum
Aluminum
Aluminum is a popular metal used in the manufacturing of pharmaceuticals to cookware. Aluminum salts are soluble in water and are, therefore, easily assimilated into the body. Unwanted aluminum is deposited in the brain and nervous system tissues, and will continue to accumulate there. It is commonly known that aluminum is related to Alzheimer's disease.
Aluminum toxicity is sometimes elevated in children and adults with low zinc and behavior/learning disorders such as ADD, ADHD, and autism. High levels of aluminum are found in many colloidal mineral products. Aluminum is commonly found in the products below:
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Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Your Healing Retreat receives American Academy of Pediatrics Seal of Approval
The excerpt below was taken from page 9 of the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Complementary and Integrative Medicine's Spring 2011 Newsletter
Your Healing Retreat
Elizabeth Mumper, MD, FAAP
My gratitude to the SOCIM Newsletter for the opportunity to share exciting news about a new venture: Your
Healing Retreat, a path for parents and physicians living and working with autism and ADD will take place
June 3-5, 2011 at the beautiful Kanuga Conference Center in the mountains of North Carolina in Hendersonville.
Four of my professional colleagues, Drs. Nancy O’Hara, MD, Stephanie Cave, MD, Julie Buckley, MD and
Maureen McDonnell, RN and I have worked together as clinicians, teachers, authors and lecturers in the field
of neurodevelopmetal disorders. As busy professionals, we have a hard time practicing what we preach about
self nurturing. Suddenly, we got a wake-up call when the youngest of us developed cancer.
We decided to create a weekend retreat, geared at caregivers- both family members and physicians dealing
with disease processes- that could prove to be helpful to everyone involved, integrating education about the
medical problems with experiences that help those caring for someone with chronic health challenges
successfully care for themselves. Our first retreat will focus on those who care for children with Autism and
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD).
Physicians who take care of children with autism and ADHD may find themselves in “burnout” mode, due to
the magnitude of their patients’ problems and the frustrations of the parents. The retreat is designed for
medical doctors (especially pediatricians and family practitioners) who wish to understand and learn practical
science-based approaches for identifying and treating the array of medical conditions that impact behavior,
attention and speech of children affected by autism. Your Healing Retreat participants will gain access to
cutting-edge, safe and effective integrative approaches for healing children while recharging their own
batteries. They will learn relaxation techniques, tips to improve their relationships, and strategies to get back
into balance. Kathi Kemper, the former section head of the American Academy of Pediatrics Complementary
and Alternative Medicine division will speak on Stress Management: Mental, Physical and Spiritual.
CME approved lectures scheduled in conjunction with workshops and a myriad of rest, relaxation and healing
opportunities (including morning yoga, massage, hikes, organic food and cooking classes) allow conference
attendees to enjoy a spectacular retreat environment at a beautiful lake in the mountains. During the threeday
intimate meeting, a community will be built––and through the use of interactive web-based tools––
continue to be fostered long after the conference is over. At the conclusion of the “Healing Retreat”, parents
and physicians return home rested, renewed, and rejuvenated, with a resource community and real-time
implementable tools in their proverbial toolbox.
We specifically have designed the curriculum for this retreat to be very friendly and welcoming for those new
to the integrative medicine experience. We have made a conscious decision to avoid focusing on the
polarizing issue of causation with regard to autism and focus on strategies to help children with autism and
ADHD thrive and heal. We are working hard to develop an integrative medicine tool box, so that clinicians
who attend the retreat will be equipped to begin specific treatment strategies when they return to their offices
refreshed and restored.
Your Healing Retreat is a path of education, hope and rejuvenation for parents and physicians living and
working with autism and ADD. Due to the unique structure of the event, we can only accommodate 50
clinicians (MDs and DOs). Visit www.yourhealingretreat.com now to register!
To read the full SOCIM Spring 2011 Newlsetter, click on the link below.
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B_h3LQ-jb0t9NzI2OThmZWUtNGE2Ny00NmJlLTkyZWYtZTM1MjZhYWU1NGI0&hl=en
Your Healing Retreat
Elizabeth Mumper, MD, FAAP
My gratitude to the SOCIM Newsletter for the opportunity to share exciting news about a new venture: Your
Healing Retreat, a path for parents and physicians living and working with autism and ADD will take place
June 3-5, 2011 at the beautiful Kanuga Conference Center in the mountains of North Carolina in Hendersonville.
Four of my professional colleagues, Drs. Nancy O’Hara, MD, Stephanie Cave, MD, Julie Buckley, MD and
Maureen McDonnell, RN and I have worked together as clinicians, teachers, authors and lecturers in the field
of neurodevelopmetal disorders. As busy professionals, we have a hard time practicing what we preach about
self nurturing. Suddenly, we got a wake-up call when the youngest of us developed cancer.
We decided to create a weekend retreat, geared at caregivers- both family members and physicians dealing
with disease processes- that could prove to be helpful to everyone involved, integrating education about the
medical problems with experiences that help those caring for someone with chronic health challenges
successfully care for themselves. Our first retreat will focus on those who care for children with Autism and
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD).
Physicians who take care of children with autism and ADHD may find themselves in “burnout” mode, due to
the magnitude of their patients’ problems and the frustrations of the parents. The retreat is designed for
medical doctors (especially pediatricians and family practitioners) who wish to understand and learn practical
science-based approaches for identifying and treating the array of medical conditions that impact behavior,
attention and speech of children affected by autism. Your Healing Retreat participants will gain access to
cutting-edge, safe and effective integrative approaches for healing children while recharging their own
batteries. They will learn relaxation techniques, tips to improve their relationships, and strategies to get back
into balance. Kathi Kemper, the former section head of the American Academy of Pediatrics Complementary
and Alternative Medicine division will speak on Stress Management: Mental, Physical and Spiritual.
CME approved lectures scheduled in conjunction with workshops and a myriad of rest, relaxation and healing
opportunities (including morning yoga, massage, hikes, organic food and cooking classes) allow conference
attendees to enjoy a spectacular retreat environment at a beautiful lake in the mountains. During the threeday
intimate meeting, a community will be built––and through the use of interactive web-based tools––
continue to be fostered long after the conference is over. At the conclusion of the “Healing Retreat”, parents
and physicians return home rested, renewed, and rejuvenated, with a resource community and real-time
implementable tools in their proverbial toolbox.
We specifically have designed the curriculum for this retreat to be very friendly and welcoming for those new
to the integrative medicine experience. We have made a conscious decision to avoid focusing on the
polarizing issue of causation with regard to autism and focus on strategies to help children with autism and
ADHD thrive and heal. We are working hard to develop an integrative medicine tool box, so that clinicians
who attend the retreat will be equipped to begin specific treatment strategies when they return to their offices
refreshed and restored.
Your Healing Retreat is a path of education, hope and rejuvenation for parents and physicians living and
working with autism and ADD. Due to the unique structure of the event, we can only accommodate 50
clinicians (MDs and DOs). Visit www.yourhealingretreat.com now to register!
To read the full SOCIM Spring 2011 Newlsetter, click on the link below.
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B_h3LQ-jb0t9NzI2OThmZWUtNGE2Ny00NmJlLTkyZWYtZTM1MjZhYWU1NGI0&hl=en
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Mercury Levels in Fish
High
Bluefish
Grouper
Mackeral (King, Spanish, Gulf)
Marlin
Orange Roughy
Seabass (Chilean)
Shark
Swordfish
Tilefish
Tuna (Ahi, Yellowfin, Bigeye, Canned Albacore)
Medium
Bass (Striped, Black)
Carp
Cod (Alaskan)
Croaker (White Pacific)
Halibut (Pacific, Atlantic)
Lobster
Mahi Mahi
Monkfish
Perch (Freshwater)
Sablefish
Skate
Snapper
Tuna (Canned Chunk Light, Skipjack)
Sea Trout
Low
Anchovies
Calamari
Catfish
Clam
Cod (Arctic)
Crab (Domestic)
Crawfish/ Crayfish
Flounder
Haddock (Atlantic)
Hake
Herring
Mackerel (N. Atlantic, Chub)
Mullet
Oyster
Perch (Ocean)
Plaice
Pollock
Salmon
Sardine
Scallop
Sole (Pacfic)
Tilapia
Trout (Freshwater)
Whitefish
Whiting
Data from: www.nrdc.org
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Dyeing Easter Eggs Naturally
Courtesy of Chris Holden, Chef/ Owner of Back on Tract an SCD cook and caterer in Massachusetts.
To learn more visit www.backontract.com.
Just in time for Easter...
Prepare Eggs: Boil white cage-free organic egss with 1 tablespoon of white vinegar in the water. Let eggs cool when done.
Colors:
Red: beets, paprika, pomegranate juice
Yellow: turmeric, sage, saffron
Orange: mix 3 parts yellow and 1 part beets
Green: spinach, kale
Brown: tea, leftover coffee, chili powder
Blue: Blueberries
Purple: Blackberries, concord grapes or grape juice
Lavender: red onion skins
Prepare Dye:
1. Chop or crush dye ingredients of desired color
2. Place 2 cups of water and ingredients in saucepan
3. Simmer for 5 to 60 minutes making sure that water is deeply colored
4. Strain dye and add eggs to hot colored water
5. Leave eggs in dye until desired color reached
Be creative. Use wax crayons to write words or draw pictures. The wax will not absorb the color. Use rubber bands to create a tie-dyed effect. Stickers will also add to the fun. Use your imagination and have fun!
To learn more visit www.backontract.com.
Just in time for Easter...
Prepare Eggs: Boil white cage-free organic egss with 1 tablespoon of white vinegar in the water. Let eggs cool when done.
Colors:
Red: beets, paprika, pomegranate juice
Yellow: turmeric, sage, saffron
Orange: mix 3 parts yellow and 1 part beets
Green: spinach, kale
Brown: tea, leftover coffee, chili powder
Blue: Blueberries
Purple: Blackberries, concord grapes or grape juice
Lavender: red onion skins
Prepare Dye:
1. Chop or crush dye ingredients of desired color
2. Place 2 cups of water and ingredients in saucepan
3. Simmer for 5 to 60 minutes making sure that water is deeply colored
4. Strain dye and add eggs to hot colored water
5. Leave eggs in dye until desired color reached
Be creative. Use wax crayons to write words or draw pictures. The wax will not absorb the color. Use rubber bands to create a tie-dyed effect. Stickers will also add to the fun. Use your imagination and have fun!
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Office Space for Rent
We still have additional square footage (~500 SF) available for another like-minded practitioner. Separate entrance, beautiful and airy space to rent. Please contact the office at 203-834-2813 if you are interested.
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