Weston A. Price Foundation/Health Traditions presents
Growing Connections Conference September 19, 2010  Birmingham Michigan 
Special Guest Speaker Jordan Ruban www.htnetwork.org to register

 
 
September 2010
Health Matters Happenings:
Whole Foods/Trader Joe’s/ Hiller’s Field Trip: September 10
Family Farms Co-op: Orders September 15 Pickup September 17
The Gathering:  an evening of meeting, sharing, and tasting local beverages and small plates September 25 5:00-7:30 at Sawyer House tickets are $25.00 presented by the River Raisin Institute. 
Natural Health Education:  Sherri Eby (Naturopath in training) September 15 7:00-8:30 pm
Human Potential Center 22 W. Second St. Monroe
Growing Healthy Kids: September 29 Label Reading; October 6 and 13 Kitchen Transition; October 20 “Good” vs. “Bad” Foods 6:30-7:00 at Lots of Love Daycare center 529 North Monroe St. To register call Angie Leslie 457-5683 or Maurine Sharp 240-2786
Yoga with Shannon: Saturday sessions Christ Lutheran Church 8:15-9:15 AM
Starting classes at Yoga Werks Olde Schoolhouse Commons Lambertville MI for schedule check www.yogawerks.org
Health Matters Calendar e-mailed upon request
Healthy Happenings: I would like to weigh in on the egg debate.  When I heard about the salmonella infections in so many states from two LARGE chicken “farms” I was very upset and even more committed to purchase our eggs from local farmers.  I do not worry about infections because chickens raised on small farms are much healthier.  I learned that chickens raised on LARGE farms live only a about 18 months and that chickens on small farms can live, and produce eggs, for 7-12 years.  You can purchase good quality farms fresh eggs every Saturday at Monroe Farmers Market.
For all of you who are concerned about the cholesterol in eggs you can stop worrying.  It is safe and healthy to eat two eggs per day. I used to cook up the egg yolks and feed them to the birds.  A few years ago I found out the majority of nutrition is in the egg yolk.  Eggs are an excellent source of vitamin K, and a very good source of the B vitamins, including biotin, thiamine, and vitamin B12.  They are also a good source selenium, vitamin D, and protein.  The Weston A. Price Foundation recommends giving infants 4 months old egg yolk with grated frozen beef liver to supply iron.  When children develop egg allergies they are most likely to be allergic to the egg white.  School is starting and having eggs for breakfast and hard boiled eggs for lunch give children a good start to their day
Start School Right:
Dietary Recommendations:
? Help children get enough sleep when we are sleep deprived our immune system is very low.  Children sleep better if they have a high protein snack before bed.
? Start with protein for breakfast.  It might be more time consuming but when we start our day with protein we learn better.  We are in the habit of starting our day with cereal and juice, which are carbohydrates and can cause drowsiness.  Some good breakfast foods are cottage cheese, eggs, cheese, peanut butter, and milk.  You can fortify the milk using non-instant powdered milk to increase the protein.
Nutritional Supplements to decrease the number infections
? Vitamin C 500mg at least two times a day
? Omega 3 supplement once or twice a day to boost brain power too
? Probiotic supplement daily
? Astragalus is an herbal remedy that can be taken during the school year to boost the immune system.
? Rescue Remedy or Homeopathic Remedies are available for children who develop anxiety, headaches or stomach aches.

As always, contact your pharmacist regarding any potential vitamin/drug interactions.  Notify physician regarding any alternative remedies. 
 
Raw Milk, Raw goat milk and Amish grass fed meatwww.familyfarmscoop@netzero.com
Local Fruit & Yogurt Smoothies or Organic Vegetables Juices-Small $4.00; Large $5.00
Guernsey Ice Cream with organic cones-$1.50

Store News:

• Local Delivery to shut-ins available
• Store Spotlight: Organic Pork items from Blackoak Organic Pork Farm in Byron Michigan.                                                        
• United Natural Foods Special Orders:  Due September 15
• Bridge Cards accepted at the store.
• Family Discount Day: Every Wednesday get 5% off of entire order.
• Free Muscle Testing

  Maurine is available for Natural Health & Nutritional consultations
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Save the Earth Tip:
Impeach the bleach- Besides blitzing the harmful bacteria in your toilet bowl; the caustic soda in bleach-based toilet cleaners kills the valuable organisms needed to digest waste in sewage plants, making the system inefficient and expensive.  Instead, look for bleach-free, ecologically friendly toilet cleaners based on natural products.  You can also make your own toilet cleaner.  Flush the toilet to wet the sides, then tip a cup of borax around the bowl, followed by a drizzle of white vinegar.  Leave overnight, then scrub with a toilet brush, then flush,

Recipes of the Month: 
Open Sesame Pancakes (Freeze Pancake Mix) Recipe can be doubled
½ cup sesame seeds    6 ounces buttermilk powder
½ cup old-fashioned oats   2 ½ tablespoons non-aluminum baking powder
1½ cup whole spelt flour   1 tablespoon baking soda
1 cup unbleached flour    1 ½ teaspoon Celtic sea salt
1 1/8 cup stone-ground cornmeal   Pancakes
¼ cup ground flax    1 egg
1/3 cup natural sugar    ½ cup water
    `  1 cup Pancake mix
      2 teaspoons extra light olive oil

1. To prepare mix, toast sesame seeds in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.  Stir constantly, until fragrant and light brown, about 4 minutes.  Immediately remove from the stove.  Pour into a bowl to cool.
2. Place oats into a food processor and pulse until powdery.  Add sesame seeds and pulse to grind. (Mixture will be mostly powdery with a few seeds here and there.  Don’t over grind, or you’ll end up releasing too much oil).
3. Transfer oatmeal mixture to a large bowl.  Add flours, cornmeal, sugar, flax, and buttermilk powder.  Stir well.
4. Sift baking powder, baking soda and salt over flour mixture.  Stir well.
5. Transfer into pint jars or zip-top bags.  To prevent rancidity store in freezer.
6. To prepare pancakes, beat eggs and water in a medium bowl.  Whisk in pancake mix and olive oil; do not overbeat. 

Warm Vegetarian Chili
1 teaspoon olive oil     2 cup diced tomatoes
1 cup onions diced    2 cup vegetable stock
1 green pepper chopped    1 can chili beans
1 red pepper chopped     1 can black beans, drained
1 zucchini diced    1 can garbanzo beans, drained
5 carrots chopped    1 can corn
1 teaspoon oregano    2-3 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon basil     1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce  1 teaspoon red chili flakes to taste
8 ounce tomato sauce    1 teaspoon black pepper
1-2 cloves garlic minced

In a large soup kettle sauté onions, green and red pepper and carrots in olive oil and water as needed, for 3-5 minutes.  Add zucchini, basil and oregano; continue to sauté until tender about 3 more minutes.  Add remaining ingredients to soup kettle, bring to boil then continue to simmer 30 minutes.  This freezes well.

Stay Healthy,
Maurine Natural Nurse
Health Matters Herbs and More 17 E. Second St. Monroe, Michigan 48161
734-240-2786http://www.monroehealthmatters.com/
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