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The Garden Dude

Sandra — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 14:50:07 +0000

New Blog for Dudes (and Babes) who love growing and living green.

If you are looking for fun and information all in one place, you should check out this new blog TheGardenDude.com dedicated to sustainable vegetable agriculture in your own back (and front) yard. David is The Garden Dude from California who has perfected, or at least is on the road to mastering, the art of growing veggies totally organically in pots. Not that kind of pot!

He’s posted recipes and videos on cooking up these veggies and other healthy stuff like fresh fish. Being a true California Dude, David has music to really get you in the Dude Mood. Go to the resources tab on his site and select “veggie songs.”

Choose from: We are the Vegetables by INXS, Vegetables by Radiohead, Love you Like a Fresh Vegetable by Tony Rebel and Vega-tables by the incomparable Brian Wilson. And of course, being that the Dude is totally rad and way California, you can cook down memory lane with the Beach Boys – Vegetables. You might need to download a plugin or two.

Remember “If the Dude can do it, you can do it.”

www.TheGardenDude.com

Way cool!

Sandra’s Showcase: Sheila Z and the Climate Project

Sandra — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 16:12:48 +0000

There are many fascinating personalities in our town, following a myriad of different paths, living vastly different lifestyles, pursuing diverse destinies – all of them influencing our lives and our local culture in their own unique way. Sandra’s Showcase will highlight intellectual, spiritual and motivational talent in Las Vegas. These articles will feature stories of people whose lives are dedicated to making a difference – in our town, in our country, maybe even across the globe.

My first featured personality is Sheila Z (Stirling), Director of the Open Wisdom Institute, author, member of the Light Team of Ions, organizer of the “Intentional Wellness Conference” and personally selected participant in Al Gore’s “The Climate Project.” I asked Sheila how she was chosen for the Climate Project – a training program for 1000 nationally recruited participants held in Nashville by Gore. Follow this link to read her response Sandra’a Showcase.

To read more about Sheila and her community, spiritual and healing work, go to the following links: “What’s Up with Planet Earth”, Saving Our Planet, Intentional Wellness Conference, IONS Meeting, Big Pharma and ADD, Sandra’a Showcase: Sheila Z

IONS Meeting, Big Pharma and ADD

Sandra — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 15:26:25 +0000

The topic for Aug 22 meeting is “How to Get Big Pharma Out of the Classroom.” What causes ADD, OCD, ODD, depression and mood swings? How can you keep the attributes of ADD while eliminating the causes. You are welcome to attend this monthly meeting of IONS to find out more.

“What is IONS exactly?” An acronym for the Institute of Noetic Sciences, IONS is a “nonprofit membership organization that conducts and sponsors leading-edge research into the potential and powers of consciousness.” That comes straight from their website noetic.org. If you consider yourself a visionary, a person with a world-view, someone seeking more than the daily existence of a normal life, this might be the group for you.

Email for more info and to express your interest info@ionslasvegas.com. Donations accepted. The group meets the 4th Wed from 7p-8:45p at West Sahara Library 9600 W. Sahara Ave Las Vegas NV (just west of Ft. Apache). Checkout the website for more info ionslasvegas.com.

Valentine’s Singles Living Food (vegan) Potluck Party

Sandra — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 17:13:57 +0000

Transformations, a Healing Place invites singles interested in celebrating Valentine’s Day by sharing recipes, learning about the value of eating fresh and uncooked, and networking with kindred spirits. Bring a raw vegan dish to share with 3-4 people.

This special get together for health-focused singles is from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Casual, welcoming and inspiring. RSVP desired 702-252-3502. Check out their website: transformationsahealingplace.com. Transformations, a Healing Place 1725 S. Rainbow #25 Las Vegas NV.

Safe Nest is a refuge for the abused

Sandra — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 16:32:06 +0000

Safe Nest is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping victims of domestic violence. Forms of violence can be physical, sexual, emotional or verbal. It can involve the destruction of property, the abuse of pets and animals, social isolation and economic dependency. Anyone can be affected – any age, race, social status, sexual orientation – male or female. If you need help, call the 24 hour crisis line 702-646-4981 or 800-486-7282. If you want to help, check out the excellent website for more info safenest.org. Donations are always needed, both of time and money.

Health Risks for Graveyard Shift

Sandra — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 19:45:43 +0000

Recent articles in Science News have reported on medical findings very relevant to the city that never sleeps and the workforce required to feed that habit. Studies show that men who alternated between daytime and night shifts have triple the incidence of prostrate cancer. (To read more, refer to Vol. 170, p 195 of Science News.) Also eye-opening is the data demonstrating that women exposed to light during the night have reduced melatonin in their blood, supporting growth of breast tumors. (For more, see Vol 169, p 8 Science News.) If you work in those kind of conditions, it is even more critical to have regular medical checkups. You also might consider the potential benefits of supplementing melatonin. Melatonin has been reputed to help reduce cancer risk, but hard science has not yet committed.

For those readers who are interested in the latest developments in science, but don’t feel equipped to read Nature or Scientific American, Science News reports on all fields: astronomy, anthropology, behavior, biomedicine, botony, molecular biology, chemistry, earth science, environment & ecology, food & nutrtion, math & computers, paleobiology, physics, science & society, and technology. In other words, just about every field and its applications. They have a wonderful publication for students called Science News for Kids with articles geared to the younger mind and written in very understandable language. In fact, the beauty of Science News is that the language is kept to a level that allows the average person to penetrate what would otherwise be very dense material. www.sciencenews.org.

Learn Self-Hypnosis

Sandra — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 15:22:46 +0000

Learn Self Hypnosis to create positive changes in your life with this 3 part class in becoming a powerful manifestor with control of your mind and the keys to your success. Cost is $15 for one class or $39 for all three.

Class 3 – Advanced Self-Hypnosis (requires Class 1 & 2) Jan 05 & Feb 28
Class 1 - Why Affirmation Don’t Work and How They Can! (can be taken independently) Jan 31
Class 2 - Creative Self-Hypnosis (can be taken independently) Feb 07

Call 702-252-3502 for more info and to RSVP. Check out website for more interesting activities of the alternative kind @ TransformationsAHealingPlace.com. Transformations 1725 S. Rainbow Blvd Ste 25 Las Vegas NV.

Free Mammograms

Sandra — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 14:18:24 +0000

Almost everyone agrees that regular mammograms can save lives, but many don’t get them because they don’t have adequate health insurance or no health insurance at all. The “Mammovan” for Nevada offers free mammograms and health screenings for women who need help. The van stops throughout the Vegas Valley as well as Pahrump, Mesquite and Laughlin. Don’t wait! Call now for their schedule 1-877-581-6266 (toll free). This service is also available in northern Nevada.

http://www.nvhealthcenters.org/mammovan.cfm

Acupressure Facelift Workshop

Sandra — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 12:58:40 +0000

Part I demonstrates a natural facelift with no surgery called Facercise, developed by Carol Maggio, is a system of scientifically-designed facial exercises that do everything from enhance your complexion to remove saggy jowls and alleviate frown lines. Includes 14 exercises to work 57 different facial muscles.

Part II features Oriental facelift techniques based on acupressure, yoga and breathing.

Part I and Part II of this workshop series can be taken independently of each other and are offered on an ongoing basis by Transformations, A Healing Place. The cost is $35 prepaid per class or $55 for both Part I & II. Contact 702-252-3502. 1725 So. Rainbow #25 Las Vegas NV.

Qi Gong and Meditation for Healing

Sandra — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 15:20:41 +0000

This class has been cancelled until further notice.

Unlock the Treasury of Wisdom with Buddhist Qi Gong at Transformations Wednesdays 6p-7p with David Miller. Buddhist Qigong involves three energy channels and seven energy centers (Chakras), focusing on quieting the body, speech, and mind. The cost is $15 class or $40 per month. To sign up call David directly at 702-641-0522. The number for Transformations is 702-252-3502. Transformations a Healing Place 1725 S. Rainbow #25 Las Vegas NV. transformationsahealingplace.com

Red Mountain Spa – Top Ten by Conde Nast

Sandra — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 17:24:06 +0000

by guest contributor Cindy Joseph-Vogel

I have traveled all over the world and never have I been to such a wonderful resort as the Red Mountain Spa. It is in Las Vegas’ back yard, two hours away. It is a lush and beautiful paradise just north of St. George, Utah. We went for rest, relaxation, health and exercise, but we got so much more. It is hiking at its best (leave the make-up at home and bring hiking shoes) with treks for 1, 2 or 3 levels.

Exercise classes are scheduled all day long and are taught by experienced teachers. There is Tai Chi, Pilates, yoga, tours of the property, biking, horse back riding, kayaking, golf nearby, indoor and outdoor swimming pools and a Jacuzzi, massage therapists and featured speakers. Be sure to take all of the classes you can. We attended an Iridology class, which is the study of looking into ones eyes to determine your state of health. I especially learned a lot from Chef Dale’s class in food preparation and cooking tips. I thought I knew a lot but his tips were priceless. Did you know that 1 tablespoon of liquid bleach mixed with a quart of water makes a wonderful killer of botulism and is a must when working with raw chicken?

The other great tip he gave us was ask to inspect the kitchen when dining at a restaurant. The Red Mountain Spa’s kitchen is immaculate. The best is the food, geared to the healthy but will satisfy anyone’s taste. Try the variety of hummus that chef Dale presents, or be daring and have the Elk or Duck. Breakfast and lunch are buffet style is competitive to Vegas only healthier. The evening meal is fine dining at its best and served at your table by a wonderful staff, with Chef Dale over-seeing quality and presentation. I am a seeker of good food. I love the way the vegetarian cuisine makes you feel like you are dining on sinfully rich food when it is actually good for you.

The Spa is great for groups, singles and married. There were lots of ladies and their friends meeting here, from all over the world. We extended our stay for an extra night, not wanting to leave. Kim, our concierge was very helpful in assisting us, along with help in scheduling other adventures in the nearby area, such as Tuacahn "Broadway in the Desert" outdoor amphitheatre. "Cinderella" was wonderful. This place has it all and we can’t wait to return.

Note: Voted Top 10 Destiniation Spas by Conde Nast Traveller 2007 Reader Poll. Website: redmountainspa.com

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“Serenades of Life” – Doctors Sing to Benefit Hospice

Sandra — Sun, 08 Jul 2007 15:02:16 +0000

The 13th annual “Serenades of Life—Doctors in Concert” will be held Jul 28 7pm-9pm to benefit the Nathan Adelson Hospice. Area physicians show another side of their talent with a repertoire of all genre of songs performed. Emcees for the evening are Paula Francis and Gary Waddell of Channel 8 eyewitness News. Tickets are $40 with the money raised going to the Hospice. A reception follows to meet the “stars.” For more info call 702-938-3959. Clark County Library 1401 East Flamingo Las Vegas NV.

EZ Weight Loss Series

Sandra — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 15:39:51 +0000

The use of guided imagery and knowledge of how emotions and nutritional factors affect your health and your weight are taught in this class at Transformations. $12 per class or $69 for all 8 classes to learn who you can better balance your life. Guided imagery aids in easy memorization. All classes can be taken independently or multiple times.

Class titles include:

Don’t Exercise – Oxygenate! Mar 06 & Mar 22
Alkalize or Die Feb 22 & Mar 13
Emotions & Health Mar 20 & Apr 5
Don’t Exercise – Lymphacise! Jan 26
The Sugar Addiction Feb 09, Mar 15, Apr 03
Prevent & Reverse Obesity, Diabetes, Constipation Apr 10
Fats that Heal, Fats that Kill Feb 16 & Apr 17
Detox Your Body Feb 23 & Apr 17

Must RSVP at 702-252-3502. For more info and future scheduling of classes, visit transformationsahealingplace.com . Transformations A Healing Place 1725 S. Rainbow #25 Las Vegas NV.

Integrative Breathwork

Sandra — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 19:54:00 +0000

This is a free introduction to the ancient combination of aroma, sounds, breath and energy work to increase self-knowledge. Valerie Schmidt has been facilitating workshops for 18 years and will be at Transformations A Healing Place on Sat Jun 23 to share her knowledge. Call for more info 702-252-3502. Transformations 1725 S. Rainbow #25 Las Vegas NV.

5th Annual Girls Day Out

Sandra — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 15:40:22 +0000

The 5th Annual “Girls Day Out” with 100.5 Jack FM and Mix 94.1 at South Point was Sat Jul 7 (the big 7-7-7) from 10 am to 4 pm with free entry to the exhibition hall.

You were invited to get lucky at this bonanza summer women’s event – lucky in love, lucky in shopping finds, lucky in health and wellness and more. There were over 100 businesses on-site with information and merchandise representing health, nutrition, fitness, beauty, fashion, jewelry, home decor, crafts, finance, real estate, travel, spas, technology and that favorite pasttime of all women – shopping! I always say that shopping is to women what sex is to men.

And when you needed a break from shopping, there was entertainment from Australia’s “Thunder from Down Under” male revue and guest appearances from ABC Daytime Soap stars! Check out the website for more details. girlsdayout2007.com

Check South Point website: southpointeventscenter.com. South Point Events Arena South Point Casino & Hotel 9777 Las Vegas Blvd So Las Vegas NV (Las Vegas Blvd at Silverando Ranch).

Blood Drive at Palms

Sandra — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 13:30:46 +0000

You are encouraged to “be a hero and give blood” in a Community Blood Drive Jul 21 & 22 from 9am-5pm in the Key West Ballroom at The Palms. If you want to make an appointment, call 702-228-8400 ext 241 or go online bloodhero.com with sponsor code “Palms.” Appointments are NOT necessary; walk-ins are welcome.

The Casino is giving away vouchers for Free Sub at Jersey Mike’s, entry into drawing for 1 nite stay in Fantasy Tower and a special T-Shirt. Palms Casino Resort 4321 W Flalmingo Rd Las Vegas NV.

Diet Addiction Workshop

Sandra — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 14:55:32 +0000

If you are one of those who lose, gain, lose, gain etc, this class might be for you. Nancy E Campbell leads a Diet Addiction Workshop about diet addiction, how it’s not about food and how you can become your own weight coach. Call 702-252-3502 or visit transformationsahealingplace.com. Transformations A Healing Place 1725 Rainblow Blvd Ste 25 Las Vegas NV.Related Emotions, Health & WEight, Natrual Facelift Workshop

FDA and Drugs That Kill

Sandra — Sun, 27 May 2007 18:12:34 +0000

I took a lot of flack about my article on the FDA and drugs. The book I recommended by Kevin Trudeau, I was told, was written by a charlatan with no credentials other than he had made bucketsful of money selling himself as one of the gurus of the self-improvement age. Having made lots of dough promoting yourself, to my mind, demonstrates having a real good sense of what makes the world go round. Not to mention that all that money has given him the enviable advantage of true independence from the necessity of pleasing anyone except himself. I’m not sure he’s all that crazy when I read the new info coming out about Avandia.

In case you don’t watch TV, read the newspaper or catch the news online at MSN.com, Avandia is a Glaxo-SmithKline pharmaceutical for treatment of diabetes type 2 which causes a significant increase in risk for heart attack. The New England Journal of Medicine published its report on Mon May 21 which may have prompted the FDA to issue a “safety alert” citing potential significant risk of heart failure among Avandia users. These risks are reputedly between 30-43% over normal for heart attack and 64% for heart death. Significant indeed. And don’t forget that those with diabetes are already at high risk of heart failure as a result of the disease itself.

Avandia and Actos, from Japanense Takeda Pharmaceutical, are part of a class known as glitazones. Rezulin, also in that class, was pulled from the market in 2000 because of deaths from acute liver failure. Baycol, a statin lowering cholesterol, was pulled in 2001 because of sometimes fatal break down of muscle tissue. Vioxx, the anti-inflammatory and pain-killer, was pulled in 2004 due to increased risk of heart attacks and stroke. Bextra, another COX-2 inhibitor anti-inflammatory, was pulled in 2005 also due to increased heart disease and stroke. Are you starting to wonder if FDA approval is any guarantee that your prescription won’t cause more damage than good?

And we are faced with the same repeating questions since Vietnam, the tobacco industry cover-up, Watergate, Iraq etc etc etc: Who knew what and when?

If you are a thinking person, you might ask what else are you putting in your body, with your doctor’s, the FDA?’s and the pharmaceutical company’s recommendation that could kill you? Couple that with the number of meds that are advertised on any given Thursday night TV show and the scenario becomes frightening. Almost makes you yearn for the good old days when cigarettes and alcohol picked up the tab for our evening entertainment.

You can order Natural Cures “They” Don’t Want You To Know About from Amazon.com. and decide for yourself how crazy Trudeau is. I never buy anything 100%, but if he is only half right, you need to know about it.

Intentional Wellness Conference I

Sandra — Wed, 23 May 2007 23:45:07 +0000

My goal is to bring something of interest to everyone. I strive to make connections between people who might not otherwise find each other, and to bring events to a broader audience so that a diverse culture of all aspects of life can flourish here in a city too often characterized by the dark side. The light side, and I mean that in a spiritual sense, is nurtured by organizations like the Open Wisdom Institute which is participating in the Intentional Wellness Conference on June 2.

This all day 9 am -4 pm, “Extraordinary Day” event will be held at the Canyon Gate Country Club in Summerlin with the objective to empower you and connect you to your own healer within. It is being presented by Sheila Z Stirling, a spiritual life coach, healer and author of “Reading the Language of the Cosmos.” New Age, most definitely. For everyone, most definitely not. For the seeker and the spiritual pilgrim, definitely something to investigate. www.intentional-wellness.com

Canyon Gate Country Club W. Sahara & Decatur Las Vegas NV.

Avril Lavigne Sings @ Benefit for Rape Crisis

Sandra — Wed, 23 May 2007 15:11:29 +0000

The Palms new concert venue The Pearl will showcase a benefit concert by Avril Lavigne for the Rape Crisis Center June 07 at 8pm. The event “Nina’s Night Out” is hosted by Nina Radetich from KVBC News 3. 100% of all proceeds will go to the Crisis Center for advocacy, support and education to victims of sexual violence. Tickets are $50-$115 (+fees). Purchase at The Pearl Box Office 702-942-777 from noon-7pm or at ticketmaster.com. Palms Casino Resort 4321 W Flamingo Rd Las Vegas NV

Corporate sponsors are treated to a VIP reception at Ghostbar before the show. If you are interested, call Louise Torres 702-385-2153.

Spiritual Skydiving (Kriya yoga)

Sandra — Tue, 22 May 2007 03:47:16 +0000

The Spiritual Skydiving Workshop will be held May 26 from noon-2pm. The technique was inspired by the ancient disciplines of Kriya yoga. Kri in Sanskrit means “action” and ya means “soul”. This class will deal with the release of blocked energies and letting go of emotional traumas, improving health and perhaps preventing disease. Benefits are energized brain cells resulting in better memory and more clarity, joy and bliss. $40 advance payment and $55 at door. Read more detail at transformationsahealingplace.com.
Call 702-252-3502. Transformations A Healing Place 1725 Rainblow Blvd Ste 25 Las Vegas NV.

Chef’s for Kids Gala Success

Sandra — Sun, 20 May 2007 23:01:50 +0000

Last night at the Rio Brasilia Ballroom epitomized the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas of your fantasy. Thousands and thousands of roses nested in Liberace-style candelabras graced the circular tables draped in crushed red velvet. “Everything’s coming up roses” was the theme and certainly there was a bumper crop – but more of green ($) than red. Raffles and silent and live auctions offered gourmet dinners and spa weekends – some prizes tintillating elegant dinners for multiple guests served by top chefs in your own home. Larry Hart’s Botannica did the decor and floral displays with marvelous theatrical aplomb, succeeding in balancing extravagence with good taste. Grammy winner Hart also sang. Is there no end to talent in some people?

Chefs for Kids is a non profit supported by the Fraternity of Executive Chefs of Las Vegas with the lofty goal of eliminating malnutrition and hunger through education and awareness. Working with nutritionists from the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, the Program teaches young grade schoolers about healthy food combinations and making the right choices for their bodies. Last night’s gala event certainly added fuel to the Program with just one live auction gourmet dinner going for $18,000. Now there’s somebody willing to put his money where his mouth is!

Check out UNLV for more info unlv.edu/depts/foodbeverage

Tibetan Buddhist Master Rinpoche

Sandra — Sat, 19 May 2007 15:35:03 +0000

Tulku Orgyen Zangpo Rinpoche is believed to be the reincarnated spiritual master of the Tibetan Nyingma Buddhist tradition. He spent most of his life in the presence of the Buddhist master, Jigmed Puntsok and teaches the Buddhist way of awakening through his organization known as the Compassion Fellowship. He will be in Las Vegas Fri May 18-Sun May 20.

You have one more opportunity to meet with him and share the experience of his teachings:

Fri May 18 7p-9p. The Tibetan Art of Lucid Dreaming. “The sleep state is an occasion to travel to the paradise of awakening, contact subline beings, and unfold the true heart of compassion.” Lohan School of Shaolin 3850 Schiff Dr Las Vegas NV.

Sat May 19 4p-6p. Living in the Heart: The Way of Awakening. “Techniques that we can use everyday and every moment to touch our loving and compassionate heart.” Sahara West Library 9600 W. Sahara Ave Las Vegas NV.

Sun May 20 2p-4p. Communion with Mystical Consciousness. “If one can contact that truth (of the heart), one communies with our eternally blissful nature.” Lohan School of Shaolin 3850 Schiff Dr. Las Vegas NV.

Donation of $10, but no one turned away for lack of funds. For more info call Betzi 702-219-1191. www.compassionfellowship.org.

Punk Rock Yoga

Sandra — Tue, 15 May 2007 15:17:30 +0000

Here is a yoga class designed for the truly counter-culture. A far cry from the mystical sitar, the music for this Vinyasa Flow Class is punk. The instructor is Tia Taymar, known as It’s Yoga Las Vegas‘ “counter culture gal.” $10 fee. Sat May 19 6:30p-8p. Call 702-798-YOGA (9642), email info@itsyogalasvegas.net or check out excellent website itsyogalasvegas.net. 4634 So. Maryland Pkwy #101 Las Vegas NV.

Noah Levine author of Dharma Punx reads/meditates

Sandra — Mon, 14 May 2007 16:16:27 +0000

A unique figure in the yoga world, Noah Levine, author of “Dharma Punx,” will read from his new book, “Against the Stream” on Fri May 18 @ 8pm at It’s Yoga Las Vegas. His new book focuses on the potential for radical social change through spiritual practice. “Wake up: the revolution has already begun!” He’ll speak on his take of the life and teachings of Buddha followed by a book signing. Lecture and book signing are free.

On Sat May 19 1:30pm-4pm Levine will lead meditation. Considered a Spiritual Revolutionary, he is based in Los Angeles where he effects social change by teaching, writing and counseling, including work with juvenile halls and prisons. He has studied both Theravada and Mahayanan Buddhist traditions. Fee $30.

Call 702-798-YOGA (9642), email info@itsyogalasvegas.net or check out excellent website itsyogalasvegas.net. It’s Yoga Las Vegas 4634 So. Maryland Pkwy #101 Las Vegas NV.

IONS meeting on Global Consciousness

Sandra — Sun, 06 May 2007 15:38:24 +0000

The topic for Jul 25 meeting was “Questions of Change and Invisible Waves.” Join Navjit Kandola, Director of the Nizhoni School for Global Consciousness, for a discussion on the science of life as vibrations and the possibilities of raising and awakening consciousness. You are welcome to attend this monthly meeting of IONS to find out more.

The Power of Internet Politics

Sandra — Sat, 05 May 2007 22:57:21 +0000

The Natural Solutions Foundation is claiming victory over the Big Pharmaceutical Companies (“Big Pharma“) and FDA assault on natural health care and supplements. 435,005 people used their site to submit comments to the FDA about the draft CAM (complementary and alternative medicine) Guidance. The FDA apparently first denied the request to extend the comment period, failed to update its site or its comment tally, then extended the comment period only to resind the extension. There were also problems with the HealthFreedomUSA site which was “interferred with” resulting in 252,521 people not being able to submit their comments. Natural Solutions Foundation worked day and night to make as many of those submittals manually as possible.

How much influence the massive internet response had is difficult to quantify, but the US Senate voted on May 2 – without a single dissenting voice – for S.1082 – “Enhancing Drug Safety and Innovation Act of 2007,” sponsored by Sen Richard (Dick) Durbin D-IL, as amended:

Sec X08. Rule of Construction
Nothing in this title (or an amendment made by this title) shall be construed to affect -
(1) The regulation of dietary supplements under the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act; or
(2) The adverse event reporting system for dietary supplement created under the Dietary Supplement and Nonprescription Durg Consumer Protection Act.

For more info see: Durbin Food Safety Amendment

There were many activists in this fight against FDA control of products that Big Pharma want eliminated from their competition, so no doubt there were more forces at work than the one internet action promoted by the Natural Solutions Foundation. To find out more, go to www.HealthFreedomUSA.org. Others involved are the American Herbal Products Association and The American Chiropractic Association. www.nutraingredients-usa.com. www.chiroeco.com

Henderson Health & Wellness Fair

Sandra — Fri, 04 May 2007 16:32:22 +0000

Health Projects USA and Nevada Wellness Directory are hosting this Health & Wellness Fair in Henderson May 19 10a-3p. There will be booths with wellness information and the newest techniques in maintaining optimal health. Admittance is free. The fair promises to be low-key and relaxed with wholesome fresh air fun for the family. Call Ken for more info 702-767-4667. Sports Center Parking Lot 121 E. Sunset Rd Las Vegas NV. Nevada Wellness Directory www.healthprojectsusa.org
Related Intentional Wellness Conference, Holistic & Metaphysical Fair

Update on FDA & Natural Health

Sandra — Sun, 29 Apr 2007 15:34:40 +0000

As I get more info, I am updating previous articles.

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Apr 28 – This link takes you to an important guest blog by Ralph Fucetola, JD on the real nature of the complex multiple assaults on Health Freedom. www.healthfreedomusa.org
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Apr 27 – Summary of 10 Point Update on FDA Guidance
- Comment Period Deadline extended to May 29
- 155,905 have submitted successfully
- 220,154 tried to submit, but unable to. Try again. “Take Action Now” link www.HealthFreedomUSA.org or dr.laibow@gmail.com with “submit” as subject, name and address in body. Absolutely need address for valid submittal.
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Apr 11 Article: Winning the Health Freedom War by Maj. Gen. Albert N. Stubblebine III
GeneralStubblebine@GlobalHealthFreedom.org

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The following is an update to my article on FDA assault on Natural Health products and treatments. Excerpt from an email call to action.

It is still urgently important that you submit your comments to the FDA CAM (Complimentary and Alternative Modalities)

Comments end on ~~April 30~~ May 29.

As of this moment, 145,541 people have submitted their comments on this over reach by the FDA through our site! Good, but not good enough! We need to show the kind of strength that we have on this issue.

The last time people got this angry, we got the Dietary Supplements Health and Education Act (DSHEA, 1994) which gave us back the right to take any supplements we desire since they are classified as food and therefore recognized as safe.

www.democracyinaction.org

If it does not work, send me an email at dr.laibow@gmail.com with “Submit” in the subject line and your full name and address in the body. We have hired data entry people to submit for you.

But do it. Now.

Yours in health and freedom,

Rima E. Laibow, MD

Natural Solutions Foundation
www.HealthFreedomUSA.org

dr.laibow@gmail.com

More on Pet Food, Melamine & the FDA

Sandra — Sat, 28 Apr 2007 16:07:28 +0000

A local company ChemNutra Inc. has been named in the contaminated pet food controversy. According to the Associated Press, as published Fri Apr 27 in the LVRJ (Las Vegas Review Journal), a Kansas pet food manufacturer Menu Foods Midwest Corp. recalled 60 million cans of pet food after 16 pets, mostly cats, died from the effects of eating the melamine-contaminated food. According to US News & World Report Apr 28, the offices of Menu Foods and ChemNutra Inc. were searched by FDA agents.

Evidence is mounting that the tainted pet food is more toxic to cats than dogs. Melamine has now been found in pig urine at a California pig farm.

Wheat glutten is used as filler in the pet food. ChemNutra imports the wheat glutten from a Chinese company which ChemNutra claims was represented as a reputable source for high quality nutritional ingredients and which provided apparent proof that its wheat gluten was safe. Melamine has been found in Chinese-originated wheat glutten, rice protein and corn glutten, all used as pet food ingredients.

Melamine is a chemical found in plastics, pesticides and sometimes fertilizers, certainly not approved for use in pet food by the US FDA. A leading theory is that the melamine was deliberately added to fake higher protein levels. The FDA has set up a website for concerned pet owners: www.fda.gov.

Holistic & Metaphysical Fair

Sandra — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 17:52:41 +0000

Here will be all the new age, occult, other-worldly, spiritual, intuitive arts represented in one mystical weekend May 4-6. You can explore every alternative choice for health – physical, mental and emotional – as well as the mysteries of astrology, palmistry, and aura readings. There will be opportunities to experience massage and reflexology as healing techniques. Local celebrities will share their personal tips on holistic health. The featured keynote speakers are Janet Attwood and Stephen Lewis.

One day pass is $5/Weeknd pass $12/children free. You are asked to bring a canned food donation for the Community Food Bank of Clark County – and with that you will receive a discounted admission. There will be free seminars all weekend long.

For more info www.lvhmf.com or call 970-472-0200 x3. Venue is the Cashman Center Exhibit Hall B 850 No. Las Vegas Blvd Las Vegas NV.

Female Heart Attacks – Different & more Deadly?

Sandra — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 17:43:35 +0000

This aritcle came through email. I don’t know who the author is so can’t give them the credit they deserve. Some say it’s an urban legend.???? But that’s really irrelevant cause the truth is there.
As an aside to the following, the American Heart Association states that for men or women: “Some heart attacks are sudden and intense – the ‘movie heart attack,’ where no one doubts what’s happening. But most heart attacks start slowly, with mild pain or discomfort.” The Association cautions that “the atypical heart attack happens to men too, which is why both genders need to remain alert to the onset of more subtle symptoms, such as back and jaw pain, nausea and indigestion.”
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Did you know that women rarely have the same dramatic symptoms that men have when experiencing heart attack?…you know, the sudden stabbing pain in the chest, the cold sweat, grabbing the chest & dropping to the floor that we see in the movies. Here is the story of one woman’s experience with a heart attack.

“I had a completely unexpected heart attack at about 10:30 pm with NO prior exertion, NO prior emotional trauma that one would suspect might’ve brought it on.
I was sitting all snugly & warm on a cold evening, with my purring cat in my lap, reading an interesting story my friend had sent me, and actually thinking,”A-A-h, this is the life, all cozy and warm in my soft, cushy Lazy Boy with my feet propped up.”

A moment later, I felt that awful sensation of indigestion, when you’ve been in a hurry and grabbed a bite of sandwich and washed it down with a dash of water, and that hurried bite seems to feel like you’ve swallowed a golf ball going down the esophagus in slow motion and it is most uncomfortable. You realize you shouldn’t have gulped it down so fast and needed to chew it more thoroughly and this time drink a glass of water to hasten its progress down to the stomach. This was my initial sensation—the only trouble was that I hadn’t taken a bite of anything since about 5:00 p.m.

“After that had seemed to subside, the next sensation was like little squeezing motions that seemed to be racing up my SPINE (hind-sight, it was probably my aorta spasming), gaining speed as they continued racing up and under my sternum (breast bone, where one presses rhythmically when administering CPR). This fascinating process continued on into my throat and branched out into both jaws.

“AHA!! NOW I stopped puzzling about what was happening–we all have read and/or heard about pain in the jaws being one of the signals of an MI (myocardial infarction) happening, haven’t we? I said aloud to myself and the cat, “Dear God, I think I’m having a heart attack !” I lowered the foot rest, dumping the cat from my lap, started to take a step and fell on the floor instead. I thought to myself “If this is a heart attack I shouldn’t be walking into the next room where the phone is or anywhere else…….but, on the other hand, if I don’t, nobody will know that I need help, and if I wait any longer I may not be able to get up in moment.”

“I pulled myself up with the arms of the chair, walked slowly into the next room and dialed the Paramedics… I told her I thought I was having a heart attack due to the pressure building under the sternum and radiating into my jaws. I didn’t feel hysterical or afraid, just stating the facts. She said she was sending the Paramedics over immediately, asked if the front door was near to me, and if so, to unbolt the door and then lie down on the floor where they could see me when they came in.

“I then laid down on the floor as instructed and lost consciousness, as I don’t remember the medics coming in, their examination, lifting me onto a gurney or getting me into their ambulance, or hearing the call they made to St. Jude ER on the way, but I did briefly awaken when we arrived and saw that the Cardiologist was already there in his surgical blues and cap, helping the medics pull my stretcher out of the ambulance. He was bending over me asking questions (probably something like “Have you taken any medications?”) but I couldn’t make my mind interpret what he was saying, or form an answer, and nodded off again, not waking up until the Cardiologist and partner had already threaded the teeny Angiogram balloon up my femoral artery into the aorta and into my heart where they installed 2 side by side stents to hold open my right coronary artery.

“I know it sounds like all my thinking and actions at home must have taken at least 20-30 minutes before calling the Paramedics, but actually it took perhaps 45 minutes before the call, and both the fire station and St. Jude are only minutes away from my home, and my Cardiologist was already to go to the OR in his scrubs and get going on restarting my heart (which had stopped somewhere between my arrival and the procedure) and installing the stents!

“Why have I written all of this to you with so much detail? Because I want all of you who are so important in my life to know what I learned first hand.”

1. Be aware that something very different is happening in your body not the usual men’s symptoms, but inexplicable things happening (until my sternum and jaws got into the act ). It is said that many more women than men die of their first (and last) MI because they didn’t know they were having one, and commonly mistake it as indigestion, take some Maalox or other anti-heartburn preparation, and go to bed, hoping they’ll feel better in the morning when they wake up….which doesn’t happen. My female friends, your symptoms might not be exactly like mine, so I advise you to call the Paramedics if ANYTHING is unpleasantly happening that you’ve not felt before. It is better to have a “false alarm” visitation than to risk your life guessing what it might be!

2. Note that I said “Call the Paramedics”. Ladies, TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE! Do NOT try to drive yourself to the ER–you’re a hazard to others on the road, and so is your panicked husband who will be speeding and looking anxiously at what’s happening with you instead of the road.
Do NOT call your doctor–he doesn’t know where you live and if it’s at night you won’t reach him anyway, and if it’s daytime, his assistants(or answering service) will tell you to call the Paramedics. He doesn’t carry the equipment in his car that you need to be saved! The Paramedics do, principally OXYGEN that you need ASAP. Your Dr. will be notified later.

3. Don’t assume it couldn’t be a heart attack because you have a normal cholesterol count. Research has discovered that a cholesterol elevated reading is rarely the cause of an MI (unless it’s unbelievably high,and/or accompanied by high blood pressure.) MI’s are usually caused by long-term stress and inflammation in the body, which dumps all sorts of deadly hormones into your system to sludge things up in there. Pain in the jaw can wake you from a sound sleep. Let’s be careful and be aware. The more we know, the better chance we could survive…

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Further research: www.americanheart.org

FDA assault on natural health choices

Sandra — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 14:49:02 +0000

The FDA is a powerful government organization that controls our access to prescription and non-prescription drugs. The FDA wants to control access to natural health products like vitamins, minerals and herbs – along with natural health therapies of all sorts. If you do your research, I think you will find that the FDA is too closely involved with the pharmaceutical industry to make impartial decisions about your healthcare. It’s all about the money when it comes to big business and very little about you. I am urging you to educate yourself and I am urging you to participate in an email petition to help stop this dangerous attempt to restrict our access to alternative forms of medicine and treatment of disease. There is so much information available today about the dangers of the side effects of pharmaceuticals, and so much new information about the curative powers and benefits of natural healing that we can’t allow our choice of treatment to be limited to what the FDA controls and the pharmaceutical companies profit from. For more information www.democracyinaction.org

Also read Kevin Trudeau’s New York Times Bestseller “Natural Cures They don’t want you to know about.” This story is as big as the tobacco industry’s deliberate addition of nicotine to make cigarette smoking more addictive and their cover-up of the cancer-causing constituents of tobacco. Although it is a bit sensational, Trudeau brings to light issues which, if only half true, are scary enough.
Order Natural Cures “They” Don’t Want You To Know About from Amazon.com.

Pet Food Recall

Sandra — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 00:43:37 +0000

This cartoon came to me through email. I don’t have dogs but I have many friends who do, and I know the topic is “life relevant” for them.

The latest that I can find is that one source of the melamine contamination originates with an imported rice protein concentrate from China. The shipment was offloaded during the week of Apr 2 by Wilbur-Ellis of San Francisco. Wilbur Ellis notified the FDA’s Center of Veterinary Medicine on Apr 15 that there was possible contamination problems.

The recall includes Natural Balance Pet Foods: Venison and Brown Rice canned and dry, Venison and Brown Rice dog treats and Venison and Green Pea dry cat food. resource: www.emxhealth.com

There also seems to be a problem with melamine-contaminated corn and wheat gluten imported from China. Check out the latest (morning of Apr 23) at www.nationaledger.com.

Milk Mustache Mobile Tour

Sandra — Sat, 21 Apr 2007 23:56:08 +0000

In an attempt to show everyone that milk is a vital part of a healthy diet, we have the 10th annual “Milk Mustache Mobile Tour” April 21-23. This year’s theme is “Think About Your Drink.” The roaming fete includes a Milk Mustache Photo Tent, a Curves Tent, a Health Assessment Tent and more…..Admission is Free.

Apr 21 11a-1p Smith’s Food & Drug 9750 S, Maryland Pkwy
Apr 21 5p-7p Wal-Mart Superstore 5198 Boulder Hwy
Apr 22 noon-2p Smith’s Food & Drug 2211 N. Rampart
Apr 23 11a-2p Mayor’s Event at Galleria Mall at Sunset

IONS meeting on Human BioEnergetic Field

Sandra — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 16:08:26 +0000

The topic for this month’s meeting on Apr 24 is “Human BioEnergetic Field and it’s relationship to the Quantum Field of Potential.” Heady stuff but definitely pertinent to the concepts being espoused in “The Secret” and similar philosophies. You are invited to hear about the quantum experience of Traditional Chinese Meridian System, the Central Nervous System and Ayurvedic Dosha combining to create in your body an electromagnetic mapping system like a computer. These body systems interact based upon the neuro-impulses which are shaped by your belief systems. Applications are used to influence causes and patterns of disease and a new approach to healthcare.

“What is IONS exactly?” An acronym for the Institute of Noetic Sciences, IONS is a “nonprofit membership organization that conducts and sponsors leading-edge research into the potential and powers of consciousness.” That comes straight from their website www.noetic.org. If you consider yourself a visionary, a person with a world-view, someone seeking more than the daily existence of a normal life, this might be the group for you.

Email for more info and to express your interest info@ionslasvegas.com. Donations accepted. West Sahara Library 9600 W. Sahara Ave Las Vegas NV (just west of Ft. Apache).

Simple Solutions to Complex Biomedical Problems

Sandra — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 14:09:25 +0000

The 2007 Nevada Medal for outstanding scientific achievement was awarded to Dr. Susan Linquist of MIT for her work on protein and genetics. She will speak on “Simple Solutions to Complex Biomedical Problems” Apr 12 at 4:00 pm. “Proteins do just about everything for us, from powering our muscles to forming the complex units in our brains.” Come hear her speak on the consequences of proteins gone wrong, leading to Alzheimer’s and mad cow disease. Free and open to public. Rogers Auditorium Desert Research Institute 755 E. Flamingo Rd Las Vegas NV

Earth Day at Whole Foods

Sandra — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 19:45:36 +0000

Sun: The Sierra Club joins forces with Whole Foods Henderson for a parking lot of booths and hybrids and information for Earth-friendly living. Whole Foods Market 702-361-8183 100 S. Green Valley Pkwy Henderson NV.

Sat: The Summerlin Earth Day is held on Saturday at Summerlin Park. Summerlin Park 1400 N. Rampart Blvd Las Vegas NV

Healing and EHF

Sandra — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 19:40:12 +0000

Jinna van Nliet, a special guest from Canada, is the founder of EHF (Energy Healing Facilitator), a system to empower the PEMS (Physical, Emotional, Mental and Spiritual) bodies to promote balanced healing for the whole human system. This is cutting edge stuff but modern medicine is beginning to take notice of disease-causing factors and healing techniques that it used to skoff at.

Jinna will be available for private sessions as well as heading a 2-day training for those wishing to be EHF practitioners on Apr 14 and 15. Call 702-251-8200 for more information.

This class is presented by the Foundation for Insight, Transformations A Healing Place 702-252-3502 1725 S. Rainbow #25 ( between Oakey and Charleston on the westside of Rainbow.)

Love Your Fat Away!

Sandra — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 17:02:24 +0000

This is a novel approach to weightloss. On Sat Apr 14 you are invited to meet Ali Guggenheim who used the amazing system to shed 176 lbs. Donation of $10. 702-252-3502. Transformations, A Healing Place 1725 Rainbow Blvd Ste 25, Las Vegas NV

Piloga class

Sandra — Sun, 08 Apr 2007 23:13:54 +0000

What is Piloga? As taught by Eva from Barcelona, it seems to combine her training in yoga, pilates, aerobics and corrective medicine exercise. Cost is free, donations accepted. Transformations, A Healing Place 702-252-3502 1725 Rainbow Blvd Ste 25 Las Vegas NV

Health and Fitness Fair

Sandra — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 07:56:16 +0000

Join others searching for a healthy path through life at Cashman Field in Downtown Las Vegas for a Health and Fitness Fair. There should be booths with a variety of vendors, raffles, complementary services etc. For those of you who don’t know, Cashman Field Center was built in 1983 on land donated by Big Jim Cashman, an icon in Las Vegas history. There is a stadium seating 9,000, a 1,954 seat theatre and a 100,000 sq ft convention center. Cashman Field Center 702-386-7100 850 Las Vegas Blvd No Las Vegas NV (corner of Washington).

Aura Readings

Sandra — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 03:31:23 +0000

Call Transformations, A Healing Place, to schedule an Aura Reading for $20. Before and after picture $25. You can also host an Aura Reading party for groups of 5 or more. Website: www.foundationforinsight.com. Transformations 702-252-3502 1725 S. Rainbow, Ste 25 Las Vegas NV

Catharsis Grand Opening

Sandra — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 13:25:14 +0000

There will be an all day grand opening of Catharsis, the Centre for Cleansing & Renewal on Mar 31. Guest Speaker Sheila Z Stirling will present “What’s Up with Planet Earth?” from noon – 4:oo pm. The Centre will feature introductory specials, raffles, some complementary services among other opening day activities. 702-478-5690 1770 N. Buffalo Dr. Las Vegas NV (In the Sea Bressze Shopping Plaza)

Pyschic Self-Defense

Sandra — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 13:13:37 +0000

Esoteric class at Transformations, A Healing Place, to learn to protect yourself from taking on another person’s pain or energy. We all have experienced “energy vampires” in one form or another. Here are basic techniques to release and neutralize their negative effects. $30 prepaid/$35 same day. 702-252-3502 1725 S. Rainbow #25. Las Vegas NV

Tibetan Medicine & Astrology Readings in Las Vegas

Sandra — Sun, 25 Mar 2007 04:10:39 +0000

I attended an intriguing talk today at the West Sahara Library featuring Dr. Jhampa Kalsang, a doctor of Tibetan Astro (astrology) Medicine. Dr. Kalsang studied and then instructed at the Dalai Lama’s School of Tibetan Medicine in Dharamsala, India. He moved to Europe in the early 90’s and taught workshops in several countries including Germany, France, Italy, Spain and Holland. In the late 90’s he was asked to speak at an International Tibetan Astro Medicine Conference in Washington DC sponsored by Harvard Medical School. That speaking engagement led to a year contract speaking at Princeton, Yale, Columbia and Harvard. He now lives in San Diego where he conducts seminars with Tibetan scholars that are non-sectarian and include all schools of Tibetan Buddhism. This is the second time he has been in Las Vegas and intends to visit once a year, perhaps establishing a school if there is enough interest.

The practice of Tibetan Astro Medicine is more than 3,000 years old. As there was no written language until the 7th century, the knowledge and practice was passed verbally from mother practitioners to daughters and fathers to sons. He recounted the tale of a popular and powerful king who ruled over a vast kingdom extending from Manali, India deep into modern day China. A portion of his vast wealth came from taxes imposed upon travelers of the Silk Road as they passed through ancient Tibet. The king was desirous of a written alphabet, so sent his sons and a minister to India to learn Sanskrit. All died from the extreme heat of India save the minister, who returned to develop the script that is in use today with Tibetan.

The tenants of the Tibetan practice of medicine are based on several factors, including the astrology of the patient, which is determined by the time of birth. It is vital to understand the cycles of life; timing is everything. Also important is the consideration of climate and diet. Diet must be adjusted according to the season. In fact, Dr. Kalsang proposes that the change of seasons is beneficial to good health and well-being. He cautioned especially against very cold drinks in a hot climate, disturbing the digestion. In fact, he attributed a possible cause of our epidemic of obesity to the intake of such volumes of cold drink with our meals. Diet is the number one consideration in Tibetan medicine. The food you eat is “energy you are injecting into your body.” It does you no good to take supplements or medicines without proper nutrition. Only good food can make you healthy. He quoted Aristotle as saying, “The best medicine is food.”

Tibetans utilize herbs for treatment of disease, even kidney stones can be broken up and passed in the urine by the intake of the correct herbs. Dr. Kalsang was quick to instruct that herbs are never given alone, but always blended, helping to avoid the toxicity that can occur even with natural products. Tibetan medicine and spirituality are closely connected. Medical treatments are always energized by mantras.

Diagnosis is by examining external parts of the body to reflect internal weakness. For example, the tongue is connected to the heart; certain conditions of the tongue can indicate heart problems. The Tibetan doctor will look at the coloring in the whites of the eyes; he will test the urine. Most importantly, he takes the pulse, but with a woman, it is first the left, then right, and for the man, the opposite.

According to Dr. Kalsang, the main cause for cancer is stress, with the ingestion of chemicals in our environment as second. He recommends yoga and meditation, and taking time out of the day to relax. He dismisses the excuse that one can be too busy to cook or to meditate. There are 24 hours in every day, he says. Do not tell me you cannot find one hour. Our society is so stressed that people cannot sleep on the most expensive of mattresses, while the poor snore loudly and sleep soundly on rags in the railroad station in Delhi.

The Tibetans see astrology as providing a blueprint for life. You would not construct a building without a blueprint, so why would you plan your life without one? It is very important for them to ascertain the time of death so they can tailor their life to use the time wisely. Dr. Kalsang advises that although money is not bad and we all need to pay our bills, one should not “over-attach” to it. He does enjoy sending extra dollars to India to help his relatives and, most important to him, to maintain his Tibetan store in San Diego which provides Tibetan goods and medicines to Tibetan refugees. Having more than you need translates to the ability to help others.

Dr. Kalsang is associated with the Buddhist community in Las Vegas. For more information about his next visit or Buddhist activities, call 702-219-1191. Also visit the website of the Lohan School of Shaolin. www.lvlohans.com

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Dr. Kalsang will be available Sun Mar 25 for Personal Astrological Readings. This will help you with that blueprint of life I talked about earlier in the article. Jhampa, as he is known to his associates, will give counsel and recommendations for appropriate courses of action and antidotes to alleviate obstacles. Necessary data: Full Name, Date of Birth, Time of Birth, Place of Birth. The cost for a personal consultation, including tape is $130. Please call Sveta 619-819-9276 or email svetala@gmail.com. This is an amazing opportunity to have a personal reading from one of the world’s leaders in Tibetan Medicine and Astrology.

“Fit for Life” Health Fair

Sandra — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 21:00:21 +0000

Author John Sherman will be on hand for book signing at the Fit for Life at the Library: Health Fair, Sat Mar 24. Come to the library for an afternoon of wellness with informational booths, activities and demonstrations such as belly dancing, ballroom dancing, aromatherapy and acupressure. call 702-507-3964 for more info. West Charleston Library 6301 W. Charleston Blvd Las Vegas NV

Democrat Presidential Hopefuls Speak Out on Healthcare

Sandra — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 19:30:45 +0000

UNLV will host one of the most important political forums on healthcare to date. The Democratic Presidential candidates are all invited; present for the discussion will be Hillary Clinton, Chris Dodd, John Edwards, Mike Gravel, Dennis Kucinich, Barack Obama, Bill Richardson. Sen Edwards announced today that he will stay in the race in spite of the news that his wife Elizabeth is suffering a reoccurence of breast cancer. The Edwards family’s challenges underscore the importance of just such a forum on our national crisis in healthcare.

The Forum will be at UNLV Cox Pavillion and is by invitation only. As expected, every seat will be occupied. If you are not one of the lucky chosen, you can follow the discussion from 9:00 am-2:00 pm by live video stream at ThinkProgress.org. You will need RealPlayer in order to view it: www.real.com. You can also submit a question to any/all of the candidates, to be processed by a panel of health care experts. Selected questions will be asked of the candidate by the moderator, Karen Tumulty of Time magazine, during the Q & A section. The event is co-sponsored by the Center for American Progress Action Fund and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). You can read about the SEIU and its fight for quality, affordable healthcare on their website: www.seiu.org

Nevada is considered, along with Iowa, a critical primary state for the candidates. Gov Bill Richardson of New Mexico has established a campaign office here.

Alkalize or Die!

Sandra — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 20:36:29 +0000

There is a lot of talk today about acidity in the body and disease. The newest trend is to reduce the acidity as much as possible by controlling your diet. The opposite of acid is alkaline and a class at Transformations, A Healing Place will teach you the importance of pH balancing of the fluids in your body. You will learn which foods are acid-forming and which are alkaline-forming. $12 per class or $69 for 8 classes. RSVP required. RSVP 702-252-3502. 1725 S. Rainbow #25 Las Vegas NV

Toast to Healthy Red Wine Tannin

Sandra — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 03:35:43 +0000

You hear a lot of buzz today about the benefits of drinking red wine and according to Science News, Dec 2, 2006, there seems to be some scientific basis for it. But researchers from Scotland have shown that not all red wines are equal. Apparently wines with the highest concentrations of polymeric procyanidins are the most beneficial for cardiovascular health. These compounds are found among wine??????? tannins. Wines with the highest concentrations of these specific tannins are grown and consumed in Southwestern France and on the Italian island of Sardinia. Census data for cities throughout France showed that those living in the southwest have the longest life spans. This news might give French wines a boost in a market saturated with wines from California, South America and Australia.

The polymeric procyanidins inhibit the body??????? production of enotehlin-1, a compound which constricts blood vessels. Most doctors agree that narrowed blood vessels are a contributor to heart attacks and stroke. Polymeric procyanidins belong to a larger group called polyphenolics, which have been shown in some studies to help diabetes, obesity and some neurological diseases. This is more good news for consumption of red wine, although the medical community hurries to advise us that one-two glasses a day is recommended, not the ??? bottle to 1 bottle regularly consumed by the avid wine drinkers and connoisseurs I know.

The high concentration of tannins is a by-product of the traditional wine-making techniques of those two regions of France and Italy. The article suggests that other wine-producing regions might find advantage in re-examining their production techniques as more health-conscious consumers become aware of the benefits of sipping wines with high tannin concentrations.