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Wishing you a peaceful weekend!

Saturday, June 17, 2006

THANK YOU to the 20+ folks who came for our June 15th Wellthy Choices potluck in Mooresville. We stuffed our lil bodies till we could hardly waddle... talked till WAY after dark and had a WONDERFUL time learning about herbs and sharing plants and stories!
Thanks everyone!!
Let's do it again July 20th at the home of Jim & Barbara Murphy in Cornelius, NC
Please RSVP to 704-892-9478 or email: vizual@alltel.net.
Gagan Hunter, raw chef extra-ordinare from Charlotte will be presenting on raw salads and other yummies! I had occasion to show up at his recent presentation at the Home Economist on South Blvd. in Charlotte this month and the meal was FABULOUS!! Way to go, Gagan!!

Here's some interesting things that crossed my desk this week:
Jan

Subject: Done in tandem, breath work and stretching are the best support for pain relief

I would also add - drink more water!!
Minimum of 4 quarts per day for adults...
Jan

REMEDIES: Stretching Is an Important Pain Remedy
From "wildmouse" wildmouse@iquest.net
Date: Fri Jun 16, 2006 2:39 pm

Stretching Is an Important Pain Remedy. Next to breathing and breath work, stretching is the most beneficial exercises we can do for better health. Done in tandem, breath work and stretching are the best support for easing aches, pain, tension, headaches, tight muscles and unexplained pain elsewhere in the body.

Just as there are different types of flexibility, there are also different types of stretching. Stretches are either dynamic (meaning they involve motion) or static (meaning they involve no motion). Dynamic stretches affect dynamic flexibility and static stretches affect static flexibility (and dynamic flexibility to some degree). When done properly, stretching can do more than just increase flexibility.

Benefits of stretching include:
*enhanced physical fitness
*enhanced ability to learn and perform skilled movements
*increased mental and physical relaxation
*enhanced development of body awareness
*reduced risk of injury to joints, muscles, and tendons
*reduced muscular soreness
*reduced muscular tension
*increased suppleness due to stimulation of the production of chemicals which, lubricate connective tissues
*reduced severity of painful menstruation (dysmenorrhea) in females

Stretching your body's muscles will actually enhance the healing process. Long, slow static stretching will help to increase blood flow and circulation, eliminating stasis and help to warm and invigorate the muscles and in turn lubricate the ligaments and joints.

One good over all stretch for your body is to lie on the floor and gently bring your knees up to your chest. Once there, put a little pressure on your knees with two hands. Gently raise your head up toward the knees. Breath, in, out, in out.....slowly. Stretch, then relax. Repeat.

One of the best over all stretches is the Sun Salutation.
You can find it here: http://www.peacefulmind.com/yoga_therapy.htm
Also find other exercise information and stretching here:
http://www.peacefulmind.com/exercise.htm

Andrew Pacholyk, MS, L.Ac.
Peacefulmind.com

Quote of the Week
The best six doctors anywhere
And no one can deny it are:
sunshine, water, rest, and air
Exercise and diet.
These six will gladly you attend
If only you are willing
Your mind they'll ease
Your will they'll mend
And charge you not a shilling.
- Nursery rhyme quoted by Wayne Fields, What the River Knows, 1990

Incredible Hummus
Ingredients:
12 oz. chickpeas (fresh, or dried & soaked overnight)
1/2 small onion, chopped
1 tsp. sesame oil (opt.)
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1/3 cup tahini
2 tsp. soy sauce juice from 1/2 lemon or about 1-1/2 Tbsp.
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Sea salt to taste

Instructions:Throw all ingredients in the blender or food processor and mix until smooth, adding very small amounts of water if the mixture is too thick. Serve with tortilla chips or spread on bread with veggies for a terrific sandwich!
Keeps in the refrigerator for about 5 days

Papaya Watercress Salad with Lime
Ingredients:
1-1/2 bunches watercress leaves
3 papayas seeded and thinly sliced
1 ounce (4-5 stalks) hearts of palm, thinly sliced
1-1/2 medium tomatoes

Dressing:
3 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
pinch coriander
pinch allspice
Arrange watercress on 6 small plates
Top with layers of papaya, hearts of palm and tomatoes
Mix dressing, then drizzle over the salads
Let stand for 30 minutes before serving
Makes 6 servings.
Recipe from Vegetarian Times, 2/93

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