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Dear Peter,
Happy Thanksgiving from all your friends at Health Coach. We hope you're enjoying this
beautiful fall season before the winter snows start.
Health Coach has grown again and pleased to announce the addition of Tanya
Burlington, R.M.T. to our team of health care practitioners. Bookings are available
starting October 15th. It's also Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For tips on prevention
and information early detection tests for breast cancer please see our article below.
Karen's article on delicious and fun lunch ideas continues this month as she explores
the possibilities of a dehydrator.
We're also participating in a Canned Food Drive to help the Sudbury Food Bank. Until
the end of November, bring in two non-perishable food items and receive a coupon for
10$ off of your next purchase of supplements or consultation with Dr. Jebreen.
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Issue #8
In This Issue
HC Welcomes Tanya
Breast Cancer Awareness
Think Outside the Bread II
Canned Food Drive
Butternut Squash Chili
Canadian Breast Cancer
Foundation
A joke a day keeps the doctor
away
Canned Food Drive
Sincerely,
Reception
Health Coach Naturopathic Health Centre
During the months of October
and November, bring two non
-perishable food items and
receive a coupon for 10$ off
your next purchase of
supplements or consultation
with Dr. Jebreen.
Health Coach Welcomes Tanya Burlington, R.M.T.
Crockpot Kidney
Bean and Butternut
Squash Chili
We are excited to announce the addition of a new member to
the Health Coach team. Tanya Burlington is a Registered
Massage Therapist with 14 years of experience. Her specialties
include Swedish and Hot Stone Massage.
During her career, Tanya worked in a variety of settings,
including a motor vehicle clinic, a chiropractic clinic, and home
practice. She has extensive knowledge of her field and focused
lately on pre and post-natal massage. Tanya's studies also
include the success of massage for the treatment of sleep and
anxiety disorders.
A native of Northern Ontario, Tanya left her hometown of North Bay to study Massage
Therapy at the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in New Market. After
graduating in 1999, she practiced in the Uxbridge Area before returning home. In 2004
she moved to Sudbury with her husband and young son and daughter. In her spare time,
she enjoys cooking, working out, and exploring the local hiking trails.
Please join us in welcoming Tanya to the Health Coach team.
Ingredients:
2 Tablespoons Garden of Life
extra virgin coconut oil
2 large organic onions,
chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 organic green bell pepper,
seeded and chopped
1 organic red bell pepper,
seeded and chopped
4 large organic tomatoes,
diced
2 quarts of organic kidney
beans, rinsed
2 Tablespoons organic chili
powder
2 Tablespoons cumin powder
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2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 pounds of organic butternut
squash, peeled, seeded and
cut into ½-inch dices
salt and pepper, to taste
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women in
North America. 1 in 9 woman are expected to develop breast
cancer during their lifetime. It is also the second leading cause
of death among women. However, it's not just a female
disease; 1% of all diagnosed cases occur in men.
Like most cancers, breast cancer is a complex disease with no
single cause. Current research indicates that a combination of
inherited and environmental factors must be present for breast
cancer to develop. This October, during Breast Cancer
Awareness Month, take a moment to evaluate your risk and what you can do to reduce
it.
According to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, risk factors can be distinguished
as modifiable (factors we can control) and non-modifiable (factors we cannot control).
They include:
Non-modifiable
Modifiable
• Gender and age
• Personal cancer history
• Family cancer history and
genetics
• Early menstruation and late
menopause
• Breast density
• Breast conditions
•
•
•
•
•
Body weight
Physical activity
Alcohol use
Smoking
Exposures to hormones: the Pill,
IVF and hormone replacement
therapy
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Other research indicates that genetic factors may only cause approximately 5% of cases.
This statistic suggests that environmental factors, such as a diet high in fat, refined
sugars, and starches, or excess exposure to chemicals known to change cell DNA are
greater contributing factors to risk than a single hereditary gene.
As with most diseases, the proverbial ounce of prevention is worth far more than a
pound of cure. A healthy and natural lifestyle can greatly reduce your potential risk.
Where possible eat organic food to reduce consumption of pesticides. Choose natural
personal hygiene products and home cleaning products to limit exposure to harmful
chemicals. A yearly detoxification can also help your body eliminate any chemicals you
may have been exposed to. Regular exercise will increase circulation and can help
control some growth factors related to cancerous cells. Consider taking certain
supplements such as Green Tea Extract or Vitamin D which improve overall health and
can help inhibit the growth of cancerous cells. Consult a naturopath for
recommendations that are best suited to your particular situation.
Directions:
Heat oil in a large skillet over
medium-high heat. Sauté
onions until they're tender,
then add the garlic and sauté
for an additional minute. Add
the peppers and cook until
tender. Put this cooked
mixture into a crockpot, then
stir in the beans, tomatoes
and seasonings. Place the
chopped squash on top and
cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
Stir gently and serve.
Courtesy of Garden of Life
Canadian Breast
Cancer Foundation
For more information on
breast cancer or how
to perform a self breast exam,
please see the CBCF
website.
CBCF
A joke a day keeps
the doctor away
"Do you believe in life after
death?" the boss asked one
of his employees.
"Yes, sir," the clerk replied.
"That's good," the boss said.
"After you left early yesterday
to go to your grandmother's
funeral, she stopped in to see
you."
Early detection can greatly improve an individual's chances of survival. Options include a
self breast exam that can be performed at home on a monthly basis to infrared camera
imagery tests. A mammography is one of the most typical tests used today. It is
successful at detecting 69% of cancers. However, 95% of the masses found are benign.
Furthermore, 7-10% of palpable masses that can be found with a self breast exam are
missed by mammograms.
An alternative test that is gaining popularity is thermography. This test uses infrared
cameras to detect hot spots in breast tissue which can indicate malignant changes in
tissue. A thermography test can detect changes as early as 3 years before a cancer is
diagnosable. Earlier detection leads to more treatment options and a better chance of
surviving the disease.
If breast cancer is diagnosed there are many treatment options available, including
surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. Natural alternatives, such as Green Tea Extract,
Can-Arrest and Vitamin C therapy can work in conjunction with traditional treatments to
improve their effectiveness and greatly increase chances of survival.
With prevention, early detection, and a wide range of treatment options, breast cancer
can be beaten. Celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month and perform a self breast
exam at home or consult your naturopath for further information.
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Think Outside the Bread - Part II
Lunch is an important part of any healthy diet and gives our
children the energy they need to excel throughout the day. A
meal packed with nutrients and free of preservatives, sugars,
and salts can improve memory function, reduce fatigue, and
even help with ADHD/ADD.
Last month we explored delicious lunch alternatives that are
fun and easy to make. A few simple kitchen tools can also help
with lunch-making. A high speed blender or dehydrator can
increase variety and reduce prep time. Dust them off or invest
in new ones and healthy lunches will be a breeze to prepare!
A high speed blender can be your best friend. Make delicious, healthy smoothies with
fresh or frozen fruit. Add unsweetened yogurt, unsweetened orange or apple juice,
unsweetened almond milk, or coconut water. Try throwing in a handful of spinach as
well. It won't change the taste but will add loads of vitamins and minerals.
A dehydrator allows you to pre-plan and do food prep when you have time. You will also
always have healthy snacks on hand to add to the lunch box. Dehydrating allows you to
take advantage of the seasons by purchasing larger quantities of fruits and vegetables
when they are in season and dehydrating them for later use. Be sure to store dehydrated
goodies in an airtight container to ensure quality.
• Prepare your own dried fruit with apples, apricots, banana chips, cranberries,
pineapple, strawberries, etc. They make delicious snacks and are preservative
free.
• Make your own granola from scratch. Most store bought granola is loaded with
sugar and oil.
• Create homemade fruit "Roll Ups". Put your berries or other fruit in the blender.
Add unsweetened orange juice or fat-free Greek-style yogurt and blend. Pour
mixture onto Teflex sheets and put in the dehydrator. When finished, they
should be dry and flexible.
• Bake crackers at home with healthy, gluten-free ingredients.
With these two great kitchen aids, healthy lunches will become a creative adventure that
explores the limits of your imagination. Get the children involved and watch their delight
and pride as they pick the ingredients for their own homemade fruit "Roll Ups".
Contributed by Karen Belanger, R.H.N.
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