THE VIEW FROM
MOUNTAIN VISTA
July 2016
Mountain Vista Retirement Residence Newsletter
Back by Popular Demand—SALADS IN A JAR
Come sip on ice cold GREEN OR BASIL TEA
while assembling Summer Salads from the
ingredients above for
NATURAL SUN DEFENSE
Friday, July 15, 2016
11:00 a.m. –12:30 p.m.
In This Issue:

Plant Compounds to
protect from Melanoma

July Calendar

9 Genius Ways to
Relieve Bug Bites

Tending our Garden
Phenolic compounds in plants contain anti
The Compounds in Plants
That Help Protect Against
Melanoma Skin Cancer
-carcinogenic potential. Flavonols, lignins,
Adding these antioxidant rich compounds to your
stilbenes, and phenolic acids are synthe-
diet can improve your skin’s natural defenses:
Plants Fight Skin Cancer
sized by the plant to protect against the
sun’s rays, chemicals, pathogens, pests,
Caffeic Acid: Found in spinach leaves, olive
and are used to repair injury. These
oil, apples, coffee, wine, and cabbage
compounds not only protect the plant for
Tannins: Contained in a variety of fruits and
survival, but consuming plants rich in
vegetables, nuts, coffee, and tea.
phenolic compounds can also protect
Resveratrol: This type of stilbene is found in
you from skin cancer.
grapes, berries, and peanuts. Resveratrol helps
to inhibit the over-production of melanin.
Change your Diet and Protect Your Skin
Naturally occurring phenolic compounds in
food are more readily available to the body
for use than synthetic compounds found in
many supplements. Plants exhibit skin
cancer prevention in the following
ways:

Scavenge free radicals and inhibit toxic
damage and mutations
Prevent
inflammation
and
controls
natural homeostatic mechanisms for
healthy hormone function

Act as bodyguards against other antioxidant activity

Assist in detoxification pathways for
proper
vitamin
D
absorption
and
removal of toxins

honeyberries.
EGCG: Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) has
an anti-proliferative effect on cancer cells. Green
tea is a rich source of this cancer fighting
compound.
Quercetin: Protects against genetic alterations
leading to irreversible carcinogenesis. Eating
compounds which promote genetic

Anthocyanins: Eat blackberries, bilberries, and
Protects skin integrity and slows aging
whole apples, including their skin, helps protect
against harmful UV damage.
Ursolic Acid: Holy basil tea contains ursolic
acid which shuts down cancer growth and downregulates the genes associated with cancer
growth.
Luteolin: A major anticancer flavonoid,
luteolin is found in medicinal herbs like
chrysanthemum flowers, as well as in fruits and
vegetables including celery, parsley, broccoli,
carrots, and cabbage.
Source:
https://thetruthaboutcancer.com/melanoma-skin-cancer-prevention/
Mountain Vista — July 2016
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
There will be NO garbage pick-up, recycling, or Coffee Klatch
on Monday, July 4th —
Fri
1
Sat
2
Exercise
9:00 a.m.
Recycling and garbage pick-up will occur on Tuesday, July 5th
3
4
5
Offices
Closed
10
11
Coffee
Klatch
10:00 a.m.
17
18
Shirley’s
Birthday
24
29
Coffee
Klatch
10:00 a.m.
25
30
Coffee
Klatch
John’s
Birthday
a.m.
31 10:00
6
7
Exercise
9:00 a.m.
8
Chit-Chat
8:30 am
9
Exercise
9:00 a.m.
Chit-Chat
8:30 am
12
Chit-Chat
8:30 am
Ad Council
9:00 am
19
Chit-Chat
8:30 am
13
Exercise
9:00 a.m.
20
Exercise
9:00 a.m.
14
Chit-Chat
8:30 am
Blood
Pressure
Clinic 9:00
21
Chit-Chat
8:30 am
15
16
Exercise
9:00 a.m.
Summer
Jar Salads
11:00 a.m.
22
23
Exercise
9:00 a.m.
Board
Meeting
5:00 p.m.
26
Chit-Chat
8:30 am
27
Exercise
9:00 a.m.
28
Chit-Chat
8:30 am
29
Exercise
9:00 a.m.
30
30
Dr. Bevan
Rounds
1:00 pm
Honey
If you don’t mind a bit of
stickiness, honey is an antiinflammatory and can make
the itching a little less
tempting.
Milk and Water
Mix equal parts skim milk
and water, dip a thin cloth
Basil
This spice isn’t just limited to the kitchen. Basil leaves
contain chemicals such as camphor, which creates a cool
feeling, similar to menthol in toothpaste. Crush a few
leaves and apply the bits directly to your bumps.
(like handkerchief or an old
T-shirt) into the concoction,
and dab your skin.
Lemon or Lime Juice
These fruit powerhouses
Ice
A single ice cube can constrict the blood vessels and
provide itch relief and are
decrease the body’s natural histamine release—
Translation: less itching.
route, make sure you’re in-
Tea Bags
Cool tea bags draw fluid out of a bite to reduce itching and
swelling.
your skin if you’re out in the
Vinegar
Most toothpastes have a
This is a great home remedy to block itching because of its
mint or peppermint flavor,
small acidic levels. Dab it onto individual spots or, if your
and the menthol ingredient
body’s been a buffet for bugs, you can add two to three
creates a cooling sensation
cups to warm water and soak in a tub. Apple cider
on your skin. Your brain
vinegar may work even better.
picks up on this feeling
Meat Tenderizer
For Bees, wasp, or hornet stings, use a cotton swab to apply
much quicker than the
tenderizer to the itching red bump that stings. Enzymes in it
intrinsic astringency of
break bug venom and reduce pain and swelling.
toothpaste helps reduce
antibacterial. If you go this
side—these juices can burn
sun.
Toothpaste
itching sensation. Plus, the
swelling.
Source: http://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/bug-bite-relief
Because of
great care by
Evelyn . . .
Tending the Raised Garden
. . . Carol has
found a green
pepper almost
ready for
harvest!
Contact Us
Give us a call or visit our
website for more information
about our independent living
community and services for
seniors .
Darcy Englert—Director
Debra Hudelson--Assistant
Mountain Vista
180 Chase Dr.
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-6612
Email
[email protected]
Visit us on the web at www.
mountainvistaretirement.com
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