FOOD RESOURCE UPDATE:
JANUARY 2013

The Carroll Institute of Natural Healing is an educational opportunity for Naturopathic physicians and students to further their education in the classical methods of Naturopathy, not otherwise taught in the Naturopathic colleges.  This is where physicians and students learn about the Carroll Food Intolerance Evaluation methods, constitutional hydrotherapy and other important methods handed down by Vlassical Nature Doctors.

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FOOD LABEL QUIZ

CAN YOU GUESS THE FOOD CATEGORIES OF INGREDIENTS
LISTED ON THIS LABEL?

As part of my goal to help you in the quest of eating safely in accordance with your personal food intolerances, this section is another way to help you identify suspicious ingredients and … HAVE SOME FUN!

The answers at the bottom of the New Recipes section, just above The Food Resource List Updates.        ~~~

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~ Each month we bring you articles on a myriad of topics regarding health and environmental issues. The main focus of Song of Health is to avail you of expert information on the Carroll Food Intolerance dietary methods.  This – DIET - is the first step to getting and staying well.  We feel there are also many other interesting and important issues to be aware of, so we share our findings with you, on what may have a cause and effect on our health and lives.  This month…

ENVIRONMENTAL UPDATES FROM THE U.S. EPA:
I am subscribed to receive updates to environmental and health policies from the Environmental Protection Agency. Each month I will select those I feel are pertinent to share with you, and bring to your attention. Sandra

Reduce Lung Cancer Risk in 2013 by Testing Your Home for Radon Gas

Elevated radon levels found in roughly 1 in 15 homes nationwide

WASHINGTON – As part of National Radon Action Month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today steps the public can take to test, fix and save a life from dangerous radon gas.

“Testing for radon is one of the easiest and smartest things people can do to protect their homes and families from this serious health risk,” said Gina McCarthy, assistant administrator for EPA's Office of Air and Radiation. “Addressing high radon levels greatly reduces exposure to the second leading cause of lung cancer.”

Radon occurs naturally from the decay of uranium in the soil and can accumulate to dangerous levels inside the home. Elevated levels of the colorless, odorless gas are the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers.

Elevated levels of this health hazard in homes, schools, workplaces, and other buildings can be prevented through these simple steps:

Test: All buildings with or without basements should be tested for radon. Affordable Do-It-Yourself radon test kits are available online and at home improvement and hardware stores, or a qualified radon tester can be hired.

Fix: EPA recommends taking action to fix radon levels at or above 4 picoCuries per Liter (pCi/L) and contacting a qualified radon-reduction contractor.

Save a Life: 21,000 Americans die from radon related lung cancer each year, but by addressing elevated levels, you can help prevent lung cancer while creating a healthier home and community.

EPA continues to work with Federal, State and local partners on the Federal Radon Action Plan to educate the public about the dangers of radon exposure.

More on how to test, find a qualified radon professional, obtain a test kit or contact your state radon office: http://www.epa.gov/radon or call 1-800-SOS-RADON
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Radon Public Service Announcements (PSAs): http://www.epa.gov/radon/media_campaigns.html
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ARTICLES:

The following was emailed to me by Dr. Tish.  We want to share this vital information with you:

From: Institute for Responsible Technology <info@responsibletechnology.org>
Subject: Tell FDA: Do Not Approve Genetically Engineered Salmon!
Date: January 11, 2013

California Senator, Dianne Feinstein cosponsored S. 229 and S. 230, introduced by Senator Mark Begich [D-AK] on January 31, 2011. These bills would have required the labeling of genetically modified salmon and banned the approval of genetically modified salmon by the FDA, respectively. Both these bills have been referred to Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Unfortunately, the 112th Congress did not take action on either of these bills before adjourning. In order for these bills to be considered again, they would have to be reintroduced in the 113th Congress. Senator Feinstein continues:

“I am concerned that the FDA is using a regulatory framework for animal drugs to assess the safety and environmental consequences of this product. This drug approval process was not designed to regulate genetically modified foods, and I am concerned that the process does not allow for the release of important health and safety information, nor does it provided adequate opportunities for public comment.”

Deadline: 11:59 PM, February 25th, 2013

On December 21, 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released an Environmental Assessment (EA) with a “Finding of No Significant Impact” on the controversial AquaBounty AquaAdvantage transgenic salmon. The FDA action is widely viewed as confirmation that the Obama Administration is prepared to approve shortly the first genetically engineered (GE) animal intended for human consumption in the face of widespread opposition. 
FDA says escape is unlikely and that the fish pose “no impact” [to] the environment. But each year millions of farmed salmon escape, outcompeting wild populations for resources and straining ecosystems. Any approval of GE salmon would represent a serious threat to the survival of native salmon populations, many of which have already suffered severe declines related to salmon farms and other man-made impacts. Additionally, the human health impacts of eating GE fish, which would be the first-ever GE food animal, are entirely unknown.

Sign the petition to tell the Food and Drug Administration not to approve GE salmon AND, if the Obama Administration insists on approving these genetically engineered fish, it should require the fish to be labeled!

SHARING EXPERIENCES:

Remember that eating our food intolerances can have a dramatic effect on our moods as well as other symptoms we discuss, ad infinitum. .

WINTER CHALLENGE
By Sandra Strom, CEO of Song of Health

The weather across the country has been throwing all of us curve balls --- the southwest states are experiencing colder-than-usual temperatures; the south is inundated with rain; the Pacific Northwest is…well, we’re having normal weather, from rain to snow to sun sometimes, albeit chilly.  Whatever climate you happen to be experiencing, one thing remains the same:  Winter facilitates flus, colds, and other discomforts that make us want to hibernate like the bears. 

The winter season is the most difficult time for us to maintain our well being, when we are most vulnerable to listening to the masses.  If you watch TV “news”, the medical advisors insist that you run immediately for the latest available flu injection...before supplies run out!  They push to the point of emanating fear and panic.  Let’s be realistic…although there is a new and dangerous flu epidemic, flu shots are still not the Nature Doctors’ advised method of prevention; and, the Nature treatments have always, and still, aid the patient to heal quickly. 

To review, I suggest clicking on “Archive of Articles” at Song of Health.  We have numerous informative articles from previous newsletters that provide you with an abundance of helpful information, of how to prevent and heal the natural way.  One great article to read is by Dr. Tish, "A Naturopathic View of Flu Prevention" in the September 2009 newsletter.

I asked Dr. Tish to share what treatments they are employing at her clinic for this latest flu epidemic.  Are they different from what has been shared before?  Here is her response, which she is happy to share with us all:

What I am doing to treat patients with the flu
and also prevent the flu:

I dispense:
~ Flu Nosode, a homeopathic immunization remedy which can be taken like a vaccine prevention for the flu; also, taking while having symptoms to ramp up immune response to the flu.
~ Gelsemium 30C, the main homeopathic remedy to treat flu symptoms.
~ Flucomune by Ayush Herbs is the botanical formula we use to stimulate the immune system to kill the virus. This formula is in capsules and is very powerful in eliminating flu symptoms quickly.
~ We may also dispense a "throat tonic" or "lung tea" or other homeopathic remedies as indicated.
The protocol for flu treatment also includes constitutional hydrotherapy daily.  Most patients are recovering within 3 to 5 days.  Many patients are waiting over a week before coming in to see us, when they realize that the infection is lasting much longer than they expected.  Most of these folks have viral pneumonia at this point.  By utilizing diathermy with the constitutional hydrotherapy we are clearing up this infection in 3 to 5 days as well.  Dr. Tish

Here is the beauty of these Naturopathic treatments, as compared to the allopathic methods of injecting flu vaccines and dispensing antibiotics:  The body’s own immune system is boosted and strengthened!  No chance of live viruses being accidentally injected into the system, no weakening of the immune system from antibiotics, no disruption of the natural healing process that our bodies – the healing machines - are blessed with.  And no reason to live in fear and panic! 

Trust your Naturopath.  Believe in the natural methods that work.  Have they steered you wrong yet?  Remember why you chose to engage his/her services in the first place.  Compare how you feel today to where you came from before. 

To All My Relations, Sandra

“Every dis-ease known to humans is created in our digestion system” (Dr. Harold Dick, N.D.)

NEW RECIPES

Each month new recipes are published in the Recipes section at Song of Health.  In the newsletter they are listed and linked so you can easily go to them in the Recipes section.

 The ingredients for all the recipes are coded for food intolerance items.

Just click on the recipe link to go directly to it in the RECIPES SECTION, or copy and paste the "url". Remember to log in first!

Is there a recipe you would like to have, or need help adapting?  I'm happy to help! Contact me at manager@songofhealth.com.

SALADS:
CABBAGE SALAD WITH AVOCADO DRESSING

Check out the Recipes category in The Forum for recipes that fellow Subscribers have been gracious enough to share!  Plus, cooking and baking questions are asked and answered.

FOOD RESOURCE LIST UPDATES

THE FOOD RESOURCE LIST ON THE WEBSITE IS AVAILABLE IN PRINTABLE VERSION. JUST GO TO THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE AND CLICK ON "SOH RESOURCE LIST PART 1 OR PART 2" FOR THE VERSION IN .PDF FORM.

Use the codes below to translate the Results Column.

HOW TO READ THE FOOD RESOURCE LIST AND USE THE KEY:

 As items are submitted and analyzed by our staff doctors, they are then added to the Food Resource List on the Song of Health website. We compile the updated lists to email to you as well.

 The items are listed per category.

 By listing the “Date Evaluated” you can be assured of the most recent updates.

 Under the “Evaluated For” column, “ALL” signifies that the product has been analyzed for all food categories included in the Carroll Food Intolerance Evaluation Method.

In some cases, you will see ingredients listed in the “Results” column that are ot included in “Evaluated For.” This is due to: 1) the ingredient has been listed on the packaging; 2) or it is obviously in the stated category; 3) or our doctors evaluated for more than what was asked for. For example, results for milk will be “dairy (D).”

 Under “Purchased At” we no longer furnish where the product was purchased; however, if the product was purchased outside the Pacific Northwest area, the region will be noted.  Sometimes, I will be able to locate a place to purchase a product for you, if requested.

If you have any questions, please contact us at:
manager@songofhealth.com. We are happy to help!

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FOOD RESOURCE LIST
JANUARY 2013

Addendum to January 2013 Newsletter:

The items listed were purchased in the Pacific Northwest unless otherwise noted.

 * Verification of Result has been requested to Windrose Clinic.
Jan 24^th, from the clinic: The trader Joe’s maple sugar:  We got it in a plastic bag, so we couldn't test it for potato…that’s why the question mark.

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