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The Official Monthly Newsletter of Song of Health
JUNE 2013

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Sandra Strom, CEO of Song of Health
Dr. Letitia Dick, N.D., Staff Doctor
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IN THIS ISSUE:

WEBSITE CHANGES AND NOTICES:

Website Revamp

SUBSCRIBERS SPOTLIGHT:
Stories, Comments, Questions Asked
and Answered

FOOD LABEL QUIZ:
Can you guess the food categories of ingredients listed on this label?

SOAP CORNER:
Do you have a special occasion coming up? Consider Party Favors; Eco Friendly Ingredients

ENVIRONMENTAL UPDATES FROM THE U.S. EPA:
 Skin Cancer Remains the Most Common Cancer in US, Americans Urged to Take Action

SHARING EXPERIENCES:
“ GREAT CHANGES ARE COMING TO SONG OF HEALTH!”
By Sandra Strom, CEO of Song of Health

RECIPES:

PANCAKES AND WAFFLES:  
YUCA PANCAKES

FOOD RESOURCE UPDATE:
JUNE 2013

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.

Song of Health and The Carroll Institute of Natural Healing work together to reach as many people as possible in order to educate and help in understanding the importance of avoiding personal food intolerances, applying Classical Naturopathic methods of healing, and naturally restoring the body to health.

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WEBSITE CHANGES AND NOTICES

We are in the process of updating the entire website to the new php format.  Included will be an exceptionally improved forum that will give you far more options, including notification of new posts to a thread, ability to upload photos, an in-forum email service, and more.  The information throughout the website should be more accessible for you, along with a search mode box.  Read more about the new upcoming website format below in Sharing Experiences.

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	SUBSCRIBERS SPOTLIGHT STORIES, COMMENTS, AND QUESTIONS

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SUBSCRIBERS, PLEASE…help others by sharing your story.  When you allow us to publish it in Dragonfly News and Subscribers’ Testimonials, a dedicated section on the website, you provide the opportunity to reach out to those who still suffer but are not confident that our dietary lifestyle will work for them. By hearing and reading about how our lives were dramatically changed we can help others to step through the door toward wellness. WE WOULD BE HONORED TO INCLUDE YOUR STORY about how you came to follow the Carroll Food Intolerance way of life. We reserve the right to edit for grammar and spelling correctness, however we will not change your story content. So, DON'T BE SHY!

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Please email your contribution to manager@songofhealth.com.

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A note of encouragement: A subscriber was concerned that her story was uninteresting. There is no such thing as a boring, uninteresting story! We are here to support each other and every contribution helps, no matter how small or large the content. Please don't let that stop you! We invite you to check out Subscribers Testimonials to read what subscribers have shared.

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QUESTIONS ASKED AND ANSWERED

Email Correspondence:

Song of Health has been given permission by our Subscribers whose names appear, to share the following with you, so that we may all benefit.  Some have chosen to stay completely anonymous, in which cases you’ll see the name as “Subscriber” or initials .

From Sandra:  I received this email from one of my LinkedIn physician connections, regarding addressing treating the dangerous bacteria MRSA with natural methods.  It is worth reading: 

Attacking MRSA with metals from antibacterial clays.

https://asunews.asu.edu/20130517_antibacterialclays

From Dr. Tish: Forwarded this from Food & Water Watch:

Stop the McFrankenfries.  Tell McDonald's to reject genetically engineered potatoes!

"Would you like genetic engineering with that?" If not, sign the petition to stop McFrankenfries.

McDonald's has the power to stop genetically engineered (GE) potatoes in their tracks. As we told you last week, the USDA could soon approve a new GE potato, but if McDonald's won't sell them, farmers won't plant them. Tell McDonald's you wouldn't eat GE fries.

You may not like McDonald's. I'll be honest: I haven't eaten there since I was a kid. But thanks to their famous fries, McDonald's is the single largest purchaser of potatoes in the United States. That's why we're calling on them right now, before the GE potato is even approved, to commit that they won't buy it.

Farmers need to know someone is going to buy their crop before they plant it, so if McDonald's rejects the GE Potato before it's even approved, farmers will be less likely to plant it. And if McDonald's leads the way, other fast food companies could follow suit.

Join us in telling McDonald's: we don't want McFrankenfries! Genetically engineered foods are inadequately tested, and they're potentially unsafe. In the case of GE fries, that's a particular problem because they're marketed to kids. Sign the petition to tell McDonald's: no GE fries for me and my family.

Say no to GE fries:

https://secure3.convio.net/fww/site/Advocacy?pagename
=homepage&page=UserAction&id=801

Thanks for taking action, Jo Miles Online Organizer, Food & Water Watch

act(at)fwwatch(dot)org

P.S. To convince McDonald's, we need to show support from a lot of people. After you sign the petition, can you forward this email to 3 friends or share it on Facebook and ask your friends to sign the petition, too?

Share This on Facebook on Twitter

Food & Water Watch is a consumer advocacy nonprofit that challenges the corporate control of our food and water. We empower people to take action and transform the public consciousness about what we eat and drink.

From Dr. Jared Zeff, on Facebook, shared: For your information, this is now available for free:  Medical Herbalism Journal  Free full text of all articles and issues of the Medical Herbalism journal, from 1989 through 2005. More than 1000 pages. Search by keyword or browse by tile and category. Materia medica, pharmacy, therapeutics, case studies. Download twelve free issues as PDF files. Articles by some of the leading practitioners in the US and UK. http://medherb.com/articles.htm

From The Forum:

Editor’s Note:  We are in the process of rewriting the website in the newest format available.  This will include a new forum format. Due to an unresolved issue with the current Forum software, we have decided to spend Shawn’s precious time on building the new format and abandon attempts to fix the current forum.  I invite you to address any questions, comments, posts you would otherwise make in The Forum to me directly until we can bring you the new updated format.  Thank you for your patience. Sandra

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 are below the New Recipes section, just above The Food Resource List Updates.        ~~~

THE SOAP CORNER

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Guest Size Sample  in Organza Gift Bag An exquisite presentation for a special occasion ~~~

Do you have a special occasion coming up? Consider Party Favors Guest Size sample soaps are the perfect Wedding, Anniversary, Bar Mitzvah, you-name-it Special moment to remember.  Custom made to order ~ Personal message and names on packaging.    You choose the natural colors and scents of essential oils.    Everyone loves to receive a gift of fabulous and beautiful soap! Email me at manager@songofhealth.com for your personal quote. ~~~ Eco Friendly Ingredients The need to protect our environments is obvious, which dictates that we must be thoughtful of the ingredients we use in our personal products.  Not only must they be safe for our own bodies and health, but we must be aware of the footprints we create on Earth.  I take this seriously with the ingredients used in  as well as the packaging products used to protect them.    CLAY:  Are clays a sustainable raw material?  Does it matter where it is harvested?   As healthful and beneficial ingredients in soap for the skin, different clays offer specific qualities.  Green clay aids in “slip”, making it popular in shaving soaps.  White clay aids in drawing out toxins.  The majority of    do contain one clay or another, and often produce beautiful colors as well as soaping benefits.  All of the clays used in are harvested from the Amazon jungle by one specific company (Beraclay), who is sanctioned by the local native residents and who work with them to gather the different colored clays in a manner that is ecologically and environmentally friendly.  They do not strip any areas of the precious raw materials, nor do they exploit the local autonomy.  We are fortunate to have this source for a wonderful gift from Nature’s providence.

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~ Each month we bring you articles on a myriad of topics regarding health and environmental issues. The main focus of 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:

May 20, 2013
Skin Cancer Remains the Most Common Cancer in US, Americans Urged to Take Action

EPA, CDC, FDA, National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention provide sun safety tips for 'Don’t Fry Day': May 24th
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), joined by the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is recognizing the Friday before Memorial Day as “Don’t Fry Day”, to encourage Americans to take a few simple steps to protect their health and prevent skin cancer throughout the summer.

“While we’re making progress toward restoring the Earth’s ozone layer, Americans need to take steps now for extra protection from harmful UV rays and skin cancer,” said Janet McCabe, deputy assistant administrator for EPA’s Office of Air and Radiation. “Americans can stay safe under the sun and enjoy the outdoors by taking simple steps such as using sunscreen and wearing UV-blocking sunglasses.”

“If current trends continue, one in five Americans will get skin cancer in their lifetime, and many of these skin cancers could be prevented by reducing UV exposure from the sun and indoor tanning devices,” said CDC Director Tom Frieden, M.D., M.P.H. “Of particular concern is the increase we are seeing in rates of melanoma, a potentially deadly form of skin cancer. In the United States, melanoma is one of the most common cancers among people ages 15 to 29 years.”

“Spending time in the sun increases the risk of skin cancer. Everyone can get sunburned and suffer harmful effects of exposure to UV radiation from time spent outdoors,” said FDA Commissioner Margaret A. Hamburg, M.D. “Consumers can protect themselves by choosing a sunscreen that is right for them, wearing protective clothing and limiting time in the sun.”

To make it easier for people to choose products that effectively reduce the health risks of UV overexposure, the FDA has issued new labeling rules for sunscreen products. These include:

In addition to using Broad Spectrum sunscreen, here are some tips to help enjoy the outdoors safely this Memorial Day weekend and throughout the summer:

Check the UV Index: EPA and the National Weather Service offer the UV Index--an hourly forecast of UV radiation that allows Americans to plan outdoor activities in ways that prevent overexposure to the sun. Download EPA's free UV Index app at www.epa.gov/enviro/mobile/.

Nations across the globe have made steady progress toward restoring the Earth’s protective ozone layer through the groundbreaking environmental treaty called the Montreal Protocol. Signed by 197 countries, including the U.S. government, the Protocol is successfully working to phase out ozone-depleting substances. Scientists predict that the ozone layer will recover later this century.

According to the CDC, the states with the highest melanoma death rates include Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Montana, Oregon, Utah, and West Virginia. Americans are encouraged to learn more about skin cancer in their states at www2.epa.gov/sunwise/skin-cancer-facts-your-state

Editor’s Note: There are natural alternatives to chemical sunblock products.  Ask your Naturopath what sunscreen products they recommend.

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.

GREAT CHANGES ARE COMING TO SONG OF HEALTH!
By Sandra Strom, CEO of Song of Health

Webmaster Shawn and I have been considering for some time when to spend the time and money to update the structure of the website to a new format; I hoped we could keep going for a few more months, maybe even a year longer as is, before getting serious about undertaking this huge change.  Then, crash goes The Forum.  Shawn has spent hours trying to locate a probable corruption in the program, causing it to drop the posts written to the threads.  We were able to reset it a number of times, recapturing all the posts.  Now that has become a problem.  We must face the realization that we are patching up old tires needing replacing.  We are just beginning the process, rather --- Shawn is; and I am inputting my thoughts of what and how I’d like things to work.  Together, this is some of what we are looking at, so far:

The Forum will be a new program, one that I’m sure you’ll enjoy reading and be inspired to involve yourself in along with fellow Subscribers.  We will set up the headings, hoping to improve on what they are now; you will be able to easily post topics, find new posts, and click on additional options which include email notification of new posts to a thread you wish to watch.  I love the ease of interaction with this new program!  You can even post pictures --- Share pics of your recipes!  The automatic email notification option will facilitate info updates for both you and me; however, I will still keep a personal eye on the Food Alert for you, as necessary.  By the way, we will also be transferring as many of the existing posts as possible – hopefully, we can retrieve them all, as there is a bounty of information acquired through your posts.

As we work on making Life easier for you at Song of Health, the learning curve for inputting into the new format will take some time.  We expect the entire process to take us a couple months, and we most likely will have a few kinks in between to work out.  Hopefully, none of this will cause any noticeable inconvenience to you. We are dedicated to offering you the best possible service; to do so means keeping up with new internet times.

We invite your input --- what would you like to see?

Is there something else you have in mind that would facilitate your time at Song of Health?  Your thoughts are greatly appreciated.  Now is the time to tell us what you want, especially while we are in the writing process.  This is your information resource.  We want to make it the most enjoyable experience possible for you. 

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.

PANCAKES AND WAFFLES:

YUCA PANCAKES

This recipe can be made with potatoes instead of yuca.

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.

*About this month’s picture: 

~ Garden of The Gods Outside Colorado Springs, CO.  With a backdrop view of Pike’s Peak and the silhoette of Garden of The Gods, we watched a magnificent storm edge toward us.  The nearby Air Force Academy was instrumental in saving homes in the recent fire that is deemed the largest in Colorado history.  My dear friends were one of the lucky ones.  Their barn was burning down when a helicopter nearby noticed the fire headed for the house next; they dumped water over it in, literally, the nick of time, saving their home.  Notice the figure in the clouds?

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!

• SHOPPING SUGGESTION: Do you have a smart phone? You can log on to Song of Health.com, The Food Resource List, and look up items while you shop!

FOOD RESOURCE LIST
JUNE 2013

TOGETHER WE ACHIEVE...

GREAT HEALTH - GREAT LIFE!

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