FOOD RESOURCE UPDATE:
JULY 2013

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Our progress updating the website to the new php format:  Shawn has been working on interfacing the subscription and payment software programs this week.  The new system will be far more convenient and efficient.  Once your payment is accepted, an email will be sent to you to click and confirm.  This should improve and facilitate the registration, renewal, and payment process.  The next step is to install a new program for The Food Resource List and the Recipes section (The Food Intolerance Cookbook), and input all the existing data.  As you can imagine, this will take a while, even with both Shawn and me doing the work.  Then comes the new Forum ~ an exceptionally improved program that offers much more flexibility, 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.  As you can see, many good and exciting things are awaiting us in our Song of Health future!  In the meantime, thank you for being patient with The Forum being down.  Remember, you are welcome to email me with your questions/comments and I will be happy to respond and share with our fellow Subscribers, as desired.

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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 Adrienne M., July 1^st:  Dear Sandy, thanks for filling us in on website changes. I'll be watching for the new format.

Now, why was the food quiz on hummus an easy one? I don't see the ingredient that gives us the dreaded POTATO. I love hummus but I don't make it because I don't have the time to make absolutely everything I eat! Please tell me which ingredient is the culprit. I guess it has to be salt.

… I spend much of my time cooking from scratch with the best ingredients I can find so as to support my health. I think it’s working. I think I have a fabulous life.

In Ithaca, we have a great store called Home Green Home where we have purchased a number of things …

…What I love too at Home Green Home are the little things. I found small string bags to hold the remnants of our bars of soap, one for me and one for Joe. I figure I can use the soap in the bathroom when I accumulate enough.

Thanks for being on the planet.  Adrienne

Reply from Sandra:  Yes, it is probably the salt that caused the product to evaluate positive for potato.

…RE your soap orders...I've been trying to keep enough in stock now, hopefully to fill all orders.  Planning a month ahead is a great idea, as you never know what might go out the door.  Thanks again, Adrienne.  In health, Sandra

From Sandra:  I received this email from a fellow soapmaker member of the Sustainable Soapers Guild (a Facebook group). This is one of the most professional, informative, provocative, and interesting presentations I have seen on the subject of sustainability awareness:  

Fabulous free film on sustainability that was just sent my way. I hope you'll all watch.  Awakening the Dreamer: Changing the Dream (2011) | Watch Documentary Free Online  Wake up to your own role in creating a new future. www.filmsforaction.org

http://www.filmsforaction.org/watch/awakening_the_dreamer
_changing_the_dream_2011/

This website page gives a comprehensive look at the problems facing Palm agriculture in Indonesian rainforest areas: Is "Sustainable" Palm Oil really sustainable Part 2...

From Ken Cook, EWG, July 19th:  Dear Sandra, heading out for a hike? Sending the kids to summer camp? Don't know what bug repellent to choose?

EWG knows that Americans are concerned about staying safe from bug-borne illnesses while still choosing the least toxic products. So we did the research for you.

Our scientists reviewed the available safety and efficacy data of repellent chemicals in virtually every bug repellent for sale in the U.S. They highlighted four ingredients as top picks.

Click here to see EWG's brand new Guide to Bug Repellents
and choose which bug repellent is right for you and your family.

There is no one-size-fits-all solution to avoiding bug bites. Different ingredients protect against different pests. Different concentrations last different lengths of time. To make it easier for you to find the right repellent EWG developed an interactive scenarios guide that varies by activity, length of time outdoors, concerns about bug-borne illnesses and more.

Find the best solution for your needs. Are you looking for repellents for:  Adults, Children, Pregnant women? 

I hope your next outing is bug-bite free. Sincerely, Ken Cook, President, Environmental Working Group

From Sandra to Dr. Tish, July 30th:  I always thought citronella oil was derived from a fruit.  In recent research, I found several writings describing citronella as a grass in the lemongrass family.  What do you know about it?

Reply from Dr. Tish:  Citronella is not a fruit.

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.        ~~~

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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…

ARTICLE:

The following is reprinted from Defenders of Wildlife Summer 2013 newsletter:

ANIMAL CONSERVATION NEWS

Wild Matters

Talk About a Buzzkill

High fructose corn syrup-that bad boy of sweeteners-just got another line added to its rap sheet: colony collapse disorder. Linked to the nation's obesity and diabetic woes, the ubiquitous ingredient is now suspected of compromising the immune system of bees around the world, say entomologists from the University  of Illinois.

Beekeepers began feeding the syrupy stuff to colonies back in the 1970s as a substitute for honey taken to market. High-fructose corn syrup is not itself toxic to bees, but with honey removed from their diet the bees miss out on important nutrients that help the bees fight off pathogens and the toxins found in pesticides.

The scientists found that consumption of the compound p-coumaric, for example, turns on "detoxification genes" in bees. This nutrient is found in pollen, not nectar, and makes its way into honey inadvertently by sticking to bees' legs as they visit flowers.   The genes amplified by p-coumaric help bees to safely digest a common insecticide used by beekeepers to kill mites.

Scientists struggling to find a cause for colony collapse disorder-first noticed in 2006-have pointed to everything from pesticides to habitat loss to fungus to mites.  The pesticide link recently led the European Union to propose a two-year moratorium on three chemicals by the end of the year. But the solution may be more complex given that a range of causes are likely at play, warn the U.S. Department of Agriculture  (USDA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in a report released in May.

While the search for a solution continues, USDA officials are working under a Farm Bill mandate to identify and set aside foraging land for pollinators with the hope of giving bees a boost through improved nutrition and reduced pesticide exposure.

DEFENDERS SUMMER 2013

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.

IT’S BUG SEASON ~ REPEL PESKY INSECTS NATURALLY
By Sandra Strom, CEO of Song of Health

Summer…sunshine, beach time, swimming, hiking, picnics, and pesky little critters.  Here, in the “north country”, we wait for what seems a half-life to bask in the natural warmth of the season.  Ahhh, it feels so good until …bzzz---bite… I just became insect lunch.  It’s enough to chase a person back inside, and that’s why such abominable products as Off fly off the summer shelves.

There are a few less offensive products available, some work while others are a waste of money.  Nature provides us with everything we need, including insect repellents from various plants.  Let’s look at some of the more common ones that are easily accessible in our global world today, and how you can make your own repellents.

Warnings:

To make your own safe and natural insect repellent:

For an economical way to ward off pesky critters, you can make your own repellent by diluting essential oils in rubbing alcohol or a carrier oil, such as safflower oil or castor oil (both are food intolerance free); pour the mixture into a spray bottle for easy applications.

“A good rule of thumb is to mix the repellent so it's 5-10% essential oil.  Mix 1 part essential oil with 10-20 parts carrier oil or alcohol. For a smaller batch use:  10-25 drops (total) of essential oils

2 tablespoons of a carrier oil or alcohol” ¹

Following is a list, copied from About.com Chemistry, of some essential oils that work well against biting insects (mosquitoes, flies, ticks, fleas):

     cinnamon oil (mosquitoes)

    lemon eucalyptus, or regular eucalyptus oil (mosquitoes, ticks, and lice)

    citronella oil (mosquitoes and biting flies)

    castor oil (mosquitoes)

    orange oil (fleas)

    rose geranium (ticks and lice)

Safe carrier oils and alcohols include:

     olive oil

    sunflower oil

    any other cooking oil

    witch hazel

    vodka ¹

You'll need to re-apply the natural product after about an hour or after swimming or exercise.  Unused natural insect repellent may be stored in a dark bottle, away from heat or sunlight. If you wish, you may combine the oil with aloe vera gel to change the consistency of the product. ¹

The steam distilled essential oils of plants are used in .  This is the most effective use as an insecticidal as well as to elicit the wonderful fragrances.  Campers Friend soap is specifically formulated with natural essential oils to help ward off most of the common buggers; included are:

NOTE:  It should not be taken internally, unless prescribed by a doctor, as it can cause extreme problems, even death. 

Place a pennyroyal plant near the house; crush the dried leaves and scatter in your pets’ beds; stick crushed leaves in your hat or pockets when outside ⁸ ~ you’ll be amazed how well it works.

To use as a spray on plants:  Combine 2 tbsp. of tea tree oil with 2 cups of water. Pour into a spray bottle and shake well before applying. Spray onto the foliage of the plants you wish to protect. Use sparingly, only when you notice pests or fungus returning to your plants, as essential oils are strong and can burn your foliage if overused. ⁹

By the way… Campers Friend can be used in a variety of ways to work as repellent.  While at camp, a friend of mine rubbed it all over her exposed skin, without washing it off, hoping for relief from mosquitos and ticks.  She was thrilled…it worked!  I hang a bar over the kitchen sink to ward off fruit flies; I hang it up in my camping tent in the mountains, as well as use for bathing.  I get a kick out of watching a flying pest explore said areas for a few seconds; next thing I realize is they’re gone for good.      

Methods that have been popular for warding off pests in large outdoor areas are to burn the pure oils in candles or small lamps.  Lemongrass essential oil is very effective, and smells nice.  Citronella, in the lemongrass family, is well known for its use as a repellent.  Tea lights, lanterns, and torches make for pretty decorative perimeters around patios and picnic areas, protecting up to hundreds of square feet.

Natural essential oils are eco-friendly, most are earth sustainable, safe for you, your animals, and gardens ~ making them a superior alternative to chemical products.  Here’s to comfortable bug-free summer days!

To All My Relations, Sandra

¹ http://chemistry.about.com/od/healthbeautyprojects/a/naturalinsectrepellent.htm

² http://www.experience-essential-oils.com/uses-of-eucalyptus.html

³ http://www.academia.edu/1612667/ANTIMICROBIAL_ACTIVITY_OF_EUCALYPTUS_TERETICORNIS_
AND_COMPARISON_WITH_DAILY_LIFE_ANTIBIOTICS

⁴ http://www.sigmaaldrich.com/life-science/nutrition-research/learning-center/
plant-profiler/cymbopogon.html

⁵ http://sitem.herts.ac.uk/aeru/footprint/en/Reports/1889.htm

⁶ http://www.livestrong.com/article/95788-benefits-patchouli/

⁷ http://www.motherearthnews.com/natural-health/pennyroyal-safety.aspx#axzz2ae25yJp0

⁸ http://www.ehow.com/info_8791441_tea-tree-oil-insecticide-plants.html

⁹ http://www.callnrg.com/cedar_gard_press_release.pdf

“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.

This is a wonderfully easy way to create a special treat using the wonderful fresh fruit of the season. 

Remember, if you are fruit intolerant…rhubarb is a delicious alternative.

CAKES:

BERRY COBBLER

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: 

~ Wild Elderberry ~ Creating a stunning splash of color against the lush forest backdrop, the tarty tasting elderberry (fruit) is not favored for eating; it is, however, prized as a fruity wine.  As shown, it finds the Pacific Northwest coast range a perfect natural habitat.  Picture taken July 2013.

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
JULY 2013

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