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BUILDING IMMUNITY - FEBRUARY 2003

CONTENTS:

YOU’RE INVITED TO AN OPEN HOUSE!!!!!

February 2, Sunday
1:00-4:00PM
1999 Route 70 East, Suite 6, Cherry Hill, NJ
856-985-9789

COME SEE OUR OFFICE AND MEET OUR NEW PARTNER CHRIS SANDY!!!

Formerly of Active Nutrition Chris Sandy has joined the High Level Wellness team as a partner in the company. Chris is a certified holistic health counselor who specializes in food allergies and women’s health issues. She is a graduate of the Institute of Integrative Nutrition in Manhattan and previously graduated from Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA with a B.S. in Psychology and a minor in Music Therapy. She later completed numerous graduate level courses at the University of Pennsylvania in Social Work. Chris believes everyone can learn to listen to his or her body’s feedback regarding nutrition.

Welcome Chris! We at High Level Wellness are looking forward to a long and healthy future with you.

BUILDING IMMUNITY

Colds, flu, and other contagious respiratory infections run rampant this time of year. Many people are sneezing, coughing and feeling rundown. Yet numerous individuals manage to avoid the negative effects of the season, even though we’re all exposed to the germs of those who are sick. A strong immune system is the key. The immune system involves your skin, saliva, internal organs, as well as blood and lymph systems. When the body is under stress, viruses, bacteria, and other invaders find a weakened host and easily gain the upper hand.

Besides frequent colds, common signs of an imbalanced immune system are chronic allergies, asthma, hay fever, as well as multiple sclerosis, lupus, Alzheimer’s, ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease), AIDS and cancer. The main culprit for reduced immunity is our food supply. Cattle and chickens are fed with huge amounts of antibiotics, growth hormones, and artificial feed. We are exposed to far more food additives and dyes, new synthetic foods with hydrogenated fats and artificial sweeteners. These are substances the body doesn’t recognize as nourishment, but rather as toxins that have to be eliminated. The immune system is busy fighting these foreign substances, and doesn’t have the reserves for the allergens, germs and viruses.

The other major culprit is sugar, one of the most harmful foods for the immune system. The low fat food craze has driven people to more sugar than ever before. Check out a label of a low or fat free food- they add more sugars to improve the flavor.

Strive to pay attention to the food you are eating. Look for organic, free-range meats and dairy. Avoid packaged foods that are full of hydrogenated oils and reduce the amount of sugar in your daily diet. Eat more vegetables, fruit, and whole grains. Get regular exercise, drink plenty of water, and get adequate rest.

Don’t know how to incorporate these suggestions into your hectic lifestyle? A holistic health counselor can help you make these changes easily and intelligently. Give us a call! 856-985-9789

Recipe of the Month

Ginger Carrot Miso Soup

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic
3-4 shallots peeled and minced
1” piece chopped ginger
sea salt
3-4 cups coarsely chopped carrots
4-5 cups pure water
2 tablespoons white miso
fresh dill sprigs for garnish(optional)

Heat olive oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Add garlic and shallots with a pinch of sea salt and sauté until soft, about 10 minutes.

Add carrots and ginger and cook, stirring until coated with oil.

Add 4 cups of water and bring to a boil over high heat. (reserve remaining cup of water until end if soup is too thick.) Cover and reduce heat to low, simmer about 20 minutes until carrots are tender. The smaller the carrot pieces the quicker they will cook.

Let soup cool slightly with the cover off. Puree in blender, food processor or hand held immersion blender until smooth. Remove ½ cup to a bowl and add miso. Stir until miso is dissolved.

Stir mixture back into soup and simmer gently about 3 more minutes. Do not boil miso or it will lose its nutritious quality. Add more water if needed.

Serve garnished with fresh dill sprigs, if desired.

STARTING MARCH 2003

GROUP SIX-MONTH PROGRAMS! Works just like one on one counseling but in a group setting. Call for details.

Lectures/Workshops

SPRING 2003 EVENTS

LECTURE / WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS

Sugar Blues

If your mouth waters at the thought of chocolate or you can’t imagine life without dessert, this class is for you. Sugar is a major addiction. We'll discuss ways to overcome cravings that do not involve willpower. Class includes ongoing group support.

Diets Designed for Your Bodies Needs / Why Weight?

No more quick fixes and crazy concepts designed to sell books. Simple delicious, whole foods support health and maintain ideal weight naturally. Most diets rely on strict discipline, lists of foods, and tiny portion sizes to reduce calories and lose weight, leaving you feeling hungry and deprived. We have our own ideas. Come in and find out more.

Women And Wellness

Women are great at looking after others, but forget about themselves. Learn how food affects mood, hormones, energy, weight, everything. We’ll talk about life, relationships, career stress, confidence, cravings and specific health concerns and create an ongoing support system.

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Rose Payne is a certified Holistic Health Counselor and educator, with a private practice in Manhattan, NY and Marlton, NJ. She is also an assistant teacher at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in NYC. Her passion is helping clients to transform their lives through the power of nutrition. Her sense of humor combines with a kindhearted, intelligent and practical approach to guiding people to vital healthy lives.
Rose is also the Holistic Nutrition writer for Cuizine Magazine.

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