Taste of Health Show Vancouver

On October 23 a group of us got together and went up to Vancouver to spend the day at the Taste of Health show. Of course we had to snap a picture, so here are a few of my students that were rounded up at picture taking time. Back row from left is May, Lorraine, RawRose, Linda and Chris. Front row from left is Brian, me, and Glen.

Once there everyone scattered in all directions, but we all had a great time visiting the individual table displays, attending the hourly workshops, and taste testing the food samples. A fun day! 




Audience at Demo




My teacher, RawRose, was a workshop presenter at the show and made her Banana Lemon Pie. The recipe is in her "Uncooking with RawRose" book. It was just wonderful to see her again!

RawRose Presentation


After the show some of us went to Gorilla Food for a raw meal - it was a great rush to take pictures before we ate - cause we were all very hungry!

Avocado Carrot Soup

 


Chocolate Fudge & Butterfly Bliss

  

Nice Bowl

 

Falafel Wrap

Burger & Jungle Coleslaw

 

Carrot Cake

Health - Self-Tests for Hypothyroid

After listening to a teleconference by Dr. Rodger Murphree, I went onto his website http://www.treatingandbeating.com/ and although he is selling a product (which I am not promoting in any way), the information he is providing is worth reading. I downloaded his report on Hypothyroidism, which I would like to share, but the only way I can pass it along is through email. So if you would like a copy please Email Me asking for a copy.

Self-test for an Iodine Deficiency

• Dip a cotton ball into USP Tincture of Iodine. (You can get iodine at the drugstore for under $1.)
• Paint a 2-inch circle of iodine on your soft skin, like the inner part of your thigh or upper arm.
• If the yellowish/orange stain disappears in less than an hour it may mean your body is lacking crucial iodine and has soaked it up.
• If the stain remains for more than four hours, your iodine levels may be fine.

Self-test for Body Temperature Low Thyroid

• First thing in the morning, while still in bed, shake down and place a mercury thermometer (digital thermometers are not as accurate) under your arm and leave there for ten minutes.
• Record your temperature in a daily log. Women who are still having menstrual cycles should take their temperature after the second and third days of the period. Menopausal women can take their temperature on any day.
• A reading at, or below, 97.8 may strongly suggest hypothyroid. A reading above 98.2 may indicate hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid).
• If using a digital thermometer, wait 2 hours after waking up and take under the tongue. (Don't eat, drink or brush your teeth 10 minutes before taking temperature).

2 Self-tests for Adrenal Fatigue

• #1 Ragland's sign is an abnormal drop in systolic blood pressure (the top number) when a person rises from a lying to a standing position. There should be a rise of 8-10 mm in the systolic (top) number. A drop, or failure to rise, indicates adrenal fatigue.
• Example: Take your blood pressure while you are lying on your back. The systolic number is 120 and the diastolic number is 60 (120 over 60). Then take your blood pressure again after immediately standing up.
• The systolic number (120) should go up 10 points (from 120 to 130). If it doesn't increasse 10 points, this may indicate adrenal fatigue.
• #2 Another way to test for adrenal dysfunction is the pupil dilation exam. To perform this on yourself, you'll need a flashlight and a mirror. Face the mirror, and shine the light in one eye. If after 30 seconds the pupil (black centre) starts to dilate (enlarge), adrenal deficiency may be suspected.
• Why does this happen? During adrenal insufficiency, there is a deficiency of sodium and an abundance of potassium, and this imbalance causes an inhibition of the sphincter muscles of the eye. These muscles normally initiate pupil constriction in the presence of bright light. However, in adrenal fatigue, the pupils may actually dilate when exposed to light.