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TARIFFVILLE — Farmington Valley residents looking for alternative routes to better health have a new option in the Sustainable Health Wellness center for vital living, in The Mill at 2 Tunxis Road, Tariffville.

The center opened April 2, with Dr. Dana Lapointe as director and a staff of nine, offering services including massage, acupuncture, reflexology, energy work, advance practice body work, yoga classes and a naturopathic apothecary.

Lapointe said the practice is a natural expansion of her one-room office, Peace on Herbs LLC, which she opened in August 2011 at The Mill.

“In my old space, I barely had room enough for a consultation area, exam room and apothecary,” she said. “I really needed more space to do bodywork, which I do for conditions including postural issues, old injuries that didn’t heal properly, chronic pain and fibromyalgia. Now we have 2,200 square feet, including five treatment rooms, a yoga/fitness room, apothecary and consultation areas.”

The bulk of Lapointe’s patients come in with endocrine issues, she said.

“That includes diabetes, pre-diabetes, hormonal health, weight issues, thyroid function and Wilson’s temperature syndrome,” she said. “I am aiming to restore optimal functions whenever possible, with use of herbs, supplements and vitamins, often working hand-in-hand with the patient’s medical doctor, to minimize use of pharmaceuticals whenever possible.”

LaPointe, who is certified in restorative medicine, is a licensed massage therapist and naturopathic doctor.

“I have been doing massage for more than 20 years, and I hand-picked the staff,” she said. “They all do deep tissue work and a range of modalities.”

Jessica Moore, of Enfield, is a licensed massage therapist at Sustainable Health Wellness.

“My focus is listening to people who have questions and concerns about the service we offer,” Moore said. “They can ask me questions, and everything is kept confidential. We tailor all massages to the client’s needs. We are here to assess them properly and come up with a treatment plan that will help the body heal itself.” Continued…

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Naturopathic care that incudes supplements, counseling and dietary teaching improves blood sugar levels and mood for people living with type 2 diabetes, found researchers. The result of seeing a naturopathic doctor (ND) was also found to lead to better eating and exercise habits, which also helps diabetics feel more in control.

Combining complementary medicine with conventional treatment minimizes effects of diabetes

The study, published April, 2012 in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, was a collaborative effort by Group Health Research Institute and Bastyr University Research Institute.

According to statistics, diabetes affects 26 million Americans, making it important to find optimal treatment options.

Participants in the study received diet instruction and exercise counseling from four naturopathic physicians. The study included 40 people. Some were also given supplements and stress management and all of them continued their usual medical care with prescriptions from their medical doctor.

In the six months of the study that included about 4 visits for naturopathic care, the participants were monitoring their glucose levels more consistently and experienced improvement in mood.

Ryan Bradley, ND, MPH, director of the Center for Diabetes and Cardiovascular Wellness at Bastyr University and its clinic, the Bastyr Center for Natural Health said in a press release, “Patients involved in the study cited the benefits of trying different approaches to find the best ways to minimize the effects of type 2 diabetes. In many ways, that strategy mirrors our partnership with Group Health in this research study—working together to discover the best possible solutions.”

He adds the finding is “encouraging” for people fighting diabetes. It’s also important to find better ways to treat type 2 diabetes because it’s one of the top ten causes of death in America and one of the most costly diseases. Recent estimates predict 5.1 million Americans will have diabetes by 2025, with millions living with the disease for decades without better prevention and treatment strategies.

Naturopathic care helped the diabetics in the study drop their hemoglobin A1c level almost one point, compared to a half point for 329 similar patients receiving only conventional care during the same time period. Bradley says the study was small and observational – but encouraging – but should be confirmed in larger studies with more participants.

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BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine
April 18, 2012
doi:10.1186/1472-6882-12-44

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Jury rules against issuing the death penalty in Tigard man’s murder

By Geoff Pursinger

The Times, May 17, 2012

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It took a Washington County jury a full week to decide if Brian Bement was guilty, but it took only four hours to decide whether or not he should be put to death for his crimes.

Jurors decided Friday evening that Bement, 35, should spend the rest of his life in prison for the 2010 killing of David Greenspan, a Tigard naturopathic doctor.

The same jury found the Sellwood man guilty of aggravated murder, first-degree robbery and other charges two weeks ago.

Jurors had three options for Bement: death, life in prison without parole or the possibility of parole after 30 years.

Washington County Circuit Court Judge Rick Knapp read the verdict at about 8 p.m., Friday.

Jurors ultimately decided Bement should serve a life imprisonment, without the possibility of parole.

Before the jury began deliberating, Bement apologized to Greenspan’s family, as well as his own mother and father who were in the courtroom.

“To the family of David Greenspan I offer my sincere condolences,” Bement said, reading from a prepared statement. “I’m truly sorry for David’s death. I’m sorry that David will not be here for his children and family. I am sorry for the pain that you are suffering. I may not always show it, but I hurt deeply inside.

“Not a second goes by that I don’t feel sorry. If I had the power to change places with David, I would in a heartbeat, but I cannot change the past. The only thing I can do is try to be a better person in the future.”

Wearing a suit and tie, Bement talked about his own mental problems and sexual molestation as a child by a family friend.

As an adult, he told his family of the abuse, he said, but they didn’t believe him.

Bement said he moved to Oregon to start a new life, where he soon got addicted to drugs and began selling them to help support his son and girlfriend.

“God, I wish I had the strength to have taken a different path, but I didn’t, and that is how I ended up here asking you to spare my life today,” he said. “I am sorry for the pain that I have put my family through, especially my son… How I have painfully altered his life, and I will never be able to forgive myself.”

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by Anna Frenette • Thursday, May 17th, 2012 at 12:30 pm • Posted in EventsHealth

Yesterday evening, the Tecumseh Naturopathic Clinic opened its doors to the public for a free “Managing Stress” seminar, hosted by Janice Davie, BHSc, ND.  Janice Davie is an active member of both the Canadian and Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors.  Davie strives to encourage her patients to make healthy lifestyle choices and seeks wellness support and disease prevention for her patients.

“Stress is stress.  We all have it.  It exists.  There’s good stress and bad stress but it doesn’t matter because the body doesn’t really recognize good or bad, it’s just stress…it’s about how we deal with it,” Davie explained.  Common stress can be evident through headaches, digestive disorders, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, fatigue, muscle pain, anxiety, heart palpitations, poor sleep and insomnia, hair loss, and skin issues.

“What we look at is the adrenal glands, essentially,” Davie stated. “The adrenal glands are two glands that sit right on top of our kidneys.  They’re responsible for putting out all of our stress hormones, so our cortisol, primarily, and adrenalin…they sort of keep the body going.  It’s like the fuel tank of the body.  Over time though, like a gas tank, it gets kind of empty and we start to feel pretty drained and pretty worn out.”

Davie continued by describing the three stages of stress.  Stage one is where we find ourselves constantly busy and always “on-the-go” in response to the ever-changing demands in our lives.  Stage two is where we start to feel drained and burnt out due to our hectic schedules.  In this stage, we begin to feel extremely exhausted and fatigued.  Lastly, stage three is when we CRASH.  This is when we just can’t keep up with life.

So how do we replenish and support our adrenals during stress?  Davie recommended several coping mechanisms including taking B vitamin supplements, drinking at least two litres of water each day, sleeping at least seven or eight hours per night, avoiding excessive caffeine and sugar, and implementing dietary changes.  Also, balancing blood sugar levels by eating every three hours can also be very helpful.  Davie suggested, for example, to eat breakfast, then a snack, lunch, a snack, and dinner.  Additionally, deep breathing or “belly breathing”, as practiced in many forms of yoga, has also been proven to be very effective in combating stress.  Maintaining a consistent daily routine can also be very beneficial, such as waking up, eating, and going to sleep at similar times each day.  Acupuncture and taking an Adaptogen also supports the adrenals during seasons of high stress.  An “adaptogen” refers to a natural herb product that is proposed to increase the body’s resistance to stress, trauma, anxiety and fatigue.  Lastly, learn to say “NO” to additional commitments and stressors in your life!

The Tecumseh Naturopathic Clinic is located at 1614 Lesperance Rd (Lesperance and E.C. Row) in Tecumseh.  Please call (519) 739-1677 for more information.

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Doctors of naturopathic medicine would be reimbursed by health insurance companies under a bill passed by the New Hampshire Senate.

The Senate voted 16-8 Wednesday in favor of the bill. Opponents argued that the bill amounted to a mandate for insurers that would lead to increased premiums.

Supporters argued it was a matter of fairness because insurers already reimburse other health care providers for providing the same services.

Sen. Lou D’Allesandro, a Manchester Democrat, said the bill would save money in the long term by reducing the need for more expensive medical care.

Naturopathic medicine emphasizes the body’s own healing powers. The bill already has passed the House and now goes to the governor.

Article source: http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/east/2012/05/17/247954.htm

May 16

» ART RECEPTION, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Opening show with Charles L. “Chick” Peterson. Cottage Row Framing and Gallery, 9197 Wisconsin 42, Fish Creek. (920) 868-2626.

» DRESS REHEARSAL, 1 p.m. Gibraltar Elementary School students get ready for their May 17 concert. Door Community Auditorium, 3926 Wisconsin 42, Fish Creek. Free. (920) 868-3284.

» FAMILY FILM, 3 p.m. “The Muppets.” Bring or wear a favorite Muppets item. Popcorn available. Door County Library, 107 S. Fourth Ave., Sturgeon Bay. Free. (920) 743-6578.

» HEALTH SEMINAR, 1 p.m. “Naturopathic Approach to Solving Sleep Disorders” with Holly Baer. Greens N Grains, 7821 Wisconsin 42, Egg Harbor. $12. (920) 868-9999.

» HEALTHY LIVING COMMUNITY FAIR, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Interactive health screenings including cholesterol, blood sugar, skin cancer, blood pressure, vision and hearing. Door prizes, refreshments. Northern Door Program Center, Door County YMCA, 3866 Gibraltar Road, Fish Creek. Free. (920) 868-3660.

» INTERNATIONAL FILM, 6:30 p.m. “Three Seasons,” from Vietnam. Popcorn. Door County Library, 107 S. Fourth Ave., Sturgeon Bay. Free. (920) 743-6578.

» NATURE HIKE, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Ridges Sanctuary, 8288 County Q, Baileys Harbor. $5 Ridges members, $8 nonmembers. (920) 839-2802.

» WELLNESS SPEAKER, 10 a.m. to noon. “Your Brain on Exercise” and “When Memory Loss Isn’t Alzheimer’s” with Christy Wisniewski of Ministry Door County Medical Center. Sponsored by the YMCA and Northern Door Health and Wellness Ministry. Door County YMCA, 3866 Gibraltar Road, Fish Creek. Free. (920) 868-3660.

» WISDOM WEDNESDAY, 9:50 a.m. “Stepping On! Fall Protection and Safety” with Christine Webb Miller. Door County YMCA, 1900 Michigan St., Sturgeon Bay. Free. (920) 743-4949.

May 17

» BOOK DISCUSSION, 2 p.m. “The Killer Angels: A Novel of the Civil War” by Michael Shara with University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Professor Emeritus John Harris. Door County Library, 107 S. Fourth Ave., Sturgeon Bay. (920) 743-6578.

» COMMUNITY THEATER, 7:30 p.m. “Circle Mirror Transformation” by Annie Baker, presented by Isadoora Theatre Company. Village Hall, 9996 Water St., Ephraim. $17 adults, $14 students. (920) 493-3667.

» GIRLFRIENDS GREAT EGGSCAPE, 2 to 6 p.m. workshops. 6:30 p.m. buffet and 8 p.m. special Comedy Club with touring stand-ups Amber Preston and Shannan Paul; $20.99 includes buffet and show. Continues May 18-20. The Landmark Resort, 7643 Hillside Road, Egg Harbor. $69 event fee. (920) 868-5164.

» READ TO BARLEY, 4 to 5 p.m. Children may read a story to a gentle therapy dog. Door County Library, 107 S. Fourth Ave., Sturgeon Bay. (920) 746-7119.

» SCHOOL CONCERT, 6:30 p.m. by Gibraltar Elementary School students. Door Community Auditorium, 3926 Wisconsin 42, Fish Creek. Free. (920) 868-3284.

» SENIOR LUNCHEON, noon to 1:30 p.m. Washington Island School’s nine graduating seniors will share their future plans. Open to community members ages 50 and older; part of the “Food, Fun and the Facts of Later Life Luncheon” program. Findlay’s Holiday Inn, 1861 The Inn Road, Washington Island. $6.50; reservations requested. (920) 847-2679.

May 18

» COMMUNITY RUMMAGE SALE, BIKE SWAP, 4 p.m. Elementary and high school gyms, Sevastopol School, 4550 Wisconsin 57, Sturgeon Bay. (920) 743-6283.

» COMMUNITY THEATER, 7:30 p.m. “Circle Mirror Transformation” by Annie Baker, presented by Isadoora Theatre Company. Village Hall, 9996 Water St., Ephraim. $17 adults, $14 students. (920) 493-3667.

» CONCERT, 7 p.m. Pianist Jodie DeSalvo and mezzo-soprano Cynthia Stiehl, reception follows. Part of the Emerson Series. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 10341 Wisconsin 42, Ephraim. $20. (920) 854-7559.

» FESTIVAL OF NATURE, 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Starting with Inaugural Bird Walk commemorating International Migratory Bird Day and establishing Baileys Harbor as a Bird City with Carl Schwartz, Bird City Wisconsin coordinator. All day: workshops, hikes, paddling Kangaroo Lake, trips to Washington Island, the Niagara Escarpment, Ellison Bay blufflands and North Bay springs preserve and a photography class. Coordinated by The Ridges Sanctuary, 8288 County Q, Baileys Harbor. Events range from $25 to $70. (920) 839-2802.

» GIRLFRIENDS GREAT EGGSCAPE, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. workshops. 6 p.m. wine tasting, music, food. 8 to 11 p.m. DJ and karaoke. Continues May 19 and 20. The Landmark Resort, 7643 Hillside Road, Egg Harbor. $69 event fee. (920) 868-5164.

» NATURE SPEAKER, 7 p.m. “The Island Refuges of Door County: Connecting Habitat, Wildlife and People” with Sadie O’Dell, wildlife biologist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; keynote program for the Door County Festival of Nature. Town Hall, 2392 County F, Baileys Harbor. Free to registered festival participants, $5 all others. (920) 839-2802.

» RUMMAGE, BAKE SALE, 3 to 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by Neighbor to Neighbor Volunteer Caregivers of Door County. 22 N. 17th Drive, Sturgeon Bay. (920) 743-7800.

» SHOWCASE OF HOMES, 4 to 7 p.m. 10th annual event. Seven newly constructed homes located throughout Door County on display. Sponsored by Door County Home Builders Association. $10; tickets at Lamperts, banks and at the homes on show days. (920) 743-6303.

» SUPER KIDS FUN NIGHT, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Open to children in grades 2 through 5. Swimming, dancing, gym games, craft activities, concessions. Bring a swimsuit and towel and wear nonmarking shoes to protect gym floors. Door County YMCA, 1900 Michigan St., Sturgeon Bay. $4 Y members; $6 nonmembers. (920) 743-4949.

May 19

» AIRPLANE RIDES, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sponsored by Friends of Ephraim-Gibraltar Airport and EAA Chapter 535; open to ages 8 to 17. Pilots will share information on the plane prior to a 20-minute flight. Parents or guardians must accompany minors. Complementary food and soda. Ephraim-Gibraltar Airport, 9667 Maple Grove Road, Ephraim. Free. (920) 621-3018.

» ART CRAWL, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sixth annual event at nine northern Door County arts venues: Clay Bay Pottery, Linden Gallery, Cousins Walk, Savory Spoon, Newport House, Turtle Ridge, Ellison Bay Pottery, The Clearing Folk School and Gills Rock Stoneware. New creations, demonstrations, refreshments, tours. Free. (920) 854-5027.

» ASTRONOMY, 8:30 p.m. Night sky viewing, weather permitting. If sky is overcast, a video will be shown at 8:45 p.m. Stonecipher Astronomy Center, Crossroads at Big Creek, use Cove Road at Utah Street entrance, Sturgeon Bay. (920) 746-5895.

» BARN DANCE, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Live music by Sugar on the Floor Barn Dance Orchestra. Dances taught by caller Terry Simeone; no experience or partners needed; alcohol free. Sponsored by Door County Folk Alliance, Ltd. Town Hall, 2392 County F, Baileys Harbor. Donations accepted. (920) 743-1189.

» BREAKFAST, 7 a.m. to noon. Waffles, pancakes and porkies; proceeds benefit Northern Door Children’s Center. Carroll House, 645 S. Bay Shore Drive, Sister Bay. (920) 854-4244.

» CHERRY COOK-OFF, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Chefs Mad Dog and Merrill preside; wine tasting, 25th anniversary celebration of Cherry DeLite. Country Ovens, 229 E. Main St., Forestville. (920) 856-6767.

» COMMUNITY RUMMAGE SALE, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eighth annual event with 40 venues; maps available. Village of Sister Bay. (920) 854-4118.

» COMMUNITY THEATER, 7:30 p.m. “Circle Mirror Transformation” by Annie Baker, presented by Isadoora Theatre Company. Village Hall, 9996 Water St., Ephraim. $17 adults, $14 students. (920) 493-3667.

» CONCERT, 7:30 p.m. The Jet Tour with Eric Lewis, Tommy Burroughs and Jimmy Davis. Third Avenue Playhouse, 235 N. Third Ave., Sturgeon Bay. $20 adults, $15 seniors, $10 students. (920) 743-1760.

» DANCE RECITAL, 2 p.m. for students of the Music and Arts School. Auditorium, Sturgeon Bay High School, 1230 Michigan St., Sturgeon Bay. (920) 495-9914.

» FAMILY ART DAY, 9 a.m. to noon. Drawing, painting and outdoor sculpture activities. Open to families and children, ages 3 to 17. Peninsula School of Art, 3900 County F, Fish Creek. Free. (920) 868-3455.

» FESTIVAL OF NATURE, 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Starts with the Birdies Bus to favorite birding locations. All day: workshops, hikes, paddling Geisel Creek, Dunes Lake and the Ahnapee River, trips to the Sturgeon Bay shipping canal preserve, the Ephraim swamp and Mud Lake wildlife area and classes in renewable energy and insects and spiders. Coordinated by The Ridges Sanctuary, 8288 County Q, Baileys Harbor. Events range from $25 to $35. (920) 839-2802.

» GIRLFRIENDS GREAT EGGSCAPE, 9 a.m. Egg Harbor village walking tour, exercise extravaganza, workshops. 1 to 5 p.m. Trolley Circle tour of shops, galleries and wineries. 8 p.m. Pub Crawl; midnight snacks. Continues May 20. Landmark Resort, 7643 Hillside Road, Egg Harbor. $69 event fee. (920) 868-5164.

» HABITAT FOR HUMANITY/PACKERS VISIT, 1:30 p.m. Current Green Bay Packers Jordy Nelson, Charlie Peprah and Mason Crosby and past greats Larry McCarren, Marco Rivera and William Henderson will help Door County Habitat for Humanity build its 34th home in the county at Rock Ridge Court, Institute. 5:30 p.m. parade from the Door County Maritime Museum in Sturgeon Bay, up North Third Avenue to Sunset Park. 6 p.m. question-and-answer session with the Packers. 4 to 7:30 p.m. picnic of hamburgers, hot dogs and brats, games, face painting, farm animal display, petting zoo, silent auction and live music, Sunset Park, Sturgeon Bay; $5 general admission. Organized by Door County Habitat for Humanity. (920) 743-2869.» PROGRESSIVE DINNER TROLLEY OUTING, 5 p.m. Five-hour event includes a ride on a heated Door County Trolley for hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and dinner at the English Inn and dessert at a fireside inn. Pickup at Orchard Country Winery, 9197 Wisconsin 42, Fish Creek. $75; reservations required. (800) 979-3370.

» RECITAL, 1 p.m. by Tutti Strings violin, viola and cello students of Lori Meyer. First Baptist Church, 610 N. Fifth Ave., Sturgeon Bay. Free. (920) 421-0753.

» RUMMAGE, BAKE SALE, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sponsored by Neighbor to Neighbor Volunteer Caregivers of Door County. 22 N. 17th Drive, Sturgeon Bay. (920) 743-7800.

» SALSA DANCE, 8 p.m. one-hour lesson with J-Ro; 9 p.m. free social dance, no partner required. CheeseCake, Etc!, 10579 Country Walk Drive, Unit 21, Sister Bay. $15 for lesson, $12 for those with driver’s license showing Door County residency. (805) 450-0389.

» SCOTTIE RALLY PARADE, 11 a.m. 12th annual event that brings nearly 200 Scottish Terriers and their owners together. Parade with the Clan Donald Drum and Pipe Corps travels east on County F and EE to Wisconsin 57 and the Baileys Harbor Town Hall. (920) 839-2982.

» SHEPHERDS MARKET, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 18th annual fiber art and art-to-wear exhibit and sale. Fleeces, yarns, rovings, knit, woven and felted products, equipment, baskets and fiber-related accessories from local artists. Woodwalk Gallery, 6746 County G, Egg Harbor. (920) 868-2912.

» SHOWCASE OF HOMES, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 10th annual event. Seven newly constructed homes located throughout Door County on display. Sponsored by Door County Home Builders Association. $10; tickets at Lamperts, banks and at the homes on show days. (920) 743-6303.

» SPRING BLOSSOM TROLLEY TOUR, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Take a heated Door County Trolley to private wine tastings at two wineries, a carriage ride in Fish Creek and lunch at the White Gull Inn, Fish Creek. 9:30 to 10 a.m. pickup at Sturgeon Bay resorts, 10 a.m. pickup at Door County Coffee and Tea, 5773 Wisconsin 42, Carlsville. $58; reservations recommended. (800) 979-3370 for reservations.

» SPRING FLING, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Arts and crafts fair, food and drink. Town Hall, 2392 County F, Baileys Harbor. (920) 839-2366.

» TRASH AND TREASURE SALE, all day. Gym, Sevastopol High School, 4550 Wisconsin 57, Sturgeon Bay. (920) 743-6282, Ext. 120.

» TRIVIA BENEFIT, 7 to 10 p.m. Trivia games, heavy hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, dance music by Dow Jones starting at 10 p.m. Proceeds benefit Door Shakespeare. Mr. G’s Ballroom, 5890 Wisconsin 57, Jacksonport. $30 inclusive or $10 to watch the trivia challenge. (920) 839-1500.

May 20

» ART CRAWL, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sixth annual event at nine northern Door County arts venues: Clay Bay Pottery, Linden Gallery, Cousins Walk, Savory Spoon, the Newport House, Turtle Ridge, Ellison Bay Pottery, The Clearing Folk School and Gills Rock Stoneware. New creations, demonstrations, refreshments, tours. Free. (920) 854-5027.

» AUTHOR’S PRESENTATION, 1 p.m. PowerPoint by Magill Weber, author of “Door County Outdoors: A Guide to the Best Hiking, Biking, Paddling, Beaches and Natural Places,” joined by Janet Mrazek, who contributed maps for the book. Sponsored by Friends of Door County Libraries and the Ridges Sanctuary. Town Hall, 2391 County F, Baileys Harbor. Free. (920) 743-6578.

» COMMUNITY THEATER, 2 p.m. “Circle Mirror Transformation” by Annie Baker, presented by Isadoora Theatre Company. Village Hall, 9996 Water St., Ephraim. $17 adults, $14 students. (920) 493-3667.

» CONCERT, 1:30 p.m. Performances by Lawrence University viola students directed by Prof. Matthew Michelic; guest artist Frank Babbitt of the Chicago Lyric Opera Orchestra. Björklunden, 7540 Wisconsin 57, Baileys Harbor. (920) 839-2216.

» CONCERT, 6 p.m. Piano, voice and guitar performances by Music and Arts School students. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 1756 Michigan St., Sturgeon Bay. (920) 495-9914.

» ‘DINING AROUND THE DOOR,’ 5 p.m. cocktails, 6:30 p.m. dinner. Taste specialties from 33 county eateries; auction, music. Proceeds benefit Door County YMCA. Alpine Resort, 7670 County G, Egg Harbor. (920) 743-4949.

» FIDDLE JAM SESSION, 3 p.m. Scandinavian Fiddlers rehearse traditional folk tunes from Sweden and Norway; open to fiddlers of all ages and levels, music is provided. Hope Church, 141 S. 12th Ave., Sturgeon Bay. (920) 743-6166.

» GIRLFRIENDS GREAT EGGSCAPE, 10:30 a.m. brunch and door prize and raffle awards. The Landmark Resort, 7643 Hillside Road, Egg Harbor. $69 event fee. (920) 868-5164.

» MOVIE, 1 p.m. Academy Award-nominated “War Horse.” Trueblood PAC, 870 Main Road, Washington Island. (920) 847-2528.

» OLD-TIME RADIO, 3 p.m. “The History of Sturgeon Bay” related by former Mayor Stanley Greene, who was interviewed by Rick Whitt on WDOR Radio in the early 1960s. Warren House, Crossroads at Big Creek, 2041 Michigan St., Sturgeon Bay. (920) 746-5895.

» PRESCHOOL RECITAL, 4 p.m. by three- and four-year-old students of the Music and Arts School. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 1756 Michigan St., Sturgeon Bay. (920) 495-9914.

» RECITAL, 1 p.m. by Tutti Strings violin, viola and cello students of Lori Meyer. St. Paul Lutheran Church, W4167 Juddville Road, Juddville. Free. (920) 421-0753.

» SHEPHERDS MARKET, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 18th annual fiber art and art-to-wear exhibit and sale. Fleeces, yarns, rovings, knit, woven and felted products, equipment, baskets and fiber-related accessories from local artists. Woodwalk Gallery, 6746 County G, Egg Harbor. (920) 868-2912.

» SHOWCASE OF HOMES, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 10th annual event. Seven newly constructed homes throughout Door County on display. Sponsored by Door County Home Builders Association. $10; tickets at Lamperts, banks and at the homes on show days. (920) 743-6303.

May 21

» NATURE HIKE, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Ridges Sanctuary, 8288 County Q, Baileys Harbor. $5 Ridges members, $8 nonmembers. (920) 839-2802.

» SEMINAR, 10:30 a.m. to noon. “Electronic Gadgets 101″ show-and-tell explanation with Laura Kayacan. Door County Library, 2323 Mill Road, Sister Bay. (920) 854-2721.

May 22

» ‘CABARET,’ 7 p.m. Program featuring Gibraltar High School students. Door Community Auditorium, 3926 Wisconsin 42, Fish Creek. Free. (920) 868-3284.

» KIDS CRAFTER CLUB, 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. Learn paper crafts in a make-and-take session; open to children ages 8 and older. Door County Library, 107 S. Fourth Ave., Sturgeon Bay. Free. (920) 746-7119.

» MARKETING SEMINAR, 8 a.m. to noon. “The Power of email Marketing and Social Media Marketing Made Simple” with Jason Schultz and Udo Misch; sponsored by Door County Economic Development Corp. and Door County Visitor Bureau. City Hall, 421 Michigan St., Sturgeon Bay. Reservations requested to cindy@door countybusiness.com. (920) 743-3113.

» SCHOOL CHORAL CONCERT, 7 p.m. Sevastopol high school and middle school students. Elementary gym, Sevastopol School, 4550 Wisconsin 57, Sturgeon Bay. (920) 743-6283.

May 23

» DINNER, 4 p.m. All-you-can-eat pot roast and chicken, vegetables, salad, desserts; carry-out available. 7 p.m. raffle. Stella Maris Parish at St. Rosalia’s, 2410 S. Bay Shore Drive, Sister Bay. $14 adults, $5 ages 6 to 12. (920) 868-3241.

» MARKETING SEMINAR, 8 a.m. to noon. “The Power of email Marketing and Social Media Marketing Made Simple” with Jason Schultz and Udo Misch; sponsored by Door County Economic Development Corp. and Door County Visitor Bureau. Gibraltar Fire Station, 3496 County F, Fish Creek. Reservations requested to cindy@doorcountybusiness .com. (920) 743-3113.

» SEMINAR, 2 to 3:30 p.m. “Electronic Gadgets 101″ show-and-tell explanation with Laura Kayacan. Door County Library, 107 S. Fourth Ave., Sturgeon Bay. (920) 743-6578.

» NATURE HIKE, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Ridges Sanctuary, 8288 County Q, Baileys Harbor. $5 Ridges members, $8 nonmembers. (920) 839-2802.

» SCHOOL BAND CONCERT, 7 p.m. Sturgeon Bay High School, 1230 Michigan St., Sturgeon Bay. (920) 746-2800.

» WISDOM WEDNESDAY, 11 a.m. “Rheumatology” with Dr. Sarah Keller, who discusses arthritis, osteoporosis and autoimmune disease. YMCA, 3866 Gibraltar Road, Fish Creek. Free. (920) 868-3660.

May 24

» COMMUNITY THEATER, 7:30 p.m. “Circle Mirror Transformation” by Annie Baker, presented by Isadoora Theatre Company. Village Hall, 9996 Water St., Ephraim. $17 adults, $14 students. (920) 493-3667.

» READ TO BARLEY, 4 to 5 p.m. Children may read a story to a gentle therapy dog. Door County Library, 107 S. Fourth Ave., Sturgeon Bay. (920) 746-7119.

May 25

» COMMUNITY THEATER, 7:30 p.m. “Circle Mirror Transformation” by Annie Baker, presented by Isadoora Theatre Company. Village Hall, 9996 Water St., Ephraim. $17 adults, $14 students. (920) 493-3667.

» NATURE HIKE, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Ridges Sanctuary, 8288 County Q, Baileys Harbor. $5 Ridges members, $8 nonmembers. (920) 839-2802.

May 26

» ART RECEPTION, 4 to 7 p.m. Artist introductions in the courtyard at 5 p.m. Wine and hors d’oeuvres. Edgewood Orchard Gallery, 4140 Peninsula Players Road, Fish Creek. (920) 868-3579.

» BRAT FRY, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds benefit Door County Humane Society. Econo Foods, 1250 N. 14th Ave., Sturgeon Bay. (920) 746-1111.

» COMMUNITY THEATER, 7:30 p.m. “Circle Mirror Transformation” by Annie Baker, presented by Isadoora Theatre Company. Village Hall, 9996 Water St., Ephraim. $17 adults, $14 students. (920) 493-3667.

» CONCERT, 4 to 6 p.m. Maritime-themed group Bounding Main; part of the outdoor Concert on the Green series. Holiday Music Motel, 29 N. Second Ave., Sturgeon Bay. (920) 743-5571.

» CONCERT, 7 p.m. “It’s a Grand Night for Singing,” songs of American musical theater by Chicago Lyric Opera singers. Reception follows. Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church, 11836 Wisconsin 42, Ellison Bay. Freewill donation. (920) 854-2988.

» CONCERT, 8 p.m. Southern-fried, swampy country-rock with Robert J and the Rowdy Prairie Dogs from Madison. Trueblood PAC, 870 Main Road, Washington Island. (920) 847-2528.» FINE ART FAIR, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 13th annual event. Juried art show has original work by 90 Wisconsin and Midwest artists, sculpture, painting, jewelry, ceramics, fiber, photography. Sculpture Garden, metal sculptures, welded animal sculptures, all work for sale. Children may create a sculpture using recycled water bottles and paint on 50-foot murals. 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. children’s entertainer Randy Peterson; 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. jazz with Randi Fay; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. music by John Giovanni Contratto. Strolling entertainers, clown-magician, food and beverages, artwork raffle. Sunset Park, North Third Avenue, Sturgeon Bay. (920) 743-6246.

» MAIFEST, 40th annual event. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Juried Art Fair with 100 Midwest artists, concession stands; 10:30 a.m. parade up Wisconsin 57 through Jacksonport, 11:30 a.m. corn roast, 11:30 a.m. inflatable activities; noon pony rides, music by Jerry Voelker and His Jolly Gents. Lakeside Park, Wisconsin 57, Jacksonport. (920) 823-2316.

» PLANT SALE, 9 a.m. to noon. Sale of vegetables, flowering plants, annuals, perennials, hypertufas and picture frames for planting. Sponsored by Door County Master Gardeners. UW Peninsular Research Station, 4312 Wisconsin 42, Sturgeon Bay. (920) 746-7952.

» PROGRESSIVE DINNER TROLLEY OUTING, 5 p.m. Five-hour event includes a ride on a heated Door County Trolley for hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and dinner at the English Inn and dessert at a fireside inn. Pick-up at Orchard Country Winery, 9197 Wisconsin 42, Fish Creek. $75; reservations required. (800) 979-3370.

» SALSA DANCE, 8 p.m. one-hour lesson with J-Ro; 9 p.m. free social dance, no partner required. CheeseCake, Etc!, 10579 Country Walk Drive, Unit 21, Sister Bay. $15 for lesson, $12 for those with driver’s license showing Door County residency. (805) 450-0389.

May 27

» ART DEMONSTRATION, 1 to 3 p.m. Stoneware pieces by Jeanne and David Aurelius. Edgewood Orchard Gallery, 4140 Peninsula Players Road, Fish Creek. (920) 868-3579.

» COMMUNITY THEATER, 2 p.m. “Circle Mirror Transformation” by Annie Baker, presented by Isadoora Theatre Company. Village Hall, 9996 Water St., Ephraim. $17 adults, $14 students. (920) 493-3667.

» FINE ART FAIR, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 13th annual event. Juried art show has original work by 90 Wisconsin and Midwest artists, sculpture, painting, jewelry, ceramics, fiber, photography. Sculpture Garden, metal sculptures, welded animal sculptures, all work for sale. Children may create a sculpture using recycled water bottles and paint on 50-foot murals. Noon and 2 p.m. children’s entertainer Randy Peterson. Strolling entertainers, clown-magician, food and beverages, artwork raffle. Sunset Park, North Third Avenue, Sturgeon Bay. (920) 743-6246.

» MAIFEST, 40th annual event. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Juried Art Fair with 100 Midwest artists, concession stands; 9 a.m. 10K run and 2-mile fun run; 11:30 a.m. corn roast; 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. inflatable activities; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. country music by Modern Day Drifters. Lakeside Park, Wisconsin 57, Jacksonport. Noon, 4-H horse and pony drill team performance and trick roping exhibition, 1 p.m. Frontier Farmers horse pull; Ballpark, County V, Jacksonport. (920) 823-2316.

» OPERA SOLOISTS, 8:30 a.m. Desiree Hassler, Pamela Williams and Ricardo Sepulveda of Chicago Lyric Opera, with pianist Judy Jackson and organist Naomi Rowley, perform J.S. Bach’s Cantata No. 39 during the regular morning worship. Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church, 11836 Wisconsin 42, Ellison Bay. Free. (920) 854-2988.

Article source: http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20120516/ADV07/205160594/To-Do-List-May-16-27

Sen. Lou D’Allesandro, a Manchester Democrat, said the bill would save money in the long term by reducing the need for more expensive medical care.

Article source: http://www.boston.com/news/local/new_hampshire/articles/2012/05/16/nh_senate_oks_reimbursement_for_naturopaths/

Andrew Burkhart doesn’t know he has cerebral palsy. As far as he’s concerned, he is living the life of a regular, 5-year-old kid who just happens to go to the doctor frequently.

His parents, Kellie and Andrew Burkhart, believe it is in the best interest for their son — he is happy, he goes to school regularly — and they don’t want that to change. Dad has a goal, too, that the disorder will regress to a point of insignificance before his son learns he ever had it.

With positive results recently, he doesn’t think that goal in unrealistic.

Andrew and his parents saw major improvements in the young boy’s gastrointestinal function after one round of stem cell treatments. He is scheduled to receive a second round in the coming months.

“Since two days after stem cells, everything has been normal and it’s been normal ever since,” said his father, Andrew Burkhart. “I want to say in three years my kid had (cerebral palsy). I think it’s a realistic goal.”

It has been and continues to be somewhat frustrating for the Burkharts, who could not get a concrete diagnosis for years. After visiting different doctors and going through various medications, little Andrew was diagnosed with cerebral palsy by his naturopathic doctor at age 4.

The Burkharts have experienced three main issues for most of Andrew’s young life — gastrointestinal (GI) problems since birth, issues with his speech and lessened mobility on his left side. With the GI problems under control, they are making progress, but the Burkharts know the battle is not over.

“He still has lots of struggles to overcome,” said his mother, Kellie Burkhart. “We’ve gone through years and years of people saying, ‘I don’t know (what he has).’ There are still doctors who say they don’t know for sure he has CP. But I say, ‘I don’t care what he has or doesn’t have. I’m his mommy. I just want him better.’”

The increasing burden of hospital bills and time required for their son has put strain on the Burkhart family. Kellie left her job and now stays home to look after little Andrew. She takes him to his naturopathic doctor and craniopath for treatments four times a week and makes sure he gets his 14 medications daily.

Older Andrew teaches seven classes as a math teacher at Hamilton High School. His days are long and fully packed. The former Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School teacher admits that this isn’t the way he imagined his life to play out, but that doesn’t mean he would trade it for anything.

“The reward is that my concept of self is diminished and I’d rather hang out with a 5-year-old right now than anyone else,” he said. “I think my family is witnessing a miracle. But those don’t just happen overnight. The process is as important as the miracle itself.”

With help from friends and family, the Burkharts will be traveling to California for stem cell treatments and staying there for a month. Andrew will be in isolation, as the doctor recommended, but his parents expect him to take the next adventure like he has with the hundreds of treatments before.

“We have been very blessed that he just tolerates this,” Kellie said. “He’s just a wonderful kid and crazy, smart and happy. It’s hard to sit in the doctor’s all the time, but he goes with the flow and makes the best of it.”

People interested in reading more about Andrew’s story, or would like to help with a donation, can visit the following websites: http://www.fansacrossamerica.org/assist_a_family/registry/families/families_in_need/andrew_burkhart_family.php; http://humantribeproject.com/tribes/andrew-burkharts-angel-tribe; and http://prayforandrew.wordpress.com/about.

• Contact writer: (480) 898-4903 or troemhild@ahwatukee.com

Article source: http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/local/the_valley/ahwatukee/article_7c16b4c0-a23b-55c1-8889-12ed3b520ea6.html

May is National Celiac Awareness Month, Food Allergy Awareness Month and Digestive Disease Awareness Month. It is no wonder that these three all occur in the same month as the common denominator: avoiding gluten.

The second week of May is also the month that Naturopathic Physicians celebrate Naturopathic Medicine Week across Canada. This year celebrates 89 years of Naturopathic Medicine in British Columbia. More and more people are realizing that when they take responsibility for their health and take steps to make changes, they feel so much better.

Take for example Benjamin, age 45, who has had declining health over the last year so much so that it interfered with his work to the point that he had to take time off.  Since starting a candida program he is doing much better. When I questioned him about the source of his water supply he informed me that he was on well water. It turned out his water supply had double the count of E. coli and coli forms that are allowable in drinking water. No wonder he is ill!

The candida program will help to eliminate parasites as well as pathogenic bacteria (dysbiosis) and help to recolonize his intestinal tract with the proper bacteria. Purifying his water is also treating the cause!

Naturopathic medicine is a pay for service and there is time in the 30-45 minute routine appointments to investigate underlying causes of problems that other professionals may not have the time or expertise to pursue.

Water purification is certainly a hot topic. I don’t recommend buying bottled water as you don’t know how long the water has been stored in plastic or if the plastic is free of BPA (Bisphenol A), a carcinogen.

Most companies that sell water in five gallon jugs now use BPA plastic containers but still I choose to use three gallon glass storage containers that I get from a local wine store.

Water purification units purchased for home use should be reverse osmosis combined with a charcoal filter.

Obtaining water from a road side stream may be questionable especially if it is not regularly tested.

Well water can be an issue if there is contamination of the water table due to nearby farming practices or other sources of contamination or if the water is naturally high in some minerals such as iron or selenium. It is important to get the water tested yearly to monitor for these levels.

I also had Benjamin undergo the electrodermal testing we provide to identify and eliminate food sensitivities that may have contributed to his health challenges. This is done with a German biological medical machine that measures the test substance against an acupuncture point in the hand. Our tester measures over 200 items and the machine gives a ‘yes” or  “no” response to each item.

By the time Benjamin comes in for his retest in two months, most of his gut dysbiosis will have cleared and he can then add a few of the foods that he had eliminated after the initial testing.

During our visits I had reviewed with him many foods free of wheat, dairy and gluten.

I showed him what the food labels looked like, I showed him recipes on my website and helped him with meal planning. The word doctor means “to teach” so I take the time to do this with my patients.

Benjamin is now armed with loads of information to carry him forward to better health and he is back to his old self again.

You may not have celiac disease or digestive concerns but many people have food sensitivities that are causing them health challenges.

Take this month of May to learn more about how you can optimize your health so you can truly enjoy the 90 days of summer coming your way soon!

Dr. Ingrid Pincott, naturopathic physician, has been practicing since 1985 and can be reached at 250-286-3655 or www.DrPincott.com

Article source: http://www.northislandmidweek.com/news/151196295.html

CALGARY — On Tuesday, Kasia Szewczyk began the journey of a lifetime. After weeks of preparation, this bubbly 23-year-old hopped on her bike and began a 3,500-kilometre cycling tour through Europe to raise money for World Literacy Canada.

“It’s a win-win situation for everyone involved,� says this Polish-born Canadian during a call from Barcelona. “When we give back to others, we also give back to ourselves.�

Szewczyk’s inspiration to give back to a cause she believes in came through a series of serendipitous events during a recent trip to Peru. While there she came across a naturopathic doctor who told her she was holding on to a great deal of stress. The doctor suggested a non-traditional remedy.

“She told me to go out and live, to start enjoying my life and she suggested that in the process I do something to give back,� says Szewczyk, who took the advice to heart. “I immediately started thinking about biking — I just love it and I hadn’t done it in a while.�

She initially thought of riding around the world in support of cancer research, as both of her parents have been ill with this disease, but the idea soon morphed into riding through Europe in support of World Literacy.

“The ability to read is fundamental. It allows people the ability to discover what it is that they love — to know their passion,� says this multilingual cycling enthusiast, noting that she also wanted to support an organization that was linked to one of her countries — she has dual citizenship in Canada and Poland.

Funds raised from Szewczyk’s ride will be used to support women’s literacy and education centres in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh — one of the most impoverished and populated states in India. World Literacy Canada has a strong foothold here. It has been working with the people of this region for over 56 years, providing many with the gift of literacy, and in the process opening the doors of opportunity and changing lives.

Szewczyk’s Ride to Read cycling journey is certainly no Sunday afternoon ride in the park — the route runs from Barcelona, along the coastlines of Spain and France, through northern Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, south Hungary, Bulgaria, Romania, and finishes in Istanbul, Turkey.

“I think it will take about six or seven weeks,� says Szewczyk, adding that it is about the same distance as Calgary to Toronto. She will be riding solo, except for a few weeks when a friend will be joining her. And to keep expenses to a minimum, she will be camping, as well as utilizing two social networks for travelers abroad — CouchSurfing and The Warmshowers Network.

Szewczyk, who emigrated to Calgary with her family in 1994, acquired a love for commuter cycling while on a university exchange program in Paris in 2008.

When she returned to Calgary to finish her degree at the Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary, she just couldn’t stop.

“I realized that the distances were much bigger, but I loved it so much that I said to myself, ‘I don’t care, I’m just going to do it.’ So, I started to explore Calgary by bike and really racked up the kilometres because of the urban sprawl.�

Article source: http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/calgary/Cross+European+cycling+odyssey+charity+inspired+Peruvian+naturopath/6626722/story.html