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*DrSamPT Updates
1. Holiday SALE- $200 Discount on Retreats Please join me in paradise for a wonderful healing retreat in 2012! The next Raw-habilitation Retreats in Costa Rica will be March 24th-April 1st & April 7th-15th in 2012. The retreat site has been updated with new pics, prices and info. Receive a $200 discount when you sign up by the end of 2011 (Dec 31st)! Please don't hesitate to contact me if you should have any questions.
My Revolutionary Rehab Manual is also on sale for the holiday season. Purchase a copy of my Revolutionary Rehab Manual before the end of the year and receive a 25% discount- now just $29.95 (Reg. $39.95).The one thing that hardly ever changes are principles of health. This resource will guide you toward better health and help you recover from injuries and illnesses in a safe and effective way as it provides core principles of health and is based on natural laws of healing. This resource also comes with an 8-week money back guarantee! Please contact me directly to purchase the manual at the SALE PRICE. Click Here for >>> Contact Info
3. Speaking- It was fun to speak at the Holistic Globe Radio event last month in Atlanta. Some speaking footage from the event has already appeared on my blog and more will be available on the blog in the future. If your group would like to host me for a talk in your area, please contact me via my Contact Info Form 4 . Blog- More good blog material will be coming soon. The most recent blog post was entitled: Should I Get a Flu Shot? Details here>>> blog _______________________________________________________________________ *Holiday Health List One of the greatest gifts you can give yourself this year is the gift of health. To help you receive this gift, here is a list of health items you may want to consider: 1. A Juicer 2. Sprouting equipment (electric sprouter, sprout bags or jars) 3. Some Non-GMO Seeds to sprout or plant in your garden (You do have a garden, right?) 4. A good whole house and portable water filters 5. Some storable healthy foods 6. Full spectrum lighting 7. A good air filter 8. Organic, natural bedding 9. A rebounder (mini-trampoline) 10. Some other affordable exercise equipment (foam roller, a fit ball, exercise bands)
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*Get Yourself a Date!
If you have never eaten a date before, what's wrong with you? Just kidding. Seriously though, dates are one of my favorite fruits. They are so rich and delicious. You can just eat them plain. You can mix them with a bit of water and carob and make a chocolate-like sauce that you can drizzle over other fruits. SOOO good. You can also mix them with bananas and make a nice thick fruit shake. Or, you can just pop them in the freezer for a delicious desert treat. Once frozen, many dates take on a caramel-like texture and taste.
Dates have been considered a staple food in the Middle East for thousands of years. The name 'date' comes from the Greek word for 'finger' (dáktulos), because of the fruit's elongated shape. Dates can be oval-cylindrical, and they are usually about 3-7 cm long, and 2-3 cm wide. When they are not ripe, they could be bright red to bright yellow in color, depending on the variety. When ripe, many dates are usually dark brown or tan (again, depending on the variety). Fresh dates often contain a single seed that is approx 2-2.5 cm long and 6-8 mm thick. You should NOT eat the seed. Thre are many types of dates grown throughout the world. The 3 main cultivar groups of dates that exist are: soft (ex. 'Barhee', 'Halawy', 'Khadrawy', 'Medjool'), semi-dry (ex. 'Dayri', 'Deglet Noor', 'Zahdi'), and dry (ex. 'Thoory'). The type of fruit depends on the sugar content it contains (glucose, fructose and sucrose).
Dates are a great source of carbohydrates and are rich in many great vitamins and trace minerals. AND, THEY TASTE GOOD too! If you have never tried a date, then you are in for a treat. However, I would suggest that you find yourself some good fresh soft or semi-dry dates from a local health food store. The more fresh (moist) they are, the better your experience will probably be.
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Words of Wisdom
A man's health can be judged by which he takes two at a time -- pills or stairs. -Joan Welsh
He who enjoys good health is rich, though he knows it not. -Italian Proverb
To insure good health: Eat lightly, breathe deeply, live moderately, cultivate cheerfulness, and maintain an interest in life. -William Londen
Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship.
-Buddha
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*A Good Raw Food Recipe
Red Pepper Zinger (soup)
Ingredients:
3 red peppers (approx 3/4 lb)4-5 small-med tomatoes (approx 1 lb)
7 ribs of celery (approx 1/2 lb)
basil to taste
Directions:
Dice 1 red pepper and 1/2 the tomatoes and celery. Blend remaining ingredients well in a blender. Finely chop the basil and mix well together. Enjoy the sweet tanginess.
Reprinted with permission: "101 Frickin Rawsome Recipes" by Chris Kendall. More details here>>> Recipes
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*Q & A with Dr. SAM
Question: "Q.V" asks: "What are your thoughts on rebouding?"
Answer: I think that reboudning (bouncing on a mini trampoline) can be a good form of exercise. However, like other forms of exercise, this really depends on one thing--whether or not one actually does it! I have found that so many people are looking for the magical piece of equipment to help improve their health. The magic is in the doing, not the method of exercise. However, with that being said, I'm a fan of rebounding because: it's fun, it's safe (if done correctly), it's effective, and it's something that people can often stay committed to. It can help tone the body, and improve strength, balance, mobility and immune function. If you plan to purchase a rebounder, then a good one will usually cost between $175-$300. If you buy a cheap $40 rebounder, you will probably not be too happy with it; and therefore, you won't use it. You can find more here>>>Rebounders
Thanks for your question.
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Dr. Samuel A. Mielcarski, DPT
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