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health & wellness. Prioritize your Health…Take a Vacation! Summer is an ideal time to vacation, the days are long, the weather pleasant, kids are out of school, and our dispositions are generally upbeat and energetic. A vacation can be anything from taking time off to stay home, flying to the Caribbean, or hiking deep into untouched land; spending time on vacation can honestly contribute to a positive effect on your health. Many other cultures have figured this out, allowing for weeks of vacation time, and really taking them. Sadly our American work ethic is lacking in this priority. So if your vacation time has racked up read on, get inspired, and start planning!! Refocus. As we progress through a typical day we are constantly thinking ahead, what to wear, how to get through the to do list, what to make for dinner; it is a rare event that we sit and enjoy a moment in this day. Vacation, however, allows for a better concentration on the moment. Enjoying a sunset, listening to the sounds of birds, or smelling the delicious scents of a street vendors cuisine; those simple moments are so much a part of what we focus on in a typical vacation day. This refocusing allows the right ‘in the moment’ side of the brain full pleasure while insisting that the overworked left side relax and take a load off. Relax. Certainly we can all relate to being more relaxed when on vacation. The phone call are fewer, the expectations little to none, the plan more flexible. This allows for the body to recharge the adrenals, better preparing them to act and react in the future. There are more chances to walk on the beach, hike a mountain, rent a bike for the day, move the body in ways that may not be as familiar or routine. Breathing deeply, when relaxed the body naturally breaths slower and deeper exercising more lung capacity and therefore supplying the body with even more oxygen. All aspects of relaxation rejuvenate the body, mind and spirit. Rejuvenate. Where you go, who you see, what you choose to do on vacation replenishes the spirit. Whether that is family, friends, mountains, tropics or foreign adventure there is an enrichment that is a key component of vacationing. There are Dr. Tracy Erfling is a naturopath physician in the Lower Columbia Region. Questions? erflingnd@hotmail.com bodiesinbalance By Tracy Erfling, N.D. lessons you learn about yourself and others that are gathered in no other way then in the unique elements of your vacation. For families and couples this is often a chance to bond more deeply, sharing laughter, adventure, romance or passion. Conversations are richer and the concentrated time with others is often irreplaceable. Even those you meet on vacation are unforgettable… they excite us about the human spirit. Refresh. Although routine is one of my favorites health tips, and something I highly encourage people to follow in their typical lives, when on vacation the tides turn. It is a chance to get out of those ruts no matter how good or bad. This is enlivening to the brain turning on new pathways, firing neurons and enhancing blood flow in places that may have been dark and unused. This forces you to think in new ways, opening the mind to new possibilities…ah how refreshing. Remember. I find when on vacation I have the most terrific dreams, and memories. Not only can we get more in touch with our deeper selves, we can establish new things to remember. There are new photos to hang on the fridge, and new stories to tell at work. People around you feel lifted by the experiences you’ve had and you have a new outlook on life. Not to say the novelty of a vacation sticks around long, and that old habits and routines don’t return…but the memories are forever. Repeat. A good vacation doesn’t have to be exotic (although one of those every decade or less doesn’t hurt) to be important to your health and overall well-being. It just takes a little forethought and planning to prioritize this very pleasurable celebration of life. Vacation may not be a priority for all you readers, but I am here to say it is a necessity…so practice often. Spin the globe, or get out your road maps and pick your destination to embrace this essential prescription for health! Do something you love, Be with someone you love, Eat your vegetables, Drink clean water, Breathe deeply and Move your body everyday. carefreedom I’m watching parts of the Blues Brothers movie, and it is tweaking an emotion that has lain dormant for a while. I call it “the carefree, life-is-fun emotion.” I remember feeling that. I have remnants still lingering in my system. Somehow over the years, life got so serious. Bills, divorce, broken relationships, loss....and lots of work. Yet, the spark for silly fun is still within. I learned a lot in grad school about personality development, needs, motives, and desires, relationships. Yet, nowhere did I hear about any psychological need for fun. I propose that there is. Oh, wait, Aretha is about to burst into “Think.” I may have to get up and dance. Okay, I did, and it was darn fun. Back to the serious stuff of writing this column. I didn’t realize how under-used my fun cells were. Laughter has always been touted as something healthy to do..... Carefree. I had a few months of “carefreedom” in my early twenties. At the time I had few responsibilities and the summer weather in Connecticut was glorious. My red VW bug and I and a friend or two would travel to a river for a swim. We’d jump in from a bridge, in our clothes. We’d dry off just laying in the grass. We’d go have a beer or two at a local bar, eat fried shrimp and wait for the band to arrive. I smile when I think about it. Could I do that kind of thing today? Would I? Would I jump from a bridge, get sun-dried and go to any eating/ drinking establishment? Most likely, no to all. While it was fun then, I word and wisdom By Tobi Nason would probably hurt myself if I tried it these days. And maybe get arrested for jumping off of a bridge. Then I’d get drunk on beer while waiting for that band to arrive. My clothes would be all wrinkly and boy, it would not be a pretty picture at all. Carefree. That state of laughing spontaneously. Of being right in the moment. Of finding joy and humor suddenly, unexpectedly. I have that possibility still in me. I now have to figure out how that looks these days. As always, if I can pass something on to you, the reader, it would be this: Re-define your idea of fun. If it correlates with carefreedom (yes, its a word I made up) then figuring out how that can happen without being hurt, arrested or drunk is something to think about. I find dancing to Blues Brothers songs fun. Flirting is fun. Being silly is fun. And I can do it all in the course of a normal day. Its ironic that I own and operate a game and puzzle store and yet found myself so alienated from my own feeling of fun. Yet, fun is part of what I sell. Fun with family and friends. Like discovering I’ve put on 20 lbs. and that I need to watch my diet, I am making serious efforts to have fun. I am going to work at this fun stuff. ... no, I’m having fun with you. No serious efforts here, no working at it. But definitely more dancing, joking, silliness, flirting, and loving life in general. Tobi Nason is a counselor in Manzanita. She frequently has to reassess her own state of mental health. Fun (joy, frivolity, silliness) has to be a piece of that picture. Tracy Erfling n.d. naturopathic physician primary care using natural therapeutics aug11 hipfishmonthly.com Call for an appointment! 503.440.6927 2935 Marine Dr. • Astoria email: erfling@hotmail.com 28 Vicki McAfee Clinical Herbalist Certified Nutritionist A Gypsy’s Whimsy herbal apothecary 1139 Commercial St. ~ Astoria “Our ancestors used the herbs that grew all around them. Let me share with you what they knew that kept them in health. Today more than ever we need herbs and nutrition for obtaining and maintaining optimum health. Allow me to guide you.” Available for private consultation sliding scale fee 503-338-4871 For information call: 503.325.6580
North Coast Food Web weaves up a new food security program North Coast Food Web is working a new angle to get healthy food on the table. River People Farmers Market, the flagship program of the Food Web has accepted Oregon Trails Cards from SNAP, (the program formally known as food stamps), WIC and Senior Nutrition vouchers since they opened in June, and now Starting August 11 River People shoppers will find their money going farther with the SNAP Match program. Using funds from a small matching grant put forth by the Astoria Cooperative, SNAP shoppers will be able to spend up to $10 more per week, per Oregon Trails card, on food. Thanks to the grant 10 SNAP dollars will now translate into 20 River People Dollars. Just how far will that money go? Here’s an example of what $20 can buy at the River People Farmers Market: a dozen free-range nutrient-dense eggs, a loaf of whole grain bread, 3 big bunches of dark leafy greens, and some beautiful vitamin C rich berries. And That can create 2-3 fabulous breakfasts for a family of four. The positive impact continues when the vendors spend the money they receive locally, increasing prosperity for our entire community. One small step for community food security. Adds up to a giant leap for the local economy. What if you could bring over $4 million dollars into the economy of Clatsop County. Would you do it? According to Partners for a Hunger Free Oregon, who work in conjunction with Oregon Food Bank, approximately 3,100 people eligible for SNAP in Clatsop County are not taking advantage of the opportunity. If qualified community members would sign up, the annual value of the increased participation would translate to $4,430,324 more federal dollars in the local economy. The Food Web’s SNAP Match program is starting with only $500, which may seem like a drop in the bucket, however, when you consider the possible effects of the in-tandem sign-up outreach efforts, the impact could be huge. If you are eligible for food assistance and sign up, you can help bring $4,000,000 to Clatsop County. The current state of the economy is having far reaching impact on nutrition, that has food security organizations concerned. According to state estimates 1 in 4 residents of Clatsop County are eligible for food assistance, with over 50% of county children under age 18 eligible. Many seniors are also going without the food they need to be healthy. Who is eligible? You may be surprised. An individual making under $1,600 can qualify for food assistance. ($3,446 - for a family of 4) Assets like a house, car or money in the bank do not count against most people. The Food Web mission is to create a strong local food economy, and they would love to see those millions claimed and spent on nutritious local food. Hence the SNAP Match and outreach programs. Kristin Frost Albrecht, from OSU Family Community Health program states, “There doesn’t need to be any shame in signing up for an Oregon Trails card. By taking advantage of these federal dollars, you help not only your household, you help improve the economy of your entire community.” The hope of the SNAP Match program is to feed more local calories to area residents, and the hope of the outreach effort is to improve community access to the information needed to facilitate those local meals. Individuals or organizations interested in contributing to the SNAP Match program fund can contact the North Coast Food Web at the OSU Extension office by calling 503.325.8573. Ask for Kristin at Family Community Health. OSU Extension and the CCA Regional Food Bank will at the River People Market to promote the SNAP program. Application will be available on site. You can even sign up on line at: www.oregonsafenet.org Or look to www. oregonhelps.org for info on SNAP, housing, health insurance, tax credits and cash assistance for families with children. SAMPLE THE BOUNTY OF TILLAMOOK COUNTY Sunday, August 14 The Tillamook County Pioneer Museum is presenting “Sample the Bounty of Tillamook County” on Sunday, August 14 from 1 to 3 PM. Taste your way through the history of early Tillamook County’s food industries by sampling traditional local foods and historic recipes. Tickets are $15 for adults and children over 10, children under ten are free. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Creative Healthy Cooking Class Acupuncture and Natural Medicine Clinic • Cannon Beach Pioneer Museum or at the door the day of the event. All proceeds will go to the “Tools for School” program to ensure the children of Tillamook County have the supplies they need to start the new school year. TCPM is proud to partner with the Commission on Children and Families, TLC Federal Credit Union and the Salvation Army. For more information, contact the museum at 503-842-4553 or visit www.tcpm.org. Blue Scorcher Extends Weekend Hours This class is the 2nd in the raw tent than the beloved and not so The Blue Scorcher has expanded hours, and is food series. The focus is Italian healthy traditional cheesecake. now open until 8 Friday-Sunday. After 5 the menu inspired foods. The class will be This class is vegan and gluten swings over to a modified menu featuring pizzas and making pasta out of zucchini and free. Must RSVP for class by Wed, light dinner specials show casing local and regional topping it with a delicious walnutbased Aug. 10th. Call Genevieve at 503- produce. Wines are available by the glass to accom- pesto. Also, you also be 436-2255 CHECK OUT cannonpany your meal. On Sunday August 7th Musician Bill learning how to make non-dairy parmesan. beachacupuncture.com for recipes. Hayes of Swing Cats and Dismal Nitch fame will be Dessert will be a delicious Every 2nd Thursday of the playing music from 6-8 as part of the evening hours and nutritious cheesecake!! It too Month!!! Class No. 4, Thursday, celebration. Look for more live music dates at the will be nut based and low glycemic August 11th @ 6:30pm-8pm, establishment to accompany your summer meals. index and much lower calorie con- Location: 1457 S. Hemlock St. Blue Scorcher is located at 1493 Duane St. in We have a great selection of everything Cannon Beach Astoria you need for indoor gardening! Northwest Authors Second Saturday Series Thanks to the Cannon Beach Book Company we hear from an author the second Saturday of each month at 2pm. Coming this Fall! ❖ Brian Doyle, novelist and award-winning essayist opens this year’s series, September 10 th . ❖ Emily Chenowith ❖ Scott <strong>Spa</strong>rling The Cannon Beach Library • 131 N. Hemlock • 503-436-1391 We have a great selection of ALL you need for indoor gardening! • indoor organic soil gardening • soilless medium gardening • hydroponics • nutrients, horticultural spectrum lighting, pest control, fertilizers & more! www.astoriaindoor.com 13th and Exchange in Astoria • 503.468.0606 • Open Every Day 10am – 6pm Bicycle the Historic River Walk Free Helmet w/bike rentals PREMIUM POWER ASSIST BICYCLES emotoev.com 11th and Marine Drive in Astoria 503.325.2961 • www.bikesandbeyond.com Summer Hours are: 10am ‘til 6pm Mondays through Fridays 9am ‘til 6pm Saturdays • 11am ‘til 4pm Sundays 29 aug11 hipfishmonthly.com
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