Hello to everyone, wherever on this planet you may be.  If this is your first issue of Journey to Wellness, I warmly welcome you. 

The purpose of the Betty's House...Life After MS website, and this newsletter, is to help all people with Multiple Sclerosis believe that they need not be a victim of MS, but rather that they can be a victor; that they can be "enabled" by their MS rather than "disabled," and that the choice is up to them.  If this concept is new to you, I hope by the time you have finished reading this newsletter you will begin to realize that you too can change. After all, what do you have to lose?  And conversely there is so much to gain! 

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This incredible communication tool we call the Internet has certainly opened up many new vistas for all of us. In one day last week I shipped exercise videos and/or books to Morocco, Ireland, and Canada.  Then Australia and France.  Even after 12 years on the Internet, it still never ceases to amaze me.

An extra special hello to all of you who wrote to me, either by regular mail or in an e-mail this month. You are all very, very special friends, and I consider you all a lovely world-wide extended family.  If when you write to me by regular mail you will include your e-mail address, then I can acknowledge them with an e-mail. 

Please remember that because of the huge numbers (many hundreds) of daily e-mails I receive, if you are writing to me personally be sure to make the subject "From a Newsletter Subscriber", "Report Request," or "Order."  Then your e-mail will get to me and not be tossed into a throw-away spam folder.  Also, if you call and leave me a phone message and you don't receive a response from me in 24 hours, then know that I either can't understand your voice mail message, or somehow it malfunctioned.  I receive telephone calls every month, mostly from outside the U.S., and I am not able to reach the person.  Sometimes they give me an e-mail address that I cannot understand.  So please remember that the most efficient way to reach me is by e-mail.

November 18 was the first anniversary of my son's "graduation" to his next experience. Coming just five days before the Thanksgiving holiday in the U.S., I was able to replace my grief of last year with thanks this year that he is in a better place. It is certainly true that just when we think the sun will never shine again, it does. Now I try to concentrate on ways to serve others with the lessons I have learned, and more and more most days I am successful.

                    Quote of the month:

                                            "People don’t die of old age, they die of neglect."

                                                                                             -Jack LaLanne

I saw Jack LaLanne on a television program recently, and he is almost unbelievable at 90 years old. He is living proof of everything he was teaching on his TV programs 40-50 years ago. Actually Jack was way ahead of his time. It is truly amazing how many of the things he taught us about exercise and diet have been proven over and over, all these years later. When Jack first appeared on the television scene what he taught was truly revolutionary.

When I was a young mother I would turn on Jack's show and exercise with him, and my son Kevin was so cute when he got excited about doing jumping jacks with Jack LaLanne. It was really hilarious to watch. Jack really started me on an exercise and healthy diet track, and I am still on it today. Thank you Jack for the wonderful gifts you gave me.

Remember that it’s never too late to make changes for the better when it comes to your health. I hope you enjoy this issue of the newsletter, and find something of value.

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!  Again, as I do every month, my thanks and big hugs to all of you who help make this on-line newsletter and Betty's House possible by contributing $15.00 per year.  If you find benefit in Journey to Wellness, contributions may be sent to Iams House, 139 Inner Circle, Davis, CA  95618, or by credit card by calling 530-753-5595.   YOU make the website and this newsletter possible.   Without your help both would disappear.

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   Our Immune System and the Cold Winter Season

ASTRAGALUS RECOMMENDED FOR COLDS AND FLU SEASON - Protect yourself from flu and colds this winter with an immune system boost from the Chinese herb ASTRAGALUS. I have taken Astragalus for years, and have had great success with it. I first learned about Astragalus and its protection features from Dr. Steve Otarriano, famous for his books on herbs. Today Dr. Andrew Weill recommends Astragalus to boost the immune system. It was great to read his validation.

Here's a Q and A from a 1999 issue of this newsletter wherein Pharmacist and author Dr. Steve Otarriano responded to a question from a reader:

QUESTION:  After your comments about Echinacea and Astragalus, I have been taking an eyedropper of liquid Echinacea, as well as two Astragalus capsules (500 mg.) each day, and I haven't even had a cold this whole winter. I consider that a miracle. Do you have any comments about what I am taking? Thanks for the information you shared, and my thanks to Betty also.

ANSWER:  I'm glad to hear that the flu season has passed by your doorstep. Although Echinacea and Astragalus boost the immune system, they have different mechanisms of action, or how they work. Echinacea makes the leukocytes (white blood cells - WBC) more sensitive to attacking the bacteria and viruses that invade our bodies. The WBC's are the first line of defense. Astragalus binds to the outer cell wall of the bacteria or virus and therefore interferes with its metabolism. It sounds like you are getting the best of both worlds by taking them together. Keep up the good health -- naturally of course!

The following is a quote from Dr. Douglass's Daily Dose newsletter:

A HEALTHY IMMUNE SYSTEM has as much to do with what you don't put into your body as what you do. And when it comes right down to it, your immune system's (and your!) worst enemy is processed sugar.

It seems so innocent…those little white grains. Sure, maybe it rots your teeth and forces you to carry around a few extra pounds, but how could it make you sick? Because sugar affects your body at the cellular level. So it can be found at the root of just about any disease — from colds to cancer.

But I'd be willing to bet that, of the 4 million or so cancer patients living in the U.S., you'd be hard-pressed to find one whose doctor told him or her that cancer feeds on sugar. After all, it's not the party line.

So let me be as clear as I know how. When you have cancer, sugar is the absolute worst thing you could put into your body. Not only does it help to fuel the very cancer that you're fighting, but it also beats down the only thing that can help you defeat it — your immune system.

And for those of us not fighting cancer, well, there is no "get out of sugar jail free" card. It is the number one cause of being fat and sick.

"But I don't eat a lot of sugar," my patients used to say.  Yeah, yeah, yeah. Sure you don't. Even if you don't pour teaspoons of the stuff in your coffee or over your oatmeal, I bet you're in the dark about how much of it actually sneaks into your body.

The first culprit is labeling. Just because you don't see sugar in the ingredients doesn't mean it isn't lurking. Look for any of the following words and, if you see them, put the package down: corn syrup, fructose, sucrose, dextrose, fruit juice concentrate, and maltose, just to name a few.

I read a statistic somewhere that said that in the late 1800s, the average person consumed 5 pounds of sugar per year. Want to take a stab at what that number has jumped to today? Now it's up to 2 to 3 pounds of sugar per week!

It's no wonder this, the richest nation on the planet, is also the sickest one. We indulge on candy bars and something-chinos and processed food that wouldn't even be edible if it didn't have a ton of sugar dumped in it. And it's no wonder kids these days are hyperactive: Their morning meal consists of sugar-laden cereal (drowning in dead milk), their lunches consist of processed meat piled between processed white bread, and every meal is chased with a soda or — just as bad — a fake fruit juice drink.

With the list of sugar's negative health effects piling up, you'd think we would think twice about funneling it down our throats. But maybe it's time to take a different approach with the "sugar scare tactics." We do, after all, usually care more about how we look than how we are, so maybe this next study will do the trick. Keep reading…

What "AGEs" you - If the threat of cancer, kidney damage, tooth decay, depression, hypertension, moodiness, depression, or migraines (I'll stop there…) isn't enough to get you to minimize your sugar intake, I'm sure this next one will scare the addiction right out of you… wrinkles.

You may or may not know that collagen is your skin's major structural protein, and it's what's responsible for keeping your skin looking young and healthy. But when you fill your body with sugar, it serves a double whammy against your collagen. When you eat sugar, you develop AGEs (advanced glycation end products). AGEs damage your collagen and elastin, making your skin less "springy." They also take type III collagen (the longest-lasting and most stable form) and turn it into type I collagen (the more fragile form).

Obviously the best thing you can do for your body (both inside and out) is to cut sugar completely.

William Campbell Douglass II, M.D.

   ^{FOCUS ON EXERCISE}

Qi Gong and Yoga Work Almost Like Magic to:

I live in a 55-plus community, and most of my friends and neighbors have physical challenges. I have recently been sharing Qi Gong with a number of them. The first thing I teach them is deep diaphragm breathing. Why does Qi Gong and Yoga emphasize the breath so much?  Because it is through the breath that we replenish the life force -- think healing energy -- in our body.

The Genesis account of creation says that God breathed the breath of life into Adam and he became a living soul. (Remember that if an infant doesn't start breathing at birth, he/she has never been born.) Isn't it logical that if breath gives us life, then our breath also sustains life? What a great recommendation for deep breathing.

I become more convinced all the time that my Tai Chi/Qi Gong and Yoga fitness programs are greatly responsible for my excellent wellness today.  Meditation is also very important, as well as diet and supplements.  Do I still have MS? Absolutely. I just feel that my way of life compensates for my MS familial predisposition, and I am so grateful to have found it.

I believe very strongly that all healing is an inside job, and that our body is designed to be self-healing. The disciplines of Qi Gong and Yoga are many centuries old, proven approaches to accomplishing that self-healing. I had a phone call from a reader the other day asking what the differences in the two programs are. I would summarize them as follows:

Yoga for MS is an easy-to-do exercise program that will keep our back and the core of your body strong.  It is from a strong core that we maintain stronger legs, better bladder control, etc.  The more sedentary one becomes, the weaker the core becomes and it is a vicious cycle.

Tai Chi for Seniors features Qi Gong healing "movements," which work with the body's own energy for self healing. They assist in keeping our immune system healthy, they assist our body with digestion and overcoming constipation (a big problem for many with MS), stress reduction, overcoming insomnia, etc.  The benefits of QiGong  are almost innumerable.

In summary, Yoga for strength, and Qi Gong for self-healing. I have reviewed and tried many Yoga programs, and many different Tai Chi Qi Gong programs, and I believe the highly recommended Yoga for MS and Tai Chi for Seniors to be the very best available.   Don't be fooled that the Tai Chi program is just for seniors. It could just as easily be labeled Tai Chi for MS. Actually I have been bombarding Mark Johnson to re-voice and rename the program and call it Tai Chi for MS.  All I know is that it is a very powerful healing tool.

Gem from the Internet:

Dr. Deepak Chopra responded to the following question in a Yahoo health care blog.

Q: How can I reverse my body aging?

A: There are three types of aging - chronological age (which is your age according to your date of birth), biological age (which is measured by looking at certain bio markers), and psychological age (which is dependent on your attitude.)

It is now known that psychological age correlates more closely to biological age than chronological age. If you have the attitude that you get better as you grow older in every way -physically, emotionally, spiritually and socially, then you will age in a much more graceful manner.

The well known biological markers of aging include: blood pressure, bone density, body temperature regulation, basal metabolic rate, immune function, sugar tolerance, muscle mass, muscle strength, skin thickness (amount of wrinkles) immune function, and sex hormone levels.

If you want to slow down or even reverse these bio markers of aging, then practice one or more of the following:

1. Change your perception of time - Don't be in a hurry.
2. Get restful sleep.
3. Eat fresh, nutritious food.
4. Take at least two multivitamins with minerals every day.
5. Practice a mind body technique such as yoga or tai chi.
6. Exercise regularly.
7. Don't put toxins in your life, including toxic food, toxic emotions, toxic relationships, and avoid toxic environments or toxic relationships.
8. Have a flexible attitude to minor hassles.
9. Look at so-called problems as opportunities.
10. Nurture loving relationships.
11. Always have an attitude of curiosity, learning, and wonder, and spend time with children.

Great advice from Dr. Chopra, one of my mentors, whom I respect greatly.

Remember The Little Engine That Could? "I think I can...I think I can...I think I can... And then as it began to see the top of the mountain, "I know I can...I know I can...I know I can!  What A great metaphor for all of us. Whatever our particular challenge may be, KNOWING THAT YOU CAN IS THE FOUNDATION OF SELF HEALING.  Remember that the Universe responds to your own thought processes and belief system, and you get to choose them every day!

MYTHS ABOUT EXERCISE - From an Exercise Physiologist

There are many myths surrounding exercise, but some of them surface more than others. Here’s a quick look at three myths you absolutely MUST know:

Myth #1: "I DON'T HAVE TIME TO EXERCISE." - This one is probably the most common myth. While it’s true that we live in a culture that goes nonstop, we still find and make time for what we think is important. But let’s be honest…is it that you really don’t have time to exercise or is it that you do not MAKE time to exercise? On your list of priorities, where does exercise fall—if it is on your list at all? Sometimes we say we don’t have time to exercise because we just don’t want to exercise. So settle that issue first—then take a look at your schedule.

You may not think that you have time to exercise, but be realistic—and just add exercise to your life. It is neither difficult nor time-consuming. If you're waiting for the perfect time to exercise, there is no "perfect" time. Some people wait for their schedules to magically ease up, for the weather to cool off or heat up, for school to end or start—or some other future nebulous event. The truth is, there's never a right or good time to get moving—you simply CHOOSE to.

Here are some ways to jump start your exercise routine:

• Choose Exercise You Enjoy: If your reason for not exercising is really that you don’t want to (and not that you don’t have time), then choose some exercises you enjoy. Exercise does not seem like such a task then.

• Integrate Exercise into Your Schedule: If your reason really is that you believe you don’t have time to exercise, then find ways to integrate exercise into your schedule—such as walking in the morning, during your lunch break or after dinner, etc.

• Realize You Don’t Need a Lot of  Time to Exercise: Just 10 or so minutes a few times throughout the day is all you need. In addition to walking or stretching, even house chores count—and will streamline your efforts and time.

Myth #2: "IF I CAN'T EXERCISE FOR A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF TIME A DAY, EVERY DAY, THEN I MIGHT AS WELL NOT EXERCISE." - Don't believe this all-or-nothing attitude. The truth is that there are enormous benefits to doing just a little exercise daily. Studies show that even a half-hour walk three or more times a week significantly reduces your risk of heart attack and stroke, lowers blood pressure, relieves stress and boosts your energy and immune system.

The CDC (Centers for Disease Control) advises people to get at least 30 minutes of moderate activity on most—or preferably all—days of the week. But if you can't, don't let that stop you from taking a short, single walk. Even minimal exercise has benefits.

Some people think they don't have the time to exercise (the first myth) and they think, since they can't do ALL of the exercising they should, then why do ANY of it? Remember that any exercise is better than no exercise, even if it's only a 10 or 15-minute walk. Being physically active makes you healthier—so even if you can't make it to the gym you have no excuse not to do something active each day.

Myth #3: "IF THERE'S NO PAIN, THERE'S NO GAIN."  - "No pain, no gain" is no good when it comes to developing a lifelong fitness plan, but many people still believe that you have to work at a very high intensity in order to get a benefit. However, this myth can cause physical damage.

Physical pain is your body's urgent signal to change or stop a dangerous activity. You need to always avoid serious discomfort or strain when exercising. While it is true that to increase muscle and develop endurance you may need to experience a slight level of discomfort—discomfort is not pain. Moderate-intensity exercise has as many benefits as high-intensity exercise—without the pain. Ongoing high-intensity workouts can actually create excessive wear and tear on your body—causing much pain and little if any overall gain.

Now that we’ve busted these myths, there shouldn’t be much standing between you and exercise. So get going!

   Bon Appetit Healthy Food Tips and Recipes

Bourbon Glazed Salmon
(4 servings)

I am always looking for new and tasty ways to add omega 3 into my diet. One of the easiest and tastiest is salmon. I hope you'll like this recipe as much as I do. I have not done this recipe with brandy, but it should be a good substitute for the bourbon.

    3 T brown sugar
    2 T bourbon
    2 T soy sauce
    1 T grated, peeled fresh ginger
    1 T fresh lime juice
    2 garlic cloves, minced
    1/4 t. freshly ground black pepper
    4 6-oz. Skinless salmon fillets
    cooking spray
    1/4 c. thinly sliced green onions
    1 T sesame seeds, toasted

Combine first seven ingredients in a large zip-top baggie. Add fish to the bag, seal, place sealed bag in a large bowl (in case it should leak), and marinate in refrigerator 1-1/2 hours, turning occasionally..

Coat large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat.  Add fish and marinade to pan.  Cook fish about 4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.  Place 1 fillet on each of 4 plates; drizzle each serving with about 2 teaspoons sauce.

Sprinkle each serving with 1 tablespoon green onions and 1/4 teaspoon sesame seeds.

If you think you don't like salmon, this recipe is sure to change your mind.  Please try it.

Almond Butter Carob Crunchies

Here's a delicious holiday recipe from the raw food people, which uses dates as its sweetening agent.

    ¾ c. almond butter
    ½ c. carob powder
    2-3 Medjool dates, pitted, soaked 2-hours and drained
    1 T water
    ½ c. rolled oats
    1 c. almonds or pecans chopped
    ½ c. unsweetened coconut

Reserve 2 tablespoons coconut. Combine remaining ingredients in food processor with S blade, and mix well. Shape mixture into bite-size balls. Roll in reserved coconut. Store in plastic container with wax paper between layers in refrigerator. ENJOY!

Festive Raw Holiday Salad from Hallelujah Acres

    1 large carrot, grated
    1 large beet, grated
    1 large sweet apple, grated
    1 cup almonds, walnuts, or pecans, coarsely chopped
    juice from one lemon
    lettuce leaves

Toss veggies and nuts together in large bowl. Drizzle on lemon juice and mix well.  Serve on a bed of torn lettuce leaves.  This salad is not only beautiful but very healthy as well. ENJOY!

The more I read about the healing and anti-aging power of the enzymes in raw food, the more I am personally trying to incorporate more of them into my own diet.  This recipe is a great way to do that.  For my taste I like to add a little additional dressing made with orange juice and mayonnaise.

Hello Betty.   Here's a recipe that I wanted to send to you.  As part of the BBD is avoiding gluten, this recipe provides people a way to have a pasta-type meal without the pasta. It's delicious!

Zucchini Fettuccine

        4 zucchini, each about 1 to 1-1/2" in diameter, with peel
        2 T. olive oil
        2 garlic cloves, minced (after mincing garlic, let set for 10 minutes before cooking
                to allow all of
                the health benefits to mature in the garlic)
        2 T grated lemon zest
        1/2 t. salt

Slice zucchini lengthwise into long, thin strips using a vegetable peeler or mandolin.  (Take care as you get to the last bits of the zucchini; don't try to use the entire vegetable. Save the remainder to chop into another dish.)  

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.  Stir in garlic.  Cook, stirring until softened, about 1 minute. Add zucchini strips. Season with the salt. Cook, stirring gently, until zucchini begins to color, about 5 minutes. (Do not let it become too soft.)  Remove from heat; stir in the lemon zest. Top with your favorite pasta sauce or the Spicy Chicken Pasta (on page 28 of the new Four Steps to Overcoming MS book).  Enjoy.  I hope you like this! /S/ Pam T.

I prepared this and served it with the Spicy Chicken Pasta and it was lovely.  Thanks for sharing Pam.

MORE FROM MY MAILBOX

Hi Betty,

You are wonderful and inspirational.  Thank you for the time you spend to make so many feel better about themselves and their dis-ease.  Keep up the exceptional work on the newsletter.  Thank you.  With love,  /S/  Lisa R. H.

  ^{Dear Betty}

^{Enclosed donation to the newsletter - which is always full of life, information and good cheer.  I gain a spiritual lift whenever I check in with your writings, so thank you for that.  Sending you Love, Light and Blessings from the UK.  /S/ Ann}

^{Hi Betty}

^{I have been one of your readers -- you always seem to know that we wanna-bees are out here -- who has been putting off getting on a good exercise program.   I just wanted you to know that a few months ago I finally began, little by little, doing the simple breathing and stretching exercises you recommend.  When I began to realize that they really increased my feeling of well being I called you and ordered the Tai Chi for Seniors and Yoga for MS programs.   I am so very glad that I am finally following the  suggestions you gave me on the phone and I feel so much better.  They really do work, just as you have been telling us for so long.  Thank you for your tenacity in continuing to stress the importance of exercise.} 

^{My condolences on the loss of your son.  Through sharing your own pain, you have helped us live with the sadness and pains in our lives.  Please keep up the good work.  /S/ Scott G.}

  ^{Dear Betty}

^{Thank you for the new Four Steps book.  I had been waiting to order it since you first told us it was coming.  It is easy to use, and contains so much really helpful information.  Thanks so very much for all that you do.  I can't imagine walking through my MS experience without your guidance.  Thanks for all that you do for those of us who share your "uninvited guest."  /S/ Drew}

^{I sit here with heartfelt tears, thinking about how to respond to such lovely notes as these.  Just know that if I help one person, it makes all the hard work on the newsletter and website worthwhile.  Blessings to you Ann, Beth, Scott and Drew.  You and all the others who wrote this month are very special to me.}

   Featured Exercise Videos and Books

^{I absolutely do not believe that one can prevent the tendency of MS to progress without a consistent gentle stretching and deep breathing exercise program.  In addition one of the worst aspects of MS, acute fatigue, responds very positively to exercise.  Such a deal!  And it really doesn't matter what level of disability one has.  Many exercises can be done either standing, seated, or lying down.  And deep breathing -- which is so essential -- can be done any time and any where.}

A HOLIDAY GIFT FROM A GOOD FRIEND AND SUBSCRIBER IN FRANCE:

Mary and her husband Jim had a dog named 'Lucky.'  Lucky was a real character. Whenever Mary and Jim had company come for a weekend visit they would warn their friends to not leave their luggage open because Lucky would help himself to whatever struck his fancy.  Inevitably, someone would forget and something would come up missing.

Mary or Jim would go to Lucky's toy box in the basement and there the treasure would be, amid all of his other favorite toys.  Lucky always stashed his finds in his toy box and he was very particular that his toys stay in the box.

It happened that Mary found out she had breast cancer. Something told her she was going to die of this disease....in fact; she was just sure it was fatal.

She scheduled the double mastectomy.

The night before she was to go to the hospital she cuddled with Lucky. A thought struck her...what would happen to Lucky? Although the three-year-old dog liked Jim, he was Mary's dog through and through. If I die, Lucky will be abandoned, Mary thought. He won't understand that I didn't want to leave him. The thought made her sadder than thinking of her own death.

The double mastectomy was harder on Mary than her doctors had anticipated and Mary was hospitalized for over two weeks. Jim took Lucky for his evening walk faithfully, but the little dog just drooped, whining and miserable.

Finally the day came for Mary to leave the hospital. When she arrived home, Mary was so exhausted she couldn't even make it up the steps to her bedroom. Jim made his wife comfortable on the couch and left her to nap. Lucky stood watching Mary but he didn't come to her when she called. It made Mary sad but sleep soon overcame her and she dozed.

When Mary woke for a second she couldn't understand what was wrong.  She couldn't move her head and her body felt heavy and hot. But panic soon gave way to laughter when Mary realized the problem.  She was covered, literally blanketed, with every treasure Lucky owned!  While she had slept, the sorrowing dog had made trip after trip to the basement bringing his beloved mistress all his favorite things in life.  He had covered her with his love.

Mary forgot about dying. Instead she and Lucky began living again, walking farther and farther together every day. It's been 12 years now and Mary is still cancer-free.  Lucky continues to steal treasures and stashes them in his toy box but Mary remains his greatest treasure.

Remember....live every day to the fullest. Each minute is a blessing from God. And never forget....the people who make a difference in our lives are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards.  They are the ones that care for us.

If you see someone without a smile today give them one of yours! Live simply. Love seriously. Care deeply. Speak kindly.  Leave the rest to God.

Thank you so much, Claire, for sharing Lucky with all of us.

As we approach the festive holiday season, I hope that we will all remember that it should be a celebration of giving - not just things, but of our gifts and talents. My goal for the coming year is to discover more and more ways to give. One of the people I respect most on this planet is Dr. Wayne Dyer, and he always reminds us that our primary purpose in this life is to serve. What a great gift to give...OUR SERVICE!

My wish for each of you is a blessed holiday time, sharing with all those you love.  And please remember to tell them often how much you love them.  We never know when we will no longer be able to tell them "I love you" in person.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL
Betty

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