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• kskq - community radio • facebook groups local health right now there are immediate things you can do to take responsibility for your own health. you’ve had this beaten into your head. but here’s the deal. stay strong. you depend on yourself to be present and make sound decisions for your friends, family, neighbors, community and world. be smart. • cut down on sugar • exercise • drink fresh water • sunlight • sleep • take vitamins and supplements remote work now is the time to begin to think about models of recurring revenue that are not based on working hourly. it is time to think about virtual work. look at how you monetize your experiences and think globally. there is someone right now who wants to learn english that you could teach. you have ideas, skills and experiences that are interesting and valuable. now is the time to think about what is essential in your life. to scale back and live smart. adjust your overhead to what is enough for you and remember everything past ‘enough’ will most likely overextend you and pay in the negative. meaning paying in stress, time away from family and more. safety & civility inevitably there will be problems. i encourage everyone to look for ways to work together with the community to keep things calm. we are all in this together. be realistic. there are sick people who do bad things and there are always strong people who will stand up for the rights of others. we need to find ways to work within the proper channels to maintain order and civility with one another. mental health & self health all throughout human history there have been problems. this is not the first time this has happened, and you are not the first person to go through the experience you are having. people have faced huge problems and survived. it is going to be hard and you are strong. focus on surrounding yourself with positive people who stay realistic and take pragmatic. do not become a lemming and run off the cliff. stay positive. build community. we all need one another. it is ok to be scared. it is ok to be sad. that is how life is sometimes and you are not alone. • talk to friends • seek out support • keep it light-hearted • keep a journal • seek out spiritual support • create a gratitude practice planning ahead it is normal to wish that we can wake up and that this will all be a big dream. ** worry will not improve your life. put that much needed energy into creative solutions like all your ancestors before you have done. working with your kids kids more than anything will need to understand the truth without taking on the fear and paranoia of adults. learn from your children. give them spaces to play and grow. the creativity that will be unleashed within them can inspire new ways of living. listen to the children. protect and cherish them. don’t forget who you once were yourself. stay positive and hopeful. things will change. things will get better. • online learning • bake cookies • create games • storytelling • forts • go outside • hikes • get a pet • jump rope • marbles • go to the creek • do crafts it will be mid november 2019. life will be normal. it sounds nice. pinch yourself. more than likely things are very challenging right now. take action. model it for yourself, your kids, your friends and neighbors. that’s the whole motivation behind our effort right now. don’t sit around and wonder what if? maybe? or say to yourself i should have, could have, would have. do something now that helps you make steps forward. even if you never utilize the work you have done you will have done something useful and positive. • plant a garden • save supplies • save seeds • ride your bike • walk • exercise final thoughts we all play a role in the health and vitality of our community. follow along and help out today: www.localsguide.com reasoning covid-19 by dr. mark force, dc introduction there is a lot of bad information out there about covid-19 and that information can range from being a hoax to being the zombie apocalypse. but keep in mind something abraham lincoln said - “don’t believe everything you read on the internet.” also, much of what is being covered in the news and social media lacks context or has incorrect context. “coronavirus is not the zombie apocalypse! take a deep breathe; relax.” the intention of this paper is to go through the research and contextualize it in a non-sensational manner to give you useful strategies and tools to help you to understand covid-19 and be able to take reasonable action toward both prevent being infection and, if infected, protect yourself from complications associated with the infection. origins of covid-19 the new/novel virus covid-19 (sars-cov-2) broke into the human population in wuhan, china in december 2019. there are two strains - l and s subtypes/strains. the l type is more aggressive and was more prevalent early on in the wuhan outbreak and since january 2020 is less prevalent most likely due to selective pressures from higher levels of quarantine, treatment, and deaths associated with this strain. the higher mortality rates from this region of china may be due to the higher percentages of this strain in covid-19 infected populations there. the s strain of covid-19 is “evolutionarily older and less aggressive, might have increased in relative frequency due to relatively weaker selective pressure.”, it is common for new/novel virus to arise from asia due to the prevalence of “wet markets” - “markets selling fresh meat, fish, produce, and other perishable goods as distinguished from “dry markets” which sell durable goods.” the wet markets of china, laos, vietnam and myanmar are prone to developing novel/new viruses due to the close proximity and even crowding of domestic and wild animals. transmission, incubation, and infection prevention transmission is primarily via respiratory droplets broadcast through sneezing, coughing, or through touching surfaces recently in contact with excretions from nose or throat. the virus appears to be as communicable as common flu viruses. the virus does not appear to be communicable via blood, urine, or stool. incubation appears to be 5 days from infecting exposure. people with mild cases of covid-19 infections test for no longer being carriers/transmitters after approximately 10 days after onset of infection. covid-19 can be transmitted by asymptomatic carriers of the infection. food does not appear to be a vector for transmission of the virus. breastfeeding probably does not transmit covid-19. infection prevention habits daily health habits - eat whole and fresh foods, drink water, get enough sleep, exercise regularly, have fun and stress less. wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds (hand sanitizer ok, if soap not available), especially before touching your eyes, nose, or mouth or eating. people with symptoms of acute respiratory infection should practice cough etiquette (maintain distance, cover coughs and sneezes with disposable tissues or clothing (if not available, cough/sneeze into your elbow, and wash hands). to the extent possible, avoid touching high- touch surfaces in public places avoid close contact with people who are sick and stay home when you are sick. clean frequently touched objects and surfaces with regular household cleaning spray/wipe. follow public health advice regarding school closures, avoiding crowds and other social distancing measures. avoid crowds, especially in poorly ventilated spaces. avoid all non-essential travel including plane trips, and especially avoid embarking on cruise ships. signs and symptoms of infection covid-19 is a mild to severe viral lower respiratory infection. most people (~80%) will have mild to moderate symptoms. symptoms include fever, cough, and shortness of breath. because of the infection being lower respiratory, rather than upper respiratory like a “cold,” most of the symptoms are felt in the chest and lungs. symptoms of covid-19 infection (incidence%) fever (88%) dry cough (68%) fatigue (38%) coughing up sputum, or thick phlegm, from the lungs (33%) shortness of breath (19%) bone or joint pain (15%) sore throat (14%) headache (14%) chills (11%) nausea or vomiting (5%) stuffy nose (5%) diarrhea (4%) coughing up blood (1%) swollen eyes (1%) continued on page 10 please say you saw it in the localsguide localsguide communit y newspaper | w w w. localsguide.com 5

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541-633-4633 | theelementsofhealth.com make sure to get bioflavonoids in the diet. broccoli, red and yellow onions, cherries, and grapes are important sources. the white pulp of citrus (lemons, limes, grapefruit, oranges, tangerines) and bell peppers. include some citrus in the diet by peeling and eating the whole fruit to benefit from the white pith high in bioflavonoids. homemade ginger tea is a wonderful way to benefit from ginger and get more bioflavonoids in your diet. fresh ginger root tea make a pot of tea to have available; it keeps remarkably well. pot of filtered water - from a cup to the whole pot to last the day fresh whole ginger washed well and thinly sliced - experiment to find out how strong you like it citrus sliced and put in whole (tart and full of bioflavonoids!) boil for 5-20 minutes - the longer you boil it, the stronger it gets add a little honey or maple syrup to taste exercise move. take a walk, hike, stretch, yoga, qi gong/tai chi, aerobic exercise, strength train. the key is enough, but not too much. you want to build up, not break down. do something every day. one way you can tell you’re not doing too much exercise is to keep a log of your pulse in the morning. if your pulse jumps up significantly, you may be exercising too hard. overtraining is a very common cause for getting “run down” and getting sick. don’t do it! aerobic base training is moderate exercise for a minimum of 45 minutes. it increases energy efficiency and improves your health including resistance to infection. the heart rate for aerobic base training is calculated from the 180 formula. the will feel too slow to improve your health. stick with it - there is a lot of research behind this approach. you can use walking, swimming, biking, rowing….there are a lot of options for doing aerobic base training. sleep get more than you think you need. a little more and see how you feel. go to bed around 10pm or earlier. you will probably feel better and your immune system will be happy. breathe breathe more deeply and regularly. learn how to breathe in and out through your nose, if you haven’t already. nose breathing provides some protection from infection over mouth breathing. breathe so deeply you can feel your diaphragm move or, better feel the floor of your pelvis move. learn to breath all the way out. doing this gets rid of more of the residual air in your lungs. being engaged self-quarantine/isolation you don’t have to self-quarantine unless you have evidence of being exposed in a way that makes you reasonably certain of becoming infected. the standard period for this is 14 days. if you have contracted the infection, you need to isolate to minimize exposing others for the during of having symptoms - fever, dry, cough, shortness of breath - usually ~14 days. masks are for people with the infection to use so that they aren’t broadcasting the virus from coughing or sneezing. getting outside, taking a walk/walking the dog, answering the door, signing for a delivery… …these are fine. isolation is avoidance of close proximity or prolonged contact. stay engaged. interact as able - phone, screen, email/mail, etc. being out and about and being aware for people who don’t need to self- quarantine or isolate, get out and about! live your live. just be aware. avoid crowds where you end up shoulder to shoulder. you can still go out to eat, work, meet at the coffee shop, and live your life. living in fear won’t help you; living consciously and taking reasonable precautions will. and, wash your hands before you touch you face. be aware when eating or drinking to not touch utensils, cups, glasses, etc. where they will touch your food, drink, or lips. consider washing your hands before eating or drinking when you can reasonably do so. nasal lavage the most effective method for nasal lavage based on clinical experience (35 years in practice) is the neti pot. there are two types of neti pot, a taller version that looks like a teapot and a squat version that looks like an oil lamp (aladdin’s lamp) . the reason the squatter version works better is that it provides more flow pressure. if you’re not able to find this type of neti pot, you can order online. use this method once or twice a day during periods of possible virus exposure for prevention. making the nasal lavage solution use a 16 oz. glass jar with a lid to mix the solution boiled filtered water (chlorine and fluoride free) cooled to lukewarm - 12 ounces 1/8 - 1/4 tsp of celtic sea salt (don’t use commercial salt) 1 drop of tea tree oil put the lid on the jar and shake vigorously to emulsify the tea tree oil note: if the tea tree oil is too strong, you can mix the oil in 12 ounces filtered water, shake to emulsify, pour out half the solution and then refill to 12 ounces. voila! half a drop of tea tree oil. to improve the nasal lavage, add vitamin a, zinc, and iodine to the basic solution. this improves health of the nasal mucosa. the same solution can be used as a solution for gargling. for this protocol, i recommend using the same sources i use in practice - you can get these ingredients by calling the elements of health (541-633-4633) or email. biotics research liquid iodine biotics research aqueous zinc biotics research bio-ae-mulsion note: do not use the liquid iodine if you’re allergic to iodine or have thyroid issues that contraindicate the use of iodine. using the neti pot for nasal lavage position lean over a sink so your head is over the basin. rotate your head to one side and gently insert the spout of the neti pot into the upper nostril so that it forms a comfortable seal. avoid pressing the spout against the “middle”, or septum, of the nose. lavage/irrigation breathing through your mouth, raise the nasal irrigation pot so that the solution enters the upper nostril. the solution will soon drain from the lower nostril. when the nasal pot is empty, exhale through each nostril to clear excess solution and mucus. use a tissue to clear nasal passages. repeat on the other side. neti pot care wash the neti pot after irrigation. always mix the nasal lavage solution as you use it and keep the mixing jar clean and dry before use. mouth washing and gargling gargling with salt water is a known method for decreasing the risk for viral infection and improving outcomes from infection. viral replication is inhibited by salt, epithelial cells have an innate immune mechanism promoted in the presence of salt, and dna, rna, enveloped and non-enveloped viruses are all inhibited in the presence of nacl. for mouth washing solution, you can use the same solution as for the neti pot with the exception of being able to use more salt (~1tsp). when gargling relax your throat and gargle as deeply as can comfortably. aggressively and completely swish the solution around your mouth, teeth, and gums. avoid drinking or eating for a while when done to optimize the benefit. if you have a history of chronic strep infections, tend to having sinusitis and commonly get colds and flu, consider using a specifically designed oral probiotic for a bottle or two to inoculate your mouth, throat, and sinuses with healthy infection- resistant flora. it’s called children’s ent-pro, but don’t let that fool you, i use it more for adults than kids. call the office (541-633- 4633) or email to learn how to buy this oral probiotic. get chiropractic care by improving autonomic nervous system (ans) tone and regulation, chiropractic care supports resistance to infection and resilient response to infection. good ans tone as measured by heart rate variability is considered a measure of survivability nutritional supplementation for prevention cod liver oil (vitamin d) this is an excellent way to support healthy vitamin a and d levels. carlson and nordic naturals are good sources for cod liver oil. these forms come flavored and are easy to take; ~1tb a day for young kids and ~2tb a day for teens and adults. getting tested for vitamin d is a good idea to make sure you’re sufficient. vitamin d deficiency is a critical marker for immune sufficiency. for optimal immune function, it is good to be 50 ng/ml or above. if you have low vitamin d levels, it will take more than the cod liver oil to get the vitamin d levels built up. most of the vitamin d supplements - even prescription forms - aren’t very effective. if you need to raise your vitamin d levels, i recommend biotics research bio-d-mulsion forte. multi-mineral formula supplement zinc (~30mg , selenium (50- 60mcg), and manganese (~2mg). take minerals after meals. it is best to take zinc (~15mg) at lunch and dinner as zinc lowers cortisol - a stress hormone - and improves immune response, generally, and secretory iga, specifically. this effect will balance the circadian rhythm of cortisol and improve sleep and adrenal function, hereby, improving robustness and resistance to infection. vitamin c more isn’t better, unless you do become infected. take ~200-1,000mg a day. it doesn’t need to be an exotic or expensive form. immune support formula this could be a paper in itself, but i’ll “cut to the chase.” my wife and i are taking biotics research bio-immunozyme forte, 1 capsule twice a day, and i’m recommending it for my patients. kids take one a day. it takes care of the minerals and the vitamin c - through professionals/physicians only. available through the office (541-633-4633) or email or through physicians/professionals carrying biotics research products. covid-19 infection selfcare: general the recommendations above for prevention are helpful for you to continue if you become infected - adding isolation, more rest and sleep, staying hydrated, monitoring temperature, and following any specific recommendations by your primary doctor. there are certainly specific treatment and selfcare protocols that go beyond the recommendations herein. however, the specifics will depend on the individual and it would be irresponsible to make recommendations that you might rely upon that wouldn’t be appropriate based your health and specific needs. if you believe you have become become infected with covid-19, contact your primary physician!! here is a flyer from the cdc that directs you what to do if you believe you are infected has directions ion taking and charting temperatures. if you are 50 or older, the risk for complications increases, and more so with each increasing decade of life. it is a good idea to monitor yourself for complications and be able to report useful data to your physician. make sure to have a blood pressure monitor, pulse oximeter, and thermometer - available at pharmacies. keep a daily log of your morning and afternoon temperature, pulse, breathing/respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, and blood pressure. update your primary physician if - temperature is 103 degrees or greater (102 degrees or greater with lung/heart disease) breathing rate at rest is 24 or more pulse at rest is consistently 100 or more blood pressure shows a sudden increase or an increasing trend oxygen saturation shows a trend of lower and lower numbers oxygen saturation at rest is 90 or less note: oxygen saturation of 85% or less is a medical emergency and indicates the need for immediate medical attention summary covid-19 is not “just the flu.” it has a significantly higher mortality rate than annual seasonal flu and social isolation and transmission prevention practices/ precautions are warranted. there is, however, much hype and hysteria and, hopefully, this paper will provide you with a reasonable strategy to avoid contracting a covid-19 infection. if you are 50 or older, i strongly urge you to use the ideas in this paper fully. be clear that your risks from contracting the virus are greater and prevention is your most powerful tool to stay safe! may the information in this paper serve you and others. please share it freely. please, too, let me know if you find any errors here that may have been overlooked during editing. my intention is for this paper to be as accurate and useful as possible. yours in health, mark force, dc please say you saw it in the localsguide localsguide communit y newspaper | w w w. localsguide.com 11

call for appointment: 541-646-0134 virus, brought on by stress. specifically, this includes small stressors combined with chronic and acute stress which you have suppressed throughout the years until a mole hill becomes a mountain, and then an active volcano...which erupts. this illustrates the devastating effects of stress on our bodies. this time of enforced seclusion is a good opportunity to identify and deal with all the things that create stress in your life. you then need to find tools to eliminate or deal with them. exercise: inactivity damages your dna. the people who live the longest and healthiest lives are the ones who not only eat a healthy diet, but continue to stay very active well into their later years. of course there are people who are blessed with incredibly strong genes from their ancestors. they seem to be able to do as they like with no visibly adverse effects. most of us aren’t that lucky, and have to work on a daily basis to stay young and vital. diet, exercise and toxin reduction (which i will discuss later) are ways to stay proactive and avoid illness or disease, including viruses. exercise is also needed to stabilize blood sugar as it moves the glucose from your blood into your tissues where it’s utilized for energy. when your blood sugar crashes, your body is stressed out and you are more vulnerable to viruses. exercise is also one of the best ways to deal with stress. it circulates the energy, or qi, in the body. this relieves liver qi stagnation which is associated with stress. you can learn more about this and what to do about it i’m my previous articles. sugar: any type of sweetener, with the possible exception of stevia, can deplete your immune system for four to six hours. alcohol is just condensed sugar, so it has the same affect. (see my article “sweet poison.”) anyone with any mucus or phlegm issues is more vulnerable to viruses and lung issues, such as pneumonia. this includes those with allergies, people who use tissues throughout the day to wipe or blow their nose, people who snore, those who have had gallbladder issues, and anyone who has masses, cysts, fibroids, or tumors. all are indications of phlegm accumulation, which can be effectively treated by your favorite acupuncturist. exercise is also essential to keep the lungs in good condition. exercise helps to resolve phlegm and strengthen the lungs. toxic overload: toxic overload is another major contributing factor to determine who gets ill and who doesn’t. there is a wonderful documentary that you can stream on amazon called: “why am i still sick?” in the video, scientists and doctors discuss the latent viruses, bacteria, molds and parasites that we retain in our bodies under a shield of biofilm. this biofilm protects these pathogens, like the chicken pox virus, from being detected or attacked by your immune system. the biofilm is made of a sticky substance that attracts and collects toxins, such as pesticides, herbicides, heavy metals and harmful chemicals. this toxic overload, and the release of pathogens from the biofilm, can also impair your immune system and make your body more vulnerable to additional viruses or other pathogens entering your body. there is an herbal protocol that i prescribe for my patients to address biofilm. phone consultations: i am now offering phone consultations for anyone who would like my assistance in building their immune system, or dealing with any current health issues. this includes health issues that might make you vulnerable at this time. working individually with you, i can help tailor your diet and give you other tools to improve your immune system, energy, and health. for a first appointment, you would complete an intake form and return it to me before our consultation. insurance or medicare will not cover these phone consultations. 1st appointment 2 hours $200 2nd appointment 1 1/2 hours $150 my fee schedule is: follow up appointments: 1 hour $100 1/2 hour $ 50 for an appointment, call me at 541-646- 0134. thanks to robocalls i will not pick up if i don’t know your number, but please leave a message. in the future, you will be able to schedule your own appointment on my website: nancyburtonhealth.com. super bugs, such as the current coronavirus are a part of our future. your best defense is to become as healthy as you can be, so you are not affected. in this time of seclusion, find things that you enjoy, maybe that you didn’t have the time for until now. be sure to socialize over the phone, through email, or outside exercising with a friend. find or create events to look forward to. enjoy a movie at home, a craft or a special dinner night by yourself or with those you live with. maybe plan events with friends via facetime or other apps. get outside for walks and other types of exercise every day. one especially healthy 80 year old told me, “walk your dog every day. even if you don’t have one!” all of these things don’t just bring you joy, they repair your dna. ps. if i have helped you, through my articles, or as a patient, please go online and write a review. just google my name or go the website: ratemd.com. thank you! health and happiness, nancy burton, l.ac. (licensed acupuncturist) hersey health care health & wellness bulletin by hersey health care these are potentially nerve-wracking times regarding the flu and other viruses. first of all, your own immune system is very strong in most cases. to help build it up, raising your body temperature is excellent. aerobic exercise will increase your body temperature and drinking hot beverages. the goal is to burn off germs and to increase the circulation. when you do this your immune cells circulate to places with less circulation such as your hands and feet. your immune cells can get around. you can also take hot showers and hot baths, this is good for that too. stay hydrated with natural fluids but not just water. get electrolytes through your diet. potassium from veggies and a little salt. avoid sugary things like gatorade... sugar literally thickens the blood and increases inflammation. remember you want an efficient circulation not a sluggish one. think of a clean stream vs a stagnant pond. eat a lot of veggies and tend towards more easily digested foods so you don’t get constipated or boggy. if you are having a problem with that try mag citrate 500 mg or even more. you likely will not take too much because you would eliminate too much mag through the stool. of vitamins, vitamins d 4,000 to 5,000 units are helpful a day. liquid is great but not imperative. and vitamin c is excellent. if you are vegetarian take a little zinc and b12, b12 is hard to come by without meat. get enough sleep. neurologists are liberally recommending melatonin, 1 to 3 mg a night. its natural and helpful. the body gets sleepier when lights are low and the room is cooler. reject the notion of shooting for only 6 hours to improve productivity. 8 or 9 hours is healthier. a list of worthy supplements besides d and c include: natura company products …flew away is miraculous, respiratory lung tonic and throat and gland spray by that company. wellness formula by source naturals. the pills are large but travel well….i prefer the tincture. it is called herbal resistance liquid. zinc is helpful but in moderation…it can kill your taste buds. lozenges are best. take probiotics, they can boost immune function. the overall goal is to circulate on every level …digestion, urination, emotional, exercise (on a physical level the exercise opens your capillaries and again we aim for flow of the immune system) stagnation is your enemy. also get as much fresh air as possible, avoid the gym depending on the amount of virus in ourarea. carefully keep hands clean, washing with soap and water is better than anti-bacterial gels. don’t touch your face!! call the office if you develop fevers, cough and other flu like symptoms. especially if you are short of breath. sylvia chatroux, m.d. tara frazier-rice, f.n.p. please say you saw it in the localsguide localsguide communit y newspaper | w w w. localsguide.com 13

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i have seen old people feel mobile and supple by incorporating these simple movements into their lives. i am also a certified yoga, qi gong and tai chi teacher and yet these movements i will teach you are the most effective i have ever seen at gaining flexibility, energy and strength with so little effort. get back to basics: human movement 101. re-learn the basics of movement so you can enjoy your retirement more. establish a foundation for a new way of living and feeling. “retire don’t expire!” www.cantherapeutics.com 541-631-1751 robert w. good attorney llc guidelines for separated parents during the covid-19 pandemic by scott c. bucy, attorney at law during times of uncertainty, such as these, how to manage parenting time for separated parents can cause heightened anxiety. however, adversity can become an opportunity for parents to come together and focus on what is best for the child. for many children, the strange days of the pandemic will leave vivid memories so it is important to try to be healthy, follow the cdc guidelines, be mindful and discuss the issue with your children truthfully but also on a level that is age-appropriate. remain calm, as children, like all others, tend to feed off energies around them. with court orders and custody agreements, for the time being, continue to be mindfully compliant. as much as possible, try to avoid reinventing the wheel despite the unusual circumstances. the court agreement exists to prevent endless haggling over the details of timesharing. if schools are closed, custody agreements should remain in force as though school were still in session. at the same time, it would be foolish to expect that nothing will change when people are being advised not to fly or travel unnecessarily, with some communities being told to remain indoors unless totally necessary. in addition, some parents will have to work extra hours to help deal with the crisis and other parents may be out of work or working reduced hours. plans will inevitably have to change. if schedules do change out of necessity, encourage closeness with the parent who is not going to see the child through shared books, movies, games and facetime or skype; continue communication in any way possible. try to provide makeup time to the parent who missed out, if possible, in the future. further, be open and transparent with your fellow co-parent. provide honest information between you about any suspected or confirmed exposure to the virus and try to agree on what steps each of you will take to protect the child from exposure. again, communication is key. certainly, both parents should be informed at once if the child is exhibiting any possible symptoms of the virus. lastly, there is no doubt that the pandemic will pose an economic hardship and lead to lost earnings for many, many parents, both those who are paying child support and those who are receiving child support. the parent who is paying should try to provide something, even if it can’t be the full amount. the parent who is receiving payments should try to be accommodating under these challenging and temporary circumstances. as we get through this crisis together, remember, it is important for every child to know and remember that both parents did everything they could to explain what was happening and to keep them safe. during these uncertain times, we remain committed to graciously serving all your professional legal needs. please know that we remain fully open for business for you, for us, and for the benefit of our incredible community. we are trying to limit appointments to phone only whenever possible, but know we remain available to help the community as we have for over 25 years. we will get through this together, remain strong for one another. scott bucy and bob good practice law in southern oregon, specializing in family law, estate planning/administration, property and business law. contact them at their ashland office at (541) 482-3763. please say you saw it in the localsguide localsguide communit y newspaper | w w w. localsguide.com 15

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325 a street | 541-488-5088 treatment, but certainly children that are demonstrating signs or symptoms of osa. as a parent i wish i could go back in time for my 4 children and utilize these appliances. ideally, we want a solution that both treats the immediate sleep and airway issues as well as the long-term growth and development to create a healthy adult. this is about realizing our genetic potential. are there any cases that demonstrate the power of this kind of treatment? there are numerous cases for adults and children but two of my favorite cases are children’s cases. case 1 10-year-old girl - note the severe crowding that is commonplace today, sleep disordered breathing, severe asthma no sports allowed, and 0 percentile on the growth chart. this child was about to get growth hormone injections and used her inhaler daily when she presented. after appropriate diagnostics an oral appliance was utilized and worn 16 hrs per day. in 5 months, daily inhaler usage is reduced to as needed. in 10 months, no inhaler was needed and a sport was allowed. in 15 months, she had grown 4 inches and gained 18 lbs. 18 months, no longer asthmatic and beautiful arches with practically no crowding only with a functional appliance and no braces. this young lady went on to be a college long-distance runner. case 2 this 10-year-old boy that we watched on video, unable to say his abc’s, suffered from night terrors, night sweats, snoring, mouth breathing, bed wetting almost every night. his mother was a schoolteacher and spent numerous hours a week tutoring and mentoring her son. myofunctional therapy and an oral functional appliance was used. in 8 weeks, he slept through the night, no accidents within 10 months, he stopped having night sweats, started dreaming, silently breathed through his nose, and could read a harry potter book. ultimately 6 months of removable clear aligners were used but as pictured only a removable functional appliance was used and nearly all his symptoms were alleviated. research reference: https://www.vivoslife.com/articles-publications.html here are some videos from vivos life. https://youtu.be/awwxsnahbk0 https://youtu.be/6dbannnlxfg https://youtu.be/jemjqy7fcze there are also behavioral issues often present. as parents we do our best for our children. we often think there is something we should have done to help. often for bed wetting, poor school performance, or other problematic behavior we try to mentor our children to help them. when trying to improve things like poor growth, bedwetting, or adhd we might turn toward medications to help. these may not be wrong answers but what i’m saying is that these problems may be exacerbated or even entirely caused by poor airway development and we might be able to help. so, dr. jones this appears to be bigger than simply having nice straight teeth? absolutely. when our jaws, and especially our upper jaws and mid face, don’t grow and develop downward outward and forward it can have a dramatic impact on the airway and the soft tissues that cause osa. in osa patients we see a narrower maxilla, mandible, and a soft palate and tongue that sits further back in our throats. also, we see more mouth breathing which we already talked about. all of which increases the risk of tissue blocking the airway especially when we are sleeping both as a child or later in life as an adult. tell us more about what happens when the airway is blocked while we sleep. we call this sleep disordered breathing (sdb) or obstructive sleep apnea (osa) and it is confirmed by utilizing a sleep study. we determine the severity by using the measure of reduction in air and complete stoppage of air flow per hour (ahi). i have seen patients that stopped breathing 75 times per hour, sometimes for 10-30 seconds per event. every time this happens, we are aroused from a deep and necessary stage of sleep and are either awakened completely or are left in a light stage of sleep. these deep stages of sleep are necessary for proper brain development, maintenance, and function. it is also important for other physiological functions throughout our bodies. heare are 14 signs your child may have osa: 1. frequent and loud snoring and /or snorting 2. pauses in breathing, choking sounds and small gasps for breath 3. frequent open-mouth breathing 4. agitated sleep with frequent posture changes 5. excessive sweating 6. abnormal sleep positions 7. night terrors 8. sleepwalking 9. bedwetting 10. morning headaches 11. poor appetite 12. complaints of waking up with dry mouth 13. eary morning rising 14. add or adhd medications are not helping. dr. jones, what are you doing differently to help children that may have some of these problems? obviously, we are screening at our office, but we are also working to inform and partner with relevant groups in our community. pediatricians, primary care providers (pcp’s), teachers, therapists, etc. since children are still growing and developing the simplest and best solution for children will both alleviate current symptoms while also facilitating appropriate growth and development that can prevent future risk and complication. the solution we offer is noninvasive and involves a functional appliance that comes in and out of the mouth that we use to widen and grow the jaws to provide appropriate space for normal eruption and jaw positioning. we also incorporate myofunctional therapy to create and maintain the ideal development. if growth is facilitated early enough, often orthodontic (braces) prognosis can be improved or avoided altogether while protecting a child’s airway. tell us more about myofunctional therapy. we talked earlier about how function helps us reach our genetic potential. myofunctional therapy involves training and exercises for the tongue and oral muscles to function in a way that creates or maintains necessary development of the bony hard palate. closed mouth nasal breathing along with appropriate tongue position and swallowing technique are also crucial. myofunctional therapy is crucial for both adults and children. what are you doing for your adult patients? regarding osa, we are interested in screening and educating our patients. we are partnering with pcp’s, sleep centers, and sleep physicians to get our patients the help they need. sometimes we facilitate a patient getting to their provider to treat the symptoms of osa by getting them a pressurized “breathing machine” called a cpap. for patients who can’t or don’t want to use a cpap we can offer a lower jaw appliance to treat the symptoms of osa. then the latest treatment we are offering involves treating the underdeveloped jaws by reactivating stem cells found in the maxillary sutures and around the teeth. this is the treatment that is so revolutionary. we utilize the vivos proprietary removable appliances. this treatment has been researched and protocol developed since 2010 and is currently being reviewed by stanford university, the sleep medicine leader of the world. 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c h i r o p r a c t i c c a r e mederi center benefits of bitters for healthy digestion by susan saccomanno, nd, lac with its warming days and sprouting greenery, spring is a time of movement and renewal, when the sap flows and rivers run full. it is also a nice time to enhance this moving and cleansing activity in our bodies. in classical chinese medicine the liver is the organ most associated with these spreading energies of spring. we can optimize liver function and digestion by increasing our intake of the bitter flavor. including a small amount of bitter flavor with each meal ensures optimal digestion. when bitter hits the tongue it increases secretion of digestive enzymes in the stomach. bitter flavor also improves esophageal sphincter tone, which prevents heartburn. bitter flavor receptors line the entire gi tract. bitter foods promote bile flow from the gallbladder, which is important for breaking down fats. this enhances the absorption of our fat-soluble nutrients like vitamins a, d, e, and k. additionally, cholesterol is secreted into bile to be eliminated from the body. bitters also enhance the release of pancreatic enzymes, which further digests our fats, proteins, and carbohydrates, preventing fermentation and gas. they also support appropriate gi microbial flora. lastly, bitters promote the release of hormones that signal satiety, preventing overeating. incorporate bitters with each meal to enhance digestion. enjoy a steamed artichoke, a handful of baby arugula, a radicchio salad, or add dandelion greens or escarole to soup. you can also take advantage of the many varieties of cocktail bitters. a few dashes in a glass of sparkling water feels like a cocktail but acts like a health tonic. may you reap the benefits of a happy and healthy digestion! cheers to your spring cleaning! green springs inn mmmmm raclette! by diarmuid mcguire do you have yen for raclette? “well,” you might respond, “it’s possible that i crave raclette, but what exactly is raclette, anyhow?” the answer is that raclette is a cheese made from the milk of high-elevation cows in switzerland and the haute-alpes department of france, and also a cuisine based on melting that cheese and scraping it over small potatoes, cornichons or jambon cru (think prosciutto). in other words, we are talking about european mountain comfort food. does that sort of talk whet your appetite? if so, you are in luck. a strange but welcome cosmic convergence is bringing raclette to the green springs. more to the point, it is bringing grace and nathaniel borsi to our community, along with nathaniel’s french alpine culinary heritage and grace’s restaurant skills. on april 1, the restaurant at green springs inn & cabins will open under a new name: cocorico, which is french for “cock-a-doodle-doo” or “wake up and smell the raclette.” grace & nathaniel plan to start with existing menus and staff, adding lots of their own sweat equity and, over time, new special dishes like certain french alpine favorites. why did this couple choose the green spring to launch their culinary venture, not to mention the next phase of their lives? certainly, they are well traveled. between them, you will find bangkok, aix-en-provence, ireland’s achill island and other destinations in their curriculum vitae, all sandwiched around seattle. (grace and nathaniel met at seattle’s renowned lola, one of 12 restaurants closed on march 16 in response to the covid-19 pandemic by celebrity chef tom douglas.) they could have settled down in palm springs, sacramento, the cote d’azur or some other high dollar destination. nathaniel says the elevation attracted him. his hometown, gap, is france’s highest prefecture (i.e. state capital) sitting in a high valley at 735 meters above sea level, much like ashland (except for the capital part). grace says it was the natural beauty, which is, of course, the hook for many relationships. personally, i think their decision may have been influenced by the number of expansive thinkers, aka crazy people, in our community — the sort of folks who might be tempted to scrape melted cheese over their cornichons and prosciutto. in any case, we will welcome grace and nathaniel with a reception one of these days, after we are released from sequestration. (did i forget to mention that most of the world is currently shut down? the perfect time to open a new business, right? clearly these are our kind of people.) meanwhile, in case you have not heard, our cabins and rooms are available for remote self-quarantine. you can breathe fresh, virus-free air and order take-out. ask for the raclette. please say you saw it in the localsguide localsguide communit y newspaper | w w w. localsguide.com 21

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now only offered online! | www.leela.org 541-482-7771 | www.ashlanddentist.com another report from natasa, who addressed the trainers who facilitated the retreat: “thank you so much for the recent leela school retreat. you exemplified true friendship so deeply and profoundly; i feel we were all and continue to be, blessed beyond measure by your devotion and love of truth. your willingness to be presence and space itself made us stronger in our own awareness, connection and direct realization of self. i cannot thank you enough for living the truth with such clarity, it illuminated all our lives so brightly, fearlessly and compassionately. i was surprised by the depth and intensity of the retreat, even as i am aware there is always ever more. my ‘yes’ continues to resound through my life and heart in such joy and peace.” jared: we find that the leela school is not just an advanced therapy training, but offers something much deeper to the individual. a personalized approach, helping fulfill the motto of the school “let both client and therapist wake up!” you mention the growth of the school in terms of trainers and mentors. can you speak more specifically about the people who make this possible? lisa: we (jared and lisa) are the trainers, along with eli, who run the in-person retreats. we have been with our teacher and the founder of the leela school eli jaxon-bear for over 30 years between us. we both have our own busy private practices, offering the leela skills to people all over the world, both in one-on-one sessions, and in groups, teaching the enneagram, the true friend immersion courses and the certification and mentor programs. all of our mentors are highly qualified, and have the depth of skills to meet anyone and anything that arises with our students. we recommend checking out their profiles on the website here: https://leelaschool. org/mentors/ can you give us some background on how the school started? jared: in the 1980’s eli was on the board of examiners of the american council of hypnotist examiners and certified as a master trainer in neurolinguistics by the founders, john grinder and richard bandler. he was trained in ericksonian and classical hypnosis and had a successful clinic in san francisco. he began leading retreats at the university of california and at esalen institute in big sur, california. lisa: his first book, healing the heart of suffering, was published in 1989 in german and hungarian. it presented a new model of ego and a new way to address the issue of human suffering on a very practical basis. jared: his next three books, wake up and roar, sudden awakening and fixation to freedom continued the exploration of the path to enlightenment and the possibility of full awakening to true identity and freedom. they have been translated into german, french, italian, hungarian, russian, hebrew and korean. his memoir, an outlaw makes it home: the awakening of a spiritual revolutionary will be released in german this spring, while fixation to freedom is being released in dutch and japanese this year. after thirty years of leading retreats on every continent (except antarctica), and meeting with thousands of individuals, eli, with the help of a group of trainers, started the leela school in 2015 as a means to transmit the teaching and skills in a formal structured way. it has now been 5 years, and we are happy to see how the school has grown and developed over this time. lisa: most recently, eli has published a new book; the awakened guide, which is the manual for the leela school, and is a comprehensive collection of the various skills and modalities offered in the leela school. it can be read and studied by anyone with an interest in being an effective and skilful true friend in the world. we use it as a study guide and course curriculum. what is your intention for the students who go through the leela school true friend immersion course? jared: if you are called to wake up from egoic trance, or to support others to wake up from their trance of suffering, then we invite you to be supported by the leela school and its comprehensive network of courses and resources. we want everyone to recognize that they are supported to realize true happiness and freedom, and that in being happy and free, they can go out into the world and support others. required to participate? jared: this year, in ashland we have two trainings; a 5-day enneagram retreat from april 23 to 27, and then module 1 of the true friends immersion, which is a 12- day retreat, including the enneagram portion. we recommend going to the website www. leelaschool.org to find out more information about the events. you can also talk with a trainer or mentor to get a more personal introduction to the school. lisa: you can also contact the office directly and speak with leigh our office manager at: 541-201-0900, ext 100, or email her at leigh@leela.org. you can also find us on facebook, where we share videos, and information on retreats. https://www. facebook.com/theleelaschool/ jared: and finally, you can book private sessions with one of our staff by contacting leigh in the office. and finally any last thoughts or comments you would like to share with our readers? lisa: we are just so happy and grateful to be a part of the community here in ashland, and to participate in the progressive and compassionate attitude of this town. we gather from all over the world to work towards freedom and peace in ourselves, and in our wider community, and finally for the whole of humanity. jared: we invite you to join us if you are called in this intention, to a deepening self-awareness and realization of our true nature, along with the skills for working with others and relating to others. whether you are a doctor, a yoga teacher, a life coach, a healer, or a construction worker, you will benefit from our time together. you may discover a deeper reality, and the possibility to serve the world in a fresh way. lisa: from this essential realization, combined with the skills to guide others, your life will be used to foster love in ways that are beyond belief. can you give specific times and dates of the trainings this year, and the steps please say you saw it in the localsguide localsguide communit y newspaper | w w w. localsguide.com 31

casey p. roland - tree care trees 101... by casey p. roland i was reading an article the other day which described the efforts to protect a stand of extremely rare trees threatened by the ongoing explosive firestorms in australia. the wollemia noblis trees in danger were thought to have gone extinct about 150 million years ago. that is, until 1994 and voila, there they were! the powers that be realized that the less than 100 mature specimens of this exclusive species left in existence were worth protection at any cost. water to add supplemental irrigation, and air drops of retardant were focused on this mini forest to preserve the few remaining wollemias on the planet! yes! now that just made my day… for the first 90% of the earth’s 450 billion year history, trees didn’t even exist! and while we are on the subject of history, did you know there are trees growing in california that were alive when woolly mammoths roamed the earth? of the 60,000 species of trees in our world, more than half exist in a single country! we have 46% less trees in this green world than we did roughly 12,000 years ago! this is the time of year when roots are growing, and the above ground portion is pretty much taking a rest, hence the reason why it is a great time to plant/replant and root prune… experiments have shown that the planting of a single tree planted in an open pasture has the magic ability to attract 80 (!) different bird species to the formerly barren site. being an avid birder myself, the opportunity to check out an area with cool trees provides me with the fortune to see new-to-me birds for the first time as well… we are lucky to live within an hour or so drive from the most diverse forest ecosystems in the world, including the tallest trees alive. being an arborist living here is like being a kid in a candy store, and a sturdy vehicle and some forest service maps are all one needs to a day of forest wonderment. prune fruit trees plant new trees create edible landscapes please say you saw it in the localsguide wellness pet supplies covid-19 response: sanitization, curbside pickup, and delivery by the wellness pet team we at wellness pet supplies are staying up to date with the rapidly evolving situation involving the covid-19 virus and are taking steps to ensure the health and wellbeing of our community, our customers, and ourselves. we are following the cdc recommended sanitization protocols, and encouraging social distancing through curbside pickup, as well as delivery. we are committed to providing quality whole foods and natural supplements for cats, dogs, and chickens during this time and will continue with our normal hours of 10 am to 6 pm. in an effort to make sure everyone has access to the products they need; we have found it necessary to limit the amount of food each customer can purchase to one bag of food and one case of cans per week. we are happy to place a prepaid special order in the case where a customer would like more than this. due to limited space, special orders for frozen foods will need to be picked up or delivered as soon as we receive them, and we are requesting that special orders for shelf stable foods be picked up within two days of delivery to our store. what we are doing to keep our community healthy: -we are disinfecting our point of sales system, card reader, doorknobs, freezer door handles, and other commonly touched surfaces after every customer. -we are washing our hands more frequently. -our popular nail clinic on the first sunday of every month is cancelled until further notice. please contact land of paws for nail trimming (541) 488-4845. -we are encouraging social distancing through curbside pickup or delivery. details are provided below. curbside pickup and delivery for curbside pickup or delivery, call 541-708-6785 delivery is free within ashland and $5 for talent, phoenix, medford, and jacksonville ***please note that delivery may occur outside of our normal business hours*** curbside pickup 1) place order and pay over the phone 2) schedule a pickup time 3) call us when you have arrived, and we will carry your items to your car delivery 1) place order and pay over the phone 2) schedule a delivery time 3) we will leave your purchase by your door and call you to let you know it has arrived both curbside pickup and delivery are currently available for all customers, however, depending on future circumstances we may need to reserve delivery for those who are sick or more at risk. currently, all our vendors are still supplying us with product. if you would like future updates send your email address as well as your first/last name to wellnesspetsupplies@gmail.com to be added to our email list. 33

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the movement studio free pilates classes sunday, april 19th - one day only by mary gorman the best way to experience the difference our pilates classes can make on your healing/ strengthening journey is to come and see for yourself. that’s why we’re offering free classes for one day only. this is a fabulous opportunity for anyone interested in learning the basics of pilates, those with questions about long term mobility and health, or anyone curious about posture. because no two bodies are the same, each mini-session will accompany a free one- on-one postural assessment. this consultation will help you understand the benefits of the reformer equipment specific to your postural profile. free classes will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis with scheduling available online or in-person at the studio. classes are small, use the pilates reformer equipment, and are limited to no more than 4 people per session. free pilates classes sunday, april 19th, 11am - 4pm only 30 minutes each first come, first served schedule online or at the office pilates reformer equipment small groups free customized postural assessment no charge online scheduling is easy and offered until all time slots fill. classes are limited to no more than 4 at a time, so you’ll never have to wait to use the equipment. our wellness center studio is designed to allow you to easily use all our therapeutic exercise equipment with plenty of customized instruction to address your postural goals. you don’t have to live with chronic pain. if you’re ready to move without pain, we’re here to provide you with the resources you need to do the things you love! call the office or visit our website to learn more about our wellness center membership program, tre® and posturally restorative pilates classes and how we can work together to address what’s really causing the problem. c o r r e c t i v e e x e r c i s e & b o d y w o r k please say you saw it in the localsguide localsguide communit y newspaper | w w w. localsguide.com 39

ashland automotive 541-482-4042 dust off your turn signal switch by zach edwards driving. what a wonderful experience. i’m going to ramble for just a second before i write anything of value here. i’ll never forget my first time legally driving a car. it was almost as good as my first time driving. during the 90s in the midwest, kids could get their permit at age 14. that seems incredibly reckless, but true nonetheless. anyway, my first time legally driving was with my mom after i obtained my learner’s permit. i recall i used some driving gloves. i’m still digressing. the whole point of the learner’s permit was to prepare the new drivers for their driver’s education class. this class was a state-required, 6-month course offered for credits at our high school. in preparation for the class, i drove as often as i was allowed, shuttling my mom to get groceries, or driving the family across the state to visit relatives. i was more than prepared by the time my driver’s education class was on my school schedule. the objective on day one of class was clear; strike fear into the hearts and minds of every student. i’m sure our instructor intended for us to fear the road, but we really feared our instructor. he was a large fella, with only three facial expressions: neutral, anger, and disappointment. those expressions changed in that order, actually. neutral to anger, then disappointment, then back to neutral. never did i see the guy so upset than when a student failed to signal before making a move. this brings me to the point of this month’s article. in the last few years i’ve been shocked and dismayed at the lack of turn-signal usage. do people really think turn signals aren’t necessary? the mere notion is absurd. turn signals are a critical part of a functioning system of highways, roads, streets, and sidewalks. they’re not only required when turning. you must use turn signals when pulling into or out of a street-side parking space, or when switching lanes. they’re required in round-abouts. turn signals are required when entering or exiting the freeways. simply put, turn signals are required so other drivers can see what you’re planning, and steer clear of you, please. the quickest way to fail our driver’s ed class was to not use signals. why? because the society of automotive engineers released a study a few years ago claiming nearly 2 million accidents each year are caused by motorists who fail to signal. i’m guessing that number has increased dramatically, likely due to the number of distracted drivers. we’re only capable of performing so many functions at one time. it’s estimated that 71% of drivers between 18-24 don’t consistently use their turn signals, and about 50% don’t use them when switching lanes. huh? this is crazy talk! now, back to 1993. our driver’s ed instructor had my classmate verlon (a ginormous linebacker from the football team), intentionally pulled over by his buddy from the sheriff’s department. for a moment, i thought verlon was going to initiate a high-speed chase. i think verlon thought about it too. but no. he was taught well. he used his signal before pulling over. nobody moved during that subtle interrogation, in fact we only breathed when absolutely necessary. in the end all was well, and we learned what to do, and not do, when pulled over by a cop. i’m shocked we don’t require a formal class for driver’s education in oregon. if we could learn only one thing, we could learn how to use our turn signals. additional articles by ashland automotive • timing belt cost • used car buying tips • premium fuel • fluid maintenance • starting and charging systems • check engine light • automotive air conditioning • fixing cars is hard • a good deal • lifetime fluids • solid battery connections • teens & cars available online: www.ashland.oregon.localsguide.com search “ashland automotive” a u t o m o t i v e m a i n t e n a n c e & r e p a i r please say you saw it in the localsguide localsguide communit y newspaper | w w w. localsguide.com 41

essence lab when grown ups need a time out by slade machamer often, when you’re in conflict in a relationship, the reason repair can feel so out of reach is because one or both of you are coming from a young, wounded or protected place and thinking you’re having an adult conversation. when i say ‘young place’ i’m referring to what is commonly called the inner child along with the more teenage protective parts of you fighting for their needs. one good way to tell if this is happening is to ask yourself in a moment of conflict if you’re wanting connection and closeness or if you’re merely trying to be right and survive the conflict? if you notice you’re fighting for the ground you stand on and are hell bent on making your point, there’s a good chance you’re not coming from your essential self. this is a good time for one of you to hold up the ‘time-out’ sign and ask for what can be called a tmm or ‘total maturity moment.’ this means that one of you has enough space to stop the momentum of the conflict and call for a different conversation. this slowing down allows your adult selves to regain your footing and get real about the places in you that are triggered and get down to what’s really going on. so the three steps would be 1) am i looking for connection or to be right? 2) whoever in the conflict is a little less triggered and can see what’s happening calls for a tmm or total maturity moment. 3) you both get curious about the young parts of you who are clamoring to get their needs met. with these three steps, you have the beginnings of a mature vulnerable conversation with a good chance of ending in closeness and intimacy. this changes the whole landscape of conflict to a field of opportunity for deeper connection. l i f e a n d r e l a t i o n s h p c o a c h i please say you saw it in the localsguide please say you saw it in the localsguide localsguide communit y newspaper | w w w. localsguide.com 43 localsguide communit y newspaper | w w w. localsguide.com

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