Source for Wellness

TOP TEN LIFESAVING REASONS TO AVOID SUGAR!!

2010-06-30T07:15:00.005-05:00

TOP TEN REASON #5: SUGAR CAUSES INFLAMMATION.

Inflammatory enzymes are elevated on higher-sugar diets. Inflammation is at the heart of 98% of all disease.

This is not something I am making up. This subject made the cover of TIME magazine in Febuary 2004. The article was titled INFLAMMATION: THE SILENT KILLER. It proceeded to link all kinds of "New Milenium Diseases" with global inflammation in the cells and tissues.

When cells become inflammed, the proper nutrition cannot get in and the waste cannot get out. This congests the cell and causes malfunction of many kinds. It can clog up the mitochonria ( the power source of the cell) and cause fatigue. It can interfere with the DNA replication of the nucleus leading to many types of issues, tumors being just one. Inflammed cells of the blood vessels can decrease the lumen (opening) the blood flows through. This decreased capacity for blood flow will increase blood pressure.

Inflammation goes hand in hand with acidity (reason #4). Together they make a deadly cocktail. Yet another good reason to stay away from sugar, or anything that turns into sugar, in order to prevent yourself from becoming a 'STATISTIC'. Avoiding sugar is certainly not easy, but well worth the effort!

Have a spine day!

Dr. A. M. Willcockson

SEE YOU AT THE MOON!

2010-06-13T15:20:00.002-05:00

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF THOSE WHOM ARE FOUNDING MEMBERS OF THE HARVEST MOON NATURAL FOOD CO-OP!

THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT! IT HAS BEEN A LONG JOURNEY, BUT WELL WORTH THE WAIT!

ALL ARE WELCOME TO SHOP THERE! IT IS IN LONG LAKE ON THE CORNER OF WAYZATA BLVD(OLD HWY 12) AND WILLOW.

BUY LOCAL, BUY FRESH, BUY ORGANIC, INVEST IN YOUR HEALTH!!

Have a spine day!
Dr. A.M. Willcockson

TOP TEN LIFESAVING REASONS TO AVOID SUGAR!

2010-05-28T23:43:00.004-05:00

LIFESAVING REASON #4: SUGAR INCREASES THE ACIDITY OF THE BODY.

All disease thrives in acidic environments.

A great website to go to to learn more about the pH balance of your body and its importance is www.thewolfeclinic.com

Long story short: Cancer thrives in an acidic environment. Bacteria, virus and yeast (candida) also thrive in acidic environments. When your body's "internal biological terrain" is acidic (under 7.3) vs. alkaline (at or just over 7.3), you are at risk for developing diseases of all kinds.

Dr. Louis Pasteur's dying words: " The germ is nothing, the inner terrain is everything." I wonder what the father of the anti-biotic would think of its usage today?!

We live and die at a cellular level. Take some time to visit this site and contemplate for a moment how you body is like a refrigerator/freezer that has lost its power! It could save or change your life!

Have a "spine day"!

Dr A M Willcockson

TOP TEN LIFESAVING REASONS TO AVOID SUGAR!!

2010-04-18T16:53:00.007-05:00

LIFESAVING REASON #3:
SUGAR IS YOUR FAST TRACK TO DIABETES

On the Standard North American Diet, it is only a matter of time before insulin receptors burn out, unable to handle the onslaught of sugar.

The need for your body to move sugar into the cells for energy, rather than leave it in the blood stream, requires the hormone insulin to move sugar across the cell membrane. Insulin, produced by the pancreas, binds to insulin receptors on the cell membrane to bring sugar into the cells to be converted into energy. While this system is effective to a point, the constant bombardment of sugar and elevation of insulin eventually causes the insulin receptors to burn out. Essentially, the receptors get TIRED or OVERWHELMED and stop LISTENING. The result is evevated sugar in the blood, in other words: diabetes.

Now, I don't know if you know anyone with diabetes or not. If you did, you would know that it has a devestating effect on your health long-term. Things like neurological parasthesias, poor circulation which can lead to amputation of limbs, vision damage, kidney disease and heart disease, to name a few. This is not a disease you want to live with and manage your entire life. It is so much easier to manage NOT EATING TOO MUCH SUGAR (OR ANYTHING THAT TURNS INTO SUGAR!).

Reason #4 is coming soon!

Don't miss "THINK WELL" seminar at the Long Lake Fire Dept,6pm on Thursday April 29th. Bring a friend! It is the last seminar in the REVOLUTION VS RESOLUTION seminar series. We will be learning emotional, intellectual and spiritual FITNESS!

Have a SPINE day!
Dr. A.M. Willcockson

TOP TEN LIFESAVING REASONS TO AVOID SUGAR!!

2010-04-18T16:13:00.009-05:00

LIFESAVING REASON #2:
SUGAR CAUSES HORMONAL AND METABOLIC IMBALANCE.

Swinging insulin and cortisol levels in the body, which decrease then increase blood sugar, not only cause your system to crash but set up a cascade of abnormal hormone functions that lead to premature aging and illness.

In my chiropractic practice, I have a large population of senior citizens. I can tell you from experience that the ones that look the youngest and the ones whom do not take multiple prescription medications are the ones who have very good diets. The longest living cultures on the planet are eating indigenous foods(foods that grow locally) and not food made by man with a label of unreadable words on them. Pick up "The Blue Zone". It is a book Oprah featured on her show quite a while ago that focused on aging, who was living the longest and WHY!!

Stay tuned for reason number three to avoid eating sugar!

Have a spine day!
Dr A.M. Willcockson

TOP TEN LIFESAVING REASONS TO AVOID SUGAR

2010-04-14T09:44:00.005-05:00

LIFESAVING REASON #1:
SUGAR IS THE PRIMARY DIETARY CAUSE OF THE OBESITY EPIDEMIC.

Fat DOES NOT make you fat! But sugar that turns into fat will.

When sugar enters the body, it is broken down into its simplest form for appropriate use. The sugar is then moved into the blood stream for transport. The body can function in a state of health (homeostasis) and optimal performance when there are approximately 1-2 teaspoons of sugar in the bloodstream. In greater quantities, your body faces the risk of coma, or even death. Therefore, when faced with excess sugar, as it is daily in North Americans, the body uses insulin to move the sugar out of the blood and into the cells so that it can be used for energy. In the average North American, because there is so much sugar consumed and available in the body,not all of it can be used as energy. The body must do something with the extra sugar once in the cells. The body's solution: store the excess sugar as fat.

SUGAR:: THE AMERICAN "STAPLE FOOD"

2010-04-13T21:27:00.012-05:00

The average American consumes 53 teaspoons of sugar per day. It is cheap and addictive and in every boxed food on the shelf at the grocery store.

Historically, sugar came from sugar cane. Today, the more economical form of sugar comes from the cornfields of the Midwest: HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP. Corn is the number one source of sugar products in America. It's derivatives include CORN SYRUP, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CORN OIL, CORN MEAL, CORN STARCH, DEXTROSE, XANTHAN GUM, and MALTODEXTRIN. LOOK AT YOUR LABELS... YOU'LL BE SUPRISED WHAT YOU SEE!

STAY TUNED FOR THE TOP TEN REASONS TO AVOID SUGAR AND REFINED GRAINS!! This is inspired by the book Maximized Living Nutrition Plans: the solution to the dangers of modern nutrition.

Have a spine day!
Dr. Amy Wilcockson

DAILY AFFIRMATIONS

2010-04-07T20:51:00.004-05:00

Every morning as I am getting ready for the day, I chose an affirmation card by Louie Hay out of my "affirmation box". This morning, the card I chose said:

MY HAPPY THOUGHTS HELP CREATE MY HEALTHY BODY. FILING MY MIND WITH PLEASANT THOUGHTS IS THE QUICKEST ROAD TO HEALTH.

Ironically, I have just starte working gettin everything together for the "THINK WELL" part of the Revolution series. The seminar will be all about how your thoughts can have an influence on your health!... for the better or for the worse.

EAT WELL, MOVE WELL AND THINK WELL! That is the key to actually achieving WELLNESS.
Hope you can come on the 29th to hear more! Visit the website at www.chiropracticusamn.com for more information.

Have a spine day!
Dr. A M Willcockson

HOLISTIC DENTISTRY??

2010-04-05T18:03:00.007-05:00

Are all dentists created equal?? I am here to tell you... NO! Due to my unfortunate dental issues and by subsequent research into all of my options for treatment, I have stumbled onto the world of HOLISTIC/BIOLOGICAL DENTISTRY.
I had my initial examination last week at Dr. Laughlin's office called Health Centered Dentistry in River Falls Wisconsin. The two hour consultation consisted of a an extremely thorough health history, physical exam of my teeth/mouth, panoramic x-rays, a cranial/lateral cervical x-ray, a cranio-sacral exam, an airway evaluation, a TMJ exam, a suboccipital evaluation, pictures of each tooth individually, and an impression of my teeth to make a model of my mouth for future treatment evaluation. I was completely amazed how my entire body and the function of it was taken into account. Holistic dentists not only analyze how your body is effecting your teeth, but also how your teeth are effecting you body. All of their treatments take into account your overall health goals. As stated in an earlier post, I HAVE LEARNED THAT THE HEALTH OF YOUR BODY DIRECTLY COORELATES WITH THE HEALTH OF YOUR TEETH!
Please visit the following websites to find a holistic dentist near you. Educate yourself on all of your options before your next dental procedure. You will be glad you did!

holisticdental.org, healthcentereddentistry.com, holisticmedicine.org, aafo.org, iaomt.org, holisticmed.com, amalgam.org, dams.cc

Have a spine day!
Dr. A M Willcockson

OVERNIGHT OATMEAL

2010-04-01T11:28:00.005-05:00

This is my favorite oatmeal receipe of all time! It is so awesome to wake up to the wonderful smell!

OVERNIGHT OATMEAL:

1 1/2c. rolled oats
1/4c. golden raisins
1 large apple (chopped)
3 3/4c. cups water
1 1/2t. cinnamon
1/8t. nutmeg
2 T. gound or crushed flaxseeds
1 t. pure vanilla extract

Optional...(I always use these!)
3 T. honey
2 t. chopped almonds or hazelnuts or walnuts

Add all ingredients to large crock pot. Turn on low setting. Cover and cook overnight(6-8 hours).

I HOPE YOU ENJOY IT!!

Dr. A.M. Willcockson

NEW MIRACLE NUTRIENT:: EXERCISE!

2010-03-20T06:29:00.003-05:00

I am currently enrolled The Wellness Certification Program through the International Chiropractic Association. In my studies, I have learned that exercise and movement are ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS that the body simply cannot live without. Even more importantly, I have learned that the LACK OF exercise and movement can LITERALLY ALTER THE EXPRESSION OF YOUR GENES!!! Our bodies are designed to MOVE! Sedentary lifestyles directly contribute to all of the most costly diseases today.

While I am sure this is not new news to you, please MARK YOUR CALENDARS for this THURSDAY, MARCH 25TH for Part 3 of the WELLNESS REVOLUTION SEMINAR SERIES in Long Lake Minnesota at the fire department. It starts at 6:30pm. BRING FRIENDS!!
In this EXERCISE AND MOVEMENT seminar you will learn the importance of flexibility, strength, posture, consistency, etc.... YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS IT!

See you there!
Dr AM Willcockson

OSCAR WINNING DOCUMENTARY

2010-03-16T21:20:00.005-05:00

Good evening all!
Today I would like to share with you an award winning documentary I had the good fortune to see this past weekend. One of our "players" for the grand prize recommended it to me after seeing the videos on mercury toxicity in Part 2 of The Revolution vs. Resolution seminar.
The film is called The Cove. It is sbout the dolphin hunting and trading in Japan. It is a an amazing film that will educate the world about dolphins in captivity. The special feature section at the end of the film has a clip on MERCURY TOXICITY and its seriously scary effects. THIS CLIP IS A MUST SEE!! If you were shocked about the "smoking tooth" videos, you will be even more so about this clip at the end of the movie. RENT IT TODAY!
If you a concerned about mercury toxicity or the possibility of it, please contact me and I will direct you to the correct source for diagnosis and treatment.
Chiropractic USA 952-476-2260

WELLNESS WARRIORS

2010-03-10T19:34:00.006-06:00

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF YOU WHOM ARE MAKING THE REVOLUTION HAPPEN!
I have talked to lots of you the past couple weeks that are really taking on their health this year. Keep up the good work!

Special encouragement to Judy and Carol whom are working with our nutritionist, Beth Schupanitz, on The Healing Diet. Good luck on your journey toward a life with no high blood pressure, no high blood sugar and no high cholesterol!! You are so sooosooo inspiring to us all!!

If any of you want to work with Beth too on getting your cupboards cleaned out and diet cleaned up, she is wonderful! An initial consult is only $50!! Too cheap to pass up! E-mail her with questions as to how she might help you make a revolution in your life! poprivates@aol.com

Have a spine day!
Dr Amy M Willcockson

HEALTHY TEETH = HEALTHY BODY

2010-03-08T21:35:00.004-06:00

I went to the RESTORE conference this past say at The Depot downtown. I must say it was a much larger event than expected. It was full of natural and holistic care providers exhibiting. The crowd attending very educated and interested in helping their bodies help themselves. Don't miss it next year! Visit restorehealing.com.

I have been researching all the options for my dental problems recently and fortuitously ran into another dentist, Dr. John Laughlin, of Health Centered Dentistry in River Falls, WI. Dr. Laughlin has a huge practice that takes care of the whole person and takes into account dental health and its effects on your body. I purchased a set of books there by Dr. Tom McGuire, DDS called The Poison in Your Teeth, Silver Fillings... Hazardous to Your health and Mercury Detoxification, the natural way to remove amalgam from your body. The second book contains a list of body symptoms and diseases most commonly associated with chronic mercury poisoning. It also lists the percent improvement found in one study after the amalgam fillings were removed. FASCINATING!! We will have it in the office if you would like to do your research. For more information, go to www.healthcentereddentistry.com.

Have a spine day! Don't forget to brush and floss!!

Dr. Willcockson

MY TOOTH SAGA CONTINUES

2010-03-03T19:46:00.004-06:00

So, without going through all the details of my infected root canals AGAIN, I will just tell you that I returned from my oral surgeon consult with bad news. They have to come out.
What I have learned over the last 6 weeks, I wish I had known many years ago. I encourage you all to research ALL your options, as well as the pros and cons before your next dental appointment. If you have root canals, amalgam fillings and/or crowns, please visit www.toothbythelake.net. Click on "The Wellness Center" and check out the information listed there.
I also loved the meridian chart. You can click on a tooth and it will show you what organ system in the body correlates with that tooth. VERY INTERESTING! Reminds me of the NERVE/SPINE CHART!!
Don't forget your dental hygiene!!!! Research is showing that the health of your teeth and gums DIRECTLY CORRELATES with the health of your body!

Have a spine day,
Dr Willcockson

THE TRUTH ABOUT ASPARTAME!

2010-02-28T21:10:00.003-06:00

Hi again all! It was sooooo great to have a packed house last Thurday at The Revolution Part 2: Toxicity and Deficiency. Thanks to all of you who brought guests!

Ironically enough, this morning I got a news letter from Dr. Mercola talking about our very first topic of the evening... ASPARTAME!!! Unfortunately, when I tried to download the aspartame video we watched on the blog tonight, it did not work. Go to mercola.com and view the March 2nd news letter, issue 1420. You will find info to share with all your friends and family!! Appartently, the jig is up. Aspartame and its damaging effects can no longer be denied. The name is being changed to "amino-sweet". Watch out for it. READ YOUR LABELS!!

Do your self a favor, CUT OUT ALL ARTIFICIAL SWEETNERS.... PERIOD.

Stevia or xylitol are okay. Let me know how you like the Stevita flavored drops. I will get some spoonable stevia for baking at the office as I did not see it at Lake Winds. I will have to make sure the General Manager at HARVEST MOON makes sure to have it on the shelves!

Have a spine day!
Dr AMW

THE REVOLUTION CONTINUES

2010-02-17T19:04:00.005-06:00

I am gearing up for part 2 of the Revolution vs. Resolution series next week. The list is getting full! Make sure you have your seat reserved. You don't want to miss the SMOKING TOOTH video!!

I am headed off to mother-in-law's house this weekend so you won't be hearing from me until Monday. REMEMBER TO KEEP READING YOUR NOTES AND TACKLING LITTLE THINGS THAT WILL MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE!

Dr Oz was on the Morning Show today harrassing folks who could not read the ingredients on their food labels! It was funny! He told them to go back to the produce section and pick something without a label! SOUND FAMILIAR??!! Think of me as your DR. OZ next time you are at the grocery store!

Have a great weekend... enjoy the thaw.

Dr. Amy Willcockson

PASTA: THE UNFORTUNATE TRUTH

2010-02-15T06:41:00.013-06:00

Good morning everyone!
I was making my salads yesterday afternoon for the week and I realized I had a big bag of QUINOA I had not used up yet. What the heck is quinoa?? I thought that the first time I heard the word too! It is a grain that is super good for you and would be considered to be on the "food by God" carbohydrate list. It is a natural, non-processed grain in the same category as millet, barley, bulgar (tabouli), semolina, and steel cut oats. So far, quinoa is the only one of those good grains that i have tried to cook. I made it for the first time a few months ago and it it great!

Quinoa is a FABULOUS substitute for all you pasta eaters out there. Now, I must admit that I have never been a pasta-addict but I do know that this is a big achilles heel for alot of you out there. Truth be told, I was always "calorie-phobic" of it so I fortunately never got hooked. Keep in mind, the reason people get hooked on it and get cravings for it is because it TURNS INSTANTLY INTO SUGAR IN YOUR BODY!! White rice, white or enriched bread and white pasta all do.

The third change on the Healing Diet is to remove sugars from your diet. WHY?
Sugar is an ANTI-NUTRIENT stressing your insulin receptors,offering insignificant amounts of vitamins and minerals, and robbing your body of precious nutrient stores. This inevitably leads to diseases of the new millenium such as chronic fatigue, ADD/ADHD, diabetes,cancers, heart disease, obesity and premature aging. PRETTY GOOD REASON TO AVOID IT HUH??!!

So next time you have a craving for that bowl of fettucini, try a bowl of QUINOA.

QUINOA-VEGGIE PILAF:
2c. water
1/2t. salt
1c. guinoa (get this in the natural food section or natural food co-op)
1T. olive oil (remember: you are heating this so use coconut oil instead!!)
1/2c. each chopped onion, red pepper and carrots
2t. grated ginger (I just dice it finely)
1/2c. orange juice (you can leave this out as orange juice is pure sugar!!)
1/3c chopped cilantro (you can leave out if you don't like cilantro and just use whatever spice you like after it is done)

1- Bring water and 1/4 tsp salt to boil. Add Quinoa, reduce heat, cover and simmer 10-15 minutes or until tender; drain.

2- Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet (preferrably stainless steel... toss out all of your teflon!). Saute peppers, onion, carrots, ginger and remaining salt till veges are tender. 5 minutes or so.

3- Stir cooked quinoa, orange juice and cilantro into vege mixture till combined.

4- ENJOY!!

SPECIAL THANKS::: TO MY BROTHER, SCOTT, AND HIS GIRLFRIEND, BROOKE, WHO ATE MY NO-TATOES RECIPE ON FRIDAY NIGHT!! They said they liked it and Brooke sent the recipe to friends. Feel free to do the same!

Have a spine day! ADIO

Dr Amy Willcockson

Put some EXCITMENT in your eggs!

2010-02-12T04:47:00.001-06:00

I must confess, I thought it would be hard to make a quiche. It was easy!
I love this recipe as is doesn't have any crust. Quiche without a crust?! It is really, really good. That is, if you like onions. This recipe also has GOOD fats in it so you know you are doing your body good. So if you are bored with your scrambled, fried and poached eggs.... change it up by making a quiche! I make it on Sunday night, put it in the oven on Monday morning and it is ready to go for the week.

DOUBLE ONION QUICHE:
3c. thinly sliced yellow onions
3T. organic butter (I love Hope Farms butter!)
1c. thinly sliced green onions
3 organic free range eggs
1c. organic heavy cream
1/2c.raw parmesan cheese (the hard kind restaurants grate on your salad)
1/4t.hot pepper sauce
oregano, parsley and basil to taste

1- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2- In a medium skillet, cook and stir yellow onions in butter stirring occasionally for 10 minutes.
3- Add green onions and cook 5 min.
4- Remove from heat and cool.
5- Whisk in cream, cheese, pepper sauce, and a sprinkle of oregano, parsley and basil.
6- Stir in cooled onion mixture.
7- Pour egg and onion mixture into pie plate sprayed with grapeseed oil spray. (I wiped the plate with butter or coconut oil until I got some grapeseed oil spray. It worked fine).
8- Bake for approximately 30-40 minutes until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
10- Cool 10 minutes before serving.

Let me know how you like this!

For all my "players" for the GRAND PRIZE in the Revolution series.... keep climbing! Just little changes will make a big difference!

CONGRATS TO DAN K.!!! He now feels guilty going to fast food joints! The BIONIC BURGER VIDEO WORKED!! Soon his conscience won't let him go at all anymore! I will keep you posted on his progress.

Have a spine day!

Dr Amy Willcockson

THE EGG LADY IS COMING!!

2010-02-10T11:56:00.002-06:00

Hi everybody! YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS!! My egg lady is coming to town!

Her name is Helen Walz. She drives down from St. Cloud with a truck full of chickens and eggs!! On Friday, Febuary 19th from 4 to 5:30pm, she is going to be at the Lakewinds Natural Foods Co-op in the parking lot dropping off orders of eggs and chickens: AWARD WINNING,HOMEGROWN, NATURALLY FED, NO ANTIBIOTICS, NO STEROIDS, NO HORMONES, AND NO ANIMAL BY-PRODUCT FEED. And the BEST PART.... ONE DOZEN EGGS IS ONLY $2.50!!!!
HAVE YOU SEEN WHAT THEY COST AT THE GROCERY STORE?? THIS IS THE DEAL OF THE CENTURY!

I order 5 dozen eggs at a time as my husband and I eat so many. They keep up to a month with no problem. Remember, eggs are a fabulous form of protein and nutrients IF THEY ARE GOOD AND CLEAN! IF NOT, THEY ARE LITERALLY TOXIC!

What do I do with that many eggs? I boil up a dozen every sunday afternoon and eat them throughout the week. I put them on salads or eat a plain one with mustard as a dip. I also make various flavors of deviled eggs (which my husband loves)by changing up the mustards and spices you mix with the yolks. If you like spicy food, it is fun to add a hot sauce to the mix or if you like salty, top them with capers. I also will make a quiche, keep it in the refrigerator for the week and have a piece each day for breakfast. (I will post the quiche recipe later!)

If you are interested, please e-mail helen at walzchickens@hotmail.com or call
320 202 0466. Tell all your friends!

Have a spine day!
Dr Amy

THE BREAD OF LIFE

2010-02-09T02:58:00.008-06:00

GOOD MORNING EVERYONE! It is February 2010 and the "Revolution" continues. Don't give up making one new healthy change every day or even one per week. It could be buying a different food, getting some exercise, taking time to yourself, or cleaning out a closet. The options are limitless.

I was just thinking about bread. I love bread. Who doesn't?
If you remember from the Healing Diet, I encouraged you to make a change with your bread. Essentially, as soon as bread hits your digestive system it breaks down into SUGAR. Americans consume,knowingly or unknowingly, an average 1.1 CUPS of sugar per day. That is 120 pounds of sugar per person per year!! HELLO DIABETES, OBESITY AND HEART DISEASE!!

One of the best and easiest changes you can make in your diet is to take out processed dead bread and replace it with LIVING SPROUTED BREAD. There are a couple different brands, but the one i have been using is Ezekiel 4:9. It contains absolutely no refined or enriched flour which turns immediately in to SUGAR and consequently spikes your insulin levels. It is made of 6 grains and legumes that when combined and sprouted together form a complete protein with 18 different amino acids. This "bread by man" is the closest thing to "bread by God" you can find. In fact, on the package it quotes the Holy Scripture from Ezekiel4:9... "Take also unto thee wheat,and barley, and beans, and lentils, and millet, and spelt and put them in one vessel and make bread of it." I LOVE cinnamon raisin toast with coconut oil on it and the tortillas.

Remember that the less food with labels we eat and the more food without labels we eat, the healthier we will be. This is obviously a food with a label, but is a great alternative to going "cold turkey" off bread. We are all addicted to sugar and this is a way to help get out of the sugar cycle. It has really made a difference for me. Now when i eat "normal" bread, I find myself craving sugar afterwards.

Give it a try. Let me know how you like it.

Have a spine day!

Dr. AM Willcockson

PS: CONGRATULATIONS TO BETH S!!! I just heard she has NOT been to a fast food establishment since seeing THE BIONIC BURGER video! Good work, Beth. Your body thanks you for it!

THE HEALING DIET AT A SUPERBOWL PARTY

2010-02-06T04:27:00.003-06:00

I thought I would give you some ideas today in case you were preparing to have a Superbowl party tomorrow! If not, you can use these anytime.

How about a Southwestern theme? My husband LOVES tacos. I found a way to make the taco seasoning much healthier than the kind you buy in a packagge. Most seasonings in a package are LOADED with artificial ingredients and dangerous additives. Try this:
2T. chili powder
1/2t. onion powder
2T. flour (optional)
1/2t. garlic powder
1/2t. salt
2t. oregano
2t. cumin
1/2t. cayenne pepper

Combine all ingredients in a ziplock and shake until completely mixed. Add to browned grass fed ground beef along with 1/2-3/4c. water and cook until reduced to desired consistency. When making taco filling, add 1/2c salsa to the pan while heating.

You can't have tacos with out guacamole! This is so very easy to make and healthy. If you are in a rush, use only the first three ingredients and it will still be wonderful.

1 avocado, mashed
2-3t. salsa
sea salt to taste
OPTIONAL:
chili or onion powder
garlic,chopped or pressed

Cut avocado in half, remove pit, and use a spoon to scoop out the middle. Smash avocado with a fork, add salsa and stir. Enjoy immediately. If you make it ahead, add some lemon drops to keep it from browning. TIP: To cut an avocado, first cut all the way around it lenghtwise with a knife and seperate. Lightly tap the knife into the pit inside and twist. The pit will pop right out. You can use a spoon to scoop the avocado out or slice it right in the skin and then turn inside out to remove.

I eat this a couple times a week. I use fresh veges to dip in it and non-grain crackers like Lydia's. UNFORTUNATELY, even my "healthy blue chips" had hydrogenated oils ih them! So sad! I will let you know if i come across any that don't have bad fats in them.

I hope you enjoy trying these recipes! My condolences to all you VIKINGS FANS out there. Maybe next year!

Have a spine day!
Dr. AMW

NATURAL OVEN CLEANER??

2010-02-05T09:18:00.001-06:00

GOOD MORNING EVERYONE! I hope you are enjoying the snow... it is so beautiful!

This weekend is the saturday I have promised my husband I will clean the oven. As I have already disposed of my can of commercial oven cleaner, I am going to attempt to use the natural recipe from part one of the Revolution series. I will let you know how it goes! It should be interesting. Here is the recipe again for you.

Natural Oven Cleaner:
1/2c. salt
1/4c. borax
1 16oz box baking soda
1c. water
3/4c. white vinegar
10 drops thyme essential oil
10 drops lemon essential oil

Next time you are in the grocery store, pick up a big jug of white vineagar and a big box of baking soda. It works great for cleaning toilets and sinks, NATURALLY AND TOXIN FREE!

A tip from "Mama Margo"..... combine some vodka and water in a spray bottle and you will have a safe, as well as effective, deoderizer. Essential oils combined with water and a little vodka in spray bottles are also effective and natural air fresheners.

Let me know what you think!

Have a spine day!
Dr. AMW

PARADOX

2010-02-03T10:39:00.000-06:00

Hello "Revolution" gang! I came across something i found very fitting to keep us motivated to win the grand prize! Those of you whom are "players" in this game, please do not forget to keep a journal of your changes and/or "wins". This can be a daily, weekly or monthly journal, as brief or as detailed as you like. The key is to make it easy. Hopefully you will all find this as motivating as I did to forge ahead with my committments to my health......

Those who spend little time on their health have little time.
Those who spend lots of time on their health have lots of time.
Those who do a few things for their health have many health problems.
Those who do many things for their health have few health problems.
Those who feel they have poor health and can't avoid getting sick are right.
those who feel they are in excellent health and can continue getting healthier are right.

"If you do not think you have enough time to do something about your health you are absolutely right. Argue for your limitations and they are yours."

Keep up the good work. Inch by inch, its a cinch!
Dr. AMW

PS: Congrats to Connie H.!!!!! She is REALLY going for the prize!! Woo hoo!!

2010-02-02T19:32:00.000-06:00

Hi everyone! I just wanted to let you know that we did Part 2 of the "Revolution" seminar series at Lake Winds Natural Food C0-0p Monday evening. It was a smash hit! Even in the snow, we had 40 people show up. We also had 10 of them register to come to Part 3 & 4 at the fire station with us. THE REVOLUTION HAS BEGUN!

I am so inspired by all of you letting me know the changes you have made since last week! Just remember, to make a change you need to be motivated for a COMPLETE CHANGE. I encourage you to think deeply about your motivations and reasons to change your sugars, fats and meats. Why? Because you want to live a long, long, very healthy life for yourself, your family and your contribution to the world!

Keep up the good work.... one step at a time. Your new motto: "If you don't MAKE time for your wellness, then you'll be forced to TAKE time for your illness."

Have a spine day! Dr. AMW

MASHED NO-TATOES

2010-01-31T17:35:00.001-06:00

HI EVERYONE! Sun is my day to spend a few hours to get my food prepared for the week. I make up a HUGE salad and then split it into small containers. It is super convenient to have for lunches! TIP: don't put things like peppers or mushrooms in it as they will get soggy before you eat the salad. If the lettuce is fresh, it will last for a good 8-9 days. My husband will eat salads ONLY if he does not have to prepare them, so I am more than happy to do it!
My new favorite recipe I want to share is Mashed No-tatoes. Regular white potatoes have a very high glycemic index; therefore, as soon as you eat them they will turn into SUGAR!! Remember.... this is very important to be conscious of (especially if trying to lose weight) as your body will just store this sugar quickly in the form of fat if not used. Too much sugar equals stressed out insulin receptors which leads to diabetes!! You will love it as it tastes just like mashed potatoes. One head cauliflower, sea salt and black pepper to taste, 2 T. organic butter, 1-2 cloves of garlic (optional). Steam until very soft. Smash it by hand or put in a food processor to desired consistency. Let me know how you liked it! Have a spine day! Dr AMW

THE REVOLUTION BEGINS

2010-01-30T05:41:00.000-06:00

It was wonderful having you all Thursday night! I hope you are studying your notes this weekend! If you feel like you want to hear it all again, we still have the Healing Diet cd's and the Generation Toxic dvd's available at the office. This would be a great way to share the info with others and keep you motivated to make some real, life saving changes! My hope is that you finally got some REALLY motivating reasons to make some lasting "revolutions"!

Remember the 3 keys to real and lasting weight loss...... inflammation, toxicity and deficiency. In part two on Thursday, Feb 25th, we will finish the toxicity segment and get in to the deiciency information. You don't want to miss it! More shocking statistics and videos!
YOUR ASSIGNMENT FOR THE WEEKEND: buy organic free range eggs, grass fed beef/chicken and "living"sprouted bread (Ezekiel 4:9 bread). I just picked up 4 dozen of the cleanest eggs in the area from walzchickens@hotmail.com . ONLY $2.50 PER DOZEN!! What a deal! =-) Have a spine day! Dr Amy M Willcockson

2010-01-28T14:36:00.001-06:00

It's day one of the Revolution vs. Resolution seminar series! I'm so excited to share this life saving information. LITERALLY. Starting today, I will be journaling my lifestyle changes along with the other players for the grand prize. For those of you new to my blog, my passion is wellness coaching and health education. One of the things I LOVE is watching and helping people make positive life transformations. It's very inspiring to me. I will be updating my blog regularly with journal entries of my own, with things like my escapades learning to cook, healthy recipes that I'm trying, and my non health concious husband's reactions. = D If you were unable to attend tonight's seminar, make sure to RSVP for next month's workshop on Thursday, February 25th at 6:30pm at the Long Lake Volunteer Fire Department. Call (952) 476-2260 or check out my clinic's website at chiropracticusamn.com. I SO look forward to hearing your comments and having your participation. Please make sure to invite others and jump start our nation's health and wellness revolution!