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Food Allergies and Low Thyroid Symptoms!By Dr. Greg Fors, DC

Many people unknowingly suffer from low thyroid symptoms and hidden food allergies; this is especially true for women. Hopefully the following will help you understand this increasingly common predicament. First let's look at thyroid issues. Thyroid hormones control your metabolism and when thyroid hormones are low it causes the cells in your body and brain to slow down. Symptoms include: fatigue, weight gain, mood swings, brain fog, depression, thinning hair, cold hands and feet. And for some; digestive problems like constipation and acid indigestion may also signal low thyroid. Many are told that their TSH thyroid lab test is “normal”, yet they continue to suffer with symptoms of low thyroid and a slow metabolism. Furthermore a high percent of those prescribed thyroid medication after an abnormal TSH thyroid test still continue to suffer many the same symptoms. Research shows that while basic lab blood tests are valuable in initially evaluating thyroid dysfunction, they are often inadequate in fi nding the underlying causes. Also many individuals have one or more food items that they are allergic or sensitive to, and their body does not function well when eating these foods. Food allergies and sensitivities occur when your body's immune system mistakenly identifi es a normally harmless substance and tags it as an invader, as it does to bacteria or viruses. When the immune system is in chronic and almost continuous attack mode, it most certainly will produce adverse side effects. Think about how you felt when your system last was attacked by the fl u; the symptoms of food allergies and sensitivities are similar but even more varied, chronic muscle ache, fatigue, brain fog, low energy, mood disorders, premenstrual syndrome, and recurrent infections. These, along with gastrointestinal symptoms such as bloating, gas, abdominal pain and discomfort, nausea, heartburn, and even behavioral problems are very commonly caused by food allergies and sensitivities. You only need to compare the symptoms found in low thyroid dysfunction to those found with food allergies to see that there is a confusing overlap. I fi nd that many of my patients have not had their thyroid function properly diagnosed, but additionally, no doctor pursued the possibility that hidden IgG antibody food allergies may be playing a role in the symptomatology. Properly diagnosing hidden IgG food allergies requires much more comprehensive laboratory testing than the usual IgE food panel typically administered. This lack of more comprehensive testing at the onset is important when understanding that food allergies can, and do play a major role in causing the number one type of hypothyroidism; a disorder known as Hashimoto's disease. Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis is the most common thyroid disease in the country today. When specifi c antigens from food, mold, bacteria, or viruses trigger the autoimmune reaction your own immune system releases antibodies that attack your thyroid decreasing the thyroid’s hormone output causing hypothyroidism. Environmental chemicals and heavy metals can also be triggers. A very common cause of Hashimoto's is Gluten sensitivity, which is frequently undiagnosed. Given our modern day diets and the chemicals we are exposed to every day, on, in and around our bodies, it’s easy to see the connection. Research fi nds Hashimoto's to be seven times more common in women than in men. There are also six patterns of thyroid dysfunction, and only one of them responds well to thyroid medication. It is no wonder then why so many sufferers have been disappointed in their response to the typical and over prescribed thyroid medication. In my upcoming seminars I will further explain why many individuals taking thyroid replacement hormones do not get better. I will discuss the six patterns to thyroid dysfunction, and why doctors do not run complete thyroid tests. I will also explain how food allergies affect your overall health as well as your thyroid function. Due the high demand and sensitivity of this information, seating for these seminars is limited. They will be held on Wed, Feb 20 at 7 PM in the Pain & Brain Healing Center of Blaine / Mon, Feb 25 at 6:30 PM at Johnsville Library in Blaine / and Wed, Feb 27 at 6:30 PM at Centennial Library in Circle Pines. Please call 763-862-7100 today to reserve a seat and get directions for each location!Dr. Greg Fors, D.C. is a Board-certifi ed Neurologist (IBCN), certifi ed in Applied Herbal Sciences (NWHSU) and acupuncture. Trained through the Autism Research Institute he is a registered Defeat Autism Now! Doctor. 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► On Feb. 21, 1828, the fi rst printing press designed to use the newly invented Cherokee alphabet arrives at New Echota, Ga. A young Cherokee, Sequoyah, had invented the written language, consisting of 86 characters. Within months, the fi rst Indian language newspaper in history was printed. It was called the Cherokee Phoenix.

► On Feb. 23, 1885, a 19-year-old man named John Lee is sent to the gallows in Exeter, England, for the murder of a rich older woman. After the noose was put around his neck the lever malfunctioned three times. The authorities, mystifi ed at the gallows’ inexplicable malfunction, decided to ascribe it to an act of God. Lee was sent to prison instead.

► On Feb. 22, 1959, Lee Petty defeats Johnny Beauchamp at the just-opened Daytona International Speedway in Florida to win the fi rst-ever Daytona 500. The race was so close that Beauchamp was initially named the winner. Three days later, with the assistance of news photographs, Petty was offi cially named the champ.

► On Feb. 19, 1974, Alexander Solzhenitsyn awaits reunion with his family after exile from Russia. Publication of “The Gulag Archipelago,” a detailed history of the Soviet prison system, prompted Russia to exile the 55-year-old author.

► On Feb. 20, 1985, in a highly controversial vote, the Irish government defi es the powerful Catholic Church and approves the sale of contraceptives. The Irish Supreme Court found that a constitutional right to marital privacy covered the use of contraceptives.

► On March 1, 1692, in Salem Village in the Massachusetts Bay Colony, three women are charged with the illegal practice of witchcraft after two young girls experienced fi ts and other mysterious maladies. During the next few months, area residents incriminated more than 150 women and men.

► On Feb. 27, 1864, the fi rst Union inmates begin arriving at Andersonville prison in Georgia. Andersonville became synonymous with death as nearly a quarter of its inmates died in captivity. Confederate camp commander Henry Wirz was executed after the war for brutality and mistreatment under his command.

► On March 2, 1917, President Woodrow Wilson signs the Jones-Shafroth Act, under which Puerto Rico became a U.S. territory and Puerto Ricans were granted statutory citizenship. As citizens, Puerto Ricans could now join the U.S. Army, but few chose to do so. After Wilson signed a compulsory military service act two months later, however, 20,000 Puerto Ricans were drafted to serve during World War I.

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• Ice fi shing is a risky sport and the depth of the ice is something to be taken very seriously. In 2009, over 100 people were stranded on the Great Lakes. They became stranded when ice broke away where they were fi shing. The Coast Guard rescued all, however, one died in route to the hospital due to hypothermia. This life threatening condition occurs when body temperature falls below 95° F (35° C). • It is imperative when ice fi shing to get expert advice. Knowing the area and the ice conditions can make the sport fun; not knowing can lead to disaster. It is recommended that ice thickness for someone fi shing alone (not really advisable) be almost four inches (10 cm). For groups, where more are standing on the ice, the ice should be about 7.5 inches (18 cm). When vehicles are taken on the ice, which does happen in some cold climates, the ice should be 11-12 inches (28 cm).• Icebergs are much thicker than the ice that freezes over lakes in the winter. Icebergs are chunks of ice that developed on land, then break off and fl oat in a lake or ocean. The word "iceberg” originates from the Dutch "ijsberg", which means ice mountain. • Icebergs are found in all shapes and sizes, from very small pieces to ice islands that can be the size of a small country. The term “iceberg” actually refers to ice larger than 16 feet (5 m) in diameter. Smaller icebergs are known as growlers and bergy bits. Even though

they are smaller, they are harder to spot and therefore very dangerous for ships. • Even though most icebergs are found fl oating in oceans of salt water they are made of pure fresh water. Most of the icebergs on earth are found in the frigid waters surrounding Antarctica and in the northern Atlantic Ocean. Most icebergs originate near the west coast of Greenland.• “Iceberg Alley” is the name given to an area from Baffi n Bay, off the west coast of Greenland where many massive icebergs break into the water, to the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador on the east coast of Canada. The Newfoundland and Labrador area is known as the Iceberg Capital of the World. • Approximately 90% of the icebergs that are in the waters near Newfoundland and Labrador originated from the glaciers of western Greenland. They are among the fastest moving icebergs in the world. Even so, by most standards, the four miles (7 km) per year that they tend to move seems slow. It takes an estimated two to three years for the massive icebergs to cover the 1600 nautical miles (2963 km) and reach the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador. If icebergs reach the Atlantic Ocean before melting, they melt rather quickly in the warm waters. • After the sinking of the Titanic in 1912, near Newfoundland, the United States, Canada, and eleven other countries formed the International Ice Patrol. The patrol uses airplanes and radar to track

icebergs that make their way into the major shipping lanes. The U.S. National Ice Center monitors icebergs larger than 5,400 square feet (500 sq/m) near Antarctica using satellite data. Icebergs are not just studied and watched to protect ships, scientists use them as tools for studying ocean processes and climate. • A way that some inventive Canadians have chosen to use the abundance of icebergs fl oating in their waters is in creating vodka and other alcoholic spirits. The Iceberg Vodka Corporation, based in St. John’s Newfoundland, produces spirits “made from naturally pure 12,000-year-old icebergs harvested off the coast of Newfoundland.” They use Ontario-grown sweet corn in making their beverages as well. They also make Iceberg Rum and Iceberg Gin. • The largest iceberg ever recorded was found near Baffi n Island in 1882. Eight miles long and three miles wide (13 km long/6 km wide), its height above water was 65 feet (20 m).

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George Washington trivia:Source: Robert Longley, About.com Guide•Washington was the only Founding Fathers to free his slaves. •He was the only president who did not live in Washington D.C. •The nation's capital, along with 1 state, 31 counties and 17 cities (Maybe 18 counting the town of "George," in central Washington State) are named in his honor. •As a farmer, Washington grew marijuana on his farm and promoted it's growth. (In the 1790s, the crop was grown mainly for its industrial value as hemp and for soil stabilization. It was many years later that the recreational and illegal use of marijuana became popular.) •As a farmer, he is credited with introducing the mule to America. •He was the fi rst Mason to serve as president. •Washington's 2nd inaugural address was the shortest ever delivered - 135 words.

10 Key Facts to Know About George Washington Source: Martin Kelly, About.com GuideGeorge Washington was a key fi gure in the founding of America. As the fi rst president, he

served as president from April 30, 1789-March 3, 1797. Following are ten key facts that you should know about this fascinating man.

1. Started Out as a SurveyorWashington did not attend college. However, because he had an affi nity for math, he started his career as a surveyor for Culpepper County, Virginia at the age of 17. He spent three years at this job before joining the British military.

2. Saw Military Action in the French and Indian WarDuring the French and Indian War (1754-1763), Washington became aide-de-camp to General Edward Braddock. Braddock was killed during the war, and Washington was recognized for keeping calm and keeping the unit together.

3. Was Commander of the Continental ArmyWashington was the Commander in Chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution. He led a group of soldiers against a far superior army to victory resulting in independence.

4. Was President of the Constitutional ConventionThe Constitutional Convention met in 1787 to deal with the weaknesses that had become apparent in the Articles of Confederation. Washington was named president and presided over the writing of the US Constitution.

5. Was the Only Unanimously Elected PresidentGeorge Washington has been the only president in the history of the American presidency to be unanimously elected to the offi ce. In fact, he also received all the electoral votes when he ran for his second term in offi ce. James Monroe was the only other president who came close, with only one electoral vote against him in 1820.

6. Asserted Federal Authority During the Whiskey RebellionIn 1794, Washington met his fi rst real challenge to federal authority head on with the Whiskey Rebellion. This was when Pennsylvania farmers refused pay taxes on Whiskey and other goods. Washington was able to stop to this when he sent in federal troops to put down the rebellion and ensure compliance.

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Grandma Moses is proof positive that you’re never too old to learn something new. Take a look at the life of this celebrated folk artist who started a new career in her 70s. • Grandma Moses was born Anna Mary Robertson in upstate New York in 1860. As a child, she began painting, squeezing juice out of grapes and lemons to obtain colors.• At the tender age of 12, Anna left home to work on a neighboring farm doing housework. At 27, she married one of the farm’s hired men, Thomas Moses. While on their honeymoon to North Carolina, the couple spied a farm in Virginia they liked, and invested their meager $600 savings to rent the place, where they remained for 20 years. For spare cash, Anna sold homemade potato chips and butter to the neighbors. The Moses had 10 children, only fi ve of whom survived. • The family then moved to a farm at Eagle Bridge, New York, and it was here that Anna completed her fi rst painting. While wallpapering her parlor, she ran out of paper, pasted up plain white paper and painted a scene. That fi rst work still hangs today in a Bennington, Vermont museum. • When Anna was 67, Thomas passed away and she handed over the farm duties to her son and daughter-in-law. During her spare time, she embroidered pictures with yarn wool, which were much admired by family and friends.

However, arthritis set in, forcing her to give up her needlework when it became too diffi cult to hold the needle. But she could hold a brush, and so turned to painting at age 76. • Grandma Moses laid Masonite fl at on an old kitchen table for her work rather than using an easel. She shared her “studio” with the washer and dryer. She charged $2 for a small painting and $3 for a large one. When she was 78, an art collector from New York City happened to be driving through Grandma’s small community and saw her paintings in the window of the W.D. Thomas Pharmacy. He bought every one, then drove to the Moses’ farm to purchase all she had on hand. Three major exhibits followed shortly after, and Anna was on the road to fame. • Grandma Moses lived past her 101st birthday. LIFE magazine featured her on the cover of its September, 19, 1960 issue in honor of her 100th birthday. Twenty-fi ve paintings were done after she hit the century mark. Her art hangs in nine U.S. museums, and another hangs in the White House. In 2004, one of her painting appeared on the PBS broadcast Antiques Roadshow, where it was appraised at $60,000. The painting “The Old Checkered House, 1862,” had been purchased in the 1940s for less than $10, and had appeared in a 1946 ad campaign for DuBarry cosmetics’ “Primitive Red” lip gloss. Her highest-selling work to date, her 1943 painting “Sugaring Off,” sold in 2006 for $1.2 million. • Fellow artist Norman Rockwell included Grandma’s likeness in his 1948 painting “Christmas Homecoming,” featured on the cover of the Saturday Evening Post’s Christmas issue that year. • Fans of the 1960s television comedy series The Beverly Hillbillies” may recall that the name of the character known as Granny was Daisy Moses. She was named such as a tribute to Grandma Moses, who had died shortly before the series premiered.

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7. Was a Proponent of NeutralityPresident Washington was a huge proponent of neutrality in foreign affairs. In 1793, he declared that the US would be impartial towards powers currently at war with each other in the Proclamation of Neutrality. Further, when Washington retired in 1796, he presented a Farewell Address in which he warned against getting the United States involved in foreign entanglements. There were some who disagreed with Washington's stance, as they felt that America should owe loyalty to France for their aid during the Revolution. However, Washington's warning became part of the American foreign policy and political landscape. 8. Set Many Presidential PrecedentsWashington himself realized that he would be setting many precedents. In fact, he even stated that, "I walk on untrodden ground. There is scarcely any part of my conduct which may not hereafter be drawn into precedent." Some of the major precedents include the fact that he appointed cabinet secretaries without getting approval from Congress, and he only served two terms in offi ce. Only Franklin D. Roosevelt served more than two terms before the passage of the 22nd amendment to the Constitution.

9. Fathered No Children Though Had Two StepchildrenGeorge Washington married Martha Dandridge Custis. She was a widow who had two children from her previous marriage. However, the two of them never had children together.

10. Called Mount Vernon HomeWashington called Mount Vernon home from the age of 16 when he lived with his brother Lawrence. He

was later able to purchase the home from his brother's widow. He loved his home and spent as much time as possible there over the years before retiring to the land. At one time, one of the largest whiskey distilleries was located at Mount Vernon.

Abraham Lincoln Fast Facts Sixteenth President of the United StatesSource: Martin Kelly, About.com GuideBirth: February 12, 1809 Death: April 15, 1865

Term of Offi ce: March 4, 1861-March 3, 1865 Number of Terms Elected: 2 Terms; Was assassinated soon after being elected to his second term.

Nickname: "Honest Abe" Abraham Lincoln Quote: "Whenever I hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried on him personally."

Major Events While in Offi ce: •Civil War (1861-1865) •Emancipation Proclamation (1863) States Entering Union While in Offi ce: •West Virginia (1863) •Nevada (1864)

Information Below is Sourced from: alincoln-library.com●His home state is Illinois.●His party was Republican and he was president for four years from 1861-1865, when he was assassinated.●His vice presidents where Hannibal Hamlin and Andrew Johnson.

●He was preceded by James Buchanan and succeeded by Andrew Johnson.●His wife was called Mary Todd Lincoln, who was brought up into a very wealthy family. ●Mary’s parents disagreed with her marrying Abraham because he had a poor background. ●Abraham had four children, Robert Todd Lincoln, Edward Lincoln, Willie Lincoln, Tad Lincoln. Only Robert Todd Lincoln survived into adulthood.●Abraham was an unaffi liated Christian as he never offi cially acquired church membership.●He created a national banking system with the National Banking Act in 1863, resulting in a standardized currency.●He was the fi rst president to be assassinated.●He had deep depression, even though he would frequently tell stories and jokes to friends and family.●He was the tallest U.S president at 6'4".●He patented a system to alter buoyancy of steamboats in 1849.●His birth mother died from milk sickness.●His father remarried a widow, and Abraham was very close to his step mother.●He ran a store in New Salem.●Even though he was strong, a talented wrestler, and profi cient with an axe, Lincoln disliked killing and harming animals, even for food.●Lincoln proposed to Mary just one year after meeting her in Springfi eld 1839.●He was the fi rst president to have a beard.●Lincoln, one week before his death, had a dream of someone crying in the White House, when he found the room; he looked in and asked who had passed away. The man in the room said the President. When he looked in the coffi n it was his own face he saw.●Lincoln was fond of pets, and owned horses, cats, dogs and a turkey.


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One day an old German shepherd starts chasing rabbits and before long, discovers that he's lost. Wandering about, he notices a panther heading rapidly in his direction with the intention of having lunch. The old German Shepherd thinks, "Oh, oh! I'm in deep trouble now!" Noticing some bones on the ground close by, he immediately settles down to chew on the bones with his back to the approaching cat. Just as the panther is about to leap, the old German Shepherd exclaims loudly, "boy, that was one delicious panther! I wonder, if there are any more around here?" Hearing this, the young panther halts his attack in mid-strike, a look of terror comes over him and he slinks away into the trees. "Whew!," says the panther, "That was close! That old German Shepherd nearly had me!" Meanwhile, a

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