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Contents
Sleeping Cherry Trees ................................................................................................................... 3
Why Are The Winter Months So Vital? ............................................................................................ 4
How to Manage Arthritis During Cold Weather ................................................................................ 8
Top 10 Natural Cold and Flu Remedies ......................................................................................... 10
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Sleeping Cherry Trees
If you’re ever wondered what cherries do
during the winter months, you’ll truly enjoy this
article.
No matter the time of year, enjoying a
refreshing, arthritis fighting glass of tart cherry
is a great way to start the day.
However, did you know the winter months are
among the most vital time to the overall health
of the individual cherry tree? That’ s right it is the cold winter months that actually help to strengthen
the cherry tree and allows it to deliver world-class fruit that is then turned into a great tasting glass
of tart cherry juice from Traverse Bay Farms.
You see, tart cherry trees require at least 1,100
hours of below 45 degree F, while sweet
cherries range between 200 to 900 hours of 45
degree Fahrenheit. The frigid Northern Michigan
temperatures during the winter months give the
cherry tree the strength to fill the spring air with
beautiful and fragrant blossoms. These
countless blossoms then bear the tasty and
antioxidant-rich tart cherries.
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Why Are The Winter Months So Vital?
As the temperature begins to drop and the snow starts to pile up on Northern Michigan ski slopes
and winter-related businesses are buzzing with business,
the cherry orchards of the Traverse Bay Farms region
of Michigan are enjoying some well-deserved down time.
After a busy summer harvest, this time of year allows the
cherry trees to rejuvenate their energy for the upcoming
2016 harvest season.
To help the cherry trees to get ready for winter, there are a
few steps to take to make sure the trees are ready for the
next harvest.
The first step is to begin pruning of the trees. As soon as the leaves have fallen and before the buds
start to appear in the spring, pruning is important. For many of the younger cherry trees, pruning
isn’ t all that necessary other than cutting the suckers, smaller trees, around the base of the tree.
However as the trees get older andstart to go into fully fruit production,
it is vital to prune back broken
branches and the tops. The reason
for this is to allow wind, air and light
into the interior branches. This
simple process allows good wind
drainage and good circulation
throughout the individual tree and
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contributes to overall orchard health.
The second step is to provide to the trees thick organic mulch. This helps to maintain soil moisture. It
also helps the tree to enjoy refreshing drinks of water during warmer fall and spring days and allows
excess water to drain away and
prevent excessive amounts of
standing water.
The third step is to allow the
trees to enjoy a slumbering
winter nap. While snow is cold
on exposed skin, it also acts as a
thermal blanket. Thick snow on
the ground helps to prevent the
ground from freezing solid and
this vital to the health of a
cherry tree.
The winter snow also helps the trees to remain warm throughout the winter. In addition, as the snow
melts it provides additional water for the new season. Also, many of the cherry orchards are along
hills with exposure to Lake Michigan.
This allows wind drainage and keeps a constant flow of air through the orchards all year long. This
helps with the overall health and production capability of the orchards. This is the secret to making
the Traverse Bay Farms region of Michigan the epic center of tart cherry production.
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Stay Energized during the Winter with Thes
Four Foods
1. Nuts. With plenty of protein and magnesium, this is a
great choice for a midday pick-me-up. Some good ones to
try which will help pick you up and improve your mood ar
almonds, walnuts, or Brazil nuts. Pumpkin seeds are also
good source of energy-rich minerals. And since pumpkins
are in season this time of year, you can get them pretty
cheap. When you carve your pumpkins this year, save
those seeds and roast them to snack on all winter long.
2. Leafy greens. You need iron to help transport and stor
oxygen in the body, which is what you need for energy.
Spinach, lettuce, and broccoli are great choices. Make
yourself a veggie smoothie if you're looking for an
afternoon pick-me-up. Don't discount celery in those leafy
greens either.
3. Fresh fruit. An apple a day does more than keep the
doctor away. Apples, blueberries, and bananas are perfec
fruit choices. Blueberries might be hard to come by in the
winter, but apples are a great fall and winter fruit.
4. Lean meat and fish. Chicken, pork, turkey, and lean
ground meat are all great sources of iron. And much like
with the leafy greens, you want that iron to help store an
transport oxygen in the body to keep you energized.
Salmon contains riboflavin, protein, niacin, and Vitamin B
which all have energy-converting properties.
If you eat these foods throughout the day, then there's n
doubt you will feel energized and able to get through the
long winter months without a problem.
We’ re looking for Traverse
Bay Farms family
members, customers and
soon-to-be-customers,
who would like to
participate in a volunteer
capacity. All that we
would ask is you
participant in our ongoing
surveys , new product
testing and would be
willing to share your
feedback with us, you
family and friends. If
you’ re interested, please
send Andy LaPointe an
email at:
Thanks again for your
consideration!
Help us, Help you
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How to Manage Arthritis During Cold Weather
For those suffering from arthritis, it
sometimes seems the arthritis pain tends
to get even worse in the winter months.
It seems it doesn’ t matter if you live in a
warm climate or a colder climate, for
many arthritis pain is more prevalent
during the winter months. So without
giving any sort of medical advice, let’ s
take a closer look at some of the reasons
this could be occurring.
According to rheumatologist Bonita S.
Libman, MD, an associate professor of
rheumatology and clinical immunology at the University of Vermont in Burlington. “A lot of people do
feel that weather affects their symptoms.”
In fact there may be some truth to the old wives’ tale that aching joints can help to predict a change
in the weather. This may be linked to studies of individuals in barometric chambers. The participants
in these studies found that the low pressure in these chambers lead to more overall aches and pains.
However, other than a few studies published on weather and joints, there is currently no 100%
certain link between achy joints and changes in the weather. You can consider some natural
remedies which can significantly help you
reduce the arthritis pain in the winter months.
Dress Warmly: No matter where you live,
keep yourself warm during the colder months.For example, if you live in Arizona during the
cooler months, keep a set of thin gloves in
your car and wear tights or leggings. If you
live in the colder regions like New York or
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Washington, layer your clothes so you don’ t get cold if you need to unzip your jacket.
Enjoy Warm Water: Take warm baths or soak your hand and feet in warm water. This will help to
soothe your joints.
Stay Active: When it’ s negative five outside, it’ s easy to be tempted not to go the gym, but staying
active is vital to keep your joints flexible. According to a study published in the Journal of Physical Activity and Health found that participants living the Chicago found between the months of November
to June sedentary time increase by three hours for the eight month period. One way to stay active is
to walk the mall or extra grocery aisles while shopping.
Enjoy Tart Cherry Juice or Tart Cherry Capsules: Published
research from several leading universities and researchorganizations indicate tart cherries can help to reduce pain and
inflammation. Enjoy a glass of Fruit Advantage 100% Pure
Montmorency Tart Cherry Juice or Fruit Advantage Tart
Cherry Joint Formula. The tart cherry capsules are easy to
travel with since they don’ t require refrigeration.
Get a Massage: Indulge yourself with a massage. A simple
massage will help to ease those cramped joints and muscles. Also,
consider enjoying one of those $2 massage chairs in the mall. You
can get a 15-minute chair massage for $2 while taking a break
from walking the mall.
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Top 10 Natural Cold and Flu Remedies
Not just during the winter, but at any time of year you can suffer from the cold virus. It can slow you
down depending on which
symptoms you exhibit. The same
goes for the flu although it can be
a bit more insidious than the cold.
Even when you feel as sick as a
dog, consider home remedies first
before reaching for any type of
medication.
Fighting Back
In case you didn’t know the cold
and also the flu are caused by
viruses. Unlike bacterial
infections, viral infections have no
known cure. The best that we
can do is to alleviate the symptoms that result from the infection. Reducing the effect of the
symptoms can reduce the duration of the virus in many cases.
Colds and the flu may strike any age group and any gender equally. If you inhabit certain groups
such as the elderly, infants, immune-compromised individuals or those with autoimmune diseases,
you are at higher risk for complications especially from the flu. Receiving the vaccine is highly
recommended for you as a first line of defense for your health.
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How do I know if I have a Cold?
The common cold is most often caused by a form of the rhinovirus (10-40%). Other sources include
corona viruses and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus). Rhinoviruses can strike at any time of year and
last for several weeks. As busy people, we often ignore the beginning signs of a cold in order to get
on with our lives. But, eventually the
symptoms will compound and then we’ll get
hit with a whammy that will knock us off our
feet.
For anyone suffering from a virus, especially
one like the cold with so many strains,
recognizing the symptoms can lead to a
shorter bout with the common cold. What arethe symptoms? You may know them already,
but just to reiterate, they include but are not
limited to:
Sneezing
Fatigue
Cough
Sore throat
Nasal drainage (clear, yellow or green denotes a sinus infection may be involved)
Chest congestion
Headache
Nasal congestion
There is usually no fever associated with a cold. That can often be the dividing line between a cold
and something more serious like the flu or a bacterial infection like a sinus infection. Colds typicallylast about a week, but can drag on if symptoms are ignored or you have a lower than normal
immune system.
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How do I know if I have the Flu?
The flu is caused by the influenza virus. It is extremely contagious and attacks the respiratory
system. It is often caused by the influenza A or B virus but there are many strains. Scientists try to
predict the most obvious strains that will develop each year and account for them in the vaccine.
The flu is more dangerous than the cold for the groups of people we discussed earlier. The fluvaccine is the first step, but also knowing the signs and symptoms of the condition can lead to earlier
treatment. In some cases, the flu can lead to life-threatening pneumonia. The symptoms of the flu
include, but are not limited to:
Chest congestion
Sore throat
Sneezing,
headache
coughing
fatigue
muscle aches and pains
weakness
fever
Top 10 Home Cold and Flu Remedies
Since the flu exhibits more severe forms of mostly the same symptoms, many home remedies can
work for both. At the first sign of trouble, use your remedies. If symptoms get worse over time,
consult a doctor to see if something more serious is going on like additional complications.
1. Drink plenty of fluids – Staying hydrated is the
single most important thing you can do with a cold or
the flu. Dehydration can make your situation more
dangerous. Fluids, especially hot ones, can think the
mucus layer helping to break it up. Coughs become
more productive.
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2. Salt water – Homemade saline nasal
washes thin the mucus in your nasal passages as
well as keeps the respiratory passages moist. The
salt helps wash out any pathogens. You can also
gargle with it to alleviate the inflammation of a sore
throat.
3. Steam – Steam can help alleviate stuffiness and congestion
especially at night when it can get hard to sleep. You can boil
water and then place a towel over your head to breathe in the
steam. Another option is to inhale the steam from a hot
shower. Add fresh ginger, eucalyptus or menthol to the water
and breathe deep. Try a humidifier as well.
4. Blow your nose correctly – Pressure can build up in your head if you try to clear both
nostrils at once and blow germy phlegm into the ear passages leading to an earache. Close
one nostril and blow out the mucus. Repeat for the other nostril.
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5. Rest – It doesn’t sound like much but you’d be surprised how many
people keep working when they are ill and only get worse. Rest gives
the body a chance to repair itself and boost the immune system.
6.
Chicken soup – Whether it’s your grandmother’s recipe or from a can, it
works. It has anti-inflammatory properties that can boost your immunity,
soothe a sore throat and help thin nasal secretions.
7. Gargle – If you suffer from a sore throat
through it all, gargle with warm water and sage, turmeric or
salt water. Gargling with raspberry leaf tea can also help
reduce a fever.
8. Hot water bottles and compresses – Use hot
water bottles and warm compresses to ease the pain of stuffiness in cheeks and sinuses.
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9. Elevate your head – Use pillows or a bed
wedge to allow mucus to drain and relieve
pressure in nasal passages.
Colds and flu are caused by a virus, which means
that treatment is for the symptoms not the actual
condition. Home remedies can help reduce the
duration and intensity of many symptoms associated
with both.
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