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Newsletter Roundup
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compiled by Jim Lyles
This section contains excerpts from newsletters produced by other
celiac groups.
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: Excerpts from _Hamilton Celiac News_ :
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: Winter 1997 Donna Simpkin, editor :
: CCA Hamilton Chapter :
: 2172 Prospect St. :
: Burlington, ON L7R 1Z7 :
: CANADA :
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The A-B-C's of Osteoporosis
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There are many practical ways you (with your doctor's help) can treat
osteoporosis. Here are some tips:
"A" is for "Active"--Bones are built by the force put on them by
gravity and muscles. Active older people are more likely to
have good balance and are less likely to fall (the cause of
most broken bones). "Active" means walking or other physical
[weight-bearing] activity for 30 minutes most days. Start
gradually and work towards a goal.
"B" is for "Brawny"--Thin older people (or those who weigh less
than they did at age 25) are four times more likely to have
osteoporosis. Healthy bones require normal muscle and fat
weight. Some bone loss occurs with any weight loss, even
healthy dieting.
"C" is for "Calcium"--Calcium is the building block of bones.
Three dairy or high-calcium foods plus a supplement of about
1000 mg. of elemental calcium per day is ideal. In one large
study, women over the age of 80 given extra calcium and vitamin
D, compared to those given placebos, were significantly less
likely to break their hips over the next 18 months.
" is for "Vitamin D"--Vitamin D, which our skin creates from
sunlight, is necessary for our bodies to use calcium.
"E" is for "Easy-Going"--Does a positive relaxed approach to life
help bones? Yes! When we are tense, worried, or depressed,
our bodies make too much cortisol, a stress hormone that can
cause bone loss.
"F" is for "Bone-Forming Medication"--Your bone renews itself
throughout your life. However, bone-building cells
(osteoclasts) are slow workers that get even slower as we age.
Hormone therapies (progesterone for women and possibly
testosterone for men) stimulate bone forming cells to lay down
more calcium. Bone-formers work in partnership with
medications that slow bone loss.
"G" and "H" are for "Good Habits"--That means regular meals and
sleep, avoiding cigarettes, and drinking no more than three
caffeine-containing drinks (coffee, strong tea, or cola) and no
more than one alcoholic beverage per day. In addition, avoid
sleeping tablets or anxiety medications that decrease alertness
and may increase the possibility of slipping or falling.
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: Excerpts from _Lifeline_ :
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: Spring 1998 (Vol. XVI, No. 2) Leon Rottmann, editor :
: CSA/USA, Inc. :
: PO Box 31700 :
: Omaha, NE 68131-0700 :
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False Advertising/Labeling: To report a company for making false
advertising claims, write to: Correspondence Branch, Federal Trade
Commission, Washington, DC 20580. To report a company for falsely
labeling its food products, or to report a serious adverse effect
associated with the use of a dietary supplement, call the Food and
Drug Administration (FDA) office in your area.
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: Excerpts from the CSA Southern New Jersey Chapter :
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: newsletter: Fall 1998 Cindy Fisher, chairperson :
: 377 Crawford Ave. :
: Maple Shade, NJ 08052 :
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Baking Pointers and Tips:
* Instead of buying individual packets of yeast, you can save a lot
of money if you buy it in 2-lb. bags. Store it in the
refrigerator as it will lose potency over time.
* You need a good mixer for gluten-free (GF) doughs, as they can
get a bit heavy.
* Brown rice flour improves the taste over white rice flour, and is
more nutritious as well.
* If your bread comes out looking like someone punched down on it,
it means you put too much water into the mix. Reduce the amount
of water by 2 tablespoons the next time, and mark it on your
recipe so you won't forget. Keep reducing each time until the
bread comes out without the center collapsing.
* Add a teaspoon of unflavored gelatin to the mix. It helps make
the bread more moist.
* To prevent crumbling, wrap GF sandwiches in tin foil. This also
keeps them fresh.
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