July News
July is bright and warm around here, providing us all some much needed time for outdoor activity, enjoying nature with friends and family. We sure hope you are finding many ways to enjoy this summer ~ stay happy and healthy.
Is Your Cranium On The Move?
What causes abnormal movement of the cranium & all the components?
Dr. Elisa Mercuro, DO, Functional Medicine Certified Doctor
Tick Tips
How can you help prevent Lyme Disease?
Dr. Elisa Mercuro, DO, Functional Medicine Certified Doctor
Enjoying some warmer weather? So are the ticks! Let’s work on prevention.
First, prevent the tick bite – cover up your legs, use a natural tick spray. The one I use for my family is called YaYa Tick Ban and we find it very helpful.
Essential oils – particularly geranium may also be helpful.
Remove clothes – take off what you were wearing for the yard work, or outdoor play, and put them in the dryer for 10 minutes to kill any ticks that may have latched on or put them directly to wash.
Shower off – if possible take a shower or at the very least perform a tick check.
If you are bitten – if you get bit by a tick, know that Borrelia Burgdorferi – the bacteria that causes Lyme Disease is very common in our state. I will have no problem offering to you a preventative treatment of antibiotics (herbal or pharmaceutical). Please contact the office if this occurs. We, of course, will recommend proper probiotics to protect the gut lining.
I love The University of Massachusetts’ program for checking the tick – go to www.tickreport.com and there you can purchase a test for $50 to determine if the tick that bit you carries pathogens that cause Lyme Disease. Simply mail in the tick following the instructions and you get back a report within a few days. Please save the tick as this simple relatively inexpensive test can help determine how long we should treat you if bitten!
There is testing for YOU too – this can be a bit more complex but when needed I use a variety of labs to determine if Lyme Disease or a co-infection is a concern.
Healthy Recipe ~ Fruit & Yogurt Pops
Enjoy these quick easy frozen delights!
By Kate Swords, CNS, Functional Medicine Nutritionist
Ingredients
- Plain Organic Yogurt
- Organic Coconut Cream
- Raw Honey
- Organic Fruit
Instructions
Simply blend a large container of your favorite plain organic yogurt, 1 cup of organic coconut cream, 3 tbsp of raw local honey (substitute 3 dates or a banana for children under 12 months for a touch of sweetness), once blended smooth, mix in 2 cups of diced, fresh, organic, fruit of your choice! Fill your mold and freeze for 2 hours. Makes approximately 12 frozen pops! If you have left overs after filling your pop molds you can save them in a glass container (with lid) in the freezer and it will scoop out almost like ice cream!
Special Days In July
Mark Your Calendars
July 2: National I Forgot Day, World UFO Day
July 3: Disobedience Day, International Plastic Bag Free Day, National Stay Out of the Sun Day, National Eat Beans Day!
July 4: Independence Day
July 7: Tell the Truth Day, National Strawberry Sundae Day, World Chocolate Day
July 8: Liberty Bell Day
July 10: Teddy Bear Picnic Day, National Kitten Day, National Piña Colada Day, Don’t Step On a Bee Day
July 11: Cheer Up the Lonely Day, Marine Corps Creation Day, World Population Day
July 12: Simplicity Day, Etch a Sketch Day
July 13: Embrace Your Geekness Day
July 14: Bastille Day, Shark Awareness Day, Cow Appreciation Day
July 15: Be a Dork Day, National Give Something Away Day, National Pet Fire Safety Day
July 16: World Snake Day
July 18: World Listening Day, Nelson Mandela International Day, National Caviar Day, National Tropical Fruit Day
July 19: National Daiquiri Day, National Ice Cream Day
July 20: National Moon Day, Space Exploration Day, International Chess Day
July 22: National Hammock Day
July 23: Gorgeous Grandma Day
July 24: International Self Care Day, Tell An Old Joke Day, National Cousins Day, National Drive-Thru Day
July 25: National Thread the Needle Day, National Organic Hot Fudge Sundae Day, National Wine and Cheese Day
July 26: National All Or Nothing Day, National Aunt and Uncle Day, National Parents Day
July 27: National Creme Brûlée Day, National Scotch Day, Bagpipe Appreciation Day
July 28: National Milk Chocolate Day, National Locally Raised Hamburger Day
July 29: International Tiger Day, Rain Day, National Chicken Wing Day, National Organic Lipstick Day
July 30: National Support Public Education Day, International Day of Friendship, National Father-in-Law Day
July 31: Talk In An Elevator Day, Harry Potter’s Birthday Day, National Avocado Day, National Mutt Day
July Weekly Holidays & Observances
Clean Beaches Week (July 1-7)
National Parenting Gifted Children Week (3rd week)
National Moth Week (last week)
July Monthly Holidays & Observances
American Artist Appreciation Month
American History Essay Contest
Bereaved Parents Awareness Month
Cord Blood Awareness Month
Family Fun Month
Family Meal Month
Family Reunion Month
National Anti-Boredom Month
National Baked Bean Month
National Black Family Month
National Blueberry Month
National Cell Phone Courtesy Month
National Culinary Arts Month
National Fireworks Safety Month
National Foreign Language Month
National Grilling Month
National Hemp Month
National Horseradish Month
National Organic Hot Dog Month
National Ice Cream Month
National Make a Difference for Children Month
National Peach Month
National Picnic Month
National World Watercolor Month
Purposeful Parenting Month
Read an Almanac Month
