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Welcome Sylvia
Middaugh
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Breastfeeding
Coalition News
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Whip it Up
Wednesdays
Cancer Class
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National Influenza
Vaccination Week
OLLI: Integrative
Health and
Wellness Series
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LEAF/CHIP Chats
Massage Moment
Maple Center
Connection
Maple Center Info
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I NS ID E TH IS
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Monthly Matters from the Maple Center December 2014
Welcome Sylvia! Deanna Ferguson, Executive Director
The Maple Center welcomes Nutrition for
Healing, PC
Nutrition for Healing will provide nutrition education/counseling in the area of
lifestyle changes, particularly pertaining to chronic disease such as diabetes,
cardiovascular disease, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, metabolic syndrome and
cancer. It will also address medical nutrition therapy in those areas as well as GI tract
problems such as Krohn’s disease, “leaky” gut and inflammatory bowel
syndrome. There will also be a focus on food sensitivities and food allergies.
These services will be provided by Sylvia Middaugh, MS, RDN, CD as the health
professional.
Sylvia is a graduate Indiana State University and is a registered Dietitian
Nutritionist. She has helped with the CHIP and LEAF programs at The Maple Center.
She has begun to see individuals one-on-one for counseling, group classes and cooking
demonstrations to schedule an appointment with Sylvia Middaugh contact her at
Nutrition for Healing, (812) 229-4059 or [email protected]
Sylvia Middaugh, MS, RDN, CD, Owner
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Breastfeeding Coalition News
Community
Resources
The Breastfeeding
Coalition of the
Wabash Valley
December 4 at 6:30
Location: The Maple
Center, 1801 N. 6th St
Terre Haute
Compassionate
Friends Indiana Wa-
bash Valley Chapter
4th Thursday of Each
Month
6:30-8:00 PM
1875 South Fruit ridge
(Universalist Unitarian)
Information, memorial
tributes, donations, and
free e-newsletter subscrip-
tion, please contact us at:
Facebook: Type
Compassionate Friends of
the Wabash Valley.
Terre Haute Birth
Network
Advocacy organization to
promote “normal, mother/
baby-friendly birth”
For more information:
Terre Haute Birth and Beyond
Network on FACEBOOK Or
https://sites.google.com/site/
hbirthandbeyondnetwork/
This article from an old New Beginnings magazine seemed very fitting for you mothers who are breastfeeding during this hectic time of year. So here are some excerpts from the article which will hopefully enlighten your
breastfeeding experience.
…a group of breastfeeding mothers were sitting around when a couple of mothers spoke up with some concerns…. “ Amy spoke first -- "I came to this meeting because my three-month-old baby has almost completely weaned from the breast. I don't understand what hap-pened. I was really hoping to nurse for at least a year, but Will simply isn't interested in nursing any longer." Amy looked distressed, and her friend, Chrissie, took over. "The same thing happened to me! Alison gets so fussy when I offer to nurse her. She seems to have forgotten what to do. The odd thing is, my breasts don't even feel full any more. Could my milk have suddenly dried up?" As they continued to share their experiences, a pattern started to emerge. It seemed that both Amy and Chrissie had both fallen victim to "holiday weaning syndrome," to which younger babies are particularly vulnerable. As the holiday season drew near, they had become caught up in the excitement of planning parties and family gatherings, buying presents, cleaning house, decorating, and baking. Shopping trips in crowded, noisy malls can be a hassle, so they often found it convenient to nurse their babies and leave them home with fam-ily or friends. Leaving a bottle of expressed milk for the baby seemed like a logical thing to do in case they were held up by long lines at the check-out counter or heavy traffic on the way home. In fact, their trips often took much longer than expected, and when the bottles of expressed milk ran out, their babies were given formula. Then there were the office parties. Amy and Chrissie's husbands both worked for the same company, which had a tradition of departmental holiday parties. Once again, Will and Alison were left at home with bottles, more and more of them containing formula. It did not stop there. At family gatherings, their relatives were eager to hold and feed the babies. With everything else that was going on, Amy and Chrissie found it quicker to mix up some formula than to pump. At first, their breasts felt un-comfortably full when they missed a nursing, but this soon subsided. All the "help" around the house gave them more time to cook the large meals and bake the fancy desserts that their families seemed to expect, but less time to nurse their babies.
Holiday Weaning
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By the time the holidays were over, the babies were getting almost all their nutrition from bottles of formula. Their mothers' milk production had slowed to a mere trickle, because breasts only make more milk when milk is removed, either by breastfeeding and/or pumping. The babies had come to prefer eating from full bottles of formula rather than from empty breasts. Amy and Chrissie asked the other mothers how they had avoided inadvertent weaning during the holiday season. Here are some of the ideas that were shared.
Agree beforehand with friends and family members to limit gift giving. This helps with shopping and saves money too! If you decorate your house, ask friends to help instead of doing it all yourself. You can direct operations from your rocking chair. Take shorter shopping trips and bring along your baby. If you are still feeling shy about nurs-ing in public, feed your baby just before you leave home, in the car, or in dressing rooms. Take your baby to the party. Hosts are usually referring to older children who can get into trouble underfoot when they say "Adults only." Wearing your baby in a sling or wrap makes it easy to nurse discreetly. Baby-wearing is also useful when you have guests. It enables you to keep your baby from being passed from one person to the next and becoming over stimulated. If you keep a running list of chores on the refrigerator, you can point to it whenever somebody offers to help. Ask guests to bring food contributions instead of making all the meals yourself. Telling Aunt
Jane that you have been looking forward to her special spinach dish all year should do the trick!
Even if your milk production does decrease, you can usually bring it back to full production simply by nursing and/or pumping more frequently.” Hope some of the suggestions in this article will help you through the stressful times which we are in during this time of the year. Remember your local breastfeeding resources or tap into mothers who have been successful during this busy time of year should you need more advice.
Article from New Beginnings, Vol. 28 No. 3, 2009, pp. 30-31
By Norma Ritter
Holiday Weaning Continued
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National Influenza vaccination Week
December 7-13th
The “flu” is the common name for Influenza, a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza A or B viruses. The flu attacks the body and spreads through the upper and lower respiratory tract. 1 It is believed that the flu viruses spread through droplets by coughing, sneezing or talking of the infected individual.2
Flu: What is it and what are the symptoms?
Avoid the flu—Get vaccinated! The best way to avoid the flu virus is to get vaccinated. December is one of the peak months of flu activity. Vaccines are available as a shot or a nasal spray. You are still susceptible to getting the flu up to 2 weeks after vaccination—so the sooner you get vaccinated, the better!2
Certain populations of people are at a greater risk of developing serious flu complications. Complications can lead to hospitalization or even death. These populations include people over the age of 65; people with chronic conditions such as asthma and diabetes; children younger than 5, especially those younger than 2 years of age; pregnant women; those living in nursing homes or long-term care facilities; and healthcare workers.2
Some should not be vaccinated Some people may be restricted from receiving the flu shot due to age, health, and allergies. These people include: Children under the age of 6 months and those with allergies to ingredients in the vaccine. You should consult your doctor if you have egg allergies (eggs are used in vaccine preparation), have ever had Guillan– Barre Syndrome, or are not feeling well.2 Pregnant women should not receive the nasal spray.
Preventing the Flu Practicing good health habits can help prevent the spread of germs and the reduce your likelihood of contracting the flu2:
Wash your hands Avoid close contact with sick people
Cover your mouth and nose Stay home when you are sick
Sources: 1. cdc.gov 2. webmd.com; graphics: tamug,edu, galleryhip.com
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January 14, 2015 Sylvia Middaugh, RDN
Presents: "The Role of Nutrition in Cancer Prevention and Treatment" Sylvia will discuss how food can turn cancer promoting genes on and off. She will show how to create a diet that promotes cancer prevention. The discussion will also include which foods can facilitate healing once cancer is active in the body and how it can deter the return of cancer. There will be practical tips on how to include these in the everyday diet.
February 11, 2015 Kathleen Stienstra, MD
Presents: “Quench Brain Inflammation/ Headaches – Natural
Approaches to Support Neurological Health” Dr. Kathleen Stienstra will discuss contributors and natural approaches for dementia and headaches.
March 11, 2015 Janice Croft, MS, LMHC, NCC
Presents: “Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Health” The way we think has a direct influence on our moods, level of stress, and our physical and mental health. This presentation will
teach participants to change their self-defeating patterns of thinking and create a more positive and optimistic way of thinking,
thereby decreasing their stress hormones and improving their mood and health.
April 8, 2015 Penny Money, NMT, Aroma Touch Certified with doTerra "Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade Oils"
Presents: “Essential Oils and their Impact on Personal Health
Practices” Penny will be presenting a brief history of essential oils. She will address how essential oils interact with the body as well as the benefits of their daily use. Touching on "Why" you would use doTerra essential oils. How to use "Certified Pure Therapeu-tic Grade Oils" to help arrest a sore throat, the common cold, headaches, pain, viruses and much more as they are natural and affective. They work with your body to address issues and root causes on a cellular level. She will have a computerized Zyto hand scanner used by many health care professionals available to survey 76 bio markers in the body.
OLLI: Integrative Health to Optimal Wellness
Series At Landsbaum from 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Cost: No charge and no OLLI membership needed
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Wabash Valley LEAF/CHIP Chats
LEAF 3 Reflections – December 4, 2014
LEAF 3 COMMENCEMENT
I wanted to write this article to once again express my appreciation for all of you who participated in LEAF 3 – both
new folks and alumni and congratulate you on taking positive steps to live a healthier life! I also want to give MANY
THANKS to the, oh so MANY VOLUNTEERS, that were vital in making this class (and others) a huge success as well
as fun.
I will not try to list the names of people because I am sure to unintentionally forget someone but please know that every
single bit of help is ALWAYS APPRECIATED! Now that you folks from LEAF 3 are alumni we look forward to your
continued involvement also as the alumni program is truly a huge sustainability factor of our lifestyle classes.
MANY THANKS TO ALL!
Speaking of commencement…it was held on Thursday, November 20, 2014 at St. George Social Center and it was a
GRAND event! We had just about 200 people there which included many guests which is always a delight.
The meal was outstanding. The team/alumni that made the vegan lasagna deserve a huge thank you for that delicious
entrée. The rest of you brought incredibly delicious and eye appealing food too. I was quite impressed how many empty
serving dishes there were so I think the food was a hit overall.
The program for the evening went well. A very special part of the evening was having the kids in the Youth LEAF
class come up to the front of the room and receive their certificates from Deanna Ferguson! We are very grateful to the
parents and grandparents that got these kids involved in the Youth program and are encouraging healthy lifestyle choic-
es from a young age.
Dr. Stienstra, as usual, did a great job providing an overview of LEAF and statistics for how this class did with the
healthscreen results. Although, some people did not have improvements there was a lot of positive changes for the
group as reflected in some charts I have included. The group was reminded that if a person’s results were not as good as
hoped for that there could be other factors such as thyroid issues. Each person should stay in close contact with his/her
healthcare provider. It is also important to continue making healthy food choices as a lot of people will require more
than the 8 weeks to see changes occur. Also, it is important to remember that adopting a totally plant based lifestyle has
been proven to create the best results. Last, but not least, it is important to focus on how one feels as well as the lab re-
sults because the lab figures do not tell the whole story.
Speaking of stories, I would like to conclude this article by sharing some of the testimonials that were given by class
members at commencement.
Respectfully,
Karen Cunningham, Wabash Valley LEAF Coordinator
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Wabash Valley LEAF/CHIP Chats
Continued
LEAF 3 Class Testimonials
I am sixty-five years old. I have had high cholesterol for over twenty years. During that time, I have had a heart attack,
stents installed, and triple-by-pass heart surgery. I learned about the LEAF program through my heart doctor.
He has tried to get me to go to the LEAF program for several years without success until now. In the eight weeks I have
been in the program, I have lost weight, reduced my blood pressure medicine, and lowered my cholesterol as well as cut
back on my cholesterol medication. This is the beginning of a journey that I hope to stay on the rest of my life.
Bill Coleman
I taught with a colleague who I noticed was losing weight and had more energy during our school year. He and his wife
told me they were participating in the CHIPS program and were basically eliminating the need for their medications, los-
ing some weight and having more energy! I decided I wanted to be like them. The opportunity arose this September
with the LEAF program we just completed. All of my numbers have improved from the first physical exam to the second
exam completed November 7th. I also lost some weight! I will continue the lifestyle changes taught by the LEAF team
and I am deeply grateful to all the team staff.
Brenda Christianson
While difficult it made all the difference in the world having our 16 year old daughter in class with us. Additionally
our 10 and 7 year old daughters in the children’s program. Because of their participation it allowed them to better under-
stand what we were doing and why. I truly believe the plant based diet greatly helped our 10 year old, Sara with her self-
esteem and her focus on body shape and weight. It’s been a wonderful transformation as she prepares to enter middle
school.
Erin, who is 16 has always been slim and athletic but she would eat mostly fast food, not typically the healthiest
choice. I have noticed a change in her moods, her complexion and her grades!
If our family had not gone through the LEAF program together I’m certain we wouldn’t have the results that we have
at this time. For myself my cholesterol is more than half of what it used to be and my triglycerides are almost within the
range they recommended. I still have some weight to lose but I’m within 5% of what is my idea weight. When we first
attended the classes the thing that stuck in my mind was the revelation that this diet could reverse the effects of harden-
ing of your arteries.
We know we’ve been blessed with healthy, active and beautiful children that care about their classroom performance.
It most certainly makes a significant difference when you start the day off with a great breakfast. Perhaps the best thing
to come out of this is that we spend more family meals together than we have had in recent time. We even find ourselves
sitting down to breakfast together because it has become such an important part of everyone’s day.
John Etling
John Etling asks fellow graduates, “Before LEAF, who would not have believed if someone had
told you that you would be on a vegetable-based diet eight weeks from now?”
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Erik Dalton, one of the innovative leaders in the field of massage, made the statement:
“We compromise the complexity of motion for stability.” I find this observation put into words very profound. What do you think? Does it make
sense to you? And does it have application in your life, your body? Can you successfully stand on
one foot and balance for 10 to 20 seconds? How high is your foot from the floor? How flexible are
your major joints—ankles, knees, hips, shoulders, neck? Are you surprised or pleased with your
balance and strength? Many of us may wonder what happened to the body that used to skip,
jump, and bend. The skate boarding, surfing, basketball, softball, cycling, running strong body may
seem a distant memory. Do you feel physically secure doing things you did 10—20—30 years ago?
Has your body compromised the complexity of motion for stability?
There are various components that change our body’s movements, the most obvious one
is pain. We try to isolate a painful area, avoid disturbing the affected area, and let it heal. In many
cases this is excellent care. The problem arises when exercise and normal use is not resumed after
sufficient healing. Or of the pain is chronic we seek ways to adapt. Without movement, the tis-
sues become restricted and the longer the compromised position is held, the more limited the
range of motion. We try to stay “stable” and free from pain by avoiding movements.
Another factor is lack of a variety of movements or exercises. Cross training is valuable to
keep our bodies flexible and strong. Without regular use, a smaller range of motion occurs gradu-
ally. Then the body feels more “stable” with smaller movements and less likely to lose balance.
The elderly bodies are vulnerable. Physiological changes that are normal with aging along
with lack of exercises and a slower pace lifestyle increase the speed of “compromising”. If the
length of the walking stride is shortened or the body is overweight “stability” becomes the priority.
Use massage, stretching, muscle strengthening exercises, acupuncture or chiropractic care
to ease the restrictions, reduce the pain, possibly eliminate the problem and restore a full or partial
range of motion and increase balance. Observe a healthy child or youth in motion. See the grace,
the fluidity, and the flow of the range of motion. Hopefully education and greater awareness help
us all strive for optimal health.
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reduce the appearance of scars and stretch marks. When inhaled or diffused, it induces feelings of peace, relaxa-
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Nutrition for Healing, PC
By Appointment
Sylvia Middaugh, MS, RDN, CD [email protected]
Call (812) 229-4059
*Symbol of life and visible connection among women involved in the fight against cancer.
*Donated more than $1.5 million to cancer research, education, and care.
We will continue the fight against cancer…. With your support.
Newsletter article submission due by
the 22nd of each month for the
following month.
Email article to
The Maple Center Connection
Integrative Medical
Consultation and Medical Acupuncture
Monday through Thursday By Appointment
Kathleen A. Stienstra, MD
Clinical Appointments
Call 812-235-4867
Mental Health
Counseling By appointment
Fee: $60 per hour
Jan Croft, MS, LMHC, NCC Call 812-240-5804
Music Therapy
By Appointment Fee: $50.00 : 50 Minute Session
Tracy Richardson, PhD, MT-BC
Clinical Appointments Call 812-249-4290
Therapeutic Massage
Therapy Nancy
Fridays & Saturdays By Appointment
Nancy Humphries, LMBT
Call 812-251-9190
Neuromuscular
Re-education Tuesdays , Wednesdays, & Thursdays
or By Appointment
Fee: $60.00: 1hr. Treatment
Penny Money Call 317-670-3764
Integrative Medical
Consultation Wednesday & Friday
By Appointment
Jennifer Brooks, PA-C
Clinical Appointments Call 812-235-4867
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How do I find the book from The Maple Center library
collection online?
If you click on the link available on the John Black Memorial Li-
brary’s page (www.themaplecenter.org, click on Resource) or
copy and past the following link, you will be taken to the collec-
tion directly: http://books.google.com/books?
Uid=108073147105936153925&source=gbs_1p book-
shelf_listg8u.
When you get three, you will have the option of searching within
The Maple Center’s collection, or the entire world of Google
Books.
Bring a vegetarian dish
and recipe to share,
Contact Debbie Stevens at
Clinical Office: (812) 235-4867
Nonprofit Office: (812) 234-8733
Website: themaplecenter.org
E-mail: [email protected]
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The Maple Center is a non-profit integrative health
center, started in 2004, that offers classes and
workshops in mind, body, and spirit approaches to
optimal wellness. We offer workshops in preventive
strategies to maintain health, and unique programs
for those challenged by cancer and chronic illness.
The center offers professionals trained in acupunc-
ture, health coaching, integrative medicine, neuro-
muscular integration, nutritional counseling, thera-
peutic massage, and therapeutic touch.
For more information on our programs, workshops, or
professional services contact us at (812) 234-8733 or visit
our website: themaplecenter.org
The Maple Center for Integrative Health
1801 N. 6th St, Suite 600
Terre Haute, IN 47804
Dr. John Black Memorial Library
“Optimizing individual health thru
community education and clinical services.”
Monthly Vegetarian Dinner
We are on the web at
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