Gluten Intolerance/Celiac Diease Basic Information

Celiac Diease is commonly referred to as gluten intolerance or gluten sensitivity. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, rye, spelt, kamut, and oats. Celiac is defined as relating to the abdomen or abdomen cavity. The symptoms of gluten sensitivity are not limited to abdomen issues such as irritable bowel disease. Gluten sensitivity is an autoimmune disease that creates inflammation throughout the body. Gliadin, a glycoprotein found in gluten, attacks the small intestine lining causing damage to the tiny villi, which absorbs nutrients.

 The New England Journal of Medicine listed 55 diseases that can be caused by eating gluten. These included anemia, cancer, fatigue, canker sores, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and multiple sclerosis. Gluten was also linked to neurological diseases, including anxiety, depression, and migraines. A skin rash called dermatitis herpetiformis is also caused by gluten intolerance. It is an itchy, blistering rash that usually occurs on the torso, scalp and buttocks.

For millennium our diets consisted of wild game (meat), fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds. During the Neolithic period (9500 BCE) humans began cultivating wheat. Our bodies were not designed to digest gluten and break it down into individual amino acids.

 Gluten intolerance is genetic, 30% of people of European descent carry the gene, with higher numbers of people of English, Irish and Mediterranean ancestry.  People with type O blood are more likely to have gluten intolerance and 60% of people with gluten intolerance are women.

Gluten sensitivity is a very serious condition. Read all food labels. Gluten is found in soup mixes, salad dressings, sauces, vitamins, as well as lipstick and stamps. Even Play-Doh contains gluten!


written by Johnny

"The healthiest response to life is joy. Deepak Chopra"

Making Your House More Saleable. by Marc's Mountain Maintenance

As we enter into spring many of the homes that were off the market during the holidays are being listed. Real Estate is very competitive and you want to do everything you can to position your home to sell. Fixing all the problems like damaged baseboards, out dated fixtures, damaged or missing tile, replacing counter tops, and the list goes on. Take a walk through each room and make a list of what needs to be repaired or replaced.  Making the little repairs has a big impact on the look and feel of your house, it tells the potential buyer that the home was cared for and well maintained.

Painting the interior and exterior creates eye appeal, inviting the buyer to feel at home. One of the biggest color trends for 2011 is yellow.It is a light, airy, citrus yellow that symbolizes a freer spirit, sense of fun and positive energy. Encapsulating a mood of hope and optimism, it conveys a feeling of fizzy sherbet, new growth, relaxed fun and the goodness and vitality of sunshine. Yellow in color psychology is associated with:

* warmth and sunshine
* refreshing, cheering, and uplifting
* promote communication and learning
* combat fatigue and depression
* engendering feelings of well-being and positive thought
* enhance relaxation and minimize stress and anxiety

Marc’s Mountain Maintenance is owned and operated by longtime Evergreen resident, Marc Jones. Marc is a talented artist as well, and brings the same passion and attention to detail to his business. Marc is exceptionally skilled with tile work and kitchen and bathroom remodeling. His motto, “Do It Once, Do It Right” reflects Marc’s strong work ethic and passion to leave nothing behind but a satisfied customer. With over 30 years experience in construction and remodeling, Marc’s Mountain Maintenance is the only name you need to remember for all your home remodeling and repair needs. Call Marc today at 720-261-7569 for a free estimate. Don’t leave your project to chance, leave it to Marc’s Mountain Maintenance to Do it Once and Do it Right!

The Four Elements - What's New for March.

Transformation Package - $670 (a savings of $430)

Four sessions of life coaching with Carol Gutzeit ($300 value)

Four private yoga classes with Stacey Bickler ($200 value)

Four microdermabrasion/peel combo treatments ($450 value)

Two one-hour massages with Mary Davis ($150 value)

Massage Packages

Massage packages are available at The Four Elements at a significant savings. Buy 6 one hour or 90-minute massages and receive a 7th massage FREE. Packages do not expire and can be shared with a spouse or other family member. It's a great way to take care of yourself and receive the many benefits of massage more often! For more information, call Mary Davis, CMT at 720-244-7217 or email at www.healingtraditions-massage.com

ASSEMBLITIQUE - [as sem bli teek]

noun - a unique collection of personal and vintage items arranged in a small, portable container.

Bring copies of your favorite photos, love letters, poems, ephemera, any meaningful trinkets or small found objects and make an assemblitique. Tin containers and other supplies will be provided.

Monday, March 28 - 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.

$25 per person Reservations required. Please call Dale at: 303-995-5691

Visit The Four Elements' website at http://www.thefourelementsonline.com/

Da Kind Soup's Birthday

 Da Kind Soups celebrated its birthday by giving away free soup to Evergreen. Dustin and Ariane Speck created a little eatery on the philosophy of providing consistently delicious, unique, and healthy food and excellent, conscientious customer service. Located off Highway 74 at 27883N Meadow Drive there was a continual flow of people lining up for a bowl of soup. If you have ever had their soup you know it's worth standing in line for. Da Kind Soup's website has a complete list of their daily soups. They also serve sandwiches. http://www.dakindsoups.com/

"Our specially packaged Boil-In-Bags are always sold fresh and ready to use. Because they are professionally vacuum sealed, they will keep for a week in your refrigerator, or you may also freeze them for several months. To heat the bags up, simply place them in gently boiling water for 10-15 minutes and serve!"

 



Carol's Creations bringing a woman's touch to home remodeling.



BEFORE

 Spring is the time our thoughts turn to home remodeling and updating our current home. One of the biggest home remodeling projects and the one with the most impact is the kitchen.

There are several options for updating. Painting is a relatively  inexpensive solution and can brighten and freshen the look of your kitchen. Painting the cabinets is also an option and can take decades off your kitchen. A higher gloss pain or a good quality eggshell is advised for the kitchen, it is easier to clean. Adding hardware to the cabinet can also enhance  the look of your cabinets.

AFTER

New faucets and handles are an effective update. Installing new lighting fixtures can make a small room appear larger and cheerier.

A tile back splash or new counter top can add that "Wow" factor. Decorative tile back splashes compliment Formica, corian, tile and granite counter tops. Tile works especially well on the vertical surface. It is durable and resistant to stains. Tile counter tops provide good durability and are heat resistance. The disadvantage to tile counter is the possibility a tile will crack or chip and need to be replaced. Always order a few extra tiles.

BEFORE

Ceramic tiles are made from clay, talc and other minerals. The tiles are put through a firing process under high temperatures. Ceramic tiles are available in countless colors. There is a trend towards using murals in the back splash. Pre-made murals are available or you may custom order.

Porcelain Tile is durable and resistant to scratches and chips because it is made from the same material, top and bottom. Porcelain tiles can resemble real stone and are available in similar shades and textures.

Glass tiles can be used in borders, as accent tiles or as mosaics. Glass tile's unique ability to reflect lightens and brightens the kitchen.

Carol Monroe has been remodeling homes for thirty years. Her career began when she bought her home. After doing extensive remodeling Carol sold her first home and began the process on her next house. Soon she was doing major remodeling projects for friends and family. She evolved into home repairs and remodeling as a full time business ten years ago. The technology company Carol worked for was down sizing and she saw this as an opportunity to pursuit her passion. Carol is insured, and has extensive references.

She does interior and exterior painting, flooring, crown and floor molding, doors, trim work, full bathroom and kitchen remodeling, basement finishing, new decks and deck restoration, window caulking, replace/repair faucets and toilets, replace garbage disposals and sinks, replace lights, fans outlets, and switches. Free Estimates are available.
Carol Monroe - Carol's Creations  303-697-7919  carolscreations222@hotmail.com


AFTER



AFTER

Love - Brook Forest Inn style.

The Brook Forest Inn was built out of the dreams and love of Edwin and Reggie Welz. They met in Europe and fell in love and later fell in love with a piece of the Rocky Mountains. They built their Swiss-style Inn from quartz, the stone of love. For almost ten decades The Brook Forest Inn has been the site of first dates, proposals, weddings, honeymoons, anniversaries, and Valentine's Days.
Valentine's Day at The Brook Forest began with a wedding. The couple had heard endearing childhood stories from their parents about special family outings to the Inn. When they discovered The Brook Forest Inn it was love at first sight, and they knew this would be the location of their wedding.

Valentine's evening the fireplaces were glowing, the lights were low and the music soft. The Brook Forest Inn was filled with love. The owners, Jon and Melissa Barton, are incurable romantics. They gave Brent and Rachel the night off, and Brent and Rachel spent their first Valentine's Day together at their favorite restaurant - The Brook Forest Inn.
Susie and David Knight are newly weds and moved to the Brook Forest area about a year ago. Susie played Mrs. Claus at the Inn over Christmas and fell in love with it. They have since become regular Sunday brunch guests.
Terry and Coleen Neiman's love affair with The Brook Forest Inn dates back to 1968. They came to dinner at The Brook Forest Inn on prom night. They graduated from Lincoln High School in Denver. They recently moved to the Evergreen area and were delighted to discover The Brook Forest Inn was as beautiful and romantic as they remembered.
The Brook Forest Inn's old world charm, gourmet dining, impeccable service, and Rocky Mountain hospitality brings out the romantic in everyone. http://www.thebrookforestinn.com/



Building a Successful Business

Sometimes the answer to why our business isn't working is right in front of us. Advertising and marketing alone cannot create business success. Business success starts when the customer walks in the door.