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No "Popcorn Review" This Month

Market of Choice has filled up the Community Room this month, so there will be no DVD showing in June. But I'd like to take this opportunity to tell you about a really wonderful DVD presentation in July.

"Gut and Psychology Syndrome" Presentation in July

I am very pleased to announce that the "Popcorn Review" in July will be "Gut and Psychology Syndrome" by Natasha Campbell-McBride, MD.

This is the DVD I have been looking forward to showing all year! It has powerful implications to halt the rising epidemic of childhood learning disorders and other health problems. I heard Dr. Campbell-McBride speak at the Wise Traditions 2007 Conference and was very impressed. For me, her two talks were the highlight of the conference.

Seemingly incurable disorders like depression, autism, ADD and eczema
all have one thing in common: gut problems.

Most people think that psychological problems like depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia are "all in our heads" and that diet and lifestyle have nothing to do with it.

With conditions like autism, dyslexia, ADD, ADHD and dyspraxia on the rise, mainstream medicine is expecting to find the origin of these disorders in our genes.

These seemingly "incurable" disorders are being treated with drugs that only mask the symptoms and have troubling side effects...if they work at all.

Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride MD, MMedSci (neurology), MMedSci(nutrition) has a different point of view. As a mother of a young son who was diagnosed with autism, Dr. Campbell- McBride believes that these children and adults are falling into the "gap" of our medical knowledge.

Today Dr. Campbell-McBride's son is a bright, happy teenager who has been fully recovered from autism for years. Dr Campbell-McBride used a specific diet that was focused on healing his intestines to reverse his condition.

The bottom line is that people who have the brain related and neurological problems are suffering needlessly because of we lack knowledge about our gut and our brain and how they work together. All of the above disorders have surprisingly common traits: gut problems.

From: www.bodyecology.com

If you or someone you know has one of these disorders, please encourage them to attend. We will show the second DVD in August in which she discusses details on how to do the program.

"All Diseases Begins in the Gut" - Hippocrates

June Events:

Meeting & Potluck Lunch

Monday, June 9, 2008
12:00 to 3:00 PM

Location:
At the home of Carla Burkhart
2087 Todd St., Eugene

Our potluck meetings are the second Monday of each month. Please bring a Nourishing Traditions style dish and join us for some great food and great conversation!

If you need driving instructions or have other questions call Victoria at 343-7046.
RSVP is appreciated, but feel free to just show up. And don't forget to make some notes about your recipe.

Planning Meeting

Tuesday, June 24, 2008
6:30 to 8:00 PM

Location:
Market of Choice
1060 Green Acres Rd.
in the seating area
(Near the intersection of Delta Hwy and Beltline. Across the street from Home Depot, by GI Joe's)

As some of you may have already heard, our co-chapter leader Victoria and her husband Tom, are in the process of moving to Portland for about a year. Victoria is still committed to our chapter and may be able to come to some events. How much she will be able to participate is unknown right now, so this will likely leave Lisa with most of the responsibility to keep the chapter going during this time.

At this meeting we will discuss how to proceed without counting on Victoria, and what activities members would like to focus on in the near future. We invite people interested in WAP to join together to set the direction for this chapter. This meeting is open to everyone.

Some addenda items include:

• Evening Meeting vs. Daytime Meetings
• Community Food Preparation
• Food Preparation Classes
• Booth at Eugene Celebration
• Going to the Wise Traditions 2008 Conference

RSVP is appreciated, so we have some idea about how many people are coming, but feel free to just show up. Feel free to come early and get some food to eat during the meeting. Send us a note if you can't make it to the meeting, but would like to offer input on these topics.

There will be childcare at a member's home nearby. Please contact us if you would like to take advantage of this opportunity.

Coming in July:

"The Popcorn Review"

"Gut and Psychology Syndrome"

Friday, July 25, 2008
7:30 to 9:00 PM

Location:
Market of Choice
67 West 29th, Eugene
Upstairs in the Community Room

"Gut and Psychology Syndrome" by Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride.

Dr. Mc-Bride proposes the name "Gut and Psychology Syndrome" to explain the connection between digestive health and such seemingly unrelated "mental" disorders as: Autism, ADD, Dyslexia, ADHA, Depression, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. She also addresses the connection between Eczema, Allergies, Asthma, Autoimmune Diseases, the Immune System, and the Gut.

For more details see:

• "Gut and Psychology Syndrome" by Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride in
  Wise Traditions Journal - Volume 8, Number 4, Winter 2007 (unfortunately not online yet)
• Probiotics: Healing the Mind
• About Autism By Elaine Gottschall

We are requesting a $5-10 donation to the Eugene Chapter at the door.
Space is limited, so please contact us to reserve your seat.

In other News:

"Good Calories, Bad Calories" by Gary Taubes

A Brief Book Review

I just finished reading "Good Calories, Bad Calories" by Gary Taubes and had to tell you all how great it was! Taubes offers a fascinating account of what studies have been done (and importantly what studies have NOT been done), what the research shows about dietary fats, sugars, cutting calories and exercise, and their effects on Obesity, Diabetes, Heart Disease, (possibly Cancer and Alzheimer's) and how our public health policy came to be so drastically different than what the evidence suggests.

This review pretty much sums up my thoughts.

This is unlike any book you've ever read on the subject of diets. It is not a diet book. It is not a lifestyle book. It is not an advocacy book. It is a look at the science that has been ignored as our country has rolled toward the low-fat religion and what the consequences of this have been. It is a look at how and why overwhelming science and evidence was ignored.

Society has needed someone to do what Taubes did here -- to strip away what is popular, to dig into claims and recommendations, and see what the EVIDENCE shows us for claims on both sides of the diet argument. It will give you clarity where there has never been any, while explaining why it has been absent.

If you are looking for a book that lays out a diet plan and recipes and sample meals and such, this is not for you. This is a work of scientific journalism, not a diet plan.

On a final note, it is noteworthy that there have been no real rebuttals to this work whatsoever from the "experts" and "authorities" who have, because of politics and money and cowardice, advocated dietary guidelines that have driven our society into our miserable states of health and obesity.

That silence is shame.

For more information: Here is a recent lecture by Gary Taubes.

Market Director Job Opportunity

I got an email from the nice people at Willamette Farm and Food Coalition about this job opportunity. I'll pass the information on to all of you in case anyone is interested in a position with the Lane County Farmers’ Market.

Spread the word!

The Lane County Farmers’ Market is looking for a dynamic and dedicated person to direct the future growth of our 160 vendor market. Director will oversee market operations, financial management and publicity, and supervise staff. Knowledge of local food systems and agricultural marketing experience preferred. Excellent leadership, negotiation, oral and written communication skills required. Experience with financial management of business or large organization. Full time, 12 mos, $20 per hour.

See detailed job description at www.lanefood.org

To Apply: Send resume, detailed cover letter and names and contact information for 3 references to:

Hiring Committee
PO Box 41672
Eugene, OR 97404

Or send an e-mail to: info@lanefood.org

That's All For Now