Health Options: Ernest Huhta

For over 10 years we have been going to Ernest Huhta for care.  When each of our children were born, we would bring them to him.  Then, as health issues came up we would visit him.  I have had gallbladder issues, and he was able to help.  I also had a large amount of scar tissue from my appendectomy that Ernest helped with---my ob doctor was amazed and surprised at how great my incision looked (hardly any scar tissue). 

There has been many things he has helped me and the kiddos out on over the years.  At one point I thought my asthma had come back, I went to Ernest, and he found my ribs were out.  The kids have visited him for bad falls and various accidents that have occured.       

I have had friends who couldn't get pregnant and had been trying for a couple of years, then went to Ernest and were pregnant within the next 1-2 months.  I have a friend who had large swelling in her throat, and with the help of Ernest, the swelling is now gone.  I have friends who do carpentry work and their body takes so much abuse, and yet Ernest has been able to help them.

What I appreciate about Ernest:  When you visit him he does what he can.    He will then let you know if you should come back or not.  With me personally, he always has said, "see how you feel and see how you are doing and then decide if you need to come back."  I have known others where he has said he needed to see them 2-3 more times.  I have also had friends where he said, "you need to go to the doctor for this."  I appreciate his honesty and all the help he has given us over the years! 

Some of the things I know he has helped some of my friends with:  migraines/constant headaches, carpal tunnel, prolapsed uterus, ribs out of place, pulled muscles, fertility issues, body swelling, lymph node drainage, bad backs, help in shrinking tumors and cysts, recovering from broken bones, scar tissue...

If you are interested in trying out Ernest Huhta: 
Ernest will give you
$20.00 off your first appointment.
Just mention my name:  Heidi Vandal
(or print this and give this to him:) 



   
Info. about Ernest Huhta:
NATURALE ALTERNATIVES


Ernest Huhta, Jr. CMAT, EASS
With a family influence in natural health practices dating back to the 1920s, Ernest began his training in the fall of 1981 in Swedish massage. His first mentor’s counsel was heeded: “Learn as much of anatomy and physiology as possible and the rest will follow.” Trained under numerous doctors, with thousands of hours in licensed, certified and non-certified training programs, continuing education, and actual practice, Ernest and his associates offer a broad base of assessment and treatment skills. Using a variety of treatment modalities including manual muscle therapies, electro-acu-therapy, acupressure and reflexology, Ernest and his associates are able to address a host of dysfunctional muscle and connective tissue complaints.

After almost 23 years of practice doing house calls and clinicals all over the state of Minnesota, Ernest still feels excitement in giving alternatives to people who may have tried “everything” and are still suffering.

Naturale Alternatives, Inc

MENAHGA OFFICE

19 - 3rd St. SE

Menahga, MN 56464

ph: 218-564-4200

fx: 218-564-5711

hours: 9-6 Mon - Fri

email: natalt1@wcta.net

ALEXANDRIA OFFICE

460 Northside Dr.

Alexandria, MN 56332

ph: 320-333-5771

hours: 2nd & 4th Weds every month

EXCELSIOR OFFICE

21920 Minnetonka Blvd

Excelsior, MN 55331

ph: 612-205-4258

hours: 2nd Fri/Sat; 4th Thurs/Fri

ST. CLOUD / SAUK CENTRE AREA

33375 US Hwy 71

Sauk Centre, MN 56378

ph: 320-987-3254

hours: 3rd Tues every month

FARGO OFFICE

Fargo YMCA

400 - 1st Ave S.

Fargo, ND 58103

ph: 218-564-4200

hours: 2nd & 4th Tues every month

Happy Health!!!

 http://www.naturalealternatives.com/blog/ 



Great Deal at One Kings Lane

Click here- One Kings Lane:  and you will go to One Kings Lane and receive $15.00 credit.  It is a great spot to find gifts and find a great deal on some nice items.  Items sell 70% off retail.

As far as I have learned:   If the merchandise is less than $15 the difference goes toward shipping. They have several items under $8 so you can get the item shipped for FREE!!


Happy Shopping!!!

Pumpkin Bread

Fall is starting to show its leaves.  I love the changing of the colors on the trees, cool air, hot cocoa, bon fires, homemade soups and bread.  (The boys are excited when they can make leaf piles to jump in---I am glad they are admitting they know they will be raking!!!)

This Pumpkin Bread is a favorite at our house.  It is a great recipe, moist and spicy.  The bread actually tastes even better the day after it is baked.  If you try it out, post a comment and let us know what you think!  Just thinking of it makes my mouth water...


Pumpkin Bread

1 (15 oz.) can pumpkin puree
4 eggs
1 c. oil
2/3 c. water
3 c. white sugar

3 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/4 tsp. ginger

Preheat oven to 350.  Grease and flour 3 loaf pans.  In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, eggs, oil, water and sugar until well blended.  In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and spices.  Stir the dry ingredients into the pumpkin mix until well blended.  Pour into pans.  Bake for 50 minutes.  Loaves are done when toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Happy Pumpkin Bread!!!

Easy Granola

Here is a great recipe for granola.  It is easy, fast and inexpensive to make.  My kids love it!  Try it out and let us know what you think!

Easy Granola

12 cups oats (I just use 32oz tub)
1/2 cup flour
1 T. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 cup oil
1 cup honey or honey substitute: 1 1/2 c. brown sugar + 1/4 cup water

In a large bowl, combine oats, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg.  In another bowl combine oil and honey/honey substitute-heat until hot.  Pour over dry ingredients and mix well.  Spread mixture in pan.  Bake 20-30 minutes, stir a couple of times during baking.  Make sure not to over bake.

Once the granola has cooled completely you can add a variety of dried fruits: cherries, cranberries, raisins, and apricots are popular choices.  At times, we also add flax seed, coconut, wheat germ, chocolate chips...  A lot of times we eat it as cereal just the way it is!  (I put it back into the round tub once it has cooled.)


Happy Granola Making and Eating!!!

Free Homeschool Planner and Fall Idea Site

Free Homeschool Planner!  Just print and or download what you want.  This great resource also has a large amount of info. for unit studies, lapbooking and notebooking-very nice quality.
 

If you are interested in any fall ideas, this site has it!  Learn more about pumpkins, leaves, hibernation... 
http://dynamic2moms.webs.com/curriculumplanner.htm

Happy School Day!!!

Toothache Remedy

This past year I had a throbbing toothache. After reading up on a natural remedy for it, I went into the kitchen cupboard to the spice shelf and found my cloves (buds). Yes, the kind used on the outside of a ham while cooking!

The pain was so intense that I chewed and sucked on cloves all day long. It didn't take long once I started chewing on the clove for the pain to subside. For two days I had a clove in the corner of my mouth-and my pain disappeared for good!

Some info I found about Cloves:

The health benefits of clove oil can be attributed to its antimicrobial, antifungal, antiseptic, antiviral and stimulating properties. The oil is used for treating a variety of health disorders including toothaches, indigestion, cough, asthma, headache, stress and blood impurities.

Clove Oil/Powder/Bud:
Properties: Anti microbial, anti fungal, anti septic, anti viral
Health Benefits: Dental care, toothache, cavity, infections, skin care, stress, headache, respiratory problems, sore throat, earache, indigestion, nausea, blood circulation, blood purification, diabetes, immune system, cholera, sty

Clove is rich in minerals such as calcium, hydrochloric acid, iron, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, and vitamin A and vitamin C.

Dental Care: The most prominent use of clove oil is in dental care. The germicidal properties of the oil make it very effective for relieving dental pain, tooth ache, sore gums and mouth ulcers. Clove oil contains the compound eugenol, which has been used in dentistry since numerous years. Gargles with diluted clove oil help in easing the throat. The characteristic smell of clove oil helps removing bad breath. As a result, clove oil is added to numerous dental products and medications, including, mouth washes, and tooth pastes.

Happy PAIN-FREE Teeth!

Cashew Coleslaw

Recently I tried this out and brought it to a friend's house.  It got great reviews!  There were 25-30 of us there, so I doubled the recipe.  Very easy and quick to make!

1 bag coleslaw mix-shredded cabbage and carrots (16 oz)
1 can mandarin orange segments-drained (11 oz)
2 medium green onions, finely chopped (about 2 Tbsp)
1 container Key Lime Pie yogurt (6 oz)
1/4 cup mayo
1 tsp grated lime peel
1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
1/4 cup whole cashews

In a large bowl mix coleslaw, mandarin oranges and onions.  In a small bowl, mix yogurt, mayo, lime peel and lime juice; gently fold into coleslaw mix.  Refrigerate at least 15 minutes but no longer than 4 hours to blend flavors.  Just before serving, sprinkle with cashews.

*I didn't measure the cashews, but just dumped until it looked like enough.  I also added enough to decorate the top of the salad.

Happy Salad!!!