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Thursday, August 12, 2010 – Daily News – 3B FEATURES Reader loses weight, gains life and health DEAR DR. GOTT: I just want- ed you to know that I have lost 155 pounds using your no-flour, no-sugar diet. I think I should be your spokesperson! Seriously, I am a 56-year-old female teacher, and I wanted to get in shape before I retired a year ago. I also wanted to be healthier and have a long retirement life. At my previous weight, I was unhappy, unhealthy and unfit to do anything phys- ical, so I tried your diet plan. It worked and it has just kept on working. It took me two years to get the weight off, and I still have around 27 pounds to go, but my doc- tor says I have probably added 10 years to my life. I used to be on three dif- ferent high-blood-pres- sure medications and had to use a c-pap machine every night because of sleep apnea. Now I am medication-free, and my sleep apnea has disap- peared. I have taken up walking each day now, and last week, even at my age of 56, was able to walk 34 miles! I truly believe you have saved my life, so I wanted to send you my belated thanks. You rock, Dr. Gott! Dr. Peter Gott ing a self- addressed stamped No. 10 envelope and a $2 check or money order to Newslet- ter, P.O. Box 167, Wickliffe, OH 44092-0167. Be sure to mention the title or print an order form off my website at www.AskDrGottMD.com . DEAR DR. GOTT: Sometime ago, you pub- lished a formula of four natural ingredients to combat constipation. I gave this to a friend who suffers from this but she has lost it. Could you please reprint this? Thank you for your great work. DEAR READER: I believe the recipe you are looking for is that of my colon cocktail. It consists of equal portions of apple- sauce, prune juice and bran. One to 2 tablespoons taken daily in the morning should relieve symptoms of constipation. I often advise that it be made in small batches in order to keep it fresh because it does not have a long shelf life. It must also be stored in the refrigerator. DEAR READER: Congratulations! You have made a remarkable change in your life, and I commend your efforts. Making the decision to turn your life around and work toward better health is often the most difficult part of losing weight. Healthful weight loss will not happen overnight. It takes time to gain weight and it takes time to lose it. You averaged a weight loss of about 1-1/2 pounds per week, which is appropriate. I am pleased to hear that you are now able to be more active. If you continue to walk four to five miles a day, you will increase your muscle tone and further improve your health. Keep up the good work and enjoy your retirement. You deserve it. Readers interested in learning more about my no-flour, no-sugar diet should order my Health Report “A Strategy for Losing Weight: An Intro- duction to the No Flour, No Sugar Diet” by send- Pick-your-own-peaches Other home remedies include a mug of warm water a half-hour before breakfast each morning, warm apple juice, prune juice (warm or cold), whole prunes, powdered fiber drink mixes and even consuming more raw fruits and vegeta- bles that are high in fiber. To provide related information, I am send- ing you a copy of my Health Report “Consti- pation and Diarrhea.” Other readers who would like a copy should send a self- addressed stamped No. 10 envelope and a $2 check or money order to Newsletter, P.O. Box 167, Wickliffe, OH 44092-0167. Be sure to mention the title or print an order form off my website at www.AskDr- GottMD.com. Dr. Peter H. Gott is a retired physician and the author of several books, including “Live Longer, Live Better,” “Dr. Gott’s No Flour, No Sugar Diet” and “Dr. Gott’s No Flour, No Sugar Cookbook,” which are available at most bookstores or online. His website is www.AskDrGottMD.com Dependence disenchants devoted daughter Dear Annie: I am a blessed child of two won- derful, loving people. My parents are incredibly gen- erous. Right now, they are putting my sister through school and paying all of her expenses so she will gradu- ate debt-free. They have helped me in countless ways, both emotionally and financially, and my hus- band, as well. They have custody of my cousin’s child because my cousin is a drug addict. They also help my grandfather, saying how fortunate they are to be in a position to do so. My issue is with ‘‘Aunt Liz.’’ Annie’s Mailbox by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Sick: Make sure your parents know how grateful you are for every- thing they have done for you. At the rate they are going, you may need to return the favor someday. Meanwhile, you cannot change the choices they make, but you can encourage them to present a united front to Liz, whatever it hap- pens to be. Dear Annie: I’m a new- lywed. My wife and I get Ever since I can remember, she’s been sponging off my parents. My parents are raising her grandchild, and she can’t even be bothered to baby-sit for a day. Liz used to work full time, but was temporarily on disability. When she was able to work again, she managed to lose every job she had. She doesn’t even try anymore. She just asks my par- ents for money. My mom is stressed about the number of people depending on her and worries what will happen when she and Dad retire. She has started refusing when Aunt Liz wants money, but Liz will go to my father’s workplace and cry until he gives in. Annie, it would be different if Liz were making an effort to become independent, but she’s not. How can I help my parents? — Sick of It along great, but we are experiencing growing pains. She has a Facebook account, and one of her photos is what I would deem overly risque. She is dressed, but barely. As her husband, this really bothers me. I’ve told her how I feel, but she doesn’t want to dis- cuss it. Don’t I have any say in the matter? — Husband With No Say Dear Husband: Not as much as you think. You don’t get to dictate how your wife presents herself. However, a wife who cares for her husband takes his opinions into consideration (and vice versa) and responds in a way that shows respect for the marriage. We would- n’t make too big a deal over this. It’s probably temporary. Your wife sounds a bit immature, but time should take care of that. Dear Annie: This is a response to ‘‘Still Cry About It,’’ who wasn’t sure how she’d react if the baby she gave up for adoption showed up on her doorstep after 25 years. I’d like to thank her. My husband and I adopted an infant more than 25 years ago. She is the light of our lives. From the start, we told her she was adopted. (Although when she was little, she repeated to others that she was ‘‘a doctor.’’) She does not wish to meet her birth mother, but we have given her all the necessary information to do so. I want to tell my daughter and all adopted children that what their birth mothers did took courage. It’s not the easy road, and it probably wasn’t the path her friends were encouraging her to take. She did it because she was mature enough and strong enough to do what she thought was best for her child. We would never want our daugh- ter to judge her birth mother harsh- ly. That woman not only allowed me to become a mother, but made me want to be the best mother because I owed it to her and the sac- rifice she made. It took all of us for my daughter to become the person she is, and I am eternally grateful to the woman who gave birth to her. — With a Grateful Heart Dear Grateful: Every birth par- ent will bless you for your kind words. Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailboxcomcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 5777 W. Century Blvd., Ste. 700, Los Angeles, CA 90045. Prepare your child for kindergarten By RHONDA MEAD- OWS Special to the DN More than forty chil- dren built friendships, participated in show and tell and learned how to take turns in the free four- week Kindercamps at the Los Molinos and Corning Unified School Districts. In its sixth year, the First 5 Tehama funded pro- gram provides children without previous preschool experience an opportunity to learn the basics and transition into kindergarten. "We know learning experiences during the first few years of a child's life can provide them with the skills necessary to succeed in school," said Michelle Rosauer, school readiness coordinator. "Children who are pre- pared for kindergarten will have a rewarding and productive year. They will foster a love for learning and a positive attitude about school that will continue through their entire academic career." "We're funding Peach picking time coming soon fruit. at the University Farm, Cal- ifornia State University, Chico, is anticipated to begin (depending on weath- er) on Aug. 23. This is sev- eral weeks behind the usual beginning of the season and a week behind first esti- mates. There are peaches picked by students that are ripe now and available at the farm office. “We’ve had a cool sum- mer, so the peaches are ripening almost three weeks late,” said Dave Daley, asso- ciate dean of the College of Agriculture and University Farm administrator. “People have been calling us since July to see when the peach- es would be ready. Many have made it a family tradi- tion and return year after year.” Peach picking at the farm is open to the public and usually runs for three weeks, with several vari- eties ripening at various times. Red Haven peaches, picked by students, are ripe and available now. Three other freestone varieties, O’Henry, Fay Elberta and J. H. Hale, will be available for picking. Picking will begin at 7 a.m., Monday through Fri- day, and end at noon. Lad- ders and picking buckets will be supplied by the farm, but pickers will need to bring their own transport containers. Agricultural stu- dents are available to answer questions and help where needed. The peaches are $1 a pound when picked by customers and $1.25 a pound when picked by stu- dents. There is no limit on quantity. A certified scale is available to weigh the Daley said that they are trying to schedule picking on at least one Saturday for those who can’t come dur- ing the week. To verify that picking has begun, call the Univer- sity Farm office at 898- 6343. The farm is on Hegan Lane in Chico. Directions can be found at http://www.csuchico.edu/a g/farm/index.shtml. Kindercamps through the Tehama County Depart- ment of Education and other local programs to make sure all Tehama County children ages 0 to 5 get the support they need to reach their great- est potential in school and in life." said Denise Snider, First 5 Tehama Executive Director. "The school readiness pro- grams in Corning and Los Molinos Elementary Schools are collaborating with multiple programs to support families in the south and central areas of Tehama County. These collaborations extend and expand the services avail- able." Children who come into kindergarten without any preschool experience at all may have a difficult time in group play and often have trouble with the concept of a school day routine, especially in a full-day kindergarten setting. The Kindercamp program goal is to mimic a typical kindergarten day, including breakfast and lunch. School experi- ences included: circle time, lining up, hand washing, singing, read- ing, and learning how to work cooperatively with others. "The Kindercamp chil- dren made great progress and learned so much" said Melanie Nolan, teacher. "They are comfortable in the classroom environ- ment, more confident in themselves, and ready for that important first day of kindergarten." Since 2003, First 5 Tehama and the State of California have invested more than $1.8 million in Tehama County school readiness programs to prepare children ages 0 to 5 to enter school healthy and learning. For more information about Tehama County programs for families and caregivers is available through First 5 Tehama at 528-1395 or visit www.first5tehama.com.