Mountain Views News          Saturday, June 20, 2015

Mountain Views-News Saturday, June 20, 2015 
THE JOY OF YOGA 
HEALTHY LIFESTYLES12 
HAPPY SUMMER! STAY COOL 
5 HERBS FOR BETTER DIGESTION 
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Summer is my 
favorite time of 
year! I love the 
carefree nature of 
Summer. Mostly,
it is filled with fun, 
heat and delightful outdoor activities, like trips tothe beach. If there’s one phrase that exemplifiessummer, it’s “Stay Cool”! There are many ways wecan stay cool this summer, using yoga, pranayamaand some simple principles of Ayurveda.

With our yoga practice, and other exercise forthat matter, we want to avoid strenuous, rigorousheating practices. If you prefer a more rigorouspractice, make sure to do it early in coolest pointin the morning. You can do sun salutes with slow,
rhythmic breath. Low lunges are excellent anytime of year. Belly backbending such as cobrapose, locust or bow pose are wonderful choices.
Don’t hesitate to add in gentle twists and forward 

bends generously.

A wonderful, effective cooling pranayama isShitali. It’s like an air-conditioner for the body. Toperform this pranayama, you’ll curl your tonguelike a tube and begin to gather saliva on it. Inhale,
carrying the cool breath and the saliva down andinto the body. Close the mouth and exhale softlythrough the nose. Perform about 10 more times. Ifthe tongue is hard to curl, alternately you may bitethe teeth together and inhale through the teeth,
carrying cool air into the body. Close the mouth,
and softly exhale out the nose.

Remember to stay out the sun, swim in coolwater and taking evening walks to bathe in themoonlight. Enjoy cool fruits such as melons andmango. See you in class in the cool of the A/C. 

Namaste, 
Keely Totten 

Dr. Tina is a traditional 
naturopath and nutri-
tionist at Vibrant Living 
Wellness Center 


Many people suffer 
in silence from 
digestive issues 
because they find 
the symptoms hard 
to discuss. Yet 
digestion issues maywell be the most 
common issue facingAmericans on a 
daily basis. Besides 
making lifestylechanges like eatingmore fiber and eating

dinner at least 2 . to 3 hours before bedtime, there are 
herbs that you can use to flavor your food that can alsoaid in digestion. Most people know that peppermintcalms an upset stomach but did you know these herbswere also good for digestion:

Oregano: Oregano is a highly alkaline herb, so itfights acidity and thus lowers inflammation. It also 
stimulates the digestive system which helps preventconstipation.

Rosemary: It is a great remedy for indigestion, 

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bloating, gas pain and constipation. It has antifungalproperties so it can help prevent an overgrowth ofyeast in the digestive tract.

Sage: Sage is a calming, soothing herb. It can helpkeep the digestive system running smoothly. It helpsthe stomach digest protein, and also helps to eliminate 
gas.

Thyme: Thyme is another soothing herb whichmakes it great for dealing with an upset stomach.
Thyme is also antiviral which can help your system toward off digestive system viruses.

Lavender: Not only does lavender smell great butit is also known as one of the best calming herbs.
When we become stressed and anxious our digestionslows which can cause many issues. Lavender used 
to flavor foods can calm our digestive tract. It is also 
an alkaline food, so it aids in reducing acidity andinflammation. 

Herbs and spices were widely used by our ancestorsfor increased health and well-being. If you are lookingto find a healthier way of living try, using more herbsas part of your meals. They provide many otherbenefits besides aiding in digestion. Be creative, younever know what you might come up with! 


Reader Jack Theil, a Pasadena legend and my former dentist, wrote to me about my term “picnic” 
wines. It seems that Jack thinks we don’t go out on picnics anymore, which got me thinking he might 
be right. Although the term is used as a metaphor on the quality of the wine that I am reviewing, in 
layman’s terms when this writer says “picnic wine” it usually means a wine that you could bring as 
a gift or as a contribution to a backyard BBQ without being scrutinized on how much you paid for 
the wine. With the overcast days of May in our rear view mirrors, and the promise of a bright June 
in the forecast, I went back to an old friend for this week’s appraisal. 
Kim Crawford’s 2014 Sauvignon Blanc is indeed the quintessential picnic wine. Priced right at around 
$13 (actually $2 less then the 2011 I sampled two years ago), it actually breaks my longstanding fear 
of screw-top bottles. Sauvignon blanc is a white wine grape from western France, now successfully 
grown in emerging and established wine regions all over the world including New Zealand. This 
is one sauvignon blanc that goes well with a spicy shrimp dish, oysters, lobster, or any shellfish for 
that matter. I first discovered Kim Crawford at a wine tasting a few years back – it’s always ready to 
drink upon opening, and you will see a light straw-like color and smell a hint of grapefruit (or at 
least a tropical fruit). This sauvignon Blanc doesn’t have the long finish of a red wine, but its still got 
a delightful aftertaste. As I mentioned previously, I sip and never swirl! 
TABLE FOR TWO by Peter Dillsthechefknows@yahoo.com 
FOOD & DRINK 
I start with a base of 50, adding 7 for color, 7 for aroma or “nose”, 10 for taste and 7 for finish and a 
9 for my overall impression including value. Score: 90 

Brief History: The Winery was opened in 1996 by winemaker Kim Crawford, first purchasing grapes 
from local sources. In 1998 they started exporting to the US, and in 2000 bought their own winery 
to produce estate-bottled wine. Retail priced 
at $18; on sale at major supermarkets for 
about $13. 

Tune into Dining with Dills on Radio Station 
AM 830 KLAA Sunday at 6 PM. Follow the 
Dills Report on twitter kingofcuisine 

Save The Date: The 8th Annual Uncorked 
Wine Tasting event is happening at the Santa 
Anita Race Track on Saturday, June 27th. 
Proceeds benefit local charities. I’ll be there. 

(626) 574-race. I’ll be there. Tickets go fast 
call today.