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Glass could be inside recalled beans sold at Natural Grocers stores in 22 states: FDA TOPEKA (KSNT) – A Colorado company is recalling organic beans sold in over 20 states as they could contain glass. Officials with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said that Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc., based out of Lakewood, Colorado, is recalling “Natural Grocers Brand Organic 2-Pound Mung Beans.” The FDA said these products may contain glass, posing an injury risk to consumers. FDA staff said the beans were shipped to Natural Grocers stores in 22 states, including Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. More information about the recalled product is below: - Sold in two-pound clear plastic bags - UPC – 000080112600 - Pack dates included in the recall – 26-160, 26-173, 26-196, 26-224, and 26-258 People who purchased the recalled beans are encouraged to stop using them immediately, according to the FDA. Consumers should throw the beans away or return them. People who have questions about this recall can contact the company at 303-226-1434 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. CST. Monday to Friday or by sending an email to [email protected]

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! TUESDAY NOVEMBER 3, 2026. TIME TO BE DETERMINED. SPECIAL SIMCHA HEALTHCARE CLASS: LONG COVID AND THE BRAIN LONG COVID: THE VIRUS MAY BE GONE, BUT THE SYMPTOMS AREN'T! COVID may have left the building, but for millions of people, it left behind some very unwelcome guests! Brain fog. Crushing fatigue. Muscle pain. Memory problems. Dizziness. Heart palpitations. Sleep disturbances. Difficulty concentrating. And symptoms that seem to come and go without explanation. Sound familiar? For some people, COVID was more than a temporary respiratory infection. It became a condition that affects multiple systems throughout the body, sometimes for months or even years. Welcome to the complicated world of Long COVID. WHAT IS HAPPENING INSIDE THE BODY? Researchers are investigating several possible contributors to Long COVID, including: - Neuroinflammation and nervous system dysfunction - Immune system dysregulation - Persistent inflammatory responses - Changes in blood vessel function and circulation - Mitochondrial dysfunction and impaired energy production - Autoimmune responses - Possible viral persistence or reactivation of other viruses, including Epstein Barr virus Not everyone with Long COVID has the same underlying biological changes. That is one reason this condition can be so difficult to understand and manage. I recently attended an conference exploring new research involving Long COVID and brain health. Now I want to share what I learned with YOU! AND EXCITING NEWS FROM SIMCHA HEALTHCARE! I now have access to order the brand new Long COVID and Brain Health Lab Panel in the U.S. This advanced specialized lab panel examines a variety of immune markers, antibodies, and other biological signals being investigated in connection with Long COVID and neurological symptoms. Some of the markers involve Epstein Barr virus, autoimmune activity, and immune system responses. Research is moving forward, and I believe patients deserve to understand what scientists are discovering.

WEDNESDAY NUGGET: FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE IS NOT HOCUS POCUS! Your Body Is Biology and Physiology, Not Magic! No crystal balls. No magic wands. No dancing around a cauldron at midnight or reading tea leaves! 😂 Functional medicine is not about magic. It is about asking WHY. What is the ROOT CAUSE? For years, functional medicine has been dismissed by some as alternative medicine, pseudoscience, or something practiced by people who don't believe in conventional medicine. Well, somebody might want to tell the Cleveland Clinic! DID YOU KNOW? In 2014, the Cleveland Clinic, one of the most respected medical institutions in the U.S, established its Center for Functional Medicine. Yes, THAT Cleveland Clinic! And let's talk about Johns Hopkins. Housed within the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, this center pairs board-certified physicians with nutritionists, acupuncturists, and massage therapists, focusing heavily on digestive disorders, chronic pain, and autoimmune conditions. How about Integrative Medicine and Health at Mayo Clinic? Conventionally trained physicians, including MDs and DOs, are studying and incorporating functional medicine principles into patient care. Many are leaving conventional medicine for functional medicine. Why? Because patients are asking questions that deserve answers. LET'S TALK ABOUT THE DIFFERENCE. Imagine you visit your doctor complaining of fatigue, brain fog, poor sleep, digestive problems, and weight gain. Conventional medicine may evaluate your symptoms, order tests, identify a diagnosis, and recommend medications. That is important. Sometimes it is lifesaving! BUT what happens when the initial testing doesn't explain your symptoms? What happens when you're told everything looks normal, yet you still feel terrible? That is where a broader investigation is helpful. Functional medicine looks at how different systems of the body interact and explores potential contributors to illness. - Gut health and digestion - Gut-brain axis - Nutritional deficiencies - Food sensitivities (not allergies) - Prostate health and inflammation, environmental, and occupational toxins. - Metabolic health and insulin resistance - Hormonal and thyroid function - Sleep and circadian rhythms - Chronic stress and its physiological effects - Environmental and lifestyle exposures - Inflammation and immune function

Welcome @Valarie Kingham Good to have another nurse here. Looking forward to your input