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Dear Friends,
Have you ever taken a hike on the Ice Age Trail? It’s incredible right? If you haven’t, get out there this fall because it is stunning in Autumn. Not only because of the vibrant colors, but the ability to view the kettles steep depressions because of the fallen leaves.

The ice age trail travels 1,200 miles across the state and marks where the last glacier stopped. When that massive glacier stopped moving and melted it deposited a massive pile of rocks.

Ok Mr. geography, what the heck does this have to do with my health?

A lot actually! The main rock deposited is limestone based, meaning it has a lot of calcium in it. When water precipitates through this soil it takes some Ca+ with it, which means we have a lot of calcium in our well water. Which is why I have to decalcify my showered a couple times a year and why we need water softeners in our area.

Calcium is the number one micronutrient in our bodies.  We know it is a vital component in bone (99% of the calcium in our body is in our bones) but that 1% of Ca+ not in our bone is a vital nutrient for countless biological functions. Not all calcium is created equal but lucky for us, the most absorbable and usable calcium is calcium bicarbonate, the form which is in our well water in Sheboygan County and the whole ice age trail area.  

Calcium lactate is the non dissolved form of this calcium and it only takes one reaction to turn into the usable calcium bicarbonate. (Calcium carbonate which is in most calcium supplements takes 18 steps to become usable and you only absorb about 10% – the rest goes out the poop shoot).  Calcium lactate is so important to biological functions that it is the number one nutrient by bulk used through the SP line. It is in almost every combination product. In fact, this form of calcium is very calming to the nervous system.

Min-Tran, our number one selling supplement, is actually half calcium lactate/magnesium and half sea kelp/alfalfa. It stands for mineral tranquilizer and no, it won’t put you face down in a puddle of drool! But it is calming because it feeds the parasympathetic nervous system which puts you into a rest and digest state vs sympathetic system which is fight or flight. 

Have you ever wondered why Wisconsin is the dairy state? Because the cows are drinking water loaded with calcium and eating alfalfa loaded with calcium and other calming nutrients. No farmer wants to milk a wild cow. Those cows become burgers (:

That’s why race horses are raised in Kentucky where they have lots of phosphorous and other minerals that are stimulating. No race horses are raised here in Wisconsin because they would be too mellow.  Not many dairies in Kentucky. Bourbon? Yes! Dairies? Not so much.

This is why Min-Tran is so popular with our patients because it aids in calming muscles and nervous system. It also helps keep blood pressure lower, calming anxiety and calming a racing mind. It’s a darn good source of iodine, which we address in the next newsletter.

See you are what you eat! 
Actually we’ll take it one step further-: you are what you eat, ate and drank!

God Bless,
Dr. Dan

*Min-Tran dosage is 2-3 a day for general health or as needed 3 for cramping, sleep aid, or anxiety .  Swallowing it will be calming within 20 – 30 minutes. If chewed it can be active within minutes. (I carry it in races in case I cramp).  It is one that should be on the shelf for the times when you need it.

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Testimonial

Kurt Bassuener, President of MWS Associates, Inc.

MWS Associates has leased office space in the Business Center since the inception of our company in 2018 and from 2015-2018 with the previous company that I worked for.  The Business Center was the clear choice for us to locate our main office for several reasons: location, cost effectiveness, reliable high-speed internet, services offered and full access to the conference room.  It truly offers everything our company needs to headquarter our business from without the hassle of owning our own office building with the maintenance, yard care and snowplowing that goes along with ownership.  

A major benefit for us is the ability to host in-person and online meetings in the newly renovated, state-of-the-art conference room.  COVID changed many aspects of our business with a major increase in online meetings being one of them.  Many companies struggled with technology issues to host or participate in online meetings with poor audio, video quality, background noise and unprofessional business settings negatively affecting meetings.  The size, layout and quality of the A/V equipment of the conference room now allows us to host annual company-wide in-person meetings as well. Every October we bring our entire staff in from around the country for weeklong meetings and the conference room comfortably allows us to host 20+ people.  The setting also allows us to host on-site meetings with key accounts.  Clients appreciate being able to combine a business trip with bringing their family to enjoy a few extra days to experience all Door County has to offer.

Jeff Bruemmer

Physical Plant

Jeff Bruemmer joined DCEDC in July of 2001. Jeff is responsible for maintaining the DCEDC Business Center, located at 185 East Walnut Street in Sturgeon Bay. Jeff was born and raised in Kewaunee and moved to Sturgeon Bay in 1985.

KATHY LASEE

Accounting and Operations Coordinator

Kathy Lasee is responsible for the organization’s financial operations, as well as the operations of the Business Development Center in Sturgeon Bay. A Door County native, Lasee graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in music with a minor in business administration from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. Lasee is a charter member of the Peninsula Symphonic Band and previously worked as a music teaching assistant for the Sturgeon Bay School District. Prior to joining DCEDC in October of 2023, Lasee was the Office Manager of Kevin’s Automotive in Sturgeon Bay. During her professional career, she also worked in the loan office at Baylake Bank (now Nicolet National Bank) in Sturgeon Bay.

DEVIN VANDERTIE

Director of Business Development

Devin Vandertie enjoys working with entrepreneurs and businesses to help foster economic growth in Door County. She is also passionate about helping nurture the next generation of the community’s workforce. Devin has recently earned a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside and is involved with Leadership Door County, which brings together professionals from diverse business sectors who are inspired to make a positive impact on the quality of life in Door County. A Door County native, Vandertie cares deeply about cultivating a community that is not only a desirable destination, but also an exceptional place to live and to work. In addition to her recent achievement of a master’s degree, Devin is a graduate of Southern Door High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. Prior to joining the DCEDC staff in October of 2023, Vandertie was the Laboratory Assistant Supervisor at Door County Medical Center in Sturgeon Bay.

Michelle Lawrie

Executive Director

Michelle Lawrie has more than twenty years of experience in economic development at regional and local levels. Michelle’s career in Washington, D.C., Arizona and Wisconsin has focused on serving the public interest through economic development, issue advocacy and coalition-building. Michelle began her economic development career at the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC), in Phoenix, Arizona. After serving in several roles at GPEC, Michelle became the President and CEO of the Western Maricopa Coalition (WESTMARC) in western Maricopa County, Arizona. Michelle later also served as Economic Development / Community Development Director for the communities of Goodyear, Arizona and DeForest, Wisconsin. Michelle has extensive experience working in development of strategies and performance measures for communities and organizations, as well as leading teams toward achieving goals desired by communities, businesses and residents. Michelle is a native of Phoenix, Arizona, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff.