Home Spa Lady Tips Issue # 23 Stop Hunger, Eczema, Best Spas

Home Spa Lady's Tips of the Week Issue # 23 - May 3, 2006 Publisher: Marilee Tolen RN mailto:marilee777@aol.com http://www.HomeSpaLady.com http://www.HomeSpaLady.com/blog (Blog) Home Spa Lady ™
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Make Every Day A Spa Day!
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Please forward this e-newsletter to anyone you know who isinterested in natural health, wellness, healing, and beauty basedon principles of energy, consciousness, spirituality, personalempowerment, delicious whole foods, cleansing and detoxificationof the body and mind, and having a heck of a good time!
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1. Hoodia Love? Organic Cactus Stops Hunger
2. Want to Write Articles on Spas and Spa-ing?
3. Detox Solution to Eczema and Dry Skin
4. "Best of the Best" Spas 2006 Mobil Travel Guide
5. Recipe of the Week - Cinco de Mayo Fish Tacos
6. HSL's Joke, or Cute Quote, of the Week
============================================1.Hoodia Love? Organic Cactus Stops Hunger============================================
So, Hoodia Love?
You'll be lovin' yourself more when you use Hoodia forcontrolling your appetite and losing the weight you want.
If what they say about this natural cactus plant is true, thismight just be a miracle for millions of overweight people.
The Hoodia Gordonii plant has been in the news as a miracle curefor the overweight. ***Here's what the media's saying:
--"Imagine not being hungry all day without feeling side effectstypical of diet pills, like a racing heart or queasy stomach". . .(quote from a CBS correspondent on 60 minutes)
--A drug that is going to beat fat. Hoodia will become a slimmingmiracle... (The Guardian. The Observer. UK)
--Bushmen Medicine to deliver breakthrough obesity remedy...(CORDIS RTD-NEWS / European Communities)
--The discovery of Hoodia's appetite-suppressing properties.Imagine this: an organic pill that kills the appetite and attacksobesity. It has no known side-effects, and contains a moleculethat fools your brain into believing you are full... (BBC. UK)
--Appetite suppressing Hoodia Cactus. They have long relied on itto survive. "Hoodia is my food, my water, my medicine" - One Sanhunter said... (KOMO TV & News)
--The Magic molecule will save the west from obesity. San peopleof South Africa have been using for generations the Hoodia plantto successfully stop unbearable hunger and summon limitlessenergy,without unwanted side effects, Hoodia stops hunger andalso treats sickness... (ABC, USA) ***Hoodia Gordonii is a plant that has been used by the indigenouspeople of the Kalahari desert as an appetite suppressant. Itsmain function was to quell the thirst and hunger that wouldaffect warriors during long hunting trips. These warriors evenfed their dogs slices of the plant to keep them from havinginterest in their food supplies. African natives still chew theleaves of the plant to stave off starvation and exhaustion.
The hoodia plant looks like a cactus even though botanically itis not a cactus, but it is often marketed as one.
Hoodia's appetite suppressant properties were only discoveredabout thirty years ago. The South African Council was looking forindigenous plants that could be a source of food. Among theplants screened were Hoodia and experiments on animals confirmedthe plant's ability to cause weight loss without side effects.
Hoodia gordonii is very rare and is protected by nationalconservation laws in South Africa and Namibia. It can only becollected or grown with a permit. This is why it is so expensive.
Want to learn more? Visit the CBS news site at this link:http://tinyurl.com/539qr
================================================================2. Would You Like to Read or Write Articles on Spas and Spa-ing?================================================================
I just created a special website, "Spa Articles", for articlesabout the Spa Industry and "Spa-ing". It's about the way we liketo "Spa" at Home Spa Lady (with a strong emphasis on naturalhealth and healing).
You will find hundreds of articles from hundreds of authors.If you would like to write an article, all you have to do iscreate an account (for free, no obligation) and submit yourmaterial.
Some of the categories include:
--Conditions helped by Spa-related services
--Offerings at Spas
--Types of Spas
--Spa Ratings
--Spa Travel
--Spa Clothing
--Spa Careers
If you would like to read or submit any articles go tohttp://www.spaarticles.com
To learn more and create a free account and to submit yourarticle: http://tinyurl.com/ph8qu
=========================================2. Detox Solution to Eczema and Dry Skin=========================================
The following is an excerpt from an article that was submittedto my new site http://www.spaarticles.com by Sandra Kim Leong:
"The difficulty in treating eczema lies in the difficulty infinding out the cause of eczema and dry skin in the first place.But there are things you can do to make the recurrence of flare-ups of these skin conditions few and far between.
One highly recommended way is to detox your body. Do you need todetox? Well, skin flare-ups are indications of toxins. Hence, ifyour body has a reaction, then you should examine what you putinto your body. Ask yourself a few questions about your lifestyleand recent events in your life. By finding the cause, you may beable to treat, at least partially, your eczema and dry skin.
A detox diet program will require an analysis of your eatingpreferences. Do you eat processed foods and high amounts ofsugar? These can inflame the skin and add to the toxins your bodyhas to process.
In addition, are there certain foods that you are allergic to?Seafood has been found to trigger off a whole range of skinflare-ups. It took me more than 3 months to treat myself fromjust eating 3 prawns and 2 tiny squids during a seafood lunch.
Do you drink enough water? Without it, your body can't wash awayaccumulated toxins – through detox or any other method.
Do you exercise? Sweating facilitates the cleansing process andhelps to eliminate toxins via the pores in the skin.
Finally, are you stressed out? Stress negatively affects manylevels of your health and well being. When I am stressed, I findthat I am more prone to scratching myself. Try to solve the causeof your stress and look for ways to relax.
A one-time detox is not likely to completely eradicate youreczema problem. However, as you detox more regularly and adoptmore healthy lifestyle habits, then you will find that you areless likely to itch, scratch and bleed in the days ahead!"
Article Source: http://www.spaarticles.com
Sandra Kim Leong writes on detox and cleansing; including coloncleansing, liver cleansing, kidney cleansing, detox diet , juicefasting and alcohol detox . Read updates in her popular blog athttp://www.Detox-Cleansing.com.
==================================================4. "Best of the Best" Spas 2006 Mobil Travel Guide==================================================
Just this week Mobil Travel Guide came out with their 2006ratings for the "Best of the Best" Spas.
The top spas in this list are rated a Mobil Five Star Spa. Inthis years list of 85 "best" spas, there are only two spas ratedwith the Five Star rating, the rest are Fours and Threes.
Here is what it takes for a spa to become a Mobil Five Star Spa:
A Mobil Five-Star spa:
--Provides consistently superlative service in an exceptionallydistinctive luxury environment with extensive amenities.
--The staff provides extraordinary service above and beyond thetraditional spa experience, allowing guests to achieve thehighest level of relaxation and pampering.
--Offers an extensive array of treatments, often incorporatinginternational themes and products.
--Attention to detail is evident throughout the spa, from arrivalto departure.
Here are the only two Five-Star Spas on Mobil's list:
Mandarin Oriental New York Spa, New York, NY80 Columbus CircleNew York, NY 10019Phone: (212) 399-3938 Fax: (212) 399-7189http://tinyurl.com/lhef7
Spa Montage, Laguna Beach, CA30801 S Coast HwyLaguna Beach, CA 92651Phone: (949) 715-6000http://tinyurl.com/qhuq7
For the rest of the list, click here: http://tinyurl.com/j3aax
=====================================================5. Recipe of the Week: Fish Tacos w/ Tequila Cocktail=====================================================
Happy Cinco de Mayo !! (May 5)
Fish Tacos and a great Tequila Cocktail, a great wayto celebrate this Friday night!
Fish TacoCourtesy Bobby FlaySource: 2003 Television Food Network,
Tacos:1 pound white flaky fish, such as mahi mahi or orata1/4 cup canola oil1 lime, juiced1 tablespoons ancho chili powder1 jalapeno, coarsely chopped1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves8 flour tortillasGarnish:Shredded white cabbageHot sauceCrema or sour creamThinly sliced red onionThinly sliced green onionChopped cilantro leavesPureed Tomato Salsa, recipe follows
Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Place fish in a medium sizedish. Whisk together the oil, lime juice, ancho, jalapeno, andcilantro and pour over the fish. Let marinate for 15 to 20minutes.Remove the fish from the marinade place onto a hot grill, fleshside down. Grill the fish for 4 minutes on the first side andthen flip for 30 seconds and remove. Let rest for 5 minutes thenflake the fish with a fork.
Place the tortillas on the grill and grill for 20 seconds. Dividethe fish among the tortillas and garnish with any or all of thegarnishes.
Pureed Tomato Salsa:2 tablespoon peanut oil1 small red onion, coarsely chopped4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped4 large ripe tomatoes, chopped1 serrano chile1 jalapeno, sliced1 tablespoon chipotle hot sauce1 tablespoon Mexican oregano1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leavesSalt and pepper
Preheat grill or use side burners of the grill. Heat oil inmedium saucepan, add onions and garlic and cook until soft. Addtomatoes, serrano and jalapeno and cook until tomatoes are soft,about 15 to 20 minutes. Puree the mixture with a hand-heldimmersion blender until smooth and cook for an additional 10 to15 minutes. Add the hot sauce, oregano, cilantro and lime juiceand season with salt and pepper, to taste.Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Recipe SummaryDifficulty: MediumPrep Time: 35 minutesInactive Prep Time: 25 minutesCook Time: 45 minutesYield: 4 servings
Episode#: GL1A04Copyright © 2003 Television Food Network, G.P., All RightsReserved
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Tequila Cocktail
10 ounces white tequila12 ounces fresh pineapple juice12 ounces lemon-lime sodaCrushed ice1 cup chopped fresh pineapple1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
Combine tequila, pineapple juice, soda, pineapple and mint in apitcher. Serve over crushed ice and garnish with fresh mintleaves.
Marilee's note: Three adjustments I would personally make inthese recipes, just to improve the healthy quality:--olive oil instead of canola oil--tequila would be the Blue Agave Tequila (the same agave plantthat we get our delicious sweet nectar from in Young Living)--instead of lemon-lime soda, I would use naturally carbonatedPellegrino water with a drop of lemon essential oil!
=========================================6. HSL's Joke, or Cute Quote, of the Week=========================================
It Takes Over 50 Years To Learn. . .
--Never, under any circumstances, take a sleeping pill and alaxative on the same night.
--If you had to identify, in one word, the reason why the humanrace has not achieved, and never will achieve, its fullpotential, that word would be "meetings."
--There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
--People who want to share their religious views with you almostnever want you to share yours with them.
--You should not confuse your career with your life.
--Nobody cares if you can't dance well. Just get up and dance.
--Never lick a steak knife.
--The most destructive force in the universe is gossip.
--You will never find anybody who can give you a clear andcompelling reason why we observe daylight savings time.
--You should never say anything to a woman that even remotelysuggests that you think she's pregnant unless you can see anactual baby emerging from her at that moment.
--There comes a time when you should stop expecting other peopleto make a big deal about your birthday. That time is age eleven.
--The one thing that unites all human beings, regardless of age,gender, religion, economic status or ethnic background, is that,deep down inside, we ALL believe that we are above-averagedrivers.
--A person who is nice to you, but rude to the waiter, is not anice person. (This is very important. Pay attention. It neverfails.)
--Your friends love you anyway.
--Thought for the week: Never be afraid to try something new.Remember that a lone amateur built the Ark. A large group ofprofessionals built the Titanic.
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