Home Spa Lady Tips Issue #47 Clearing Sinuses, Get Rid of Your Teflon, Stop Sugar

Home Spa Lady's
Tips of the Week
Issue # 47 - October 18, 2006
Publisher: Marilee Tolen RN
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In This Issue
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1. If Your Canary Dies, Get Out of the Kitchen
2. Happy Spa Week!
3. The "Not So Sweet" News Continues . . .
4. Essential Oil Tip: Clearing Sinuses
5. Success Tip: Perseverance
6. Recipe of the Week: Hot Pumpkin Cereal
7. HSL's Joke or Cute Quote of theWeek
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1. If Your Canary Dies, Get Out of the Kitchen
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I'm a coal miner's grand-daughter.My Grandpa Haley and two of my uncles were miners in WesternPennsylvania. Pretty little yellow canaries helped to keepthem alive in these mines.Ventilation, poor oxygen, and gases were an ongoing concern forthem while working in the mine. The presence of methane gas andcarbon monoxide could poison them unknowingly, or cause anexplosion. They didn't have sophisticated equipment to detectthese gases, so instead they used canaries.Canaries, birds that swing on their perch and sing and make noiseall day, would start to sway and quiet down when exposed to thesmallest amount of these noxious gases. The miners would takethem into the coal mines with them to signal them about thepresence of serious gas situations, letting them know when to getout of the mine.It has been known that birds die from toxic fumes, and it is nowknown that birds can die in the presence of off-gassingfrom Teflon pots and pans. Maybe you want a canary in yourkitchen to give you an indication when and if there is a problem.Or maybe you just want to get rid of your Teflon and non-stickpans all together.Read more about Teflon dangers: http://tinyurl.com/y9gk99
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Here's a great article about this topic. Make sure you read belowfor a healthy alternative to non-stick pans. This cookware ismy favorite thing in the kitchen!We Should Pay Attention to the Canary in the Kitchenby Beth GreerSan Francisco ChronicleAug 16, 2006If fumes from nonstick pans kill birds, what are they doing tous?In just two or three minutes of preheating, your pan will giveoff fumes that will make you sick. Teflon coated and othernonstick cookware breaks apart and emits a toxic chemical calledperfluoroocanoic acid, or PFOA.Studies have shown that PFOA is present at low levels in 9 out of10 Americans, and in the blood of most newborns. In one study, of600 children tested, 96 percent had PFOA in their blood. Animalstudies strongly suggest that when enough PFOA builds up in thebody, it can cause cancer, liver damage, growth defects andimmune damage.For 50 years, DuPont the manufacturer of Teflon, has said thatits coatings do not emit hazardous chemicals through normal use.But recent DuPont studies, show that at high temperatures (morethan 500 degrees F) Teflon and others release at least 6 toxicgases, including 2 carcinogens, 2 global pollutants and MFA(monofluoroacetic acid), a chemical lethal to humans at lowdoses. At temperatures that DuPont scientists say are reached onstovetop drip pans, nonstick coatings breakdown to a chemical-warfare agent known as PFIB, and a chemical analog of the WorldWar II nerve gas phosgene. The environmental group warns that thecoatings break down at a much lower temperature, just 325 degreesF - a medium flame.Avian veterinarians have known for decades that Teflon off-gasesare a leading cause of death among birds, and estimated thathundreds, perhaps thousands of birds are killed each year.Like the canaries that were used in the coal mines, birds act asan early warning system for humans. The EPA recommends that birdowners avoid cookware and heated appliances with nonstickcoatings completely. Perhaps everyone should be heeding thiswarning.While you can choose whether or not to use Teflon pans, there isno way for you to tell if food containers and packaging containPFOA. In one frightening example, the Food and DrugAdministration has looked at microwavable popcorn packaging andfound that PFOA is not only present but also that it gets intothe oil from the packaging during the cooking process.You may want to microwave your popcorn in a brown paper baginstead. DuPont also makes Teflon silicone lubricant aerosolspray used to waterproof, protect and preserve rubber, plastic,vinyl, leather metal and wood. One can only imagine how thoseparticles are ending up in our lungs.Try switching to Stainless Steel - most chefs agree it brownsfood better. Cast Iron is another great alternative to nonstick.After using a little more butter or oil than we have becomeaccustomed to, you can turn out a fantastic omelet.Note from Marilee about her favorite cookware: TitaniumTitanium is relatively new to the cookware market. It was onceregarded as an exotic metal only affordable by the aerospaceindustry.Here are some of the features:--Natural non-stick surface--You can cook with little or no oil, fat or water--Food retains maximum nutrients, enzymes and flavor--Meats are tastier, juicier and tender--Easy to clean--Energy efficient--Safe to use with metal utensilsThis cookware is not that easy to find for purchase. YoungLiving has been carrying this cookware for a few years now. Nottoo many people know that.Here are some of the features specific to the titanium cookwarethat is sold through your Young Living distributor:--Patented, high-tech, non-stick, scratch-resistanttitanium surface finish.--The 8 mm (0.30 in) thick thermobasic hand-cast aluminum baseensures optimum heat distribution and retention - cutting cookingtime in half--Non-porous and the extremely durable titanium layer is 100%effective in preventing aluminum from leaking to the food.--Titanium layer also gives off indirect heat to assure a perfectcooking atmosphere--Patented handles are screw-less, rivet-less ... nothing to falloff or become loose--Handles, lids and knobs are oven-proof up to 260degrees Celsius (500 degrees Fahrenheit)--The heat-resistant glass lids allow you to view the cookingprocess--It's unwarpable! It has won the prestigious German TUVindependent Technical Control Association Product Safety stamp ofapproval for durability, quality control and GS (GermanStandard)--It works on any stove top--Save money and time by avoiding the ovenI have the whole set of this cookware and it is the bestinvestment I ever made!
To get your titanium cookware, order itthrough your Young Living distributor or go to:
http://tinyurl.com/aenfp


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2. The "Not So Sweet" News Continues . . .===========================================
Well, my news item last week about the dangers of aspartame withthe links to websites certainly ruffled some feathers, but Idon't care.If I can affect one person whose migraines disappear, or whosedizziness stops, or whose seizures cease, or tumors shrinkbecause this information opened the door to learning about apossible contributory factor in their illness, then let themruffle!I can't help but think about one of my clients who was diagnosedwith "possible thyroid cancer" and was going for abiopsy of the nodules that were growing on her thyroid. Afterlearning that she used 3 to 6 Equal packets a day in her icedteas, and ate many foods that were artificially sweetened becauseshe wanted to adjust her weight, we started to discuss the ideaof her removing all aspartame from of her food regimen. She madea decision to stop eating anything that included aspartame andshe switched over to stevia to sweeten her food.She also did two other things: applied Frankincense essentialoil topically over her thyroid area, and did several castor oilpacks on the sides of her neck area over her lymphatics (yes, Ido promote essential oils and am a distributor for a company,and I do swear by castor oil for detox. And no, I am not aphysician, I am just sharing what I know from training andexperience. If you have been given this diagnosis, you should seea doctor).She called me the day the biopsy was scheduled crying joyfully.After she was prepped for the procedure and they viewed herthyroid to biopsy the nodules, they could not perform the biopsybecause the nodules weren't there.Was it the elimination of the aspartame? The Frankincense? Thecastor oil packs? We thought it was a combination of all three.Either way, the question came up - which is a question shared bymany - why aren't more people aware of these dangers, and whydoesn't the FDA inform or protect us about this? The FDAapproved aspartame in 1974 for limited use only with furtherapproval pending on research results. More research was done bythe company that was to profit from the approval, and seriousdeficiencies were found in the integrity of the research.

Thewhole story can be found at Dr.Mercola's website, here's thelink: http://tinyurl.com/6jqno.

Stay tuned for next week's newsletter to find out why stevia andagave would be good choices for sweeteners.
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3. Happy Spa Week!
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This week (October 16-22) is Spa Week and celebrated in thesefollowing cities:New York City, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Miami,Minnesota, New Jersey, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C.If you live in any of these areas you can contact participatingspas and get really great services for only $50!To find out who is participating and what they are offering, goto: http://www.spaweek.org.
Don't live in any of these cities or you want to celebrate aspa-lifestyle everyday - in a natural way?Here are 12 Natural Ways to Make Every Day A Spa Day:--Let the birds wake you upThere is nothing harsher to the body and mind at rest than thepiercing shrill of an alarm clock to wake it out of itsrestorative sleep. The penetrating sound of a noisy alarm canstart the day off on a stressful note. It can create the naturalrelease of adrenaline which increases the heart rate, which thencreates a cascade of symptoms already leading you to stress, andyou haven't even gotten out of bed yet!There are options to these noisy alarms such as mechanical re-creations of nature sounds, but why not have the real thing?Open your window and tune yourself into the soft hum of naturalbird sounds in between 5 to 6am . The sounds and vibrations ofthe birds at this hour are positive subliminal frequencies thatcan balance your energy system.--Take a morning walkIt is said that the morning dew holds a special frequency thatcan revitalize your energy field, especially if you walk on thedew-ridden grass. The other benefits of the morning walk arethat it can lower your stress level before you even get startedfor the day. It also gives you a chance to organize yourthoughts, plan and visualize your day.--Put music on with the coffeeSet the mood you want to create for the day by choosing music toplay in the morning as you get ready for your day. Play partymusic if you want a fun day, soothing music if you want apeaceful day, or classical music if you need to do a lot ofthinking during the day.--Stretch in the showerHot water in your morning shower can loosen up muscles so it iseasier to get a good stretch. Muscles that are stretching areusing more oxygen and create more circulation just by the simplefact they are in motion.--Eat a balanced breakfastEating right in the morning is another way to set the tone forthe day. Your endocrine system (the part of the body that helpsto handle stress) gets the right message and fuel to deal withthe stress that it will have to handle. Protein and complexcarbs are the way to go in the morning!-Journal and Set GoalsRecording thoughts, intentions, and results is a good thing to doat the beginning and end of your day. With your morning coffeeand your calendar in front of you, create your "to do" list foryour chores, your self care, and even include the positivethoughts you want to think!--Plan a 30-minute exercise slot for your dayWhether it's at lunchtime or during the evening "winding down"hours, getting your body moving for at least 30 minutes at somepoint in the day is critical for your lymphatic system. Thelymphatic system needs movement to do its job of detoxifying thebody. Along with delivering more oxygen and increasingcardiovascular circulation, mobilizing lymph by movement is oneof your best daily treatments.--Clear desktop clutterClearing clutter from your workspace and environment can helpclear the clutter of the mind. It can enable you to become morecreative and productive. Take 3 to 5 minutes to clear your workenvironment of clutter.--Breathe and be happy in the process of your dayRemember it's the journey, not the destination. If the end ofyour workday is the goal of your day, you may wan t to re-framehow you view your day. If that doesn't work then get another jobwhere you will not be so attached to finishing the day.--Enjoy family and friends in the evening, and put the tube asideSharing community projects or just joining together for thepurpose of being together is a healthy way to wind down your day.Spending quality time with loved ones is a good way to reinforceyour reason for being. Whether it's about you being important tosomeone or someone being important to you, sharing timetogether from the heart and hearth is balancing for the soul.--Take a Home Spa bathThere is no better way to end the day than to soak in yourprivate tub filled with bubbles, salts, or special oils.Immersing your body in water (a shower can be just as effective!)can help to clear the events of the day from your aura and relaxthe body. This naturally relaxes the mind and it's a great segueto a sound restorative sleep.--Use essential oils to help your day and nightEssential oils can allow you to take the spa experience intoevery moment of your daily and nightly routine. Not only do theycreate an aromatic environment, but the actions of therapeuticgrade essential oils (to be differentiated from perfume oils),can address little troubles that come up in every day life suchas: headaches, stomach trouble, sinus issues, difficultysleeping, and even emotional fluctuations! A daily arsenal tohave on hand would be peppermint, lavender, lemon, Peace &Calming, and PanAway (the last two are trademarked blends fromYoung Living Essential Oil Company). Dowse your body, yourcarpet, your workspace, and your friends with essential oils tomake your days and nights go smoother.

Order your essential oils from your Young Living distributor orby going to http://tinyurl.com/aenfp
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4. Essential Oil Tip: Clearing Sinuses
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Amazing results! Put 2 - 3 drops of Raven, or RC, or peppermintin your hands and rub together. Cup your hands around your noseand take a few breaths (keep hands away from eyes).

Order your essential oils from your Young Living distributor orby going to http://tinyurl.com/aenfp
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5. Success Tip: Perseverance
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"Big shots are only little shots who keep shooting"Christopher Morley
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6.Recipe of the Week: Hot Pumpkin Cereal
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From About.com by Laura Dolson
INGREDIENTS;
--1/2 C ricotta cheese
--1 egg--1/4 C pumpkin puree'
--Pinch salt
--Sweetener and flavorings to taste (from Marilee: considerStevia or Agave - both are from plants)
--2 T flax seed meal (optional)
PREPARATION:
Stove-top non-stick skillet (hey - use your titanium!)--Mix up the ricotta with water to thin it out - quite thin ifyou want to add flax seed meal, which thickens it a lot.--Add an egg and beat well by whisking--Add the pumpkin and salt--Sweeten to taste and add cinnamon and nutmeg (Marilee's note:consider stevia or agave sweetener - both are natural)--Stir while heating on medium heat. (When it goes "grainy",that's the egg cooking.)--Stir in the flax seed meal--Possible addition: peanut butter
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7. HSL's Joke or Cute Quote of the Week
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Here's how to keep a healthy level of insanity and drive otherpeople insane...At lunch time, sit in your parked car and point a hair dryer atpassing cars to see if they slow down.Page yourself over the intercom. (Don't disguise your voice)Find out where your boss shops and buy exactly the same outfitsAlways wear them one day after your boss does. (This isespecially effective if your boss is the opposite gender.)Send e-mail to the rest of the company to tell them what you'redoing. For example, "If anyone needs me, I'll be in thebathroom."Put mosquito netting around your cubicle.Every time someone asks you to do something, ask if they wantfries with that.Encourage your colleagues to join you in a little synchronizedchair dancing.Put your garbage can on your desk and label it 'IN'.Develop an unnatural fear of staplers.Send e-mail messages that advertise free pizza, doughnuts, etc.,in the breakroom. When people complain that there was nothingthere, lean back, rub your stomach, and say, 'You've got to befaster than that.'Put decaf in the coffee maker for 3 weeks. Once everyone hasgotten over their caffeine addictions, switch to espresso.Reply to everything someone says with, "That's what you think."Finish all your sentences with, "in accordance with theprophecy."Adjust the tint on your monitor so that the brightness lights upthe entire working area. Insist to others that you like it thatway.Don't use any punctuation.As often as possible, skip rather than walk.Specify that your drive-through order is 'to go'.Sing along at the opera.
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