Pumpkin Seed Magic / Issue #101 October 31, 2007

Home Spa Lady's
Tips of the Week
Issue # 101 - October 31, 2007
Publisher: Marilee Tolen RN
mailto:marilee777@aol.com
http://www.HomeSpaLady.com
http://www.HomeSpaLady.com/blog (Blog)
Home Spa Lady (TM)

Circulation: 2255


=====================================

Make Every Day A Spa Day!

================================
In This Issue
================================

1. Pumpkin Seed Magic

2. Halloween and Your Dog

3. Essential Oil Tip: White Angelica

4. Success Tip: What Make Us Afraid

5. Survey Responses - Thank You !

6. Recipe of the Week: Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

7. HSL's Joke or Cute Quote of the Week


======================
1. Pumpkin Seed Magic
======================

Pumpkin Seeds, aka Cucurbit Seeds, are so full of nutrients and
can be helpful to so many things, that some might call them
magical.

Pumpkin seeds have protein, fiber, iron, copper, magnesium,
manganese, and phosphorous, as well as the amino acids arginine
and glutamic acid. They also contain calcium, potassium, zinc,
selenium, folate, and niacin. And they are also a source of
linolenic acid (which is believed to help prevent hardening of
the arteries).

Here are some of the things that munching on a small handful of
seeds can help with:

--Calm an irritated and overactive bladder occasionally
associated with bedwetting (Germany's Commission E has approved
using pumpkin seeds for bedwetting and other bladder problems)

--Get rid of intestinal parasites (the ingredient cucurbit in the
seeds is believed to paralyze the worms over time forcing them to
lose their grip and get expelled from the body)

--Help with symptoms of prostate enlargement (the use of these
seeds for this problem is traced back to Native American
healers).

A clinical trial done using pumpkin seeds for BPH
(Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy) showed improvements in symptoms
such as post-void dribbling, weak urine flow, and time spent
urinating in many of the participants. Fifty-three men with BPH
took part in this three-month, double blind study completed in
1990.

The nutrients and benefits from pumpkin seeds are available in
many natural forms, such as:

--The seed itself

--Pumpkin seed oil

--Dried herb

--Tea

Buy the seeds in health food stores either in the shell or
already shelled. And you can get them raw or roasted.
The oil is wonderful; we get ours from Donna Gates (author "Body
Ecology Diet").

Like most oils, it goes rancid so you do need to keep it
refrigerated.

Here's a great recipe for getting rid of those parasites and
worms:

--Make an emulsion by grinding up the seeds, mixing them with
some sugar (or honey) and some milk (or water),

--Sip this mixture in three daily doses, ingesting a total of
about 2 ounces of the emulsion.

OR

--Make a tea with the ground seeds by infusing them in hot water;
--Allow the brew to cool slightly before straining and sipping.
--Don't take more than 16 ounces at a time.

Here's a tip for men who are interested in good prostate health-
preventing enlargement, or even helping your treatment along:

--Chew a handful of these seeds every day!

Make them at home yourself!

From your own fresh pumpkins, harvest the seeds yourself or from
other squash as well. Then roast them slowly on an oiled baking
sheet in a 250 degree oven until crisp.


Thank you in advance for caring enough to do this!

Here is the survey - click here and follow the prompts:

http://tinyurl.com/26kllb


===========================
2. Halloween and Your Dog
===========================

My little guy (Home Spa Doggie "Prin") says "Don't dress me up!
not on Halloween, not ever!"

He means it, and he's not just trying to be cool either.

Its confusing to me though, because he came with a full wardrobe!

Last year I adopted this four year old little lasa from a hospice
- his mom was dying of ovarian cancer and he was on his way to
orphan hood.

He came with a yellow rain coat with hood, lambs wool and suede
jacket, blue denim vest - soooo cute! But as soon as I put one
of these on him - klonk! He went right down lying on the floor -
and refused to move.

So I fast learned this little guy does not like clothing at all!

We decided he is cute enough without the clothes. But I can't
resist a holiday neck piece, which he doesn't mind.

So today, on Halloween, Prin is wearing a pumpkin bandana around
his neck. If I get a chance, I'll send you some photos!

Meanwhile, here are some doggie Halloween Tips:

--Choose your costumes carefully

Avoid toxic materials - like plastics, especially if they
were to chew them
No obstructing vision

--No candy

Chocolate, raisins, artificial sweeteners can be deadly
Regular sugar is just as bad for dogs as people

--If they are nervous, leave them home

If your dog gets stressed easily from people and other
pets, imagine people and other dogs dressed like monsters
walking in packs (like they usually do on Halloween).

Even when the Trick or Treaters are coming to the door,
this can be stressful.

Remember to use your natural calming strategies like
Peace and Calming essential oil - a little on their paws
or on their ears.


=======================================
3. Essential Oil Tip: White Angelica
=======================================

White Angelica - The Invisible Coat of Protection

If you live with the awareness that your energy field needs to be
protected from the daily stuff of the visible and invisible
worlds - this is the essential oil blend for you!

According to the Essential Desk Reference, White Angelica
neutralizes negative energy and gives a feeling of protection and
security.

Apply to shoulders or pulse point areas.

For more info or to order contact your Young Living
distributor or go to: http://tinyurl.com/aenfp

This is one of my favorites! I love the protection aspect, but I
also just love the smell. This oil blend has replaced all of my
perfume! Just make sure you don't expose the skin to the sun where
you applied this oil.


============================================
4. Success Tip: What makes us afraid.. .
============================================

Whatever makes us afraid, has the potential,
if, we can try to truly understand it, to make
us wise.


===============================
5. Survey Responses - Thank You
================================

Thank you all so much for taking the time to answer the survey
questions.

I am continuing to take answers. If you have not taken this
survey - please take a few minutes and click on this link and
share your info - I greatly appreciate it. All survey answers are
anonymous.

Here is the survey - click here and follow the prompts:

http://tinyurl.com/26kllb


========================================
6. Recipe of the Week: Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
========================================

How to Roast Fresh Pumpkin Seeds

--Open the Belly of the Pumpkin.

--Rinse pumpkin seeds under cold water and pick out the pulp and
strings. (This is easiest before the pulp has dried.)

--Place the pumpkin seeds in a single layer on an oiled baking
sheet, stirring to coat.

--If you prefer, omit the oil and coat with non-stick cooking
spray.

--Sprinkle with salt and bake at 325 degrees F until toasted,
about 25 minutes, checking and stirring after 10 minutes.

--Let cool and store in an air-tight container.


=========================================
7. HSL's Joke or Cute Quote of the Week
=========================================


Ten Ways You Know You Are Too Old To Trick or Treat


10. You get winded from just knocking on the door.

9. You have to have another kid chew the candy for you.

8. You ask for high fiber candy only.

7. When someone drops a candy in your bag, you lose your
balance and fall over.

6. People say: "Great Boris Karloff Mask", and you're not
wearing a mask

5. When the door opens you yell, "Trick or . . ." and you can't
remember the rest.

4. By the end of the night, you have a bag full of restraining
orders

3. You have to carefully choose a costume that won't dislodge
your hairpiece

2. You're the only Spider Man in the neighborhood with a
walker.

And the number one reason you are too old to Trick Or Treat:

1. You keep having to go home to pee.


----------------------------------------------------------------

Where to Meet, Hear, or Learn with Home Spa Lady:

----------------------------------------------------------------

November 3/4, 2007 Healing Touch Level One

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Contact Marilee for details 856-857-1799
marilee777@aol.com

-------------------------------------

November 28, 2007 Green Tea with Marilee Show

"The Great Life Diet with Macrobiotic Expert

Denny Waxman - author of "The Great Life Diet"

Stay tuned for details on how to join!

------------------------------------

December 11, 2007 Green Tea with Marilee Show

"God's Love Manifest in Molecules" with Essential Oil Expert

Dr. David Stewart - author of "Chemistry of Essential Oils Made
Simple: God's Love Manifest in Molecules"

Stay tuned for details on how to join!



PERMISSION TO REPRINT: You may reprint any items from "Home Spa
Lady's Tips of the Week" in your own print or electronic
newsletter, but please include the following paragraph:

Reprinted from "Home Spa Lady's Tips of the Week," a free ezine
on how to Make Every Day A Spa Day. Subscribe at
http://www.HomeSpaLady.com.