Frankincense ~ Still Worth More than Gold? / Issue #158 - December 3, 2008

Home Spa Lady's
Tips of the Week
Issue # 158 - December 3, 2008
Publisher: Marilee Tolen RN
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In This Issue
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1. Frankincense ~ Still Worth More than Gold?

2. Essential Oil Tip: Drinking Drops of Frankincense
(video 1 min)

3. Success Tip: Josephine Dodge Daskam Bacon

4. Recipe of the Week: Cinnamon-Scented Christmas Shortbread

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

6. The "Green Tea with Marilee" Show

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1. Frankincense ~ Still Worth More than Gold?
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This is the question of the season. . .

. . . "is Frankincense still worth more than gold?"

Like all things ~ Value is in the Eye of the Beholder
. . .and in the Mind of the Informed!

Those of us who know through training and
experience with therapeutic essential oils,
(and digging up valuable research documenting
healing properties of "Boswellia carteri" ~
botanical name for Frankincense), know that
Frankincense is still more valuable than gold!

That is if you believe that preventing and
eliminating cancer cells in the body is worth
more than gold ~ or ridding the body
of serious infection is also worth more than gold.

In biblical times, Frankincense was well known
for its healing powers and used to treat every
conceivable ill known to man.
And because of that was valued more than gold.

Why isn't that the case now?

The properties of this natural substance have not changed
since Biblical times - they are still anti-tumoral and immune
stimulating (we are talking about unadulterated, pure
Frankincense).

What has changed over the years has been the awareness - and we
could chat for hours on that topic.

One of the reasons I believe that awareness has diminished is
because corporations (ie Big Pharma) cannot patent a natural
plant substance in its whole form and make money on it (yes, they
can take derivatives - and they do, and add chemicals to those
derivatives to make medications).

Most people's awareness comes from the media - which is
financially supported by big corporations.

Thus one of the reasons why awareness of important things like
the high value of Frankincense and other natural substances has
diminished over the years!

Until now!

Okay, give me a little soap box here now (I love this part).

Why is it different now?

It's different not only because Natural Medicine is becoming more
popular and accepted - and the holistic health grass roots
movement has exploded into a market-driven billion dollar
industry. . .

. . . but because YOU AND I ARE NOW THE MEDIA!

(This is the part that I "really love".........)

With the advent of the internet, we independant health
practitioners and business owners are sitting side by side and
elbow to elbow with big corporations. It's an even playing field.

We are equal on the internet and we are our own media (you just
need to know how to play - that is why I am teaching internet
marketing to folks like you!

We now have a chance to easily let others know about amazing
things like the anti-cancer properties of Frankincense for
example.

Okay - whew, sorry, I got off on a tangent from the gold thing.

. . . but I get so excited because you and I both know that
Frankincense and many of the other wonderful essential oils that
we use are no less than miraculous. And we can share this
information beyond the Christmas season and throughout the world.

So here's where I'm at:

If I were looking at a few gold coins and a bottle of
Frankincense and had to make a choice - I would definitely
take the Frankincense - because my health is more important
than any amount of money.

What would you do?


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2. Essential Oil Tip: Drinking Drops of Frankincense
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Don't be so surprised! Yes - drinking frankincense oil!

Let me say right off the bat -

. . . if you are operating under the "English Model" of
Aromatherapy, then you will be appalled at what I'm writing here.
. .
. . . because the English model of Aromatherapy dictates to never
ingest an oil or use on the body neet (undiluted).

There is truth to that - because if you are using a "perfume
grade" essential oil (and many essential oils used under the
English Model of Aromatherapy are perfume grade) you would not
want to use on the body neet or ingest.

However, when we move into the use of therapeutic grade essential
oils (which you will find in the French and German models of
Aromatherapy- and we lean towards those models in Young Living)
where there are no additives, fixatives, or
adulterations ~ then using the oils neet, or undiluted on the
body (with the exception of a few 'hot' oils), is not a problem -
and many of these oils can even be ingested.

You might be saying "Well, who says?" And I can say to
you "the FDA says!"

For example - look at a bottle of Young Living's Frankincense oil
(which I'm going to show you on the video how I take drops of
this internally). You will see on the label "Supplemental
Facts". This is the same Supplemental Facts type of label that
you will find on boxes and cans of food in your grocery stores -
mandated by the FDA!

And here's the real tip - you KNOW that an essential oil is
extremely high quality and therapeutic grade if it has that on
the label (which is not to say that oils that don't have that
are not therapeutic grade).

So take a look at this
http://snipurl.com/vid_fcenseoilinshake

For more info or to order any of these Young Living
products see your Young Living Distributor or go to
http://tinyurl.com/aenfp


PS - You can now get a f'ree bottle of Frankincense
through Young Living - check with your distributor
for details!


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4. Success Tip: Josephine Dodge Daskam Bacon
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Remember
This December,
That love weighs more than gold!

~Josephine Dodge Daskam Bacon


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5. Recipe of the Week: Cinnamon-Scented Christmas Shortbread
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These are buttery melt-in-your-mouth spiced shortbread
cookies are made with dark brown sugar and a generous
measure of cinnamon.

Ingredients:
1 3/4 cups flour (stir before sifting)
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
8 ounces (1 cup) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Preparation:
--Measure the flour, cornstarch, salt, and cinnamon into a bowl.
--In another bowl, beat butter with sugar and vanilla extract
until smooth.
--With a wooden spoon, stir the flour mixture into the
creamed mixture just until blended.
--Shape the dough into a disk shape and wrap in plastic wrap.
--Chill for 1 hour.
--Line baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking
sheet.
--On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to a
thickness of about 1/4-inch.
--Cut into rounds, squares, or other shapes.
--Arrange the cut-outs on prepared baking sheets, sprinkle
with cinnamon sugar, and refrigerate for about 10 minutes.
--Heat oven to 350°.
--Bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes, or until
cookies are set and lightly browned.
--Transfer the cookies to a rack to cool completely.


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6. HSL's Joke or Cute Quote of the Week
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12 Days of Christmas Re-Examined in Light of Economic Downturn

!!! Effective immediately !!!

The following economic measures are to take place in
the "Twelve Days of Christmas" subsidiary:

The partridge will be retained, but the pear tree never turned
out to be the cash crop forecasted. It will be replaced by a
plastic plant, providing savings in maintenance costs.

The two turtle doves represent a redundancy that is simply not
cost effective. In addition, their romance during the working
hours could not be condoned. The positions are, therefore,
eliminated.

The three French hens will remain intact and we may actually
expand the number of hens used. A recent time-motion-
profitability study proved that using illegal migratory fowl is
extremely profitable as it eliminates the company's need to
provide employee benefits because the hens do not meet federal
residency requirements.

The four calling birds were replaced by an automated voice mail
system, with a call waiting option. An analysis is underway to
determine who the birds have been calling, how often and how long
they talked. Once this information is determined, the Accounting
Department will deduct the costs of any inappropriate non-
business calls from their final paycheck.

The five golden rings have been put on hold by the Board of
Directors. Maintaining a portfolio based on one commodity could
have negative implications for institutional investors.
Diversification into other precious metals as well as a mix of T-
bills and high technology stocks appear to be in order.

The six geese-a-laying constitutes a luxury which can no longer
be afforded. It has long been felt that the production rate of
one egg per goose per day is an example of their decline in
productivity. Three geese will be let go, and an upgrading in the
selection procedure by the Personnel Department will assure
management that from now on every goose it gets will be a good
one.

The seven swans-a-swimming is obviously a number chosen in better
times. Their function is primarily decorative. Mechanical swans
are on order. The current swans will be retrained to learn some
new strokes to better enhance their outplacement.

As you know, the eight maids-a-milking concept has been under
heavy scrutiny by the EEOC. A male/female balance in the work
force is being sought. The more militant maids consider this a
dead-end job with no upward mobility. Automation of the process
may permit the maids to try a-mending, a-mentoring, or a-
motoring.

Nine ladies dancing has always been an odd number. This function
will be phased out as these individuals grow older and can no
longer do the steps. Let me hasten to add that the company policy
prohibits age discrimination. Should these individuals be asked
to leave prior to their voluntary retirement, rest assured our
Law Department will ensure an ironclad defense against an
employee lawsuit.

Ten Lords-a-Leaping is overkill. The high costs of Lords plus the
expense of international air travel prompted the Compensation
Committee to suggest replacing this group with ten out-of-work
congressmen. While leaping ability may be somewhat sacrificed,
significant savings should result due to the number of
congressmen left unemployed by the election.

Eleven pipers piping and twelve drummers drumming is a simple
case of the band getting too big. A substitution with a string
quartet, a cutback on new music and no uniforms will produce
savings to the bottom line.

Though incomplete, studies by our latest consultant indicate that
stretching deliveries over twelve days is inefficient. If we can
drop-ship in one day, service levels will be improved and we can
expect a substantial reduction in the use of part-time personnel.


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7. The "Green Tea with Marilee" Show
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