Addition By Subtraction: How To Simplify / Issue # 174 - March 25, 2009

Home Spa Lady's
Tips of the Week
Issue # 174 - March 25, 2009
Publisher: Marilee Tolen RN
mailto:marilee777@aol.com
http://www.HomeSpaLady.com

Home Spa Lady ™

Circulation: 5867

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Home Spa Lady ~ Simple Solutions for Self-Care At Home
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In This Issue
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1. Addition By Subtraction: How To Simplify

2. Essential Oil Tip: Simply Lemon to Wash Veggies
(video 1 min 43 sec)

3. Success Tip: Lin Yutang

4. Recipe of the Week: Lemon Lentil Soup

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

6. HSL's "Inner Circle" News
Sunday Evening Essential Oils Webinar!

7. The "Green Tea with Marilee" Show

Leo Babauta "The Power of Less"
Zen - Habits Blog

8. Survey with Two Great Gifts!


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1. Addition By Subtraction: How To Simplify
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"Addition By Subtraction" ......
..........I love this expression!

It becomes my mantra when I'm feeling
overwhelmed, need to take things
off my plate, and declutter my mind,
body, and space.

And as much as I know that getting rid
of things and projects will add to
my life. . . .it is soooo NOT EASY.

When I learned about Leo Babauta's
book "The Power of Less", and his blog
ZenHabits.net, I said to myself

"this is a man I want to learn from and
bring to the Home Spa Lady community!"


Let me give you a sampling of Leo's work
from his blog......

.......he even simplifies simplicity!


"...these are not 10 difficult things,
but 10 simple things that you can do today.
Not tomorrow, not next week, not next month.
Today. Choose one and do it today.
Tomorrow, choose anothe." L.B.

excerpts from......

~ Simple Living Simplified ~

10 Things You Can Do Today to Simplify Your Life
Leo Babauta


1. Make a short list. .

. . .of the 4-5 most important things in your life.

--What's most important to you?
--What do you value most?
--What 4-5 things do you most want to do in your life?

Simplifying starts with these priorities, as you are trying to
make room in your life so you have more time for these things.


2. Drop 1 commitment

Drop the one you dread doing.
Call someone or send an email.
Tell the appropriate person or people that you just
don't have the time. You will feel relief.
I'd recommend dropping all commitments that don't
contribute to your short list, but start with one.


3. Purge a drawer.. .

. . .or a shelf, or a counter, or a corner of a room
(not the entire room).


How to purge:
--Empty everything from the drawer or shelf or
corner into a pile.
--From this pile, pick out only the most
important things, the stuff you use and love. Get
rid of the rest (right now - trash it, or put it
in your car to give away or donate).
--Put the stuff you love and use back, in a neat
and orderly manner.


4. Set limits today - tomorrow stick to them.

5. Simplify your to-do list. If it's more than 10 items long,

6. Free up 30 minutes to think about how you can free up time

7. Clear your desk with these steps:

--Put everything it in a pile (either in
your inbox or on the floor).
--Process the pile one item at a time and do one of
these:
file it immediately
route it to someone else
trash it
note on your to-do list

8. Clear out your email inbox.

How To Process Your Email:

--Process them top to bottom, one at
a time, deciding and disposing of each one
immediately.
--Your choices are to delete, archive,
respond immediately (and archive or delete),
forward (and archive or delete), or mark
it with a star (or something like that) and note
it on your to-do list to respond to later (and
archive).
--Process each email like that
until the inbox is empty.
--Each time you check your email,
process to empty.


9. Move slower

Eat slower, drive slower, walk slower, shower
slower, work slower.
Be more deliberate.
Be present.


10. Single-task.

Instead of multi-tasking, do one thing at a
time.
Remove all distractions, resist any urge to check email
or do some other habitual task like that while you're
doing the task at hand.
Stick to that one task, until you're done.


Want to hear Leo personally elaborate on this and more?

Join me on my show on Thursday March 26, 2009 7 PM EST
and listen in LIVE to my "Green Tea with Marilee" Show
with Leo Babauta, author of "The Power of Less".
http://snipurl.com/gtwm_power_of_less


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2. Essential Oil Tip: Simply Lemon to Wash Veggies
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Wash your veggies with lemon essential oil - especially
your non-organic veggies!


Video: 1 min 43 sec

http://www.snipurl.com/vid_washveg_w_lemon


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


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3. Success Tip: ~ Lin Yutang
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Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is the noble
art of leaving things undone. The wisdom of life consists in the
elimination of non-essentials.
~Lin Yutang


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4. Recipe of the Week: Lemon Lentil Soup
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Simple Recipe from Twitter!

If you don't yet know about Twitter it is the hottest thing on
the internet - like a "microblog". You are only allowed 140
characters for posting.

Here is a post - "twittered" exactly as it is written below (in
twitter language) - for a delicious simple recipe!


Lemon Lentil Soup: mince onion&celery&carrot&garlic; cvr@low7m+3T
oil. Simmer40m+4c broth/c puylentil/thyme&bay&lemonzest.
Puree+lemonjuice.


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5. HSL's Joke or Cute Quote of the Week
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"It's a Very Simple Operation"

A man was wheeling himself frantically down the hall of the
hospital in his wheelchair, just before his operation. A nurse
stopped him and asked, "What's the matter?"

He said, "I heard the nurse say, 'It's a very simple operation,
don't worry, I'm sure it will be all right.'"

"She was just trying to comfort you, what's so frightening about
that?"

"She wasn't talking to me. She was talking to the doctor!"


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6. HSL's "Inner Circle" News
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The Master Cleanse is quite the buzz now in the Inner Circle!
(and did you see the article about it today in USA Today?)

I'm sharing some of my experiences and some of the members
are getting started or thinking about it.

I uploaded two videos on the Master Cleanse
How I prepared my kitchen
Recommended laxative from Tom Woloshyn

and, of course, my interview with Tom Woloshyn, the author of The
Complete Master Cleanse, is there for your listening and
downloading anytime.


~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Sunday Evening Essential Oils Webinar!

Members will be getting a link emailed
to join this webinar on Essential Oils
this Sunday, March 29th, at 7 PM EST.
Stay tuned!


>>>>>> Learn how to become an Inner Circle Member <<<<<<<<<

..... it is so worth it!!!

http://snipurl.com/hsl_inner_circle

Watch the video!!!!!


Did I mention to you how much I love to empower women by teaching
them tools and tips for health and wealth? You will definitely
get that when you join the Inner Circle (for less than one Whole
Foods lunch a month!)


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

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

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

Home Spa Lady's 'Inner Circle'

Exclusively for YOU . . . . . .

. . .the Serious Self-Educated Wellness Expert
or
. . .the Holistic Health Care Practitioner/Professional

A special place to access:

--Hours of education and insight from Alternative Medical
Experts, Holistic Nutrition, Consciousness Leaders
in interview format from "Green Tea with Marilee" interviews

--Tons of tips on using therapeutic essential oils
in everyday life and for certain health conditions

--Marilee's recorded trainings and fun videos

--Archived 'Tips of the Week' newsletters and many articles

--Community of like minded people

--An easy place to create your own blog

--Your own private page

--A way to start a discussion in a forum

--Create your own group if you have a special interest topic

Learn more:
http://snipurl.com/hsl_inner_circle


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7. The "Green Tea with Marilee" Show
====================================


March 26, 2009 7 PM EST

>>>>> The Power of Less <<<<<
with Leo Babauta

Register Here: http://snipurl.com/gtwm_power_of_less


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April 21, 2009 2 PM EST

>>>> Creative Aging <<<<
with Dr. JoAnne White

Registration available soon!


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8. Survey with Two Great Gifts!
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First of all "Thank You" to the 500+
of you who have filled out this survey.

If you have not yet filled out this survey
please do because ......

I want to find out more about YOU!

It doesn't take long to do and I am giving you
really great gifts for taking this survey.

These two gifts have been the most highly requested
informational products that I have put out in the past year.

One
>>>> A report I put together on MRSA and Essential Oils
based on researcher Sue Chao's presentation along
with photos and recommended specific oils

"MRSA and the Essential Oils that Eradicate this Bug"

Two
>>>> An audio presentation for the holistically oriented
individual with a business or practice. This was attended
by hundreds of people.

"Nine Ways to Market Your Holistic Practice or Business in
a Tough Economy"


http://snipurl.com/survey_with_gifts_4_u


=========================================
Interested in Kick Starting Your Practice?

Great for holistically oriented health care
professionals with a practice!

Purchase this ebook for immediate download

Look at the 99 testimonials on this page -
you are all so beautiful!

http://snipurl.com/8_steps_ebook

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

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.

=======================================================
Marilee Tolen RN
a.k.a. Home Spa Lady
marilee777@aol.com
Phone: 856-857-1799 (East Coast)

Skin Candida ~ Bitten from the Inside Out / Issue #173 - March 18, 2009

Home Spa Lady's
Tips of the Week
Issue # 173 - March 18, 2009
Publisher: Marilee Tolen RN
mailto: marilee777@aol.com
http://www.HomeSpaLady.com

Home Spa Lady ™

Circulation: 5854

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Home Spa Lady ~ Simple Solutions for Self-Care At Home
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In This Issue
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>>>> A Very Personal Message from Marilee <<<<


1. Skin Candida ~ Bitten from the Inside Out

2. Essential Oil Tip: Skin Candida

3. Success Tip: ~ Turkish Proverb

4. Recipe of the Week: Thai Lime Stir Fry
by Tasty Bites
Video Review (42 sec)

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

6. HSL's "Inner Circle" News

7. The "Green Tea with Marilee" Show

Leo Babauta author, "The Power of Less"
Blog Owner ZenHabits.net


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>>>> A Very Personal Message from Marilee <<<<
================================================

First of all I want to say Thank You for being here
and being a big part of this Home Spa Lady community!

I'm really excited about this Tips issue on Skin Candida
because I'm revealing to you some powerful info on the detox
process that not too many folks are aware of - AND
I have a personal photo on my blog (link in article)
for you to see first hand what is explained here.

But this is not why I'm sending a personal message.

I am parting the curtain here for you to get a full
view of what I'm up to - and where I'm headed. Usually
only my Inner Circle members get a sneak peak into
my personal happenings, and they will be getting more
details and become more a part of what is ahead,
but I want all of you privvy to this too.

I was so inspired on my interview last week with Tom
Woloshyn on the Master Cleanse that I started the
Cleanse and its had a big impact on me - already!

Starting the cleanse was not an impulsive decision,
although I really had not intended to do so - but of late,
cleansing, clearing, and revamping have been a theme
in my life, so the cleanse fit right in.

As an energy sensitive I've been greatly affected by this
cleanse early in the process and I'm motivated to clean up other
areas of my life, complete unfinished projects, and really
focus on my goals - many of which have to do with you!

I have programs and products and things to offer you that
are just waiting for me and my team to get to - and in order
to do that I have to make some adjustments.

I'm intending on making some changes that will create a bit
more space in my life and schedule and still deliver to you
great content. I like the analogy of nutrient dense foods (ha
ha - I'm such a foodie) - "little with a whole lot more"!

And I want you to help me with this so I will be soon sending you
a survey to help me make some decisions!

You know how the universe lines up for you when you set an
intention?

Well, as I'm working to simplify and offer more
great content in moderate amounts. . . it's no mistake that
the next guest on my "Green Tea Show" is the master of Less is
More. . .the infamous blogger of ZenHabits.net and author of the
hottest book on the market "The Power of Less" Leo Babauta.

This is exactly the info I need - to simplify and meet important
goals while staying focused. And I'm sure many of you are there
too ! wanting to simplify and work less and have more richness
in your lives (so I hope you join me on March 26th!
http://snipurl.com/gtwm_power_of_less ).

I love what I do, and I'm learning right along with you. . .one
of my teachers Alex M. calls this "Selfish Benevolence"!

So, the point I'm getting to is that I'm going to scale down
some of the content in this newsletter (as you can see I've
gone overboard with this issue - kinda like pigging out
before a diet !)

I want to free up some time to get to the more serious
projects I have waiting to be done for you! Plus, I'm spending
a bit more time in the Inner Circle - which I am just loving! and
I need time for that too .....therefore I need to rob Penelope to
pay Priscilla :)

So stay tuned for my survey that is coming out, and please take
the few minutes to answer the survey questions - I may even have
a little gift for you to do that!

Enjoy this issue and I'll catch you next week. . .with a
lightened load and a happy heart :)

Love, Marilee


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1. Skin Candida: Bitten from the Inside Out
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Have you ever had the experience of having a
spontaneous eruption of little bumps, or what
looks like little bites, on your skin and
wondered if your bed has bugs?

Some people might call this a rash. Some might
think its an allergy. Very few, if any, will
perceive it as an attempt of a microbe - like
candida albicans (yeast) - to leave the body.

Candida albicans is a yeast or fungus that is a
normal part of the body's flora (think of it as
a garden). It's part of the 'eco-terrain' that
helps systems balance in the body.

We co-habitate with these little critters, along
with a host of other microbes, and they actually
serve us as a part of our immune system.

There is a time when they don't serve us and start
to cause more harm than good - when they overgrow and
get out of control and then they start compromising
our immune system.

This happens when we introduce things into the body
to cause them to overgrow. A perfect example is
when people take antibiotics to kill certain bacteria.

Antibiotics, designed to kill pathogenic bacteria (bad bugs),
also kill good bacteria. It's the good bacteria that keep
things in balance and candida in check. When the good
bacteria is destroyed, candida albicans, or yeast, overgrow
like crazy.

Other things that kill the good bacteria are oral
contraceptives, steroids, antacids, anti-ulcer meds and
many other medications.

When you combine the destruction of good bacteria with a high
sugar intake, or high refined carb diet, then you are assured to
have some nice colonies of critters growing in different areas of
the body - usually where there are mucous membranes
(gastrointestinal system, sinuses, ears, mouth, nose, vagina).

When there is a leaky gut situation present then the overgrowth
of candida can get into the bloodstream from the gut and travel
to different parts of the body.

"Systemic candida" aka "candidiasis" can affect the
whole body and many of the body systems.

The way to keep candida alive and thriving in the body (which you
don't want to do) is to create an acid condition - from stress or
diet high in sugar, meat, caffeine.

Candida LOVES sugar and multiplies rapidly with sugar. So if
you are diabetic and your sugars are high you are helping candida
overgrow as well.

Think of how you grow yeast to make bread - dark, moist
environment and feed it with sugar.

Candida overgrowth can cause a multitude of problems:
allergies, depression, headaches, sinus problems.
panic attacks, constipation, diarrhea, irritable bowel,
itchy eyes, environmental sensitivities, rectal itching,
vaginal yeast infections, psoriasis, eczema, ADD, ADHD,
hyperactivity, lactose intolerance, Obsessive Compulsive
Disorder. . .and even more.


The best way to get rid of candida?

Two strong recommendations:
One - starve it - yup, don't feed it (it eats sugar -
and yuk . .they have their own digestive processes
and their waste go right where they live - in you).
Two - take an internal substance that is going to kill it
(such as certain essential oils and herbs).


So - ideally . . .do a cleanse, like the Master Cleanse, use
essential oils, and make sure you are eliminating.

When candida is systemic it can affect the skin - especially when
it is in a state of either overgrowth or die-off.

Notice where the skin candida erupts and this gives you
information as to the location of the originating site within
the body. This is evident to people who know how to read the
body.

Much like a reflexologist hits points on the feet to affect other
parts of the body, there are points on the colon that express in
other parts of the body. For example - if there is a breakout on
the shins it is indicative of issues in the colon - right leg for
ascending colon, and left leg for descending colon.

And things that show in the body symmetrically prove that
there is a wisdom and a purpose for what is happening.

A great chart to learn about colon reflex points comes out of the
Bernard Jensen material - here is a link for his website and the
chart:
http://www.bernardjensen.com/product_info.php?products_id=163

When someone has leaky gut syndrome the colon wall is thin and
the candida can go through that thinning membrane out into
circulation and into tissues. When the candida want to escape
from the tissues then skin eruptions will occur.

When skin candida erupts a characteristic lesion appears. It can
be accompanied by circular redness, a little bump, and it is
itchy. When you scratch it the skin breaks ever so slightly in a
circle - it is almost a perfect circle.
It is slightly sore to touch and it stays there for a long time
(a few days).

When people use essential oils who also have systemic candida,
and are constipated and acidic, it is not unusual for skin
candida to show up. These little bumps or breakouts can occur
when the oils, doing their job correctly, work to create balance
and attempt to kill the overgrowth of the candida. Many times
people think they are allergic to the oils, but they just need to
cleanse and alkalinize and they will have a better experience with
the oils and allow the oils to do their job even better.

Currently as I'm writing this report I am doing the Master
Cleanse. I live with an ongoing systemic candida problem that I
have been fighting since my teens - so I know this animal, or
critter, real well - and have developed an expertise to the point
of professionally counseling others in their fight on candida.

As a result of the cleanse I have a die-off occurring right now
and I have perfectly symmetrical skin candida lesions on my hand.
They are on the exact same spot on both hands.
(Here is the photo:
http://snipurl.com/skincandidabittenfrominsideout )

They feel like little bug bites. . .and that is exactly what they
are - the difference is - it is a bite from the inside out.

Candida overgrowth is so prevalent, and even though you might
think you don't have a problem with it, it is highly likely that
you do. If you read what the symptoms are above, and identify
any of those as problems you are living with - then I would bet
that the underlying issue is candida.

You may ask, as many do, if there is a test for this candida. It
is difficult to get good accurate readings on this - and candida,
like other life forms, can change from minute to minute - so the
best identifier for candida is by symptoms.


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2. Essential Oil Tip: Killing Candida
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Oregano capsule for internal use is excellent.
Inner Defense is a premade capsule from Young Living
with many great essential oils that would hlep fight
candida internally.

Other essential oils you can use ( a great way is on the bottom
of the feet):

Tea tree (the melaleucas or Melrose blend)
Juniper
Ravensara
Thyme
Peppermint
Cistus
Lavender

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


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3. Success Tip: ~ Turkish Proverb
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He bites his tongue who speaks in haste. ~Turkish Proverb


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4. Recipe of the Week: Tasty Bites Thai Lime Stir Fry
======================================================

If you have not yet discovered "Tasty Bites" products,
check them out at many grocery stores!

Here is a video recommendation from me, and a
great recipe to follow! (42 sec)

http://snipurl.com/vid_tastybite_foods


1 package Tasty Bites Thai Lime Pilaf
2 spring onions chopped
1 block tofu or 1/2 lb chicken breast (cubed)
10 oz. pack of frozen peas or broccoli florets
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
1 tsp. garlic powder
All natural cooking spray

Generously spray a large skillet over med-high flame.
Brown chicken (or tofu) until golden brown.
Add peas (or broccoli), soy sauce and garlic powder and saute
until heated through.
Add Thai Lime Pilaf and scallions to skillet.
Toss until heated through.
Garnish with extra scallions and serve.
Serves 4.

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

There are two men and a dog standing at the bus stop. One man
looks at the other man and asks him, "Sir, does your dog bite?"
He replied,"No!" So the other man reaches down to pet the dog,
and the dog bites him. "Ouch! I thought you said your dog doesn't
bite!", says the first man. "He doesn't! That's not my dog!


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6. HSL's "Inner Circle" News
=============================

As promised, when you joined, you will be the
recipients of my new software experiments, so very shortly
I will be announcing a webinar for you!

The show with Tom Woloshyn on the Master Cleanse is uploaded and
available for you to listen to online or download.

A reminder of some of the other shows that are in your members
area:

Joan Barice MD - Holistic Physician Uses Young Living Oils
Maureen Drummond - Hesitate to Vaccinate?
David Stewart PhD - Essential Oil Chemistry Made Simple
Karilee Shames PhD, RN - Thyroid Power (author of same book)
Marc Schreuder - TeleREDcast on Ningxia Red
Nida Gonzales RD - Aromatherapy in Nursing Homes
James Oschman-WhatYou Need to Know About Energy/Energy Therapies
" " Anti-Aging and the Science of Energy Medicine

...........and about 20 more!

New Video: Tasty Bite Food Review

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Some Inner Circle Happenings ~

--Lily started a discussion on Poor Man's Chelation - plus the
recipe is posted in the recipe section

>>>>>> Learn how to become an Inner Circle Member <<<<<<<<<

..... it is so worth it!!!

http://snipurl.com/hsl_inner_circle

Watch the video!!!!!


Did I mention to you how much I love to empower women by teaching
them tools and tips for health and wealth? You will definitely
get that when you join the Inner Circle (for less than one Whole
Foods lunch a month!)


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

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

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

Home Spa Lady's 'Inner Circle'

Exclusively for YOU . . . . . .

. . .the Serious Self-Educated Wellness Expert
or
. . .the Holistic Health Care Practitioner/Professional

A special place to access:

--Hours of education and insight from Alternative Medical
Experts, Holistic Nutrition, Consciousness Leaders
in interview format from "Green Tea with Marilee" interviews

--Tons of tips on using therapeutic essential oils
in everyday life and for certain health conditions

--Marilee's recorded trainings and fun videos

--Archived 'Tips of the Week' newsletters and many articles

--Community of like minded people

--An easy place to create your own blog

--Your own private page

--A way to start a discussion in a forum

--Create your own group if you have a special interest topic

Learn more:
http://snipurl.com/hsl_inner_circle


====================================
7. The "Green Tea with Marilee" Show
====================================

March 26, 2009 7 PM EST

>>>>> The Power of Less <<<<<
with Leo Babauta

Register Here: http://snipurl.com/gtwm_power_of_less


=========================================
Interested in Kick Starting Your Practice?

Great for holistically oriented health care
professionals with a practice!

Purchase this ebook for immediate download

Look at the 99 testimonials on this page -
you are all so beautiful!

http://snipurl.com/8_steps_ebook

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

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.

=======================================================
Marilee Tolen RN
a.k.a. Home Spa Lady
marilee777@aol.com
Phone: 856-857-1799 (East Coast)

Cleanse Your Body, Cleanse Your Life / Issue # 172 - March 11, 2009

Home Spa Lady's
Tips of the Week
Issue # 172 - March 11, 2009
Publisher: Marilee Tolen RN
mailto:marilee777@aol.com
http://www.HomeSpaLady.com
Home Spa Lady (TM)

Circulation: 5799


==============================================
Home Spa Lady ~ Simple Solutions for Self-Care At Home
==============================================
In This Issue
================================

1. Cleanse Your Body, Cleanse Your Life

2. Essential Oil Tip: Cleansing Action of EOs

3. Success Tip: ~Chinese Proverb

4. Recipe of the Week: Master Cleanse Mixture

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

6. HSL's "Inner Circle" News

7. The "Green Tea with Marilee" Show

>>> Tonight! Wednesday March 11th <<<
Tom Woloshyn - Master Cleanse

Register for this show, even if you can't come!
Listen later with the replay and download good
for 60 hours!

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1. Cleanse Your Body, Cleanse Your Life
========================================

I can remember when I started to incorporate
cleansing measures in my life back in the 1980's.

It was after a slew of physical problems that,
through my own internal wisdom, thank goodness,
I figured out were related to an over usage of
antibiotics.

In my teens I had been put on a typical acne
protocol prescribed by our family doctor which
consisted of approximately 250 - 500 mg of
Tetracycline daily (ongoing) and topical cortisone
creams.

Scheesh! Talk about compromising the immune system
and wiping out good flora ! (But it was through
this that I became an expert in candida and yeast
overgrowth - no better healer than the wounded
healer!)

The side effects that I experienced from this
treatment were many. Stomach problems, skin rashes,
headaches, constipation, brain fog, menstrual issues,
and much more, and my acne was still there - and
getting worse. These were signs of candida overgrowth
aka candidiasis aka systemic yeast overgrowth.

(As an aside do you know what really cleared up my acne?
Transcendental Meditation - in 3 days! but that is for
another article!).

I think there were only two books written about this way
back then - The Yeast Syndrome (Trowbridge/Walder) and
The Yeast Connection (Crook). That was it as far as
non-medical textbooks and I doubt if there were medical
texts about this - because doctors typically didn't know
about this problem.

I devoured those books and then started a journey (which is
still ongoing as I watch these microbes evolve) learning
about ways to heal the body through food, fasting, and other
natural means.

When I learned about juice fasting I bought an Acme
juicer, which I still have - 25 years later! - and I
started juice fasting (not necessarily recommended for
candida because of the high sugar content is you are using
carrots and beets).

At that time I would travel down to Virginia Beach and
spend time at the A.R.E. (Association of Research and
Enlightenment aka the Edgar Cayce Institute) in their
clinic having colonics, steams and massages.

I would rent a condo, do my juice fasting, and incorporate
these other therapies. . . and I would have the most amazing
spiritual experiences!

I can only think of calling them 'spiritual' because
it was a natural and indescribable heightening. For the first
time ever I had a clear mind, an excellent mood, inner peace,
and boundless energy. And my body felt so good.

When I came upon information about the Master Cleanse I became
even more intrigued because I learned how balanced the recipe is
(much different from juice fasting).

I have met many people over the years who have done the Master
Cleanse with miraculous results. Many of them through Young
Living circles and just about all of them were greatly influenced
by Tom Woloshyn, an amazing healer and author of the book "The
Complete Master Cleanse".

It is not always easy getting a cleanse started and going through
the stages of a cleanse - or a juice fast, or the "lemonade diet"
(which the Master Cleanse is sometimes called).

Information and mental preparedness is a huge part of what it
takes to start a program, especially like the Master Cleanse.

If any of you have been considering a cleansing program this
spring (spring is always a great time to cleanse! the body wants
to do that naturally) then you might be interested in getting
to know Tom, reading his book, or hearing him on my show tonight!

I have personally known Tom for several years. I've got to know
he and Tamara and have spent time in Mexico and Hawaii with them,
it has been a great pleasure and education. I can't think of a
better 'coach' for a cleanse.

Tom studied under Stanley Burroughs, the originator of the Master
Cleanse, and has years of experience in just this one specialty!

Tom is one of the best practitioners of Vita-Flex treatments and
works extensively with Color Therapy. He also teaches about the
importance of Colon Lifts. All of this information comes from
Burroughs book.

Tom is also an expert in the use of therapeutic essential oils
and teaches how to incorporate the oils with these therapies.
And he has authored two books: "The Complete Master Cleanse" and
his new release "Beyond the Master Cleanse".

Please join me tonight when I interview Tom, and if you can't
make it register anyway so you can listen later because I email
the 'listen later link' to you only if you register. The
replay information is good for 60 hours post-show for
listening and downloading!
http://snipurl.com/cyvmm

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2. Essential Oil Tip: Cleansing Action of EOs
===============================================

This is a basic tip about therapeutic grade essential oils
(emphasis on the therapeutic!):

Therapeutic essential oils have many properties, many benefits,
and many actions.

The purpose and the desire of the essential oils, which are
natural products from the plant kingdom, is to achieve balance.

Much of that balance comes in the form of cleaning up their
environment of anything toxic.

When we use an essential oil many things are happening
simultaneously, one of which is cleansing and detoxification.
They clean up our environment (our body!)

This is one of the many reasons why I like to use essential oils
for my self-care - because they oxygenate and detoxify at the
same time.

By the way, have you received your f'ree "7 Day Online Video
Ecourse on How to Use Essential Oils" yet?

All Home Spa Lady's Tips of the Week subscribers are
entitled to this f'ree course as a Thank You and a Bonus
to this weekly subscription.

If you have not yet received this 7 Day Course you can
re-sign up for the Tips of the Week at my website. If you
use the same name and email address you will not receive
multiple mailings.

Go here to sign up:
http://www.HomeSpaLady.com
And you will receive a quick 2-3 minute video lesson everyday
for 7 days with the first lesson being delivered immediately!


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


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3. Success Tip: ~ Chinese Proverb
=======================================

He who takes medicine and neglects to diet wastes the skill of
his doctors. ~ Chinese Proverb

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4. Recipe of the Week: Master Cleanse Mixture
================================================

One single serving

2 Tablespoons of organic lemon Juice (about 1/2 a Lemon)
2 Tablespoons of Organic grade B maple syrup
1/10 Teaspoon Cayenne pepper powder
Ten ounces of filtered water


This is the recipe for a single serving, but just
knowing this is not enough - a good orientation and/or
a good read (Tom's book!)

You can learn much more about the Master Cleanse
process through expert and author of
The Complete Master Cleanse book, Tom Woloshyn.

Here is how to learn more easily by listening in on
my live interview (or listen later) with Tom:

http://snipurl.com/cyvmm

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

For those who insist on returning to their
old toxic diet undoing the revitalizing of
fasting, here are some tongue-in-cheek suggestions.

Toxic Diet Tip 1
Slowly begin to reintroduce harmful foods. Suggestions are potato
chips, pizza with extra cheese, white bread, milk, milk shakes
from edible oil products, fried chicken, fries deep-fried in beef
fat, eggs from chemically raised chickens, barbecued steak with a
small portion of overcooked vegetables. Include lots of coffee
and donuts to insure an optimum toxicity level.

Toxic Diet Tip 2
Eat very few raw fruits and vegetables. If you must eat
vegetables, make sure the life has been cooked out of them or buy
canned. The best fruits are canned and preserved in sugar syrup.

Toxic Diet Tip 3
Drink lots of Coke or Pepsi. Canned vegetable juice is fine in
small quantities because the enzymes have been destroyed through
pasteurization. If you buy fruit drinks made from powder, make
sure you see food coloring and synthetic sweeteners and a few
unpronounceable chemicals listed in the ingredients.

Toxic Diet Tip 4
Eat ravenously as if every meal is your last. Swallow food with
the least amount of chewing. Eating your meals in less than three
minutes will guarantee minimum saliva content. Use butter as a
lubricant. Deep-fried foods will also require less chewing.

Toxic Diet Tip 5
Eat as much as your stomach can take. This forces the muscles
that support the stomach to stretch out of shape. Try to eat till
you feel stuffed to the point breathing is difficult and sitting
requires that you loosen the button of your pants. Mixing
proteins, starches, and sugars together with lots of liquid will
reduce digestion and increase fermentation, which is necessary to
create an achy bloating effect and effective high-powered
flatulence.

Toxic Diet Tip 6
Avoid fiber at all cost. If forced to eat whole-wheat flour, pick
the bits of bran from the bread. This will allow the food to pass
more slowly through the intestine so the body may absorb optimal
toxic chemicals.

Toxic Diet Tip 7
Do not exercise. Exercise oxygenates the cells and triggers the
lymphatic system to cleanse the body. Try to remain in an
inactive, horizontal position. TV watching on a sofa is perfect.
Try to take as many snacks as possible to the sofa so you do not
have to walk back and forth to the fridge.

Toxic Diet Tip 8
Snack regularly during the night so as to curb the body's natural
tendencies to detoxify during sleep.

Toxic Diet Tip 9
Attend lots of potlucks for toxic-diet encouragement from
others.Do not be embarrassed about going up for seconds, thirds
and fourths. Attend every interest carrying donuts and a jumbo
coffee in hand in case there is not enough for you.


By Tom Coghill of Fasting.ws Articles


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6. HSL's "Inner Circle" News
=============================

We had a Fun Friday Chat this past Friday nite!

The recording to this gathering is on the Main Page
of the Inner Circle site.

In the chat I went over how to use the Inner Circle site and how
you can set up your own blog and many other features.

I also reminded you about the amazing audios that
you have at your access - here are some of them
(they are found under the "Interviews" tab):

Joan Barice MD - Holistic Physician Uses Young Living Oils
Maureen Drummond - Hesitate to Vaccinate?
David Stewart PhD - Essential Oil Chemistry Made Simple
Karilee Shames PhD, RN - Thyroid Power (author of same book)
Marc Schreuder - TeleREDcast on Ningxia Red
Nida Gonzales RD - Aromatherapy in Nursing Homes
James Oschman-WhatYou Need to Know About Energy/Energy Therapies
" " Anti-Aging and the Science of Energy Medicine

...........and about 20 more!

New Video: What Psyllium Does In Your Body

Featured Members ~ all members with photos in their profile!

Announcement to all Inner Circle Members:

~All of the bonus CD's have been shipped (the first 75 members
were entitled to a bonus CD - we have surpassed that number!)
If you have not received a bonus CD and you became a member
before March 1st please contact me at marilee@homespalady.com.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Some Inner Circle Happenings ~

--Evelyn gave us the most yummy Veggie Burger Recipe!

--Clara Mae is doing the most amazing job applying herself
to her internet marketing studies! This gal is determined!
(btw - your photo is up in the site!)


>>>>>> Learn how to become an Inner Circle Member <<<<<<<<<

..... it is so worth it!!!

http://snipurl.com/hsl_inner_circle

Watch the video!!!!!


Did I mention to you how much I love to empower women by teaching
them tools and tips for health and wealth? You will definitely
get that when you join the Inner Circle (for less than one Whole
Foods lunch a month!)


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

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

Home Spa Lady's 'Inner Circle'

Exclusively for YOU . . . . . .

. . .the Serious Self-Educated Wellness Expert
or
. . .the Holistic Health Care Practitioner/Professional

A special place to access:

--Hours of education and insight from Alternative Medical
Experts, Holistic Nutrition, Consciousness Leaders
in interview format from "Green Tea with Marilee" interviews

--Tons of tips on using therapeutic essential oils
in everyday life and for certain health conditions

--Marilee's recorded trainings and fun videos

--Archived 'Tips of the Week' newsletters and many articles

--Community of like minded people

--An easy place to create your own blog

--Your own private page

--A way to start a discussion in a forum

--Create your own group if you have a special interest topic

Learn more:
http://snipurl.com/hsl_inner_circle

====================================
7. The "Green Tea with Marilee" Show
====================================

March 11, 2009 7 PM EST

>>>> The Complete Master Cleanse <<<<
with Tom Woloshyn

Register Here: http://snipurl.com/cyvmm

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

March 26, 2009 7 PM EST

>>>>> The Power of Less <<<<<
with Leo Babauta

Register Here: http://snipurl.com/gtwm_power_of_less


=========================================
Interested in Kick Starting Your Practice?

Great for holistically oriented health care
professionals with a practice!

Purchase this ebook for immediate download

Look at the 99 testimonials on this page -
you are all so beautiful!

http://snipurl.com/8_steps_ebook

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

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.

=======================================================
Marilee Tolen RN
a.k.a. Home Spa Lady
marilee777@aol.com
Phone: 856-857-1799 (East Coast)

"Allow Natural Death" / Issue #171 - March 4, 2009

Home Spa Lady's
Tips of the Week
Issue # 171 - March 4, 2009
Publisher: Marilee Tolen RN
mailto:marilee777@aol.com
http://www.HomeSpaLady.com

Home Spa Lady ™

Circulation: 5741

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Home Spa Lady ~ Simple Solutions for Self-Care At Home
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In This Issue
================================

1. "Allow Natural Death"

2. Essential Oil Tip: White Angelica
(video: 49 sec)

3. Success Tip: ~ Henry David Thoreau

4. Recipe of the Week: Orange Avocado Smoothie

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

6. HSL's "Inner Circle" News
Fun Gathering this Friday!

7. The "Green Tea with Marilee" Show

>>> Two Great Shows with these authors <<<

Tom Woloshyn - Master Cleanse
Leo Babauta - Power of Less


==========================
1. "Allow Natural Death"
==========================

Choosing the three words "Allow Natural Death" over
"Do Not Resuscitate", the other three words used when
making the decision to provide no resuscitation
to keep someone alive, can make such a profound difference
in the lives and hearts of grieving families.

There is a movement rising in health care systems
throughout the country to institute this new terminology.

These medical orders to "Do Not Resuscitate" written as a
prescription by a physician in a patient's chart, are usually
given at a time when the patient has no chance of survival with
medical means or following an 'advance directive' that the
patient wrote him/herself.

One of the more difficult duties I had as a nurse working in a
hospital was talking to families about the decision to "DNR", or
"Do Not Resuscitate", their sick and dying loved one.

I always thought the expression "Do Not Resuscitate"
sounded cold and commanding. In discussions with the families it
was evident to me that they took this to mean "do not keep my
loved one alive", and of course they wanted to keep their loved
one alive!

"Do Not Resuscitate" sounds withholding and like a 'take-away'.

I'm so glad to hear that "Allow Natural Death" will take its place.

"Allowing" is not a command, it sounds like an appreciation of an organic
inevitable process.
Let me rant for a bit here ..........

So my experiences of the DNR's in the hospital were. . .once the
families had to make the gut-wrenching decision, they then had
to put their signature on paper stating that command - which
carries some emotional weight in and of itself.
And to top it off, when the decision was made and the papers
signed, then it was advertised!

The letters "DNR" were posted all over the place,
. . .on the walls . . .near the patient's bed. . .
. . .on the doors going into the room. . .and
sometimes even written on the patients clothing or skin!

(I must ask - do they still do that? can
any of you HSL Tips readers out there who work
in a health care system these days email me and let me
know if this still happens? thanks!).

This is one of the many things that makes me
shudder when I think about the loss of dignity
people experience in the hospital, especially in end-of-life
(thank goodness for hospice where dignity is maintained).

It is also one of the many reasons why I was so
insistent that my parents die at home (which they
wanted for themselves) if the conditions were right in that
there was no need for ventilator or other equipment.

Five years ago this week my mother, who was hospitalized at was
University of Penn for her kidney cancer, was told by her
physicians she had very little time left to live.

The topic of "Do Not Resuscitate" didn't even come up.
Without a second thought we called Samaritan Hospice in Marlton
New Jersey and brought her home to "Allow a Natural Death" in the
comfort of her home surrounded by her loved ones.

We believed this helped to create conditions to allow a natural
death. . .comfortably and peacefully. And she did have one weeks
later.
The beautiful thing was that as a family we always used
natural healing methods in our home, and just as we used
them for living a good life, we also used them for dying a good
death (for both of my parents).

Seven years ago after my father died a peaceful death at home, I
took this concept and I created "Peaceful Passages: Complementary
Therapies in End of Life Care" to create awareness of our ability
to use wonderful holistic modalities for comfort and care,
involvement of family members, and to facilitate a natural and
peaceful death.

I also started a scholarship fund to help pay for education for
people who want to study holistic modalities like energy healing,
aromatherapy, massage, reflexology if they are going to use it
in end of life settings or situations.

I would like to share this aspect of my work with you.

If you haven't seen my website yet, please visit it!

And if you would like to donate to the fund you can do it there
by following the links to the non-profit hospice Samaritan
through which you can donate.

You can also buy my small Peaceful Passages booklet with over 60
stories on how holistic practitioners and people have used these
therapies in an end of life care situation. All proceeds of this
book go directly to the fund (the name of the fund is the M.J.
Tolen Scholarship Fund).

And you can also apply for the scholarship with the information
provided on this site.

Go to: http://www.peacefulpassages.org - (and download the
free report on "17 Natural Ways to Comfort Your Loved One Who is
Sick or Dying".


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2. Essential Oil Tip: White Angelica in Energy Field
======================================================

The energy of the Young Living Blend "White Angelica"
is beyond compare. It was developed to cleanse and protect
your energy field and feels amazing when worn.

I once heard someone say that wearing White Angelica is like
bringing in a band of angels to surround and protect you.

I like to run it through my energy field. Here is a 49 second
video to show you how I do it.
http://snipurl.com/vid_eos_in_efield

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


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3. Success Tip: ~ Henry David Thoreau
=======================================

Death is beautiful when seen to be a law, and not an accident -
It is as common as life.

~Henry David Thoreau,11 March 1842, letter to Ralph Waldo Emerson


================================================
4. Recipe of the Week: Orange Avocado Smoothie
================================================

--Three organic navel oranges, juiced
--One organic avocado, peeled
--Two organic bananas, peeled
--Four tablespoons organic honey
--One-cup plain nonfat yogurt
--2 cups ice cubes

Place orange juice and all other ingredients in a blender.
Blend until smooth and serve at once.

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

Sam and Izzy

Two 90-year old men, Sam and Izzy, have been friends all of
their lives. When it's clear that Sam is dying, Izzy visits
him every day.

One day Izzy says, "Sam, we both loved baseball all our lives,
and we played minor league ball together for so many years.
Please do me one favor, when you get to Heaven, please, you'll
let me know if there's baseball there."

Sam looks up at Izzy from his death bed and lovingly says,
"Izzy, you've been my best friend for many years. If it's
possible, for you I'll do this favor."

Shortly after, Sam passes on. At midnight a few nights later,
Izzy is awakened from a sound sleep by a blinding flash of white
light and a voice calling out to him, "Izzy--Izzy."

"Who is it?", asks Izzy sitting up suddenly. "Who is it?"

The voice responds, "Izzy--it's me, Sam."

"You're not Sam. Sam just died."

"Izzy, I'm telling you it's me, Sam," insists the voice.

"So, Sam! Where are you?" asks Izzy.

"In heaven," replies Sam. "I have some good news and a little
bad news."

"Tell me the good news first," says Izzy.

"The good news is that there's baseball in heaven.
Better yet, all our friends who died before us are here, too.
Better than that, we're all young again.
Better still, it's always spring time and it never rains or
snows.
And listen, best of all, we can play baseball all we want, and
we never get tired."

"That's fantastic," says Izzy. "It's beyond my wildest dreams!
So what's the bad news?"

"You're pitching Tuesday!"

=============================
6. HSL's "Inner Circle" News
=============================

Please join me this Friday night!

We are going to have a "Fun Friday Chat" at 7 PM EST.

Kinda like a party, but not an 'official' party,
(we will have one of those later)

We're just going to get together in a fun relaxed social
gathering on a teleseminar.

I want to talk about how to use the Inner Circle to your
best advantage and maybe a few personal stories - intros -
and answer a few of your questions.

The phone number to call and the link to the webcast is
on the home page of the Inner Circle site.

See you on Friday!
-------------------------------------------------

New Video Uploaded for you in the Inner Circle Video Section!
- Ruta Vala on feet for sleep

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Featured Members!

These are the members who are featured in the Inner
Circle this week. These are the folks who are currently
enrolled in the Intro to Internet Marketing Course:

Vicki-Lynne Jost, Janet Ballingham, Rebecca Reynolds,
Patty Buckley, Shari Sternberger, Sue Heath, Kate Brown,
Joanne Schwarm, Debbie Parrish, Kathleen Krellner, Lily Reed,
Jeanne Natre, Rose Siano, Karen Douglass, Becky Cochran

(did I miss anyone?)

And, of course . . . .there are many of you "Flies on the Wall"
graduates who are in the Inner Circle and listening in again for
f'ree to the class!


>>>>>> Learn how to become an Inner Circle Member <<<<<<<<<

..... it is so worth it!!!

http://snipurl.com/hsl_inner_circle

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

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

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

Home Spa Lady's 'Inner Circle'

Exclusively for YOU . . . . . .

. . .the Serious Self-Educated Wellness Expert
or
. . .the Holistic Health Care Practitioner/Professional

A special place to access:

--Hours of education and insight from Alternative Medical
Experts, Holistic Nutrition, Consciousness Leaders
in interview format from "Green Tea with Marilee" interviews

--Tons of tips on using therapeutic essential oils
in everyday life and for certain health conditions

--Marilee's recorded trainings and fun videos

--Archived 'Tips of the Week' newsletters and many articles

--Community of like minded people

--An easy place to create your own blog

--Your own private page

--A way to start a discussion in a forum

--Create your own group if you have a special interest topic

Learn more:
http://snipurl.com/hsl_inner_circle

====================================
7. The "Green Tea with Marilee" Show
====================================

March 11, 2009 7 PM EST

>>>> The Complete Master Cleanse <<<<
with Tom Woloshyn

Register Here: http://snipurl.com/cyvmm

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

March 26, 2009 7 PM EST

>>>>> The Power of Less <<<<<
with Leo Babauta

Register Here: http://snipurl.com/gtwm_power_of_less


=========================================
Interested in Kick Starting Your Practice?

Great for holistically oriented health care
professionals with a practice!

Purchase this ebook for immediate download

Look at the 99 testimonials on this page -
you are all so beautiful!

http://snipurl.com/8_steps_ebook

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

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.

==========================================
Marilee Tolen RN
a.k.a. Home Spa Lady
marilee777@aol.com
Phone: 856-857-1799 (East Coast)