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Warning Labels on Toothpaste and Mouthwash: facts and myths

March 6, 2010 in Beauty, Best Essential Oils, Chemicals / Toxic, Edible Toothpaste/Dental Care, Family Health, Fluoride-Free, Health, Natural, Oral Pathogens / Dental Health, Science, Therapeutic-grade Essential Oil, Thieves, Wellness by Evelyn Vincent | No comments

What makes little sense to me is the fact that over 30 years ago it was proven that rates of cavities began going down around the world, even in countries that did not have fluoridated water, fluoride toothpaste, or fluoride tablets; yet fluoride was and still is touted as being the only way to prevent cavities. There is no accurate evidence that fluoride makes any difference to oral health.[1]

The chart below from the World Health Organization clearly shows the trends of oral health getting better since the 1960s in populations around the world who did not have fluoridated water and dental products. The question arises, why then do we continue to use an extremely deadly substance in our water and oral care products?

Typical toothpaste warning printed on the label/box:

“Keep out of reach of children under 6 years of age. If you accidentally swallow more than used for brushing, seek professional help or contact a poison control center immediately.”

Typical mouthwash caution printed on the label:

“In case of accidental ingestion, seek professional assistance or contact a poison control center immediately. Do not use in children under six years of age. Supervise children over six.”

These warnings ARE on every brand of toothpaste and mouthwash I have seen!

When a warning is on a product it does mean it is and can be fatal.

Anita Shattuck states in Fluoridation: The Fraud of the Century

“Fluoridation is not about “children’s teeth,” it is about industry getting rid of its hazardous waste at a profit, instead of having to pay a fortune to dispose of it. [the industry she is referring to is the aluminum and phosphate fertilizer industries]

Only calcium fluoride occurs naturally in water; however, that type of fluoride has never been used for fluoridation. Instead what is used over 90 percent of the time are silicofluorides, which are 85 times more toxic than calcium fluoride…”

Shattuck continues…

“The largest study of tooth decay in America (by the National Institute of Dental Research in 1987) proved that there was no significant difference in the decay rates of 39,000 fluoridated, partially fluoridated and non-fluoridated children, ages 5 to 17, surveyed in 84 cities. The media has never disclosed these facts. The study cost us, the taxpayers, $3,670,000. Surely, we are entitled to hear the results.[2]

Newburgh and Kingston, both in the state of New York, were two of the original fluoridation test cities. A recent study by the New York State Department of Health showed that after 50 years of fluoridation, Newburgh’s children have a slightly higher number of cavities than never-fluoridated Kingston.[2]

The recent California fluoridation study, sponsored by the Dental Health Foundation, showed that California has only about one quarter as much water fluoridation as the nation as a whole, yet 15-year-old California children have less tooth decay than the national average.[3]“

Since there is no accurate evidence at all that proves fluoride is beneficial and only huge amounts of evidence showing that fluoride is extremely unhealthy it makes me wonder… why exactly are we still allowing these people to convince us that fluoride is even remotely beneficial???

Other Toxic Ingredients in Oral Care Products

In the case of oral care products, the most toxic ingredients are:

Alcohol, SD Alcohol

Artificial flavoring

Artificial food dyes & colors

- D&C Yellow #10

- FD&C Green #3

- FD&C Blue #1

- FD&C Yellow #5

Aspartame

Carrageenin

Chlorhexidine

Dispersants (unnatural)

- Poloxmer 403

- Sodium Hydroxide (Lye)

- Synthetic Glycerine

Fluoride

PEG-32

Pentasodium triphosphate

Preservatives

- Benzoic Acid

- Polysorbate 80

Propylene glycol

Saccharin

Silica

Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS)

Sodium monofluorophosphate

Sucralose® (Splenda®)

Tetrasodium pyrophosphate

Titanium dioxide

Triclosan (read more about Triclosan)

One tube of ordinary toothpaste can literally kill two children if ingested. One tube can kill an adult if ingested. This is serious stuff!

The ingredients highlighted in “red” are the ingredients that would be responsible for fatalities. The other ingredients would be a slower accumulation of poisons becoming lodged in tissues, organs and fat cells.

Visit the EWG (Environmental Working Group) website, type in any of the above ingredients or ingredients in personal care products you have at home right now to find out just how toxic the products are – this is a very cool and useful database!

Researchers in the US found that the chlorine added to water in Britain reacted with triclosan to produce chloroform-gas. They found that it was possible for the chloroform produced when soap containing the chemical mixes with chlorinated water to be absorbed through the skin or inhaled. Read more…

Fluoride’s Neurological Effects: studies show there may be grave implications for Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Attention Deficit Disorder, reduced IQ in children, read more…

Parents of Fluoride Poisoned Children (PFPC)

Fluoride: Worse than we Thought

Thieves™ dental hygiene and personal care products never have and never will contain triclosan!

If you want to get up to speed on fluoride you can check out these: Fluoride Action Network, and the Fluoride Deception with Christopher Bryson an excellent and historical informative video (below, in 3 parts) and book!

Part One: The Fluoride Deception

Dollar store toothpastes may contain up to 10 times the fluoride – an extreme health hazard!

It only makes sense to not use toxic dental care products, especially when it comes to our health and our kids health.

Young Living has KidScents Toothpaste which has no poisons or chemicals – yes, it is edible and also has the benefits of our fabulous essential oils!

Young Living also has 3 different toothpastes for adults (and perfectly suitable for kids, some kids prefer the adult toothpaste better) the Thieves Ultra Toothpaste I think is the best – all of which have the amazing benefits of our Thieves essential oil and all are free of poisons and chemicals too – yes, it’s edible!

My Testimonial

This is the ONLY toothpaste and mouthwash (Thieves) that I have ever used that actually made any difference, and the difference has been amazing!!! I have saved a fortune on dental cleanings by simply using the Thieves Ultra Toothpaste. The therapeutic-grade essential oils in the Thieves essential oil blend (which are added to this toothpaste and mouthwash) actually kill the s. mutans bacteria in our mouths that cause plaque and tartar. This is how all toothpastes and mouthwashes ’should’ work!  After using this pair, I will never even consider going back and using inferior dental care products again! ~ Evelyn Vincent

Get Edible and Highly Effective Thieves Ultra Toothpaste and Mouthwash

Part Two: The Fluoride Deception

Part Three: The Fluoride Deception

Resources

1. “The Truth About Mandatory Fluoridation,” John R. Lee, M.D. Apr. 15, 1995.

2. “New studies cast doubt on fluoridation benefits,” by Bette Hileman, Chemical & Engineering News,Vol. 67, No. 19, May 8, 1989. “Recommendations for Fluoride Use in Children,” Jayanth V. Kumar, D.D.S., M.P.H.; Elmer L. Green, D.D.S., M.P.H., Pediatric Dentistry, Feb. 1998.

3. San Diego Union Tribune, Sept. 1, 1999.

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Food Inc. The Movie, Where Is Our Food Coming From?

March 2, 2010 in Health, News, Nutrition / Diet by Shayla | No comments

Over the weekend, we viewed a documentary that completely changed the way our family looks at our food; the movie is called Food Inc. After watching it we feel it is a movie every American needs to watch! We actually found ours at the local video store, but you can also purchase it online which is what we are going to do (info on where below).

A basic overview; this is a very well done documentary, following our food from the grocery stores back to the manufacturer (well, some manufacturer’s anyways, some of the manufacturer’s wouldn’t let the investigation team in to look around)! This documentary was eye opening for us, we learned many things (for one, we learned that farmers-like the local ones around us as well as consumers like you and me) are being abused by corporate food tycoons.

If you love your family and fellow American, and would like to see safer food (like less e-coli and other food poisoning problems) as well as more nutritious food in stores, schools, and America as a whole, you will want to watch this one!

I really hope you will get this one, and am confident you won’t be sorry you did! After watching it, you may want to purchase more copies to lend to your friends and family, and you may even want to write a letter to your editor to encourage others to view it!

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Article by Shayla, Master Herbalist, Homemaker, and Young Living Independent Distributor.

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Natural Dyes for Your Easter Eggs

March 1, 2010 in Chemicals / Toxic, Education, Family Health, Gift, Green, Health, Kids, Lifestyle, Make My Own, Natural, Recipes by Evelyn Vincent | No comments

Dyeing eggs with natural substances doesn’t take much more time than if you used commercial coloring kits – and it’s alot more fun! You can be very creative with what is in your kitchen already and your Easter eggs can come out very unique. I’ve also included how to blow eggs for those who are very creative and would like to make all-natural dyed Easter eggs as a gift.

Getting Natural Colors from Safe Sources

These natural dyes are either a spice, fruit, or vegetable that will color your Easter eggs in a very safe way. Terrific for kids, pregnant moms, and those living a natural lifestyle.

Lavender

  • 1 cup grape juice and 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • Violet Blossoms plus 2 tsp Lemon Juice
  • Red Zinger Tea (Celestial Seasonings)
  • Soak eggs in turmeric dye for 30 minutes, then red cabbage dye for 30 minutes.

Violet Blue

  • Violet Blossoms (these are an edible flower, not all flowers can be eaten)
  • Small Quantity of Red Onions Skins (boiled)
  • Hibiscus Tea
  • Red Wine

Blue

  • Canned Blueberries
  • Red Cabbage Leaves (boiled)
  • Purple Grape Juice
  • Red Cabbage (4 cups chopped and boiled)
  • Light blue: Soak eggs in red cabbage dye for 30 minutes.
  • Royal blue: Soak eggs in red cabbage dye overnight.

Bluish-Gray

  • Mix 1 cup frozen blueberries with 1 cup water. Bring to room temperature. Remove blueberries.

Green

  • Spinach Leaves (boiled)
  • Liquid Chlorophyll

Greenish Yellow

  • Yellow Delicious Apple Peels (boiled)
  • Carrot tops and peels from Yellow Delicious apples produce a yellow-green.

Chartreuse

  • Soak eggs in turmeric dye for 30 minutes, then beet dye for 5 seconds.

Yellow

  • Remove the peel from 1 orange. Add peel to 4 cups boiling water. Stir in 2 tablespoons vinegar. Let cool to room temperature. Remove orange peel.
  • Saffron makes a bright yellow when eggs are soaked overnight. Use about 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads for four eggs.
  • Carrot Tops (boiled)
  • Celery Seed (boiled)
  • Ground Cumin (boiled)
  • Ground Turmeric (boiled)
  • Chamomile Tea (boiled)
  • Green Tea

Golden Brown

  • Dill Seeds

Mahogany Brown

  • Red beet skins make a beautiful mahogany brown. Roast fresh beets at 350 degrees in oven until soft (about one to two hours, depending on size). Peel off the skin and about 1/8″ of the beet. Reserve beets for eating (they are delicious roasted!) and add the skins to the dye pot. Use about one egg-size beet per egg. Allow to soak overnight. Grape juice produces a beautiful sparkling tan. You could try using coffee dye instead of Grape juice.

Brown

  • Strong Coffee
  • Instant Coffee
  • Black Walnut Shells (boiled)
  • Black Tea

Orange

  • Yellow Onion Skins (boiled) 4 cups (skins of about 12 onions)
  • Cooked Shredded Carrots
  • Chili Powder
  • Paprika

Salmon

  • Soak eggs in turmeric dye for 30 minutes, then beet dye for 30 minutes.

Pink

  • Beets
  • Cranberries or Juice
  • Raspberries
  • Red Grape Juice
  • Juice from Pickled Beets

Dark Pink

  • Cut 1 medium beet into chunks. Add beet to 4 cups boiling water. Stir in 2 tablespoons vinegar. Let cool to room temperature. Remove beets.
  • Lots of red onion skins, cranberry juice, or frozen raspberries.

Red

  • Lots of Red Onions Skins (boiled)
  • Canned Cherries with Juice
  • Pomegranate Juice
  • Raspberries
  • 3 cans of beets in cranberry juice (instead of water) – produce a dark reddish hue

Dyeing Directions Using the ‘Hot’ Method

  1. Place the eggs in a single layer in a non-aluminum pan. Add water until the eggs are covered.
  2. Add 2 TBLS of white vinegar per quart of water to help the color adhere to the eggs.
  3. Add the natural dye. Use more dye material for more eggs or for a more intense color, most spices produce a rich color when 3 TBLS of the powdered spice is used.
  4. Bring water to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Note: longer cooking will make eggs tough.
  6. If you are pleased with the color, remove the eggs from the liquid.
  7. For more intensely colored eggs, temporarily remove the eggs from the liquid. Strain the dye through a coffee filter (unless you want speckled eggs). Cover the eggs with the filtered dye and let them remain in the refrigerator overnight.
  8. Naturally-colored eggs will not be glossy, but if you want a shiny appearance you can rub a bit of cooking oil onto the eggs once they are dry.

Dyeing Directions Using the ‘Cold’ Method

  1. The cold method is the same as the hot method with the following exception…
  2. Once ingredients have simmered 20–30 minutes (depending on desired shade).
  3. Lift or strain the ingredients out of the water and allow the water to cool to room temperature. Optional: you may wish to leave the ingredients in the colored water to give the egg more texture as the dye will become concentrated in areas where the vegetable touches the egg.
  4. Submerge the eggs until the desired color is achieved. You may keep the eggs in the solution overnight as long as it is refrigerated.
  5. The longer the egg stays in the dye, hot or cold, the deeper the hue will be. Using vinegar will also help the color deepen.

Decorative Designs for Your Easter Eggs

  • Shapes, Words, or Pictures: use a wax crayon (or a piece of wax) to draw them on the egg shell before dyeing. Wax doesn’t absorb colors, and the designs will not be colored.
  • Tie-dyed Eggs: can be created by using rubber bands. Different sizes of rubber bands, wrapped around the eggs, can give a tie-died look. When the egg shell is the color you want, remove from the dye. When the color has dried, pull off the rubber bands.
  • Natural Paints: use fresh and frozen berries as paints to create a mottled coloring scheme. Simply crush the berries against dry boiled eggs.

Tips

  • It’s a lot faster to boil the dyes and eggs together, but you will use several pans if you want to make multiple colors. Dyeing the eggs after they have been cooked takes as many dishes and more time, but may be more practical.
  • Using canned produce produce paler shades.
  • Some natural dyes need to be boiled to impart their color (specified above).
  • Some fruits, vegetables, and spices can be used cold. To use a cold natural dye, cover the boiled eggs with water, add your chosen dyeing materials, about a teaspoon of vinegar, then let the eggs remain in the refrigerator until the desired color is achieved. In most cases, the longer you leave Easter eggs in the dye, the more deeply colored they will become.

Additional Tips for Successful Results

  • Use filtered or distilled water. Chlorine and other chemicals will work against the dye, making it less intense. Buy distilled water or use your own filtered water.
  • For deeper colors, use more dyestuff or let the eggs soak longer.
  • For even coverage, cook eggs in a pot large enough to hold enough water and dyestuff to completely cover the eggs, even after some of the liquid has evaporated during the 15 minute of boiling.
  • Again, for even coverage, if you continue to soak the eggs in the refrigerator after cooking, make sure the eggs are completely covered with the dye liquid.
  • Blot the eggs dry or allow them to air dry, as for some colors the dye will rub off while still wet. On the other hand, if you wish to make a white pattern on the egg, you can rub off some of the dye for some colors immediately after cooking.
  • Make sure eggs of different colors are completely dry before piling them up in a bowl together, as wet dye from one egg can transfer to another.

How to Blow Out Eggs

  1. Wash eggs.
  2. Using a sewing needle, gently prick a small hole into each of the egg’s two ends. Poke a hole in the yolk (use a thin skewer if necessary).
  3. Leaning over a bowl, gently blow into the top hole, expelling the yolk and white out the bottom end, into the bowl.
  4. Lay hollow eggs on paper towels to dry.
  5. Paint or dye the shells or decorate as desired.

Egg Safety

  • The American Egg Board advises that you discard hard-cooked eggs that have been out of the fridge for more than two hours.
  • Refrigerate hard-cooked eggs whenever you’re not working with them. Put eggs in their cartons if you won’t be decorating them right after cooking. Refrigerate them again right after dyeing or decorating them.
  • Make sure the eggs you color aren’t cracked. If any cracks appear during dyeing or decorating, throw them away.
  • Never use any kind of dye, from natural sources or other, that are not edible!
  • If you are using crayons, paints, or other art materials, be sure they are labeled nontoxic.
  • To prevent discolored rings from forming on hard-boiled eggs, put them in a pan, add water to cover by 1 inch and bring just to a boil. Remove from heat, cover and let stand 15 to 18 minutes, then chill in cold water.

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A Lesson on ‘Living’ and ‘Dying’: an inspirational story

February 19, 2010 in Emotional Release, Health, Inspirational, Love, Men's Health, Mind / Body / Soul, Spirituality, Women's Health by Evelyn Vincent | No comments

Denise Linn has been one of my teachers, a woman who has helped me walk my path and inspire my daily thoughts and life. I just checked my email and this is the moving story she wrote…

What would you do if you were told that you had only five more days to live?
Who would you want to spend time with? What would want to do? What would be truly important… and what would pale in comparison?

I had just hung up the phone after talking to my wonderful friend Caroline. She was vibrant, joyous, loving and filled with radiance . . . and she’d been told that on Tuesday they were going to pull the plug and stop her blood transfusions and that by Wednesday or Thursday she’d be dead.

When I got off the phone I wanted to hit somebody or something . . . hard. I want to scream at the top of my lungs, “Why Caroline? Why? Why did Caroline get bone cancer? Why would our medical system do this?” I wanted a miracle. I wanted God and a legion of angels to come down and fix this. But this was my agenda . . . not Caroline’s. She was radiating a light that I just did not feel.

I’ve known Caroline for many years. I used to spend up to a month every year with her in London, when I traveled there twice a year to do seminars. I slept on her too-short couch, with my legs hanging over the end, in her flat on Portobello Road . . . after we had eaten our nightly India curry take-out with glee while talking late into the night about music, life and the universe. I wrote about her in one of my books. (Feng Shui for the Soul) We’ve spent time together in various places around the worldFlorida, Georgia, Washington State, London and Australiaand we share the same birthday. We used to call each other every April 16th to wish ourselves the most amazing year ever!

Caroline said she loved talking to me because I was so positive. But honestly, I didn’t feel positive. I felt angry, sad and frustrated. But at the same time, I was on my knees with humility because I’m so inspired by my dear friend.

In the throes of this deadly disease, my splendid friend was teaching me so much. In our conversation, she said that she has realized that her entire life she’s been more afraid of living than of dying . . . and that now . . . she’s finally living. She’s also realized that truly the only thing that matters is joy . . . and she said that she’s feeling more joy that she ever has in her life.

“Denise, what do you do when you’re told that you only have a few days to live?” 

I answered that I wasn’t sure.

She said, “It makes every moment precious. When I go to the toilet, I know that there is only a limited number of times that I will be able to do that . . . and it makes it a ’sacred toilet moment’. When I go to sleep, this makes it a ’sacred sleeping moment’. Every bit of food, every conversation, and every moment . . . no matter how seemingly mundane, is precious. I’m cherishing it all. Really we should always be doing this.”

We talked about the power of the present moment (and not re-hashing past and not worrying about the future) It’s so truewhat’s important is just being present in this moment now. In truth, nothing else exists but this splendid glorious moment now.

Our conversation made me think of the Charles Schultz Philosophy. Here it is: (You don’t have to actually answer the questions. You’ll get the point by just reading them.)

1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.

2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.

3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America Contest.

4. Name five people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.

5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor & actress.

6. Name the last decade’s worth of World Series winners.

How did you do?

The point is, most of us don’t remember the headliners of yesterday. These are not second-rate achievers. They are the best in their fields. But achievements are forgotten. Accolades fade way.

Here’s another quiz. See how you do on this one:

1. List a few teachers or people who aided your journey through life.

2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.

3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.

4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.

5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.

It’s much easier isn’t it? The moral is that the people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards. They are the ones that you love and that love you.

There are so many people that I love, and I’m assuming that you wouldn’t be getting this newsletter, if you weren’t my “peep,” so I’m sending you immense love in this moment. I love you. Please remember to relish EVERY moment no matter what is occurring, it is all sacred and precious. (Thank you Caroline for helping me remember this!!!)

Love deeply. Love NOW!! You never know when your last breath, last rainbow, last chance to say “I love you” will be.

I love you . . . you have my love and support always and forever,

p.s. A follow-up: In a following phone call, Caroline told me that she wasn’t afraid of dying, but she preferred not to be told the day of her demise and wanted to live longer than Thursday. I love my friend and wanted to do what ever I could to support her, so I appealed to my wonderful community on Facebook for help. (If you are not my friend yet, there please join me. It would be splendid to have you!) We started a letter writing campaign and the miracle that I pleaded the heavens for occurred. Caroline has had her treatment extended. She has been told that she now has months to live, during which time she can examine her options. Life is good!!!! I’m high fiving the heavens.

I was deeply moved and touched by reading this in Denise’s newsletter. I  hope that her words can be of benefit to you too.

In a previous article I wrote, The A to Z of Using Essential Oils for Emotional Release that readers may find useful during challenging times.

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Something Fishy… for our health!?

February 19, 2010 in Antioxidant, Education, Family Health, Fish Oil, Health, Heart Health, Men's Health, Natural, News, Nutrition / Diet, Omega 3, Science, Supplements / Vitamins, Wellness, Women's Health by Evelyn Vincent | No comments

Bizarre “Sea Serpent” Captured on Video: in a world first, marine scientists working in the Gulf of Mexico filmed a Giant Oarfish in the wild written by Craig Weatherby, writer at Vital Choice Seafood

A team of researchers recently caught a rare, frightening, but oddly beautiful fish on video … for the first time (view it below). The Giant Oarfish captured on film was estimated to measure a jaw-dropping 16 to 32 feet in length.

The men in the photo at right are holding a dead Oarfish … one that may only be half the size of the one filmed in the Gulf, and just a third of the documented maximum. The biggest members of this bizarre species may be the biggest bony fish in the world. (Sharks have cartilage, not bone.)

It’s likely that some of the “sea serpent” sightings by sailors over the centuries stem from the size, dragon-like dorsal fin, bright red streamers, and sinuous, snake-like motions of the Giant Oarfish (Regalecus glesne).

Oarfish sightings and landings are infrequent, but happen regularly around the world … usually when one was dead or dying, at the surface or washed onshore.

How the “catch” happened

The video (above) was shot in the Gulf of Mexico by scientists from Louisiana State University and the UK’s National Oceanography Centre.

They were based on the world’s largest oil rig, called ThunderHorse, and using its remotely operated vehicle (ROV) when they saw the fish swimming – sometimes backwards – at a depth of more than 1,500 feet (457 meters).

Team leader Mark Benfield, Ph.D., offered this account:

“What was interesting about the fish was its swimming behavior. It moved by undulating its dorsal fin in waves that propelled it backwards at quite a good speed. The fish was really big … five to 10 meters [16 to 32 feet].”

How did we not know that the seas harbor a stunningly beautiful, scary-but-harmless “sea serpent”? Now that we do, we’re glad it exists!

Saving the ocean’s amazing creatures – many still undiscovered – is another good reason to keep greenhouse gasses, trash, and chemical pollution from killing the seas.

And saving the ocean and its food chain is essential to the health, welfare, and very survival of countless people.

What!? Are we now supposed to eat Giant Oarfish for good health???

No… [smiling] it’s just a fascinating news story I wanted to share. That’s something for our brains and hearts in another way.

The fish that are really good for are health (high in omega 3s) can be found at my favorite source for wild seafood, Vital Choice… and an essential oil enhanced supplement called Omega Blue (fact sheet) from Young Living Essential Oils.

Related articles on Omega 3s

Omega 3s Rival Antidepressants in Study

Omega 3s in Brian and their Link to Zinc, Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Aging Slowed by Antioxidant Power of Omega 3s

Can Nutrition Affect Behavior: how we become what we eat

Source

Louisiana State University (LSU). LSU Professor Records Video of Seldom-Seen Oarfish. February 10, 2010 http://appl003.lsu.edu/unv002.nsf/GetMonthDetail?OpenAgent&View=MonthYear=2010Month=02

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Rose Essential Oil a Profile of Inner Beauty

February 19, 2010 in Anti-Aging, Application, Aromatherapy, Aromatherapy Perfume, Bath / Shower, Beauty, Best Essential Oils, Buy / Purchase, Chakra, Health, Home Spa, How do I use, Mind / Body / Soul, Quality / Pure, Recipes, Skin Care, Spa / Wellness Products, Valentine's Day, Young Living Essential Oils by Evelyn Vincent | No comments

Rose (Rosa damascena) has a beautiful, strong floral and sweet fragrance that is intoxicating and highly romantic and intoxicating and believed to be aphrodisiac. Rose essential oil helps bring balance and harmony with stimulating and uplifting properties that create a sense of well-being and self-confidence. Used for skin care for thousands of years, it is perfect for dry or aging skin.

The benefit of using a pure and true Rose essential oil is that it will provide aroma therapy benefits; whereas a lower quality or fragrance aromatherapy oil will provide nothing more than possibly a placebo affect. Therefore, it is always most advantageous to use the best available, I use and highly recommend Young Living Essential Oils.

Rose oil has the most diverse healing applications of any essential oil used in aromatherapy today. The oil is considered a supreme healer of both the body and soul. The energy of rose essential oil is said to have powerful effects on both the mind [olfactory] and heart [chakras], providing a state of overall well-being.

Each of the chakras has specific glands and organs it affects. It is believed that we can enhance the vitality of a chakra through exposing it to colors, sounds, minerals and essential oils.

The heart chakra is the center of compassion, love, group consciousness, and spiritually; associated with “oneness” with “all that is.”

A healthy heart chakra can allow us to experience love and compassion more fully, and provide a deep sense of peace and centeredness. Healing or stimulating the heart chakra can help to ease heart and chest conditions, such as; emotional issues (give and receive love), stress, anger and depression.

The alternative health applications of Rose essential oil are many. Exceptionally beneficial to the female reproductive organs as it is said to act as a tonic for the whole system. Young Living Rose essential oil can be diluted in an aromatherapy V-6 massage oil and massaged into the pelvic region for this effect; it is said to be both a regulating and purifying to both the body and mind.

The ‘Precious’ Rose Oil: how to buy it without breaking the bank

It takes approximately 60,000 Rosa damascena roses to produce just 1 oz. of rose essential oil. Or,  5000 pounds of roses to make 1 pound of true Rose Oil. Given these figures, it is no surprise that rose oil is the most precious essential oil.

Young Living Rose essential oil is so potent that you can extend it by mixing your own carrier oil (such as V-6) with it; in a separate jar or bottle, combine 1-4 drops of Rose essential oil with 1 tablespoon carrier oil.

The wholesale price of a 5ml bottle of Young Living Rose Oil (which has approximately 84 drops of Rose essential oil), will cost about $2.16 per drop. Therefore, it is highly recommended to become a wholesale customer so that you can save 24% off retail prices on all of your purchases. This is done by selecting the “Distributor” membership type when you place your order, the distributor and wholesale member types are combined for ease, you never have to have a business or sell anything if you simply wish to remain a wholesale customer, learn more about being a wholesale customer.

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Rose Essential Oil Recipes

Rose Perfume

The easiest and most efficient way to make your own Rose perfume is to to simply mix 4-6 drops of Young Living Rose essential oil with a teaspoon of V-6 and put the mixture into a roll-on bottle (sold here in 1/2 dozen units).

Romantic and Relaxing Rose Oil Bath

  • 3-4 drops Young Living Rose essential oil
  • 1 cup Epsom Salts or Sea Salt

Mix all ingredients together in a dish, pour mixture under running tub water. Relax and enjoy!

Anti-Anger Spritzer Blend

  • 1 drop Young Living Rose essential oil
  • 3 drops Young Living Orange essential oil
  • 3 drops Young Living Sandalwood essential oil
  • 5 drops Young Living Copaiba essential oil
  • distilled water

In a small glass spray bottle or atomizer, add enough distilled water to fill your bottle 7/8 of the way full. Add your essential oils, shake.

This spritzer can be used like a perfume, or you can give your pillow a mist before going to bed to help calm and bring a balanced equilibrium back into your life.

Sensual and Romantic Massage Oil

  • 4 drops Young Living Rose essential oil
  • 3 TBSP Young Living V-6 Massage Oil

Mix rose oil with V-6 in a jar, stir with toothpick to mix together.

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MSM the Youth Nutrient: a natural solution for arthritis, allergies and pain

February 17, 2010 in Acne, Allergies, Alternative Therapies, Anti-Aging, Back Pain, Beauty, Buy / Purchase, DHEA, Education, Family Health, Hair Care, Health, How do I use, Lifestyle, Longevity, Men's Health, Menopause, Muscle Tension / Fatigue, Nail Health, Natural, Science, Skin Care, Sleep / Insomnia, Sulfurzyme, Wellness by Evelyn Vincent | No comments

Pain — ranging from constant, chronic, to periodic — plagues millions of people around the world, in the form of back pain, muscle pain, headache, arthritis, joint pain, and injuries. When such moments occur we’ve been conditioned to ease the pain, rather than explore what is the cause.

MSM, or Methylsulfonylmethane, the “miracle” supplement is a safe, natural, side-effect-free, nontoxic sulfur compound with potent therapeutic value. Whether it’s your lifestyle that is out of balance or caused an injury, or if you’re looking to enhance your natural lifestyle the research on MSM could be just what you’ve been seeking.

MSM: A New Solution for Arthritis, Allergies, and Pain

MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane) is a natural sulfur-bearing nutrient that occurs widely in nature (found in everything from mother’s breast milk to fresh vegetables). It is an exceptional source of nutritional sulfur–a mineral that is vital to protein synthesis and sound health.

Why is sulfur so important to the body?

Because sulfur is a mineral which, like vitamin C, is constantly being used up and depleted. When we fail to replenish our reserves of nutritional sulfur, we become more vulnerable to disease and degenerative conditions.

Some possible signs of sulfur deficiency are:

  • Poor nail and hair growth
  • Eczema
  • Dermatitis
  • Poor muscle tone
  • Acne / Pimples
  • Gout
  • Rheumatism
  • Arthritis
  • Weakening of nervous system
  • Constipation
  • Impairment of mental faculties
  • Lowered libido

MSM is more than just another essential nutrient

According to research compiled by Ronald Lawrence, Ph.D., M.D., and Stanley Jacob, M.D., MSM represents a safe, natural solution for chronic headaches, back pain, tendonitis, fibromyalgia, rheumatism, arthritis, athletic injuries, muscle spasms, asthma, and allergies.

In a book entitled, The Miracle of MSM, available through Essential Science Publishing, both Dr. Jacobs and Dr. Lawrence discuss how MSM has benefited hundred of patients. A UCLA neuro psychiatrist, Dr. Lawrence is convinced that MSM will revolutionize how millions of people deal with inflammatory autoimmune diseases like rheumatism, asthma, bursitis, and tendinitis, as well as auto immune diseases like arthritis, lupus, scleroderma, and allergies.

Other doctors have also seen their patients dramatically improve using 2 to 4 grams of MSM daily. According to David Blyweiss, M.D., of the Institute of Advanced Medicine in Lauderhill, Florida, many patients experience a 50 percent improvement in their arthritis symptoms, along with less fatigue, better sleep, and better ability to exercise. Dr. Lawrence has also used MSM to improve the condition of patients who were virtually crippled with arthritis and back pain. One patient was able to get out of bed for the first time after just two weeks on MSM. And after two months of MSM use, he could walk to the grocery store.

Another of Dr. Lawrence’s patients was a 70- year-old woman who was suffering from severe arthritis. In this case, MSM actually postponed the need for double knee replacement. In fact, after only two months on oral MSM, she was walking again with much less pain and stiffness.

Numerous other MSM users have experienced results equivalent to cortisone–but without side effects like immune suppression, fluid retention, and weakness.

According to Stanley Jacobs, M.D., there may be no pharmaceutical back pain therapy better–or safer–than MSM. “MSM has an important role to play in the nonsurgical treatment of back pain,” he said. “I have seen several hundred patients for back pain secondary to osteoarthritis, disc degeneration, spinal misalignment’s, or accidents. For such pain related conditions, MSM is usually beneficial.”

“I have been recommending MSM for more than six months,” said Richard Shaefer, a chiropractor from Wheeling, Illinois. “The results have been excellent. I consistently see major reduction in pain and inflammation in arthritic joints, along with improved range of motion. I can’t think of a single individual who isn’t getting some kind of positive effect.”

MSM may have other benefits aside from its pain and inflammation-reducing properties. Numerous patients have reported a surge in energy levels along with thicker hair, nails, and skin. Some have even reported a softening or disappearance of scar tissue.

One user reported a marked increase in stamina and energy after starting on MSM. “For a long while I have had the blahs,” complained Lou Salyer of Tucson, Arizona. “I had no stamina. I had to force myself to get things done around the house. After two days on MSM, it was like a blast of energy. I am amazed at how much I get done now.”

MSM may also do much more than relieve pain.

“Prior to taking MSM (30 grams a day for 20 years), I would have a cold or flu two or three times a year,” stated Dr. Jacobs. “Since I’ve been taking MSM, I’ve not had a single cold or the flu. I can’t say that MSM prevented my cold or the flu, but it is a fascinating observation.”

MSM contains an exceptionally bio-available source of sulfur, one of the most neglected minerals needed by the human body.

Carl Pfeiffer, M.D., Ph.D., a world-renowned expert on nutritional medicine, agrees, “Sulfur is the forgotten essential element.”

Found in such foods as garlic and asparagus, the sulfur within MSM is a critical part of the amino acids cysteine and methionine, which form the building blocks of the nails, hair, and skin. Sulfur is also found in therapeutic mineral baths and hot springs that have brought relief to arthritis sufferers for centuries.

MSM is very closely related to DMSO, a powerful pain reliever that was the subject of a 60 Minutes report in April, 1980. DMSO has been approved by the FDA for interstitial cystitis, a painful urinary tract condition.

MSM the Youth Nutrient

Of particular importance is MSM’s ability to equalize water pressure inside the cells–a considerable benefit for those plagued with bursitis, arthritis, and tendinitis. These kinds of inflammatory outbreaks are created when the water pressure inside the cells jumps past the pressure outside the cells, creating pressure and pain. MSM acts as a sort of cellular safety valve, affecting the protein envelope of the cell so that water transfers freely in and out of the cell. The result: rapid relief and less damage to tissues.

Because MSM elasticizes the hold between the cells, MSM can restore flexibility to inflamed tissues. When our bodies grow older and are chronically shortchanged of key minerals like sulfur and MSM, the bonds between our cells become increasingly rigid and brittle–a condition that can lead to a loss in skin flexibility and contribute to skin wrinkles. The internal manifestations of this cellular brittleness are far less visible but have a far greater negative impact on the body. MSM’s ability to reintroduce flexibility into cell structures, therefore, can have widespread restorative affects.

Young Living Products Containing MSM

BLM Powder and BLM Capsules: BLM™ supports normal bone and joint health.* This formula combines powerful all-natural ingredients, such as type II collagen, MSM, glucosamine sulfate, and manganese citrate, enhanced with therapeutic-grade essential oils. These ingredients have been shown to support healthy cell function and encourage joint health and fluid movement.*

Manganese (from manganese citrate): 1 mg per serving Potassium (as potassium chloride): 48 mg per serving MSM: 24 mg per serving Glucosamine Sulfate: 373 mg per serving

Sulfurzyme and Sulfurzyme Capsules: Sulfurzyme® combines wolfberry with MSM, a naturally occurring organic form of dietary sulfur needed by our bodies every day to maintain the structure of proteins, protect cells and cell membranes, replenish the connections between cells, and preserve the molecular framework of connective tissue.* MSM also supports the immune system, the liver, circulation, and proper intestinal function and works to scavenge free radicals.* Wolfberries contain minerals and co-enzymes that support the assimilation and metabolism of sulfur.* FOS is added to this formula to support normal digestive system health.*

MSM (methylsulfonymethane): 1.2 g per serving Ningxia Wolfberry (Lycium barbarum fruit): 155 mg per serving

Power Meal: A delicious, satisfying, rice-based meal replacement, Power Meal is rich in calcium, antioxidants and amino acids, and delivers an impressive 20 grams of protein per serving plus a complete vitamin, mineral and enzyme profile.

Prenolone+ (with DHEA) Cream: Prenolone® Plus Body Cream has the same high-quality, natural ingredients as Prenolone Body Cream with the addition of DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone ). DHEA production peaks near age twenty and steadily declines with age.

Progessence Cream: Progessence™ Cream contains only safe, natural ingredients formulated to rejuvenate skin, including progesterone, antioxidant wolfberry oil, herbs such as wild yam and black and blue cohosh, MSM, vitamins, and a powerful blend of therapeutic- grade essential oils. Because of their unique ability to penetrate into the heart of cells, essential oils increase the effectiveness of this soothing formula.

Regenolone Moisturizing Cream: Regenolone™ Moisturizing Cream contains herbal extracts known for their nourishing skin benefits along with pregnenolone, a precursor for progesterone. Wild yam, progesterone, and black and blue cohosh are added, along with a special blend of therapeutic-grade essential oils, to enhance skin penetration and overall effectiveness.

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Juva Cleanse® Essential Oil Blend to Ease Body Burden

February 17, 2010 in Best Essential Oils, Blends, Chemicals / Toxic, Cleansing, Detox, Essential Oil Supplements, First Aid tips, Health, How do I use, Liver, Men's Health, Natural, Therapeutic-grade Essential Oil, Using Essential Oils, Wellness, Young Living Essential Oils by Evelyn Vincent | No comments

The Liver is the body’s largest internal organ and major detoxifier for the body. Even the toxins in the air we breathe are filtered by the liver, including chemicals from aerosol cleaners, paint, bug sprays, personal care products, household cleaning products, air fresheners, etc.

Juva Cleanse® provides support for the liver through a carefully formulated blend of therapeutic-grade essential oils that supports normal liver function.*

Clinical Studies Using Helichrysum, Ledum, Celery Seed Essential Oils (Juva Cleanse®)

Clinical studies show that an essential oil blend of helichrysum, ledum, and celery seed (Juva Cleanse®) dramatically amplified the elimination from the body of heavy metals, especially mercury, one of the most toxic of all non-radioactive metals. Mercury is particularly damaging to the brain and nervous system because it can pass through blood-brain barrier and accumulate indefinitely in motor neurons.

A 2003 clinical study involving a group of four patients tested the effect of three essential oils on the urinary output of mercury. Four healthy individuals (ages 27 to 69) took two capsules per day (approximately 1,500 mg) of a blend of helichrysum, ledum, and celery seed (the Juva Cleanse® essential oil blend). The first urine collection occurred prior to essential oil therapy, with the second and third urine collections occurring two and four days after essential oil therapy had begun. The results showed that all four participants more than doubled their urinary elimination of mercury over the four days of evaluation.

How to Use Juva Cleanse® Essential Oil Blend

  • Apply topically over liver or on foot Vita Flex points for the liver and kidneys.
  • Use with the Raindrop Technique.

Juva Cleanse® as a Dietary Supplement

  • Dilute 50:50 (with organic olive oil) and put in a size 0 capsule. Take twice daily.
  • Or, dilute one drop in 4 fl. oz. of liquid such as goat’s or rice milk.

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Source: Essential Oils Desk Rference 4th Edition

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.

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