tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11384178926203265672024-03-12T22:51:07.072-05:00FOOD.....Ms. Salubrioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13058413449609272432noreply@blogger.comBlogger88125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1138417892620326567.post-31350124355714236692012-11-18T12:58:00.000-06:002012-11-18T15:17:52.665-06:00Secrets, Secrets....Secrets of the B's<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #134f5c;">It's hard to keep secrets, isn't it? Especially GOOD ones! They are hard to find, and even harder to keep! This is the kind of secret I can share, so let me introduce you to the 'new guy' in our house, or rather the 'revisited' new guy! Nutritional Yeast Flakes! It's nutty, cheesy, robust flavor adds a certain unique 'gusto' to any meal or juice. But I'm sure your real question isn't what or how...but WHY?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c;">Nutritional Yeast flakes work as a food-grade sourced multi-vitamin; specifically with the B's. So what's so important about B vitamins? They help with digestion, nerve functioning, skin and hair health, our body's natural capability to detox, and general immune support! AND....it is truly difficult to get a proper balance of these vitamins in your system unless you are taking a 'super food source' of them, in a bountiful supply. Any offsets or imbalances of one B vitamin can be detrimental (they are water soluble and can be flushed out easily; but an overabundance of one creates a lack of another) which can definitely create uncomfortable symptoms and eventually lead to huge health problems. Since most people prefer their habitual food choices, it is quite easy actually to create a deficiency in just diet preferences alone! If one can keep a regular supply of all B vitamins being introduced, there is little chance that a deficiency can even get a </span><span style="color: #134f5c;">foothold. Here are the top food sources of Balanced B vitamins:</span></div>
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<li><span style="color: #134f5c;"><strong>Animal Liver</strong> is an excellent source (almost all animal liver store months to years supply of B vitamins) HOWEVER, the liver of each animal also flushes all viruses, Bactria and toxins out of the body. So with your abundant supply of B vitamins from eating liver, unfortunately, you are also receiving an abundant supply of 'less-than-desirables' from it as well.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #134f5c;"><strong>Fermented foods</strong> provide a rich source of beneficial microbial cultures, which in turn, assist in producing B vitamins in your gut! <span class="st"><strong>Kombucha</strong></span>, <span class="st"><strong>Sauerkraut, Pickled vegetables, Sour Dough, Cultured milk products like keifer and yogurt, Wine (in modesty and naturally made), </strong></span>a varied daily dose would be a great source of B vitamins. Most industries do not 'grow cultures' in products anymore, so the best source is a homemade one. Unlike the other sources listed here of B vitmains, fermented foods provide an environment to produce B vitamins, but does not actually provide them.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #134f5c;"><strong>Nutritional Yeast</strong> is the most simple way to get a balanced B vitamin Food source! It is a deactivated yeast (not like the yeast we're warned about in diet programs) grown on molasses and harvested to provide a balanced foundation for nerve, emotional, digestion and metabolic health! </span></li>
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<span style="color: #134f5c;">My personal story: when we first started living more naturally 7 years ago, my great aunt on the west coast not only introduced us to natural living, but started us out with one of her favorite supplements: <strong><u>KAL brand Nutritional Yeast Flakes</u></strong>. I didn't know much about them, but took them everyday in 4 ounces of 100% pure orange or concord grape juice, per her advice which I highly valued from her experiences. In ALSO being on a mostly natural/organic food diet, we started seeing former health problems melting away: painfully cracked heels, thin weakened hair, dry skin, stomach indigestion, sleeplessness, recurrent allergies, bowel weirdness, low energy, and the one that bothered me the most: black circles under the eyes. In addition to organic naturally made foods, we supplemented with an <strong>acidophilus</strong> source and a<strong> Spirulina </strong>source, as well as regular consultations with our <strong>naturopath.</strong> When we moved a few years back, I debated packing my (at the time) recently emptied can of Yeast Flakes. I opted to just try to remember to reorder once we moved. I forgot. That is...until recently in being put on a healing regimen with my kids for our livers. Our our symptoms seemed to degress back to similar ones from when we lived with our previous home. </span><br />
<span style="color: #134f5c;">I started doing more research a few weeks ago and kept coming across how the liver is healed, kept strong, detoxed and supported by balanced B vitamins (So I questioned myself: we started taking B vitamins again last summer after seeing a chiropractor who suggested them--both drops and capsules that were 'natural'! So what was the problem then? My guess-it wasn't a food source!) After that, I was searching a nutritional site for liver support and came across <strong>NUTRITIONAL YEAST FLAKES</strong>. Then it struck me, like "Oh yeeeeaaaa! We used to take this when we first began our natural living adventure!" At this point I was once again reminded that we are to be led by the Holy spirit in our quest for answers, not by frantically searching for answers at convenient worldly stops along the way. Not only this, but we get answers in His timing, when we best utilize and learn from the experience of being given the information! Sometimes information can be withheld, (with problems reverting back to original ones...) in order for us to gain knowledge in why we made changes in the first place! NOW, I actually LEARNED why nutritional flakes are important, and what happens to the human body without an ample, regular source. Having genetics of B vitamin deficiencies in my past, with my grandmother having been diagnosed and treated with multiple B vitamin deficiencies (monthly prescribed B12 shots, etc)...it is ESPECIALLY important to my genes and I!</span><br />
<span style="color: #134f5c;"><br />With starting the flakes up again last week, I can see already the energy level has increased immensely (when my mudroom closet even gets cleaned, you know energy isn't in short supply!), stools improving and our overall happiness has left nothing to be desired! I am truly excited and have felt led by the Holy spirit...<br />
<br />SO the importance of balanced B vitamins in proper body functioning? They're CRITICAL! Each one has an array of health benefits, and without them in balance with one another, one can have lifelong, degenerative symptoms! You may be supplementing PLENTY with food or capsule of one B vitamin, but then the other ones can get grossly offset. Keeping them in balance is key. B's include:</span><br />
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<li><span style="color: #134f5c;"> B6--used for nerves, protein digestion, antibody synthesis, red blood cell formation; DEFICIENCIES include morning sickness or weak stomach, anemia, impaired nerve functioning, hair loss</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #134f5c;">B12--converts carbs to glucose for energy, regulates the nervous system against stress and depression, protects against stroke, high cholesterol and high blood pressure. DEFICIENCIES are stomach upset with weight loss, light headedness (indication it has impacted adrenals), weakness and pale skin </span></li>
<li><span style="color: #134f5c;">B2--Keeps skin, hair, nails and eyes in good health, used in treating Alzheimer’s, anxiety and nerve disorders; DEFICIENCIES include migraines, bloodshot/irritability in the eyes, chapped and/or sore tongue and lips</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #134f5c;">B9--otherwise known as FOLIC ACID--Prevents birth defects, helps produce healthy blood cells, strengthens nervous system and digestion system. DEFICIENCIES produce symptoms of stress related disorders, preterm labor, birth defects, cell mutation and tumor growth, leading to certain forms of cancer.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #134f5c;">B5--labeled the 'anti stress vitamin', B5, aka pantothenic acid, is a booster for our adrenals. Friends that have taken it have made sure to give me feedback of their quickness in getting over illness compared to their other family members, as well as the energy they have felt an increase in. I have experienced this as well! It is found in blood plasma, helps those with autism, increases hair growth, </span><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #134f5c;">cystitis and asthma. DEFICIENCES include: sleep difficulty, upset stomach, poor temperment, lasting illnesses, hair loss.</span> </span></li>
<li><span style="color: #134f5c;">B1, B3, B7 are all important to digestion, hair and skin health and nerve health<br /><br />Have you had your B's today? We make sure to get Gi-normous amounts of calcium, Vitamin A, Vitamin C...but what about the B's? Don't forget the B's...<br /><br />In Christ,<br />Ms. Salubrious</span></li>
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Ms. Salubrioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13058413449609272432noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1138417892620326567.post-59881944298095269242011-12-08T10:16:00.001-06:002011-12-08T10:16:00.269-06:00MERRY CHRISTMAS From a Child's Perspective<div><div>This is absolutely PRECIOUS! Merry Christmas, and may the spirit of Jesus be in your thoughts and celebrations this year... (remember to pause my Blog page music player--lower right column- before watching)-<br /><br /><br /><iframe height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/kWq60oyrHVQ" frameborder="0" width="560" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div></div>Ms. Salubrioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13058413449609272432noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1138417892620326567.post-30986396892253434982011-04-07T22:08:00.013-05:002011-04-07T22:24:29.033-05:00Dr. Oz and HOMEOPATHY, Part 1<div align="center"><img style="WIDTH: 0px; HEIGHT: 0px; VISIBILITY: hidden" border="0" src="http://c.gigcount.com/wildfire/IMP/CXNID=2000002.0NXC/bT*xJmx*PTEzMDIyMzIwODcxNjkmcHQ9MTMwMjIzMjEwMDI*MiZwPTcxNDQ4MSZkPSZnPTEmbz1hZTdmMjBmYWQ1Yjk*OTAwOTJk/NmJjZTA2NjRkNTQ5MiZvZj*w.gif" width="0" height="0" /><a class="active" href="http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/Alternative-Pain-Treatments-Pt-1"><img class="imagecache imagecache-300x200" title="" alt="" src="http://cache.doctoroz.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/300x200/media/image_thumb/2_127_1-1_Alternative_Health_Tips_To_Aches_And_PainsSTILL.jpg" width="300" height="200" /></a> </div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#336666;">Simple. Safe. Cheap. These alternative cures will soothe your aches and pains without a prescription. Dr. Oz discusses the benefits of homeopathic... </span><span style="color:#ff6600;"><br /><br /><strong>(BE SURE TO PAUSE MUSIC PLAYER BY SCROLLLING DOWN IN RIGHT COLUMN!)</strong></span> <strong><span style="color:#ff6600;"></span></strong><span style="color:#336666;"><br /><br /><strong>Please also visit my "HOW TO" introductory guide to Homeopathy: </strong></span><a onmousedown="'UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this), " href="http://bodymindsoulfood.blogspot.com/2009/02/intro-to-homeopathy.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color:#996633;"><strong>http://bodymindsoulfood.blogspot.com/2009/02/intro-to-homeopathy.html</strong></span></a> </div><span style="color:#336666;"><br /><div align="center"><br /><br /><strong>IN CHRIST, MS. SALUBRIOUS</strong></span></div>Ms. Salubrioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13058413449609272432noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1138417892620326567.post-23744509361693167852011-04-07T22:00:00.006-05:002011-04-07T22:27:39.734-05:00Dr. Oz and HOMEOPATHY, Part 2<img style="WIDTH: 0px; HEIGHT: 0px; VISIBILITY: hidden" border="0" src="http://c.gigcount.com/wildfire/IMP/CXNID=2000002.0NXC/bT*xJmx*PTEzMDIyMzIzMjU*OTgmcHQ9MTMwMjIzMjMzMzM3NiZwPTcxNDQ4MSZkPSZnPTEmbz1hZTdmMjBmYWQ1Yjk*OTAwOTJk/NmJjZTA2NjRkNTQ5MiZvZj*w.gif" width="0" height="0" /><a class="active" href="http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/Alternative-Pain-Treatments-Pt-2"><img class="imagecache imagecache-300x200" title="" alt="" src="http://cache.doctoroz.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/300x200/media/image_thumb/2_127_1-2_Alternative_Health_Tips_To_Aches_And_PainsSTILL.jpg" /></a> <br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#336666;">Simple. Safe. Cheap. These alternative cures will soothe your aches and pains without a prescription. Dr. Oz discusses the benefits of homeopathic</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#336666;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>(BE SURE TO PAUSE MUSIC PLAYER BY SCROLLLING DOWN IN RIGHT COLUMN!)</strong></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#336666;">Please also visit my "HOW TO" introductory guide to Homeopathy: </span><a onmousedown="'UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this)," href="http://bodymindsoulfood.blogspot.com/2009/02/intro-to-homeopathy.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color:#996633;"><strong>http://bodymindsoulfood.blogspot.com/2009/02/intro-to-homeopathy.html</strong></span></a></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#336666;">IN CHRIST, MS. SALUBRIOUS</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#336666;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#336666;"></span></div>Ms. Salubrioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13058413449609272432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1138417892620326567.post-66308202558037424722010-12-08T19:37:00.015-06:002010-12-09T21:30:58.837-06:00Organic Candy.....What's the point?<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/TQAz1mWQGAI/AAAAAAAABlc/FjFpREOD7pI/s1600/untitled.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548491736840411138" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 181px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/TQAz1mWQGAI/AAAAAAAABlc/FjFpREOD7pI/s320/untitled.bmp" border="0" /></a><span style="color:#336666;">Someone would <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">SeRiOuSlY</span> search out a "healthy" version of candy? Isn't ALL CANDY <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">UnHeAlThY</span> for you? </span><br /><br /><span style="color:#336666;">IMHO, Candy doesn't HAVE to be "unhealthy"...it could just be "not healthy"! YES, there is a difference. Let me explain....</span><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#996633;">When you look at the ingredients on a 'typical' package of candy you might see as an ingredient any of the following: hydrogenated oil, <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">artificial</span> dyes/coloring, artificial flavoring, artificial sweetener, preservatives. </span></strong><br /><br /><span style="color:#336666;">All of these ingredients can be considered 'unhealthy' or <span style="color:#996633;"><strong>ANTI-NUTRIENTS</strong></span> (substances that, when consumed increase the body's need for more nutrients) <strong><span style="color:#996633;">These substances take so much extra energy for the digestive tract to process and eliminate, that the body is left with more nutrients burned up than are taken in. </span></strong>They also increase the appetite because the body is not getting the nutrients it needs. My advice is to steer clear of most anti nutrients if you want to maintain optimum health. </span><span style="color:#996633;"><strong>Some commonly considered ANTI-NUTRIENTS : hydrogenated oils, white flour products, low-fat milk products (skim and 2%), processed meats (<span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">hot dogs</span>, lunch meat), pastries, or anything that contains added sugar, fast food anything, chemical anything in foods.</strong></span><br /><span style="color:#336666;"></span><br /><br /><ul><li><span style="color:#336666;"><strong><span style="color:#996633;">HYDROGENATED OILS</span></strong> "are naturally healthy oils such as palm, kernel, soybean, corn oil or coconut oil and they heat it anywhere from 500-1,000 degrees under several atmospheres of pressure. They then inject a catalyst into the oil for several hours (nickel, platinum or even aluminum). The molecules in this new product are now closer to...plastic than to oil. In fact, hydrogenated oil is only one molecule away from being plastic. When you eat anything containing this material, just as the oil is now thicker...so too does your blood become thicker...right along with it. If <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">un</span>-hydrogenated oils are put into foods they would go bad very fast. This would increase the cost to the manufacturer. In fact the faster a food goes bad, the healthier they usually are. That's because the enzymatic activity which causes the foods to rot at room temperature also means that the enzymatic activity within your own body will be greater as well. Food is basically meant to digest itself so eating foods high in natural enzymes such as fresh vegetables, fruits and other raw foods means less stress on your own digestive system." Source: </span><a href="http://www.naturalnews.com/024694_food_hydrogenated_oils_health.html"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">http://www.naturalnews.com/024694_food_hydrogenated_oils_health.html</span></a><span style="color:#cc33cc;"> </span></li></ul><span style="color:#336666;"></span><br /><ul><li><span style="color:#336666;"><strong><span style="color:#996633;">ARTIFICIAL DYES</span></strong> are used in candy because they are CHEAP, plain and simple. Cheap isn't necessarily bad....until you examine closely the side effects of <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">artificial</span> dyes in children. Colorings in candy and foods used to be made out from natural resources: cherries-RED, blueberries-BLUE, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">tumeric</span>-YELLOW and so on. </span><span style="color:#336666;">"By the time the early 1900's hit, there were more than 80 types of dyes, none of them having been tested for short/long term affects. The dyes created were, and still are, derived from PETROLEUM ANILINE, and were first named coal-tar colors because the starting product was taken from bituminous coal. Laws were eventually made to attempt to control the extent and identify the colors, but nevertheless, very little research done on the safety of putting them in the human body." (<a href="http://www.fennogold.org/"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">http://www.fennogold.org/</span></a>) </span></li></ul><p><span style="color:#336666;">Check out my <a href="http://bodymindsoulfood.blogspot.com/2009/07/chemical-food-dyes.html"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">BLOG posting</span> </a>on chemical colorings and side effects.</span></p><ul><li><span style="color:#336666;"><strong><span style="color:#996633;">ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS:</span></strong> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">SPLENDA</span> is a chlorinated sugar that is about 600 times as sweet as sugar. </span><a href="http://www.truthaboutsplenda.com/"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">http://www.truthaboutsplenda.com/</span></a><span style="color:#336666;"> (taken from my <a href="http://bodymindsoulfood.blogspot.com/2009/04/sugar-sources.html"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">BLOG posting</span></a>) </span><span style="color:#336666;">"When the temperature of ASPARTAME exceeds 86 degrees F, the wood alcohol in ASPARTAME coverts to formaldehyde and then to formic acid, which in turn causes metabolic acidosis. (Formic acid is the poison found in the sting of fire ants). The methanol toxicity mimics multiple sclerosis. ASPARTAME changes the brain's chemistry (by) <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">changing</span> the dopamine level in the brain. Dr. Russell <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Blaylock</span>, neurosurgeon, said, 'The ingredients stimulates the neurons of the brain to death, causing brain damage of varying degrees.'" <a href="http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/aspartame.html"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/aspartame.html</span> </a></span></li></ul><span style="color:#336666;"></span><p><br /><span style="color:#336666;">Candy containing naturally-based sugar and natural food coloring are not <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">healthy by</span> any means, but at least they are not as "unhealthy" as candy containing the "anti-nutrients" listed above! If there are occasionally times when you will want to celebrate something, and you don't want your child to take a hit on their immune system, I have found a couple of sites that we will <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">occasionally</span> be visiting for rare holiday treats. They use natural, food-derived colorings & flavors. The sugar sources in these treats/candies are not as processed as most candy (the more naturally-derived the ingredient; the easier it is on the immune system & digestive system!), contain no chemical dyes or preservatives and are made with natural flavorings. My daughters have chemical and processed food allergies, so I was absolutely <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">ecstatic</span> to find less "unhealthy" candy/treats! </span></p><p><span style="color:#336666;"><strong><span style="color:#996633;">This Christmas season we'll enjoy a healthy (quick mix) chocolate pudding made from REAL cocoa and natural sweeteners, this summer my daughters will enjoy roasting fruit juice based <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">marshmallows</span> over a fire, and we'll be bringing organic jello made from cherry juice and organic <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">gelatin</span> to potlucks through the year instead of just fresh fruit.</span></strong> (Organic Gelatin consists of up to 84% high-quality protein and is great for lubricating joints from the inside!) The natural candy store link actually has a candy breakdown list for children on special diets (no-soy, non-dairy, gluten-free, vegan, organic, or <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">Feingold</span>) more on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">Feingold</span> for children with special needs: </span><a href="http://www.fennogold.org/"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">http://www.fennogold.org/</span></a></p><span style="color:#336666;"></span><br /><strong><span style="color:#996633;">NATURAL CANDY/TREAT WEBSITES:</span></strong><br /><br /><a href="http://www.gobiofood.com/store.php?osCsid=7947f6e03189c839f17656dd40b7a417"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">http://www.gobiofood.com/store.php?osCsid=7947f6e03189c839f17656dd40b7a417</span></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.naturalcandystore.com/category/organic-candy"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">http://www.naturalcandystore.com/category/organic-candy</span></a><span style="color:#cc33cc;"> </span><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#336666;">Thanks for reading!</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#336666;">In Christ, Ms. Salubrious</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#336666;">******None of the above statements have been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. All of the information in this BLOG is strictly for educational purposes. This BLOG should not be used to treat, diagnose, or prescribe for a condition you feel you may have. If you have any health concerns, you should see a competent practitioner. ****** </span></div>Ms. Salubrioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13058413449609272432noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1138417892620326567.post-18935064151162034692010-11-18T12:52:00.004-06:002010-11-18T12:58:08.223-06:00Pumpkin Pudding (Variation) Dessert Sauce<div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/TOV2UUdQpaI/AAAAAAAABlM/z_bV8zDV3ic/s1600/NOVEMBER%2B2010%2B044.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540965008010159522" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/TOV2UUdQpaI/AAAAAAAABlM/z_bV8zDV3ic/s320/NOVEMBER%2B2010%2B044.JPG" /></a><br /><span style="color:#cc6600;"><strong>2-3 cups of pureed pumpkin,<br />1/3 cup organic half & half<br />1/4-1/3 cup REAL maple syrup<br />a pinch-1/4 tsp Fresh ground Nutmeg<br />MIX TO TASTE! Warm on stove to set ingredients and serve either: cold w/whipped cream<br />or warm w/sprinkles of nutmeg on top</strong></span></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#cc6600;"></span></strong> </div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#cc6600;">****ADD homemade granola for a pumpkin pie-ish treat at Thanksgiving!****</span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#cc6600;"></span></strong> </div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#cc6600;"></span></strong> </div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#cc6600;"></span></strong> </div>Ms. Salubrioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13058413449609272432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1138417892620326567.post-14754613580297818302010-11-05T16:01:00.001-05:002010-11-05T16:03:06.484-05:00A NEW MOVEMENT<strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">PLEASE PAUSE MUSIC PLAYER TO LISTEN, scroll down, right column. Thank You!<br /></span></strong><br /><br /><object width="400" height="225"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=9071036&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=1&color=&fullscreen=1&autoplay=0&loop=0"><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=9071036&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=1&color=&fullscreen=1&autoplay=0&loop=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="225"></embed></object><p></p><p></p><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/9071036">A Wake-Up Story</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user3053961">Healthy Child Healthy World</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.</p>Ms. Salubrioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13058413449609272432noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1138417892620326567.post-70000255515649474912010-10-20T15:01:00.013-05:002010-10-20T17:05:32.156-05:00The Woman's Herb: RED RASPBERRY (and LEAVES!)<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/TL9alsKT7gI/AAAAAAAABk8/QUhK7OVaTG8/s1600/FRUIT.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 220px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 178px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530238470990327298" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/TL9alsKT7gI/AAAAAAAABk8/QUhK7OVaTG8/s320/FRUIT.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="color:#336666;"><strong>Red Raspberries are well-known for their sweetness--just pop one in your mouth to enjoy a mouth savoring experience! Not only are they delicious though--they are equally as healthy. The vivid fruit is rich in antioxidants that help neutralize free radicals in the body, preventing cell membranes damage. <span style="color:#996633;">Raspberries are a valuable source of quercetin, an antioxidant that halts the release of histamines thus, minimizing allergic reactions.</span> Being one of the FEW fruits that have low Glycemic index (3.8 g natural sugar per cup), the sweet fruit has virtually no effect on blood sugar levels, making it a sweet snack with minimal side-effects on those with high concentrations of yeast or pancreatic weaknesses. Benefits don't stop there though--many people overlook one of the most beneficial parts of the plant. The leaves!<br /><br />"<span style="color:#996633;">Some herbs seem to have a specific attraction to specific organs, in this case, raspberry leaves have an affinity for the female reproductive system, stimulating, toning and regulating the female organs more effectively than any other known herb.</span> The tea is considered the supreme tonic for women to consume during their nine months of pregnancy to tone the uterus, nourish themselves and the growing baby, prevent miscarriage, and facilitate birth and placental delivery. <span style="color:#996633;">English herbalist Henry Box praised red raspberry as the best gift that God ever gave to women.</span> He said, "If the pains of childbirth are premature, it will make all quiet. If the mother is weak, it will abundantly strengthen her, cleanse her and enrich her milk." The first recorded use of Red Raspberry was in the 1500’s. Red raspberry leaf tea (Rubus ideas) has been used for centuries in Europe, China, and both North and South America. This popular tea has earned the reputation of "herb-supreme" among pregnant women. According to folklore it can relieve almost any discomfort of pregnancy from morning sickness to leg cramps." (BACK TO HERBS E-FLASH on Raspberry)<br /><br />The leaves of a raspberry plant are probably one of the most beneficial plants for the human female body. Ranging in health benefits for women from childhood to pregnancy to menopause; the leaves have a multitude of healing properties. <span style="color:#996633;">The leaves contain high concentrations of Vitamin C, E, A and B complex, all vitally important for the various stages a woman goes through in life, therefore helping those with most vitamin deficiencies.</span> Since beauty to most woman is important, they will find impressive that raspberry leaf is an effective tonic on irritated skin--tightening the skin membranes effectively reducing secretions, inflammation and irritation, leading to tissue firmness. Doing the same thing on the inside of the body, raspberry leaf will curb diarrhea, intestinal and stomach upsets, along with nausea and flu symptoms. <span style="color:#996633;">Raspberry Leaves contain the nutrient fragrine, an alkaloid which helps tone the muscles of the pelvic region so that the process of menstruation and pregnancy/delivery is easier, faster and less painful.</span> "Red raspberry leaf tea does not induce labor directly. Instead, it strengthens the muscles of the pelvic and uterus, so that they can contract more efficiently during labor which is why there is widespread use of red raspberry leaf tea to induce labor" (BUZZLE.COM: http://www.buzzle.com/articles/red-raspberry-leaf-tea-benefits.html)<br /></strong></span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/TL9aSCYmeCI/AAAAAAAABk0/DoyMvrp5fBU/s1600/rasp.bmp"><span style="color:#336666;"><strong><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 112px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 132px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530238133358458914" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/TL9aSCYmeCI/AAAAAAAABk0/DoyMvrp5fBU/s320/rasp.bmp" /></strong></span></a><strong><span style="color:#336666;"><br />Here is a list of traditional uses of Red Raspberry:<br /></span><span style="color:#336666;"></span><br /></strong><ul><li><span style="color:#336666;"><strong>PMS symptoms</strong></span></li><li><span style="color:#336666;"><strong>Menstrual pain </strong></span></li><li><span style="color:#336666;"><strong>Regulate irregular menstruation cycles </strong></span></li><li><span style="color:#336666;"><strong>Ease the symptoms of morning sickness</strong></span></li><li><span style="color:#336666;"><strong>Soothe and prevent bleeding gums, which many pregnant women often experience</strong></span></li><li><span style="color:#336666;"><strong>Relax the smooth muscles of the uterus when it is contracting</strong></span></li><li><span style="color:#336666;"><strong>Assist with the birth of the baby and the placenta</strong></span></li><li><span style="color:#336666;"><strong>Calm cramping of the uterus</strong></span></li><li><span style="color:#336666;"><strong>provide a rich source of iron, calcium, manganese, and magnesium</strong></span></li></ul><p><span style="color:#336666;"><strong>Traditional uses of Red Raspberry Leaves:<br /></strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="color:#336666;"><strong>A valuable source of vitamins B1, B3, and E, which are valuable in pregnancy to help eliminate magnesium deficiency symptoms, common during pregnancy</strong></span></li><li><span style="color:#336666;"><strong>Aid fertility </strong></span></li><li><span style="color:#336666;"><strong>Promote a plentiful supply of breast milk</strong></span></li><li><span style="color:#336666;"><strong>Help stop excess bleeding after birth</strong></span></li><li><span style="color:#336666;"><strong>Treat diarrhea </strong></span></li><li><span style="color:#336666;"><strong>Regulate irregular menstrual cycle and to decrease heavy periods</strong></span></li><li><span style="color:#336666;"><strong>Relieve sore throats</strong></span></li><li><span style="color:#336666;"><strong>Reduce fever </strong></span></li></ul><p><span style="color:#336666;"><strong><span style="color:#996633;">I personally have found Raspberry to be a most important asset to our family, beings that I have gone through 4 pregnancies, with 3 of them being girls. </span>It is something I take in addition to my weekly vitamins by either popping in a couple of herb capsules, or making it as my choice flavor of tea for the day. In fact, it is the ONLY TEA I have so far found that my daughters do not insist me add raw honey to. After first hand experiencing the healing properties that Red Raspberry Leaf has to offer--it would be the ONE HERB I would use to prepare my body for pregnancy, and use it to recouperate with until fully healed. (most studies say your body takes 18 months to fully recover all nutrients lost to the baby during a pregnancy; assuming you take good qualitiy vitamins and eat a diet full of high quality protein and raw dairy, vegetables, nuts and fruit)</strong></span></p><p><span style="color:#336666;"><strong></strong></span></p><p align="center"><span style="color:#336666;"><strong>In Christ, Ms. Salubrious<br /><br />******None of the above statements have been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. All of the information in this BLOG is strictly for educational purposes. This BLOG should not be used to treat, diagnose, or prescribe for a condition you feel you may have. If you have any health concerns, you should see a competent practitioner. ****** </strong></span></p><p align="left"><span style="color:#336666;"><strong>SOURCES: </strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="color:#336666;"></span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_raspberry_leaf"><span style="color:#cc33cc;"><strong>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_raspberry_leaf</strong></span></a><strong> </strong></li><li><a href="http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080105190141AA62xdl"><span style="color:#cc33cc;"><strong>http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080105190141AA62xdl</strong></span></a><strong> </strong></li><li><a href="http://www.buzzle.com/articles/red-raspberry-leaf-tea-benefits.html"><span style="color:#cc33cc;"><strong>http://www.buzzle.com/articles/red-raspberry-leaf-tea-benefits.html</strong></span></a></li><li><span style="color:#cc33cc;"><strong>BACK TO HERBS E-FLASH EMAIL</strong></span></li></ul>Ms. Salubrioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13058413449609272432noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1138417892620326567.post-49793281627592851852010-09-15T16:06:00.012-05:002010-10-20T16:31:41.717-05:00In the Eyes of the Beholder<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/TJFRcmdiIcI/AAAAAAAABkk/yaqQURDPS8Y/s1600/glasses.bmp"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 236px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 226px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517280570308174274" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/TJFRcmdiIcI/AAAAAAAABkk/yaqQURDPS8Y/s320/glasses.bmp" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark%208:25&version=NIV"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Mark 8:25</span></a> <span style="color:#336666;">Once more Jesus put his hands on the man's eyes. Then his eyes were opened, his sight was restored, and he saw everything clearly</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=ezekiel%2047%20:12&version=NIV"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Ezekiel 47:12</span></a> <span style="color:#336666;">Fruit trees of all kinds will grow on both banks of the river. Their leaves will not wither, nor will their fruit fail. Every month they will bear, because the water from the sanctuary flows to them. Their fruit will serve for food and their <span style="color:#996633;"><strong>leaves for healing</strong></span>."<br /></span><br /></div><ul><li><span style="color:#996633;"><strong>Half of the U.S. population ages 20 and older has poor eyesight, according to a study in the August Archives of Ophthalmology. </strong></span></li><br /><li><span style="color:#336666;"><span style="color:#996633;"><strong>It is estimated that more than 150 million people in the U.S. use corrective <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">eyewear</span></strong></span> (Prevent Blindness America, 2002). </span></li><br /><li><span style="color:#336666;"><span style="color:#996633;"><strong>Among all individuals who report "serious difficulty seeing, even when wearing glasses or contact lenses," 33% live in cities, 37% live in suburbs, 28% live in non-metropolitan areas</strong></span> (e.g., small towns) <strong><span style="color:#996633;">and 1% live in farm areas</span></strong> (<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Schmeidler</span> & <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Halfmann</span>, 1998b).<br /></span><span style="color:#336666;"></span></li></ul><p><span style="color:#336666;">What can one collectively presume looking at the 3 above statistics? </span></p><div><span style="color:#336666;">Perhaps that "<span style="color:#996633;"><strong>most people lose their eyesight as they grow older, needing corrective <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">eyewear</span> from something that rural living has to offer</strong></span>"?</span></div><div><span style="color:#336666;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#336666;">Am I suggesting that one move to the "country" if they have poor eyesight? Absolutely not! But I will attempt to suggest a reason as to "why" the considerably higher percentage of people are from non-rural areas. <strong><span style="color:#996633;">Perhaps the people on farms having good eyesight have lived on a diet mostly of freshly picked vegetables and fruit that help them to nourish their sightseeing organs. </span></strong>Most people know that Vitamin A (from orange vegetables) helps to "feed" the eyes, but are there others? I ran across a great article at: </span></div><div><a href="http://www.treelite.com/articles/nf/natures-field---july-20-2010.html"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">http://www.treelite.com/articles/nf/natures-field---july-20-2010.html</span></a><span style="color:#336666;"> that I'll share some excerpts with you:<br /><br /><span style="color:#000000;">"The sad thing is that one simple nutritional change could save many people's vision. That change is to get more antioxidant nutrients into the diet. Antioxidants are extremely critical to eye health because the eyes are extremely prone to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">oxidative</span> stress and free radical damage. In fact, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">oxidative</span> stress is the underlying cause of cataracts, glaucoma and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">macular</span> degeneration."</span><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#996633;">Many people do not make the connection between diet and nutrition</span></strong> (me being one of them in the past. I found I needed glasses after my mom went back to work, with my diet offering meals with considerably less vegetables, being <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">sacrificed</span> for a busier, but comfortable lifestyle). Others may think that vegetable flavored chips, synthetic meal replacements, and fruit flavored cereals / fruit roll-ups make an exceptional form of a daily vegetable and fruit intake. I'll be the first to admit that I didn't even try THAT hard, but completely threw any diet-to-eyesight connections out the window! YES...I wear glasses now and have for over 15 years now. <strong><span style="color:#996633;">I'm trying to play "catch up" for those years 'lacking' in my diet, but it's VERY hard to do!</span></strong> I have found by not trying CONSIDERABLY hard (other than upping my raw vegetable intake) that I have for the first time in 15 years not gotten worse when I had my eyes checked, but even improved by a degree! After I heal fully from our latest addition to the family, I plan to travel down the road of improving my eyesight naturally. Here are some more tips I'll be following from the above article link:<br /></span><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong><span class="blsp-spelling-error"></span></strong></span></span></div><ul><li><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong><span class="blsp-spelling-error">Lutein</span> and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">xeaxanthin</span></strong></span>, are yellowish pigments found in foods like spinach, kale, green beans, corn and egg yolks. They are also antioxidants that protect your eyes from the blue and near-ultraviolet wavelengths of light. Protecting the eyes from these wavelengths of light reduces the risk of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">macular</span> degeneration. </span></li><li><span style="color:#000000;">Carrots are high in beta-carotene, a precursor to vitamin A. Both <span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>vitamin A and beta-carotene </strong></span>are very critical antioxidants for the eyes, meaning there is some truth to the popular belief that carrots are good for your eyes.<br /></span><span style="color:#000000;">There are other <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">carotenoids</span> that protect the eyes, too. For instance, <span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-error">lycopene</span></strong></span>, a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-error">carotenoid</span> that contributes to the red color of tomatoes, helps protect eyes from light and oxygen damage. It also protects the prostate and blood vessels.<br /></span><span style="color:#000000;">The dark purple color of blue berries, huckleberries and bilberries is due to the presence of <strong><span style="color:#ff6600;"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" class="blsp-spelling-error">anthocyanodins</span></span></strong>. These compounds protect blood vessels in the eyes (and throughout the body) and enhance night vision.<br />The bottom line is that our eyes can help to guide our nutritional choices, so we obtain the nutrients our eyes need to stay healthy. An ingenious system, don't you think?<br /></span><span style="color:#336666;"></span></li></ul><p><span style="color:#336666;">Find yourself living a busy lifestyle and plan to slow down later to a life with more vegetables and fruits? </span></p><div><span style="color:#336666;">Look for a supplement offering <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_15" class="blsp-spelling-error">carotenoids</span>, which are so important for the eyes! <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_16" class="blsp-spelling-error">NATURE's</span> SUNSHINE offers a product with beta-carotene, alpha-carotene, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_17" class="blsp-spelling-error">lutein</span>, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_18" class="blsp-spelling-error">lycopene</span>, and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_19" class="blsp-spelling-error">zeaxanthin</span> called: </span><a href="http://www.naturessunshine.com/us/product/carotenoid-blend-60-caps/sku-4073.aspx"><span style="color:#cc33cc;"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_20" class="blsp-spelling-error">CAROTENOID</span> BLEND</span></a><span style="color:#336666;">. NATURES SUNSHINE was the first company to encapsulate herbs, back in 1972, and have thus been known for their disease-fighting properties. You might also search for a health product containing the herbs BILBERRY and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_21" class="blsp-spelling-error">TUMERIC</span>, which have powerful anti-inflammatory properties that protect the eyes, liver, blood vessels and other tissues from damage. NATURES SUNSHINE also offers as a product: </span><a href="http://www.naturessunshine.com/us/product/perfect-eyes-60-caps/sku-4075.aspx"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">PERFECT EYES</span></a><span style="color:#336666;"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">,</span> which contains the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_22" class="blsp-spelling-error">carotenoids</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_23" class="blsp-spelling-error">lutein</span>, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_24" class="blsp-spelling-error">xeaxanthin</span>, beta-carotene, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_25" class="blsp-spelling-error">lycopene, along with</span> bilberry and turmeric.</span></div><div><br /></div><p><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Desire to see God's pathway clearer? Use His creation as an investment in your vision by increasing your raw fruit and vegetable intake. Your eyes may thank you come 40 years from now, and you're not needing to wear those unsightly senior citizen <span style="color:#ff6600;"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_26" class="blsp-spelling-error">SUNGLASS</span> BLINDERS</span> for extreme sunlight sensitivity!</span></strong></p><div><br /></div><p align="center"><strong><span style="color:#996633;">In Christ, Ms. Salubrious </span></strong><br /></p><p align="center"></p><br /><span style="color:#996633;"><strong>******None of the above statements have been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. All of the information in this BLOG is strictly for educational purposes. This BLOG should not be used to treat, diagnose, or prescribe for a condition you feel you may have. If you have any health concerns, you should see a competent practitioner. ******<br /></strong></span>Ms. Salubrioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13058413449609272432noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1138417892620326567.post-90434819922604542022010-05-13T10:07:00.007-05:002010-05-13T11:41:06.735-05:00Antibacterial soap....Et cetera<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/S-wYYnXHqaI/AAAAAAAABkU/Hdeq1g38iCQ/s1600/pic.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 395px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 309px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470774458510191010" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/S-wYYnXHqaI/AAAAAAAABkU/Hdeq1g38iCQ/s320/pic.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="color:#336666;">Antibacterial soap is a better defense against infection than normal soap, right?<br /></span><br /><span style="color:#336666;">Unfortunately, that's false.<br /><br />Three years ago, a University of Michigan team reviewed data and reported that antibacterial soap products in which </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triclosan"><span style="color:#ff6600;">TRICLOSAN</span></a><span style="color:#336666;"> is the active ingredient is no better than normal soaps at preventing infection. (triclosan is the big dog of antibacterial products)<br /><br />According to a 2004 report in the journal Pesticides and You (yes, there really is a journal for everything!), triclosan is a broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent that's used in hundreds of products. But not just soaps. The chemical also shows up in Colgate Total toothpaste, Right Guard Sport Deodorant, and Solarcaine First Aid Medicated Spray.<br /><br />And here's where things take a very dark turn: <span style="color:#996633;"><strong>Triclosan may promote antibiotic resistance, which would actually make you MORE vulnerable if exposed to infections and hospital superbugs like MRSA and C. diff.<br /></strong></span><br />Early this year, Representative Edward Markey (chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment) asked the FDA to update the scientific review of triclosan.<br /><br />In their <span style="color:#336666;">response</span><span style="color:#996633;"><span style="color:#336666;">,</span><strong> FDA officials noted that recent research raises "valid concerns" about triclosan safety. In addition to antibiotic resistance, concerns include animal studies that suggest the chemical may interfere with hormone regulation.<br /><br /></strong></span>So the FDA has started a new review of triclosan safety. Ready for a laugh? Agency officials say they'll have their report ready in the spring of 2011. D'oh!<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#996633;">Want to avoid triclosan right now? Why not? It's apparently not doing anyone any good.</span></strong> Just Google "triclosan-free" and you'll come up with thousands of websites that carry soap and other products that leave triclosan out of the mix.<br /><br />And if you're wondering just how serious the problem of antibiotic resistance really is, consider that this danger was first recognized more than 80 years ago by one of the foremost medical scientists of the 20th century. His name: Alexander Fleming. </span><br /><span style="color:#336666;"></span><br /><span style="color:#336666;">---ABOVE ALL TAKEN FROM HSIALERT.COM (The Health Science Institute)<br /><br /></span><span style="color:#336666;">My thoughts: </span><br /><span style="color:#336666;"></span><br /><span style="color:#336666;">If you look under Antibiotic Resistance in the Wikipedia, it says, </span><span style="color:#336666;"><strong><span style="color:#996633;">"Household use of antibacterials in soaps and other products is discouraged (as not being effective at infection control)"</span></strong> Makes you wonder if the use of antibacterial agents in common household products is either effective or harmless?<br /><br /></span><span style="color:#336666;">I first became aware of the potential downsides of antibacterial soaps from Dr. Mercola (The world's number 1 free natural health Newsletter resource), here's a similar article to the one I first read: <strong><a href="http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2000/09/24/antibacterial-soaps-part-one.aspx"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Dr. MERCOLA ANTIBACTEIAL DANGER NEWSLETTER</span></a></strong>. </span><br /><span style="color:#336666;"></span><br /><span style="color:#336666;">So, everyone wants to keep their family and children safe from harmful bacteria that can cause illness, right? What's the SAFE alternative you ask? </span><br /><p><span style="color:#336666;">NATURAL, God designed antibacterial agents which have NO NEGATIVE effects on the human body:</span></p><ul><li><span style="color:#336666;"><strong>VINEGAR</strong> -- as a spray on counter surfaces, toys, and bacteria-laden places. Article on vinegar's effectiveness: <a href="http://www.care2.com/greenliving/vinegar-kills-bacteria-mold-germs.html#"><span style="color:#ff6600;">VINEGAR AS A BACTERIAL, MOLD, GERM KILLING PRODUCT</span></a>. It's very inexpensive at the grocery store--give it a try!</span></li><li><span style="color:#336666;"><strong>LIQUID SILVER</strong> -- Practitioners in burn wards have known for a very long time that soaking bandages in a low concentration silver solution inhibits infection in burn victims; it literally saves their skin. Silver has long been used as an anti-infection agent with bandages or other medical supplies all around the world. <a href="http://www.silverlon.com/adhesive_strip.html"><span style="color:#ff6600;">VIEW SILVER BAND-AID PRODUCTS</span></a>. Silver is also coming out in cleaning products/cloths: <a href="http://www.norwex.com/norwex.php?lng=7&cnt=223"><span style="color:#ff6600;">NORWEX SILVER CLEANING PRODUCTS</span></a><span style="color:#ff6600;">. </span></span></li></ul><p><span style="color:#336666;"><span style="color:#336666;"><strong><span style="color:#996633;">Here's what our family uses as a quick antibacterial handsanitizer when out and about:</span></strong> <a href="http://www.naturessunshine.com/us/products/product/stocknumber4950-silver-shield-gel-3-oz-tube.aspx"><span style="color:#ff6600;">SILVER ANTIBACTERIAL GEL HAND GEL</span></a>. A little more spendy...but saves you from taking a chance with using TRICLOSAN on your kiddos!! They also sell a liquid version for antibacterial washings and for using with eye infections: <a href="http://www.naturessunshine.com/us/products/product/stocknumber4274-silver-shield-waqua-sol-18-ppm-4-fl-oz.aspx"><span style="color:#ff6600;">LIQUID SILVER</span></a>.<br /></p></span></span><span style="color:#336666;"></span><div align="center"><br /><span style="color:#336666;">In Christ, Ms. Salubrious<br /><br />******None of the above statements have been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. All of the information in this BLOG is strictly for educational purposes. This BLOG should not be used to treat, diagnose, or prescribe for a condition you feel you may have. If you have any health concerns, you should see a competent practitioner. ******</span></div>Ms. Salubrioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13058413449609272432noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1138417892620326567.post-20891826471463376462010-05-02T14:04:00.013-05:002010-05-02T15:17:05.849-05:00Little Djoulissa's Story<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/S93YZBgvovI/AAAAAAAABj0/_IUHj2T-cpA/s1600/IMG_7745+(Small).JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 259px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 203px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466763447111754482" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/S93YZBgvovI/AAAAAAAABj0/_IUHj2T-cpA/s320/IMG_7745+(Small).JPG" /></a><br /><div><div><div><span style="color:#336666;">I would like to share the story of the Meyers so that you can join me in praying for them. We go to a homeschooling academy/CO-OP and the mom, Mae, is one of the parents there so we have had many good faith/family/friendship talks over the past 2 years. I consider Mae a close friend of mine, being there for me with advice, love and encouragement when she knows I need them. She has such a loving and caring heart, and has such faith and strength in her times of trial, that I sooo admire.<br /></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#336666;"><strong><span style="color:#996633;">This year the Meyers Family was approached to adopt a beautiful 2 year old named Djoulissa from a couple that was hosting her during her stay in the U.S. for her medical visa. </span></strong>This precious child has been diagnosed with </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%B6bius_syndrome"><span style="color:#336666;">Moebius Syndrome </span></a><span style="color:#336666;">(including facial paralysis), CLUB FEET, malnutrition, and has severe developmental delays. The Meyers knew it was their calling to have her as a part of their family.<br /><br />Here's a portion of their announcement e-mail: </span></div><div><span style="color:#336666;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#336666;">"We are very excited to announce that we have a new addition to the family. Djoulissa -pronounce: jew-lisa (given name-not sure if we are changing it yet) was brought to our attention on Feb. 20th. God had put our family on someone's mind who knew that Djoulissa needed a home. They contacted us and asked if we were interested in adopting her. To say we were blown away would be an understatement-especially since we were not even thinking of adopting at this time. We said that we would pray about it and see where God was leading us-it is hard to ignore when God is opening doors all around you! We really felt that God had prepared us for her and her special needs over the last couple of years and that He is calling us to adopt her."<br /><br /></span></div><div><span style="color:#336666;">The Meyers family brought her home at the beginning of April, and started visits with doctors to diagnosis, treat and improve Djoulissa's health condition. Here is her excerpt from Djoulissa's </span><a href="http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/djoulissa/journal"><span style="color:#993399;">CARING BRIDGE SITE</span></a><span style="color:#336666;"> (<--Click for link to site):</span><span style="color:#336666;"> </span></div><div><span style="color:#336666;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#336666;"></span></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/S93YKwv5AxI/AAAAAAAABjs/V1VLtkOTEDw/s1600/003.JPG"><span style="color:#336666;"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466763202093712146" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/S93YKwv5AxI/AAAAAAAABjs/V1VLtkOTEDw/s320/003.JPG" /></span></a><span style="color:#336666;"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Wednesday, April 28, 2010<br /></strong></span>"Djoulissa was admitted to the hospital today. We went in for a feeding clinic and they took one look at her and said she is going up to a room! That was not in the plan today :) Right now she has a tube through her nose to feed her. The dr. said this is going to be a long stay. When I asked what 'long' meant he said that on the short end it will be 2 weeks. <span style="color:#996633;"><strong>Please pray for her sweet little spirit and that she can put up with all this testing </strong></span>and that Doug and I will have the emotion and physical strength."<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">Friday, April 30<br /></span></strong>"They did find a bit of fluid by the heart and a vessel that they really don't want there. We will do another heart echo next week to check on things. I was a bit worried tonight with her being so lethargic and quiet. I bought her a couple of balloons (which always make her giggle) but she didn't even really look at them. I was telling a nurse about it and that she really is a fiesty girland I want to see that again. She sat up on my lap and preceded to hit the heck out the balloon. <strong><span style="color:#996633;">Never thought violence could bring such JOY to my heart :)</span></strong>"<br /><br />"If I have not mentioned it before...this little girl is such a sweetie. <strong><span style="color:#996633;">She has the most beautiful eyes that smile even if her face can't.</span></strong> I am so very humbled and blessed to be this little girl's mother that it brings me to tears whenever I think about it. To be perfectly honest I worry. <strong><span style="color:#996633;">I worry about being a good mother to her, worry about providing everything she is going to need, worry about being a mother to SIX kids (I am so outnumbered), worried about stupid stuff that satan plants in my head --Then I read in this really great book that tells me that I should NOT worry-for what good does it do?</span></strong> Pretty good book and it hasn't failed me yet so I am trying really hard to follow its guidance. I still am not sure what God was thinking when He chose me to be her mother, but I know that He is a GREAT Father and He can use even the likes of me. Thank-you again for all the prayers. God has His hand on all of this and I really am excited to see where He takes us! "<br /><br /></span></div><div><span style="color:#336666;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#336666;">Please visit the site regularly for updates, prayer requests and to show support to this loving family. We are so blessed to know them, and <strong><span style="color:#996633;">would encourage you to be a part of their journey God has for them! Thank you for reading</span></strong>.</span></div><div><span style="color:#336666;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#336666;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#336666;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#336666;">In Christ, Ms. Salubrious</span></div></div>Ms. Salubrioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13058413449609272432noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1138417892620326567.post-56651047336841202962010-04-26T13:46:00.024-05:002010-04-28T13:01:10.236-05:00Daniel Fast Verses Moses Diet<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/S9X5bjaHmwI/AAAAAAAABjE/2Bmtd1GwmsI/s1600/food+3.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 208px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 167px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464547974640540418" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/S9X5bjaHmwI/AAAAAAAABjE/2Bmtd1GwmsI/s320/food+3.jpg" /></a> <span style="color:#336666;">I believe that fasting can be a very powerful tool if done with pure intentions, in our private relationship with Christ. As it says in the Bible, </span><span style="color:#cc33cc;">(</span><a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+6:17-19&version=NIV"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Matthew 6:17,18</span></a><span style="color:#336666;"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">) "But when you fast...(fast)so that it will not be obvious to men that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you."</span> There can be much bodily healing, cleansing and devotion that can come as a result of the fasting process, as proven in the Bible. It will also jump start certain bodily organs--such as the liver, stomach and intestines that regularly do cleansing, but can retain unwanted "sludge" so inconspicuously as our daily meals slither on through.<br /><br />Fasting can restart our thought process dramatically. In our current society, our minds can get overpowered in feeding the dependency of the caffeine/yeast/sugar/fats that our bodies normally get on a regular basis, that we don't have the clariety to FULLY focus on life, much less our faith walk. <strong><span style="color:#996633;">As seen with many people who need their choice of drink or candy bar snack each day; our minds can get so pre-occupied with getting our next "food fix", that we don't realize how much of the day we spend thinking about that, rather than about our mission for Christ</span></strong>. A fast helps "reset the table" for our "daily feast" with the Lord. </span><br /><span style="color:#336666;"></span><br /><span style="color:#336666;">There is a current "fasting" trend that is hitting the blog, twitter and facebook realms very heavily in the past few months. Here's just one of the many BLOGS I've read on it: </span><a href="http://stuffchristianslike.net/2010/04/2888/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+stuffchristianslikeblog+%28Stuff+Christians+Like+-+Jon+Acuff%29"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">THE DANIEL FAST</span></a><span style="color:#336666;">. Tweeting about the Daniel Fast? Here you go: <a href="http://search.twitter.com/search?q=daniel+fast"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">TWITTER!</span></a> There is even a FACEBOOK Daniel Fast web page that you can join the ranks of: </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/DanielsFast?v=wall&ref=search"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">FACEBOOK</span></a><span style="color:#336666;"> . Here is a quick run down on the fast from </span><a href="http://www.daniel-fast.com/about.html"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">http://www.daniel-fast.com/about.html</span></a><span style="color:#336666;"> :<br /><strong><span style="color:#996633;">1. Only fruits and vegetables 2. Only water for a beverage 3. No sweeteners or breads 4. No yeast 5. no artificial or processed foods nor any chemicals</span></strong><br /><br />I believe that this fast is a great example of a "modified fast" (as opposed to HARDCORE fasting, just involving water) for a short period of time. People do it to restart their bodies, while looking forward to their return of "normal life eating". People feel good consuming vegetables and fruits which are plumb full of detoxers, vitmins and minerals, along with magnesium that is a natural bowl cleanser. However, in long term eating, our body was made to function at it's best, alongside these vegetables, in "protein" mode; the greatest resource of this being from the complete protein found in meats, especially clean beef. Hence, the reason for our "canine teeth" given to us by God, and the reason God gave us to <span style="color:#cc33cc;">"EAT ANY ANIMAL THAT HAS A SPLIT HOOF DIVIDED IN TWO and that chews the cud. Of all the creatures living in the water, you may eat ANY THAT HAS FINS AND SCALES" <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Deuteronomy%2014:%206,%209&version=NIV"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Deuteronomy 14:6,9</span></a></span> Why did God take the time to suggest a food guideline? As a suggestion towards discovering good health for use in being a superior Christ follower. Without complete proteins and clean animal fats, our bones/joints will get frail and our muscle, organ and blood cells will not rebuild themselves properly. Many people are finding themselves to be anemic and deficient in iron because of their lifestyle fasting of consuming mostly just fruits and vegetables. <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/S9X5nZi2DFI/AAAAAAAABjM/28o3JHwTXmY/s1600/food+4.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 261px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 157px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464548178151214162" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/S9X5nZi2DFI/AAAAAAAABjM/28o3JHwTXmY/s320/food+4.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#996633;">While I retain my stance that the Daniel Fast is a blessing to both onself and God for short periods of time; I strongly believe that a lifestyle eating habit change can be a more effective tool to serve God in the long run.</span></strong> With the Daniel fast, you have a set goal to "look forward to" in returning to processed foods; with a Moses Diet...that's the way life is....take it or leave it. <strong><span style="color:#996633;">With the Moses diet, it's pretty much the EXACT SAME THING as the Daniel Fast, but you retain optimal health through the continued eating of UNPROCESSED dairy and CLEAN grass-fed meats, and occasional NATURALLY-OCCURING sweeteners which are full of trace minerals if consumed raw (honey, maple syrup).</span></strong> Then, on the Moses Diet, you are so close to already doing a DANIEL FAST, that you may find it more benificial to do a water fast to be cleansed from impurities for short, but meaningful periods of time.<br /><br />SO....What is the Moses Diet? Here's an excerpt from my previous BLOG POSTING, </span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=1138417892620326567&postID=6910135737839632740"><span style="color:#336666;">YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT</span></a><span style="color:#336666;">:<br /><br /></span><span style="color:#336666;"></span><span style="color:#336666;"><p align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/S9X4_fEO-3I/AAAAAAAABi8/KhJbQhfKkLs/s1600/food2.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 179px; HEIGHT: 126px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464547492438670194" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/S9X4_fEO-3I/AAAAAAAABi8/KhJbQhfKkLs/s320/food2.jpg" /></a></p><p align="left">In Be Healthy and Happy by Dr. M.H.Tabb, pg 27, he writes, "<span style="color:#000000;"><span style="color:#336666;">Moses ate</span> <strong>HONEY, OIL, COW BUTTER, MILK OF SHEEP, LAMBS, RAMS </strong><span style="color:#336666;">and </span><strong>GOATS, SHEEP, </strong><span style="color:#336666;">and </span><strong>GRAPE JUICE(Deut. 32:13-14</strong><span style="color:#336666;">).... He ate plenty of</span> <strong>QUAIL (Ex. 16:13</strong><span style="color:#336666;">)"...and in future tense, refers to "the increase of the fields", or </span><strong>PRODUCE. At 120, Moses still had the strength and eyesight of his youth" pg 26.</strong></span><br /><br />"Then God said, 'I give you <strong><span style="color:#000000;">EVERY SEED-BEARING PLANT</span></strong> on the face of the whole earth and <strong><span style="color:#000000;">EVERY TREE THAT HAS FRUIT WITH SEED IN IT</span></strong>. They will be yours for food.'" Genesis 1:29<br /><br />"You may <span style="color:#000000;"><strong>EAT ANY ANIMAL THAT HAS A SPLIT HOOF DIVIDED IN TWO</strong></span> and that chews the cud. Of all the creatures living in the water, you may eat <strong><span style="color:#000000;">ANY THAT HAS FINS AND SCALES.</span></strong> You may eat <span style="color:#000000;"><strong>ANY CLEAN BIRD</strong></span>." Deuteronomy 14: 6, 9, 11<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#996633;">So, what is the biggest difference between present day Christians, many sickly at ages 40, 50, 60, etc, and Moses? Our diet and the diets of our parents and grandparents--what we eat, and in the forms we eat it.</span></strong> From all of the above verses, one can understand how to get many of the nutrients our bodies need: by eating <strong><span style="color:#000000;">Unsprayed</span></strong> <strong><span style="color:#000000;">FRUIT & Vegetables, RAW Wholemilk DAIRY, most CLEAN (ORGANIC) MEATS, raw natural sweeteners, raw nuts/seeds, ColdPressed oils and WHOLE GRAINS in their MOST NATURAL STATES</span></strong>-- the foods that God intended us to eat.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#996633;">Contrary to popular belief, God does not mention and Moses did not ingest things like: sugar, high fructose corn syrup, growth hormones and immunizations in beef and dairy, soda-pop, preservatives, enriched flour, vegetables and fruits that are genetically altered, pesticides, herbicides, chemical dyes or MSG.</span></strong><br /></span></p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="color:#336666;">So, in contrast, the Daniel fast is eating the foods God specifically created for us for a short period of time, then returning to a typical American diet. The Moses Diet is eating the foods God specifically designed for our bodies day in and day out, only VERY occasionally eating out/eating the typical American diet. Fast food, candy bars, pastry products, sugar cereals, bottled drinks, etc are the exception, rather than the daily/weekly "norm". </span><strong>Please consider a Moses Diet, instead of just Daniel Fasting here and there. While fasting is good to restart the body, the Moses Diet was designed to sustain it.</strong></span> <span style="color:#000000;"><strong>If you t</strong></span><strong><span style="color:#000000;">ake your</span><span style="color:#000000;"> daily diet a step further, along with your choice of fasting style a step further....you are THAT much closer to your biblical ancestors and to you Savior's lifestyle!<br /></strong></span><br /><span style="color:#336666;"></span><p align="center"><span style="color:#336666;">In Christ, Ms. Salubrious<br /><br />******None of the above statements have been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. All of the information in this BLOG is strictly for educational purposes. This BLOG should not be used to treat, diagnose, or prescribe for a condition you feel you may have. If you have any health concerns, you should see a competent practitioner. ******</span></p>Ms. Salubrioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13058413449609272432noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1138417892620326567.post-90741649411042806742010-04-02T08:16:00.005-05:002010-04-02T08:48:33.170-05:00The REAL Reason For Easter<div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>PLEASE PAUSE MUSIC PLAYER IN THE RIGHT COLUMN, BELOW to hear this video! Thank You!!<br /></strong></span><br /><br /><embed height="270" name="tangle" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" align="middle" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" width="330" src="http://www.tangle.com/flash/swf/flvplayer.swf" allowscriptaccess="always" quality="high" wmode="transparent" flashvars="viewkey=eb799088ad2c7bbbaff6"></embed><br /><br /><span style="color:#336666;"><strong>The Real Reason for Easter - Revelation Song<br /><br />As I watched this video, the goosebumps I got reminded me of the truly great suffering that my Savior went through for me. From betrayals.....to hate....to so much more PHYSICAL suffering than any of us could possibly fathom! Yet, at times we may get wrapped up in only the commercial meanings of Easter (eggs, bunnies, candy--the fluffy, fun "cute" stuff). Easter was never meant to be just "fun" or "cute" ... instead it was meant to be a symbolically spiritual experience between us and the one who was sent to give us eternal life. It may start out MORE fluffy and cute for the little "tikes"--but as they grow and mature, so shall their understanding of the main purpose for celebrating Easter as we share more with them. Boy, that seems so much MORE meaningful than just embracing the peeps and egg hunts....doesn't it?<br /><br />As our family heads off to church, family gatherings, and YES an Easter Egg hunt for our young daughters on Sunday--my prayer is that they will also keep the meaning of Easter in their heads that we have shared with them since they were babies. Each year as we give them a new Easter book with a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">depiction</span> of Jesus' story...they ask more questions and we give more details. They are beginning to know the true meaning of why Easter began....alongside a bit of the fluffy cute stuff.<br /><br />Happy Easter to you and your family!<br />Ms. Salubrious</strong></span></div>Ms. Salubrioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13058413449609272432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1138417892620326567.post-36913605052190156992010-03-10T14:03:00.021-06:002010-03-11T11:46:25.945-06:00OUR DOG STORY<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/S5f8UZJv03I/AAAAAAAABhE/clEGrN8fbrw/s1600-h/IMG_0034.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 190px; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447099701607256946" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/S5f8UZJv03I/AAAAAAAABhE/clEGrN8fbrw/s320/IMG_0034.JPG" /></a> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/S5f8cmfe8XI/AAAAAAAABhM/djWDXgGSf6c/s1600-h/IMG_5100.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 188px; HEIGHT: 151px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447099842627039602" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/S5f8cmfe8XI/AAAAAAAABhM/djWDXgGSf6c/s320/IMG_5100.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><span style="color:#336666;">We adopted our 6 year old husky from the humane society in the fall of 2002. Over the next 4 years, we took note that she had only a few health problems. <span style="color:#996633;"><strong>Some of the health problems she faced over these 4 years included: kennel cough, ruptured anal glands, torn leg ligaments, and a lack of appetite. She was on and off medications for these various problems, along with a few surgeries here and there.</strong> </span><span style="color:#336666;">We experimented with several different brands of commercial dog foods, but nothing seemed to tickle her fancy--she didn't even go ga-ga over table scraps like most dogs did!<br /></span><br />Our dog's road to natural health fell upon us in the spring of 2006. Leading up to this, the previous fall, she was chasing a rabbit and started limping; she had torn a knee ligament. My uncle and aunt's dog had just died from a staph infection after a routine teeth cleaning surgery, so my greatest concern was that our dog would have a similar result from her surgery the vet prescribed. The vet assured me that she would be fine. She had the surgery:<br /><br /><br /></span><p><span style="color:#336666;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 290px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 199px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447105838305486610" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/S5gB5mInpxI/AAAAAAAABhU/P0QIxy7Jo1Y/s320/IMG_3170.JPG" />She was doped up on pain medication, anti-infection meds and within a few days would not leave her bed spot without being carried (just picture me carrying our husky to her food bowl and down a flight of stairs to go outside!) <span style="color:#996633;"><strong>Our dog stopped eating, stopped pooping and laid on her bed lethargically from day to day getting worse.</strong></span> As we had visitors drop by, they made comments, "She's pretty much gone" or "She's given up on life; there's nothing you can do" and "Is that dog even alive still?"</span></p><p><span style="color:#336666;">After not having eaten for over 10 days, and drinking minimal droppers of water, I called the Vet, "You can bring her in to do testing to find out which body parts are shutting down...." SERIOUSLY? THAT'S ALL YOU HAVE FOR ME??? Well, you can imagine why we took the matter in our own hands then, with me spending late hours on the computer doing research on canine health. What I came up with was that her body was too weak from malnutrition to be able to recover from a major surgery. MALNUTRITION? </span><span style="color:#996633;"><strong>BUT, how could that be since we fed her good brands of commercial dog foods?!?!</strong></span></p><div align="left"><span style="color:#336666;">INSTEAD....my question SHOULD have been, <span style="color:#996633;"><strong>"Are we feeding her the type of food that God created a dog to eat?" The answer would have been "no".</strong></span> In my research, I found a dog needs to eat a majority of their diet as protein, not as grains and carbs as most commercial dog food is made. OF that protein, it should be raw--just as a canine would eat out in the wild!<br /><br />MY EXPERIMENT: I held a piece of raw meat in front of her nose--not having eaten for 10 days, keep in mind--and the RAW was KEY, because we had tried plenty of cooked meat! Her ears perked, her nose wriggled and she slowly accepted the food. Over the next few days as her appetite came back, we gave her an enema (yeah, gross!!) to get her bowels moving again (NATURES SUNSHINE </span><a href="http://www.naturessunshine.com/us/products/product/stocknumber1794-lb-extract-2-fl-oz.aspx"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">LOWER BOWEL STIMULANT DROPS </span></a><span style="color:#336666;">worked for ongoing flushing for the next few weeks) and fed her milk, raw eggs, bits of raw steak and hamburger to keep her eating. <span style="color:#996633;"><strong>Within a week she was running around as her usual self.</strong></span><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#996633;">Our dog is 13 years old now</span></strong> and has a healthy appetite, plays throughout the day, sees well, hear well, has all of her teeth, and even chases rabbits and other critters regularly around our yard. In fact, most new visitors think she's about 5 years, as their mouth drops when we tell her REAL age! <span style="color:#996633;"><strong>She has not needed any medications or vet visits for health problems in the past 4 years (she doesn't GET health problems, in fact!), and is in GREAT SHAPE considering where she was before and directly following her surgery.</strong></span> She doesn't get the luxury of having special food bought for her....instead we have found a very budget-conscious diet plan for her....still involving raw foods. If you are interested in how we have done this--tune back in for my next BLOG POSTING on NATURAL CANINE HEALTH!<br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#336666;">God Bless, Ms. Salubrious<br /></span></div><div align="left"><br /><span style="color:#336666;">******None of the above statements have been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. All of the information in this BLOG is strictly for educational purposes. This BLOG should not be used to treat, diagnose, or prescribe for a condition you feel you may have. If you have any health concerns, you should see a competent practitioner. ****** </span></div>Ms. Salubrioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13058413449609272432noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1138417892620326567.post-22688092642972462722010-03-06T15:10:00.008-06:002010-04-01T12:00:21.558-05:00Natural Health First Aid Kit<ul><li><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/S563ydZqV_I/AAAAAAAABhs/spH-7KKGH5Y/s1600-h/hkshd.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 190px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 145px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448994676678481906" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/S563ydZqV_I/AAAAAAAABhs/spH-7KKGH5Y/s320/hkshd.jpg" /></a> <span style="color:#336666;"><strong><span style="color:#996633;">INFECTION FIGHTERS:</span><br /></strong></span><br /><span style="color:#336666;">Epsom Salt -- just regualr store boughten from any pharmacy, add 1-2 cups to baths to relax muscles and fight infection (1/2 cup to 1 cup for little ones)</span><br /></li><li><a href="http://bragg.com/zencart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=10&zenid=2vdksj6se7h2enqg26932me7s4"><strong><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Organic Apple Cider Vinegar </span></strong></a><span style="color:#336666;">-- a natural bacterial fighter. Add a few cups safely to any bath, even using it each bath through the winter time as a preventative measure. Taken internally is a tremendous immune booster, if taken daily.</span></li><li><a href="http://www.naturessunshine.com/us/products/product/stocknumber340-golden-seal-100-caps.aspx"><span style="color:#cc33cc;"><strong>GOLDENSEAL HERB </strong></span></a><span style="color:#336666;">-- the natural version of an antibiotic. Taken 1-2 capsules every 1-3 hours when infected with anything. If no improvement, take more often to see results. Drops available for kiddos: </span><a href="http://www.naturessunshine.com/us/products/product/stocknumber3180-echinaceagolden-seal-liquid-2-fl-oz.aspx"><span style="color:#336666;"><strong><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Goldenseal Echinacea</span></strong> </span></a></li><li><span style="color:#336666;">Morton Salt -- make "salt packs" out of 1 cup salt and a thin ziplock baggie. Apply to infected area for an hour at a time, doing as often as able, switching to new each round(time allowing) salt naturally draws toxins/infection out of the body.</span></li><li><span style="color:#336666;">Heat packs/Hot water bottle -- lay on infected area, opposite of salt packs. If no hot water bottle available, then use hot wach cloth is thin zip-loc baggie.</span></li><li><span style="color:#336666;">WOOL SOCKS --The COLD WET SOCK TREATMENT increases circulation to the feet. As the body tries to warm the feet, it causes the excess mucus in the body to break-up. Get a pair of cotton socks thoroughly dampened in icy cold water, or place wet socks in the freezer for a few minutes. Wring out well and put them on your child's feet, immediately following them with the dry wool socks. These prevent drafts, and also allow the feet to 'breathe'. Repeat if necessary. </span></li><li><span style="color:#336666;">Enema Kits/Stool Softener: </span><a href="http://www.naturessunshine.com/us/products/product/stocknumber990-lbs-ii-100-caps.aspx"><span style="color:#cc33cc;"><strong>LOWER BOWEL STIMULANT CAPSULES</strong></span></a><span style="color:#336666;"> , for kiddos: </span><a href="http://www.naturessunshine.com/us/products/product/stocknumber1794-lb-extract-2-fl-oz.aspx"><strong><span style="color:#cc33cc;">LB EXTRACT</span></strong></a><span style="color:#336666;">, and the stimulant tea: </span><a href="http://www.traditionalmedicinals.com/smoothmove"><span style="color:#cc33cc;"><strong>SMOOTH MOVE TEA</strong></span></a><span style="color:#336666;"> by Traditional Medicinals <a href="http://www.naturessunshine.com/us/products/product/stocknumber1836-food-enzymes-120-caps.aspx"><strong><span style="color:#cc33cc;">ENZYMES</span></strong></a>. Getting the stools moving (which get backed up and pushes mucus upwards with allergies and illnesses) is the fastest way to push something out of your body that doesn't belong!</span></li></ul><span style="color:#336666;"><strong><span style="color:#996633;">BLADDER/URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS:</span></strong> </span><br /><br /><ul><li><a href="http://www.naturessunshine.com/us/products/product/stocknumber235.aspx"><strong><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Cornsilk Herb Capsules</span></strong></a><span style="color:#336666;"> work WONDERS for getting rid of bladder and UT Infections!</span></li><li><a href="http://www.rwknudsenfamily.com/products/pure_juice/just_cranberry"><span style="color:#336666;"><span style="color:#cc33cc;"><strong>Organic Cranberry Juice</strong></span> </span></a><span style="color:#336666;">(be sure to check label for no additives--R.W. Knudsen is most ideal brand)</span></li><li><span style="color:#336666;">CANTHARIS or STAPHYSAGRIA homeopathic remedies most common for treating bladder infections, found at many natural health stores</span></li></ul><strong><span style="color:#996633;">EAR INFECTIONS:</span></strong><br /><br /><ul><li><a href="http://www.naturessunshine.com/us/products/product/stocknumber1765-lobelia-essence-2-fl-oz.aspx"><strong><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Lobelia</span></strong></a><span style="color:#336666;"><strong><span style="color:#cc33cc;"> </span></strong>tincture, essence, or extract to relax ear tissue and relieve pain. Apply to the gland under the ear, covering an area at least the size of a quarter</span></li><li><span style="color:#336666;">Sage and </span><a href="http://www.naturessunshine.com/us/products/product/stocknumber885-fenugreek--thyme-100-caps.aspx"><span style="color:#336666;"><span style="color:#cc33cc;"><strong>Fenugreek-Thyme</strong></span> </span></a><span style="color:#336666;">help the body break up mucus</span></li><li><span style="color:#336666;">FERRUM PHOS and PULSATILLA are the 2 homeopathic remedies that help with ear infections the most. Pulsatilla assists the body in breaking up mucus and pus, and Ferrum Phos assists the body in cleansing the glands next to the ear, relieving the pressure that causes the pain. </span></li><li><span style="color:#336666;">Drops for pain/infection (DO NOT USE on children with tubes in the ears). Warm momentarily in a pan: (DO NOT PUT IN HOT DROPS, wait until it cools to a nice warmth): a mixture of 1-tablespoon COLD PRESSED OLIVE OIL, 2 drops Tea Tree oil and a clove of ORGANIC GARLIC. Only two drops of this mixture are put in the infected ear. Lie down 10 minutes on the opposite ear so the oil will go deep into the ear. Use a warm compress over the ear after the oil is in place to help relieve the pain</span></li><li><span style="color:#336666;">Cold Wet Sock Treatment (see description above)</span></li><li><span style="color:#336666;">Enema to get stools moving is the number one treatment to do, but many would rather try the others first....</span></li></ul><strong><span style="color:#996633;">SINUS INFECTIONS:</span></strong><br /><br /><ul><li><span style="color:#336666;">KALI BICHROMIUM is hands down, the best sinus infection/sinus cold homeopathic remedy, can be found at many natural health stores.</span></li><li><a href="http://www.naturessunshine.com/us/products/product/stocknumber885-fenugreek--thyme-100-caps.aspx"><strong><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Fenugreek-Thyme</span></strong></a><span style="color:#336666;"> Herb Capsules thin mucus naturally, take 1-2 every 1-3 hours. Take more or less for desired outcome.</span></li><li><span style="color:#336666;">Heat compressions/Hot water bottle on face</span></li><li><span style="color:#336666;">Salt Water Sinus Flush</span></li><li><span style="color:#336666;">Be sure to keep stools moving</span></li></ul><strong><span style="color:#996633;">RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS/COUGHS/SORE THROATS:</span></strong><br /><br /><ul><li><span style="color:#336666;">Salt/Hot packs applied to chest</span></li><li><span style="color:#336666;">COLD WET SOCK TREATMENT</span></li><li><a href="http://www.traditionalmedicinals.com/?id=28&pid=75"><strong><span style="color:#cc33cc;">"Throat Coat" Tea</span></strong></a><span style="color:#336666;"> by Traditional Medicinals, Basil Tea or Thyme Tea mixed with raw honey willbreak down mucus and relieve sore throats</span></li><li><span style="color:#336666;">IPECAC, SPONGIA, and HEPAR SULPHURIS are the main cough/lung mucus homeopathic remedies to use.</span></li><li><span style="color:#336666;">Gargle with morton salt and water continually</span></li></ul><strong><span style="color:#996633;">FOOD POISONING/UPSET STOMACH/INDIGESTION:</span></strong><br /><br /><ul><li><a href="http://www.naturessunshine.com/us/products/product/stocknumber366-charcoal-activated-100-caps.aspx"><strong><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Activated Charcoal Capsules</span></strong></a><span style="color:#336666;"> absorb toxins and poisons in the system if taken shortly after symptoms appear. </span></li><li><span style="color:#336666;">IPECAC, NUX VOMICA, ARSENICUM and CARBO VEG are the top remedies for sickness from foods</span></li><li><a href="http://www.naturessunshine.com/us/products/product/stocknumber1820-stomach-comfort-60-chewable-tabs.aspx"><span style="color:#cc33cc;"><strong>STOMACH COMFORT CHEWABLES</strong></span></a> <span style="color:#336666;">help with occasional acid relief, as does</span> <a href="http://www.naturessunshine.com/us/products/product/stocknumber485-papaya-mint-70-chewable-tabs.aspx"><span style="color:#cc33cc;"><strong>PAPAYA CHEWABLES</strong></span></a> <span style="color:#336666;">and dried parsley and</span> <a href="http://bragg.com/zencart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=10&zenid=2vdksj6se7h2enqg26932me7s4"><span style="color:#cc33cc;"><strong>organic apple cider vinegar</strong></span></a> <span style="color:#336666;">since acid problems most of the time stem from being an indicator that your stomach's enzymes are deficient in some manner (many times from too much sugar/processed foods)</span></li></ul><strong><span style="color:#996633;">BURNS/CUTS:</span></strong><br /><br /><ul><li><span style="color:#336666;">CANTHARIS homeopathic remedy is the best remedy for burns</span></li><li><a href="http://www.abundantblessingsllc.com/Pricelist.htm"><span style="color:#cc33cc;"><strong>Abundant Blessings CALENDULA SALVE</strong></span></a><span style="color:#336666;"> made without Petroleum, very hard to find this natural version</span></li><li><span style="color:#336666;">Soaking the burn spot in liquid minerals for 20 minutes works wonders!!</span></li></ul><strong><span style="color:#996633;">HEADACHES:</span></strong><br /><br /><ul><li><a href="http://www.naturessunshine.com/us/products/product/stocknumber1859-magnesium-complex-100-caps.aspx"><span style="color:#cc33cc;"><strong>Magnesium Complex</strong></span></a><span style="color:#336666;"> provides relief for aches by increasing blood flow to those areas, as does </span><a href="http://www.formula303.com/"><span style="color:#cc33cc;"><strong>FORMULA 303</strong></span></a><span style="color:#336666;">, a natural version of a pain med found at many natural health stores</span></li><li><span style="color:#336666;">HOT PACK/HOT WATER BOTTLE on achy area</span></li><li><span style="color:#336666;">Regular Chiropractic adjustments</span></li><li><span style="color:#336666;">Diet of little to no processed foods/sugars will do wonders if you're brave enough!</span></li></ul><strong><span style="color:#996633;">BLEEDING:</span></strong><br /><br /><ul><li><span style="color:#336666;">Using typical first aid measures, you can also add the remedy <strong>BELLADONNA</strong> to help stop bleeding. When our daughter gashed her chin and her shirt was covered with blood down to her waistline, within 5 minutes of taking the remedy, the blood was completely stopped.</span></li></ul><p><span style="color:#336666;"><strong><span style="color:#996633;">BRUSING/SWELLING/CUTS/SCRAPES/PUNCTURE WOUNDS:</span></strong> </span></p><ul><li><span style="color:#336666;">The 3 main homeopathic remedies that help the body fight associated pain are the following: HYPERICUM, ARNICA, SYMPHYTUM...or else they sell the combination remedy including all of these three by ENERGIQUE to be used with more mild symptoms.</span></li><li><span style="color:#336666;">Hypericum is for numbness, shooting pains and puncture wounds involving nerves</span></li><li><span style="color:#336666;">Arnica is the first homeopathic remedy to consider with sprains, strains, falls, trauma and injury: for bruising, bleeding and deep tissue pain. Works WELL in recovering from surgery once the body is set back to it's normal functioning mode. (NOTE: with a break or fracture,the body needs to be back in normal functioning mode for a remedy to work. Our daughter broke her elbow and didn't get much relief until directly following surgery--but had no pains meds in recovery while using ARNICA!)</span></li><li><span style="color:#336666;">Symphytum is for pain persisting long after an injury.</span></li></ul><div align="center"><span style="color:#336666;">God Bless, Ms. Salubrious<br /><br />******None of the above statements have been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. All of the information in this BLOG is strictly for educational purposes. This BLOG should not be used to treat, diagnose, or prescribe for a condition you feel you may have. If you have any health concerns, you should see a competent practitioner. ******</span></div>Ms. Salubrioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13058413449609272432noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1138417892620326567.post-7212741141990711522010-03-03T14:30:00.007-06:002010-03-03T16:26:04.857-06:00Movie Preview: One Man, One Cow, One Planet<p align="left"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/S47HB_IHnvI/AAAAAAAABgE/BjpakggA69Y/s1600-h/vid.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 201px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 269px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444507836476792562" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/S47HB_IHnvI/AAAAAAAABgE/BjpakggA69Y/s320/vid.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="color:#336666;">A new movie just came out (on DVD) for all those interested in Organic farming, sustainable living and independent acreage upkeep. What's so special about THIS movie, that Ms. Salubrious wants to promote it? Well, when you come to realize how bad chemical sprays are in reflection to longevity health and preserving nutrients in top soil, you tend to search out alternative resources AWAY FROM using sprays to control weeds. THIS movie is a GREAT RESOURCE in doing this!<br /><br />Not only does <span style="color:#996633;"><strong>ONE MAN, ONE COW, ONE PLANET</strong></span> touch on the idea of recycling and composting, but takes it a step further in addressing a method for when no nutrients remain in the soil or the items of which you compost! Biodynamic farming uses a set of principles involving: homeopathy, physics, and astronomy (not to be confused with astrology). A Holistic Approach: just as natural health uses the WHOLE body to treat underlying symptoms, and as organic farming uses the ecosystem as a whole to sustain, biodynamic farming similarly takes an even broader approach of using further ecosystems to coincide with the plants being grown to create nutrients. Just like adding (molecular) potential energy to a homeopathic remedy by pounding it to use as kinetic energy--Vortexing (activating) Water, A Biodynamic Principal, gives molecular energy to the soil that no single nutrient can bring!<br /><br />Here's the Theatrical Trailer for the Movie, <span style="color:#ff6600;">PLEASE PAUSE MUSIC PLAYER IN THE RIGHT COLUMN, BELOW to hear this video! Thank You!!</span><br /><br /><br /><object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/zcmzK_Mzx5k&hl=en_US&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/zcmzK_Mzx5k&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object><br /><br />Here are a few excerpts about the movie from the following website:<br /></span><a href="http://www.foodmatters.tv/_webapp_291494/Food_Production_-_A_Model_For_The_Future"><span style="color:#993399;"><strong>http://www.foodmatters.tv/_webapp_291494/Food_Production_-_A_Model_For_The_Future</strong></span></a><span style="color:#336666;"><span style="color:#993399;"><strong><br /></strong></span><br /></span><span style="color:#996633;"></span></p><ul><li><div align="left"><span style="color:#996633;">Biodynamics is the oldest non-chemical agricultural movement in the West, predating, by 20 years, the organic farming movement. </span></div></li><li><div align="left"><span style="color:#996633;">"Mineral manuring is a thing that must cease altogether in time, for the effect of every kind of mineral manure, after a time, is that the products grown on the fields thus treated lose their nutritive value." - Rudolph Steiner (1861-1925)<br /></div></li></span><li><div align="left"><span style="color:#996633;">Steiner was convinced that the quality of food in his time had degraded, and he believed the source of the problem was chemical farming's use of artificial fertilizers and pesticides.<br /></div></span></li><li><div align="left"><span style="color:#996633;">Biodynamics revolves around using a set of eight homeopathic-like animal, mineral and plant based preparations.<br /></span></div></li><li><div align="left"><span style="color:#996633;">Pest and disease control on a biodynamic farm is usually managed by developing the farm as a total organism/system. When specific pest and weed control is required products are made from the weeds and pests themselves.<br /></span></div></li></ul><p align="center"><span style="color:#336666;">God Bless, Ms. Salubrious<br /></span><br /><span style="color:#339999;"><span style="color:#336666;">******None of the above statements have been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. All of the information in this BLOG is strictly for educational purposes. This BLOG should not be used to treat, diagnose, or prescribe for a condition you feel you may have. If you have any health concerns, you should see a competent practitioner. ******<br /></span></span></p>Ms. Salubrioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13058413449609272432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1138417892620326567.post-80485162718420236172010-02-16T15:52:00.003-06:002010-03-10T12:32:10.787-06:00This Too Shall Pass<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/S3sUsQW0F5I/AAAAAAAABfw/iP8EY7PK-as/s1600-h/nada1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 174px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 232px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438963725517461394" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/S3sUsQW0F5I/AAAAAAAABfw/iP8EY7PK-as/s320/nada1.jpg" /></a><br /><div><div align="center"><span style="color:#336666;">If I can endure for this minute<br />Whatever is happening to me,<br />No matter how heavy my heart is<br />Or how dark the moment may be-<br /><br />If I can remain calm and quiet<br />With all the world crashing about me,<br />Secure in the knowledge God loves me<br />When everyone else seems to doubt me-<br /><br />If I can but keep on believing<br />What I know in my heart to be true,<br />That darkness will fade with the morning<br />And that this will pass away, too-<br /><br />Then nothing in life can defeat me<br />For as long as this knowledge remains<br />I can suffer whatever is happening<br />For I know God will break all of the chains<br /><br />That are binding me tight in the darkness<br />And trying to fill me with fear-<br />For there is no night without dawning<br />And I know that my morning is near.<br /><br />Helen Steiner Rice</span></div></div>Ms. Salubrioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13058413449609272432noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1138417892620326567.post-80384916321331027872010-01-13T14:34:00.013-06:002010-03-10T11:45:23.364-06:00Tips for Nursing Moms to Increase Milk Supply<div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/S04wedBQayI/AAAAAAAABfQ/Ra2Enywoojc/s1600-h/IMG_0243.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426327900772133666" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/S04wedBQayI/AAAAAAAABfQ/Ra2Enywoojc/s320/IMG_0243.JPG" /></a></div><p><span style="color:#336666;">After having 3 bundles of joy, 2 of which I struggled in producing enough breast milk for them, I believe the famous quote we all know, could be re-written to say <strong><span style="color:#996633;">"The way to a BABY's heart is through their stomach"</span></strong>. However, many mommies struggle in keeping their babies fully content in their feedings....thus leading to them heading towards the commercial formula aisle.</span></p><p><span style="color:#336666;"><strong><span style="color:#996633;">There can be a number of causative factors that will bring about a low milk supply.</span></strong> Stress, inadequate diet, lack of sleep, environmental toxins, imbalanced hormone levels, etc. HOWEVER, the good news is that you do not always need to figure out the cause in order to remedy the situation:<br /></span></p><ul><li><span style="color:#336666;">Some women find it helpful to <span style="color:#996633;"><strong>increase a high quality vitamin intake</strong></span>--</span><span style="color:#cc33cc;"> </span><a href="http://www.naturessunshine.com/us/products/product/stocknumber1809-super-supplemental-vit--min-wo-iron-120-tabs.aspx"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">NATURES SUNSHINE SUPER SUPPLEMENT</span></a><span style="color:#336666;"> is the one I have taken for the past 3 years. During my last pregnancy I increased the amount I was taking each day to combat fatigue, and even found it to be the answer for my hair that was falling out in clumps! (My body was calling out for extra nutrition as the clumps fell out as my symptom!) It also worked to increase my milk supply when I found I was headed down the same pathway of low milk volume as my other 2 previous babies.</span></li><li><span style="color:#336666;">Others get positive results by <strong><span style="color:#996633;">increasing complete proteins</span></strong> (beef, eggs, fish, etc), finding that their bodies are not getting enough nutrients to both heal/feed their body from the pregnancy and nourish another little life along with that. If you can only take SO MUCH meat as a protein, I enjoy this frosty milkshake as an added form of protein to my diet: </span><a href="http://www.lifequestlabs.com/page/page/1491693.htm"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">LIFEQUEST PROTEIN SHAKES</span></a><span style="color:#336666;">. The great news with this is there are no artificial sweeteners and it works as a good weight loss drink, beings only 5 grams of carbs per serving in the mix! (The chocolate is our family's absolute favorite!!)</span></li><li><span style="color:#336666;"><strong><span style="color:#996633;">HERBAL Teas</span></strong> that increase milk supply include <span style="color:#996633;"><strong>RED RASPBERRY, FENUGREEK, MARSHMALLOW and "MOTHER'S MILK TEA" from Traditional Medicines.</strong></span> </span></li><li><span style="color:#336666;"><strong><span style="color:#996633;">Herbs </span></strong>that will typically bring about a substantial supply of breast milk are <strong><span style="color:#996633;">FENUGREEK and BLESSED THISTLE</span></strong>. Try taking one or the other, 3 capsules, 3 times a day for 3-4 days. Improvement should be substantial and within a few days. If not, then try the other one, and finally try them together if they don't work separate. When taken in moderation as above given, no side effects have been brought forth in studies, other than in some cases a maple syrup smell in the urine and sweat from those taking Fenugreek.</span></li><li><span style="color:#336666;">Changing your diet to a strict one of whole grains, organic vegetables/fruits, raw/organic dairy and grass fed/organic beef may bring about more milk.....but will for sure bring about a happier baby with the exsisting milk supply you have!</span></li></ul><p><strong><span style="color:#996633;">One of my friends who just tried some of this out was successful in drinking the "MOTHER'S MILK TEA" twice a day and taking 1 FENUGREEK CAPSULE with each meal. She recently wrote to me about her experience, </span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color:#000000;">"In about 1 week, my production has almost doubled! I am amazed! Not only is (my baby) happier, but is sleeping better and I am able to store a couple feedings every day."<br /></p></span></strong><p><span style="color:#336666;"><strong><span style="color:#996633;">If you have tried all of the above in various combinations and find there has been no change, PLEASE CONSIDER a natural form of supplementation before using a commercial formula!</span></strong> <strong><span style="color:#996633;">A baby's digestive system can handle naturally designed nutrients much better than man-made.</span></strong> With my second child, nothing worked to increase milk production and she was such a big "snacker", so I supplemented with ORGANIC HALF & HALF from 3 months on. This contented her and she excitedly looked forward to her bottles of these between nursings! Organic half & half is natural and with the high amount of fat in it, baby will plump up nicely (our second daughter has the best muscle-tone & most natural body shape out of my 3--well nourished!!) ALSO, no worries about allergies like with regular milk.....the high amount of fat helps break down the proteins that babies cannot normally break down with just regular milk.<br /><br />Doctors will "caution you" because they typically have gotten away from this idea with formulas coming around....but any grandmother or natural health practitioner will attest to using this in the past hundreds of years before formula existed. <strong><span style="color:#996633;">The babies years ago didn't get as many chronic and repeat ear infections like they do now days with formulas.</span></strong> I have a few other friends who did this and worked nicely as well. </span></p><p align="center"><span style="color:#336666;">God Bless, Ms. Salubrious </span></p><p align="center"><span style="color:#336666;">******None of the above statements have been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. All of the information in this BLOG is strictly for educational purposes. This BLOG should not be used to treat, diagnose, or prescribe for a condition you feel you may have. If you have any health concerns, you should see a competent practitioner. ****** </span></p>Ms. Salubrioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13058413449609272432noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1138417892620326567.post-43427063741534957862009-12-21T14:07:00.015-06:002009-12-21T15:57:39.273-06:00How Blissful the Sound of Two Coinciding Heartbeats....<div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/Sy_VgmESBKI/AAAAAAAABfI/o4loJXz5V6s/s1600-h/scan0001.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 261px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417783632701031586" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/Sy_VgmESBKI/AAAAAAAABfI/o4loJXz5V6s/s320/scan0001.jpg" /></a></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#336666;">Talk to me three weeks ago, and you would find me saying that it was very difficult for me to get through a day without thinking about today's <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">upcoming</span> baby appointment. The thought crossed my mind MULTIPLE times a day. My worry: not hearing a fetal heartbeat and having to go <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">through</span> the similar events in July </span><span style="color:#cc33cc;">(</span><a href="http://bodymindsoulfood.blogspot.com/2009/07/baby.html"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">GOD'S BABY POSTING</span></a><span style="color:#336666;"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">)</span> .....only this time right at Christmas. Having a secret of sadness from relatives, or else feeling obligated to share my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">sadness</span> story with everyone at such a joyous time!<br /><br /></span></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#336666;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#336666;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#336666;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#336666;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#336666;">Being a Christian, I know we're supposed to trust God in everything: (Philippians 4:6-7) "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">transcends</span> all understanding, will guard <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">your hearts</span> and your minds in Christ Jesus." <span style="color:#996633;"><strong>But sometimes I need reminders. Reminders through prayer, from the Bible, from silent reflection, from friends and loved ones.</strong></span> This time I was reminded through a friend, with the words: </span></div><p><span style="color:#996633;"><strong><span style="color:#000000;">"<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Remember</span>, 'Jesus is your life', and the Holy Spirit has taken up residence IN you! Try imagining your whole life, including that of your unborn, being acknowledged as belonging to God. Live in the knowledge of that humble submission. Our anxieties find no refuge when squeezed out by God's sovereign control."</span> Those were the words God wanted to share with me....and He did, through a friend.<br /></strong></span><span style="color:#336666;"></span></p><p><span style="color:#336666;">Those words were VERY POWERFUL to me, striking a cord of awakening. Like I said up above, I search multiple resources until I am able to sit comfortably with peace from the Holy Spirit within. </span><span style="color:#996633;"><strong>Those words calmed me, brought me confidence and gave me trust back in my Savior. Not necessarily trust for the baby to remain healthy and alive, but trust that I would get through whatever darts my enemy may hurl my way.</strong></span></p><p><span style="color:#336666;">I was doing so well up until today, then the same thoughts crossed my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">mind once</span> again. </span></p><p><span style="color:#336666;">I <span style="color:#996633;"><strong>prayed</strong></span> as I shoveled the driveway before leaving, </span></p><p><span style="color:#336666;">I <span style="color:#996633;"><strong>prayed</strong></span> on the drive there, </span></p><p><span style="color:#336666;">I even <span style="color:#996633;"><strong>prayed</strong></span> as I got after my kids to behave <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">in front</span> of others in the waiting room. </span></p><p><span style="color:#336666;">But the thoughts came back over and over again: "What if?......" </span></p><p><span style="color:#336666;">My only way of coping was to fire back with verses and prayers. I had to rewire my thoughts to positive ones, however impossible it seemed.</span></p><p><span style="color:#336666;">My midwife searched around my tummy for the heartbeat. </span></p><p><span style="color:#336666;">Multiple spots.....multiple <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">uncomfortable</span> smiles shared......multiple misses. </span></p><p><span style="color:#996633;"><strong>I had to turn my head to the wall as tears started to roll down my cheeks, "Lord, please....." I began to silently say a prayer of petition and.....</strong></span></p><p><span style="color:#336666;">THUMP--THUMP, THUMP--THUMP.....I totally lost it--crying and laughing with amazement. <strong><span style="color:#996633;">W</span><span style="color:#996633;">e heard both mine and babies heartbeats together at the same time! </span><span style="color:#996633;">The room formerly being filled with <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">uncomfortable</span> silence.....was now blasting with the fetal monitor's echoing rhythms of multiple heartbeats</span></strong>......what a glorious sound and what a blessing for us to share a laugh at the uniqueness of the situation!</span></p><p><strong><span style="color:#996633;">The worry melted away. </span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color:#996633;">The moment of trial had passed. </span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color:#996633;">My only physical rememberence left is the pain in my arm from the 6 viles of blood being drawn infront of 3 apalled little girls.</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color:#996633;">NOW, nothing but a fading memory....</span></strong></p><p></p><p align="center"><br /><span style="color:#336666;">God Bless, Ms. Salubrious<br /></span></p>Ms. Salubrioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13058413449609272432noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1138417892620326567.post-62454962072007905882009-12-08T13:46:00.011-06:002009-12-22T14:10:03.165-06:00They Brought Forth Gifts of Gold, Frankincense & Myrrh.....<p align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/Sx6v8ajNHCI/AAAAAAAABb4/QbCzCJutGjc/s1600-h/scan0004.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 297px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412957254599908386" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/Sx6v8ajNHCI/AAAAAAAABb4/QbCzCJutGjc/s320/scan0004.jpg" /></a></p><p align="center"><strong>Ms. Salubrious at 5 years of age, belting out something only her heavenly father could be proud of....</strong></p><p align="center"></p><span style="color:#996633;"><strong>Most of my memories of the Christmas story are of standing in the foreground of the manger scene as an Angel, singing of the glorious birth of my Savior.</strong> The manger scene was so miraculous to me: the animals, the angels, the earthly father and mother, the music that gave me tingles up and down my spine, and of course the baby doll that seemed to be REAL in my eyes. All gathered to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">celebrate</span> the life sent to us from a loving heavenly father.
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<br /><strong>I remember watching in awe as the 3 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">wise men</span> walked down the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">sanctuary</span> aisle towards us bearing their gifts of splendor.</strong> I didn't give the gifts of Frankincense & Myrrh much of a second glance, but when the gift of gold came down the aisle, I couldn't take my eyes off of it! I had often wondered why the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">wise men</span> didn't bring something of more value than just one gift of gold and 2 other "non-<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">mentionables</span>". In fact, to reiterate this thought, I recall a pastor's children's sermon on the gifts one year, with him saying that "the Frankincense & Myrrh 'may have been' something of value back then", as he was <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">awkwardly</span> trying to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">bypass</span> the value of these to explain the gift of gold that everyone understood.
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<br /></span><span style="color:#996633;"><p align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/Sx62XPP_FuI/AAAAAAAABcI/J5F63hcUiSs/s1600-h/zb.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 227px; HEIGHT: 244px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412964312492742370" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/Sx62XPP_FuI/AAAAAAAABcI/J5F63hcUiSs/s320/zb.jpg" /></a></p>Recently......I ran across this excerpt from <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Healthquarters</span> Ministries: </span><a href="http://www.healthquarters.org/Products/Newsletter/December_08.pdf"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">December Newsletter</span></a><span style="color:#996633;">. I was awed to discover that 'These resins and their essential oils were priceless medicines, worth more than their weight in gold!' In fact, I thought the explanation was so well-written that I included it all instead of paraphrasing it:
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<br /><span style="color:#336666;">"In Biblical times, <strong>Myrrh was one of the most desired and expensive items in the world</strong>. It was also used in religious ceremonies and at the time of Christ it was also only available to the wealthy. It's not actually an essential oil, but rather the sap or resin from a tree.
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<br />Myrrh is anti-infectious, anti-viral, parasitic (worms), hormone-like, anti-inflammatory, soothes skin conditions, anti-hyperthyroid, and supports the immune system.
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<br />Myrrh is used for many skin conditions, such as chapped and cracked skin and wrinkles. It has one of the highest levels of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">sesquiterpenes</span>. It is also widely used today in oral hygiene products.
<br />Some uses of myrrh are for bronchitis, diarrhea, dysentery, hyperthyroidism, stretch marks, thrush, ulcers, vaginal thrush, and viral hepatitis. This oil may help asthma, athlete’s foot, candida, coughs, eczema, digestion, fungal infection, gingivitis, gum infections, hemorrhoids, mouth ulcers, ringworm, sore throats, skin conditions (chapped and cracked), wounds, and wrinkles.
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<br />Frankincense has been used in religious ceremonies for thousands of years. <strong>It was well known during the time of Christ for its anointing and healing powers. It was used to treat every conceivable ill known to man. Frankincense was valued more than gold during ancient times</strong>, and only those with great wealth and abundance possessed this oil.
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<br />Frankincense is high in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">sesquiterpenes</span>, which helps stimulate the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">limbic</span> system of the brain (the center of emotions) as well as the hypothalamus, pineal and pituitary glands. Frankincense is now being used therapeutically for its ability to improve human growth hormone production. Frankincense is used for asthma, depression, and ulcers. High in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">sesquiterpenes</span>, it is stimulating and elevating to the mind and helps in overcoming stress and despair, as well as supporting the immune system. This oil may also help with allergies, bites (insect and snake), bronchitis, cancer, respiratory infections, diphtheria, headaches, hemorrhaging, herpes, high blood pressure, inflammation, stress, tonsillitis, typhoid, and warts. It increases the activity of leukocytes in defense of the body against infection.
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<br />Frankincense contains the following properties: anti-<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-error">catarrhal</span>, anti-depressant, anti-infectious, anti-septic, anti-<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-error">tumoral</span>, expectorant, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" class="blsp-spelling-error">immunes</span>-stimulate, and sedative. "</span>
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<br /><p><span style="color:#336666;"><strong>If only people saw the value of these gifts today as the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_15" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">wise men</span> saw these!</strong> To use these gifts for chasing away depression, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_16" class="blsp-spelling-error">funguses</span>, infection, indigestion, asthma, immune system depletion , cancer, mouth problems, skin <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_17" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">eruptions</span>, blood pressure imbalances, and allergies the way God designed it! Would we have better results than the methods we use <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_18" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">now days</span>?Something to think about as you enjoy this Christmas's gifts and church activities.</span></p><p><span style="color:#336666;">There is a really good BLOG posting my friend Jennifer did last year over at "Oils For Wellness", mentioning these specific oils: <a href="http://oilsforwellness.blogspot.com/2008/12/essence-of-season-scents-of-comfort-and.html"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">OIL ARTICLE</span> </a>. She sells a high-quality brand of essential oils called "YOUNG LIVING", in which I have bought a few over the years and have been impressed with the results! I encourage you to check out her site and inquire with her of any questions you may have on essential oils! </span></p><p><span style="color:#336666;"></p></span><span style="color:#336666;"><p align="center"></span></p><p align="center"><span style="color:#996633;">Thanks for reading, may the Lord bless you in your pathway towards natural health!
<br />Ms. Salubrious
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<br />******None of the above statements have been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. All of the information in this BLOG is strictly for educational purposes. This BLOG should not be used to treat, diagnose, or prescribe for a condition you feel you may have. If you have any health concerns, you should see a competent practitioner. ******</span>
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<br /></p>Ms. Salubrioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13058413449609272432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1138417892620326567.post-46647440323334695092009-12-02T10:30:00.010-06:002009-12-02T10:59:09.928-06:00A Couple of Favorite Recipes<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/SxaZjBRtO1I/AAAAAAAABbg/1vyqqXPvZM8/s1600-h/guac.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 151px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 139px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410680829249403730" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/SxaZjBRtO1I/AAAAAAAABbg/1vyqqXPvZM8/s320/guac.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#999900;"><strong>GUACAMOLE RECIPE</strong><br /><strong></strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#999900;"><strong>1-2 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Avocados</span> (mashed with a fork)<br />1 Big <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Roma</span> Tomato-diced (or 1/2 can diced tomatoes)<br />1/4 yellow onion (chopped finely)<br />1-2 Key Limes-juiced (or else 1 tsp lime juice)<br />Pinch of Cumin<br />Redmond Salt to flavor<br />Handful Cilantro (I have made mine without this and it turned out fine!)<br /><br />Mash <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">avocados</span> and add chopped veggies and lime juice....then TRY to stop eating it!!!</strong> </span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 110px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410681272009575154" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/SxaZ8yr9SvI/AAAAAAAABbo/I8cGdCdM6jY/s320/jerky.jpg" /><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#996633;">DEER JERKY MARINADE</span></strong></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><span style="color:#996633;"><strong>1Tb <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Redmond's</span> salt (sea salt is fine)</strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#996633;"><strong>1/2 c warm water</strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#996633;"><strong>1/3 cup Bragg's Liquid <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Aminos</span></strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#996633;"><strong>2/3 cup Worcestershire Sauce</strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#996633;"><strong>1 Tsp-1 Tb course freshly Ground Pepper (depending on how strong you desire it!)</strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#996633;"><strong>1/2 Tb garlic powder (pref. organic, so no fillers)</strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#996633;"><strong>1 tsp Liquid Smoke</strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#996633;"><strong></strong></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#996633;"><strong>Cut 3-5 lbs of meat, 1/8' - 1/4" thick</strong></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#996633;"><strong>I recommend marinating it for 12 hours if you like normal flavoring, 24 hours if desire a teeth-clenching bite of flavor!</strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#996633;"><strong></strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#996633;"><strong>Put in a dehydrator for anywhere between 2-8 hours.</strong></span></div>Ms. Salubrioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13058413449609272432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1138417892620326567.post-83230882907418685572009-10-25T21:47:00.038-05:002009-10-26T17:25:17.988-05:00God Gave me the Opportunity.....<div align="center"><span style="color:#336666;"><strong>A woman with the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">nicknames</span>: Ma-ha, Slugger <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Maroo</span>, Princess, Asbestos Mouth? </strong></span></div><span style="color:#336666;">You may be thinking that people must REALLY disliked her. In all actuality, all these names were given to my Grams out of love. You see, my Grams was the type of person that would just 'grin & bare it'. In other words, a real even-keel individual that you take for granted will be there for you whenever you need her. But, then life gets busy and you tend to overlook keeping atop of those times.......</span><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/SuUYa4abEKI/AAAAAAAABaQ/6MXNn5ORu0U/s1600-h/scan0010.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 166px; HEIGHT: 162px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396746578572284066" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/SuUYa4abEKI/AAAAAAAABaQ/6MXNn5ORu0U/s320/scan0010.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/SuUX7PIJtDI/AAAAAAAABaI/8v-d6UIzgBs/s1600-h/December+2008+184.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 215px; HEIGHT: 165px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396746034913850418" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/SuUX7PIJtDI/AAAAAAAABaI/8v-d6UIzgBs/s320/December+2008+184.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#336666;"><strong><span style="color:#996633;">I never quite grasped how fast the time would fly between these two pictures, until the time was no longer available. My Grams went home to her Savior on October 23, 2009.</span></strong> </span><br /></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="color:#336666;">We got a call a few weeks back that Grams wasn't feeling too well, and was asking for family. <span style="color:#996633;"><strong>She felt the Lord calling her home; her body didn't want to function as well, and she desired for loved ones to help soften the adjustment.</strong></span> At this time, I started to spend almost every night with her. Helping get drinks, helping to find assistance in turning, covering/uncovering her body with her afghan for temperature comfort. I was fortunate enough to take home a piece of this particular memory with me. Here's my Gram's afghan, that has found a new home on our chair <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">in front</span> of our fireplace:</span></div><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/SuUw2E07c5I/AAAAAAAABac/okizXEZ9Mjc/s1600-h/Halloween+2008+033.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 159px; HEIGHT: 219px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396773434040218514" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/SuUw2E07c5I/AAAAAAAABac/okizXEZ9Mjc/s320/Halloween+2008+033.JPG" /></a> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/SuUx1dCOHNI/AAAAAAAABak/ANUDkl2N9SA/s1600-h/october+2009+022.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 215px; HEIGHT: 220px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396774522870176978" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/SuUx1dCOHNI/AAAAAAAABak/ANUDkl2N9SA/s320/october+2009+022.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#996633;">Pictured above: Sage (3yrs old) with Grams last October, 2008 with her Afghan on her lap.</span></strong></div><span style="color:#336666;">My Grams found breathing, drinking, adjusting, sleeping....all these things took such immense man-power, that she sadly said, "I still can't believe this is happening to me", and "I feel so helpless"....this coming from a woman not needing <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">NOVOCAINE</span> during dental-filling procedures! </span><span style="color:#996633;"><strong>Yes, she had reached a breaking point, and YET STILL found reason to smile, and remained optimistic for what lay beyond the shortsightedness of life here on earth! </strong></span><span style="color:#336666;">Even though she felt ready to go before God took her, I believe He would use this time as a tool to prepare <strong>ME</strong> for the loss. We spent one night polishing our fingernails together; I had hoped that that wouldn't be our final night (the nurses told me that residents typically desire to be dolled up as they feel life slipping away), so <strong><span style="color:#996633;">I said a prayer and Bible verse with every stroke of that nail polish brush......just so I wouldn't break down and cry in front of her. </span></strong>Oh, the next night I lost it while praying with her, but at least the nail polishing party wasn't dampened with tears!</span><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/SuW2Ffr9ZzI/AAAAAAAABa0/bNQQRwp2kyo/s1600-h/hands.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 203px; HEIGHT: 177px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396919933994886962" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/SuW2Ffr9ZzI/AAAAAAAABa0/bNQQRwp2kyo/s320/hands.jpg" /></a></p><span style="color:#336666;">The night before Grams left us, my dad came to visit as well. We enjoyed the laughter of memories that Grams seemed to also enjoy as she listened. After my dad left, I took the opportunity to sing to Grams a few songs (each of my girl's favorite hymns, along with one of my favorites: </span>"<a title="As the Deer" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNhkor8dJ0A&feature=related" rel="nofollow"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">As the Deer</span></a><span style="color:#336666;">"--a song they would happen to sing during Sunday church worship 3 days later), prayed for her to find peace, and held her hand so long that my fingers grew numb. You know the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">saying</span> of "holding <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">some one's</span> hand so long that you couldn't tell where your hand ended, and theirs began"? Yes, I found out what that saying is all about.....but didn't mind a bit! Upon seeing us, one of the nurses stopped to tell me that she just loved watching me with my Grams, because one could tell the deep love I hadfor her as I talked and sat with her. </span><br /><br /><div align="left"><span style="color:#336666;"><span style="color:#996633;">I also got the opportunity that I had been praying about.</span> When I had my miscarriage in July, I told my Grams that I had bad news to tell her. Without hesitation, her hands flew to her mouth and tears welted in her eyes."You lost the baby!" Yes. We had. But, God gave me the opportunity to give her good news before she, herself, left us. The night before Grams died, I told her "Grams, we're going to be having another baby! The due date is in June--wouldn't it be a blessing to have a baby born on your birthday,the 9<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span>?" (just deep breaths) "Grams, will you hold my other baby until I get up there to hold it?" ( again.....just deep breaths) Now, just because God gave me the opportunity to tell her, doesn't mean he gave me the opportunity to feel completely fulfilled by it. I had to keep in mind I wasn't telling her for MY sake, but for HERS. OH, I knew that if I had found out a few days sooner, she would have given me a huge smile when I told her. Beings as it was, I had to assume that she heard me, and assumed that her heart did a leap with joy. <strong><em><span style="color:#000000;">GOD GAVE ME THE OPPORTUNITY....EXACTLY the way that I had prayed for it! </span></em></strong></span></div><div align="center"><br /><span style="color:#996633;"><strong>PICTURED BELOW: Grams holding one of her 10 Great grand-babies, Sophie, at age 3:</strong></span><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/SuU2zh2lFJI/AAAAAAAABas/zOhsh4ajF2E/s1600-h/IMG_4318.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 203px; HEIGHT: 275px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396779987361928338" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/SuU2zh2lFJI/AAAAAAAABas/zOhsh4ajF2E/s320/IMG_4318.JPG" /></a></div><br /><p align="left"><span style="color:#336666;">We got the call on Friday that Grams was in the process of passing, about 2 hours from when my mother had left her side. Typically there are a few hours between the time that my mom would leave my Grams, and when I would arrive for the night. During this time, the nurses said that her roommate hold her hand (even though my Grams complained about having to live with a crabby <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">roommate</span>!), and that Grandma had slipped away peacefully and quickly between the calls the nurses made to us. We had all made it a habit to say goodbye to her as we left each day like it would be our last.....<strong><span style="color:#996633;">I always got a smile out of my Grams, as <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">every time</span> I left I said "If you see God, before I see you next.....save a place for me up in heaven!"...a smile everytime, until that last night I saw her. </span></strong>I knew then that Grams would soon be leaving us. Now that she has, she will be welcomed among angels, and with my grandfather. "PRINCESS" is now re-united once again with "ACE".......</span></p><span style="color:#336666;">We all gathered around for a bedside memorial at the nursing home that the the nurses put on as a closure. During this ceremony, one of the nurses shared that she got the pleasure of telling Grams one day that someone (ME!!!) would be coming to take her for an outing outside. The nurse said from that moment on, she was a different woman; grinning, excitedly picking out her sweater, full of talk and excitement. <span style="color:#996633;"><strong>The nurse said she would never forget how good it made her feel to see someone so excited over spending time with another.</strong></span> Here were pictures from her last two outingsthat the nurse spoke about:</span><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 351px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 255px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396741029289122354" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/SuUTX3uN2jI/AAAAAAAABZQ/PQrwvyjpVKY/s320/IMG_8979.JPG" /> <div align="center"><span style="color:#996633;"><strong>ABOVE: Our last picture with Grams, on the Bike Trails</strong></span></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/SuUUp6OAKHI/AAAAAAAABZg/oOp8HQhrU8A/s1600-h/August+2009+022.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396742438708586610" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/SuUUp6OAKHI/AAAAAAAABZg/oOp8HQhrU8A/s320/August+2009+022.JPG" /></a> <strong><span style="color:#996633;">Sierra, 2 yrs, hitching a ride on Gram's wheelchair while at the zoo</span></strong> </div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="color:#336666;">Now that she has left, I keep wishing I would've taken her on more trips those last few weeks. I keep thinking I <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">should've</span> come to the nursing home earlier that day and been alongside her when she passed. I then force myself to accept the realization that it is all out of my control. I am not the one in control. God is. What happened is what was what was meant to be. My grams lived a good life, and left everyone whose lives she touched with pleasant memories of her. In fact, she made each of her Grandchildren and great-Grandchildren homemade block quilts and</span> <span style="color:#996633;"><strong>homemade hook rug wall-hangings, here are my girl's, pictured BELOW:</strong></span></div><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/SuUP5rGFC1I/AAAAAAAABYw/VXhxn8AGh0U/s1600-h/oct+2009+002.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396737211968588626" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/SuUP5rGFC1I/AAAAAAAABYw/VXhxn8AGh0U/s320/oct+2009+002.JPG" /></a> <span style="color:#996633;"><strong>My wall-hanging from my childhood bedroom, that is now hanging in our "BOOK Nook ":</strong></span><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/SuUPJDimDrI/AAAAAAAABYo/TdjyDzELhpI/s1600-h/oct+2009+006.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396736376717053618" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/SuUPJDimDrI/AAAAAAAABYo/TdjyDzELhpI/s320/oct+2009+006.JPG" /></a> <span style="color:#336666;">YES! Our future baby has a wall-hanging waiting set aside for the day he/she is born. What a special Great-Grandma to have, with such a vision for her Great-<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Grand children's</span> future, even before she knew of him/her. She gives of herself, even after she is absent among us. God Bless her legacy! </span><br /><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#996633;">Please, pray for her remaining family to be continually blessed in our memories of her, so that the comfort we seek in the loss of such an exceptional woman will draw showers of love. The Family Visitation will be Tuesday evening, and the Funeral will be on Wednesday early afternoon. Please keep the family in your prayers if you think of it at these times.</span></strong></div>Ms. Salubrioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13058413449609272432noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1138417892620326567.post-67483239386907715042009-10-22T08:36:00.007-05:002010-03-10T11:47:12.284-06:00Like a Thief in the Night.....<div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>PLEASE PAUSE MUSIC PLAYER INTHE RIGHT COLUMN, BELOW to hear this video! Thank You</strong>!!</span></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><embed height="270" name="tangle" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" align="middle" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" width="330" src="http://www.tangle.com/flash/swf/flvplayer.swf" flashvars="viewkey=9de528cc31a6235cdd35" wmode="transparent" quality="high" allowscriptaccess="always"></embed></div><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="left"><div align="center"><span style="color:#996633;">Now, brothers, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. While people are saying, "Peace and safety," destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. </span><a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1" version="'NIV"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">1 Thessalonians 5:1-3</span></a></div></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#996633;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#996633;">When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, and famines. These are the beginning of birth pains. You must be on your guard. You will be handed over to the local councils and flogged in the synagogues. On account of me you will stand before governors and kings as witnesses to them.</span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/passage/?search=Mark+13:7-9&version=NIV"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Mark 13:7-9</span></a></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#996633;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#996633;">And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. The dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books. The sea gave up the dead that were in it, and death and Hades gave up the dead that were in them, and each person was judged according to what he had done. Then death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. The lake of fire is the second death. If anyone's name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. </span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/passage/?search=Revelation+20:12-14&version=NIV"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Revelation 20:12-14</span></a></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div>Ms. Salubrioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13058413449609272432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1138417892620326567.post-14213708253449983232009-10-09T22:16:00.058-05:002009-10-11T10:15:21.761-05:00My Grams<span style="color:#339999;">In the past I have always been uncomfortable in discussing death and thinking about death......God is changing me in this respect. <span style="color:#996633;"><strong>He has broken away my inhibitions by completely submerging me in the concept.</strong> </span>I have dealt with 2 close deaths so far this year, and will be sadly expecting another one shortly. </span><span style="color:#339999;">My mom's mom in January, you can read the full story here: </span><a href="http://bodymindsoulfood.blogspot.com/2009/01/thursday-january-22nd-started-out-as.html"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Grandma Has Left Us</span></a><span style="color:#339999;"> . The next, quite interestingly, someone whom I had never met, read it here: </span><a href="http://bodymindsoulfood.blogspot.com/2009/07/baby.html"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">God's Baby</span></a><span style="color:#339999;"> . My third one I'm mournfully anticipating is one of a woman whom I greatly admire, respect and love: My dad's mom.........my Grams.</span> <span style="color:#339999;">Her need for support and company right now, far outweighs any uncomfortablness I have of the situation. </span><span style="color:#996633;"><strong>I have prayerfully, but confidently set aside any apprehensions of experiencing such a loss in person, and am wanting and desiring to be a part of her miracle with her!</strong></span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/StAFZDQrGoI/AAAAAAAABYA/M_g2jaGGL-M/s1600-h/anderson.jpg"><span style="color:#339999;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 227px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390814681892592258" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/StAFZDQrGoI/AAAAAAAABYA/M_g2jaGGL-M/s320/anderson.jpg" /></span></a><span style="color:#339999;">I have thoroughly enjoyed spending the recent increase in time with this special lady, someone who I've always "known", but yet not, in a sense. <span style="color:#996633;"><strong>When you REALLY get to "know" someone, it is typically in their times of difficulty--how they react to others, how they react to discomfort, how they react to unexpected situations.</strong></span> My Grams is an exceptional lady who I currently have the blessing of getting to know on a deeper, adult level in her final days with us. She is someone who has always been familiar to me in my life journey, someone who I will be deeply hurting for, while in her absence.<br /></span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/StAHZi6bcOI/AAAAAAAABYI/rRJkbnznqRU/s1600-h/scan0004.jpg"><span style="color:#339999;"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 407px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 385px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390816889412481250" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/StAHZi6bcOI/AAAAAAAABYI/rRJkbnznqRU/s320/scan0004.jpg" /></span></a><span style="color:#339999;">If you were familiar with the basics on my Grams, you would find she was born in 1920, had 3 children (my father being her only boy) & lost her hard-working husband to a heart condition early in life. So has lived contently alone for the past 30 some years--spending most of her waking hours watching Mass on TV and praying with one of her many rosaries.<br /></span><br /><p><span style="color:#339999;">Spending several hours alone with her in a nursing home room, you would ALSO find out that she is an exceptionally selfless individual. When I spend the day with her, she wants to make sure my feet are up, wants to make sure my husband is functional without me, wants to make sure I have <span style="color:#996633;"><span style="color:#339999;">enough light during her sleep hours </span><strong>to read the book I can't quite focus on anyways,</strong></span> wants to make sure I am eating and drinking....all the while, not being able to meet her own basic needs. Most people would be focused on having help with various desires....not Grams. </span><span style="color:#996633;"><strong>While overlooking her own needs, she is continually looking to have mine met.</strong></span></p><p><span style="color:#339999;"></span></p><p><span style="color:#339999;">Having lived so many years alone, my Grams is content and thankful in any one's presence, therefore one can't help but feel the same in hers. </span><span style="color:#996633;"><strong>In fact, when I think of my Grandma, the first word that comes to mind is "peace". Everything about her is peaceful--her posture, her facial expressions,</strong></span><span style="color:#339999;"><strong><span style="color:#996633;"> even the mood she puts out onto people for them to reflect back.</span></strong> In the company of others, she patiently waits for an opportune moment for conversation to come up......if none does, she will continue to sit peacefully with a smile on her face, all the while putting you completely at ease. Since we all would know what she is TYPICALLY like, </span><span style="color:#996633;"><strong>it makes it a peaceful time to spend time with her NOW, knowing that she is completely happy with only smiles and silence if necessary.<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/StACb-lsDKI/AAAAAAAABXw/qkGI0h8jMpw/s1600-h/scan0014.jpg"><strong><span style="color:#996633;"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 386px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 371px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390811433643281570" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/StACb-lsDKI/AAAAAAAABXw/qkGI0h8jMpw/s320/scan0014.jpg" /></span></strong></a></strong></span></p><p><span style="color:#339999;">I recall the first evening in her nursing home that I was blessed in spending with her. She was to be having her first shower.....something that in a nursing home is terribly unflattering, leaving no room for her typical discretion. <strong><span style="color:#996633;">I unquestionably volunteered to stay with her, knowing that for ANYONE, it would be a humiliating experience as a first time. </span></strong>Being familiar with my Grams unselfish nature, I knew she would've had me go, had I not volunteered. What a woman! She is always ready to face anything coming at her with a smile and confidence, no questions asked, no complaints to be filed. <strong><span style="color:#996633;">She is the perfect example of what I strive for in being submissive. Not submissive in that she lets others walk all over her...but submissive in that she respects others enough to bipass her own agenda.</span></strong></span></p><p><span style="color:#339999;">That same night, I enjoyed her simple pleasure in me brushing her hair, holding her hand while falling asleep, and cozying up alongside her in her "new" and unfamiliar bed. <strong><span style="color:#996633;">We both knew that that bed would take some getting used to, so I think we both recall that evening with great pleasure, knowing that our simulated "slumber party" made the adjustment THAT much easier for us both. </span></strong>I stayed as late as a could, all the while bringing up childhood memories for both of us to enjoy. </span><span style="color:#996633;"><strong>This memory is one of my favorite memories with her, because it was the first time she let me into her uninhibited heart.</strong></span></p><p><span style="color:#339999;">Even though my grandma is now struggling for deep breaths, has to be turned over by having her body manually adjusted by others, and is limited with how much she is able to say.....she continues to keep a smile on her face while she remains optimistic about her short-term future. <strong><span style="color:#996633;">She knows what is around the corner, she has spent many years and many hours praying and waiting for this upcoming moment. Spending time with God in reverence and patience is something my Grams is familiar with.....and something that has greatly prepared her for her current life experience.</span></strong> I ask that you pray for her continued strength, </span><span style="color:#339999;">and for a continued absence of pain to make her exit a "PEACEFUL" one....something she would be familiar with.</span></p><p><span style="color:#339999;"></span></p><p align="right"><span style="color:#339999;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/StASqFX6uoI/AAAAAAAABYY/4U6QMQxh9r0/s1600-h/scan0012.5.jpg"><span style="color:#339999;"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 316px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390829268168784514" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/StASqFX6uoI/AAAAAAAABYY/4U6QMQxh9r0/s320/scan0012.5.jpg" /></span></a></span></p><p align="right"><span style="color:#339999;"></span></p><p align="right"><span style="color:#339999;"></span></p><p align="right"><span style="color:#339999;"></span></p><p align="right"><span style="color:#339999;"></span></p><p align="right"><span style="color:#339999;"></span></p><p align="right"><span style="color:#339999;"></span></p><p align="right"><span style="color:#339999;"></span></p><p align="right"><span style="color:#339999;">I am on my Grandma's lap, my brother Grant is next to us<br />My cousin Jody, my sister Heather, my cousin Amy<br /></p></span><p align="right"><br /><span style="color:#339999;"><br /></span></p><span style="color:#339999;">Typical silliness associated with memories of our Gram's house. Yes, that is me, resting a top of my father's head. Yes, those are Cheetos in my ears & nose. Yes, that is a Chocolate Covered Cherry hanging out in my mouth. Yes, this is our Christmas picture at my Gram's house that year....... <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/StAhdT3zpUI/AAAAAAAABYg/-Qog1MlH33M/s1600-h/scan0025.jpg"><span style="color:#339999;"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 361px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 259px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390845541396751682" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/___RSfMoFnUY/StAhdT3zpUI/AAAAAAAABYg/-Qog1MlH33M/s320/scan0025.jpg" /></span></a><br /><br /></span><br /><span style="color:#339999;"></span><br /><span style="color:#339999;"></span><br /><span style="color:#339999;"></span><br /><span style="color:#339999;"></span><br /><span style="color:#339999;"></span><br /><span style="color:#339999;"></span><br /><span style="color:#339999;"></span><br /><span style="color:#339999;"></span><br /><span style="color:#339999;"></span><br /><span style="color:#339999;"></span><br /><span style="color:#339999;">I sincerely appreciate you taking the time to read about this remarkable woman. I know this will be an immensly difficult time for us, no matter how prepared we are for it, and no matter how ready my Grams is. Please surround my family with prayers when we cross your mind in the next week.<br /><br /><br /></span><span style="color:#339999;"></span><div align="center"><span style="color:#339999;">God Bless.<br />Ms. Salubrious</span></div><div align="center"></div>Ms. Salubrioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13058413449609272432noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1138417892620326567.post-62054873412595592852009-10-06T20:18:00.001-05:002010-03-10T11:46:46.863-06:00Blessed Be Your Name<div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO PAUSE THE MUSIC PLAYER, IN THE RIGHT COLUMN, TO HEAR THE VIDEO.</strong></span></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><embed height="270" name="tangle" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" align="middle" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" width="330" src="http://www.tangle.com/flash/swf/flvplayer.swf" allowscriptaccess="always" quality="high" wmode="transparent" flashvars="viewkey=6571ddfb4455ddfffb63"></embed></div><div align="center"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"><br /><span style="color:#996633;">I'm sure we could easily find excuses to seperate us from our Savior.....<strong>excuses that give rationalization for us not having to submit to Him.</strong> Excuses such as cancer, unemployment, infertility, drug & alcohol addictions, depression, disbelief, loss of loved ones, and broken relationships to name a few. Many of us 'deal with' some form of "possible" daily barriers such as these. Barriers to happiness, barriers to God. </span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#996633;"></div></span><div align="left"><span style="color:#996633;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#996633;"><br />But what some people have figured out, is that <strong>these "barriers" can instead become "bridges"</strong> to God. It's a matter of perception, really. Perceiving possible problems as, instead, being blessings. Maybe you have heard of someone viewing cancer as a blessing? Sounds odd....but some people do! They do this by looking at the problem as a way to draw closer to their maker.</span></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#996633;"></span></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#996633;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#996633;"><strong><br />When you have a relationship with someone (like God), you draw closer to them as you share more....whether it's sharing experiences, sharing insights, sharing burdens, or sharing simple talk. </strong>Sharing with God these burdens that we carry, essentially passes them onto Him, and off our own backs--"lightening the load" you might say! God WILL carry them for us, we just need to acknowledge Him and accept His help. </span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#996633;"></span></div><span style="color:#996633;"><div align="left"><br />SOMETIMES these barriers are even needed for us to lean on His strength, and in doing this, putting aside our own. I have found that when God feels me puling away in my pride, self-confidence, and abilities......usually He finds some way to pull me back in, so that I acknowledge Him. Wether it be unfortunate circumstances......or blessings.<br /></span><span style="color:#996633;"><br />We can let our problems consume us, or we can consume them with the help of God's strength. Are you rationalizing an excuse as to why NOT to accept God's strength to enhance/replace your own? </span></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#996633;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#996633;"><strong><br />Thanks for reading, may the Lord bless you in your pathway towards Him!<br /></strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#996633;"><strong>Ms. Salubrious</strong></span></div>Ms. Salubrioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13058413449609272432noreply@blogger.com2