Mind Body & Spirit Healing

A Sprig of Protection

Do you eat potatoes, toast, crackers, chips, cereal, or other carbohydrate-rich foods cooked at high temperatures? If so, you’re exposing yourself to acrylamide - a dangerous carcinogen that’s been linked to several types of cancer in humans.

To prevent exposure to acrylamide, your best bet is to avoid these high-glycemic, nutrient-void foods altogether. But for the occasional indulgence, there’s something you can do to protect yourself. Just add some rosemary.

Recent research published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry found that adding a small amount of rosemary to dough prior to baking wheat-based buns at 225 C (437 F) reduced the acrylamide content by up to 60 percent.

So if you choose to roast some redskin potatoes or make whole-grain bread from scratch - add a bit of rosemary to boost flavor and help protect yourself from this harmful carcinogen.

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Acai: A Sweet-Tasting Superfood

How to Find Your True Calling

“There is only one success - to be able to spend your life in your own way.”

Christopher Morley

By Brian Tracy 

Your success in life will be largely determined by your ability to find your true calling, the right work for you to do, and then putting your whole heart into doing it very well.

The happiest people are those who have carefully thought through who they are, what they want, where they are going, and then decided exactly what they need to do to get to their goal. Asking yourself five targeted questions can help you home in on whatever path is right for you.

#1: What do I do easily and well?

When you are seeking your true calling, you must look at the activities that have always been easy for you but which have been difficult for others. Often, you will get comments and compliments on how well you do a particular task. You will be surprised when you hear those remarks, because you never even thought about it that much. It just seemed natural for you from the very beginning.

My daughter is a natural and spontaneous little actress. From the time she was three or four years old, she has memorized lines and acted in every school play and function that has ever come up. In fact, by the time she was six, she was memorizing every line in the school play, not only her own but the lines of every other child. When the other children forgot their lines, Christina would whisper them and keep the play on track.

When Christina was 11 years old, she appeared at a city council meeting and gave a speech in favor of a permit allowing her school to expand. She stood up at the meeting, on a chair, in front of 150 adults, and gave an impassioned little talk. As a result, the permit was granted - and Christina was on the front page of two newspapers the following day.

#2: What are the things that I have done in life that have been most responsible for my success?

In looking back over your work and your activities, what are the things you have done that have given you the greatest rewards and satisfaction? If you work for a company, what are the activities you have engaged in that have achieved the very best results for yourself and your company? Your previous success experiences are signposts pointing to the sort of things that you should be doing more and more of if you want to deploy yourself more fully for greater happiness and satisfaction in life.

#3: What would I do differently, knowing what I know now?

Is there anything that you are currently doing that you wouldn’t start up again if you had to do it over? Is there any relationship that you are in that you wouldn’t get into if you could make the choice today? Is there any job or part of any job that you are doing that you would not embark upon, knowing what you now know, if you had to do it over?

As many as 95 percent of people working today are under-employed, not working to their full capacity for themselves and their companies. Only 5 percent, when interviewed, will say that they are working fully extended at their current job. Only 5 percent feel that their entire potential is being consumed and that they are working on the outer edge of their abilities. These people also tend to be the happiest, the highest paid, and the most fulfilled in any organization or enterprise.

#4: What work would I choose to do if I won a million dollars, cash, in the lottery tomorrow?

This is a question I sometimes ask my seminar audiences. When you hear this question, your gut reaction is a good indicator of where you are today and possibly where you should be going in the future. Most people, when they think of winning a million dollars, think of quitting their current job and doing something else. There is nothing wrong with that. Since most people have backed into their current jobs, taking them because they just happened to be there at the time a job was needed, most people probably should be doing something else.

Napoleon Hill once said the key to success in America is to find out what you really enjoy doing, and then find a way to make a good living at it. What do you most love to do?

Successful people don’t feel like they work at all. They are doing what they love to do, and they are so busy doing it that their work becomes their play. Their work life and their personal life blends together like a hand fitting neatly into a glove. There is no separation. They are totally committed individuals who are accomplishing far more in a shorter period of time than the average person who is merely going through the motions.

#5: If I were absolutely guaranteed tremendous success in any job I chose, what field would I go into?

One of the major reasons people hold themselves back from doing what they are truly meant to do is that they are afraid they will fail in some way. And being afraid that you will fail is the surest guarantor that you will fail.

But what if you are absolutely guaranteed success in any field you choose? What would it be? What would you want to do if you had unlimited time, unlimited resources, and guaranteed success?

The answer to that question should cause you to tingle a little bit. It should make your stomach flutter. It should send a thrill of excitement and anticipation through you that tells you this is the job you should be doing.

Asking and answering the above five questions can change your life.

You have within you talents and abilities so vast that you could never use them all if you lived to be a thousand. You have natural skills and talents that can enable you to overcome any obstacle and achieve any goal you could ever set for yourself. There are no limits on what you can be, have, or do if you find your true calling.

When you become one of the few people who are doing what they love to do, who are totally absorbed in doing something they really care about, you will make more progress in a couple of years than the average wage slave makes in five or 10 years. You will come to the attention of people who can help you and open doors for you. You will be happy and fulfilled in both your work and your personal relationships. You will have more energy, enthusiasm, and creativity. You will unlock your true potential, and your future will become unlimited.

[Ed. Note: Finding your true calling can help you find happiness, success, and even wealth.

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The Best Bread for a Healthy Diet

by Michael Masterson (05/24/2008)

An Important Health Habit for the Entire Family

By Shane Ellison 

Though my wife and I have very different parenting styles, one of the things we agree on is this: Give the kids lots of sun exposure and never slather chemical sunscreen on them. Here are three reasons why:

• Sunscreen blocks the production of melanin (the pigment causing a protective tan to form), resulting in a higher risk of skin cancer.

• Sunscreen blocks the production of vitamin D. A deficiency of vitamin D weakens the immune system and increases the risk of heart disease and cancer. In children especially, vitamin D deficiency is also correlated with tooth decay and crooked teeth.

• Many of the chemicals found in sunscreens are actually carcinogenic (cancer causing) and estrogenic. If you see any of the following ingredients, steer clear: benzophenones (dixoybenzone, oxybenzone), PABA and PABA esters (ethyl dihydroxy propyl PAB, glyceryl PABA, p-aminobenzoic acid, padimate-O or octyl dimethyl PABA), cinnamates (cinoxate, ethylhexyl p-methoxycinnamate, octocrylene, octyl methoxycinnamate), salicylates (ethylhexyl salicylate, homosalate, octyl salicylate), Digalloyl trioleate, Menthyl anthranilate, and Avobenzone.

Contrary to what sunscreen manufacturers wish you to believe, sunshine is not a death ray. It is a healing ray. Here are four main benefits of sun exposure:

1. It boosts neuropeptides that elevate mood and regulate appetite.

2. It reduces the risk of the deadly skin cancer melanoma and 16 other types of cancer.

3. It reduces the risk of osteoporosis and increases bone density as a result of enhanced “mineralization.”

4. It increases sex drive. Not that I want my kids’ libido to be rockin’, but this is good info for the dad who needs to get his bedroom energy back.

Note that I am not suggesting that you or your kids should ever get sunburned. You can definitely get too much of a good thing. Cover up with clothing to block the sun and go indoors if your skin is getting pink. There are also several natural sunscreens on the market. The best one I have found is a brand called UV Naturals, which is made with green tea extract, bees wax, vitamin E, and grape seed oil. Not only does it protect your skin from excess sun exposure, it also helps your skin look and feel younger. I tested it on my kids recently in Florida. Worked perfectly.

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Protect Your DNA (and Beat Tastebud Boredom, Too!)

by Kelley Herring

When it comes to eating fruits and veggies, straying from the “same old, same old” may help you age less, according to new research.

A study published in the Journal of Nutrition found that a diet with eight to 10 servings of fruits and vegetables representing 18 plant families was more effective in preventing DNA damage than one with the same number of servings from only eight plant families.

Beat tastebud boredom and slow the hands of time by stocking your freezer with a wide variety of organic, flash-frozen fruits and veggies. And vary your cuisine by making creative substitutions. Try hearts of palm in place of artichoke hearts, arugula instead of spinach, green mangoes instead of tomatoes. You’ll pack more DNA-protecting power (and pleasure) into mealtime.

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Drizzle To Drop Blood Pressure

by Kelley Herring
You’ve likely heard that the Mediterranean diet is good for your heart and your brain. Now new research indicates that the olive oil in the diet should get part of the credit due to its ability to lower blood pressure.

A study published in the Journal of Nutrition found that 25 ml (4 teaspoons) of olive oil daily reduced blood pressure in men who were previously not eating a Mediterranean diet. In fact, among the 110 men in the study, blood pressure dropped an average of 3 percent over the nine-week study period.

Researchers believe a compound called oleic acid - a monounsaturated fat that makes up 55-85 percent of olive oil - is responsible for the benefit.

So go ahead and splurge on some good, organic extra virgin olive oil. You’ll get the most health benefits when you use it cold - drizzled over salads, roasted veggies, and the like - instead of cooking with it
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Cloves Against Camcer

Cloves Against Cancer
by Kelley Herring (06/5/2008)
You may want to think again before you say “Hold the garlic.” Especially if you’re concerned about colon cancer.

In a review of research conducted over the past 10 years, eight studies showing garlic’s cancer-fighting power were identified.

In one clinical trial, participants with colorectal cancer (CRC) who took aged garlic extract saw a 29 percent decrease in the number and size of their colon tumors.
In five of the studies, those who ate raw or cooked garlic had a lower risk for CRC than those consuming none.
In two studies, those who had eaten raw or cooked garlic had a lower risk for cancer of the distal or sigmoid colon compared with those not eating garlic.
The reviewers concluded that garlic eaters have 30 percent less risk for CRC than non-garlic eaters.

You don’t have to look far for good ways to enjoy the “stinking rose.” Mince and whirl into salad dressing, chop and toss with steamed veggies and olive oil, or roast and spread on crusty, whole-grain bread to help guard against cancer… deliciously
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Hawthorn

Hawthorn
Botanical: Crataegus oxyacantha (LINN.)
Family: N.O. Rosaceae

This familiar tree will attain a height of 30 feet and lives to a great age. It possesses a single seed-vessel to each blossom producing a separate fruit, which when ripe is a brilliant red and this is in miniature a stony apple. In some districts these mealy red fruits are called Pixie Pears, Cuckoo’s Beads and Chucky Cheese.

Parts Used
Dried haws or fruits

Medicinal Uses
Cardiac, diuretic, astringent, tonic. Mainly used as a cardiac tonic in organic and functional heart troubles. It is used in particular for angina,and the treating of coronary artery disease. It improves heart function and is useful for mild congestive heart failure and irregular heartbeat. Hawthorn is a valuable remedy for high blood pressure it is additional effective in raising low blood pressure. Both flowers and berries are astringent and useful in decoction to cure sore throats. A useful diuretic in dropsy and kidney troubles. Combined with Ginkgo it is used to enhance poor memory.

Herbal Healing with Pot Mariglolds

Calendula, pot marigold -Calendula officinalis

The beautiful marigold that blooms in your garden or in pots on your porch is one of the most well know and versatile herbs of Western herbal medicine.
The bright orange petals are an excellent remedy for red and inflamed skin. The antiseptic properties help to prevent the spread of infections and speed up the rate of repair.

healing uses It is effective for cuts, wounds, varicose veins, minor burns, sunburn, acne and many rashes. It works on many fungal conditions such as athlete’s foot, ringworm, thrush and is helpful in healing diaper rash, cradle cap and soothing nipples that are sore from breast feeding.

Calendula when taken internally as an infusion or tincture helps ease inflammatory problems in the digestive system, such as gastritis, peptic ulcers and colitis.
It is also a detoxifying herb and assist in the treating of the toxicity that contribute to fevers, infections and skin disorders, such as eczema, and acne.
Marigold/calendula is cleansing for the liver and gallbladder.

The infusion makes an effective douche for yeast infections.

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