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Helping you live a toxin-free life
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He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
Proverbs 10:5 |
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Summertime
 Oh, the joys of summer. Who does not savour the lazy days of summer? If for no other reason, it is a break from routines, allowing us to explore our inner feelings, thoughts, look at where we have been, and where we are going in life. It is here we begin to forge our paths in new directions for the days when summer heat gives way to the crispness of autumn.
However, TODAY is here and we have each day to live to the fullest. The days are longer, offering us expansive hours of sunshine. There are summer showers of raindrops, giving way to the brilliance of rainbows in a sky without boundaries. If we have been neglectful in remembering all the blessings around us, surely summer will return them to our hearts.
It is my hope you find good health, contentment, and happiness in these days called, "Summertime."
Like the warmth of the summer sun, I send you my warmest regards,
Pam
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 Home Remedies for some of the Hazards of Summer
Bee Stings
Make sure the stinger is out (or remove it with tweezers or your fingers). Clean the area and then make a paste with baking soda and water and slather that onto the sting. This homemade concoction relieves pain and itching.
Poison Oak Or Poison Ivy Wash the area with soap as soon as you can, but be sure not to let the oil spread elsewhere. Try patting household bleach onto the area and let it sit for a few minutes before rinsing (don't leave it on longer than that!). If a rash develops, try rubbing the inside of a banana peel on the area for an hour each day. Or dry up the rash with rubbing alcohol. .  Wash the area with soap and water followed by heat or cold on the bite. Try putting a piece of Scotch tape over the bite area or dab it with alcohol, honey or a cotton ball soaked in tea.  Get your skin cooled down as quickly as possible with an ice pack, holding it onto the skin for 10 minutes. Or try a cool compress dipped in a baking soda/cold water mixture and apply for 10 minutes.  Try any of the following: mashed tomatoes and crushed ice, lavender essential oil, luke warm teabags and our favorite: aloe broken off of an aloe plant. Drink a ton of water to rehydrate your body. |
T i p s F o r T e e n s
By Ashley
Summer is here and you are probably looking for things to do.
How about biking?
1. It is healthy ! You'll build your muscles and it is good for your heart.
2. It doesn't cost anything. No gas to buy.
3. When you want to go to a friend's house, you don't have to wait for a ride.
4. It is better for the environment.
5. You can ride it to the store.
6. Parking places are easy to find.
7. Maybe you can get your family to go on a family ride together.
If you can't ride your bike everywhere, just biking 2 or 3 days a week will make a difference.
This is a great time to bike!
Also,
Now that it's summer, your parents might be looking for a new air conditioner. Here are some helpful suggestions you can give them:
Look at "energy efficient" units.
Check with your local electric company to see if they have a rebate for certain models.
Remind your parents to do their research BEFORE they go to the store.
Make sure they get the right size unit for your house; if it's too big, they can end up "overcooling". (I know that sounds weird, but it's a fact!)
Have fun this summer,
c u nxt time,
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Think chalk is just for teachers and kids? Think again. This sidewalk staple gets high marks as a household helper.
Lifts Stains
Grease stains and ring around the collar can benefit from some chalk treatment! Rub a piece of white chalk into the stain and let it soak up the grease for a few minutes. Then, dust off any excess chalk and launder as usual. The chalk dust will get into the fibers and absorb the oils, making the stain easier to wash out.
Absorbs Moisture
Moisture and humidity can cause silver to tarnish. To slow the process, wrap a small bundle of chalk in cheesecloth, tie it off and store it with your silver absorb excess moisture and keep silver from tarnishing. This same method will work in your toolbox to keep your tools from rusting. (See also: How to Clean Silver)
Stabilizes Screwdrivers
Rub some chalk on the business end of a screwdriver, and it's less likely to slip as you turn the screw.
Combats Mustiness
Hang a bundle of chalk in your closets and cabinets to keep them from getting damp and musty. The chalk will absorb excess moisture from the air -- humidity that otherwise leads to mustiness.
Perfects Patterns
The next time you need to trace a pattern for a craft project, use the item tailors have used for ages: chalk. The markings will be clear and easy to see, and when you want to erase them, simply dust away the lines.
Repels Ants
To keep ants out of your house, draw chalk lines around your doorways and windowsills. Ants won't cross a chalk line. Why? It's not entirely clear, but some say the ants don't like the particles sticking to their feet, while others say they're averse to the calcium carbonate in the chalk. Whatever the reason, this nontoxic solution will keep ants outside where they belong.
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1. Cucumbers contain most of the vitamins you need every day, just one cucumber contains Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium and Zinc.
2. Feeling tired in the afternoon, put down the caffeinated soda and pick up a cucumber. Cucumbers are a good source of B Vitamins and Carbohydrates that can provide that quick pick-me-up that can last for hours.
3. Tired of your bathroom mirror fogging up after a shower? Try rubbing a cucumber slice along the mirror, it will eliminate the fog and provide a soothing, spa-like fragrance.
4. Are grubs and slugs ruining your planting beds? Place a few slices in a small pie tin and your garden will be free of pests all season long. The chemicals in the cucumber react with the aluminum to give off a scent undetectable to humans but drive garden pests crazy and make them flee the area.
5. Looking for a fast and easy way to remove cellulite before going out or to the pool? Try rubbing a slice or two of cucumbers along your problem area for a few minutes, the phytochemicals in the cucumber cause the collagen in your skin to tighten, firming up the outer layer and reducing the visibility of cellulite. Works great on wrinkles too!!!
6. Want to avoid a hangover or terrible headache? Eat a few cucumber slices before going to bed and wake up refreshed and headache free. Cucumbers contain enough sugar, B vitamins and electrolytes to replenish essential nutrients the body lost, keeping everything in equilibrium, avoiding both a hangover and headache!!
7. Looking to fight off that afternoon or evening snacking binge? Cucumbers have been used for centuries and often used by European trappers, traders and explores for quick meals to thwart off starvation.
8.. Have an important meeting or job interview and you realize that you don't have enough time to polish your shoes? Rub a freshly cut cucumber over the shoe, its chemicals will provide a quick and durable shine that not only looks great but also repels water.
9. Out of WD 40 and need to fix a squeaky hinge? Take a cucumber slice and rub it along the problematic hinge, --- the squeak is gone!
10. Stressed out and don't have time for massage, facial or visit to the spa? Cut up an entire cucumber and place it in a boiling pot of water, the chemicals and nutrients from the cucumber with react with the boiling water and be released in the steam, creating a soothing, relaxing aroma that has been shown the reduce stress in new mothers and college students during final exams.
11. Just finish a business lunch and realize you don't have gum or mints? Take a slice of cucumber and press it to the roof of your mouth with your tongue for 30 seconds to eliminate bad breath, the phytochemcials will kill the bacteria in your mouth responsible for causing bad breath.
12. Looking for a 'green' way to clean your faucets, sinks or stainless steel? Take a slice of cucumber and rub it on the surface you want to clean, not only will it remove years of tarnish and bring back the shine, but is won't leave streaks and won't harm you fingers or fingernails while you clean.
13. Using a pen and made a mistake? Take the outside of the cucumber and slowly use it to erase the pen writing, also works great on crayons and markers that the kids have used to decorate the walls!! |
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Report of progress in our battle against toxins in our daily lives :
In the special Baby and Toxins Report and the March 2009 Newsletter, I discussed
this toxin with you..........
President Obama Signs Toxin-Related Bill
President Obama recently signed a law aimed at reining in health menace -- formaldehyde in wood often used in sofas, cabinets and other home furnishings. The president's move came after the World Health Organization determined that formaldehyde, which is often used in wood for furniture, is carcinogenic, and the Environmental Protection Agency advised that overexposure to the chemical complicates breathing, irritates the eyes, and causes nausea.
The negative publicity surrounding formaldehyde has increased consumer Interest in furniture that is formaldehyde-free -- and usually more expensive. The Origins brand has boosted sales in the last month. Furnishings giant Home Depot carries another line called Young Furniture that does not contain formaldehyde
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 How long can ketchup stay in your fridge before it goes bad ?
This site lists all kind of foods and how to keep them fresh longer as well as when to get rid of them. If you have a question click on the particular picture, and a whole list of stuff appears.............and then individually click on each sentence itself........WHAT A GREAT SITE!!!!!!!!!!!!! http://www.stilltasty.com/ *************************************************************
Johnson & Johnson expands Tylenol, Benadryl recall
 Johnson & Johnson's McNeil Consumer Healthcare has added five lots of its popular over-the-counter drugs, Benadryl and Tylenol, to its recall list and is offering consumers refunds or product coupons.The company says in a statement that the lots were "inadvertently omitted from the initial recall." While it claims the risk of getting sick from the recalled medicine is "remote," McNeil is telling consumers to stop using the medicine in those lots -- all were made before the Jan. 15 recall. The recall was prompted by consumer complaints of vomiting, diarrhea and of a foul smell that has been traced to a chemical used on wood pallets used in shipping.The new recall involves four lots of Benadryl Allergy Ultratab Tablets, 100-count bottles and a lot of Tylenol Extra Strength Rapid Release Gelcap, 50-count bottles. The lot numbers can be found on the side of the bottle label. Benadryl lots are AJA008, ADA194, ABA022 and ABA264. The Tylenol lot is ASA202. All of the lots were sold in the United States and the Tylenol lot was also sold in Bermuda, Puerto Rico, Trinidad and Tobago.To get a refund or coupon, go to mcneilproductrecall.com and fill out the form. The company may call to verify information. Consumers can also call 888-222-6036 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. EST Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. |
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Books by Pam
" Enemy Within the Walls"
Read the gripping personal experience which was the beginning of Pam's journey with toxins.
"Upside Down Rainbows"
Inspirational Children's book
www. upsidedownrainbows.com
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Inspirational thought
In closing
Count your blessings instead of your crosses;
Count your gains instead of your losses.
Count your joys instead of your woes;
Count your friends instead of your foes.
Count your smiles instead of your tears;
Count your courage instead of your fears.
Count your full years instead of your lean;
Count your kind deeds instead of your mean.
Count your health instead of your wealth;
Love your neighbor as much as yourself. |
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