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Great Aromatherapy Information from my favorite Oil Lady, Candace Newman!

Connie — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:59:05 +0000

Thank you so much, Candace, for sharing great information on Aromatherapy! I am always thrilled to share you with my readers and subscribers!

Aromatherapy Silence
In a world full of overwhelming sights sounds (often offensive), we can lose touch with the soul-value of silence. Smell is a silent language with profound effects on our mental state because olfactory nerves connect directly into the emotional-limbic part of our brain.

Smell is a language of thoughts, memories and feelings. Aromas from genuine essential oils are also the language of our soul. Our heart recognizes these soulful elements, just like music and food made with love from the soul.

Aromas travel on our breath, breath is recognized by many as the chord that binds the soul to the body. Aromas from pure essential oils also tend to slow down our breathing because the body wants more of this “good stuff”. This is a profound way to balance our autonomic nervous system which is usually busy with fight or flight responses and no relief in sight, burning out the adrenals.

Using essential oils to bring moments of quiet time into our day and night is one way to connect to some sense of peace and balance.
Without silence we don’t get to the quiet place within us … the safe inner sanctum of who we really are. This place is like the deep peace at the bottom of the ocean or the heaven above the clouds. The “noise” of the day creates tumultuous waves on top of the ocean or stormy clouds blocking the brilliant sky. If we don’t make a conscious effort to get beyond the waves and clouds, we won’t get to the jewel.

Consciousness and awareness are first. Then action to make time for silence is for courage and discipline. The reward is some peace in our mind and love in our heart.

In addition to sights and sounds, our nervous system is also bombarded with synthetic toxic aromas. Having genuinely pure aromas in our lives is one of nature’s way to assist us through life. Each of us is the hero/heroine of our legend. Let’s make it the best we can. Aromas were intended to be part of our journey.

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Quick Tip: Select an essential oil that makes you want to be still and breathe. This is your quiet time oil. Set moments aside for deep inhalation. Put 2-3 drops in 1 oz of water for misting. Ideas: Lavender, Rose & Frankincense.

Candace’s Corner of World
After spending 3 days of silence on the coast of the Pacific Ocean, I am reminded again of the value of silence. We all need silence, both external and internal, to find out what we truly think. This was a treasure, and I thank John & Muga for holding down the home front oil barn.

The beauty elements of Nature encourage contemplation and amplify the effects of silence. She gives us water, aromas, colors and endless moments of awe. Find whatever moments and spots you can.

I am reminded of John Milton’s words:
Wisdom’s Self oft seeks to sweet and retired solitude, where, with her best nurse, Contemplation, she plumes her fears, and let’s grow wings.

That seems to be all there is to say.
My Guide #6: Aromatherapy for Prayer & Meditation.

John’s Thoughts …

I believe in many ways I am a purist. When I bought and restored an old T- Bird, I took great pains to make sure the classic looked the way it would have looked when a young man walked into a Ford dealer back in 1959 and purchased it with his hard earned money. I wanted every detail to be just like then. I feel the same way about my food. I want it just the way nature created it, not modified by genetic engineering.
I understand that science has improved our lives in many ways but I truthfully do not know if GMO foods are going to have a long term negative effect on our bodies, but I do know I want the option to choose foods that are not modified. This brings me to my point. I want to know when I go to the grocery store which foods contain GMO products. If I, as a consumer, am made aware of what the foods I buy contain, then I can choose foods that are right for me. When Candace goes to the store and she buys the most delicious organic coffee, she doesn’t question if it is organic because it has a seal showing it to be organic. It’s easy and obvious. I think it should be obvious to the consumer if a product contains GMO grains or plant material.
Candace makes sure her essential oils come from a place on earth where they grow naturally and are the best nature has to offer in their unaltered state.

This link is to a You-Tube video that I found interesting. This lady has done her homework.
http://www.wimp.com/realfood/

John and I appreciate the opportunity to be a part of your life with our education and oils. Thank you!

“Silence is the element in which great things fashion themselves.” Thomas Carlyle

Be gentle with yourself … Life is precious.

Candace Newman MAT LMT, The Oil Lady®
The Oil Lady Aromatherapy® LLC
http://oil-lady.com
info@OilLady.com
970.731.1589 866.304.3451

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Thanks again, Candace! I love your Oils!

Warmly,
Connie Clark
Wellness Consultant
303-770-3180
Health Blog: http://www.behealthysolutions.com

Suffering Depression? Fight It!

Connie — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 02:34:07 +0000

I have suffered from Clinical Depression all of my life. Over the years, I have found several helpful and natural methods to aid in lifting moods and decrease the debilitation of Depression. I personally use essential fatty acids in supplement form, plenty of selenium in supplement form, a really good B complex vitamin supplement, an awesome glutathione accelerator supplement and magnesium with Calm Natural. We can achieve greater health and be so much closer to total wellness!

Fight Depression with Fatty Acids

The incidence of depression has been increasing at an alarming rate over the last 60 years or so. Like many of the other emerging health problems we’re facing, the increase in depression can be linked directly to our diet. If you or someone you know is suffering from depression, there’s an extremely good chance that it may be a result of a long-term deficiency in unsaturated fatty acids.

Cross-cultural studies have shown that a country’s level of depression has a strong link to the overall amount and kind of fatty acids being consumed. Research has revealed that countries with the highest consumption of fish have the lowest rates of depression, and vice versa. For example, individuals living in New Zealand eat an average of 40 lbs. of fish each year, and 6 percent of their population suffers from depression. On the other hand, individuals in Japan consume an average of about 140 lbs. of fish a year, and less than 1 percent of their population suffers from depression. In countries where our Western diet, high in processed and fried foods, has been introduced, the incidence of depression goes up correspondingly. (The Lancet 98;351:1213)

Much of your brain and other nervous tissue is made up of fats. In fact, the cell membranes of nerves contain 20 percent essential fatty acids. In order to build and maintain these cell membranes, you need to be consuming adequate amounts of essential fatty acids.

To the dismay of pharmaceutical companies, there have been a few studies that have shown that fish oil supplements can dramatically improve depression and many of its accompanying symptoms, such as mood swings, insomnia, etc. There are many clinical trials testing the effectiveness of fish and other omega-3 oils in treating problems like bipolar disorder, attention deficit disorder, and schizophrenia.

Fight Depression with Selenium

Another substance that helps ward off depression and other mental problems is selenium. Brazil nuts are one of the richest — if not the richest — natural sources of selenium. There are many doctors and dietitians who have their heart patients avoid nuts because of their high fat content. Study after study, however, has shown that adding nuts to one’s diet can dramatically lower the levels of harmful cholesterol (the LDL-form), while increasing the beneficial form of cholesterol (the HDL-form). Almonds, peanuts, pistachios, walnuts, and hazelnuts can all help lower cholesterol and other harmful blood fats. Fresh, whole nuts should be your first choice, followed by lightly salted or dry roasted nuts.

Other Natural Depression Remedies

Here are another 6 natural and herbal remedies that are used for depression.

1) St. John’s Wort

The herb St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) has long been used in folk medicine for sadness, worry, nervousness, and poor sleep.

Today, the results of over 20 clinical trials suggest that St. John’s wort works better than a placebo and is as effective as antidepressants for mild to moderate depression, with fewer side effects.

Studies suggest that St. John’s wort is not effective for major depression.

It’s available at health food stores, drug stores, and online in the form of capsules, tablets, liquid extracts, or tea.

St. John’s wort may take 4 to 6 weeks to notice the full effects. Side effects may include dizziness, dry mouth, indigestion, and fatigue. St. John’s wort increases photosensitivity, so extra caution should be taken to protect skin and eyes from sunlight.

Although St. John’s wort appears to be reasonably safe when taken alone, it can interfere with the effectiveness of prescription and over-the-counter drugs, such as antidepressants, drugs to treat HIV infections and AIDs, drugs to prevent organ rejection for transplant patients, and oral contraceptives.

St. John’s wort is not recommended for pregnant or nursing women, children, or people with bipolar disorder, liver or kidney disease.

2) SAM-e

SAM-e, pronounced “sammy”, is short for S-adenosyl-L-methionine. It’s a chemical that’s found naturally in the human body and is believed to increase levels of neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine.

Several studies have found SAM-e is more effective than placebo.

In North America, SAM-e is available as an over-the-counter supplement in health food stores, drug stores, and online. It should be enteric-coated for maximum absorption. Although it’s one of the more expensive supplements, it remains popular as a remedy for depression and osteoarthritis.

Side effects can include nausea and constipation. For more information, read SAM-e and Depression.

3) Folic Acid

Folic acid, also called folate, is a B vitamin that is frequently deficient in people who are depressed.

Folate is found in green leafy vegetables, other vegetables, fruit, beans, and fortified grains. It’s one of the most common vitamin deficiencies because of poor diet but also because chronic conditions and various medications such as aspirin and birth control pills can also lead to deficiency.

Besides food, folic acid is also available as a supplement or as part of a B-complex vitamin.

Researchers at Harvard University have found that depressed people with low folate levels don’t respond as well to antidepressents, and taking folic acid in supplement form can improve the effectiveness of antidepressants. For more information, read Low Folate and Vitamin B12 Linked to Depression.

4) 5-HTP

5-HTP is short for 5-hydroxytryptophan. It’s produced naturally in the body and is used to make the neurotransmitter serotonin. Although taking 5-HTP in supplement form may theoretically boost the body’s serotonin levels, many experts feel there is not enough evidence to determine the safety of 5-HTP. It should not be combined with antidepressants.

5) Glutathione

Glutathione is a major defense against illness and aging. It is a vital tri-peptide consisting of Cysteine, Glycine, and Glutamine. These amino acids are naturally manufactured in every cell of your body with high concentrations in the heart, lung, liver, spleen, brain, muscle and skin tissue. Glutathione functions as both an antioxidant and an antitoxin for your body, attracting free radicals and toxins like a very powerful magnet. Glutathione boosts the immune system and fights off the damage of free radicals on your cells.

Although Glutathione is naturally prevalent in every cell of your body, starting in your early 20’s your body’s natural production of glutathione starts to decline by as much as 10% – 15% every decade. Additionally, stress, exercise, infection, injury and environmental toxins can also reduce your body’s glutathione levels. To increase your body’s natural defense against aging and cellular damage you must increase your glutathione levels. I use the original glutathione formulation from Dr. Robert Keller.

6) Diet

Reduce your intake of sweets
Sweets temporarily make you feel good as blood sugar levels soar, but may worsen mood later on when they plummet.

Avoid caffeine and alcohol
Caffeine and alcohol both dampen mood. Alcohol temporarily relaxes us and caffeine boosts energy, but the effects of both are short-lived. Both can worsen mood swings, anxiety, depression, and insomnia.

Vitamin B6
Vitamin B6 is needed to produce the mood-enhancing neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine. Although deficiency of vitamin B6 is rare, a borderline deficiency may occur in people taking oral contraceptives, hormone replacement therapy, and drugs for tuberculosis.

Magnesium
Most people do not get enough magnesium in their diets. Good sources of magnesium are legumes, nuts, whole grains and green vegetables. Like vitamin B6, magnesium is needed for serotonin production. Stress depletes magnesium. Or you can try Peter Gillham’s Natural Calm, a relaxing magnesium supplement. It is sometimes called the Anti-Stress Drink. You can visit: Calm Natural Limited at http://www.calmnatural.com or call 1-800-961-4623. It is gluten-free with a vegetarian formula.

Always feel free to contact me with questions and I will do my best to get you answers! Please share this blog article with family and friends. May you have a blessed and healthy day!

Warmly,
Connie Clark
Alternative Wellness Consultant
303-770-3180
http://www.behealthysolutions.com

Healthier Holidays Tips

Connie — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 05:39:39 +0000

Holiday eating is upon us and we can enjoy it while reaping healthier benefits. I know that since I’ve lost 40 lbs. and kept it off for over a year now, I sure don’t want to sabotage myself with overeating or heavy weight gaining foods. Maybe these tips will be of help to you, as I’m sure they will help me!

5 Tips for a Healthier Holiday:

1. Applesauce or Plum Puree (preferably organic if possible): Use canned applesauce or plum puree in your holiday cookie, cake and pie recipes as a healthier alternative to replace butter and oils.
2. Pumpkin (organic): Use canned pumpkin for more than pumpkin pie. Add canned pumpkin to mashed potatoes in place of heavy cream or butter.
3. Broths: Substitute chicken or beef broth for oil when sautéing meats and vegetables. Choose broth organic and low in sodium for an even healthier choice that’s still full of flavor.
4. Cranberry Sauce: Use cranberry sauce to top your turkey instead of piling on the gravy.
5. Cocoa: Replace chocolate in baking recipes with 3 tablespoons of cocoa for every 1 ounce of chocolate.

Making healthy recipe substitutions is just one step towards preventing holiday weight gain.

Another tip, if you are already overweight – lose lbs. during the holiday by using ThinMagic Ultra (how I lost my 40 lbs.). I was able to eat anything I wanted, but my appetite and cravings were curbed, my metabolism was increased, my energy was increased and therefore, I didn’t eat as much and lost weight. It is a remarkable product and really works! Try it out for 3 months and see what it can do for you!

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Have a blessed Holiday Season! “In God we Trust” means so much to me because all we need to live a quality, healthy life is provided for us. I thank my God for all he gives to me!

Warmly,
Connie Clark
303-770-3180
http://www.behealthysolutions.com

Great Nutritional Information! Great Nutrition! Great Health!

Connie — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 03:31:40 +0000

Great Nutrition! Great Health! This chart is awesome! Everyone can use it. Please Pass it on to others. It was sent to me from a dear friend in
Pagosa Springs, CO. Thanks so much, Helen!

Apples	Protects your heart	Prevents constipation	Blocks diarrhea	Improves lung capacity	Cushions joints
Apricots	Combats cancer	Controls blood pressure	Saves your eyesight	Shields against Alzheimer’s	Slows aging process
Artichokes	Aids digestion	Lowers cholesterol	Protects your heart	Stabilizes blood sugar	Guards against liver disease
Avocados	Battles diabetes	Lowers cholesterol	Helps stops strokes	Controls blood pressure	Smoothes skin
Bananas	Protects your heart	Quiets a cough	Strengthens bones	Controls blood pressure	Blocks diarrhea
Beans	Prevents constipation	Helps hemorrhoids	Lowers cholesterol	Combats cancer	Stabilizes blood sugar
Beets	Controls blood pressure	Combats cancer	Strengthens bones	Protects your heart	Aids weight loss
Blueberries	Combats cancer	Protects your heart	Stabilizes blood sugar	Boosts memory	Prevents constipation
Broccoli	Strengthens bones	Saves eyesight	Combats cancer	Protects your heart	Controls blood pressure
Cabbage	Combats cancer	Prevents constipation	Promotes weight loss	Protects your heart	Helps hemorrhoids
Cantaloupe	Saves eyesight	Controls blood pressure	Lowers cholesterol	Combats cancer	Supports immune system
Carrots	Saves eyesight	Protects your heart	Prevents constipation	Combats cancer	Promotes weight loss
Cauliflower	Protects against Prostate Cancer	Combats Breast Cancer	Strengthens bones	Banishes bruises	Guards against heart disease
Cherries	Protects your heart	Combats Cancer	Ends insomnia	Slows aging process	Shields against Alzheimer’s
Chestnuts	Promotes weight loss	Protects your heart	Lowers cholesterol	Combats Cancer	Controls blood pressure
Chili peppers	Aids digestion	Soothes sore throat	Clears sinuses	Combats Cancer	Boosts immune system
Figs	Promotes weight loss	Helps stops strokes	Lowers cholesterol	Combats Cancer	Controls blood pressure
Fish	Protects your heart	Boosts memory	Supports immune system	Combats Cancer
Flax	Aids digestion	Battles diabetes	Protects your heart	Improves mental health	Boosts immune system
Garlic	Lowers cholesterol	Controls blood pressure	Combats cancer	Kills bacteria	Fights fungus
Grapefruit	Protects against heart attacks	Promotes Weight loss	Helps stops strokes	Combats Prostate Cancer	Lowers cholesterol
Grapes	Saves eyesight	Conquers kidney stones	Combats cancer	Enhances blood flow	Protects your heart
Green tea	Combats cancer	Protects your heart	Helps stops strokes	Promotes Weight loss	Kills bacteria
Honey	Heals wounds	Aids digestion	Guards against ulcers	Increases energy	Fights allergies
Lemons	Combats cancer	Protects your heart	Controls blood pressure	Smoothes skin	Stops scurvy
Limes	Combats cancer	Protects your heart	Controls blood pressure	Smoothes skin	Stops scurvy
Mangoes	Combats cancer	Boosts memory	Regulates thyroid	Aids digestion	Shields against Alzheimer’s
Mushrooms	Controls blood pressure	Lowers cholesterol	Kills bacteria	Combats cancer	Strengthens bones
Oats	Lowers cholesterol	Combats cancer	Battles diabetes	Prevents constipation	Smoothes skin
Olive oil	Protects your heart	Promotes Weight loss	Combats cancer	Battles diabetes	Smoothes skin
Onions	Reduce risk of heart attack	Combats cancer	Kills bacteria	Lowers cholesterol	Fights fungus
Oranges	Supports immune systems	Combats cancer	Protects your heart	Straightens respiration
Peaches	Prevents constipation	Combats cancer	Helps stops strokes	Aids digestion	Helps hemorrhoids
Peanuts	Protects against heart disease	Promotes Weight loss	Combats Prostate Cancer	Lowers cholesterol	Aggravates Diverticulitis
Pineapple	Strengthens bones	Relieves colds	Aids digestion	Dissolves warts	Blocks diarrhea
Prunes	Slows aging process	Prevents constipation	Boosts memory	Lowers cholesterol	Protects against heart disease
Rice	Protects your heart	Battles diabetes	Conquers kidney stones	Combats cancer	Helps stops strokes
Strawberries	Combats cancer	Protects your heart	Boosts memory	Calms stress
Sweet potatoes	Saves your eyesight	Lifts mood	Combats cancer	Strengthens bones
Tomatoes	Protects prostate	Combats cancer	Lowers cholesterol	Protects your heart
Walnuts	Lowers cholesterol	Combats cancer	Boosts memory	Lifts mood	Protects against heart disease
Water	Promotes Weight loss	Combats cancer	Conquers kidney stones	Smoothes skin
Watermelon	Protects prostate	Promotes Weight loss	Lowers cholesterol	Helps stops strokes	Controls blood pressure
Wheat germ	Combats Colon Cancer	Prevents constipation	Lowers cholesterol	Helps stops strokes	Improves digestion
Wheat bran	Combats Colon Cancer	Prevents constipation	Lowers cholesterol	Helps stops strokes	Improves digestion
Yogurt	Guards against ulcers	Strengthens bones	Lowers cholesterol	Supports immune systems	Aids digestion

FINALLY DON’T JUST KEEP THIS EMAIL….. PLEASE FORWARD IT TO YOUR FRIENDS.

AGING/ANTI-AGING	ALZHEIMERS	DIGESTION	SKIN	WEIGHT LOSS	HEART	BLOOD PRESSURE
Apricots	Apricots	Artichokes	Avocados	Beets	Apples	Apricots
Cherries	Cherries	Chili Peppers	Lemons	Carrots	Artichokes	Avocados
Prunes	Mangoes	Flax	Limes	Cabbage	Bananas	Bananas
		Honey	Oats	Chestnuts	Beets	Beets
		Mangoes	Olive Oil	Figs	Blueberries	Broccoli
		Peaches	Water	Grapefruit	Broccoli	Cantaloupe
		Pineapple		Green Tea	Cabbage	Chestnuts
		Wheat Germ		Olive Oil	Carrots	Figs
		Wheat Bran		Peanuts	Cherries	Garlic
		Yogurt		Water	Chestnuts	Lemons
				Watermelon	Fish	Limes
					Flax	Mushrooms
					Grapefruit	Watermelon
					Grapes
					Green Tea
					Lemons
					Limes
					Olive Oil
					Oranges
					Peanuts
					Prunes
					Rice
					Strawberries
					Tomatoes
					Walnuts

I suggest that you print and place this chart on your refrigerator
or somewhere in your kitchen. I hope you find this to be helpful in
your journey for total wellness / health. Remember to share this with
your friends. Also, don’t forget to boost your immune system and
increase your glutathione (Master Anti-oxidant) with MaxOne or Cellgevity at
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your loved ones a huge favor for total wellness with MaxOne or Cellgevity.

Also, with the holidays upon us, consider the best weight loss
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Have the most wonderful Holiday Season ever!
I am thankful to our Creator and Heavenly Father for the
opportunity to experience total wellness with all
the natural solutions that have been provided
for us!!!

Warmly,
Connie Clark
Wellness Consultant
303-770-3180
http://www.behealthysolutions.com

High Fructose Corn Syrup….could be damaging to your health!

Connie — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:29:57 +0000

Frequently used sweetener – one you consume every day – could be extremely damaging to your health. One should always strive for total wellness!

It replaced sugar in many products back in the 1970s. And WHY? Because it was cheaper, of course. In 1977, sugar tariffs and quotas were imposed in system. And, the price of corn was kept low through government subsidies. United States food manufacturers refused to pay the higher sugar costs, so, they switched from sugar to a corn-based alternative. It saved them billions in cost.

They did NOT consider the health of the consumers, as is frequently the case. The FDA does NOT consider total wellness for the consumer.

And thus, the time of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) had begun. Consumption of high fructose corn syrup increased by 1,000% from then to the present time. Now, we must make an effort to avoid HFCS as much as we possibly can.

Past studies indicated a major link of HFCS to obesity and diabetes. New research links HFCS to something even worse – a deadly form of cancer (pancreatic). No total wellness here!!!

Why does the FDA let this continue to happen? How can they support Big Corn instead of the public? Here’s the real truth of WHY.

Why High Fructose Corn Syrup Is Bad

Dr. Anthony Heaney published a study revealing new information about high fructose corn syrup. Dr. Heaney is an Associate Professor at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. He’s written many articles for peer-reviewed publications, including the Journal of Clinical Investigation, Nature Medicine, Clinical Endocrinology, and Pituitary. He is also a reviewer for the Journal of Clinical Investigation, Cancer Research, and the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

His study, published in Cancer Research, focused on pancreatic cancer, which is one of the very worst cancers.

The formulation of high fructose corn syrup is a combination of fructose and glucose. These two sugars have long been considered interchangeable… but that may not be the case. Dr. Heaney found that pancreatic cancer cells metabolized them differently. The cells used fructose to generate nucleic acids – building blocks of RNA and DNA – which cancer cells need to divide and grow.

Dr. Heaney believes his findings “have major significance for cancer patients, given dietary refined fructose consumption.” In fact, he feels so strongly about the need to reduce fructose intake that he believes the federal government should intervene.

Dr. Andrew Weil is in agreement that “high fructose corn syrup is definitely bad for you.” Dr. Weil holds degrees in biology and medicine from Harvard University. He has an international reputation as an expert on alternative medicine, mind-body interactions, and medical botany.

“Eliminating high fructose corn syrup from your diet can have many health benefits,” says Dr. Weil. “[Dr. Heaney's] UCLA study suggests that prevention of pancreatic cancer – and possibly other malignancies – may be one of them.” We need to take back control of our total wellness!!!

Meanwhile, the FDA does absolutely nothing to protect you. In actuality, it works in opposition to total wellness…

Big Corn…

Big Corn’s position is that high fructose corn syrup is “natural.” In the words of Audrae Erickson, president of the Corn Refiners Association (CRA), “high fructose corn syrup, like table sugar and honey, is natural. It is made from corn, a natural grain product.”

In a letter to the CRA, the FDA gave Big Corn the go-ahead to label high fructose corn syrup “natural.” Despite the fact that it contains a synthetic mixing agent.

Does that sound natural to you? NOT!!!

But according to the FDA, it’s natural as long as the synthetic agent doesn’t touch the corn starch. Talk about stretching the truth.

Geraldine June is the supervisor of product evaluation and labeling at the FDA’s Office of Nutrition, Labeling, and Dietary Supplements. Responding to an inquiry about the decision, she said:

“However, we would object to the use of the term ‘natural’ on a product containing HFCS that has a synthetic substance such as a synthetic fixing agent included in or added to it.”

Needless to say, Big Corn was thrilled with the FDA decision.

But, here’s the repercussion…

That decision led other companies to stretch the definition of “all natural.” Cadbury Schweppes (whose U.S. beverage unit is now Dr Pepper Snapple Group) and Kraft also made the claim for their 7Up and Capri Sun labels.

How did they get away with it? Both drinks have high fructose corn syrup as an ingredient, which the companies decided makes the drinks natural. They didn’t get away with it for long. Both faced lawsuits. They avoided legal action by quickly changing their labels.

Something stinks, big time…

Meanwhile, the FDA’s decision started to get a lot of bad press. Fighting back, the CRA launched a series of television ads, which presented HFCS as being natural, nutritionally the same as sugar, and with the same number of calories. But consumers are becoming more and more skeptical. The CRA had to quickly find another solution.

So on September 14, 2010, they applied for a name change. They requested to rename high fructose corn syrup “corn sugar” on U.S. food labels.

What was the reason they gave for doing it?

“Consumers need to know what is in their foods and where their foods come from and we want to be clear with them,” said the CRA’s Audrae Erickson. Well, that’s one explanation. But, it is more likely that the HFCS backlash had become so important that they were trying to get rid of the name.

High Fructose Killing Syrup

You see, Dr. Heaney’s findings aren’t the only bad news about high fructose corn syrup…

Studies have also connected it to obesity, heart disease, and diabetes. One of those studies is from Princeton University where researchers found that high fructose corn syrup encourages considerable weight gain. Bart Hoebel, a psychology professor who specializes in the neuroscience of appetite, weight, and sugar addiction, was on the research team.

“Some people have claimed that high-fructose corn syrup is no different than other sweeteners when it comes to weight gain and obesity, but our results make it clear that this just isn’t true, at least under the conditions of our tests,” says Hoebel.

High fructose corn syrup consumption is completely out of control in this country. The government even targeted high fructose corn syrup to help foot the bill. Remember when President Obama was trying to pass that $950 billion health care plan? It needed some significant funding. The government considered imposing federal taxes on sugary drinks. A tax of three cents per 12-ounce serving would generate $24 billion over four years. That’s how much of this stuff Americans drink.

The FDA is at the core of the problem. The same agency that promises to protect consumers is doing the opposite which their decision on high fructose corn syrup shows support for obesity, diabetes, and pancreatic cancer. You are encouraged to forget about total wellness in your life!

How to Avoid HFCS

The average American consumes 41.5 pounds of high fructose corn syrup per year. Most people don’t even realize they’re doing it. You may be surprised to learn that high fructose corn syrup can be found in the following products:

Baked goods
Tomato sauces
Soft drinks
Cereals
Fruit drinks
Processed foods
Salad dressings
Ketchup
Yogurt
Cough syrups

And that’s just the start.

If a dangerous compound like high fructose corn syrup is so ubiquitous, how are you able to protect your own health? How can you lessen your chances of getting the types of cancer that result from high fructose corn syrup intake? Here are some solutions:

Read the label – You expect to find high fructose corn syrup in sweets. But lots of other foods contain high fructose corn syrup too, including bread and processed meats.
“Natural” doesn’t always mean natural – Look for foods labeled “organic.” That assures you they’re free of high fructose corn syrup.
Avoid fast food – It often contains high fructose corn syrup (not to mention hosts of other health-harming ingredients).
Careful with cans and bottles – Almost every sweet drink contains high fructose corn syrup. So always check beverage labels for high fructose corn syrup or hidden sugars.
Buy fresh ingredients and cook – That way, you know exactly what you’re eating.

The revolution has begun. Big Corn is feeling the pain. The FDA is beginning to feel exposed. Consumers are taking back control over their food and their health.

So, be sure to watch labels, consider only Organic foods, do more eating of raw fruits or slightly steamed vegetables and help be part of the solution to the High Fructose Corn Syrup problems. I have begun to notice that some manufacturers are eliminating high fructose corn syrup…but be careful…they may have simply changed the label name to corn sugar! Use products with Stevia (natural herb) used for thousands of years! Or Honey! Take back your control and don’t let the FDA cause you major problems with your health! Become involved in Total Wellness for yourself!

Warmly,
Connie
303-770-3180
http://www.behealthysolutions.com

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Connie — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 03:54:30 +0000

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Warmly,
Connie Clark
Wellness Consultant
303-770-3180 Office
email: optforsuccess@msn.com
http://www.behealthysolutions.com
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Aromatic Methods of Use for Oils, Mists and Blends

Connie — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 02:56:30 +0000

I’m thrilled to share some more great information on aromatherapy and oils with you. Be sure to visit Candace, The Oil Lady® website and learn all about her wonderful products.
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Touch With Oils® …
a language of no words
The Peace of Aromatic Health and Prosperity to you!
Candace, The Oil Lady®

Aromatic Methods of Use
Yes, we know about Aromatherapy and Essential Oils. However, it’s the knowledge of the many safe ways to use them that gives us freedom to take care of ourselves. This satisfies our pocket book and our sense of control and empowerment.

Three main forms of delivery for essential oils are (1) Mist form (such as Lavender Mist), (2) pure straight form (Pure Peppermint Essential Oil), and (3) a Blend: essential oils blended at a safe percentage in a base ingredient like Jojoba, lotions or gels (Rejuvenation Face Gel). An example of this is our Sweet Sleep Set.

Essential oils soothe our emotional stress and physical pains. How? … because of their olfactory nose-brain response, and their skin absorptive properties.

Main methods of use are (1) Inhalation of pure essential oils straight: breathing from the bottle, in a room diffuser, on a cotton ball or in a steam tent; (2) Skin application: always use essential oils in a blend for massage, body and face blends, bath & shower blends.

August Special: Subscribe here to my next year of 6 Aromatherapy Guides for $39.00 and receive 10% off your next order to September 15th.

Quick Tip: Keep a bottle of Peppermint with you during the day for direct inhalation. Good: energetic menthol lift, clear brain fog & fatigue, increase focus, sinus or headache & digestion relief.

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When essential oils first touched my palms in 1989, I thought “When people understand what REAL SMELL is and what pure essential oils REALLY ARE … the life-changing benefits for us all will be unstoppable.” It’s about education. We live in a smell deprived society of man-made fragrances. When we smell a familiar aroma like Peppermint, we know THIS is Peppermint. The oils rescued my failing health, exhausted feelings, and waining spirit … so education has always been a main part of my life purpose with Aromatherapy.

The vision of my Aromatherapy Guides is to provide you with a wonderful chapter of a book every other month (some day I do believe I’ll have a book or several for you!). Each Guide is a stand-alone specific topic. A year subscription is $39.00 or individual Guides are $8.50. I’m starting the next year in September with Guide #13. Order here and receive a special gift of 10% off your next purchase until Sept 15.
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We appreciate the opportunity to be a part of your life with our education and essential oils. Nature provides us with her essential oils to assist us through transitions, protect our physical & nonphysical health, & celebrate the joys of life. So spread the good news!

Be gentle with yourself … Life is precious … so are you!

Candace Newman, The Oil Lady®
Oil Lady Aromatherapy® LLC

www.Oil-Lady.com
email:info@Oil-Lady.com
970.731.1589
866.304.3451

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Another wealth of information from Candace, The Oil Lady® and I encourage you to visit her website and check out her marvelous Oils, Mists and Blends. They are truly wondrous! Thank you, Candace, for your loving care with Oils and sharing with others!

Warmly,
Connie Clark
Wellness Consultant
303-770-3180
http://www.behealthysolutions.com

Rejuvenation Oils & Mist

Connie — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 22:18:38 +0000

Rejuvenation Oils & Mist
by Candace Newman

Rejuvenation … ”to make young again” … according to Webster’s. Who among us would not like to feel and look young again?

Essential oils have been used for this reason for centuries, from Cleopatra to Hippocrates. In 1995, when I wanted something simple, pure and powerful … what came out of this intention was our Rejuvenation formula of essential oils, first in the face gel and then in the mist. Essential oils from antiquity vibrate our hearts strings and call in our spirit. Since they are so alive with a vibrational frequency higher than the healthy human body, they ”spin” our cells into action … and have a great affinity with our skin since they are lipid soluble.

There have always been a few exquisite essential oils that have been used for skin care. Frankincense is well-known for renewing skin, especially maturing skin. Sandalwood and Patchouli bring in deep restorative properties. Geranium is a top skin healer and regenerator for all skin types. Then there is Rose otto … the Queen of the oils … the great regulator and nurturer of skin.

The years have taught me that, yes, these oils are great for our skin. However, it appears they are doing just as many great things for our mental and emotional state. The oils take care of our skin, while the aromas soothe the soul. The side effects are all brilliant!

Rejuvenation Mist

Our Oil Lady Rejuvenation Mist comes in a 4 oz cobalt blue glass bottle with a fine mist top. Even the bottle is healing to hold!

This Mist contains our proprietary signature formula of pure exquisite essential oils of Frankincense (Boswellia carteri), Sandalwood (Sandalum album), Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin), Geranium (Pelargonium roseum), and Rose otto (Rosa damascena from Bulagaria) in purified water, aloe vera and pure vegetable glycerin.

Click to read more.

Thank you, Candace, for absolutely great information! Aromatherapy and essential oils are part of Total Wellness! We look forward to more great articles from you. I personally use The Oil Lady’s Rejuvenation Oil and Mist…it is fabulous!

Warmly,
Connie Clark
303-770-3180
http://www.behealthysolutions.com
Alternative Health Consultant

Introducing my favorite Oil Lady, Candace Newman!

Connie — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 02:54:24 +0000

MEET CANDACE Candace Newman MAT, LMT, The Oil Lady® is founder of The Good Medicine Tin®, Oil Lady Aromatherapy®, and Touch With Oils®. She is a speaker, writer and therapist. Candace holds a Masters Degree in Teaching, and her Aromatherapy training and certificates are from Purdue University and leading Aromatherapists in Canada, England, France and Germany. These include: Micheline Arcier, Dr. Kurt Schnaubelt, Dr. Dietrich Gumbel, Eve Taylor, and Joy Johnston. Her paper on “Orange Oil” from Purdue was published in the Natural Oils Research Association Newsletter. Candace is a Licensed Massage Therapist, and has received training from the American Holistic Nurses’ Association and Hildegard Wittlinger with Vodder Lymphatic Drainage work. Candace is one of the authors (referred to as “The Women of NAHA”) of The World of Aromatherapy, and has contributed many articles to national and international publications. She has produced two educational videos for the public and practitioners: Integrate Aromatherapy Into Your Life With The Good Medicine Tin® and Touch With Oils® Hand Massage. Candace continues to educate with her free monthly newsletter and subcriptions to her Aromatherapy Guides. Since 1993, Candace has participated in more than 275 events, including classes, lectures, television, radio, and retreats. She is a member of the National Association of Holistic Aromatherapy (NAHA), Alliance of International Aromatherapists (AIA), International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists (IFPA), International Federation of Aromatherapists (IFA), the Colorado State Massage Therapy Association, and the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA). Candace is a national educational provider for National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB). Oil Lady Aromatherapy® LLC is owned by Candace and her husband, John. These formulas initially were created by Candace to treat her own health challenges and then for her clients in her private practice. Due to their success and increased demand, these formulas now are available for sale. Candace and John continue to make these products by hand with great care and tremendous appreciation.
THE VISION The mission of Oil Lady Aromatherapy® LLC is to improve the quality of life by enhancing the human understanding of our sacred relationships with our self, each other, and the earth. Our way to encourage this reverence for life in all things is to bring the benefits of our essential oils and education into people’s lives around the world. The Message “After years of stress, ill-health,d octors, and operations, my searching mission led me to essential oils. What a blessing… what a gift. The medicinal qualities of the liquid soothed the physical pains…the nose-brain connection of the aroma shifted my emotional state and comforted my mind (and soul). What looked like life’s difficulties and misfortunes led me to my life’s work… …to pass the message on to you!” –Candace “The Oil Lady®”

I highly recommend Candace and her Aromatherapy Oils!

Warmly,
Connie Clark
303-770-3180
http://www.behealthysolutions.com

Life lived to help others is the only one that matters!!!

Connie — Sun, 01 May 2011 22:34:25 +0000

This article spoke to my heart since it is why I do what I do….
thank you Ben Stein! Life Is Too Short! Enjoy!!!

For many years Ben Stein has written a biweekly column called ”Monday Night At Morton’s.” (Morton’s is a famous chain of Steakhouses known to be frequented by movie stars and famous people from around the globe.) Now, Ben is terminating the column to move on to other things in his life. Reading his final column is worth a few minutes of your time.

Ben Stein’s Last Column…

How Can Someone Who Lives in Insane Luxury Be a Star in Today’s World?

As I begin to write this, I ‘slug’ it, as we writers say, which means I put a heading on top of the document to identify it. This heading is ‘eonline FINAL,’ and it gives me a shiver to write it. I have been doing this column for so long that I cannot even recall when I started. I loved writing this column so much for so long I came to believe it would never end.

It worked well for a long time, but gradually, my changing as a person and the world’s change have overtaken it. On a small scale, Morton’s, while better than ever, no longer attracts as many stars as it used to. It still brings in the rich people in droves and definitely some stars. I saw Samuel L. Jackson there a few days ago, and we had a nice visit, and right before that, I saw and had a splendid talk with Warren Beatty in an elevator, in which we agreed that Splendor in the Grass was a super movie. But Morton’s is not the star galaxy it once was, though it probably will be again.

Beyond that, a bigger change has happened..? I no longer think Hollywood stars are terribly important. They are uniformly pleasant, friendly people, and they treat me better than I deserve to be treated. But a man or woman who makes a huge wage for memorizing lines and reciting them in front of a camera is no longer my idea of a shining star we should all look up to.

How can a man or woman who makes an eight-figure wage and lives in insane luxury really be a star in today’s world, if by a ‘star’ we mean someone bright and powerful and attractive as a role model? Real stars are not riding around in the backs of limousines or in Porsches or getting trained in yoga or Pilates and eating only raw fruit while they have Vietnamese girls do their nails.

They can be interesting, nice people, but they are not heroes to me any longer. A real star is the soldier of the 4th Infantry Division who poked his head into a hole on a farm near Tikrit , Iraq . He could have been met by a bomb or a hail of AK-47 bullets. Instead, he faced an abject Saddam Hussein and the gratitude of all of the decent people of the world.

A real star is the U.S. soldier who was sent to disarm a bomb next to a road north of Baghdad . He approached it, and the bomb went off and killed him.

A real star, the kind who haunts my memory night and day, is the U.S. soldier in Baghdad who saw a little girl playing with a piece of unexploded ordnance on a street near where he was guarding a station. He pushed her aside and threw himself on it just as it exploded. He left a family desolate in California and a little girl alive in Baghdad ..

The stars who deserve media attention are not the ones who have lavish weddings on TV but the ones who patrol the streets of Mosul even after two of their buddies were murdered and their bodies battered and stripped for the sin of trying to protect Iraqis from terrorists.

We put couples with incomes of $100 million a year on the covers of our magazines. The noncoms and officers who barely scrape by on military pay but stand on guard in Afghanistan and Iraq and on ships and in submarines and near the Arctic Circle are anonymous as they live and die.

I am no longer comfortable being a part of the system that has such poor values, and I do not want to perpetuate those values by pretending that who is eating at Morton’s is a big subject.

There are plenty of other stars in the American firmament…the policemen and women who go off on patrol in South Central and have no idea if they will return alive; the orderlies and paramedics who bring in people who have been in terrible accidents and prepare them for surgery; the teachers and nurses who throw their whole spirits into caring for autistic children; the kind men and women who work in hospices and in cancer wards.

Think of each and every fireman who was running up the stairs at the World Trade Center as the towers began to collapse. Now you have my idea of a real hero.

I came to realize that life lived to help others is the only one that matters. This is my highest and best use as a human. I can put it another way. Years ago, I realized I could never be as great an actor as Olivier or as good a comic as Steve Martin or Martin Mull or Fred Willard–or as good an economist as Samuelson or Friedman or as good a writer as Fitzgerald. Or even remotely close to any of them.

But, I could be a devoted father to my son, husband to my wife and, above all, a good son to the parents who had done so much for me. This came to be my main task in life. I did it moderately well with my son, pretty well with my wife and well indeed with my parents (with my sister’s help). I cared for and paid attention to them in their declining years. I stayed with my father as he got sick, went into extremis and then into a coma and then entered immortality with my sister and me reading him the Psalms.

This was the only point at which my life touched the lives of the soldiers in Iraq or the firefighters in New York … I came to realize that life lived to help others is the only one that matters and that it is my duty, in return for the lavish life God has devolved upon me, to help others He has placed in my path. This is my highest and best use as a human.

Faith is not believing that God can. It is knowing that God will.

By Ben Stein

I sincerely hope that this article spoke to your heart in some way, as it did mine! Thanks much for subscribing and reading my blog!

Warmly,
Connie Clark
303-770-3180
http://www.behealthysolutions.com