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Sue’s August 2010 Newsletter
“Nothing you can purchase, no three stage program or seven step plan will ever replace or be as valuable as your own inner voice. Life becomes so simple, and so much happier, when you learn to listen to and follow your inner voice.”
Tamara Mitchell
How Often Do You Eat Corn?
Many people would say they eat corn once every week or two. The more appropriate question may be: How often do you eat corn with your corn? The animals we eat are fed corn, our dairy products come from corn-fed cows, catfish in fish farms are fed corn, too. Then there are corn-derived additives in the food we buy. The following common ingredients come from corn:
Ascorbic acid
Citric acid
High-fructose corn syrup
Lecithin
Mono-, di- and triglycerides
Maltodextrin
Monosodium glutamate
There are 45,000 items in a typical grocery store and more than a quarter of them now contain corn. So . . .how often do you eat corn? J
Focus on Sweet Orange Essential Oil
Orange oil is anti-inflammatory, antitumoral, anticoagulant, calming and improves circulation.
*When inhaled, orange oil can act as a sedative and helps relieve nervous disorders.
*Supports collagen formation in the skin. Dilute and massage areas with cellulite.
*Detoxifies the body and boosts the lymphatic system. Massage a drop or two mixed with a teaspoon of coconut oil on your feet daily.
*Often diffused to treat bronchitis.
*Over 50 clinical studies have been done on the anti-cancer properties of d-limonene. Sweet Orange oil is 91% d-limonene.
*The d-limonene in sweet orange oil repels insects, so it’s a good oil to spray on plants to prevent bugs. Put a couple drops on cotton balls and place in your pantry to discourage bugs from moving in.
*Aromatherapists believe sweet orange reduces self-doubt and alleviates fears associated with new situations.
Functional Medicine
The idea of looking at and treating the root cause of diseases, instead of using medications for the symptoms, is the core of “Functional Medicine.” To get a sense of how a doctor trained in Functional Medicine might help you handle your illness or autoimmune disease, take a look at a blog by Mark Hyman, MD, who says, “Don't get me wrong, these drugs can help people get their lives back. But they miss the point--they don't treat the root cause of the disease. As my teacher Sid Baker says, if you are standing on a tack, it takes a lot of aspirin to make you feel better.”
http://www.ultrawellness.com/blog/9-simple-steps?utm_campaign=3002-07292010&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_content=default
Update on Sunscreen Recipe
In my June newsletter, I included recipes for homemade sunscreen. I had used the first recipe, containing Helichrysum essential oil, several times, but it really got put to the test this summer. I wore it while hiking in Yosemite National Park—4 hours in the sun—and had only very slight pinking on my forehead. Great results and non-toxic too!
Water Options
We often hear these days about the amount of plastic used for bottled water. Cost is another factor. The cost of eight bottles of drinking water per day for a year is about $1,400. If you use bottled water to avoid chlorine and fluoride in your water, there are more options than ever before. Have your heart set on a reverse osmosis system? If it isn’t in your budget, consider using a portable filter for a limited period and putting the amount you save on bottled water toward purchasing the new system at a later date.
San Antonio Area Aromatherapy Meetups
Aromatherapy – Safety Considerations, hosted by Jackie McLaughlin
This meetup is about using Aromatherapy safely. Whether you are someone who uses essential oils for first aid, pain management, stress management, cleansing and detoxification, peak performance or for improving your quality of life, it's important to know how to do it safely! Also, for massage therapists, we will be discussing how to keep your Aromatherapy practice within the law. Don't miss this informative Aromatherapy Meetup!
*6:45 p.m., Wednesday, August 18 at La Taza Coffee House, Brook Hollow & 281
Essential Oils for Dental Health, hosted by me
Essential oils are ideal for oral care. They are both antiseptic and non-toxic. Peppermint, wintergreen and cinnamon are commonly used in toothpastes and mouthwashes. Come to this meetup to learn what other oils you can use for dental challenges and overall dental health.
*7:15 p.m., Thursday, August 19 at the Borders Bookstore at Huebner Oaks. Look for us in the Borders Café.
Seven Essential Oils Plus Harmony, hosted by Lorraine Cummings
Learn about essential oils Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint, and the blends Harmony, Joy, PanAway, Peace & Calming and Purification.
*6:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 24 at The Sweet Spot, Converse, TX
Living Well With Young Living
This is a free event( Sunday August 15 at 2:00) hosted by Jackie McLaughlin for those interested in learning about Young Living Essential Oils and Oil-enhanced products. Click on the link for more information and to register: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e2zcvlm5e3b45555&oseq=a017lg5gzm4an
Chi Machine
I love my Chi Machine! Let me know if you’d like to try one for yourself to see how much better you can feel.
BodyTalk Access In Kerrville
Back again in our area! I hope you can attend BodyTalk Access September 25 to learn five easy-to-use techniques (including Cortices) to help you and your family feel better fast and improve overall well-being. Here’s a testimonial from Chantelle Rodgers, who used the “Fast Aid” she learned at an Access class:
“I had a horse step on my toe and thought it was broken. I was in so much pain, I had to call my mom to come to my house to look after my son because I could not put any pressure on my toe at all. I did fast aid after talking to her and by the time she got to my house, I was walking around without any pain - I actually forgot my toe was sore.”
Contact Todd Adkins, 972-255-3600, for more information about this one-day seminar.
Something to think about:
“I must listen to my life and try to understand what it is truly about—quite apart from what I would like it to be about—or my life will never represent anything real in the world, no matter how earnest my intentions.
“That insight is hidden in the word vocation itself, which is rooted in the Latin for “voice.” Vocation does not mean a goal that I pursue. It means a calling that I hear. Before I can tell my life what I want to do with it, I must listen to my life telling me who I am, I must listen for the truths and values at the heart of my own identity, not the standards by which I must live—but the standards by which I cannot help but live if I am living my own life.”
Parker J. Palmer
Essential Oils for Purchase
I have a limited quantity of a few essential oils on hand for purchase, so you can save on shipping costs:
Grapefruit $19.74
Lavender $27.30
Lemon $12.83
Peace and Calming $46
Thieves $41.78
Deep Relief Roll-on $27.74
Tranquil Roll-on $31.95
If you would like me to order other oils for you, contact me by the 30th of each month, and I’ll add what you need to my monthly order.
Feel free to forward this newsletter to anyone you feel will be interested in its content.
Is it time for an appointment? Give me a call:
Sue Roddy Stewart, LMT
Certified BodyTalk Practitioner
(210) 415-5766
www.SanAntonioBodyTalk.com
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