I count you as one of my most precious blessings!
Thank you for sharing your special inner light with me.

I love you very much and I give thanks for you!

The Greatest Gifts Of Life

Are

The People Who Share It With You!

I thought this quote from Katharine Hepburn’s childhood, was so beautiful, I thought I would share it with you.

“Once when I was a teenager, my father and I were standing in line to buy tickets for the circus. Finally, there was only one other family between us and the ticket counter. This family made a big impression on me.There were eight children, all probably under the age of 12.

The way they were dressed, you could tell they didn’t have a lot of money, but their clothes were neat and clean. The children were well-behaved, all of them standing in line, two-by-two behind their parents, holding hands.

They were excitedly jabbering about the clowns, animals, and all the acts they would be seeing that night. By their excitement you could sense they had never been to the circus before. It would be a highlight of their lives.

The father and mother were at the head of the pack standing proud as could be. The mother was holding her husband’s hand, looking up at him as if to say, “You’re my knight in shining armour.”

He was smiling and enjoying seeing his family happy.The ticket lady asked the man how many tickets he wanted? He proudly responded, “I’d like to buy eight children’s tickets and two adult tickets, so I can take my family to the circus.” The ticket lady stated the price.The man’s wife let go of his hand, her head dropped, the man’s lip began to quiver.

Then he leaned a little closer and asked, “How much did you say?” The ticket lady again stated the price. The man didn’t have enough money. How was he supposed to turn and tell his eight kids that he didn’t have enough money to take them to the circus?

Seeing what was going on, my dad reached into his pocket, pulled out a $20 bill, and then dropped it on the ground. (We were not wealthy in any sense of the word!) My father bent down, picked up the $20 bill, tapped the man on the shoulder and said, “Excuse me, sir, this fell out of your pocket.”The man understood what was going on. He wasn’t begging for a handout but certainly appreciated the help in a desperate, heartbreaking and embarrassing situation.

He looked straight into my dad’s eyes, took my dad’s hand in both of his, squeezed tightly onto the $20 bill, and with his lip quivering and a tear streaming down his cheek, he replied; “Thank you, thank you, sir.
This really means a lot to me and my family.”

My father and I went back to our car and drove home. The $20 that my dad gave away is what we were going to buy our own tickets with.Although we didn’t get to see the circus that night, we both felt a joy inside us that was far greater than seeing the circus could ever provide.

That day I learnt the value to Give. The Giver is bigger than the Receiver. If you want to be large, larger than life, learn to Give.

Love has nothing to do with what you are expecting to get – only with what you are expecting to give – which is everything.The importance of giving, blessing others can never be over emphasized because there’s always joy in giving. Learn to make someone happy by acts of giving.”

~ Katharine Hepburn

Joyeux Thanksgiving to you all.
Let’s take this time to set aside all the negativity and conflict in the world and instead concentrate on being thankful for all the people in our lives and all we do have positive in our life and our world. I hope you all have a blessed, loving, miracle-filled day today and it is beginning of great things with more to be thankful for.

Some uplifting music!

Bruce Springsteen with the Sessions Band – This Little Light of Mine

Love, Nancy

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Our mindset is vitally important in this endeavor. What we choose to think about is a choice, but oftentimes our mind goes to a default program created from our past experiences. When we allow our mind to go back to past situations, the emotions from those experiences, good or bad, come rushing back to us. They keep us in the past, and prevent us from truly experiencing the present moment in its fullness.

How do we know what our default program is? One way to know this, is to start to notice what our mind drifts to when we are not doing a task.  What thought comes up in our mind? That is the default place our mind goes to when it is free to pull up anything it chooses.

When we have a thought (any thought), it carries energy with it and creates pathways in the brain. The more we think about a subject, the stronger that path in the brain becomes.

If we are thinking about past hurts or traumas, then the path can become very strong and quite literally start pulling our mind back to those thoughts, simply because it has created such a strong connection.

To get off the old worn pathway of thoughts and create new more joyful ones, we quite literally have to recognize that our mind is doing this.  We must choose to release those old (sometimes negative) thoughts, and refuse to allow them into our present moment and state of mind. In this way, we nurture ourselves by taking a new path, and avoid the continuation of thoughts and emotions from the past that no longer serve us or improve our lives.

Consciously choosing a new, positive, and more present time, thought, and focus can help move our mind away from our old patterns. Each morning, as we awaken, we should choose how to approach that day. We should choose to do it with a cheerful, grateful heart, thankful for all of our blessings. This is a state of being that is positive, and brings forth joy in our lives and the lives of everyone around us.

There are times when we may need to change what we are doing to create a new, higher energy feeling and shift our state of mind.  We can take a walk outside, or listen to uplifting music. When we do this, we start creating a higher vibration and get our mind on the present moment.  We are making new pathways in our brain that will start to offset the old patterns, by creating newer, stronger, and more positive connections.

It is a choice. It may not always seem easy, but if we concentrate and focus on doing this, it will get easier. Any time we start to do something new, we are creating change. Going for positive change and focusing on positive, present day moments can be a powerful way to create true peace in our hearts.  This can help manifest new possibilities for happiness, and unexpected miracles to occur.

Whenever fear or doubt come into our mind or heart, it automatically lowers our vibration and becomes like a vortex leading us onto a downhill slope. Avoiding this can be handled by simply recognizing this, and actually forcing our mind to think of something more constructive. When these fearful thoughts come into our mind, Gregg Braden (an internationally renowned scientist who has combined science and spirituality) teaches that you should say “Not To” and immediately think of something else.

Writing down your worries will get them off and out of your mind. Afterwards, write down all of the miracles, both small and large, that have occurred that day. However small they are, they are going to build your energy in a positive direction and help your mind to focus on the good and positive aspects of your life.

We want to cultivate a daily habit of creating positive change in our lives, and the power of thinking positive thoughts in our mind is a wonderful place to start.  As Socrates once said, “What we think about, we become.”

Words can be very powerful. Having a vocabulary that is positive is an effective step in embracing a more joy-filled life. I remember a blind lady that I worked with once, named Milly. She was not wealthy.  In fact, she was very challenged financially.

Every time I saw Milly and said hello and asked how she was doing, she would always greet me with a cheerful smile and answer “I am blessed.” It was truly her state-of-being. The other people in our group that I worked with didn’t always feel the same way that she did. But as she attempted to learn new skills in her life to help her maneuver through her life without being able to see, her positive attitude stayed with her and created a truly happy place for her to live in her heart and her world.  In addition, it made a happier place for all of us around her.

I also volunteered at the homeless shelter for many years. I was always amazed at the kind, peaceful and happy attitude so many of the people carried with them during the day. It was inspiring and heart-warming. Everyone faces challenges in their life in one way or another.  It’s how we choose to respond or react that we can control.

If we choose to respond/react with kindness, love, and peace, then we may just get that back in return. I have found that to be true more times than not. Focusing on the present moment, looking someone in the eye, connecting on a heart level, and responding in a loving way, can transform situations in miraculous ways.

When we choose to have a calm, peaceful, and positive state of mind, happiness can truly be a state-of-being.

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I was in charge of the stuffing and Waldorf Salad this year.  My mother gave me the stuffing recipe that she has used since her mother taught her to make it. Now I am taking up the tradition, and I will pass it on to my children. These recipes and traditions can be such a stabilizing part of our lives.

My mother recently moved, and it has not been the same this year.  She said that she wasn’t going to decorate for Christmas this season, because it is so much trouble getting all the ornaments out, and then putting them away after the holidays.
 
It would have been so hard to imagine going to my mother’s home on Christmas morning without the Christmas tree and the festive decorations that she so lovingly put out every year of my life.


I suggested that we just change a few things this year and still make it work, and the traditions will grow and change with the times, and my mother agreed. 

 
When my daughter asked my mother about the traditions we always had every year, she said that many years ago, she just decided that we were going to have some traditions, and she simply made them up as she went along. 


After all these years of my mothers’ wonderful traditions, these are what her children and grandchildren now embrace and cherish so very much.

One of these traditions that my mother started years ago was to have a “Family Wassail Party” the weekend after Thanksgiving. The entire family goes over to my mother’s house, and drinks wassail (a hot mulled cider), eats, talks and helps decorate the tree. 


There is a rule that you must put at least 10 ornaments on the tree before you can leave.  This creates such fun and merriment, as everyone is part of the overall creation.

The tallest members of the family put the ornaments way up high, and the smaller ones decorate the lower hard-to-reach part of the tree.

The laughter and sharing of the evening together is a time when we all get to relax and just catch up with each others’ lives, since we are all running at lightning speed these days. 

 
My family is very large, and even though most of us live in the same city, we don’t get to see each other all that often.  It is the eye-to-eye contact, sharing and communication that truly bond us together.

 These traditional events reconnect us and bring us closer together as a family. 


I am going to make my grandmother’s recipe (that was handed down to my mother, and now to me), with loving care.  I know that the energy and love that I will put into the making of this dish will be what makes it so good.

All the foods your grandmother made had her loving energy in it. The main ingredient was always love. That is why that familiar traditional food tastes so much better.  That is also why we crave it when we are sad or lonely.

So as we continue our traditions, remember that we can create comforting, wonderful memories for our families and friends by just relaxing, and putting a lot of love into everything we do. It is the warm feelings in the traditions that we will always cherish.

It truly is about being present, and being here, right now.  Slow down and savor the moment.  It is food for our soul. 
 
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Fall is here and winter is just around the corner. At this time of year, we tend to spend much more time indoors. We aren’t outside as much and around the gardens or plants in our yard or park. Having plants, going for a walk in the park, or even looking at a landscape poster can produce psychological benefits that include reduction of stress,  and improving concentration.

In a research study by Rutgers University, Jeannette Haviland-Jones, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology decided to explore the power of plants and flowers on our health and well being. She said that “What’s most exciting about this study is that it challenges established scientific beliefs about how people can manage their day-to-day moods in a healthy and natural way,”

In this study, a “team of researchers explored the link between flowers and life satisfaction in a 10-month study of participants’ behavioral and emotional responses to receiving flowers. The results show that flowers are a natural and healthful moderator of moods.

1. Flowers have an immediate impact on happiness. All study participants expressed “true” or “excited” smiles upon receiving flowers, demonstrating extraordinary delight and gratitude. This reaction was universal, occurring in all age groups.
2. Flowers have a long-term positive effect on moods. Specifically, study participants reported feeling less depressed, anxious and agitated after receiving flowers, and demonstrated a higher sense of enjoyment and life satisfaction.
3. Flowers make intimate connections. The presence of flowers led to increased contact with family and friends.

“Common sense tells us that flowers make us happy,” said Dr. Haviland-Jones. “Now, science shows that not only do flowers make us happier than we know, they have strong positive effects on our emotional well being.” (1)

Flowers and plants lift the spirit and clean the air. So, my suggestion to everyone would be to surround yourself and your loved ones with fresh flowers and/or plants. Plants add vibrancy and fresh air, and change the feeling of a room.

Not just the Rutger’s study, but there are many studies I’ve read over years ago that said adding a vase of fresh flowers or a plant to a room made people’s attitudes happier and more positive. I add flowers and plants to my space and to the spaces of those I love, whenever I can.

When a loved one is in a nursing home, hospital, or small place where they can’t get out much, it’s an easy thing to add a plant or vase of flowers to the room.

Plants increase humidity, reducing some of the drying effects of indoor heaters and air systems.

Take a small cutting from the garden of mint or ivy and put it in water, and—presto!—you have a plant that will create a new feeling to the room.

Clas Bergvall, an ethnologist at Umeå University in Sweden, wanted to know what plants did for people emotionally—so he dedicated his doctoral dissertation to the subject. What his research found was that:

• Research suggests that indoor plants reduce symptoms of fatigue, headache, cough and dry skin.
• Studies show that plant filled rooms contain up to 60 percent fewer airborne molds and bacteria than rooms without plants.
• The following plants are best at  decontaminating air and balancing humidity: Areca, Reed and Dwarf date palms; Boston ferns, English ivy and Peace Lilies. (2)

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As a standard practice of the hospital, the babies were placed into separate incubators in order to reduce the risk of infection.  One baby, Kyrie, was much larger than her sister Brielle, who only weighed two pounds at her birth.

Kyrie slept well and was healthily gaining weight, but her smaller sister Brielle, was having trouble breathing and had low levels of oxygen in her blood.  She also had low weight gain and problems with her heart rate.  Everyone was deeply concerned, especially a particular nurse named Gayle Kasparian, who was trying everything she could think of to help Brielle.

On November 12th, Brielle had an emergency health situation. She started gasping for air and turning a gray-blue color.  She got the hiccups and her heart rate went way up.  Everyone was afraid Brielle would not survive.

In desperation, Nurse Kasparian remembered a common procedure that a fellow colleague had mentioned to her once.  It was common practice in most of Europe, but was not done in this country.  It was the practice of placing newborn multiple-birth babies in the same bed together. They called it double-bedding.

She was not able to ask permission from her manager, because she was away and unable to be reached, so she asked the parents’ permission to put the girls together in one bed, to see if it would help. They agreed.  Nurse Kasparian broke the rules and placed the larger baby in the same crib with her smaller baby sister, who was now in extreme danger of dying.

The moment they were together, Brielle immediately snuggled up to her sister and within minutes, Brielle’s readings for her blood and oxygen were better than they had been since her birth.  Kyrie gently put her arm around Brielle.  It was such a beautiful hug.

In the article I read, they called it a rescuing hug.  It was a very powerful hug. Being together had quite literally saved Brielle’s life. It wasn’t much later that the parents were able to take both girls home, because they were both thriving.

Nurse Kasparian did not get in trouble.  In fact, the practice of double-bedding multiple births is now a standard practice at the hospital.  Sometimes, breaking the rules can lead to changes in old antiquated practices.  It takes courage and a strong heart to do what you believe in.

So, as we lead our busy lives, we need to remember to stay connected, and to be loving and caring and kind to others.  You can literally save another’s life, just by being there for them.

Hug your loved ones, listen to what they have to say, and reach out with the most precious gift you can give, the gift of you.

You may never know how much of an impact you might have on another’s life, but remember, ”To the world you may just be someone, but to someone you may be the whole world”.

Have a joyful and loving February.

I am sending a hug to each and every one of you.

Love, Nancy
xxoo

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 Menopause is not a disease or illness; it is a natural event as a result of hormonal change as we age.

The following are general symptoms of menopause:

• Irregular periods
• Hot flashes — flushing of face and chest; may be accompanied by heart palpitations, dizziness, headaches
• Night sweats
• Cold hands and feet
• Vaginal dryness
• Insomnia
• Mood changes — depression, irritability, tension (usually happens with sleep problems)
• Gain in abdominal fat
• depression

I did a segment on The Broadcast on KTXD-TV about menopause.

Here is the link to watch my  (Nancy Addison) segment about Menopause on The Broadcast with Nancy talking with Lisa Pineiro.

Preventive Care

Eat a well-balanced diet high in fresh fruits and vegetables. Eating a healthy, well balanced diet can help you reduce the risks and discomforts associated with menopause. A diet low in saturated animal fat can help reduce your risk of heart disease by providing the following benefits:

• Lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and triglycerides (fats in the blood)
• Lower blood pressure
• Maintain a healthy weight

Soy- Avoid soy products. Some evidence suggests that eating soy-based foods such as tofu might help reduce certain symptoms of menopause, including hot flashes. I don’t recommend them because eating soy can cause severe thyroid problems.

Get regular exercise– the benefits of exercise include:

• Keeping bones strong and warding off osteoporosis through weight-bearing exercise, such as walking
• Reducing hot flashes
• Boosting mood
• Enhancing memory and concentration
• Lowering cholesterol

Nancy’s Favorite Helpful Supplements

• Make sure you have adequate amounts of Omega 3’s and Vitamin D
• Magnesium is a trace mineral necessary for hundreds of bodily functions. Studies show that a deficiency of magnesium has been linked to diabetes, migraines, allergies, anxiety, asthma, attention deficit disorder, calcification of soft tissue (including the heart valve), muscle cramps, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia, hearing loss, menstrual cramps, insomnia, irritability, trembling, twitching, and more. Magnesium deficiency can cause increased levels of adrenaline, which can contribute to anxiety. Magnesium is necessary to transfer energy from protein to allow the muscle to contract. If you have high blood pressure, magnesium also helps keep blood pressure down. It is water-soluble and we need to replenish it daily. Here is a link to a magnesium I use: Click here. I avoid Epson salts which are synthetic.
• Electromagnetic fields ( EMFs) from cell phones, computers, wifi, cars, electricity can cause anxiety, insomnia, and hormone problems that resemble menopause. Try using some EMF protection. Here is a link to the ones I use: http://www.powerspots.com/idevaffiliate/shop.php?id=119

• Liquid Biocell – by Modere. – or Joint, connective tissue, dryness and Skin Health. I (Nancy) call this my fountain of youth supplement. It can relieve knee pain, help wounds heal faster, increase hydration of skin and body tissue, increase skin thickness, help with endurance and recovery after workouts, etc.

“Joint discomfort is a result of progressive degeneration of connective tissue where both collagen and hyaluronic acid are essential. Unlike anything else, Liquid BioCell allows you to replenish these important substances orally in a patented, highly-absorbable form, and it’s been clinically shown to work. Liquid BioCell reduces joint discomfort, increases the range of motion and restores mobility. It’s the most remarkable nutraceutical for joint support and healthy aging that has ever been introduced to the market.” – Louis P. Brady, M.D. Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon

Click here to watch Kathy talk about how Nancy’s supplement: Liquid Biocell helped him with knee pain relief.

• Mood – 5 HTP and L Theanine
• Herbs – Black Cohosh, pycnogenol, red clover and Asian Ginseng- Make sure to check with your doctor before taking herbs. They can interact with medical prescriptions.

Acupuncture

Homeopathic Remedies

• Lachesis — hot flashes, irritability
• Sepia — low energy, mood swings, vaginal dryness, irritability
• Pulsatilla — mood swings, insomnia
• Sulfur — hot flashes, irritability

Liquid Biocell

This is Thera and she is 83. Look at how this supplement has improved her skin thickness and her facial appearance.

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I can still remember putting sunscreen on my son, who has very sensitive skin and is a redhead. He started screaming and running off in pain because the sunscreen I had just applied to his skin hurt him. The sunscreen had been for children with sensitive skin! It made me incredibly sad and upset as I washed it off of him and felt so terrible about having hurt my son in this way.  I only wanted to protect him.

After that, I really started researching sunscreens in hope that I would never hurt my children again. I’ve learned a lot since then. We want to protect ourselves and our children from the sun during the summer, but what else is there to know about the sun, and what sunscreen should you use? Recent studies reveal that many sunscreens can cause Vitamin D3 deficiency, increase the risk of skin cancer, and take away the sun’s benefits, such as access to Vitamin D. (1)

It is estimated that about 87% of the population is Vitamin D–deficient in the winter months, and that seven out of 10 children and 70% of breastfed babies are deficient in Vitamin D3, which affects their growth and development. (2) The sun promotes health and vitality. Because of these alarming numbers, many doctors recommend significant everyday supplements of Vitamin D and more specifically Vitamin D3.

Vitamin D is actually a hormone, known as calcitriol in its active form. A deficiency of calcitriol may be responsible for over 17 cancers, autoimmune disease, multiple sclerosis, osteoarthritis, hypertension/high blood pressure, diabetes, depression, and genetic disorders, and may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. (4) Rickets (bone softening) is a disease caused by Vitamin D deficiency. Sounds a lot like osteoporosis, doesn’t it? If you have a bone problem, have your Vitamin D checked. That may be a big part of the problem.

The American Medical Association recommends we get at least 15 minutes of direct mid-day sun, without applying sunscreen, several times a week, yet the American Academy of Dermatology says “there is no scientifically validated, safe threshold level of UV exposure from the sun that allows for maximal vitamin D3 synthesis, without increasing skin cancer risk.” (4) It is up to you to decide, but regardless, be sure not to stay out in the sun and burn from prolonged exposure.

Humans have been getting their Vitamin D from the sun for centuries, and foods with Vitamin D are few and insufficient. Most experts agree with the American Medical Association’s recommendations for sun exposure. The amount of skin exposed to sunshine correlates directly with how much Vitamin D will be produced. The more skin exposed, the more Vitamin D will be created. Also, people with darker skin actually need more sunlight than lighter-skinned people. We also need sunlight through our eyes without sunglasses each day.

For about 25 years, we have used sunscreens that block out UVB rays, but not UVA rays. UVB rays were thought to be the cause of skin cancer, butstudies now reveal that sunscreens were blocking UVB cancer-protecting rays and allowing in UVA rays that can cause cancer. For about 25 to 30 years, we have been in some ways convinced to be afraid of the sun and avoid it. There is no Vitamin D toxicity from sunshine, because UVA rays break down excess Vitamin D. We can store Vitamin D in fat cells and use it in the winter month if we get enough in the summer. UVB rays are at their peak in the summer and are not available for most of the winter north of Atlanta, Georgia. When UVB rays stay on the skin surface they help the body make Vitamin D3, which is why they were incorrectly blamed for causing skin cancer. The SPF rating only measured the UVB blocking power. Sunscreens reportedly reduce Vitamin D3 levels in the blood by up to 99 percent.

What do you do about sunscreen if you need to be outside for long periods of time? Pick a safe sunscreen. Some sunscreens have carcinogenic ingredients and hormone disrupters that should be avoided: Oxtinoxate, Octisalate, Oxybenzone, Homosalate, Avobenzone, and Retinyl Pa (a form of Vitamin A). Be sure to check any sunscreens for these ingredients; they absorb easily through the skin and are toxic when combined with sun exposure.

Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide have been said to be safe and they say it doesn’t penetrate the skin, but from my most resent research, I believe they arenot safe. Micronized metals will penetrate the skin and enter the blood stream. The results of this can be ancer and tumors. TiO2 is an acknowledged arcinogen. (5)

Dr. Plourde, in her research paper,  “Exposing the Hazards of Sunscreen, ” says that there is concern that “sunscreen chemicals should be examined in relation to rising autism rates.” (6) Also, this research shows that the sunscreen ingredients are what are causing the coral reefs to die. There is a bill now in Hawaii to ban sunscreens with these toxic ingredients.  Senate Bill 2571 would ban the sale and distribution of any sunscreens containing oxybenzone and octinoxate, which scientists say damage reefs. “Sunscreen can bleach coral reefs, researchers have confirmed. The chemicals that filter ultraviolet (UV) light can activate latent viral infections in the symbiotic microalgae that the corals rely on for nutrition.” Think how toxic these are before putting them all over your body or your children’s body. If you are interested in this subject, I would definitely read her research paper.

If you think you must use a sunscreen, you may check The Environmental Workers Group (EWG) (a non profit group that does independent testing) tested over 1,500 sunscreens for safety and effectiveness. You can go to their website and see the sunscreens they recommend. (7) Their site with the sunscreen is:  http://www.ewg.org/2014sunscreen/.

I would buy the ones that are non nano, because when it’s nano, it is too small a particle and can penetrate the skin. You want it to be large enough particles that will not penetrate the skin. Some scientist think even the non nano is not large enough to keep it from absorbing into the body/bloodstream.

Natural ways to help us protect ourselves this summer from getting to much sun. Drinking carrot juice or eating carrots or sweet potatoes also gives the body some natural sun protection (from the beta carotene). Wearing nice thick clothing that covers our skin without chemicals. Clothing that are treated with chemicals like: titanium or zinc oxide will break down in the wash and create hazards to the eco system i our water supply.  Apparently the coral reefs are dying off as a result of various chemicals used in sunscreens. (8)

So, whenever you are getting to the beach or a warm and sunny place, get some natural vitamin D, wear natural clothing to protect yourself from too much sun, eat some beta carotene rich foods and get into the shade if you feel you have been out too long.

Enjoy you fun in the sun!

Sources:

1.Mercola, Dr. Joseph. “Slathering on Sunscreen Does Not Prevent Cancer.” Dr. Joseph Mercola’s website. articles.mercola.com/sites/ articles/archive/2003/08/02/sunscreen-cancer.aspx.

2. Douillard, DC, Dr. John. “Vitamin D: Astonishing Health Benefits.”

Dr. John Douillard’s Lifespa.com website. www.lifespa.com/article. aspx?art_id=100&view=print.

3. Douillard, DC, Dr. John. “Sun Exposure: Don’t Be Fooled By Your Sunscreen.” Dr. John Douillard’s Lifespa.com website. www.lifespa. com/article.aspx?art_id=114&view=print.

4. Douillard, “Vitamin D” Douillard’s Lifespa.com website. www.lifespa.com

5, 6 & 8.  “Exposing the Hazards of Sunscreen” by Elizabeth Plourde, CLS,NCMP, PhD, Price-Pottenger Journal Vol. 36, No. 1

7. “Sunscreens Exposed: 9 Surprising Truths. EWG’s Skin Deep— Sunscreens 2011.” Environmental Working Group website. June 23, 2011. breakingnews.ewg.org/2011sunscreen/sunscreens-exposed/ sunscreens-exposed-9-surprising-truths/

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Charlene Tilton ( stared in the TV show “Dallas”) was there along with one of White Bridle’s main chairwomen: Sheree Wilson ( stared in the TV Show “Walker Texas Ranger”) and founder of White Bridle Therapy,  Brook Boleyn. I have volunteered with White Bridle since it was very young. I love horses and children and this has been a terrific experience for me working with this group.

They provide Equine Therapy for children with Autism as well as other health challenges. I also love the fact that they have rescued many fine horses from becoming dog/pet food. Horses are so magnificent and regal. They deserve more humane treatment. This is a wonderful group and I know they have helped many children and horses live happier lives.

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I love picking fresh food straight from my garden!

I know how healthy it is and what kind of seeds it is grown with. That is so important to me.

Who has some wonderful tomatoes from your garden? I love tomatoes and I grew these!

Here is one of my favorite recipes!

Fancy Tomato Salad

vegetarian/gluten-free/raw

Serve this salad at room temperature or cold on a hot summer day.
The vegetables in this recipe have natural electrolytes and are very hydrating.

Salad Ingredients:
1 cucumber, sliced

1 red or yellow bell pepper, sliced

1 small–medium onion (sweet, Vidalia, or red), sliced

3 large tomatoes, sliced

Dressing Ingredients:
3 T. balsamic vinegar

3 T. extra-virgin organic olive oil

1 T. honey (optional)

1 T. fresh basil, chopped (or 1⁄2 tsp. dried)
1⁄4 tsp. unrefined, sea salt

Directions:
1. Combine all dressing ingredients and set aside.
2. Combine all salad ingredients and toss in a bowl.
3. Add dressing to salad and toss.

Note: When slicing the vegetables, the bell pepper looks pretty when it is sliced so that it retains it pretty shape all around the middle instead of just slicing it lengthwise strips. The onions look really pretty sliced into rings. The tomatoes can be made into chunks.
Serving size: 2 servings

This recipe is from page 214 in “Alive and Cooking”
by Maryann De Leo and Nancy Addison.

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My Get Fit Challenge is going great. I’ve just finished my walk/run and having my strawberry power smoothie for breakfast!

Recipe is: 1 pack strawberries, 1 scoop protein powder, 2 cups unsweetened coconut milk, 4 drops stevia, and 1 tsp pure, organic coconut oil!

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One day, when my children were small, I read some information on how the innocent Minnie Mouse Bubble Bath, I had just bathed my children in, could cause blindness. I was so alarmed. I started researching everything in my bathroom and reading ingredients on everything. I couldn’t believe the US government would allow toxin and carcinogenic ingredients in my and my children’s toothpaste, bubble bath, shampoo, etc.

I went through my bathroom cabinets and read all the ingredients. Because of that, I threw out almost everything that was in my and my children’s bathroom! Since then, I have been very careful about what I put on my body and my children’s.
The ingredients to look for are:

1. DEA or Diethanolamine- an ingredient used in many household and personal products like shampoo, bubble bath, lotions, detergents for laundry or dishwashing. DEA is a known toxin in industrial applications, now proven to cause cancer when applied to the skin of rats. DR.Samuel Epstein, author of “The Safe Shopper’s bible and founder of The American Coalition to Prevent Cancer and a leading authority on toxicology, issued a strong warning about the use of cocamide DEA or lauramide DEA. Many products contain these ingredients and don’t have warnings on them.

2. Propylene Glycol – an ingredient (main) in anti -freeze, hydraulic fluids and used as a solvent. It is also in pet food, lotions, shampoos, toothpastes, deodorants, processed foods, etc. This is a colorless, hygroscopic liquid has been tested by the American Academy of Dermatologists and found it causes skin irritation at low levels. it can be harmful if inhaled, ingested or absorbed into the skin. It can cause nausea, headaches, central nervous system depression, eye irritation, skin irritation, and gastrointestinal disturbances.

3. “SLS or Sodium Lauryl Sulfate- found in detergents, concrete cleaners, engine degreasers, etc. SLS is used in clinical studies to irritate skin tissue. It corrodes hair follicles and impairs ability to grow hair. When combined with other nitrogen bearing ingredients, carcinogenic nitrates can form. SLS enters the and maintains residual levels in the heart, liver, lungs and brain from skin contact. (shampoos?)” (2)

4. Talc- is similar to asbestos. ” Talc may result in fallopian tube fibrosis with resultant infertility. Question raised by Doctors Kasper and Chandler in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) 3/15/95. “Talc’s harmful effect on human tissue has been known for quite some time. Long ago, its dry lubricating properties were used as a glove-donning powder (easy to glide on) for surgical gloves. As early as the 1930’s, Talc was linked to post-operative granulomatous peritonitis and fibrous adhesions.” (3)

5. Alcohol used in many mouthwashes. “Mouthwashes with a content of higher than 25% or higher have been implicated in mouth, tongue and throat cancers.” (4)

Many people ask me what I put on my body and use for make up. I will never forget reading that lipstick has things like lead in it. So now, I use a certified organic make-up and skin care line by NYR Organic.

What we put on our skin, our largest organ, is absorbed right into the blood stream, so it is important to use safe and toxin free products.

I love this English company’s certified organic make-up, body care, baby products, essential oils, etc. They are also having some April and mother’s day specials. People ask me what I wear. This is where I order my make up, soaps, shampoos, essential oils, etc. I love the rose and frankincense products. The baby oil, shampoo and things are terrific. Right now they are having a couple of specials for April and Mother’s Day.

Here is the link for NYR Organic’s site:

Click Here

If you have a health business, you can become a distributor and have it as part of your business.

The mouthwash I use and love is from Young Living an essential oil company.I have loved it and use it frequently. It is a combination of anti viral, anti bacterial essential oils. It is called Thieves. it got it’s name from a band of thieves who would cover themselves with oil and then go rob the dead people who had died of the Plague. They never got the plague or died. So, the name of this combination is thieves. Here is the link to that site: Click here.

So, in conclusion, read ingredient labels and become savvy in protecting you and your family from toxic chemicals in your daily life.

Resources:
Rub A Dub Dub…Is Cancer In Your Tub. Published by Network News and Publications 1999. Young Living Oils brochure. Website: https://www.youngliving.org/oils4wellness

1. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Toxicology Program- NTP TR 478. Two year study concluded 1997.
2. Rub A Dub Dub…Is Cancer In Your Tub. Published by Network News and Publications 1999. Young Living Oils brochure. Website: https://www.youngliving.org/oils4wellness
3. Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) 3/15/95 from the Nutrition Health Review , Summer 1995 n73 p.8
and U. S News and World Report, March 17, 1997, v122 n10 p 77.
4. National Cancer Institute 4/22/91

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Dr. Anitra Thorhaug working with Sea Grasses at Long Island

Nancy Addison has just been named Associate Program Director for the non-profit Greater Caribbean Energy and Environment Foundation of Texas

Nancy donates a good deal of time to charity work. One of Nancy Addison’s passions is saving the environment.

Nancy has just been named Associate Program Director for the non -profit Greater Caribbean Energy and Environment Foundation of Texas. Nancy is helping to implement educational programs in schools that teach about environmental sustainability of the oceans, plant and fish life ecosystems.  Nancy is helping to raise money for restoring the coastal areas of the world. The group is starting with Texas coasts. The no-profit’s President, Dr. Anitra Thorhaug, who teaches at Yale University, is known to be the greatest sea grass expert today. She  has implemented the most successful sea grass restoration /gardening work to date. Nancy wants to help save the oceans. They are in such a decimated condition.These grass restoration projects will help with the global climate by taking carbon out of the air.  Contact Nancy if you are interested in working or helping with this project.

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Celebration Magazine has a new health and nutrition column and it is written by Chef and Nutrition Expert Nancy Addison and Academy Award-Winning
Documentary Filmmaker, Maryann De Leo. They recently released their book, Alive
and Cooking – An Easy Guide to Health for You and Your Parents, which
provides more than 100 easy, healthful, and budget-friendly recipes,
health tips and shopping resource guide to aid all in creating a
nutritional plan best suited for older adults.

What a great month to start our column!  The month we celebrate love,
cooking is love – expressed through food.

Leeann Lavin, who wrote the forward to our book, said, “Food is love.”

We could not agree more! We’d like to think as food as the celebration
of life and love!

I always say: The Main Ingredient Is Always Love!   and the title of our column this month for February is:

The Main Ingredient Is Love

That makes me so happy!

Our recipe is our chocolate chip cookie recipe on page  246 and 247 where we use Garbanzo bean flour!

It is delicious with a healthy twist!

Sending you heart felt hugs for February!

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Book Signing At Stoneleigh P For Nancy Addison

The Stoneleigh P, owned by Tom Garrison, hosted a book signing for Nancy Addison Wednesday, November 6, 2013. They served dishes made from recipes from Nancy and Maryann De Leo’s new book, Alive and Cooking. Tom Spicer, of FM 1410 and his sister, Susan Spicer, a Food and Wine Top Ten Best New Chef, who owns two New Orleans restaurants, Bayona and Mondo, came, along for the festivities. Author/novelist, Brenda Sorrel joined in on the fun. I have included some photos from the evening. Tom Garrison served everyone in his big Texas style. The Stoneleigh P was a delightful place to enjoy the evening celebrating food, friends and laughter.

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However, I learned it has other benefits when I was reading the other day about some studies conducted on copper surfaces in an intensive care unit. With healthcare acquired infections being a huge problem in medical care facilities, I found this study very interesting.

They tested copper surfaces in intensive care units, and then measured the percentage of germs and bacteria in those rooms.

Here is a quote from the article:
“Results. The rate of HAI and/or MRSA or VRE colonization in ICU rooms with copper alloy surfaces was significantly lower than that in standard ICU rooms … Conclusions. Patients cared for in ICU rooms with copper alloy surfaces had a significantly lower rate of incident HAI and/or colonization with MRSA or VRE than did patients treated in standard rooms.” (1)

The study involved sixteen intensive care hospital rooms. They put copper surfaces in half (eight) of those rooms. The result was that the rooms with the copper surfaces had about half the rate of infectious germs, MRSA (methicillin resistant staph infections), etc., than the rooms that did not have the copper surfaces. Another study I read found that the bacteria counts found on copper surfaces were 83% less than non-copper surfaces. That is huge. That is wonderful and so easy to implement.
If you are remodeling a kitchen, I would think that copper surfaces would be a healthy countertop to install.

Furthermore, copper was believed throughout history to support the lymphatic system.

One thing I have found that is important to be aware of, is that copper depletes our zinc levels.

A zinc deficiency is a world-wide problem. According to research published in Annals of Nutrition & Metabolism, a zinc deficiency contributes to poor growth, intellectual impairments, perinatal complications, and increased risk of morbidity and mortality.(2)

Zinc deficiency is now attributed to be responsible for 176,000 (14.4%) diarrhea deaths, 406,000 (6.7%) pneumonia deaths, and 207,000 (10.4%) malaria deaths. These deaths are mainly in Africa, in the Eastern Mediterranean, and in South-East Asia, “among children between 6 months and 5 years of age.” (3)

In addition to that we may be getting too much metal or minerals, because the glyphosate, in the herbicides used, which are now in our rain water, chelates minerals and heavy metals.  According to my comversations with Dr. Stephanie Seneff, Senior research scientist at MIT, that is because of the heavy metals and minerals chelated by the herbicide glyphosate (which is now so extensive it’s hard to avoid it), that there are large amounts of heavy metals in our water and foods. Glyphosate also crosses the blood-brain barrier, because it is water soluable and can escort aluminum, lead, copper, etc. into the brain.

The use of copper piping in homes in the US, since the 1960s, means that about 98 percent of all homes built after 1970 have copper pipes. According to studies, copper in our diet is beneficial to a certain extent, but when we have too much of it, it can contribute to Alzheimer’s Disease. (4)

in my own conclusion, using copper in our homes, as door handles or light switches, can have very positive results for the anti-bacteria properties, but when it’s in our pipes, cookware, or drinking glasses, can be harmful to our health if we ingest too much of it. So use copper wisely.

Source: 1 – Copper surfaces reduce the rate of healthcare-acquired infections in the intensive care unit.
Article source: Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2013 May; 34(5):479-86. PMID: 23571364
Author(s): Cassandra D Salgado, Kent A Sepkowitz, Joseph F John, J Robert Cantey, Hubert H Attaway, Katherine D Freeman, Peter A Sharpe, Harold T Michels, Michael G Schmidt
Article Affiliation: Department of Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina.

2.Annals of Nutrition & Metabolism, The Epidemiology of Global Micronutrient Deficiencies, by Bailey R.L.^{a, b} · West Jr. K.P.^b · Black R.E.^{b – https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/371618}

3. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2009 May;63(5):591-7. doi: 10.1038/ejcn.2008.9. Epub 2008 Feb 13. Global and regional child mortality and burden of disease attributable to zinc deficiency. by Fischer Walker CL¹, Ezzati M, Black RE.

4. Dr. Mercola, Trace amounts of copper linked to Alzheimer’s Disease. https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/09/12/copper-alzheimers-disease.aspx

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Here is one of my favorite raw, healthy recipes from my cookbook, which has over 115 yummy and easy recipes in it. The book can help you lose weight, boost your immune system, get your libido healthier, make non toxic body care and home care products with organic food and gardening tips.
I thought I would share it with you!

Raw, vegan recipe

SUPER CHOCOLATE POWER SMOOTHIE

Yes, you can have chocolate for breakfast and it will be healthy! Cacao is one of, if not the top anti-oxidant foods in the world. It is nutrient- dense.

Note that if you’re making this drink for someone who is diabetic, sweeten it with stevia instead of dates.

Ingredients:
2 1⁄2 c. coconut or hemp milk
1 or 2 bananas
1 T. cacao powder or cacao nibs ( you can save some to sprinkle on top)
2–3 dates, pitted and soaked in water for an hour or more or if you are diabetic – use a half dropper of toffee flavored stevia
1 T. nut butter of choice (sunflower seed, pumpkin seed,peanut, or almond)
1 tsp. chia seeds
1T. extra-virgin, pure coconut oil
1 scoop protein powder ( I use one from Mike Adam’s store.)

Directions:
1. Blend all ingredients well in a blender and enjoy!

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She generously gave me the recipe for my 6 time,  international award-winning bookbook,

“How To Be A Healthy Vegetarian.” 2nd edition

I am sharing this marvelous salad with you!

Ingredients:

1 c. romaine lettuce, torn in bite-sized pieces

1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped

1 red pepper, seeded and chopped

1⁄4 c. red onion, cut into small, thin silvers

1⁄4 c. black olives

1⁄4 c. green onions

1 stalk celery, chopped

1 tomato, chopped

3⁄4 c. feta cheese

La Martinique salad dressing

Directions:

1. Toss all ingredients together with salad dressing.

Variation:

Substitute another vinaigrette salad dressing for La Martinique dressing.

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1. Stay hydrated! Even though they are liquid, sodas and coffee are not hydrating. So, drink lots of water to stay hydrated. Hydration is a major factor in staying well and healthy!
2. Juice half an organic lemon or lime and add to a glass of warm purified water. Drink this first thing in the morning before anything else goes into your stomach. This will help cleanse your organs, give you a vitamin C boost and help alkalize your system.
3. Make your healthy breakfast and/or lunch your largest meals of the day. You need this to give your body sustainable energy throughout the day.
4. Eat healthy fats. Fats are good for you in the right form, quality and quantity. These “good fats” will actually give you more energy, help you lose weight, fight inflammation and support your brain function.
5. Exercise at least 50 minutes 3 times a week. This helps you get oxygen flowing throughout your body and cuts down on stress.
6. Take time for yourself. Take a long hot bath, a walk, a nap, a massage or manicure. Even if it is just for 15 minutes, nurture yourself, breathe deeply, and think of peaceful thoughts. Play some uplifting music. It is amazing how rejuvenating this can be!
7. Volunteer. There is no better way to invigorate your life than to do something in a volunteer way. No matter how low things seem to be, when you volunteer, it puts everything into perspective and can empower you! It is a great activity to do as a family or a group. There are so many worthy groups out there that could use some help. If you are lonely, it is a great way to get out, meet some new friends and have some fun. When we give, we always get much more back in return.

Remember, if you don’t take care of yourself, you can’t take care of others. So, be patient and kind to yourself during the holidays.
I wish you and yours a merry holiday season! Love, Nancy
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I attended the kick off fundraiser for The Larry Hagman Foundation, which will benefit children’s charities. He callas it J.R. Gives Back to Dallas. Evil does Good. It was a perfect evening for the outdoor event. Linda Gray and Patrick Duffy were there to cheer Larry and his new foundation on! Linda looked gorgeous up there with Patrick as they told stories about Larry and their relationship on the show. Asleep at the Wheel played wonderful music. It was a delightful evening.

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It was a dream and I wanted to try to make it a reality.

Sometimes, we have visions of things we want to do; then we talk ourselves out of it for one reason or another. Sometimes we just have to take that risk and try.

I am so happy that I finally made this dream of mine come true. I am even more excited that people love my book! That makes all the hard work, so worth while.

Even better is the fact that many people are actually getting their health back because of the book. Well, I saw this article today and I thought I would share it with you. It is all about making your dreams come true. Here it is: Article link.

When I had children, one of my sayings to them was: “Shoot for the stars!

Even if you land on the moon, it is a whole lot better than not trying at all.”

I truly believe that we should all try shooting for our dreams in the stars. So, let’s get going!

Love, Nancy

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I had never been before and it was wonderful. I met some terrific people there, like Drew Waters and his darling daughters. I got to sit with my dear friend, the incredible Larry Hagman, who is back in town filming the second season of (the new episodes of the drama) Dallas.

The Cirque show was mesmerizing.

A few years ago, even though I was on my way to Austin to see my daughter graduate from UT, I decided to do something fun and exciting, on the way there. I saw that there was a place just outside of Austin where you could take trapeze lessons. So, I signed up!

This picture is of me (Nancy) on the trapeze!

That man is getting ready to catch me and swing me back over. It was amazing how much exhilarating it was. I had felt so amazingly alive after that two hour lesson.You wouldn’t know it, but I have a feat of heights! I had decided to face my fear. There was a time, after the first attempt, where i was visibly shaking. Then, each time I went up, it got a little easier. I am pretty sure I used every single muscle in my body. I was sore for a while after that, but it was a good sore muscle feeling.

Once in a while, we need to step out of our routine and try something new and exciting. It is almost like a vacation and I think it keeps us young! I realize from that experience, just how hard those performers must work and train. I also know just why people do go off to join the circus!

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Finally, “How to be a Healthy Vegetarian!” Both the health care provider and lay person have an easy to understand resource in reversing the course of preventable disease. Increasing lifespan and quality of daily activities through better decision-making in daily dietary choices is a recipe easily afforded in this time.

This book has been endorsed by two doctors and Larry Hagman from the show ” Dallas!” Jan Miller, the book publicist, said it contained enough information for 3 books! It is a comprehensive health encyclopedia for anyone who is interested in health, healing, nutrition and cooking. Dr. Hall said it was a great resource book for medical professionals! Dr. Massad said the information on sugar was the best information he had ever read on sugars and sweeteners! Almost half of the book contains fabulous healthy recipes! Put in your order today!

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Would you like a super power starter for your day that will give you more energy than coffee and without the down side?

Learn how to make 3 fabulous healthy organic smoothies.  Nancy has amazing recipes that will feed your body on a deep cellular level and give you more energy than coffee.  Get your day and your body started in just the right way for a power packed healthy day!

These are easy to learn and even easier to make!

This video includes a bonus at the beginning of her video that can help you with all your fresh fruit and vegetables!

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Would you love to lose some weight? Could you use more energy?
Do you want to raise the healthiest children possible?

Then this is the seminar for you!

It’s free and your donations will go toward the International American Red Cross!

Making Healthy Eating- Delicious!

Would you love to lose some weight? Could you use more energy?
Do you want to raise the healthiest children possible?

Then this is the seminar for you!

In this seminar, you will hear how to:
How to eat for super health!
How to get more energy and feel better!

This seminar can help you save money on health care costs!
What is the real deal about raw food and why is it so popular.
How to pick the best fats, sugars and carbohydrates for you and your family!

I am giving a 2 1/2 hour health seminar on July 22th in Dallas, TX at the Hyatt House Hotel. Come and learn about how to lose weight, heal your body, gain more energy and much, much more!

This seminar is free, but donations are appreciated and 100% tax deductible! All the money donated for this event will go to the International Committee of the Red Cross.

Just last year, my daughter was serving in the US Peace Corps in Mali. Since her return last July, a military coup in the South and a rebel takeover in the North have occurred in the country, in addition to widespread famine and drought. The circumstances are quite serious.

Many people are in need of food, clean water, and medical supplies, and the Red Cross is one of the few humanitarian groups braving the dangerous political situation to help distribute supplies and medical aid. I will be taking donations and 100% of them will go to to the International Committee of the Red Cross.

The event is free, but a donation is appreciated! You must register on line on my website at www.organichealthylifestyle.com. There is limited space; so sign up today!

Come, learn, have fun and enjoy a few hours that can help you become healthier in so many ways! You will become a much savvier grocery shopper too! Make your reservations today! I will also be signing my new book for anyone who wishes to purchase one. I hope you will come and join us in helping these sweet people who have come under desperate times. I only have limited seating, so sign up today!

I am switching my shopping cart right now to infusionsoft and I don’t have it completely set up; so just email me at nancy@organichealthylifestyle.com and let me know if you wish to come to my event! I will be thrilled to have you! Sincerely, Nancy

Where: Hyatt House Information:
Hyatt House/Lincoln Park
8221 North Central Expressway
Dallas, Tx 75225

When: July 22, 2012

Time: Event from 2- [4:30] PM!

Nancy Addison CHC, AADP
Nutrition and Health Counselor
Healthy Cooking &Raw Food Instructor
Member of the National Speakers Association
nancy@organichealthylifestyle.com
www.organichealthylifestye.com
The Main Ingredient is Always Love!

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So, what do you do about sunscreen if you need to be outside for long periods of time?

How do you pick a safe sunscreen?

Some sunscreens have carcinogenic ingredients and hormone disrupters that should be avoided: Oxtinoxate,

Octisalate, Oxybenzone, Homosalate, Avobenzone, and Retinyl Palmitate (a form of Vitamin A). Be sure to check any sunscreens for these ingredients; they absorb easily through the skin and are toxic when combined with sun exposure. Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide are safe, active sunscreen ingredients to look for. They are not absorbed through the skin but reflect the sun’s UVA and UVB rays.

Dr. Elizabeth Plourde, in her research paper “Exposing the Hazards of Sunscreen,” says there is concern that “sunscreen chemicals should be examined in relation to rising autism rates.” If you are interested in this subject, read her paper. (2) She also found that they were the reason coral reefs are dying.  She also found that sunscreens are a major toxin to coral reefs and could be a predominant factor in their decline. When exposed to sunscreens, “Coral dies in 96 hours. Plankton dies, jeopardizing our vital-to-life source of food and oxygen. Fish become intersexed, and some even stop spawning.” If you are interested in any of these subjects (autism, coral death, etc.), I recommend reading her papers or books. (They are trying to ban these toxic sunscreens from Hawaii, because they are harming the coral reefs and aquatic life.)  Aquatic life is threatened by these toxins in sunscreens. Do not wear them into the water, if you have them on. Wash them off first.

Thinkbaby and Thinksport **

UV Natural *

Soleo Organics *

Badger *

Loving Naturals *

Purple Prairie Botanicals *

Beyond Coastal

UV Natural is a good sunscreen, and one of the safest. It contains 24.8% zinc oxide and green tea extract, grape seed, and macadamia nut oil.

I personally don’t wear sunscreen, unless it is made of non-toxic essential oils and then only when I’m at the beach all day long and unable to get under some shade. Also, I drink and eat a lot of foods that can provide some natural sun protection. Drinking carrot juice or eating carrots also gives the body some natural sun protection due to beta carotene.

I think getting sun is healthy, but too much of it can be a problem for many people. So, try to have some shade near-by or a hat or clothing to naturally protect your skin from too much sun. This can be a good way to protect yourself from sunburn without having to worry about toxic sunscreens.

I love the sunshine, but I’m careful not to get burned. I hope this helps you to have a wonderful time outdoors enjoying the fresh air and sunshine!

By Nancy Addison CHC, AADP

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Nancy Addison is the award-winning author of 6 health and nutrition books/cookbooks.

Sources:

1. Dr. Joseph Mercola. “Slathering on Sunscreen Does Not Prevent Cancer.” Dr. Joseph Mercola’s website. articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2003/08/02/sunscr een-cancer.aspx

2.“Exposing the Hazards of Sunscreen.” Elizabeth Plourde, CLS,NCMP, PhD. Price-Pottenger Journal Vol. 36, No. 1.3. “Sunscreens Exposed: 9 Surprising Truths.

3. & 4. EWG’s Skin Deep—Sunscreens 2011.” Environmental Working Group website. June 20, 2011. http://www.ewg.org/enviroblog/2011/06/9- surprising-truths-about-sunscreen/.

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Making Healthy Eating- Delicious!

Would you love to lose some weight? Could you use more energy?
Do you want to raise the healthiest children possible?

Then this is the seminar for you!

In this seminar, you will hear how to:
How to eat for super health!
How to get more energy and feel better!
This seminar can help you save money on health care costs!
What is the real deal about raw food and why is it so popular.
How to pick the best fats, sugars and carbohydrates for you and your family!

I am giving a 2 1/2 hour health seminar on Sunday, July 22th in Dallas, TX at the Hyatt House Hotel. Come and learn about how to lose weight, heal your body, gain more energy and much, much more!
This seminar is free, but donations are appreciated and 100% tax-deductible! All the money donated for this event will go to the International Committee of the Red Cross.
Just last year, my daughter was serving in the US Peace Corps in Mali. Since her return last July, a military coup in the South and a rebel takeover in the North have occurred in the country, in addition to widespread famine and drought. The circumstances are quite serious. Many people are in need of food, clean water, and medical supplies, and the Red Cross is one of the few humanitarian groups braving the dangerous political situation to help distribute supplies and medical aid. I will be taking donations and 100% of them will go to to the International Committee of the Red Cross. The event is free, but a donation is appreciated! You must register on line on my website at www.organichealthylifestyle.com. There is limited space; so sign up today!
Come, learn, have fun and enjoy a few hours that can help you become healthier in so many ways! You will become a much savvier grocery shopper too! Make your reservations today! I will also be signing my new book for anyone who wishes to purchase one. I hope you will come and join us in helping these sweet people who have come under desperate times. I only have limited seating, so sign up today!
I am switching my shopping cart right now to infusionsoft and I don’t have it completely set up; so just email me at nancy@organichealthylifestyle.com and let me know if you wish to come to my event! I will be thrilled to have you! Sincerely, Nancy

Where: Hyatt House Information:
Hyatt House/Lincoln Park
8221 North Central Expressway
Dallas, Tx 75225

When: Sunday, July 22, 2012

Time:  Event from 2- [4:30] PM!

Nancy Addison CHC, AADP
Nutrition and Health Counselor
Healthy Cooking &Raw Food Instructor
Member of the National Speakers Association
nancy@organichealthylifestyle.com
www.organichealthylifestye.com
The Main Ingredient is Always Love!

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What are you saying to yourself as you walk around all day and night? What thoughts are going through your mind? Every single thought is an affirmation.

Whatever you are thinking about constantly is your affirmation. Change your affirmation to say nice things about yourself and your life. Avoid focusing on the negative; focus on the solution. Make the new positive thoughts your matra and create new patterns of thought.

There is the child within you, in your heart and soul. Nurture your child within as you would your own child or other people’s children. Treat yourself with love and nurturing. Be patient with yourself. Give yourself a break. It is okay.

Release old pains of the past; they do not serve you. Forgive yourself and others, and forget. It does not condone what others did, but it can free your mind from those negative thoughts that are only hurting you.

Release them and set yourself free. Dwelling on things that happened in the past, keeps you in the past. What we think is a choice.

Choose to live with joy and passion in the very present moment. You may see positive opportunities appear as soon as you start creating a positive, present mindset.

I wish you true peace and joy in your life.

Love, Nancy

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Relationships are a vital part of our lives and can directly impact our health and well-being. Relationships are fragile and need to be nurtured and protected. With all of the present-day craziness of: politics, the economy, the weather, internet relationships, isolation because of electronics, text messaging, etc., it can put a strain on any relationship. Miscommunication or disagreements can arise. We can all use some help, in keeping our lives connected in a healthy, happy way!

These tips might come in handy, if you find yourself in a challenging situation or disagreement with someone you love and care about.

Fighting Fair #1: Avoid Blaming or Yelling

It is such a sad situation when a spouse is blamed. It can create a defensive behavior, and it doesn’t solve any problems and it escalates the argument.

Yelling can escalate things. When our emotions are running high, it is easy to fall into the yelling mode, because you may not feel like you are being heard. But I learned once that the first person to raise their voice is automatically the loser.

I personally have been subjected to verbal abuse in my life and It has been harder to overcome than the physical abuse. It gets deep down into your subconscious and can undermine your self-confidence. A healthy relationship does not have room for this type of abuse. Seek professional help if you find yourself in this type of situation.

Fighting Fair #2: Avoid Using Degrading Language

Avoid insults, put-downs, name-calling, or cussing. When you put your partner down or insult their character, it shows disrespect for his or her dignity. This is verbally abusive behavior. It can harm them much more than you even imagined. In a healthy, positive relationship, we want to build up our partner’s self-confidence and self-esteem, not break it down, even when having disagreements.

(If you find yourself in a situation where your partner is not willing to address the fact that they are using degrading or verbally abusive language directed at you, you may want to seek professional help.)

Fighting Fair #3: Avoid Using Force

When someone resorts to physical violence against someone they love, it is devastating to the relationship and the person who is being abused. It is unacceptable behavior to threaten, use force, or even threaten verbally, if this happens, it is important to seek professional help. Everyone has the right to feel safe and a right not to feel in danger. So, pushing, restraining, breaking things are all violence and should not be a part of a relationship.

I personally have been subjected to physical violence and it is not a part of a healthy relationship. Seek professional help if you find yourself in this type of situation.

Fair Fighting Fair #4: Avoid the Subject of Divorce

When arguments arise, try avoiding using manipulative behavior, like threatening to leave the relationship. This can ruin the trust in a relationship and relationships are built on trust. This type of threat can create fear in your partner’s mind as to how committed you are in the relationship.  This mistrust can make it harder to resolve the issue at hand and possibly cause more problems later.

Fighting Fair #5: Be Yourself, Describe How You Feel

When arguing it can be easy to. try to interpret the other person’s feelings and make assumptions that may or may not be true. So, stay in your adult, be strong, but calm and define your own feelings and how the situation is making you feel.

When a partner tries to control someone else by telling them how they should think or feel, it puts that other person in a defensive position and distracts from the true underlying issue at hand. Instead work on the issue and how to solve the problem and meet each of your needs.

Fighting Fair #6: Stay Present

When we are fighting, it can be easy to bring up past hurts or situations, but resist this and focus on the present issue and leave everything else out of it. Try to stay focused on resolving the problem at the moment.

Fighting Fair #7: Listen and Take Turns Speaking

Be truly present and truly listen to the other person. Then take turns and allow each of you to speak without interruption. It is important that everyone feels they have been heard and that each person has been given an equal opportunity to explain their viewpoint on the subject. It is all about fairness and equality.

Fighting Fair Rule #8: Take A Time Out to Think Things Over and Give Each Other Some Space

When we get into an argument, it is difficult to truly look at things calmly and without the emotional input.

So, after you have both spoken your thoughts, agree to take a hour or some time (at a minimum 30 minutes), to do something else, think about the situation and meet up again a little later to discuss ideas on resolving the issue. Sometimes we just need some time to reflect and think before we come to a calm, well thought out resolution that can serve both person’s needs.

In Conclusion

Having grown up in a family of lawyers, rules can help situations with emotions be handled in a more sensible method without being exposed to degrading, humiliating, childish or cruel behavior.  That is one reason the court systems run in a more organized fashion, allowing each party to present their case and hopefully find some resolution.  I’ve found that taking the time out and also possibly writing down the pros and cons of each situation can also help you see what you have in common and possibly agree with in a situation.

I wish you well in your relationships and I hope this helps.

Sincerely, Nancy

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Nancy Addison is a certified health counselor, as well as a certified practitioner of Psychosomatic Therapy with the Australasian Institute of Body-Mind Analysis and Psychosomatic Therapy. She also holds a lifelong teaching certification in the state of Texas. Nancy has written award-winning books on health, nutrition and cooking.

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