My Journey With Candida Blog

Do Women Over A Certain Age Need Iron?

2012-02-03T06:00:00.000-05:00

I was always told that once a woman reached a certain age, she no longer needs iron. But what happens when you think your iron is depleted? Because of illness, diet, candida, parasites and who knows what, I think my iron is really low or almost gone.

Last week while at my Doctors office, I talked to him about adding iron supplements. I told him I think my iron is depleted and I was told because I am older, that I don't need Iron. He said, It's okay for you to take iron.

Healthy Herbal Nutrients sent me a bottle of their Iron Complex Blend to try.

Healthy Herbal Nutrients Iron Complex does not just contain Iron but many other minerals and supplements that my body needs. Like B 6 & 12. I have found out that B vitamins are also very important.

The thing that made me really decide to try this company is Cell Salts. Many of their supplements contain Cell Salts.

I have just started realizing that Cell Salts are something our body needs. I will get into this more in other posts. But check out cell salts yourself and see what you come up with.

I googled Symptoms Of Low Iron and WOW!! I found a whole list of things. Many of them I can relate to.

Sore burning tongue

Swelling In The Ankles

Fragile Bones

Shortness Of Breath

Heart Palpations

Constipations

Depression

Difficulity Swallowing

Headaches

Hair Loss

Brittle Flat Spoon Shaped Nails

Longitudal Ridges On Nails

Night Sweats

Numbness and Tingling

Cold Extremities

Chronic Bladder Infections

Anemia

Poor Memory

There are a lot more symptoms but I just wanted to mention some of them.

So I have been taking the iron complex for 2 weeks now. Yesterday, I got up and my Husband said, your complexion looks really healthy today. Hmmmmmmm I was wondering what he wanted....

No, really your face looks so healthy he says. I had to go look in the mirror and sure enough, my face did have color to it.

I have also been having more energy than normal and I hope it continues.

My question is. When do you know you don't need to take iron supplements any longer. Anyone know? I know I could go get my iron levels tested by a doctor but from my experience, their tests are never correct.

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I honestly think all the vitamins and supplements I am adding are doing me a lot of good. I know once I get them built up, I shouldn't have to take them for the rest of my life. I should eventually be able to get my vitamins and minerals from eating a healthy diet. Right now, things aren't working right and I rely on companies like Healthy Herbal Nutrients to bring me back to a healthy place.

***Disclaimer Healthy Herbal Nutrients provided me with this product free of charge, for review purposes. In no way did this alter my opinion of their products. All of my opinions are one hundred percent honest and true

Glee Gum Review

2012-02-02T15:59:00.000-05:00

Is that the GleeGuy I see at my mail box?

Hmmmmm I wonder what he brought me?

Oh Look!! Sugar free Glee Gum made with Xylitol

I could not wait to get into the house to try this. Glee Gum sent me 2 Packs of Sugar Free Lemon Lime Gum and 2 Packs of Glee Sugar Free Peppermint Gum. YUM!!

When you have or have had candida, sugar is usually off limits. Sometimes forever. The two sweetners I can use with no problems are Stevia and Xylitol. They do not feed yeast, and they have a very low glycemic index so they are both great for diabetics.

When Glee Gum said they would send me samples of their Sugar free gum that is made with xylitol, I can tell you I was thrilled. It is not very often that I get to chew a piece of gum that will not feed the candida and make it grow out of control. This is why I love having a blog. I get to try some things before I buy them. If I like them, I will buy them.

Let me tell you about the benefits of xylitol. You can google xylitol health benefits and find out the same thing I found.

Xylitol

Can Help
Combat Cavities
Reduce Plaque
Remineralize tooth enamel
Safe for Hypoglycemics And Diabetics
Can Fight and Help Prevent Ear Infections
Has a 7% Glycemic Index
40% Less Calories Than Sugar
Discourages Growth Of Yeast, Including Candida Albicans

Xylitol can also help prevent bad breath, sinus infections and assist in athletic performance.

Here is a brief discription of Glee Gum

Glee Gum is all-natural, gluten-free chewing gum with no artificial coloring, flavoring, sweeteners nor preservatives. Glee Gum is the only gum in North America made the old-fashioned way, with chicle! Chicle is a natural tree sap harvested sustainably from the rainforests of Central America. Once all chewing gum was made with chicle, but today most gum is made entirely from synthetic stuff. Not Glee Gum! Glee Gum uses chicle because it is an eco-friendly way to help conserve the rainforest. Chicle is also what gives the gum such great, long-lasting chewing texture! Glee Gum is a “green” gum right down to the packaging, which is made from biodegradable, recycled cardboard. So chew with Glee, naturally!
If you are interested in ordering Glee Gum, be sure to stop by their site, Glee Gum. They also have a Glee Gum Blog

If you are interested in buying Glee Gum, Check here for the Glee Gum Store Locator I found one store near my home where I shop for health food, vitamins and supplements and also a few in Las Vegas.

Be on the look out for the Glee Guy while I am on vacation. You will be surprised where you spot him. I will be posting Pictures of where the GleeGuy is on the Glee Gum Facebook Page. I will also be tweeting @gleeguy on twitter from @CandidaJourney. You may want to follow Glee Gum On Facebook and @gleeguy on twitter

So do you want to know what I thought of Glee Gum

The minute I came into the house with the Glee Sugar Free Gum, I opened the Lemon Lime Sugar Free Glee Gum. So good, it was like eating a margarita. Perfect for after my dinner since I am on the Alkaline Diet and need to stay away from most carbs.

The peppermint is really good too and I use peppermint when I have an upset stomach so this would be great to keep in my purse when I over indulge.

To me, this is like having a piece of dessert. My problem is, I want to chew it all until it is gone.

I Will Be Working On My Liver With Kare-N-Liver From Kare-N-Herbs

2012-01-30T19:35:00.001-05:00

Most of you that read my blog know I am forever working on my liver. Candida/Parasites have wrecked it.
Kare-N-Herbs was kind enough to let me try their Kare-N-Liver Immune Enhancer Antioxidant & Liver Cleanser.     I will be posting a review after I am finished with them. Just thought I would let you know about this company.

Look... they even sent me two boxes.   These are great because they are going to travel well when I head for Las Vegas soon, very soon.   I hate bottles rattleing around in my suit case. These pack so much easier.

Because my liver is so damaged, I will be taking these 2 times a day. I have 80 tablets so I will be doing this for 40 days and then letting you know how my liver is doing.

Kare-N-Herbs also makes other products Kold-Kare, Energy-Kare and Tranquility-Kare

You can check Kare-N-Herbs out on Facebook and also on Twitter

A Letter To Anonymous ~

2012-01-30T07:56:00.002-05:00

Here is a comment that I got from an Anomymous Person .. I want to address this in a post. I know many of you bloggers get sick of Anonymous People leaving comments and not really reading what the post is about.

How can you be on the Candida diet and be eating an orange..that would kill us. Or the carrot? Where are you getting your information from? This is very misleading to someone who is suffering from this. Very upsetting what your posting as food that is acceptabel. I have ony been her for a few moments. Looks like your trying to make money from advertising and not for helping others. SAD

FIRST OFF ANONYMOUS WHY DON'T YOU LEAVE A NAME INSTEAD OF SNEAKING AROUND?

SECOND, READ MY BLOG HEADER

This blog is what I do for myself to control my Candida I am not a doctor and claim no medical expertise. What works for me may not work for you. Information found on this blog should only be used after exploring the safety of the information. Blog owner will not be held liable for the use of any information found on this blog. Please Read My Product And Post Disclaimer.

THIRD

I make no money on this blog and if I did, it is really none of your business. A lot of companies let me try their products and I write how they work for me. I also put the company on my side bar for awhile

That is one thing I love about this blog. I get to try many things to see what works for me.

FOURTH If you even read that post you posted your comment on 3 Days Of Juicing, you would see it is NOT A CANDIDA DIET I was doing but an Alkaline Diet that my Doctor told me to do. There is a big difference. Maybe you don't see well.

FIFTH Each and every person is different. I can eat carrots, maybe you can't..... so don't eat them. I try a lot of crazy things.... some work, some don't. If I jump off a cliff are you going to follow me?

Get Real Anonymous! Find someone else to bother because I don't have time for the likes of you.

Healing Cracked Lips ~ Do The Corners Of Your Lips Crack

2012-01-30T06:00:00.000-05:00

For about a year now, My lips have been cracking at the corners. I thought it had something to do with candida or possibly thrush.

The doctor I went to seen that and told me it was a vitamin B deficiency.   I told him I took Vitamin B Complex.   He said, it's not working.

Here is what he had me do. First he started me on Liquid Magnesium Chloride FCC Grade.   He did this because I am not digesting my food nor the supplements I take. That means I can take all the supplements I want and they won't work because I am not digesting them.

I took the Liquid Magnesium Chloride FCC Grade for 2 weeks.    Then he gave me a Shot of Vitamin B Complex and sent me home with a jar of Vitamin B Complex to take daily.

The Liquid magnesium is helping me to digest better.... but this is a slow process. It is not going to happen over night.

The cracks in the corners of my lips are now healing so the Doctor was most likely right and it was a Vitamin B deficiency.    When I wake up in the morning now, my mouth doesn't hurt every time I open it.    Also, the dry feeling seems to be going away because I am not using as much chap stick.

Folic Acid ~ Homeopathic & Natural Health Paradise

2012-01-26T15:24:00.000-05:00

Folic Acid is a member of the B Family and one of the dozens of vitamins and minerals essential to life. I helps with the production and Maintenance of new cells.

Folic Acid is also being linked to helping with dementia. Low Folic Acid has also been connected to the development of some cancers, especially colon cancer. Google it yourself and see what you come up with.

I have been taking Folic Acid because I feel it helps me heal. I had a test done at an herbalist awhile back and they found through a blood test that my cells were not rounded like they should be. Since Folic Acid is said to help in the production and maintenance of new cells, I take it. Also, my lips have been very dry and the corners of my mouth are cracking. The medical doctor I go to told me that is a sign of B vitamin deffeciency.

Another thing I am trying to heal using B vitamins is the cracks in my tongue. When I was at the Doctors last week he told me to start taking B vitamins to heal the tongue cracks. I will be posting on how that is going. He did tell me it is not going to happen overnight.

If you want just the Folic Acid or all the B vitamins you can get the Folic Acid or B-Caps 100 from Homeopathic & Natural Health Paradise . They have some great prices so you may want to stop by and just check them out.

Product Description

B-CAPS-100 is vitamin B complex which is very important for body functions such as cell metabolism. It helps maintain skin tone, improves nervous system and supports immune system functions. It increases and regulates red blood cells amount by enhancing cell division and cell growth; it reduces cholesterol and helps with fluids retention. B complex also supports muscular toning, digestive tract and brain functions (memory). B complex contains coenzymes involved in energy production, helping against depression and anxiety. It is recommended for elderly people as absorption of the nutrients decreases due to aging.

*Disclaimer Homeopathic &Natural Health Paradise provided me with this product free of charge, for review purposes. In no way did this alter my opinion of their products. All of my opinions are one hundred percent honest and true

Are You Seeing Red ~ Natural Dentist Review And Giveaway

2012-01-23T20:08:00.000-05:00

Are you seeing red? When you floss or brush your teeth, that is….

If you are experiencing “pink in the sink” when you spit out your toothpaste, or blood on your dental floss, take heed. People mistakenly think this is a sign that they are brushing hard/well or flossing efficiently, but bleeding gums is actually a symptom of gingivitis, and it is a warning sign that your gums need serious attention.

Dentists estimate that 80% of us develop gum disease in our lifetimes, ranging from mild gingivitis to severe periodontitis. If left untreated, however, gum disease may progress to other oral health issues, including tooth loss (it’s the #1 reason for adult tooth loss!). Other studies and experts, including Dr. Oz, have also linked gum disease to heart disease, stroke, breast cancer and respiratory diseases, such as COPD.

While it can happen to anyone, the following raise the risk for developing gingivitis:

§ Poor dental hygiene

§ Pregnancy/puberty/menopause (hormonal changes increase the sensitivity of the gums)

§ Uncontrolled diabetes

§ Genetics/family history (30% of general population susceptible to gum disease)

§ Smoking

§ Stress

§ Medications

§ General illness

Gingivitis is due to the long-term effects of plaque deposits, and it is often painless, so bleeding gums may be your only symptom until it has progressed further along (other symptoms are swollen/tender gums, receding gums, and/or persistent bad breath). Luckily, one of the early warning signs of the gum inflammation IS the bleeding you see when you brush or floss, so it is your body’s way of telling you something’s not right. If you have a family history of this issue or notice bleeding when you brush or floss, you should schedule a dental visit to evaluate your condition, as well as take steps at home by adding The Natural Dentist Healthy Gums Anti-Gingivitis Rinse to your oral care regimen.

The Natural Dentist Healthy Gums Mouth Rinse is clinically proven to:

Reduce and prevent bleeding gums
Protects against gingivitis
Kill germs
Reduces plaque
Freshens breath
Contains Aloe Vera gel as its active ingredient to help prevent bleeding gums
Also contains other natural medicinal components such as Echinacea, goldenseal, calendula, and grapefruit seed extract that help calm gum inflammation

The Natural Dentist line is powered by nature, proven by science. The Natural Dentist Healthy Gums Anti-Gingivitis Rinse DOES NOT contain alcohol or artificial ingredients, making it natural and healthy for your mouth. However, unlike other natural products, The Natural Dentist tests its products in controlled studies. Universities, oral care experts, periodontists, and dental hygienists continually evaluate the products, ingredients and effectiveness. The Natural Dentist products are not tested on animals; research is conducted with human volunteers and laboratory tests. View research studies, publications and abstracts at http://www.stopbleedingnaturally.com/clinicalstudies.php.

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My Review

I love that all the ingredients are natural, and most of the ingredients, I use anyway. Like Grapefruit Seed Extract. I have been using that on my thrush along with the Goldenseal. Take a look at all the ingredients and you will see there is nothing there to hurt you. All good natural stuff.

I have been using this every morning and throughout the day. I really makes my mouth feel fresh and clean. And since it has the grapefruit seed extract and goldenseal, I know it is killing fungus.... and boy do I have fungus. This seems to clean my tongue a little so it must be taking some of the fungus away. Once I get rid of it completely, I would like to continue to use this or possibly one of the other products that Natural Dentist sells to hopefully keep the thrush under control.

One thing I do notice is after using it, my teeth feel cleaner. The freshness seems to last for quite awhile too. When I use it, I do swish it for about 10 minutes though, trying to make sure I get all the bacteria out of my teeth and mouth.

Active Ingredients

Healthy Gums Peppermint Twist Rinse

Active Ingredient	Source	Purpose
Aloe Vera Gel 20%	Aloe plant	Anti Gingivitis, Prevents Bleeding Gums
Other Ingredients
Purified water	Local Water source	Base
Proprietary Herbal Blend (contains)
Glycerin Vegetable 99% Kosher	Rapeseed (Canola) oil	base
Echinacea	plant	anti-inflamatory*
Goldenseal	plant	anti-bacterial**
Calendula	plant	wound healing***
Grapefruit Seed Extract	seed	anti-bacterial****
Peppermint Twist Natural Flavor	essentail oils	natural flavor
Natural green color (Copper Chlorophyllyn)	Alfalfa plant	natural color
Tensolive	olive oil	natural surfactant
Citric Acid	citrus	natural preservative
Potassium citrate	potassium salt

For The Giveaway!! US only (sorry)

1. One of my readers will win a bottle of Healthy Gums. Just leave a comment on this post telling me why you could use this product. Please leave your email in the post or some way I can get in touch with you if you win.

2. If you would like another chance to win, follow Natural Dentist on Facebook and leave another comment with your facebook name.

Winner will be picked by random.org

Giveaway ends February 8, 2012

I was provided with this product free of charge, for review purposes. In no way did this alter my opinion of their products. All of my opinions are one hundred percent honest and true

3 Days Of Juicing

2012-01-22T04:00:00.000-05:00

I decided before I started my alkaline diet, I would do three days of juicing. 3 days did not sound like much. I tried to stay with alkaline fruits and vegetables while juicing.

Did I like it? Really, I didn't mind it and I thought the juices tasted pretty good. Some of them were better than others.

Below are just some of the juices I drank while doing my 3 days of juicing.

This juice is mostly carrots

3 Large Carrots, 1 stalk celery, 1 apple

This is mostly made of greens. 5 Large leaves of what ever green, 1 carrot, 1 stalk celery, 1 orange or lemon. Not sure which I used. You can use whatever you want to juice.

This is just beets and coconut milk. It needed something in it to sweeten it, but I thought the beets would be sweet enough. It wasn't.

Would I do it again? Not in this life time. I don't think it did a thing for me except make me feel hungry.

While doing it, my tongue started burning more than it has in awhile. I think because it concentrated all the sugars from the vegetables and fruits into the juice.

Now that I am on the alkaline diet, everything has setteled down and I am doing pretty well.

If you are thinking of juicing, let me know how it goes for you. I would be interested to hear if it made you feel better or like me... worse.

Exercise For My Lower Back Using Fitryo Total Bar

2012-01-19T08:22:00.001-05:00

I have a lot of problems with my lower back because of a Hip Replacement when I was in my 30's. This exercise helps me stretch my back and anytime I can stretch my lower back it keeps me from going to the chiropractor and spending all kinds of money.

With my knees bent and my rear pushed out. I hold the Fitryo Total Bar out waist high and shake it up and down to make it vibrate. I swing the TotalBar for about 20 swings

Next I move The Fitryo Total Bar lower and swing it up and down aprox. 20 times. I can feel this stretching my lower back.

Now I move it to my left side and swing it some more

Moving it to my right side I do the same thing over again. Trying to keep my knees bent and my rear end pushed out. I see in the picture, I didn't do that..... but any exercise is good exercise.

Time to lift it up by my head and swing it some more. To the left

To the right. I can not only feel it stretching my back, I can also feel it stretching my shoulders.

The Fitryo Total Bar gives me a GREAT work out that does not stress my muscles.

If you are interested in a more intense workout, go to Fitryo TotalBar and check out other exercises you can do with the bar.

The Fitryo Total Bar can help with weight loss, Toning, Yoga, Sports and more.

Check them out on twitter @Fitryo TotalBar

Disclaimer Fitryo Total Bar provided me with this product free of charge, for review purposes. In no way did this alter my opinion of their products. All of my opinions are one hundred percent honest and true

Parasite Cleanse Number 5 ~ Getting Out Nests Of Parasites (Worms) Using Edible Earth

2012-01-18T20:16:00.000-05:00

If you are healthy and don't think you have parasites..... Don't Read Any Further

Really I am warning you.... This post gets REALLY GROSS

If you decide to continue reading..... Don't say I didn't warn you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Getting rid of parasites can be a full time job. ReallY! But it is something I need to do to stay healthy so I grin and bear it.

Just let me tell you one thing, Before I started using the Edible Earth, with a parasite cleanse, the parasites I passed were whole and formed. After using the Edible Earth, they are now sliced and diced and formed together into big gobs that I pass.

For the first few days, I eat nothing. I drink herbal teas, lemon juice with stevia. I try to get 3 days of eating nothing but usually cave on the third day and start eating.    I do not eat breakfast while doing this parasite cleanse. I only eat lunch and dinner and make it a light as I can. Like a salad.   I can't always stick to it, but I try.

I sometimes change the time to suit my needs. I just try to keep the time spacing the same
6:00AM   I get up and take my Parasite herb mixture and the Black Walnut, Wormwood mixture. I then go back to bed and lie down. I don't have to do this but I am usually still tired.

7:00AM Now I take 1 Tablespoon of Collodial Silver 20PPM   I usually lay back down again. I read the collodial silver is good for candida and also it may kill the worm eggs.

8:00AM Now I take 1 teaspoon of Edible Earth in at least 8 ounces of water or more. The Edible Earth seems to slice and dice the worms.

9:00AM After taking the Parasite Herb mixture at 6, the Collodial Silver at 7 and the Edible Earth at 8, I need something to make sure I have good Bowel Movements. I use 1 teaspoon Psyllium Husk in 8 ounces of water.   I let it thicken a little and drink it down.    This will surround the worms a help push them out. It works well for me.

After doing this, I usually go in and do the netti pot to clear any candida or parasites out of my nose.

10:00AM I now take my Magnesium Oxide from Homeopathic & Natural Health Paradise

11:00AM If I am eating, this is when I will eat my lunch.

1:00PM I mix 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper with lemon juice, water and stevia and drink it down

1:30PM I now do the herb mixture and blackwalnut and wormwood

4:30PM It is time to eat my supper

7:30PM I again take my Herb mixture plus the black walnut and wormwood mixture.

9:00PM or later, I take a probiotic

That is what I do and have been having very good results. I think I have been getting into nests of worms. yes... I do mean nests. There are sometimes 4-6 worms all jammed together all cut up from the Edible Earth.

Day 2.... I gave myself a warm water enema and got out quite a few worms. Later in the day my stomach was feeling crampy so I did another warm water enema and got out more worms. I also got out some candida. Not a lot but some.

This is one worm. I think they are ascaris roundworms. They were probably about 8 inces in length.

So I figure this is about 3 or 4 all clumped together.
I am pretty sure I got into a nest of them.
I think the Edible Earth makes this happen.

I had gotten out a clump of about 6 earlier (I didn't have my camera). So I got about 10 worms out on day 2.

You can see how torn up they are from the Edible Earth. They told me at L Natural Clay Baths that this would happen and it did.

Day 3... Felt crampy again today so I gave myself another warm water enema. Got lots of candida out and only 2 worms

Day 4... Not having much toxin die off which might not be a good thing. That means not much is dying off. I only got 1 worm out and some candida today.

Day 5... Not so good when I only get a couple of worms today and no candida. That means about 15 worms so far this cleanse. I hope that means I don't have as many as I used to.

Day 6... Wednesday Not much went on today.

Day 9....Left early in the morning to go on a Bus trip to Salamanca, NY

Day 10...Sunday ... We were in Salamanca, NY on a bus trip ... Nothing Happening

So I only seen parasites the first about 5 days. I probably seen about 15 in 5 days. After that maybe a few more but not sure.

I hope this means that I don't have as many as when I started a year ago. I am sure the Edible Earth has helped with slicing and dicing the worms, making them unable to breed.

January Update On Kidney Stones

2012-01-16T07:00:00.000-05:00

Many of you know my Husband has been taking NoStone for his Kidney Stones.    For some reason, he is prone to them.
I have seen him fall to the floor and roll around in pain because of Kidney Stones.   That is why we are trying NoStone.

Last week, Hubs went to get his exray and then early this week he went to the doctor so they could review his progress.

The really good news is, There are no new stones forming!! That is great because he seems to be a kidney stone machine.     We were hoping the other stones would get smaller, but they have stayed the same.    That too is good news. Kidney stones usually grow.    If these stay the same and stay where they are, that is a good thing.

Here is some more news about NoStone, Jerry at Canfo was having a conversation with the acupuncturist in his area. This acupuncturist is very knowledgeable in herbs.   While reading the NoStone ingredients she came to the conclusion that NoStone may help her female patients that have a problem with their urinary tract, which includes many with candida.

This might explain why Dennis no longer gets up at night to pee. Maybe this is also what took the pain away in his groin.

I do know that since he has been taking NoStone, he has not complained of any groin pain and he sleeps much better because he doesn't wake up at night having to pee.

Dennis is taking 2 NoStone supplements every day and has only been taking them for 4 months.   I have high hopes that this is the end of his kidney stone problem.

Apple Pie Made With Xylitol And Whole Wheat Flour

2012-01-13T14:24:00.000-05:00

This tasted so good, but starting Monday, I am going to be doing an Alkaline Diet. The Doctor I am going to suggested it, so I am going to try it.

If you can't use wheat flour, replace it with something you can use.
Apple Pie Made With Xylitol

8 Cups Sliced Apples
1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
1 Cup Xylitol
3 T Whole Wheat Flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoons cinnamon
Pie dough for a double crust
1 Tablespoon real butter

Toss apple slices with lemon juice.

Combine sugar, flour and spices. Add to the apples and stir to coat.

Pour mixture into a 9 inch pie dish lined with unbaked pie crust

Dot with butter

Top with the remaining pie crust

Bake at 375* for 35 minutes.

Raise oven tempature to 400* and bake for 10 more minutes.

Magnesium Oxide With A Parasite Cleanse

2012-01-13T06:00:00.000-05:00

I do a parasite cleanse every 3 months. This time, I wanted to do a colon cleanse right along with it. So when Homeopathic & Natural Health Paradise sent me Magnesium Oxide to try and then review on my blog, I was thrilled. It has no soy, corn, wheat, barley, starch, sugar, coloring or preservatives so it is GREAT for my alkaline/candida diet.

Magnesium Oxide is amazing. When I take a tablet and drink a lot of water, it lets it create lots of oxygen. The large amounts of oxygen in my intestinal tract encourages healthy, oxygen loving bacteria. This is suppose to stop the growth of unhealthy bacteria and fungus (Candida Albicans).

Once the magnesium oxide, and water mix and create oxygen, it makes water in the intestinal tract, that will help soften hardened, impacted stool. What I like about it is, it doesn't make me cramp up.

When doing a parasite cleanse, it is important that I keep my bowel movements regular, so I will be using the Magnesium Oxide every other day or so for the 2 weeks of the parasite cleanse.

What I am using for this parasite cleanse
. Magnesium Oxide (This will give me a colon cleanse at the same time)
. Edible Earth (This I feel really rips the parasites apart)
. Wormwood Combination (this has Wormwood, Black Walnut, Quassia Bark, Clove Bud and Male Fern Root.
. I am also using a mixture of herbs that I mix up myself.
. I will also be doing the Master Cleanse with this, or my version of the Master Cleanse

I am in the middle of this cleanse right now and will post it when I am finished.
If you try this, Do it at your own risk and check with your Doctor before trying anything I do.

*Disclaimer Homeopathic & Natural Health Paradise provided me with this product free of charge, for review purposes. In no way did this alter my opinion of their products. All of my opinions are one hundred percent honest and true

I Found A Medical Doctor Who Believes In And Treats Candida

2012-01-11T06:00:00.000-05:00

My StepDaughter, who lives in Ohio told me about a Doctor she goes to that had pamplets about candida in his office. At the time, I was not having any problems.... but all good things come to an end.

On January 5, 2012 I went to Doctor Leon Neiman in Akron, Ohio.     I had been to many Doctors before who would not even talk to me about candida and parasites. To most Doctors, these problems do not exist.   I was scared he was going to do the same thing all other Doctors do and treat me like a drunk or a mental case.    I was so scared that I broke down crying.... Yes! I cried and he gave me a hug.

I was THRILLED that a real medical Doctor believed there is such a thing as candida and is willing to treat it.

Turns out I had yeast growing in my nose, ears and mouth. All coming from my digestive system. I had thought I was done with candida but apparently not.     He told me that is where the yeast starts. So I am wondering if everyone that has yeast problems begins in their digestive tract?   I bet it does because I think I read something about that 6 or so months ago.

I know that I will not keep the candida away until I get rid of the parasites.   I am working on that.... believe me, I am working hard on that. It just takes time. You can only do a parasite cleanse once every three months. That way they don't become immune to the poison you are feeding them.

So anyway, I went to Dr Neiman for the ringing in my ears and the burning tongue that came back after having a cold.   I could of done another Deep Sinus Flush, but I just didn't have the energy to do it again.   Thank goodness I went.

Dr Neiman gave me a sinus flush and and also an ear flush. The ear flush felt and sounded like I had the ocean roaring in my ears. He also is working on the candida that is most likely in the rest of my body, but not causing me any problems right now.

I had a parasite cleanse scheduled to start and he told me to go ahead and do it.   I am so happy that he realizes HUMANS HAVE PARASITES, just like animals do.    Supposedly 85-90% of the population has parasites and has no idea.   They cause a lot of health issues that are blamed on something else.

I am going to keep posting on this page as I heal. He told me this was not going to happen over night, Something I already knew.

If you live near Akron, Ohio and would like to make an appointment with a Doctor who believes in candida and parasites.   Here is his address and phone number.    You will NOT be dissappointed in him. He is a great guy and will treat you with herbs or conventional medicine.

Dr Leon Neiman Otolarngology
120 West Bowery Street
Akron, Ohio 44308
Phone 330-535-3101

I Am Using The Fitryo Total Bar For My Stressed Neck And Shoulder Muscles

2012-01-08T20:00:00.000-05:00

I have done posts before on exercises for my neck and shoulders, they were okay.. but this Fitryo Total Bar really gave me a good workout.

I sit on this computer and then my neck and shoulders really hurt. After using the Fitryo TotalBar for two days, my shoulders felt so much better, really. The way I did it below, really gave me a good stretch but not so much that it hurt me.

This bar can be used in two ways. (1) Active Workouts, which involve swinging the bar and (2) Passive workouts which involve resistance and stretches.

I performed the passive workouts because the other were too strenuous for me but are great for the young an hip. The resistance workouts i performed are great for those of us who are in our happy golden years!! You can check out www.fitryo.com to see the active workouts. I can swing the total bar, but these kids can really swing it!!

You can also follow Fitryo TotalBar on Twitter for some inspiration

How I did my workout

I always start out with the bar in front of me...

Lifting the bar over my head I placed it on the back of my neck

Finding the spot that is comfortable for me, I stretched both hands out to the end of the bar so I could feel the stretch in my upper back, arms and shoulders

Now I just lightly flapped my arms up and down like I am trying to fly. (without putting a lot of weight on the bar) This is a low to no impact exercise that won't hurt my old bones.

If you perform the active exercises this bar will deliver 1.5 pounds of resistance 270 times a minute. It is great for toning, weight loss, sports, yoga and rehab. As you can see, I am using it for rehab. I don't need to lose any more weight, although I could tone up what I have.
Really, this looks like it would do nothing for my shoulders but It really gives me a good stretch. I use to hang on things, like my door frames. But I could never get the stretch this workout gave me.

*Disclaimer Fitryo provided me with this product free of charge, for review purposes. In no way did this alter my opinion of their products. All of my opinions are one hundred percent honest and true

EEEEWWWWWWW I found A Mouse Turd In My Box Of Cereal

2012-01-04T16:00:00.000-05:00

It didn't come from my house... I just opened the box, and I have never seen a mouse in this house. Sure, everyone has them outside. Besides, if it was from my house there would have to be chew marks for the mouse to get in it. This was a new unopened box.

So Gross!! I wish I would of taken a picture before and after I squashed it. I guess I was just in shock seeing it.

I was eating my cereal and I spied a black thing that looked like a mouse turd.   I thought ... No, it can't be.   Sure enough when I sqashed it between my fingers it squashed like poop, not a grain.   Just thinking about it makes me sick!    My sister said, maybe it was a grain but I told her, I never seen a grain that looked that much like a mouse turd, even a burnt grain.

Darn it!! No wonder we get parasites. These companies are giving them to us. I guess they are allowed to have so much rodent poop in their products but I am not sure about that.

My Husband picked up the box and read it. He said... we aren't buying Kashi any longer. It is probably imported because it says Distributed By Kashi Sales.

I really liked this cereal because there was no added sugar, just grains.    No more Kashi for me.

One time I was at a Chinese buffet restaurant and eating some sort of jello. The jello flipped over and on the bottom was a big bug.   I told the waitress to look at this.... she took it from me and still charged us for our meals.   I will not step foot in that place ever, ever again. EVER!! Disgusting!!

I know that this probably happens a lot, but DON'T LET ME SEE IT!!

Free Samples from Canfo for natural supplements

2012-01-04T13:01:00.001-05:00

If any of you want to try any free samples from Canfo Check this out!!

Canfo did not give me anything for placing this ad. I put it here so you could get free samples to try if you would like. Just refer a friend on their facebook wall Canfo

Theralac Travel Pack

2012-01-03T12:30:00.000-05:00

Now you can take your probiotics on vacation with you much easier with the Theralac Travel Pack.

I don't know about you, but when I go on vacation, I hate the glass bottles banging around. I have a lot of bottles I take with me and this will make one less. Bottles take up a lot of space.

Isn't this GREAT!! Now when we want to travel, we can get a Theralac pack to travel with us.

I took the below off the Master Supplements Site!!
THERALAC…the most advanced probiotic available for digestive and immune system support!

THERALAC’s high potency capsules contain:
	• 5 symbiotic probiotic strains! • 30 billion CFU – total probiotic strength! • 2 bioactive prebiotics, LactoStim and Lactoferrin! • Natural acid-proof formula with grape skin buffers! • Vegicaps of plant origin (no animal gelatin)!

Introducing our new travel pack. Perfect for cruises and
vacations requiring air travel!

Each travel pack contains 10 capsules. Great for prevention
or reaction if you suspect a problem while away from home.

Whooo Hooooo .... Vegas here I come!!

What is Candida and How Candida Destroys Your Health

2012-01-02T06:00:00.000-05:00

Have you ever tried to explain Candida to someone who has no idea what it is or how it affects your body? Below is a very good article I found that explains Candida and how it affects our health.

What Is Candida?
Candida Yeast Infection, both digestive and systemic, is a social and medical dilemma without easy access to answers or remedies of permanence. Literally millions of men and women have a potential yeast infection that is causing, directly or indirectly, a significant number of existing health problems or conditions. If it is not completely removed and/or the body protected, it will continue to grow and will reduce your resistance to a host of physical aliments and complications. The devastation and discomforts that await the body because of this insidious and tenacious parasite is immeasurable and in most cases the means of its removal or control is inadequate. Going from doctor to doctor and product to product is not the answer. It requires special attention and knowledge to overcome a serious to severe yeast infection and the following information will introduce you to a "Candida Yeast Answer Program" that definitely has the advantage of complete and permanent removal of most Candida Yeast conditions. If you have a yeast overgrowth, or if you know of others who are bothered or incapacitated by the presence of a yeast infection, then please read the enclosed information and/or give to those who you feel may benefit.

How Candida Destroys Your Health
Candida is a yeast that lives in the human digestive system. It has the ability to change from a yeast and become a fungus. As a fungus it operates in a similar fashion to any other fungus such as athletes' foot fungus, etc. Candida is kept at low levels by the friendly bacteria that also reside in the digestive tract. The friendly bacteria feed on the Candida, thus a balance in the body is maintained. Modern medicine's "gift" of antibiotics, birth control pills, cortisone and chemotherapy kill this friendly bacteria as do street drugs, alcohol, and junk food diets. Once this friendly bacteria has been destroyed, the yeast begins to overgrow and take over the digestive system. Left untreated, it becomes a fungus and grows into a plant-like structure complete with roots. These roots can break through the intestinal walls, allowing the yeast to travel to other areas of the body such as the sinuses, throat, reproductive organs, the lungs and skin just to name a few. It is capable of producing over 100 symptoms. This makes it extremely frustrating for anyone with this condition to be able to find out or understand what is exactly wrong with them. Billions are spent each year on antibiotics, creams, nasal sprays, unnecessary hospital visits, operations and antidepressants, due to the ignorance and arrogance of the medical profession. It is written in their own journals that antibiotics can cause this condition yet they continue to boldly prescribe them and are resentful when discussing their side effects. One doctor who was backed into a corner on this subject during a radio talk show became hysterical with fear and began screaming: "THERE'S NO SUCH THING AS CANDIDA!"

The symptoms of Candida are so confusing that even a practitioner who wants to know about it can be confused. I truly believe that proper testing is the answer. It is my deep-seated belief that those who want to get well must find a practitioner who offers accurate testing. This way the real problem can be found and not overlooked. Look over the list of all the possible symptoms Candida can cause and you will see why I so firmly believe that by symptoms alone one can be misled into treating a "major symptom" and miss the true culprit. Candida Albicans is a negative YEAST INFECTION that begins in the digestive system and little by little spreads to other parts of the body. It is a strong, invasive parasite that attaches itself to the intestinal wall and becomes a permanent resident of your internal organs. It is causing numerous health problems and discomfort for over 30 million men and women every day and it is estimated that nearly everyone has or will have a moderate to serious Candida condition eventually in their lives. Experience has shown that if you do not successfully remove 95% of all the Candida, it will come back.

A yeast cell produces over 75 known toxic substances that consistently poisons the human body. These toxins contaminate the tissues where it weakens the immune system, the glands, the kidneys, bladder, lungs, liver and especially the brain and nervous system. Candida yeast can become so massive and invasive that is enters the FUNGAL form where it provides very long, root-like structures that penetrate the mucous lining of the gastrointestinal wall. This penetration breaks down the protective barrier between the intestinal tract and bloodstream, allowing many foreign and toxic substances to enter and pollute the body systemically. As a result, proteins and other food wastes that are not completely digested or eliminated can assault the immune system and cause tremendous allergic reactions, fatigue and many other health problems. It also allows the Candida itself and bacteria to enter the bloodstream, from which it may find its way to other tissues, resulting in far- ranging effects such as soreness of the joints, chest pain, sinus and skin problems, etc. An autopsy done on a lady who had died of heart failure for no apparent reason, found that her heart was encased with Candida yeast. Vaginal yeast infections are more prevalent today than ever, and they will never completely go away until the yeast has been cleared from the intestinal area.

Candida covers the intestinal wall which chemically and mechanically interferes with digestion and assimilation of food nutrients. Many people, especially senior citizens, cancer victims and those with AIDS are wasting away for want of nutrition because they cannot absorb what they eat. Many people digest less than 50% of their food because the Candida creates a digestive conflict and robs them of their nutrition. Candida creates chaos in the intestines and diseases of which the doctors have little or no answer and can use only medicines to treat it.

I found this article at Become Healthy Now dot com.

Homeopathic & Natural Health Paradise Zinc Supplement

2011-12-30T04:00:00.000-05:00

Thanks to Homeopathic & Natural Health Paradise for the Zinc. It couldn't of come at a better time.

I didn't think I would post about it right away, but Hubs came down with a cold, so I am loading him up on zinc. Well... not really loading him up, but I am having him take the zinc.

While writing this post, I was looking on the Homeopathic & Natural Health Paradise site to see what they had for the health benefits of taking zinc.   I found out a lot of things that I had no idea about zinc. Read this....

Zinc is involved in numerous aspects of cellular metabolism. The human body requires zinc for catalytic activity of approximately 100 enzymes, and it plays a role in immune function, protein synthesis, and wound healing. Zinc supports normal growth and development during pregnancy, and during childhood and adolescence; it is required for proper sense of taste and smell. A daily intake of zinc is recommended to maintain a steady state because the body has no specialized storage system for such mineral. Zinc helps with skin care, eczema, acne, prostate disorder, weight loss, reproduction, diabetes control, stress level, immune resistance, appetite, digestion, infections, chronic fatigue, alopecia, and bone loss. It improves eye sight and has antioxidant properties. Deficiency of this mineral could lead to sexual arousal disorders in both men and women. Zinc is needed for repair of damaged tissues in the gastric walls.

I know on TV they advertise zinc for lessening the time and severity of a cold, but I had no idea that it was required for proper taste and smell.   Who woulda thought!!

For me, zinc has helped with incessant hunger. When I was low on zinc, I was starving all the time. That is why I take zinc daily. It really does help.

About Hubs Cold... He is still taking the zinc but his cold didn't seem to get really bad.   I think it is because I started him on it right away.

Homeopathic & Natural Health Paradise has a facebook account if anyone wants to stop over and ask them a question, I am sure they would be happy to answer it.     It doesn't even have to be about zinc. They sell all kinds of supplements, vitamins and homeopathy supplies.

They are also on twitter. Check them out. I am sure they would love a follow.

*Disclaimer Homeopathic & Natural Health Paradise   provided me with this product free of charge, for review purposes. In no way did this alter my opinion of their products. All of my opinions are one hundred percent honest and true

What I Won!!!

2011-12-29T06:30:00.000-05:00

2012 Giveaway Winnings

January 28
I won a loaf of Protein Bread from P28. This has millet, flax, sunflower seed etc. in it. Check them out on twitter @P28Bread
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January 27

I won this from Picasso Games Etc.

on facebook. You can also find them on twitter @Drosan71

Have Not Reveived Yet

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January 27

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January 26
$10 Amazon E Card
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January 19
Audingo Stress Ball

Isn't that just the cutest thing you have ever seen? You can like Audingo on Facebook and also follow them on Twitter @audingo

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I was a Double Winner at Grace's Blessed Elements Blog
First a won a fogless mirror

I also won a Neat-O Toy for my Grandson from Blessed Elements

If you want to keep up with Grace's giveaways, you can also follow her on twitter. @Blesssed_Element

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From Chilis, on twitter, I won a $20 gift certificate

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kemiingram @kemiingram had a twitter party January 2 and I won a prize pack from @VeganSeafood
I did receive this.... but can't use it because no one has heard of them.... What a rip!!
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2011 Winnings!! (Sorry this is not all of them)
. On December 14 I joined in a Twitter Party hosted by Liz at A Nut In A Nutshell and WON a Norelco 3D Razor @shaveexperts . The twitter party was So much fun.... Thank you Liz for hosting this.

My Hubs Absolutely LOVES this!!

You can follow Liz on Twitter @blueviolet to keep up with her giveaways. Being a busy blog, she gets a lot of the good ones. I just wish I had more time so I could enter more.

. Chilis
I won a $20 Gift Card from @Chilis. I haven't received it yet.

. Blessed Elements had a Giveaway on a Pin and I won it.
. I also entered and won Tropical Traditions Chap Stick giveaway on Planet Of The Apels hosted by Alissa

. From Grandma Bonnies Closet, I won an Educational Coloring Book for my Grandson

. Adora Pet Book Giveaway, I won this from Terri at Terri's Little Haven

Cod Liver Oil And Parasite Control

2011-12-29T06:00:00.000-05:00

When I was younger, I remember my Mother making us take Cod Liver Oil.   YUCK!! I hated Cod Liver Oil. If one of us said we had a pimple on our tongue, out would come the Cod Liver Oil, Or sometimes she would give all of us an enema.   My sisters and I laugh about it now, but we thought she was being horrible to us then.

You think we wouldn't of told her when we had a pimple on our tounge or we couldn't have a BM. But no..... one of us would always tell. And when one got a dose, we all got a dose.

A couple of weeks ago, I was surfing the web and found out that years ago, they used Cod Liver Oil for parasite control in people. Maybe my Mother was smarter than I gave her credit for. I can even remember our Doctor.   Dr. Butters.   He would tell her to go home and give us a dose of castor oil quite often.

Today, I don't have to take a yucky spoonful of the Cod Liver Oil, I can take a capsule from Homeopathic And Natural Health Paradise, that has no taste.   I really like that I don't have to taste the terrible fishy taste.

I have been taking Homepathic And Natural Health Paradise Cod Liver Oil for a few days now and have already had much better bowel movements. Usually, I have to sit and relax before I can go.... Now, I just sit and go and am done in no time.
Not only that, but if you have read my blog long, you know I have back problems. The chiropractor told me he thought I had arthritis in my back and neck. I read that taking cod liver oil can help with arthrits. Hey! I am game for anything. I will let you know if it works.

Cod Liver Oil is loaded with vitamins A and D and Omega 3 Fatty Acids, so that is great for me. I am low on all those things.

There are a lot of other health benefits taking Cod Liver Oil, You can check this link Cod Liver Oil at Homepathic And Natural Health Paradise for the health benefits of taking Cod Liver Oil.

*Disclaimer Homepathic And Natural Health Paradise, provided me free of charge a bottle of Cod Liver Oil, for review purposes. In no way did this alter my opinion of their products. All of my opinions are one hundred percent honest and true. Because, I like their products, I am continuing to use them.

Due To A Total Hip Replacement I Need To Strengthen My Leg Muscles ~ I am Using Fitryo Total Bar

2011-12-26T08:00:00.000-05:00

You have got to check this out.   It is called a Total Bar and is a new type of fitness. They say you can get a total work out in just 15 minutes.   It would be great to keep toned. You can see it at Fitryo www.fitryo.com    They are also on Twitter @FitryoTotalBar

The reason I want it is because it is for rehabilitation.   I have had a Hip Replacement and need to keep my muscles strengthened. Especially in the winter when I am not as active outside.

Hubs, has trouble with his knees and needs to keep his right knee from going out on him. I hope this works because he will be walking and his knee gives out on him.     We will be posting some of the exercises we are doing with the Total Bar.

Check out what the company says about rehabilitation

REHABILITATION

Muscle injuries can disrupt your lifestyle and may be costly. Vibration technology is used around the world for muscle rehabilitation. TOTAL BAR, can be a great solution for many kinds of muscle injuries. Fitryo Inc. urges you to consult a professional regarding your injury, to see if the TOTAL BAR is right for you. Exercising the damaged area with the TOTAL BAR will help strengthen and repair your muscle. If an injured muscle is not properly rehabilitated, in due time this muscle will become very weak and no longer operate as it did before. So dont wait consult a professional to see if TOTAL BAR can help your muscle injuries!*

Check out this video..... it looks like so much fun!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsWe92wnZcM&feature=player_embedded

So be ready to see me shake my groove thing and strenghten my leg.

*Disclaimer Fitryo provided me with this product, free of charge, for review purposes. In no way did this alter my opinion of their products. All of my opinions are one hundred percent honest and true

Merry Christmas Everyone!! HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

2011-12-23T06:30:00.000-05:00

Wanted to be sure and wish all of you a Very Merry Christmas!

I also wanted to show you some pictures of our visit to NYC to see the lights

Above is right before we left. I have on flannel pants, long unerwear. We will be out in the cold for probably 12 hours.

I was very disappointed in the tree at Rockefeller Center

I love this Red Feather Tree!!

I wish you all a Very Merry Christmas My Friends!!

Holy Geese Batman!! How To Keep The Geese Off Your Property

2011-12-21T07:00:00.000-05:00

I don't mind a few geese, but we get them in droves. They fly in and poop all over. You can't even walk out to the lake behind our house because you will step in a land mine.... and the smell.... Peee uuuuu.

So, this summer I had it with the geese. I went to war with them and won. See... they are on the property across the lake but they aren't on mine.

There are many more geese than you can see in both the pictures. You are probably only seeing 1/3 of them. They are all over the lake.

How do I keep the geese off my land

See that pole in the above picture? We put those in the shallow part of the water about every 5-6 feet. We then put 3 rows of very thin wire between all the poles (Like a fence) It is not very noticable to humans, but geese see very, very well. They don't cross my fence.

We usually have a family or two of ducks, but the minute the geese fly in, the ducks fly out. I wonder why that is?

Have Any Of You Tried EFT Tapping

2011-12-19T07:00:00.000-05:00

EFT is short for Emotional Freedom Technique

I started doing it while I was doing the Deep Sinus Cleanse. I would of given anything to unblock my sinuses.

I don't know if it helped me or not. My nose was so blocked that it was hard to tell.
I found all the below at eft alive.com

The Ten EFT Tapping Points

This diagram shows you the 10 points that we will use to clear all energy disturbances with EFT. The ten points address all 14 meridians due to the fact that some of the points are located at the intersection of two meridians. Since we are tapping on all meridians when we do EFT, we don't have to worry about which meridians have the disturbance in them. We are tapping on all of the meridians anyway.
See the tapping points diagram. The names of the points starting at the top of the head and going down the body are:

• top of head • beginning of eyebrow • side of eye • under eye
• under nose • chin • collar bone • under arm • inside wrist
• karate chop

How to Tap on the Points

Top of head:
Use all your fingers to "pat" the top of your head so that you don't have to worry about the exact location of the point.

All the facial points:
Use two fingers on each point for the same reason.

Collar bone point:
The collar bone points are located just below the "knobs" at the end of each collar bone. Use a flat fist just below your neck, where a man would knot his tie, to get one or both of the collar bone points.

Under arm point:
This point in located on the side of your body a few inches below your armpit. On a man it is level with the nipple. On a woman it is located in the middle of her bra band. Use all four fingers running up and down on the side of your body to tap on this point.

Inside Wrist point:
Notice the crease between your wrist and your hand on the inside of your wrist. The wrist point is located three finger widths below the crease. Use your whole hand to pat this point.

Karate chop point:
The last point on the pinky side of your hand is called the "karate chop" point because it is the place on your hand you would hit if you did a karate chop. You can tap this point any way that you like.

Note: For the points that are located on both sides of your body, it does not matter which side you use. It's also okay to switch sides while tapping or use both sides simultaneously. It will work any way that you do it. EFT is very forgiving that way.
The tapping on each point should be rapid little "thunks." I say little thunks because you should tap hard enough to feel some percussion during each tap but not hard enough that you will begin to feel tender after a lot of tapping. You only need to tap each point around 4 to 6 times, though more is not a problem. You won't need to count taps because you will be saying a phrase at each point (see below). Just tap rapidly while saying the phrase, and that will be enough taps.

Ok sorry, I forgot to put the phrase you should say in.
The phrase can be anything postive for you. Like " I am really tired today, but tonight I will get a good nights sleep" It should be something you yourself feels postitive about.

Pepperming Oil For Sinus Problems Or Head Cold

2011-12-17T05:30:00.000-05:00

When I have a stuffed up nose, either from a head cold or sinus problems. I run for the peppermint oil.

I just buy this where they sell oils for candies.

When I have a stuffed up nose and can't sleep I always turn to my bottle of peppermint oil.

I put some on my finger and put it on my tongue, I don't need a lot, just some on my finger. If I need more, I just do it again. It usually opens my sinuses right up.

Peppermint Oil doesn't work for a really long time but sometimes all I need is a little relief, just so I can get to sleep.

Here are some other health properties of Peppermint Oil

(From Home Remedies Web)

Acne

Peppermint is known to balance the PH levels of the skin which may help balance the production of excessive oils of the skin. Also the astringent, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory activity of Peppermint may help diminish the appearance of acne, black heads, rashes and redness. Simply mix 2 drops of Peppermint Oil into your regular face wash every morning and at night. One drop of the oil can also be mixed into a moisturizer and applied onto the affected area overnight for acne or skin rashes.
Headaches and Migraines

According to researchers, Peppermint has vasodilatory effects which may help in the dilation of constricted blood vessels - one of the common triggers of headaches and migraines. When you feel a light headache or migraine is coming on, apply a small amount of Peppermint oil on the temples, forehead and back of the neck to help alleviate the pains. If any kind of irritation occurs, Peppermint Oil should be diluted in extra virgin olive oil. Mix 3-4 drops of Peppermint Oil into one tablespoon of olive oil. Based on the sensitivity level olive oil amount can be increased.
Head Lice

Peppermint is known to be a natural insect repellent. Therefore, applying Peppermint Oil thoroughly into the hair for about 30 minutes before taking a shower may help get rid of head lice. This should be repeated three times a week. If you experience any skin irritation, you can try diluting the Peppermint oil with a small amount of olive oil. To get rid of nits (lice eggs), use a very fine wooden comb twice daily especially right after taking a shower.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

A few studies have shown that enteric-coated Peppermint capsules or fresh Peppermint leaves may relieve IBS symptoms. It can also relax the gastro-esophageal sphincter that may help with bloating, gas and indigestion by promoting burping and belching. For IBS, taking 1-2 enteric-coated peppermint capsules twice daily may be beneficial. The enteric-coated capsules don't release peppermint in the stomach but delay the release of menthol until it reaches the small intestine. Large amounts of menthol in the stomach can cause irritation and acidic reaction in the stomach. The carminative properties of Peppermint may help with indigestion, bloating, flatulence and upset stomach. Simply drinking one cup of peppermint tea 2-3 times daily may be helpful. If you have heartburn or are being treated for acid reflux or GERD, do not take peppermint.

Menstrual Cramps

Peppermint is known to relax constricted muscles. Therefore, drinking one cup of Peppermint tea 2-3 times daily during the menstrual cycle may help soothe menstrual cramps.

Pain Relief

Peppermint has analgesic and anti-inflammatory activity which may help with muscular pains and arthritis. Simply apply Peppermint Oil onto the affected area 2 to 3 times daily. In case of any kind of skin irritation, Peppermint Oil can be diluted into extra virgin olive oil. For strained muscles after strenuous workouts or sports, adding 6-10 drops of Peppermint Oil into warm bath water can relax and soothe strained muscles.

Sinusitis and Colds

The decongestant, expectorant, antiviral and astringent properties of Peppermint may help soothe sore throats and relieve dry cough, cold and nasal congestion. For nasal congestion, sinusitis, cold, flu and asthma, drinking peppermint tea and inhaling its vapours from the tea may help. Simply steep one teaspoon of peppermint leaves in a boiling cup of water for 5-8 minutes. Strain out the leaves and add honey for sweetness if desired. Drink this tea and inhale the vapours from it while drinking 2-3 times daily. For dry coughs drinking Peppermint tea and massaging Peppermint oil on the chest two to three times daily may help since the Menthol in Peppermint thins the mucus, lubricates the respiratory tract and helps bring out the thick and dried phlegm from the lungs and bronchi.

Stress and Anxiety

Recent studies have shown that aromatherapy using peppermint oil may help relieve anxiety, stress, emotional imbalance and stress-induced headaches or migraines. Simply light Peppermint essential oil in a diffuser or burner and relax in an easy chair nearby for 30 minutes. While you are inhaling peppermint aroma, breathe in through the nose and out the mouth and let your body loosen and relax. Listening to any of your favourite natural spa music can add to the relaxation. Repeat this aromatherapy at least 3 times a weak.

Help With Sinus Infections

2011-12-16T05:30:00.000-05:00

I had no idea that I had a sinus problem until I did a deep sinus cleanse. I did a sinus cleanse to help with the ringing in my ears and my cracked, burning tongue.
When I started the sinus cleanse, I thought I had no problems. Holy cow was I wrong. It got so bad that I thought I would need to go to the doctor to get some relief for my stuffed nose. It felt like someone packed cement up my nose.

As a last ditch effort, before going to the doctor, I told my Hubs to go out and buy me a sinus steamer. He just bought one from our local drug store and it works fine, even though it is not a brand name.

I really wish I would of thought of this sooner. It is a life saver. I used it one day and slept so well that night that I will be using this quite often, especially when I have a cold.

Just to let you know... this will not cure the sinus infection. It just makes it more bearable.

Here is how I cured my sinus infection using The Deep Sinus Cleanse

Here are a list of things I do for a Cold, Flu or Sinus Infection

New Christmas Tradition ~ When Your Children Grow Up You Need To Make A New Tradition

2011-12-14T04:00:00.000-05:00

Since my Daughter is older,with kids of her own, we can no longer do the Christmas traditions that we did when she was younger.

So over the past few years, I have developed a new Christmas Tradition

Every year, I buy an ornament that I can hide on her tree. I make sure the ornament has a hiding spot in it so I can put something in it. It is usually money that I hide in the decoration. When I am at her house and she is not looking, I hide the decoration on her Christmas Tree.

Every year, she forgets I do this. So when it comes time to take down the tree, there is always a special little surprise for her.

The first year I did it, she could not figure out where the decoration came from. Then when she opened it and discovered money.... well, lets just say she was thrilled.

This is the decoration I found this year. It is a music box and plays The First Noel.

See the spot where I can put the money? I really think she is going to like this decoration.

Do you have a Christmas Tradition you do with the older kids?

Here is another thing we do.

My Husbands parents are older and can no longer decorate like they used to, but still they want the house all decked our for Christmas. The family has been getting together for the last couple of years and having a Christmas Decorating Party. We put up their tree, decorate it. Then we decorate all the other rooms in the house.

They also want the outside decorated. That is where the guys come in handy. We send them out in the cold to do the outside decorating.

Each of us bring a dish and after all the decorating is over. We Feast!

Christmas Came Early This Year!!

2011-12-11T18:49:00.001-05:00

Christmas came early for me this year. First, I got home from shopping one day last week and I found a package that Manzanita (Wanna Buy A Duck) sent me for Christmas. I am worse than a kid because I couldn't wait to open it. I must of been a very good girl this year.

I can't wait to learn how to do skin brushing and use the brush.... The herbal medicine book is really going to come in handy too. Right now, I am doing cayenne pepper and it has a lot of information about cayenne.

Do you see the CDs. Those are music cds that Manzys Granddaughter Ashley (Below in the picture) taped. She has a band and is such a great singer. Here is a post Manzy did of her Granddaughter singing Alans Song

Also, Look what I won from Tiffanee At One Crazy Cookie

She is having some giveaways going on right now if you want to enter. Maybe you will win too!!

Google Friend Connect ~ Do you have a lot of dead followers?

2011-12-10T04:00:00.000-05:00

I am thinking Google Friend Connect is not really worth the time and effort that people put into it.
I have quite a few google friend connect followers, but most of them are dead followers.   They follow me, want me to follow them back and then I never hear from them again. Ever!!

I would rather have those of you that visit, read my post and leave a comment.      I have a few blogs that we comment back and forth on each others posts. I love that.... I get to know so much about the ladies and sometimes the men who blog.    I have made so many nice blog friends by doing the commenting back and forth.     Just because I am a health blog, doesn't mean I am not interested in other topics.

If you leave a comment on my blog... I will always go to your blog and comment back. UNLESS YOU ARE A SPAMMER, then you get deleted.

I have my blog roll at the bottom of my blog and for the ones that I comment back and forth with, I put you on my blog roll. That way I can keep up with all your posts.

To those of you who have put up with my health posts.... Thank You!! There are a lot of people who are interested in them. Most of them don't comment, but they do read them.

I have been making sure when I do a gross health post, I do another post that those of you who are not interested in my gross posts, can comment on.

A-Z Parasite Symptoms

2011-12-10T03:30:00.000-05:00

I was going to do these posts during A-Z marathon that is done in April, but 2 people have ask how you know you have parasites.     Here is a list of parasite symptoms, I am just scratching the surface..there are many more symptoms than listed.

Just because you have these symptoms, does not always mean you have parasites.... but.... maybe you do and don't know it. That was my case.... The doctors had and still have no idea about parasites.   They act like I am from Mars.

For your own saftey, I am telling you to check with your doctor if you have any of these symptoms.

A Athletes Foot (Feet)

B Bed Wetting, Bloody Stools, Burning In Stomach

C Chronic Constipation, coughing at night

D Diarrhea ~ Drooling While Asleep, Digestive problems

E   Excessive Early Bowel Movements (very explosive bowel movements very soon after eating)

F Farting, Fibroids, Fever, Food Sensitivites~ food allergies, food sensitivities, environmental intolerance or over-sensitivity (to smoke, chemicals, perfumes, etc.)

G Gas & Bloating

H Hemorrhoids ~ Hypoglycemia ~ Hair loss or thinning

I Insomnia ~ Irritable Bowel Syndrome ~ Immune Dysfunction
Oftentimes, when you have a parasite living inside of you, it will leech vital nutrients from the body, forcing the immune system to operate with a poor supply of vitamins, minerals, and energy sources. Parasites also stimulate the production of immunoglobulin A, which is a defender against foreign substances. Over time, this over stimulation can exhaust the body’s supply of immunoglobulin A, leaving the body susceptible to attacks from bacteria, yeast, fungus, virus, and other foreign invaders

J Joint and Muscle Aches
Intestinal parasites can also move and migrate throughout the body. It is not uncommon for them to become encysted in joint fluids or even in the muscles themselves. This causes pain, aching and irritation that are often mistaken for arthritis. Joint and muscle pain can also be caused by the body’s own immune system response to the parasite infection.

K Knowing you have something wrong but the doctor can't find anything.

L   Leaky Gut ~ Lung congestion

M Mucus in the Stools

N Nausea, Nervousness
Intestinal parasites release waste products and other toxic substances into the body’s system. In chronic or severe parasitic infections, these toxins may irritate the central nervous system resulting in restlessness, nervousness, and anxiety. These are all common symptoms of parasites in your body.

O Long-Standing Obesity

P Prostate Problems, Pain in The Navel

Q Quit picking your nose. Parasites can cause you to feel like you have something up your
        nose, so you pick it.

R Ringing In Ears ~ Rash or itching around the rectum or vulva

S Disturbed Sleep – Multiple Awakenings
    Slobbering At Night

T Teeth Grinding During Sleep` ~ transmandibular jaw syndrome (TMJ) Twitching in eyes
Teeth Grinding
This symptom of parasite infection can also cause a condition known as bruxism, or the abnormal grinding, clenching, and gnashing of the teeth. This condition occurs most often at night, and it may be linked to the restlessness and anxiety caused in the body by the parasite’s release of waste and other toxins.

U Unclear Thinking, Urinary Tract Infections, Uncontrollable Hunger Eating More Than Normal BUT Still Feeling Hungry

V Viral or Bacterial Symptom, vomiting

W Weeping Eczema

X

Y Yellowish face

Z   ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzz You don't sleep well!!

For more symptoms, check the Humaworm site

If you have any of the symptoms above. Please check with your doctor... You could have a medical condition that has nothing to do with parasites.

Sugar Free Grain Free Dairy Free Energy Balls

2011-12-09T08:30:00.000-05:00

Terri, at Terri's Little Haven is has a comment linky up where you can link a post that is not getting many comments. Be sure to stop by and link up a post.

If you have never visited The Gluten Free Dish, you really should stop by and check it out. Debbie, makes all kinds of gluten free goodies. I don't have to eat gluten free any longer, but I try not to go overboard. That is why I love her blog, she gives me all kinds of ideas.

If you like sugar free, grain free energy bars, you will love these. I did not follow her recipe exactly because I didn't have all the ingredients on hand. In place of many of the nuts, I added chia seeds. I also added some cashew butter, cinnamon and cocoa.

My Hubs swore that this tasted like an Almond Joy Bar.

He took some with him to a boys night out for himself. There were only 5 balls that he took. He ate one and when the guys seen him eating them, they wanted one too. One guy said this was the best tasting candy he ever had that was homemade. He also said, Tell Terry that she can make this candy for me anytime.

The problem is.... I don't have a recipe. I went off this recipe from The Gluten Free Dish. Hers look much better than mine do and I am going to try them the way she did.... eventually.

Sugarfree, Grainfree Energy Bars

2 cups pecans

1/2 cup organic "raw" cashews

3/4 cup organic raisins
2 cups unsweetened coconut, shredded

3 Tablespoons raw honey
8 Tablespoons coconut oil, melted

Add ingredients to food processor and blend well. Spread the mixture into an ungreased glass 9 X 13 inch baking dish. Bake in the oven at 300 degrees for 15 minutes and allow to cool. Cut them into squares. Then refrigerate to harden.

One Parasite Cleanse Will NOT Get Rid Of All The Parasites

2011-12-09T08:23:00.000-05:00

I can remember after I did my first parasite cleanse, I thought I was good to go.   I didn't see any parasites, so I thought that ment I didn't have parasites.   WRONG!!! Stupid me! Who knew parasites laid eggs and they would hatch to start my problems all over again.

When I did my second parasite cleanse, I finally seen parasites. I would give myself a warm water enema and that is when I would see the most.

I have done 4 parasite cleanses and am still seeing parasites, so it takes awhile to get rid of them.

After the second parasite cleanse, I would take this inbetween mixture that was suppose to kill the parasite eggs. It is a mixture of cloves, garlic, thyme, cinnamon, ginger, and sage.    Well it didn't work!!

What I am pretty sure is working since I started it, is the Edible Earth. It is a formulation of natural calcium bentonite and montmorillonite clays.   From what I have learned, clay is said to help stimulate the gallbladder and increase the flow of bile, creating a hostile environment for parasites.    Parasites are also said to be immediately atteracted to clay, so as they are exposed to it they are eliminated from the body along with the clay.   It is not a speedy process since the current generation most likely left behind
eggs, but as they hatch, they are also attracted to the clay. Eventually they dwindle until there are none at all.

That is the goal I am work towards, none at all.   If you read my post on the last parasite cleanse I did while using the Edible Earth, you will read that I got out nests of parasites.

Overnight Oats In A Jar

2011-12-06T05:00:00.000-05:00

When I came across this recipe for Overnight Oats In A Jar, on the blog Fitness Food And Faith, I knew I had to try it.

Overnight Oats in a Jar

1/2 cup oats
1/2 cup milk
1 jar almond butter (or other) almost 100% empty
dash of cinnamon
Stevia Equal to 2 teaspoons
Combine oats, milk and cinnamon in the jar and stir. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Stir well, and enjoy cold or heat up in the microwave. I no longer use the microwave so I will eat mine cold

This will be great when we are traveling. I have a really hard time when we go to motels because I really don't like eating out.

Mucus Colors And What They Mean

2011-12-06T04:00:00.001-05:00

With the cold and flu season coming on, I thought you might be interested in what the colors of the mucus might mean.

White Or ClearClear white mucus can be a sign of good health, although, if a body produces more than the normal amount of mucus which is white in color, then it can indicate a health problem. A running nose with clear mucus can indicate conditions like an allergy, acid reflux or hay fever. Congested sinus can also lead to white clear mucus discharge. Consuming dairy products can lead to a thick white mucus discharge too.

YellowYellow mucus can be an indication that the person may have contracted a virus which the body is fighting against. This usually occurs during common cold or sinus infection. Dark yellow mucus in the throat occurs when a person has chest infection like pneumonia and bronchitis etc.

GreenGreen mucus color may mean that the person may be suffering from bacterial infection. Green phlegm usually develops in those who are suffering from allergies, so watch out for other allergy symptoms as well. Green vaginal discharge is an indication of an infection.

RedBrown or blood stained mucus can be an indication of an irritated throat. It can be most common in smokers. Certain foods and alcohol consumption can also cause the mucus to be red colored. Reddish-pink mucus is also common in asthmatics. Pollution and excessive smoking might also causes the mucus to turn gray

How I Drained My Eustachain Tube And Stopped The Ringing In My Ears ~ This Will Also Help To Relieve An Earache

2011-12-06T04:00:00.000-05:00

When I was doing the Deep Sinus Cleanse, my ears got so blocked that I could hardly hear, and the pressure in my ears was terrible.   My ears would ring like there were a bunch of crickets in them.

I decided to give my ears a sort of massage that worked to drain the eustachain tube and relieve the pressure. This also helped to unblock my sinuses a little.   Just to let you know, the eustachain tube is the tube that runs from the inner ear to the back of the throat. If it gets blocked (usually from sinus drainage, it can cause pain and in my case ringing in the ears.

First, I used drops to reduce the pain and swelling in my ears. I used things I had in my kitchen like garlic and oil or onions and oil. When I found I had candida / thrush / fungus, I used either grapefruit seed extract mixed with some alcohol or collodial silver to kill the yeast.

Next, I used the Lymphatic Drainage Massage

1. I would grasp my lower ear and begin stretching and massaging it. After a few minutes of that, I would start milking my ear lobe by pulling it down and squeezing it.
2. Now, I place my finger in the indentation just under the ear and behind the jawbone. I would gently move my fingers down, going back up to do it again. I did this about 20 times
3. I had hard lumps in the side of the throat area, these are lymph nodes. I would massage them.

I was surprised how fast it moved the mucus out of my throat and down. It made my ears stop feeling all the pressure.    It took away most of the pain I had.

To give you a recap.... Below is everything I did to stop the ringing in my ears, heal my burning cracked tongue and clear my sinuses.
Cleanse the mouth and throat
Deep Sinus Cleanse
Stop Ringing In Ears
Washing The Eyes
How I Drained My Eustachain Tube To Stop Ringing In Ears

Cleansing The Mouth And Throat To Get Rid Of Candida And Bad Bacteria ~ This Will Work Great For Thrush

2011-12-06T03:30:00.000-05:00

When I started the Deep Sinus Flush, I had no idea that I had candida in my throat, ears and sinuses.   Well, It is par for the course when you have systemic candida. Just when you think the candida is gone, it pops up somewhere else.

How do I know I have candida in my throat? When I would wash my mouth out with mouthwash it would kind of burn, so I got a flashlight and looked into my throat. Sure enough, there were the tell tale white patches. Candida!! If it is in my throat, it is in my sinuses and ears.  Candida is most likely what is causing the ringing in my ears and cracks on my tongue, plus the burning tongue.   I had no idea!

The best thing I found that is working for me is Grapefruit Seed Extract.    I use GSE in water and gargle with it making sure it hits the back of my throat. I also try to hit my tonsils because I seen some white on them too. The back of my tongue is another area that I am concentrating on.     I also swish it around the tongue and teeth for awhile before I spit it out.

Right after I am finished, I look in my mouth and throat, most of the white is gone.... so it does work. I just have to find a way to keep it away forever.

Here are other things I used to gargle with (I mixed these with a little water)
Grapefruit Seed Extract
Grape Seed Extract
Colodial Silver

I also started taking antifungals by mouth and cutting back on my carbs.

If you decide to do this... Do It At Your Own Risk...   I do some pretty crazy things. Some of them work and some of them don't. This worked for me.

Below is a recap of everything I did to stop the ringing in my ears, heal my burning cracked tongue and clean my sinuses.
Cleanse the mouth and throat
Deep Sinus Cleanse
Stop Ringing In Ears
Washing The Eyes
How I Drained My Eustachain Tube To Stop Ringing In Ears

How I Stopped The Ringing In My Ears

2011-12-06T03:00:00.000-05:00

I have had the ringing in my ears since June 12th and it is now

I tried everything and I do mean everything to get rid of the ringing in my ears. One day, I noticed when my sinuses were bothering me, my ears rang louder. I started thinking I might have an infection in the Eustachian Tube. That is the tube connects the middle ear to the throat. This eustachian tube can become clogged with mucus, so..... I thought that might be my problem. That is why I decided to do a deep sinus cleanse, work on my ears, eyes, nose and throat. To stop the ringing in my ears, I did all of these things together and in the beginning I did them about 4 or more times a day. As things got better, I did them less each day but I did them at least twice a day. Eventually, I did them just once a day

The part in yellow is what I think was blocked on me.

Woring on the Nose
The Deep Sinus Cleanse opened up a can of worms.... holy cow. It took me 2 weeks from the time I started to unplug my nose.
I got so much stuff out that I have no idea where it all came from. Would I do it again? Yes I would, because I feel so much better. I have not breathed this well and this easy in years.

Working on the eyes
I have an eye cup that I have had for years. This is the same eye cup that fell off the shelf the night my Mother died in January 2000.
Here are some different things I used in my eye cup
Thyme, Boric Acid And Distilled water
Coconut Oil (organic cold pressed)
I also use a recipe that you will find here.

Just a little trivia. Did you know that in WW1, Thyme was the antiseptic they used?

Working on the ears
I did many different things in my ears, here are some of the things I think worked
Here is one mixture I have been using in my ears
50% white vinegar
25% distilled water
25% (70% rubbing) alcohol
I put this in using a q-tip.

I also used other things in my ears like
Rubbing alcohol and grapefruit seed extract
Rubbing alcohol and colodial silver

Another thing I did was to mince garlic in organic cold pressed olive oil, take out all the chunks and using a q tip, I put it into my ear.

I also did peroxide mixed with water but not sure it did anything.

Working On The Throat And Mouth
I gargled different things
Thyme and Water
Garlic And Water
Peroxide And Water
Grapefruit Seed Extract And Water

I forgot to mention that while I was doing all of this, I discovered I had candida in my throat. That ment I probably had it in my ears and sinuses also. I ended up cutting back on carbs and taking antifungals in rotation.

If you decide to do this Do It At Your Own Risk It worked for me, but who knows how safe it is. I am not a doctor, I am just someone who is trying to heal themselves because the doctors can't or won't do it on my terms. If I would of gone to the doctor for this, they would of given me antibiotics and then..... Hello Candida!! Since I didn't want candida knocking at my door again, I decided to do it my way.

Here is a recap of everything I did to stop the ringing in my ears, heal my cracked burning tongue and clear my sinues.

Cleanse the mouth and throat
Deep Sinus Cleanse
Stop Ringing In Ears
Washing The Eyes
How I Drained My Eustachain Tube To Stop Ringing In Ears

Eye Washing While Doing The Deep Sinus Cleanse

2011-12-06T02:30:00.000-05:00

While I was doing the Deep Sinus Cleanse, I also did my Ears, Throat / Mouth and my Eyes.

To do my eyes, I used an eye cup.

I did this a few times a day while doing the Deep Sinus Cleanse and I now do it once a day for maintaince.

Some of the things I use in my eye wash are

Camomile
Thyme
Barberry
Boric Acid
Myrrh
Coconut oil (I do not use this in the eye cup)
eyebright
Goldenseal

Sometimes I would mix some these together.

If you happen to have twitching in your eye, check out this post on Twitching In My Eyes

Below is a recap of everything I did to stop the ringing in my ears, heal my cracked burning tongue and clear my sinuses.
Cleanse the mouth and throat
Deep Sinus Cleanse
Stop Ringing In Ears
Washing The Eyes
How I Drained My Eustachain Tube To Stop Ringing In Ears

How I Am Deep Cleaning My Sinuses

2011-12-06T02:00:00.000-05:00

I have been having ringing in my ears for well over 6 months now. I never thought I had a sinus problem, but when my nose was a little stuffy, my ears would ring worse and my tongue would burn. The method I am doing will also help to unclog the inner ear or eustachian tube which I thought might be the problem with the ringing in my ears.

While I was doing the Deep Sinus Cleanse, I was also working on my mouth, throat, ears and eyes to clear everything at once.

Little did I know when I started this, that I would be opening up a huge can of worms. I do mean worms. 4 of them for sure... possibly 6. Is that disgusting or what?

Like I said, I didn't think I had a sinus problem so I was really surprised when after a few days, my nose stuffed up so bad that it felt like someone shoved cement up my nose.   It got so bad, that I had my Hubs go out and buy me a sinus steamer.   I could not figure out why I was so stuffed and it wouldn't go away.

When I started on the Grapefruit Seed Extract, I really stuffed up and when I did the mouth rinse, it burned. That is when I got a flashlight and decided to look into my throat.   OMG! CANDIDA WAS IN MY THROAT AND ON MY TONSILS..... EVERYWHERE.   I knew if it was there, it was also in my sinuses, ears and eyes and probably the rest of my body.   So that is why my ears are ringing and my tongue is burning. Candida / Thrush !!! I had no idea, although I should have. When you have systemic candida, you heal it in one place and it pops up in another, until you get it all healed. This can take many years.

Here are some signs that I had that I think were toxin die off symptoms or possibly just part of getting rid of all the sludge and candida that had built up in my sinuses.
. My sinuses hurt so bad my face hurt
. Headache
. Flu like symptoms
. Sinuses so blocked I couldn't sleep, didn't want to talk... I just wanted to be left alone.
The sinus steamer really worked for the blocked sinuses. I used it as often as I needed, which was quite a lot.

Here is how I deep clean my sinuses

1.  I needed a netti pot for this. I sometimes use a saline rinse,   tap water with a little salt in it Or... I used a barberry root tea that I made from barberry root I bought. To 2 cups of water I added a heaping Teaspoon of Barberry root.    I then strained it and put it into a jar. To the jar (cool barberry root tea) I added 1 toe of minced garlic, let it set a few hours and strain again.    I fill the netti pot about 1/2 full with the mixture and add warm water to the netti pot.
I am listing different things I used in my netti pot. I would use one for 5 days and then switch to something else so my body didn't become immune. Just to let you know, Grapefruit Seed Extract worked the best for me. It is supposedly a natural antibiotic that is suppose will kill off yeast and fungus without killing the good bacteria.

2. This can get really messy really fast so I always have a towel ready to wipe up.

3. I Started by pouring the solution into one side of  my nose, when it starts to come out the other side, I used my fingers to plug my nose, like I would do if I was under water. (I practiced using the Netti Pot before I started this)

4. I then held my breath and put my tongue backwards in my mouth to try to plug the spot where the water would drain into my throat. This was a little hard at first but eventually I got the hang of it.

5. I put the netti pot down, then... I tipped my head up so I was looking at the ceiling and counted to 10. Still holding my breath.

6. Now I tipped my head to the right, count to 10 and then to the left, count to 10.   I wold sometimes run out of breath before I counted all this.

7. Next I leaned forward like I lost something on the floor and was looking for it. Count to 10... I had to count fast because I need practice holding my breath.

8. I Put my face over the sink, opened my mouth and the liquid run out my nose.

9. I now blew my nose, not hard but lightly

10. Then I popped my ears to relieve any pressure in them, and blew my nose again

I did this 3 to 4 times a day.     Like I said, I got a lot of crap out and it kept changing colors.   My sinuses are feeling so much better now. I hope they stay this way.   I am thinking I might want to do this once a day just so it doesn't happen again.

What I Used In My Netti Pot
Grapefruit Seed Extract (This worked the best for clearing the candida / thrush
Barberry Root Tea And Garlic
Thyme And Water
Peroxice And Water
Garlic And Water
Rosemary And Water
Sage And Water
Vinegar And Water (this worked the best for me but I only did it one day)

I would do the above on a 5 day rotation.

After I Deep cleaned my sinuses, I would do my mouth and throat, then move to my eyes. I would do my ears last so I could keep my head tilted to one side or the other for a little while.

I also started cutting back on carbs and taking antifungals by mouth to kill any fungus that might be in my body

If you decide to do this Do It At Your Own Risk It worked for me, but who knows how safe it is. I am not a doctor, I am just someone who is trying to heal themselves because the doctors can't or won't do it on my terms. If I would of gone to the doctor for this, they would of given me antibiotics and then everything I did would be in vain.

Just to let you know.... after doing this for 6 weeks, my ears no longer ring, so.... The Deep Sinus Cleanse worked for me.    I will continue to do the netti pot with salt once a day, plus I will rinse my throat, put someting in my ears and wash my eyes out.

Below Is A ReCap Of Everything I did to stop the ringing in my ears, heal my cracked burning tongue and clear my sinuses.
Cleanse the mouth and throat
Deep Sinus Cleanse
Stop Ringing In Ears
Washing The Eyes
How I Drained My Eustachain Tube To Stop Ringing In Ears

New York Style Kefir Cheesecake

2011-12-04T11:00:00.000-05:00

I have been wanting to try cheesecake with my kefir cream cheese. This turned out really well. It has been a really long time since I have had cheesecake.

New York Style Kefir Cheesecake

2 cups of Kefir Cream Cheese

Stevia to equal 3/4 cups sugar

2 eggs
1/2 Tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/8 cup all-purpose flour (I used old fashioned whole wheat)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9 inch springform pan ( I just used 2 small glass baking dishes that I buttered).
In a large bowl, mix cream cheese with sugar until smooth. and then mix in the eggs one at a time, mixing just enough to incorporate. Mix in vanilla and flour until smooth. Pour filling into a buttered dish
Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour. Turn the oven off, and let cake cool in oven with the door closed for 5 to 6 hours; this prevents cracking. Chill in refrigerator until serving.

This recipe called for a graham cracker crust. I did not use any crust. I just baked it in the buttered pan.

Products That I Feel Healed My Candida, Parasites, Liver, Gallbladder, Kidneys ~ How I am fighting Heavy Metals

2011-12-04T09:01:00.000-05:00

Has anyone noticed that I don't dwell so much on candida / parasites like I used to? That is because I am pretty much healed.   I do still have a few things to work on, but I have not been this well in many years.

Since my candida/parasites are doing so well, you will be seeing more posts on FUN things instead of all about healing.... although, there will be some posting on health issues. Below are the products that I feel did the most to help me heal.

I have tried many, many products to heal. Many I have tried did not work. The products listed below are the ones that have worked for me.
. Candida
   The product that helped me the most with staying candida free is TruFlora Probiotic.  I now take the TruFlora and Theralac in rotation. If you click on the link, you will see all the herbs I used to fight candida.   You also might want to check out the Anti Candida Diet I used.
. Parasites
   I started out using Humaworm parasite cleanse. It got to a point where I thought I needed more so I started using Edible Earth,    I feel the Edible Earth keeps the parasites from being able to breed. For me, it works better than cloves. Cloves did nothing for me. I also take the TruFlora and Theralac probiotics in rotation to help me keep the bad bacteria out and the good bacteria in.   Check here for the BEST Parasite Cleanse I did so far.
. Kidneys and Kidney Stones
    To heal my kidneys, I stopped using sugar. I healed them fairly fast.   My Husband is another matter. He has reoccuring kidney stones and is using NoStone which is working very well. I am also going to have have him start taking Theralac probiotic 2 times a week.   He also is going to do the FlushMe Cleanse once a month. This cleanses the kidneys, liver, colon, pancreas, spleen and skin.
. Begining Diabetes
    I lowered my triglycerides by eating the Anti Candida Diet and so did both of my sisters. I feel that has stopped us from becoming diabetics like my Father was. Before we started the anti candida diet, the Doctors were watching us closely for diabetes.
. Liver / Gallbladder
   This is still a struggle for me. My liver is healing but it is a very slow process. I do liver flushes, take the Edible Earth and TruFlora and Theralac probiotics in rotation.
. Keep away toxins and Heavy Metals
    Again, I am using the Edible Earth and LL Magnetic Clay Bath for this.   If you check this post, Mark On My Face, you can see all the toxins that came out of my skin.

. Burning Tongue
This is in the working and I will post here as soon as I figure it out.
. Ringing In Ears
This is also a progress in work

My long term goal is to keep working on my liver/gallbladder and stay candida/parasite free. I think by taking the TruFlora, Theralac and Edible Earth, I will be good to go.

*Disclaimer The products were provided free of charge, for review purposes. In no way did this alter my opinion of their products. All of my opinions are one hundred percent honest and true.   Because, I like their products, I am continuing to use them.

Update On Hubs Reoccuring Kidney Stone Problem

2011-11-30T06:00:00.000-05:00

Hubs has been taking the NoStone for   2 1/2 months now and is delighted with how he is feeling. Of course, we won't know if the NoStone got rid of the kidney stones until sometime in June of 2012.   I will be happy if it just shrunk them some.
He has been dealing with these stones for many years, probably close to 15 years, maybe more. Here is my post on Enough is Enough!!

Before we started using the Canfo products, Hubs was having pain in the groin and back area where he always gets pain when his kidney stones are acting up.

He started out taking the FlushMe and was thrilled with the results that he got from taking it, In fact, we just ordered 4 more bottles of it.

Canfo's FlushMe® is a proprietary blend of herbal extracts formulated to support the healthy cleansing and filtering functions of the liver, kidneys, colon, pancreas, spleen, and skin.* The key to FlushMe's effective formula lies in its ability to cleanse the blood.* By improving the blood quality, FlushMe, in turn, cleanses the organs circulated by the blood—it is similar to simply purifying a car's engine oil without the hassle of draining it out then replacing it with new oil.* Thus, FlushMe is a faster, more efficient and superior cleanse.

FlushMe worked so well that we moved on to the NoStone. Here are 2 different posts I did while he was taking the NoStone Herbs.   NoStone Must Be Working and Sleeping Better Taking NoStone.

To give you an update!! Hubs is doing GREAT!!   He is sleeping better, peeing less, and best of all..... He has NO PAIN IN HIS GROIN. None!!!   Thank You NoStone!!

So now, all we do is keep taking the NoStone, wait until June and see if the stones have shrunk or hopefully, they are completely gone. I will be doing a post to let you know.

*Disclaimer The products were provided free of charge, for review purposes. In no way did this alter my opinion of their products. All of my opinions are one hundred percent honest and true. Because, I like their products, I am continuing to use them.

Is The Saying Red Sky At Night Sailors Delight True?

2011-11-28T06:00:00.000-05:00

The sky last night was so pretty, and red. By the time I thought of taking a picture, most of the red was gone. If you look close, you can still see some red through the trees.

The sky looked redder in person than it does in this picture.

In this case, red at night sailors delight rang true. The next day was sunny and beautiful. A little cold, but you gotta remember, it is November.

Weather Lore has been around for as long as people have needed to predict what the weather will be to plan their activities.

In the bible, Matthew XVI: 2-3 Jeasus said When in evening, ye say, it will be fair weather: For the sky is red. And in the morning, it will be foul weather today; for the sky is red and lowering.

Shakespear also wrote something similar in a play. Like a red morn that ever yet betokened, Wreck to the seaman, tempest to the field, Sorrow to the shepherds, woe unto the birds, Gusts and foul flaws to herdmen and to herds

Most times when I see a red sky at night, I know the next day is going to be nice. I am sure there are exceptions to this, but most times it holds true.

For those of you that have never heard this.... The saying goes

Red At Night Sailors Delight
Red In The Morning Sailors Take Warning.

How Many Of You Have A Hard Time Getting A Good Haircut?

2011-11-25T06:00:00.000-05:00

I have a terrible time getting a good haircut , and when I do get a good one, I go back to the same person and they never do it the same. I get my hair cut everuy 4 to 6 weeks, depending on how much it grows.

So below it kind of the haircut I am wanting, but I want it a little longer and a couple of things tweeked that I didn't like about it........ NEVER, NEVER TELL A HAIRDRESSER YOU WANT IT LONGER. She will BUTCH you. Honest to God she will.

This haircut was not easy to work with and took me forever to get it as it looks in the picture. There were holes that I had a hard time filling in.

One other thing you never tell a hairdresser is DON'T GIVE ME A MULLET.

Sure as Shoot, you will walk out with the biggest Mullet you have ever seen.

About a month ago, I went to a Beauty Salon in our little town of Hermitage Pa, (They have some of the worst hairdressers (beautiticans) in the world.) When I lived in Titusville, Pa, I had a GREAT hairdresser and when I lived in Erie, Pa, I also found a hairdresser that was very good. Since moving to Hermitage, Pa, I have tried probably 20 different beautitians. Most every one of them gave me a mullet after I sat and explained. I DO NOT WANT A MULLET!!!!

Okay so to get back to my story ... About a month ago, I went to a beaty salon in our little town of Hermitage, Pa. I told her I wanted my hair to grow out longer at the bottom and I do not want a MULLET. So, as she is cutting she is telling me if I don't like this cut, be sure to come back.

Then she kept cutting and cutting.... I thought OH NO!! She had one side so short ... I had to stay in the chair because now I needed the other side to match. Then she started using those scissors that thin the hair. What are you doing? I ask her. I am just giving it body, she says.

To make a long story short (like my hair... short) I ended up with a BUTCHED MULLET that stuck out all over because she thinned it ( I was so embarassed that I am not going to show a picture of it.). I threw my money on the desk (I paid $30 for a really bad haircut) and ran out of there. I WILL NEVER GO BACK.... NEVER!!

I am now going to try and cut my own. I can't do any worse than what I have been getting.

Whey Pancakes

2011-11-20T18:00:00.000-05:00

If you are looking for a way to use your extra whey, try these Whey Pancakes

Whey Pancakes
2 cups Unbleached All-Purpose or Traditional Whole Wheat Flour or you can use some of each
1 to 2 tablespoons sugar, honey, maple syrup or agave. (I use Stevia to equal 2 Tablespoons)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups whey (You may need to add more whey to make it thinner.)
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 to 4 tablespoon vegetable oil

Mix the dry ingredients together in a mixing bowl.

In a smaller bowl, beat together the whey, eggs and vegetable oil.

Blend the liquid and dry together, stir for aprox. 20 seconds. This will resemble the batter of muffins.

If you have a cast iron skillet, use that to cook your pancakes. I top with agave nectar.

I Am Ready For A Cytokine Storm ~ I Hope!!

2011-11-20T17:00:00.000-05:00

We experience all kinds of storms in this world, Hurricanes, Tornados, Thunder Storms, Snow Storms, and who knows what other storms are out there.

Did you know that you can have a storm within your own body? GEESH!!! Thats all I need is a storm within my own body.

You are probably wondering what a cytokine storm is, or better yet, What are Cytokines?

Cytokines help to stimulate our immune system. They target and limit our immune response. So you can see, they are very important to help keep us healthy during the flu season.

What is a cytokine storm?
Very basicly, it is when our immune system over reacts and sends way to many cytokines into our system. It is the bodys attempt to fight off a virus, Like the Bird Flu or The Swine Flu.
This is what killed many people during the 1918 flu epidemic and some think maybe the H5N1.

With so many cytokines in our system, they damage the body and can shut down our organs. Influenza is one of the rare conditions that is thought to trigger a cytokine storm.

I Avoid Aspirin and Sambucol because these tend to increase cytokine production

What I am doing to build my immune system
. TruFlora And Theralac Probiotics in rotation.
. Vitamin D
. I take a multi vitamin daily.
By the way... I am searching for a really good multi vitamin

Hopefully, these will help build my immune system so I don't get the flu.

Help in decreasing cytokine production (This is what I am doing)
Probiotics can help my body calm a cytokine storm
Benadryl (this is not an herb but still, I will use it if needed)
Tumeric
Green Tea
Garlic
St Johns Wort
Take a good multi vitamin
I will have these things on hand, just in case I get the flu.

*Disclaimer The products were provided free of charge, for review purposes. In no way did this alter my opinion of their products. All of my opinions are one hundred percent honest and true. Because, I like their products, I am continuing to use them.

Thanksgiving Smoothie

2011-11-18T07:00:00.000-05:00

Thanksgiving Smoothie

Cheers Everyone!!!

1 can pumpkin puree (16 oz)
1/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds (You can omit these or use another nut)
2 1/2 cups milk,of your choosing ( I sometimes use my kefir milk)
5 pitted Dates
1 teaspoon vanilla
1-2 tbsp raw organic honey Or Agave (if necessary)
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp cinnamon

Blend all together in a blender and drink. This makes enough for 4 people.

Mark On My Face ~ I think it could be heavy metals coming out as toxins.

2011-11-16T06:00:00.000-05:00

As most of you know, I have been using the Edible Earth . Some of you say Yuck!!! But, I think it is healing my Liver, gallbladder and skin problems on my back and chest ( I will be showing you pictures soon of how it is working on my chest, My back will take a little longer). My face has most always been clear of any problems (except wrinkles LOL.. and quit looking at them). But I had this mark appear and stay for 2 days and then GONE!

I told my Hubs it was Heavy Metals leaving my body and that is what I totally believe. If it is not heavy metals, it is toxins of some sort because I never break out on my face.

Any toxin I have is Better Out Than In

I am going to continue using the Edible Earth, not only do I feel it is healing my liver, gallbladder and skin problems but it helps with keeping me regular.

*Disclaimer The Edible Earth was provided free of charge, for review purposes. In no way did this alter my opinion of their products. All of my opinions are one hundred percent honest and true. Because, I like their products, I am continuing to use them.

How To Make Your Own Quiet Humidifier

2011-11-15T12:53:00.001-05:00

Anyone know where I can get a really quite humidifier?

I do have the money to buy my own humidifier, I just can't find one that is quiet enough for my bedroom.    Any of you have that problem?

For some reason, this year, the air seems dryer than normal and I am looking like a dried out old prune. Old being the key word.

Last year, we went and bought a humidifier. It was suppose to be very quiet.   Let me tell you... they do not know what quiet is.   I wear ear plugs because my Hubs snores like Fred Flintstone.    Do you know I could hear the racket the Humidifier made even with ear plugs.     So we took that back and tried another.... it was worse than the first one.    So, needless to say, I don't have a humidifier in my bedroom.

Here is something I am using until I can find a really quiet humidifier.   Anyone have any suggestions???   Any companies out there make a quiet humidifier?

How To Make Your Own Quiet Humidifier

(This works okay, not great, but it is better than nothing)

Get a large container, fill it with water and put a bottle filled with water in it (you need to fill it so it is heavy enough to stand up without tipping)

Wet a towel and place it over the bottle. This work s as a wick. Now all you have to do is fill the container with water every time it needs it.
Oh... Put it near a register and you might need more than one in a room.

Acorn Squash And Apple Soup ~ Using Whey

2011-11-14T04:30:00.000-05:00

I love winter squash and eat it quite often. I think the whey gave the soup a carmely flavor... so good!!

This tasted so good that it was almost dessert. It made enough that I ate it for 3 days

Acorn Squash Apple Soup ~ Made With Whey

1 Medium Apple (Peeled and cut into chunks)
1 Tablespoon Fresh ginger or 1 tsp dried powder
1 Medium Acorn Squash (Peeled, seeded and chunked)
2 - 4 Cups Whey, I like my soup thick so I only used 2 cups
1/4 teaspoon salt
Whipping cream for garnish

Put all ingredients into crock pot and cook on low 6-8 hours

Female Heart Attacks Are Different From Men

2011-11-11T09:40:00.000-05:00

I have a group of bloggers that I love to visit. They come up with the greatest posts. This is one I feel very worth sharing. I found this on Sandie's Chatty Crone Blog , I am sure many of you already visit her. If not, be sure to stop by her blog. You will usually get a really good belly laugh (which is very healing) but sometimes, she is very serious. This is a post all women should read!! There are some first hand heart attack symptoms here.

Thanks Sandie for letting me use this off your Chatty Crone Blog. You are a Gem!!

NURSE'S HEART ATTACK EXPERIENCE
from Linda B.

FEMALE HEART ATTACKS
I was aware that female heart attacks are different, but this is the best description I've ever read.

Women and heart attacks (Myocardial infarction). Did you know that women rarely have the same dramatic symptoms that men have when experiencing heart attack...you know, the sudden stabbing pain in the chest, the cold sweat, grabbing the chest & dropping to the floor that we see in the movies. Here is the story of one woman's experience with a heart attack.

'I had a heart attack at about 10:30 PM with NO prior exertion; NO prior emotional trauma that one would suspect might have brought it on.I was sitting all snugly & warm on a cold evening, with my purring cat in my lap, reading an interesting story my friend had sent me, and actually thinking, 'A-A-h, this is the life, all cozy and warm in my soft, cushy Lazy Boy with my feet propped up.

A moment later, I felt that awful sensation of indigestion, when you've been in a hurry and grabbed a bite of sandwich and washed it down with a dash of water, and that hurried bite seems to feel like you've swallowed a golf ball going down the esophagus in slow motion and it is most uncomfortable. You realize you shouldn't have gulped it down so fast and needed to chew it more thoroughly and this time drink a glass of water to hasten its progress down to the stomach. This was my initial sensation - the only trouble was that I hadn't taken a bite of anything since about 5:00 p.m.

After it seemed to subside, the next sensation was like little squeezing motions that seemed to be racing up my SPINE (hind-sight, it was probably my aorta spasming), gaining speed as they continued racing up and under my sternum (breast bone, where one presses rhythmically when administering CPR).

This fascinating process continued on into my throat and branched out into both jaws. 'AHA!! NOW I stopped puzzling about what was happening - we all have read and/or heard about pain in the jaws being one of the signals of an MI happening, haven't we? I said aloud to myself and the cat, 'Dear God, I think I'm having a heart attack!'

I lowered the footrest dumping the cat from my lap, started to take a step and fell on the floor instead. I thought to myself, If this is a heart attack, I shouldn't be walking int o the next room where the phone is or anywhere else...but, on the other hand, if I don't, nobody will know that I need help, and if I wait any longer I may not be able to get up in a moment.

I pulled myself up with the arms of the chair, walked slowly into the next room and dialed the Paramedics...I told her I thought I was having a heart attack due to the pressure building under the sternum and radiating into my jaws. I didn't feel hysterical or afraid, just stating the facts. She said she was sending the Paramedics over immediately, asked if the front door was near to me, and if so, to unbolt the door and then lie down on the floor where they could see me when they came in.

I unlocked the door and then laid down on the floor as instructed and lost consciousness, as I don't remember the medics coming in, their examination, lifting me onto a trolley or getting me into their ambulance, or hearing the call they made to St. Jude ER on the way, but I did briefly awaken when we arrived and saw that the Cardiologist was already there in his surgical blues and cap, helping the medics pull my stretcher out of the ambulance. He was bending over me asking questions (probably something like 'Have you taken any medications?') but I couldn't make my mind interpret what he was saying, or form an answer, and nodded off again, not waking up until the Cardiologist and partner had already threaded the teeny angiogram balloon up my femoral artery into the aorta and into my heart where they installed 2 side by side stents to hold open my right coronary artery.

'I know it sounds like all my thinking and actions at home must have taken at least 20-30 minutes before calling the Paramedics, but actually it took perhaps 4-5 minutes before the call, and both the fire station and St. Jude are only minutes away from my home, and my Cardiologist was already to go to the OR in his scrubs and get going on restarting my heart (which had stopped somewhere between my arrival and the procedure) and installing the stents.

'Why have I written all of this to you with so much detail? Because I want all of you who are so important in my life to know what I learned first hand.'

1. Be aware that something very different is happening in your body not the usual men's symptoms but inexplicable things happening (until my sternum and jaws got into the act). It is said that many more women than men die of their first (and last) MI because they didn't know they were having one and commonly mistake it as indigestion, take some Maalox or other anti-heartburn preparation and go to bed, hoping they'll feel better in the morning when they wake up...which doesn't happen. Female friends, your symptoms might not be exactly like mine, so I advise you to call the Paramedics if ANYTHING is unpleasantly happening that you've not felt before. It is better to have a 'false alarm' visitation than to risk your life guessing what it might be!

2. Note that I said 'Call the Paramedics.' And if you can, take an Aspirin. Ladies, TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE!Do NOT try to drive yourself to the ER - you are a hazard to others on the road.Do NOT have your panicked husband who will be speeding and looking anxiously at what's happening with you instead of the road.Do NOT call your doctor -- he doesn't know where you live and if it's at night you won't reach him anyway, and if it's daytime, his assistants (or answering service) will tell you to call the Paramedics. He doesn't carry the equipment in his car that you need to be saved! The Paramedics do, principally OXYGEN that you need ASAP. Your Dr. will be notified later.

3. Don't assume it couldn't be a heart attack because you have a normal cholesterol count. Research has discovered that a cholesterol elevated reading is rarely the cause of an MI (unless it's unbelievably high and/or accompanied by high blood pressure). MI's are usually caused by long-term stress and inflammation in the body, which dumps all sorts of deadly hormones into your system to sludge things up in there. Pain in the jaw can wake you from a sound sleep. Let's be careful and be aware. The more we know, the better chance we could survive.

What A Wonderful Indian Summer We Are Having

2011-11-09T20:32:00.002-05:00

Even The Ducks Are Loving It

What Is Indian Summer
This is how the Farmers Almanac Describes Indian Summer
“Indian summer” is a phrase most North Americans use to describe an unseasonably warm and sunny patch of weather during autumn. In U.S. states that experience enough seasonal variation for a brief warming trend to be noticeable, the phenomena is generally observed anywhere from mid-October to early November and normally occurs after the first frost. The warm temperatures are usually accompanied by dry, hazy conditions.

An Indian summer is typically caused by a sharp shift in the jet stream from the south to the north. The warm weather may last anywhere from a few days to over a week and may happen multiple times before winter arrives for good.
To be a true Indian summer, the following generally agreed upon criteria must be met:

Temperatures must be above 70 degrees Fahrenheit for a period of at least seven days or more after the autumnal equinox.
In the Northeastern U.S. and Canada, the heat wave must occur after the first frost.

Whey Fry Bread

2011-11-09T06:00:00.000-05:00

Whey Fry Bread

3 cups unbleached flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups Whey
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Oil or shortening, for deep frying

In high altitudes use 3 teaspoons baking powder.

.Combine all ingredients except oil
. Knead until smooth.
. Rub oil over dough.
. Cover and let sit for about 30 minutes.

Directions
Pull enough dough out to roll a small ball in the palm of your hand. Flatten dough... I use a rolling pin, adding extra flour if needed.
Deep fry in hot oil

You can use these for taco shells or make a sandwich.

Makes 10 to 12 Fry Breads, I made mine small so this really depends on the size you make them.

These were a little oily so the next time, I am just going to do them on a pan or a griddle.

Do You Ever Walk Into A Room For Something And Forget What You Went In For?

2011-11-06T18:00:00.000-05:00

This happens to me more often than I would like to admit.   I go into a room to get something and the minute I get there, I forgot what I was going after. So annoying!!

I go brain dead. I guess the old saying.... Use It Or Lose It is true. I certainly have not been using it.
Just the other day I walked into my bedroom to get something.... darned if I didn't forget what it was.   I had to go back out to the kitchen before I remembered I wanted to get the note pad I had on my night stand.

Maybe that is why it takes old people longer to do things. We forget what they are suppose to be doing.

Some foods that are suppose to help us with our memory are
Vegetables
Brussell Sprouts                           Cabbage                              Mustard Greens
Broccoli                                         Collard Greens                   Spinach
Boc Choy                                      Kale                                      Swiss Chard

Fruits that might help with our memory
Blueberries                                    Elder berries                    Grapes
Black Currants                              Plums                                rhubarb
apples (with skin)                         apricots

There are a lot of other foods that are suppose to help with memory as well, but I forget what they are... LOL

To remember, I should be eating
50% Protein
30% Complex Carbs
20% Fat (the monounsaturated type found in flax and olive oils)
Fat keeps the brain cell membranes from drying out.

Lack of fat might be my problem. I don't get enough of it, but I have tried to start getting more. We'll see if it helps.

Make Your Own Pumpkin Pie Spice

2011-11-04T09:22:00.001-04:00

I was making a pumpkin cake, I went to the cupboard to get the pumpking pie spice and I was out of it. Oh No!!! I didn't want to run to the store, so I decided to make my own.

Pumpkin Pie Spice

4 Tablespoons Ground Cinnamon

4 Teaspoons Ground Nutmeg

4 Teaspoons Ground Ginger

3 Teaspoons Ground Allspice

Mix all together and put into an air tight container.

I just used my empty container and filled it up with what I made.

Very Cute Penguin Appetizer ~ So Cute!!!

2011-11-02T13:35:00.001-04:00

This is an old post that I just had to bring back, just in case anyone is interested in making these for Thanksgiving.

If you are still struggling with candida, you may not want to eat these because of the cream cheese. But if you have your candida under control..... These are great and I just HAD TO SHOW YOU THESE PENGUINS!!! I will even explain how to make them

Cut a slit into each jumbo olive. I made the slit into a V.

Slice Carrots into coins and cut a V out of each coin. These will become the penguins feet.

Put cream cheese into a cake decorator and fill each olive with cream cheese. You can add dry onion soup mix for taste.

For the head of the penguin, use small olives. The beak is another carrot cut thin and pushed into the hole in the olive where they have taken out the pit. To finish off the penguins, you can use fancy or regular tooth picks. Insert toothpick

Tadah!!! A Parade Of Penguins

See!! I don't always just talk about candida.

Be sure to check out my Christmas Tree Vegetable Appetizer

Taking NoStone Helps Hubs Sleep Better

2011-10-31T06:00:00.001-04:00

A couple of days ago, my Hubs said he has been sleeping really well since he started taking the NoStone for his reoccuring kidney stones.

I ask him why is the NoStone making him sleep better. He said, Because I don't have to get up and pee at 3:00 every morning. Yay NoStone ~ When Hubs can't sleep, nobody can sleep.

I told him, I might have to get me some of this NoStone. I get up to pee at least once a night. I sometimes think mine is out of habbit. Before, when the candida was bad, I had terrible bladder problems. Mine were so bad that I thought I would have to start wearing diapers. Since I have gone throught the candida, parasite protocol, my kidneys are really good.

*Disclaimer NoStone was provided free of charge, for review purposes. In no way did this alter my opinion of their products. All of my opinions are one hundred percent honest and true. Because, these seem to be working, we will continue to use them.

How I Naturally Purify The Air In My Home ~ I Love My Salt Lamp Air Purifier

2011-10-28T07:00:00.000-04:00

I don't know if any of you have seen these salt lamps or not. I just love mine and.... It is also a natural air purifier.

Salt Lamps help to purify the air by releasing negative ions when the Lamp is heated. The extra ions in the air attach to the oxygen molecueles and allow the impurities such as smoke and dust drop out of the air so that we dont breathe them in when in the room.

The salt lamps may help people with various health conditions including asthma, allergies and other respiratory ailments.

Even if it didn't purify the air.... I like it anyway. I really need to get more for other rooms in the house.

Check out Terri's Little Haven and see how she is naturally purifying the air in her house. Her idea is so neat, that you will want to try it.

How To Use Those Apple Skins

2011-10-26T06:00:00.000-04:00

Everytime I make an apple pie or apple crisp for my Hubs, I have a lot of skins that I just throw away.

Here are some different ways I have been using them.

Crushed Apples to Add to my smoothies or oatmeal. I chopped them in my food processor and put in serving size bags in the freezer. I pull out a bag and add it to my smoothie or boil it in with my oatmeal.

Apple Jelly ~ This is the old fashioned kind, made with just juice and sugar... and I can't eat it because of the sugar, but Hubs can.

Homemade Apple Jelly From Apple Skins
To make the jelly, I had the peels of about 10 to 12 apples.
Add 4 cups of water to the peels and boil for 15 to 20 minutes
Strain the boiled liquid into a pan
For every 2 cups liquid, add (stir in) 1 cup of sugar
Put a candy thermometer into the liquid and boil to 220F (Jelly)
Remove From Heat and pour into jar
I ended up with 2 cups of jelly from the 4 cups I started with.

Apple Cinnamon Tea (Cold Cure Tea) I don't know if this really cures the cold but it sure does taste good.

Clean Your Aluminum Cookware I am not sure this really works, but the DIY Network says this
Apple peels are good to use on stained and discolored aluminum pan. Fill the pan with water and then use your apple peelings to clen it by tossing in the peels into the water. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 30 minutes. The acid in the apple peels will remove the dark discoloration on the inside of the aluminum cookware. Another solution is to add a tablespoon of cream of tartar to the water. It will also bleach the stains out of the aluminum.

So, How Do You Use Your Apple Skins?

Having all these apples around will draw fruit flies. Here is the way I get rid of fruit flies.

Just Finished Another Quick Liver / Gallbladder Flush

2011-10-25T16:16:00.000-04:00

After taking some medication for what I thought was a sinus cold, my tongue started burning. This was the first time in months that it has gotten this bad.    The Theralac and TruFlora usually keep it away but since I have been feeling so well, I have not been taking them on a regular basis.... what a ditz I am.

So, when my tongue burns, I know it is my liver and, or gallbladder.    That is why I decided to give myself a quick liver / gallbladder flush.

The Epsom salts tastes pretty bad to drink and I had to drink it 4 times. But really, it was very well worth it.    I got a lot of gallstones out. 100's of them and one pretty big one.   That is what I wanted to see. Gallstones     I can heal my gallbladder and liver, it is just going to take a little time.

This is the biggest gallstone I have gotten out. The rest of them were smaller and there were 100s of them.
The color is brighter than the picture shows... they were like almost neon green. I have had yellow gallstones with my first two flushes, but the last two times, green gallstones come out. Maybe that means I am getting deeper into the gallbladder.

If I would let the doctors take out my gallbladder, I will no longer make bile to help digest fats. A friend of mine let the doctor take hers and now, she has all kinds of problems with food. Worse than before.

Here is the directions for the Quick Liver / Gallbladder Flush that I did.

Liver Cleanse and Gallbladder Cleanse Flush

INGREDIENTS:
1/2 Cup Olive Oil Extra Virgin
1 Big grapefruit - squeezed or 100% grapefruit juice (canned is fine)
4 tablespoon EPSOM salts
3 cups water You can substitute 3 cups water (that is used in this recipe to dissolve Epsom salt) with 3 cups freshly pressed grapefruit juice, or apple juice - that way you will not feel unpleasant taste of Magnesium Sulphate (epsom salts)

Choose a day like Saturday for the cleanse, since you will be able to rest the next day.

Take no medicines, vitamins or pills that you can do without; they could prevent success.

Eat a no-fat breakfast and lunch such as cooked cereal with fruit, fruit juice, bread and preserves or honey (no butter or milk), baked potato or other vegetables with salt only. This allows the bile to build up and develop pressure in the liver. Higher pressure pushes out more stones.

2:00 PM. Do not eat or drink anything heavy (water or tea is fine to drink) after 2 o'clock. If you break this rule you could feel quite ill later. Get your Epsom salts ready. Mix 4 tbs. in 3 cups water (or juice) and pour this into a jar. This makes four servings, 3/4 (three fourths) cup each. Set the jar in the refrigerator to get ice cold (this is for convenience and taste only). [ You can substitute 3 cups water with 3 cups freshly pressed grapefruit juice, or apple juice, it tastes better .]

6:00 PM. Drink one serving 3/4 (three fourths cup) of the ice cold Epsom salts. (goes down faster and easier through a drinking straw) If you did not prepare this ahead of time, mix 1 tbs. in 3/4 (three fourth) cup water now. You may add 1/8 (one eight) tsp. vitamin C powder to improve the taste. You may also drink a few mouthfuls of water afterwards or rinse your mouth. Get the olive oil and grapefruit out to warm up.

8:00 PM. Repeat by drinking another 3/4 (three fourths) cup of Epsom salts.You haven't eaten since two o'clock, but you won't feel hungry. Get your bedtime chores done. The timing is critical for success.

9:45 PM. Pour 1/2 (half) cup (measured) olive oil into the pint jar add 3/4 cup grapefruit juice. Add this to the olive oil. Close the jar tightly with the lid and shake hard until watery (only grapefruit juice does this). Now visit the bathroom one or more time, even if it makes you late for your ten o'clock drink. Don't be more than 15 minutes late. You will get fewer stones.

10:00 PM. Drink the olive oli/grapefruit potion you have mixed. Drinking through a large plastic straw helps it go down easier. Drink it standing up. Get it down within 5 minutes. Lie down immediately. You might fail to get stones out if you don't. The sooner you lie down the more stones you will get out. Be ready for bed ahead of time. Don't clean up the kitchen.

As soon as the drink is down walk to your bed and lie down flat on your back with your head up high on the pillow. Try to think about what is happening in the liver. Try to keep perfectly still for at least 20 minutes. You may feel a train of stones traveling along the bile ducts like marbles. There is no pain because the bile duct valves are open (thank you Epsom salts!).

Go to sleep, you may fail to get stones out if you don't.

Upon awakening take your third dose of Epsom salts. If you have indigestion or nausea wait until it is gone before drinking the Epsom salts. You may go back to bed. Don't take this potion before 6:00 am.

Expect diarrhea in the morning.

2 Hours Later. Take your fourth (the last) dose of Epsom salts. You may go back to bed again. After 2 More Hours you may eat. Start with fruit juice. Half an hour later eat fruit. One hour later you may eat regular food but keep it light. By supper you should feel recovered.

DISCLAIMER: The FDA has not evaluated these statements. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Consult with your Health Care Professional before beginning any herbal treatment.

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Red Blood Blister Like Things On My Skin ~ How I Got Rid Of The One On My Leg

2011-10-24T07:00:00.000-04:00

I have had red blood blister like things on my skin for YEARS!! I probably have 10 of them on different places on my body. I had this post all worked up to tell you how I got rid of it.

I sent the post that I had written to Ashley at LL Magnetic Clay Baths to show her the red blood like blisters on my leg and how I got rid of them. Do you know she emailed me back right away and told me to stop what I was doing.

I was using a scrubbie and the LL Magnetic Clay Bath and scrubbing the red blood blisters. You can see it the pictures below that it worked.... But, ... Here is what Ashley told me

One thing that I would avoid, though, would be recommending that the clay be absorbed into open wounds. Although it's not harmful in that sense, the clay is extremely fine and could potentially remain inside the wound... in essence causing it to heal with fine clay granules inside of it - especially if you're scrubbing it directly into the wound. There could be serious repercussions if the person is infection prone.

How many companys do you know that care more about people than selling their products?

With that being said, check out the pictures below.

Here is the Red Blood Blister like thing on my leg. This is before I started.

This is one week of working on the blood blister nightly. Looks a little worse doesn't it?

This is after about 2 weeks of working on the red blood blister like thing on my leg.
All that is left is a mark.

This is what I used, and I think had I just kept soaking in the magnetic clay, I would of gotten the same results as scrubbing with it.
LL's Magnetic Clay Detox Bath

How To Get Rid Of Fruit Flies

2011-10-19T06:30:00.000-04:00

I can not tolerate fruit flies in my house. One year, I decided to buy one of those cute banana stands that shows off your bananas. Bad, bad mistake. Fruit flies took over my house. I just about went nuts getting rid of them until I found this idea. I have been using it ever since.

Yesterday, I made my Hubs banana bread. While it was cooling, I seen about 4 fruit flies trying to get at it. I covered the banana bread with a glass container and then set out getting rid of the flies.

All you need is an oven with a light, and food that attracts fruit flies.

Here, I used wine, kefir milk and a lemon. I put all of those on a piece of tin foil in my oven, turned the light on, left the oven door open for them and then went to take my bath. When I came out, there were about 7 fruit flies in my oven on the food. I closed the oven door and turned the oven on for a few minutes. All the fruit flies died of heat exaustion.

I got rid of the dead fruit flies, put a clean piece of tin foil down and put in some fresh food. I again left the oven door open with the light on to attract them. When I got up there were only 2 fruit flies around the food...... I killed them too.

For me, this is fool proof. I might not have to do this again this year, but if I do.... I am ready.

How To Keep Mice Out Of Your House And Automobile

2011-10-17T06:00:00.000-04:00

This is the time of year when many of us get a mouse in our house. They are pretty smart little rodents, coming in out of the cold for the winter. They also carry disease so there is no way I want them thinking my house is a Mouse Motel.

If you want to try a natural way you can find some Monkey Balls, sometimes called hedgeapples, hedge balls, horse apples, green brains, monkey balls, or a mock orange. This is a very humane way to handle your mouse and spider problem. The only problem is, I can't always get them.

The method I am going to show you works very, very well. The problem is, It is not a humane way of dealing with mice. It does work and works well for me, so when I can't get Monkey Balls, I use this.

This also keep my neighbors kids and pets from getting into the poison because I can put a lock on this to keep everyone and everything out. Including me if I lose the key.

I had plans to clean this out before taking this picture, but then I seen a mouse out by our lake heading our way.    I put mouse bait on the metal rod, close it up and place it where I want it.

I do not get mice in my house when I use the Bait Stations.    I have 3 of them that I place in strategic places around the outside of the house.

One year, My Hubs and I went on vacation and a family moved into our basement, plus his truck air filter.    We couldn't figure out for the longest time why our truck had no power. Here the mice had blocked the whole air filter.

Needless to say, I don't forget to put the bait in the bait station any longer.

Carrot Kefir Cake With Kefir Cream Cheese Frosting ~ Made With Stevia

2011-10-14T06:00:00.000-04:00

Carrot Kefir Cake ~ Made With Stevia

2 cups Whole Wheat Flour

1 Tablespoon Baking Powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon stevia concentrate powder

1/4 cup chopped walnuts

2 Eggs

1/4 cup applesauce (unsweetened)

1 cup raisins (optional)

2 Cups Grated Carrots

1 1/2 Cup Kefir Milk

1/2 Tablespoon Cinnamon

Directions:

Cream all moist ingredients together except eggs.

Add stevia and mix well.

Add eggs mixing well.

Then add the remaining ingredients and stir.

Place in a greased and floured 13X9X2 cake pan and bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes.

Kefir Cream Cheese Frosting ~ Made With Stevia
16 ounces Kefir Cream Cheese
1/2 teaspoon stevia powder (Or sweetened to your liking)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Mix together and frost cooled cake

Have Any Of You Had This Problem? Also, Check Out My Turtle Friend

2011-10-12T06:30:00.000-04:00

So I get this email from a blogger aquaintance saying she sent me an email through Ebates. Right away Ebates sent me an email.   I don't want these emails, and I know if I don't unsubscribe.... they will keep sending this crap.   Why should I have to unsubscribe to something I never signed up for?

I get so mad when people use my email to further their.... who knows what. This must be the reason that I get emails from businesses that I have not signed up for.   Then, I have to unsubscribe from all of them. There should be a law against this. It is kind of harassament.

I did email the blogger and ask her not to do it again and she said she won't and totally understands.   I dislike making enemies and hope she isn't upset that I emailed her and ask her not to do this... but darn it.   If I wanted to sign up for something, I would do it myself.

So... Now that I got that off my chest, , I want to show you this picture of a turtle that came out of the lake behind my house.

This guy was huge!!

Look At The Size Of That Tail

How I Am Building Up My Immune System To Prevent Colds And Flu

2011-10-10T06:30:00.000-04:00

That time of year is just around the corner. The time when everyone starts getting sick with colds and flu. I dread getting sick so, I am going to start now building up my immune system.

Here are some things I am doing now

1. I will be upping my TruFlora And Theralac Probiotics. Probiotics are supplements containing good bacteria. Good bacteria promotes my health by suppressing the growth of harmful bacteria. In another post, I will be explaining to you how TruFlora and Theralac build up my immune system.

2. I try to get plenty of exercise ~ Exercising daily will help build my immune system.
I need to Exercise now while I am well and it will help me to stay well. Exercising helps by releasing endorphins.

3. I take my vitamins.... When my body has all the vitamins and supplements it needs, it doesn't have to pull from other parts of my body causing stress on the system. Vitamin D3 and Zinc are something I always have on hand. I hopefully will be doing a post later on what vitamins help to build your immune system.

4. Drink plenty of water ~ When your body is trying to fight an illness, the last thing it needs is to be dehydrated.

Wash your hands!! Need I say more

Get plenty of sleep

Stay away from sick people (Just had to throw that in)

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Parasite Solutions Review ~ This Was The Best Parasite Cleanse I Have Done So Far

2011-10-07T14:42:00.000-04:00

A couple of months back, Tawna ask me to do a review of Parasite Solutions from Healthy Herbal Nutrients. Because I had just finished a parasite cleanse, I couldn't do another for 3 months.

3 months are up Tawna, so here is your review.   This was the very best parasite cleanse yet. Probably because I came at them with 3 different things.    I plan on doing another one in 3 months which will make it the end of January 2012

First off, I have been using Edible Earth for about 2 weeks before starting the Parasite Solutions. Also, because Wormwood and Black Walnut are hard on my liver. I decided to use an herb mixture that helps the liver, that I mix up myself. I will use it right along with the Parasite Solutions.   I am going to Hit those suckers 3 different ways!! Oh... I also use psyhilliam Husk some nights to keep things going smoothly.

I decided to start the Parasite Solutions on a Tuesday Evening.   I took it 3 times a day.    I did this for 2 weeks.
I take the Edible Earth once a day on an empty stomach and 1/2 hour later I take the Parasite Solutions right along with the herbs I mixed up for my liver/gallbladder.

One day later (Wednesday), I thought I seen parasite larve.... not sure.     I was also feeling some biting in my intestine, liver, gallbladder area.

Friday, I had my usual evening BM. When I wiped I found a long skinny worm. Yuck!!   So I decided to give myself a warm water enema. (I didn't want to use anything that will wash the herbs out, so I opted for warm water.)

When I let the water out.... all kinds of mangled pieces of round worm came out. Lots of them!! Yay for me.    Lucky for you I couldn't reach the camera. I am pretty sure that taking the Edible Earth is slicing the heck out of these worms and that is why they are all mangled.

Saturday... I was feeling good until I ate 2 personal size bags of potato chips. I know better than to eat that crap, but was wanting salt and grease.    That evening I passed another worm and some other things... who knows what they were.

Sunday... Passed a lot of things that were pretty funky looking.

Not much happened until
Wednesday... Holy Cow, I passed a ton of mangled (they look like round worms) slimy stuff with worms in it. Plus, I passed some larve.   I use a warm water enema because it gets anything hiding out.

Thursday.... Passed more mangled pieces and more larve (they look like grub worms). I know it just looks like poop to you, but it is 2 mangled worms there plus a larve.   Sorry this is so gross.

Friday,..... not much happening again

Saturday.... woke up feeling like I am catching a cold, but this could be die off. Plus, I have such a crampy feeling in my... I think lower intestine. Hopefully I will pass more worms tonight or tomorrow.

I continued what I was doing for the rest of the cleanse.
Every night, I gave myself a warm water enema and so many mangled worms came out. Every night!!!

I got more worms (roundworms) doing the cleanse this way than I have ever gotten.   As I said at the begining of the post. I will be doing this again in 3 months.

So, by using the Edible Earth, Parasite Solutions and my own herb mixture, I got out a ton of parasites.    I actually think I got into a nest of them and eliminated a lot of them.

*Disclaimer The products were provided free of charge, for review purposes. In no way did this alter my opinion of their products. All of my opinions are one hundred percent honest and true. Because, I like their products, I am continuing to use them.

Toxins And Detoxing

2011-10-07T07:00:00.000-04:00

What are Toxins
Toxins are a posion that is found in living cells or organisms. They can be anything foreign or posionous to the body. Like a bee sting, bacterial infections, dental fillings, lead, The Air We Breathe!! or even tobacco or car fumes. They are capable of causing disease when they come in contact with the human body.

Where Do Toxins Come From
Enviroment
Household
Food
Lifestyle
Those are the four main ways we get toxins.

How We Get Rid Of Toxins
The normal body detoxes itself without you even knowing it.

The detox organs in our body includes the Liver, Skin, Kidneys and Lungs and the Lymphatic system . These are the main organs that get rid of all the bad things (Toxins) that enter our bodies.

Speaking of getting rid of toxins in the lymphatic system. A big mistake that people make is wearing anti-persperants which block a key toxin exit point!

So, when I get rashes on my skin, it is my body trying to detox. When I cough, it is my body trying to expell Toxins

Little Easy Ways To Help Your Body Detox
Go for walks in the woods (a forrest would be best) where there is no factories ect. Beathe deep and this will help resupply your blood and cells with vital oxygen we need.

Drink water that has no toxins, like chlorine added

Minimise you exposure to toxins in the home.
. Use fresh air, open your windows instead of using an air freshner you bought at the store
. Choose curtains and furniture that contain no brominated flame retardant
. Don't use pestisides
Little things can help when it comes to toxins

Other Ways I Help My Body Detox
. Edible Earth
. LL Clay Bath
. Probiotics
. Skin Brushing
. Cleansing
. Drinking Lots Of Fresh Clean Water

Be sure to consult your Doctor before trying anything that I do.

*Disclaimer The products were provided free of charge, for review purposes. In no way did this alter my opinion of their products. All of my opinions are one hundred percent honest and true. Because, I like their products, I am continuing to use them.

NoStone Must Be Working On My Hubs Kidney Stones

2011-10-04T22:00:00.000-04:00

My Hubs is doing so well taking the NoStone Herbs for his Kidney Stones, that I don't have to remind him. He usually complains if I ask him to take herbs .... I think they must be making him feel better or he would not touch them without me getting on him.

Before we started the FlushMe and NoStone, Hubs was having some pain in his lower side and then it moved to his groin.
I haven't heard him complain about the pain he was having in his groin, so hopefully this is starting to help.

I am not sure about this.... but for 3 weeks before we started the FlushMe and NoStone, I heard daily about the pain...... So..... Keeping My Fingers Crossed!!

*Disclaimer The products were provided free of charge, for review purposes. In no way did this alter my opinion of their products. All of my opinions are one hundred percent honest and true. Because, I like their products, I am continuing to use them.

Once A Month I Give An Apron Away To Those Who Comment On My Blog

2011-10-04T20:19:00.000-04:00

US & Canada Once a month, I pick one of the people that comment on my blog posts and send them an apron. Sometimes I give 2 or 3 away a month and sometimes the same person will get more than one.

So if you are interested in getting an apron, come back every couple of days and leave a comment. You may want to make sure I have a way to reach you if you don't have a blog with an email listed.

January 2012 Apron Giveaway

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Snowman Apron

February 2012

I really need a manequin

Here is the list of people who have received aprons (There have been many more, but this is since I have started keeping track)
2011
June Apron.... Manzanita Wanna Buy A Duck
July Aprons....Tawna Random Thoughts Advice Opinions and More. Manzanita Wanna Buy A Duck
August Apron... Mary Barefeet In The Kitchen
September Lisa Two Bears Farm, Jeasus And My Orange Juice,
Alissa, Planet Of The Apels
October Ashley Hudsons Happenings
November Reena Missing Moments
November Manzanita (Dog Bone Holders) & 2 Thanksgiving Aprons Wanna Buy A Duck
November Grace Blessed Elements (Gift Card Holders)

Make Your Own Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Bam!!!

2011-10-03T07:30:00.000-04:00

My Hubs loves crushed red pepper, but what we buy is never good enough for him. It is not HOT enough. This year, I decided to grow and make my own peppers to make some HOT crushed red pepper flakes.

I used red chili peppers and tossed in some habanaro peppers to give it some omph. You know... Kick It Up A Notch!

I hung them to dry. I hung a lot more than you see here.

Once the peppers were dry, I put them into my food processor and chopped them to the size I wanted.

Another way I am making Crushed red pepper flakes is to pick the peppers, wash them and put them in the food processor then on a cookie sheet. I put them in the oven on low and let them dry for a few hours.

I like this method much better than having peppers hanging all over the place to dry.

The Hubs loves these. Finally he has crushed red pepper flakes that are hot enough for him.

Signs Of Parasites/Toenail Fungus with Pictures ~ How I Am Treating It

2011-09-30T08:00:00.000-04:00

At one point, I thought my toenails looked like they did because I was low on zinc (that still could be the problem), But why am I low on zinc? Probably from Parasites and Candida. I have done 2 parasite cleanses so far. I have also started taking zinc, magnesium, potassium, folic acid and B Complex. I am also drinking Kefir and taking my very favorite probiotic.

I have been doing some research and parasites can live in our thyroids, liver, pancreas..... anywhere in our body. The parasitic fungal spore can also take root in the area of a fingernail or toenail. No matter where or what they are, they affect our skin and nails.

Look at the vertical lines, dry flaky patches I can even see some horizontal lines. On thing I am happy about.... they are not green. So many people have the green toenails and that is also a fungus.

I had sent pictures to Alicia who writes the blog Eco Friendly Homemaking and owns the online store, Eco Friendly Soaps

This is what she sent me to try to get rid of the toenail problems

Eco Natural Foot Relief Balm

This is one week after using the Eco Natural Soap Foot Relief Balm. Look how much better they look, I wonder what they will look like next week. I did trim the toenails and it got off some of the flaky nail.

This is after 2 weeks of treatment

So, I think my toenails are looking GREAT!! Compared to what they started like! But, don't forget, you still need to continue with your candida/parasite treatment of the rest of your body. The cream may help the toes but it does not get it out of the rest of the body.

I Am Eating Dirt And Taking A Mud Bath

2011-09-28T13:35:00.000-04:00

Not just any dirt, and not dirt but a formulation of natural calcium bentonite and montmorillonite clays. This is an Edible Earth from Magnetic Clay Baths, and I am not really eating it, I am drinking it. Magnetic Clay Baths, ask me to try a couple of their products and this is wha I picked.

What are the Benefits of Edible Earth?
*Soothes and Purifies the Digestive Tract
*Remineralizes Cells and Tissues
*Promotes Bacterial Balance in the Colon *Assists in Heavy Metal and Chemical Detoxification
*Augments Digestive Efficiency
*Supports Nutrient Assimilation in the Gut
*Alkalizes the Body
I have also read that clay helps with parasites!! Bonus!
So what do you guys think of that? LOL   I will try anything once. Believe me, it is not so bad and already it has helped with the BM's.

I am going to do this and let you know how it goes in other posts.    I really hope it helps with the Heavy Metals.   Most of us that have fillings, probably have an over load of heavy metals in our bodies.

Oh.... I almost forgot.   I am also taking clay baths LL Magnetic Clay Detox Baths

This Clay Bath Assists in Eliminating

This bath formula assists in eliminating: Generalized toxic exposures in our daily life, including inorganic and organic chemical residues, nicotine, pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, industrial pollution, food preservatives, phthalates (plastic residues, artificial fragrances), PCB’s, VOC’s, PFOA’s (non-stick surfaces), radiation exposures (nuclear, medical, food, etc), various carcinogens, and more.

Sources of Environmental Toxicity

Air pollution, polluted municipal and ground water supplies, various toxins passed up the food chain. The sources for environmental toxins are near limitless in our industrialized world.

Related Symptoms of Environmental Toxicity
The World Health Organization (WHO) has acknowledged environmental pollution as the underlying cause in nearly 80% of all chronic degenerative diseases. Toxic chemicals and metals have the potential to negatively impact every biological function occurring within your body.

I will be letting you know how this goes in future posts!!

How I Am Healing The Cracks In My Tongue ~ I Was Trying To Make My Teeth Less Sensitive

2011-09-26T15:20:00.000-04:00

Sensitive teeth can be a real bummer. Lately, my teeth have been extra sensitive. Even drinking water at room temperature makes my teeth throb.

I am going to try a product called OralEase to see if it helps the sensitivity in my teeth. I couldn't be doing this at a better time, I have a dentist appointment next week and when they clean my teeth, sometimes they just send me through the roof.
This product is not really for sensitive teeth but more for canker sores that we sometimes get in our mouth.

Here is what the Canfo Company says about OralEase

Oral health is believed to be caused by "heat" in the stomach. A "heated" stomach can cause excessive bacteria growth and lowering immune system efficacy. By removing stomach "heat" and consequently boosting the body's natural immune response, OralEase® promotes gum health and also freshens the breath in the process.
So, I figure if it helps with excessive bacteria growth, it could help with my sensitive teeth. I thought the bacteria is what caused my teeth to be sensitive. Even if it doesn't help with the sensitivity, it promotes gum health and I am sure I could use help in that area...... and who doesn't want fresh breath.

After 7 Days Using OralEase
I have noticed my tongue does not have that feeling like it is going to start to burn again. I had a Burning Tongue for 8 or more months before I finally got rid of it. It keeps wanting to come back.

Another thing, I have all these cracks in my tongue that I think are getting less pronounced.

This a picture of my tongue before I stared the OralEase

You can see the cracks in my tongue are still there, but they are getting smaller and not as deep.

I am pretty sure my teeth are a little less sensitive. Hopefully this takes care of it before my dentist appointment.

UPDATE::: I went to the dentist last week for a cleaning. The OralEase did help with the sensitivity. I didn't have a white knuckle grip on the chair like some days when they clean my teeth.

I bet this would also help heal when I accidently bite my tongue. I hate when I do that because then it gets swollen and I keep biting it.

UPDATE::: I forgot to mention, to really get and keep those cracks in your tongue healed, you will also need to work on your liver and gallbladder.

Using Eco Natural Soap For The Marks On My Back

2011-09-26T08:00:00.000-04:00

Alicia from Eco Friendly Homemaking, sent me the Seaweed & Cucumber Complexion Bar from Eco Natural Soap. This is the soap and balm she sent me to try for my back.

I used this every evening on the spots you see on my back. Somedays, I would also use it during the day.

First, I would use a scrubbie and scrub hard because my spots are raised. I would love to scrub them all away. Then, after my bath, I would put on the Seaweed and Cucumber Complexion Balm

This is how my back looked before using the Seaweed & Cucumber Complexion Bar & Balm

This is around one week of using the Seaweed & Cucumber Bar Soap and Balm

This is two weeks of using the Seaweed & Cucumber Complexion Bar Soap and Balm. The marks are lighter from when I started, but they have not gone away. Alicia said it could take awhile and I believe her. They sure didn't come over night.

I am out of the Seaweed & Cucumber Complexion Balm. It would last most people longer, but I have such a large area to cover..

So, What do you think?

How To Make Fermented Vegetables

2011-09-23T06:30:00.000-04:00

I have been wanting to make fermented vegetables, but I was waiting until I made Kefir Cream Cheese so I would have some whey to help the fermentation along.

These vegetables will only take 4 days to ferment. Then we can eat them.

. Cut up your vegetables you are using ( I was running low on vegetables but I had carrots, cauliflower, pepper, onion and garlic.
. Make your brine
     2 Cups Water (Boil and cool)
     1 Tablespoon Salt
     4 Tablespoons Whey ( I used the whey from the Kefir Cream Cheese )
      You can also add spices if you like, for my Hubs, I add a dry italian dressing. I just sprinkle it right in with the vegetables.

. Put vegetables into the container you are using (it should be glass or crockery)
. Cover vegetables with the brine
. Put cabbage leaves or heavy leaves over your vegetables (You can use wild grape leaves also)
. Weight your vegetables down
. Put the lid on your vegetables
. Place vegetables on your counter or put into a container (I put mine into a cooler and close the lid)
. Let the air out of your vegetables once a day

I cut up cauliflower, carrots, onion, a little bit of garlic, banana pepper and a few small pieces of habanaro pepper

Fill your jar with the prepared liquid

You will want to cover your vegetables to help keep the air out. I used some of the leaves off the cauliflower. They worked pretty well.

You need to weight the vegetables down. I couldn't find anything to weight mine down with so I put some washed glass rocks into a plastic baggie and put them on top the leaves.

You might want to put it into another container so it doesn't leak anywhere. I put it into a cooler and close it up for 4 days.
Be sure to let the air out of the vegetables once a day so they don't blow up.

This is the container I store all my vegetable scraps in. Every evening after I am finished with dishes, I take it out to the garden and bury it. I call it composting.

Just to let you know, these vegetables turned out FANTASTIC!! My sister who also gets a burning tongue said the juice helps stop her tongue from burning. You know what? She is right!!! Must be all the probiotics in the juice from the whey.

Is Candida The New Disease Of The Century

2011-09-21T15:57:00.000-04:00

Candida is not a well known disease, "Yet".       When I first found out I had candida, there was no one to talk to about it.   There were hardly any blogs who blogged about it.

Now, I get many emails from people who have candida and have no where to turn.   Doctors are getting smarter, but there are still not many you can go to that know what candida is. My medical Doctor still thinks I am nuts.   His words to me are " Do You Know How Dangerous It Is To Take Herbs?"    I did not want to be mean, so I didn't say to him, DO YOU KNOW HOW DANGEROUS ALL THE PRESCRIPTION DRUGS YOU PRESCRIBE ARE??

Do you know what I think is funny,   I bet my Doctor uses a lot of the herbs I use and doesn't consider them a healing herb. For instance, garlic, chili powder, cumin, thyme, tumeric .... I could go on and on. I bet 10 to 1 he uses many of my herbs himself.

Check out Katies Candida Blog, Is Candida Albicans The Next Super Bug.

I don't know about it being a Super Bug, but I do know Doctors who prescribe antibiotics with out having you take Probiotics should be shot.   I have not had an antibiotic in many years and hope I never have to.   If I do end up having to take an antibiotic, I will be using Theralac and TruFlora to try to stop the candida from invading my body.

Here is a cute picture I found .... This is just one of the reasons I try very hard NOT to take prescription medications.

So, Tell me what prescription do you take and do you have any side effects from it?

Finished FlushMe Cleanse And Starting NoStone For Reoccuring Kidney Stones

2011-09-18T19:30:00.000-04:00

My Hubs just finished the FlushMe Cleanse from Canfo.   It is an herbal cleanse that helps filter and cleanse the liver, kidneys, colon, pancreas, spleen, blood and skin.

The first day that Hubs used the FlushMe, he started having very good bowel movements. His words to me were, This stuff is really flushing me out.   I said.... YaY!!! Thats what we want.

On Day 5, I seen Hubs Walking through the house with some pep in his step.   I said " Are you feeling good today "    He said, I've been feeling good all week.   Hmmmmmm..... I am wondering if it isn't because of the FlushMe.

The one thing hes says he doesn't like about the FlushMe is, It makes him have more bowel movements.   I told him thats because his liver is working correctly.

Now that he has finished FlushMe, he is ready to start the NoStone.
I am very excited to try this on him.   He has had problems with kidney stones for around 15 or more years.

******I forgot to mention in my last post, before we received the FlushMe and NoStone in the mail, My Hubs was having pains in his left groin.   He told me he thought the stone had moved.    I sure hope this NoStone keeps other kidney stones from developing.     I am wondering if this can shrink existing stones.

*Disclaimer The products were provided free of charge, for review purposes. In no way did this alter my opinion of their products. All of my opinions are one hundred percent honest and true. Because, I like their products, I am continuing to use them.

True Story ~ How To Shorten Diarrhea

2011-09-16T14:25:00.000-04:00

Now that school has started up and the weather has turned cooler, there are many, many germs going around.   Some germs that I want to stay as far away from as possible.

My neighbor, who seen me out in my little garden fighting with the weeds came over to say hello.   While she was there, she told me her son was home with diarrhea. She said it was so bad that he could not wipe his butt without having pain.    She also told me her sons friend was home with it as well.

I said.... Wait right here. Then I ran into the house and got some Theralac Probiotic that I have in my refrigerator.     She took the Theralac home and gave it to her son.

Today, she came knocking at my door to tell me Thank You!! She said her son was back in school.   She also told me the Theralac Probiotic worked well because her sons friend is still out sick.

So, the next time I get diarrhea, I am going to double up on my Theralac Probiotc.    I may not ever get diarrhea because I use TruFlora, Theralac and drink my kefir.    Thats a lot of probiotics going into my system.

I can't wait to see if I get fewer colds this year since I feel so much healthier.

How To Make Cream Cheese From Kefir Milk

2011-09-15T07:00:00.000-04:00

You are not going to believe how easy it is to make your own cream cheese!!!

First, you need to start with thick kefir milk. I like mine really thick to make the cream cheese.

Strain your kefir milk as normal and start your new batch of kefir milk with the kefir grains

. I lined a mesh strainer with a coffee filter

. Pour in the thick kefir milk

. I then coverd the thick milk with another strainer to keep my towel from getting in the milk ( the yellow liquid you see in the bottom of the measuring cup is whey. Do not throw your whey out. Save it for fermenting vegetables )

. Cover with a towel and put into the fridg for 24 hours. If I need it in a hurry, I sometimes use it earlier. It will not be as thick but it is like a spreadable cream cheese.

With the cream cheese, we made a dip and had it on crackers. Hubs says this cream cheese is better than what we buy.

Enough is Enough!! Reoccuring Kidney Stones And What We Are Doing To Prevent Them

2011-09-13T12:56:00.000-04:00

I know this might not have anything to do with candida, but in a way it does. Lots of you with candida, also have kidney stones.   Thank goodness, that is one thing I don't suffer with.. ""knock on wood""

I will be doing posts about every two weeks on what we are doing to heal my Husbands Kidney Stones

My Husband just found out this morning that he might have to get another lithrotripsy to blow up his kidney stones. AGAIN!!! This is getting to be a bit ridiculous!! Every 6 months to a year he is having problems with kidney stones.    I have decided to step in and take matters into my own hands since Hubs ( Nor His Doctor ) is not doing anything about it. THIS HAS GOT TO STOP!! Enough is Enough!!

I have suggested to him that he try to give up all sugar.   I think sugar is the root of all evil. I told him, he should be eating more like I do. More vegetables and less sugar and fat.

Next, I am starting him on a natural day body cleanse from Canfo called Flush Me.   Here is what the company says about Flush Me
Canfo's FlushMe^® is a proprietary blend of herbal extracts formulated to support the healthy cleansing and filtering functions of the liver, kidneys, colon, pancreas, spleen, and skin. The key to FlushMe^®'s effective formula lies in its ability to cleanse the blood. By improving the blood quality, FlushMe^®, in turn, cleanses the organs circulated by the blood—it is similar to simply purifying a car's engine oil without the hassle of draining it out then replacing it with new oil. Thus, FlushMe^® is a faster, more efficient and superior cleanse.

After we finish the Flush Me, we will be using another Canfo product called NoStone

Below is an explanation of NoStone taken from the Canfo Site
The kidney works hard to eliminate waste and toxic substances from the body. At times, the kidney can become overworked. NoStone™ works to support the kidneys to facilitate its function. By focusing on the urinary tract's fluid elimination, NoStone™ serves to act as a natural cleanse and ensures a smooth passage of urinary waste through the urinary tract—providing a natural release for mineral buildup.
I am hoping this works. I am getting tired of Hubs having kidney stones and not only that... every time he has a lithrotripsy, it costs us over $2,000. Yes, we do have insurance but we have to pay the first large amount before they start paying. Then.... they don't pay all of it. Do you know what I could do with $2,000?

So, how many of you have or know someone that has reoccuring kidney stones? Does your Doctor offer any suggestions on how to prevent them? My Hubs Doctor says you can't break them up once you have them, you can pass them.

*Disclaimer The products were provided free of charge, for review purposes. In no way did this alter my opinion of their products. All of my opinions are one hundred percent honest and true. Because, I like their products, I am continuing to use them.