Fun Fact

Quick Tip
Eat breakfast! 78% of successful dieters do it every day, according to the National Weight Control Registry, A database of more than 5,000 people who've lost more than 30 pounds and kept the weight off for at least a year

Megan McMorris
Prevention

Fun Fact

Sleep—Well
They snooze 2 more hours per week, compared with overweight people, says a study from Eastern Virginia Medical School. Researchers theorize that a lack of shut-eye is linked to lower levels of appetite-suppressing hormones like leptin and higher levels of the appetite-boosting hormone ghrelin.

Copy Them: Break it down: Two extra hours of sleep a week is only 17 more minutes a day—a lot more manageable, even for the most packed of schedules. Start there and slowly work toward 8 hours of snooze time a night—the right amount for most adults.

Megan McMorris
Prevention

Fun Fact

Movers And Shakers
On average, slim people are on their feet an extra 2 1/2 hours per day—which can help burn off 33 pounds a year, according to a study from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN.

Copy Them: Try a reality check. Studies have shown that people often overestimate how active they really are, says Gallagher. Most people actually spend 16 to 20 hours a day just sitting. Wear a pedometer on an average day, and see how close you get to the recommended 10,000 steps. Your day should combine 30 minutes of structured exercise with a variety of healthy habits, such as taking the stairs instead of the elevator or mopping the floor with extra vigor. To see how many calories your activities burn, see the exercise calculator at www.caloriecontrol.org.

Megan McMorris
Prevention

Fun Fact

Have A Self-Control Gene
Researchers at Tufts University found that the biggest predictor of weight gain among women in their 50s and 60s was their level of disinhibition, or unrestrained behavior. Women with low disinhibition (in other words, a finely tuned sense of restraint) had the lowest body mass index. High disinhibition (i.e., low restraint) was linked to an adult weight gain of as much as 33 pounds.

Copy Them: Prepare for moments when your disinhibition is likely to be higher—such as when you're in a festive atmosphere with a large group of friends. If you're at a party, tell yourself you'll take one of every fourth passed hors d'oeuvre. If you're out at dinner, order an appetizer portion and share dessert. Or if you're stressed—another low-restraint moment—make sure you have a source of crunchy snacks (like fruit or carrot sticks) at the ready.

Megan McMorris
Prevention

Fun Fact

Creatures Of Habit
Any dietitian will tell you that a varied diet is good—but too much variety can backfire, says Katz, author of The Flavor Point Diet. Studies have shown that too many tastes and textures encourage you to overeat, he explains. "Thin people have what I call a food groove—the majority of their meals consist of well-planned staples," says Beck. "There are a few surprises thrown in, but for the most part, their diets are fairly predictable."

Copy Them: Try to be as consistent as possible with your major meals—have cereal for breakfast, a salad at lunch, and so forth. It's okay to add grilled chicken to the salad one day and tuna the next, but by sticking to a loosely prescribed meal schedule, you limit the opportunities to overindulge.

Megan McMorris
Prevention

Fun Fact

Eat More Fruit
Lean people, on average, have one more serving of fruit and eat more fiber and less fat per day than overweight people, reports a 2006 study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association.

Copy Them: Start tinkering. Examine your diet for ways to add whole fruits (not juices) to your meals and snacks. Aim for two or three servings per day. Sprinkle berries in your cereal or on your yogurt. Add sliced pears to your turkey sandwich, or bake an apple for dessert. Keep a bowl of fruit on your kitchen table or desk to motivate you to think fruit first, vending machine never.


Megan McMorris
Prevention

Fun Fact

Recycle and reuse  - get one more use out of a used tea bag before throwing it out.    I know... you are thinking what would I do with a used tea bag... well you can put it on dry lips for about 30 seconds to help repair damaged skin cells and speed cell renewal.  Store them in the fridge in a baggie for up to a week.

Fun Fact

It's not that thin women are immune to emotional eating, says Kara Gallagher, PhD, a weight loss expert based in Louisville. But they tend to recognize when they're doing it and stop.

Copy Them: Add the word 'Halt' to your vocabulary, says Gallagher. More than just a command (as in stop eating that entire sleeve of cookies), it's an acronym that stands for Hungry, Angry, Lonely, or Tired—the four most common triggers for emotional eating.


If you're truly hungry, choose a balanced snack, such as a handful of nuts, to tide you over until your next meal. But if you're angry, lonely, or tired, seek an alternative calorie-free solution to your emotional need. Blow off steam by going for a run or just jumping around—the heartbeat boost will help dissipate your anger. Lonely? Call a friend, e-mail your kid, or walk to the park or mall. Being around others will make you feel more connected to your community (even if you don't bump into anyone you know). If you're tired, for heaven's sake, sleep!


Megan McMorris
Prevention

Fun Fact

Most of us who struggle with extra pounds tend to view hunger as a condition that needs to be cured—and fast, says Judith S. Beck, PhD, author of the new Beck Diet Solution. "If you fear hunger, you might routinely overeat to avoid it," she says. Thin people tolerate it because they know hunger pangs always come and go, buying them some time.

Copy Them: Pick a busy day to purposely delay lunch by an hour or two. Or try skipping an afternoon snack one day. You'll see that you can still function just fine. Then next time you feel those grumbles, you'll hold off before making a beeline for the fridge.


Prevention
Megan McMorris

Healthy Challenge GAME ON

GAME STARTS Monday January 10, 2010!!!

The best part about this is there is a team of people who will be counting on you, so you will be motivated to do your best.  Depending on how many sign up will depend on how many teams we have.

Okay everyone 4 weeks of a getting healthy (hoping for me that includes a little weight loss) CHALLENGE!!! I need enough people to have 2 teams. Here are the rules:

Each day you have the opportunity to earn 100 points: a perfect day would be something like this...

30 meal points (6 points per meal) for eating 5 fully sanctioned meals with no snacking in between. I will provide the list of foods in a bit.

20 Exercise points for getting your butt moving for 20 minutes, this could be anything from a nice walk to a full fledged workout, to dancing around the house with your kids for 20 consecutive minutes!

10 points for drinking 3 liters (yes 3 liters) of water per day, your skin will love you.

15 sleeps points for getting at least 7 hours of sleep that night (or atleast be lying in bed trying to sleep 7 hours before you know you have to be up in the morning.)  Those with babies who wake are excused (you really have no control over this)

20 Transformation points - you get 10 for getting rid of a bad habit and making sure it stays gone daily, and 10 points for adding in a new healthy habit and making sure it is added daily.

5 communication points for being in contact with at least one teammate and at least one opponent each day (this includes phone, facebook, e-mails and texts)

Here is the best part...

Each week you get one full day off where you don't have to do any of the healthy things!! Then you also get on meal off.  However I found it was easiest to stick to the diet even on my day off... the first week is by far the hardest, but after you get past all the addictions and cravings you realize how great you feel.

Bonus points can be earned. You earn 10 points by turning in your weekly scores on time,this will be Each Monday morning by 10AM, you will want to e-mail me your sheet.

You can also earn a bonus each week equaling 20% of your points earned for the week for losing 1% of your body weight.

Bonus Points can also be earned by doing additional workouts.  If you get in an additional 60 minutes over the course of the week you can earn an additional 20 points

PENALTIES:
10 point snacking penalty for snacking between meals on anything except celery
20 point collusion penalty if any player suggest to any other player a compromise of integrity.
25 point per portion alcohol penalty a portion equals any amount of alcohol up to 6 oz wine, 12 oz beer, or 1.5 oz hard liquor. You may consume alcohol on your day off. If at any point during the game a player fails to earn their weight-loss bonus that player then looses all alcohol privileges for the game.

Last year we had a problem with soda (as it is not part of the approved foods list it is not allowed, not even diet)  You may have it on your day off and that is it.  Otherwise you would forfiet your food points for that meal or you would be hit with a snacking penalty if it is between meals.

How to win this game:
At the end of the week your points are turned in and an average is taken for each team, and then a running total is kept for the game until the end of 4 weeks. At the end of 4 weeks the team with the highest score wins.

Approved Foods List
Carbohydrates: eat a fist sized portion of carbs or fruits at each meal from this approved list

Amaranth
Barley
Beans: Adzuki, Black, Black-eyed, Broad, Butter, Fava, Garbanzo, Kidney, Lentils, Lima, mung, Navy, Pinto, Soy, White
Bran (whole grain)
Bread (whole grain)
Buckwheat (whole grain)
Bulgar (whole grain)
Corn
Crackers (whole grain)
Leek
Milk
Soy Milk
Millet (whole grain)
Oatmeal (whole grain)
Palm hearts
Parsnips
Peas
Potato (baked)
Potato (Sweet)
Pumpkin
Quinoa (whole grain)
Rice (brown)
Rice (wild)
Rye (whole grain)
Taro
Tortilla (whole grain)
Yams
Yogurt (fat free)

Fruits:
Apple
Apricot
Banana
Blackberry
Blueberry
Boysenberry
Cherimoya
Cherry
Clementine
Cranberry
Currant
Date
Durian
Fig
Gooseberry
Grape
Grapefruit
Guava
Huckleberry
Jack Fruit
Kiwi Fruit
Kumquat
Lemon
Lime
Loquat
Lychee
Mandarin
Mango
Melon
Mulberry
Nectarine
Orange
Papaya
Passion Fruit
Peach
Pear
Persimmon
Pineapple
Plantain
Plum
Pomegranate
Quince
Rambutan
Raspberry
Rhubarb
Starfruit
Strawberry
Tamarillo
Tangerine
Tomato
Watermelon

Proteins: Eat a palm sized portion with each meal
Low fat or fat free
Cheese
American
Cheddar
Cottage
Cream Cheese
Feta
Mozzarella
Quark
Ricotta
Swiss
Egg whites
Greek Yogurt
Anchovy
Catfish
Cod
Flounder
Hake
Halibut
Mackerel
Mahi Mahi
Perch
Salmon
Sardine
Snapper
Sole
Swordfish
Tilapia
Trout
Tuna
Lean Ground beef
Lean buffalo
Lean chicken breast
Lean Duck
Lean Kangaroo
Lean Lamb
Lean Pork Tenderloin
Lean Steak - eye of round, flank, top round, top sirloin
Turkey bacon
turkey breast
Turkey Ground
Venison
Wild Game Meat
Crab
Lobster
Mussels
Octopus
Oysters
Scallops
Shrimp
Squid
Seitan
Soy foods
Tempeh
Tofu
Veggie burgers

FATS: Eat a thumb sized portion with each meal
Avocado
egg yolk (1)
Olives
Nut butters: almond butter, cashew butter, peanut butter, sesame butter, sunflower butter
Nuts: (dry/raw) Acorns, almonds, beechnuts, brazilnuts, butternuts, cashews, hazelnuts, hickorynuts, macadamias, peanuts, pecans, pine nuts, pistachio nuts, walnuts.
Seeds (dried): Flax, pumpkin/squash, safflower, sesame, sunflower
Oils: Fish oil, flaxseed oil, nut oil, oil spray (pam), olive oils, udo's oil, vegetable oil.

Veggies: add at least two fist-sized portions to at least 2 meals each day. You may eat unlimited greens that are asterisked with all meals
Alfalfa*
Artichoke
Asparagus*
Bamboo shoot
Beans (green)*
Beet root
Broccoli*
Brussel Sprouts*
Cabbage*
Carrot
Cauliflower
Celery*
Chard (swiss)*
Chinese Cabbage
Collards*
Cress
Cucumber*
Eggplant
Endive*
Fennel*
Gourd
Kale*
Lettuce*
Mushroom
Okra*
Onion
Peas (snow)
Peppers
Pumpkin
Radish
Seaweed (Kelp)*
Spinach*
Squash (summer)
Squash (winter)
Tomatillo
Turnip
Watercress*
Zucchini*

Sweetners: use sparingly
Agave Nectar
Honey
Pure maple syrup

For those of you interested in playing let me know we will have a weekly weigh in (this may be virtual depending on where you are located) where you will have to share your weight with at least me so we know if you earned your bonus points. Please leave a post if you are interested in playing. We can work out long distance players easily.

Also it would be fun to keep the game interesting, so I was thinking an entry of $10/person, winning team takes all!! Let me know if you are interested in more energy, looser clothes, and an overall feeling of health!!

If you want more info on the game and a great read get the book, The Game On Diet by Krista Vernoff &; Az Ferguson. or you can check out their website at Game on diet website

Fun Fact

On a fullness scale of 1 to 10, the slim stop eating at a level of 6 or 7, says Jill Fleming, RD, author of Thin People Don't Clean Their Plates. The rest of us may keep going to an 8 or 10. Why? It may be because you mistakenly equate the sensation of fullness with satisfaction and feel deprived if you stop short, says Fleming. Or you may just be used to finishing what's in front of you, regardless of whether you really need it.

Copy Them: About halfway through your next meal, put your fork down and, using the 1 to 10 scale, rate your level of fullness. Do it again when you have about five bites left. The goal is to increase your awareness of how satisfied you feel during a meal. (Bonus: It also slows down your eating, which allows the sensation of fullness to settle in.)


Prevention Magazine
Megan McMorris

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The new guidelines recommend at least 400 international units (IU) daily. Most children don’t drink enough milk to provide adequate levels of vitamin D. The AAP states that the best way to ensure that children receive adequate vitamin D is through supplementation. Vitamin D3 is the form of vitamin D that is produced by our own bodies in response to sunlight, and is considered to be the most bioactive form. One serving of Sunshine Heroes Calcium Plus D3 provides 300 IU of vitamin D3.

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Fun Fact

Turns out, research shows that thin people simply don't think about food the same way as—well, the rest of us. "Thin people have a relaxed relationship with food," explains David L. Katz, MD, an associate professor adjunct in public health at Yale University. "Those who are overweight, however, tend to be preoccupied by it. They focus on how much or how often they eat, or attach labels like good and bad to certain foods. As a result, mealtime is always on the brain."

5 nutrients

Found this article, and wanted to share, a few things we might be missing in our diets that we can add.  For information on the supplements for these valuable nutrients go to shop supplements.  I think men's and women's health has so many fantastic articles, but I really liked this one.

5 Muscle-Building, Energy-Packed Vitamins

By Jason Stevenson
Men's Health

Five years after telling a bunch of angry apes to keep their filthy paws off him, Charlton Heston starred in Soylent Green. In the film, a megacorporation solves a starving world's need for nutritious food by turning the dead into dinner. This is complete science fiction, of course: Most of us are so short on key nutrients we couldn't possibly be someone's square meal.

In fact, studies show that 77 percent of men don't take in enough magnesium, that many of us are deficient in vitamin D, and that the vitamin B12 in our diets may be undermined by a common heartburn medication. And we haven't even mentioned our problems with potassium and iodine.

It's time to play catch-up. Follow our advice, and a cannibal will never call you junk food.

Vitamin D

This vitamin's biggest claim to fame is its role in strengthening your skeleton. But vitamin D isn't a one-trick nutrient: A study in Circulation found that people deficient in D were up to 80 percent more likely to suffer a heart attack or stroke. The reason? D may reduce inflammation in your arteries.

The shortfall: Vitamin D is created in your body when the sun's ultraviolet B rays penetrate your skin. Problem is, the vitamin D you stockpile during sunnier months is often depleted by winter, especially if you live in the northern half of the United States, where UVB rays are less intense from November through February. Case in point: When Boston University researchers measured the vitamin D status of young adults at the end of winter, 36 percent of them were found to be deficient.

Hit the mark: First, ask your doctor to test your blood levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D. "You need to be above 30 nanograms per milli-liter," says Michael Holick, M.D., Ph.D., a professor of medicine at Boston University. Come up short? Take 1,400 IU of vitamin D daily from a supplement and a multivitamin. That's about seven times the recommended daily intake for men, but it takes that much to boost blood levels of D, says Dr. Holick.

Magnesium

This lightweight mineral is a tireless multitasker: It's involved in more than 300 bodily processes. Plus, a study in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition found that low levels of magnesium may increase your blood levels of C-reactive protein, a key marker of heart disease.

The shortfall: Nutrition surveys reveal that men consume only about 80 percent of the recommended 400 milligrams (mg) of magnesium a day. "We're just barely getting by," says Dana King, M.D., a professor of family medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina. "Without enough magnesium, every cell in your body has to struggle to generate energy."

Hit the mark: Fortify your diet with more magnesium-rich foods, such as halibut and navy beans. Then hit the supplement aisle: Few men can reach 400 mg through diet alone, so Dr. King recommends ingesting some insurance in the form of a 250 mg supplement. One caveat: Scrutinize the ingredients list. You want a product that uses magnesium citrate, the form best absorbed by your body. 

Vitamin B12

Consider B12 the guardian of your gray matter: In a British study, older people with the lowest levels of B12 lost brain volume at a faster rate over a span of 5 years than those with the highest levels.

The shortfall: Even though most men do consume the daily quota of 2.4 micrograms, the stats don't tell the whole story. "We're seeing an increase in B12 deficiencies due to interactions with medications," says Katherine Tucker, Ph.D., director of a USDA program at Tufts University. The culprits: acid-blocking drugs, such as Prilosec, and the diabetes medication metformin.

Hit the mark: You'll find B12 in lamb and salmon, but the most accessible source may be fortified cereals. That's because the B12 in meat is bound to proteins, and your stomach must produce acid to release and absorb it. Eat a bowl of 100 percent B12-boosted cereal and milk every morning and you'll be covered, even if you take the occasional acid-blocking med. However, if you pop Prilosec on a regular basis or are on metformin, talk to your doctor about tracking your B12 levels and possibly taking an additional supplement.

Potassium

Without this essential mineral, your heart couldn't beat, your muscles wouldn't contract, and your brain couldn't comprehend this sentence. Why? Potassium helps your cells use glucose for energy.

The shortfall: Despite potassium's can't-live-without-it importance, nutrition surveys indicate that young men consume just 60 percent to 70 percent of the recommended 4,700 mg a day. To make matters worse, most guys load up on sodium: High sodium can boost blood pressure, while normal potassium levels work to lower it, says Lydia A. L. Bazzano, M.D., Ph.D., an assistant professor of epidemiology at Tulane University.

Hit the mark: Half an avocado contains nearly 500 mg potassium, while one banana boasts roughly 400 mg. Not a fan of either fruit? Pick up some potatoes — a single large spud is packed with 1,600 mg.

Iodine

Your thyroid gland requires iodine to produce the hormones T3 and T4, both of which help control how efficiently you burn calories. That means insufficient iodine may cause you to gain weight and feel fatigued.

The shortfall: Since iodized salt is an important source of the element, you might assume you're swimming in the stuff. But when University of Texas at Arlington researchers tested 88 samples of table salt, they found that half contained less than the FDA-recommended amount of iodine. And you're not making up the difference with all the salt hiding in processed foods —U.S. manufacturers aren't required to use iodized salt. The result is that we've been sliding toward iodine deficiency since the 1970s.

Hit the mark: Sprinkling more salt on top of an already sodium-packed diet isn't a great idea, but iodine can also be found in a nearly sodium-free source: milk. Animal feed is fortified with the element, meaning it travels from cows to your cereal bowl. Not a milk man? Eat at least one serving of eggs or yogurt a day; both are good sources of iodine. http://www.active.com/nutrition/Articles/5_Muscle-Building__Energy-Packed_Vitamins.htm?cmp=17-6351

Health & Wellness Remedies A-Z: Abscess

Abscess:

A localized collection of pus in part of the body formed by tissue disintegration and surrounded by an inflamed area.¹

Herbs: 

Black ointment from Nature’s Sunshine (healing drawing salve) – externally until abscess opens¹

PLS II from Nature’s Sunshine (poultice) – missed with aloe vera, oil or water for a paste¹

Golden Salve from Nature’s Sunshine (antiseptic) ¹

Silver Shield from Nature’s Sunshine  (Antibacterial) ¹

Blood build from Nature’s Sunshine  (weak liver) ¹

BP-X from Nature’s Sunshine (blood purifier) ¹

E-Tea from Nature’s Sunshine (whole body cleanse) ¹

Burdock (cleanse) ¹

Sliperry Elm (soft tissue support) ¹

Lymphatic drainage from Nature’s Sunshine ¹

Lymph gland cleanser from Nature’s Sunshine ¹

Lymph gland cleanse –HY from Nature’s Sunshine ¹

Nature’s Noni (for inflammation) from Nature’s Sunshine ¹

Lobelia (to cleanse) ¹

Marshmallow (soft tissue repair) ¹

Carotenoid blend¹

Essential Oils:

Tea Tree/Melaleuca (to bring to a head) ¹

Frankincense (to bring to a head, to dry and close open abscess) ¹

Helichrysum (to bring to a head) ¹

Lemon (to bring to a head) ¹

Rosemary (to bring to a head) ¹

Thyme (to dry and close open abscess) ¹

Myrrh (to dry and close open abscess) ¹

Clove²

OnGuard²

Purify²

Roman chamomile²

Wintergreen²

Reflex area:

Work the area of the abscess on the foot.  You will also want to work the lymphatic system (the outside, top, and inside of the foot, along with the reflex of the spleen and thymus gland)

Energy work:

Do a two-point on the area.

Depending on where the abscess is would depend on which chakra is associated.  But an abscess of the mouth/tooth would be associated with the throat chakra.  And you would just want to balance that chakra.

Healing Stones:

·         Blue lace agate

·         Opal

·         Amethyst

·         Smoky quarts

Emotions that may cause the problem:

·         Fermenting thoughts over hurts, slights, and revenge.  New thought pattern for this is:  I allow my thoughts to be free.  The past is over.  I am at peace. ⁴

·         Seething; unresolved hurt feelings. ⁵

·         Wanting revenge. ⁵

·         Festering feelings. ⁵

·         Stagnation. ⁵

·         Holding on to an old concept. ⁵

Other remedies:

Take a slice of peeled potato (about 1 in. thick) and place it over the abscess or boil and secure it there with tape. Leave it on there for a couple hours and it will pull the poison out. You can see the poisons on the potato.

Apply a cloth soaked in one part lobelia and three parts mullein in warm water to bring the affected area to a head. Puncture lightly with a sterilized needle, and wash gently. Garlic oil will help defend against infection. Apply vitamin E oil twice a day to speed the healing process.

B-complex, lecithin, and zinc will defend against future sores.

Apply wintergreen oil, cayenne extract, or a strong comfrey root tea. This will help bring the affected area to a head and aid in drying and mending the abscess or boil. Top of Form

Bottom of Form

Bibliography: 

1–Arnold, J. Candy.   Footprints on the path.  Summit Resources, 14^th Edition, Richland, USA.      1995-2009.

2 – Royal, Penny C. Herbally Yours.  Sound Nutrition, Provo, UT. 1982

3 – Abundant Health.  Modern Essentials.  Abundant Health, LLC 1^st Edition, Spanish Fork, UT.  2009.

 4 – Hays, Louise L.  You can heal your life.  Hay House, Inc., United States.  1999

5 – Truman, Karol K.  Feelings buried alive never die.  Olympus Distributing, St. George, UT. 1991

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60 Capsules
Retail:  $39.33
Preferred Customer:  $32.45
Wholesale:  $29.50

Alpha CRS - This is another supplement that I take daily to help withmy energy levels, increase my consumption of antioxidents, keep my energy levels up, and overall just feel good.  This helps me a lot as I know I am lacking alot of the vital nutrients I need as my diet isn't as great as it could be.

•Antioxidant protection

•Mediate cellular communication

•Can act as hormones

•Regulate tissue growth

•Assist in enzyme reactions
•Cofactors of cell metabolism 
•Support almost all biochemical pathways in the body 
•Essential elements of cell, tissue, and organ structures  
•Bone growth and health  
•Energy metabolism

Alpha CRS™
Cellular Vitality Complex

dōTERRA®'s Alpha CRS™ is a proprietary formula combining potent levels of super-antioxidant polyphenols including bacailin from scuttelaria root, resveratrol from polygonum capsudatum, ellagic acid from pomegranate, EGCG from green tea, and proanthocyanidins from grape seeds with a cellular energy blend of alpha-lipoic acid, acetyl-l-carnitine, coenzyme Q10 and quercetin. The ingredients in Alpha CRS have been shown to support healthy cell proliferation and lifespan, mitochondrial energy production, and to support healthy cellular inflammatory response*. Alpha CRS is formulated to be used daily with EO Mega® and Microplex VM for a comprehensive dietary supplement program for a lifetime of vitality and wellness.
90 Capsules
Retail:  $86.00
Preferred Customer:  $70.95
Wholesale:  $64.50

And finally the Microplex multi-vitamin of course I take this to get in all my vitamins and minerals. 

•Antioxidant vitamins A, C, E

•Energy blend of B vitamins

•Bone formula of calcium, magnesium, and zinc 

•Chelated trace minerals

Microplex VM
Micronutrient Complex

dōTERRA®'s Microplex VM is a comprehensive array of bioavailable vitamins and chelated minerals that are often deficient in our modern diets. Microplex VM provides a balanced blend of essential antioxidant vitamins A, C, and E, and an energy complex of B vitamins. It also contains important minerals for metabolism and the essential bone nutrients calcium, magnesium, and zinc. Microplex VM also contains a Tummy Taming™ blend of peppermint, ginger, and caraway to calm the stomach and a blend of digestive enzyme to support nutrient metabolism.

120 Capsules

Retail:  $32.67

Preferred customer:  $26.95

Wholesale:  $24.50

 

•Cellular Longevity/Lifespan*

• Cellular Energy/Metabolism*

• Powerful DNA Protection*

• Network Antioxidant Defense*

• Immune System Support*

• Stress Management*

• Cardiovascular Health*

• Bone and Joint Health*

• Brain/Cognitive Health*

 Digestive Health*

“Helping you

   live younger,

   longer.”*

dōTERRA’s Lifelong Wellness AutoShip Rewards program is a convenient, cost-effective way to ensure you never miss a day without the comprehensive nutrients you need for supporting a lifetime of vitality and wellness. Commit to an AutoShip Rewards (ASR) order for 90 days that includes dōTERRA’s proprietary dietary supplements Alpha CRS™, EO Mega™, and Microplex VM™, and you will save over 45% off the regular wholesale price!
(See terms and conditions below.)

Lifelong Wellness AutoShip Rewards Offer:
doTERRA Product     Wholsale    30-day Commitment   60-day commitment 90-day commitment

Alpha CRS                  $64.50           $54.50                         $54.50                      $54.50
EO Mega                     $29.50           $29.50                        FREE                        FREE
Microplex VM             $24.50           $24.50                        $24.50                      FREE

doTERRA Product     Pref. Cust.    30-day Commitment   60-day commitment 90-day commitment

Alpha CRS                  $70.95           $59.95                          $59.95                      $59.95
EO Mega                     $32.45           $32.45                         $5.00                        $5.00
Microplex VM             $26.95           $26.95                         $26.95                      $5.00


Lifelong Wellness AutoShip Highlights:

• Comprehensive supplement foundation for a lifetime of vitality and wellness
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Terms and Conditions:

•  Must be a dōTERRA Independent Product Consultant or Preferred Customer to participate in program
• Participant agrees to pay the difference between regular prices and promotional prices for early cancellation of ASR commitment less promotional fees for free product
• Maximum Lifelong Wellness AutoShip orders per month per account is 4
• ASR product credits paid on PV bearing products only
• Alpha CRS may be returned within 30 days for full refund, promotional fees are not refundable

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Pregnancy

I am hoping with some of my tips on fertility that I might have some readers who could finally be pregnant.   Here are a few tips to help you through the pregnancy and childbirth.  Unless previously zoned, do not zone in 1^st trimester. 

Trying to stay pregnant:  False unicorn prevents miscarriage. 

Premature Labor:    Rub Lavender or Baby Me across the abdomen to slow or stop contractions. 

Stretch marks:  Baby Me, lavender, or geranium oil added to carrier oil or Vitamin E and apply all over abdomen and hip area.

Morning sickness:  DigestZen (DoTERRA) Inside-out, Ez-Traveler, (Butterfly Express) Orange, Grapefruit, lemon or ginger.  Behind ears, smell.  Wild yam cream, vitamin B.  If Lemon oil works, it may indicate kidney stones.

Toxemia: Vitality (Butterfly Express), Cypress.  Dilute for massage; diffuse; inhale deeply.

Fenugreek herb, and fennel oil (not to be used more than 10 days in a row)—increases milk production when nursing.  Parsley herb & peppermint oil dries up milk.

Placenta Previa:  rub oils across the top of the belly to pull placenta up.

Postpartum Depression:  Whisper(DoTERRA) Heart Song, Tranquility, (Butterfly Express) wild yam cream to balance hormones.

Breach Position:  relax the abdominal muscles with a chakra clearing over the womb—counterclockwise.  Donna Eden says that the baby will follow the energies of the hand.

Child Birth

Five weeks before you deliver, start taking 5-W from Nature's Sunshine, it is supposed to help prepare that area, making childbirth easier.

Mineral water on perineum.  Do not zone until spotting has discontinued.  Liquid cayenne pepper will help stop bleeding.

Oils: Rose, Clary Sage, Millenia (after the placenta delivers—will close up the cervix!), Sweet Orange (calms nausea during transition).

Inducing labor

Rub Clary Sage oil on your abdomen to help start contractions.

Soak in a ginger bath to soften the cervix: ¼ cup ginger in a warm bath.

Eating Pineapple - helps to soften the cervix

Castor oil:  2 oz castor oil in orange juice—can make you sick and you may never want to drink orange juice again. (I would not recommend this as it may cause serious diarrhea)

Stimulate your nipples for 2 hours, have sex.

Get zoned

Never use these oils:

Bitter almond	Boldo leaf
Yellow camphor	Horseradish
Sassafras	Jaborandi leaf
Rue	Mugwort
Mustard	Pennyroyal
Savin	Southernwood
Thuja	Tansy
Wormseed	Wormwood

Use these oils with caution:

Birch
Cinnamon	Aniseed
Nutmeg	Bay
Basil	Calamus
Pimento Berry	Cistus
Thyme	Clary Sage -starts labor
Oregano	Clove
Mace	Cumin
Cedarwood	Hyssop
Fennel	Juniper
Myrrh	Peppermint
Marjoram	Rosemary
Hops	Sage
Valerian	Spikenard
Black pepper	Tarragon
Parsley Seed	Wintergreen

This information is for fun, if you need help please contact a physician.  A lot of the information here has not been proven by science and is just old wives tales, but they must merit a little truth since they continue to be passed along.

Weight Loss/Weight Management

 A lot of the people I work with including myself have found that weightloss and weight management are very hard to battle with especially in the unhealthy habits that most Americans have formed.  I have been trying extra hard lately to manage my weight in a more healthy manner and found that it is really hard especially since I have a slight (and by slight I mean HUGE) addiction to sugar.  I have found that the combination of this herb and the slim & Sassy essential oils is just what I needed.  In the few days I have used them I have had more control over my food choices than I have in a long time.  Here is the information about this particular herbal supplement. 

Stock Number:	906-9
Retail Cost:	$34.45
Member Cost :	$22.95

Benefits:
• Helps suppress appetite.

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Description: Garcinia Combination [Weight Management] boasts Garcinia cambogia fruit as its chief ingredient. Garcinia’s key component is hydroxycitric acid.

NSP combines:
• garcinia with chickweed, offers nutritional support for weight management.
• l-carnitine, helps in the transport of long-chain fatty acids. 
• chromium, an essential trace mineral that plays a role in the body’s natural regulation of blood sugar; 30 mcg per capsule.

The garcinia in this combination has been standardized to 50 percent hydroxycitric acid.

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Adults: Take 2 capsules 30 minutes before a meal three times daily.

Description:

Herbal & Mineral Combination Supplement

Recommended Usage:

Take two capsules one half-hour before meals three times daily.

Ingredients:

Supplement Facts
Serving Size 2 Capsules
Serving per container: 50
Amount Per 2 Capsules		% Daily Value
Chromium (amino acid chelate)	60 mcg	50%
Proprietary Blend	818 mg	*
Garcinia Fruit (Garcinia cambogia )
Chickweed Herb (Stellaria media)
l-Carnitine
*Daily Value not established

Other Ingredients: Magnesium stearate (vegetable), silicon dioxide (powdered silica), gelatin, and water.

Warning:

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

This bottle was sealed for your protection. Do not use if inner seal is missing or damaged. Nature’s Sunshine uses natural source materials in its products that are subject to color variation.

Other Information:

GUARANTEED PURE

Glandular System Support for Weight Management

• Suppress appetite
• Increase energy*

This is the same capsule used in NSP’s Garcinia-Chi^® Weight Control Program. The garcinia used is concentrated to 50% hydroxy-citric acid (HCA). Many exciting studies using garcinia have produced very encouraging results in the area of weight management.*

©2009 Nature’s Sunshine Products, Inc.

Product of U.S.A.

For more information on this or any other herbal supplement I would recommend the website http://www.naturessunshine.com/us/shop/default.aspx  This is where all of this information came from, they are a wonderful company for having pure herbal supplements.