Why NOT to use Antibacterial Soaps?

As a community we tend to overuse antibacterial soaps and hand sanitizers. What is wrong with them?

The antimicrobial chemical triclosan in antibacterial soaps is believed to disrupt thyroid function and hormone levels in people; when it mixes into waste water, it can cause sex changes in aquatic life. And health experts believe that overuse of this and other antibacterial chemicals is promoting the growth of bacteria that are resistant to antibacterial treatment.

Better alternative: Good old-fashioned soap and warm water will kill just as many germs, studies have shown. If you must use a hand sanitizer, pick one that’s alcohol-based and doesn’t list triclosan or other chemicals on its label.

Deborah Mumm
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Do You Know the Truth about Bottled Water?

Everyone needs to know the true story behind bottled water!

Did you know, for example, that the Food and Drug Administration does not require that a bottled water manufacturer disclose the source of the water or the bottling location?

Did you also know that the FDA does not force manufacturers to test their water; they have the responsibility of doing it themselves? And numerous taste tests have shown that bottled water doesn't taste any better to the average person than tap water.

Facts like these and more are things you should know and understand in order to promote wellness and have security about the source of YOUR water.
With Kangen Water®, you face no uncertainty. You know exactly what you are getting - great-tasting ionized alkaline water that delivers optimal hydration with no secrets.

After all, many diseases thrive in an acidic environment, and who knows what kind of environment exists for bottled water manufacturers and their water sources? Do you want to gamble on uncertainty, or do you want to bank on a sure thing with healthy alkaline water?

Learn the truth about bottled water...
Visit my website and see how the wonderful taste and properties of Kangen Water® can help you make the clear choice - and the RIGHT choice!

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 Discover why Alkaline Water helps the body to heal.  FREE DVD!.....

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Natural Highs

 There are some things that just make you feel good....and they are usually FREE!  That's right.  You don't have to spend money to feel good.  Here are some NATURAL HIGHS for you.  Let me know which one is one of your favorites. ( #2 and #44 are mine!)

1. Falling in love.

2.  Laughing so hard your face hurts.

3.  A hot shower.

4.  No lines at the supermarket  .

5.  A special glance.

6.  Getting mail.

7.  Taking a drive on a pretty road.

8.  Hearing your favorite song on the radio.

9.  Lying in bed listening to the rain outside.

10.  Hot towels fresh out of the dryer.

11.  Chocolate milkshake (vanilla or strawberry).

12.  A bubble bath.

13.  Giggling.

15.  The beach.

16.  Finding a 20 dollar bill in your coat from last winter..

17.  Laughing at yourself.

18.  Looking into their eyes and knowing they Love you

19.  Midnight phone calls that last for hours.

20.  Running through sprinklers.

21.  Laughing for absolutely no reason at all.

22.  Having someone tell you that you're beautiful.

23.  Laughing at an inside joke with FRIENDS

24.  Accidentally overhearing someone say something nice about you.

25.  Waking up and realizing you still have a few hours left to sleep.

26.  Your first kiss (either the very first or with a new partner).

27.  Making new friends or spending time with old ones.

28.  Playing with a new puppy.

29.  Having someone play with your hair.

30.  Sweet dreams.

31.  Hot chocolate.

32.  Road trips with friends.

33.  Swinging on swings.

34.  Making eye contact with a cute stranger.

35.  Making chocolate chip cookies.

36.  Having your friends send you homemade cookies.

37.  Holding hands with someone you care about.

38.  Running into an old friend and realizing that some things (good or bad) never change.

39.  Watching the expression on someone's face as they open a much desired present from you.

40.  Watching the sunrise.

41.  Getting out of bed every morning and being grateful for another beautiful day.

42..  Knowing that somebody misses you.

43.  Getting a hug from someone you care about deeply..

44.  Knowing you've done the right thing, no matter what other people think.



Deborah Mumm, The Allergy Queen
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Drink Water or Coke?

Water or Coke?

Water or Coke?


WATER

#1. 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated..
(Likely applies to half the world population)

#2. In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is mistaken for hunger.

#3. Even MILD dehydration will slow down one's metabolism as much as 3%.

#4. One glass of water will shut down midnight hunger pangs for almost 100% of the dieters studied in a University of Washington study.

#5. Lack of water is the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue.

#6. Preliminary research indicates that 8-10 glasses of water a day could significantly ease back and joint pain for up to 80% of sufferers.

#7. A mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term memory, trouble with basic math, and difficulty focusing on the computer screen or on a printed page.

#8. Drinking 5 glasses of water daily decreases the risk of colon cancer by 45%, plus it can slash the risk of breast cancer by 79%., and one is 50% less likely to develop bladder cancer. Are you drinking the amount of water you should drink every day?


COKE

#1. In many states the highway patrol carries two gallons of Coke in the trunk to remove blood from the highway after a car accident.

#2. You can put a T-bone steak in a bowl of Coke and it will be gone in two days.

#3. To clean a toilet: Pour a can of Coca-Cola into the toilet bowl and let the 'real thing' sit for one hour, then flush clean. The citric acid in Coke removes
stains from vitreous china.

#4. To remove rust spots from chrome car bumpers: Rub the bumper with a rumpled-up piece of Reynolds Wrap aluminum foil dipped in Coca-Cola.

#5. To clean corrosion from car battery terminals: Pour a can of Coca-Cola over the terminals to bubble away the corrosion.

#6. To loosen a rusted bolt: Apply a cloth soaked in Coca-Cola to the rusted bolt for several minutes.

#7. To bake a moist ham: Empty a can of Coca-Cola into the baking pan, wrap the ham in aluminum foil, and bake. Thirty minutes before ham is finished, remove the foil, allowing the drippings to mix with the Coke for a sumptuous brown gravy.

#8. To remove grease from clothes: Empty a can of Coke into the load of greasy clothes, add detergent, and run through a regular cycle.. The Coca-Cola will help loosen grease stains. It will also clean road haze from your windshield.

FOR YOUR INFORMATION:

#1 the active ingredient in Coke is phosphoric acid. It will dissolve a nail in about four days. Phosphoric acid also leaches calcium from bones and is a major
contributor to the rising increase of osteoporosis.

#2. To carry Coca-Cola syrup! (the concentrate) the
commercial trucks must use a hazardous Material place cards reserved for highly corrosive materials.

#3. The distributors of Coke have been using it to clean engines of the trucks for about 20 years! Now the question is, would you like a glass of water? or Coke?





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Are You Hydrated?

Are you drinking enough water? You'd be surprised how easy it is to get dehydrated.

Low-grade dehydration (versus acute and clinical dehydration) is a chronic, widespread problem that has major impacts on well-being, energy, appearance and resiliency. Christopher Vasey, ND, a Swiss naturopath and author of The Water Prescription (Healing Arts Press, 2006), believes that most people suffer regularly from this type of chronic dehydration because of poor eating and drinking habits.

Chronic dehydration can cause digestive disorders because our bodies need water to produce the digestive juices that aid the digestive process. If we don’t get that water, we don’t secrete enough digestive juices, and a variety of problems — such as gas, bloating, nausea, poor digestion and loss of appetite — can ensue.

Bottom Line: If you’re not actively focusing on hydrating throughout the day, there’s a good chance you could be at least somewhat dehydrated, which could be negatively affecting your energy, vitality and immunity — as well as your appearance. Experiment with drinking more water throughout the day. You may observe an almost immediate difference in your well-being, and even if you don’t, establishing good hydration habits now will do many good things for your cellular health over the long haul.

Read more: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/8-common-myths-about-dehydration.html#ixzz1ToJttmjx
Drink more water---especially ionized, alkaline water!

Deborah Mumm

The Wetter Water