Amazing Alkaline Water Seminar Coming Soon--

• I have been learning so much about WATER lately. I attended a seminar that taught me exactly what water...and what is in the water...is doing to our bodies.
• I learned that soda & gatorade are two of the worst things to drink.
• I learned how quickly chlorine is absorbed into the body. A 10 min. shower is like drinking 8 glasses of chlorinated water.
• I learned that our food and environment makes our bodies quite acidic...and disease thrives in acid.

That is why we need alkaline water! If you live in the Chicago/Milwaukee area there will be a very informative seminar on the Importance of Alkaline Water. There will be several doctors speaking on this as well. There will be no selling...just an info day.

Where: The Hampton Inn, Gurnee, IL (across from Great America on Grand Ave.)

When: Sat. April 12th at 3:00 pm.

Contact me for more information!

To your health...

Deborah Mumm, The Allergy Queen, The Wetter Water

Govt. to send out Tax Rebate Checks

I realize this doesn't have a lot to do with Health, however, it is rather concerning. Did you know that the Government is sending out checks to us in the hopes of reviving the economy?
Did you also know they are sending out announcements to all of us to let us know we will be getting a check? Then in a few months they will send out another announcement saying the check is on its way.
Did you know these 2 mailings are costing millions of dollars? Doesn't that seem a bit ridiculus...to waste millions of dollars to send out mailings that are announcing something we all know. What a waste of money!

And we wonder what is wrong with our economy?

Deborah Mumm, The Allergy Queen from http://www.healthy-environments.com

5 Simple Exercise Tips

It is getting close to spring...on the calendar at least. Last I heard, snow is predicted in the Chicago area for Easter Sunday. Sigh...

However, if you want to wear a swimming suit or possibly some shorts in a few months then an exercise plan is probably needed.

Let's keep it simple so you don't quit...ok?

5 Simple Exercise Tips

Think Spring!

Deborah Mumm, The Allergy Queen

Want to drink some Dirty, Drug-laced Water?

Imagine putting just a little bit of drugs (a random combination) into your child's food...or drink? Sometimes here in the US we seem to think that just a LITTLE of something is ok for our bodies. A little chlorine, a little antibiotics...over a period of time is beginning to hurt our kidneys and other vital organs.

Studies came out this week that our drinking water has up to 56 medications in it. This is not news. This has been known for quite a few years, but it is finally catching the media's attention.

It was stated that Reverse Osmosis is one way to get rid of all the contaminants in the water. However, RO water is void of everything...no minerals, nothing. It is empty water and really isn't that great for you either.

I do recommend a water purifier that has a good filter...to capture particles of dirt and other contaminants. I also like one that has a UV lamp so that the ozone will kill any contaminants small enough to pass through the filter.

Be sure and check out the Healthy Environments water system...uses an excellent filter and a UV lamp. Water tastes great. System will cost you less than a dollar a day for the first year...after that...nothing! Wouldn't you like to enjoy your water--for drinking, cooking and cleaning your produce---and know that it is SAFE?

http://www.healthy-environments.com/water-purifier.asp

To your health!

Deborah Mumm, The Allergy Queen at http://www.healthy-environments.com/

Natural Allergy Relief...Is it Possible?

Is Natural Allergy Relief Possible?

I didn't use to believe that we could get relief from our seasonal allergies without the use of medicines or prescription drugs. This, of course, is what doctors want. A continual income for them if we keep coming back for more drugs that relieve our symptoms.
However, we quickly learned that by cleaning up our indoor air of the allergens that were triggering out allergies, we didn't really need those medications anymore. My husband quit going to the allergist as he didn't need allergy shots anymore.
So...do you think allergists are big fans of air purifiers? I think not! If every home had them then they'd lose most of their patients.
Air Purifiers
Our oldest son's headaches disappeared once we used an air purifier plus changed our store bought cleaning products to more natural cleaners.
Safe Cleaning Products
Hmmm....chemicals were causing his headaches and depression!
A natural dog food helped our dog overcome his allergies ... he stopped licking, scratching and has not had any ear infections since we changed his diet!
Healthy Pet Food
Hmmm....just eating the right food helps allergies!
I know that drinking a shot or two of XanGo each day helps me feel more energetic, keeps things 'moving', and reduces my allergy issues. XanGo

We save lots of money and feel much better using all these products. I'd rather not be using medications to just make the symptoms go away...I'd rather treat the problem naturally!
How about you?

Check it out at Healthy Environments.

Deborah Mumm, the Allergy Queen!

Vaccines & Autism...Should we be concerned?

Here is the latest on vaccines & autism....

The government has actually paid for damages to a child who received nine vaccines in one day..so what does that tell us?

Here is the article...

Government Concession of Injury Confirms Risks to Children fromVaccines with Mercury
NIXA, Mo., March 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A press conference yesterday in Atlanta has prompted parents of children diagnosed with autism to again call upon the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to remove all mercury-containing vaccines from the shelves. Parents of children diagnosed with autism have been saying for years that their normally-developing children sustained injuries from vaccines containing thimerosal, a preservative that is nearly 50% ethyl-mercury by weight. The Poling family of Athens, Georgia told the media that their daughter Hannah was healthy and developing normally until she received nine vaccines on the same day and later regressed into autism. The Department of Health and Human Services concluded the family is entitled to compensation from the federal vaccine injury fund.
We thank the Poling family for coming forward with their daughters story which echoes those of children diagnosed with autism around the country, said Ann Brasher, vice president of the National Autism Association (NAA). The government continues to allow the use of thimerosal in vaccines, even after recommending its removal back in 1999. An estimated 90% of flu vaccines still contain 25 micrograms of mercury, and just last month the CDC recommended annual flu shots for all children up to age 18. Flu shots are also recommended for pregnant women, causing prenatal exposure. Ourchildrens level of exposure to mercury through vaccines is going upwhen it should have been removed entirely years ago.
NAA is asking federal health agencies to learn from this case and protect Americas children from further injury. First and foremost,its time to get the poison, including mercury and aluminum, out of our vaccine supply, said NAA president Wendy Fournier. Secondly, we must seriously consider the recommended immunization schedule. Are we over-vaccinating our children with so many shots in such a short period of time? We now have one in 150 children diagnosed with autism and one in six diagnosed with a learning or behavior disorder. There have been absolutely no safety studies on the cumulative effects of giving so many vaccines to young children.
For more information about autism, visit http://www.nationalautism.org/.

Until next time....

Deborah Mumm
The Allergy Queen at http://www.healthy-environments.com/

The Nutritional Institute goes Live!!

This week I began working the The Nutritional Institute. I am learning how to work their website and how to edit and write about over 800 health products they have.

There is a lot to learn but I hope to add health & nutrition tips on my Allergy Blog each week so you can benefit from what I am learning also.

Click on the above title to see all that they have to offer! It is amazing. The seminars are top-notch also. I am helping to formulate one for this spring in the Chicago area.

Until next time...

Deborah Mumm, The Allergy Queen, www.healthy-environments.com

Got Gas?

Today I worked a booth at the Home Expo at the Arlington Race Track in Arlington Hts, IL. Traffic was pretty consistent. Since I was helping at the Ambit Energy table, I had to learn how to talk to people about Gas Deregulation that is occuring now in IL. I got better at it as the day went on. Larry, an older gentleman, a Marine, thought he'd come by and help. He was pretty outgoing and seemed to like talking to people in the aisle. His favorite line was, "Got Gas?" That usually got a reaction of some kind and then he'd talk to them about saving money on their gas bills. Not exactly my style...but it worked for him.
I did get to display a few of my Healthy Environments products and had some interest there as well.
I hope you take a look at how Ambit Energy is really going to be a great way to save on your gas bills as well as offer some great income opportunity for people interested in that.
Ambit Energy...Save on Gas Bills

I guess I am going to have to talk to more people about this opportunity as I do think it is worth it.


Deborah Mumm, The Allergy Queen, Healthy Environments

House Cleaning in the Winter

House cleaning in my home is never done! My air is always clean...since we own an Air Purifier for the entire home. With 5 kids, husband and one old dog (who dislikes going outside in the winter so finds the kitchen floor to be a great place to pee...sigh!) I seem to never catch up with cleaning.

I did discover recently that Solay Wellness products were a great fit for my health-minded home. Completely natural...the active ingredient is Himalyan Salts (which kill bacteria). They are odorless also. We really enjoy the Salt lamps for bedrooms to keep them sanitized clean for sleeping great!

So head on over to Solay Wellness and see their great products. Click on the title to this article to get there quickly.

Have a healthy Day....

Debbie Mumm
The Allergy Queen

What do you spend on Groceries each week?

To see photos of these families and their FOOD...click on the title link above!


Italy: The Manzo family of Sicily
Food expenditure for one week: 214.36 Euros or $260.11



Germany: The Melander family of Bargteheide
Food expenditure for one week: 375.39 Euros or $500.07




United States: The Revis family of North Carolina (Sure hope most American
families eat more fresh fruits and vegetables and less junk food than this family.)

Food expenditure for one week $341.98




Mexico: The Casales family of Cuernavaca
Food expenditure for one week: 1,862.78 Mexican Pesos or $189.09



Poland: The Sobczynscy family of Konstancin-Jeziorna
Food expenditure for one week: 582.48 Zlotys or $151.27



Egypt: The Ahmed family of Cairo
Food expenditure for one week: 387.85 Egyptian Pounds or $68.53



Ecuador: The Ayme family of Tingo
Food expenditure for one week: $31.55



Bhutan: The Namgay family of Shingkhey Village
Food expenditure for one week: 224.93 ngultrum or $5.03

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Chad: The Aboubakar family of Breidjing Camp
Food expenditure for one week: 685 CFA Francs or $1.23




Don't know about you, but right about now, I'm counting my blessings!

5 Things to Know about Mold

Do you suspect you might have MOLD in your house? MOLD---that 4 letter word we all cringe when we hear it!

You know what? You probably do have MOLD in your home! However, 98% of all indoor environments have levels of mold. How much mold do you have in your home? That's what you really want to know.

Click on the title above and learn if you have symptoms of MOLD in your home....

Mold is a common cause of headaches, depression, and chronic illnesses. So check it out!

An Air Oasis purifier will help maintain safe levels of fresh air in your home so you'll feel better about your indoor air.

Until next time....

Deborah Mumm
The Allergy Queen

Weird Homes

Greetings!!

Our homes are our castles...no matter where we live or what type of home they are. We spend almost 90% of our times indoors...and much of this is in our home.

Do you want to see the 7 TOP 'weirdest' homes right now?

I'm not sure I'd want to live in any of them, but they sure were fun to look at....
Go here to see if think these are a bit different from your home....
Even if your home is weird, I hope you take steps towards having a healthy home!
Weird HomesClick on title at top....

Have a healthy day!

Deborah Mumm
The Allergy Queen
Weird Homes

Teenagers & Weather

It is official! In a teenagers eye (especially a fashion-minded girl) weather is no obstacle to the clothes you must wear. Today our daughter, in 7th grade, wore a sweatshirt and jeans to school. It was 30 degrees outside. No coat, no gloves...
When I asked her why none of the 3 different coats she owns in the closet could be worn today the reply was..."It will make me look fat."
End of story....
I think if I had to eliminate clothes because they made me look fat, I just wouldn't have anything to wear!
However, we do make our daughter take vitamins and try to watch that she eats a pretty good diet. She does seem to stay healthy. So to keep my stress levels down I just do a lot of sighing...and move on to other more pressing topics...like the natural disaster area happening in her bedroom.
But that is another story!

See this article directory...Blogs Directory

Have a great day....
The Allergy Queen
http://www.healthy-environments.com

IL/WI Twister in January?

Greetings....

The weather around the world and in the midwest has been a bit crazy in 2007 and now in 2008. The Chicago area had about 6 in. of snow on New Years Eve...and then it was bitterly cold. Within a week we were having temperatures in the 60's with tornados in the area. Wild!

Tips to stay healthy this time of year where winter coats are worn one day, spring jackets the next...
1) Wash hands with soap...frequently!
2) Eat more fruits and veggies than you usually do. (Take a good supplement)
*Tip.... Xango Juice is awesome!
3) Get plenty of sleep. 6-7 hours minimum for adults, longer for kids.
4) Try to exercise several times a week, minimum. Even if you just park your car farther away in the parking lot, take the dog for walks, etc....just get out of the house and get moving.

Have a healthy winter!

Deborah Mumm
The Allergy Queen
http://www.healthy-environments.com

Stress & the Holidays

Merry Christmas....

At least that is what people are telling me! Holidays can be stressful with all the preparations, company, food, gifts and more. Stresses me out just typing this!

The bottom line though is that the holidays are truly about spending some quality time with family and friends...getting some good laughs, and enjoying each other.

So, please try to relax a bit and just be thankful for those we have in our lives...and tell them so. The best gifts we gave to each one of our family members one year was a note from each family member stating what they liked or admired about them...I found these saved in my kids rooms. The games & clothes have long since been used and gone, but these letters will be saved forever.

I do have a good article on the 5Things You Can Do to Get a Good Night's Sleep....so follow the link and try to get a good over the holidays. Sleep does help!

Merry Christmas!

Debbie
The Allergy Queen
http://www.healthy-environments.com/sleep-better.asp


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Health Articles for You

Greetings!

I have written some articles for health, diet & nutrition you might enjoy. I also have written articles on International Adoption....my other half of my life!

Be sure and go to Debbie's Articles and take what you need. Pass them onto people who might like them...

Have a great day!

To Your Health....

Debbie Mumm ~ The Allergy Queen

Why are so many kids getting Asthma?

Greetings....

Here is an article I wrote a few years ago about why so many kids are getting asthma.

Please note that my website is now called... www.healthy-environments.com

All the info is still relevant. Click on the title of this post or go here...

http://www.afunzone.com/ATopic/Why_Are_So_Many_Children_Getting_Asthma.htm

Have a healthy day...

Debbie Mumm
The Allergy Queen

Why are So Many Kids Getting Asthma

Here is an article I wrote several years ago about why so many kids are getting asthma.

My website URL has changed though... it is www.healthy-environments.com now.

To Your Health...

Debbie Mumm

The Allergy Queen

KFC Chicken anyone?

I found this site.... http://www.kentuckyfriedcruelty.com to be appalling. You can view it yourself.
I, myself, will not buy from KFC until I know that positive changes have been made regarding the cruelty to chickens.
While I am not a great chicken lover, I do know they are animals and therefore should not be treated so cruelly.
What do you think?

Debbie
Healthy Environments

Keeping up with Alex

Adopting school aged children from Russia in 2004 has me dealing with younger kids again on a daily basis...except that I am not as young as I was when my 3 bio-sons were 7 and 8.
Summer time is proving to be a very busy time with a 17 yr. old son who is eating me out of house and home....a 13 yr. old daughter who should have the phone attached to the end of her arm since 99% of all phone calls are for her...and an 8 yr. old son who is very active & ALL BOY!

For example: Alex, our 8 yr. old, decided to go look for frogs in our pond with the 6 yr. old neighbor boy. Soon I heard our hose being turned on. I ran outside only to find that both boys had gone into the pond and finding very black thick mud at the bottom they proceeded to have a Mud Fight! Big glops of mud was in their hair and ears. It seemed Alex thought of the hose as a way to wash off the mud so their moms might not notice it. They were soaked head to toe with mud dripping down all over the ground.
I told the other boy to head home to clean up while I had my oldest son, Brandon, wrap Alex in a towel and carry him to the shower. He was immediately stripped and washed...although mud was splattered all over the shower walls. Of course, this was the night I was having some of Tania's friends and moms over for a little Make Up party and my floors had been clean a total of an hour! Sigh...
How do I keep up being one of the oldest moms in Alex's classroom?
Actually, I have found several products I love that keep me energetic & feeling good. I have very few muscle aches when I take this and my mind is clear.
One is Xango...the mangosteen juice!
But the newest product is quite exciting and is something everyone should consider taking as it is a powerful antioxidant that rejuvenates the body! Want to hear more?
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