Twas’ the night before a product launch and all through the web…

All the gurus were stirring, all smug in their beds…

Their servers were ready, workers in place

To inundate the emails and win the affiliate race

The gurus were nestled all ready to tread

While visions of dollar signs danced in their heads

And newbies in their curiosity unsuspecting the rage

Had just given up and turned the last page

When alas suddenly the day had come

Newbies spring from their beds to see who the emails were from

Away to the computer they fly like a flash

Fire up the engines and hope for some quick cash

Much to their surprise, alas, could their dreams come true?

They see a chance to become a millionaire without much to do

A promise here, a promise there; it’s time to get in the flow!

How could these gurus steer me wrong? They sure look like they know…

What it takes to make money online

For they got to where they were without spending a dime

I whistled and shouted and called my friends about the pitch

John, Sally and Susan…I am going to be rich!

I bought that product in a hurry because it said there were only 5 left

I didn’t want to lose out and be left in the dust like they said!

Alas, the answer to my prayers came in a simple download link

I can’t believe I finally found my answer, at least I think

Why is it taking me so long to make money?

Why is it so hard and people thinking I am phony?

Value and time– what is that?

They told me I could get my 1,000,000 links in a quick snap

I feel betrayed and nobody told me what it would really take

My dreams are shattered; I have so much at stake.

And giving up on his dreams so fast…

The newbie was disillusioned by the gurus at last

What is the moral of this poem, you say?

It takes a lot of time and effort to make it online, there just isn’t any other way!

This poem is dedicated to anyone who is frustrated with some marketers who don’t tell the whole story…

Thanks to all the great marketers who offer value and don’t just spam my inbox with useless information. You know who you are.

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Audrey Hepburn is one of my fashion icons and I admire her style and poise. The beautiful thing about Audrey is she is elegant and kind on an off the silver screen. These are words straight from her mouth…

For attractive lips,
Speak words of kindness.

For lovely eyes,
Seek out the good in people.

For a slim figure,
Share your food with the hungry.

For beautiful hair,
Let a child run his/her fingers through it once a day.

For poise,
Walk with the knowledge that you never walk alone.

People, even more than things,
Have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed,
And redeemed; never throw out anyone.

Remember, if you ever need a helping hand,
You will find one at the end of each of your arms.

As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands;
One for helping yourself, and the other for helping others.

Audrey Hepburn

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I was exposed to energy profiling through a writing assignment. I knew Carol Tuttle from her previous work with “Remembering Wholeness”, a fantastic book and a must read.

When I read this statement…“Could your physical features or your doodle say more about who you are than your personality?”, I knew this was something I needed to look into.

Here is a video of Carol explaining a little about this life-changing experience:

For more information on this process and program, CLICK HERE

As I began to research Energy Profiling further I realized how amazingly powerful this information was and I could not stop until I shared it with the people I knew. As I began to tell people about it I began to see the transformation in their lives and I knew this was something which could not be kept a secret.

It is not your basic personality test or psychological profile. It is a state of the art revolutionary system that celebrates your unique traits based on your physical features and body language first and your personality second.

Energy Profiling brings a new level of accuracy by analyzing body language, physical features, thought and feeling processes, gifts and talents, in addition to personality behaviors.It gives you the ability to:

Energy Profiling researches your physical features which are constant and do not change and were there with you from birth.

MY EXPERIENCE

I knew I needed to peer a little more into myself to find out who I really was. I grew up conforming to others opinions and needs and as a result I was never able to find myself so I could live a CONFIDENT and fulfilling life. When I read the book and took the online course, I thought I was one Type. After I was personally profiled from a Body Profiling expert, I ended up a completely different type than I thought!

I cant even tell you how much more confident and reassured I feel as a woman and as a human on this earth. A lot of the traits I thought were WEAKNESSES, which I often judged myself for, were actually STRENGTHS! And a lot of the traits I thought were weaknesses in others are also strengths and by honoring them I have built stronger and more lasting relationships with the people I love.

This system has changed my life and I know it will do the same for you. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. I know Carol for many years and I am confident her systems are going to change the world…blessings.

CLICK HERE to learn more about Energy Profiling

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You are probably accustomed to hearing people say, “Think positively and you will feel better“. But unfortunately when you are “smack dab” in the midst of a crisis or battle or a high stress moment, the last thing you want to do is change your attitude and think of positive things. Something inside us doesn’t like to be told what to do, even if it is our own mind!

Do you remember when you were younger and your parents told you to clean your room…you knew it was messy and you knew you had to clean it, but the more they pestered you, the less you were going to clean that room. Why do we resist oursleves so much?

I know  for me, when I have to sit down and get something accomplished I often hear that inner voice of resistance. It starts screaming at me halfway through my projects. If you perused through my house, you may see a broom or vaccuum hanging out because after I finished cleaning, I had a resistance to completing the job, so I leave the  broom and the vacuum out!

Yes, this is a silly example but the point is, we all deal with an internal struggle. Just because I run this blog does not mean I have mastered these techniques. But what I can tell you is they work. Your thoughts affect your reality whether you feel it or not. We often think feelings create thought but in actuality, our thoughts give way to new feelings, whether constructive or destructive.

When you are stuck in a negative pattern, think of a positive thought. It doesnt have to be anything weird, just something that makes you happy, either real or imagined. You wont feel like thinking it or even want to do it, but if you harness your will power and focus on a positive thought for long enough you will soon forget about the negativity or at least lessen its effects.

Its even more effective if you verbally speak the positive thought because its difficult for your brain to think of one thing and verbally speak another.

The more you exercise your brain to think positively, the easier it will become.

Let’s join together and start changing our thoughts…and then maybe I can finally put away the broom after I am done cleaning!

How can you help to change your negative thoughts?

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As I embark upon my natural health career, I search for remedies that assist our bodies in a healing response without hindering the gentle balance and flow.  Our bodies are a constant seeker of BALANCE.  It supplies hormones, enzymes, and a host of other molecules and chemicals dedicated to the sole purpose of maintaining a state of balance in every component.

Blood pH, blood sugar balance, calcium levels, fluid levels, acid-base balance…the list is endless.  When one aspect shifts, even in micro amounts, the body rushes to bring it back to balance, or a state of homeostasis.  The body is not a respecter of persons.  It will rob from Peter to pay Paul.  For example, your body will steal calcium from your bones to supply your blood with extra calcium when levels are low.  This “bone theft” leads to a host of diseases over time if not properly cared for.

Treat the person, not the illness!

Homeopathy comprises a natural health alternative to assist your body in achieving balance by jump starting the healing process.  Homeopathic remedies are tinctures comprised of herbs, minerals, or animal products.  The remedy is diluted to minimal doses, as the smaller the dose the more potent the treatment.

The  mechanism of homeopathic remedies in the body work in opposition to drugs.  In contrast with pharmaceuticals, homeopathic remedies do not suppress your symptoms.  They act as catalysts for the innate healing response of the body.

A homeopath will catalog your symptoms, not to diagnose, but to determine the exact remedy designed to supercharge your body into balance.  These symptoms or habits may include everything from pains in your body to the way your foot feels hot at certain times of the day.  It sounds foolish, but as I have stated, your body is fully CONNECTED.  Remember the power of 3.  Everything you experience or feel represents a clue to aid you in your quest for wholeness.

Three different people may exhibit the same symptom, yet those three people may be prescribed a different remedy.  Why?  Because the remedy has less to do with your specific ailment and more to do with who you are, your temperament, your specific inner workings, etc.

To find out more about homeopathy and/or providers in your area, you can visit these websites.

National Center for Homeopathy
North American Society of Homeopaths
American Association of Naturopathic Physicians
Homeopathic Educational Services
Dana Ullman Homeopathic Expert Author / Huffington Post Articles

Resources
Hawkins, E. B. & Ehrlich, S.D. Homeopathy. University of Maryland Medical Center. Retrieved on November 12, 2009 from

http://www.unm.edu/altmed/articles/homeopathy-000352.htm

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This is the first post in a series which will detail the health effects of common ingredients in the foods on your supermarket shelves.

#1  – Keebler® Fudge Shoppe® Grasshopper® Cookies

You see 100 calories and immediately feel a sense of elation!  “Wow a healthy snack that will help me to lose weight!”

Unfortunately, the misinformation plagues our society, portraying a “pseudo-health” image promoting foods that are sub-par at best.

Below, I will be analyzing some of the ingredients in this popular snack food in attempts to dispel the myth and outline EXACTLY what you are ingesting and introducing to your body.

Here are the ingredients as listed on the label:

Ingredients

Keebler® Fudge Shoppe® Grasshopper® cookies:
ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE [VITAMIN B1], RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2], FOLIC ACID), SUGAR, VEGETABLE OIL (SOYBEAN, COCONUT, PALM, PALM KERNEL OIL WITH TBHQ FOR FRESHNESS, AND HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL OIL), COCOA (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, WHEY, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF LEAVENING (BAKING SODA, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE), SALT, SOY LECITHIN, MOLASSES, SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE, POLYSORBATE 60, ARTIFICIAL VANILLA FLAVOR, BLUE #2 LAKE, YELLOW #6 LAKE, OIL OF PEPPERMINT, RED #40 LAKE.

Enriched Flour -  Enriched refers to the process of adding vitamins to food products.  While all of this may sound well, (I mean whats wrong with a few vitamins), why do you suppose they are enriching our food?  They add vitamins because in the processing of the whole wheat they STRIPPED out everything that is life-giving.  In order to “mimic” the flour’s original state, they added a few B vitamins.

For those of you that know me, I am not a fan of grains, even whole wheat.  I try to avoid gluten containing products (more on that in a different post).  But, if you eat grains try to ingest those that are as close to their original state as possible.  This refers to WHOLE grains with the fiber and vitamins still in tact.

Another free tidbit:  The product states that it only has 100 calories, yet removing the fiber from whole grains in the conversion to the enriched flour creates a refined product.  Refined flours and sugars elevate the sugar response in your blood, spiking your insulin.  Insulin secretion is directly related to weight gain.  Don’t be fooled by the hype and marketing.

Therefore, stripping the fiber and nutrients from the flour promotes the insulin spike in your blood (the fiber would have slowed down this process)…the exact same that occurs when you ingest refined sugar…see below.

Sugar: Yes, you all know how much I hate this dreaded ingredient, but do you know why?  As you can see above, it is a STRONG proponent of weight gain.

What else does it contribute to?  Your body eliminates excess sugar in your bloodstream and carries it to your cells via insulin.  Eventually, your cells develop a condition called “insulin resistance”.  Have you ever smelled a strong scent, yet after a period of time you do not smell it any more even though you are still in it’s presence?  Your cells work in the same manner.

After a period of time, your cells become “desensitized” to the insulin, which results in less sugar moving into the cells and more sugar remaining in your bloodstream.  Consequently, insulin resistance is strongly associated with Type II Diabetes.

Diabetes is just one of the side effects of excess sugar intake.  See this article to read the 76 other destructions of sugar –>  76 Ways Sugar Can Ruin Your Health

High Fructose Corn Syrup (HCFS)- It’s made from corn, how bad can it be?  Whenever you severely process a food, it transforms the molecular makeup.  The food changes to a completely new component, eliminating the innate health benefits.

HCFS is the number one source of calories in the United States.  It contributes to:

• Cancer
• Heart disease
• Diabetes
• Premature aging
• Arthritis
• Osteoporosis

…just to name a few

ARTIFICIAL FOOD COLORING – I wont give you the details of every food color in the ingredients…one should be enough to make you wonder…

Blue #2 – We could go on and on about the deleterious health effects of food coloring.  Many artificial colors, which were generally recognized as safe in the 60′s and 70′s, have been recalled due to negative health effects over time.  I am sure we will see these same artificial colors banned at some point in our history…why be a part of the experiment now?

Here are the requirements for creating the food coloring directly from the FDA website –>  FDA requirements for Blue #2

Check out the ingredients.  See anything you wouldn’t want in your system?  Lead, arsenic, etc.?  You might argue that the amounts of these toxic metals are low (10 parts per million) and will not cause any bodily harm.  Yes, maybe if we ate them once or twice in our lives, but how many of us have limited ourselves to food coloring only once every 5 years?  Heavy metals are not easily removed from our bodies.  A cumulative effect results in toxicity over time.

Here is another great article detailing the cumulative effects of the materials present in artificial colors–>  Artificial Food and Cosmetic Coloring

Another interesting fact: Due to studies performed in Great Britain on the adverse health effects of food dyes, especially in the research involving the behavior changes in children, they have banned the use of several dyes by the end of 2009.

“When Kraft conducted market research in Great Britain, it found Brits worried more about food dyes than Americans. (Americans worry more about calories, fat and salt content.) So, based on its research, Kraft replaced artificial coloring with natural coloring in its food products for Great Britain.”  Source: http://www.informify.com/top-stories/48-health/199-food-dyes-linked-to-hyper-kids-group-asks-fda-to-ban

“The science shows that kids’ behavior improves when these artificial colorings are removed from their diets and worsens when they’re added to the their diets,” Schab said. “While not all children seem to be sensitive to these chemicals, it’s hard to justify their continued use in foods—especially those foods heavily marketed to young children.” (Center for Science in the Public Interest, 6/2/08)
Source: http://www.informify.com/top-stories/48-health/199-food-dyes-linked-to-hyper-kids-group-asks-fda-to-ban

CONCLUSION

Before you pick up the next bag, box, or container, turn it around and look at the ingredients.  You have to take charge of your own health.  These foods will attempt to rob our quality of life and possibly set us up for a host of diseases.  With an increasing amount of propaganda and advertising, I know it is hard to make sense of it all.  Unfortunately, disregarding the data does not dismiss it.  A little action can make a great difference!

Resources
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2008/09/23/dramatic-example-of-how-the-food-industry-lies-to-you-about-corn.aspx
http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/infocenter/foods/grains/gigl.html
http://www.informify.com/top-stories/48-health/199-food-dyes-linked-to-hyper-kids-group-asks-fda-to-ban

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