A month and a half ago, my friend, D, invited me on a day trip to her current favorite place in the world. It's Great Basin National Park, specifically Lehman Caves! It is in Baker, Nevada and is a very beautiful spot. But the draw for her is not the scenery or the Cave Tour, nor even the souvenirs, all of which are lovely On the grounds of the park is a little grove of apricot trees that were planted by Mr. Lehman over 90 years ago. These apricot trees are still producing fruit and are organic and of heirloom variety. The reason D. was drawn to these trees is not the fruit, but the pits strewn on the ground in abundance. The fruit was left to grow naturally and left unharvested, except for the herds of deer who came to partake of the dropped fruit in the late summer and any tourists who wanted to sample the fruit as they passed through. All the discarded pits were left under the trees. When D. came upon this grove, there were thousands and thousands of apricot pits covering the ground under the trees. When she saw them, she was beside herself with joy. For all these years the pits had been accumulating, meaning nothing to the visitors, park rangers and passers-by. But to her they are like gold and here is why.
D's 20-something son has been diagnosed with leukemia and these apricot pits could mean his ultimate cure. They contain a compound called Laetrile, or Vitamin B17, which synthetically is compounded into cyanide. Now, I know that you're thinking, hello, cyanide is a poisonous substance! But that is the synthetic form. In its natural form, Laetrile attacks rogue cells in the body, especially cancer cells. If the FDA had let the cat out of the bag years ago, millions of people would still be alive, in my opinion. About 15 years ago, I started hearing murmurings of people taking trips out of this country to go get treated in places like South America and Mexico because of these natural cures, illegal in the U.S., that were healing them from all kinds of cancers. I also heard about the benefits of apricot seeds and their healing effect. But then I heard that they had cyanide in them and that they were poison. I didn't think anything else about it and eventually quit hearing about it at all.
Until now: D. is determined to help her son. A healthcare professional and a longtime believer that natural foods and processes are best, she started educating herself through books, doctors, knowledgeable individuals and her own instincts. I think she is definitely onto something, especially after reading 'World Without Cancer' by G. Edward Griffin. The first edition, published in 1974 and the second updated edition, published in 1997, is still a shocking revelation about how conspiring men took over our medical system and the government regulatory agencies to produce products that lined their own pockets with millions of dollars, making them the richest men in the world, but sacrificing the lives of millions of poor, unknowing individuals. They intentionally tampered with experiments and studies of Laetrile, a natural and inexpensive substance, and skewed the results. And to make it even more inaccessible, Laetrile was made illegal and a campaign was waged to make it known as quackery and even harmful.
But here in Baker, NV was a virtual gold mine, in terms of hope and healing and so D. gathered up almost every last pit. She must have visited the park several times. I was fortunate enough to go with her once. The park rangers were somewhat curious at first, but when she told them about her son and that apricot seeds could be beneficial for his leukemia, they let her be. I went with her on one of her trips and got to help her. My reward? A box full of at least 1000 apricot pits. They are totally harmless, if taken in the correct amount. The recommended dosage is 5 per day. They can be bitter-tasting and so you can mix them up with molasses and take them that way or you can eat them straight like I do and chase them down with a favorite drink! I don't think they taste bad at all, especially coming from these wonderful, non-pesticide, heirloom trees!
My hope is that D's son will be cured of his leukemia and that she will be able to help others with her knowledge and resources. She wants to use some of these pure apricot pits to sprout apricot seedlings so that others who want that kind of resource can have them. But what I think we still need is more enlightenment and education on the subject of Cancer and it's cures. I still have a lot to learn on the subject, but I do want to know if Laetrile or Vitamin B17 is being utilized now, after being discovered as being an anti-cancer substance as early as the mid-1920's! Right now Laetrile in any form other than what you may get naturally, from your own garden, is illegal in the US. Why is that? Now, cancer has overtaken heart disease as the No. 1 killer among Hispanics
in the U.S., and the rest of the country may be only a few years behind. And yet, cancer treatment is one of the most profitable businesses in the nation. I'd like to see such a huge profit margin have a better success rate than what has been happening in this country.
Can you tell that I loved my little road trip of apricot pit harvesting? I definitely did!
Here is a video that I found interesting in support of my searching:
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Thursday, September 13, 2012
High School Art Wall
This was the first project of the season, done with different mediums.
For instance, water was done by laying paper on a tray with blue food
coloring and soap bubbles! I love the creativity of the students! Sorry about the crazy dates that my camera decided to spit out!
Friday, August 17, 2012
Getting Back On Track
I'm dipping my big toe into the water again. I've re-located to another city, but same state. We did it the hard way, borrowing two different friends' vehicles at two different times and an open trailer to haul away the 12-year accumulation of possessions we had. I'm not quite qualified to audition for 'Hoarders' yet, but there was certainly a healthy accumulation of items. We had some help to move several things but most of it was accomplished by myself and my husband. We hauled so much stuff to the local thrift shop here and another big trailer full of random stuff to the dump or 'Transfer Station' as it is called. I'd never done that before and my gosh, it was gross. For a fee, the trash that is dumped there is loaded onto trucks and taken to the land fill somewhere else. The smell was horrible and my favorite tennis shoes stunk afterwards because we had to off-load the junk ourselves and the ground where we had to step was filthy. But it was quite interesting and those shoes will be fine after a good washing. I think everyone should have the chance to see what it's like at the dump. I feel the same way about Greyhound bus trips. Everyone should do it just once for the experience!
So after 2 weeks, I'm back again. But why is it so hard to get back into something after you've been away for awhile? I seem to have that problem here and I figure I will start writing something, just so I can say I'm doing it. I have had such a great experience blogging about the things I blog about. However, I don't follow some of the rules that are recommended to be a successful blogger. To me, it's the consistency that counts. For instance, I have yet to enter my blog into 'Picket Fence' or 'Top Mommy Blogs.' , therefore you don't see me asking for your vote on those sites. Mistake? Maybe. But I am so happy to not have to look at those sites and monitor yet another influence tracker. Another thing I've sadly neglected to do is register on Alexa. Now I know that is a huge no-no, and even the fact that I'm admitting it here may hurt me. And it took me forever to get myself a page on Facebook. I knew I probably would do a terrible job at updating it, because my love affair with Facebook waned long ago and it turned out to be true, I'm horrible at updating. But I do check in on Twitter more regularly, and some other influence sites, just because I know I should. But it sure eats into my time doing the thing I like and think is the most productive, and that is blogging or writing.
I know that to be a good brand ambassador one needs to do other things regularly that don't include writing. You need to put yourself out there as much as possible so companies will see your blog as one that can be counted on to put out an article when you say you'll do it. And I do apologize to the couple of companies that I flaked out on because of this move. I will get your reviews up as soon as I possibly can, say by the end of next week?
I think a lot of bloggers are so much better than I am, but the trap they fall into is that they feel like they have to do all the things that everyone else seems to be doing so that they will be highly rated. That starts to feel like a lot of pressure! And who needs pressure? Everyone has times when they can't be at their computer much at all. Remember, you're not chained to it!
It's liberating to know that you can choose which social networking sites you particularly like and are interested in and the others can wait until another time. I think that the thing I need to do and love to do is to write and be consistent with it. Now why am I saying this now, after a 2-week hiatus? Because I am actually scared of blogging again. It's like I have lost my edge and don't feel like I can sharpen it again. But I know I want to and it's like getting back on the horse. Once I start up again, it'll come back!
So after 2 weeks, I'm back again. But why is it so hard to get back into something after you've been away for awhile? I seem to have that problem here and I figure I will start writing something, just so I can say I'm doing it. I have had such a great experience blogging about the things I blog about. However, I don't follow some of the rules that are recommended to be a successful blogger. To me, it's the consistency that counts. For instance, I have yet to enter my blog into 'Picket Fence' or 'Top Mommy Blogs.' , therefore you don't see me asking for your vote on those sites. Mistake? Maybe. But I am so happy to not have to look at those sites and monitor yet another influence tracker. Another thing I've sadly neglected to do is register on Alexa. Now I know that is a huge no-no, and even the fact that I'm admitting it here may hurt me. And it took me forever to get myself a page on Facebook. I knew I probably would do a terrible job at updating it, because my love affair with Facebook waned long ago and it turned out to be true, I'm horrible at updating. But I do check in on Twitter more regularly, and some other influence sites, just because I know I should. But it sure eats into my time doing the thing I like and think is the most productive, and that is blogging or writing.
I know that to be a good brand ambassador one needs to do other things regularly that don't include writing. You need to put yourself out there as much as possible so companies will see your blog as one that can be counted on to put out an article when you say you'll do it. And I do apologize to the couple of companies that I flaked out on because of this move. I will get your reviews up as soon as I possibly can, say by the end of next week?
It's liberating to know that you can choose which social networking sites you particularly like and are interested in and the others can wait until another time. I think that the thing I need to do and love to do is to write and be consistent with it. Now why am I saying this now, after a 2-week hiatus? Because I am actually scared of blogging again. It's like I have lost my edge and don't feel like I can sharpen it again. But I know I want to and it's like getting back on the horse. Once I start up again, it'll come back!
Friday, August 3, 2012
Nature's Sleep Open Toe Slipper
I received the Nature's Sleep Memory Foam Open Toe Slippers in white. My first impressions were that a fleece bathrobe would go really well with them because they look so fleecy! I put them on and they are really warm for being open-toe. For August weather, they seem almost a little too warm! They would be great in the winter. They have a very sturdy sole that would be fine to wear outside to pick up the paper, do some watering, run your kid to school, run the garbage out before the truck gets to your house, etc. They have great support, more than a pair of flip flops, if you can believe that! The only thing about them that may be 1 or 2, but certainly not 50, shades of gray is that they look a bit matronly. But who am I kidding? My oldest son is 24. I'm not trying to be an illusionist here (or am I?).
If you haven't experienced the Nature's Sleep Memory Foam difference yet, try the slippers. You will be impressed at how they retain their shape and are so comfortable. Then you can transition to some of the other great products from Nature's Sleep, like mattresses, mattress toppers, or foundations!
While the exact recipe for memory foam is kept secret, we know that
memory Foam, or visco-elastic polyurethane foam (as scientists like to
call it), is made primarily from polyurethane with some additional ingredients added to increase its density and viscosity. This increased
density and viscosity in turn creates a foam that's more supportive than
other foams and also allows it to mold to our bodies.
Here are some stats about the slippers from the Nature's Sleep website:
· High quality Genuine Nature’s Sleep Next
Generation Memory Foam
· Provides pressure relieving comfort all day
long
· Naturally conforms to your foot in cool
comfort
· Distributes weight to reduce pressure points
and improve circulation
· Ideal for indoor use on multiple surfaces
· Attractive style and loo
. Solid Durable Outer Sole
· Attractive Fabric choices
· Available in assorted of colors
· Material can be spot cleaned or Washed
· Sized
from X-Small to X- Larger
. 90 Day Limited Warranty
. Ships within 1-2 business days
. Manufacturer by Nature's Sleep
. Designed in the USA
. Made in China
. All product sizes shown are approximate
. Product coverings may vary from product photographs
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
$$ Extra $$ Income With NOVICA Live!
I’ve been a
Novica fan for awhile now because, simply put, they have really cool and
amazing stuff! I especially love their
pottery! I love beautiful pottery vases
and decorative items. I ordered two
beautiful pottery vases from the Castillo Family in Mexico and two beautiful
bird carvings from Peru.
I also ordered a batik robe from Bali and a pair of Amethyst Dangle Earrings from Shri Lanka.
I absolutely love all these items, was totally 100% satisfied and would gladly give my recommendation for any one of them! I would eventually love to get some Garnet Dangle Earrings and some Amber Earrings to add to my earring collection. And to further feed my NOVICA addiction I would love to have one of their Silver Pendant Necklaces and one of their Silver Cocktail Rings
Novica works
with National Geographic Magazine, giving talented artisans around the world a
place to express their artistic talents and have access to the world
market. There are thousands of unique
hand-crafted items on their site to shop for.
The gift ideas are endless.
Novica is
proactive about telling the stories of the artisans who create the beautiful
artwork found at their website. Each
piece of work comes with a personally written note from the artisan who made
it. I love how the work comes wrapped beautifully
enough to give directly to someone as a gift.
Novica doesn’t
charge the artists for listing items on the website. Each artist is fully independent and is free
to raise or lower prizes to his/her own choosing. This process allows the buyer to eliminate
any middleman and it benefits both buyer and seller.
A new ground level program
that Novica has for home business builders is NOVICA Live! Basically, it’s the opportunity to bring the actual
art into people’s homes and tell the story behind it, giving people learning
about NOVICA a hands on experience. I’ve heard it’s really easy to do~ basically you show a dvd of some of the artisans making
their craft and then you get to tell the stories about the artisans and their
lives. It’s a refreshingly different kind of experience because you are not simply
selling products, but you’re making a
difference in the lives of people across the globe. You are lifting people out
of poverty, you’re saving the arts and
traditions in these countries and you’re allowing these talented artisans a
chance to fulfill their purpose. The company makes it easy for you as
consultants because they provide all the tools to be successful.
Commission
on sales is 20-30% depending on your volume. That goes up to as much at 37%
once you make rank. You can find out more about it on the site. You can make A LOT of money if you build your team and help them be
successful. Plus, can you imagine all of
the beautiful NOVICA items you would have at your disposal? Yummy!
Believe me, I’m very tempted myself!
Another really great thing is
shipping is FREE! It comes directly from the country to the customer so you
don’t have to deliver
product and neither does your host. Mercy! You just might find me doing this someday really soon! It is only $199 to start up, giving you $400 worth of products
and $150 in training materials to get started immediately. Plus there are
great incentives and price discounts for you to build up your show inventory,
if you so choose!
If you decide to be a Novica Live Consultant, would you let me
know so I can be excited for you? And if
you decide to do it, would you also let them know that A GAL NEEDS…blog (with my link) referred you?
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Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Tricks That Will Boost The Metabolism
I work at a remedial high school in the Behavior/Special Ed Unit. Before the school year ended, we had a writing assignment in English. The subject was 'If Wishes Came True"...Here is one girl's response:
"If wishes came true I would eat whatever I want and not gain any weight. I would be so happy...I would eat McDonalds all i want, whenever I want...french fries and popcorn would be my snack every day. I would eat all of my favorite foods every day. I bet the world would be alot happier if this wish came true. No one would have to worry about their figures anymore. It would be an almost perfect world. I'm getting hungry just thinking about it."
Well, girlfriend, I think you hit it pretty close for me! Eating is one of the best things ever. Unfortunately my appetite is bigger than what my metabolism can handle. If I were to give in, there would be hell to pay on the scales, and believe me, it's happened a lot. I envy those people who actually CAN seem to get away with eating whatever they want and still wear size 4 skinny jeans.
But there is some good news. I can almost level the playing field with those metabolic miracle chicks by incorporating a few tricks of my own. Then when the craving is unbearable or the occasion warrents, I can indulge without the event ruining me for the next month and beyond. Here are a few things I've discovered that really do work:
Don't Eat After Dark - New studies reveal that to burn the most fat, you need to go 12 hours without eating—say, from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. So it's smart to time your calorie intake accordingly.
Include Some Form of Weight Lifting Each Week
Include Some Form of Interval Training Each Week In a landmark study published in the journal Metabolism, researchers found that short, intense bursts of exercise resulted in considerably more fat loss than sustained activity. “ Interval training [varying fast spurts of exercise with slower recovery periods] increases your metabolic power,” says Dr. Mark Hyman, author of Ultrametabolism: The Simple Plan for Automatic Weight Loss. “When you exercise this way, your mitochondria, the little engines in your cells that burn calories, run hotter all day.” Interval training can be incorporated into almost any routine. For example, instead of jogging, try running all-out for one minute and then walking for two, repeating the cycle for 30 minutes
Get Enough Sleep
Eat Every 2 or 3 Hours Eating three large meals a day is terrible for your metabolism because you have three peaks in your blood sugar/insulin response and the rest of the time you are in a valley that is not good for your insulin response. The key is to make sure each meal is well balanced and contains the right amount of protein, carbohydrates, and a small amount of fat.
Supplement with Omega 3
Omega 3 fatty acids, largely found in fish oil and flaxseeds, increase the number of fat calories your body burns every day. Fat burning foods are essential for people who decrease calorie intake and exercise but still have trouble losing weight due to often genetic metabolic conditions. They are great antidotes for this problem.
Supplement with Chromium
Get Out of your chair every 20 minutes - Whether it's TV watching, blogging, entering contests, playing video or computer games or driving, we sit way too much. Between 1980 and 2000 exercise time stayed the same, but sitting increased by 8%. Obesity doubled. When one sits, the electrical impulses in the legs shut off, calorie burning drops to 1 calorie burned per minute and enzymes used to help burn fat drop to 90%. Just by setting a timer for 20 minutes, you can keep track of how long you sit and just walk around for a little bit to break up the time you are sitting without interruption, which seems to be the culprit.
Fight Inflamation
Break Up Your Workout Sessions
Control Stress as much as possible Keep stress levels in check by managing your time, focusing on the present and not over-committing. Many studies have found a link between high levels of stress and weight gain. You don't have to commit to regular yoga classes or meditation sessions to manage your stress. Just know your limits and know that the world isn't all on your shoulders, you can share that responsibility. It will help you be more productive in the long run.
Drink Plenty of Water
Don't Under-Eat
Drink Green Tea
I suppose I no longer have any of the above excuses to be fat, including that my metabolism is really bad. I better put my money where my mouth is! If you know of any other great tricks for boosting the metabolism, please do tell!
Sources: http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/increase-your-metabolism-start-losing-fat; http://www.parade.com/healthystyle/2008/11/speed-up-your-metabolism; http://www.fitsugar.com/How-Speed-Up-Your-Metabolism-17160190;
http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/06/29/can-eat-late-and-still-lose-weight/?intcmp=features
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"If wishes came true I would eat whatever I want and not gain any weight. I would be so happy...I would eat McDonalds all i want, whenever I want...french fries and popcorn would be my snack every day. I would eat all of my favorite foods every day. I bet the world would be alot happier if this wish came true. No one would have to worry about their figures anymore. It would be an almost perfect world. I'm getting hungry just thinking about it."
Well, girlfriend, I think you hit it pretty close for me! Eating is one of the best things ever. Unfortunately my appetite is bigger than what my metabolism can handle. If I were to give in, there would be hell to pay on the scales, and believe me, it's happened a lot. I envy those people who actually CAN seem to get away with eating whatever they want and still wear size 4 skinny jeans.
But there is some good news. I can almost level the playing field with those metabolic miracle chicks by incorporating a few tricks of my own. Then when the craving is unbearable or the occasion warrents, I can indulge without the event ruining me for the next month and beyond. Here are a few things I've discovered that really do work:
Don't Eat After Dark - New studies reveal that to burn the most fat, you need to go 12 hours without eating—say, from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. So it's smart to time your calorie intake accordingly.
Muscles are your biggest metabolic engine. The more of them
you build, the more calories will be directed to keeping them strong. Lifting
weights, practicing yoga, and incorporating core exercises that efficiently
work large, connected groups of muscles in one swoop will translate into a
higher metabolism all day.” Putting on
just 5 to 10 pounds of lean muscle mass will rev up your resting metabolism --
the number of calories your body burns to maintain life -- by roughly 100
calories, each and every day
Include Some Form of Interval Training Each Week In a landmark study published in the journal Metabolism, researchers found that short, intense bursts of exercise resulted in considerably more fat loss than sustained activity. “ Interval training [varying fast spurts of exercise with slower recovery periods] increases your metabolic power,” says Dr. Mark Hyman, author of Ultrametabolism: The Simple Plan for Automatic Weight Loss. “When you exercise this way, your mitochondria, the little engines in your cells that burn calories, run hotter all day.” Interval training can be incorporated into almost any routine. For example, instead of jogging, try running all-out for one minute and then walking for two, repeating the cycle for 30 minutes
Get Enough Sleep
When your body is sleep-deprived, it produces mass
quantities of grehlin, the hunger hormone, driving you to crave more sugar and
carbohydrates. A recent study from Case
Western Reserve University found that, on average, women who sleep for 5 hours
or less per night are 32 percent more likely to gain weight and 15 percent more
likely to be obese than those who get at least 7 hours.
Eat Every 2 or 3 Hours Eating three large meals a day is terrible for your metabolism because you have three peaks in your blood sugar/insulin response and the rest of the time you are in a valley that is not good for your insulin response. The key is to make sure each meal is well balanced and contains the right amount of protein, carbohydrates, and a small amount of fat.
Supplement with Omega 3
Omega 3 fatty acids, largely found in fish oil and flaxseeds, increase the number of fat calories your body burns every day. Fat burning foods are essential for people who decrease calorie intake and exercise but still have trouble losing weight due to often genetic metabolic conditions. They are great antidotes for this problem.
Supplement with Chromium
Make
sure you’re getting enough chromium in your diet to help your body burn more calories.
Chromium, which is found in tomatoes and in a supplement form, also boosts the
way you burn fat. According to MedlinePlus, meat, eggs, green pepper, apples,
banana and spinach are also good sources of chromium. When you supplement 120
mcg of chromium daily, your body benefits by revving up its metabolism
Get Out of your chair every 20 minutes - Whether it's TV watching, blogging, entering contests, playing video or computer games or driving, we sit way too much. Between 1980 and 2000 exercise time stayed the same, but sitting increased by 8%. Obesity doubled. When one sits, the electrical impulses in the legs shut off, calorie burning drops to 1 calorie burned per minute and enzymes used to help burn fat drop to 90%. Just by setting a timer for 20 minutes, you can keep track of how long you sit and just walk around for a little bit to break up the time you are sitting without interruption, which seems to be the culprit.
Fight Inflamation
Experts are
starting to point to inflammation as an influence on metabolism. Inflammation
is simply the body’s immune response, activated during illness, allergic
reaction, or when too much glucose, fat, or carbohydrates enter the system,
explains Dr. Hyman. When the inflammatory response switches on, a group of
receptors located on the fat and liver cells activate and start redirecting
energy toward storage, rather than use. Until the body determines the “crisis”
is over, metabolism will slow down, and more calories will go to fat cells. You
can keep inflammation down by sticking to low-sugar foods, lean proteins, and
healthy fats. Meals high in antioxidants and fiber bring the inflammatory
response down even more.
Break Up Your Workout Sessions
A University of Pittsburgh study found that women who did
four separate 10-minute workouts during the day lost thirty percent more weight
than women who did one big 40-minute workout a day. Scientists conclude you can
lose more weight and keep your metabolism moving faster by doing smaller,
shorter workouts.
Control Stress as much as possible Keep stress levels in check by managing your time, focusing on the present and not over-committing. Many studies have found a link between high levels of stress and weight gain. You don't have to commit to regular yoga classes or meditation sessions to manage your stress. Just know your limits and know that the world isn't all on your shoulders, you can share that responsibility. It will help you be more productive in the long run.
Drink Plenty of Water
In a small German study, subjects who drank 16 ounces of
water at a time experienced a 30 percent increase in metabolic rate during the
following hour, burning an extra 24 calories. The researchers recommend cool
water because the body expends extra calories warming it up to your body
temperature. If your body is not
properly hydrated it may not be able to perform certain vital functions.
This can lead to a reduction in your BMR. Therefore, you need to make
sure you are drinking enough water to maximise your metabolism. I find
that keeping a water bottle at your desk and topping it up regularly plus
making an effort to drink extra water while exercising helps me stay hydrated
throughout the day.
Don't Under-Eat
Undereating causes your metabolic rate to drop and your body
to hold onto fat. Most nutrition experts recommend that the average, active
woman consumes at least 1,800 calories daily. But watch out for underestimating
the calorie count of "healthy" foods. Even some salads are packed with extra calories.
Drink Green Tea
There are
varying reports on this, but Research reported in the American Journal
of Clinical Nutrition shows that green tea helps to burn up to forty-three
percent more calories a day. Another study showed that men who drank green tea
for three months lost almost twice as much weight as those who didn’t drink the
brew.
I suppose I no longer have any of the above excuses to be fat, including that my metabolism is really bad. I better put my money where my mouth is! If you know of any other great tricks for boosting the metabolism, please do tell!
Sources: http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/increase-your-metabolism-start-losing-fat; http://www.parade.com/healthystyle/2008/11/speed-up-your-metabolism; http://www.fitsugar.com/How-Speed-Up-Your-Metabolism-17160190;
http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/06/29/can-eat-late-and-still-lose-weight/?intcmp=features
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Monday, July 16, 2012
Classical Stretch, PBS Season 8 #Giveaway
I have teamed up with 3 amazing bloggers to bring you this great giveaway:
Are you a busy mom, a rushed student or someone who is recovering from injury, surgery or illness? In all 3 cases, you definitely need to explore Classical Stretch because you will greatly benefit!
Are you a busy mom, a rushed student or someone who is recovering from injury, surgery or illness? In all 3 cases, you definitely need to explore Classical Stretch because you will greatly benefit!
Miranda Esmonde-White, the creator of Classical Stretch, has spent most of her life dancing and sharing the artistry of dance with others. A former ballerina, Miranda has used her understanding of movement to create a stretch and strengthening fitness program, which targets the needs of everyone from women and men of all ages to elite athletes.Classical Stretch is a unique approach to physical fitness and over-all body wellness. This innovative training technique targets the muscles and joints from many different angles and planes of motion.
Classical Stretch combines profound stretch of the muscles and at the same time forces the core muscles to contract eccentrically. This unique technique creates conditions for the strengthening of the muscles without muscular hypertrophy, helping participants to achieve the slenderized muscle. It also creates conditions for body fat loss in targeted areas. A stronger, better-balanced and more fl exible body encourages an individual to use his/her newly possessed recourses by engaging in more active everyday life leading to overall body weight loss and better health.--Dr. Andre Kulesza PhD Physical Education, Sport Science, Biomechanics
Classical Stretch is an exercise system that is transformational for women 25 and older. It fuses its unique movements with elements of Tai Chi, Yoga and
Ballet. The founder, Miranda Esmonde-White is a lifetime dancer and
ballerina. Her exercise system evolved in her studio as she studied her own
movements and those of her students. She became known for healing
musculoskeletal issues such as back pain and leg problems and for toning,
lengthening and slenderizing her students' bodies.
Filmed in Jamaica, currently in its 8th Season on PBS and in filming for Season
9, Classical Stretch and Miranda Esmond-White is a Canadian success story and
crosses over into the US and beyond! She has many testimonials and many
disciples of her method.
Rushed Students: This is a full-body workout that will produce results in just 28 minutes per day. If you don't have time to do anything else, you should stretch to keep the muscle tone and flexibility that only too soon (starting at age 25) you will start to lose. Yes, if we don't use and stretch all 600 of the muscles in the body, they will start to atrophy that early!
Rushed Students: This is a full-body workout that will produce results in just 28 minutes per day. If you don't have time to do anything else, you should stretch to keep the muscle tone and flexibility that only too soon (starting at age 25) you will start to lose. Yes, if we don't use and stretch all 600 of the muscles in the body, they will start to atrophy that early!
Busy Moms: In just 28 minutes per day, you will start to notice your body lengthening, thinning, and getting stronger. Your energy will increase and you will be motivated to continue! Try the Classical Stretch 30-day Boot Camp, doing one or two episodes everyday for 30 days, and watch your pant size go down!
Recovering Patient: A bonus of this program is that it is rehabilitative in nature for those who are suffering with multiple ailments such as back injury, leg pain, surgery, scoliosis and more.
It's hard to imagine that something that takes such little time can produce such great results. But try it,and be surprised at how thoroughly worked-out and energized you feel at the end of the workout! Of course, like anything worth achieving, it takes practice and perseverance. Good thing it is an enjoyable thing to do! Here are a couple of the many testimonials found on the Classical Stretch Website!
"I started doing Classical
Stretch on PBS last September when my son started school. I have been doing it
3-4 times per week for 10 months and look and feel better. I was not overweight
before but needed to tone. I have lost 5 pounds and several inches from my
waist and legs. I can wear a size 4-6. All of my clothes are too big. "
"I am 40 years old, have had a baby and can wear clothes I wore when I was in my 20's. I might even wear a bikini this year. I also used to have alot of back pain and tightness. I now rarely have back problems and when I do I can cure myself with Classical Stretch. Thank you so much."
"I am 40 years old, have had a baby and can wear clothes I wore when I was in my 20's. I might even wear a bikini this year. I also used to have alot of back pain and tightness. I now rarely have back problems and when I do I can cure myself with Classical Stretch. Thank you so much."
And here is an example of Miranda, guiding you through a workout. She is very knowledgeable about human anatomy and shares helpful tips throughout the workouts to educate as to why you are doing the particular stretches.
Classical Stretch 2009 TV Series from Esmonde-White House on Vimeo. Someone will win the 2 dvd set of Season 8 of Classical Stretch with Miranda Esmonde-White, a value of $64.95 + shipping! This Giveaway is open to US and Canada! a Rafflecopter giveaway
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Ugglebo Clogs {Review and #Giveaway $180 ARV}
I found the greatest clog company. If you want authentic Swedish Clogs that are cute, stylish and well-made, you want to check out Ugglebo Clogs. I ordered these cute Etna clogs and I love them! I had a couple of outfits that needed the right shoe and when I saw these, I knew I'd found them.
I've always loved clogs and have owned at least 5 pairs at different times in my life. Some have been more well-made than others. The last pair that I owned fell apart. The sole came unglued from the heel. But these are so well-made that I won't have that problem. They are also comfortable. It goes to show that wooden shoes are very comfortable if they are well-made! Ugglebo crafts their footwear using the finest leathers, wooden bases, and metal hardware available throughout the world.
When the shoes arrived, they were not in a shoe-box. They were neatly wrapped in butcher paper and I thought it was wonderful because it saves the trees when you don't use a whole shoebox.
The color wasn't the exact red that I saw on the website. In fact, I would call it more maroon or burgundy. But I love them!
I love the selection they have. They have high-heeled clogs, mid-heels and low heels. And they have the most amazing boots.
You can buy Ugglebo Clogs in a variety of locations around the world or directly from their website! The average price is $179.00, but several styles, including my Etnas, are on sale right now for $116.35! And if you buy two pairs, it's free shipping!
Or you can win a pair right here! Just fill in the entry form below and see how the draw falls! Good luck! You're going to love your Ugglebos! This giveaway is open to U.S. entrants 18 and over!
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Or you can win a pair right here! Just fill in the entry form below and see how the draw falls! Good luck! You're going to love your Ugglebos! This giveaway is open to U.S. entrants 18 and over!
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
SmartSilk Bedding! Review and #Giveaway
I am thrilled to do a review on some special pillows and a special company! I'm such a pillow lover. I prop myself up with them when I read, I put them over my head when the morning light is too bright, I elevate my legs with them when they are tired, I lean against them when I am laying on my side! Yep, I love pillows, and these are special. Because of the natural properties of silk combined with unique and patented
technology, I was afforded a better night's sleep. I was able to sleep through the night and be free from any kind of discomfort, temperature changes, coughing and allergic reactions! These pillows feel like down pillows, but are so much better! No down feathers sticking me!
What makes SmartSilk™ unique?
- Millions of strands of silk are in their pillows and other bedding. It is stretched into sheets and laid layer upon layer into the perfect thickness!
- 100% cotton outer shells. All SmartSilk™ products are encased in 100%, preshrunk, breathable, soft cotton
- Chemical Free. SmartSilk™ products are boiled and cleaned using mild soaps
- SmartSilk™ does not harbour odors. It is an inhospitable surface to dust mites and allergens and resistant to mold and mildew.
- SmartSilk™ is naturally flame retardant, although no chemicals are used nor any special treatments.
- A natural heat regulator. SmartSilk™ naturally adjusts to the body, creating the perfect temperature. You won't need to kick off the blanket in the middle of the night, sleep with one leg out or flip the pillow around looking for the cool spot. When your body begins to overheat, our breathable silk and cotton allows air to smoothly circulate without compromising warmth.
- Smart Silk products are naturally moisture-wicking. This is especially good news for those of us, ahem, who experience occasional flashes of heat during the night, I'm sure because it's summer and all...but anyway, it sure keeps
meyou cool!
If you are one of the 50 million allergy sufferers in North America, this bedding is a must for you. It is the first all natural bedding to be certified asthma and allergy friendly. It is scientifically tested and proven to be an effective barrier against dust mites, allergens and pet dander, as well as resistant to mold and mildew growth! In addition to pillows, they offer mattress pads, comforters/duvets, and pillow protectors!
They are delivered vac sealed and they almost look flat, but when opened, they plump out very nicely and feel so soft! All of their products are environmentally friendly, machine washable with cold water and can be tumble dried on a low heat setting. They also include a 10 year warranty on manufacturer defects along with a 60 day 100% money-back guarantee.
Smart Silk would like to give one of my Gal Pals the same two pillows I received! What a great gift! This will get you started on the road to having "silk-filled bedding for a healthy bed and body!" All you need to do is enter below! Open to US and Canada!
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Friday, July 6, 2012
Free Blogger Op - Classical Stretch Season 8 DVD Giveaway
Classical Stretch/The Esmonde Technique PBS Season 8 "Anti-Aging Series"
Classical Stretch is an exercise system that is transformational for women 25 and older. It has unique movements as well as elements of Tai Chi, Yoga and Ballet. The founder, Miranda Esmonde-White is a lifetime dancer and ballerina. Her exercise system evolved in her studio as she studied her own movements and those of her students. She became known for healing musculoskeletal issues such as back pain and leg problems and for toning, lengthening and slenderizing her students' bodies.
The Giveaway will run from July 16th - August 6th (3 weeks). Participants will receive 1 free Twitter or Facebook link. Participants who post a teaser post before July 8 will receive a Facebook and Twitter link! All other links will be $1.00. I will e-mail the html code between the 13th and 15th. Announcements and updates will also be on the Facebook Group. This event is hosted by me, A GAL NEEDS...and co-hosted by A Thrifty Diva!
Classical Stretch is an exercise system that is transformational for women 25 and older. It has unique movements as well as elements of Tai Chi, Yoga and Ballet. The founder, Miranda Esmonde-White is a lifetime dancer and ballerina. Her exercise system evolved in her studio as she studied her own movements and those of her students. She became known for healing musculoskeletal issues such as back pain and leg problems and for toning, lengthening and slenderizing her students' bodies.
Currently in its 8th Season on PBS and in filming for Season 9, Classical Stretch and Miranda Esmond-White is a Canadian success story and crosses over into the US and beyond! She has many testimonials and many disciples of her method.
If you are interested in participating in this Giveaway, please fill in the form here. Note: Classical Stretch is also interested in working with individual bloggers who participate in this event!
The Giveaway will run from July 16th - August 6th (3 weeks). Participants will receive 1 free Twitter or Facebook link. Participants who post a teaser post before July 8 will receive a Facebook and Twitter link! All other links will be $1.00. I will e-mail the html code between the 13th and 15th. Announcements and updates will also be on the Facebook Group. This event is hosted by me, A GAL NEEDS...and co-hosted by A Thrifty Diva!
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