E-Meals & Deals

Here are a few websites that offer recipes for Shampoo, Conditioner, Hair Spray, and Hair Gel that contain harmful chemicals: http://organic.lovetoknow.com/How_to_Make_Organic_Hair_Products http://www.longlocks.com/hair-care-recipes-cookbook.htm#dye5 http://www.pioneerthinking.com/hair.html http://www.kidzworld.com/article/3939-homemade-hair-and-beauty-products

I sat down to read one of my books tonight and what I found was alarming! I knew that there were some harmful chemicals in my Health and Beauty Products, but when I looked up what some of these chemicals were I was beside myself. I am still working on some research, but would like to share what I have found so far with you. The following is a PDF of a printable list of chemicals you should stay away from: http://www.ewg.org/files/EWG_cosmeticsguide.pdf Here is another site that provides a slide show of how these chemicals can affect your health: http://www.slideshare.net/Livingpureorganics/organic-cosmetics-presentation As I do more research I will be adding to this page so be sure to check back often for more information.

I haven't been feeling well since Thanksgiving.  I have been suffering from a stomach bug of some sort and haven't had any relief.  I had it last year (2008) at the same exact time of year 2 months after having my youngest child.  I have been doing lots of research online since then and I believe I may have a Thyroid problem and by the looks of the symptoms many people may have it and not know it.  I am posting a link to the website with a list of symptoms for you to look over, share with loved ones or to take to your Dr.  Many people are not tested for this disease and thrown in the blanket category of IBS, IBD, Crohn's, Ulcerative Colotis, etc without knowing what is really wrong.  Click HERE to see the Top 10 Signs you may have a Thyroid Problem. With this in mind I am also looking for a way to "heal" myself rather than "cover up" the problem.  If this works I will be thrilled!!  By doing this research I have learned a lot about my colon hea...

Here is a website with a built-in symptom checker for men, women and children! http://www.healthcentral.com/symptom-checker/?ic=506039

You will need Gin and a box of golden raisins.  Add raisins to a bowl and pour Gin over top.  Allow the raisins to soak up the Gin; cover and eat 9 per day to help Arthritis pain. Click the following link if you would like to read more: http://www.healthcentral.com/peoplesphar macy/408/19980.html

As the new year has approached I am trying to learn more about vitamins, homeopathy and which foods mix well together to keep you healthy!  As I am doing my research I came across this site: http://www.vitamin-insight.com/basics/daily-intake-chart.aspx and it gives you a chart of recommended vitamins and minerals you should take every day! 

Ingredients: 9 cups Combination of Corn, Rice, and Wheat Chex or Crispix Cereals 1 cup chocolate chips 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1/4 cup butter 2 teaspoon vanilla  1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 2 1-gallon ziploc bags Directions: Place cereal in a large bowl and set aside. In a medium microwavable bowl, add chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter.  Microwave on High for 1 minute and stir. Microwave 30 seconds longer and stir mixture until smooth.  Stir in vanilla.  Pour sauce over cereal and stir until evenly coated.  Spoon half of the mixture in each 1-gallon resealable ziploc bag.  Add 3/4 cup powdered sugar to each bag, and seal.  Shake the bag until everything is coated.  Spread on waxed/parchment paper to cool.  Store in airtight container in refrigerator.