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Home Spa Lady's
Tips of the Week
Issue # 6 - January 4, 2006
Publisher: Marilee Tolen RN
mailto:marilee777@aol.com
http://www.HomeSpaLady.com
http://www.HomeSpaLady.com/blog (Blog)
Home Spa Lady ™
=====================================
Make Every Day A Spa Day!
=====================================
Please forward this e-newsletter to anyone you know who is
interested in natural health, wellness, healing, and beauty based
on principles of energy, consciousness, spirituality, personal
empowerment, delicious whole foods, cleansing and detoxification
of the body and mind,and having a heck of a good time!
================================
In This Issue
================================
1. Natural Facelifts
2. Hints for Sinus Sufferers
3. The Most Under-rated Essential Oil
4. Spa Food at Home
5. Sticking to Your New Year's Resolutions
6. Home Spa Lady's First Teleseminar
==================================
1. Natural Facelifts
==================================
Increasing interest in Botox alternatives might be due to
fear of side effects from the injections, such as ptosis, or
drooping eyelids.
A neurotoxin, Botox works by paralyzing the muscles at the point
of injection, such as the areas around the eyes known as crows
feet, and the brow and forehead. It blocks the signal in the body
that tells the muscle to contract. It lasts for 3 to 8 months.
Said to be safe, many people are pleased with the results of
Botox njections. But for those who don't like the
idea of injecting a toxin into the body and are interested in
more natural ways, good affordable alternatives are available.
The self performed Acupressure Face Lift is one of the most
natural and least expensive alternatives. This was popularized
almost 20 years ago by actress Lindsay Wagner.
Eighteen acupressure points surround each eye, as well as
many other points located throughout the face. When we apply our
own finger pressure to these points with conscious intent, we can
affect the flow of electricity, life force and circulation to
that area. Well nourished tissues result.
Want a sampling? Try it now. Do it on one side so you can tell
the difference from the other side.
With your forefinger, identify the bony orbit around your eye.
Feel the bone under your eyebrow and follow it around your eye
walking your fingers lightly on the edge of the bone to the
inside near the nose. Now do it with added pressure making sure
you are using the pads of your fingers (beware of long nails near
the eye). Continue around in concentric half circles on the one
side of the face.
You may notice that some spots are more tender than others.
These may likely be acupoints that are energetically blocked.
The pressure of the pad of your finger can create enough
electricity that can open that blockage and bring in more chi
(energy). For best results you may want to get a face chart for
the specific locations of these points and practice it on a daily
basis.
An excellent way to enhance the acupressure face lift is by using
therapeutic essential oils on the tips of your fingers. The oils
naturally add oxygen and their own chi to vitalize the area.
Collagen and Restylane injections are dermal fillers that plump
up the skin and make it more taut and youthful looking. Here
again, they are injections. Wouldn't it be great to get a
collagen filler naturally without an invasive procedure?
A cream known as "topical botox" Argireline, is intended to relax
facial tension but it can increase facial sag. This can happen
because the neurotransmitters that it inhibits actually help
maintain firmness.
There are a zillion creams,lotions,and potions on the market
that claim to be natural and organic. Check the labels carefully
to see if ingredients contain anything like propylene glycol,
sodium laurel sulfate, or DEA (diethanolamine). If they do,
they are not truly natural ingredients. These things are know to
be carcinogenic. So whether they temporarily plump the area or
not, having a carcinogen is not worth it.
My favorite 'botox alternative' that I use alternating with
organic virgin coconut oil cream, is Young Living's ART (Age
Refining Technology) Skin Care System. This is because I believe
so much in the rejuvenating powers of Frankincense and
Sandalwood, and wolfberry seed oil. The ingredients are organic
and very pure. But the best part is that the enzymes use light
and energy from your own body to activate it.
The best natural facelift, however, is something that works in an
instant, is healthy but very contagious, and can truly take years
off of your face. YOUR SMILE :).
===============================
2. Hints for Sinus Sufferers
===============================
In my years of practice, I would have to say that sinus problems
were one of the most common health challenges among the people
that I saw. It wasn't always the primary reason for the visit--
but somehow this problem showed up tied to other symptoms and
issues - such as allergies, skin disorders, frequent headaches,
depression, stomach problems, and colon issues to name a few.
I also found that when my clients and I would discuss the
contributing factors and some of the natural remedies to lessen
or correct the problems, they resisted making changes and
following through on some of the corrective practices.
You may resist too. And this may be the first time
you will hear these principles related to sinus problems, but I
can tell you that the people I've seen who did use these
principles and practices saw great improvement.
So I'm going to list a few of these here with the intention of
writing a more extensive Special Report in the future.
Certain foods are the leading contributors to sinus problems.
Here are the worst:
--Cheeses, especially aged
--Wine
--Sugar
--Mushrooms
--Bread made with yeast
--Preservatives
--Cakes, pastries, cookies
--Acid forming beverages: coffee, tea, soda
During holidays people have flare-ups of sinus conditions often
due to the foods they eat at their holiday tables. Those foods are usually a
combination of all of those listed above.
Here is another extremely important point: If the body is not
eliminating properly, this can cause sinus problems.
In Chinese medicine, the lung and large intestine meridians are
shared. This means that what is going on in the gut is directly
related to the breathing conditions. When I was a practicing
colon hydrotherapist, one of the fastest reactions that people
would have during a colon cleanse was draining of their sinuses.
People would be astonished that their sinuses would open like a
spicket.
Here's the deal:
Sinuses are made up of mucous membranes. It is a dark moist
environment. The intestinal tract is mucous membrane - dark and
moist as well. Many microbes live in these environments
naturally. When certain foods are eaten - like those listed
above, they can disturb the normal microbiological terrain by
introducing alot of yeast. Then, the mucous membranes grow an
overabundance of yeast. This yeast will then make you crave
those foods listed above--it can become a crazy cycle. And yeast
loves sugar.
Sugar is the worst thing you can take in your body when you have
a sinus problem. That includes all forms of sugar--even
fruit and fruit juices. And carbs are a no-no(ie pasta, breads)
because they turn to sugar. And definitely no alcohol.
The Bad News: You can't eat any of the food listed above.
Easier to say the only thing you should eat is protein and
vegetables.
The Good News: You only need to do this for a few days to notice
an improvement.
Here are two extremely effective practices to assist the sinus
clearing process:
--Use of therapeutic grade essential oils (inhaling and
ingestion). Not only do certain oils clear the breathing
passages, they also have anti-microbial and anti-yeast tendencies
so they help to kill off the overgrowth of the unwanted microbes,
while respecting the microbes that should live there. The oils
to use here are eucalyptus, peppermint, ravensara (in Young
Living the blends would be RC and Raven as top favorites).
--Colon cleansing
One last quick tip for sinuses:
Always carry a bottle of peppermint oil with you. When you are
really stuffed up (probably after you have eaten something not so
good for you) put a few drops in your palms, rub your hands
together, cup them and inhale from your palms. Be sure not to
touch your eyes with your fingers. If you're stomach is upset
from what you have eaten, rub a few drops on your belly.If you
have a headache because what you ate was loaded with
preservatives, rub a few drops on your temple and behind your
neck.
==================================
3. The Most Under-rated Essential Oil
==================================
Lemon Essential Oil is one of the most amazing oils.
Lemons are taken for granted by so many of us. When
fallen off the grocery store shelf they are more likely to get
kicked down the aisle as opposed to being picked up. Yet, the
cold pressed oil from these rinds can kill meningococcus bacteria
in 15 minutes, typhoid bacilli in one hour, staph aureus in two
hours, and pneumococcus bacteria in three hours.
That's not all. . . a 0.2% solution of lemon oil kills diphtheria
bacteria in 20 minutes, and it even has anti-depressant effects.
That's still not all. . .it increases white blood cell count,
improves memory, induces relaxation, improves microcirculation,
and is an antiseptic.
There's still more. . .it is very high in d-limonenes which has
been studied and found to combat tumor growth, so use in the case
of cancerous tumors can be indicated.
Not to mention. . .it has been widely used for skin care in
reducing wrinkles, cleansing the skin and helping to control
acne.
And there's even more. . .arteriosclerosis, obesity, parasites,
urinary tract infections, varicose veins, anxiety, hypertension,
and digestive problems.
Are you curious how this one particular oil can do so many
things? Believe it or not, many essential oils have a wide
variety of uses and applications. If you want to learn why and
how, join the Teleseminar this Thursday night. To learn more and
register:
http://tinyurl.com/afl2j
===============================
4. Spa Food at Home
===============================
Central to the 'spa-experience' is good healthy whole foods.Great
spa-cuisine recipes that can be whipped up at home. You can be
very creative with the presentation part. In this recipe you
decorate your plate with your squash puree.
Steamed Oriental Salmon with Pureed Squash
4 lbs. butternut squash, cut in half lengthwise and seeded
4 Tbsp. non-fat cream or extra virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice, or to taste
Freshly grated nutmeg, to taste
Salt and freshly ground white pepper
2 tsp. grated fresh ginger
1 Tbsp. rice vinegar
2 Tbsp. sesame oil
4 3-oz. skinless fillets of fresh salmon
8-12 fresh snow peas (optional)
To prepare pureéd squash: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place
squash halves cut-side down in a baking pan. Fill pan with water
about 1/2-inch deep. Bake squash 30 minutes. Turn squash over and
bake 30 minutes more, or until tender. Remove from oven and
transfer squash to plate and allow to cool until easily handled.
handled.
Scoop flesh from skin of squash. Transfer to a food processor or
blender to purée. While pureéing, add lime juice and just enough
olive oil to make a smooth pureé. Add nutmeg, salt and pepper to
taste.
In a covered container, store pureéd squash in refrigerator until
ready to use, up to three days. Heat in microwave before serving
with salmon.
To prepare salmon: Place ginger, vinegar and sesame oil in a
small bowl and whisk until well blended. Transfer to non-stick
baking pan large enough to hold salmon pieces. (Pan should have a
depth of at least 1/2 inch.)
Add salmon and turn to coat on all sides. Marinate up to 2 hours
in refrigerator. Before steaming, bring to room temperature and
season with salt and pepper to taste.
To steam salmon, select a large pot in which the pan of fish will
comfortably sit. Inside the pot place a heat-proof stand or rack*
on which the pan can sit high enough to prevent 3 to 5 inches of
simmering water from splashing onto food - about an inch above
water level. Add enough hot water to pot so it comes 3-5 inches
up side of pot.
Carefully place pan with fish on stand or rack. Bring water to
boil and reduce heat to simmer. Cover and steam fish until almost
tender. Add snow peas to top of fish. Cover and continue steaming
until fish is completely tender and snow peas are tender-crisp.
Meanwhile, reheat squash pureé and divide among 4 plates in the
shape of a wide letter "c." Carefully remove fish from steamer
and place a fillet in the inside curve of pureéd squash on each
plate. Glaze top of salmon with any juice left in baking pan.
Place snow peas (if using) between salmon and squash, as a
garnish. Serve immediately.
*A stand can be improvised by removing both ends of an empty food
can that contained juice or vegetables, for example.
Makes 4 servings.
Per serving: 328 calories, 16 g. fat (3 g. saturated fat), 29 g.
carbohydrate, 19 g. protein, 8 g. dietary fiber, 61 mg. sodium
===================================
5. Sticking to Your New Year's Resolutions
===================================
You do two things. Keep the big picture in mind (which is making
your life better) and accomplish the smaller goals. The
"dailies" are small steps to the big picture.
Realize this is leading to a life change more than getting
started in a new year. It is a process, not an event.
Our healthy practices can be habitual just like
our destructive practices. Let yourself think of this as a
process that leads to a habit - a good habit.
Here are a few tips to get the process rollin' - where it can
become a habit and eventually a way of life:
--Commit, and recommit if necessary.
--Plan and pace yourself
--Focus on the present
--Keep the big picture in your mind
--Take small steps and stick with it consistently
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then is not an art,
but a habit" Aristotle
=====================================
6. Home Spa Lady's First Tele-seminar
=====================================
"How To Use Essential Oils to Pamper Your Body and Soul"
For more details:http://tinyurl.com/afl2j
---------------------------------------------------------------
Where to Meet, Hear, or Learn with Home Spa Lady ™:
January 5: In The Comfort of Your Home
Teleseminar: How To Use Essential Oils to Pamper Your Body and
Soul" For more details and to register
http://tinyurl.com/afl2j
January 10: In The Comfort of Your Home
Teleseminar: Mentoring in PJ's - For Healing Touch students,
apprentices, and Certified Practitioners
Details and registration at
http://www.homespalady.com/tele-seminars/mentoringinpjs.htm
February 7: In The Comfort of Your Home
Teleseminar: Mentoring in PJ's - For Healing Touch students,
apprentices, and Certified Practitioners
Details and registration at
http://www.homespalady.com/tele-seminars/mentoringinpjs.htm
February 24 - 26: Marlton, NJ
Workshop: Healing Touch Level 3
Pre-requisites: Level 1 & 2
Contact hours for nurses and massage therapists
Details and registration at:
http://www.healingenergies.com/calendar.htm
March 13: In The Comfort of Your Home
Teleseminar: Mentoring in PJ's - For Healing Touch students,
apprentices, and Certified Practitioners
Details and registration at
http://www.homespalady.com/tele-seminars/mentoringinpjs.htm
March 18-19: Marlton, NJ
Workshop: Healing Touch Level 1
Open to anyone
Contact hours for nurses and massage therapists
Details and registration at:
http://www.healingenergies.com/calendar.htm
April 3: In The Comfort of Your Home
Teleseminar: Mentoring in PJ's - For Healing Touch students,
apprentices, and Certified Practitioners
Details and registration at
http://www.homespalady.com/tele-seminars/mentoringinpjs.htm
June 9: St. Paul, MN
American Holistic Nurses Association / American Holistic Medical
Association Joint Conference
"How To Turn The Internet Into Income For Your Holistic Practice"
http://www.ahna.org/events/2006.html
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Tips of the Week
Issue # 6 - January 4, 2006
Publisher: Marilee Tolen RN
mailto:marilee777@aol.com
http://www.HomeSpaLady.com
http://www.HomeSpaLady.com/blog (Blog)
Home Spa Lady ™
=====================================
Make Every Day A Spa Day!
=====================================
Please forward this e-newsletter to anyone you know who is
interested in natural health, wellness, healing, and beauty based
on principles of energy, consciousness, spirituality, personal
empowerment, delicious whole foods, cleansing and detoxification
of the body and mind,and having a heck of a good time!
================================
In This Issue
================================
1. Natural Facelifts
2. Hints for Sinus Sufferers
3. The Most Under-rated Essential Oil
4. Spa Food at Home
5. Sticking to Your New Year's Resolutions
6. Home Spa Lady's First Teleseminar
==================================
1. Natural Facelifts
==================================
Increasing interest in Botox alternatives might be due to
fear of side effects from the injections, such as ptosis, or
drooping eyelids.
A neurotoxin, Botox works by paralyzing the muscles at the point
of injection, such as the areas around the eyes known as crows
feet, and the brow and forehead. It blocks the signal in the body
that tells the muscle to contract. It lasts for 3 to 8 months.
Said to be safe, many people are pleased with the results of
Botox njections. But for those who don't like the
idea of injecting a toxin into the body and are interested in
more natural ways, good affordable alternatives are available.
The self performed Acupressure Face Lift is one of the most
natural and least expensive alternatives. This was popularized
almost 20 years ago by actress Lindsay Wagner.
Eighteen acupressure points surround each eye, as well as
many other points located throughout the face. When we apply our
own finger pressure to these points with conscious intent, we can
affect the flow of electricity, life force and circulation to
that area. Well nourished tissues result.
Want a sampling? Try it now. Do it on one side so you can tell
the difference from the other side.
With your forefinger, identify the bony orbit around your eye.
Feel the bone under your eyebrow and follow it around your eye
walking your fingers lightly on the edge of the bone to the
inside near the nose. Now do it with added pressure making sure
you are using the pads of your fingers (beware of long nails near
the eye). Continue around in concentric half circles on the one
side of the face.
You may notice that some spots are more tender than others.
These may likely be acupoints that are energetically blocked.
The pressure of the pad of your finger can create enough
electricity that can open that blockage and bring in more chi
(energy). For best results you may want to get a face chart for
the specific locations of these points and practice it on a daily
basis.
An excellent way to enhance the acupressure face lift is by using
therapeutic essential oils on the tips of your fingers. The oils
naturally add oxygen and their own chi to vitalize the area.
Collagen and Restylane injections are dermal fillers that plump
up the skin and make it more taut and youthful looking. Here
again, they are injections. Wouldn't it be great to get a
collagen filler naturally without an invasive procedure?
A cream known as "topical botox" Argireline, is intended to relax
facial tension but it can increase facial sag. This can happen
because the neurotransmitters that it inhibits actually help
maintain firmness.
There are a zillion creams,lotions,and potions on the market
that claim to be natural and organic. Check the labels carefully
to see if ingredients contain anything like propylene glycol,
sodium laurel sulfate, or DEA (diethanolamine). If they do,
they are not truly natural ingredients. These things are know to
be carcinogenic. So whether they temporarily plump the area or
not, having a carcinogen is not worth it.
My favorite 'botox alternative' that I use alternating with
organic virgin coconut oil cream, is Young Living's ART (Age
Refining Technology) Skin Care System. This is because I believe
so much in the rejuvenating powers of Frankincense and
Sandalwood, and wolfberry seed oil. The ingredients are organic
and very pure. But the best part is that the enzymes use light
and energy from your own body to activate it.
The best natural facelift, however, is something that works in an
instant, is healthy but very contagious, and can truly take years
off of your face. YOUR SMILE :).
===============================
2. Hints for Sinus Sufferers
===============================
In my years of practice, I would have to say that sinus problems
were one of the most common health challenges among the people
that I saw. It wasn't always the primary reason for the visit--
but somehow this problem showed up tied to other symptoms and
issues - such as allergies, skin disorders, frequent headaches,
depression, stomach problems, and colon issues to name a few.
I also found that when my clients and I would discuss the
contributing factors and some of the natural remedies to lessen
or correct the problems, they resisted making changes and
following through on some of the corrective practices.
You may resist too. And this may be the first time
you will hear these principles related to sinus problems, but I
can tell you that the people I've seen who did use these
principles and practices saw great improvement.
So I'm going to list a few of these here with the intention of
writing a more extensive Special Report in the future.
Certain foods are the leading contributors to sinus problems.
Here are the worst:
--Cheeses, especially aged
--Wine
--Sugar
--Mushrooms
--Bread made with yeast
--Preservatives
--Cakes, pastries, cookies
--Acid forming beverages: coffee, tea, soda
During holidays people have flare-ups of sinus conditions often
due to the foods they eat at their holiday tables. Those foods are usually a
combination of all of those listed above.
Here is another extremely important point: If the body is not
eliminating properly, this can cause sinus problems.
In Chinese medicine, the lung and large intestine meridians are
shared. This means that what is going on in the gut is directly
related to the breathing conditions. When I was a practicing
colon hydrotherapist, one of the fastest reactions that people
would have during a colon cleanse was draining of their sinuses.
People would be astonished that their sinuses would open like a
spicket.
Here's the deal:
Sinuses are made up of mucous membranes. It is a dark moist
environment. The intestinal tract is mucous membrane - dark and
moist as well. Many microbes live in these environments
naturally. When certain foods are eaten - like those listed
above, they can disturb the normal microbiological terrain by
introducing alot of yeast. Then, the mucous membranes grow an
overabundance of yeast. This yeast will then make you crave
those foods listed above--it can become a crazy cycle. And yeast
loves sugar.
Sugar is the worst thing you can take in your body when you have
a sinus problem. That includes all forms of sugar--even
fruit and fruit juices. And carbs are a no-no(ie pasta, breads)
because they turn to sugar. And definitely no alcohol.
The Bad News: You can't eat any of the food listed above.
Easier to say the only thing you should eat is protein and
vegetables.
The Good News: You only need to do this for a few days to notice
an improvement.
Here are two extremely effective practices to assist the sinus
clearing process:
--Use of therapeutic grade essential oils (inhaling and
ingestion). Not only do certain oils clear the breathing
passages, they also have anti-microbial and anti-yeast tendencies
so they help to kill off the overgrowth of the unwanted microbes,
while respecting the microbes that should live there. The oils
to use here are eucalyptus, peppermint, ravensara (in Young
Living the blends would be RC and Raven as top favorites).
--Colon cleansing
One last quick tip for sinuses:
Always carry a bottle of peppermint oil with you. When you are
really stuffed up (probably after you have eaten something not so
good for you) put a few drops in your palms, rub your hands
together, cup them and inhale from your palms. Be sure not to
touch your eyes with your fingers. If you're stomach is upset
from what you have eaten, rub a few drops on your belly.If you
have a headache because what you ate was loaded with
preservatives, rub a few drops on your temple and behind your
neck.
==================================
3. The Most Under-rated Essential Oil
==================================
Lemon Essential Oil is one of the most amazing oils.
Lemons are taken for granted by so many of us. When
fallen off the grocery store shelf they are more likely to get
kicked down the aisle as opposed to being picked up. Yet, the
cold pressed oil from these rinds can kill meningococcus bacteria
in 15 minutes, typhoid bacilli in one hour, staph aureus in two
hours, and pneumococcus bacteria in three hours.
That's not all. . . a 0.2% solution of lemon oil kills diphtheria
bacteria in 20 minutes, and it even has anti-depressant effects.
That's still not all. . .it increases white blood cell count,
improves memory, induces relaxation, improves microcirculation,
and is an antiseptic.
There's still more. . .it is very high in d-limonenes which has
been studied and found to combat tumor growth, so use in the case
of cancerous tumors can be indicated.
Not to mention. . .it has been widely used for skin care in
reducing wrinkles, cleansing the skin and helping to control
acne.
And there's even more. . .arteriosclerosis, obesity, parasites,
urinary tract infections, varicose veins, anxiety, hypertension,
and digestive problems.
Are you curious how this one particular oil can do so many
things? Believe it or not, many essential oils have a wide
variety of uses and applications. If you want to learn why and
how, join the Teleseminar this Thursday night. To learn more and
register:
http://tinyurl.com/afl2j
===============================
4. Spa Food at Home
===============================
Central to the 'spa-experience' is good healthy whole foods.Great
spa-cuisine recipes that can be whipped up at home. You can be
very creative with the presentation part. In this recipe you
decorate your plate with your squash puree.
Steamed Oriental Salmon with Pureed Squash
4 lbs. butternut squash, cut in half lengthwise and seeded
4 Tbsp. non-fat cream or extra virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice, or to taste
Freshly grated nutmeg, to taste
Salt and freshly ground white pepper
2 tsp. grated fresh ginger
1 Tbsp. rice vinegar
2 Tbsp. sesame oil
4 3-oz. skinless fillets of fresh salmon
8-12 fresh snow peas (optional)
To prepare pureéd squash: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place
squash halves cut-side down in a baking pan. Fill pan with water
about 1/2-inch deep. Bake squash 30 minutes. Turn squash over and
bake 30 minutes more, or until tender. Remove from oven and
transfer squash to plate and allow to cool until easily handled.
handled.
Scoop flesh from skin of squash. Transfer to a food processor or
blender to purée. While pureéing, add lime juice and just enough
olive oil to make a smooth pureé. Add nutmeg, salt and pepper to
taste.
In a covered container, store pureéd squash in refrigerator until
ready to use, up to three days. Heat in microwave before serving
with salmon.
To prepare salmon: Place ginger, vinegar and sesame oil in a
small bowl and whisk until well blended. Transfer to non-stick
baking pan large enough to hold salmon pieces. (Pan should have a
depth of at least 1/2 inch.)
Add salmon and turn to coat on all sides. Marinate up to 2 hours
in refrigerator. Before steaming, bring to room temperature and
season with salt and pepper to taste.
To steam salmon, select a large pot in which the pan of fish will
comfortably sit. Inside the pot place a heat-proof stand or rack*
on which the pan can sit high enough to prevent 3 to 5 inches of
simmering water from splashing onto food - about an inch above
water level. Add enough hot water to pot so it comes 3-5 inches
up side of pot.
Carefully place pan with fish on stand or rack. Bring water to
boil and reduce heat to simmer. Cover and steam fish until almost
tender. Add snow peas to top of fish. Cover and continue steaming
until fish is completely tender and snow peas are tender-crisp.
Meanwhile, reheat squash pureé and divide among 4 plates in the
shape of a wide letter "c." Carefully remove fish from steamer
and place a fillet in the inside curve of pureéd squash on each
plate. Glaze top of salmon with any juice left in baking pan.
Place snow peas (if using) between salmon and squash, as a
garnish. Serve immediately.
*A stand can be improvised by removing both ends of an empty food
can that contained juice or vegetables, for example.
Makes 4 servings.
Per serving: 328 calories, 16 g. fat (3 g. saturated fat), 29 g.
carbohydrate, 19 g. protein, 8 g. dietary fiber, 61 mg. sodium
===================================
5. Sticking to Your New Year's Resolutions
===================================
You do two things. Keep the big picture in mind (which is making
your life better) and accomplish the smaller goals. The
"dailies" are small steps to the big picture.
Realize this is leading to a life change more than getting
started in a new year. It is a process, not an event.
Our healthy practices can be habitual just like
our destructive practices. Let yourself think of this as a
process that leads to a habit - a good habit.
Here are a few tips to get the process rollin' - where it can
become a habit and eventually a way of life:
--Commit, and recommit if necessary.
--Plan and pace yourself
--Focus on the present
--Keep the big picture in your mind
--Take small steps and stick with it consistently
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then is not an art,
but a habit" Aristotle
=====================================
6. Home Spa Lady's First Tele-seminar
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"How To Use Essential Oils to Pamper Your Body and Soul"
For more details:http://tinyurl.com/afl2j
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Where to Meet, Hear, or Learn with Home Spa Lady ™:
January 5: In The Comfort of Your Home
Teleseminar: How To Use Essential Oils to Pamper Your Body and
Soul" For more details and to register
http://tinyurl.com/afl2j
January 10: In The Comfort of Your Home
Teleseminar: Mentoring in PJ's - For Healing Touch students,
apprentices, and Certified Practitioners
Details and registration at
http://www.homespalady.com/tele-seminars/mentoringinpjs.htm
February 7: In The Comfort of Your Home
Teleseminar: Mentoring in PJ's - For Healing Touch students,
apprentices, and Certified Practitioners
Details and registration at
http://www.homespalady.com/tele-seminars/mentoringinpjs.htm
February 24 - 26: Marlton, NJ
Workshop: Healing Touch Level 3
Pre-requisites: Level 1 & 2
Contact hours for nurses and massage therapists
Details and registration at:
http://www.healingenergies.com/calendar.htm
March 13: In The Comfort of Your Home
Teleseminar: Mentoring in PJ's - For Healing Touch students,
apprentices, and Certified Practitioners
Details and registration at
http://www.homespalady.com/tele-seminars/mentoringinpjs.htm
March 18-19: Marlton, NJ
Workshop: Healing Touch Level 1
Open to anyone
Contact hours for nurses and massage therapists
Details and registration at:
http://www.healingenergies.com/calendar.htm
April 3: In The Comfort of Your Home
Teleseminar: Mentoring in PJ's - For Healing Touch students,
apprentices, and Certified Practitioners
Details and registration at
http://www.homespalady.com/tele-seminars/mentoringinpjs.htm
June 9: St. Paul, MN
American Holistic Nurses Association / American Holistic Medical
Association Joint Conference
"How To Turn The Internet Into Income For Your Holistic Practice"
http://www.ahna.org/events/2006.html
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