Volume 2, Issue 16
Welcome to Heartland's NATURAL SOLUTIONS FOR YOU AND YOUR
FAMILY newsletter. We are excited to share relevant news
about natural health topics and offer alternative and complimentary
options for you and your family. We are committed to helping
you find more complete answers to your health concerns,
and look forward to being a friend as you seek greater health
through innovative natural products, ideas, and educational
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TOPICS IN TODAY'S ISSUE:
-Did You Know? Thoughts and Feelings Chemically
Change Your Immune System Cells.
-Q & A: What are ORGANOPHOSPHATE (OP)
pesticides and why are they a serious health risk?
-Alkalizing Your Body
-Recipes for Health
"The envious man thinks that if his neighbor breaks
his leg, he will be able to walk better himself."
~ Helmut Schoeck
“Without humility there can be no humanity."
~ John Buchan
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DID YOU KNOW
Your immune system cells chemically change based on your
thoughts and feelings. A sense of unconditional love strengthens
the immune system, while abusive language, including negative
self-talk, weakens immune function. We all know that the
mind-body connection is powerful, but how many of us have
considered the talk-body connection?
Gossip falls in the category of immune-defeating talk,
as it invariably creates hollow feelings of doubt and separation.
According to Lori Palatnik with Bob Burg (www.endgossip.com)
“gossip may be defined as any form of communication
that harms another. It can ruin lives, assassinate reputations,
split families, alienate friends and destroy businesses.
On the other hand, a gossip-free environment leads to peaceful
lives, healthier relationships, and overall prosperity.”
Here is their helpful checklist to see where we stand on
how we use our tongue:
TEN PATHWAYS TO POSITIVE SPEECH
Yes, the gift of speech is a marvelous one, depending upon
how it is used. Would you like your words to soothe instead
of sting? Heal instead of hurt? And build instead of burn?
Following these ten pathways will help:
1. SPEAK NO EVIL. Say only positive statements. Let words
of kindness be on your tongue. This means to respond instead
of react. And, even, to edit your speech before you speak.
2. HEAR NO EVIL. Refuse to listen to gossip, slander and
other negative forms of speech. Hint: If avoiding the conversation
is impossible, have another topic of "positive"
interest you can quickly bring up in order to change the
subject.
3. DON’T RATIONALIZE DESTRUCTIVE SPEECH. Excuses
like "But it's true" or "I'm only joking"
or "I can tell my spouse anything" just don't
cut it. Gossip is gossip, anyway you cut it. Besides, the
fact that it is true is what qualifies it as gossip. If
it were not true, it would be libel or slander.
4. SEE NO EVIL. Judge people favorably, the way you would
want them to judge you. If you've ever been accused of doing
something for which you know you were innocent, then you
know how it feels to be misjudged. Remember, if you weren't
there, you don't know. And, even if you were, you may have
missed what actually happened in context.
5. BEWARE OF SPEAKING EVIL WITHOUT SAYING AN EVIL WORD.
Body language, and even positive speech, can bring tremendous
destruction. Yes, telling someone you know takes advantage
of others' kindness that a particular person will give you
"the shirt off his back," although it seems like
positive speech, is not an act of kindness.
6. BE HUMBLE; AVOID ARROGANCE. These will be your greatest
weapons against destructive speech. As Rabbi Noah Weinberg
teaches, "Take pleasure in your accomplishments, not
pride." This way you recognize the Ultimate Source
of your accomplishments. And those who are arrogant are
so filled with themselves, there is no room for their Creator
in their lives.
7. BEWARE OF REPEATING INFORMATION. Loose lips sink ships.
Even positive information needs permission before being
repeated. Telling someone who's out of a job that your mutual
friend, Julie, got a raise, does not constitute proper speech.
8. HONESTY REALLY IS THE BEST POLICY—MOST OF THE
TIME. Be careful to always tell the truth unless it will
hurt others, break your own privacy or publicize your accomplishments.
Strive for honesty in everything you do. But if it's between
honesty and unnecessarily hurting another's feelings, it's
better not to be so truthful. Those who boast about being
"brutally honest" are usually more brutal than
honest.
9. LEARN TO SAY "I'M SORRY." Everyone makes mistakes.
If you've spoken badly about someone, clear it up immediately.
It might be embarrassing, but get it over with quickly.
Apologize, ask for forgiveness, and let him or her know
it won't happen again.
10. FORGIVE. If you have been wronged, let it go. Forgive
for your sake, if not for theirs. Those who can forgive
live healthier, happier, and less stressful lives. Those
who say they'll forgive but not forget are actually saying
that they'll neither forgive nor forget.
Try this for the next month. The good news is, if you slip
up now and then, it only means you are human. Try again.
I congratulate you simply for making the effort.
Excerpted from GOSSIP: Ten Pathways To Eliminate It From
Your Life And Transform Your Soul, by Lori Palatnik with
Bob Burg. Visit EndGossip.com for more information.
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QUESTION & ANSWER
Q:
What are ORGANOPHOSPHATE (OP) pesticides and why are they
a serious health risk?
A:
While every human brain is susceptible to the neuro-toxic
effects of organophosphates, pets, young children and developing
fetuses are most vulnerable. OPs were developed during the
early 19th century, but their effects on insects, which
are similar to their effects on humans, were discovered
in 1932. Some are very poisonous (they were used in World
War II as nerve agents).
Organophosphates account for about half (by amount sold)
of all insecticides used in the U.S. Approximately 60 million
pounds of organophosphates are applied to approximately
60 million acres of U.S. agricultural crops annually. Nonagricultural
uses account for about 17 million pounds per year. OPs are
found in common insecticides used in homes, office buildings,
lawns, gardens, and on pets for flea and tick control. Agricultural
residues are found in water we drink and foods we eat.
WHY OPs POSE A SERIOUS HEALTH RISK:
According to the EPA, organophosphates affect the nervous
system by reducing the ability of cholinesterase, an enzyme,
to function properly in regulating a neurotransmitter called
acetylcholine. Acetylcholine helps transfer nerve impulses
from a nerve cell to a muscle cell or another nerve cell.
If acetylcholine is not properly controlled by cholinesterase,
the nerve impulses or neurons remain active longer than
they should, overstimulating the nerves and muscles and
causing symptoms such as weakness or paralysis of the muscles.
According to the Natural Resource Defense Council, organophosphates
in pet products pose a serious health risk, especially to
children and pets. Even with normal use of flea-control
products containing OPs, pets and children may be in danger.
The seven OPs that are active ingredients in pet products
are chlorpyrifos, dichlorvos, phosmet, naled, tetrachlorvinphos,
diazinon and malathion. A 1997 study of pesticides and childhood
brain cancers has revealed a strong relationship between
brain cancers and compounds used to kill fleas and ticks,
especially sprays and foggers.
The Natural Resources Defense Council has four recommendations
for pet owners:
1. Pet owners should avoid OP-based pet products and begin
using safe products.
2. Pregnant women and families with children should cease
using OP-based products immediately.
3. Children should never apply flea shampoos, dusts, dips,
etc. containing OPs to their pets.
4. Consumers should also avoid pet products that contain
carbamates – a class of insecticides closely related
to OPs, and sharing with OPs the same basic biological mechanism
of harm.
Excerpts and summaries from:
http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/op/primer.htm (contains complete
list of 40 OPs)
http://www.nrdc.org/health/effects/pets/execsum.asp
http://www.monitor.net/rachel/rehw-index.html
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ALKALIZING YOUR BODY
Avocados are one of those versatile foods that make it
luxurious to eat for alkalinity. They make the creamiest
dressings and the most colorful dips without sacrificing
healthiness. According to Ron Lagerquist and Tom McGregor
in their book God’s Banquet Table (see www.freedomyou.com),
“Avocados are a perfect food that replaces imperfect
protein foods such as meat, eggs, cheese and poultry. Avocados
contain high quality essential fatty acids and proteins
that are easily digested. They also contain 14 minerals
which regenerate and stimulate growth. They are an excellent
source of iron and copper which build red blood cells. Avocados
contain sodium and potassium which support a healthy alkaline
blood balance. Because of their low sugar content and absence
of starch, avocados are excellent for diabetics or sugar-sensitive
disorders. This fruit contains vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, C,
iron, phosphorous and magnesium. Avocado is high in vitamin
E which slows down aging.”
ALKALINE HIGHLIGHT: Avocados are a rich food you can eat
without reserve! They are highly alkaline-forming at a 6.0
rating. If young children have not acquired a taste for
avocados, they are easily added to creamy foods in the blender
because of their mild taste and creamy texture. Try blending
into refried beans, creamy salad dressings or cream soups
to increase kid’s alkalinity.
ACID HIGHLIGHT: Mayonnaise as we know it in the S.A.D.
(Standard American Diet) rates a 2.5 because it is refined
and sugared. Homemade mayonnaise rates neutral to alkaline,
but may run the risks that come with raw eggs (or an inexperienced
chef!) There are also many mayonnaise alternatives on the
market.
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A RECIPE FOR BEAUTY
CLASSIC MEXICAN GUACAMOLE
Halve, pit and peel 1 fully ripened Mexican Hass avocado,
then cut in chunks. In a small bowl, lightly mash avocado
with a fork or potato masher to make a slightly chunky mixture.
Stir in 1 tablespoon minced onion, 1 teaspoon minced jalapeno
pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Yield: About 3/4 cup.
You can serve as is or add: 1 tablespoon chopped fresh
cilantro and 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 plum tomato, seeded
and chopped; 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic or 2 teaspoons roasted
chopped garlic, or red or green pepper sauce to taste.
Recipe from http://www.cincypost.com/living/guac012701.html
QUICK KID-FRIENDLY GUACAMOLE (contributed by Andy Yarce,
12 years old)
Combine avocado, freshly squeezed lemon juice and Tabasco
(to taste) in the blender for a smooth, savory dip perfect
for chips or a veggie plate.
Send us your own favorite recipes for keeping your family
healthy naturally! E-mail to recipes@heartlandnatural.com
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REFERENCES:
Quote sources thanks to endgossip.com’s ezine.
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