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Volume 3, Issue 1
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 resources. For personalized direction, call our helpline at 1-888-772-2345.
TOPICS IN TODAY'S ISSUE:
-Did You Know? Passion and Purpose Have a Clear Part In Wellness.
-In the News: Turmeric vs. Cancer
-Alkalizing Your Body
-Recipes for Health__________________________________________________
Nobody grows old merely by living a number of years. We grow old by deserting our ideals.
~ Samuel Ullman (1840-1924, German-born American Educator, Writer, Poet)Someday is not a day of the week.
~ Source Unknown__________________________________________________
DID YOU KNOW?People who are working on their dreams, who are living a ?purpose? in their life, or simply spending time doing something, even a hobby, that they are passionate about, are healthier and happier. There are even people with serious illnesses that get better by finally beginning to do what they?ve ?always wanted to do?. Passion and purpose have a clear part in wellness, a stronger immune system, shooing away depression, and creating happiness for the person with passion as well as the people they encounter on their journey.
Everyone has a dream inside. Passion comes by tapping your dream and bringing it to the surface of your life. Instead of being something selfish, living out genuine dreams is a gift to other humans. Investing in yourself and your passion has the ultimate highest return for you and your family.
It all starts with goals, whether you already know your ?passion? or not. Your first goal could be to find out what your passion or purpose is. Find the thread, begin pulling on it and see where it goes from there. One incredible small book that walks you through the exercise of defining your passion is ?The Path: Creating your Mission for Work and Life? by Laurie Beth Jones (you can read the intro and chapter one online by clicking http://www.jesusceo.com/thepath/intro.html). With your passion in mind, it all continues then with GOALS.
?Goals are dreams with deadlines.? (Diana Scharf Hunt) There are only two things you really need for a goal to become a reality. The first is to write it down. The second is to make a specific plan. ?According to the experts, the MAJOR difference between those who succeed in 2003 and those who have just another ho-hum year is one thing --- a plan.? (Vic Johnson).
Writing down your goal statement is powerful in itself, and multiplies your probabilities of achieving your goals. Creating a plan of how you will get there again multiplies your probabilities. The incredible thing is that only a small percent of people write down their goals. And an even smaller percent map out a plan. Yet this is the group that lives happier, healthier and more successfully. You can become part of this elite group! Simply find a way to accomplish these two simple yet seemingly tricky things for most people to do:
1. Write down your goals.
2. Make a plan to get there.The good news is that there is a lot of help out there to make it happen for you. For free, you can read powerful books like the classic As A Man Thinketh by James Allen (check out www.asamanthinketh.net). Or you can pick up a book that teaches you to do it, like ?The Complete Idiot?s Guide to Reaching Your Goals?. Or you can get a software program to get you through it like GoalGenie, as recommended by motivational guru Zig Ziglar (check out http://www.asamanthinketh.net/gg/), or subscribe to an online goal-setting system like SparkPeople.com.
Finally, if your are part of the 88% of people who don?t follow through on what you say or hope or think you will do, like reading a book or using a software, why not consider personal coaching? New technologies are making personal coaching available to a wider range of people because of price and distance efficiencies. Check out http://Goals2003.com, or ask around for someone local to you trained to move you forward in your goal setting. Why not? Your purpose and passion could save your life, make your family what you dreamed it could be, set your health on track, or change the world. 2003 is waiting for you to make new things happen, and Heartland wishes that you will find them all ? health, happiness and dreams that come true.
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It is never too late. If you or someone you love has breast cancer, you can fight and win. Two great ?coaches? are Dr. John R. Lee in his book ?What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Breast Cancer? (available through Heartland ? click www.heartlandnatural.com/bcancer.htm) and Dr. Patrick Quillian in his book ?Beating Cancer With Nutrition? (the #1 seller for its category at Amazon). Both will tell you of the importance of Omega-3 essential fatty acids (alpha-linolenic acid) for fighting the spread of cancer (metastases), which is a key to surviving. One of the best sources of Omega-3?s is flax. Don?t delay getting this wonderful food into your healing protocol. For a brochure or to order Heartland?s organically grown, great tasting Golden Omega Flax that?s easy to use, call 1-888-772-2345 or click www.heartlandnatural.com/flax.htm
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IN THE NEWSPOWER SPICES: Turmeric in the news
USA WEEKEND, NOV 10, 2002 (Eat Smart)
TURMERIC VS. CANCER. The yellow spice turmeric, a constituent of curry powder, contains high concentrations of the potent antioxidant curcumin. New tests suggest curcumin helps stifle cancer. In test tubes, 80% of malignant prostate cells self-destructed when exposed to curcumin. Feeding mice curcumin dramatically slowed the growth of implanted human prostate cancer cells. It may do the same in breast and colon cancer cells, researchers say, speculating that curcumin blocks the activation of genes that trigger cancer. Bonus: Curcumin's anti-inflammatory activity reduces arthritic swelling and progressive brain damage in animals. In UCLA research, eating food laced with low doses of curcumin slashed Alzheimer's-like plaque in the brains of mice by 50%.
For full article: http://www.usaweekend.com/02_issues/021110/021110eatsmart.html
NEW YORK OCT 08, 2002 (Reuters Health) - A compound found in the curry spice turmeric may suppress production of a protein that spurs tumor growth in the body, researchers report?If the spice component does indeed reduce IL-8 activities as the findings suggest, "curcumin is capable of working as a potent agent that reduces tumor promotion," the researchers conclude. The study, in a recent issue of the journal Cancer, is not the first to link curcumin, a compound thought to be a potent anti-inflammatory agent, with certain health benefits. Studies also suggest that the compound might help heal wounds and fight Alzheimer's disease and multiple sclerosis. Source: Cancer 2002; 95:1206-1214.
For full article: http://www.cancerpage.com/news/article.asp?id=4970__________________________________________________
ALKALIZING YOUR BODY
Herbs and spices not only spice up your life, but also can add health and healing to your body. As a group, spices are generally ?slightly alkaline forming? at a 5.0. The big exception is cayenne, which is extremely alkaline forming at a 7.0 and another health powerhouse.SPICE HIGHLIGHT: Turmeric is a powerful healing spice! It naturally adds a lovely yellow color to foods. It is easy to add a little here and a little there to sauces, soups and salad dressings to make it a healthy staple for your family. In larger amounts it is stronger, and you may need to acquire a taste for it. Turmeric is worth the journey because it is well known for its anti-oxidant properties. Other anti-oxidant spices include: oregano, thyme, sage, cumin, rosemary, saffron, turmeric, nutmeg, ginger, cardamom, coriander (cilantro), basil and tarragon. Anti-oxidants help alkalize the body by slowing down the acid effects of free radical wastes.
CONDIMENT HIGHLIGHT: Mustard. Traditional yellow mustard as a condiment is slightly acid forming at a 3.0.
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RECIPES FOR HEALTHHere are two turmeric recipes ? a simple one and a fancy one!
TURMERIC RICE
The beautiful bright yellow color of this dish will brighten up any meal.- 2 Cups Water
- 1 Cup Brown Rice
- 1 tsp. Turmeric powderPlace the water in a covered glass pot on the stovetop and bring to a boil. Add the rice and turmeric and stir. When the water begins to boil, stir again and cover, lowering the heat to simmer. Do not stir again. The rice should be done in about 30-35 minutes.
We have found that different types of rice have differing cooking times. Each time we use a different brand of rice we keep an eye on it. We have also learned a little trick to know when the rice is "just right". When the rice is almost done, "steam holes" will appear in the top of the rice. When this occurs, turn off the heat, and let stand on the burner until all the water is absorbed.
From: http://www.all-creatures.org/recipes/riceturmeric.html
GRILLED TANDOORI VEGETABLES
This succulent Indian-style entree will awaken everyone at your table. Leftovers are a rare experience.1/2 lb. New Potatoes, halved
1/2 lb. Zucchini, quartered
1/2 lb. Yellow Squash, quartered
1/2 lb. Carrots, halved
1/2 lb. Mushrooms, halved
1 Onion, sliced
3 Tbls. Lemon Juice
1 tsp. Salt
1/4 tsp. Turmeric, ground
1/2 cup Yogurt, plain
2 Garlic Cloves, large, chopped
1 Tbls. Ginger, fresh, chopped
1-1/4 tsp. Coriander, ground
3/4 tsp. Cumin, ground
1/8 tsp. Cayenne Pepper
3 Tbls. Extra Virgin Olive OilPreheat your broiler or outdoor grill. In a large glass dish, combine the 1-1/2 Tbls. water, Lemon Juice, Salt, and Turmeric. Coat the vegetables and marinate for 5 minutes.
In a small bowl, combine the Yogurt, Garlic, Ginger, Coriander, Cumin and Cayenne. Add to the marinade, turning the vegetables to coat them again. Let stand for 10 minutes.
Grill the vegetables over moderately high heat, basting with oil for 5 minutes. Turn and baste with the remaining oil for another 5 minutes or until done. (Serves 4)From: http://www.yakrider.com/Recipes/grilled_tandoori_vegetables.htm
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 Cyber-Nation.Com, AsAManThinketh.net and http://www.goal-setting-and-keeping-personal-goals.com__________________________________________________
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