Did you know ANISE HERB can hide the human scent to animals???

ANISE, ANISE, ANISE

Anise oils, soap and lotions have been used for centuries by avid Outdoors Sportsman, Fishermen and Hunters. The herb is well known for masking the human scent hiding the human presence to wildlife to create and assist in a bountiful hunt! This herb is also known to be especially effective for attracting fish and deer.

I post this every year just before hunting season starts.  I want to make sure and say that I DO NOT support hunting for sport!  We at Vital Earth Traditions believe in ONLY hunting for dinner. 

Anise Medicinal Information

Essential Oil Info.

Botanical: Anise, Pimpinella anisum (Star Anise, Illicium verum)

Common Names: Anise, Aniseed, Hua-Hsian, Sweet Cumin

Common Method of Distillation for Essential Oil: Steam Distilled

Aromatic Description: Has a very sweet, rich aroma that strongly smells like licorice.

Color: Clear in color

Aroma Strength: Medium

Perfumery Note: Top Note

Consistency: Thin texture

Parts of Plant Used: Seeds & Distilled Essential Oil From Plant

Habitat: Anise is native to Egypt, Crete, Greece and Asia Minor.

Traditionally Used For: Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Heartburn, Digestive Problems, Flatulence, Bloating, Colic, Nausea, Menstrual Cycle Relief, Menstrual Pain, Whooping Cough, Impotence, Scabies, Lice, Toothache Pain, Milk Production for Nursing Mothers, Flu, Muscle Aches and Rheumatism. It’s also used for culinary purposed and in liquors.

Medicinal Properties: Anti-Oxidant, Anti-Epileptic, Anti-Convulsent, Anti-Hysteric, Anti-Rheumatic, Anti-Septic, Anti-Spasmodic, Aperient, Carminativ, Cordial, Decongestant, Digestive, Expectorant, Insecticide, Stimulant, Tonic and Vermifuge.

At Vital Earth Traditions you can find our lovely "Anise Sportsman's Bundle" !

http://shop.VitalEarthTraditions.com & the exact page for this product is....
http://shop.vitalearthtraditions.com/Anise-Sportsmans-Bundle-00220.htm  THIS IS CURRENTLY ON SALE UNTIL THE END OF OCTOBER, 2011 AT 20% OFF.

Our “Hunters Bundle” will assist you in hiding what animals consider a nasty human smell in the wild.


Bundle Includes:

8 oz Anise Lotion

8 oz Anise Liquid Soap

3.5 oz. Anise Bar of Soap

0.15 oz. Anise Lip Balm

1.7 oz. Anise Zinc Deodorant

8 oz. Anise Herbal Aromatic Mist, This product can also be used in the rinse cycle when washing your hunting clothes! Just Sayin’ Boy’s!

Price: $48.99

Enjoy! Thank you for visiting and have a gorgeous day!

********************

Kelly Lynch Ring, Proprietress
Vital Earth Traditions llc
http://www.vitalearthtraditions.com/

The fear of stepping on the scale........

I was doing so well reducing my weight and I am completely scared to get back on the scale to see the damage I have done with a week long glutenous work trip in Hawaii!

After being on away on business for a week in a tropical location with scrumptious foods and tantalizing foo foo drinks, I am terrified to get back on the scale.  I didn't exercise while gone and hardly kept my calories at 1200 each day.  I did do a lot of walking and swimming but not the amount of exercise I had planned on.  I really did have good intentions but they weren't fruitful.  However, I had a wonderful time! I will be back reporting on this subject on Monday and how far back I have set myself in my weight goals. I will be stepping back on that scale on Monday, scary! 

What does it mean to Detoxify Your Body?

~To cleanse the body from the inside out of the accumulated Toxic build up from everyday life.

The process of Detoxing the Body is when you choose a diet, herbal or dietary supplement regimen and apply it to your daily routine while only eating a clean diet for a period of time. This is a process to cleanse the body of the internal build up of chemicals, hormones, pesticides, heavy metals and countless other residues from daily life.

Why Should You Detox Your Body?
~ Our bodies are like sponges as we walk through life absorbing toxins from the air, hormones and chemicals from the foods we eat, through our skin from our personal care products and toxic things we touch. The buildup of these toxins over time can cause permanent damage to our bodies making us susceptible to certain diseases.

Methods of Detoxing.
There are endless programs, diets & plans out there for us all to choose from. It’s important to choose a method that works with your lifestyle, your preferences & personal constitution. Some Detox plans require fasting for a certain amount of days, there are juicing programs/diets, organic raw fruit & vegetable plans. There are many herbal boxed kits that you can purchase to help you detox that are very effective. Your local Food Co-Op and most supplement stores have many kits & books to choose from for detoxing.

Modalities such as Massage Therapy, Acupuncture, Acupressure, Detoxifying Body Wraps and any complimentary therapies like using a Sauna that will help you detox and sweat out the toxins from your body are utilized by many people.

What to Eat when detoxing.
One of the most important things is to have a very clean organic diet. It is recommended that no processed, frozen, canned, fried, fast, dairy, gluten, surgery or caffeinated foods or drinks are consumed during the detox process. Your diet should be rich with fresh organic fruits and vegetables.

Here are the most common recommended foods I found in my research were……..
Red & Green Vegetables
Broccoli
Broccoli Spouts
Beets
Cauliflower
Watercress
Cabbage
Artichokes
Yellow & Green Peas
Lemons
Beans – pinto, kidney, soybeans & garbanzo beans
Brown Rice & Grains – Quinoa, Millet, Amaranth, buckwheat
Pumpkin Seeds
Sesame Seeds
Sunflower Seeds
Flaxseed
Almond
Cashews
Walnuts (Peanuts are NOT recommended nor Peanut Butter)
Vegetable Based Soups
Onions
Garlic
Physllium
Organic Fresh Fruits

Most recommended Supplements & Herbs for detoxing that I found are……..
Blessed Thistle
Dandelion
Alfalfa
Fennel

With all the options and information available to us today we can all research information and be proactive in our health. It’s very important to consult a medical provider before taking large amounts of different herbs together at once. If you have a medical condition you should always consult your medical provider before doing a detox program and also check for drug herb interactions.

I will be starting my own detox routine on Monday. I haven’t chosen a specific diet to use yet but will journal my decision & progress next week.

I wish you all Blessings of optimal Health,
Kelly Lynch Ring

Resources & Links for DETOX INFORMATION……..
http://www.blessedherbs.com/m1b/?s_cid=detox%20the%20body_g_e_usa&gclid=CIjWqs3xgacCFRhzgwodZ0o_dw&
http://www.healthydetoxtips.com/
http://www.howtodetoxyourbody.net/
http://life.gaiam.com/article/10-ways-detoxify-your-body
http://altmedicine.about.com/cs/dietarytherapy/a/Detox_Diet_Plan.htm
http://www.detoxyourbodytoday.com/

Always consult a medical professional before taking any herb or supplement for a medical condition.
This information is for educational purposes only. This information has not been approved by the health and drug administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any illness or disease.

My Journey To Get Fit, Feel Healthy & Have A Pain Free Back!

I will be documenting my journey on this blog as I strive and struggle to figure out what works for my body, personal constitution, spirit, to achieve an overall balance of wellness and loose weight. 

I have been struggling with pre-menopausal symptoms starting at the age of 33 years. I believe this is the result of a reaction to the same chemicals and hormones in dairy, meats and personal care products that caused my now 17 year old daughter to start developing at the age of 4.  The doctor said to go organic immediately and don't look back.  It has been a struggle but you can't avoid all foods with a child, school, play dates parties, etc. but we manage at least to be 65 to 85% organic throughout each week. In 1993 right before I got pregnant with my baby mentioned above I was in a car accident and it has done quite the number on my back.  I then worked as a massage therapist until I overworked myself into being done doing massage in 2005.

Now I simply just don't feel good and the back issues are escalating.

I was doing nothing physical, just working at the computer and I felt my back stiffening up on Wednesday afternoon. Then I stood up, I felt the pinch, thought here we go again and knew it would be days until I would be able to stand up straight again. I am at a current weight of 144 lbs. and need to get my weight down to 120lbs.  I don't ever remember having any back flare ups when my weight was at 120 lbs. & would like to get back down to that mark.

I have been exercising regularly almost every day of the week and if I don't, that effects the stability of my back also.  The catch is that at a heavier weight exercising at a mild level is all my back will tolerate. I have tried the Lean Cuisine and Skinny Cow 31 day challenge but I didn't loose any weight after the 1st week.  Towards the end my throat swelled up around my thyroid area and went away as soon as I quite eating the Lean Cuisine meals.  I have no idea if it was the dinners that caused that but I am not going to re-visit that to find out! 

My first step is going to be detoxing.  I started a detox kit yesterday and am hoping that this will help detox my body of course but also give my weight loss a jump start. 

I will be back tomorrow to discuss Detoxing.

I wish you all Blessings of good health!
Kelly Lynch Ring
http://www.vitalearthtraditions.com/

What is your Personal Constitution?

Your personal constitution is the combination of your genetic makeup, your history of environmental influence, physiologic & biochemical factors.

This is what creates the situations where you could be more susceptible to specific allergies, diseases etc. Understanding your own personal constitution is the key to helping you resolve or prevent many different alignments, allergies or even chronic health problems.

Your Medical Doctor, Trained Medical Professional, Naturopath, Auryvedic Practitioner etc. can help you to figure out your Personal Constitution if you need or want assistance.

Great site about the Ayurvedic Constitution:
http://www.holheal.com/ayurved3.html
Dr. OZ from the Oprah show has some overall recommendations for your health via supplements to keep you healthy here:
http://www.oprah.com/health/Vitamins-and-Supplements-for-Your-Age
Dr. OZ recommendations from the Dr. OZ Show here:
http://www.medicalbuff.com/tag/dr-oz-turmeric-for-alzheimers-disease/
http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/critical-daily-vitamins
General information at Shaklee:
http://vitalearthtraditions.myshaklee.com/us/en/welcome.html

What Actress Do You Look Like???

I have had many people invite me on Facebook in the past to play that game & I ignored it. My daughter brought a picture to my attention laughing, saying "Mom, you could be a look alike for the actress Kelly Lynch". I thought I might resemble her but after looking at the pictures side by side I was surprised at the degree of resemblance. What do you think??? I think we look like we could definately be related!

Lean Cuisine/Skinny Cow 31 Day Challenge Day #10

Weight Loss In 5 Days

0.8 lbs

That's it! Yes, I'm disappointed but I am only eating one Lean Cuisine meal a day right now. I am doing this because I want to make sure that I am getting enough Digestive Enzymes in my diet through fresh fruits and vegetables.

I am still cooking my foods in the oven & explain why in my video.

I have been doing some light yoga & today heading back to the gym so I hope this helps make a difference in a greater weight loss next time I weigh myself.

I AM STILL LOVING THAT I MUST EAT 1 SKINNY COW ICE CREAM A DAY!!!

It's my fav. part of this challenge!

I will be back on Friday for a weigh in!!!

Have a great couple day's everyone.

DAY #2 ~ Lean Cuisine & Skinny Cow Challenge

Lean Cuisine & Skinny Cow 31 Day Challenge

********

I am excited, I actually have lost weight in 1 day!

Yesterday's Weight: 150.4 pounds

Today's Weight: 147.8 pounds

Total Weight Loss: 2.6 pounds

Food Intake:
Coffee & Creamer ~ 12 Calories
Apple ~ 95 Calories
Yogurt ~ 100 Calories
Propel Water ~ 25 Calories
Skinny Cow Ice Cream Sandwich ~ 140 Calories
Lean Cuisine Chicken Club Sandwich ~ 360 Calories
Lean Cuisine Rosemary Chicken ~ 230 Calories
Total Calories today: 952 Calories

I did not exercise to day....kids, work, etc. were not cooperative!

Today's Meals........

Rosemary Chicken

Chicken Club

The Lean Cuisine Challenge & Skinny Cow Challange!

Well, my dear friend Shelby Barone & her husband Steve are doing the 31 Day Lean Cuisine Challenge & I have decided to be a challenge buddy/supporter with my friend Shelby.

So, tomorrow I will join her on her Lean Cuisine adventure. I’m not positive I will be able to bring myself to post myself in a bikini like she did here……. http://www.feltstories.com/ . Maybe after a week of the program…. we will just see! I will most definitely be able to tolerate the Skinny Cow snack part of this program. I LOVE SKINNY COW PRODUCTS!!! I buy them all the time already but I confess I always don’t always eat just one, defeating the low calorie benefit of the lovely delicious product!

With my pre-menopausal symptoms in full swing, the weight gain has been VERY unpleasant and torture on my poor aching joints. So, here I go…..I will have Lean Cuisine for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. This will be interesting for me, for sure. I don’t normally use the microwave for cooking or meals of any kind because it concerns me but I am willing to give anything a try right now. So, tomorrow morning I will weigh my large post Holiday rear end & reluctantly post the ugly results for all to see.

Sooooooooooo, I shall be back tomorrow with my embarrassing weight & the beginning of my part of the challenge to decrease the size of my big butt & support my friend!

If you have any successful weight loss stories or menopausal weight success stories we would love to hear about it! Please, leave a comment below! If you have an Lean Cuisine stories, I would love to hear about that too!

Wish me LUCK!!!

The sad part about this picture is that the cow has a better waist line than I do to start!

I supposed that I should mention that I am NOT getting paid, receiving any compensation or free products for this challange. My lovely friend Shelby however is getting paid.

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BECAUSE OF THIS........

All orders placed until that date will not be created until starting January 3rd, 2011. Beacause of this we are having a HUGE SALE during this time. All orders placed during this time frame can be expected to ship out by January 12th, 2011. Thank You for stopping & shopping!

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Did you know Anise Herb can hide the human scent to animals???

ANISE, ANISE, ANISE

Anise oils, soap and lotions have been used for centuries by avid Outdoors Sportsman, Fishermen and Hunters. The herb is well known for masking the human scent hiding the human presence to wildlife to create and assist in a bountiful hunt! This herb is also known to be especially effective for attracting fish and deer.

Anise Medicinal Information

_______________________
Essential Oil Info.

Botanical: Anise, Pimpinella anisum (Star Anise, Illicium verum)

Common Names: Anise, Aniseed, Hua-Hsian, Sweet Cumin

Common Method of Distillation for Essential Oil: Steam Distilled

Aromatic Description: Has a very sweet, rich aroma that strongly smells like licorice.

Color: Clear in color

Aroma Strength: Medium

Perfumery Note: Top Note

Consistency: Thin texture

Parts of Plant Used: Seeds & Distilled Essential Oil From Plant

Habitat: Anise is native to Egypt, Crete, Greece and Asia Minor.

Traditionally Used For: Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Heartburn, Digestive Problems, Flatulence, Bloating, Colic, Nausea, Menstrual Cycle Relief, Menstrual Pain, Whooping Cough, Impotence, Scabies, Lice, Toothache Pain, Milk Production for Nursing Mothers, Flu, Muscle Aches and Rheumatism. It’s also used for culinary purposed and in liquors.

Medicinal Properties: Anti-Oxidant, Anti-Epileptic, Anti-Convulsent, Anti-Hysteric, Anti-Rheumatic, Anti-Septic, Anti-Spasmodic, Aperient, Carminativ, Cordial, Decongestant, Digestive, Expectorant, Insecticide, Stimulant, Tonic and Vermifuge.

At Vital Earth Traditions you can find our lovely "Anise Sportsman's Bundle" !

http://shop.VitalEarthTraditions.com & the exact page for this product is....
http://shop.vitalearthtraditions.com/Anise-Sportsmans-Bundle-00220.htm

Our “Hunters Bundle” will assist you in hiding what animals consider a nasty human smell in the wild.




Bundle Includes:

8 oz Anise Lotion

8 oz Anise Liquid Soap

3.5 oz. Anise Bar of Soap

0.15 oz. Anise Lip Balm

1.7 oz. Anise Zinc Deodorant

8 oz. Anise Herbal Aromatic Mist, This product can also be used in the rinse cycle when washing your hunting clothes! Just Sayin’ Boy’s!

Price: $48.99

Enjoy! Thank you for visiting & have a gorgeous day!

********************

Kelly Lynch Ring, Proprietress

Vital Earth Traditions llc

BITCH REDEFINED

Bitch ~ Original definition: "Female Canine". Over the centuries we have transformed the term to carry a strong, negative connotation. We use it to judge, disrespect, and insult; to hide our own fears and flaws; and to ridicule a person or even a situation. Reverting back to the root of the word bitch, a female dog holds anything but negative meaning. A female dog is most often a loyal and devoted companion, a protective friend, and a caring, nurturing mother. And despite our character flaws, those bitches still look up to us, protect us and provide us with unconditional love and unsurpassed companionship!


This is a prime example of how we can change one simple word to bring hurt, harm, and hate into our daily lives. We can so easily become complacent and step off that path of compassion we all truly want to walk, and forget to treat people with the same compassion we ultimately want to receive ourselves.


As women, we survive by utilizing all of our characteristics and instincts to create a hopefully solid foundation. We use this foundation to accomplish the beautiful things in our lives and in the lives connected to us, to best care for our families and build for our futures, and to leave a legacy of love and hope.


Since our society’s use of the word bitch is so grossly inaccurate - it is imperative that we redefine the word “Bitch” to describe and relate it to all of its deserved glory and beauty!


Bitch Redefined!


Bitch ~

1) A female who understands, accepts & embraces all of her quintessential positive qualities of character, mind, body & spirit along with her faults and short comings. She utilizes her faults as tools in a positive manner along with her strong attributes to build and create a personal character foundation that propels her to excellence in any situation, career or life experience.

2) A Bitch is a woman of excellence who is rich in quality of character and inner strength!


Babe

In

Total

Control of

Herself



Beautiful

Independent

Triumphant

Courageous

Heroic



Blessed

Inspired

Treasure

Confident

Hopeful



Brave

Inventive

True

Cultivator

Helpful



Brilliant

Interesting

Thriving

Capable

Hearty



Beneficial

Invincible

Thrilling

Caretaker

Heavenly


I and my team no longer acknowledge the Webster’s Dictionary version or any other definition of the word BITCH! It has now been redefined correctly!

We are women, we are Bitches, hear us BITCH!



Written by: Kiki, The Natural Bitch A.K.A. Kelly Lynch Ring



Our New Bitch Definition can be found on the Urban Dictionary here:

http://www.urbandictionary.com/products.php?term=Bitch&defid=5188717#