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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.

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" !

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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!

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Kelly Lynch Ring, Proprietress
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COOL AS A CUCUMBER!

Great ways to use cucumber to help you cool down in the summer heat!

Cucumber is a refreshing low calorie treat, fabulous for the skin and can be utilized in many delicious ways! It may be used in beverages and food products. It makes a lovely addition to any skin care product and sliced cucumbers are a great anti-puffy treat for the eyes. They are a great diet tool for filling the belly with a very low calorie intake, approximately 18 calories for every 10 slices of cucumber!!!

Cucumbers are low in saturated fat, calories, sodium and in cholesterol. They are a good source for Fiber, Folate, Copper, Potassium, Pantothenic Acid, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Manganese, Thiamin, Vitamins A, B6, C and K.

In skin care cucumbers cooling qualities are historically said to reduce swelling and the appearance of dark circles under the eyes. Cucumbers contain ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and caffeic acid which are both reported to help soothe skin irritations while reducing swelling. These ingredients are also known to prevent water retention (why they would work for puffy eyes).

Some of our favorite cucumber uses are cucumber water, cucumber rosemary water and cucumber salad. Here are some of our prized, well used recipes!

Cucumber Water & Cucumber Rosemary Water ~ All you need is a pitcher, fresh cucumbers, fresh rosemary if your making cucumber rosemary water, purified water and ice cubes. Cut one full cucumber into slices, we leave a bit of peel on the cucumbers but you don’t have too. Put the cucumber in the pitcher and 2 small sprigs of rosemary if you are using rosemary, add about 2 cups of ice, pour water over the mix and refrigerate for about 1 hour before serving. This makes a fantastic beverage to serve with most any meal, its cooling and refreshing to the body and soul on any hot humid day!

Cucumber Salad – This recipe is from
http://www.cooks.com/ . http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,1743,157180-250205,00.html

CREAMY CUCUMBER SALAD WITH DILL

3 med. cucumbers, sliced

1 med. sweet onion, thinly sliced

1 tbsp. sugar

1 c. sour cream

1/2 c. white wine vinegar

5 tbsp. fresh dill, chopped

1/2 tsp. salt

Dash pepper

In a bowl make alternating layers of cucumbers and sliced onion, sprinkling with chopped dill. Combine sour cream, sugar, white wine vinegar, salt and pepper. Pour over cucumbers. Let chill at least 4 hours.
Then Enjoy!


I wish you cool and joyful summer days!
Cheers, Kelly Lynch Ring & The Ringletts



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Lady Godiva Review & Giveaway at "3 Boys & 1 Dog" Is Up!!!

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Skillet Bacon Jam, The Bacon Spread Review

The Skillet Bacon Jam can be found at www.skilletbaconjam.com and was created by Joshua Henderson from "SKILLET" a modern American diner.  An 11 oz. jar of this BACON BLISS can be purchased here http://onlinestore.skilletstreetfood.com/product/bacon-jam for $14.00 per jar. 

The ingredients in this jar of what my kids now call HEAVEN are bacon, balsamic, brown sugar, salt, pepper and lots of love. My children would like you to know that they can feel the BACON LOVE, give this product review the big thumbs up and so do I!

I would like to report that we tried it on several different things and in different ways but I can't.  We made toast dove in, it was so surprisingly delicious that it was gone immediately!  I now have orders from my children to purchase a case!

Here is the "SKILLET" description of their jam........

What the heck is bacon jam?....

we take a big bunch of really, really good bacon, and render it down...add a bunch of spices..onions, etc. and let it simmer for about 6 hours...give it a quick puree, blast chill it...and you have bacon jam...


We like to put it on our burger, serve it on crostini, perhaps on a grilled cheese, as a substitute for bacon on a BLT, or maybe the base for a vinaigrette.

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I am sorry to say that there is no giveaway with this product but I do recommend you buy some immediately if not sooner.  If you have a moment take a peek at their restaurant menu it's mouth watering!  http://www.skilletstreetfood.com/menu.php  They have several restaurants in the Seattle, WA area.

If you have questions and would like to email Skillet Food Products here is there email address eat@skilletstreetfood.com or if you would like to call them here is there phone number 425-998-6817.

Cheers from the home of, Kelly Lynch Ring and the Ringletts



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GroOrgainics On-line Garden Planner Review

I would like to introduce you too GroOrganic. 

Gro Organic's offers an on-line garden planner to design your garden with the most up to date gardening software technology. This program is so easy to use that it basically does all the work for you.  It has a very clear tutorial that guides you every step of the way through the entire garden planner.

First you establish your location and your frost dates. The next step is planning the shape and size of your garden area. You measure the actual area you want to plant your garden and apply it to the graph on the gro organic garden planner. Then you choose the plants you would like in your garden and apply them to the graph.  The gro organic site will actually send you email notices as to what time of year to plant your seeds, when to harvest and about frost dates. 

This planner is so easy to operate, fun and creative to use that I am giving a section of our garden to plan to all 3 of my children.  I grow a large amount of my own herbs for my business and this planner has saved me HOURS of planning time!

I have never been more pleased with any gardening resource than I have with this one. I highly recommend this to anyone, even the "garden challenged".  You can't go wrong here!

Take a peek at this video to see how simple this software is to use!

What is the cost for this service?  Well, you purchase an association membership for $99.00 a year and that gives you access to the garden planner, online consulting, discounts at Gro Organic and more.  Gro Orgainic also offers full service gardening services for those who have little to no experience with gardening. They even supply complete raised bed vegetable gardens installed and even offer maintenance by a professional or simply consultation for those who want to take care of their gardens themselves. For more services and offers check out their site here http://www.groorganic.com/ .  After doing this review I will be purchasing a membership to Gro Organic myself, I love it and I am SOLD!

Gro Organic is generously letting me offer a "FREE 30 DAY TRIAL" of their garden planner to my readers who do the following:

Follow Gro Organic on Twitter http://twitter.com/groorganic

Follow Gro Organic on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/groOrganic

Please, leave a comment here after following Gro Organic on Twitter and Facebook, then email me (Kelly) at kelly@vitalearthtraditions.com with your email address for me to forward to Gro Organic's for you to receive your "Free 30 Day Trial"!

Personal Note.

Now from the obsessive "GREEN" side of me, this an amazing service to us all.  It's been scientifically proven that our bodies are in a symbiotic state with the plant life that grows around us.  This means that we receive the most nutrition along with medicinal value from the plant life that grows in our immediate area. Hence, growing your own fruit, vegetables and herbs is the best nutritional option for your body.  Also, growing your own garden provides and economic way to be able to eat organically and you can find your tools here http://www.groorganic.com/ .

Cheers, Kelly Lynch Ring

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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! 

Clean Green! Simple Cleaning Recipes........

Housekeeping Recipes Basic Ingredients One Needs To Get Started

To Create Your Natural Cleaners At Home
Liquid Castile Soap or Castile Bar Soap (to grate for laundry)
Baking Soda
Borax
White Vinegar
Apple Cider Vinegar
That is all you NEED!

*Why Use Vinegar to clean? The answer is here... http://vitalearthtraditions.blogspot.com/2010/01/why-use-gross-stinky-vinegar.html *

To clean hard surfaces use equal parts of White & Apple Cider Vinegar to wipe down hard surfaces, you can put the mix in a spray bottle or a bowl.  To make an abrasive cleaner add borax to make a paste to your desired thickness. Add borax slowly in case it fizzes a bit.

To use in laundry, use a 1/4 C. Baking Soda, 1/4 C. Borax add 1/4 Castile Liquid Soap or 1/2 grated Castile Soap and then to get things extra clean while killing bacteria add a 1/4 C Apple Cider Vinegar.
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If you would like to add to that mix you could add...

Lemon Essential Oil
Orange Essential Oil
Lemongrass Essential Oil
Lavender Essential Oil
Pine Essential Oil
Vegetable Glycerine
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If you are looking for a natural cleaning source to kill bacteria on hard surfaces this is the Recipe for you!!

Lemongrass & Lavender Household blend, 16 oz. Recipe

7.0 oz. Distilled Water
7.0 oz. White Vinegar
1.6 oz. Apple Cider Vinegar
0.4 oz. Vegetable Glycerine
Lavender Essential Oil - 40 Drops
Lemongrass Essential Oil – 20 Drops
Orange Essential Oil – 20 Drops
Lemon Essential Oil – 18 Drops
Eucalyptus Essential Oil – 12 Drops
Thyme Essential Oil – 10 Drops

Mix all ingredients together in a new clean 16 oz. household cleaner type spray bottle (this can be purchased most at any Grocery Store or Co-Op). Once all of the ingredients are added into the bottle shake very, very thoroughly several times before using. Avoid eye contact with this recipe. These ingredients are readily available at most any local Food Co-Op or local Herb Store!
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More Options

1) This mix can also be put in a spray bottle to use as a room spray. It will kill odor verses adding to the stench!

2) This mix can be used to make a paste for the dishwasher. I use equal parts of Borax and Baking Soda, then add liquid cleaner until I get the desired consistency I want.

3) Washing Machine. I take 1 Cup Borax, 1 Cup Baking Soda, grate approximately 1/2 crated castile soap, mix together and use 1/2 Cup in my Washing Machine. I then pour about 1/8 Cup of the above liquid cleaning mixture in with the Baking Soda mixture. Depending on how dirty the clothes are I might fill the spot for bleach with the liquid cleaner also.

Natural Household Cleaners Can Be Purchased at Vital Earth Traditions !
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However, household cleaners are so simple and cheep to make that I encourage you to make them yourselves! Once you have made a few different cleaners, you can tailor make them to your specific likes and needs. This process empowers you as a consumer to know exactly what you want in a cleaner and what you don't like. The cost difference in your monthly cleaning supply bill will simply be huge and you will be helping the environment at the same time!

Happy Green Cleaning!
Cheers, Kelly Lynch Ring
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There are many books available about Natural Green Housekeeping and full of fantastic recipes for you to use.

Here are a few books to consider...

The Naturally Clean Home, By: Karyn Siegel-Maier
Organic Housekeeping, By: Ellen Sandbeck
Baking Soda, By: Vicki Lansky
Natural Cleanin For Your Home, 95 Pure and Simple Recipes, By: Casey Kellar
Honey Garlic and Vinegar Home Remedies, By: Dr. Quillen


*THE INFORMATION ON THIS SITE/BLOG IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.  Make sure to keep all these ingredients away from small children and animals. AVOID EYE CONTACT WITH ALL RECIPES AND INGREDIENTS.*  The information on this site may be incomplete or up to date with current research.  Always research several reliable sources when using herbs & essential oils for anything!

Weight down to 136.6 pounds! Woo Hoo! Even through back pain!

Losing weight with my back acting up constantly when trying to exercise has been incredibly difficult and I need to drop that weight to help my back get better. Ugh!  My mission to figure out what is going on with my body has lead me to discover that my SI Joint in my pelvic area is hyper-extending or just seizing up with intense cramping in the entire area when it acts up.  In my low back area my lumbar vertebrae 3 and/or 4 area has a disk that is causing me quite the grief. The mid thoracic area has anther disc and/or vertebrae that is not cooperating to my standards.  They all seem to synchronize their activity to bring me down and I must make this stop!  I normally have no back issues when I weigh around 120 pounds and right now I am desperate to get there to eliminate some of this pain.

Now how do I prevent my back from seizing up and going out?

I am discovering a few tricks that are working for my body.  I am still doing Yoga in a studio here and there at Bliss Dog Yoga & Crescent Moon Yoga which is helping immensely. At home I have 2 different exercise DVD's that are working to help me build strength back up.  I have tried to do them both in one day but my back is not ready for that yet.  The Beach Body, Start It Up routine is perfect for slowly building core strength.  I also use the Better Sex Through Yoga dvd, this is a core centered routine & is great for strength building. AND no you are not in the mood for sex when your done, you want to relax or sleep!  The biggest thing that I have discovered is that I need to keep moving & exercise every day to keep all my muscles loose in my back or things start to tighten up. 

EATING!  I have been having 2 meal shakes a day made by Natural Factors with one full meal a day.  I have discovered that my weight drops faster if I eat the meal for lunch & not dinner.  There are lots of amazing healthy options for this out there.  My daughters and I have been using this particular brand and mix "Slim Styles" because if we drink 1 a day we never know when our monthly cycle will hit, we don't have any PMS (love that, obviously).  Also, we normally don't get the regular menstrual cramp routine during that time of month with consistently drinking this 1 time per day. Another great meal replacement shake and weight loss program is through Shaklee called Cinch ( here is that link http://vitalearthtraditions.myshaklee.com/us/en/category.php?main_cat=WeightManagement ).
Remember it's best to use what works best for your personal constitution.  Right now Natural Factors is working for me but when I run out I am going to try the Cinch again to see how that will work with my body and personal constitution. 

I am currently at 136.6 pounds and am excited to drop the last 16 pounds!!!  When I started this mission my weight was at 150 pounds.  So, total I have lost 13.4 pounds, now to tackle the last 16.6!!!

Thank You for visiting my blog!
Cheers,
Kelly Lynch Ring

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Introducing Citrus Thyme Hand Soap & Lotion for the Kitchen.

These products are rich with the antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, antiseptic and disinfectant qualities of both Grapefruit & Thyme Essential Oils. This combination has the power to abolish the bacteria that causes odor on your hands after handling smelly foods like garlic, onions and fish.

Available at Vital Earth Traditions

8 oz. Lotion $15.99

8 oz. Liquid Soap $12.99

Trio (3) of Bar Soap $12.99

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Just because you feel better doesn't mean your completely healed & you should stop Therapy!!!

I am well aware of this!  Why is it so hard for a therapist to take care of themselves first?  I am learning my lesson whether I want to or not.  As a massage therapist, aromatherapist & herbalist I constantly talk about continuing the healing process with healing modalities for a time after one feels better to keep strengthening & healing the areas affected to ensure complete and total healing.

Well, I felt SO AMAZING that I have didn't do my restorative yoga poses for a couple days or go to the chiropractor on Friday thinking I feel so great I can wait until Monday.  Now I am feeling sore & like my back could possibly go out again.  I have done my restorative yoga poses today, will do them again later & definately go to the chiropractor tomorrow, that is for sure!  I don't have pain but I feel stiff & a bit afraid to move.

If you have back injuries I suggest you speak to your medical provider about the importance of treatment, how often it should occur & how long would it be most beneficial to your back to continue to ensure optimal healing & health.

My week of Therapies.........

Going through my week of absolute pain like never before with my back I utilized three amazing Women who are miracle workers! I don't think I would have survived without them. Yes, that is very dramatic!  However, I was in so much pain that is how I felt.  Now, 1 1/2 weeks later I feel better than I have in ages and I have never gotten better so quickly from my back going out and being "S shaped" in my life!

I am including where you can find these lovely women just in case you need a miracle too!

My first stop was to Dr. Lori Johnson who is one of my most favorite Chiropractors.  I have actually been going to her since I was in high school, just a couple years ago.  (haha) She utilizes the Activator Technique and has more training in this than any chiropractor I know.  My body loves and responds most effectively to this technique.  She is just simply excellent at what she does, gentle and completely thorough leaving me feeling like not one thing was missed in my appointment with her. AND for a chiropractor she runs ON TIME which with my busy schedule is of huge value!!! I visited her every day she worked for a week and I could just feel the difference it made in my healing so quickly!  She still does to the old school manipulation technique if that is what you like.  My brother who has a black belt in Judo used to tell me he would go see Dr. Johnson when he felt like he needed a woman to toss him around.  He's a funny, funny man!  Dr. Lori also works on my son to help manage his ADD type symptoms with the Activator Technique very effectively! We notice a MASSIVE difference after his appointments.

If you would like to visit Dr. Lori Johnson she can be found at Riverside Chiropractic in Mount Vernon, Washington.  The phone number to find her is 360-424-6104.  She is also very educated in nutrition, is a vast resource of knowledge in this area and is a Shaklee Distributor which is my favorite source for supplements.  If you would like to visit her shaklee site it's here http://drjohnson.myshaklee.com/us/en/ .

My second stop was to Kit Muehlman Yoga and Hypnosis Instructor.  I was supposed to work for this lovely lovely lady but with my back out I had to reschedule.  She offered to do restorative yoga with me instead.  I at first was skeptical because a strained disc normally gets more agitated with yoga.  I would like the WORLD to know that I walked in with an "S" shaped back and walked out COMPLETELY STANDING UP STRAIGHT after just over an hour of restorative yoga.  This should NOT be possible from a medical stand point but it happened and now I AM A BELIEVER!!!  I would love for the world to experience restorative yoga.  I have also done Hypnosis with Kit and it was amazingly effective for my knee and ankle.  I have not had one ounce of pain in my knee or ankle after 1 appointment.

Miss Kit can be found on her website http://www.blissdogyoga.com/ and by phone at 360-466-3801.  She also works at Crescent Moon Yoga in La Conner, WA working with the lovely Jennifer McFarland http://www.yogalaconner.com/ who is quite amazing herself.  This is a truly effective and talented group at Crescent Moon Yoga, I think anyone going here would be more than pleased with any of their instructors.

My 3rd stop was to Elynn Light, Healer and Massage Therapist where I worked on emotional release techniques.  I can't say emotional release work is fun or pleasant but it is effective.  Our muscle holds memory and stress making a terrible injury inviting combination when left to build up for too long!  I did this twice during my week of intense therapies.  It brought up huge amounts of memory of not being supported (on top of what was brought out in my Hypnosis session with Kit) which makes complete since when you think about how our backs support us through life. So, then it left me dealing with and confronting issues with a few friends and family members that I had forgotton about or simply just didn't deal with.  Confrontation is not exactly my specialty, so this was really difficult for me to accomplish but I did.  Elynn was truly amazing and her work was spot on effective whether I liked it or not. There was a profound feeling of carrying a lighter load after each session with a great amount of increased energy.  This is the kind of woman you get results with and if that's what your looking for then she's your gal!

Elynn can be reached through her website here http://www.sanctuarybodyhealing.com/ and by phone here 714-928-1177. 

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.

What is a "Healing Crisis" ???

As a Massage Therapist I have countless times talked with clients about the

possibility of this but had never experienced it myself, until now!

A healing Crisis is........

A healing crisis can arise when you start a path to better your health or heal an injury.  When you start working on healing your body it starts to release toxins like your body is cleaning it's own house sometimes creating a healing crisis.  This can "wake up" old dormant injuries that haven't completely healed or make you aware of other problems in your body your were not aware of yet.  As the body eliminates toxins they can be released through the skin sometimes causing rashes and possibly acne breakouts.  It can increase inflammation, make you feel nauseous, dizzy, increase headaches & tiredness with flu like symptoms. Old personal issues and traumatic memories can sometimes arise or be remembered. Basically, you get worse before you get better when in a healing crisis.  The good news is that a healing crisis sets up the foundation for regeneration of the body & the repair your vital energy.

I started on a path to strengthen my back, improve my overall health & to basically get fit.  I was eating 1200 calories a day, exercising almost every day & not loosing weight. I actually gained a couple pounds. I then had a hypnosis session for weight loss along for my knee & ankle pain. The knee & ankle pain was immediately gone. The hypnosis also brought up issues with not feeling supported which came along with memories of the past that I didn't want to remember.  Then last Wednesday I felt my back stiffening up, got up, felt the pinch & thought here I go again.  I knew I would not be able to stand up straight for days but still no knee & ankle pain.  I don't believe I overdid it but I do believe that started a toxin release that lead to my healing crisis.  Every old injury seemed to be flared up & I felt HORRIBLE, worse than I had ever felt with my back going out. 

Immediately, I wanted to move through this fast!  I have had some hypnosis, restorative yoga, emotional release therapy, massage therapy & chiropractic almost every day.  I also started an herbal detox program.  It has been 1 week since my physical break down & I feel amazing today.  I rested took care of myself in an intensive fashion utilizing every connection I had to help myself get better.  I have some large bills now but have learned the importance of consistent self care and making sure to get enough sleep & down time.  I would like to point out that not exercising for this week I lost four pounds.  This just confirms for me the importance of sleep, rest & taking care of our mental health along with our physical health. 

SO, GET YOUR REST & TAKE CARE OF YOU!!!  This is my wish for you!

Kelly Lynch Ring

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