Now that we've all ushered in 2013, now is the time to action against some current legislation that would affect my livelihood as well as other natural health/alternative medicine practitioners. PLEASE read the article below. Pass it onto your friends, especially the ones living in the states below. We have to STOP this NOW!!!!
We have just received this notification from the ANMA and we are forwarding their message on to you.
From our Friends at the ANMA:
Now is the time to contact your representatives! This discriminating legislation would deny your right to practice natural healthcare as a naturopath and if any of these bills pass the only thing you'll receive is a "cease and desist" notice.
The key provision of these bill requires that to be licensed, you must be a graduate of a "medical" naturopathic college. [These schools cost $150,000 for 4 years and they receive NMD credentials--Naturopathic MEDICAL Doctor. They are able to write prescriptions and basic MEDICAL DOCTOR duties.] The only schools that qualify will be National, Bastyr, Southwest, and a Canadian college. ANMA does not believe a small special interest group should control naturopathic education and licensing. ANMA does not believe these graduates are any more qualified than you to practice naturopathic medicine.
It is important that you contact the representatives, as soon as possible. There is information available (such as the representative's name in your area, as well as the bill text)at the links listed above then follow the bill search prompts. Urge your representatives to vote NO as it violates your freedom to practice as well as the public's right to choose. If you can meet with your representatives in person that would be helpful.
Together we can protect Naturopathy from falling victim to special interest legislation and maintain the freedom to practice our profession. If you need more details call ANMA at 888-202-4440.
Urgent Notice- Colorado Legislative Alert - Urgent
VOTE NO on HB 13-1111
www.leg.state.co.us/
Urgent Notice- Michigan Legislative Alert - Urgent
VOTE NO on HB 4152
www.legislature.mi.gov/
Urgent Notice- Illinois Legislative Alert - Urgent
VOTE NO on SB 1168
www.ilga.gov/
Urgent Notice- Maryland Legislative Alert - Urgent
VOTE NO on SB 783
http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/
Urgent Notice- Arkansas Legislative Alert - Urgent
VOTE NO on HB 1011
http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/
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Happy 2013 to All
Did you know that Hep-B shots are given to infants at birth? One would think this would only be the case if the mother is positive, but every newborn gets one, followed by another dose at 1-2 months and 6-18 months. WHY are we allowing this?
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MERRY CHRISTMAS! HAPPY SOLSTICE!
HAPPY HANNUKAH! HAPPY KWANZAA!
FELIZ NAVIDAD! & to EVERYBODY ELSE --
SEASONS GREETINGS!!!
Some people are waiting to find out if they're going to be around to celebrate the holidays. Why? The Mayan Calendar ends on December 21st and doomsayers and nay-sayers alike state that the world will end as well. The Mayan Calendar ending does NOT mean the world is coming to an end. It's just the beginning of a new cycle starting December 22nd. So, I'll see you all on December 22nd so that I can celebrate the holidays and my birthday! I, for one, am looking forward to seeing Santa Clause on Dec. 25th! Hope you are too!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU AND YOURS & HERE'S HOPING & WISHING FOR A SAFE AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR - 2013!
News & Updates - Winter, 2012-2013
Healthier4Me has changed its name to St. Augustine Natural Health.
F.A.Q.
_Why? The name change has been in the works for quite some time. We wanted a name that says it all, and one that you can remember easily.
_Have you Moved? Yes, well, we are in the processing of relocating to St. Augustine, Florida. That change should be effective by February 1, 2013.
_What about ordering? That will not change, but in future, shipments will originate from St. Augustine.
_How do I contact you? Not to worry. The new email addresses are being updated. For now you can still reach me at info@healthier4me.com As soon as the new email addresses are available, I will post them here.
_Payments for Orders? That will not change either. Payments will still be accepted through PayPal.
I will keep you posted as to our progress. Just contact me via the email address above.
Thank you.
Can you believe it's FALL already? This year is flying by!
If you haven't checked our shopping cart lately, you will see that we are now offering bulk pricing. I decided that would be better than just offering member pricing right now, because I just cannot figure out how to do password protected section for that area. The pet products are eventually getting their own page and I am working on that right now. I'm adding some new items to the shopping cart. Check out the special price for September/October on the large size of Chlorenergy.
Some of you were unable to get the download of the Waivers, and I thought it was just y'all. I tried to download it, too, and voila! I couldn't do it either. If you need a copy of that waiver just email me at geraldine@healthier4me.com and I will email it to you. (Trying to get it posted to a page on my site.) Wouldn't hurt to get it notarized either. It works in most states and if you are in a state where they tell you they will not accept the waivers, then you can back up your waiver with documentataion and/or religious preferences. Whichever you decide, best of luck to you. Some of you have emailed to let me know that it worked fine for your area. Let me also clarify something here. I am NOT opposed to vaccines. I
AM opposed to all the other junk that they put into the vaccines -- the stuff that makes you and your children ill such as the formaldehyde, the mercury, and all the other toxins they load in there -- as though we are the human experiments for the pharmaceutical companies.
Cold and flu season is upon us. Some of us have been experiencing unseasonably cooler nights. So, close the windows at night and re-open them in the morning to let in some fresh area. Use your ceiling fans to circulate air. Make sure you have cleaned those blades, because they can be full of dust, etc., and you don't need to be breathing that in.
Check out the Herbs page for info on keeping you healthy this fall. I will move the shots/waiver, etc., to a different page so look for the title "downloads" on the Links page.
Stay healthy. Be well. Follow us on our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/Healthier4Me or just click the little "f" up above our title there and it will take you directly to our page. I update daily there.
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August 2012 --
Things are picking up this month. I was able to give a presentation on Herbs & Spices in your kitchen for a group of vegetarians in Vinemont, AL. What a great, knowledgeable group of individuals. We had a good time and my one hour talk turned into 2 hours. I love groups like that. It's always nice to know you're not alone in the world.
So, this month I'd like to focus a little on the kids heading back to school. The schools "educators" have decided they need to have an additional round of vaccinations before coming back. This time it's for Whooping Cough. Granted, Whooping Cough can be a serious illness because the kids (and sometimes adults) are up all night coughing continuously, making it difficult to catch their breath. If you, as a concerned parent, would simply walk out into your kitchen and pull the herb, Thyme, from your cabinet, you could easily make a hot tea that you all could drink, slowly, and get some sleep without the coughing. Thyme is an herb that will stop that. There is also a homeopathic supplement that will stop it. There are herbalists and natural health care practitioners that can stop it. There are health food stores carrying product(s) that will stop it. So why do we need another useless vaccine?
My question to all of you wanting that vaccination shot, WHY ????? The answer is in your cupboard! Yes, it may take a few days and then again, it may not. Isn't it better to do without the shot that contains -- well -- check out the list of ingredients on my herbs page. I wouldn't want to make anyone reading it, ill. There is a Vaccination Waiver at the top of that page that you may print out and use. I cannot take credit for writing the excellent letter, but have to give credit where credit is due and that is to Dr. E. from Illinois who is both a MD and an attorney. What a combination! (I am posting this information without his permission. Wasn't sure if it was needed or not, but better to be safe than sorry.)
Check out Dr. Tenpenney on Facebook and on the internet. She can inform you better, as a holistic medical doctor, the ramifications of vaccinations!
On the herbs page I will also have a letter that you can use should you decide you do not want your children vaccinated!
Have a great month and I'll check back in September.
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July, 2012
Welcome to July. The end of June was hotter than blazes where I live and I sure hope that July will calm down a little bit. Those triple digits can do a job on your health, so remember to hydrate yourself and your pets, well. Try a pitcher or jug of cold water and slice some lemons and/or limes, or cucumbers, or even pineapple and put them in. Wait for about 3 hours and it'll be rather tasty; however, it does taste a whole lot better if left in the refrigerator for 24 hours. Keeps your electrolytes in check, too.
So, I do have something I want to address this month and that is Fish Oil. What ARE you putting into your bodies? Not all fish oil is created equally. You want a high grade fish oil, not the cheap stuff you pick up at Costco or Sam's or Wal-Mart, Kroger, Walgreens, the Dollar Store, and the like. I know you think you're doing a good job just getting it down, but is it the right kind? That's why you need to pull out your bottle and look at those ingredients. Right NOW. Good brands to look at? Nordic Naturals -- good and pure. Any high quality brand from your local health food store. Check with your natural health practitioner. S/he will help answer all your questions and lead you in the right direction. Yes. You will definitely pay more, but it is SO worth it! Your body will actually be happier.
Some of the not so nice ingredients in those cheap fish oils? parabens, sorbitol -- yep, a sugar, pheylalanine, mono...cystalline...., mineral oil. Yeah. That's what you want -- mineral oil -- so now you're drinking petroleum products when you're trying to keep your heart healthy. Wow. That's really going to help. And who do you think makes all these cheap vitamins and supplements? Big Pharma aka pharmaceutical corporations. You want NATURAL fish oil, NOT SYNTHETIC. When you look at the ingredients in the bottle, read the "Other Ingredients". That's where they hide everything. Magnesium Stearate is stuff they use to make the capsule slide down easier. It is not natural. Remember the big scare a few months back on Vitamin E and how it was so bad if you have prostate issues or other problems? They were not talking about natural; they were talking about SYNTHETIC Vitamin E, but did you hear that in the news???? NO!
If you cannot afford the pricier fish oil, and I do understand that a lot of you have lack of money problems, start with a smaller bottle of a high grade fish oil. Go to your Natural Health Foods Store/Market and ask them what they have in what you are looking for OR, purchase the high dollar one and make it last a month longer. Take half as much as what's on the label. You can do this easier with liquid. At least you're getting the best and making it last a little longer until you get some money ahead. Your body will be so much happier for it. Get a bottle of cod liver oil. Most of them come mixed with lemon oil now to cover the taste. Take your fish oil at bedtime. It's much easier absorbed while you are sleeping.
If you have questions, post them on my Facebook page. There's a little "f" up on the top, right side of my site name. And while you're there,
"Like" us. I will answer questions on my Facebook page, so if you need information, that's the easiest place to get an answer.
Take care. Stay cool.
Until next month,
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June, 2012
Well, I completely missed May. Could have been that vacation I took that I haven't had in about 14 years or so! hmmmmm.
Your gardens should be in full swing right now. Peppers ought to be blooming out. Strawberry season is almost at an end. If you're like me, you stocked up on strawberries, but instead of putting them up, had a feast instead. What can I say! lol Blueberry season is upon us and next month it will be time for Blackberries. Yummmy. Believe it or not, I am still working on the Shopping Cart. Does anyone have a magic wand that I could just wave over it and be done with it????? You'd probably make a small fortune!
Check out the Herbs/Vegetable page for information on how to get rid of that flu-like bug that's been hitting a lot of people (myself included). I'm still not sure how I got it, but have a hunch that my immune system wasn't quite as solid as usual and voila! here comes that bug. I have the remedy for it right on that page, so check it out and suffer no more (or less).
This is a great time of year to be hitting your local Farmer's Markets for some good organic food. They work hard to bring us their tasty wares, so let's be sure to get out there and support them!
Until next month . . . .happy eating!
This is the time of year that we need to be sowing our gardens, but wait until after that final frost or all your hard work will be down the tubes. It's time to put in potatoes, actually, they should always be planted by March 17th. Just remember St. Patrick's Day and the Irish who love their potatoes if you need that memory hook. Check out my "Herbs" page and see the step by step directions into growing tomatoes from seed. Tomatoes have many health benefits. They contain lycopene which has been shown to help men with prostate problems. Tomatoes are also high in beta carotene -- good for your eyes, like carrots. They are high in Vitamin C to help you keep your immune system healthy.
At Healthier 4 Me(R), LLC, we believe that your quality and length of life is directly reflected upon your ability to take control of your body's well being, by depending less on prescription and over-the-counter medications; relying on less medical attention and doctor visits; and re-finding your body's youthful energy and vitality.
We hope you enjoy some of the unique products we will be carrying. Perhaps you'd even like to participate in our Blog. If you are located in and around Huntsville, Alabama, we encourage you to join us in some of our weight loss, stress reduction, smoking cessation hypnotherapy workshops/classes, as well as our new pro
We have just received this notification from the ANMA and we are forwarding their message on to you.
From our Friends at the ANMA:
Now is the time to contact your representatives! This discriminating legislation would deny your right to practice natural healthcare as a naturopath and if any of these bills pass the only thing you'll receive is a "cease and desist" notice.
The key provision of these bill requires that to be licensed, you must be a graduate of a "medical" naturopathic college. [These schools cost $150,000 for 4 years and they receive NMD credentials--Naturopathic MEDICAL Doctor. They are able to write prescriptions and basic MEDICAL DOCTOR duties.] The only schools that qualify will be National, Bastyr, Southwest, and a Canadian college. ANMA does not believe a small special interest group should control naturopathic education and licensing. ANMA does not believe these graduates are any more qualified than you to practice naturopathic medicine.
It is important that you contact the representatives, as soon as possible. There is information available (such as the representative's name in your area, as well as the bill text)at the links listed above then follow the bill search prompts. Urge your representatives to vote NO as it violates your freedom to practice as well as the public's right to choose. If you can meet with your representatives in person that would be helpful.
Together we can protect Naturopathy from falling victim to special interest legislation and maintain the freedom to practice our profession. If you need more details call ANMA at 888-202-4440.
Urgent Notice- Colorado Legislative Alert - Urgent
VOTE NO on HB 13-1111
www.leg.state.co.us/
Urgent Notice- Michigan Legislative Alert - Urgent
VOTE NO on HB 4152
www.legislature.mi.gov/
Urgent Notice- Illinois Legislative Alert - Urgent
VOTE NO on SB 1168
www.ilga.gov/
Urgent Notice- Maryland Legislative Alert - Urgent
VOTE NO on SB 783
http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/
Urgent Notice- Arkansas Legislative Alert - Urgent
VOTE NO on HB 1011
http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/
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Happy 2013 to All
Did you know that Hep-B shots are given to infants at birth? One would think this would only be the case if the mother is positive, but every newborn gets one, followed by another dose at 1-2 months and 6-18 months. WHY are we allowing this?
=====================================================
MERRY CHRISTMAS! HAPPY SOLSTICE!
HAPPY HANNUKAH! HAPPY KWANZAA!
FELIZ NAVIDAD! & to EVERYBODY ELSE --
SEASONS GREETINGS!!!
Some people are waiting to find out if they're going to be around to celebrate the holidays. Why? The Mayan Calendar ends on December 21st and doomsayers and nay-sayers alike state that the world will end as well. The Mayan Calendar ending does NOT mean the world is coming to an end. It's just the beginning of a new cycle starting December 22nd. So, I'll see you all on December 22nd so that I can celebrate the holidays and my birthday! I, for one, am looking forward to seeing Santa Clause on Dec. 25th! Hope you are too!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU AND YOURS & HERE'S HOPING & WISHING FOR A SAFE AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR - 2013!
News & Updates - Winter, 2012-2013
Healthier4Me has changed its name to St. Augustine Natural Health.
F.A.Q.
_Why? The name change has been in the works for quite some time. We wanted a name that says it all, and one that you can remember easily.
_Have you Moved? Yes, well, we are in the processing of relocating to St. Augustine, Florida. That change should be effective by February 1, 2013.
_What about ordering? That will not change, but in future, shipments will originate from St. Augustine.
_How do I contact you? Not to worry. The new email addresses are being updated. For now you can still reach me at info@healthier4me.com As soon as the new email addresses are available, I will post them here.
_Payments for Orders? That will not change either. Payments will still be accepted through PayPal.
I will keep you posted as to our progress. Just contact me via the email address above.
Thank you.
Can you believe it's FALL already? This year is flying by!
If you haven't checked our shopping cart lately, you will see that we are now offering bulk pricing. I decided that would be better than just offering member pricing right now, because I just cannot figure out how to do password protected section for that area. The pet products are eventually getting their own page and I am working on that right now. I'm adding some new items to the shopping cart. Check out the special price for September/October on the large size of Chlorenergy.
Some of you were unable to get the download of the Waivers, and I thought it was just y'all. I tried to download it, too, and voila! I couldn't do it either. If you need a copy of that waiver just email me at geraldine@healthier4me.com and I will email it to you. (Trying to get it posted to a page on my site.) Wouldn't hurt to get it notarized either. It works in most states and if you are in a state where they tell you they will not accept the waivers, then you can back up your waiver with documentataion and/or religious preferences. Whichever you decide, best of luck to you. Some of you have emailed to let me know that it worked fine for your area. Let me also clarify something here. I am NOT opposed to vaccines. I
AM opposed to all the other junk that they put into the vaccines -- the stuff that makes you and your children ill such as the formaldehyde, the mercury, and all the other toxins they load in there -- as though we are the human experiments for the pharmaceutical companies.
Cold and flu season is upon us. Some of us have been experiencing unseasonably cooler nights. So, close the windows at night and re-open them in the morning to let in some fresh area. Use your ceiling fans to circulate air. Make sure you have cleaned those blades, because they can be full of dust, etc., and you don't need to be breathing that in.
Check out the Herbs page for info on keeping you healthy this fall. I will move the shots/waiver, etc., to a different page so look for the title "downloads" on the Links page.
Stay healthy. Be well. Follow us on our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/Healthier4Me or just click the little "f" up above our title there and it will take you directly to our page. I update daily there.
===============================================
August 2012 --
Things are picking up this month. I was able to give a presentation on Herbs & Spices in your kitchen for a group of vegetarians in Vinemont, AL. What a great, knowledgeable group of individuals. We had a good time and my one hour talk turned into 2 hours. I love groups like that. It's always nice to know you're not alone in the world.
So, this month I'd like to focus a little on the kids heading back to school. The schools "educators" have decided they need to have an additional round of vaccinations before coming back. This time it's for Whooping Cough. Granted, Whooping Cough can be a serious illness because the kids (and sometimes adults) are up all night coughing continuously, making it difficult to catch their breath. If you, as a concerned parent, would simply walk out into your kitchen and pull the herb, Thyme, from your cabinet, you could easily make a hot tea that you all could drink, slowly, and get some sleep without the coughing. Thyme is an herb that will stop that. There is also a homeopathic supplement that will stop it. There are herbalists and natural health care practitioners that can stop it. There are health food stores carrying product(s) that will stop it. So why do we need another useless vaccine?
My question to all of you wanting that vaccination shot, WHY ????? The answer is in your cupboard! Yes, it may take a few days and then again, it may not. Isn't it better to do without the shot that contains -- well -- check out the list of ingredients on my herbs page. I wouldn't want to make anyone reading it, ill. There is a Vaccination Waiver at the top of that page that you may print out and use. I cannot take credit for writing the excellent letter, but have to give credit where credit is due and that is to Dr. E. from Illinois who is both a MD and an attorney. What a combination! (I am posting this information without his permission. Wasn't sure if it was needed or not, but better to be safe than sorry.)
Check out Dr. Tenpenney on Facebook and on the internet. She can inform you better, as a holistic medical doctor, the ramifications of vaccinations!
On the herbs page I will also have a letter that you can use should you decide you do not want your children vaccinated!
Have a great month and I'll check back in September.
==============================
July, 2012
Welcome to July. The end of June was hotter than blazes where I live and I sure hope that July will calm down a little bit. Those triple digits can do a job on your health, so remember to hydrate yourself and your pets, well. Try a pitcher or jug of cold water and slice some lemons and/or limes, or cucumbers, or even pineapple and put them in. Wait for about 3 hours and it'll be rather tasty; however, it does taste a whole lot better if left in the refrigerator for 24 hours. Keeps your electrolytes in check, too.
So, I do have something I want to address this month and that is Fish Oil. What ARE you putting into your bodies? Not all fish oil is created equally. You want a high grade fish oil, not the cheap stuff you pick up at Costco or Sam's or Wal-Mart, Kroger, Walgreens, the Dollar Store, and the like. I know you think you're doing a good job just getting it down, but is it the right kind? That's why you need to pull out your bottle and look at those ingredients. Right NOW. Good brands to look at? Nordic Naturals -- good and pure. Any high quality brand from your local health food store. Check with your natural health practitioner. S/he will help answer all your questions and lead you in the right direction. Yes. You will definitely pay more, but it is SO worth it! Your body will actually be happier.
Some of the not so nice ingredients in those cheap fish oils? parabens, sorbitol -- yep, a sugar, pheylalanine, mono...cystalline...., mineral oil. Yeah. That's what you want -- mineral oil -- so now you're drinking petroleum products when you're trying to keep your heart healthy. Wow. That's really going to help. And who do you think makes all these cheap vitamins and supplements? Big Pharma aka pharmaceutical corporations. You want NATURAL fish oil, NOT SYNTHETIC. When you look at the ingredients in the bottle, read the "Other Ingredients". That's where they hide everything. Magnesium Stearate is stuff they use to make the capsule slide down easier. It is not natural. Remember the big scare a few months back on Vitamin E and how it was so bad if you have prostate issues or other problems? They were not talking about natural; they were talking about SYNTHETIC Vitamin E, but did you hear that in the news???? NO!
If you cannot afford the pricier fish oil, and I do understand that a lot of you have lack of money problems, start with a smaller bottle of a high grade fish oil. Go to your Natural Health Foods Store/Market and ask them what they have in what you are looking for OR, purchase the high dollar one and make it last a month longer. Take half as much as what's on the label. You can do this easier with liquid. At least you're getting the best and making it last a little longer until you get some money ahead. Your body will be so much happier for it. Get a bottle of cod liver oil. Most of them come mixed with lemon oil now to cover the taste. Take your fish oil at bedtime. It's much easier absorbed while you are sleeping.
If you have questions, post them on my Facebook page. There's a little "f" up on the top, right side of my site name. And while you're there,
"Like" us. I will answer questions on my Facebook page, so if you need information, that's the easiest place to get an answer.
Take care. Stay cool.
Until next month,
============================
June, 2012
Well, I completely missed May. Could have been that vacation I took that I haven't had in about 14 years or so! hmmmmm.
Your gardens should be in full swing right now. Peppers ought to be blooming out. Strawberry season is almost at an end. If you're like me, you stocked up on strawberries, but instead of putting them up, had a feast instead. What can I say! lol Blueberry season is upon us and next month it will be time for Blackberries. Yummmy. Believe it or not, I am still working on the Shopping Cart. Does anyone have a magic wand that I could just wave over it and be done with it????? You'd probably make a small fortune!
Check out the Herbs/Vegetable page for information on how to get rid of that flu-like bug that's been hitting a lot of people (myself included). I'm still not sure how I got it, but have a hunch that my immune system wasn't quite as solid as usual and voila! here comes that bug. I have the remedy for it right on that page, so check it out and suffer no more (or less).
This is a great time of year to be hitting your local Farmer's Markets for some good organic food. They work hard to bring us their tasty wares, so let's be sure to get out there and support them!
Until next month . . . .happy eating!
This is the time of year that we need to be sowing our gardens, but wait until after that final frost or all your hard work will be down the tubes. It's time to put in potatoes, actually, they should always be planted by March 17th. Just remember St. Patrick's Day and the Irish who love their potatoes if you need that memory hook. Check out my "Herbs" page and see the step by step directions into growing tomatoes from seed. Tomatoes have many health benefits. They contain lycopene which has been shown to help men with prostate problems. Tomatoes are also high in beta carotene -- good for your eyes, like carrots. They are high in Vitamin C to help you keep your immune system healthy.
At Healthier 4 Me(R), LLC, we believe that your quality and length of life is directly reflected upon your ability to take control of your body's well being, by depending less on prescription and over-the-counter medications; relying on less medical attention and doctor visits; and re-finding your body's youthful energy and vitality.
We hope you enjoy some of the unique products we will be carrying. Perhaps you'd even like to participate in our Blog. If you are located in and around Huntsville, Alabama, we encourage you to join us in some of our weight loss, stress reduction, smoking cessation hypnotherapy workshops/classes, as well as our new pro
