Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Let's Talk about Tea!



One of the simple pleasures I enjoy, especially when it's cold outside is a cup of good tea.

I had no idea what Rooibos (Pronounced "roy-boss" and also known as Red Tea) was until I saw an advertisement from The Village Tea Company. 

Grown exclusively in South Africa, caffiene free Rooibos tea contains alpha hydroxy acid and zinc for healthy, smooth skin. There are some claims that this tea is proven useful when applied to skin irritations like itchy skin, eczema, sunburns, diaper rash and acne.  When I researched Rooibos I found that there are a ton of health benefits from drinking this tea. 

Cherry Me Bloom Rooibos with Acai  is the one that I decided to try from The Village Tea Company.  The ingredients include:  South African Rooibos, sour cherry, lemon grass, flavor, acai, sunflower petals.  It's antioxidant rich and caffeine free.  It provides weight management support and natural energy.

The Village Tea Company has many other yummy flavored teas such as Gentle Organic Lemon Ginger, Sassy Green Tea, and Smooth Jasmine.  I look forward to trying a few of the others.  I think Sassy Green Tea will be my next pick!  : )

Visit http://www.villageteaco.com/ to try it.  Now through 12/30/09 if you enter the code:  the luxuryspot5 you receive a $5 gift certificate or use VillageTea2009 and receive Free Shipping!

Enjoy!

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Live and Let Live

So, lately I have been finding myself extremely frustrated with people!

I continue to have expectations of others and they continue to disappoint. It's frustrating to say the least, especially when it's someone who I love and care about.

The truth of the matter is many times when people share their "problems" or "situations" with you they aren't necessarily looking for a solution!

See, I'm all about solutions. My motto is Find a Way or Make a Way! -Make it Happen! Some people just like to talk about stuff and ultimately do nothing to change.

At the end of the day, the only person I can change is me! (And sometimes I even have a hard time with that!)   : )

Live and Let Live! That's what I'm learning.

India Arie says the Highest Expression of love is to "Live without Expecting" and to "Love without Exception". That's food for thought isn't it?

Sunday, November 15, 2009

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Happy Shopping,

Melissa

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Supplement, Supplement, Supplement!

I hear so many people telling me that they don’t take vitamins. Do you realize that the Average American diet is void of the vitamins and nutrients needed to operate at optimal performance? Without a good multivitamin supplement, you are probably not getting the amounts of vitamins that your body needs to run optimally. Since 1963, the nutrient quality of the soil in which we grow all the food we eat has declined dramatically.

I’ve heard so many of my friends say, “I eat well, and so I don’t need to take anything”

Eating well is important. It is recommended to eat meals with a high nutritional value however even in doing that it is very difficult to eat a diet that meets the RDA levels of vitamins.

There are many different scientific studies that testify to the benefits of taking supplements. Consuming nutritional supplements and vitamins daily has been reported to reduce colds, build up your immune levels, aid in mental clarity, improve childhood development disorders such as ADD and AHDD, lessen PMS symptoms, balance moods, increase energy, and basically just add to the overall quality of your life.

Even if you are relatively healthy and basically feel ok, you can feel even better with supplements.

It’s important to remember that all supplements aren’t created equal. Avoid those that are loaded with fillers, starches, and other harmful additives.

I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia about 9 years ago after having one of the worst episodes ever. I couldn’t move, couldn’t function. It was terrible. I was in excruciating pain, depressed, and suffered with frequent migraine headaches. I was under a great deal of stress, couldn’t sleep-- It was terrible!

My doctor sent me for a series of tests and finally concluded that I should lose weight and get on a medication. The drug they prescribed made me like a zombie. I took it but all I wanted to do was sleep. Let’s not even talk about the side effects that were listed on the bottle.

So, I prayed about it and I began to do some research. I searched alternatives to conventional medication. I looked up vitamins, minerals and natural ways I could feel better.

Well, I lost 35lbs and started taking a “vitamin cocktail”. It included B’s, calcium, flax seed, omega 3, glucosatrin, a good multi-vitamin and St. John’s Wart. I also started colon cleansing every 6 months and really changed my eating habits. It took some time but I eventually began to notice less and less flare ups from the fibromyalgia. Thank God for that. Many people will not believe it but it’s true.

About six months ago, I discovered Isotonix Supplements and WHOA! What a difference! That’s when I really understood that all supplements are not created equal.

Isotonix supplements when mixed become the same consistency as your blood, sweat, or tears. Your body can absorb them within minutes. There’s no breaking down that needs to occur as with a pill or tablet which means you receive maximum results. I researched these supplements and I am completely impressed with their superior delivery system. As a result, I began selling them. =)

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Since trying Isotonix products, I’ve changed my “cocktail”. I take fewer supplements than I was and I’ve also added some supplements such as a super antioxidant called OPC3(pycnogenol, grape seed extract, and red wine extract). I also take Complete Greens (with Spirulina) and Acai.

I encourage everyone; to do yourself a favor by finding and using great vitamins, minerals, and antioxidant as supplements. In general, look for vitamins that are all-natural and can be taken in dosages that at least meet the RDAs for vitamins. A good way to get full-spectrum vitamin support is to find and use a high quality multivitamin supplement. Also, a great antioxidant is really important to fight off those free radicals. Free radicals wreak havoc on our bodies. I recently read the amount of antioxidants we have in our body is in direct proportion to how long we live.


Stay Healthy,
Melissa

Thursday, October 15, 2009

a n x i o u s

  anx⋅ious
–adjective 1. full of mental distress or uneasiness because of fear of danger or misfortune; greatly worried; solicitous

Lately I have been under a great amount of strain.  I have been feeling pressure about the future.  My mind is also often times thinking about the mistakes of my past. 

There are many things I wish to accomplish.  There are some desires of my heart that have yet to come to pass.  Clearly, I understand that in order for me to achieve certain things in life,  personal growth must occur.  So then, my logical conclusion with my little finite mind is, "okay Melissa YOU need to get it together.  This is what you're going  to do!"  And the pressure begins. 

Sometimes I feel that if I hadn't accomplished x,y, and z by thirtyfive years old then I have missed the mark!  I've failed.  Consequently, I 've placed myself under a heap of uneccessary pressure to do it thirtysix!...  thirtyseven?...  Then it becomes,"Oh God, please by thirtynine!!!!"

I'm not speaking of healthy goal setting here.  I'm speaking of stress, anxiety, pressure and some sense of failure when things don't pan out the way I would like.  As I sit here writing this, I realize that when I do this I am operating clearly out of fear and not faith.  {sigh}

I think lately God is teaching me a lesson in this area.   

First, that He is in control, not me.  Second, that my steps are ordered by God.  He and He alone knows exactly when and where my blessings will occur.  I'm learning lately to completely surrender my will in every area of my life to His and to trust my process.

I have to tell you this is extremely difficult for me and at times even painful.  It's easy to trust when I understand and agree with the plan.  Sure!  I can go along with that!  But what happens when I don't understand?  What if I really don't agree with how things have worked out? What if  I don't think it's fair or I feel as if I've been forgotten?

I'm learning to remember to have faith that God's word is true and stand on His promises.  Even when it looks like things are failing around me.

A good friend of mine reminded me the other day to live in the present.  Take each day and live it as it comes.  Don't fret for tomorrow for tomorrow will take care of itself.

The Bible tells us in Phillipians 4:6  -Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Either I believe God's word to be true or I don't and I do believe it. 

So, I will hold on to God's word and stand on His promises.  I will not fret.  I will not worry.  I will trust in the Lord with all my heart and lean not to my own understanding.  In all my ways I will acknowledge Him and He WILL direct my path. 

No good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.