February 2008 - Issue 2

Published: Mon, 02/18/08

Pioneerthinking.com
February  2008 - Issue 2
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"Treasure the love you receive above all. It will survive long after your gold and good health have vanished."  ~Og Mandino

Guide to Some Common Herbs that Heal
Herbs have long been an acceptable way to fight common ailments and while they should not take the place of medical advice, can be a great supplement to your current medical care. There are many common herbs that have healing properties which you may not even know about.  >>read article

Two-Step Seed Starting Method
Seed StartingStarting seeds indoors - If spring weather in your area tends to be cold and wet you may want to get a head start with tender plants such as tomatoes and peppers, by starting them indoors. This two-step method of seed starting protects the seedlings from possible attack by other living organisms and fowl weather until they become established. It will take about two months for the seedlings to mature enough so you can set them outside.  >>read article
 
Ayurvedic Herbs and Home Remedies for Children - Part 2 
Natural remedies for common childhood illnesses. >>read article
 
Estate Planning Tips for Parents:  How to Choose the Right Guardian for Your Children
How to choose the Right Guardian for Your ChildrenI know it's not easy to think of anyone else raising your children. But, your children depend on you for a bright future. Start planning ahead now. Initiate the estate planning process. And, most importantly, choose the right guardian for your children now!  >>read article
 
Planning Your Wedding Day All by Yourself the Three Ring Wedding  Binder Way
Imagine! A simple three ring binder that will serve as your wedding planner, hold all your wedding planning instruments and become a cherished family wedding keepsake. To learn how to plan your wedding day the 3 ring wedding binder way, keep reading. >>read article

Recipe Box:

Something Different:
 
 
Good Food, Good Health: 
 
 
Readers' Remedies: 
 
Help for Diarrhea
by Cynthia Lewis

Diarrhea is often caused by viruses, parasites and bacteria. Diarrhea can lead your body to dehydration and can be a serious condition if it is left untreated. See your doctor if the diarrhea persists more than a few days and make sure you drink plenty of water to keep your system hydrated.

Babies and children should be treated with caution, if they have chronic diarrhea, its best to bring them to see a physician as quickly as possible. You can also give them some Pedialyte to restore the electrolytes in their body.

Here are a few natural remedies to stop you from running to the toilet every few minutes:

1. Eat 1/2 cup plain or blueberry yogurt. (for adults and children not babies.)

2. Drink 8 ounces water with 1 tablespoon sugar. Stir and drink.

3. Eat 1/2 a cup of blueberries. (blueberries kills bacteria.)

4. Cinnamon Ginger tea: 1 teaspoon ginger, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg. Stir into boiled milk. Allow to cool to lukewarm then drink. Can make this tea three times a day.

5. Eat a banana. (contains potassium which replenishes the electrolytes.)

6.  For adults only. Drink a sports drink like Gatorade, it will help to balance out your electrolytes. (sodium and potassium.) Do not use this remedy if you have high blood pressure, diabetes, or heart disease.
 
7. Have a bowl of chicken noodle soup.
 
8. Eat some carrots (3 raw, grated) or eat some starchy foods like potatoes or rice.

9. Eat a bowl of cereal.

10. Mix 1/2 teaspoon of fenugreek seeds with 8 ounces water, drink up to three times a day.

11. Drink carbonated water.
 
12. Eat a medium size grated peeled apple. (bulks up watery stool.) or a 1/2 cup of applesauce with a sprinkle of cinnamon.

13. Treat diarrhea with the BRATT diet: bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, tea.

14. Drink a cup of  blackberry tea. (drink up to 4 cups a day.)

15. Stay away from coffee, apples juice, alcohol (dehydrating), milk, natural sweeteners such as Sorbital, spicy and fried foods until the symptoms clear up.
In This Issue:
    • Guide to Some Common Herbs that Heal
    • Two-Step Seed Starting Method
    • Ayurvedic Herbs and Home Remedies for Children - Part 2
    • Estate Planning Tips for Parents: How to Choose the Right
      Guardian for Your Children
    • Planning Your Wedding Day All by Yourself the Three Ring Wedding
      Binder Way
    • Recipe Box: Fennel and Red Grapefruit Salad with Asiago Cheese
    • Recipe Box: Vegetarian Paella
    • Readers' Remedies:  Help for Diarrhea
     Weekly Columns
     
    Harvey Mackay:
     
     
    Nutrition Wise:
     
     
    Nutrition Notes:
     
     
    Direct Answers:
     
     
    Readers  Quotes:

    "To accomplish your goal, you must want it, think it, believe it, work
    hard at it, and you will achieve it."
     
    ~ Naz Baksh
     
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    ~ Dana Soule

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    Contributing Writers: Lee Dobbins, Gene DeFazzio, Vishnu Dass, Alexis Martin Neely, Nily Glaser, Cynthia Lewis, Dana Soule, Naz Baksh, AICR, Harvey Mackay, Direct Answers.


    EDITOR: Tammy Pilon :     editor@pioneerthinking.com