October 2010 - Issue 2

Published: Tue, 10/19/10

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Weekly Newsletter: October 2010 - Issue # 2
Your Guide to Pioneer Thinking

"The person born with a talent they are meant to use will find their greatest happiness in using it."

~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Remedies
Home Remedies: Expert Guidance on What Works, and What Doesn't
 

When it comes to taking care of your family and yourself, your health is no place to cut corners. Many home remedies, however, can help save you money - and preserve your health - when used wisely to supplement regular care or emergency care from your doctor.
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Seasonal
To Roast or Not to Roast
 
Written by Tawra Kellam
Whether you have found yourself with more pumpkins than you know what to do with or you are one of the people who had to buy pumpkins and duct tape them to the vine, these tips for roasting and using pumpkins are sure to help you make the most out of them (no matter how you acquired them)!
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Recipe Box: Basic Caribbean Black Beans

This recipe makes a great dish for a quick lunch or dinner, perhaps pairing it with a wholesome sandwich on multigrain bread or serving over brown rice. Super fast to prepare, it makes great leftovers. Simply refrigerate and warm it up later.


Cleaning Solutions
Kill Bed Bugs with Steam
 

It's no secret that bed bug infestations are on the rise. What may come as a surprise to many people is that high temperature steam can kill bed bugs at all stages of growth. There are many treatment options available, however many are complex, sometimes expensive and often use harsh chemicals. Using a steam cleaner to do the job is something that etymologists specializing in bed bugs recognize.
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Shared Quotes:

quotes"True friendship multiplies the good in life and divides its evils. Strive to have friends, for life without friends is like life on a desert island, to find one real friend in a lifetime is good fortune; to keep him is a blessing."

~ Baltasar Gracian

Shared by: Kayla Sandburg

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Health
The Many Uses of Epsom Salts
 
Written by Dee Braun
I remember as a kid when my Great Aunt Grace would put some Epsom Salts in a dish pan, add really warm water and soak her feet because they hurt. So, to me, that's what Epsom Salts was all about - a remedy for painful joints in old folks. Little did I know! So, I decided to learn more about Epsom Salts after reading a snippet on detoxification and here's what I've found.
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Nutrition
Antioxidants Go Green
 

Antioxidants are nutrition powerhouses that help fight chronic disease. Incorporating antioxidants into your diet can help you feel all around healthier.

Renowned celebrity nutritionist Dr. Oz Garcia offers some simple tips on how to pack your diet with nutrient-rich foods.

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Readers' Tip
Keep Tools Rust Free
 
Shared by Jona Waldgrave
Add a couple of pieces of chalk to your toolbox, it will keep your tools rust free. Replace the chalk every year.
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IN THIS ISSUE

Home Remedies: Expert Guidance on What Works, and What Doesn't

To Roast or Not to Roast!

Kill Bed Bugs with Steam

Antioxidants Go Green

The Many Uses of Epsom Salts

Recipe Box: Basic Caribbean Black Beans

Readers' Tips: Keep Tools Rust Free

Soul Horoscopes
FEATURED COLUMNS
Health Talk
Nutrition Questions and Answers
 

Q: Do waist size recommendations apply equally to everyone as a health indicator?

Q: I want to eat healthfully, but sweets cravings are my downfall. What can I do?

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Direct Answers
Relationship Advice Column
 

- Secondhand Smoke
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Harvey Mackay
Business Column
 

Networking is a Contact Sport
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