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Archive for September, 2008

Cadbury Chocolate Recall

Author: Callie
09 30th, 2008

Callie says:  “Crikey, I am glad I’m off chocolate at the moment … this news is quite a shock to a well-known chocaholic (me!)” …

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A Cadbury spokesman says preliminary results show its Chinese-made chocolates contain the industrial chemical melamine.

The spokesman said Monday it was too early to say how much melamine the chocolates contained. He declined to give his name because of company policy.

Cadbury said earlier the tests “cast doubt” on the safety of its Chinese-made products but didn’t elaborate.

China’s recent food safety scandal started with the discovery of melamine in baby milk powder. Four deaths have been blamed on the bad milk, and some 54,000 children have developed kidney stones or other illnesses after drinking the contaminated baby formula.

Earlier Monday, the British chocolate maker recalled eleven of its chocolates as a precaution:

RECALL LIST

- Cadbury Dark Chocette 45g
- Cadbury Dark Chocette 80g
- Cadbury Eclairs 180g
- Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate 150g Pumpkin
- Cadbury Dark Chocolate 40g
- Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate Bulk Pack 5kg
- Cadbury Dark Chocolate Bulk Pack 5kg
- Cadbury Dairy Milk Hazelnut Chocolate Bulk Pack 5kg
- Cadbury Dairy Milk Cookies Chocolate Bulk Pack 5kg
- Cadbury Hazelnut Praline Chocolate 312g (2008 Chinese New Year)
- Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate 300g (2008 Chinese New Year)

Check out Natural News for the latest update on this news …

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Callie says: “Vitamin C is a staple supplement in our home first-aid kit so it was great to read the following report which says it may also help aid weight loss (great!), dental health, asthma and more … please read the full article to find what Natural News has to say on latest research”

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(NaturalNews) Back in the late l950s and l960s, Nobel prize winner Linus Pauling turned his attention to studying and documenting how vitamin C could improve health status and help the human body resist and heal from disease. His reward? By the time of his death in l994, he had been branded a “quack” by a large part of the medical community.

Now, almost 25 years after his passing, not only is his research being taken more seriously but other scientists are documenting how vitamin C can be the key to preventing and treating a host of health problems.

Almost everyone knows vitamin C is now lauded for helping to reduce symptoms of a cold if taken in sufficient quantity when sniffles first appear. But what you may not know is that researchers have found evidence strongly suggesting vitamin C can be used to head off some serious diseases and disorders — and may even help you lose weight!

In fact, some of these uses for the vitamin are just plain amazing. Yet you’ll seldom find vitamin C “prescribed” and, instead, are more likely to get drugs to treat maladies after they develop. And the odds are, your family doctor may be clueless about these ways vitamin C can help you.

Here’s the latest on the relatively secret but very real ways vitamin C can improve your health:

1. Burn more fat and keep pounds away.

Researchers in the Department of Nutrition at Arizona State University found that research subjects who had low blood concentrations of C burned a whopping 25 percent less fat than those who had plenty of the vitamin in their body. The scientists think this may be because vitamin C is a co-factor for the biosynthesis of carnitine, a molecule your body needs to oxidize fatty acids. They concluded inadequate vitamin C could explain why some people have such a hard time losing and keeping off excess pounds.

2. Stop wheezing!

British scientists at the Department of Public Health and Primary Care at the Institute of Public Health in Cambridge studied 515 adults with asthma and 515 matched controls. They found that adults with symptomatic asthma had the lowest intake of fruit, especially citrus fruit, and low plasma vitamin C levels. These findings, the scientists stated in their research paper, suggest diet may be a potentially modifiable risk factor for the development of asthma.

3. More reasons to smile.

In the l700s, sailors found that eating limes during low sea voyages kept their gums healthy. No doubt the vitamin C in the fruit was responsible. Research published in the Journal of Periodontology showed that people with too little vitamin C have higher rates of periodontal disease. Also, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) report inadequate C is associated with weakened tooth enamel as well as the painful inflammation of gums known as gingivitis.

4. Guard your looks.

The NIH also lists rough, dry and scaly skin as signs of too little C. So is dry hair and even split ends. What’s more, research published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed that people who ate a lot of vitamin C-rich foods had fewer wrinkles than those with inadequate amounts of the vitamin.

5. Protect your heart.

While we all are bombarded with ads about statins and other drugs that purport to reduce the risk of heart disease, you seldom hear about the mounting evidence a natural therapy — vitamin C — may protect your cardiovascular system. A case in point: Finnish researchers published a study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggesting higher doses of supplemental vitamin C cause the incidence of major coronary heart disease events like heart attacks to plummet.

So how much vitamin C do you need? Most experts agree that you can take large amounts, usually up two grams, safely unless an excess causes diarrhea or other stomach upset (if that happens, simply cut back on your dose). Vitamin C is not stored in the body so toxicity is very rare.

To increase the C in your diet, eat more green peppers, citrus fruits and juices, strawberries, papayas, mangos, watermelons, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, cabbage, winter squash, red peppers, raspberries, blueberries, cranberries, tomatoes, broccoli, turnip greens and other leafy greens, sweet and white potatoes, pineapples and cantaloupes.

About the author
Sherry Baker is a widely published writer whose work has appeared in Newsweek, Health, the Atlanta Journal and Constitution, Yoga Journal, Optometry, Atlanta, Arthritis Today, Natural Healing Newsletter, OMNI, UCLA’s “Healthy Years” newsletter, Mount Sinai School of Medicine’s “Focus on Health Aging” newsletter, the Cleveland Clinic’s “Men’s Health Advisor” newsletter and many others.

(c) Natural News

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Creating Abundance

Author: Callie
09 30th, 2008

- channelled from ArchAngel Michael by Ronna Herman

Beloved masters, let us imagine that before you were born, your loving parents placed a treasure chest in a special, safeand secure place They placed in your treasure chest a key to a great fortune and a book of wisdom and talents for you to choose from. They imprinted special instructions and a special password deep within your mind so that, at theappropriate time, you could access your ‘treasure chest.’ They also told you that you would have a never-ending supply from the ‘cosmic treasure storehouse’if you would remember and use the formula they gave you. However, a very longtime ago, you forgot what you had been told, for over your many lifetimes, you gradually developed amnesia, a hypnotic spell from which you and all humanity are presently awakening.

The key to your treasure chest of wealth is stored within your Sacred Heart, and the key word is LOVE. The book of wisdom and talents are stored within your Sacred Mind, awaiting the time when you will clear the membranes of Light guarding the portal to your God consciousness, so that you can tap into the many virtues, qualities and attributes you brought with you into the world of form.

You must forgive yourselves for past transgressions, and re establish your connection with our Father/Mother God and the Supreme Creator. When your doubts, fear, guilt and belief in limitation fall away, you will return to the flow within the River of Life/Light where all things are possible unto you. Do not wait for a saviour to return. You are your own saviour. The Christed Light within your Sacred Heart awaits you.The moment you accept that as your truth, your Light Body begins the process of accelerated illumination, and your Mer-Ki-Bah begins to pulsate with the LivingLight of the Creator.

During these wondrous times, you are being given a grand opportunity to tap into the cosmic library which holds the mysteries of the universe. You, the Star Seed, are gradually becoming equipped to tap into those sacred temples where the universal laws and wisdom of the ages are stored. In doing so, you will learn that you can traverse any height,surmount any obstacle, and your path of ascension will be revealed with certainty. You have never lost your divinity or your godly intelligence. It has only been in safe-keeping, awaiting the time when you would, once again, awaken to claim your birthright as a Divine child of our Mother/Father God.

The Creator is the supreme intelligent power, and that power and intelligence has been endowed to every Spark of Divinity. One of which is YOU. You may draw forth and activate as much of that God power as you can contain. However, you must activate that power via your loving intent, and use it for the greatest good of all. By doing so, you will be assured of a constant supply of God Particles of Living Light. As you become a master of Self and a conscious cocreator, the flow becomes a steady stream of Adamantine Particles which will be available and awaiting your command. The Godpower within must be activated by your loving intention, or it will remain static, inactive and non-responsive. Throughout the ages, billions of dear souls have never received the benefit from their allotment of Adamantine particles,for they did not or were not able to attain the level of unconditional love that was necessary to activate them. Their chosen lot was to struggle throughout their lifetime with only the half-spectrum Light, or diminished life force substance, at their command.

Remember, the primal life force substance that is available to those functioning within the broad spectrum duality of the third/fourth-dimensional reality can be qualified (used for positive or negative purposes). However, Adamantine Particles can only be used for the greatest good, and it can only be ignited by the rarified vibrations of unconditional love.

As you evolve into a spiritual/human Being,you will become capable of more profound thought and complicated concepts. You will also develop a greater capacity for deeper, more intense love. When you have integrated the vibrational formula of abundance and accepted it as your truth, it becomes a part of your Energetic Signature, and those frequency patterns of abundance radiate forth from your Solar Power Center in an Infinity sign, and the universe will return to you those things you require to live in abundance.

Remember, in order to manifest your spiritual vision, you must define what you wish to create and see it clearly. As a conscious cocreator,first of all, you should focus on manifesting a refined, evolved state of Being and a harmonious quality of life. Therefore, you should seek an abundance of love, joy, peace, creativity, good health, compatible satisfying relationships,etc. Seeking to incorporate the qualities, attributes and virtues of God Consciousness will assure success in creating all the material objects you require to live in comfort. You are learning to become one with the infinite flow of abundance, as you traverse the many levels and dimensions of Creation.One of the most important concepts that you must accept as your truth is a crystal clear awareness that you are the creator of the reality in which you will live now and in the future.The negative thought forms of humanity have created the imperfect world you now live in; however, nothing or no one can alter the universal Divine Plane except our Father/Mother God.

You must remember that for these many past ages, almost every soul born on the physical plane has been caught up in the collective consciousness belief system of the third/fourth dimensions, whereby, the core issues from the past and the imperfections within each person’s ancestral DNA have allowed many symptoms to manifest when a person fell into the trap of feeling unloved, unworthy, or felt guilt, shame or resentment in any form. All these negative energies are a result of deep core memories from your ancient past rising to the surface so you can release them once and for all.

This is a balancing lifetime for you, theStarseed, whereby you are seeking to bring into harmony all the facets of your Being. Deep within, you are aware of how important it is for you to honour and integrate your feminine nature, the gentle, intuitive, creative and inward focused energies, as well as developing and using your masculine attributes as well. Strive to be strong, yet gentle, outward focused as you tap into the treasure house of wisdom within. Your Divine nature will grow in strength and conscious expression as you learn to draw forth the wisdom of your Sacred Mind, over Lighted with the compassion of your Sacred Heart. You must learn to speak concisely, constructively and confidently. Know that if you stay centered and focused within your Sacred Heart, the universe must respond in a positivemanner, and your success will be assured.

As you become attuned to the intuition of your Higher Self, you will begin to feel the God Light pulsating within your Sacred Heart, and you will begin to focus on the God Light within every person you meet. It may be dim in many dear souls, but it is still burning within or they would not be alive. When you do so, you will automatically strive to practice non-judgment, and you will begin to see the positive nature within everyone.

We ask you to use discernment before taking anyone’s teachings as your truth. Do not get hung up on theory or complex information. Take only what resonates deep within; that which is loving,enlightening and expands your awareness. There are many half-truths in the teachings that are now being brought forth to humanity and, remember, you are the one who must create freedom, abundance and empowerment in your life. No one else can do that for you. Discernment is a vital attribute for those on the path of ascension and enlightenment. Whatever you choose as your truth, you must integrate and apply in your life through intention and action. Discernment/ Heart-Centered Intention / Action results in positive manifestation. By doing so, you will become a spiritually conscious cocreator and a master of Self who is actively and assuredly fulfilling your Divine mission on the earthly plane.We will guide, direct, inspire and protect you; however, you must take the action to bring your dreams to fruition. We are awaiting your return into the realms of Light.

You are loved profoundly.

I AM Archangel Michael

Recap of some guidelines for creating abundance

1. In order toclaim abundance  in all things, you must begin to live in harmony with the universal laws as mandated by the creator of all.

2. The invisible supply is inexhaustible. everything on earth is made from original god particles of living light, out of which the great variety of physical matter and form evolves.

3. The beauty and the bounty of the earth can be replenished and expanded with right thought,right action and conservation.

4. Thought /intention / proper action harnesses the power to produce tangible riches from the formless substance that flows throughout the universe.

5. The, seemingly,’void of space’ is really teaming with particles of love / life / light and unmanifested potential.

6. The love / life force from the supreme creator and our mother/father god is refracted in prismsof light called rays; rainbow colors containing all the virtues, qualities,aspects and potential of creation.

7. How will you use this gift beyond compare? what are your greatest desires? what will be your legacy to humanity and the world?  reach for the stars, beloveds, for there is no limit to what you can manifest if your visions are in harmony with spirit.

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09 30th, 2008

Yet again, another morning dawns with news of another murder by young gangs – this time in Norwich, given more prominence (I suspect) by virtue that the gentle, departed soul was a Chief Operating Officer at Barclays Wealth.

Yahoo! News said that “A murder hunt has been launched after a banking executive was killed when he intervened in a street fight … attempted to break up a brawl in Norwich city centre at 3am on Sunday (after enjoying) a “quiet evening out” … as he visited the city to attend a family christening.  He died from head injuries in Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge a day later.”

On a forum which I am moderator of, one of our lovely members wondered “where will it all end”?

My response was quite off-the-cuff … from my perspective:

Society is too namby-pamby, parents have forgotten its THEIR responsibility to look after their own children … not the responsibility of schools or the government! Too much of a blame culture, people need to start thinking and living in reality else it will get much, much worse. We also need to seriously sort out our diets. Stop the crap food, stop the leaking of vital, essential nutrients and minerals from our diet. Try to reduce the stress and the toxin levels.

That’s why I think it is so darned important that we all keep our own individual gratitude diaries … we forget just how much loveliness surrounds us, how many beautiful and wondrous things happen to us throughout the course of the day … instead we get bogged down by this horrid stuff which is so eagerly reported by the media.   I think its time I started to stock Gratitude Journals, for all my tired, stressed-out clients to record all the good stuff – no, the GREAT stuff – that happens to us each and every day!

Keep those vibrations up, beautiful people!

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Daily dose of inspiration

Author: Callie
09 30th, 2008

“To free us from the expectations of others, to give us back to ourselves – there lies
the great, singular power of self-respect.”

Joan Didion

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Thought of the Day

Author: Callie
09 30th, 2008

“It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change” – Charles Darwin

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09 29th, 2008

Another great recipe to use up any over-ripe fruit from the fruit bowl …

Ingredients:
1 cup of mixed fruit (try melon, peaches, strawberries or bananas)
2-3 tbsp. double cream
3 tsp. cottage cheese
1 tsp. brown sugar
4 tsp. oatmeal powder

Clean and dry your fruit selection, mash up finely with a fork and blend all the ingredients together.  All that is needed is to apply on your face – relax for ten minutes and rinse off with warm water.

The luscious combination of cream and juicy fruits work in combination to refresh and soothe your skin.

Strawberries and cream

Strawberries and cream

(No idea what it tastes like as I’m not a fan of cottage cheese (!) but I guess you could eat any leftovers!!!)

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