Spaghetti Squash Recipe

Aug. 24-2010  – Seasonal Healing…Fall is for Building up……a healthy immune system.

Living in the Creston Valley at this time of year is the ultimate experience of abundance. 

 This valley produces a variety of food

for us to consume and enjoy to increase our health and vitality.

Wherever you are living, look around and see what is growing near you,

and take action in collecting the “fresh stuff”.

I’d like to bring to your attention the  two types of harvest::

-        regular agriculture (that we actively choose to plant  and harvest), 

and,

-         wildcrafted and grown by nature her self.

The harvesting of both these food groups, 

  play a key role in enhancing your health and well-being. 

 As you drive around the valley or out in the country at this time of year,

you will see an abundant of signs hanging in driveways and at the fruit stands displaying what is available to eat, fresh, and hot off the crops.

Look for “you pick” signs,

and bring your family for an experience that is “beyond” the food quality and nutrition.

Picking fruit in the country is “in and of itself”,

a health producing  activity, that is fun for the whole family.

My son and I picked 10 lbs. of blueberries yesterday,

(sorry, I totally forgot to take a picture),  but I may go back and shoot a video for you.:)

To-day I will discuss the regular grown  foods that we like to plant and harvest,

and later in the week I will write about the wild, natural growing superfoods.

The food in abundance right now includes:

-         cherries, peaches, apricots, plums, watermelons, muskmelons,  grapes, and an excellent winter fruit…apples..

In the vegetable category the fall foods include:

-         tomatoes, many varieties of squash, beets, carrots, turnips, rutabagas, zucchini, kohlrabi, garlic, onions, and the list goes on.

It is best to eat all of the above while it’s still fresh and raw. 

There is more “life and vitality” when foods are picked and consumed right away. 

They are filled with enzymes and nutrients only found in freshly harvested food,

so get your fill now while you can. 

Many of the fall vegetables and fruits provide “building up’ of the immune system. 

Beets for example are loaded with minerals, vitamin A, and build the blood significantly. 

They eliminate acid waste in the bowels,

support and cleanse the liver and gallbladder as well as the digestive and lymphatic systems. 

 Grate them, juice them, steam them and enjoy their multiple health benefits. 

Another favourite is spaghetti squash. 

This squash will specifically nourish the elimination, digestion  and nervous system.   

I use spaghetti squash as a spaghetti. 

SPAGHETTI SQUASH RECIPE:

1 Spaghetti squash

8 – 12 oz. tomatoes (fresh, blanched & peeled and blended for sause)

onions, garlic, green peppers, celery or anything else you like putting into your tomato sauce. 

Cut the squash in half,

lay on a tray with water in the bottom, bake  @ 350 F.  approx. 45 minutes,

or until it is tender like a potato would be.

Scrape out the seeds, keep them to eat, they’re delicious.

Use a spaghetti utensil to scrape the spaghetti squash out of it’s shell.

Add a little butter or olive oil,  your tomato sauce,

and VOILA, a gluten-free spaghetti. 

Serve with a fresh salad and your set.

Delicious and Nutritious.

Remember, the nutrients we receive from foods affect our thoughts,

our flexiblity, our clarity of mind, and our passion for life.

NOW is the time to pick, eat and store the abundance of food available to you.

The 2 best  ways to preserve your food is through drying and freezing.

This leaves the enzymes in tact, as compared to canning.

(I know canning is becoming more popular again, and it is definately better

to can your own food than buy it, but try to keep some for drying and freezing too.)

Root vegetables will store better during the winter,

so stock up on those as well.

Enjoy the abundance and notice the differance in your health.

And hey,

thanks for being here.

Your Natural Health and Transformation Coach,

Annette

PS  If you have never gone to a farm and picked your own fruit or

vegetables and eaten them ..fresh off the vine….it may be time…do it now…

and taste the differance while you enjoy the experience.

The Cancer Causing Sex Virus and The Legal Diary of A Drug Dealer.

To-day`s top story in Forbes.com is all about the Cancer Causing Sex Virus HPV.

 Here is the Title from FORBES.COM:

 ”Sexually Transmitted Diseases The Cancer-Causing Sex Virus

Matthew Herper; 07.21.10; 04:15 PM EDT

HPV–known for causing cervical cancer–is emerging as the leading cause of throat cancer in men. Should they get the vaccine too?” You can find the full story online at:

http://www.forbes.com/2010/07/21/hpv-throat-cancer-health-lifestyle-vaccine-controversy.html?feed=rss_forbeslife_health

NOW BEFORE you run over to your Dr. asking for another vaccine;

or deciding to have your sons and daughters vaccinated;

I suggest it would be wise to do a little more research on the subject,

 as this is a decision that will affect you and your family greatly.

 Yesterday I posted a blog (what a coincidence);

 on a newly released book that EVERYONE NEEDS TO READ.

It is “THE DIARY OF A LEGAL DRUG DEALER;

 ONE REP. DARES TO TELL THE TRUTH” by Kay Carlson.

 She covers the topic of  CANCER IS BIG BIG BUSINESS,

and the HPV vaccine,

PLUS MUCH MORE….

- drugs for cholesterol,

 mental illness,

 and CHILDREN`S Ritalin.

 To find out more about her book, see my blogpost below from yesterday.

There are TRUE FACTS AND RESEARCH in this book,

 and this book WILL save lives and the quality of your familys health.

See my Blog Post below to see a picture of the Author Kay, myself, my husband & son;

(meeting her was another synchronicity).

 You won`t be disappointed.

Now,

 would you rather be PRO-ACTIVE ;

and boost your immune system – NATURALLY?

Keep reading;

The information below is on cholesterol,

and remember,

 the product name is PHYTOMUNE…so yes it helps with cholesterol,

AND it also improves your immune system…. not by over stimulating; but more like a “modulator`.

Conscious Planet is a 100% trusted Company;

that I HIGHLY recommend to anyone wanting to improve their Health..and their LIfe.

The Buck stops here… why not start now?

Now keep reading;

there`s a free audio recording for you below,

 and more quality natural health information to “Improve Your Health-Naturally”.

Conscious Planet Newsletter:

Every seven minutes in Canada; someone dies from heart disease or stroke.

 High cholesterol is one of the main risk factors. More than 40 per cent of Canadians aged 20 to 79 have an unhealthy level of cholesterol.

According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation; a one point reduction in total cholesterol can reduce the risk of coronary heart disease by 25 per cent. http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/June2010/01/c8547.html

The addition of plant sterols to food products is a significant dietary advancement for Canadians.

 Plant sterols have been recognized for decades and proven in more than 180 clinical studies that 2g per day will significantly lower cholesterol up to 15 per cent within three weeks.

Listen to an Audio with Jack; formulator and supplier of Phytomune Here:

  http://apps.calliflower.com/conf/download/6259

Education is Key.

 Since the 1950`s phytosterols have been studied for their cholesterol lowering effects,

 and clinically proven to enhance immune system function.

More recently they have been shown to aid with prostate problems; diabetes and arthritis.

Conscious Planet New Products & Specials

August SPECIALS!

 Phytomune: 2 for $110! … Save 10%!

(for members, andyou can be one too)

 Achiva: Hemp Protein; Oregano oil; + more: 6 for $100! … Save 35%!

 Testimonial – Dr Peter Jones “Even though plant sterols can be and are eaten as part of a healthy diet; it`s challenging for Canadians to consume enough plant sterols to lower their cholesterol;” .

So there you have some great resources and info. from the Conscious Planet Newsletter.

 Increased Education,

 Pro-Active Actions

 and becoming Responsible for your own Health.

 Are you ready to shift?

Peace and Blessings;

Your Natural Health Coach:

 Annette

PS  See the Post below, you won’t want to miss what “The Legal Drug Dealer Kay has to say”;

PSS Start Now Improving Your Health-Naturally…

http://www.consciousplanet.net/vibranthealth

At The Conscious Planet website: Enter your email, and receive videos, education, meditations,

and quality products that I use every day.

Need Help?  Email me @ info@annetteshealthaction.com

visit my website:

http://annetteshealthaction.com

The Diary of a Legal Drug Dealer….

ONE DRUG REP. DARES TO TELL YOU THE TRUTH!!

NO kidding, since my last blog post was on the cautions of certain meds,

I thought this was a good time to share a “book review” with you.

Here is a picture of the “legal drug dealer” Kay Carlson,

who we “just happened” to meet here in our small town last May.

(with my son and husband..being patient while I quizzed Kay and enjoyed speaking with her.)

Diary of A Legal Drug Dealer Photo with Author Kay DSCN1743

Well, needless to say, I spent an hour talking with her,

bought her book,

 and suggest you might take the time to check out

her website and book at:

 www.diaryofalegaldrugdealer.com 

 

 

If you want  the inside scoop on this hot subject,

her book “Diary of a Legal Drug Dealer” is filled with FACTS and TRUTH.

In the front of her book she writes:

“This book is dedicated in memory of all the children who have died because

of the greed and fraud in the pharmaceutical industry.”

She also discusses subjects like cancer, depression, and “fraudulent marketing causes death”!

This is not a book for woosies.

I encourage you to visit her website and decide for yourself.

Share this with others,

and perhaps save the lives of many.

My appreciation goes out to Kay Karlson for taking the time,

and having the courage,

to speak her truth,

and record it for all to read.

Health is learned and earned.

What do you think of this book and it’s message?

Leave a comment below,

I’d love to know.

Your Natural Health Coach,

Annette

PS  Her books sold out in our local book store,

have a peek at:

www.diaryofalegaldrugdealer.com

To visit my website:

http://annetteshealthaction.com

Contactl me @:  vibranthealthcoach@wynndel.ca

Posted in Uncategorized by Annettes Health Action. No Comments

Medication Alert – Phenylpropanolamine (PPA)-Cough & Colds

If you have a cough or cold, DO NOT USE these products.

This information I received below is well worth your time to read.

Stay informed and healthy,

Annette

PS At the bottom of this article, I will list my favorite herbs for coughs.

 

Medication Alert – Phenylpropanolamine (PPA)

 

Submitted by Barbara LaVolpa

 

I would like to thank those of you who expressed condolences on the recent passing of my mother. She suffered a hemorrhagic

stroke while she was driving home from my house at 7:30 and passed away at 8:30. My mother’s stroke and passing was an

enormous shock to my family because she did not have any symptoms or risk factors for a stroke. Just the week before she had

gone to her doctor for a check up and received a clean bill of health. She did, however, develop a cold while she was visiting me

and had taken Alka Seltzer Cold Plus for 3 days. Since her passing, we have learned that Alka Seltzer is one of the many cold

medicines that contains Phenylpropanolamine (PPA) which can cause hemorrhagic stokes or cerebral bleeding even with the first

use. I am forwarding a list of other medications that currently use PPA. These medicines are supposedly being recalled but my

mother just purchased this medication less than two weeks ago. Pharmaceutical companies have known about this danger for

years, we unfortunately, did not.

I urge you to review the list of medicines with PPA and avoid these medications. All drugs containing PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE

are dangerous. You may want to try calling the 800 number listed on most drug boxes and inquire about a REFUND. Please read

this CAREFULLY. Also, please pass this on to everyone you know. STOP TAKING anything containing this ingredient. It has been

linked to increased hemorrhagic stroke (bleeding in brain) among women ages 18-49 in the three days after starting use of

medication. Problems were not found in men, but the FDA recommended that everyone (even children) seek alternative medicine.

 

The following medications contain Phenylpropanolamine

Acutrim Diet Gum Appetite Suppressant Acutrim Plus Dietary Supplements

Acutrim Maximum Strength Appetite Control Alka-Seltzer Plus Children’s Cold Medicine Effervescent

Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold medicine (cherry or Orange) Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Medicine Original

Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold & Cough Medicine Effervescent Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold & Flu Medicine

Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold & Sinus Effervescent Alka Seltzer Plus Night-Time Cold Medicine

BC Allergy Sinus Cold Powder BC Sinus Cold Powder

Comtrex Flu Therapy & Fever Relief Day & Night Contac 12-Hour Cold Capsules

Contac 12 Hour Caplets Coricidin D Cold, Flu & Sinus

Dexatrim Caffeine Free Dexatrim Extended Duration

Dexatrim Gelcaps Dexatrim Vitamin C/Caffeine Free

Dimetapp Cold & Allergy Chewable Tablets Dimetapp Cold & Cough Liqui-Gels

Dimetapp DM Cold & Cough Elixir Dimetapp Elixir

Dimetapp 4 Hour Liquid Gels Dimetapp 4 Hour Tablets

Dimetapp 12 Hour Extentabs Tablets Naldecon DX Pediatric Drops

Permathene Mega-16 Robitussin CF

Tavist-D 12 Hour Relief of Sinus & Nasal Congestion Triaminic DM Cough Relief

Triaminic Expectorant Chest & Head Triaminic Syrup Cold & am pm; Allergy

Triaminic Triaminicol Cold & Cough

I just found out and called the 800# on the container for Triaminic and they informed me that they are voluntarily recalling the

following medicines because of a certain ingredient that is causing strokes and seizures in children:

Orange 3D Cold & Allergy Cherry (Pink)

3D Cold & Cough Berry

3D Cough Relief Yellow 3D Expectorant

They are asking you to call them at 800-548-3708 with the lot number on the box so they can send you postage for you to send it

back to them, and they will also issue you a refund. If you know of anyone else with small children.

To confirm these findings please take time to check the following:

 

http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/InformationbyDrugClass/ucm150738.htm

 

Gail Stenson, Public Health Clerk, St. James-Assiniboia, Health & Social Services Center, 2015 Portage Avenue, R3J 0K3,

Canada, Phone: 940-2388, Fax: 940-2636, E-mail: gstenson@wrha.mb.ca 

 Hi again, it’s me, Annette

Now that you have that information,

I will share my favorite herbs that I have been using for my children for years.

The best for coughs is wild cherry bark,

and a formula which includes elderberry, elcampane, and horehound

are also very good.  You can find these at health food stores,

or through a company I use called Natures Sunshine Canada (& USA).

If you need any help,

I’m here.

Your Natural Health Coach,

Annette

PSS I’d love you to join my facepage fan /business page,

just go back to the top of this blog post, and click on the facebook icon.

Post your questions, and connect with others with similar natural health interests,

and I”ll see you there.

http://annetteshealthaction.com

email: vibranthealthcoach@wynndel.ca

 

 

 

 

Posted in Colds and Natural Health Natural Health by Annettes Health Action. No Comments

Summer health tips everyone can enjoy!

Here we are, enjoying the sun and warmth of SUMMER,

and best of all, VACATIONS!

Whatever your summer plans are, hopefully they include

some of the following FUN HEALTH BENEFITS OF SUMMER.

Taking and making time to spend with family and friends,

is the funnest and easiest way,

to Improve Your Health, Naturally!

Here are some Health Tips and Pictures to Inspire Your Summer Fun.

Health Tip #1-RELAXATION

 

Health Tip #1- RELAXATION!

My son and I enjoying the sun,

the view,

and our first vacation day.

 

Kelowna with Jay Thompson

 

 

Health Tip #2:  TIME WITH FRIENDS.

Take Time for Friends you may not have seen in awhile.

The 3 on the left are friends of my brother’s we hadn’t seen in 30 years, and that’s me, and my 2 boys, (while my husband is behind the camera).

 

Uncle Le's banjo and accordian

 

 

Health Tip #3:  MUSIC AND DANCE

Here is my uncle on the banjo, and a friend on the accordian.  My dad got up to dance, at the age of 84!

Singing to karaoke, dancing and music are

wonderful ways of expressing your soul.

Whenever you have a chance, participate and have fun.

Diane's surprise, her brother.

 

Health Tip #4: LAUGHTER

Whenever you get a group of people together,

laughter is the best medicine.

This  was a surprise for my aunt, her brother from out of town showed up.

Attending family re-unions or large gatherings can take some

planning, and may include convincing your teenager’s…”this wll be FUN”,

and the Health Benefits everyone experiences will last for many years to come.

Re-connecting grandparents,  grandchildren,

 friends, and in-laws, provides joy, laughter, fun, and memories

that can be enjoyed by all.

So what do YOU have plannded  for Your Fun-Filled Summer?

Share your experiences of re-unions or summer “traditions”,

I’d love to hear them.

Your Natural Health and Spiritual Coach,

Annette

PS  Do you enjoy this blog, share it with others and spread the word.

http://annetteshealthaction.com

email:  vibranthealthcoach@wynndel.ca

Tags: , , , , ,
Posted in Family Tree Healing by Annettes Health Action. 2 Comments

Do you ask for help from Your Inner Guidance Team?

About 4 weeks ago you may remember my blog post on “Shoulder Pain”.

I injured my shoulder (torn rotator cuffs & shoulder sublaxation),

 and wasn’t sure “how” to handle the situation.

The Dr.’s referred me to the physio,

 and the physio couldn’t work on me because the pain was too intense,

as well as,  my shoulder was “sublaxating”,

which basically is  a mild  form of “dis-location”,

OUCH, that does not feel very good.

Well to-day you will receive an up-date of my journey with this “shoulder pain”,

how I went about “finding solutions”,

in a natural kind of way,

and how you may want to keep this information,

 to help yourself, and others ,

Now remember, my options  from the medical side were:

- physio..

- cortisone shot (which I declined),

- ultra-sound (which could take 3-6 months to have),

- possible surgery.

I didn’t really like any of those options,

 so “what do we do” when presented with a painful experience,

 and want to move forward in our healing?

TRUST was my answer.

Instead of choosing FEAR AND WORRY,

I ASKED FOR HELP,

 from what I call my” Inner Guidance Team.”

There are healing “Angels, Beings, Guides,”

or whatever you want to call them,

God, the Universe, Prayer,

 and they are there to assist us in our journey.

I asked to be “shown the way” , 

what to do next,

who to see next,

and how to assist my own healing,

and then I trusted what came, without feeling panic, or rushed.

The next step was to TAKE ACTION,

on that Guidance, and “do the work”.

Here is how my past 4 weeks have looked,

and don’t think I didn’t have to overcome some fears,

(like the needles from acupuncture, and doing a 6 day liver gallbladder cleanse).

Now that I am on the other side,

it feels empowering, and I feel grateful for knowing that healing is available,

we just need to “call upon our Inner Guidance Team” to help us out.

And, asking help from my family as well! 

I took time off…no cleaning, no cooking, no yard work…

sound like fun doesn’t it,

but actually,

 it was quite hard to “stop” doing.

If I was an employee who didn’t like my job,

this may have been a welcome “break”,

but I like my work, and certainly didn’t want to “stop” working,

and yet, I knew my body was saying “SLOW DOWN”.

So here is a list of practitioner’s,

 and healing activities that have helped me begin the healing process of my shoulder,

and not only that,

but my whole body has benefited.

It began with:

- seeing a specific massage therapist,

- then I began colonics and decided since I wasn’t able to “work much” ,

I might as well do the 7 day liver/gallbladder cleanse, and purge some liver and gallbladder stones.

That was certainly a worthwhile experience.

- next, I saw a new style of chiropractor

(who happened to come to town and call me for an appt.-perfect timing). 

This created an “opening” in my throat and heart chakra, very interesting experience.

- then I was guided to an acupunturist from another town 1.5 hours away.  

 Although the person I was referred to didn’t work there anymore, so I accepted the practitioner that was there now, and it turned out she was an acupuncturist AND a physiotherapist,

Awesome, 2 practitioner’s for the price of 1,

and,

she was awesome.

- in my community we have a new indoor pool that just opened last week,

and my local physiotherapist called and suggested a new “physio in the water”

program that would be perfect for where I am at now in my rehab,

so I accepted.

I also engaged in some energy work (which was offered to me for free…amazingly),

and so the moral of the story is,

Asking for help from your Inner Guidance Team,

Listening,

Trusting,

and Taking Action on what comes before you,

can bring substantial positive results and healing.

Oh yeah, I also took many herbs and nutritional products to help with

inflammation, and pain management.

My journey is still unfolding,

and I am happy with my progress.

Oh yeah, the hospital called and my ultrasound is booked for July 25th,

I only had to wait 2 months, instead of the 3-5 months.

Miracles do happen,

and I am grateful for learning to Trust more,

and worry less.

Do you ask for help from Your Inner Guidance Team?

Post it below, I’d like to know your experiences and successes.

Your Natural Health Coach,

Annette

PS  Remember, investing in your health is the best investment you can make.

Want my Free Newsletter and Report:

http://annetteshealthaction.com

Contact me:

vibranthealthcoach@wynndel.ca

Tags: ,
Posted in Natural Health by Annettes Health Action. 3 Comments

Are you thinking of starting a Fun Ladies Night Group?

Here is a picture of our ladies group Spa and Ah night a few weeks ago.

We had so much fun trying out differant hand cremes, oils, and face massages, as well as some yummy decadent food. 

Our Ladies Club of 13 years.

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you may now be thinking, hmmm, that might be fun once in awhile,

here’s a few tips on how we started our group,

and some of the “activities” we have embarked upon over

the past 13 years.

Hopefully this will inspire you to get out there

and “start schmoozing with the girls”.

To get started:

- ask 1 or 2 of your friends if they would like to meet once a month

and get together with other women for a social and fun night.

- then each of you invite 2-4 people to join, and whoever you ask

can invite someone, until you have enough people.

- we used our community as a boundary so we don’t have to drive far.

- we also each put in $20.00 each month,

and once a month one of the ladies wins the money back to buy something “for themselves”.  (this is optional)

- then each month one lady hosts the evening.

- and 2 people bring food, and 2 others bring the beverages.

This way we can take turns and it’s easy. 

(and we don’t always have such decadent desserts,

 see below for the picture)!

We have done many differant activities over the years,

and now we  often just get together to “visit”. 

Sometimes our lifestyles are busy,

and we don’t have the time to plan something,

and yet other months, we are “gung ho” and go all out.  So it’s all about being flexible.

So here are some ideas from our experiences:

- we went bike riding

- gold panning

- x-mas craft nights creating a table centerpiece

- bbq and boche

- pool party

- clay pottery night, made a vase from scratch.

- decorate a hat night

- build a scarecrow for the local fall fair (and we won 2nd I think), that was a blast.

- took a week-end trip to another province to visit one of the “ladies” that moved away on us.

- baby shower to welcome newcomer’s in the family.

- Christmas gift exchange and social with husbands/partners and children invited too.

- toboganning.

- curling

- ice skating outside on a lake (beautiful)

- Beauty products party.

- Bring your favorite song party..(and then we put them all onto a cd, so we have a really cool memory for life.)

So there are many things to do together,

and sometimes you may not really like crafts,  biking, or curling,

but we go anyway, and sure enough,

we end up having FUN!

So be adventurous, 

take the time to Shmooze with your girlfriends,

and enjoy being “A GAL PAL”.

Inspiring Vibrant Health,

Your Natural Health Coach,

Annette

PS  Here’s a picture of the decadant desert, fresh strawberries dipped

in chocolate, and mini tarts…..what a “treat”!

Fresh Strawberries Dipped in Chocolate-Decadant!

 

 

 

 

 

 

To Receive my Free Natural Health Newsletter:

http://annetteshealthaction.com/sq

To Book a Complimentary 30 Minute Coaching Session and

choose a time on my calendar within the next 2 weeks

Go Here:

https://my.timedriver.com/QQWLL

Posted in Natural Health by Annettes Health Action. 1 Comment