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Laura M. Brotherson's article "Happily Married Couples Needed" in Mormon Times was a good reminder about how important it is to do things which will help to make my marriage not only be successful, but also to thrive. Sometimes I get so caught up in the busy day-to-day activities that I forget to do those things which will bring sunshine into my marriage and also my spouse's life.

Here are some keys she gives to help a marriage thrive.

• By accepting self and spouse we focus on the positives in each other and I express gratitude about the good things in my spouse.
  
• Emotional connection means an ongoing, open and honest sharing of thoughts and feelings.
• Being playful and sharing humor also requires taking time out for each other, like having a weekly date.
• A non-sexual touch shows affection and is a key to having a marriage thrive.
  
• Non-sexual touch builds to sexual intimacy.
• A desire for personal growth - to continue to grow - allows me to keep in tune and meet my spouse's personal needs.
• Life is a shared spiritual journey that leads to something greater than self.
  

She concludes:

"Thriving in marriage doesn't mean that everything is perfect, but it does mean that you willingly work through the challenges that arise, and make it a priority to make your spouse and your marriage a priority."

"Allowing others to see the love you have for your spouse and the joy you feel in your marriage is one of the ways you can let your light shine and restore some of the luster to the institution of marriage."

Press release from: New York State Coalition Opposed to Fluoridation, Inc
(openPR) - Fluoride added to tap water (fluoridation) puts tea
drinkers at risk of damaged bones, discolored teeth and soft tissue
harm, studies show.

Tea has naturally high fluoride levels. Excess fluoride can weaken
bones and discolor children's un-erupted teeth. When fluoridated water
is used to make tea, fluoride levels consumed can be health damaging.

Four cups, of 20 teas sampled, delivered 0.8 to 1.8 mg of fluoride,
when non-fluoridated water was used, reports Cao et al. in Food
Chemistry.

"Among populations habitually consuming black tea, water fluoridation
is not only unnecessary but also possibly harmful…The target organs of
chronic fluoride intoxication are not only the teeth and skeleton, but
also the liver, kidney, nervous and reproductive systems," they write.

A March 2008 Food and Chemical Toxicology study found up to 4.5, 1.8,
and 0.5 mg/L fluoride in black, green and white teas, respectively,
when brewed for 5 minutes (61 teas sampled).

Brewed teas could contain up to 6 mg/L fluoride depending on the
amount of dry tea used, the water fluoride concentration and the
brewing time, according to the American Dental Association (ADA).

According to 1997 ADA data, 3 and 4 milligrams daily is adequate for
women and men, respectively, to prevent fluoride's adverse effects.
It's much lower for children. In 2006, the National Research Council
reported the basis for those levels should be reduced.

Case Reports by Cao and Yi in the Journal of Fluorine Chemistry
(February 2008) "Tea and fluorosis:"

--A 57-year-old Englishman's misdiagnosed Paget's disease (weakened
bones) with osteoarthritis was finally correctly diagnosed as skeletal
fluorosis caused by his long-term heavy tea-drinking habit.

--A Pakistani woman's dental fluorosis resulted solely from tea which
she consumed from age two.

--A 36-year-old Chinese woman's ten-years of joint pain disappeared
when she stopped drinking tea.

--French doctors identified 5 patients who developed bone softening
(osteomalacia) from drinking tea.

-- An American woman's fluoride-caused debilitating joint pains
disappeared when her two-gallon-a-day iced-tea habit stopped.

"By 2020, one in two Americans over age 50 will be at risk for
fractures from osteoporosis or low bone mass," according to the
Surgeon General.

"It's clear that fluoridation is increasing Americans' bone damage;
but US physicians are not trained to diagnosis fluoride-caused
disease. Presidential and other candidates must pledge to stop water
fluoridation if they truly care about individuals and not
fluoridation-supporting special interest groups such as the American
Dental Association," says attorney Paul Beeber, President, New York
State Coalition Opposed to Fluoridation, Inc. "Meanwhile the Tea
industry needs to label the fluoride content of their products."

Fluoride is in many foods as determined by the USDA
www.ars.usda.gov/Services/docs.htm?docid=6312

According to American Dental Association, the adequate intake of
fluoride to avoid moderate fluorosis (yellow teeth) is:

-- 0.01 mg/day for 0 to 6-month-olds
-- 0.5 mg/day for 7 through 12 months
-- 0.7 mg/day for 1 to 3-year-olds
-- 1.0 mg/day for 4 to 8-year-olds

Mild fluorosis is white spots, lines or blotches to the teeth and can
occur at levels lower than the above.

The CDC reports that fluorosis afflicts up to 48% of US school
children - 4% of it severe.

Both the ADA and CDC advise that infant formula should not be mixed
with fluoridated water.

New York State Coalition Opposed to Fluoridation

www.orgsites.com/ny/nyscof

www.FluorideAction.Net

Past News Releases: tinyurl.com/NewsReleases

References:

Food Chemistry, "Safety evaluation on fluoride content in black tea,"
by Cao et al. (November 2004)

Food Chemical Toxicology, "Assessment of fluoride concentration and
daily intake by human from tea and herbal infusions," by Malinowska et
al. (March 2008)

Journal of Fluorine Chemistry, "Tea and fluorosis," by Juan Yi and Jin
Cao (February 2008

The New York State Coalition Opposed to Fluoridation organized to
successfully stop a fluoridation mandate in New York State in the late
1970's. NYSCOF continues to educate anyone who asks about the hazards
of fluoride and fluoridation.

New York State Coalition Opposed to Fluoridation, Inc
PO Box 263
Old Bethpage, NY 11803
www.orgsites.com/ny/nyscof

My sister sent this recipe:

MAKES ONE 9-BY-13 PAN OF BROWNIES.
PREP AND COOK: 90 min. COOL: 1 hr.

1 c. margarine
1/2 c. cocoa
2 Tbsp. honey
4 eggs
2 c. sugar
1 3/4 c. flour
1/2 Tbsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped walnuts
12 oz. chocolate icing (Use your own icing recipe or purchase some
chocolate frosting. You can also search the Internet for chocolate
icing recipes.)
MINT ICING

5 Tbsp. margarine
dash of salt
3 Tbsp. milk
1 Tbsp. light corn syrup
2 1/3 c. powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. mint extract
1-2 drops green food coloring

1. Melt margarine and mix in cocoa. Allow to cool. Add honey, eggs,
sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix well. Add nuts. Pour batter
into a greased 9-by-13 baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
Cool.

2. Prepare mint icing: Soften margarine. Add salt, corn syrup, and
powdered sugar. Beat until smooth and fluffy. Add mint extract and
food coloring. Mix. Add milk gradually until the consistency is a
little thinner than cake frosting.

3. Spread mint icing over brownies. Place brownies in the freezer for
a short time to stiffen the icing. Remove from the freezer and
carefully add a layer of chocolate icing.

Here is something Melanie sent me today from HSI:

"and another thing...

Remember Miles Monroe? He was the owner of the Happy Carrot health
food store who went into the hospital for an operation in 1973, but
was mistakenly sent to a cryogenic unit where he was frozen. When he
was brought out of his sub-zero coma 200 years later, he discovered
that over the course of two centuries scientists had determined that
hamburgers, French fries, and milkshakes were health food.

If you recognize that moment from Woody Allen's film "Sleeper," you
might think you've awakened in the year 2173 when you hear about a new
study from Tulane University.

According to a NutraIngredients-USA report, the Tulane team tested a
cocoa-based extract (which contains a compound commonly found in
chocolate) on human tooth enamel. The extract was more effective than
fluoride in fighting cavities.

The researchers have already developed toothpaste that includes the
extract. But why stop there? Why not put it directly into our water
supply and replace all that nasty fluoride?

Chocolate toothpaste and chocolate water – and no more problems
coaxing kids to brush."

Rima wrote:The Fluoride is there to numb and dumb us, not for the
tooth decay issue at all (which we now know to be totally bugus, and
so does the FDA, by the way).
But Fluoridated people are tractable and easily controlled.
That's why the Russians used it in the gulags, why the Nazis used it
in the concentration and slave labor camps and eventually on their
populations and why it is used in the US!

At its recent convention, StemTech introduced a new product called StemFlo to supplement StemEnhance.

While StemEnhance aids the release of stem cells from the bone marrow, StemFlo will help stem cells reach the parts of the body where they are needed, said Melanie Fisher, an independent distributor.

To get to all corners of the body, stem cells are carried with nutrients, oxygen and blood cells through the body's circulation system. More stem cells circulating in the blood equates to greater health.

According to the company, "maintaining good circulatory health is paramount to helping our body perform at its best." StemFlo supports optimal blood flow.

In addition to helping the circulation of stem cells to every part of our body, good blood flow delivers life-sustaining nutrients and oxygen to every organ and tissue, while removing detrimental toxins and wastes.

Making sure this transport system is functioning to its fullest potential is critical to our body's ability to maintain health. StemFlo helps do this.

Depending upon a number of factors including age, lifestyle, diet and exposure to environmental toxins, our circulation system can become compromised resulting in a reduced ability for our circulatory system to "traffic" or deliver stem cells, nutrients, and oxygen to all parts of the body. Things like oxidative stress, poor digestion, an over-production of fibrin can all contribute to a reduction in the ability of stem cells to do their work.

However, when blood flow is increased, stem cells, nutrients, and oxygen can be delivered to areas where they are needed, helping to maintain optimal health.

Three-way Defense

StemFlo digests fibrin, reduces oxidative stress, and helps detoxify the body.

1. StemFlo contains enzymes that help digest fibrin and minimize the effect of fibrin buildup thereby ensuring optimal blood flow in smaller blood vessels and capillaries.

2. StemFlo contains some of the most powerful antioxidant ingredients available today. By helping to lower oxidative stress, StemFlo helps keep oxidative damage and fibrin production in check.

3. StemFlo contains ingredients which have been shown to assist in the elimination of toxins from the body.

In clinical studies, StemFlo was shown to improve blood circulation within thirty minutes of consumption. The study showed increased blood circulation in capillaries as well as substantial reduction in blood markers associated with fibrin production and oxidative stress.

And, scientific studies support the beneficial properties of StemFlo's ingredients.

StemFlo includes the following ingredients:

Fibrinerase - A proprietary blend of plant-based enzymes that help digest fibrin and debris in the blood supporting optimal blood flow.

Mangosteen - An extraordinary fruit originally from Southeast Asia that is well known for its antioxidant properties.

Berry Extract - A special formulation of berry extracts with proven high antioxidant potential designed to neutralize the production of damaging "free-radicals" in the body. STEMTech uses only extracts which have a high ORAC and CAP-e values. ORAC and CAP-e are the industry standard for measuring the effectiveness of any antioxidant product.

Cat's Claw - Also called the "Sacred Herb of the Rainforest", this tropical vine which is found in the jungles of the Amazonian Basin, provides potent unique antioxidant support.

Rehmannia - A powerful herb from China used to support optimal blood circulation.

Curcumin - Extracted from the Turmeric plant, curcumin has been used for centuries in Southeast Asia to help cleanse the blood and detoxify the body.

Silicate - Rich in minerals, silicate has been shown to have strong antioxidant properties to help reduce oxidative stress. STEMTech uses one of the world's finest silicates from the United States.

Melanie Fisher (www.stemcellrevival.com) can be contacted at 660 562 3331 or 660 525 2752. A short video can be seen at www.stemcellfacts.info.

StemEnhance and StemFlo are trade marked names.

In 2007 Army Emergency Relief (AER) provided over $70 million in
financial assistance to almost 64,000 soldiers and their families.
This includes $310,000 to surviving spouses of soldiers who died on
active duty and over $412,000 to wounded service people.

Charity Navigator gave AER its second consecutive "Four Star" rating.
This is the highest rating from this independent evaluator.

It's sad that government can't take care of our soldiers and their
families adequately. However, thanks to those who contribute to AER
and similar organizations.

From the Desk of Lee Bryant, Naturopathic Doctor

This information makes so much sense to me. I thought I should share
it with all of you. It won't cost you anything and won't take much
time and could save you or one of your Stem Tech friend's life or
years of suffering.

"For those who like to drink cold water, this article is applicable to
you. It is nice to have a cup of cold drink after a meal. However, the
cold water will solidify the oily stuff that you have just consumed.
It will slow down the digestion. Once this 'sludge' reacts with the
acid, it will break down and be absorbed by the intestine faster than
the solid food. It will line the intestine. Very soon, this will turn
into fats and lead to disease. It is best to drink hot soup or warm
water after a meal."

Personally I suggest we all drink a good brand of HOT HERBAL TEA as we
eat our meals. Once you developed the habit I am sure you will enjoy
it. And it will help keep the fatty substance in your meal from
solidifying. The best part is it only costs pennies a day. Lee
Bryant