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Cheap, natural, simple insect repellants that work!

5/26/2011

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Hello Friends,
I hate ants and the mosquitoes love me more than any creature on this planet. Try these for inexpensive, safe effective ways to repel insects and enjoy your vitamin D this summer. Remember if you do not have access to pure essential oils and need a quick remedy, try the PURE extracts in your spice section of the grocery store for the closest version. Tea tree oil can be found in most pharmacies, hair product stores and Wal-mart/Target/Kmart type stores near the vitamins section.

1. Add a few drops Basil essential oil to some olive oil or rub the crushed Basil leaves on your skin for a natural mosquito repellant

2. I hate ants. Cinnamon repels ants and smells good. Cinnamon was part of the holy anointing oil recipe God gave to Moses (Exodus 30:23).  White vinegar disrupts the pheromone signal that ants and other insects leave to tell others where to bother you. I use it to clean the kitchen at the end of the day. Sprinkle cinnamon powder (no sugar) or cinnamon essential oil (bark or leaf) at the door post, in the cabinets or near cracks/vents to discourage ants from entering. Of course don’t attract them by leaving sweet stuff lying around. Dollar Tree and other similar stores sell big containers of cinnamon and bottles of vinegar for only $1.

3. Whole cloves repel moths. Avoid potentially toxic stinky moth balls and keep fresh smelling cloves in your closet or storage. Find them in the spice section of most grocery stores.
EXTRA: Got a toothache? Rub some clove powder on the offending tooth/gum for immediate pain relief.

4. Outdoor Ant colony killer. Add some sugar to Borax and sprinkle OUTDOORS near the ant colony. The sugar attracts the ants and they take the Borax (boric acid) back to the colony to kill them all. Be careful using this recipe in the garden however as boric acid negatively affects plant growth. Don’t use artificial sweeteners in this recipe as ants are smart enough to not consume fake sweeteners with no nutritional value and it won’t work.

5. Mix a few drops each of insect repelling oils of eucalyptus, tea tree, and peppermint to some olive oil for a natural mosquito skin repellant. See http://www.thetakebacktour.com/brochures.html  tbt_brochure 2009 Natural Beauty Secrets of the Bible workshop.pdf for more details.

Simply Organic spice coupons can still be printed for use in these insect repellant recipes.

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Don’t forget to share these great simple tips to save money and sanity this summer!
-Renee
www.thetakebacktour.com

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Diabetic friendly coupons

5/23/2011

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In order to change, we must be sick and tired of being sick and tired.
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Hello Friends,
See below for some great deals of tasty diabetic friendly food your loved ones will actually eat. Real food never tasted so good! Don't forget to share these deals with everyone you know. You never know when someone could be blessed with the sharing of good information to keep them healthy.

$1 off Domino organic or Florida Crystals agave nectar now at Wal-mart. Ditch the fake stuff and go for this delicious lower glycemic, no aftertaste natural sweetener.
http://www.dominosugar.com/products/agave/

Delicious recipes using agave nectar
http://www.madhavasagave.com/UsingAgave.aspx

Coupons for Simply Organic spices. Remember cinnamon has been shown to help control blood sugar. And it tastes great too!
http://www.simplyorganicfoods.com/simplyorganic/documents/coupons.php

Sign up for $1 off Dreamfield's pasta coupons
http://www.dreamfieldsfoods.com/

Free one week sample of Nature's Bounty fish oil.
http://www.naturesbounty.com/pages/fishoilsample.aspx
-Renee
www.thetakebacktour.com
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Nutty Deals for Energy & Gorgeous Skin

5/17/2011

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Hello Friends,
 We all know nuts are a great source of nutrients, taste great and keep your appetite and blood sugar under control. This week, Walgreen's has Emerald 10 oz canisters of almonds or jumbo whole cashews on sale 2 for $7. Planter’s whole cashews with sea salt are also on sale 2 for $7. What a great price! The Emerald nuts only have 85mg sodium per serving. While this is more than my usual CVS lightly salted 55mg per serving, I find it acceptable.
 At this price you can stock up for Father's Day, Memorial Day, birthdays, hurricane preparedness kit or just a treat for yourself. Why cashews as a gift for Father’s Day? Cashews are one of the great non-animal sources of zinc. Zinc is essential for testosterone function and can contribute to increased stamina. Ladies: cashews are a great source of magnesium, and copper: 2 minerals essential for bone health, lower blood pressure, normal sleep in menopausal women, and beautiful wrinkle-free skin (copper is needed for collagen production). Increased stamina and beautiful skin-what a great reason for everyone to enjoy cashews (in moderation). Don’t forget to share this deal with others so that we all can live better.
-Renee
www.thetakebacktour.com

Act fast before I go back!


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Healthy Versatile Oil coupon

5/12/2011

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$0.50 off Lou Ana cooking oils. They have coconut oil and safflower oil you can find at Wal-mart, Food Lion, Lowes Foods, Harris Teeter, Kroger and many other grocery stores. Both oils have recently been shown to help reduce belly fat. Safflower oil was recently shown to help diabetic postmenopausal women control their blood sugar AND lose a few pounds. See notation in Diabetes Forecast magazine below.
http://forecast.diabetes.org/magazine/forecast/safflower-oil-fighting-body-fat

Coconut oil is also a great oil to use not only for cooking delicious foods but it is also great for eczema ( as a skin moisturizer), as a scalp treatment for dandruff or stopping itchy hair braids, for dry skin and making the best lip gloss.
Grab your $0.50 off coupon below when you sign up for the Lou Ana newsletters. You can print this one 2 times.
http://www.louana.com/default.aspx

One of my favorite pain relieving food recipes:
Sauté red or yellow potato slices in a cast iron skillet with coconut oil, fresh garlic, fresh ginger, chili powder, turmeric , rosemary and a dash of sea salt. For protein you can add tofu, chicken or vegetarian soy based "chicken" strips. Garlic, turmeric, rosemary and ginger have all been proven in studies to reduce the inflammation associated with arthritis pain. It sure helped my tendinitis this week and tasted great!

-Renee
www.thetakebacktour.com

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Come May 14- No rain, just shine

5/12/2011

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No rain, just the shine of free healthy stuff and coupons!
DON’T WORRY ABOUT THE RAIN FORECAST. IT WILL BE FINE AND WE WILL BE THERE.

Wellness Walk # 7–Year of Y.A.A.H.
[Y.A.A.H. = yummy-affordable-available-healthy]
Saturday, May 14, 2011
11:00 am-1:30 pm
Joe Davidson Park, Burlington, NC (shelter behind tennis courts)
Find the yummy healthy food you need to eat & how to afford it
Diabetic friendly, gluten-free, nut-free, heart healthy & more!
Come receive exclusive FREE offers from participating companies! Win FREE gift cards or other great prizes. Bring the kids! Youth 12 & under are eligible for their own healthy YAAH prizes & yummy samples both they & your wallet will love! NO registration! No money required! Everything is FREE! Learn FREE natural pain relief remedies that really work!

Special thanks to our contributing companies:
The Whole Grains Council, Mom’s Best Naturals, Everyday Shea, EarthFare,, Uncle Ben’s, Madhava Agave, Bolthouse Farms, Heinz , Susta Nutritionals, Dreamfield’s Foods, Juice Plus , Novo Nordisk, Graham Chiropractic, ZenBio, Inc, Materne USA (GoGo Squeezers applesauce)   
This event is sponsored by The Take Back Tour Health Ministry, Burlington NC.
QUESTIONS: e-mail takebacktour@yahoo.com

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3 Super Yummy Real Snack Deals

5/9/2011

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Hello Friends,
I am so excited as I recently saw 3 new products to enjoy yummy, affordable lunchbox additions with no fake ingredients!!! Check them out and enjoy a lunchbox treat for your kids you can feel good about serving without making your wallet scream. Please share so we can all enjoy life without fake junk masquerading as food. Australia and the UK are already phasing out artificial colors due to the research noting the negative impact on children’s behavior. Teachers- try it and you will be amazed and how much better students behave. Parents with hyper kids: try a no fake food approach for just 3 days and see your child transform in a positive way. Please share these tips with others.
-Renee
www.thetakebacktour.com

1. Dollar Tree has these great gluten-free freezer pops from Snapple with no artificial colors!!!  Summer is saved! Now my kids can enjoy natural freezer pops for only $1 for a box of 10. These sorbet bars come in 4 delicious flavors you've come to know and love from Snapple: Mango Madness, Snapple Apple, Kiwi Strawberry, Fruit punch. Naturally Flavored with no artificial flavors or high fructose corn syrup– No artificial colors – Made with real sugar. The mango madness sorbet is delicious!

2. Another YAAH victory for those seeking natural snacks. Wal-mart now sells Kozy Shack gel desserts. Why so excited, Renee? Well, not only are these gluten-free, vegan, (no gelatin or animal products), but they have no artificial colors added!!! I found the sour watermelon flavor in my Wal-mart Super Center in the refrigerated section next to the yogurt section. My kids ate all 6 cups in one day!

3. Mom’s Best Naturals cereals now have new packaging to make them more environmentally friendly. As always these delicious cereals get you your whole grains and have no fake colors, flavors or sweeteners to worry about. And they are cheaper than most national brands full of artificially colored and flavored stuff.

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    Author

    Renee Lea-Currie, Ph.D.
    email: takebacktour@yahoo.com
    A Bit About Renee
    Renee is a married mother of 2 with  a Ph.D. in Nutrition Science. Renee currently serves as  Director of Cell Biology for Zen-Bio, Inc  and the President of BriteBio, Inc, both located in Research Triangle Park, NC. Renee is also the Health Ministries Leader for Philadelphia Seventh Day Adventist Church, 629 Cameron St. Burlington, NC, Community Advisory Board member for the UNC TraCS Institute and a founding member of the former Healthy Alamance Faith Based  Initiative Task Force. Renee LOVES freebies, coupons, saving money, baking, cooking, eating, crocheting and roller skating.


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