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Got pain? Want Releif? My testimony

6/30/2013

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In order to change we must be sick and tired of being sick and tired.
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We all know someone who experiences arthritis pain, swollen painful joints, skin problems and allergies/asthma. I know many of my loved ones also get tired of taking so many pills with little relief and lots of side effects. Many of you know of my prior issues with tendonitis in my wrist due to a fall that resulted in years of steroid shots with only short term relief and potential long term side effects with repeated use. Well I decided to up my anti-inflammatory foods/spices (ginger, garlic, turmeric, yellow curry, cherries, flax seed, etc) and it did help. But it was not until I starting taking turmeric capsules for a skin problem that I was amazed at the relief I found for many other issues. Dear Mrs. Wilson at church told me about the benefits of turmeric capsules for her joint pain. It was not until I was "sick and tired of being sick and tired" that I remembered her sage advice and tried turmeric supplements.  I take it twice per day and have not regretted a dime spent. AMAZING!
  Of course, nerd that I am, it spurred me on to look into the other health benefits of turmeric capsules and the science behind it. What is turmeric you ask? It is the yellow spice from a root (similar to ginger) commonly found in Indian and Asian inspired dishes such as yellow curry. The curcumin compounds in the turmeric root are powerful anti-inflammatory agents that can help give relief to a host of issues related to inflammation including asthma, allergies, arthritis, and skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis & hidragenitis.
I checked out the scientific data and found good data supporting the anti-inflammatory nature of turmeric and the benefits of supplementation. I always prefer to get my medicine from food sources but I found that turmeric capsules offer added relief I never expected. I now take half the dose of my Allegra and none of the (non-generic $90/month) steroid inhaler I required for the past 12+ years to breathe!!! I still consume turmeric in smoothies, curry dishes and in my vegetables and enjoy fresh ginger tea/homemade ginger ale. However I have found that for me turmeric supplements a tremendous blessing.

If you are too experiencing inflammation issues, I urge you to FIRST talk with your physician or your local pharmacist to make sure turmeric supplements are right for you. There are no know side effects (unless you are pregnant or nursing) but it is a good idea to discuss ALL the medications you are taking to ensure no interactions. You may even be able to reduce or eliminate some medicines.
There are many supplement companies available but I prefer to stick with brands with good quality control with a standard amount of curcuminoids ( curcumin compounds) per tablet/capsule.
You can  purchase Turmeric or Curcumin online at amazon.com from any of the brands listed below or find locally
at grocery stores: Nature's Bounty*, Sundown Naturals, Nature's Way (Kroger)
at GNC: Nature's Way, GNC brand
at Whole Foods, Earth Fare, co-ops: Organic India, Nature's Way, New Chapter

* Nature's Bounty brand turmeric contains gelatin. All other brands listed above are vegetarian/vegan.
Sundown Naturals and Nature's Bounty brands are frequently on sale buy 1 get 1 free at grocery stores, and CVS, Walgreens, Rite-Aid and have $1 off coupons on their websites

I am including some scientific references about turmeric below. I chose these because they are good review studies that have free access and a great list of other related scientific papers in the references section.

Henrotin Y, Priem F, Mobasheri A.  Springerplus. 2013 Dec;2(1):56. Epub 2013 Feb 18.
Curcumin: a new paradigm and therapeutic opportunity for the treatment of osteoarthritis: curcumin for osteoarthritis management.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3591524/

Gupta SC, Patchva S, Koh W, Aggarwal BB. Clin Exp Pharmacol Physiol. 2012 Mar;39(3):283-99.
Discovery of curcumin, a component of golden spice, and its miraculous biological activities.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3288651/


Nature Made guide to using herbs includes a short blurb on turmeric as well
http://www.naturemade.com/resource-center/articles-and-videos/immune-health/natural-health-guide-to-herbs

 
REMEMBER. Share this good new with others. If you have a loved one, buy them some turmeric/curcumin, fresh vegetables and fruit, ground flax seed as a love basket gift for birthday, anniversary or anytime love gift instead of candy and body wash or other things they really don't need. The best gift is one that promotes good health. For those who like the sound of my relief and want to try turmeric/curcumin; first notify you doctor of any new supplements so that together you can make the best decision for your health and that of your loved ones. Be a blessing and share good news about pain relief options to complement exercise, eating well, laughter and prayer stress relief.
Renee Lea-Currie, Ph.D.
www.thetakebacktour.com

The Take Back Tour is the Health Ministry of the Philadelphia 7th Day Adventist Church in Burlington, NC. The contents of this email and the website are not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice. You are advised to notify your physician, caregiver and pharmacist of any changes to your medications or diet that might affect your health.


"Many times when we are sick, we pray to God for healing.
Sometimes, the miracle of healing is the miracle of our obedience."
- Renee Lea-Currie, Ph.D., www.thetakebacktour.com



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My (Y.A.A.H) teriyaki sauce journey is over!!

6/26/2013

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Hello Friends,
 If you are seeking tasty sauces for quick meals and want to avoid high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), tons of sodium and suspect ingredients, I hear your pain. I have been seeking an alternative to my former favorite teriyaki sauce by Kikkoman. I have spent months trying different natural ingredient brands but they either taste weird, are not as yummy or satisfying as the Kikkoman brand and/or cost $6 or more per bottle. I love using teriyaki sauce to make my fried tofu (marinade tofu overnight in teriyaki sauce, then press out the moisture, batter in bread crumbs and pan fry with coconut or grape seed oil. I have missed this quickie dish and others due to my frustrating teriyaki sauce search. God is so good as I finally found a brand with all natural ingredients, lower sodium and it only costs $2.49 per bottle!!!. Harris Teeter’s HT Traders brand Teriyaki Sauce has won the taste, price and simple ingredient test for me and my family. I even used in on some vegan chick strips (Kroger’s Simple Truth Organic brand) for a tasty teriyaki vegetarian chicken meal at church potluck that was a hit (I added steamed broccoli and brown rice to complete the simple dish).

I just found even better news today. Harris Teeter now has this delicious simple sauce on sale buy 1 get 1 free until Tuesday July 2 2013. Oh goodie! 2 bottles for only $2.49. If no Harris Teeter is convenient to you, it is worth the trip to stock up for the future. Did I mention it comes in a light protected GLASS bottles too! I love it!!!

See below for the nutrition facts and ingredients list for these 2 brands below. Note the much lower sodium in the HT Trader’s brand per serving (380mg sodium for a 2 TBSP serving versus 610mg sodium for a 1 TBSP serving of Kikkoman brand). Now who really uses only 1 TBSP teriyaki sauce? Sure the HT Traders brand has more total sugars but they are sourced from sugar and pineapple juice and not HFCS. Let me know how you like it on your favorite dishes.

NOTE: For a soy-free and/or gluten-free tasty base sauce, try the Coconut Secret Raw Organic Coconut Aminos. Find it at Co=ops, Whole Foods, EarthFare and online at amazon.com. Don’t worry as the price is much lower in the stores; a little goes a long way.
http://www.amazon.com/Coconut-Secret-Organic-Vegan-Aminos/dp/B003XB5LMU

Enjoy and share.
-Renee
www.thetakebacktour.com

Y.A.A.H. = yummy-affordable-available=healthy

Kikkoman Teriyaki Marinade and Sauce ingredients
http://www.kikkomanusa.com/homecooks/products/products_hc_details.php?pf=10201&fam=102


Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 TBSP
Servings Per Container about 20
Amount Per Serving
Calories 50
Calories from Fat      0% Daily Value
*Total Fat 0g                       0%
Sodium 610mg                    25%
Total Carbohydrate 2g            1%
   Sugars  2 g
Protein 1 g

NATURALLY BREWED SOY SAUCE (WATER, WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT), WINE, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, WATER, VINEGAR, SALT, SPICES, ONION POWDER, SUCCINIC ACID, GARLIC POWDER, SODIUM BENZOATE: LESS THAN 1/10 OF 1% AS A PRESERVATIVE.


HT Traders Teriyaki sauce ingredients
SKU / UPC: 072036704689

http://grocery.harristeeter.com/pd/H-T-Traders/Teryaki-Sauce/12-oz/072036704689/

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 2 tbsp
Servings Per Container 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories 50
Calories from Fat      0% Daily Value
*Total Fat 0g                       0%
Sodium 380mg                    16%
Total Carbohydrate 11g         4%
    Dietary Fiber -1g                  1%
    Sugars 10g 
Protein 1g
Vitamin A0%
Vitamin C0%
Calcium0%
Iron 2%

Ingredients Water, Sugar, Soy Sauce (Water, Soybeans, Wheat, Salt), Garlic Puree (Garlic, Water, Citric Acid), Pineapple, Pineapple Juice Concentrate, Ginger, Rice Vinegar, Corn Starch, Sesame Seeds, Tamari Powder (Tamari Sauce [Soybeans, Salt, Wheat], Maltodextrin, Salt), Sesame Oil, Garlic, Onion Powder, Ginger Powder, Xanthan Gum ( Natural Thickener).


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Target deals and printable goodies

6/24/2013

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Hello Friends,
Here are some printable deals to help you. Enjoy and share.
Renee
www.thetakebacktour.com

1.     Target/Super Target deals
a.     Zevia brand sodas ( sweetened with stevia) are on sale 3/$10. Print the $2 off each two 6 pack coupon from the link below for even more savings. $3.33-$1.00= Final price $2.33 when you buy at least 2. The regular price is $5.99-6.99 depending on the store. Stock up for your Fourth of July celebrations next week and avoid fake sodas with questionable ingredients. They even have a caffeine free cola and a new strawberry flavor.
http://www.zevia.com/coupons

      b. Annie’s Organic canned pasta meals now only 3/$5.00.

2.     Check out coupons.com for some great printable coupons on real foods including
-          $1 off Gardetin meatless products. Only ~$4 at Target (several frozen items are vegan)
-          $0.75 off Cascadian Farms organic cereals.  Try the Fruitful O’s and leave the Fruit Loops with fake colors in the dust. Kids love it!
-          $1 off any Planters nuts 4 oz or larger
-          $0.75 off Food Should Taste Good chips. [I had a chance to sample these and they are awesome and don’t taste as healthy and simple as they are made. I am super picky and they taste better than they look-( they actually taste like regular tortilla chips to me)]

-          $1 off Silk Fruit & Protein half gallon

-          $1 off Planters Nut-trition nut mixes

-          $1 off any 2 Dole Fruit Squishems

-          $0.75 off Bear Naked power pack

-          $1 off Brawny 2 pack paper towels ( or larger)

-          $1 off any 2 Dole fruits in 100% juice


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June Freebies & Deals

6/18/2013

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Hello Friends,
 Here are some recent freebies and deals I have observed when shopping. Enjoy and share the good news.
Renee
www.thetakebacktour.com

1. Text message TOMB to 727272 for a Free 1-Day Game Rental at Redbox. You will receive a unique code!   The code is valid through June 30th, 2013.
Limit 1 rental per person. Keep in mind, this is only valid for a 1-day rental, and additional game charges will apply if you keep the game longer than
1-day.

2. FREE cabinet latch starter kit from Home Made Simple
https://pgconsumercare.secure.force.com/ContactUs/PGSafetyContactUs?siteid=US-PGSafetySite

3. FREE GNC Gold Club membership with any $10 purchase.
This promotion is good until 6/24/13.
This is a great way to keep your essential oils in stock to be ready to make your natural insect repellant to combat the onslaught of insects this season. The GNC membership means you can keep well stocked for essential oils, carrier oils, vegan snacks, Dr Bronner’s soap and more.

4. FREE pack of wildflower seeds from Burt's Bees
http://www.burtsbees.com/w/wild-bees/

5. If you are lucky enough to have an Aldi store near you, check out these deals.
  • Boca burger, All American or vegan veggie burgers $2.89
  • Silk Coconut milk, half gallon $2.99
  • Fit & Active flatbread (whole grain and tasty) less than $3

6. Dollar Tree
  • Mott’s 100% apple Juice freezer pops. Enjoy the childhood memories of the freezer pop without artificial sweeteners or colors. Refreshing frozen juice. Kids LOVE it and don’t miss the added sugar.
  • Vegan Cranberry Crunch (in the pink pouch)
  • L, XL, and XXL zipper bags with handle. Pack away your winter clothes safely. These are thicker and less expensive than the Ziploc brand bags.
  • Solar rock lights. These are awesome bright lights that last from dark until almost 5am, and can withstand rain and abuse and still work.

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RARE $2 off Spectrum organic printable coupon

6/9/2013

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We all know we need to consume more natural and organic products for health but sometimes they are SO EXPENSIVE!!

Here is a great rare printable coupon for Spectrum organic supplement products. This is a great way to get your organic ground flax seed, DHA, flax oil, etc. for your health. I find Spectrum products at Whole Foods, Kroger, EarthFare, Harris Teeter, Lowes Foods, local co-ops ( Company Shops and Weaver Street market) and some Food Lion stores.
http://www.coupons.com/coupons/?pid=14505&nid=10&zid=py13&plid=MSM_TL3012&crid=TL0001&varb=CD8003&cid=17905010


You can also find a $1 off any 2 Barilla whole grain pasta product coupon to print as well.

Enjoy and share.
Renee
www.thetakebacktour.com

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FREE food for good grades

6/5/2013

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Hello Friends,
Moe's Southwest Grill in the Triad is offering a free entree ( up to $8 value) when you show your "A" grades from a 2013 final report card. This is part of their Entrees for A's for free food promotion
This offer is good until 6/23/13.

If you are not in the Triad area, check your local Moe's to see if they too are offering a similar promotion.
Remember Moe's has healthy food where you can get your 5 a day in veggies added to your favorite entree (they even have seasoned organic tofu).FREE healthy food for getting good grades.Get yours soon and enjoy. Don't forget to share even if you don't have kids that receive report cards. Bless someone with good information.
Renee
www.thetakebacktour.com
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    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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