New member introduction

[Guest guest]

That is typical for us, very much so.

Sometimes the Motrin will work well (often times not) and when the Motrin gets

it down my boy is back and running and 90%. For us, what you are describing is

normal and I think a lot of people on this board experience this as well. It is

very frustrating to see your child's spirit being suffocated.

I think you will find a lot of info, support, and encouragement on this board.

Welcome!

[Guest guest]

Steve-

Thank you. I just read this email, after sending out an email asking some

questions that you answered here. I will take your advice about the ID

doctor.

Thanks again!

Shanna

[Guest guest]

Steve-

Thank you. I just read this email, after sending out an email asking some

questions that you answered here. I will take your advice about the ID

doctor.

Thanks again!

Shanna

[Guest guest]

Steve-

Thank you. I just read this email, after sending out an email asking some

questions that you answered here. I will take your advice about the ID

doctor.

Thanks again!

Shanna

[Guest guest]

welcome , I can vouche for , she is a great lady with lots and

lots of great fo's and monoi and she is nice too waving hi from cold

snowey Indiana.

Janis R

On Thu, Dec 2, 2010 at 6:05 PM, craftymajick <denise@...>wrote:

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> I am Mercelli. I make a lot of lotions, potions, herbals etc. Still

> to chicken to try soap..the word lye really intimidates me:) I love

> hearing/reading about other members creations, and hope that I may

> contribute also.

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> Mercelli

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[Guest guest]

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There is no need to be chicken. Take the necessary precautions for your skin and

eyes, and you will be fine. Once you've made and used your own soap, you will

always be grateful you know how.

Amy

Author, Making Soap in Your Own Kitchen

http://www.crafte-revolution.com

>

> I am Mercelli. I make a lot of lotions, potions, herbals etc. Still to

chicken to try soap..the word lye really intimidates me:) I love hearing/reading

about other members creations, and hope that I may contribute also.

>

> Mercelli

>

[Guest guest]

Hello

The best advice I read recently was to respect lye and I reckon that goes

for newbies and long term soapers. Start with small batches. I usually only

use about 1 kg of oils (I think that is about 32oz, if you use oz.) because

there are so many beautiful recipes I want to try. I bought a 4 cup pyrex

jug just for the lye solution so it is easy to stir gently and easy to hang

onto and pour slowly. Just don't breath in the fumes, especially when it is

first made, I use a mask or hand towel over my nose/mouth and be gentle and

it won't splash.

You will love your own soap. I am new to lotions and potions but an old

soapie.

Loretta in Australia

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, There is no need to be chicken. Take the necessary precautions for

your skin and eyes, and you will be fine. Once you've made and used your own

soap, you will always be grateful you know how.

Amy

Author, Making Soap in Your Own Kitchen

http://www.crafte-revolution.com

>

> I am Mercelli. I make a lot of lotions, potions, herbals etc. Still

to chicken to try soap..the word lye really intimidates me:) I love

hearing/reading about other members creations, and hope that I may

contribute also.

>

> Mercelli

>

[Guest guest]

Thank you Amy. I know that's true...just what I need another addiction!

> >

> > I am Mercelli. I make a lot of lotions, potions, herbals etc. Still

to chicken to try soap..the word lye really intimidates me:) I love

hearing/reading about other members creations, and hope that I may contribute

also.

> >

> > Mercelli

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Good to see you here, ! What are you waiting for, try a batch. We're

here if you have any questions...and a soap addiction can be a very good thing.

~Selena

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> Thank you Amy. I know that's true...just what I need another addiction!

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Colleen,

I am relatively new here too, and still learning new things to do with my machine.

I had the same questions about agave several years ago and after some diligent research, decided to stop using it.

This sums it up nicely for me: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-jonny-bowden/debunking-the-blue-agave_b_450144.html

Teri

New Member Introduction

Hello everyone,Greetings from a newbie -- I received my Vitamix last week and am having a wonderful time making delicious, healthy smoothies and luscious frozen treats!Not sure if this is OT, but what does everyone think of agave nectar? I've been using it, but some recent articles claim that it is no better than high fructose corn syrup. http://green./blog/care2/364/the-truth-about-agave.htmlLooking forward to chatting with you all!Have a wonderful day,Colleen------------------------------------

[Guest guest]

Welcome, Colleen! I believe I posted a link to my favorite source for healthful agave nectar (although there's another brand I prefer for flavor); check the "Links" section on the left side of the group's home page. Read the information on the vendor's site for the skinny on agave nectar.

New Member Introduction

Hello everyone,

Greetings from a newbie -- I received my Vitamix last week and am having a wonderful time making delicious, healthy smoothies and luscious frozen treats!

Not sure if this is OT, but what does everyone think of agave nectar? I've been using it, but some recent articles claim that it is no better than high fructose corn syrup.

http://green./blog/care2/364/the-truth-about-agave.html

Looking forward to chatting with you all!

Have a wonderful day,

Colleen

[Guest guest]

That is a very interesting article. I read every word. I only use it

once in a while, for certain things. I am a person who rarely even

puts sweetner in tea, so I won't worry about it but this info will

be passed on to husband the diabetic for sure.

Velda

On 5/14/2011 10:02 AM, Teri Kuiper wrote:

Hi Colleen,

I am relatively new here too, and

still learning new things to do with my machine.

I had the same questions about

agave several years ago and after some diligent research,

decided to stop using it.

This sums it up nicely for me: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-jonny-bowden/debunking-the-blue-agave_b_450144.html

Teri

New Member Introduction

Hello everyone,

Greetings from a newbie -- I received my Vitamix last week and

am having a wonderful time making delicious, healthy smoothies

and luscious frozen treats!

Not sure if this is OT, but what does everyone think of agave

nectar? I've been using it, but some recent articles claim that

it is no better than high fructose corn syrup.

http://green./blog/care2/364/the-truth-about-agave.html

Looking forward to chatting with you all!

Have a wonderful day,

Colleen

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[Guest guest]

Agave has taken a negative hit mainly because the corn industry felt threatened by it. Yes, some unscrupulous companies MIGHT add corn syrup to their agave, but overall, agave is WAY healthier-it isn't genetically modified and highly refined like corn is. Wholesome brand is reputable, and does NOT add corn syrup to their agave. I am allergic to corn and would know instantly if their was any corn in it-as I discovered the hard way with some others. Madave is a safe brand also.

> Hello everyone,

>

> Greetings from a newbie -- I received my Vitamix last week and am having a wonderful time making delicious, healthy smoothies and luscious frozen treats!

>

> Not sure if this is OT, but what does everyone think of agave nectar? I've been using it, but some recent articles claim that it is no better than high fructose corn syrup.

> http://green./blog/care2/364/the-truth-about-agave.html

>

> Looking forward to chatting with you all!

>

> Have a wonderful day,

> Colleen

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

So, did you read that huffington article? IT was not about corn

being added but about the type of sugar itself that makes up agave

syrup. I found it quite informative. I was skeptical going into the

article because of what you say, I thought it would be tearing down

agave for having something in it that should not be there, not so.

I keep a bottle of the Blue Agave that Costco sells in the fridge

and we use it once in a while.

Veda

On 5/14/2011 12:02 PM, Berry wrote:

Agave has taken a

negative hit mainly because the corn industry felt

threatened by it.  Yes, some unscrupulous companies MIGHT

add corn syrup to their agave, but overall, agave is WAY

healthier-it isn't genetically modified and highly refined

like corn is.  Wholesome brand is reputable, and does NOT

add corn syrup to their agave.  I am allergic to corn and

would know instantly if their was any corn in it-as I

discovered the hard way with some others.  Madave is a

safe brand also. 

> Hello everyone,

>

> Greetings from a newbie -- I received my

Vitamix last week and am having a wonderful time

making delicious, healthy smoothies and luscious

frozen treats!

>

> Not sure if this is OT, but what does

everyone think of agave nectar? I've been using

it, but some recent articles claim that it is no

better than high fructose corn syrup.

> http://green./blog/care2/364/the-truth-about-agave.html

>

> Looking forward to chatting with you all!

>

> Have a wonderful day,

> Colleen

>

>

>

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>

>

[Guest guest]

Actually, with the exception of one, all agave nectars are cut.

Re: New Member Introduction

Agave has taken a negative hit mainly because the corn industry felt threatened by it. Yes, some unscrupulous companies MIGHT add corn syrup to their agave, but overall, agave is WAY healthier-it isn't genetically modified and highly refined like corn is. Wholesome brand is reputable, and does NOT add corn syrup to their agave. I am allergic to corn and would know instantly if their was any corn in it-as I discovered the hard way with some others. Madave is a safe brand also.

> Hello everyone,

>

> Greetings from a newbie -- I received my Vitamix last week and am having a wonderful time making delicious, healthy smoothies and luscious frozen treats!

>

> Not sure if this is OT, but what does everyone think of agave nectar? I've been using it, but some recent articles claim that it is no better than high fructose corn syrup.

> http://green./blog/care2/364/the-truth-about-agave.html

>

> Looking forward to chatting with you all!

>

> Have a wonderful day,

> Colleen

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I use agave mainly because I am highly allergic to corn. I don't use it often, since I prefer to get sweetness from dates or fruits, and I rarely have anything sweet anyway, but it is a great ingredient for many things that would use regular sugar or corn syrup.

> Hello everyone,

>

> Greetings from a newbie -- I received my

Vitamix last week and am having a wonderful time

making delicious, healthy smoothies and luscious

frozen treats!

>

> Not sure if this is OT, but what does

everyone think of agave nectar? I've been using

it, but some recent articles claim that it is no

better than high fructose corn syrup.

> http://green./blog/care2/364/the-truth-about-agave.html

>

> Looking forward to chatting with you all!

>

> Have a wonderful day,

> Colleen

>

>

>

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>

>

[Guest guest]

Welcome to the group, Colleen! Glad you joined us!

> Looking forward to chatting with you all!

>

> Have a wonderful day,

> Colleen

>

>

>

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>

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[Guest guest]

I was thinking today about the fact that my taste (need) for sweet

has gone down so much, in spite of the fact that I drink smoothies

made with fruit (and veggies). If someone hands me something with

sugar, it almost "curls my teeth" at times from being so sweet. Even

tea, I have all but stopped adding any sweet to it at all, except in

a restaurant when sometimes the tea is a bit strong and the sugar

helps make it taste a little better, esp when they are stingy with

lemon. Today at the store I was offered a sample of a new bottled

tea. I asked if it was sweetened and the gal said, yes. I then told

her no thanks and said I do wish manufacturers would put out a line

of unsweetened tea. Not with sugar free sweetner, but totally

unsweetened. I do make my own mostly, but when we are say going on a

picnic and I stop for something, it would be nice to be able to pick

up totally unsweetened tea in a bottle. I have been surprised at how

right here in California they are now serving what they call "sweet

tea" in the fast food places, and I don't mean the stuff from the

machine where you choose which syrup they are making your soft drink

from but in the regular pre-made tea dispensers, which used to have

only plain tea, they are now having two and one is "Sweet Tea", like

I associate with the southern US. I just find it amusing, like why

they don't just say, sugar added? OR, better yet, just have one

dispenser and let people decide whether to add a packet of sweet or

not? Sorry for my long silly ramble.

I was going to make a tea slushie here today, until I realized it is

only 60 out today, not exactly iced tea weather.

Velda

On 5/14/2011 1:08 PM, Berry wrote:

I use agave mainly

because I am highly allergic to corn.  I don't use it

often, since I prefer to get sweetness from dates or

fruits, and I rarely have anything sweet anyway, but it is

a great ingredient for many things that would use regular

sugar or corn syrup.

> Hello everyone,

>

> Greetings from a newbie -- I

received my Vitamix last week and

am having a wonderful time making

delicious, healthy smoothies and

luscious frozen treats!

>

> Not sure if this is OT, but

what does everyone think of agave

nectar? I've been using it, but

some recent articles claim that it

is no better than high fructose

corn syrup.

> http://green./blog/care2/364/the-truth-about-agave.html

>

> Looking forward to chatting

with you all!

>

> Have a wonderful day,

> Colleen

>

>

>

>

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>

>

[Guest guest]

Good morning!

I've been trying to follow the information on this group by receiving the digest

emails but i cant seem to keep up that way so I'm going to try out having it all

delivered to my inbox.

I'm a stay at home mom of 3 year old twin girls, an 18 month old boy and am

expecting our fourth any time now! I selectively vaccinated our twins for a year

then stopped all together, I gave my poor son one full round of shots of 2

months or so and then stopped all together. I thought that I had to be

misinformed about vaccines so I let them vax my ds. The afternoon after my son

had all those shots he started to scream and fall asleep, scream and fall asleep

with a fever rising. It was TERRIFYING. I knew exactly what was causing it, at

that time all I could do was pray. Thankfully prayer is AWESOME and after crying

and praying his fever left and he stopped screaming almost immediately. I knew I

shouldn't have given him the shots and he hasn't had another since. We've never

done flu shots for ourselves or our kids and I don't think that any of us have

ever actually had the flu... If we have it was so insignificant that we didn't

realize it was the all devastating flu!

I look forward to learning more from everyone here and hope to stay abreast of

current vaccine issues.

Jen Flick in PA

[Guest guest]

Welcome, Jen! You are not the first parent to allow vaccination even if we were hesitant about it. But you were smart and knew it was causing your son's problems. Many parents wouldn't have put two and two together.

Glad to have you here, and congrats on your latest pregnancy!

Winnie New member introductionVaccinations > Good morning!> > I've been trying to follow the information on this group by > receiving the digest emails but i cant seem to keep up that way > so I'm going to try out having it all delivered to my inbox.> > I'm a stay at home mom of 3 year old twin girls, an 18 month old > boy and am expecting our fourth any time now! I selectively > vaccinated our twins for a year then stopped all together, I > gave my poor son one full round of shots of 2 months or so and > then stopped all together. I thought that I had to be > misinformed about vaccines so I let them vax my ds. The > afternoon after my son had all those shots he started to scream > and fall asleep, scream and fall asleep with a fever rising. It > was TERRIFYING. I knew exactly what was causing it, at that time > all I could do was pray. Thankfully prayer is AWESOME and after > crying and praying his fever left and he stopped screaming > almost immediately. I knew I shouldn't have given him the shots > and he hasn't had another since. We've never done flu shots for > ourselves or our kids and I don't think that any of us have ever > actually had the flu... If we have it was so insignificant that > we didn't realize it was the all devastating flu!> > I look forward to learning more from everyone here and hope to > stay abreast of current vaccine issues. > > Jen Flick in PA> >