Coconut oil, kangaroo milk, turmeric & lotus seeds

I am constantly learning things. Here is something I just began to
learn about. Somebody misled us about the health benefits of coconut
oil. I think perhaps it was the producers of other oils!? Anyway, it
does not promote heart disease as we have been told, in fact, it
probably has the opposite effect.

I'll summarize what I have learned thus far. Coconut oil
stimulates
the thyroid. It raises basal body temperature. Therefore it promotes
weight loss. (YES!)

Coconut oil supports the immune system. It also is anti-microbial,
including anti-viral. It has been shown to contain a certain lipid
that thwarts the following viruses: HIV, herpes, measles, and some
viruses believed to contribute to heart disease. There are many more
viruses it inhibits, go to the links below if interested.

And, okay, it looks like it might have some anti-ageing effects,
too. Plus it is also really good for the skin.

Coconut oil requires no refrigeration. It has been tested after
years on the shelf and there is NO rancidity. And My Goodness, does
it taste good! Yummier than butter, yet thick like butter. I got
some at Central Market, and I have been putting it on organic wild
rice cakes. I am sure Whole Foods has it too. Utterly divine!! You
can order it on the web.

To learn more: http://www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com/coconut.htm

OR

http://www.westonaprice.org/know_your_fats/coconut_oil.html

(Thanks to Sharla Evans for alerting me to look into the properties
of coconut oil.)
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There are some really nice new crop formations out there right now.
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Something totally cool happened. I did a "time-release" BodyTalk
session (ususlly this is used for sporting events, to achieve
optimal performance, timed to be released in the client right before
the event) on someone who wanted NOT to have jet lag. She was going
from Texas to Hawaii. The BodyTalk links were odd, and did not seem
to have anything to do with jet lag. She just got back, however,
and it totally WORKED!! She had absolutely no jet lag! I was
amazed, quite frankly.
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Here is a great recipe!

"KANGAROO MILK" (All the following herbs assist in digestion.)

Makes Two servings:

One and one half cups 2% skim milk

One half cup spring water

1 tsp. nutmeg

1/2 tsp. ginger, or 4 drops ginger essential oil

1 Tbsp. cardamom powder, or freshly ground pods.

Simmer for about 20 minutes, don't boil, then strain through a
sieve. Add 1 tsp. per cup of unfiltered, raw honey and serve.
Delicious. Chill it if you want to for summer. Kids love this, by
the way! I made it for my own children many moons ago.

The above is what is called a milk decoction of herbs, by the way.
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Interesting Herb facts:

TURMERIC

Turmeric is a spice you can purchase in almost any grocery store.
It comes from a rhizome and is a cousin to ginger.

The following is taken from "The Yoga of Herbs" by Michael Tierra.

"Turmeric is an excellent natural antibiotic, while at the same time
it strengthens digestion and helps improve intestinal flora. As
such it is a good antibacterial for those chronically weak or ill.
It not only purifies the blood, but also warms it and stimulates
formation of new blood tissue.

Turmeric gives the energy of the Divine Mother and grants
prosperity. It is effective for cleansing the chakras, purifying
the channels of the subtle body. It helps stretch the ligaments,
and is, there, good for the practice of hatha yoga.

Turmeric promotes proper metabolism in the body, correcting both
excesses and deficiencies. It aids in the digestion of protein.

Externally, it can be used with honey for sprains, strains, bruise
or itch. It is tonic to the skin, for which purposes it can be
taken internally as a milk decoction."

LOTUS SEEDS AND ROOTS:

You can order these on the internet, or get them in Asian grocery
stores.

Again from Yoga of Herbs: "Lotus seeds and lotus root are tonic and
rejuvenating foods. The seeds work more as a cardiac tonic and as a
seminal tonic. The root has stronger astringent and hemostatic
properties and works more on first chakra disorders (diarrhea,
hemorrhoids, etc.) as its quality is heavier. As a food, lotus
seeds can be taken as a powder, five grams three times a day, with
basmati rice or other tonics,... suitably spiced and sweetened.

The lotus seed is sacred to Laxmi, the goddess of prosperity, and
brings material and spiritual abundance. It calms the mind and
subdues restless thoughts and dreams. Lotus seeds help open the
heart center; lotus root, the root center. The seeds are good for
devotion and aspiration. They also improve speech, help stop
stuttering and improve concentration.

Makhanna (Chinese foxnuts, Euyrale ferox) has similar properties and
is often used together with lotus seeds. American white pond lily
(water lily root) has similar properties to lotus root; it is a good
astringent and hemostatic with the power to heal tumors."

Lois' note: Hemostatic means that it "stops the flow of blood; type
of astringent that stops internal bleeding or hemorrhaging."

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I hope you enjoyed this month's newsletter. The schedule of classes
will becoming soon. If you would like to request a specific class
for August, please do so now.

Love, Light, and May ALL Your Dreams Come True
(or something better)!

Lois J. Wetzel, CBP, ND
www.hotpinklotus.com
713.526.4979