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Tools For Conscious Awareness
Newsletter For
A Next Step...Light Center for Transformation and
Healing
Vol. 98 - November, 2008
In Truth, Simplicity, Love and Service
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FEATURES:
“No sound of clapping comes from only one hand.
The thirsty man is moaning, "O delicious water!"
The water is calling, "Where is the one who will drink me?"
This thirst in our souls is the magnetism of the Water:
We are Its, and It is ours.” - Rumi
Version by Camille and Kabir Helminski
"Rumi: Jewels of Remembrance"
Threshold Books, 1996
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These two breath meditations were given to Kelley and I in 2000 when I was in the throes of
senility. I had lost the ability to speak complete sentences or even to be able to understand
what Kelley was saying to me. I had been in this condition for over a year. I looked like a
very feeble, aged, sick being. My appearance was frightening to most people.
When Babaji gave us these breath meditations and we began to use them three times a day, my
condition began reversing itself. And it was the first time in Kelley’s life that he was able
to silence his internal dialogue. There is divine dispensation in these very simple breath
meditations. They offer healing for the whole of our soul and life experience. They bring
peace, harmony and balance where it is needed in our lives.
Connecting to our breathing consciously with focused intent in these breath meditations
called Bursting The Body Light-Violet Flame of Forgiveness can expand your Light-
Consciousness, creativity, connection to Source Energy. Go to www.anextstep.org and
click on Breath Meditations to learn more.
To learn the first part of Bursting the Body Light-Violet Flame of Forgiveness, go to
the opening page of www.anextstep.org and click on FREE OFFER, put your email address,
submit and we will send it to you free of charge.
To learn both breath meditations and support this light center, purchase it thru the
website or send a us a money order for $54 and we will email it to you--make sure to
send us your email address.
**Our next World Peace breath meditation: Sunday, NOVEMBER 2nd, 2008 using BURSTING
THE BODY LIGHT-VIOLET FLAME OF FORGIVENESS Breath Meditation to INTENT WORLD PEACE
where there is willingness. Please join us from wherever you are.
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Thank you from the bottom of our heart.
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1) Take into account that Great Love and Great Accomplishments involve Great Risk.
2) When you lose, don’t lose the Lesson.
3) Follow the 3 R’s:
Respect for self
Respect for others and
Responsibility for all your Actions.
4) Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.
5) Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly.
6) Don’t let a little dispute injure a Great Relationship.
7) When you realize you have made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.
8) Spend some time alone every day.
9) Open your arms to Change, but don’t let go of your Values.
10) Remember that Silence is sometimes the Best Answer.
11) Live a Good, Honorable Life. Then when you get older and think back, you will be able to enjoy it a second time.
12) A Loving Atmosphere in your Home is the Foundation for your Life.
13) In disagreements with Loved Ones, deal ONLY with the current situation. Do Not bring up the past.
14) Share your Knowledge. It is a way to achieve Immortality.
15) Be Gentle with the Earth.
16) Once a year, go someplace you have never been before.
17) Remember that the best Relationship is one in which your Love for each other exceeds your need for each other.
18) Judge your Success by what you had to give up in order to get it.
19) Approach Love and Cooking with Reckless Abandon.
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“DO NOT TELL LIES FOR THERE IS NOTHING HIDDEN THAT WILL NOT BE REVEALED AND THERE IS
NOTHING COVERED THAT WILL NOT BE UNCOVERED.”
The Gospel of Thomas
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“Every person IS the physical manifestation of Divine Government here and now, as we
expand the borders of the Kingdom of Heaven on Earth.”
AH--the sound of the heart chakra
Jonathan Goldman
“Jonathan says that sound acts as a focusing mechanism for Humanity’s consciousness.
This understanding is encapsulated through the formulas he created, which include
FREQUENCY + INTENT = HEALING and its corollaries VOCALIZATION + VISUALIZATION =
MANIFESTATION and SOUND + BELIEF = OUTCOME.
Jonathan says that our intentions, visualizations, feelings and beliefs are all able
to amplify the power and effect of sound. Conversely, sound, frequencies, tones, and
vocalizations are all able to boost the power and enhance the effect of our meditations
and prayers.
He states that one of the most powerful sounds on the planet is “AH.” Many mystical
traditions worldwide find the “AH” sound is the sound of the Heart Chakra. Jonathan
asked people all over the world to participate in a Global Sound Healing on September
21st, by toning the “AH” sound for five minutes at 12:00 noon local time wherever they
were on the planet. This Global Sound Healing created a wave of Light and sound around
the globe that shifted the frequency of the Earth and lifted all Life into higher vibrations
than we had previously experienced.”
“Here are a few invocations that have been given to us by the Company of Heaven to assist
in the process of establishing Divine Government on Earth:
CALL FOR DIVINE GOVERNMENT
I AM, I AM, I AM.
I AM my I AM Presence, and I AM One with the I AM Presence of all Humanity.
I invoke the great Beings of Light associated with Divine Government to this planet,
and I invoke the Beloved Ascended Masters guarding the evolutions of Earth.
Blessed Ones, blaze the Sacred Fires of God’s Perfect Will and Divine Illumination in,
through and around every person involved with the governments of Earth at national, state
and local levels.
Blaze the Sacred Fires of God’s Will and Divine Illumination in, through and around
the electorate and governmental officials of all nations.
Let them feel and tangibly experience the Power, Wisdom and Love Nature of our Father-Mother
God flowing through them as they elect their governments and vote on all issues before them.
SEAL this activity of Light in the Cosmic Threefold Flame anchored within the hearts of all
Humanity. Expand this Light daily and hourly a thousand times a thousand fold.
VICTORY IS OURS IN LOVE GOVERNING THIS PLANET! (3X)
And so it is, Beloved I AM.
THE GOLDEN FLAME OF ILLUMINATION
Through the Supreme Eternal Mercy and Compassion of the Cosmic I AM—All That Is—I accept
the Divine Fiat, that the Golden Flame of Illumination, Wisdom, Understanding, Enlightenment
and Truth shall now rule, guide and protect all Humanity.
God’s Will for the United States of America and all of the countries of the world SHALL
MANIFEST and every country’s Divine Plan will be fulfilled.
Every nation will reflect the Will of God and the Reverence for ALL Life. Divine Government
will be the order of the day on the New Earth.
I so decree it and accept it done. Beloved I AM.
THE DECREE FOR THE EARTH AND HER NATIONS
In the Full Power and Authority of the Beloved Presence of God, I AM, we, the Children of
Earth, humbly come to the Heart of our Father-Mother God to invoke into the physical plane
of Earth the most intensified activity of God’s Will ever manifested in the history of time.
We invoke the Legions of Light serving this blessed Earth to absorb this Divine Essence into
every fiber of their Beings and project it into the Heart Flame and conscious mind of every
person associated with the governments of this planet in any way, shape or form.
Blaze the Cosmic Flame of God’s Will through each of these souls and clear away any
destructive activity of their own free will which might rush in to try and impede their
conscious desire to do God’s Will.
Help them to become and remain obedient to the Law of Harmony and to BE God in action at
ALL times.
Seal all governmental positions, individually and collectively, in the radiance of God’s
Will.
Reveal through Illumination’s Flame, the Divine Purpose and plan for each office and each
individual, and give to each person the spiritual courage and desire to fulfill that plan
perfectly.
Let the Will of God be manifest in, through and around all the governments of the world—NOW
and FOREVER!
Let the LIGHT OF GOD THAT IS ETERNALLY VICTORIOUS illumine and lead ALL Humanity everywhere!
We consciously accept this manifesting NOW...even as we call.
And so it is, Beloved I AM.
BENEDICTION
Beloved Father-Mother God and Beloved Legions of Light throughout Infinity who have come
to assist me during this sacred time, as I fulfill my part of this glorious Divine Plan,
I love you, and I AM eternally grateful for your Presence in the Universe.
Blessed Flames, the Divine Substance of the Cosmic I AM—All That Is—I thank you for your
obedient service to the Children of Earth.
Clothed in the gratitude from my heart, expand now within every Heart Flame. Perpetually
lift every soul into the embrace of his or her I AM Presence, and permanently unite every
one within the Divine Heart and Mind of God.
Allow every person to BE the physical manifestation of Divine Government here and now, as we
expand the borders of the Kingdom of Heaven on Earth.
I realize the Oneness of ALL Life, and in deep humility I bow before the Light of the Cosmos,
as I serve as a pulsation of Light in the Body of the Supreme Source I AM.
And so it is,
Beloved I AM.”
Patricia Diane Cota-Robles
New Age Study of Humanity's Purpose
a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit educational organization
Website: http://eraofpeace.org
©2008 Patricia Diane Cota-Robles
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GATEWAY TO INNER PEACE
For Deep Relaxation and Self-Healing
Self-help program for dealing with conditions caused by or made worse by stress such as
insomnia, chronic pain, irritable bowel syndrome and anxiety.
Especially helpful to use as preparation for elective surgery, while in the hospital
and during recuperation.
Takes the listener directly into a state of meditation.
Based on Autogenics with results measured by Stress Control Biofeedback Card.
For Deep Relaxation and Self-Healing
by Sarena S. Morello, M.S., LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor)
Find your place of deep quiet with this program of transformative relaxation and
self-healing of stress-related disorders.
"This compact disc is one of the best healing tools I have experienced in 25 years as
a holistic nurse. I use it regularly for myself and my clients with tremendous benefits."
-Kailee Shames, Ph.D., R.N., HNC
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Lower Cholesterol Can Kill You!
By Dr. William Campbell Douglass
Forget the myths about cholesterol and animal fat. And forget all of those cholesterol-
lowering drugs. In fact, I'd say take most of the so-called health advice you've been
spoon-fed and TOSS IT OUT THE WINDOW.
The mainstream medical community wants to feed you expensive prescription drugs and deny
you the foods you love like steak and eggs in order to lower your cholesterol. The truth
is, your body needs cholesterol as a building block for sex and adrenal hormones - and it's
absolutely vital for the proper functioning of the liver and nervous systems.
In fact, I would PANIC if my cholesterol dropped below 200!
And just who am I, to be offering this advice?
I'm Dr. William Campbell Douglass and I've been called medicine's most popular mythbuster.
I make it my mission to reveal the surprisingly inexpensive and easy road to real health -
to the chagrin of pharmaceutical companies and surgeons everywhere.
In my free report, you'll learn all about the REAL cause of heart disease and the steps you
can take to effectively wipe it out, helping you on the road to good health without dangerous
prescriptions and a life of denial.
Low Cholesterol Increases Cancer and Death Risk
by: Byron Richards
In a major shot fired across the bow of the statin marketing machine, the levels of LDL
cholesterol that are the artificial targets of "health" promoted by the American Heart
Association (AHA) are now found to be associated with a significant increased risk of cancer
and death.
The AHA recommends an LDL level of 100 for prevention and 70 for high risk patients. In the
new study an LDL level of 107 was associated with a 33% increased risk of cancer and death,
an LDL level of 87 was associated with a 50% increased risk. As the LDL goes lower the risk
keeps getting worse. These arbitrary AHA levels for LDL cholesterol were established by
"experts" with direct financial ties to the statin industry, who knew full well that reaching
their artificially low target levels for LDL would require double and triple doses of statin
drugs, thus dramatically increasing sales (which has indeed happened).
The Vytorin fraud has pointed out quite clearly that lowering LDL cholesterol to very low
levels does not reduce cardiovascular disease. Another Vytorin study also shows doing so
increases cancer risk by 64%. The new study paints the clear picture that lowering LDL too
low actually increases the rate of death from any cause. This new study also points out the
statistical shenanigans that the statin industry uses to hide the actual risks of these drugs
in the studies that have been published.
The data was so alarming that the researchers called for a statistical reanalysis of the data
from all existing cholesterol studies, using better statistical models that actually reflect
true risk. The results of this new research led the authors to conclude "A low LDL cholesterol
level is not necessarily associated with optimal clinical outcomes but is a predictor of cancer
and death."
We have known for many years that individuals who maintain an LDL cholesterol level of 130 as
they enter their 40s and 50s have much less heart disease as they grow older. This is because
they are healthy and have maintained fitness in their cholesterol function and metabolism.
There is no credible data to show that lowering LDL numbers with statins actually produces a
similar level of health, especially to artificially low numbers. There is a huge difference
between having good cholesterol numbers because you are healthy and drugging your body's
synthesis of cholesterol with statins.
In the current study the ideal LDL cholesterol level was 126. The researchers were able to
identify a bell shaped curve, in terms of a departure in either direction from this ideal
number. LDL over 146 or less than 107 was associated with 33% increased risk of cancer.
LDL over 164 of less than 87 was associated with a 50% increased risk. The risk keeps
getting worse the higher or lower the number progresses away from the ideal of 126. LDL
in the range of 108 – 145 had no statistically significant cancer risk, although being in
the center of this range is clearly best.
There have been a number of studies in the past that link low cholesterol and cancer risk.
However, these studies could not prove that the cancer was not already there prior to the
start of the study – which has been the main argument used (besides statistical manipulation)
by the statin industry to deny the association. In the new study this issue was taken into
account by eliminating participants with less than 2.5 years follow up after the start of
the study, thus demonstrating that the results were not due to pre-existing cancer.
Needless to say, this study was not part of the marketing machine propaganda that is rampant
in universities and "scientific" journals that have been used to promote the statin scam around
the world, while actively blackmailing and blacklisting any authors, institutions, or journals
that dare to step on Big Pharma's statin toes. This study was published on August 26, 2008 in
the Canadian Medical Association Journal. It was carried out in Hong Kong with Chinese patients
who had type II diabetes – the exact patient who is forced onto aggressive cholesterol lowering
with statin drugs in America.
It is quite clear that scientific knowledge and advanced statistical analysis are no longer
under the control of Big Pharma and its legions of scientists, universities, and medical
journals that are on the take, misrepresenting data, and actively suppressing negative findings.
The truth is coming out because Big Pharma is targeting the citizens of the world as a new
market for statin sales. And they are also targeting our children, wanting infants seven months
of age to have LDL levels of 50 and keep them at that level their whole life (with drugs, since
such levels are totally abnormal).
The insanity must stop. Americans have been conned. Big Pharma and the American Heart
Association should be held responsible for past crimes and future intended crimes against
the health of our citizens under the false pretense of improved cardiovascular health.
Sources:
Link to full Canadian Medical Association Journal article:
http://www.cmaj.ca/cgi/content/full/179...
Link to fully referenced version of this article:
http://www.wellnessresources.com/health...
About the author: Byron J. Richards, Board-Certified Clinical Nutritionist, nationally-renowned
nutrition expert, and founder of Wellness Resources is a leader in advocating the value of
dietary supplements as a vital tool to maintain health. He is an outspoken critic of
government and Big Pharma efforts to deny access to natural health products and has
written extensively on the life-shortening and health-damaging failures of the sickness
industry. www.wellnessresources.com askbyron@wellnessresources.com
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(NaturalNews) Health experts are finally warning women to avoid using perfumes and
fragrance products during pregnancy. The chemicals in cosmetics products, it turns out,
cause cancer and infertility problems for the children to be born.
Is anyone surprised at this? The natural health community has been warning about the cancer
risks of perfumes and cosmetics for at least two decades.
See: http://www.naturalnews.com/News_000254_...
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HOW MUCH For That Bag of Groceries?
By Dr. Mercola
You can’t tune into the news today without hearing about the rising cost of living, be it
gas for your car, heat for your home, or food for your family. Many baby boomers are giving
up -- or at least stretching out -- food luxury items such as those coveted fancy coffees,
because their pocketbooks are thinning, along with their hairlines.
In this report, I will give you some ideas for selecting delicious, nutritious items that
won’t empty out your bank account.
In 2007, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for all food rose by 4.0 percent, the highest annual
increase since 1990. The CPI for food is forecast to increase another 4.5 to 5.5 percent in
2008 as retailers continue to pass down higher commodity and energy costs to consumers in the
form of higher retail prices.
Most of you are aware of how the skyrocketing cost of oil is driving food prices rapidly
skyward, but you might not be aware of the huge role biofuels have played in this increase.
According to a confidential World Bank report, biofuels alone have forced global food prices
up by 75 percent. According to an Iowa State University study published in May 2008, food
prices have climbed an average of $47 per person since last July due to the ethanol surge
alone.
Of course, you don’t need me to tell you that your food bill has gone through the roof. Is
there anything you can do to stretch your food dollar, without having to sacrifice nutrition?
Fortunately, you can still find many affordable, nutritious foods at your farmers market or
local nutrition store, or even at the corner grocery. With a little creative use of your dollar,
you can enjoy the best foods while getting the most “bang for your buck”.
Below are ten excellent, nutrient-packed food choices that you can still find for around $1 per
serving.
1. Two Cage Free Organic Eggs: $0.84
Eggs can be one of the most healthful foods in the world. However, not all eggs are equal.
There is mounting evidence of a monumental nutritional difference between true free-ranging
chicken eggs and commercially farmed eggs. This is a result of the diets eaten by the two
groups of chickens.
Commercially farmed hens subsist mostly on corn, soy and cottonseed whereas hens that forage
in a pasture for seeds, green plants, insects and worms receive a smorgasbord of other
nutrients. Remember: garbage in, garbage out. It applies equally to hens, cattle, and people.
Don’t be fooled by the egg industry’s double-speak definitions of what free-range really means.
The UDSA defines “free-range” as chickens that have “access to the outside”. This does not
specify whether the “outside” is a field for foraging or a cement courtyard and does not define
their diets.
It is always best to obtain your eggs from a local farmer whose methods are known. To find
free-range pasture farmers, ask your local health food store or refer to www.eatwild.com or
www.localharvest.com. Many people are finding it rewarding to raise their own eggs. You can
read about this at Mother Earth News.
If you must get your eggs from the grocery store, your best bet is to look for free-range
organic.
Avoid all omega-3 eggs since they are actually less healthful for you. Typically, these
hens are fed poor quality omega-3 fat sources that are already oxidized.
It is best to eat your eggs raw. Yes, you read that correctly. Raw.
Eggs are often one of the most allergenic foods, but this is because of the changes that
take place in the cooking process. Eating eggs raw also helps preserve many of the highly
perishable nutrients such as lutein and zeaxanthin, which are powerful agents in preventing
macular degeneration. Raw eggs are not a likely cause of salmonella poisoning. For more about
this, read my 2002 article.
2. Raw Organic Milk, 8 oz: $0.62
Despite the bad press that raw milk has received, it is one of the best foods out there for
nutrient value. The downside is that it remains a bit difficult to come by, depending on
where you live. Not only does raw milk taste better than pasteurized milk, it contains more
nutrients that are beneficial because they haven’t been destroyed by heat.
Why has the FDA selected raw milk as its whipping boy? The reason is likely far more political
than nutritional. Just like the drug industry, the dairy industry has strong lobbying powers.
And when I say “dairy industry”, I’m not referring to the small farmer who provides your raw
milk.
If raw milk really caught on, big commercial dairy farmers would have to clean up their acts
-- raise healthier cows, provide pastures, etc. This would cost them a lot of money. So they
use their substantial weight to shine raw milk in a negative light, making it appear as
unappealing or dangerous as possible.
Raw milk is neither unappealing nor dangerous and is far better for you than pasteurized milk.
Its popularity is growing all the time. To find a site near you, go to the Real Milk website.
Not only does it give you links to raw milk farmers but also provides excellent information on
the nutritional benefits of raw milk.
3. Raw Nuts and Seeds:
Sunflower seeds, raw, 1 oz. = $0.82
Mixed raw nuts, 1/2 oz. = $1.00
Nuts are a good substitute protein for meat, for those of you preferring a vegetarian diet, as
long as they aren’t eaten in excess. The reason for moderation is that, except for walnuts,
almost all nuts are top heavy in omega-6 fats and can upset the omega 6/omega 3 ratio. The
average American has an omega 6:3 ratio of 15:1. It should be 1:1. Therefore, any amount of
omega-6 fat is not a good thing for most Americans.
You need to be cautious with the quantity of nuts you eat, especially if you have high
levels of insulin. Nuts are not your best choice if you suffer from high blood pressure,
excess weight, high cholesterol, or diabetes.
My favorite nuts are pecans, walnuts, almonds and hazelnuts. I normally avoid peanuts because
they are one of the most pesticide-laden foods you can eat. Most peanuts are also contaminated
with aflatoxin, a carcinogenic mold.
Seeds are similar to nuts in that they are relatively high in omega-6 fats. They have fewer
carbohydrates than nuts, so they are a little less problematic. Two exceptions are flax
seeds and chia seeds, which are higher in the desirable omega-3 fats.
The best way to obtain flax is not from the oil but to grind fresh flax seeds. A coffee
grinder will do this very nicely. This way, you will also get the benefits from the lignin
fiber in the seeds and obtain the freshest (i.e., least oxidized and damaged) fats.
To summarize then, raw nuts and seeds can be an economical, healthful addition to your diet
if eaten in moderation, particularly walnuts, flax and chia seeds.
4. Berries: 1 cup fresh organic blueberries = $0.95
Berries are among the best fruits on the planet. Not only do they taste great, they are
densely packed with a variety of potent phytochemicals that can do wonders to normalize
and improve your health. They are high in fiber and low in sugar, so they won’t cause drastic
insulin swings if eaten in moderation.
The best way to eat berries is in their raw, natural state, since heating and freezing can
damage some of the antioxidants. The different varieties of berries contain different types
and levels of antioxidants, so berries have a range of health benefits.
Blueberries are one of the most powerful antioxidant-rich foods on the planet. Researchers
at the USDA Human Nutrition Center (HNRCA) have ranked blueberries #1 in antioxidant activity
when compared to 40 other fresh fruits and vegetables.[vii] One of the beneficial
phytochemicals is anthocyanin, which is what gives blueberries their deep blue color.
They also contain vitamins A and C, zinc, potassium, iron, calcium and magnesium.
Blueberries offer many health benefits, including protection against urinary tract
infections, cancer, age-related health conditions and brain damage from strokes. The
European blueberry, or bilberry, is known to prevent and even reverse macular degeneration.
Cranberries are also loaded with antioxidants and are famous for treating and preventing
urinary tract infections. In addition, they offer protection against cancer, stroke and
heart disease. Cranberries are rich in polyphenols, which might inhibit the growth of human
breast cancer cells and reduce the risk of gum disease and stomach ulcers.
The best way to eat cranberries is to eat them raw and whole. Commercially prepared cranberry
juice is loaded with sugar, which undoes any health benefits of the fruit. Whole, fresh
cranberries are especially good when added to vegetable juice.
Strawberries came in second to blueberries in the USDA’s analysis of antioxidant capacity
of 40 common fruits and vegetables. They are rich in fiber, manganese, folic acid, potassium,
and contain more vitamin C than any other berry. Among strawberries’ antioxidants are
anthocyanins and ellagic acid, a phytochemical that has been shown to fight carcinogens.
Raspberries are another one of nature’s little health-packages. They are rich in anthocyanins
and cancer-fighting phytochemicals such as ellagic, coumaric and ferulic acid. They contain
calcium, vitamins A, C, E, fiber and folic acid. Raspberries are thought to offer protection
against esophageal and other cancers.
As with all fruits, berries should be eaten in moderation and should be washed well before
eating. Keep in mind that too many at one time can spike your insulin level.
5. Watermelon: One-pound slice = $0.59
On a hot, summer day, who can resist a big, juicy slice of watermelon at the family picnic?
As it turns out, this universally loved melon has health benefits as well, and it won’t break
the bank.
Like berries, watermelon is loaded with phytochemicals, including lycopene, beta-carotene,
and citrulline. When citrulline is consumed, it is converted to arginine. Arginine is an
amino acid that has beneficial effects on the heart and circulatory system, as well as the
immune system. Arginine boosts nitric oxide, which relaxes blood vessels, leading to another
beneficial side benefit of watermelon ... a Viagra-like effect without the hazards of a toxic
drug!
Watermelon -- an aphrodisiac? Who knew?
Arginine also helps the urea cycle by removing ammonia and other toxic compounds from your
body.
6. Coconut Milk: 7 ounces = $0.98
Coconut is quite nutritious (unless your primary source is macaroons). The oil in coconut
is one of the best oils for your body because of its medium chain fatty acids, or
triglycerides (MCT’s). MCT’s have many health benefits, including raising your body’s
metabolism and fighting off pathogens such as viruses, bacteria and fungi.
Coconut milk is quite versatile -- ask anyone who has been doing vegetarian cooking for a
while. It can be used as a milk substitute and is delicious in sauces and dressings, as well
as baked goods. Coconut milk has been a staple in the Thai diet for centuries.
Coconut is nature’s richest source of MCT outside of human breast milk. Coconut oil is very
stable and does not oxidize and break down quickly like other oils, and it has a shelf life
of more than two years. It is absolutely the best oil for cooking.
Your body needs fat but it needs the right kinds of fat to function optimally. Coconut fat
is one of those fats. People have actually lost weight by incorporating coconut into their
diets. This is because the MCTs promote thermogenesis, increasing your body’s metabolism,
producing energy. Coconut has also been found to be helpful to thyroid function, as well as
digestion.
Fresh coconut is delicious although a little difficult to find sometimes, but there are now
some good canned coconut varieties available. More and more research is emerging all the time
about the health benefits of coconut.
7. Spinach: 5 oz. fresh organic spinach = $0.95
Popeye was correct. Spinach is extremely good for you! Regardless of your nutritional type,
eating more vegetables is recommended for everyone. Spinach is high in antioxidants and has
a very high ORAC score. ORAC is Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity, which is a measurement of
a food’s ability to destroy the free radicals that cause your body damage.
The higher the ORAC score, the better a food is for you. Your own body’s ORAC can also be
measured as an indication of how many antioxidants you have working for you.
Spinach’s ORAC score is surpassed only by prunes, raisins, blueberries, blackberries,
strawberries and kale. Of course, you should not overdo fruits due to the high carbohydrate
content, but there is no such risk of eating too many leafy greens. Some research has shown
that it might be the “brain food” needed to help avoid memory loss and Alzheimer’s disease.
In one study, women given 10 ounces of fresh, raw spinach saw their ORAC score go up more
than when they took 1,250 mg of vitamin C daily. In a study involving rats, a daily serving
of spinach prevented the memory loss and slowdown in learning capacity usually seen as the
animals age. Rats given spinach or vitamin E from the age of six months were less likely to
forget where things were as they got older than rats given nothing extra, or rats that got
strawberries.
Spinach is also rich in folic acid, which can help lower blood pressure. In addition, it is
rich in lutein and zeaxanthin, which can lower the risk for age-related macular degeneration.
8. Garlic: 2 cloves = $0.05
Whether you are dodging vampires, hypertension or cancer, garlic should be on your menu daily.
Garlic boosts your body’s natural abilities to protect you from hypertension and osteoporosis,
and research is mounting that it decreases your risk for various forms of cancer. It is a
potent antimicrobial as well, working as a natural antibiotic, antifungal, antiviral,
antiparasitic agent.
Garlic’s main active ingredient is allicin, but this agent vanishes about an hour after you
cut into it. This is why you must eat garlic fresh! You can’t swallow cloves whole -- they
must be crushed first. Taking a garlic pill is a waste of time.
You can add 1-2 cloves to your vegetable juice to cut down on the pungent taste. The
chlorophyll in the juice also tends to cut down on the potentially offensive garlic odor.
9. Wild Rice: One serving = $0.99
Contrary to its name, wild rice is not a rice at all but a grass. Wild rice is really the
annual aquatic seed Zizania aquatica, mostly found in the upper freshwater lakes of Canada,
Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota.
Wild rice towers over other grains when it comes to nutritional content. It is higher in
protein, fiber, minerals, B vitamins, folic acid, and complex carbohydrates. It is
particularly rich in niacin, zinc, phosphorus, magnesium and potassium. If you are going
to choose a grain, you just can’t do better than this.
This versatile grain can be used to make a pilaf, a breakfast “cereal,” stuffed into a bell
pepper or a tomato, or tossed with fruit and nuts and made into a salad.
10. Krill Oil: Two capsules = $0.84
There was a time when I would have placed fish on this list as one of the top ten foods, but
unfortunately, today, the dangers of eating fish outweigh the benefits due to the toxic
mercury levels they now contain, with very few exceptions. Fortunately, I have discovered
a cost effective way for you to receive all of the benefits of fish without the danger of
heavy metal contamination.
There is a pure marine oil from Neptune krill that is loaded with powerful antioxidants and
essential omega-3 oils, with NO heavy metal contamination. Krill are small shrimp or prawn-
like creatures that feed the world’s most mammoth animals—the great whales. Toothless great
whales gulp down huge quantities of krill to provide the energy they need to fuel their
massive bulk. A blue whale eats up to 8,000 pounds of krill each day!
There are many ways krill oil can help you. These are just a few:
A healthy heart
Healthy joints
Fighting aging
Supporting your brain and nervous system
Stabilizing your cholesterol levels
Optimizing your mood
Keeping your skin healthy
This unusual oil boasts a very comprehensive set of necessary antioxidants not seen in
fish or cod liver oil, and it is stable and well absorbed with a good deal of research to
back it up. Generally, I am not a huge fan of supplements, but this is one important
exception.
I hope that you have found these suggestions helpful in making the most of your food
dollar in these economically challenging times. I am sure you will come up with many other
excellent ideas as you become familiar with your local farmers market and nutrition stores.
It might take a little more effort, but I am confident you will discover ways to eat within
your budget, without having to sacrifice your health.
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**Sunday, NOVEMBER 2nd, 2008 / Our Breath Meditation Intenting World
Peace using Bursting the Body Light-Violet Flame of Forgiveness.
We would like as many of you as live nearby to join us and those
of you afar to join us as well. The time is now to take action
and be taking action continuously for World Peace. It starts with
us.
Join us the first Sunday of each month. We meet at 3pm Rocky Mt.
Standard Time and breathe around 4pm. It is an exquisite way to
stop the chatterbox and have our love intention impact on the
Collective, the Earth's Bodies and our bodies as well.
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Mother Father God I thank you for the Desire, the Hope , the Faith,
the Willingness and the Experience of Loving You with all my Heart,
all my Mind, all my Soul and all my Strength, creating Perfect
Gratitude, Perfect Praise, Perfect Love, and Perfect Faith - filling
my heart with Songs Of Joy, Waters of Life and Clothing of Light.
I love you, I love you, I love you. Amen.
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In Truth, Simplicity, Love and Service, Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti,
Om Peace
Young Toni Delgado and Young Kelley Elkins
A NEXT STEP...Light Center for Transformation and Healing
P.O.Box 429
Dona Ana, New Mexico 88032
toni@anextstep.org
www.anextstep.org
575-382-8771
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