Thursday, April 30, 2009

We are NOT promoting a scare, or a pandemic, but with the current level 5 alert, we thought it important to share with you a few tips. Those who shop at our store and know us understand that we have your best interest in mind. As our family has been keenly aware of what is being reported, and all that is not being reported, we wanted to share with you some information. Here are a few notes of interest in protecting your family:

Your immune system is the NUMBER ONE thing you have going for you. A healthy immune system will act as your best defense. Creating an alkaline environment in your body is of utmost importance. Cancer and disease can not survive in an alkaline environment. Ideally your body should be around 80% alkaline 20% acidic. More than 65% of your immune system is in your intestinal track. Keep it clean! (Note: we still have 8 children at home. In the last many years we have only had a couple instances of a child contracting a small virus. The illness lasted perhaps a day or two and was gone. This whole health immune system really works!! Living proof right here!)
Alkaline forming foods include sprouts, herbs, green and leafy vegetables, garlic, onions, sea vegetables, vine-ripened vegetables, tree-ripened fruit, small grains, sesame seeds, fresh beans and corn, cayenne pepper and some nuts.
Acid forming foods include meats, sugars, eggs and dairy, most grains, white flour and carbonated beverages. And all artificial chemical sweeteners like NutraSweet, Equal, or Aspartame, are extremely acid-forming. Produce that is acid forming are blueberries, cranberries, plums, prunes, and most nuts and seeds. (Tip: get your 20% from the produce...)

WASH your hands often. Viruses lay dormant until they are digested into your system. They can not grow in food. They can lay rest on any food item, any door handle, cart handle, you name it and after entering your body, they grow inside your intestines. THUS A HEALTHY IMMUNE SYSTEM is critical! (capitalization added for emphasis!!)

Know how and where to use masks: N95 Masks will NOT prevent you from contracting a virus. They WILL contain some of the virus if worn by an infected person.

Have some food storage. You may need to stay home for a couple weeks. Please have what your family needs. See attached if you are interested in ordering bulk food. Those who shop at Natures Garden please note that we are placing our next produce order Friday for Saturday delivery. If you desire a case of anything, let us know. We place produce orders Monday for Tuesday, Wednesday for Thursday and Friday for Saturday.

Build your immune system using some of the following:
Editors Note: (that’s just me, Karen) Never would we take advantage of our position in the health world to get gain. That is exactly what we stand opposed too. However, we are in a position to order exactly what you need to improve your immune system and boost your health. If your family desires any of the items listed below, please contact us immediately. There is NOT sufficient food or supplements in any store in WI to provide adequately for our population. We are placing orders later today and on Friday (May1st) morning. We do not want to cause any alarm or panic. We are just ordering our weekly order and want you to understand a bit more than perhaps you do right now.

What are we doing? Our family is taking the following: Garlic and cayenne capsules, Vitamin C 1,000 dose each, St Johns Wort, and Acidophilus. We are taking some colloidal silver as well. We have Paul d” arco, Olive leaf and zinc on hand as well as two homeopathic remedies that practically stopped the 1918 flu epidemic in it’s track: Gelsemium and Bryonia.

Vitamin C: Vitamin C helps combat disease. It protects the white blood cells. Dosage: 500 and 1,000 milligrams daily, up to 10,000 milligrams daily when fighting the flu.
Olive Leaf Extract (OLE)Olive leaf is an excellent antibacterial. This herbal supplement fights bacterial and viral infections.Dosage: 500-1000 milligrams every few hours or two capsules four times a day.
Acidophilus cultureAfter using antibiotics, or even Olive Leaf Extract, take acidophilus to restore the intestinal flora, as antibiotics and OLE can upset the healthy bacteria in your intestines.Dosage: one capsule a day before meals, or two capsules taken on an empty stomach first thing in the morning
Grapefruit LeafThis is best taken in capsules as it can be bitter. Research has shown grapefruit leaves to be effective as an antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, and antiparasitic
Vitamin AVitamin A increases immunity by promoting T-lymphocyte activity and Beta carotene, one of the components of vitamin A; it increases thymus gland function and stimulates the growth of the white blood cells that fight disease. Vitamin A increases the production of mucus, thereby aiding in cleansing. It is also an antioxidant.
GarlicGarlic is great as a preventative and as a treatment. Take two tablets three times a day until the mucus production has slowed down dramatically, or until the color of mucus becomes clear rather than yellow or green. Garlic can also help treat ear infections. Squeeze a garlic clove until the juice runs into a cotton ball and place the cotton ball in the ear. Raw garlic has antifungal, antibacterial, and antiviral properties.
ZincZinc inhibits the reproduction of rhinovirus, and has been found to be especially good for treating viral sore throats. A recent study on the effectiveness of zinc showed that taking a zinc lozenge every 2-3 hours, shortened the duration of cold symptoms. Overdosing with zinc can have side effects, such as an effect on the uptake of iron.Dosage: one lozenge every 2-3 hours for duration of the cold or flu. Keep in the mouth for 5-10 minutes. Or 30 to 50 milligrams a day.AstragalusAstragalus membranaceus or milk vetch has been used in Chinese medicine for over 2,000 years to strengthen the immune and respiratory systems and to fight the flu. Astragalus belongs to a class of herbs called adaptogens, and helps the body handle stress. Astragalus also fights pathogens like bacteria and viruses.Dosage: one dropper of tincture of Astragalus (standardized to 15 percent polysaccharides) to a hot liquid like tea or soup three times a day. As tablets, take 350 to 400 milligrams three times a day
OTHER FANTASTIC HEALERS: Green Tea, St John's Wort, Vitamin E, Resveratrol, Scuttellaria (Skullcap), Cats Claw, Cranberry Juice, Curcumin (Tumeric Spice) Paul d” arco,

Foods to avoid
: foods that create mucous in the respiratory tract, such as dairy and bananas, as they are detrimental due to the fact that the predominant breeding ground of the virus is the respiratory tract. It is also recommended to stay away from Honey, Chocolate, Micro Algae, and Kimchi. All of these increase production of cytokines.

For the full article on N95 masks visit http://www.naturalnews.com/026160.html
For the full article on using Natural Remedies by Melanie Grimes visit http://www.naturalnews.com/026156.html
For a fantastic article on the Asian flu and other influenzas please visit; http://www.naturalnews.com/023087.html
For the Article on treating the Spanish Flu in 1918 with Homeopathy visit http://www.naturalnews.com/026148.html

Please visit our website for information on other emergency preparedness topics, recipes and healthy living information if interested.

As always, to your BEST HEALTH!

Karen
Livin’ life as an exclamation, not an explanation!
www.naturesgardenspot.com

Oh! I can’t forget the disclaimer!
we are not doctors, but well educated adults who study health
we are not scientists, but rather people who are living experiments
we are not evaluated by the FDA, but evaluate all products we sell
we do not intend to diagnose, treat, prevent, or cure any disease, so check with your doctor before believing a thing I say!

You ARE what you eat! EVERY SINGLE CELL in your body is a result of WHAT you eat!

Saturday, April 25, 2009

Organic Seeds are HERE! Come enjoy the DOZENS of varieties!

TUESDAY is Sprouting Class! 6:30 - 8:30 : We have many sprouts, nuts, grains and seed sprouts to taste! FULL ARRAY OF LIVING VITAMINS and MINERALS available here! We are thrilled to have a guest speaker form the Milwaukee Raw group, Chris, with us again!

THURSDAY night 6:30 PM is a wonderful presentation by Dr. Reigleman D.C. Health: Without a Prescription. I have personally attended his seminars and have found them very inspiring! It is being held at Wegners Cedar lake Inn (formerly Linden Inn) and Natures Garden is providing a tasting table. YUM! Come for GREAT Nutrition, Nutritional Info and an INSPIRING presentation! all for FREE! Gosh, does it get any better???

Anyone interested in volunteering on Thursday during the day as we make all the yummy food is welcome to call and come help!

THE STORE has changed a little! We moved the raw foods area and thus created a change in many areas! You will enjoy this new change. Please ask if you are looking for something!

DISCONTINUED products are discounted and on display in the front of the store. There is a cooler as well with frozen items that are great, they just do not move much and we need the space!

WE ARE ON DVD! One of our faithful customers, and total brain-type computer man, has been videotaping our classes, adding NEAT editing, and is going to make available all of our cooking and health classes on DVD! Each DVD will include colored recipes cards as well! Not sure when all this will be in hand, but the samples he keeps bringing each week are inspiring. We will be doing short videos on Tube as well, showing nut milks, cutting pineapples, raw ice creams and more! They will be available on our website this summer sometime...

GLUTEN FREE INFO: We have three people in our family who are sensitive to gluten. Thus, we have researched this subject over the past couple of years. There are those who are VERY sensitive to gluten, and therefore can not eat anything even processed in a facility that contains wheat. For example, nuts that are separated in a warehouse that also has an area for separating wheat. Some people are so sensitive that even a molecule of wheat dust can affect them. Thus, all products processed in a facility with wheat has a disclaimer. The same with soy, tree nuts, and shellfish. There are many others, like those in our family, who can tolerate foods coming from these facilities without any concern.

The food we make in ZuZu's kitchen is prepared in a facility that handles wheat, tree nuts, shellfish and soy. Because we are very sensitive to the gluten free population, we take utmost care in sanitizing our kitchen in between productions. The cafe also has separate areas for GF preparation. HOWEVER we label all of our GF foods with the disclaimer. Now, a family that has GF members and non GF members runs a risk even in their own home. They need to be careful not to cross contaminate knives, spoons, and other utensils used in things like peanut butter and mayo. The GF very sensitive have quite a challenge on their hands! We wish them the very best!

ZuZu's will use Glitino GF Breads in the cafe here forward, and they are certified GF!

Our 100% ORGANIC WHOLE WHEAT SEEDED HERB breads and Cinnamon Raisin Breads
a hit! Grab some when you are in!

Have a wonderful day and COME shop! MANY new items we simply did not mention!!!

To your LIFE ENJOYING FUTURE!

Karen

Thursday, April 16, 2009

Here you go....a newsletter with no exclamation points.
won't this be fun. I am proving I can do this....

Yes, I have been accused of using perhaps too much excitement in these updates, so today, you will be addressed without the use of any exciting exclamation points. Wish me luck....wait, you are not here....oh well here we go....

New Items (don't get too excited here) Sprouted OG WW Bread from Alvarado Street, Sprouted OG WW Buns from Alvarado Street, OG Fruit Roll Ups, Fenugreek Supplements, 5# OG Strawberries, 5# OG Mangos, 5# Blueberries ( the only non organic item in our kitchen I believe...but we simply can not afford to eat those all organic...there are a few of us living here...) Corn and bean chips that are OG and made with absolutely no canola oil. (This folks is great news. Jump up and down or something to show that excitement.) Mexican Sweet Chili tea, Mayan Cocoa Spice OG tea, Garden Of Life RAW Vitamins: Iron, B complex and B12. This is just terrific nutrition. The Omega 3 is here as well from Garden of Life, and their fish oils are simply wonderful.

NEW GRAIN DISPLAY: Check out our new grain display. We resurrected an old Jelly Belly display, and took it to a new level. Now you can see everything we have and it is very condensed.

THANK YOU to all of our shoppers. We simply love our job, and appreciate each and every dollar spent at our property. Please know that we desire to become a place where you can do most of your grocery shopping, so please let us know suggestions you may have for products, suggestions on our service, or any other comments you wish to share. We express ourselves freely, and we want you to feel safe doing the same. THANK you again for helping us press forward in this healthy lifestyle endeavor.

TUESDAY APRIL 21st is our Preparing for Tomorrow Class Learn how to store food for long term storage, prepare a safe room, prepare for a nuclear attack, prepare for tornados, and how to make a 72 hr kit. We will also purify water and discuss purification methods. This is a repeat class because the response was terrific the first time around. You will take home a great deal of information that can help your family become prepared. This class is $10.00, but as always, come even if you can not afford the $10.00, money is secondary to your well being. Just leave after class, no questions asked.....just glad to help.

Well, I don't know how much more of this I can handle. Typing with no exclamation points is truly not possible...so I better stop while ahead.

Have an absolutely fantastic day.

Karen
Livin life from Living foods
naturesgarden@nconnect.net

ok, that's the end, I did it! I used NO exclamation points!

never again.......

Friday, April 10, 2009

WE ARE OPEN ALL DAY GOOD FRIDAY!

LOCAL MUSHROOMS
from Eden WI (Gourmet's Delight Mushrooms) and boy are they GREAT! They grow all of their mushrooms organically, but in order to sell them in an organic package they need to pay more. So knowing all of their mushrooms are grown the exact same way, organically, I still ordered the ones labeled organic, but would like to save you all money buy getting the ones in bulk that are not in packages.....thoughts? THEY ARE GREAT and all we will use from now on in our Cafe!

GF OG VEGAN PIZZAS and CRUSTS! Yup! You read that right! Delicious crusts and made from all gluten free ingredients! NO FILLERS AND NO STARCHES! Yes, they have oat flour, but GF oat flour from Canada! We are very excited about all happening in our kitchen, so come enjoy! They are available in our freezer, and at the cafe!

HERBAL CLASS HAND OUT: The hand out from this weeks class is attached. ALL ATTENDANTS ( there were over 40) Please print this hand out for your record, as the guide you received did not have our disclaimer on it. Please return those or throw them away and use this one instead. These will be available in our store as well!

WE ARE GETTING A NEW KITCHEN! We are moving the sinks and countertops after closing this Saturday the 11th.There will be no fresh bread Monday or Tuesday. Sorry! No water those days! The store will be stocked well before we close down! The cafe will re-open on Thursday the 16th.

FRESH TROUT ON THE WAY! During the French class the chef mentioned the wonderful trout from Rushing Waters. I just flipped as I can't believe I didn't think of this sooner! Rushing Waters is owned by a friend I grew up with Peter Fritch! He is a great man and has integrity! I called him this week and asked about his farming practices. He uses no antibiotics, and uses no animal by products either (I should have guessed). He related that his farm is the leader in the industry throughout the nation in raising trout naturally. So, with such excitement, I said we would enjoy carrying his products. Our family took a great trip out there years ago, and it is a pristine environment. We will have posters and a sign up for fresh trout in the store. You can place your order by Tuesday and we will have it delivered on Friday.... fresh! And of course, how could I resist making some yummy stuffing and sell some stuffed trout up in the store as well! His smoked Salmon will be a tester here this weekend! Visit his website for more information www.rushingwaters.net See store for details! (details details details...those are why we are here so late at night!)

RUMMAGE: Tables, desks, chairs, rocking chairs, misc from Waldo are here! See attached for detailed list. Some items are here in front of the store, others will be coming this week. Please let us know what you are interested by calling Roger at 262-339-9056.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to us, happy birthday to us, happy birthday Natures Garden, happy birthday to us! YES! We have been open one year this weekend!!

If Interested, please visit www.naturalnews.com
this is a great website, and I have been a fan of Mike Adams since before he was as "big" as he is now. He is just a great man with great leadership in the health world. his writings are worth reading! He sends out great updates each day. I enjoy reading what I can.....you will too! AND he doesn't sell you anything!

ORGANIC and HEIRLOOM SEEDS Will be here....today? next week? heck, not soon enough! EXCITING! THEY ARE TRULY ON THEIR WAY!

Have a WONDERFUL Easter weekend, but don't eat too many eggs or CANDY!
And all that food coloring?
Heck, ......just enjoy Easter!

To SPRING and HEALTHY SALADS!

Karen
Livin Life from Livin Foods!
www.naturesgardenspot.com
naturesgarden@nconnect.net

Thursday, April 2, 2009

It's APRIL!!! That means next month is MAY! Gardening time! My goodness, when in the world will we get to that!!!!! Thank goodness for perennials......

Organic seeds are coming! YEAH! We also need to get an idea of what vegetable plants you would like to purchase in 4" pots. Give us feed back!

New Items! Rejuvenative Foods is RAW ORGANIC LIVE food! YUM! They offer vegi-delight ( great beets flavor in there as well as others...) sauerkraut ( YUMMY) and Kim-chi ( PERFECT blend!), Desert Essence Coconut Hand and Body Lotion, Glutino GF Cinnamon Bagels! YUM, Giovanni Root 66 Max Volume Lifting spray and their Styling Glue too!,

PLUMBER NEEDED: Well, we hired this new guy Dan and lo and behold he has drawn a WONDERFUL layout for a new efficient kitchen! Now, we are doing this within our limited budget, as we still have stainless kitchen equipment from Waldo, but we need a plumber! We need an estimate to rip out ( that sounds more exciting than remove...) some existing plumbing and install a floor drain and install a new sink and water line. We will be doing allot of the grunt work, and all the plumbing done in ONE day, on a Monday. Yup, that is ALL we can do as there can be limited down time....Know anyone?

We have some great tables - children height, from our day care. Interested? We honestly do not know , but perhaps $10.00 a piece? They are long and nice condition! We just want them to a good home!

SALMON! Our wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon is jumping up in price, so if you want to stock up now, this is the best time! NO color added, NO antibiotics and frozen fresh! Current price is $10.25lb (around $5.75 a package) and this is jumping up with the next order.....Great company so we are sticking with them! Their quality is wonderful.

TERRIFIC Classes this week! Attached are the recipes from both! Raw Nut Milks and Rice milks was great! We need to repeat that one for everyone who missed it! Try the recipes for pudding, smoothes, shakes, and sauces all with NO DAIRY~!! and more than dairy by FAR! French class was wonderful and boy was it full of....butter! Great tastes! We are anxious to have Chef Darien back soon!

GOLD MINE NO SHIPPING!!! I called Goldmine, maker of the best sauerkraut I have tasted, and asked them what we could do about shipping. I had just paid another $62.00 for shipping, and just could not add that additional charge to you, our customers....so they called back a few minutes later and offered free shipping on the kraut and Nama Shoyu (GREAT Raw soy sauce!)!

We had a delivery mix up with another "health" food store from this part of WI! We received their shipment and they ours. Interesting...nothing in their entire order was organic!! So, what makes it fit for a "health" store? Pretty packaging, but I will tell you, the contents are the same as most things you get a local conventional grocery! Watch carefully what you spend your money on..... Please know we research our products and will only sell you what we know is best for your body! And we are always learning!! Yes, we include a few chips and treats here and there....but always the better ones! NO msg's in ANY form and we are always looking for organic chips. We have just found some GREAT ones so if all goes well, their products are coming soon!

THANK YOU for helping us grow and grow! We are so excited about this spring, and the cafe it is contagious! We just float on a cloud sometimes.....until we wake up and get back to work! Sleep...NOT overrated!

WE NEED WINE SUGGESTIONS! We have no idea what OG wines and OG beer to bring in. Any suggestions? We do need help deciding, so please send your input! We believe will offer some spirits in our cafe (and store) after many requests, as soon as we have an idea of what to purchase!

If Anyone Has Time.......We are looking to research these make up lines. They are the ones we have narrowed our search down to: Grace, Eccobella, Lagona, Mychelle and ZuZu ( Love the name, but how did they get my name???!) . If anyone can help research these items, or have used one or more in the past, please pass on what you have learned! We are offering to pay someone to help with this, so let us know if you have time!

Marie with MCM had a baby girl! Marie (our upstairs photographer, not our daughter who also works upstairs as a photographer..) Olivia Alice was born on Saturday and Mom and baby Olivia are home safe and sound! YEAH! I get to play mommy again.......when she shares.....

Have a GREAT HEALTHY day!

Yours in HEALTHY ENERGY, (the real stuff, see attached for green smoothie recipes....)

Karen!!