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The Canary in the Mine

Back in the olden days before we had electronic sensing devices, canaries were used in mine shafts to detect poisonous fumes that might kill the miners.

Because canaries are so small, it doesn't take much of a dose of toxic fumes to make them ill or kill them.

When a canary keeled over, the miners would rush out of the mine shaft to safety. This system worked great for the miners. Not so great for the canaries.

Your pets are the modern day version of the canaries in the mine.

Cats, dogs, gerbils, birds, and the like are all MUCH smaller than you. A small dose of a toxic chemical may not affect you, but it could make them ill or even kill them.

If your pets are in your house all day they're exposed to household chemicals three to four times longer than are you. As you go to work, the store, run errands, etc. you get relief from the toxins in your home. (The Environmental Protection Agency states that the air inside our homes is two to five times more toxic than air outside!)

Certain chemicals in cleaning supplies and aerosols are potential sources of danger to the health of your pets... and you. Here's some examples:

• Chlorine products may make your fabrics white, but chlorine is a highly toxic poison. It was first used in chemical warfare. Chlorine fumes are fatal in high doses.
• Carpet cleaners include a known carcinogen that damages liver, kidney, and nervous systems.
• Antibacterial cleansers often contain Triclosan, which has been tied to liver damage.

What to do?

• Alternative cleaning products without harsh chemicals are readily available in most grocery stores as well as online.
• Use natural products, such as baking soda to eliminate odors in sinks, litter boxes, and clothing.
• Dry your clothes outdoors on a clothes line. The sun will brighten your whites (no need for bleach) and the air will make your clothes, bedding, and towels smell wonderful (no need for chemically dryer sheets or fabric softners).

Additionally, clean spills and stains immediately, remove food waste promptly, and use entry way mats at all entrances. Keeping your home clean will eliminate the need for chemical aerosols.

Less use of chemicals in your home means a healthier home for you... and your pets.

Love,
Kathy

ps. For more information on specific cleaning products and the toxic chemicals contained in them, visit www.mamashealth.com.

Essential Oil of the Month

Peace & Calming

Just what you need during these stressful times! Peace & Calming® is a gentle, fragrant blend that reduces depression, anxiety, stress, and insomnia.

When diffused, it helps calm tensions and uplift the spirit, promoting relaxation and a deep sense of peace.

Peace & Calming® may be especially calming and comforting to young children after an overactive and stressful day. It can also be used to calm nervousness in animals.

Oils included in this blend are:

• Blue Tansy - combats anger and negative emotions
• Patchouli - strongly grounding and centering, establishes mental and emotional equilibrium
• Tangerine - sedating and calming, helping with anxiety and nervousness
• Orange - elevating to the mind, combats depression, and brings about a sense of security
• Ylang Ylang - increases relaxation, restores confidence and equilibrium

Suggestions of how to use it:

• Diffuse it in your home or office.
• Put 2-3 drops on your pillow or bedding for a sound sleep.
• Apply it to wrists, neck, chest, and under nose.
• Dilute 1:15 with vegetable oil for body massage oil.
• Put 4-8 drops on a cotton ball and locate on heating vents.
• Use in Raindrop Therapy

Remember, Young Living Essential Oils are 100% pure, therapeutic grade, organic essential oils. They have nothing added to them that dilutes their potency or their purity. They cost a bit more and they're worth it. They're not only more effective, they last longer because you don't need to use but a drop or two.

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AstroArchetypes is a new coaching tool which makes it easy and fun to get the information you need to make better choices. It combines three powerful components:

• the coaching wheel - a tool for identifying your levels of satisfaction in different areas of your life the houses of
• astrology - an ancient "map" of the twelve most important parts of your life
• archetypes - the different roles or personas you adopt according to differing situations and the people involved

These components by themselves are extremely effective. Combined, they're amazingly powerful in getting the information needed about any issue, situation, or relationship so you can move through fear and begin making forward progress.

More information here...

Kathy Wilson, CPC
4514 155th St. NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98332
Phone: 253.853.4033
Fax: 253.853.4034
Email: kwilson@under-one-roof.net