The Power of Vitamin C and D, Tis the Season!

With all that has been going around this year, Halloween here with all the sugary treats, and the Holidays just around the corner to lower one's immune system, I have recently spent a lot of time studying the power of Vitamin C and D.

I started upping my Vitamin D with Dr. Mercola Vitamin D (3) Spray a couple of months ago and I have absolutely loved it because my whole family can take it, including my children. I plan on getting our Vitamin D levels tested soon to see where we are at with a 25(OH)D, also called 25-hydroxyvitamin D test. Dr. Mercola recommends an optimal level of 50ng/ml to 65ng/ml. 85% of American's are seriously deficient in their Vitamin D levels, so I highly recommend everyone to test where they are at and look into a Vitamin D3 Supplement. Dr Mercola has a whole Resource Page on Vitamin D if you are interested in learning more about this amazing Vitamin.

I also have been researching the importance of Vitamin C and trying to find a powerful supplement that would have what I thought a good absorption rate. I decided on trying Super C 22 made from Dr. Newton Naturals. I like that it is powder that you put into water to drink. It will be something my children can take without artificial sweeteners, colors and fillers. I will have to write more about it, once we have tried it for awhile. They had an interesting tidbit on their Blog about the only 3 mammals that don't produce Vitamin C naturally in their bodies daily. Guess who is one of them???

"Every mammal on the planet manufactures its own Vitamin C (dogs, cats and even your pet pig) except: Primates (monkeys, apes), Guinea pigs… and Humans.You read that right! There are only three species in the mammal kingdom unable to make their own Vitamin C! After a genetic incident 25 million years ago, humans lost the ability to make their own Vitamin C. In simple terms, the majority of animals make Vitamin C every day to protect themselves. A few examples: my 25-pound Westies make about 5 grams (5,000 mg) of Vitamin C per day, and a goat weighing several-hundred pounds probably makes 50 grams per day." I thought that was so interesting.

I also found another interesting reading called Vitamin C Cures by Dr. Fred Klenner. It is about Dr. Fred Klenner who did a lot of studies and research on Vitamin C and wrote about its amazing cures.

So as we get ready for the Holiday season also try to remember that getting enough rest, not stressing out, eating plenty of fruits and vegetables, exercising, optimizing Omega 3 levels, and limiting process sugars, are also very important in maintaining a healthier immune system. Please be sure to take some time to do your own research on other ways that can help increase your immune system like, upping your Vitamin C and D, to make the best health decisions for you and your family.


In Liberty,

Jennifer
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On a Mission to find Natural (Curly) Hair Care Products... Jason Could you be it???

This is the problem with researching and learning about natural health... You have to give up a lot of your old ways and try not to look back...lol:)

Dr. Asa Andrew's book Empowering your Health and of course my all time favorite website and e-newsletter Dr Mercola is like a loud voice in your head that once you read their writings about the chemicals in the products we use on our body everyday, that voice just keeps on getting louder and louder every time you look at the product ingredients you use or try to buy.

It hasn't been easy to try to give up Mac Makeup, Body Care Products, Salon Products, and my every 2 month Hair Straighter.

I decided in January to not Straighten my hair for a while and wear my hair natural... It is pretty curly even with a Straighter. WOW HAS THIS BEEN HARD!!! I don't miss the hour and half of rolling and sitting under a dryer, but I do miss the polish curly locks look.

So my next mission was to try to find products for curly hair. Man I have gone through a lot. I even started off with the Salon stuff, thinking it would control my hair better, but I was wrong. They would just dry my hair out (you need a good gel with a setting lotion or mouse for curly hair), plus they had some not so great chemicals in them.

I found a product at the Organic Food Depot in Virginia Beach called Jason a year ago, when I was looking for a natural lotion, no harsh chemicals, and was affordable for my son's dry skin. It has worked great for his dry skin and an everyday lotion for the family (on a side note he has been taking Dr. Mercola's Krill Oil for Kids and that has virtually healed his dry skin. I hardly have to use lotion on him anymore). I was curious to see if they carried Hair Care Products for curly hair... and low and behold they do... I had to give them a try...

I have been using their whole Natural Salon Curl Defining Hair Care System for over a week now and I have to say I am really starting to like it. You will however need to also use their Hi- Shine Styling Gel to set your curls more and weigh you hair down better with their Lavender &Rosemary Curl Defining Cream. Make sure you use a generous amount of both. You will definitely have a better curl look and control.

There product's contain:

• No Sodium Lauryl/Laureth Sulfate
• Paraben Free
• No Animal By-Products or Animal Testing
  
• Biodegradable
  

I am always open to trying new natural products and I will start listing my adventures with makeup and skin care soon.

In Liberty,

Jennifer

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Jessica Alba Sporting the Zip-n-go Blanket Memorial Weekend 2009

I was pretty excited today when Style Cafe Moms sent me pictures of Jessica Alba and her daughter Honor carrying the Zip-n-go Blanket during the Memorial Day weekend at the beach. I thought I would share it with everyone.

Style Cafe Moms had a promotional early this year for Mom businesses with products that could be geared to children that could be effected by the CPSIA law in the coming year. They sent gift baskets to celebrities with all different products for children to bring more awareness about the law. I thought it was a great idea and sent a few Leopard Print Outdoor Blankets off. It was pretty cool to see the tote blanket out and about with Jessica Alba.


In Liberty,
Jennifer Locke

Non-toxic Sunscreen and Natural Anti-Insect Spray

Dr. Mercola's: Summer Survival Kit- Natural Sunscreen and Natural Bug Repellent

The Sun has gotten a bad rap lately. When really the sun can be one of the most wonderful things for your health with proper exposure. Watch this video above from Dr. Mercola about Proper Sun Exposure, the health benefits, why you should avoid most sunscreens on the market because of the toxic chemicals in them (octyl methoxycinnamate (OMC), butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Para amino benzoic acid, Octyl salicyclate, Avobenzone, Oxybenzone, Cinoxate, Padimate O, Dioxybenzone, Phenylbenzimidazole, Homosalate, Sulisobenzone, Menthyl anthranilate,Trolamine salicyclate,and Octocrylene) and Natural Bug Repellent without the toxic chemical (DEET).

I have been following Dr. Mercola now for over 4 years and I can say that he has change how I look at health for myself and my family forever. It all started with the search for fish oil while pregnant with my first son. I haven't stop taking fish oil (I now take Krill Oil instead, because of its wonderful absorption rate and power antioxidants, which translates to taking a lot less than if you were taking fish oil) since. I highly recommend subscribing to his free newsletter. I also highly recommend his supplements too, because he is always searching for the best supplements and how they are process, which is very important. You can spend a little to a lot of money on supplements that claim how much they have in them, but if they are never properly processed or not absorbed in your system, you are just wasting your money. I don't know if I would recommend anything else when it comes to his Krill Oil, Probiotics, and a Powerful Antioxidant. It is especially important with sun exposure you are optimizing your Omega 3's (limiting Omega 6, we get way to much in our diets already) and a powerful Antioxidant.


If you are looking to get some sunscreen quickly I would recommend Aubrey's Organics or Sun Alba Botanica . These brands usually can be found at your local health store. Be sure to bring a list of the harmful ingredients I listed above when shopping for your sunscreen.



In Liberty,

Jennifer Locke Zip-n-go Blanket

Zip-n-go Blanket Featured on the Daily Grommet

I am very excited to share with everyone that the Zip-n-go Blanket, "the weatherproof blanket that zips-n-goes... ANYWHERE," is the daily product featured on the Daily Grommet today. They make great videos showing the quality, features, and uniqueness of a product. The Daily Grommet features an unique product for 24 hours on their site and I find myself going there almost everyday to see what their next featured product will be. You can also check out their achieves to see past items. So check out the video to see the blanket's functionality, texture, and size! Thank you Daily Grommet for the opportunity to be featured on your site!

In Liberty,
Jennifer Zip-n-go Blanket

Seven Generation Chlorine Free Baby Wipes- Giveaway

Today is the kick off of our first Natural Health Product Giveaway and since I have been talking all morning with my sister-in-law about babies... I have got babies, babies, and more babies on my mind. So, the first giveaway will be Seven Generation Chlorine Free Baby Wipes. They are one of the essential 9 products and things I recommend for new moms and newborns. The other 8 being Dr. Mercola's Krill or Carlson Fish Oil, a good Probiotic, Dr. Mercola's Vitamin D3 Spray (For the winter months), My Breastfriend Pillow(Breastfeeding Pillow), Soothies, Bravado Nursing Bras, Amby Bed (If you are not comfortable with co-sleeping yet), and trying to eat as much organic and free range grass fed products, and drinking plenty of filter water (no plastic bottled water). You can worry about the baby bouncers and onesies later. First you want mom and baby to at optimal health. There is a reason they call Breast milk Liquid Gold (It starts off at $2.25 an ounces at breast milk banks).

Okay back to the baby wipes...lol:) My youngest, Samuel, had such a sensitive bottom and every brand of baby wipes would really break his skin out, until I found Seven Generation Chlorine Free Baby Wipes. Here are the features and benefits of the wipes:

• • Aloe Vera & Vitamin E lotion
  • Hypo-allergenic
  • Whitened without chlorine bleach
  • Unscented
  • Alcohol free
  • One-at-a-time dispensing

I believe it was either the Chlorine or the Alcohol that must of been in the baby wipes that was making him break out. They also sell refills too! I am a big fan of Seven Generation products. I also use their dish soap and dishwasher detergent.

So, to win the wipes.... I would like to have people post their funniest diaper or diaper explosion story. You also can just subscribe to my blog through feedburner or follow my blog through blogger. The winner will be chosen March 30. My next post will be a recipe for Organic Ground Turkey Vegetable Lasagna. It is a easy to follow yummy recipe! Have fun!

In Liberty,
Jennifer Zip-n-go Blanket

Global Food Crisis Day 3/11/09-Feed a Child for a month for $13

I was listening to K LOVE today as I was going to pick up my son from Preschool and they were talking about Global Food Crisis Day being held by Compassion International today and their mission to feed children and their families through out the world. I knew instantly that this was the organization that I wanted Zip-n-go Blanket/Alpha Omega Goods, Inc. to be part of.

They were saying 12,000 children each day die related to causes of hunger. Hearing something like that can make you stop everything you are doing or thinking about and make you eat a piece of what I call humble pie. I often find myself complaining about such frivolous things that I don't have, making them seem in my mind a necessity or mini- crisis if I don't get them, when really I have so much more than most people have in this world. It is amazing how we take food in this country as something we don't even have to think about, because most of us realize we will have a meal in the next 4 hours, myself included.

$13 will feed a child for a month. “I have been fighting poverty for more than 30 years,” said Wess Stafford, president and CEO of Compassion International. “Throughout that time I have never seen the potential for devastation that I see in the current Global Food Crisis”. This is the most urgent time in recent history for world hunger. The cost of many food items like, rice, wheat and beans have risen to staggering levels due to fluctuating fuel costs, rising food demands, natural disasters and a turbulent global economy. Compassion is uniquely positioned to provide immediate relief by transferring funds through their existing infrastructure and ensuring that those that need help most are helped first.

I ask you to join the fight to feed children and their families throughout the world. Sometimes we find it overwhelming to know where to begin to help people or to give back, this is a great cause that even if you only have $13 will help save a child. I am going to keep a widget link on the right side of my blog to let people know about this wonderful organization and where to go to donate. Help fight hunger today with Compassion International.

In Liberty,
Jennifer Zip-n-go Blanket