Empowered Pathways Newsletter

March 24, 2003

Gen Abrams, Publisher
Gen@empoweredpathways.com

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It is my hope that through this newsletter, you will receive
information that will improve the quality of your life.
Included in each issue will be information about health,
nutrition, herbals and supplements, simplifying life, living
more frugally, fun, faith, and joy!

It's all about empowerment, stuff that helps you be
in control of your life, your own pathway to better living!

My thoughts and prayers are with everyone directly
effected by the war with Iraq, especially with
those who are defending this great country, and
their families. May these brave men and women
return home safely to their loved ones, victorious
and with the support of all they have bravely
protected.
I have posted a new page on our website titled
"Pray for All, Pray for Peace"

http://www.empoweredpathways.com/prayforall.html

You can pass the page on to your friends using our
new "refer a buddy" button, which you can find on
many of the pages of the site.

The website recently was bestowed the honor of being
part of the "Phenomenal Women of the Web" webring for
health! And, yes, 'yours truly' has been accepted as
a "Phenomenal Woman of the Web"! I am proud of this
distinction, especially being fairly new to 'webmistress-dom'
and all. The name for this group comes from a poem by
Maya Angelou, who has been one of my favorites since
college days. It is also a goal realized- way back when
I got my first computer at home, I had found the PWOTW
site, and thought "Someday when I have a website, I
want to be a part of that!".
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In this Issue:

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Health, Nutrition and Supplements
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How is your body like a swimming pool?

pH - Your Body's Most Important Balancing Act

A key component of health promotion, that we may be missing
in the welness puzzle, may be in nutritionally supporting the
delicate balance of our body's pH.

What is pH?
Simply stated, pH is used to measure acidity and alkalinity
on a scale of 1 to 14, and refers to the percent of hydrogen
in a solution- the greater the hydrogen content, the greater
the acidity. A pH of 7.0 is defined as neutral, like water.
A pH above 7 is called alkaline, and a pH below 7 is called
acidic.

Natural Law
In nature, the health of any organism depends on the health
of it's environment. This natural law also operates at our
body's cellular level. Acid/akaline balance is a key component
of a healthy internal environment. Every cell in your body
functions at peak efficiency and achieves peak longevity when
bathed in alkaline fluids!

In most of the body and in the blood, the optimal pH is actually
a bit higher than chemically neutral. A pH of about 7.4 is
ideal...those readers with pools or hot tubs may recognize
7.4 as also being the optimal pH of the pool water. This is
not coincidental. In a pool, the 7.4 pH is best for discour-
aging the growth of bacteria and fungus. This is true in the
body as well. ¹

While alkalinity is essential for healthy body function,
virtually every normal and necessary metabolic process in
the body produces acidic byproducts that can lower the body's
overall pH over time. These metabolic acids are produced by
too many animal and processed foods as well as consistent
exposure to pollution, toxins, and stress.

Your body continually strives to correct this acid/akaline
imbalance, in the same way it strives to maintain body
temperature. A normal, healthy body balances pH levels by
buffering and eliminating harmful acids through the lungs,
kidneys, colon and skin - unless these acid buffering organs
are overtaxed by an overload of acids.
When the normal acid buffering systems become overloaded, the
body may be forced to borrow alkalizing minerals, such as
calcium, as it attempts to restore pH balance. In some
conditions, the body does not have enough acid neutralizers
to balance the acids produced. Over time, this pH imbalance
can possibly lead to a build up of metabolic wastes, as well
as serious depletion of essential bone-building and health
maintaining minerals, setting the stage for health challenges.

A balanced system
Because the conditions that create acid imbalance are so
overwhelmingly built into modern life, choosing to restore
your body's natural pH can be easier said than done. The
good news is that virtually every green food provides superior
alkalizing benefits to your system. However, many of the most
balancing foods- such as kamut, barley, and alfalfa grasses-
may be difficult to find or may not be things we would choose
to eat. Adequate hydration is also essential for maintaining
optimal pH balance, yet we consistently fail to drink enough
water.

Restore your balance!

Email me for information about the product I use...
Gen@empoweredpathways.com

*These statements has not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure or prevent any disease.
This notice is required by the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act.

Here's a great resource:
¹ -Kellas, Dr. Wiiliam R. and Dworkin, Dr. Andrea Sharon,
"Surviving the Toxic Crisis- Life Suppressors" 1996.

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Tips for Frugal Living
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- Rebates can be real money saveres! I recently was on a
rebate frenzy! One terrific deal was a pantry stocker as
well- I found a sale on a popular canned pasta product, with
a manufacturer's rebate that made the product (10 cans of it)
absolutely no cost, a full rebate! This was an even better
deal, because I actually recieved the rebate check in a timely
manner. I have had some difficulties recieving some rebates
I have applied for...here are some tips I have learned:

• Fill out original forms completely, and staple
  any reciepts and UPC's to the form.
• Double check the instructions and assure everything is
  complete.
• Make a copy of everything. Keep it in a chronological
  file that you have designated for rebates.
• Calendarize when you sent it, and when you expect to
  recieve it. Really, it only takes a quick note.
• Call the rebate center a week or so after you have sent
  the documentation in to assure they got it and have
  everything necessary.
• Follow up with another call if needed.