Monday, November 2, 2015

November eNews



TOPICS:  Alzheimer's, Diabetes, Gift Ideas, Black Friday, Vitality Tanning Difference

Time for Tea Tins
Good things come in small packages, or in this case, tins.  Find decorative tins to house your favorite teas, herbs, candies, or anything!  Give it a pretty label and voila, instant gift!  

Save 10% on your tin when you buy at least 1oz of loose tea from our bulk section.  We also have a variety of decorative labels that can be purchased individually! 
Plain, solid color tins come in squared or cylinder shapes, range from just $2.49-$3.49 (for 50g-100g size), and decorative tins are just $4.99. 



National Alzheimer's Month
Every 67 seconds someone in the US develops Alzheimer's, with 2/3 being women.  It is one of the most heartbreaking diseases as it takes a toll on people with the disease and those who love them.  It is highly stressful and emotional to all who care for them.  

Although the current standard treatments are not able to halt or reverse Alzheimer's and dementia, there are things that can be done to help reduce risk and be mindful of your mind!
  

MicroPQQ® from Progressive Laboratories is scientifically formulated to support the powerhouse of the cells – mitochondria.
Mitochondria are cellular energy generators contained within each cell of the body and provide energy for the entire body through the production of ATP (adenosine triphosphate). ATP is used as a source of chemical energy and regulates metabolism. Certain organs, such as the heart and brain, are very dense with mitochondria as these organs require significant energy to function properly.
PQQ (pyrroloquinoline quinone) is a neuroprotective compound that has shown promise in both human and/or animal studies to:
A 2010 peer-reviewed UC Davis study found that PQQ not only protected the mitochondria in mice, it also promoted NEW mitochondria within aging cells.  Because of this unique ability to promote cellular energy and function, PQQ was found to be more effective than the standard beta blocker used to protect the heart after a heart attack.  

National Diabetes Month

Nearly 29.1 million Americans have diabetes, a serious disease in which blood glucose (blood sugar) levels are above normal.  Shockingly, there are nearly three times that number who are Pre-Diabetic.  That is 86 million Americans age 20 and older had prediabetes in 2012, up from 79 million in 2010.  Estimates are that a quarter of all seniors age 65+ have diabetes (diagnosed or undiagnosed).  
Most people have Type 2 Diabetes, which used to be called adult-onset diabetes as it was more common in people over age 45, but with the rise of obesity among children and young people, that is no longer an accurate description.

We're #1!  When it comes to worldwide sugar consumption, the USA takes the cake.  Sugar's prevalence in the Standard American Diet (SAD) has wreaked havoc on our health.  How?  Inflammation.  Consuming high amounts of simple carbohydrates - white bread, pasta, white rice, or refined sugar - results in advanced glycation products or AGEs (a glucose-protein molecule leading to damaged cross-linked proteins in our cells).  When our bodies try to break these molecule apart, it stimulates the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines from the immune system, and this can lead to arthritis, cataracts, heart disease, and even wrinkled skin. 

Sugar is addictive.  When we eat sugar: the reward center in our brain lights up, and we want more. But at what health cost?  The average American eats 19 teaspoons of added sugar a day, when doctors recommend 6 teaspoons tops.  Luckily, it's not hopeless - there are ways to re-train your brain and taste buds to crave less sugar.  Like any addiction, small steps can lead to big changes.

A good start is coming to the free class Thursday, Nov. 12, "SUGAR DETOX DIET EXPLAINED" to learn more about the natural (non-synthetic) low-glycemic sweeteners available, and other ways to reduce your sugar load without crashing.  Our own Suzan Moody will be leading the class - find more details below or call us to register!


Find many of these sugar alternatives on sale in November!  We have superior Stevia, naturally-derived Xylitol from non-GMO sources, and low-glycemic Coconut sugar or Agave Syrup (organic of course).

In addition to an anti-inflammatory diet, Topricin®Homeopathic Cream can be helpful to mitigate pain. 

Safe for diabetics, Topricin® Foot Therapy Cream reduces swelling, stiffness, numbness, tingling and burning pain associated with these soft tissue ailments:

Edema swelling and joint pain in the toes, feet and ankles
Heel pain/soreness (heel spurs)
Bunion pain/soreness (big toe)
Nerve pain (burning pain in the feet)
Gout (pain in big toe)
Arch pain, soft tissue pain, and ball of the foot.

A 2oz bottle is regularly $19.99 NOW $16.99 during November



MAGGIE'S Leggings & Stockings

Temperatures are dropping, and it's time to layer up!  Stay warm and stylish with Maggie's Organics and get a "leg up" on holiday shopping!  Plush Ankle Leggings feel thicker than your average tights, and are perfect for wearing under dresses, skirts, or pants.  Just $24.99


Over-the-Knee Socks are also perfect to pair with a sweater dress to show off the cable-knit design.  Made of 69% Merino Wool, they are extra warm, but not itchy.  Available in 3 different colors for only $23.99.


BLACK FRIDAY DOOR BUSTER SALE!
The annual sale that's too good to miss - Black Friday save up to 40% on EVERYTHING and get at least 10% off ALL DAY! The early birds get the best deals, but unlike other big box stores, we hold regular store hours and offer a fantastic discount on everything* in stock!

In an effort to run as smoothly as possible, any bulk herbs, spices, or teas will be bagged and labeled by a staffer away from the register, so no jars will have to be carried back and forth.


Bring in your own shopping bags to more efficiently hold your goodies, too!  We want to see those HH4L bags and NonGMO canvas bags in full effect!

Here's the hourly breakdown:

9:30am - 10:00am - 40% off
10:01am - 12:00pm - 30% off
12:01pm - 5:00pm - 20% off

5:01pm - 9:00pm - 10% off

*Special orders or rain checks do not apply. Cannot be combined with other offers. Merchandise only, services excluded.


WELLNESS CENTER


YOUNG LIVING CLASSES

Marie Koch
Tuesdays 6-7pm
Nov 10 - Ningxia Red
Nov 17 - All About Thieves
Nov 24 - Holiday Make & Take (Join the fun - make your own sugar scrub, bath salts, carpet freshener, lip balm)

Marie will be leading classes on the many uses and health benefits of essential oils in our Wellness Center. Classes are an hour long, and cost regularly $5 per class. You'll be amazed at how high quality oils can have so many uses!



GET YOUR VITALITY ON!

It's that time of year again where sun exposure becomes more and more scarce, and for the majority of us in the Northern climates, our vitamin D levels begin to decline.  Did you know that Vitamin D regulates over 3000 genes?  It's no wonder a drop in this important vitamin can manifest itself by feelings of malaise or depression, or an increase in minor aches and pains.

While we can take oral Vitamin D3, this is a fat-soluble vitamin form which relies on LDL cholesterol to transport.  Sunshine stimulates vitamin D sulfate synthesis, which is a water soluble form that can travel freely through the bloodstream to maximize its availability to our bodies.

Keep your vitamin D levels optimal with Vitality Tanning!  Rather than using a standard tanning bed which may use a high EMF magnetic ballast rather than an electronic ballast, our bed has much lower electromagnetic frequency (EMF).  Our specialized tanning bed uses patented bulbs that give off UVA, UVB, Infrared and red light.  The sun produces about 95% UVA light and 5% UVB; in the Vitality bed UVA and UVB are more balanced, so there is more vitamin D-producing UVB than in sunlight.  Infrared light has been used therapeutically for muscle aches and injuries.  Red light actually stimulates collagen production in the skin, a known wrinkle fighter.

Internal Sunblock?  Yes, you can get an antioxidant supplement called Astaxanthin which acts as an "internal sunblock", especially important for those who don't tan easily.  UVA light in moderation causes skin to tan and is our skin's way of protecting from burns, and it is has the deeper penetrating light.  Astaxanthin is a type of phytonutrient sourced from microalgae that is grown in the dark and then suddenly exposed to intense light.  Astaxanthin is produced as a natural defense mechanism and our skin can benefit!  Find it with our other antioxidant supplements in the Immune System section from Healthy Origins, starting at $23.99 for 60 caps.

For more info on Vitamin D and the Vitality bed, see Dr. Mercola's video.  

BUDDY DEAL!  Refer a Friend and you both can save in November. 

 It's simple - you buy 5 or more Tanning sessions and you tell a friend, when they come in and buy 5 or more sessions and mention your name, you BOTH will get an additional 5 sessions FREE*

You and your friend do not have to purchase at the same time, as long as you both buy during November.
*Sessions do not have to be used in November; you may delay start date.  Bonus sessions must be used during the regular expiry period (for example, 5 sessions purchased= 5 weeks to use them all, starting after Session 1 of the package has been used).


SUGAR DETOX CLASS
Thursday, Nov. 12
5:30 - 6:30 pm
Suzan Moody
FREE EVENT

Do you crave sugar and carbs?  Eat when your not hungry?  Do you have flares of joint pain?  

10 days can make a difference!

Check out the 10 day Sugar Detox!  Our resident detox expert, Suzan, will be highlighting the damaging effects of too much sugar and simple carbs on our bodies and why most people could use a big break from sugar.  Discover the documented studies and resources from Dr. Mark Hyman and Dr. Nancy Appleton's book, "Suicide by Sugar".  You will learn how to break free from sugar's powerful pull without giving up all carbs and without crashing.  Learn the difference between natural sweeteners like stevia, agave, xylitol, and sample a low glycemic sweets.  

You'll get extra discounts on products mentioned during the class!

Commit to making a big difference in your health!  It's smart.  It's free.
Sign up today to reserve your spot.


ADELPHA THERMOGRAPHY
Our next non-invasive Breast Thermography day is Wednesday, December 2.  
NOTE: Scheduling is now handled by Adelpha's Linda Allchin instead of HH4L .  
Please call her directly to make your appointment at 248-797-1191.

CALENDAR
Nov 10 - 20% TUESDAY
Nov 10 - YL Essential Oils Class - NingXia Red
Nov 11 - Veterans Day
Nov 12 - Sugar Detox Diet Explained
Nov 17 - YL Essential Oils Class - Thieves
Nov 24 - YL Essential Oils Class - Holiday Make & Take
Nov 27 - Thanksgiving Day (Closed)
Nov 28 - BLACK FRIDAY SALE
Dec 2 - Adelpha Thermography