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MS Walk Denver 2010: The Land of Nutrition

March 11, 2010 – 12:17 pm

For Immediate Release: DENVER, CO – The Colorado chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society has invited Elizabeth Yarnell to host the “Land of Nutrition” at this year’s MS Walk on Sunday, May 1, in the MS Wellness Experience Tent located in the grassy meadow just south of the Denver Zoo, and west of the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.

“Elizabeth’s message of healthy eating and knowledge of nutrition is a perfect complement to the information and resources we strive to provide to those affected by MS and their loved ones,” says Scott Mayeux, Senior Development Manager for the Colorado chapter.

“I’m excited to represent the link between nutrition and health to the MS community at this year’s MS Walk!” agrees Yarnell, nutritional expert and award-winning author of Glorious One-Pot Meals. “I always love the chance to meet people who care about MS and share my enthusiasm for how eating healthily can make every life better.”

Yarnell has lived with MS for over a decade and often dedicates her time to raising funds and awareness for MS causes. Signed cookbooks will be available as door prizes and for purchase.

Join us at the MS Walk in Denver by registering at www.walkmscolorado.org or calling 303-698-7470.

Contact Molly Skyar at 310-374-4477  x19 about opportunities to sponsor the MS Walk’s Land of Nutrition.


By Elizabeth | Posted in Glorious One-Pot Meals, Misc., Multiple Sclerosis | Comments (0)


Cancer Survival Rates Increase With A Healthy Diet

March 9, 2010 – 5:23 pm

The L.A. Times reported that “a new study has found that a diet high in fruits, vegetables and healthful grains may be associated with higher ovarian cancer survival rates.”

Huh. Ya’ think?

And do you think that the finding that “eating more fruits and vegetables and healthful grains was associated with a longer survival time,” could cross over and be a truthful statement for just about any cancer patient?

I say: YES!

I’ll even go out on a limb here and take it one step further: I’ll bet you’ll find longer survival rates in general – and better quality of life –among the population that practices a healthy diet, whether or not they already have found a cancer or not.

Yes, Yes, Yes!

I love it when clinical studies prove what we know to be universal truths: People who eat a healthier, whole foods-based diet fall ill less frequently, heal and recover faster when they do, and generally feel better on a daily basis than those who live off of processed “foodstuffs.”

It’s even more important for cancer survivors and others with compromised bodies – like those of us with MS– to focus mostly on a plant-based, high antioxident diet to encourage healing and healthy cell growth and function

So, thanks, University of Illinois at Chicago, for proving what mom always said!


By Elizabeth | Posted in Living naturally, Nutrition in the news | Comments (0)


Natural remedies for Eczema

March 3, 2010 – 5:34 am

I recently told you about a friend who returned from a trip to Mexico complaining about itchy, scaly skin on her palms. It quickly progressed to painful, bubbly sores with peeling skin. A visit to the dermatologist diagnosed eczema.

My friend was quite surprised as she hadn’t ever had any eczema patches before on her body, so she knew she wasn’t prone to it. But during her vacation, she was so concerned with keeping her preschooler healthy that she may have overused sanitizer during the week. The drying effect of the alcohol combined with the disinfecting chemicals in the product had severely irritated her skin.

Here’s a natural hand sanitizer she might want to try next time to avoid this problem. But in the meantime, she still had to do something to heal her hands.

The doctor prescribed an anti-inflammatory cortisone cream and vasoline to hold moisture into the skin. Of course, I immediately suggested less toxic alternatives for her.

Instead of a steroidal cortisone cream, I like to use Florasone, a homeopathic anti-inflammatory cream that helps reduce inflammation, provide soothing and healing, and help rebalance the imbalance that is causing the problem in the first place.  I’ve successfully used Florasone for reducing the itching from hives and other skin irritations, including bug bites and cold sores. Because it is homeopathic, you can feel safe about using it as frequently as needed and even on infants.

It only takes a knowledge of the full title of Vasoline Petroleum Jelly to know where it comes from and that I don’t want it anywhere near my body. I certainly don’t want it to absorb through my skin. Instead, for adding moisture into the skin, we have not found anything better for providing immediate relief than Weleda Skin Food. Love this stuff; it’s very powerful.

To promote healing of cracked skin, try mixing a drop or two of antibacterial Tea Tree oil with a carrier oil, such as pure Almond oil, on the affected skin. I like NOW almond oil because it doesn’t contain any vitamin E, which can be an allergen for some people with eczema.


By Elizabeth | Posted in Living naturally, Natural remedies, Recommended Products | Comments (2)