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Dr. Oz's 48-Hour Weekend Cleanse 

A HUGE thank you to Dr. Oz for having this on his show today and for passing it on to all of us. Please watch his show and visit his website often to find some of the best medical advise out there.

"I watched Dr. Oz today and he had a great looking detox on that he himself did and he stands behind it.  Although you may lose a little weight with this cleanse it's not meant for that it's meant to clean out the organs and it's great to do before starting a diet or just to help your body reboot.  If you are on medication for anything or you take a lot of medication you most probably should do a detox.  My doctors are always worried about my kidneys with the Tylenol use since I have arthritis so bad.  I was seriously injured at 15 for those that don't know, I know most of you do. Anyhow I think I will try this soon myself.   If any of you do try it I would LOVE to hear how you do and how it makes you feel." 

 Are you ready for the ultimate detox solution? 

Dr. Oz’s 48-Hour Weekend Cleanse will revitalize you from the inside out.

The practice of detoxifying the body to rid it of unhealthy toxins has been around for centuries. Hippocrates recommended fasting to improve health, and many religious groups have historically used fasting as a way of purifying the spirit.

Today the marketplace is cluttered with detox diets that promise to help you lose weight, boost your energy levels and more. However, many popular detox diets, especially those that involve extreme low-calorie fasting, can rob the body of important nutrients and place the body in starvation mode, which actually slows your metabolism. Other downsides of many detox diets include: dehydration, fatigue, dizziness, nausea and even colon damage.

The Body’s Detox System
Oftentimes people don’t realize that the body has its own extraordinary internal detoxification system. Here’s a brief look at three critical organs involved:

• The Liver: Your first line of defense against toxins is your liver, which acts like a filter in preventing toxic substances contained in foods from passing into your blood stream.
• The Colon: This organ has bacteria that produce both healthy and unhealthy chemicals. You want to keep your colon flowing regularly since its main role is to flush out toxic chemicals before they can do you any harm.   
• The Kidneys: Like clockwork, the kidneys are constantly filtering your blood and getting rid of toxins in the form of urine.

For a detox diet to truly work, you need to maintain these three key organs by nourishing your body with the right nutrients. Dr. Oz’s 48-Hour Weekend Cleanse is based upon eating certain “detoxifying” foods that will keep these systems running smoothly. The plan couldn’t be simpler to follow so you’re not always focused on what to eat next. You'll need to prepare and eat the following meals and snacks two days in a row. To get ready for the weekend cleanse, print out the complete cleanse shopping list and make a trip to the supermarket.

Detox your body with Dr. Oz's 48-Hour Weekend Cleanse. Below is the list of everything you'll need to revitalize your body in just 48 hours. Once you've got these ingredients, you'll be ready to make Dr. Oz's delicious cleanse recipes. 

Dr. Oz's 48-Hour Weekend Cleanse Shopping List

Dr. Oz's 48-Hour Weekend Cleanse Recipes

After all of this you may want to try eating these healthy foods and get rid 

of all the crap in your life.

A FEW GOOD HIGH-LIGHTS GOING ON IN NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA

Connick and Marsalis Highlight Progress since Katrina

In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, as the world watched New Orleans, two music icons stepped up to the plate.  Old friends Branford Marsalis and Harry Connick Jr., along with their long-time manager, came up with a way to give back to the music community that helped make them famous.

GREAT LOUISIANA RECIPE

Chicken and Andouille Gumbo

Chicken and Andouille Gumbo

Recipe posted by, River Parish Foods, LLC : They are a company with a history rich in food, flavor and quality. The company is owned and operated by the Sheets family from Gonzales, Louisiana.

"Oh, I just found this Auction, which is almost over, but we do still have time to jump in!"

AUCTIONS IN AUGUST 2011

Do You Need To See a Doctor?

NEW ORLEANS GETS IT BACK!

~FREE CLINIC IN NEW ORLEANS~

MONDAY 11AM - 7PM

CONVENTION CENTER 

877-236-7617

They will take walk in, but people on the list will be taken first, so I would call if I were you.

If needed you will get up to (3) months of prescriptions! 

 

LOCAL NEW ORLEANS - Toast To Literacy

New Orleans News

Toast To Literacy

Vom Fass New Orleans

 

"Which won Franchise of the Year award for 2009 and recently was awarded a Silver Medal 

from the Germany Agricultural Society (DLG) for "Best Quality."

5725 Magazine St  Corner of Nashville

Today 6:30pm - 8:30pm
(504) 864-7012

Only $30 and that includes Wine Tasting and great great! 

There will be prizes and drawing given away. 

Drawing items include:  Culinary History Tour Tickets, Catered lunch 

for 15 from McAllister's Deli, Cafe Reconcile Gift Certificate

Off-Street Parking Available both in front of the store (on Magazine) 

and in the lot directly behind the store (access via Nashville)

 ALL THE MONEY DOES GO TO LITERACY!

"One GREAT thing I seen on the news this morning was the pasta shape, it's Fleur de lis!  I just know all you Saints fans, you will LOVE this pasta, it's big too!  They said, they will have some pasta for sale, so buy some for your next Saints party and watch your guest be wowed!"

Beach Do's & Don't, Games and Food For Family Fun

 Are you and the family heading to the Beach?

Before heading out why not read some of these great ideas and get answers about sun protection.

By planing ahead you will illuminate most of the drama and know what to do if a problem or the whining starts.

How to ... Create a Sand Castle That Lasts

Turn sand from your next beach vacation into this easy-to-use clay, then build a permanent, air-hardened sand castle for a keepsake.

 

Build a memento of summer beaches

•   Fun games to play with the kids

• What to eat
• What to drink
• Beach/Sun safety
• Sun 101 How To Protect Yourself
• What should you bring?
• What should I not take to the beach?
• 2011 Sunscreen guide 

Why You Should Bring a Beach Chair When You Go Swimming

 Here's a game y'all will love!

Beach Bowling

Idea from Family Fun Magazine!

 The appeal of seaside bowling lies in its advantages bare feet allowed, the alley's free, 

and there's an unlimited supply of pins.

What you need:

•  Ball
• Plastic Cup
• People

CLICK HERE to print instructions! 

Waterproof Beach Bag

 If your kids are picky eaters try this recipe they may just eat something while at the beach.

PB & J Bars  "If your kids have a peanut allergy then maybe try this recipe." 

Chicken Tenders With Apricot Sauce

Both are make ahead at home recipes but both of them taste great cold and you don't have to put a sandwich together or try and get them to eat something that is more adult like:

Tortellini and Ham Salad

All recipes and most other ideas are from Family Fun Magazine! 

 

 For more fun and informative ideas look on Swag Bucks 

 

CLICK HERE

 On Wednesdays it's Ask Swag Gal and today July 27TH came from a lady and her family who are headed to the beach with 10 kids.  

She asked:  Do you have any tips for fun in the sun beach games or activities

 CLICK HERE to see all her and other members answers.

 Right now Banana Boat will donate $1 to 

The Skin Cancer Foundation 

when you answer (5) questions about sun protection.  

They are also holding a game that you can enter daily to win some great prizes!

Click Here to learn all about it.

Please enter it's quick and easy and you'll be helping to find a cure for Skin Cancer.

Here is a list of all the magazines and websites I found the above information on.

SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL THE FOLLOWING:

Family Fun Magazine, Babble, Expertscolumn, Banana Boat, The Skin Cancer Foundation, Facebook, Swagbucks, Yahool and  Environmental Working Group
Links are all above with information.  
Thank you to all companies above!