Me too. :)

So cute. Love it. Dd and I wish we could join you and your dd to go shopping together in India. :D :grouphug:

Kelp has very little iodine to make a significant difference. I do use Seaweed Gomasio, however.

That's what Iodoral is. :) Love the stuff.

Thank you for sharing the link to his blog. I wasn't even aware that he had one, although I have heard of him, since I take Iodoral.

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That just sounds so cute. :D I can just picture it in my mind. :) Sounds like my ds also, although he's not so little anymore. We are huge Dickens fans. :D Love him, love him, love him. We're watching the A&E/BBC version of this right now. I'd like to get a nice biography of Dickens for us to read together. Maybe this one. This looks really good. :D

This book helped our ds. You should see other similar titles on the same page.

:iagree: We're not concerned where we live, but I take Iodoral most days. I give it to dd and dh also, but they take less than I do.

Would love to see it. Dd also. :) You're too hard on yourself. Most people do not look like super models. We're all human. I'm sure it wasn't as bad as you think. Most people are overly critical of how they look. Be kind to yourself. :grouphug:

Me too. I need looooong naps. :)

:iagree: My thoughts exactly on this one. I just started my 2nd Elizabeth George book - Payment in Blood. Determined to read them in order, if I do read them all, that is. So far, so good. With the dc, we're still very slowly reading The Time Garden, which we're enjoying a lot. And, Just William, which we absolutely love. :D

Slippery Elm is great. I agree with Peela. Your body is likely expelling it and it will heal. Just give it time. You're doing everything right. :grouphug:

TO GIVE INSTANT ENERGY Brush your teeth when you feel tired. The minty-fresh feeling may help wake you up. Drink a glass of water. Dehydration is often related to fatigue. I try to drink 1 glass of water upon waking up and after each bathroom trip. I stop drinking an hour or so before leaving the house. I also stop drinking around 6 or 7 PM at night. Jumping Jacks Walk around the block Lie on bed with your head hanging off if you KWIM. Get all the blood circulating to your head. Rinse for as long as you can tolerate in the coldest water that you can tolerate. Feels really good when the cold is on your back and spine. I would often jump in for a quick shower when I was tired during my student years. You can also alternate between hot/warm and ice cold. Dunk your wrists in a bowl of water with ice cubes OR run them under a very cold faucet. Peppermint oil-infused air reduces fatigue. Inhaling peppermint causes capillaries to constrict and then dilate, sending a rush of blood through the body, and, as a result, a rush of energizing oxygen. Listening to whatever music you love 1 spoon of honey – honey will give you energy quickly and keep it there

OTHER TIPS Healthy lifestyle changes: • exercise regularly – an outdoor walk helps immensely. Being outdoors is energizing. Do what you like, what you enjoy. For overall energy, the best are anything outdoors, rebounding, and yoga. • sleep well • manage your stress • Having a thankful heart and positive attitude • Avoiding negative thinking and complaining Loss of energy is one of the many symptoms of a congested lymphatic system. Things that help to clear up the lymphatic system: • Daily Rebounding • Deep Breathing every day • Dry Body Brushing every day - either before showering OR before exercise, whichever comes first • Massage and/or Reflexology Many yoga poses and the regular practice of yoga help relieve symptoms of fatigue. There are specific yoga poses that help deal with fatigue. Don’t exercise within 2 hours of when you plan to sleep. Acupuncture is a great way to relieve stress and improve function. Most people say they feel calm yet energized after acupuncture. A bad mood can sap your energy because it keeps your mind busy ruminating. Substituting thoughts about what you have in your life, as opposed to what's missing, can help reverse the negative spiral. Slap on a smile. Apply some bright lipstick. Wear a crisp, clean outfit instead of baggy sweats. If you fake energy until you feel it, soon enough your body will catch on. Deep breathing is essential. Your lungs may hold an important clue to lagging energy, because fatigue is caused by a deficiency of oxygen in the cells. This is why if you have difficulty concentrating or suffer from fatigue, the first step for you to take could be taking a few deep breaths. Frequent yawning or sighing can mean you need more oxygen. Of all our organs, our lungs are the only ones we can control with our will. Your heart beats on its own. Our liver performs hundreds of different functions whenever they’re needed. But we can consciously fill our lungs with full breaths of air for increased energy or breathe slowly to calm ourselves down. Still, few of us breathe consciously. Take more control of your breath. It can directly affect your health and energy. Clutter is a great big drag on your energy -- and not just because of all the stuff taking up space. So much of what ends up as clutter are tasks that we haven't finished or obligations we haven't been able to meet. If it's time for a real workout, but you're dragging, -- researchers have found that matching the tempo of a workout to music with a strong, fast beat can increase one's capacity for exercise by 15 percent. Choose songs with 120 to 140 beats per minute (the norm for most pop and rock songs). "I Gotta Feeling" by the Black Eyed Peas, for instance, clocks in at 128 beats per minute. The exercise-and-energy equation goes like this: The more active you are, the better your circulation. And the better your circulation, the easier it is for blood to transport oxygen and nutrients (fuel for the cells) to your muscles and brain. So take a walk. A brisk, 10-minute walk is enough to boost your energy level for up to two hours.

All of the above that everyone posted plus any of the following. Eat real food, as close to nature as possible. A great book is “Food Rules” by Michael Pollan. Think close to nature, think Mediterranean diet. Stay hydrated – drink lots of water Besides drinking enough water and eating water-based fruits and vegetables throughout the day, aim for at least 1 serving of a potassium-rich food or drink -- such as avocado, coconut water, or a banana -- each day. Dark chocolate contains the stimulant theobromine, which boosts energy without the jitters that can come from caffeine. Choose chocolate with at least 70 percent cacao. Cumin boosts energy. It’s rich in iron, a mineral that combats fatigue by stimulating the production of red blood cells. It’s also anti-inflammatory and inhibits the buildup of harmful protein deposits in the brain to boost mental energy. Limit processed sugars and processed foods SUPPLEMENTS I try to take Carlson's Fish Oil daily. I don't know if this has any direct effect on energy, but I have read that it helps. I know that it's amongst the very best supplements that one can take for overall health. A good fish oil, such as Carslon’s is one of the best supplements you can take. Green foods boost the body’s energy production. Many feel better by starting the day with a green drink. Green Magma is a great one. If you're under 50, take at least 2,000 IU Vitamin D3 per day. If you're 50 or over, take at least 5,000 IU per day of vitamin D3. Always take your vitamin D with a fat-containing meal to ensure absorption. Your need for vitamin D3 is affected by age, skin color, and the severity of any deficiency B Complex Never tried the following, just sharing what I've read. Eleuthero is a relative of ginseng, that’s proven to keep you going. This herb gives people mental stamina in situations that would normally burn them right out. 800 mg- 2 or 3 grams daily of dried eleuthero to aid concentration Rhodiola rosea is an excellent addition to any stress-reduction program – along with exercise, daily meditation, prayer, more rest, a healthy diet, and specific supplements • Increases energy • Alleviates depression • Helps with weight loss • Relieves mental and physical fatigue • Improves function of the thyroid, thymus, and adrenal glands • Helps chemotherapy patients deal with depletion and exhaustion • Stimulates brain chemical production – norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin – which all help you think and feel better • Improves sleep • Improves mental alertness • Improves short-term memory • Enhances weight loss Reduces heart palpitations A group of male doctors were given 170 mg of R. Rosea extract just one a day for 2 weeks. They had a great reduction in fatigue compared with doctors who took a placebo Chemotherapy often leads to depletion and exhaustion. 150 mg of R. rosea extract twice a day can help relieve fatigue and normalize red and white blood cells The amount of Rhodiola you need to take is not critical. High or low amounts of this her both work. Not all Rhodiola supplements are equally effective. Any Rhodiola you buy should be standardized extract and say Rhodiola roesa on the label. Nature’s Way Planetary Formulas HerbPharm American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius)/Panax Ginseng: Fewer tension-related aches and pains Feeling more happiness Better blood sugar control Deeper sleep Boost in brainpower Heightens energy Nourishes the entire Central Nervous System, helping it cope with changes in cortisol, estrogen, progesterone and other troublemaking hormones. 100-600 mg daily Cancer patients who took 1000 mg daily for 8 weeks reported energy levels that were twice as high as those on a placebo. Or ask your herbalist for a formula that combines all three of the above.

Yes. :D Would love to see a picture. This??? Thanks. Yes, she would love to do this as a career. She absolutely loves fashion, sewing, and designing. Yes, I forgot about good 'ole Lansinoh. :)

My favorite source of iodine is Iodoral from amazon. I take anywhere from 1-4 tablets daily. Interestingly, the average Japanese normally has the highest rates of iodine in the world, so hopefully, God willing, this will protect them. When we take 50 mg of iodine/iodide a day, it acts as an adaptogen, regulating various body functions. This is the amount that most of us need. Not just any iodine will do. Kelp and iodized salt just won’t give you even close to the 50 mg required amount. Neither will seaweed nor fish, unless you eat enough of them every single day. The Japanese have adequate iodine, but we can’t get enough from our diet unless we eat high-iodine seaweed every single day. We’re extremely deficient. We’ve been on a low-iodine diet all our lives and they haven’t. And it’s rare for most to eat seaweed daily. Some forms of iodine are harmful. Iodoral is not. All of us need a combination of iodine and iodide, the two forms of iodine used throughout our bodies. Iodoral and Lugol are the only supplements containing these two nutrients. Lugol, however, tastes foul. You may need 1 to 4 tablets of Iodoral, a combination of 5 mg of iodine and 7.5 mg of potassium iodide. Additional research finds that vitamin C improves the transport of iodine in the body, so it may be best to take Iodoral with Vitamin C. Start off slowly over a 4 week period. Take 1 pill for 30 days Then 2 pills for 30 days Then maybe 3 for 30 days Then maybe 4 for 30 days Then back down to 3, 2, and 1 - gradually – see how much your body needs to maintain Your body will know....listen to it... One Iodoral tablet provides 12.5 milligrams of iodine/iodide which is about the amount the average Japanese consumed in 1964 in their everyday diet. Iodoral is the best way to get the recommended amount of iodine.

I like these a lot. Easy to teach and great for independent work. Made by the creators of Highlights magazine. I would get an easier grade level, if you feel that your child is behind on grammar. Rainbow Resource and amazon should have them also. Personally, I wouldn't complicate grammar. Nice and simple. Some good workbooks and you're good to go. :) The longer I homeschool, the more I love workbooks. No more reinventing the wheel and complicated lesson plans for me. ;) :D.

I loved this - read it as a teen. I might get it for my dd in a few years' time. Thanks for the reminder. In Britain, we saw it as a very well-made mini-series.

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Lori, as always, thanks ever so much. I was just thinking of you about an hour ago. You need to write a book or blog. You're so good with curriculum and so incredibly helpful. :grouphug: I'm going to look into the Dianne Craft stuff. I've been recommended her things before.

Great advice and I love these links. Thanks for sharing them, Peela. :)

I love this article and thought to share. Not so much about France, but French women.

Thank you both so much. Off to check out those links. :)