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CORE CONCEPTS

13 ZEUS SENSOR 16 FIVE ELEMENTAL BODY TYPES 20 FASHION HISTORY

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25 WEDDING DRESS EXPOSITION 29 DESTINATION WEDDING

FOOD & DRINKS 38 BBQ SEASON 46 SUMMER DRINKS

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48 HEALTH CONSCIOUS 53 AMBER COLLECTIO53

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In the season of summer, fashion shines. Summer dresses are taken out of the back of the closet, the sandals come out and boots are stowed away. The days are longer, the nights are warmer and great memories are made around a campfire. This edition of 109TM fashion will highlight Yang Wood, Yin Water, and Yang Metal. Using an app called “Body Source Code� by the Evan Yanagi Corporation you can pinpoint the main element that you produce as well as the elements that would most benefit you. Consider the energies that you face every day, controlling what you come into contact with as well as how you present yourself can guide you to a more positive outlook on your journey.

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INTRODUCING THE COLOUR OF

YANG WOOD Hitting the runways this summer is a beautiful emerald green. This sultry colour will capture anyone’s attention. The Yang wood element is one that is guided by the sun, the wood element in its strength truly shines in the summer months. This summer consider showing off this regal colour. Yang wood type people are straightforward, truthful and always willing to help.

Symbolized by a large tree with deep roots they are hard to move and may be seen as stubborn.

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The green colour represents peace, stability, quietness and gentleness. Green will provide stability and comfort. It can ease tension and bring about a tranquil mindset. Green will heighten audio sensitivity, promote relaxation and decelerate blood flow. Thus, it will improve concentration and increase productivity.

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INTRODUCING THE COLOUR OF

YIN WATER Yin water types are idealistic, creative and are good communicators.

Symbolized by water in the garden that feeds the soil and plants, they are seen as supporters and nurturers of people. Their water characteristics leaves them adaptable and ready to take on any adventure. They are naturally good at persuading others, with natural gift in communication.

The blue colour gives a sense of quietness, coolness, comfort and cheerfulness. Blue is a colour of reverie, but it is also a colour of seriousness.

It helps regulate the nervous system. Blue can help to lower blood pressure and pulse. This serene colour will conjure similar feelings of relaxation in the summer months, if you’re planning an outing at the beach definitely add this Yin water colour to your wardrobe.

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Summer is beach season, highlight the beautiful weather by donning this beautiful colour. You will make a splash with this year’s 2015 Pantone “scuba blue” colour.

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YANG METAL

Yang metal people are tough and handle pressure very well. They are symbolized by hardened metal/ steel. When they are pressured or challenged, this is when they thrive.

Yang metal types are efficient like a weapon or a tool, they run their life with precision and action.

The colours associated with metal are white, gold and silver. These colours represents simplicity, purity and enlightenment. They reflect light, thus it gives a sense of purifying and expansion. It regulates a person’s irritation and helps to maintain a normal blood pressure.

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PANTONE® 871 C Metallic Gold

If these colours don’t attract your attention, try adding pieces of jewelry to your wardrobe to bring out your more glamourous side. Consider shoes with metal embellishments, gladiators in the summer are a trend in the year 2015. You will want to help keep your energies balanced with grounded shoes. The steps that you take every day are those that will carry you out into this world, they are the tools that bring you success and failure. Finding the right shoes to help aid you in your journey is important. The ground that you step on is earth, finding the right type elemental based footwear will ultimately help you keep balance in your life. For instance, if you are an earth based person and have an abundance of earth you will definitely want to find metal shoes to help counteract the overabundance of the earth element. The metal element will help to store and collect the earth element to help steer your energies in the right direction.

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ZEUS SENSOR

As someone who never dabbled in charting my stars, this task may seem daunting. Using a new app called the “Zeus Sensor” we can now understand what lays ahead with ease. As a beginner we begin by taking a look at the 14 primary stars and what they represent in your “life and self ” chambers.

Within your Zeus Sensor chart there are 12 chambers defined and divided in different aspects of your life, they are categorized as follows: Life & Self, Brotherhood, Couple, Junior, Asset, Health, Soul, Friendship, Career, Property, Contentment, and Parents.

We will take a closer look at what happens when one of the 14 primary stars fall into your “life and self ” chamber.

CORE CONCEPTS

ZEUS [Yin Earth] Ruler of the gods, lord of the sky. Zeus reflects nobility, strength, leadership, and wisdom.

Life and Self Chambers: An honourable and strong person

ATHENA [Yin Wood] Goddess of wisdom, warfare and crafts. Athena reflects intelligence, cleverness, intuition and quick adaptation. Displays alertness, courage and fortitude.

Life and Self Chambers: Wise and quick witted but unstable

APOLLO [Yang Fire] God of sun, music, poetry, and healing. Apollo, the archer, represents truth, integrity, optimism, wealth and longevity.

Life and Self Chambers: Attracts adoration, basks in the limelight

ARES [Yin Metal] God of war and bloodshed. Ares represents authority strength and efficiency. Shows extraordinary ambition, strong personality, outstanding talent and an attractive appearance.

Life and Self Chambers: Resolute and firm, skilled individual

DIONYSUS [Yang Water] God of epiphany, wine, and ecstasy. Dionysus reflects joy, gentleness and extraordinary achievements. Shows independence, unique views and ideas.

Life and Self Chambers: Likes to have fun and enjoy life

HERA [Yin Fire] The queen of the gods, reflects fairness. Hera shows high ambition and bold innovative ideas. Is a determined, decisive, and competitive hard worker.

Life and Self Chambers: Innovative and strongly emotional

HADES [Yang Earth] Lord of the underworld, riches and the dead. Hades is protective, talented and capable.

Life and Self Chambers: Considerate, careful and detail-oriented

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ARTEMIS [Yin Water] Goddess of the moon and the hunt. Artemis represents intelligence and tenderness. Reflects a wise and protective personality.

Life and Self Chambers: Gentle and quiet

APHRODITE [Yang Wood] Goddess of love, physical beauty and sexual desire. Aphrodite indicates an unstable, jealous, flirtatious and romantic personality.

Life and Self Chambers: Attractive and popular

HERMES [Yin Water] Messenger of the gods. God of travellers. Hermes reflects being an eloquent lecturer or persuader with strong communication skills.

Life and Self Chambers: Talkative and detail oriented

HESTIA [Yang Water] Goddess of heath and home. Hestia reflects being well mannered, courteous, polite, gentle and intelligent. Indicates self-control and confidence that daily needs will always be met.

Life and Self Chambers: Gentle and Polite

DEMETER [Yang Earth] Goddess of agriculture, harvest and the land. Demeter represents longevity, wealth, wisdom and determination.

Life and Self Chambers: Mature and stable

HEPHAESTUS [Yang Metal]

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God of the forge, metal and technology. Hephaestus represents an enforcer, strategist or planner. Shows bravery, courage, intelligent behavior and good memory.

Life and Self Chambers: Brave and Courageous

POSEIDON [Yin Water] God of the sea and water. Poseidon reflects a pioneer warrior or hero.

Life and Self Chambers: Bold and innovative

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ELEMENTAL BODY TYPES

“People come in all shapes and sizes�, this has become a staple saying in modern society. Using the fundamentals in ancient Chinese philosophy we have broken down the different body types. Earth, Metal, Water, Wood, and fire, these are the 5 elemental energies that balance our world. They have the power to bring harmony as well as auspicious energies. In the following articles, we have broken down all 5 forms and body types that associate with them.

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Using the Body Source Code App gives you access to material on relating and corresponding certain colours and outfits that will introduce positive energies in your life. Understanding your fundamental body type can allow you to seek out form flattering garments.

Combined, these tools will produce amazing results that let you take control of the energies you introduce to the world.

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METAL The metal-type person, like a knife, is sharp and thin enough to slice the densest of objects. Metal people have thin lips, thin eyelids with an overall thin body type.

Metal faces tend to be rectangular with pointy well defined areas, with a pointed chin and even, proportionate features. The gait of metal people will be light and lively.

The body of the metal person will have a slim body with graceful and lively movements. The complexion of the metal person will pale when they’re angry or emotional. They are great with words and have a persuasive demeanor. The voice of the metal type will be clear with a bell like chime resonating from the throat.

WATER The water element person is identifiable with a thicker stature, thick eyelids and jaw. The face will be rounded, with thick eyebrows and hair. They will be wider at the base compared to the top with a full body.

These elemental people will have a calmer more relaxed low tone. Their complexion is slightly darker and will darken when angry or emotional.

This water individual will walk at a slower pace, their feet will drag more often than not.

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WOOD The wood type person can be easily identified with long tree-like limbs, long torsos, legs and fingers.

When this element is dominant it will register on the body with a long face, wide shoulders and narrow torsos.

Someone belonging to this element will have a greencomplexion and a solemn looking demeanor.

You will notice a wood dominant person’s speech to be blunt and short, with words sounding “thin”, coming through the teeth. The walk of the wood-type person will be noisy with a marching rhythm, lifting the feet and letting them drop.

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FIRE Like the fire from a candle or from the fire place, the fire element in its viciousness has the ability to burn through the highest of ceilings. The pointed tips of these flames is a great metaphor for the type of bodies that fire type people have.

You can imagine these types of people shaped like a “torch”. Where there are slimmer aspects at the top, narrow though the bottom and slightly flared in the mid-section.

Faces are round and full, while hair is slightly thinner. The body is plump with a medium build with sloped shoulders.

You may find the voice of those that fall under the fire element to be higher pitched with a broken quality.

They are light-footed with a fast walking pace.

EARTH Earth type people have a down to earth quality, thus there are more connected to the earth. You will find a shorter torso, neck and fingers when it comes to earth people.

The Earth-type person can be identified by the three ‘shorts’: the body is short, the neck is short, and the fingers are short. They have a square-like face, larger ears and a rounded nose.

Muscles are prominent in the shoulders, waist and back. The complexion of the earth type will have a yellow tone, when earth type people become unhappy this will change into a withered yellow tone.

With the connection to the earth, those of this element are heavy footed with strength in each step they take. Earth types will have a naturally louder voice, with a lower pitch tone.

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FASHION HISTORY A Glance At 1985 History repeats itself, and so does fashion. The “Zeus Sensor” breaks down the cycles that we repeat as a species. If we take a look back 30 years we will see an emergence of fashion staples making a comeback.

It is inevitable, fashion like history will repeat itself.

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LOOKING BACK 30 YEARS

With “John Hughes” as the breakout director at this time with his cult classics - The Breakfast Club and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, the market opened up to the fashion icons that stemmed from these movies.

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Baggy and oversized tops Everyone has that one favourite sweater, that one cozy item that you throw on when you just want to feel comforted. Well guess what? The baggy comfy look is back in, throw on that sweater, with a pair of leggings and you’re good to go!

High waist jeans Look forward to wearing those high waist jeans this summer. High waist shorts will make its appearance again paired with this year’s crop top trend, all eyes will be on you this summer.

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Ripped acid washed jeans That grunge look is back, the key to this look is to make sure nothing matches. The point is to look tousled, and unkempt. Have holes in your jeans? Perfect, throw on your favourite top and proceed out of your house. The less effort you look like you put in the better, irony at its finest.

Large, bright, bold prints & colourful pastels Two words: Miami Vice. This iconic show brought out the bold in everyone, the bright florescent colours made an appearance in everyday wear. It’s not a coincidence that these bright bold colours are popping up yet again.

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Wedding WEDDING DRESS EXPOSITION Epitome of an Athena Creation Designer: SARAH BURTON The dress that defined a generation of women.

Image source: The Wedding Dress - The 50 designs that changed the course of bridal fashion

WEDDING

Athena is the Goddess of wisdom and warfare. Athena reflects intelligence, cleverness, intuition and quick adaptation. An Athena styled dress is a physical representation of this fierce goddess. As the god of warfare this dress depicts the strength in its structured bodice and cutting. While, the beautiful lacework represents the grace and wisdom that is Athena.

Image source: The Wedding Dress - The 50 designs that changed the course of bridal fashion

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Burton’s creation, a stunning sweep of ivory satin gazar hand appliqued with lace, epitomized the heritage of British couture. Drawing upon skills and fabrics from across the United Kingdom, the designer, reflecting the bride’s wishes, paid tribute to the arts and crafts movement. Originating in the 19th century, this design movement advocated truth to the materials, traditional craftsmanship, attention to detail, and simplicity of the form. The pure lines and romantic detailing of Burton’s dress respectfully interpreted that tradition through a unique cut, contemporary techniques of construction and modern fabrics.

The Dress • •

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Hand stitched silk tulle underskirt trimmed with Cluny lace The bottom part of the dress, in particular the middle part of the train, is weighted with canvas so that the train falls back into exactly the same position when lifted The arches at the top of the train are supported upon a hidden bustle A blue ribbon is sewn into the hem The bride wore a Cartier “halo” tiara from 1936 loaned by the queen. It was Middleton’s “something borrowed”

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MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA

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Though Montego Bay is Jamaica’s second largest city, it’s the country’s most iconic region. A wedding in Montego Bay situates you on the northwest corner of the island, in a resort town that has sugary white sand beaches, a lively downtown, and memorable nightlife. This strip of beaches and resorts caters to travelers, so you can expect great amenities both on the water and on land, ranging from excellent golfing to river rafting on unique bamboo rafts.

These elements help make Montego Bay beach weddings so attractive. Shopping in Montego Bay is a one-of-a-kind experience, whether you want to browse the bustling Gloucester Avenue or search for duty-free jewelry in Half Moon Shopping Village.

Marriage Requirements

For couples planning a Montego Bay, Jamaica wedding, photo IDs plus proof of citizenship are required. Divorce and death decrees are also required as applicable.

French Canadians need a notarized translated copy of all documents.

Check with your Certified Destination Wedding Specialist for more details.

Language

The official language of Jamaica is English, though variations of Jamaican English are widely spoken.

Currency

The Jamaican dollar is the official currency, though US dollars are often accepted in resort areas.

Climate

Jamaica has a tropical climate with warm temperatures ranging from 77 to 82 degrees F. The rainy season is from May to November, and hurricane season runs from June to November.

Beaches

Doctor’s Cave Beach is Montego Bay’s most iconic stretch of sand and what propelled the area into the limelight in the first place. The waters are bright and clear and the sand is soft and dazzlingly white.

Resorts in Montego Bay are home to a number of iconic beaches as well.

Photo by Hernán Piñera.https://www.flickr.com/photos/hernanpc.

This work is licensed under a CC BY-SA 2.0 license. Cropped from original.

YIN WATER

ATHENS, GREECE

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This work is licensed under a CC BY-SA 2.0 license. Cropped from original.

An Athens wedding places you in a bustling city where Greek cultural treasures rest among modern political, cultural, and financial mainstays. The city hosts 4.5 million people annually and is home to some of Greece’s most iconic neoclassical monuments. The Acropolis, Athens most-visited ruin, is a must-see for its rich history and dramatic views of the nearby sea. A wedding in Athens also provides you access to interesting neighborhoods with bustling markets, quaint cafes, and great shopping.

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Marriage Requirements

A passport, along with birth certificate copies, single status forms, and marriage license applications are required for marriage. A wedding notice must be published in one local newspaper eight days prior to the wedding. Divorce and death decrees are required if applicable. Check with your Certified Destination Wedding Specialist for more details.

Language

The official language of Greece is Greek, though many tourist operators and hospitality workers speak English.

Currency

The official currency of Greece is the euro.

Climate

Greece has a Mediterranean climate with generally mild winters and hot summers. Rainfall usually occurs between the months of October and April.

Beaches

Athens has a number of beautiful Mediterranean beaches which become quite popular for swimming and sunbathing during the summer months. Beaches like Voula, Vouliagmeni, Kavouri, and Lagonisi boast beautiful green and pale blue waters and are short trips from the city center.

YANG METAL

O’AHU, HAWAII

The most developed of the islands, Oahu is the cultural heart of Hawaii.

For travelers who are not content to simply hole up at a resort town with a tropical drink, Oahu wedding packages welcome reprieve from the worn tourist route. This bustling island epitomizes modern Hawaii, with melting-pot cities, rural towns, and stunning coastlines.

Honolulu, the state’s capital city, has interesting sites and interesting people, making for a unique, offthe-grid experience. Still, the world famous beaches at Waikiki are never far off and remind you of what makes weddings in Oahu so popular in the first place.

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Marriage Requirements

For couples planning Oahu weddings in Hawaii, photo IDs and marriage license applications are required. Divorce and death decrees are also required if applicable. For additional details, check with your Certified Destination Wedding Specialist.

Language

The official language of Hawaii is English, though Hawaiian is also spoken.

Currency

The US dollar is the official currency of Hawaii.

Photo by Hernán Piñera. https://www.flickr.com/photos/hernanpc.

This work is licensed under a CC BY-SA 2.0 license. Cropped from original.

Climate

Oahu experiences fairly consistent weather, though local microclimates are wide-varying. During summer (May to October), the average temperature is 85 degrees F, while the average winter temperature is 78 degrees F.

Beaches

Waikiki is one of the world’s most popular beaches and is one of the best places in Hawaii to learn how to surf or paddle a canoe. Turtle Bay is home to (you guessed it) Hawaiian green sea turtles and is a snorkeling hub. Waimea Bay has a legendary winter swell for surfing, but is great for swimming and snorkeling in the summer.

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Food & Drinks GRILL IT UP

In this issue we explore the following elements: Yang Wood, Yin Water and Yang Metal. Since it’s the season of backyard BBQ’s, we have broken the elements into three dishes, easy to serve when you decide to fire up your grill.

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ASPARAGUS [Yang Wood]

This appetizing start to a meal will help fuel your wood energies, as asparagus is one of the main sources of this wood element. Asparagus is rich in chlorophyll that will benefit your liver and gall bladder.

Grilled Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus Ingredients

• 16 large Asparagus spears (3/4 - 1”) with tough ends trimmed off.

• 16 slices of Prosciutto, thinly sliced • 2 tablespoons olive oil • Black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Trim off the tough ends of asparagus spears, wash, and dry with paper towel.

2. Wrap each asparagus spear with a thin slice of prosciutto.

3. Brush the wrapped spears with olive oil 4. Lightly season with black pepper to taste 5. Place spears over medium heat (300°350°F) on charcoal or gas grill. Cook until prosciutto is crisp and asparagus is tender, take care to not overcook.

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PORK

[Yin Water]

This tender pork chop will have your guests talking about it for days, it has the added benefit of introducing the water element to your diet. For those who may have an abundance of the fire element, this dish will help to neutralize and balance your elemental energies.

Honey Grilled Pork Chop Ingredients

• 4 boneless pork chops (about 1 inch thick)

Honey Glaze • • • • • •

1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 garlic clove, minced 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat grill.

2. In a small bowl, stir together all glaze ingredients.

3. Place chops on grill and spread with half the glaze.

4. Grill chops about 8 minutes.

5. Turn over and spread with remaining glaze.

6. Grill until pork chops are cooked through (another 6-8 minutes).

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PEARS

[Yang Metal]

This sweet dessert is bound to make all your guests mouth water. The pear belongs to the metal element.

Thus, it promotes a boost to your respiratory system. For those who may have an abundance of the wood element this dessert is perfect for you. The delicious dessert you serve will promote balance to your elemental energies.

Image and recipe courtesy of site - http://ahouseinthehills.com

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Grilled Pears with Cinnamon Drizzle Serves 6 (1/2 pear per serving)

Ingredients • • • • • • •

3 ripe bosc pears 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1/4 cup chopped pecans coconut oil sea salt Maldon salt

Instructions

1. Turn grill burners to high and preheat to between 350-400 F. (if you don’t have a grill, a grill pan will also work!)

2. Cut pears in half removing any visible seeds, leaving stems.

3. Brush pears with refined coconut oil, sprinkle with sea salt and place on grill at an angle flesh side down 4. Cook pears on covered grill for 15 minutes and check to see if the pears have softened and if the pears have a solid grill mark. If they do not, continue to cook, covered and check every 5 to 10 minutes. Turn pears on an angle to create another grill mark (this is how you get a criss cross pattern) and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes.

5. In a small bowl combine 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon cinnamon and mix well.

6. Let pears rest for a bit after cooking, when they are warm but not HOT, drizzle cinnamon honey over them and top with chopped pecans.

7. Sprinkle with maldon salt.

8. Serve immediately!

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MIX IT UP!

Since this is the season for great company around the grill, to go along with the great food we are featuring drink choices that sure will entertain as well as refresh your guests.

Whether it’s a small or big gathering these recipes will be sure to bring out great conversations and long nights.

MINT + PEAR [Yang Metal]

Minty Pear Mojito

• 3-5 Pears (peeled and chopped) • Fresh mint (about 5-7 mint leaves per drink) • 4 tablespoons Agave nectar (If you’re in a bind, you can also use simple syrup instead, equal parts sugar and water, heated over the stop top) • 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice • 150 ml white rum (good quality, or vodka) • 1.5 liters club soda

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Blueberries [Yin Water]

Frozen Blueberry Margarita

• 1 cup fresh blueberries (may use frozen as well) • 1 cup sugar • 1 cup water • 2 ounces fresh lime juice • 4 ounces tequila • 1/4 tsp orange extract • ice (to fill 2 margarita glasses) • Salt (to rim the glasses)

Grapefruit + Lemon + Oranges [Yang Wood]

Sparkling Citrus Spritzers

• 2 cups grapefruit juice (fresh-would be best) • 2 cups fresh orange juice • 18 ice cubes • 1/4 cup lime juice • 4 cups sparkling water (chilled) • Citrus slices (quartered, for garnish) • Sugar (to taste)

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VITAMIN A Retinol, commonly referred to as Vitamin A, helps your eyes adjust to changes in light when you come in from outside and it helps your eyes moist. Vitamin A comes from animal foods, and some plant based foods (beta-carotene) which then your body converts to Vitamin A. It has antioxidant properties that will neutralize free radicals commonly known as the cancer causing cells.

It is recommended for those who may have coronary artery disease, and vision problems. Vitamin A is a great supplement for those wishing to improve their eyesight or those who have cataracts. Topical and oral supplements are common prescription treatments for acne and other skin conditions, including wrinkles.

Vitamin A is a fat soluble vitamin which is stored in the fat tissues of the body for a few days up to six months. Health problems may arise when you have too much of this fat - soluble vitamin stored in your liver. Taking huge doses will lead to toxicity within the body. However, eating a diet of foods rich in these vitamins won’t cause damage. Overconsumption has been linked with an increased risk of fractures in postmenopausal women.

There is a parallel between vitamin A and the Yin fire element, both help the function of your eyes and heart. An analysis of the foods responsible for the function of these bodily systems is the same as those belonging to the fire element.

Sources of Vitamin A

• Beef liver • Egg yolk • Cheddar cheese • Fortified milk Top sources of beta-carotene include: • Sweet potato • Carrots • Pumpkin • Cantaloupe • Broccoli • Apricots • Spinach and collard greens

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VITAMIN C

Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that is necessary for normal growth and development. Water-soluble vitamins dissolve in water. Leftover amounts of the vitamin leave the body through the urine. That means you need a continuous supply of such vitamins in your diet.

Vitamin C is important for the growth and repair of the tissues in your body.

It is used to form proteins to make skin, tendons, ligaments, and blood vessels.

A common use for this vitamin is for those who want to speed up the healing process of wounds, especially scar tissue. Vitamin C repairs and maintains cartilage, bones and teeth.

Vitamin C is one of many antioxidants. Antioxidants are nutrients that block some of the damage caused by free radicals (cancer causing cells). This is especially important for those who are exposed to tobacco smoke and radiation. It is the buildup of free radicals over time that is responsible for the aging process.

It is important to note that the human body is unable to make this vitamin on its own, furthermore it doesn’t store it as well. Therefore, include plenty of this vitamin in your daily diet.

For many years, vitamin C has been a popular remedy for the common cold: • Research shows that for most people, vitamin C supplements or vitamin C-rich foods do not reduce the risk of getting the common cold.

• However, people who take vitamin C supplements regularly might have slightly shorter colds or somewhat milder symptoms.

• Taking a vitamin C supplement after a cold starts does not appear to be helpful.

Sources of Vitamin C

Fruits with the highest sources of vitamin C include: • Cantaloupe • Citrus fruits and juices, such as orange and grapefruit • Kiwi fruit • Mango • Papaya • Pineapple • Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, cranberries • Watermelon Vegetables with the highest sources of vitamin C include: • Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower • Green and red peppers • Spinach, cabbage, turnip greens, and other leafy greens • Sweet and white potatoes • Tomatoes and tomato juice • Winter squash 50

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Amber is not a gemstone or mineral but fossilized sap from prehistoric trees that has aged over the course of millions of years. You can often see little insects trapped in the amber, thus giving amber powerful spiritual properties.

The most popular amber come in warm colours-a variety of yellow, orange and sunny brown tones.

This is why amber was consider to be the stone of the sun. Amber stones can also be found in blue, red and green. The main supply of high quality amber comes from the Baltic Countries in Northern Europe. (There is a famous amber museum in Palanga, Lithuania and also the St. Catherine palace in St. Petersburg the famous “Amber room”). Amber is also found in Britain, Poland, Russia, Italy and Germany. Dominican Republic is also a good source of amber, especially the rare and highly prized blue amber.

Amber is a healing stone, in the early days, physicians prescribed amber for headaches, heart problems, arthritis and a variety of other ailments. In ancient times, amber was carried by travelers for protection. To early Christians, amber signified the presence of the Lord. In the Far east, amber is the symbol of courage, Asian Cultures regard amber as the “soul of the tiger”, Egyptians placed a piece of amber in the casket of a loved one to ensure the body would forever remain whole.

In the Western Astrology amber is considered the birth-stone of the sign of Cancer as it sure reflects the energy of the warmest and sunniest month of the years in the Northern Hemisphere of course.

In the Eastern Astrology known as Feng Shui, amber is use for bringing good luck in your life.

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