Monday, February 25, 2013

How I handle My Fibromyalgia,with Watkins Naturals

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What is fibromyalgia?
I call it overactive nerves; For Me it is a Pain in the…, however according to “Lryica” website/and handouts it is chronic wide spread pain and tenderness all over. Here’s exactly what that means to me:
Chronic means “Constant”, longtime, long lasting in its effects, persistent, for me pain that come on whenever it wants and last a long time. Many people experience fibromyalgia pain for years before being diagnosed as I did I was on 9 different prescription pills, some for depression, some for pain some for blood pressure and I didn’t have blood pressure problems,….. to many drugs I said enough.
Widespread means that it is all over the body. However, many people with fibromyalgia feel pain in the same places, such as the lower back and neck
Tenderness means that even a small amount of pressure can cause a lot of pain
“Fibromyalgia is one of the most common chronic pain conditions. It affects more than 5 million peoplein the United States. That’s nearly 1 in every 60 Americans. Mostly women have it. But so can men. Most people begin feeling the symptoms of fibromyalgia when they are middle aged, but symptoms can start before then.” *Lryica
I have been living with FMS for over 15 years and before that we had no clue what was wrong with me. Just knowing some of these tips and Natural products here might help you as well as it helped me. I wish you the best, give Watkins a try all products are 100% money back.Nothing to lose, keep tring.....
Reduce those painful times, little things can make a big difference. Keeping certain little things near you to help you manage your fibromyalgia
Ricebag
A rice bag is uncooked rice inside a little pillow, usually made of flannel orsome fabric that feels nice against your skin. You heat it in the microwave fora couple minutes and it releases a soothing, slightly moist heat. It's a great alternative to a heating pad because it gradually cools off and won't start afire, so you can use it to help you sleep
How I use my rice Bag, I heat it but I use some Watkins Menthol Camphor to help with the pain. I had to test this because I did not want too much heat or a rash, for my skin is sensitive, however no problems found withme, so I rub the Watkins Menthol on the painful areas then I set the rice bag on them areas.( Watkins carries different kinds of pain rubs and they are Natural Products)
Watkins, Natural Aloe& Green Tea Lotion, Natural Lemon Cream, Natural Lavender Lotion, Coconut Milk& Honey Hand & Body Lotion, Natural Mango Lotion, Vanilla Natural Hand& Body Lotion, Watkins Grapefruit Hand & Body Lotion
Blanket and soft pillows
Even in the summer, I have a luxuriously soft blanket handy in my family room as well as a variety of cozy-feeling pillows. My blanket is a fleece easy to was and always handy, one day a friend stop by it was 90*out and I was feeling the pain all covered up, she laughed so hard at me butthe blanket softness really helps Me.
o Lotion
Dry, itchy skin aggravates my FMS, and every time I scratch it can cause a lotof pain in the area. If the lotion has a soothing scent, it can do double dutyby helping you relax.
o My Watkins Menthol Camphor can be used like a lotion; I have a customer that uses this for Eczema Skin Condition and dry scally feet relives pain and soften skin.
SOME SYMPTOMS
Many of these fibromyalgia symptoms also can be caused byother ailments and this list isn't intended as a diagnostic tool here some search site I found,arthritis pain relieverchronic fatigue syndrome
· Unexplained weight gainor loss
· Cravings for carbohydrate and chocolate
I have cut breads and Pototoes out of my diet for the last Month in half seems to work well.( I did have French Frys the other day just to handle the Cravings).
Headaches & migraines,  pain,Watkins Natural Peppermint Foot Cream
· Headaches & migraines for me this is 24/7 pain, but I found Natural Peppermint Foot Cream rubbed on my temples/forehead really helps, a foot cream for the head, LOL~ A Natural product.
· Vision changes, including rapidly worsening vision
  • Pain that ranges from mild to severe, and may move around the body (See The 7 Types of Fibromyalgia Pain) these are some of the symptoms I have I left a few links to other site.
  • Morning stiffness
  • Muscle twitches
  • Post nasal drip
  • Runny nose
  • Mold & yeast sensitivity
  • Shortness of breath
  • Earaches & itchy ears
  • Ringing ears (tinitis)
  • Light and/or broken sleep pattern with unrefreshing sleep I use Menthol Lavender drop on my pillows
  • Fatigue
  • Sleep starts (falling sensations)
  • Twitchy muscles at night
  • Difficulty speaking known words, other language impairments
  • Directional disorientation
  • Poor balance and coordination
  • Paresthesias in the upper limbs (tingling or burning sensations) my left side doesnt work "normal'
  • Loss of ability to distinguish some shades of colors
  • Short-term memory impairment
  • Confusion
  • Trouble concentrating
  • Staring into space before brain "kicks in"
  • Inability to recognize familiar surroundings
· Sensitivity to odors
· Sensitivity to pressure changes, temperature & humidity
· Night driving difficulty ~ ya I just quit this task,
· Sensory overload I say "overrrload!!"
Emotional Fibromyalgia Symptoms
· Depression (asan overlapping condition) this one a blog post in it self
· Tendency to cry easily this one easy and alot for me.
· Free-floating anxiety (not associated with situation or object)
· Mood swings* I star these just because they hard to handle
· Unaccountable irritability*
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~~Here is another site I did not copy all the systoms just the main one that effect me.~~
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* http://lyrica.com/Fibromyalgia/understanding-fibromyalgia-and-symptoms?source=msn&HBX_PK=s_fibromyalgia%20symptom%20checklist&HBX_OU=52&o=25229721%7C193636913%7C0&skwid=43700003232856267
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Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Five Positive ways to grow a Home Business.


 

By Brian S Watkins Independent Associate Id # 394943

www.watkinsonline.com/spedowski
personal blog site and special at www.productlady.com

When you start working from home, getting support from a Family Members is very important. Unfortunately not all Families are willing to give you the support you need. When I first started my small business, my family was not very supportive for various reasons. Fortunately I learned several things that helped me get the support I needed to make my dreams a success and now I will share them with you.

Here are five ways to get support from your family, for our at home business.

1. What Is The Future Potential

Your family may not understand that you have an actual business. It could be making jewelry, taking pictures, talking to people; my business is using Watkins Natural Products from cooking, cleaning,personal care and pain care. One might hear “those are hobbies not actual work”. “Sure you may get some pocket change from it, but this is fun stuff”.

In this case, you need to sit down and explain what exactly you do, what the potential payoff is the market strategy, and the number of customers you have or will have.

Pretend you’re going to the bank for a loan, have everything laid out, don’t undersell yourself but don’t oversell either. Keep it realistic. When you show your Family that you are treating this like a business, and you have a good plan, that can be enough to get at least some support for your business.

2. Show Me The Money

This is related to the first method. If your business is not producing money, or is only making a few dollars a month, you will not be able to convince your family it’s an actual business. This is a big problem for many who need to build up a portfolio, and can be a problem for other people as well.

However, With Watkins products using the products daily saves you money, because you buy all these products at full retail cost, each month at local Stores. But with Watkins you receive a membership discount of 25% right away and could also use the advantage program and Save 30% and get free shipping so showing the money in this business Starts when you do.

1.So you need to make money.

Yes it would be easier to make the money if your family gave you the support, but life is not fair. When you make a sale, if it’s for a small amount, don’t go running and say, “See I got paid!” I did this a few times with my Sister when I started using Watkins and the $10 or $20 I made didn’t seem impressive. Instead, I show her my shopping list and compared it to hers THAT WORKED! J Then, I build up the money, build up my customers, until it reaches a decent amount, (my goal was $250.00 extra a month at 1st) how much is up to you. Then go and say you just made this much money! You don’t have to say it took you a month or two to do it, just lay it down on the table and say your business made it. I told my sister I made $300 at my 1st Watkins show she was impressed.

When there is money to be made, most Families will become a lot happier about helping out.

3. Show Your Work

When you work at home, there is a belief that you spend all day in your underwear relaxing. To help prove you don’t do this, make a schedule of your day. This will not only help you stay on task, but you can show it to your husband, friends and family, letting them see what you actually do.

If you back this up by showing the work you accomplished that day, it’s a lot harder for your Family to believe you spent the entire day relaxing. Even better, you can ask your Family if they would like to help you out a little, and point to exactly where you need the help.

Remember people work best with a schedule, so give them one and they are a lot happier about helping.

4. Share your work/have an emergency
 

Most people like free items. People like feeling important.  Give them a job that only one can do, and one will do it for the praise/or some free natural products and to make them look good.

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Even if you can fix the problem, if it involves something your family is used to, and knows how to fix, get them to do it. Then when they’re done THANK THEM with a big smile or some free product/samples, they will feel awesome, and the next time you need help, even if it’s something not as fun, they will be more likely to do it again, because being the hero is fun.


You’ve tried everything else and your Family still refuses to help out. There is one last thing you can do that should work and doesn’t involve a fight.


Use the products at Holidays, get together times: One will need the dishes washed one night use Watkins dish soap. Offer to cook your Families favorite meal, using Watkins spices, herbs gravies, and pudding mix. You need the kids out of the house for the afternoon so you can talk to a client, prepare a really nice lunch and help pack everything (Sun screen, Lip balm, food, first aid kit with Watkins  natural products) up for your Family and kids to have an all-day outing.

 

 

 

 If you do this a few times with most people, at least one of these should work to show your business off whatever it might be. It may take a bit of time for one to get into the swing of things, but once we know that something is important and are given a clear idea of how we can help most people will help.

Just remember they are helping they’re not working for you. If one start feeling like unpaid labor, or that they’re being taken for granted the help will stop. But with regular Thank you’s, pleasant smiles, and an occasional reward, that shouldn’t be a big problem.

Get you Family involved, with your home business, mine is Watkins and it works

Watkins/The Summit Group is a motivational and productivity coaching team who helps Watkins become your small businesses and people who work from home find a proper work life balance. You can find out more about us at my website www.tsginfo.com/kb4432a the free Summit group site I was given as a Watkins member under the Summit Group, great beginning, to a fulfilled life.

 ~ Get Motivated, Get Happy, Get Watkins

 

 

Saturday, February 16, 2013

Looking for a Watkins Associate?


 Independent Watkins Distributor Brian/Kathy id # 394943


Watkins, one of the oldest companies in the world, originated the concept of network marketing in 1868. Start your own Watkins business for as little as $39.95!
What does Watkins offers?
  1. How to build your own business.
  2. History
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    A little History

    • 1868 J.R. Watkins Medical Company founded in Plainview, Minnesota. Launch of first product, Red Liniment.
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      1869 Introduction of Trial Mark™ bottle—America’s first money-back guarantee.
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      1888
    • First Winona Factory, 1885First Watkins factory building erected in Winona, Minnesota.
       
         
      




       

    1928
                                                                                     

1960 Watkins ads appear live on NBC’s “Today” show, hosted by Dave Garroway.

1978 Watkins Incorporated is acquired by Minneapolis entrepreneur Irwin L. Jacobs.

1990 Watkins quadruples in size under Jacobs’ ownership. Customer direct delivery offered.

1996 Watkins expands natural product line.

1997 Mark Jacobs named president; wellness product line is refined and expanded.

1999 Watkins counts over 350 products.


 2008 J.R. Watkins Natural Apothecary line launch, along with line extension of natural, pure spices.
The Natural Products Association has granted the J.R. Watkins Natural Apothecary products the NPA Seal of Compliance. To earn this coveted seal, products must be made out of at least 95% natural products from renewable and sustainable resources.

2011: I became more than a watkins user, I sell and sponsor others in a home business if you are interested let my skills help you get started in your home business today, email me; www.briakat.com and www.respectedhomebusiness.com/394943 has information free for you to use anytime.

2013: I have made a nice "eggnest" for my future by using Watkins products and sponsoring others,...





 A home Video not the best but it os mine, Watkins Products Use Sell,sponsor create a new way, #1 thing is Watkins products are:
Natural Plant-Based Home Care
Traditional Favorites
Cleaning Accessories
Home Remedies
Menthol Camphor Cough & Cold
Cough & Cold Medicine
First Aid
Pain Relief
Heritage Medicinals
Supplements for All Lifestyles
Weight Management System












Monday, February 11, 2013

Chronic Pain,Headaches, OTC dangers

 from your www.productlady.com Watkins id #394943


don't wait
use natural remedies


Dangerous OTC ~I was watching Dr OZ yesterday, I am going to try to paraphrase the show, it was very interesting from food fraud to for pain medication



“We depend on over the counter (OTC) pain

Medications to help ease headaches, achy joints

or raging fevers. ^However, could the deadly dangers from these medications outweigh the benefits?




They said, More than 100 million Americans suffer from some form of chronic pain. Many of those Americans rely on trusted over-the-counter (refereed as OTC) pain medications that contain acetaminophen or ibuprofen without knowing their dangerous consequences. Both ingredients, if taken in excess, can cause deadly side effects




Acetaminophen found in or you may know it as Tylenol; however, it can be found another OTC products like Dayquil, Midol and Excedrin. If you take all of these products, you may be overdosing on acetaminophen, which can endanger your liver. Moreover,



“the latest research shows that taking slightly too much acetaminophen over a period of several days could also damage your liver. Your liver cells are in charge of processing medications and chemicals that is absorbed through the GI tract.”( Dr OZ 2013)

Dr OZ said the maximum dose of acetaminophen is 3000 mg a day according to Tylenol. That’s only six regular extra strength Tylenol pills. If you take more, you may put your liver at risk.



Ibuprofen: A Stroke Waiting to Happen for back pain, hip pain: pain relievers if you take too much you impact the body, the extra hurts the body then you could get high blood pressure, Ibuprofen ingredient is used in the OTC medications like Advil, Motrin and Midol.Moreover, overdosing can put you at a higher risk for strokes and heart attacks. Furthermore, it can damage your kidneys and increase your risk for stomach bleeding. All of these dangerous side effects relate to how ibuprofen works in the body. Now this is a lot harder for me to write “but it is because “*these enzymes, cyclooxygenase-1 and cyclooxygenase-2,ibuprofen.” It stop the body like you take it and it just overflows in your body making you sick.



1.Magnesium for Migraines,

2.The show also recommended that have menthol (“methyl salicylate and menthol”)in them, I wanted to jump on the show and tell them about my Watkins products, time tested use by many, need to be found by many more. I have the bestnatural pain product for you.



Listed below is my #1 natural products ingredients by Jr Watkins *#5 is what I used every single day along with the spray when I am on the go, and #4 at night. I occasional rotate out the Red Liniment with the White Liniment but the White Liniment is my favorite.

1.) 02317 Red Liniment - U.S.

Ingredients:
Active Ingredient: Camphor 3.5% w/w. Inactive Ingredients: Alcohol SD38B,caramel color, oleo resin capsicum, potassium carbonate, potassium coco ate,spruce oil, water.


2.) 02350 Pain Relief Spray - U.S. only

Ingredients:
Active Ingredients: Camphor 3.5% w/w, Menthol 2.5% w/w.Inactive Ingredients:Alcohol SD38B (56%), eucalyptus globules leaf oil, polysorbate 20, thymol,water.


3.) 12309 Cooling Gel & A Warming Gel

Ingredients:Active Ingredients: Menthol 3% w/w.

Inactive Ingredients: Alcohol SD40B (provides cooling), carbomer (thickening agent), polysorbate 60 (solubilizer), tromethamine (pH adjuster), water


4.) 02316 White cream liniment - U.S.

Ingredients:Active Ingredients: Camphor 3.0 % w/w Turpentine oil 9% w/w

Inactive Ingredients: Ammonium chloride, ammonium hydroxide, mineral oil,stearic acid, sodium tallowate, triethanolamine, water


5.) 02358 Menthol Camphor Ointment - U.S.

Ingredients:
Active Ingredients: Camphor 5.3%, Menthol 2.8%. Inactive Ingredients: Paraffinand petrolatum.







Make your home medicine cabinet safe








1800 heal ingredient is and still isaspirin.asI understood this it is a wood bark then was analyzed and found The Ordinary"salicylic acid. Which is rarely taken internally because it has been largely replaced by aspirin?

again just an outlook,things I heard today and thought of my Watkins natural products,give them a try,money back on everything at Watkins. I am not a doctor

http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/dangers-over-counter-pain-medication-safety-tips?page=2#copy

Saturday, February 9, 2013

Briakat says' Hello


The 9th day of February, five days before Valentines, 4 days before Ash Wednesday, one day before tomorrow, one day after yesterday. Today a happy day, as the day unfolds you dream and think of days pasted and to come.

These days, days go by so fast, as a child you thought the next day would never get here. You had snow days, birthdays, summer days... the days were never here fast enough. You want to grow up,be older. Now that you are, you might think of all the days you missed. Sometimes I do. Sometimes, I say what if... mine what if are usually about my children, my life, how to make it better, why was I in a hurry to grow up?

These days’ children and adults are in a hurry, carrying cell phones in one hand, and use the other hand to open doors. Happy days slow them down, go back to making a list, check it twice, say I love you in person to someone you care about, help a neighbor, pet your pet. Take a walk, with a friend, play and talk to your children every day. Make someone’s day by say hello, how are you today?

Smile as you go to work, while you work, during cleaning the dish, cooking the supper, watching a show, writing a letter. What you say ,is a write a letter today? One changed the way we have a day, we email, blog, social chat and more, I like to say (have a great day, )hagd, lol, brb in a hurry is what we say.
But yesterday, I was actually talking to a friend with my voice, from far away, she made a comment that made my day, she said I would send you a card if I new exactly where you are! A card I say, who sends them these days? (Personal and in a care away.) That is nice, Thank you I say. I wish I was still a card person these days. So now it is today and before I started this blog to all of you,I found some cards to mail out today. I wrote a note say Hi ,My children I just wants to say I love you everyday. Then I text ed them because I wanted them to know this really FAST!!

So now I slowed down just a little today, I feel great and want to say, Join me and take a minute to enjoy your day, write on that list we check twice , to really tell some one you care today. Make today a Special Day !!! :) <3 Share the <3 xxxooo =( in my days ,)that was Hugs and Kisses at the bottom of a cards or piece of paper.

Back to work today I go,hi ho, hi ho it isJR.Watkins Natural products I know. LOL, LOL

So, I have to leave to go get some work form home done today. as Watkin/the Summit group ME!! is run some great special right away. go to special offers and smile all the way.

ps, typing and grammer errors are free everyday.

ps.s HAVE A GREAT AND WONDERFUL DAY.
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Wednesday, February 6, 2013

I dont Want to be a Rep!!

I dont want to be a Watkins consultant I just want Watkins!!!





You dont need to be a rep/consultant to enjoy Watkins products, That is just a term Watkins uses for everyone, I started Watkins because I want the Menthol Camphor only. That was a year ago, I choose to sell the product later because, I notice the income was good.



Should I dont want to be a "consultant" "associate" stop you from enjoying the great natural products? You can Save by ordering from your home,you can use the free shipping program Watkins offers once a year or every month the choose is yours. It is true Watkins is about you.