22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome

Recently we participated in a vendor event with other direct selling companies to support a great cause. Until we arrived and were setting up our table I had no idea about the kids we would meet. I felt humbled to be a part of the event and to learn that the money we paid to rent a table is going to a beauty pageant this September! The girls were so helpful and friendly as we were setting up. Until now I had never heard of 22q as they called it. I decided to do some research after getting a thank you for our participation and found the Dempster Family Foundation.

WHAT IS 22q11.2 DELETION?

The 22q11.2 deletion syndrome is a chromosomal abnormality that can cause a wide range of health and developmental issues, including heart defects, breathing issues, problems with the gastrointestinal tract, immune and endocrine systems, differences in the palate, slow growth, and autism and/or developmental delays or learning disabilities in some individuals.

Children with this condition may have many or only a few of the symptoms, with varying severity. Physicians with expertise in this condition can quickly recognize the diagnosis in some patients and take steps to improve their quality of life, but in other children and adults it is not as straightforward.

The 22q11.2 deletion occurs in 1 of 4,000 live births, although this is likely a gross underestimate of the prevalence of this deletion, making it almost as common as Down syndrome. In addition, it is the most frequent cause of syndromic palatal defects and it is found in 1 of 68 children born with a heart defect. Despite this prevalence, many physicians are still not familiar with the diagnosis or its extreme variability. Because of this, a family may search for years for an explanation for the child’s problems, as well as for meaningful help. Sometimes patients are in their late teens or even adulthood before the diagnosis is made.

We are looking forward to another vendor event this fall to raise money again! For more information about 22q visit www.dempsterfamilyfoundation.org

April 18th, 2012

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Jordan Essentials Mother’s Day Gifts!

It’s that time of the year again…no not Christmas but Mother’s Day! Even if your not a mom like myself or perhaps your a mom to some four legged friends, I have a great gift idea. Jordan Essentials is bringing back for a short time the vine ripened honeysuckle scent in a 3 piece set with a gift card included for $29.00. Enjoy dozens of healthy skin care pampering with the salt scrub, shea body butter, and of course our famous lotion bar that lasts for months.

April 10th, 2012

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Jordan Essentials – Uses For Your Lotion Bar

Lots of special days coming up! Tell someone you APPRECIATE them with the Jordan Essentials You are Appreciated Lotion Bar! Lotion bars are only $8! Administrator’s Professional Day: Wed April 25 National Student Nurses Day : May 8, 2012 …Teacher’s Day May 8th National School Nurse Day : May 9, 2012 International Nurses Day : May 12, 2012 Mother’s Day: May 13, 2012 Let us know how many you need!

When someone sees a Jordan Essentials Lotion Bar many times they ask if it is soap! Easy enough mistake but these handpoured bars have many uses. Here are the first 25 uses which were submitted by customers and consultants.

1. Hand Lotion – the number one use!

2. Sticky tack for paper

3. Hair tack

4. Deep cuticle treatment

5. Nail nourisher

6. Softens and heals your heels

7. Elbow softner

8. Wax unruly brows into place

9. Calm fly aways on a frizzy hair day

10. Mosquito repellant

11. Great color retainer on tattoos

12. Diaper rash prevention

13. Prime lips before adding lipstick

14. Air freshener in your car

15. Melt in a wax melter to fragrance your home

16. Tactile soothing stress for kids with autism

17. Dogs with hotspots

18. Wax your skis

19. Use chocolate mint during pregnancy to reduce stretch marks

20. Day at the spa aromatherapy

21. Use coconut papaya bar after sun exposure to soothe burns

22. Remove dry ashy skin

23. On feet in the boots as a seal protectant from moisture

24. Reduce blisters for runners on feet before running

25. To raise funds for your favorite organization

All these uses for $8.00 a bar and they last several months! Our signature product that started it all! Visit our website today for easy ordering at www.myjestore.com/Pittsburgh

March 20th, 2012

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Skin Protection from Insects

They are on the way….with the warm weather here and in many places across the country, the biting flies, fleas, and ticks have arrived. When the new scent from Jordan Essentials was presented in February I learned the lemmongrass citrus has many benefits. Our focus has always been great bath and body products at affordable prices for every member of the family, and with multiple benefits.

With the new lemmongrass citrus scent there is an additional bonus to the calming effects of this scent. If you have ever been bothered by pesky insects this is the scent to try especially with our lotion bars. Mosquitos don’t like any of the lotion bars we offer since they are made of beeswax, and bees and mosquitos are natural enemies! Now the lemmongrass citrus that has a hint of cucumber deters biting flies, fleas and ticks because they don’t like the lemmon citrus scent! www.myjestore.com/Pittsburgh Over the years many customers shared testimonials about their uses for the lotion bars which we have compiled in a sheet 50 Ways to Love Your Lotion Bar! As I have blogged about the lotion bars and using them, you simply place the bar in your hand, and the warmth of your hands activates the bar as you rub it around on your hands. The same goes for all over use to repel insects. Use it on your arms, legs, and neck for protection from pesky bugs. Next time I will be bloggin and sharing the 50 Ways to Love Your Lotion Bar so be sure to check it out!