We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

McConnelsville/Malta Area Meeting

Date: Monday, September 17, 2001
Time: 7:00PM - 9:00PM EDT (GMT-04:00)

Bi-monthly FREE training and information meeting with NSP Sr.
National Manager and Naturopathic Doctor Jonas Yoder at the Kate
Love Simpson Library in McConnelsville, Ohio. Open to the
public.

This is an educational meeting, not a business promotion.
Although some business-building principles are *ocassionally*
discussed, the primary focus of the meeting is *always* on
herbology and natural health.

Be sure to attend, and bring your family, friends, clients, and
downline (but no children, please.)

We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

Marietta Area Meeting

Date: Monday, August 20, 2001
Time: 7:00PM - 9:30PM EDT (GMT-04:00)

Bi-monthly FREE training and information meeting with NSP Sr.
National Manager and Naturopathic Doctor Jonas Yoder at The Inn
at Marietta, Brown Street, Reno, Ohio. Open to the public.

This is an educational meeting, not a business promotion.
Although some business-building principles are *ocassionally*
discussed, the primary focus of the meeting is *always* on
herbology and natural health.

Be sure to attend, and bring your family, friends, clients, and
downline (but no children, please.)

We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

Marietta Area Meeting

Date: Monday, August 20, 2001
Time: 7:00PM - 9:30PM EDT (GMT-04:00)

Bi-monthly FREE training and information meeting with NSP Sr.
National Manager and Naturopathic Doctor Jonas Yoder at The Inn
at Marietta, Brown Street, Reno, Ohio. Open to the public.

This is an educational meeting, not a business promotion.
Although some business-building principles are *ocassionally*
discussed, the primary focus of the meeting is *always* on
herbology and natural health.

Be sure to attend, and bring your family, friends, clients, and
downline (but no children, please.)

We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

McConnelsville/Malta Area Meeting

Date: Monday, July 16, 2001
Time: 7:00PM - 9:00PM EDT (GMT-04:00)

Bi-monthly FREE training and information meeting with NSP Sr.
National Manager and Naturopathic Doctor Jonas Yoder at the Kate
Love Simpson Library in McConnelsville, Ohio. Open to the
public.

This is an educational meeting, not a business promotion.
Although some business-building principles are *ocassionally*
discussed, the primary focus of the meeting is *always* on
herbology and natural health.

Be sure to attend, and bring your family, friends, clients, and
downline (but no children, please.)

We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

McConnelsville/Malta Area Meeting

Date: Monday, July 16, 2001
Time: 7:00PM - 9:00PM EDT (GMT-04:00)

Bi-monthly FREE training and information meeting with NSP Sr.
National Manager and Naturopathic Doctor Jonas Yoder at the Kate
Love Simpson Library in McConnelsville, Ohio. Open to the
public.

This is an educational meeting, not a business promotion.
Although some business-building principles are *ocassionally*
discussed, the primary focus of the meeting is *always* on
herbology and natural health.

Be sure to attend, and bring your family, friends, clients, and
downline (but no children, please.)

We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

Marietta Area Meeting

Date: Monday, June 18, 2001
Time: 7:00PM - 9:30PM EDT (GMT-04:00)

Bi-monthly FREE training and information meeting with NSP Sr.
National Manager and Naturopathic Doctor Jonas Yoder at The Inn
at Marietta, Brown Street, Reno, Ohio. Open to the public.

This is an educational meeting, not a business promotion.
Although some business-building principles are *ocassionally*
discussed, the primary focus of the meeting is *always* on
herbology and natural health.

Be sure to attend, and bring your family, friends, clients, and
downline (but no children, please.)

We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

Marietta Area Meeting

Date: Monday, June 18, 2001
Time: 7:00PM - 9:30PM EDT (GMT-04:00)

Bi-monthly FREE training and information meeting with NSP Sr.
National Manager and Naturopathic Doctor Jonas Yoder at The Inn
at Marietta, Brown Street, Reno, Ohio. Open to the public.

This is an educational meeting, not a business promotion.
Although some business-building principles are *ocassionally*
discussed, the primary focus of the meeting is *always* on
herbology and natural health.

Be sure to attend, and bring your family, friends, clients, and
downline (but no children, please.)

We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

McConnelsville/Malta Area Meeting

Date: Monday, May 21, 2001
Time: 7:00PM - 9:00PM EDT (GMT-04:00)

Bi-monthly FREE training and information meeting with NSP Sr.
National Manager and Naturopathic Doctor Jonas Yoder at the Kate
Love Simpson Library in McConnelsville, Ohio. Open to the
public.

This is an educational meeting, not a business promotion.
Although some business-building principles are *ocassionally*
discussed, the primary focus of the meeting is *always* on
herbology and natural health.

Be sure to attend, and bring your family, friends, clients, and
downline (but no children, please.)

We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

McConnelsville/Malta Area Meeting

Date: Monday, May 21, 2001
Time: 7:00PM - 9:00PM EDT (GMT-04:00)

Bi-monthly FREE training and information meeting with NSP Sr.
National Manager and Naturopathic Doctor Jonas Yoder at the Kate
Love Simpson Library in McConnelsville, Ohio. Open to the
public.

This is an educational meeting, not a business promotion.
Although some business-building principles are *ocassionally*
discussed, the primary focus of the meeting is *always* on
herbology and natural health.

Be sure to attend, and bring your family, friends, clients, and
downline (but no children, please.)

In the past we have had good luck feeding our dog garlic capsules, so
the garlic gets into his bloodstream. Mosquitos, fleas, ticks, and
other blood-sucking insects don't like the taste of garlic. Put
liquid chlorophyll in Fido's drinking water to offset the garlic
breath. NSP's SynerPro High-Potency Garlic contains chlorophyll which
also helps control the order.

You can also put 10 drops of NSP's Tea Tree 100% Natural Essential
Oil into 2 cups of water and dip a bandanna into the mixture. Ring it
out and tie around the dog's neck. As an alternative to Tea Tree Oil,
you can also use NSP's Rosemary or Eculaypus Essential Oils (We know
the quality of NSP's oils, but we can't vouch for Brand X.)

Anyone else have an idea?

Rick and Barb




--- In TheHerbDoc@y..., "Judy Wallner" <judy.wallner@t...> wrote:
> I have heard that if you feed you dog garlic, you will not have a
problem
> with fleas.  Does the odorless garlic work the same as the jel
caps? I tried
> this last year on my two dogs.  The large dog (about 125 lbs) did
fine, but
> the smaller dog (about 40 lbs) had garlic breath really bad.  I
would much
> rather use something natural on my dogs, than use the flea stuff
you get
> from the vet.  I feel like I am poisoning my dogs.  When I stopped
giving
> them garlic last year, I started spraying them with diluted
Pennyroyal every
> couple of days.  That seemed to work pretty well but not great.  Any
> suggestions?

I have heard that if you feed you dog garlic, you will not have a problem with fleas.  Does the odorless garlic work the same as the jel caps? I tried this last year on my two dogs.  The large dog (about 125 lbs) did fine, but the smaller dog (about 40 lbs) had garlic breath really bad.  I would much rather use something natural on my dogs, than use the flea stuff you get from the vet.  I feel like I am poisoning my dogs.  When I stopped giving them garlic last year, I started spraying them with diluted Pennyroyal every couple of days.  That seemed to work pretty well but not great.  Any suggestions?

February 28, 2001

The Weekly Email Newsletter of Abundant Life Herb Shop
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Herb Of The Week: Papaya (Carica papaya)
Health Notes: Digestion: A Key Health Factor
FYI (For Your Information): Prayer and Health Study
Just For Fun: Answers to Last Week’s Health Quiz
This Week's Specials

HERB OF THE WEEK

Papaya (Carica papaya)

Part used: Fruit, seeds, and leaves.

On one of his many journeys to the West, Columbus, in observing the eating habits of the natives of the Caribbean, noticed when they are exceptionally heavy meals of fish and meat, and when the meal was followed by Papaya, there was no apparent indigestion. In modern times, we have discovered that the unripe Papaya contains, in its milky juices, a protein-digesting enzyme known as papain, which greatly resembles the animal enzyme pepsin, in its digestive action. Today the papain of the Papaya is used in various preparations for indigestion and in the manufacture of meat tenderizers.

The native Central American Indians use the juice of the plant (from unripened fruit) to remove warts, tumors, and corns. The seeds were used as a parasiticide.

The unusual quality of papain, unlike other enzymes which can only digest protein in an acid or an alkaline medium, is that it acts in all three environments: neutral, alkaline, or acid. The Papaya apparently has other digestive qualities that include the rest of the food groups, which are fats and carbohydrates.

It could be reasoned that all stomach problems stem from the lost ability of the stomach to digest food. As such, the digestive enzymes in Papaya, to include the green Papaya and its leaves, are most beneficial to improve the digestive process.

Papaya is also know to have another important quality in that it helps to prevent ulcers and helps to heal them after they have developed. Papaya has shown the ability to increase the blood’s coagulation properties and at the same time reduce acid secretion, which could account for the beneficial action that it has on stomach ulcers.

In areas where Papayas grow, the natives have treated ulcerations of the skin and open wounds by wrapping fresh Papaya leaves around them. Other medical uses of Papaya have been in the use of the papain in surgery, especially in spinal disk ruptures. Instead of surgically removing the problem, they have injected the papain directly into the area to be removed, which digests the decaying injured substance, thus relieving the problem. By this use and other surgical uses, papain has come to be known as "nature’s scalpel," demonstrating its ability to digest dead tissue without effecting live tissue.

The use of Papaya's alkaloid, carpine, has been shown to decrease the heart rate and also decrease central nervous system activity. In addition to the use of papain as a digestive enzyme, it is known to be a powerful abortive agent in India.

In Wholistic Healing, the use of Papaya for healing purposes is ongoing and new uses are yet being discovered. The use of Papaya as a nutritive protein digestant is well documented and farther-reaching enzyme therapy, properties, and uses for Papaya for serious diseases, are being pursued.

Nature’s Sunshine has Papaya Mint Chewable Tablets Stock No. 4856

Digestion: A Key Health Factor

The digestive system includes all of the organs in the body that break down and absorb food. Organs that make up the digestive system include the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anus. Organs that help with digestion but are not a part of the digestive tract are the tongue, saliva glands, pancreas, liver, and gallbladder.

Digestion is a key to good health. Eating a proper diet and digesting properly makes our body run more efficiently. When we have bad digestion then we have problems. Many people have bloating and gas and don’t eliminate enough. These are some of the smaller problems. When our bodies don't get digestion under control there can be serious illness for us down the road.

Most people need to clean their colon, eat properly, and take digestive enzymes. Taking a colon cleanse helps the body get rid of all the toxic matter that has been stored up for years. We can help our bodies by eating 50% of our diet as raw fruits and vegetables and by staying away from refined and processed foods. Using digestive aids helps break down the food we eat so we get the nutrition into our bloodstream.

Enzymes (EN-zimes) are protein catalysts that speed chemical reactions in living organisms, proteins produced by cells to accelerate a specific chemical reaction without itself being altered. Enzymes are generally named by adding the ending "‑ase" to the name of the substance on which the enzyme acts (for example, protease is an enzyme that acts on proteins).

Excellent Digestive Aids

Food Enzymes is a broad-spectrum digestive enzyme supplement formulated to aid digestion of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Stock No. 18369

Digestazyme is a digestive enzyme supplement containing specialized enzymes that the human body does not create on its own. These particular enzymes break down the cell walls of hard-to-digest plant fibers. Stock No. 16708

Hi-Lipase is a digestive enzyme supplement that aids the body in breaking down dietary fats (lipids) and oils, especially in cases where liver and/or gallbladder functioning is compromised. Hi-Lipase contains a mixture of enzymes that help promote digestion of high fat foods, including nuts, as well as digestion of carbohydrates, cellulose, and protein. Hi-Lipase also contains a blend of herbs to increase the body’s production of digestive fluids. Stock No. 16371

PDA is a digestive enzyme supplement designed especially to aid the digestion of dietary protein and enhance assimilation of important nutrients, including calcium and iron. PDA supplies both betaine HCl (hydrochloric acid) and pepsin in each capsule, as these substances are essential for optimal digestion of the protein, whether animal- or plant-derived. Stock No. 18375

Proactazyme is a digestive enzyme supplement designed to assist the digestion of all types of food, with the exception of dairy. Proactazyme contains a special combination of herbs that helps to buffer and stabilize the enzymes, preventing them from being destroyed by stomach acid. Stock No. 16439

Protease Plus is a digestive supplement. Protease enzymes break down proteins into smaller proteins and amino acids, maximizing digestion. They are found in the stomach and in the pancreatic and intestinal juices. As we grow older, our bodies produce fewer enzymes. When a deficiency of protease enzyme exists, undigested proteins can pass through the intestinal tract and remain undigested. These have been linked to a variety of unsavory health concerns. Protease Plus supports immunity by activating macrophages and natural killer cells. Protease also increases the flexibility of red blood cells, improving blood flow. Stock No. 16417

U.S. Government Funds Research on Prayer and Health

By Uwe Siemon-Netto, UPI Religion Correspondent, New York, Nov. 13 (UPI)
Monday, 13 November 2000 14:05 (ET)

U.S. scientists launched a five-year study to determine if prayer intervention can improve the health of cancer patients. The enterprise was funded by the National Institutes of Health, a federal agency, and was reported in the November issue of the Research News Journal.

The project was centered on black women in the early stages of breast cancer. According to Research News, blacks were chosen over whites because "African American women have a higher propensity to use spiritual healing than white women."

Moreover, "They have been found to be more vulnerable to stress associated with postoperative social functioning." The paper pointed to scientific evidence that stress weakens the mechanisms of a person's immune system. This increased the likelihood that a patient's tumor will recur or spread.

One task of the research project was to learn if a statement from the Epistle of James can be "scientifically validated," the journal said. The text reads, "Is any among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him" (James 5:14).

The study was conducted by Dr. Diane Becker of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD, and Dr. Harold G. Koenig of Duke University in Durham, NC. Koenig, an associate professor of medicine and psychiatry, has been studying the effects of religion on health for 15 years.

A Johns Hopkins research nurse was randomly recruiting 40 patients with early breast cancer that has neither spread to other organs nor infiltrated the fatty tissue, muscle or bone around the breast. The study does not begin until one or two months after surgery and radiation treatment, Research News explained.

The participants would then meet a "comfort leader." This is a cancer survivor known for her strong religious convictions and prayer life. She "has been specially trained to be a witness to the women recovering from breast cancer."

The "comfort leader" will help the patient to organize and run a prayer group that may include five to eight friends or members of her church. For 24 weeks they were to follow a special prayer guide containing messages from the Bible.

The patient and her group will then pursue an ancient Judeo-Christian way of communicating with the Divine. Called "Centering Prayer," it was practiced in the Medieval Church and then almost forgotten until three Trappist monks in Spencer, Mass., rediscovered it in the 1970s.

At any given time, participants of a Centering Prayer session choose only one sacred word from Scripture. This word -- for example, grace, love, mercy, or Jesus -- would serve as a symbol of the supplicant's consent to God's presence and action.

In Becker's and Koenig's research project, the patients and their groups were to meet twice a day at a quiet place for at least 20 minutes. They were to close their eyes and silently think the Scriptural word they had previously agreed upon. The idea is that they would be resting in God. Should their thoughts drift, however, they would return to their chosen word to focus once again on the Divine.

The method differs from the ritualized and conversational prayers of traditional Christianity and meditation as practiced by eastern religions. In Centering Prayer sessions, participants "avoid analyzing their experience, harboring expectations or aiming at some specific goal such as repeating the sacred words continuously, having no thoughts, making the mind a blank, feeling peaceful, consoled, or achieving a spiritual presence," Research News writes.

"Those who guide centered prayer groups warn that often a person will feel tingling as the body relaxes," the paper reported. "This is just tension slowly oozing away." Another attribute of "deep spiritual attentiveness" is that one's extremities feel heavy.

Koenig hoped that in the long term the findings from this study "will give women and their religious communities a powerful tool for combating breast cancer." He said he believed that "getting the patients' minds off their disease makes a big difference."

Even more important, though, is that Centering Prayer would battle stress caused by cancer. It would do so by giving the patients "a sense of hope, social and psychological support, a positive belief system, and a sense of personal control through prayer."

While most religions teach that prayer intervention helps a patient, trying to validate "extra-personal spirituality" scientifically is a relatively new endeavor. One of its pioneers is Randolph C. Byrd, a San Francisco cardiologist. In 1988, he chronicled the therapeutic effects of intercessory prayer in a provoking study.

It analyzed 393 coronary care patients who were divided into two sections. One group was made up of patients who were not prayed for. But for the other group's members prayers were said regularly. Byrd discovered that the latter patients suffered significantly less from congestive heart failure, had fewer cardiopulmonary arrests, used fewer antibiotics and diuretics, had less pneumonia and were less frequently intubated.

"Even more surprising," wrote the journal Science Spirit, "is the revelation that the patients … did not know that they were being prayed for, nor did their doctors." Science Spirit concluded, "Byrd's study suggests that religiosity is a kind of antibiotic."

This is what Koenig trusted his research program would prove as well. According to Research News, "He hopes that research such as this will open the door to more studies on the effect that prayer may have on other diseases influenced by immune system activity, including AIDS."

-- Copyright 2000 by United Press International. All rights reserved. –-

Quik Quiz: Tobacco

1. What is the single most important preventable cause of death in America?
    [ ] A. obesity
    [ ] B. sedentary lifestyle
    [ ] C. tobacco abuse
    [ ] D. high-fat diet

ANSWER: C. Many lifestyle behaviors are detrimental to an individual's health. Smoking is the most harmful. It is also the behavior that when stopped, provides the most health benefits.

2. After an individual has smoked for 40 or more years, there are no health benefits to be gained from quitting.
    [ ] True
    [ ] False

ANSWER: False. It is never too late to quit. Benefits of becoming smoke free range from breathing easier in the first month to decreased risk for heart disease in the first year. 

3. ________ is the method advertisers use on bill boards by showing young, healthy people enjoying a cigarette.
    [ ] A. brainwashing
    [ ] B. white-washing
    [ ] C. modeling
    [ ] D. cloning

ANSWER: C. Tobacco companies spend $5000 every minute to promote their products by presenting smoking as glamorous or manly. The ads are intended to persuade some people, especially teens searching for an identity, to believe smoking will make them more attractive and popular.

ANSWER: D. Like Cigarettes, smokeless tobacco contains nicotine which addictive. When snuff is used, the amount of cancer-causing substances absorbed into the bloodstream are greater. Some brands of smokeless tobacco exceed the limits of cancer-causing agents allowed for food and other products.

5. Smokers who don't inhale:
    [ ] A. are safe from health risk
    [ ] B. are at increased risk for lip, mouth, and tongue cancer
    [ ] C. may still breathe in some smoke
    [ ] D. both B and C

ANSWER: D. Even though a smoker doesn't inhale, it is still possible to breathe in the smoke from the cigarette. These individuals are also at increased risk for oral cancers.

6. Which of the following elements are found in tobacco smoke?
    [ ] A. formaldehyde
    [ ] B. carbon monoxide
    [ ] C. lead
    [ ] D. both A and B
    [ ] E. all of the above

ANSWER: E. Formaldehyde is usually used by funeral caretakers to preserve bodies! Carbon monoxide is a highly poisonous gas which can kill in minutes. Lead is a heavy metal known to stunt a child's development -- three good reasons to quit smoking today!

7. Menthol cigarettes are less harmful than other kinds of cigarettes.
    [ ] A. True
    [ ] B. False

ANSWER: False. Menthol cigarettes may be more dangerous. Menthol cigarettes produce a cool feeling in the throat when smoke is inhaled. People who smoke menthol cigarette can inhale more deeply and hold the smoke longer in their lungs, which ultimately causes more damage.

8. You smoke, but only on weekends or "special occasions." Signs you're hooked on nicotine and not just a casual use include all of the following except:
    [ ] A. you constantly crave nicotine, asking friends co-workers for cigarettes
    [ ] B. "special occasions" begin to include break times at work
    [ ] C. you see less of your non-smoking friends
    [ ] D. you still smoke when you have a head cold
    [ ] E. All of these show signs of addiction

ANSWER: E What you once thought was a controllable social habit has now become a physical and psychological addiction. Now is the perfect time to quit--before long-term use destroys your health!

Nature's Sunshine has their annual homeopathics available from January 15th until the supplies are gone.

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February 12, 2001

The Weekly Email Newsletter of Abundant Life Herb Shop
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IN THIS ISSUE:

Herb Of The Week: Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana)

Health Notes: Guidelines for a Healthy Diet

Just for Fun: Water vs. Coke®

This Week's Specials

HERB OF THE WEEK

Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana)

This important South American herb which grows wild from Argentina to Mexico also grows well in southwestern sections of the United States. Stevia is anywhere from 10 to 30 times sweeter than sugar, yet it has only one calorie per ten leaves. The sweetness of the extract in which various forms of stevia are presently sold ranges from 100 to 300 times that of table sugar. It is the ideal non-caloric sweetener. Unlike with saccharine and other chemical sweeteners, one need not be concerned about its having any carcinogenic properties. It has a long history of use in South America in the treatment of diabetes, and some studies claim that it reduces blood glucose levels. Above all, as an herbal non-caloric sweetener of choice, the extract can be used in cooking and as an sweetener of herbal extracts and teas.(1-3)

Stevia adds a slightly anise taste to whatever you are cooking. Stevia can be made into an infusion by putting a spoonful into a cup of warm water and then adding it to whatever you want to sweeten.(2)

Stevia is unusually sweet due to two basic compounds it contains: stevioside and rebaudioside. In one study researchers found stevioside to be 300 times sweeter than sucrose (a sugar molecule composed of the combination of fructose and glucose). That's an amazing fact when one considers the absence of calories in stevia! It has practically no caloric content. Some say stevia actually satisfies "sugar cravings."(3) It is also said to reduce nicotine craving.(4)

This herb has also provided an effective tool in the support of normal blood sugar levels. In one study, stevia improved glucose tolerance and decreased plasma glucose levels in normal adult volunteers.(3)

Stevia is an herbal food and contains properties which are useful for the body other than just as a natural sweetener. Stevia is now being used widely in Japan in soy sauce, chewing gum, and soft drinks as well as other items. A study done at Hiroshima University School of Dentistry suggests that stevia actually suppresses the growth of dental caries. It does not feed the bacteria as sugar does. Not only has it been shown to have no harmful effects on diabetics and individuals suffering from hypoglycemia, but it may actually help the blood sugar levels remain stable. Studies completed seem to show a correlation between stevia and the regulation of blood sugar levels. One of the studies of 24 individuals suffering from hypoglycemia showed no signs of intolerance from stevia use. In the studies done, no harmful effects have been reported. Stevia is high in magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and selenium. It also contains manganese, silicon, sodium, and a small amount of calcium, iron, and zinc.(5)

Biochemical Constituents. Stevia's sweet flavor is due to the presence of the complex molecule stevioside, a glycoside comprised of glucose, sophorose, and steviol.(1)

References:

1. Tierra, Michael, L.Ac, O.M.D. The Way of Herbs. New York: Pocket Books, 1998, p. 197-197.

2. Ritchason, Jack, ND. The Little Herb Encyclopedia. Pleasant Grove, UT. Woodland Health Books, 1995, p. 227.

3. Cobb, Tony. "Five New Ways to Build Your Immune System," Sunshine Horizons, September 2000, p. 3.

4. Barney, Paul, MD. Doctor's Guide to Natural Medicine. Pleasant Grove, UT. Woodland Health Books, 1998, p. 90.

5. Tenney, Louise, MH. Today's Herbal Health. Pleasant Grove, UT. Woodland Health Books, 2000, p. 118.

Stock #13867 (1.26 oz.) [ MORE INFO ]

HEALTH NOTES

GUIDELINES FOR A HEALTHY DIET

Eat a low carbohydrate diet of approximately 1200 calories per day, at least 50% of which should be fruits and vegetables. Vegetables are best for you when eaten raw or lightly steamed.

Drink lots of pure water every day. Even city water should at least be filtered with a good filtration system to remove as much chlorine and fluoride as possible before you drink it - reverse-osmosis process is best.

As a rule of thumb, always drink at least half of your body weight in ounces of water each day. For example: a 100-pound person should drink 50 ounces of water every day. An easy way to start is to put the purified water into 10-ounce containers and have 5 chilled and ready each day. You can add real lemon slices to the water for flavor.

Avoid refined sugars and all artificial sweeteners. "Every American consumes an average of 135 pounds of sugar each year. This accounts for 500-600 calories a day, amounting to over 2 pounds per week. The only benefit sugar offers is quick energy. … Natural sugars are carbohydrates, that are important sources of energy for us. Carbohydrates can be divided into three categories: monosaccharides (simple sugars), disaccharides (double sugars), and polysaccharides (starches and fibers, including breads and potatoes). A study published in the Journal of Reproductive Medicine, 1984 issue, found that the intake of sugar, dairy, and artificial sweeteners correlated positively with the incidence of candida vulvovaginitis. When the diet omitted those elements, more than 90% of the patients were found to be free of yeast infections for over a year. One of the major drawbacks of sugar is that it raises the insulin level, inhibiting the release of growth hormones which in turn depresses the immune function. People who consume high amounts of sugar and low fiber diets are more prone to cancer, Science News, November 10, 1990."(1)

Never, never, never consume NutraSweet, Equal, Sweet-and-Low, or any other artificial sweeteners. The primary ingredient in most popular artificial sweeteners is aspartame. Since its approval in 1981, critics have charged that aspartame causes myriad adverse health effects, ranging from headaches and dizziness to seizures. Saccharin, which has been available for nearly a century, is truly artificial sweetener, it is made from petroleum! "Although the FDA proposed a ban on saccharin after studies suggested a link between it and bladder tumors in rats, it was saved by public demand to be left on the market."(1)

When using sugar, always use raw sugar. A wonderfully sweet herbal alternative to sugar is stevia.

Stay away from white flour. Most products made from white flour contain only empty calories - they provide weight but little or no nutrition. Whole grains breads are best for you, as they contain not only great nutrition, but also provide valuable fiber to help keep the colon clean and in good working order.

Never drink canned or bottled soda of any kind! The carbonic acid will eat holes in the stomach, and many authorities agree that the aluminum from the cans is a major contributor to Alzheimer's.

You need the right kind of fat to lubricate your body. The best oils (fats) are olive oil, flaxseed oil, and Omega 3 oils (fish oils). If you are a vegetarian and want to avoid eating fish, be sure to add flaxseed oil to your daily diet.

Your diet should be low in red meat, and should contain absolutely no pork (bacon, ham, sausage) or shellfish of any kind. Most Americans believe that a "serving" of red meat is a 12-16 ounce steak. In actuality, a healthy diet should include no more than about 4 ounces of red meat daily. Pork is absolutely chock full of parasites, and is considered by most natural health professionals to be a leading contributor to arthritis and other diseases. Shellfish are the ocean's garbage trucks, whose diets consist of the dead and decaying bodies of their neighbors.

A great book is Eat Right For Your Body Type by Dr. Peter J. D"Adamo, an excellent resource for helping you reach your ideal weight. This book has many great ideas from eating to exercising.

Be sure to get at least 20 minutes of exercise every day. Walking and swimming are great ways to exercise, but be sure to check with your health care professional before starting any exercise program.

Take care of your body and it will take care of you.

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1. Balch, Phyllis, CNC, and James F Balch, MD. Prescription for Dietary Wellness. Greenfield, IN: PAB Books Publishing, 1992, p. 175.

JUST FOR FUN

Water vs. Coke®

I received this information in my email this past week. Don't know if it's true or not, but I thought it was at least entertaining, and wanted to pass it along.

75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. (Likely applies to half world population.)

In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is often mistaken for hunger.

Even MILD dehydration will slow down one's metabolism as much as 3%.

One glass of water shuts down midnight hunger pangs for almost 100% of the dieters studied in a U-Washington study.

Lack of water, the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue.

Preliminary research indicates that 8-10 glasses of water a day could significantly ease back and joint pain for up to 80% of sufferers.

A mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term memory, trouble with basic math, and difficulty focusing on the computer screen or on a printed page.

Drinking 5 glasses of water daily decreases the risk of colon cancer by 45%, plus it can slash the risk of breast cancer by 79%, and one is 50% less likely to develop bladder cancer.

Are you drinking the amount of water you should every day?

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Coke: The REAL Thing??

No wonder coke tastes soooo good:

1. In many states (in the USA) the highway patrol carries two gallons of Coke in the trunk to remove blood from the highway after a car accident.

2. You can put a T-bone steak in a bowl of coke and it will be gone in two days.

3. To clean a toilet: Pour a can of Coca-Cola into the toilet bowl and let the "real thing" sit for one hour, then flush clean. The citric acid in Coke removes stains from vitreous china.

4. To remove rust spots from chrome car bumpers: Rub the bumper with a crumpled-up piece of aluminum foil dipped in Coca-Cola.

5. To clean corrosion from car battery terminals. Pour a can of Coca-Cola over the terminals to bubble away the corrosion.

6. To loosen a rusted bolt: Applying a cloth soaked in Coca-Cola to the rusted bolt for several minutes.

7. To bake a moist ham: Empty a can of Coca-Cola into the baking pan, wrap the ham in aluminum foil, and bake. Thirty minutes before the ham is finished, remove the foil, allowing the drippings to mix with the Coke for a sumptuous brown gravy. (Of course, no knowledgeable student of natural health would even *consider* eating ham in the first place.)

8. To remove grease from clothes: Empty a can of coke into a load of greasy clothes, add detergent, And run through a regular cycle. The Coca-Cola will help loosen grease stains. It will also clean road haze from your windshield.

FYI:
1. The active ingredient in Coke is phosphoric acid. Its Ph is 2.8. It will dissolve a nail in about 4 days.

2. To carry Coca-Cola syrup (the concentrate) the commercial truck must use the Hazardous Material placards reserved for highly corrosive materials.

3. The distributors of coke have been using it to clean the engines of their trucks for about 20 years.

Still Want To Drink Up?

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Let me emphasize that although we recommend abstinence from all carbonated beverages as a healthy rule of life, none of the statements in the above article have been verified. It is presented solely for its entertainment value.

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Have a healthy and abundant week.
Rick Barbara Sawyer

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We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

Marietta Area Meeting

Date: Monday, February 19, 2001
Time: 7:00PM - 9:30PM EST (GMT-05:00)

Bi-monthly FREE training and information meeting with NSP Sr.
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E-group members,

I am beginning to add health and beauty tips on my website and thought I could pass them along to you as I find and try them. I will have a rating on each of them, so feel free to try any or all of them, and send me what you think. Comments should be sent to theherbcorner@... Rate them from 1 being yuck to 5 being Great!  Have fun!

Spring is in the air and your face may be feeling the effects of a long, hard winter. If so, give it a treat!

Use 1/4 cup of coconut milk and 1 Tablespoon of honey. Warm slightly. Using a washcloth, wash face with mixture. Rinse with warm water. Reapply mixture to face and allow to dry on face for five minutes. Rinse with warm water. Feel the difference!

If doing treatment at night, apply cold cream after treatment, and  allow cold cream to soak into skin over night.

We have just received the final details of our Mid-Ohio Valley Spring
Herb Conference. Please visit
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conference details, list of scheduled speakers, and registration
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This is one of the biggest events of the year, and is always well
worth the investment of time and money.

Rick & Barbara

ABUNDANT LIVING - EMAIL EDITION
February 5, 2001

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What Is YOUR Flu Remedy?
by Jonas Yoder, ND

Looking at all the indicators, this winter may be quite intense for
the flu. Roche has just set up a web site to track the flu and
conveniently introduced their new chemical drug that can be taken
after the flu starts. It's called Tamiflu.

The Allopathic Approach: Introduce New Flu Drug

"A new study presented at the annual Interscience Conference on
Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, in Toronto, Canada, has
revealed that Tamifiu, when taken in the first 12 hours of symptom
onset, reduced the duration of influenza by more than three days
compared to treatment at 48 hours." They are hyping the fact that you
must run to your medical doctor at the first sign of the flu to get
the benefits of the Tamflu drug. They are also recommending the use
of it as a preventative. According to the December 2000 issue of the
Herbal Academy Healer, Tamiflu is low level chemotherapy. The number
one side effects are nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, which is very
similar to the side effects from chemotherapy treatments of cancer
patients. When you already have flu with diarrhea, vomiting, and
nausea, why would you take a drug with the same side effects? Why
does it cause vomiting and diarrhea, anyway? Because some bodies
recognize it as a poison. Will the long term use of this drug have
the same tragic results that we saw with conventional antibiotics
which forced the bacteria to mutate and outsmart them until we ended
up with nothing that would stop the flesh eating bacteria? Roche
boasts billions of dollars in new sales with drugs sold in 170
countries, but what is the benefit to the consumer?

The Naturopathic Approach

When you have the flu your body activates certain reactions to help
you combat it. Diarrhea is great! This is your body's way of getting
rid of the infection. When there is severe diarrhea remember to be
drinking lots of water and add NSP's Colloidal Minerals or Mineral
Chi Tonic so you don't get dehydrated or mineral depleted. Fever is a
good reaction too. The body is heating up to combat the invading
microbial infection. These harmful bacteria can only tolerate a
certain level of heat and the body knows that. By increasing the body
heat beyond the tolerance point of the bacteria, it can control the
fever. Also when there is no diarrhea and the bowels are not moving
during a flu, it is sometimes necessary to help by using an enema.

There are also other herbal remedies that can be helpful in reversing
flu epidemics. NSP has a combination called CC-A, which contains
golden seal and lemon grass and is available in both liquid and
capsules. Taking a teaspoon of liquid CC-A every 20 minutes at the
very onset of flu symptoms can be very supportive for the body's
immune system to take control without it developing into a crisis
situation. Also Garlic has an antiseptic effect in the intestinal
tract. One capsule three times a day will go a long way in preventing
the bad bacteria from taking charge in the gastrointestinal system.
Also don't forget to use Bifidophilus to make sure that the friendly
bacteria stay in charge.

The question sometimes comes up, "How should I eat during a cold or
fever?" Here is a word of wisdom that may go a long way: feed a cold,
starve a fever. When the body is running a fever, stop eating and go
to soups and liquids only.

Soaking in a hot bath with 6 drops each of Lemon and Eucalyptus
essential oils can be very relaxing during a cold. When a virus is
suspected use Wild Oregano, one drop massaged on the inside of the
wrist (should not be used when pregnant or nursing). When suffering
with muscle pain and headaches during a flu, APS II helps to bring
relief. It is important to understand that the first thing to be
affected with an infection is the liver and the blood system. LIV-A
contains Golden Seal, and Golden Seal has a natural antibiotic effect
and can prevent an infection from developing. Never allow
constipation, especially during a flu situation. When constipated,
the body is unable to eliminate necessary waste. If constipation is a
problem, use LBS instead of LIV-A.

Many of these infections can cause fluid buildup in the lungs. The
reason for this is that the kidneys are infected. That's right, the
kidneys control the fluids in the body, and when the kidneys cannot
eliminate the necessary fluids, they tend to build up in the lungs
and sometimes around the heart as well. This calls for diuretics and
expectorants. Combination K or JP-X (JP-X when kidney infection) can
be used to increase the flow of urine. Mullein is a great
expectorant; this helps to loosen the phlegm and relieve the lungs of
fluid buildup. ALJ and LH are both mullein formulas.

I cannot emphasize enough that you must work with your body on
elimination when you take the Naturopathic approach. It makes the
process of healing move along so much faster and you have no residual
problems later on. Many people who get bad flus and colds report
other health problems later on long after the flu symptoms are gone,
and these are linked to the fact that they still carry the residual
infection. You really want to get it out. So keep the colon working
and the liver and kidneys flushed, and you'll be through in a hurry!

(Jonas Yoder is a Naturopathic Doctor, Master Herbalist, Iridologist,
Certified Natural Health Professional, and our NSP Senior National
Manager. If you leave near the mid-Ohio valley, you are encouraged to
participate in his monthly seminars free of charge. For dates and
times, please see the Calendar posted on our eGroup web site at
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheHerbDoc/calendar.)


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Valerian has been used throughout history as a natural sedative and
sleep-aid. According to historical accounts of World War I, many
Europeans took valerian to calm their distressed nerves and treat
shell shock caused from artillery assaults and bombing.

Today, herbalists suggest valerian for anxiety, headaches,
hypertension, hysteria, nervous indigestion, insomnia, intestinal
cramping, and nervousness, as well as tachycardia, before going to
sleep. In West Germany, where the use of herbs for medicinal purposes
is more commonly practiced and more widely accepted than in the
United States, valerian can be found as the principal ingredient in
more than 100 over-the-counter tranquilizers and sleeping aids, many
of which are designed for children. Normal sleepers are typically
unaffected.

Researchers have identified the active constituents in valerian—
iridoids known as "valepotriates," which regulate nervous
system
function and act as a sedative to encourage sleep. Although not yet
fully understood, valerian seems to work by soothing and depressing
the central nervous system, in turn reducing blood pressure and
relaxing muscle spasms, which may account for the herb's ability
to
help asthma, colic, convulsions, coughs, croup, epilepsy, irritable
bowel syndrome, menstrual and stomach cramps, and neck and shoulder
tension. Valerian also reduces mental overactivity and nervous
excitability by increasing the function of a neurotransmitter which
inhibits nervous system action.

Valerian is non-addictive and its effects are not increased with
alcohol consumption, thus avoiding two of the biggest risks assodated
with narcotic sleep-aids. According to Dr. Andrew Weill, in his book
Natural Health, Natural Medicine, valerian is a safe and effective
natural means of achieving sleep. Valerian can be used as a healthy
alternative to valium. Valerian is more powerful than l-trytophan or
other sedative herbs such as hops and scullcap. Results from
extensive research conducted in Germany and Switzerland validate the
use of valerian for promoting restful sleep, improving the quality of
sleep, and reducing blood pressure. Valerian also helps alleviate
symptoms associated with stress or nervous tension, such as
aggression and irritability, depression, fatigue, headaches, heart
palpitations, migraines, panic, sweating, tremors, and resless sleep
accompanied by repeated waking. As a natural sedative, valerian has
worked best in cases of hysteria and hypochondria, where the
principal causes were emotional or mental. Valerian use is quite
common in Europe—over one million people in France take valerian
supplements regularly.

A double-blind study conducted with 166 participants and published in
Pharmacology, Bochemistry and Behavior showed valerian supplements
helped improve sleep without the drowsy, lethargic side effects often
found with standard pharmaceutical sleep products. Of those receiving
the valerian supplement, 44% experienced perfect sleep, with a total
of 99% reporting improved sleep. Even those who smoked reported
better sleep.

Additional uses for valerian include bruises, some fevers, and the
plague. Valerian also exhibits antibacterial properties which may
help prevent liver necrosis (localized tissue death).

Valerian is quite popular outside of Europe: in Indo-China, valerian
root is used to alleviate inflammation and is combined with other
herbs to treat indigestion and toothache; in Guatemala, valerian is
mixed with other herbs to reduce blood pressure; and in Argentina,
the root is made into a tea for calming hyperactive children.

Valerian provides the highest herbal source of calcium, and is also
high in magnesium.

The toxicity of valerian is low; however, large doses may result in
agitation, giddiness, restlessness, headaches, mental excitement,
palpitations, stupor, and visual illusions. Valerian is not
recommended by some for those having liver problems.

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Have an abundantly happy and healthy week.
Rick & Barbara Sawyer

Beloved, I pray that in all respects you may prosper and be in good
health, just as your soul prospers. (3 John 2)

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ABUNDANT LIVING - EMAIL EDITION
January 30, 2001

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Tuesday January 30 10:33 AM ET
French Report Urges Mobile Phone Prudence

PARIS (Reuters) - An official report for France's health authorities
recommends that radio emissions used for mobile telephones should be
reduced as much as possible to avoid health risks, the daily Le Monde
reported on Monday.

The report, due to be released in the next few days, also urges that
children use mobile telephones moderately, it said. But its authors
insisted they had no evidence to support theories that extended use
of mobile phones could cause brain cancer or other illnesses.

"The general attitude of prudence recommended by no means amounts to
proof of the theories about health risks," Le Monde quoted the report
as saying. "This is good sense advice justified by the reasonable
doubts that exist while we wait for more scientific information in
future," it said.

The report called for "a reduction in the public's exposure (to radio
emissions) down to the lowest possible level compatible with a quality
service."

The concern over mobile phones stems from the fact that, when used,
they emit low levels of radio frequency (RF) energy that at high
levels can cause biological damage.

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Blood/Brain Barrier & Why Essential Oils Work
by David Stewart, Ph.D.

A question has come up regarding the so-called Blood-Brain Barrier
and the use of essential oils. It would be more accurate to consider
it a sieve or filter through which only molecules of a certain size
or smaller can penetrate. Most of the molecules of the substances
used in chemotherapy are too large to pass through the Blood-Brain
Filter, which is why doctors say that chemo doesn't work on brain
cancer. Some of the molecules get through, but not the whole suite of
drugs intended.

When it comes to essential oils, small molecules are what they are
made of. That is why they are aromatic. The only way something can be
aromatic is for the molecules to be so small that they readily leap
from the surface of the substance and circulate in the air so they
can enter our noses and be detected as odor and smell. That is why
massage oils (fatty oils) such as corn, peanut, safflower, walnut,
almond, olive, and other oils pressed from seeds are not aromatic.
Sure, they have a smell, but you can't smell them across the room in
minutes (or seconds) as you can when one opens a bottle of peppermint
or other essential oil.

Back to the so-called Blood/Brain Barrier: Essential oils are
mixtures of dozens, even hundreds, of constituents all of which are
primarily composed of Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen. The molecules of
Essential oils are all very tiny and most of which can pass through
the Blood Brain Barrier. All essential oils are principally composed
of a class of organic compounds built of "isoprene units," where each
unit is a set of five connected carbon atoms with some hydrogens
attached. Molecules built of isoprene units are all classified
as "terpens." Terpenes are what make essential oils unique in the
world of oily substances.

Terpenes with molecules containing only one isoprene unit are called
Phenylpropanoids and are found in Clove (90%), Basil (75%), Cinnamon
(73%), and to a lesser extent in most other essential oils. Among
other functions, Phenylpropanoids cleanse receptor sites.

Monoterpenes (substances containing two isoprene units or ten carbons
atoms per molecule), are found in most essential oils, but especially
in Spruce (38%), Valerian (34%), and Juniper (14%) as well as Cistus,
Fir, and Pine. Among other functions, Monoterpenes reprogram the DNA
at a cellular level which is why healings via essential oils are
often permanent, i.e. the miswritten codes in the cells has been
corrected.

Sesquiterpenes (substances containing three isoprene units or fifteen
carbon atoms per molecule) are principally found in Cedarwood (98%),
Vetiver (97%), Sandalwood (90%), Black Pepper (74%), Patchouli (71%),
Myrrh (62%), Ginger(59%), as well as Vitex, German Chamomile,
Spikenard, Galbanum, and Frankincense (8%). Sesquiterpenes deprogram
miswritten codes in the DNA.

There are also Diterpens (substances containing four isoprene units or
twenty carbon atoms per molecule), as well as Triterpens and
Tetraterpens containing thirty and forty carbons per molecule each
respectively.

All of the Terpen family of molecules are small enough to penetrate
the blood brain barrier. Sesquiterpene molecules have the capability
of carrying oxygen, like hemoglobin does in the blood. Hence they are
oxygenating to human tissue and are especially effective in fighting
cancer cells which cannot tolerate oxygen.

However, the combination (triple punch) of Phenylpropanoids,
Sesqueterpenes, and Monoterpens is especially healing with cancers
and every other type of illness. That's because with this combination
you: (1) first, you clean the receptor sites allowing proper transfer
of hormones and proper information between cells; (2) second, you
deprogram or erase the wrong information from cells stored in the
MRNA and DNA; and (3) third, you reprogram the cells with the correct
information so they can function properly and effect a permanent
healing. To one extent or another, most essential oils contain
some of all three of these three types of terpens which is the secret
to their healing power. So there you have it in a nutshell: The Blood-
Brain Barrier and the chemistry of how Essential Oils Work to bring
about healing.

The information expressed above is from what I have learned from Dr.
Gary Young in his Level I and Level II seminars as well as the PDR,
Gary's other writings and tapes as well as other Organic Chemistry
texts I have studied. If anyone is interested, I do 3-4 hour short
courses on The Elementary Chemistry of Essential Oils for my own
Young Living downline but would consider doing such mini-seminars
upon request for anyone.

David Stewart, Ph.D.
Rt. 4, Box 646
Marble Hill, MO 63764
(573) 238-4273
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HERB OF THE WEEK

Alfalfa (Medicago sativa)

Parts Used: Leaves

Alfalfa has been used throughout history as a remedy for all types of
inflammation including arthritis, gout and rheumatism. Alfalfa is
also a popular blood purifier, assisting cellular detoxification by
neutralizing chemical carcinogens in the liver and small intestine.

Alfalfa is a rich storehouse of nutrients, having a deep tap root
which can grow down into the soil as far as 60 feet. Alfalfa's high
nutritive value includes vitamins A, B1, B3 (niacin), B5 (pantothenic
acid), B6, B9, (folic acid), B12, C, D, E, and K as well as biotin,
amino acids, chlorophyll, digestive enzymes, and protein (25% by
weight). Alfalfa also contains the major minerals calcium, copper,
iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc, as well as numerous
trace minerals.

Alfalfa is the source of the digestive enzyme, betaine, making the
herb a useful digestive tonic. Alfalfa's rich enzyme and nutritional
contents help improve digestive and assimilation of nutrients, as
well as stimulate appetite. Thus alfalfa has been shown to be helpful
for treating anorexia, convalescence, debility, emaciation, and weak
digestion.

Alfalfa also provides a high amount of beta-carotene, which fortifies
the epithelial cells of the mucous membranes lining the stomach. This
may explain why alfalfa has been reported to be good for ulcers.
Alfalfa's high vitamin K content has been shown to help correct
bleeding disorders by promoting the blood's ability to clot.

Alfalfa contains flavonoids which are responsible for the herb's
ability to relax smooth muscles and prevent muscle spasms. Alfalfa
has been shown to reduce hypertension.

Research shows alfalfa contains alkaloids which lower blood sugar
levels.

Alfalfa contains coumarins and isoflavones which have an estrogenic
effect upon the body which may be helpful for treating menstrual and
menopausal complaints.

Furthermore, a study in the Journal of National Cancer Institute
reports the fiber in alfalfa binds and counteracts certain forms of
carcinogens in the colon.

Incidentally, a French scientist has obtained a patent for using
alfalfa to reduce tissue damage caused by radiotherapy.

Copyright ©1997 Herb Allure
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Tuesday January 30 10:35 AM ET
Peppermint Oil May Relieve Irritable Bowel Pain

By Charnicia E. Huggins

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) -- For children suffering with irritable
bowel syndrome (IBS), relief may come in the form of a common herb --
peppermint, researchers report.

In a study of youngsters aged 8 to 17, peppermint oil capsules helped
relieve IBS, a collection of gastrointestinal symptoms including
bloating, severe abdominal pain, and cycles of constipation and
diarrhea that do not fit into known disease categories. While some
believe that the cause may be stress-related or due to psychological
problems, that theory is controversial.

"Peppermint oil should be considered for the treatment of moderate
levels of pain in children with IBS," Dr. Robert M. Kline, of the
University of Missouri-Columbia, and colleagues write in the January
issue of the Journal of Pediatrics.

In the 2-week study, 42 children with IBS were treated with
peppermint oil or an inactive placebo pill. On the first day of the
study, all of the children complained of abdominal pain and many also
complained of diarrhea, constipation and gas. Following the 2-week
treatment period, however, 71% of the youth given peppermint oil said
they felt "better" or "much better," compared with 43% taking the
placebo. While peppermint oil reduced the severity of abdominal pain,
it did not reduce other symptoms, the report indicates. "The analysis
showed that peppermint oil did not alter heartburn, gas, urgency of
stools, belching, stool pattern or stool consistency," the authors
write.

More research is needed before the supplements can be recommended to
children. The study was conducted for only a short period of time and
the "safety of any treatment warrants persistent examination,
especially in children," the researchers note.

Peppermint oil for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome in
children "appears to be safe," Dr. Terry Hatch of the University of
Illinois College of Medicine told Reuters Health in an interview.
However, the findings are valid only for the particular age group
studied, he said, and the 2-week study period revealed only short-
term benefits. Hatch did not participate in the study.

The study was funded by a grant from Tillotts Pharma AG, a company
based in Ziefen, Switzerland that produces peppermint oil-containing
products.

SOURCE: Journal of Pediatrics 2001;138:125-128.

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January 22, 2001

The Weekly Email Newsletter of Abundant Life Herb Shop
1108 17th Street . Parkersburg, West Virginia 26101

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HERB OF THE WEEK


Mullein  (Verbascum thapsus)

Part used :  Leaves

Properties:  Analgesic, anticatarrhal, antispasmodic, antitussive,
astringent, demulcent, diuretic, expectorant, mucilant, vulnerary.

Primary nutrients:  Calcium, iron, potassium, sulphur, vitamins A,
B-complex, and D

Mullein was introduced to American by the early European settlers.  The
Native Americans used it to treat lung problems and some tribes smoked the
leaves to treat asthma.  It was used during the Civil War for respiratory
ailments.  they also made it into a syrup for coughs,  Dr. Shook called
mullein a great herb in treating tuberculosis as well as other lung
problems.

Traditionally mullein is well known for its use in treating respiratory
disorders such as asthma, bronchitis cough, tuberculosis, and congestion.
It can help loosen mucus from the respiratory and lymphatic system.  It
nourishes as well as strengthens the lungs.  Other uses of mullein include
to relieve pain, soothe hemorrhoids, treat burns and bruises  and to induce
sleep.  It has a calming effect on inflamed tissues and irritated nerves.
Mullein helps control coughs, cramps and spasms.  The tea has been used for
dropsy, sinusitis, swollen joints, and can be applied to mumps, tumors, a
sore throat and tonsillitis.  Though mullein has been used traditionally for
centuries, little is known of the healing  components of the herb.

Modern research has found that the saponins, mucilage, and tannins
contribute to the soothing topical  effect of the plant.  These properties
are ideal for treating lung ailments, coughs, cold, asthma, whooping cough
and emphysema.  It is also suggested to be used for pain,  sleep aid ,
laxative, and to get rid of warts.  One study found that mullein inhibits
the growth of bacteria known to cause tuberculosis in vitro.

>From "Today's Herbal Health" by Louise Tenney,  M. H.

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Hawthorn (crataegus  oxycantha) Extract :  Hawthorn is the most-researched
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normal heart function and regular heartbeat, mainly due to the abundance of
flavonoids that proffer portent antioxidant and heart-protecting effects.
Hawthorn helps keep the blood vessels clear and supports the free flow of
blood.

Red Clover (Trifolium pratense) Extract: Red clover is a concentrated course
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Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) Extract: The mostly widely reported health benefit of
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vasodilatory effects, thereby increasing oxygen supply to brain cells and
heart muscles.

Capsicum  (capsicum frutescens): Capsicum increases circulation of blood to
peripheral tissues, ensuring that nutrients are delivered to needy areas.
Capsicum also supports blood flow.

Folic acid, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12:  These nutrients work
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Choline Bitartrate: Choline is required for the proper metabolism of fats.
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January 15, 2001

The Weekly Email Newsletter of Abundant Life Herb Shop
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WHO NEEDS HERBS?

Our soils are depleted of nutrients. A recent study at Rutgers
University reported that today's chemically grown produce has
eighty-seven percent fewer nutrients. Refined foods lose nutrients
like mineral, essential fatty acids, and vitamins B, C, and E. The
fast pace of current life, a poor diet, and toxins in our environment
cause tremendous stress on our bodies. We also inherit certain
strengths and weaknesses from our ancestors.

CHILDREN:  It's critical for growing bones, muscles, nerves, and
other tissues to have optional nutrition. Would you build a house
with inferior materials and expect a structure that can stand up to
the elements? Then why build a body with inferior material like
processed, lifeless, junk food (pseudofood)? The early, formative
years are critical to developing healthy eating habits and building a
structure to last a lifetime. Herbs can play an essential role in
childhood nutrition. According to the National Center for Health
Statistics, there were 47,787,000 prescriptions for antibiotics for
American children under the age of sixteen in 1995. The leading
prescription for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD),
Ritalin, is used daily by more than 1.5 million American children
under nineteen years of age. Many people are unaware that there are
natural alternatives.

SENIORS:  Unfortunately, we sometimes get less active and don't
pay as much attention to balanced nutrition as we age. The
accumulation of waste in the tissues also takes its toll over the
years, resulting in illness. Many seniors have a long list of health
problems with a corresponding long list of prescriptions and side
effects. Experts say twenty-five percent of Americans aged sixty-five
or older may suffer from malnutrition. Herbs can help to bridge the
nutritional gap.

ATHLETES AND THOSE WHO EXERCISE:  Athletes have special needs when it
comes to nutrition, whether you're a serious weightlifter or you
simple work out at the gym when you get the chance. Stamina and a
body that is strong enough to resist injury are both important to the
athlete. Perspiration can also result in the loss of electrolyte
minerals (calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, and chloride).
Building muscle requires a protein that is easily digested and used
by the body. Herbs can be a great source for these nutrients.

Excerpted from the book "Going Natural With Herbs"
by Maureen Kernion

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PRODUCT OF THE WEEK

Recovery (Stock No. 3662-2) is an electrolyte-replacement drink mix
designed to increase energy and endurance, reduce muscle fatigue, and
speed recovery time. Recovery rehydrates the body and stores
electrolytes and carbohydrates lost during physical exertion.
Recovery also restores the body's pH levels to minimize muscle
pain and soreness. Each serving of Recovery provides a carbohydrate-
electrolyte solution, vitamins, amino acids and antioxidants.

For more information on this product go to:
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HERB OF THE WEEK

Spirulina (Algae pratensis) — A.K.A. Blue Green Algae

Bodily influence : Nutritive, Polarity (corrects), Tonic

Part used: The whole plant

Spirulina is a one-celled form of algae that multiplies in warm,
alkaline fresh-water bodies. The name, Spirulina, is derived from the
Latin word for helix, or spiral, referring to the physical
configuration of the organism when it forms swirling, microscopic
strands.

Germs and scum are associated with microorganisms of disease.
Spirulina grows in this type of surrounding, but it is in fact one of
the cleanest, most naturally sterile foods found in nature. The
ability of Spirulina to grow in hot and alkaline environments ensures
its hygienic status, as no other organisms can survive to pollute the
waters in which this algae grows.

Spirulina is the highest source in the world of Beta carotene,
vitamin B12, and gamma linolenic acid (GLA). Spirulina contains most
of the known amino acids. It contains all nine essential amino acids
that the body must derive from food.

Spirulina has many times more the Beta-carotene than carrots. It
contains 250% more vitamin B12 than liver. It contains four times the
protein of beef. Spirulina is 65-71% protein as compared to beef,
which is about 18%. Proteins of Spirulina are 80-85% assimilated as
compared to 20% for beef protein.

Spirulina is an algae which contains 26 times the calcium of milk,
plus lots of phosphorus and niacin. Spirulina can be stored for many
years without any preservatives and still contain a high percentage
of its nutrition.

Spirulina is a complete food with one acceptation — it is lacking
in carbohydrates. It is beneficial for any and all ailments that
exist due to a deficient diet:  hair can grow, eyes can see, ears can
hear, taste buds are improved, strength is gained, all life is better
as a result of ingesting Spirulina.

Spirulina remains among the most efficient blood, cell, and tissue
boosters. Spirulina helps to satisfy hunger naturally and to balance
blood sugar levels.

Spirulina provides good nutrition for the brain, giving greater
mental clarity and alertness.

Spirulina is a RNA/DNA balancer; it is a complete protein, and
contains the entire B complex of vitamins, trace minerals, and
essential fatty acids.

Spirulina boots the immune system; it is a cholesterol reducer and
aids mineral absorption. It curbs the appetite and is very high in
chlorophyll and iron.

Spirulina aids the body in cleansing itself by helping it to remove
toxic poisons in the body.

Excerpted from "The Little Herb Encyclopedia"
by Jack Ritchason, N.D.

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Have an absolutely terrific week.

Rick & Barbara Sawyer

Beloved, I pray that in all respects you may prosper and be in good
health, just as your soul prospers. (3 John 2)

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Be sure to check the eGroup calendar for information on the annual
Marietta Area Spring Herb Conference under the direction of NSP Sr.
National Manager and Naturopathic Doctor Jonas Yoder and NSP Area
Manager and Certified Natural Health Professional Sandy Schafer.

Earl Clay ("Dr. Doo-Doo"), a colon health and cancer specialist, is
scheduled to be one of the key speakers. He is always both extremely
informative and tremendously entertaining. As always, Nature's
Sunshine will be sending representatives from Home Office, and will
be conducting their Aromatherapy School on Friday the 9th.

If you haven't yet had the pleaseure of meeting NSP's U.S. President
of Sales Dale Lee, be sure not to miss this event! [There's a really
good reason why he is lovingly referred to as "the NSP Teddy Bear!]

Best Regards,

Rick and Barbara Sawyer


"Beloved, I pray that in all respects you may prosper and be in good
health, just as your soul prospers." (3 John 2)