Friends,

Sorry for such short notice, but I just received this message a few
minutes ago and wanted to pass it on to you as soon as possible. We
attended one of Dr. Tracy's seminars the night before she appeared
as a witness before the FDA, and were very impressed with what she
had to say. You can hear her speak over Internet radio at noon
today, Pacific time.

Dr. Rick Sawyer
TheHerbDoc(tm)

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WEDNESDAY: RADIO PROGRAM OUT OF SEATTLE OVER NET


Dr. Ann Blake Tracy, along with others in our group, will guests on
the following program Wednesday afternoon, March 3, from 12:00 PM to
2:00 PM Pacific Time. A description of the show and how to listen
online is listed below as well:

POSITIVE CHOICE TALK RADIO

...Positive Choice Talk Radio is Puget Sound's most popular women's
oriented talk radio program. The show reaches a potential listener
base of over 2.5 million people locally and many more worldwide
through live Internet streaming. Our program focuses on educating,
entertaining, enlightening and empowering humanity. Our format
allows for discussions of many topics such as:

Relationships,
Positive Choices,
Health and Beauty,
Finances,
Spiritual Self Discovery,
Cultural and Global Awareness.

We here at Positive Choice Talk Radio would love to have your
participation to educate humanity with your profound knowledge.

You can listen to Positive Choice Talk Radio 12pm to 3pm weekdays or
at www.NEWSCHANNEL1150.com live stream around the world.


  **************************

NOTE FROM DR. TRACY:  You should know that MANY of our members and
directors around the country have been guests on various news
programs, radio stations, magazines and newspapers in the last few
weeks since the FDA hearing. Some of those programs include Mark and
Cheryl Miller on Good Morning America, Amy Coburn on CBS Early
Morning, Sara Bostock on the Today Show and in the New York
Times, Pepper Draper in the New York Times, LA Times and San
Francisco Chronicle, Shannon Baker and Mark Taylor in TIME Magazine,
etc., etc., etc. We hope you were able to view those. And March 9
the Montel Williams Show plans on airing a piece on this issue with
some of our group. Most programs happen too quickly to notify the e-
group.

Although I am grateful for that media coverage, I remain deeply
concerned that only the surface information is too often given to
the public, leaving patients in extreme danger stemming from abrupt
withdrawal or abrupt switching from one SSRI to another. For just
over a year I have grown increasing anxious and extremely concerned
about the backlash we would see as the truth came out about these
drugs. Clearly that backlash began this past summer with the ban
coming out of the UK, but has intensified greatly since the FDA
hearing. I have repeatedly warned that we would see many more deaths
as a result of this information coming out.

Why?

Because patients would be withdrawn too rapidly from these drugs
leading to many deaths as a result from the potential withdrawal-
induced psychosis or suicidal and homicidal ideations as well as
fatal physical effects such as seizures and heart attacks.

Yet, just since the FDA hearing, among the family and close friends
of our directors here at ICFDA, we have had two senseless deaths
apparently caused by abrupt withdrawal. These were patients who were
being warned. One was an elderly patient and the other a young man
of 18.

Even with all of the very vocal warnings I have given I did not
expect to see such tragedy strike so close to home. If it is this
bad among us who are sounding this warning, how bad must it be in
the general population? This is why I continue to urge you to sound
this warning clearly as any of you do interviews on the FDA hearing.
Mark has made these warnings perfectly visible as you go onto our
website at www.drugawareness.org

So once again I warn you to PLEASE help stop this flood of
unnecessary deaths we have already begun to witness. Share the site
with others, PLEASE!

Ann Blake Tracy, PhD
Executive Director, International Coalition For Drug Awareness
Author: Prozac: Panacea or Pandora? - Our Serotonin Nightmare
& audio tape or CD on safe withdrawal: "Help! I Can't Get
Off My Antidepressant!"

Order Number: 800-280-0730
Website: www.drugawareness.org

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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Dear Bernie and Group,

Since many of the symptoms of nervous system disorders such as
Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson's are very similar to those of the
aftermath of meningitis, we felt that the course of treatment would
likely have a lot of similarities as well. We wanted to consult with
Dr. Jonas Yoder (a Naturopathic Doctor, Master Herbalist, and top-
level manager in both Pure Herbs and Nature's Sunshine) about your
client before we sent you our opinion.

The literature on B.&B.-W (Brain and Balance from Pure Herbs,
http://www.theherbdoc.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=PH-2030) says that
it is beneficial for both MS and Parkinson's, and the information
on Ol' Number 11 (http://www.theherbdoc.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=PH-
2465) says that it is "used to repair or strengthen any type of
brain, nerve, flesh, or cartilege or muscle injury or weakness."

Pure Herbs also says that Prickly Ash Extract
(http://www.theherbdoc.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=PH-0750) has often
been used for paralysis. Pure Herbs also suggests Ashwagandha
Extract (http://www.theherbdoc.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=PH-0040)
for Multiple Sclerosis. Dr. Yoder also agreed that any of these
three might prove beneficial. You might try them either in rotation
or in combination and see which produces the best result for the
client.

Since MS includes a degeneration of the mylen sheath and your 5-year-
old has experienced "demylezation" of the nerves in his arm, Dr.
Yoder agreed that Ashwagandha might also be beneficial for helping
the body regenerate the mylen sheath.

You might also consider adding Helichrysum essential oil
(http://www.theherbdoc.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=3943-0) to the
regimen for its overall healing properties, massaged into the arm
two or three times daily. It might also be helpful to apply Wild
Oregano essential oil (http://www.theherbdoc.com/detail.asp?
PRODUCT_ID=3934-6) to the spine two or three times a day for 10
days. Since both of these oils have a tendancy to be rather harsh to
tender young skin, they should always be well diluted before using.
Use a concentration of no more than five drops per tablespoon of
Massage Oil (http://www.theherbdoc.com/detail.asp?product_id=3928-
7).

The viral condition that caused the problem in the first place may
have severely depleted the child's calcium reserves (which is also
indicated by the apparent nerve damage). Nature's Sunshine has an
excellent Liquid Calcium that would be easy for the child to take
(http://www.theherbdoc.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=3191-6), or you
might want to consider CA.-W (http://www.theherbdoc.com/detail.asp?
PRODUCT_ID=PH-2050). If he can swallow capsules, you might want to
consder Herbal CA (http://www.theherbdoc.com/detail.asp?
PRODUCT_ID=823-5) as an excellent balanced herbal source of calcium.

Since 5-year-olds can be fairly easily overwhelmed by aggressive
treatment, you might want to start easy and work your way up to the
child's tolerance level.

We hope this helps.

Have a great day in good health!

Rick




--- In TheHerbDoc@yahoogroups.com, bernie rabinowicz
<energyheal68@y...> wrote:
>
> A friend's 5 year old suffered from viral meningitis this summer
and his arm is now paralyzied due to damage to th myelin sheath in
his arm/spine. What would you suggest?
>
>
>
> Bernie
>
>
>
> ---------------------------------
> Do you Yahoo!?
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If you live in or near the mid-Ohio Valley area, we cordually invite
you to attend a FREE* seminar that will be held on Thursday, January
29, at 7:00 PM at the Holiday Inn in Cambridge, Ohio.

Come and bring a friend to learn as Dr. Ann Blake Tracy shares
experiences with antidepressants. Also meet one of the students that
was shot but survived at the Columbine School incident.

Dr. Tracy holds a Doctorate in Health Sciences with the emphasis on
Psychology, and is the director of the International Coalition for
Drug Awareness (www.drugawareness.org), a non-profit group organized
to raise awareness of dangerous prescription drugs — the third
leading cause of death in America.

She has specialized in adverse reactions to serotonergic medications
(such as Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, Luvox, Celexa, Effexor, Serzone,
Anafranil, Buspar, Fen-Phen, and Redux to name a few), and since
1992 she has testified before the FDA and congressional subcommittee
members on Prozac, as well as having testified as an expert witness
in Prozac and other SSRI related court cases around the world.

Her first book on the issue — PROZAC: PANACEA OR PANDORA? — was
published in 1991, and is the product of five years of intensive
research, including the cases of approximately 1000 patients on a
long-term basis.

During the last nine years she has participated in innumerable
radio, television, newspaper and magazine interviews. We know of no
one with such extensive experience and expertise on all of these
issues surrounding the SSRI antidepressants as Ann Blake Tracy.

For more information, contact Ho-Ad Herb Shop at 740-962-4928.

____________
* There will be no admission charge; a free-will offering will be
accepted.



"A wise man ought to realize that health is his most valuable
possession." — Hippocrates

Dear HerbDoc,

I have a client who has a recurring cyst, located in her anal cleft.
The only treatment her doctor gives her is to drain it when it
becomes too pus-filled.  It is extremely painful, directly impacting
her quality of life.  Are there any herbs you can recommend that she
can use topically and internally?  I am a medical intuitive, and when
I put my hand over the area, I felt bacteria in that area.  I will be
muscle testing her next visit.  (I am studying for my Doctorate in
Naturopathy with Trinity College.)

I appreciate any suggestions.  Also, I love your products.  I give
them to my cats.  I have used ACS with them and have noticed weight
reduction, increased energy and more luster in their fur!!!!

Thank you in advance for all your assistance.  God bless-

Elisa Fireman
Reiki Master Teacher/Practitioner
Chi Nei Tsang Practitioner
Medical Intuitive

Dear JB,

Welcome to the eGroup!

You will probably notice right away that the group isn't really very
active. That's because Barbara and I don't spend a lot of time
trying to "stir things up" or to "drive" the group — we would
much prefer that the group members exchange ideas and information
among themselves. Any discussion you would like to initiate, please
feel free to do so, as long as it is "on-topic" and related to
natural medicine in any of its forms: herbology, aromatherapy,
therapeutic massage, iridology, electromagnetic therapies,
acupressure, reflexology, etc.

I do feel compelled to make one small comment on your initial post
however: for those of us in the natural health profession, the
question is *never* whether or how proper nutrition, natural food
supplements, herbs, and essential oils may "interfere with other
medications," but rather how synthetic pharmaceuticals and invasive
techniques may interfere with the benefits of proper nutrition,
natural food supplements, herbs, and essential oils. [grinning
widely]

The group is moderated; that means that all posts are reviewed for
content before being posted to the forum. While we are deeply
involved in the natural health profession, we are even more deeply
committed to living in obedince to the precepts that are taught in
the Bible. Therefore, posts that get off into New Age philosophy or
the occult (including the promotion of allopathic medicine, which we
consider to be closely related to New Age philosophy) will not be
approved for posting.

We earnestly hope that you will find the forum both interesting and
educational, and (since you brought up the subject of supplemental
income) we would encourage you to explore the enormous benefits
(both personal and professional) of becoming a Nature's Sunshine
Member/Distributor at
http://www.theherbdoc.com/opportunity/NSP/AboutNSP.htm.

I don't have any idea of where you live, but if you are within a
reasonable distance of the Mid-Ohio Valley, I'd like to invite you
to attend our Herb Conference next weekend. You can read the details
at http://www.theherbdoc.com/Conf2003/Index.htm.

Sincerely,

Dr. Rick Sawyer,
TheHerbDoc(TM)


--- In TheHerbDoc@yahoogroups.com, "rnsrock3" <rnsrock3@y...> wrote:
>
> Hello everyone.  I am a new member in the health care profession.
> I've been a PCA (nursing assistant) for one year and I'm in
> nursing school now, and I also have a Bachelor degree in Exercise
> Physiology.  I've got 5 quarters to go!  I'm very excited I chose
> this profession because I love to help people.  However, it's so
> easy for me to get burnt out. That's why I started a second job
> working on my computer.   I love it.  I'm now able to pay for my
> tuition out of pocket, so I don't have to carry the burden of
> paying off loans when I'm finished.
> Check out http://www.retireforgood.com/?refid=Hm1 to
> see what I do.
> Anyway, I'm very interested in health and wellness.  My goal is to
> continue learning about health and related topics.  I am currently
> taking my 2nd pharmacology course and am learning about Herbal
> medicine and how they may have therapeutic effects, as well as
> interfere with other medications.  I would like to here other
> people's experiences in taking herbs.  I do take a variety of
> herbs myself and have had excellent results!
>
> Jb

Hello everyone.  I am a new member in the health care profession.
I've been a PCA (nursing assistant) for one year and I'm in nursing
school now, and I also have a Bachelor degree in Exercise
Physiology.  I've got 5 quarters to go!  I'm very excited I chose
this profession because I love to help people.  However, it's so easy
for me to get burnt out. That's why I started a second job working on
my computer.   I love it.  I'm now able to pay for my tuition out of
pocket, so I don't have to carry the burden of paying off loans when
I'm finished.  Check out http://www.retireforgood.com/?refid=Hm1 to
see what I do.
Anyway, I'm very interested in health and wellness.  My goal is to
continue learning about health and related topics.  I am currently
taking my 2nd pharmacology course and am learning about Herbal
medicine and how they may have therapeutic effects, as well as
interfere with other medications.  I would like to here other
people's experiences in taking herbs.  I do take a variety of herbs
myself and have had excellent results!

Jb

Dear Friends and Members:

Details of the Sixth Annual Tri-State Herb Conference to be held at
Marietta, Ohio, Friday, October 24 and Saturday, October 25, 2003
are now posted on our website, along with an on-line registration
form. This conference is open to the general public, and will be of
interest to anyone interested in their health.

For speakers, subjects, and the schedule of events, please go to
www.theherbdoc.com/Conf2003/Index.htm.

We hope to see as many of you there as can possibly make it.

Rick and Barbara

Dear friends and colleagues,

YOUR HELP IS URGENTLY NEEDED TO STOP THE FDA AND AMA PLAN TO HIJACK
THE HERB AND NATURAL HEALTH INDUSTRY!

Yesterday we received the following information from Clinton Ray
Miller, our congressional lobbyist for the preservation of health
freedom in America. Please read it carefully. If Senate Bill 722
becomes law, it could very well mark the death of health care
freedom in the United States of America.

--------------------------------------------------

AMA TARGETS DSHEA
by Clinton Ray Miller
Health Freedom League Advocate
704-924-8615

[With commentary in brackets by Dr. Rick Sawyer, TheHerbDoc™]

With military precision the pharmaceutical industry and medical
monopoly [a totally self-regulated monopoly (for whatever little bit
that self-regulation may be worth) that rakes in $6+ billion
annually, I might add. RS] have created and launched two new guided
missiles to blow away competing herbal and alternative health
products and practitioners.

The target is the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of
1994 (DSHEA). The first missile is S-722. On March 26, 2003, Sen.
Richard Durbin (D-IL) introduced S-722. Co-sponsor is Charles
Schumer (D-NY).

On precisely the same date, March 26, 2003, the Journal of the
American Medical Association (JAMA) launched the second missile. It
published a lead editorial entitled "The Need for Regulation of
Dietary Supplements." It insists that:

"If dietary supplements have or promote ... biological activity,
they should be considered to be active drugs." (See JAMA 3/26/03,
Vol. 289, No. 12).

The old AMA/FDA argument, which was rejected by Congress in 1994,
was that every true health claim turned dietary supplements into
drugs. [Thus, the simple true statement, or "health claim",
that "green leafy vegetables are good for you" would immediately
turn all green leafy vegetables into drugs and give the AMA and FDA
the right to control and collect all profit from the sale of all
green leafy vegetables. RS]

The new AMA/FDA strategy is that if herbs have biological activity
they must be regulated by the FDA as active drugs.

Well, duh! Virtually all herbs and other dietary supplements [as
well as most of the rest of the foods we eat - RS] have some
biological activity. And some have far more and some far less than
others do. S-722 and the AMA pretend they are only targeting those
herbs with so much biological activity that they produce "Adverse
Experiences." Durbin misleadingly call his bill "The Dietary
Supplement Safety Act of 2003."

Enclosed with this article is a form letter. Please sign and get
others to sign and mail or FAX it to both U.S. Senators from your
state. Please send a copy of any replies you receive to Clinton Ray
Miller, 139 Northmont Road, Statesville, N.C. My fax is 704-924-8615.

It is no accident that S-722 and the AMA editorial appeared on the
same day. A similar European Directive is making its way through the
European Union (EU) Parliament. If we kill S-722 it will slow down
the global bill.

/s/ Clinton Ray Miller

--------------------------------------------------

If you believe that you should retain your Constitutional right to
make your own health decisions and to chose your own form of health
maintenance, please download the letter from our website and send
copies to BOTH Members of Congress for your state. You may find this
letter and the petition at
http://www.theherbdoc.com/consumereducation/HealthNews/S-722.htm.

Thank you very much for taking your valuable time to read this
message and to carefully consider your response.

Very sincerely your for health,

Dr. Rick Sawyer
TheHerbDoc
HerbDoc@...

Abundant Life Herb Shop
and Natural Health Center
1108 17th Street
Parkersburg WV 26101-4060

304-422-2566 • 304-422-2941 (fax)
www.theherbdoc.com

Health News Update Co Q10 Makes Headlines for Nervous System

A powerful antioxidant, coenzyme Q10, a vitamin-like substance, has
demonstrated significant potential in several areas. And recent
research suggests it could help bring new hope to those with
neurodegenerative diseases. Several studies published in the journals
Neurology and Archives of Neurology have documented the recent
success and potential of Co-Q10.
Coenzyme Q10 occurs naturally in the body. It neutralizes free
radicals, which are present in high levels in the energy-producing
components of cells and can cause cell damage. For example, the
constantly moving heart muscle has high levels of Co-Q10. Because
these levels decrease with age, supplementing with coenzyme Q10
supports the efforts of the heart.
Proponents of Co-Q10 believe that this antioxidant has the potential
to help support the macula and the skin, and protect against health
issues that occur as a result of free-radical damage. NSP offers pure
Co-Q10 in our unique herbal bases in 10 mg, 30 mg and 100 mg servings.

Http://www,theherbdoc.com/detail.asp?product_id=1796-4

HEALTH FREEDOM ALERT

RE: CALIFORNIA NATUROPATHIC LICENSING BILL S 907

Last week while attending the Health Food Expo West in Anaheim,
California, Dr. Schope, a member of the American Association of
Naturopathic Physicians, approached the booth of the HealthKeepers
Alliance featuring the "Life Matters" nationally-syndicated radio
program hosted by Greg Meadows. He requested to be interviewed so he
could tell about the "California Health Freedom Bill" he advocated.
He was told that the bill needed to be analyzed before The
HealthKeepers Alliance would permit a radio interview.

The bill is nothing but a wolf in sheep's clothing. It does not
advocate health freedom, but rather health restrictions. Rather than
a health freedom, the bill is a monopolistic attempt to outlaw every
naturopathic doctor who is not a graduate of one of three Colleges.
These three Colleges advocate a dangerous, perverted, and
illegitimate form of naturopathy which advocates the controversial
use of synthetic prescription drugs and surgery. People who need
drugs or surgery should go to a highly qualified medical specialist
certified by the AMA, not an under-trained medical-want-to-be.

Citizens should have the right to choose the health practitioner of
their choice. Senate Bill 907 would send those who seek natural
naturopathic counsel from a naturopathic doctor to only practitioners
who are a member of the alumni association of these three Colleges.

Other naturopathic colleges train doctors who are just as qualified
and who do not advocate unnatural drug therapy or play surgeon. There
is more to naturopathic health than doctors seeking licensure just to
collect insurance dollars or promoting spurious techniques that are
not a part of traditional naturopathy. These non-traditional doctors
should be called the un-naturopaths.

PLEASE ACT NOW - SEND YOUR LETTER OR E-MAIL ASKING THAT ACT BE
DEFECTED. The bill is now before the "California Business and
Professions Committee". The committee members are as follows:

<b>NOTE:</b> The eGroup posting program obliterates the end of email addresses.
All of the following email addresses should end with "sen.ca.gov"

Chairman
Senator Liz Figueroa
State Capitol Room 2057
Sacramento CA 95814
916-445-6671
http://democrats.sen.ca.gov/senator/figueroa/
Senator.Figueroa@...

Vice Chairman
Senator Sam Aanestad
State Capitol Room 3056
Sacramento CA 95814
916-445-3353
http://republican.sen.ca.gov/web/4/
senator.aanestad@...

Senator James L. Brulte
State Capitol Room 305
Sacramento CA 95814
916-445-3688
http://republican.sen.ca.gov/web/31/
Senator.Brulte@...

Senator Gil Cedillo
State Capitol Room 3048
Sacramento CA 95814
916-445-3456
http://democrats.sen.ca.gov/senator/cedillo/
Senator.Cedillo@...

Senator Michael Machado
State Capitol Room 3086
Sacramento CA 95814
916-445-2407
http://democrats.sen.ca.gov/senator/machado/
Senator.Machado@...

Senator Kevin Murray
State Capitol Room 4082
Sacramento CA 95814
916-445-8800
http://democrats.sen.ca.gov/senator/murray/
Senator.Murray@...

Senator Edward Vincent
State Capitol Room 5052
Sacramento CA 95814
916-445-2104
http://democrats.sen.ca.gov/senator/vincent/
Senator.Vincent@...

http://www.sen.ca.gov

[Source: Whitman News Brief, 27 March 2003]

Our bodies are designed to overcome and resist stress, absorb
important nutrients and properly eliminate waste.  However, over-
procssed foods, pollution, environmental toxins and over-dependence
on prescription medication makes it difficult for our bodies to
maintain the nutriton, enzymes and friendly microflora they need to
efficiently do their jobs.

Activation makes your body more efficient.  It prepares your body to
properly digest and utilize the nutrients in your food and
supplements.  Without proper activation, someone who eats the right
foods and supplements may not be assimilating the nutrients he
needs.  An activation regimen must include probiotics and enzymes.

Probiotics--Digestion and Defense Activation!
Believe it or not, over 400 species of friendly microorganisms line
your internet tract.  They help break down food into easily absorbed
nutrients and work in other ways to help maintain a balance of
friendly microflora.  Stress, health status issues, environmental
conditions or the use of certain preparations can influence friendly
flora, affecting the intestinal and immune system.  Probiotic
supplementation replenishes your body with friendly microorganisms to
protect and bolster your immune and intestinal systems.  Activate
your natural defenses with NSP probiotic products.

L.Reuteri
Lactobacillus reuteri is found in the intestinal flora of humans and
other animals and is the most well-documental probiotic available.
It is such a prolific species that only 100 million organisms per day
are necessary for optimal benefits.  NSP L. Reuter:

Helps other benefical strains populate the gut.

Helps create an unfriendly environment for harmful microoganisms.

Does not require refrigeration, making it an excellent choice for
travel.
Is especially helpful in relieving occiasional gastrointestional
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Comes in a chewabe tablet.
Is safe for adults and children over the age of 4.

http://www.theherbdoc.com/detail.asp?product_id=1559-0

Repopulate with Probiotic Eleven
This unique combination of 11 healthful probiotics replenishes
populations of beneficial microorganisms in the gut and supports
healthy, normal intestinal and colon function.
Probiotic Eleven:

Is helpful after colon cleasing, or anytime the bod has experienced a
depletion of probiotics.

Contains prebiotics (non-digestible foodstuffs) that feed probiotics
in the colon, improve the growth of friendly flora and help maintain
bowel health.

Is recommended for those who occasionally suffer from lactose
intolerance, occasional stomach-related upset and other minor
concerns of the gasrointestional tract.

Provides 6 billion microorganisms per capsules
http://www.theherbdoc.com/detail.asp?product_id=1510-1

"A patient with a liver disorder may go to the liver doctor for
treatment.  The liver doctor prescribes drugs, which make the liver
problem go away.  But the side effects from drugs cause heart
trouble.  So the patient sees a cardiologist, who prescribes heart
drugs, and the heart trouble goes away.  But the drugs cause kidney
disease.  the patient then sees a kidney speacialist, who prescribes
a drug:  the kidney problem goes away, but the drugs cause problems
for the spleen.  The patient sees a spleen doctor, who prescribes
drugs which cure the spleen problem but cause digestive disorders
which kill the patient.  Each doctor says, 'I succeeded,' but the
patient has died.  The reason is the each doctor only saw his or her
little part of the body, unable to see that the body is a unity."
[Ohashi, Wataru. Reading the body: Ohashi's book of oriental
diagnosis. New York: Penguin Books, 1991, p. 15]

Barbara
www.theherbdoc.com

Hi all,

Two yrs ago I had two hip repl, last one on 9/27/00. In Dec a MRSA infection was discovered.  I had to be treated with powerful antibiotics. Since that time, any open wound develops an infection or I may have flu like symptoms 2-3 times a yr. Prior to that I was rarely ever ill. It is my understanding that this infection stays with you for life.  What can I take daily to calm this infection down or "get rid of it?  Will garlic do it?  Or what else?

Nancy White,CNHP

Back To School



Hopefully by now your children (grandchildren, neighbor's children)
are back in school. With the back to school season comes several
challenges to teachers and school nurses.

School nurses begin their yearly lice screenings and teachers must
decide how to address students with various learning difficulties.


Many childhood behavioral tendencies challenge teachers in the
classroom.  Sometimes these children are disruptive, and sometimes
these children are simply overlooked.  Unless the school contacts a
parent you may not even know they have any issues.   This is often
the first notice to a parent that their child has an issue with
learning.  But why wait until the problem rears its ugly head?  NSP
has formulated Focus Attention (capsules and powder) to
nutritionally support both children and adults who exhibit unique
learning challenges.


Head lice is a social problem in the U.S.   Lice are transmitted
from person to person via hats and clothing.   When the kids go back
to school, they are in contact with other children in the classroom
and on the playground.   Years ago head lice was considered an
affliction of the lower classes.  This is not true since head lice
can afflict anyone from any walk of life.  The important thing is to
cleanse the body of the lice and nits.  This is easily accomplished
using NSP's Lice Remover Shampoo.  At the same time NSP has a new
all natural solution that leaves the hair soft and silky.  A lice
nit comb and a head lice fact sheet are also included with each
bottle.   Best of all it is safe for human and pet applications.

Enjoy your day,
Barbara

Today's topic:  New uses for CoEnzyme-Q10

By Tad Turgeon, Health Sciences


Daily doses of CoEnzyme-Q10 may help prevent the onset of migraine
headaches.  Patients in Japan took a single dose of 150 mg of
CoEnzyme-Q10 daily and cut the frequency of migraines in half! *


It is theorized that migraines are caused by dysfunctional cellular
metabolism.  CoEnzyme-Q10 supports proper cellular metabolism in the
mitochondria, where energy is produced, so it is not surprising that
it helps reduce the occurrence of migraines.  Additional research
suggests that vitamin B2 (riboflavin) and magnesium can also help
prevent migraines by improving cellular metabolism in a similar
fashion.


This is exciting news for Co-Q10, a dietary ingredient that has
already proven itself as a great antioxidant and anti-aging
supplement, and a premium supplement for cardiovascular support.


*Allow four weeks of daily use to see optimal results.  Original
research study reference publication:

Yoneda M. Mitochondrial dysfunction in migraine. Nippon Rinsho 2002
Apr; 60 Suppl 4:519-21.

Horsetail
Equisetrum arvense

A.K.A. Shavegrass, Bottlebrush, Dutch Rushes

Bodily Influences:  Astringent, Carminative, Diuretic, Emmenagogue –
mild, Galactagogue, Hemostatic, Lithotriptic, Nutritive,
Parasiticide, Vulnerary.

Its botanical name is derived from two Latin terms, equus meaning
horse, and seta for bristle.  The name resulted from its peculiar
bristle appearance at the stem joints. Horsetail is strongly
astringent and is therefore used for centuries, as a diuretic aiding
in kidney infections, dropsy, and gravel.  It is also beneficial as a
wash for swelling eyelids.  In Guatemala, American Indians have used
it for cancer.  Decoctions, poultices and infusions were used for
polyps, abdominal and oral cancer.

Horsetail has large amounts of silica.  Children have large amounts
of silica in their body which makes children so supple and limber.
As we age, we allow our bodies to become heavy with calcium and thus,
lose our ability to bend, becoming stiff and immobile.

Horsetail helps facilitate the use of calcium in the body.

It has a high silica content, helps to strengthen fingernails,
increase the flow of urine and helps to hold calcium in the body.

It kills eggs of parasites and dissolves tumors

Horsetail is also good for preventing split-ends (hair).

Horsetail increases the production of urine and shrinks inflamed
mucosal tissue, particularly the prostate.

Studies have shown that fractured bones will heal much faster when
Horsetail is taken.

It has been found to be good for eyes, ear, nose, throat and
glandular disorders.

Silica found in Horsetail, is helpful in aiding circulation.

Using Horsetail in solution for bathing will produce an accelerating
and invigorating effect for the body.  It increases the metabolic
rate of the body by feeding the system through the skin, improving
circulation, swelling due to injury or dropsy and is useful in
treating mending bones and chilblains.

It is used as a poultice to reduce menstrual bleeding; Horsetail is
effective because it promotes coagulation: hence, decreases bleeding.

Horsetail has been used historically for diabetes.

It is used as a diuretic and tonic for body `spring cleaning' and
detoxification.

The Little Herb Encyclopedia by Jack Ritchason, N.D. Woodland Health
Books, Copyright 1995, used by permission.

If you are interested in Horsetail,  just check out our web site
www.theherbdoc.com.

Drinking water

Most people are unaware of how important drinking water is to our
bodies.

  Water cleans the filter.  Our kidneys need water to filter out all
the toxins. Kidneys remove wastes like uric acid, urea, and lactic
acid that must be dissolved in water. If not enough water is
present, these substances are not removed effectively, and may cause
damage to the kidneys..  Toxins build up in the body causing all
kinds of problems. Drinking water helps flush out these unwanted
toxins. Water carries nutrients and oxygen to cells through the
blood, and regulates body temperature through perspiration. Water is
essential for breathing, the lungs must be moistened by water to
facilitate oxygen intake and carbon dioxide excretion.
Approximately one pint of liquid is lost each day from exhaling.  If
not enough water is taken in for fluid balance, every body function
could be impaired.  The more you exercise, the more water must be
consumed to keep your body's water level in balance.
  ( Prescription for Dietary Wellness—Phyllis A. Balch C.N.C. and
James F. Balch M.D)

Your body is made up mostly of water.  In fact, water makes up 75 to
85 percent of your cells, The reason you thirst for water regularly
and   perhaps even hourly basis is due to three main benefits your
body receives from water.  Water creates internal cohesion for your
body, giving your cells and organs the flexibility to be stretched
and even strained within certain limits without rupturing or
tearing.  Every time you move, reach for something or stand up,
water is helping to protect your organs from being torn in the
process.

A good guideline for the amount of water we need is half your weight
in ounces per day.  If you are 100 pounds you would drink 50 oz. of
water per day.  No, soda does not count as water. I have heard it
takes 32 8 oz. glasses of water to flush out 1 (12 oz container of
soda).

Ideal is 4 ounces every 15 minutes. This way the water goes to the
cellular level.  When you drink more than 4 oz at a time the first
four goes to the cellular level and the rest goes to the bladder.
Adding lemon to your water is cleansing to the body, alkalizing to
help  keep your body's pH normal and gives a great taste.


How the Body Uses Water
Function and Uses of Water

Digestion-Component of gastric juices, pancreatic juices, and
saliva; transport of nutrients through digestive tract: dissolving
nutrients.

Circulation-Transport of nutrients and waste products in the blood
and lymphatic fluids.

Absorption- Transport of nutrients into cells for untilization.

Elimination-Dissolving waste products of cells; transport of waste
out of the body through kidneys, intestine, skin, and lungs.

Temperature- Component of sweat to help the body maintain a constant
temperature.

Lubricant-Joint and colon lubricated by fluid


Nature's Spring Reverse Osmosis

The Nature's Spring Reverse Osmosis Unit offers the most up to date
methods for providing you with water the way nature intended it to
be. For the past 17 years, Nature's Sunshine has offered a 3-stage
reverse osmosis water treatment unit. However, with an ever
increasing number of new water pollutants found in our drinking
water as well as the use of chloramines, (chlorine and ammonia mixed
together) as a disinfectant, there was a need to offer a new and
improved reverse osmosis system to meet these challenges

Essential Oils

We love essential oils.  Diffused, the essential oils are
wonderful.  Many people have great essential oil recipes, and we
would love you to share your recipes with the group.

  1. Great deodorant:  Pour a  small amount of Pau D'Arco lotion in
the palm of your hand (about the size of the tip of your finger)
then add 2 drops of Bergamot (one for each arm). Mix and put half in
each underarm.

2.  Dandruff:  Vinegar Rinse- 4 drops Lavender, 3 drops thyme
linalool, 2 drops eucalyptus or peppermint, 2 drops rosemary.  Mix
into 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar. Then combine vinegar
mixture with 1 oz. of distilled water.  Massage one teaspoonful onto
scalp each night before bed.  The smell of the vinegar will
dissipate in a few minute's time.  Also try rinsing the hair with
nettle tea after washing.
3.  Relaxing Bath – Epsom salts, 3 drops bergamot, 2 drops lemon, 1
drop rosemary. add to bath and enjoy.

Essential Oils Available For Purchase April 15.
Essential oils can be used in a diffuser or in massage oil.

         Cinnamon Leaf (cinnamomun Zeylanicum): for stress, tension,
and calming.Cinnamon leaf is anti-bacterial and analgesic.

	 Neroli-(citrus aurantium) –.  Used for, headaches, lack of
concentration, scars, oily skin, stretch marks, tines (ringworm or
other skin fungus). Neroli is anti-bacterial, antidepressent,
antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, carminative
(dispels intestinal gas).

	 Jasmine Absolute – (Jasminum Officinalis) warm, floral,
exotic. Used for: depression, dry skin, exhaustion, labor pains, and
sensitive skin.  Jasmine is an aphrodisiac, anti-depressent, anti-
spasmodic.

Mandarin Red - (Citrus Reticulata) sweet fresh oil. It is mild,
soothing, calming, refreshing, uplifting, and good for children and
the elderly. Diffused,. It - makes for a happy atmosphere. It  calms
restless children, and is  good  for hiccups, gas, and  indigestion.
Its properties are antiseptic, digestive, diuretic, and tonic, and
it blends will with Bergamont, Neroli, Rose, Sandlewood, Ylang
Ylang.

	 Marjoram Sweet – (Origanum Margorana) is good for sprains
and bruises, provides comfort to joints and stiffness, and calming
to the nervous system . It is excellent for hyperactive children.
It relieves painful muscles (especially the lower back), menstrual
conditions, rheumatic aches and pains, swollen joints, especially
those that are cold and stiff.  Marjoram Sweet effects circulation,
dilates arteries and capillaries, improves blood flow, relieves
headaches ( including migraines), insomnia, and soothes digestion.

Enjoy your day and your essential oils.

For those of you who have tense muscles and joints and would like
relief from aches and pains, try Tei Fu Massage Lotion.

"Tei Fu Massage Lotion contains a special blend of essential oils,
claimed to be a Chinese family secret dating back over 1.000 years.
Tei fu Message Lotion is designed to penetrate the skin deeply,
without staining clothing or leaving behind a greasy residue.  Tei
Fu Massage Lotion provides an "icy-hot" sensation which warms up and
loosens stiff, tense muscles and joints and relieves aches and
pains. Tei Fu Massage Lotion increases circulation which can help
reduce fluid retention, aches and pains.
"Tei Fu Massage Lotion is ideal for topical application on sore,
aching muscles, arthritis, back pain, bursitis, carpel tunnel, chest
congestion, headaches, leg pain and edema (from prolong standing),
poor circulation, rheumatism, and tennis elbow.
"Tei Fu Massage Lotion contains camphor, clove oil, eucalyptus oil,
menthol, and wintergreen oil—known  for their stimulating scents—
along with the healing benefits of aloe vera juice.  Tei Fu Massage
Lotion also contains water, stearyl alcohol, stearic acid, propylene
glycol, sodium lauryl sulfate, T.E.A., lotion, propylparaben,
methylparaben, allantoin, and fragrances."
(Copyright ©1997  Herb Allure – Reprinted under license by Abundant
Life Herb Shop)

http://www.theherbdoc.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=1616-2

Well, if at first you don't succeed, maybe you should give it up ... but not us!!!! By next time, we should have this figured out. Thanks for your patience.

By the way, remember that if you reply to this message, your reply goes to all members of the group. To reply just to me, reply to BSawyer@....

Barbara & Rick

One Healthy Minute®

Herbs For Life

Millions of Americans struggle with their weight.  Many of us fluctuate up and down, frustrated over a few pounds.  Many others are seriously overweight, causing health problems and depression.  Why are we so out of control with our eating?  How can we eat so much food and still be hungry, craving something, but never satisfied?

Americans are overfed and undernourished.  We expect our bodies to be full of energy and life on poor quality fuel.  We eat foods lacking in REAL vitamins and minerals, enriched with synthetic nutrients.  Our processed foods contain artificial preservatives, colorings and chemical flavors.  We then cook or microwave our food to death, killing most of the live enzymes.

We can begin today choosing better foods full of enzymes, minerals and fiber. Then, we can experience inch loss, increase in energy and being satisfied.

Herbs are foods that are rich in vitamins and minerals.  We can supplement our diet with extra nutrients by using quality herbs.  Nature's Sunshine products provides the highest quality herbs available.

Nature's Sunshine's SF is "Skinny Formula", an herbal combination which helps to decrease the appetite, aid in digestion, burn the fat and stabilize blood sugars.  Skinny Formula contains herbs such as; chickweed, licorice root, gotu kola, papaya fruit and dandelion root. Skinny Formula is most effective when taken one half hour before meals with a glass of water.

Nature's Sunshine's Energ-V helps the energy level by supporting the thyroid and adrenal glands.  This excellent formula contains many trace minerals for enzyme activation, plus naturally occurring amino acids.  Energ-V contains bee pollen, gotu kola, kelp, licorice, siberian ginseng root, barley grass herb and capsicum fruit. It is best to take Energ-V with a meal.  Note: Those with high blood pressure should avoid licorice root and siberian ginseng root, as these herbs tend to elevate blood pressure.

For all your Nature's Sunshine products contact:
Abundant Life Herb Shop • a Natural Health Centre
304-422-2566 • www.theherbdoc.com 

Life is busy! Now is the time to get control of your life, "one minute @ a time".

This article is intended for educational purposes.
  
© Karen Finch 2002

Skinny Formula

Energ-V

I wanted to let everyone know that the ContacScopes that have been
backordered for a VERY long time have finally arrived and we now
have them in stock. If you, or someone you know, would like to have
one (or more) of them, here is the link to our website for more
information: http://www.theherbdoc.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=CS-100

One Healthy Minute®

The Body's Environment

A cold, sore throat, sinus congestion, swollen tonsils or ear
infection is miserable anytime.  These conditions can begin when we
are children and follow us into adulthood.  Occasional or frequent
use of antibiotics seems to be the answer.  After time, if the
problems continue, removing the tonsils and placing tubes in the
ears, is the next procedure.

The question that comes to mind is, "What is the cause of these
miserable conditions and how do we change it?"  Contributing factors
could be; infection, bacteria, virus, molds, food sensitivities or
allergies.

If we continue to expose our body to the cause, we will continue to
have problems.  For example, the temperature and humidity in a
refrigerator will affect cheese.  If these two factors are not at
the correct levels, mold will grow on the cheese.  We can continue
to trim off the mold, but to correct the problem we need to change
the environment.  When we change the environment inside our body, we
can change the results.

We can begin to change our bodies environment by providing it
with "friendly bacteria".  The use of antibiotics or poor dietary
habits can deplete the friendly bacteria.

Nature's Sunshine's milk-free Acidophilus and Bifidophilus contains
up to billions of live microorganisms for adults or children.

Nature's Sunshine's All Cell Detox is a fantastic herbal formula
which is a cell and intestinal cleanse.

Enviro-Detox helps the body's natural cleansing functions by
nourishing five detoxifying organs.  Enviro-Detox also contains
friendly bacteria to help support the body's Immune system.

Nature's Sunshine's LB extract is a herbal laxative in the liquid
form.  Adults and children can benefit from LB extract by adding it
to water or juice.

For all your Nature's Sunshine products contact: Abundant Life Herb
Shop and Natural Health Centre 304-422-2566 www.theherbdoc.com

Life is busy! Now is the time to begin improving your body's
environment, "one minute @ a time".

This article is intended for educational purposes.
  © Karen Finch 2002

Hi Barbara,

	 Hope you are doing well. Is there anything to help to unclog the parotid
duct and gland? A sialogram ( catheter placed in the gland and dye
injected for Xray ) has revealed several strictures in the duct as well
as the gland. There is no need to rush. there was a blockage that caused
it to swell, but it broke loose during the sialogram and came out an hour
later. There is no swelling or pain at this time.

Thanks
Keith
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Hey Barb,  this is Beth.  What does this product cost?  My daughter wants
and needs to lose weight!

On Fri, 18 Jan 2002 19:12:06 -0000 "theherbdoc" <eGroup@...>
writes:
>  One Healthy Minute®
>
>  Grab the Fat!
>
> Here is the New Year of 2002!  Are you ready to make daily changes
> that can improve your life? This is the time of year we think of
> getting into better shape.  For most of us, this means losing
> inches, decreasing body fat and increasing exercise.
>
> Nature's Sunshine's Fat Grabbers can be of great benefit! Fat
> Grabbers not only decreases the fat we store, it increases the much
> needed fiber in one's diet.  Fiber is essential for proper bowel
> elimination, absorbing toxins, reducing cholesterol and stabilizing
> blood sugars.
>
> Nature's Sunshine's Fat Grabbers contain no stimulants, just
> wholesome nutritional foods that won't disrupt normal body
> processes. Fat Grabbers contains the following four ingredients;
>
> Guar Gum contains fiber, which helps decrease the appetite as it
> gives one the feeling of being "full."  It is easier to decrease the
>
> amount of food intake when we are not running "on empty".
>
> Psyllium Hulls are a high fiber source that expands many times it's
> own size. It is important when increasing fiber intake, to drink at
> least 8 glasses of pure water daily.
>
> Lecithin is a nutrient from soybeans that works to break down
> fat.Lecithin has been used to help the body lower cholesterol.
>
> Chickweed is a herb that contains saponins, which act as fat
> emulsifiers.  Chickweed not only decreases fat, but also works as an
>
> appetite suppressant.
>
> Nature's Sunshine's Fat Grabbers unique formula traps fat while the
> fiber helps to eliminate the fat from the body.  We have seen
> exciting results with the use of Fat Grabbers and positive lifestyle
>
> changes.
>
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