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THE HERBS PLACE NEWS
Volume 1 Number 5
April 15, 1999 Edition

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**TABLE OF CONTENTS**
Donna's Comments
ON SALE! at the Shopping Cart - Cleansing, Weight Loss
Class Schedule at our Shop
Product Focus - Fen Chi for Weight Loss
Success Stories - Cleansing, Diabetes
Health in the News - The Healing Process
Herbs in the News - Una de Gato (Cat's Claw)/Arthritis
Featured Web Sites
Featured Recipes - Carob Ice Cream
Motivational Moment
Funnies of the Day
Buying Nature's Sunshine at Wholesale

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**DONNA'S COMMENTS**
It has been so great to get to know many of you through exchange of e-mails. Thank you for taking the time to tell us about yourself....I'm actually beginning to feel like I'm at the shop meeting and getting to know people as I chat with you on the internet. I would not have thought it was possible to build such wonderful relationships via e-mail. I am amazed at how special you are to me already! I'm so excited to get to meet some of you as we travel around the country. If you're in the Monteagle, TN area, we'll be up that way April 23-25. If you're in Minnesota from Minneapolis up through the North Shore Drive, we'll be on that route the first week of June. Let us know if we can say 'hello' while we pass through.

We are adding to our site weekly, so I hope you visit often. You can now get information about being a Nature's Sunshine Distributor and having an in-home or retail herb/supplement business directly from the site, instead of having to e-mail me for info. You can find it listed on the Home Page directly below the Wholesale Buying Club line or at: /shop/Business_Opportunity_sp_62.html

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**ON SALE! at the SHOPPING CART**

All products mentioned in the newsletter are available at the Shopping Cart area of our site. We would appreciate your orders or your choice to become a wholesale buying member. We don't take our customers for granted.

(Specials on Tiao He and Fen Chi expire 4/30/99)
http://www.theherbsplace.com/shop.asp

TIAO HE CLEANSE - $5 OFF - $23.20
It is suggested we cleanse in the Spring and the Fall of every year. We accumulate so many toxins so easily in our chemical-laden and junk food world. It has always been interesting to me that veterinarians recommend a worming for animals two times a year, but the medical world never mentions how critical it is for humans to do the same. See details about this cleanse in the Product Focus section below. More info? http://www.theherbsplace.com/Tiao_He_Cleanse_p_112.html

FEN CHI - $5 OFF! - $24.95 for a month's supply
This is our #1 selling item in our retail store! It's also #1 for people referring other people for it. See more info under Product Focus.

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**CLASS SCHEDULE**
Montgomery, AL, USA

For more information on any of the classes listed, check out http://www.theherbsplace.com/news041599.html

TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR HEALTH is held on Tuesdays, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Learn about your body: how it works and what natural alternatives to use for different health problems. The excellent materials you receive are a great reference tool for future use. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

GROWING HERBS is a class scheduled for Saturday, May 1, from 10 am till Noon. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

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**PRODUCT FOCUS**

FEN CHI - A Chinese formula for WEIGHT LOSS!

This formula has far surpassed anything else we've ever sold in the 12 years we've been in the herb business. That statement is quite an amazing fact even for me to realize. We have had many popular weight loss programs, but FEN CHI outdoes them all. It's hard to write about it since everything people tell me about it simply sounds like 'flashy advertising'. It cuts appetite, moves off excess fluid, burns fat, and gives energy. It really does sound too good to be true! My husband has used it and I've seen him lose weight with it and I hear success stories all the time from our store.

The only drawback is that you can't use it with heart disease or high blood pressure. It is strictly herbal and contains no caffeine herbs to combine with the ma huang and make it unsafe like many of the diet products are these days.

Read about it in detail at
http://www.theherbsplace.com/Weight_Loss_page_1_c_25.html

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**SUCCESS STORIES**

CLEANSING
"I'm using some cleansing products and am doing great! My feeling is that it's helping me to eliminate my diverticulitis." Emily

"I got into a cleanse because of bloating and the idea to be able to eliminate properly between meals. It's been a success! It's been easy to use during work since you can take the capsules with you. I've seen an increase in energy also." Chris

"I've found benefits on my cleanse that I didn't know to look for. I've had more flexability with my joints and feel more energetic. I have a general feeling of wellbeing on it." Howard
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DIABETES "I had a blood sugar reading of 340 and was using oral medication and a strict diet. However, it remained high. The doctor was ready to begin insulin injections when I decided to try the herbs. I used Target P-14 and Pro-Pancreas , taking 3 of each 4 times a day. I needed to get results quickly. In 3 months my blood sugar was 143 and the doctor told me to keep up whatever I was doing. I did and at my checkup 2 months later, my blood sugar was 83. The doctor said, "That's incredible!" I had the herbs along this time and showed him what I was doing. The doctor couldn't believe it, looked at the bottles and said there wasn't anything in them that could hurt me and suggested I keep on doing what I was doing. I have been and now years later, I'm still doing fine!" Jim Johnson

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**HEALTH IN THE NEWS**

If you've decided to give your body a good Spring Cleaning while Tiao He Chinese Cleanse is on sale, you'll enjoy the following information about the Healing Process during a cleanse.

DON'T FIGHT THE HEALING PROCESS
By J. Scott, Ph.D.

In the course of following a nutritional program for allergies or other problems, many people experience uncomfortable symptoms. This is known as a healing reaction.

The most common symptoms my clients report is a temporary reduction in energy. They may find themselves sleeping longer, perhaps as much as 12 hours a night. Some people also report aches and pains in various parts of the body, digestive system disturbances such as gas, constipation, or diarrhea, or other miscellaneous complaints.

These symptoms occur because the body is ridding itself of the substances that have been making it toxic -- not only the materials that have accumulated in the colon, but also the antibodies and other substances that have built up in the individual cells, interfering with their normal functioning. As these substances are ejected out of the tissues, they are dumped into the system, making the body temporarily more toxic until they can be excreted. This is partly what produces the symptoms of the healing reaction. This effect is accentuated by the body's process of tearing apart defective tissue, repairing damaged cells, destroying parasites or ineffective agents, and otherwise producing debris from the reconstruction.

I find that the more severe the individual's condition (the more toxic his or her body is), the stronger will be the healing reaction. Because the healing reaction is caused by the flushing of toxins out of the cells, the strength of the reaction also depends on how carefully the individual is following the recommended nutritional program. The more correctly the program is followed, the stronger will be the healing reaction.

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**HERBS IN THE NEWS**

Una de Gato (Cat's Claw)

Note: Nature's Sunshine adds Astragalus and Echinacea to their Una de Gato to increase the immune-enhancing properties. You might also make note that their Glucosamine includes Una de Gato for it's anti-inflammatory properties. ---- ALBANY, N.Y., December 1, 1998 Albany Medical College researchers have demonstrated in laboratory tests that the ancient herbal medication known as CAT'S CLAW has effective anti-inflammatory and antioxidant capabilities. Furthermore, the researchers showed that the South American plant also prevents the intestinal damage associated with traditional non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents.

Cat's claw, also known as UNA DE GATO (Uncaria tomentosa), is a climbing vine that grows throughout South America, but is especially abundant in the Peruvian Amazon. It has been used for hundreds, if not thousands, of years as a medicine by the native population of Peru to treat a wide variety of ailments, including ARTHRITIS and GASTRITIS, and as an anti-inflammatory agent. Research on cat's claw conducted by Mark J.S. Miller, Ph.D., professor of pediatrics at Albany Medical College, and Manuel Sandoval, Ph.D., assistant professor of pediatrics, was published in the November issue of the scientific journal Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics (Vol. 12, Issue 12). The data shows for the first time that the plant protects cells against oxidative stress and provides mechanistic evidence for the widely held belief that cat's claw is an effective anti-inflammatory agent.

"Cat's claw prevents cell death in response to toxic nitrogen oxides thus making it an effective antioxidant," said Dr. Miller. Antioxidants have been shown to protect the body against cellular damage caused by free radicals which are byproducts of oxygen metabolism in the body. Free radicals appear to have a role in the cause of a growing list of diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular disease and even in the aging process itself. "Nitrogen oxides are produced by the immune system and cause inflammation. These oxides are also components of smog and cigarette smoke and can lead to cancer and other tissue injury," Dr. Miller added. Dr. Sandoval, who was born and raised in Peru, noted that cat's claw does not affect the levels of nitric oxide (NO), an important component of the immune, neural and cardiovascular systems. In their research, human cells were exposed to peroxynitrite, a powerful oxidant which causes cell death. Those cells which also were exposed to an extract of cat's claw were protected from harm demonstrating the beneficial antioxidant properties of the substance.

There is mounting evidence that oxidants, nitrogen oxides and free radicals play a role in chronic gut inflammation. As such, it appears that cat's claw -- which works as an antioxidant -- could be a beneficial treatment for inflammatory bowel disease, Dr. Miller said. The second mechanism by which cat's claw may afford benefit is unique among natural products. Cat's claw appears to prevent the activation of NF-KB (Nuclear Factor - KB), a small protein complex that binds to DNA upstream from genes and signals for their replication. Activation of NF- KB is associated with inflammation.

During the last 10 years, cat's claw in various forms (extracts, tablets and capsules) has been used in Europe to treat patients suffering from cancer and some viral diseases. It is currently widely available in most western countries in a variety of forms.

Find out more about Nature's Sunshine's Cat's Claw (Una de Gato) Formula at: http://www.theherbsplace.com/Una_de_Gato_Cat_s_Claw_p_269.html

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**FAVORITE WEB SITES**

In Honor of Earth Day on April 22:
GREEN GARDENING TIPS FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND
http://www.edf.org/pubs/EDF-Letter/1999/Jan/h_yardwl.html

THE BITTER TRUTH ABOUT ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS
http://www.dorway.com/possible.html
http://www.holisticmed.com/aspartame/abuse/

HOW TO GROW WHEATGRASS - In this article, you'll learn
exactly what you have to do to grow it and juice it at home.
http://chetday.com/wheatgrass.html

ABOUT NATURE'S SUNSHINE
http://www.naturessunshine.com/about_nsp.html

NATURE'S SUNSHINE WEIGHT-LOSS CYBER SUPPORT
http://www.naturessunshine.com/weightloss.html

OUR WEB SITE
http://www.theherbsplace.com

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**FEATURED RECIPE**

CAROB CHIP ICE CREAM (Courtesy of Jean Block)

I first made sweet almond milk by soaking a cup of almonds for 24 hours and then rinsed, drained and put the almonds, four dates and three cups of distilled water in the blender. I then took out 1 3/4 cups and put it in the refrigerator. I added 1 3/4 cups of distilled water to what was left in the blender and mixed everything up again. I poured this into two ice cube trays and froze it. The next day I put the cream from the refrigerator, five heaping T. of unsweetened carob powder, four ounces of soy cream cheese and 12 dates into the Vita-Mix and blended for a while. Then I added the two trays of almond milk ice cubes. After I blended this, I poured it into a loaf pan, mixed in one cup of unsweetened carob chips, covered and put into the freezer. I kept stirring every hour for a few hours until it froze solid.

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**MOTIVATIONAL MOMENT**

"(You) are fearfully and wonderfully made." Psalm 139:14 Take time to appreciate the magnificent and adaptable body that God has given each of us.

"I long to accomplish a great and noble task, but it is my chief duty to accomplish small tasks as if they were great and noble." Helen Keller

"You don't stop laughing because you grow old; you grow old because you stop laughing." Unknown

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**FUNNIES OF THE DAY**

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst, for they are sticking to their diets.

Perhaps you know why women over fifty don't have babies: They would put them down somewhere and forget where they left them.

Brain cells come and brain cells go, but fat cells live forever.

Can it be a mistake that "STRESSED" is "DESSERTS" spelled backwards

Amazing! You just hang something in your closet for a while, and it shrinks two sizes.

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**BUYING NATURE'S SUNSHINE AT WHOLESALE**
Nature's Sunshine allows Wholesale Buying Members to order direct from their warehouse at 30-35% OFF retail. There is NO SIGN-UP FEE if you place a $40 or more order at the time you sign up. For more info: http://www.theherbsplace.com/Membership_Details_sp_60.html

Everybody has a budget....and we want you AND your budget to stay healthy!

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IMPORTANT NOTE:
The stories, suggestions, and information in this newsletter are not meant to diagnose or prescribe for you. If you have a medical problem, you may want the advice and recommendations of a medical doctor. All stories, recipes, information, etc. that is passed along in this newsletter is for informational purposes only and is not necessarily endorsed by "The Herbs Place."