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THE HERBS PLACE NEWS
Volume 1 Number 13
August 15, 1999 Edition
Back Issues Can Be Viewed at
http://www.theherbsplace.com/A_Natural_Solution_4_You_Newsletter_sp_83.html

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Donna's Comments
Specials at the Shopping Cart
Free On-Line Herb Classes
Herbs in the News - Oregano Oil
Success Stories - Chronic Fatigue, Panic Attacks,
Skin Cancer, Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Product Focus - Wild Oregano Essential Oil
Health in the News - Fertility, Chronic Skin Conditions
Herbs for Pets - Tea Tree Oil
Featured Web Sites
Free Art Classes Online
Books, Music & Videos
Featured Recipe - Chewy Granola Bars, Vegetarian Baby Foods
Motivational Moment
Funny of the Day
Buying Nature's Sunshine at Wholesale

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**DONNA'S COMMENTS**

We've been working on the new schedule for classes this Fall and have finally finished it. Be sure to check out the Class area of the web site (as shown below) to read about our upcoming series to learn more about how your body works and what natural alternatives are available for a wide variety of health problems. We have taught this series at our shop several times and people get really excited about how much they can learn about their own health and how to maintain it.

If you haven't signed up for our online classes, you can do so at the Class area of the site. We're beginning a new format and for those who have WebTV and have had a problem with loading the chat room --- we've found another solution.

Thanks for being part of TheHerbsPlace.com. We appreciate you being on our mailing list!

Donna

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**SPECIALS at the SHOPPING CART**
International ordering is available - email for details

(Specials expire 8/30/99)

$5 OFF - TIAO HE CLEANSE - Now $23.20 - Convenient cleanse which
gives you the benefit of five cleansing herbs/formulas packaged
in little packets to take 2-3 times a day. Cleanses the colon,
blood, liver, gallbladder. A toxic body is a breeding place for
disease. Cleansing can relieve many health problems and make you
feel 'refreshed.' More info:
http://www.theherbsplace.com/Tiao_He_Cleanse_p_112.html

$5 OFF - METABOMAX - Now $24.95 - Fat-burning power with energy
and great appetite control and NO caffeine. In the August issue
of Redbook magazine and the August 3 weekly edition of Woman's
World magazine. Excellent weight loss and whole body tonic
formula. Not for those with high blood pressure or heart disease
(use Slim Chi instead).

$5 OFF - SLIM CHI - Now - $24.95 - Weight loss formula that cuts
appetite, burns fat, help eliminate fluid retention, gives
energy, and aids digestion. Unlike many of the weight loss
products, this one can be used by those with high blood pressure
or heart disease. There is no Ma Huang or caffeine in this
one.This WEIGHT LOSS formula was developed for an alternative to
Fen Chi for those with high blood pressure, heart disease, and
diabetes. It does not contain Ma Huang.

$5 OFF - FOCUS ATTENTION - Now $24.70 - This product helps
modulate brain activity and energy levels. It also supports
blood circulation and neurotransmitters in the brain. As an
added benefit, other body systems reacting to mental stress are
often relieved as the brain receives needed nutrients.
Ingredients are: Melissa officinalis, Ginkgo Biloba, DMAE,
Slippery Elm, L-Glutamine, and Grape seed extract. More info:
http://www.theherbsplace.com/Focus_Attention_90_capsules_p_497.html

To purchase any of the above products, go to our Shopping Cart
Area: http://www.theherbsplace.com/shop.asp

If you have any questions, reply to this email and we'll be happy
to answer.

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**FREE ONLINE CLASSES**

NEW SERIES BEGINS THIS FALL!

For schedule and more information:
http://www.theherbsplace.com/Free_Online_Classes_sp_30.html

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**HERBS IN THE NEWS**

OREGANO OIL DESTROYS S. PNEUMONIAE, E. COLI & FUNGI IN LAB

ATLANTA -- In several new experiments, researchers have
found that some essential oils -- in particular, those derived
from oregano, thyme and rosewood -- create a lytic reaction (cell
death/disruption) in microorganisms, including Streptococcus
pneumoniae.

Dr. Diane Horne of Weber State University in Ogden, Utah, told
the 98th general assembly of the American Society of Microbiology
that the discovery of the impact of the oils on cells such as
Streptococcus pneumoniae occurred through a bit of serendipity.

A co-researcher was spraying aromatic oils in the laboratory.
"When I looked at the S. pneumoniae that I was preparing for
another experiment, the cells were just falling apart," Horne
reported.

According to Horne, the oils also demonstrated efficacy against
E. coli and several species of fungi. But she said that the oils
did not seem to adversely affect Staphylococcus aureus.

While the oils appeared to work in test tube and Petri dish
experiments, Horne said that, "It is too soon to say if the oils
will have an impact against S. pneumoniae in people." She
commented that the use of aromatherapy with the effective oils
would not be harmful to a patient with S. pneumoniae infection,
and it might even prove helpful in controlling the infection.

Read more about Wild Oregano Oil at
/shop/Oregano_Wild_100_Pure_Essential_Oil_p_45.html

Wild Oregano Essential Oil - $12.55

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**SUCCESS STORIES**

CHRONIC FATIGUE

"I decided to try VS-C LIQUID for Chronic Fatigue. For the first
three days I felt worse, and then after that it made such a
difference. When I ran out I really noticed the difference. A
week later I was back in bed. I decided to make the 45-mile
drive to get more and sign up for wholesale membership so I could
have it come to my house." Brenda M.

More info on VS-C?
http://www.theherbsplace.com/VS_C_Chinese_p_103.html

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PANIC ATTACKS & MUSCLE TENSION

"I began having anxiety attacks six months ago and lots of muscle
tension. Two months ago I began taking Nature's Sunshine's KAVA
KAVA concentrate. It began helping immediately. I take two a
day. I was so thrilled to have an answer to the problem. Then I
decided to try other brands for a better price, but they didn't
have the same effect, so I'm back now for more of the Nature's
Sunshine Kava Kava." L.B.

More info on Kava Kava?
http://www.theherbsplace.com/Kava_Kava_Concentrate_p_416.html

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SKIN CANCER

"Floyd went to the Dr. because he had a suspicious
growth on his ear. The Dr. took one look at it and said "BASAL
CELL CARCINOMA" and referred him to another Dr. who charged $106
to refer him to a plastic surgeon who said "surgery and skin
graft."

Every one we saw said "pretty sure Basal Cell Carcinoma," but
would need test to prove it, yet nobody did a biopsy. The plastic
surgeon said he had to get a physical before he would touch him.
It took 2 weeks to get a physical, and another week to get the
results, so in that time, I took matters into my own hands.

I started bathing that skin cancer with peroxide, then swabbing
it good with fresh ALOE juice. I mixed GARLIC and SLIPPERY ELM
bark together and coated it with that. I did this about 4 times a
day, and pretty soon the thing started to turn brown like it was
dying. After a couple of weeks it started to turn loose on the
top side and a crevice kept getting larger until after 3 weeks it
dried up to the size of a bb and fell off. It is as hard as can
be - I still have it. His ear is beautiful, has a small scab
about the size of a match stem. I continue to put my
"concoction" on it just in case there is any of it left. Nothing
is brown, it is perfectly normal in color." Shirley

Read more about these products in the shop area listed in alphabetical order:
http://www.theherbsplace.com/shop.asp

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MENSTRUAL PROBLEMS - Excessive Bleeding

"I met a friend for lunch and we talked about "everything." One
of the things she told me was that the RED RASPBERRY capsules I
gave her were wonderful! She had problems with excessive bleeding
and lack of energy the first two days of her period. She had been
to the doctor about it and they only gave her iron supplements to
compensate for the monthly loss of blood. I had experienced the
excessive bleeding after having a child and took care of it with
the Red Raspberry. I had a bottle left over, so I gave it to her
to try and today she said it was wonderful! The bleeding had been
more reasonable and she was able to go about her business as
usual. She said it was GREAT! Isn't that awesome? I love being
able to help others......especially when it's so simple! Praise
God!" G.A.

Read more about this product in the shop area listed in alphabetical order:
http://www.theherbsplace.com/shop.asp

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**PRODUCT FOCUS**

WILD OREGANO ESSENTIAL OIL

Wild Oregano is a very powerful oil. It is especially effective
with fungus. Wild Oregano Oil can be applied to nail fungus. Put
a drop on the end of the nail as well as the root area of the
nail.

Candida is a fungus, so it can be used to help combat this
persistent problem. Wild Oregano Oil can be taken internally (a
drop or so with a glass of orange juice) to clean out bacteria
and fungal growth in the intestinal tract.

Fungal infections often appear after cortisone treatments. It
appears cortisone helps promote fungus growth by reducing the
body's natural protection against it.

Wild Oregano Oil can be used for sinus, arthritis, asthma, and
growing pains.

For arthritis and growing pains, apply topically on the pain
location.

The asthma inhalers prescribed usually mask the real reasons for
the asthma and have a short term effect. Oregano Oil helps to
treat the root cause of problem. You can use topically on the
chest or internally as mentioned above.

Read more about its effects against Streptococcus, E. coli, and
fungi at /shop/Oregano_Wild_100_Pure_Essential_Oil_p_45.html

Wild Oregano Essential Oil ($12.55)

Be sure to check out the new Essential Oils area of the site:
http://www.theherbsplace.com/Essential_Oils_Introduction_sp_2.html

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**HEALTH IN THE NEWS**

BARK UP THE RIGHT TREE for FERTILITY

Pine bark extract may help make men more fertile. Researchers
reported at a meeting of the American Society for Reproductive
Medicine that French maritime pine bark extract improves the
structure of sperm. Men took daily supplements of the
antioxidant for three months. Dr. Roseff said, "The number of
deformed sperm went down and the number of normal sperm went up
after the men took the supplements. The 99% increase in normal
sperm is significant, although this is just a preliminary study.
Some couples...could forgo expensive in-vitro fertilization in
favor of simpler and less expensive intrauterine insemination."

Nature's Sunshine Grapine uses the French maritime pine bark
extract. More info? http://www.theherbsplace.com/Grapine_with_Protectors_SynerPro_p_503.html

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HYDROCHLORIC ACID (HCl) & SKIN CONDITIONS

"More than half of people with chronic rosacea, urticaria, or
other skin conditions have absent or diminished stomach acid. And
of these people 65% will have improved or cured skin with the
administration of HCl therapy. Without enough HCl in the gut,
fungus, molds, and Candida are a good possibility. With chronic
skin problems, always look to the gut. Some of the symptoms of
lack of HCl are heartburn, indigestion, bloating, weak
fingernails, poor metabolism of protein, vitamins and minerals,
arthritis, kidney stones, colitis, and irritable bowel syndrome."
(Rawles, WB, Ancona, VC, "Chronic urticaria associated with
hypochlorhydria or achlorhydria," Rev Gastroenterology, 1951;
18:267)

Dr. Jensen teaches, "It is not what we eat so much as what we
assimilate that is so important." A HCl lack is highly probable
in people over the age of 35.

Nature's Sunshine HCl is called PDA ($16.95). Each tablet
provides 325 mg. of HCl and 65 mg. of pepsin, a natural
protein-digesting enzyme.

Read more about this product in the shop area listed in alphabetical order:
http://www.theherbsplace.com/shop.asp

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**HERBS FOR PETS**

From: Alternative Medicine Newsletter

TEA TREE OIL & PETS

"Tea tree oil can be very useful in pets. A small amount can
clear up superficial skin infections and hot spots, and can help
treat localized demodex lesions. I've also had luck with
improving lick granulomas (wounds caused by excessive licking due
to anxiety, allergies, or infections) in dogs.

Because it is a powerful treatment, use the smallest amount you
can, and do not ever allow your pet to lick or drink the product.

When putting it on the skin, cover no more than 10% of the animal
at a time."

WARNING: Use extra caution (or avoid it entirely) in cats,
because they have very delicate kidneys (route of excretion),
they are extremely sensitive to many poisons, and they are
fanatic groomers. This nearly insures that they will manage to
get at least some of anything applied to the skin into their
mouths.

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**FAVORITE WEB SITES**

LADIES: PLAN YOUR DAY with DAILY PLANNER SHEETS
http://www.digital-women.com/daily-planner.htm

UNDERSTAND E. COLI BACTERIA
http://falcon.cc.ukans.edu/~jbrown/ecoli.html

MIGRAINES
http://www.itsnet.com/~treelite/NF/Migraine.html

MANY USES OF BAKING SODA
http://frugalliving.about.com/library/blbakingsoda.htm

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**FREE ART INSTRUCTION**
Deutsch Friesenhahn Fine Art offers FREE Art Instruction by Email
and Internet for beginners to intermediate. Lessons are
self-paced and sent out every two weeks. Lessons are taught by
degreed and award winning artist, Merri, who is also an
experienced teacher. Instructions are taught in several media,
using watercolor as a basis.

To sign up, go to:
http://www.DeutschFriesenhahn.com or email:
ArtInstruction-subscribe@listbot.com
Come join the fun!

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**FEATURED RECIPE**

CHEWY GRANOLA BARS
by Angie Phillips

1 cup honey
2/3 cup smooth peanut butter
2-2/3 cups rolled oats
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp cloves
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/3 cup wheat germ
2 cups of mix-ins (such as coconut, raisins, chocolate or carob
chips, nuts, or dried fruit)

Mix honey and peanut butter until well blended. If necessary,
warm the honey to liquify. Stir in oats, flour, wheat germ and
mix-ins. If mixture seems too dry, add water 1 Tbsp at a time. If
it is too sticky, add oats 1 Tbsp at a time. Mixture should be
slightly sticky, but still easily spread in a pan with greased
fingers.

Press into a lightly greased 9"x13" pan. Bake at 350 until barely
browned. Do not overbake! While warm, cut into bars. When
completely cool, remove from pan. Makes about 2 dozen bars.

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VEGETARIAN MOTHER & BABY RECIPES

This week, we look at the special dietary needs of mothers and
babies. Included are 25 delicious, nutrient-packed recipes ideal
for pregnant women, breastfeeding moms, and babies.
http://vegetarian.about.com/library/weekly/aa070599.htm

Be sure to check out the new Breastfeeding article on our site
contributed by Giselle Alderson: http://www.theherbsplace.com/Breastfeeding_sp_58.html

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**MOTIVATIONAL MOMENT**

Everybody needs a spiritual boost now and then. Be sure to check
out our Wisdom Area of the web site for encouragement during time
of need: http://www.theherbsplace.com/wisdom.html

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**FUNNY OF THE DAY**
Laughter is Good Medicine!

I had been teaching my three-year-old daughter, Caitlin, the
Lord's Prayer. For several evenings at bedtime she repeated it
after me. One night she said she was ready to solo. I listened
with pride as she carefully enunciated each word, right up to the
end of the prayer. "Lead us not into temptation," she prayed,
"but deliver us some e-mail. Amen." Anonymous

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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 wholesale order at the time you sign up.

More Info? http://www.theherbsplace.com/Membership_Details_sp_60.html

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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." This is a personal
publication by Donna Watkins. The ideas and information expressed
in it have not been approved or authorized by anyone either
explicitly or impliedly. In no event shall Donna Watkins or "The
Herbs Place" be liable for any damages whatsoever resulting from
any action arising in connection with the use of this information
or its publication, including any action for infringement of
copyright or defamation.

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Blessings of Peace and Health to You Today!
Randal and Donna Watkins
http://www.theherbsplace.com
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