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THE HERBS PLACE NEWS
Volume 1 Number 16
October 1, 1999 Edition

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Donna's Comments
Specials at the Shopping Cart
Free Online Herb Classes
Herbs in the News - Hawthorn Berries, Ephedra/Ma Huang
Success Stories - Breast Tumors, Ear Infection, Allergies
Product Focus - Focus Attention
Health in the News - Sugar Cravings, Sugar Labeling
Healthy Pets - Behavior Problems
Featured Web Sites - Blood Sugar, Parkinson's, Sports
Books, Music & Videos
Featured Recipes - Salsa Salad, Snappy Bean Dip Spiritual/Emotional Aspect of Health
Funny of the Day
Buying Nature's Sunshine at Wholesale

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**DONNA'S COMMENTS**

This is our first issue being sent out on ONElist. If anybody is having any problems, please let us know. Randal is making a lot of wonderful changes now that he is full-time here at The Herbs Place.com.

The most exciting change for you will be the SEARCH ENGINE that's now on our site. This will make it easy for you to find all pieces of information related to the topic you're interested in. We hope this will really cut back our email volume since we are continually overwhelmed trying to keep up with it. We like to have a few hours each day to catch some sleep and grab a few bites at the table (instead of the desk). Randal is really good at streamlining things so that we can use our time most wisely to be of service to you.

Have a cool and breezy Autumn....it's feeling really good down here in Alabama.....finally!

Donna

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**SPECIALS at the SHOPPING CART**
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**FREE ONLINE CLASSES**

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Lots of good material on the site for each class and then you can meet with us in our new chat room for any questions you might have. You can view the schedule at http://www.theherbsplace.com/Free_Online_Classes_sp_30.html

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**HERBS IN THE NEWS**

HAWTHORN BERRIES - For Heart Health (Blood Pressure and Angina)

The hawthorn, a small thorny tree belonging to the rose family, has long been a symbol of hope -- ancient Greek brides carried it on their wedding day. Herbalists have kept it in their repertoire for thousands of years, but only since the turn of this century has it been explored for a truly hopeful purpose: to heal the human heart.

The small reddish fruits of the hawthorn tree are used as food in many countries. In the 19th century, an Irish doctor included them in a "secret remedy" for heart disease. His discovery was popularized in the 1890s by a group of American physicians known as the Eclectics, who used hawthorn preparations to treat cardiac troubles such as weak heartbeat and angina. It seems they may have been onto something.

Over the past 80 years, research on both animals and people has confirmed that hawthorn has positive effects on the cardiovascular (heart and blood vessel) system, probably through the action of plant pigments called flavonoids.

Hawthorn seems to work in two main ways, according to Varro E. Tyler, Ph.D., professor of pharmacognosy at Purdue University School of Pharmacy in West Lafayette, Indiana, and author of The Honest Herbal.

"First, it dilates the blood vessels, especially the coronary arteries that nourish the heart muscle. This may help lower blood pressure and reduce angina," he explains. When the arteries dilate, or open wider, pressure throughout the blood vessel system is lowered -- just like opening the nozzle wider on a garden hose.

"Second," says Dr. Tyler, "Hawthorn seems to have a direct positive action on the heart itself when taken over the long term. Apparently, it's a mild and harmless heart tonic."

So why aren't more people using Hawthorn? In Germany they are. German pharmacies carry three dozen Hawthorn preparations, both prescription and non-prescription, to treat heart-related ailments, says Dr. Tyler. There, Hawthorn is recommended to treat very mild cases of circulatory disorders or is used in addition to therapy with stronger heart drugs such as digitalis.

Nature's Sunshine's Hawthorn comes in capsules and liquid: Hawthorn Berries capsules (100) - $10.65 Hawthorn Berries extract in glycerin (2 oz.) - $11.70 To purchase: http://www.theherbsplace.com/shop.asp

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EPHEDRA - GOOD OR BAD?

Ma Huang - Is it Safe? This is a great article on this controversial herb. Get the facts! http://www.itsnet.com/~treelite/NF/Ephedra.html

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**SUCCESS STORIES**

BREAST TUMORS "I've had problems with breast tumors for the last 15 years. I've been to see many doctors and gone through one operation and several aspirations. These treatments were quite painful and accomplished nothing. Doctors recommended complete removal of breast tissue and replacement with silicon. I then had somebody tell me to try herbs. That was 2 years ago. I've also changed my diet to more healthful foods. During my last visit to my doctor he discovered my breasts were completely healed. He insisted that I tell him what I had been taking, but when I mentioned herbs, he left the room." G.D.

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EAR DRAINING/INFECTION

"Our daughter (3 months old) had brown fluid draining from her ears, so we used CBG EXTRACT and GARLIC OIL in it and it stopped the draining and she didn't fuss with them any longer." S.B. -- ALLERGIES

"My nose was running all the time and I'd cough every 20 minutes. I began using ALJ and within 24 hours the cough had stopped and the running was slowed. In 48 hours, the drainage has completely stopped. I'd had a continual sore throat from the drainage and that is 70% improved to." Jesse A.

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**PRODUCT FOCUS**

FOCUS ATTENTION - Soothing the Mind

Millions of children and adults alike suffer from over stimulated and under nourished brains. Mental under nourishment can affect the entire nervous system as the body tries to compensate for missing nutrients. Even normal tasks can become difficult.

Mental malnutrition or imbalance is often lumped under the name Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). When hyperactivity is involved, it's called Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Nature's Sunshine has teamed up with Mother Nature to develop Focus Attention.

This product provides important nutrients for normal brain stimulation levels. In addition, it helps modulate brain activity and energy levels. It also support blood circulation and neurotransmitters in the brain.

Nature's Sunshine's Focus Attention is a special formulation of herbal nutrients that help protect the body from undesirable side effects caused by drugs or exposure to toxic chemicals, food additives, pesticides, etc. Focus Attention combines powerful nutrients required for quiet, balanced mental activity. by supporting the body with a wide range of high quality nutrients, balance and function may be restored.

As an added benefit, other body systems reacting to mental stress are often relieved as the brain receives needed nutrients.

Ingredients:

Melissa officinalis has been approved by the famous German Commission E for its ability to soothe the nervous system.

Ginkgo Biloba is well known for its support of brain and circulatory health.

DMAE (dimethylaminoethanol) is a biodynamic nutrient used for memory and learning enhancement. It also quenches damaging free radicals.

Slippery Elm aids nutrient absorption and is used as a soothing and cleansing herb for the digestive system.

L-Glutamine is an amino acid that supports healthy brain activity and mental ability.

Grape seed extract is high in proanthocyanidins - highly active compounds that can readily neutralize brain-damaging free radicals caused by toxins or over stimulated brain metabolism.

Nature's Sunshine Advantage:

Soothes the brain nutritionally without using harsh chemicals.

Provides vital nutrients to enhance learning and memory.

Contains several powerful antioxidants to quench damaging free radicals.

Includes Melissa, making this a unique formula for soothing both the nervous and circulatory systems - of prime importance for proper brain function.

Note: For optimum utilization take this product with Flax Seed Oil.

User Care: Pregnant or lactating women or anyone taking prescription medication should consult a health care professional prior to use.

Focus Attention - 90 capsules - $29.70 http://www.theherbsplace.com/Focus_Attention_90_capsules_p_497.html

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**HEALTH IN THE NEWS**

SUGAR CRAVINGS

Do you have sugar cravings that are controlling you? There is a solution. You need to feed those adrenals with something other than the kick of sugar or caffeine. Licorice Root is 22X sweeter than sugar and will keep those blood sugar levels balanced so you don't have the dips and highs. Read more about it at http://www.theherbsplace.com/Licorice_Root_p_418.html

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CONSUMER GROUP ASKS FDA TO REQUIRE SUGAR LABELING

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) filed a petition Tuesday calling on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to require explicit labeling of added sugar in foods.

"Even the most careful consumers, consumers with nutrition degrees, can scrutinize labels and have no idea how much sugar is added and how much comes from the fruit or dairy product," said CSPI's Michael Jacobson.

The consumer group's petition also asks the FDA to set a maximum recommended daily intake for added sugars and to require food manufacturers to list the percentage of that recommended amount they provide on food labels.

The petition cites U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) figures that show a per-capita rise in sugar consumption of more than 20 percent since 1986. Much of the increase is due to greater soft drink consumption.

CSPI says the increase comes mostly in the forms of table sugar, corn sugar, corn syrup and high-fructose corn syrup.

The petition cites USDA figures showing the average American consumes 20 teaspoons of added sugars per day, twice the USDA maximum recommendation of 10 teaspoons or 40 grams per day. Teenage boys consume an average of 34 teaspoons a day.

Charles Baker of the sugar industry said no one is suggesting people eat too much sugar. "Sugar in moderation has a place in a healthful lifestyle. We don't advocate over consumption."

CSPI maintains that as people eat more sugar, they eat fewer fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables contain calcium, fiber, folate, vitamins and minerals, which help reduce the risk of getting certain cancers, osteoporosis and heart disease. The consumer group says more explicit labels would help people monitor their sugar intake in the same way they can now monitor fat and sodium.

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**HEALTHY PETS**

Have you visited our Herbs for Pets Area? http://www.theherbsplace.com/Welcome_to_The_Herbs_Place_for_Pets_sp_63.html

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BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS IN CATS & DOGS

Learn the body language your pet is using. Check out the list of topics at this site to break the code behind your animal's actions.

Cut and Paste the URL - it's too long to click

http://www.friskypet.com/frame.asp?s=be&ss=wh&pg=intro&tp=asp&t=1&storeid=1 &p=3

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**FAVORITE WEB SITES**

HYPOGLYCEMIA - Low Blood Sugar http://www.itsnet.com/~treelite/SS/bldsugss.html

PARKINSON'S - PART I http://www.itsnet.com/~treelite/NF/ParkinD.html

PARKINSON'S - PART II http://www.itsnet.com/~treelite/NF/ParkinII.html

SPORTS NUTRITION http://www.itsnet.com/~treelite/SS/SportSS.html

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**FEATURED RECIPES**

SALSA SALAD

1 can black beans (16oz.) drained 3/4 cup Corn 1 Garlic clove 1 tsp. Cumin 2 Tb. Olive oil 2 Tb. Lemon juice 3/4 cup Salsa Chopped celery, green onions, red bell pepper, black olives. Mix all ingredients together and chill.

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SNAPPY BEAN DIP

2 cups cooked pinto beans or canned 1 tbsp chopped & seeded jalapeno peppers juice of 1/2 lemon 4 tbsp mayonnaise 3/4 tsp sea salt 1 tsp tamari or Worcestershire sauce 3 tbs. chopped green onion

Place drained beans and remaining ingredients, except 1 tbs. of the green onions, in the blender container, blend until smooth - or, mash beans to puree and mix with remaining ingredients.

Place in small bowl and garnish with 1 tablespoon chopped green onion. Serve as a dip with crisp raw vegetables , chips or crackers.

Makes about 1 1/2 to 2 cups.

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**SPIRITUAL/EMOTIONAL ASPECT OF HEALTH**

Solomon wrote in Proverb 17: 22

"A MERRY HEART DOES GOOD LIKE A MEDICINE"

The human body, which GOD designed, can produce it's own disease fighting chemicals. GOD has created us "fearfully and wonderfully". These bodies that we walk around in are truly amazing! Evolution is just NOT smart enough to equip us with the mind-boggling intelligence that our bodies contain!

For example........when you are joyful......your body secretes two types of chemicals that fight cancer and other diseases. When you experience that exhilarating feeling of being truly joyful.......it does GOOD......"like a medicine."

One type of chemical released in your body when you are joyful is called "Neuropeptides". These "Neuropeptides" are the same kind of chemical that cancer patients are injected with at the cost of up to $40,000.00 per shot!!! And GOD created our bodies to produce them NATURALLY ......by having a joyful heart!

Another chemical which is secreted into the bloodstream, by having a joyful heart, is known as "Opioids". (You can see the root word for "Opium"....which can be a dangerous drug but produces a calming effect.)

Opioids are secreted into the bloodstream and enhance the immune system to help fight the common cold. So, is there a cure for the common cold??? YES!!! A merry heart doeth good....like a medicine!

You see........our minds, bodies and spirits are all connected. We are a walking network of amazing super-intelligence! We are NOT "gods"......we are created "in the image of GOD." Let's not forget that there's only ONE true GOD.

But... GOD has created us so unique! And when we are joyful....our minds, bodies and spirits are effected by it! Your mind can sense true joy coming from your spirit.....and when your mind "picks-up" joy on the radar screen....it sends out "Opioids" into the bloodstream which connect with "monocytes." The "monocytes" receive messages from the "opioids" which trigger a "Pac-Man" like response and they begin to EAT bacteria and viruses that tear down your immune system.

If you are plagued by fear, worry, stress and anger, you are opening the door to sickness. Your body is not secreting what it needs to keep you vibrant. Is it any wonder Jesus tells us to stop worrying? (Matthew 6). Is it any wonder that the Apostle Paul tells us to stop worrying? ( Phil. 4). Seek first His Kingdom and righteousness and all of your needs will be given unto you. (Matt. 6:33)

Take care of your mind, body and spirit. Have a joyful heart. Stop killing yourself. Allow that wise body God gave you to release those wonderful chemicals in order that you may experience optimum health and performance for His glory!

Proverb 17:22; "A MERRY HEART DOES GOOD, LIKE A MEDICINE!"

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

FORGETFUL?

"Interestingly, according to modern astronomers, space is infinite. This is a very comforting thought -- particularly for people who can never remember where they have left things."

Woody Allen

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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.

-- Blessings of Peace and Health to You Today! Randal and Donna Watkins http://www.theherbsplace.com The Place for Herbs is "The Herbs Place"