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THE HERBS PLACE NEWS
Volume 1 Number 18
November 1, 1999 Edition

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This Issue Contains:

DONNA'S COMMENTS

FREE ON-LINE HERB CLASSES
Next Topic: The Immune System

HERBS IN THE NEWS - Prostate Enlargement

SUCCESS STORIES - Children, Menopause

PRODUCT FOCUS - Golden Salve

HEALTH IN THE NEWS - Sweating, Milk or Glue?

HEALTHY PETS - Success Story, Have a Virtual Dog

FEATURED WEB SITES - Insomnia, Fasting, Weight Loss

FEATURED RECIPE - Black Bean & Potato Soup

SPIRITUAL/EMOTIONAL Aspect of Health - Procrastination

FUNNY OF THE DAY

BUYING AT WHOLESALE

 

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**DONNA'S COMMENTS**

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Thanks!
Donna

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**HERBS IN THE NEWS**

CELLULITE

80% of women suffer the social distress of having cellulite
- unsightly fat deposits that cause areas of the skin to
look like cottage cheese.

As people age, tissues in certain parts of the body break
down. Poor microcirculation in these areas damages fatty
tissue, and blood and lymphatic vessel walls become more
permeable. These vessels leak fluid into surrounding
tissues, causing congestion and swelling. This prevents
nutrients like oxygen from being carried to the tissue,
hindering the drainage of toxins. Poor elimination of
toxins, especially in the lymphatic system, can cause
scaring and stretch marks as fat cells become trapped.

Cellu-Smooth is a product with herbs combined to increase
circulation, mobilize fat and lymph stores for breakdown,
and protect against free radical damage to structural skin
proteins.

Cellu-Smooth contains: Bladderwrack which nourishes the
thyroid, Rodiola Extract improves strength and stamina and
helps body cells generate and use energy more effectively,
Milk Thistle is a strong antioxidant to help detoxify the
liver, allowing it to properly emulsify fat, break down
trapped toxins and help remove them from the body, Ginkgo
Leaves helps promote proper circulation even to remote or
problem areas, leading to improved blood-oxygen exchange,
and Rhododendron Root which helps to protect and strengthen
capillaries and promote microcirculation. Stock #924-2 (90
capsules) $44.75 (Wholesale $29.95)

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AN ALTERNATIVE FOR PROSTATE ENLARGEMENT

Researchers have shown in numerous clinical studies that SAW
PALMETTO EXTRACT can significantly reduce the severity of
BPH symptoms, which include difficulty in urinating, an
increased urgency to urinate and frequent nighttime
urination (nocturia). In some studies, about 90 percent of
the men with mild to moderate BPH reported that their
symptoms improved during the first four to six weeks of saw
palmetto therapy. The extract may decrease symptoms by
affecting the prostate gland's reaction to certain hormones.
(CNN)

Saw Palmetto - 550 mg. - 100 capsules
#630-4 - $10.95 (Wholesale $8.95)

Saw Palmetto Concentrate (160 mg. standardized concentrate
with a minimum of 85% beta-sitosterols) - 60 soft gels
#635-9 - $18.75 (Wholesale $14.95)

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**SUCCESS STORIES**

CHILDREN - SWITCHING TO THE NATURAL WAY!

"Since last November we have no longer had health insurance.
Whereas I once ran to the doctor for anything, now I had to
look to other alternatives. After my kids sweated out a few
bad colds without doctors' visits, I learned about herbal
remedies from my sister-in-law and through Randal's series
of classes.

Now, at the first sign of the sniffles, I give the kids
Echinacea/Goldenseal Liquid 3-4 times per day, and ALJ
Liquid if necessary.

Within 24-36 hours, the symptoms have substantially
decreased or have disappeared altogether. Of course they get
more rest and plenty of water too. We haven't had a reason
to take them to the doctor in nearly a year; they once went
4-6 times per year!! Another great thing about the series of
classes was learning what foods my kids did not need. Their
health has really improved. I'm looking forward to
discovering more natural remedies. Thanks so much!!" GM

Read more about herbs for children at:
http://www.TheHerbsPlace.com/children.html
http://www.TheHerbsPlace.com/child.html

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MENOPAUSE, Beginning

"I'm in the beginning stages of menopause and have been
taking FC with Dong Quai, 4 capsules a day and during the
rougher times 6 a day. It keeps me on an even keel with a
much better frame of mind and has shortened the duration of
my cycles. My husband has noticed I'm much calmer on it.
I'll be keeping it around for a while I think!!" D.H.

Read more about FC with Dong Quai:
http://www.theherbsplace.com/Female_Comfort_p_192.html

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**PRODUCT FOCUS**

GOLDEN SALVE

Summer is at an end and with it there have been many cuts,
scratches, gashes, punctures, and scrapes. It's the time of
the year that we sell the most Golden Salve at the shop.
This stuff is nothing less than miraculous when it comes to
healing skin tissue.

Just a month ago Randal was hammering up some boards
as a frame for some lattice at the end of the carport. It
started to fall towards the newly planted flower beds and so
he jumped to grab it and fell with his knee hitting the claw
end of the hammer. What a gash and puncture that was.

We got the bleeding stopped with Capsicum as always and then
slapped the Golden Salve on it and put a bandage on top
because he was headed for the shop. As usual (we've seen
this a multitudes of times with Ben growing up), in 24 hours
the tissue had begun to fill in real good and the natural
antibiotic properties kept it from getting infected.

It has healed well and he never did have to do any limping,
which was a surprise to us actually. He takes minerals
daily, so I'm sure that helped the healing of the structural
system.

Here's one of the stories that came in this summer for
Golden Salve:

MANY USES FOR GOLDEN SALVE!

"I used Golden Salve when I sprained my ankle and it was
better in two (2) days. I also use it for dry cuticles
during a manicure. I gave it to a friend for a huge
callous. She walks with crutches and drags her feet, so
she gets huge cracked callouses. It is slowly healing even
though she is constantly walking on it. She's also used
Golden Salve on sunburn and it took the sting right out and
she didn't peel. After enjoying it so much for herself, she
began using it on her cat that has sores from fighting, and
it is healing them up. Since the cat licks the Golden Salve
also, she has noticed that it hasn't thrown up any
hair balls. " Rob

Read more about this great stuff at
http://www.theherbsplace.com/Black_Ointment_p_341.html
Stock #1698-0 - Retail $14.70 - Wholesale $9.95

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**HEALTH IN THE NEWS**

SWEATING - It's good for you!

I've seen an email warning come through my box several times
now on the use of anti-perspirants and breast cancer. This
is not news. We've been teaching people for years to think about what you put on your skin. What you put on your skin
will be absorbed into your body. That's why they make
transdermal medications.

Sometimes all it takes is for us to spend a few moments
using our brains and thinking about something, rather than
just watching and believing the commercials on TV and
advertising in print.

Our bodies sweat for a reason....to eliminate toxins. Our
skin is considered a third kidney and it is an eliminative
organ. We were made to sweat as an avenue of cleansing the
body. In the world of air conditioning, we lose this avenue
of elimination and therefore our bodies are much more toxic
than previous generations. I can't tell you how many times
we've heard people tell us that their Dad, or Mom, or
Grandpa, or Uncle or somebody smoked and drank all their
life and ate what they wanted and never got cancer or sick
and lived to a ripe old age. WHY? Is life unfair?

No, I always ask this question in response. What did they
do for a living? What you'll hear is something that
involved physical labor and provided plenty of sweating.
Like, "he was a farmer," or "he worked in a steel factory."
You'll find they didn't sit in air conditioned environments
and they spent their days in physical labor, even if it was
in canning, gardening, hanging out wash, or feeding the
chickens.

Think about what you put on your skin. To understand more
about the skin, you can read more at:
http://www.theherbsplace.com/Beauty_is_More_Than_Skin_Deep_sp_49.html

Think about what you're washing your clothing and towels in
and what you've got your hands in all day washing dishes and
washing your hands. There are a lot of chemicals in the
soaps of today and we hear about lots of 'unexplained
rashes' and 'chronic dry hands.' Switch to a natural
alternative. Read about Sunshine Concentrate:
http://www.theherbsplace.com/Sunshine_Concentrate_Cleaner_p_353.html and give it a try.
It saves bucks and makes life simpler.

Sunshine Concentrate
#1551-6 - quart - $11.00 (Wholesale: $7.50)

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BEHOLD THE POWER OF GLUE - MILK

Excerpt from The Dairy Education Board Weekly News - 7/11/99
http://www.notmilk.com

Eighty percent of milk protein consists of casein, a
tenacious glue. Casein is the glue that is used to hold a
label to a bottle of beer. Try to scrape off one of those
labels, then consider the effects of casein in your body.
Casein is the glue that holds together wood in furniture.
Behold the power of glue and behold the power of horrible
bowel movements.

Casein is a foreign protein and your body reacts to its
presence by creating an antibody. That antibody-antigen
reaction creates histamines. Anti-histamines (like Benadryl)
are used to counter the effects of histamines. Mucus and
phlegm are produced as a result of cheese consumption.

Mucus congests internal body organs. Mucus creates phlegm.
The average American lives his or her life with a gallon of
mucus clogging the kidney, spleen, pancreas,
tracheal-bronchial tree, lungs, thymus, etc.

Imagine not eating cheese or any other dairy product for
just six days. An internal fog will lift from your body as
the mucus leaves. Eat just one slice of pizza on day seven,
and twelve to fifteen hours later, the mucus will return.

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**HEALTHY PETS**

SUCCESS STORY

"I give my pets natural foods, but living in the woods, we
have the usual critters that we cohabitate with. To combat
the fleas and parasites, and to keep their blood good and
healthy, I put a squirt of BLACK WALNUT EXTRACT and a squirt
of LIQUID CHLOROPHYLL in their drinking water. At first,
they looked at it funny, but now they look at the water
funny if it isn't a cloudy brownish green! I have had no
problems with fleas or parasites since I started this
regimen. I also give them GARLIC routinely to make them good
and smelly. We are a parasite and flea-free environment.

As an added bonus for my dog, I keep a bottle of water in
the fridge with some TEA TREE OIL to spritz him after he
comes in as an added measure and it actually keeps his fur
smelling fresher. I no longer have the doggy odor I had with
him now that he has a regular regiment of good food and
herbs.

It took a little time for the herbs to get the toxins out of
them, but we are doing great being an all natural pet
family." From S and R

Information on all of these products can be found in the Pet
Area of the site: http://www.theherbsplace.com/Welcome_to_The_Herbs_Place_for_Pets_sp_63.html

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WANT A DOG AND CAN'T HAVE ONE?

What about considering a virtual dog?
http://www.virtualdog.com/

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**FAVORITE WEB SITES**

INSOMNIA - A Comprehensive Review
Cut & Paste URL
http://www.healthology.com/focus_article.asp?f=sleep_disorders&c=insomnia

FASTING - Be Informed!
http://www.itsnet.com/~treelite/NF/Fasting.html

WEIGHT LOSS FAQ
Cut & Paste URL
http://www.naturessunshine.com/ProductArea/WeightLoss/faq.asp

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**FEATURED RECIPE**

Black Bean and Potato Soup
Recipe By : Rival
Serving Size : 6
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1 16 oz. can black beans -- drained
2 potatoes -- peeled and diced
6 cups vegetable stock
1/4 cup chopped onions
1 4 oz. can chopped jalapeno peppers or mild green chiles
1 clove garlic -- minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground oregano
1 teaspoon ground thyme
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
Sour cream -- for garnish (optional)
Chopped tomatoes -- for garnish

In Crock-Pot, combine beans, potatoes, stock, onion,
peppers, garlic, cumin, oregano, thyme, and cloves. Cover
and cook on Low 8 to 10 hours or on High 4 to 5 hours.
Serve. Garnish bowls with sour cream, if desired, and
chopped tomatoes.

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**SPIRITUAL/EMOTIONAL ASPECT OF HEALTH**

PROCRASTINATION

is not only self-defeating, it may also be harmful to your
health. Panic Anxiety Disorders Guide Cathleen Henning
explains why waiting to get things done may weigh you down.
http://panicdisorder.about.com/library/weekly/aa090199.htm

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

Little Johnny's kindergarten class was on a field trip to
their local police station where they saw pictures, tacked
to a bulletin board, of the 10 most wanted criminals. One
of the youngsters pointed to a picture and asked if it
really was the photo of a wanted person. "Yes," said the
policeman. "The detectives want very badly to capture him."

Little Johnny asked, "Why didn't you keep him when you took
his picture?"

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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
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