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THE HERBS PLACE NEWS
February 1, 2000 Edition
Previous Issues Can Be Viewed at
http://www.theherbsplace.com/A_Natural_Solution_4_You_Newsletter_sp_83.html

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This Issue Contains:

DONNA'S COMMENTS

HERBS IN THE NEWS - Myrrh, Hair Loss, Dr. Duke's Herb Tips, Stools

HEALTH IN THE NEWS - Osteoporosis, Docs Kill, Chocolate Addiction

SUCCESS STORIES - Cleansing, Cholesterol, Joint Problem

PRODUCT FOCUS - Nature's Noni (Joints), Grapine (ADD/ADHD)

NUTRITION & RECIPES - No Salt Seasoning, Teen's Vegetarian Cookbook,
Flaxseed Dressing

SPIRITUAL & EMOTIONAL - Doing the Impossible, Habits to Success

HEALTHY PETS - New Pet News, Pet Auctions

FEATURED WEB SITES - Depression, Diabetes, Chronic Fatigue, Click for Hunger

FUNNIES OF THE DAY - PMS/Mad Cow Disease, Health Nuts in Heaven

MY POINTS BONUS MAIL - Easy Way to Earn Gift Certificates

CLASSES & CHATS - Next Topic: Structural - Bones, Joints, and Muscles

BUYING SUPPLEMENTS AT WHOLESALE PRICES

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**DONNA'S COMMENTS**

The first issue of our new Natural Pet News goes out today and I'm very
excited about it. I've loved animals since I was a child. They are such a
critical part of this world and I believe they were truly created for our
enjoyment. Dr. Albert Schweitzer said, "Until he extends the circle of
compassion to all living things, man will not himself find peace."
Subscribe to it with a blank email to: ANS@theherbsplace.com
We hope you will share it with other pet lovers/owners.

For those of you who wanted to see the Survey Results, I have copied them
into email format with a bit of work and you can receive a copy by
autoresponder by sending a blank email to: Survey@theherbsplace.com.
Thanks again for taking the time to participate if you did so. We have been
working on implementing many of the suggestions.

By the time you receive the next newsletter, you will have celebrated
Valentine's Day.....so be thinking about who you love and how to tell them
so. Just a simple note of what they mean to you may change their life for
months!

Blessings to You!
Donna

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**HERBS IN THE NEWS**

MYRRH - A WELL-KNOWN BIBLICAL HERB

Myrrh was one of the gifts presented to Jesus. The Jews used it for
anointing, the Egyptians for embalming, and the Romans for treating
infections, cough, and worms. In Mark Christ was offered wine mixed with
Myrrh.

Recent research suggests that Myrrh makes a good antiseptic, pain-killing
dentifrice. Myrrh can be used as a gargle or mouthwash for gum problems,
mouth sores, tonsillitis, and sore throats. In China, Myrrh is used as an
antispasmodic and for the stomach. In Africa it's used to for tapeworm,
insanity, male infertility, and a treatment for diarrhea.

Read more about Essential Oils at:
http://www.theherbsplace.com/Essential_Oils_Introduction_sp_2.html

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HAIR LOSS

New feature on the elusive mystery of hair loss. Can herbs even help?
http://herbsforhealth.about.com/library/weekly/aa122999.htm

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HERB TIPS
from Dr. James Duke

According to Dr. Duke's personal experience, eating four stalks of CELERY a
day can keep GOUT at bay, and it will lower BLOOD PRESSURE, too.

Try treating FOOT FUNGUS with a paste made by crushing or pounding TURMERIC
and/or GINGER and rubbing in on the fungus. The herbs seem to kill the
fungus. (GARLIC works, too.)

Rubbing CLOVE oil on a sore tooth is a cheap and effective way to
temporarily relieve the pain from a TOOTHACHE (at least until you can see
your dentist). Chewing on CLOVES can do the trick, as well.

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STOOLS - THEY ARE A PICTURE OF YOUR HEALTH

If you don't have a weak stomach on this topic, you can request some good
info to know how your bowel health is doing. This is available by
autoresponder, so just send a blank email to: stools@theherbsplace.com

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**HEALTH IN THE NEWS**

OSTEOPOROSIS

"One of the big reasons for osteoporosis in this country is not due to a
lack of calcium consumption, but to an excess of calcium loss," says Monique
Martin, DO. "Even though we get plenty of calcium, we tend to lose it by
things in our lifestyle," says Dr. Martin.

"A big factor is soda. The colored sodas are loaded with phosphoric acid,
which binds calcium. There's typically also caffeine in soda, which causes
increased excretion of calcium and magnesium. And soda has a tremendous
amount of sugar, which also causes the body to lose calcium.

In having one soda a day, you're actually putting yourself quite at risk for
osteoporosis. Smoking, as well as medications such as steroids, also cause
an increased risk of osteoporosis," Dr. Martin explains. (From Whole Health
News)

To understand how diet affects your structural (bone) system, read Randal's
article on the acid/alkaline balance at:
http://www.theherbsplace.com/Acid_Alkaline_sp_121.html

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DOCTORS KILL MORE THAN GUNS AND AUTO ACCIDENTS
Sobering Statistics: (as seen on NBC News)

Over 200,000 people a year die from "adverse reactions" from
drugs, and another 80,000 die from medical malpractice, whereas
41,000 die in auto accidents, according to the pharmacy industry
magazine, Drug Topics, October 23, 1995, pg. 14-16! That's one
death every two minutes!

Last year, the pharmaceutical industry did $182 billion in drug sales
world wide. In contrast to that figure, it cost approximately $183 billion
to treat adverse reactions from all of those drugs.

The following admissions were taken from JAMA (Journal of the American
Medical Association):

The top five causes of death in the United States, in order, are:

1) Tobacco
2) Alcohol
3) Medical malpractice
4) Traffic accidents
5) Firearms

According to JAMA, doctors kill more people than auto accidents and guns
put together. Just imagine what headlines would result if a chiropractor
accidentally killed just one patient?

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CHOCOLATE! ADDICTING?

According to a recent review published in the Journal of the American
Dietetic Association, chocolate can be addicting. Hersheys disagrees but
concedes that the concept of a sweet tooth is a powerful and legit
biological effect.
http://nutrition.about.com/library/weekly/aa101499.htm

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**SUCCESS STORIES**

CLEANSING & FEELING GREAT

"From the very first day of the CLEAN START Cleansing Program I had a lot of
bowel movements. I could tell it was really cleaning me out. On the second
day I felt a bit tired with nausea. On the third day I began cleansing
through mucus drainage. The fourth day my energy kicked in and I noticed
that my stress level had greatly improved. Everything seemed brighter and I
felt so relaxed and calm. From the fifth day on I woke up in the morning
without brain fog. I used to be groggy before and now it's gone in the
mornings and no brain fog during the day.

I took nothing else but this program so that I could see what it would do on
its own. I like this so much better than any other cleanse that I've ever
done. I used apple juice for the powder packet part of the program which
made it taste okay.

This is not an isolated experience since a friend of mine took CLEAN START
also at the same time and experienced the same pattern of symptoms. We are
both elated with the results this cleanse has given us." Virginia

More Info on Clean Start? http://www.TheHerbsPlace.com/CleanStart_Cleanse_Detox_Program_Apple_Cinnamon_p_356.html

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"My CHOLESTEROL was 400 with triglycerides of 3,000. Not a great picture of
health. I decided to do something naturally since I didn't like the long
list of side effects when I read about the drugs. I chose CHOLESTER-REG and
also did some liver cleansing with LIV-J. In less than three (3) months, my
test results showed the cholesterol was down to 220 and the triglycerides
down to an amazing 300. I like doing it the natural way!" D. L.

More Info on Cholester-Reg? http://www.theherbsplace.com/Cholester_Reg_II_p_178.html

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JOINT PROBLEM

"I had a problem with the middle finger of my right hand. It was so painful
at the top joint that I couldn't use it.

I decided to use the MSM/Glucosamine Cream on it and after four (4) days I
could tell there was a difference - it didn't hurt so much. Now a week and a
half later, I can bend it and there is no pain at all and it's almost back
to normal." S.C.

More Info on MSM/Glucosamine Cream? http://www.TheHerbsPlace.com/msmglu.html

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**PRODUCT FOCUS**

NATURE'S NONI JUICE

News of this remarkable plant is spreading fast. It's historical uses target
digestive, intestinal, respiratory, and immune systems.

It is particularly useful in supporting the nervous and skeletal systems,
especially for PAINFUL JOINTS, and for skin health.

More Info on Nature's Noni? http://www.TheHerbsPlace.com/naturesnoni.html

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GRAPINE

This is an optimal blend of the powerful antioxidant proanthocyanidins
derived from both maritime pine bark and grape seeds.

It has been used very effectively for many problems, however, my first
thought is always ADD and ADHD.

More Info on Grapine? http://www.theherbsplace.com/Grapine_with_Protectors_SynerPro_p_503.html

More info on ADD/ADHD? http://www.theherbsplace.com/Attention_Deficit_Disorder_or_ADD_sp_77.html

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**NUTRITION & RECIPES**

HERBAL NO SALT SEASONING
from Donna at:
http://www.onelist.com/community/ALLHerbalRecipes

1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp thyme leaves
1/2 tsp white pepper
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp celery seed
1/2 tsp dry mustard
1/2 tsp dried lemon peel

Mix all ingredients together. Store extra in airtight container.
Makes 1 cup seasoning mix.

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THE TEEN'S VEGETARIAN COOKBOOK

Almost a sequel to Judy Krizmanic's previous book, "A Teen's Guide to Going
Vegetarian," her latest book presents quick, healthy, and delicous vegan
recipes for teens. http://vegetarian.about.com/library/weekly/aa102699.htm

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FLAX SEED DRESSING

The dressing I make with flax seed is very simple and quite versatile. I
just put some raw apple cider vinegar in the blender. I add some garlic,
honey (about half as much as the cider vinegar for a sweet taste), flax seed
(about 2 to 3 tablespoons to 1 cup apple cider vinegar).

I also add just about anything else you would like to add (salsa, onions,
parsley, sunflower seeds, basil. Blend the ingredients real well. You can
add water to it, too. It will thicken in about 15-30 minutes to a very nice
dressing. The color is not very appetizing, but if you add some salsa it
turns to a more appealing red/orange.

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** SPIRITUAL & EMOTIONAL ASPECT OF HEALTH**

DOING THE IMPOSSIBLE
Start by doing the necessary, then what's possible, and suddenly you're
doing the impossible. -- St. Francis of Assisi

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YOUR HABITS WILL PUSH YOU TO SUCCESS
Contributed By: ask@gtii.com (Richard Ask)

First you make your habits,
and then your habits make you.

Break those habits that can break you.
Adopt those practices that will become the new habits
that will help you achieve the success you desire.

Your habits are a form of exercise.
The harder you work at something, the harder it is to quit.
The easier it is to do, the harder it is to change.
Your habits are either the best of servants or the worst of masters.

You are what you repeatedly do.

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**HEALTHY PETS**

We now have a separate newsletter for pet lovers/owners to get information.
This section will not be in the next newsletter. Here's the scoop:

TheHerbsPlace PET NEWS is a short weekly newsletter with natural health
solutions, tips for emotional issues, success stories, pet web links and
more.

Subscribe with a blank email to: NPN@theherbsplace.com

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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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PET AND DOG AUCTIONS

Ebay has banished them but other sites are springing up to cash in. Is
auctioning live dogs and pets a good thing? Read what others are saying in
the Dogs Forum and take the Interactive Poll.

Post Your Response
http://about.delphi.com/ab-dogs/messages?msg=895.1

Take The Poll
http://about.delphi.com/ab-dogs/messages?msg=896.1

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**FEATURED WEB SITES**

TIRED? SLEEP TOO MUCH? EATING PROBLEMS? LACK MOTIVATION?
Sounds like depression -- but it may not be. Leonard Holmes, Mental Health
Guide, points us to health problems that mimic mood disorders.
http://mentalhealth.about.com/library/weekly/aa101899.htm

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DIABETES
http://www.drjenks.com/reference/diabetes.asp

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CHRONIC FATIGUE
http://www.TheHerbsPlace.com/chronicfatigue.html

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Seemingly unrelated, this site is certainly an issue of health for millions:
CLICK FOR HUNGER!

Just a click on The Hunger Site can provide rice, maize and other grains
for hungry people. All you do is click a button, and a hungry person will
receive a meal, at no cost to you. (The food is paid for by corporate
sponsors who advertise on the site). You can click once per day.
http://www.hungersite.com

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Homefires_Hearth-subscribe@onelist.com

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

Question: What's the difference between Mad Cow disease and PMS?

Answer: Nothing.

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COUPLE IN HEAVEN

This older couple met their demise in an auto accident and were transported
to Heaven. As they were waiting to be processed, they began to look around
at their setting for eternity.

The wife was amazed at the beauty, the peace and the contentment she felt
and commented over and over about what a nice place Heaven was and how
fortunate she felt to be there.

The husband sneered, ... "if it weren't for you and your oat-bran muffins,
health food and herbal crap, we'd have been here 15 years ago!"

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DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THE MY POINTS BONUS MAIL?

This easy program is a GREAT way to earn gift certificates and it doesn't
take long at all. On the 12th of February, I will have been enrolled for 7
months and earned over $100 in gift certificates. They send you emails with
clickable URLs and you get points for visiting the sites.

The Points that are accumulated can be redeemed for purchases from places
like Eddie Bauer, Home Depot, Marriott, Spiegel, SONY, Hertz, Barnes and
Noble, Olive Garden, and more!

You receive 100 points just for signing up! And more points for taking
surveys if you desire. I don't have much time for play on the web, and this
is an easy way to find out about more of the web sites and get paid for
looking at them......without belonging to one of the surf programs with
something to download.

Check it out! Cut and paste this URL into your browser.

http://www.mypoints.com/mp/linksGateway.p_main?campaign_id=6401&banner_id=52
372&target=main.p_main

Yes! You get points for referring others also!

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**CLASSES & CHATS**

For schedule and more information:
http://www.theherbsplace.com/Free_Online_Classes_sp_30.html or
Subscribe with an email to: TheHerbsPlaceClasses-subscribe@onelist.com

Next topic is: STRUCTURAL SYSTEM - Bones, Joints and Muscles

Our next HEALTH CHAT is scheduled for:
Thursday, February 3, at 7PM Central

Meet with us at http://anexa.com/theherbsplace in the MEMBER Chat Room. If
you plan to attend, you should go to the chat area now and register so you
are ready to enter the chat.

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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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