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THE HERBS PLACE NEWS
March 1, 2000 Edition

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This Issue Contains:

DONNA'S COMMENTS - Frito-Lay Decides Against Genetic Engineered Corn

HERB/VITAMIN NEWS - Herbal Birth Control, Spidery Legs/Venous Insufficiency

HEALTH NEWS - Health Risks of Perfume, Mental Illness Drives Bodybuilders?

SUCCESS STORIES - Ankles Swelling/Legs Hurting, Moles

PRODUCT FOCUS - Peppermint Oil, ALJ for Allergies

NUTRITION & RECIPES - Grilled Tofu, Apricot Lentil Soup

SPIRITUAL & EMOTIONAL - An Inspiring Story

FEATURED WEB SITES - Essential Oils, Herb Garden Primer, Health Emails

FUNNY OF THE DAY

CLASSES & CHATS - Next Topic: HEADACHES

BUYING SUPPLEMENTS AT WHOLESALE PRICES

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**DONNA'S COMMENTS**

If you have been following the news on genetically engineered foods, you
will notice that Frito-Lay has announced it will no longer use genetically
engineered corn in its products. The biotech giants have started a campaign
to pressure Frito-Lay to reverse their decision. If Fritos holds to their
commitment, this may very well be the start of the downfall of genetically
engineered foods in America.

FRITOS IS CAREFULLY WATCHING THE CONSUMER RESPONSE.
You can send them an email consumer.affairs@fritolay.com or call them
1-800-352-4477 (ask for operator 100) to tell them you applaud their
decision. Don't forget to include your name and address at the end!

It's amazing how much of a difference we can make for the health of many
when we stay informed and support those who are making the right decisions.
Health is something we really have to work at hard!

Blessings to You!
Donna

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**HERB/VITAMIN NEWS**

WILD YAM: BIRTH CONTROL WITHOUT FEAR
Info provided by Dawn Pfaff

The author has done research studies on using Wild Yam as birth control and
claims it to be almost 100% effective. Apparently, the eggs become sterile
while using it. Once you stop taking it you are immediately fertile again.
The recommendation is 6 capsules/day (3 am & 3 pm). You have to take it for
6 weeks before you are completely safe.

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HORSE CHESTNUT - Prevent Spidery Legs
by Dr. James Duke (author of "Green Pharmacy")

Someone very close to me for the last 40 or so years (my wife Peggy, just in
case you're trying to guess) spent more than $50 on special stockings to
help her with something I never heard of until recently:

CHRONIC VENOUS INSUFFICIENCY (CVI)

The German panel of experts known as Commission E has this to say about CVI:
"Treatment of complaints found in pathological conditions of the veins of
the legs (chronic venous insufficiency), for example, pains and a sensation
of heaviness in the legs, nocturnal systremma (cramps in the calves),
pruritis and swelling of the legs."

I must say that systremma is a new word for me that describes a symptom I
occasionally experience after too much walking or standing in line. Now
that she's started taking Horse Chestnut, Peggy's convinced as am I that
there is some relief in both alternative approaches, the support stockings
and the herb. We both already have varicose veins, and we hope that taking
Horse Chestnut will keep our syndrome of problems from worsening.

Horse Chestnut is an important herb in the Vari-Gone formula:
http://www.theherbsplace.com/Vari_Gone_90_capsules_p_272.html

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**HEALTH NEWS**

CHEMICALS IN PERFUME and their HEALTH RISKS

The Environmental Health Network of California has filed a petition with the
FDA to have the fragrance "Eternity" by Calvin Klein declared misbranded.
The basis of this petition is the lack of a warning label on the product
informing consumers that all the materials in the product and the product
has not been adequately tested for safety. After an independently-funded
analysis of this product, it was found to contain chemicals known to be on
the hazardous waste list and that cause neurological and other problems.

You might want to read this info:
http://www.supernet.net/~jackibar/perfume.html

You might want to consider an Essential Oil blend to use as a natural
perfume. It will also give you the benefits of the oil itself - and those
around you! When a mother couldn't get her daughter to wear NSP's Focus
blend to help her concentrate, she began wearing it herself while she sat at
the table to help her daughter with homework. It worked! So get creative!

Read more about essential oil options:
http://www.theherbsplace.com/Essential_Oils_Introduction_sp_2.html

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MENTAL ILLNESS DRIVES BODYBUILDERS?

WASHINGTON (AP) - What drives some bodybuilders is a form of mental
illness that can be treated with drugs, a researcher says. These
people have a type of body dysmorphic disorder, a condition which is
characterized by a preoccupation with an imagined or slight defect in
appearance, said Dr. Eric Hollander of Mount Sinai School of Medicine
in New York. "Body dysmorphic disorder affects probably 1 to 2% of
the U.S. population, but among men in particular there is a sort of
subclassification called 'bigorexia,' which is sort of the opposite
of anorexia," Hollander said. Anorexics think they are too fat, no
matter how thin they are - and bigorexics think themselves too small,
no matter how big they are, he said. See
http://www.infobeat.com/stories/cgi/story.cgi?id=2563157150-15c

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**SUCCESS STORIES**

ANKLES SWELLING & LEGS HURTING

"I've always had problems with my ankles swelling and my legs hurting from
the pressure buildup. I decided to use VARI-GONE to get rid of some
varicose veins and for circulation to my legs. After taking for only a
week, I noticed my legs didn't hurt as much and the swelling was down in my
ankles. In only a little more time, all pain was gone and I'm no longer
battling with the leg and ankle problem." Brenda R.

Read more about Vari-Gone: http://www.theherbsplace.com/Vari_Gone_90_capsules_p_272.html

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MOLES

"In regards to the moles and BLACK OINTMENT, it did take a while, and at
first, it didn't seem to be doing anything. I had read that people with skin
tags had used it to remove them, so I started putting it on my moles. There
really wasn't much pain, and when they finally fell off, I didn't realize it
til looking in the mirror one morning. I noticed during the process, that
each one I applied it to started to shrink. Then off they came! None that I
applied it to have returned, and it's been a while since I used this. It
does require consistent application however, meaning I used it morning &
night." Yna

Read more about Black Ointment: http://www.theherbsplace.com/Black_Ointment_p_341.html

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**PRODUCT FOCUS**

PEPPERMINT OIL - A Multitude of Uses in One Small Bottle

This is one of the ingredients in the Pocket First Aid Kit
(http://www.theherbsplace.com/Pocket_First_Aid_page_1_c_69.html) that offers a multitude of
uses. It's most popular is as a breath freshner (going to the root of the
problem by aiding digestion and destroying bacteria in the mouth). Also
used for coughs, sinus, upset stomach, gas and more.

More about Peppermint Oil? http://www.TheHerbsPlace.com/Peppermint_100_Pure_Essential_Oil_p_47.html.

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ALLERGIES and ALJ

ALJ is an herbal formula that has been formulated and effective for
allergies. With digestive aids it helps to get to the root of food
allergies by helping the food to be broken down so the body doesn't react to
it. This formula comes in liquids or capsules so that it can be made into a
tea or used with children or adults who have difficulty swallowing pills.

More about ALJ: http://www.theherbsplace.com/ALJ_100_capsules_p_159.html

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**NUTRITION & RECIPES**

GRILLED SPICY TOFU
http://vegetarian.about.com/library/holidays/blgrilltofu.htm

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APRICOT LENTIL SOUP
Exported from MasterCook
Makes 6 -8 servings

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion -- chopped
2 cloves garlic -- minced
1/3 cup dried apricots
1 1/2 cups red lentils -- rinsed
5 cups vegetable stock
3 plum tomatoes (peeled, seeded, and chopped)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
sea salt
ground black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Lentil soup with a sweet-tangy twist. This is great with a warm piece of
black bread slathered with creamy butter.

1. Saute onion, garlic, and apricots in olive oil. Add lentils and stock.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.

2. Add tomatoes, cumin, thyme, and salt and pepper to taste, and simmer 10
minutes more.

3. Add lemon juice. Puree 1/2 of the soup in a blender, then return to the
pot. Serve.

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** SPIRITUAL & EMOTIONAL ASPECT OF HEALTH**

Submitted by a friend on the internet:

A friend of mine was driving through an intersection one day and his little
four-year-old son was in the car with him. The car door flew open, and the
little boy rolled out of the vehicle right into the middle of traffic coming
from four ways.

The last thing my friend saw was a set of car wheels just about on top of
his son, moving at a vary fast rate of speed. All he knew to do was cry,
"JESUS!"

As soon as he could bring his car to a halt, he jumped out and ran to his
son, who was perfectly all right. But the man driving the car that had
almost hit the child was absolutely hysterical. My friend went over to him
and started trying to comfort him. "Man, don't be upset!" he said. "My son
is all right, he's okay. Don't be concerned about it. Just thank God you
were able to stop!"

"You don't understand!" the man responded. "I never touched my brakes!"

My comments: Remember to keep the name of Jesus close to your lips and
heart!

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**FEATURED WEB SITES**

ESSENTIAL OILS
Strong Medicine for Healing
http://www.itsnet.com/~treelite/NF/EssnOil.html

MEDICINAL HERB GARDEN PRIMER
Newly organized and scheduled for many more grow sheets this year. It's that
time of year!
http://herbsforhealth.about.com/library/blgarden.htm

GET EMAIL ABOUT HEALTH and GET PAID TO READ IT
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**FUNNY OF THE DAY**
Laughter is Good Medicine!

There was a preacher that was trying to sell his horse. A potential buyer
came to the church for a test ride.

"Before you start" the preacher said,"you should know that this horse only
responds to church talk. "Go" is "praise the Lord and "stop" is "amen"."

So the man on the horse says " Praise the lord," and the horse starts to
trot. The man again says "Praise the lord," and the horse starts to gallop.
Suddenly there is a cliff right in front of the horse and the man yells
"Amen!!!" The horse stops just at the edge of the cliff.

Thankful to be alive, the man wipes the sweat from his brow and says
"Praise the Lord."

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Next topic is: HEADACHES

Our next HEALTH CHAT is scheduled for tomorrow:
Thursday, March 2, at 7PM Central

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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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