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THE HERBS PLACE NEWS
May 15, 2000 Edition
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This Issue Contains:
DONNA'S COMMENTS - Mother's Day

HERB/VITAMIN NEWS - New Weight Loss & SAMe Products

HEALTH NEWS - Herbs Spiked, The Virus Within, Snoring

UN-SUCCESS STORY - Immunizations

PRODUCT FOCUS - HSN-W, Sunshine Concentrate

NUTRITION & RECIPES - Grilled Vegetable Medley, Children Eating Healthy

SPIRITUAL & EMOTIONAL - Pain & Suffering, Don't Limit Your Life

FEATURED WEB SITES - Hair/Skin/Nails, Essential Fatty Acids, Vaccinations

FUNNY OF THE DAY - Doctor at Heaven's Door

CLASSES & CHATS - Next Topic: Pregnancy

BUYING SUPPLEMENTS AT WHOLESALE PRICES

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**DONNA'S COMMENTS**

I hope everybody had a lovely Mother's Day whether they are a Mom or not. There's always somebody in our lives that's been a "mom" to us and it's not too late even today to call them and say "thanks."

Mother's Day can be a sad occasion for some. My mom died 15 years ago, so the day has some moments of reflection for me. Being a Mom balances it out since my precious son, Benjamin, is reason to celebrate. This year he sent my gift two weeks ahead so I've had to ponder what it is. I've tried to get a hint, but to no avail. I'm the type that NEVER sneaks a peak. Don't really want to know until "the" day - whether it's Mother's Day, Christmas, or Birthday.

Actually I had a gift every one of those days as I waited and looked at it on the hearth and then looked nearby at those baby pictures. He will be 21 this year. Hard to believe! Time goes by so quickly. Remember that! If you have some "clutter" in the midst of your family relationships....make every effort to pull the weeds. It's worth it for your mental and physical health :-)

Blessings to You!
Donna

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**HERB/VITAMIN NEWS**

Two exciting new Nature's Sunshine Products have been announced!

#1 METABO START Weight Loss Program

The products included in this program are prepared in individualized servings so you can carry the packs in your purse. This program:

~~ Utilizes the amazing new 7-Keto™ DHEA to lower your body's weight set point, preventing the dreaded "yo-yo" effect.

~~ Boosts your basal metabolic rate.

~~ Safely increases your metabolism without caffeine.

~~ Helps eliminate dietary fat from your system before it can be stored.

~~ Mobilizes stored cellulite away from fatty areas by increasing microcirculation.

~~ Slows your body's fat-converting processes.

~~ Reduces appetite, making it easier to avoid overeating.

Read more at: http://www.theherbsplace.com/MetaboStart_EF_Ephedra_Free_14_day_program_p_358.html

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#2 SAM-e for Mood, Joints, Liver, Energy, and More

SAM-e helps the body with mood, emotional well-being, energy, liver health, joint health, and mobility. It is a natural compound found in every living cell and is involved in important biochemical reactions throughout the body, especially in the manufacture of neurotransmitters in the brain and maintenance of cartilage. SAM-e has been popular in Europe for twenty years..

Nature's Sunshine has responded to the demand for SAM-e with a high quality SAM-e product that is competitively priced and each 200 mg. of S-Adenosylmethionine tablet is entericallly coated so SAM-e is only released in the small intestine for maximum absorption.

Read more at: http://www.theherbsplace.com/SAM_e_200_mg._active_p_534.html

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**HEALTH NEWS**

HERBALS SPIKED WITH DRUGS, LEAD, ARSENIC OR MERCURY

The Washington Post reported the following in a March issue:

"Tests continue to reveal dangerous contaminants and poor quality control in supplement ingredients. California investigators in 1998 found that nearly one-third of 260 imported Asian herbals were either spiked with drugs not listed on the label or contained lead, arsenic or mercury. Last month, state officials discovered five Chinese herbals that contained powerful diabetes drugs. Health professionals across the country complain they cannot be sure how powerful a supplement is because the actual potency of the pill often doesn't match the legend on the label."

That is awful news for people who are wanting to use herbs but are concerned about safety and purity. UNLESS, you're ordering Nature's Sunshine Products. They do so much testing for our benefit and after reading something like this, I appreciate it more.

Editor's Comments:
This is why we use Nature's Sunshine. It's one of the best brands you can get for quality and has been for 28 years. Read more about how to determine quality: http://www.theherbsplace.com/quality.html

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THE VIRUS WITHIN

What if AIDS, chronic fatigue, multiple sclerosis and a host of other illnesses were all triggered by a virus called HHV-6? And what if that virus lay dormant in the cells of every human being? http://chronicfatigue.about.com/library/weekly/aa032900a.htm

Another reason for VS-C. It seems this formula really is a 21st century necessity: http://www.theherbsplace.com/VS_C_Chinese_p_103.html

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CEASE THE SNORING

That common sleep disrupter, snoring, may actually be caused by allergies. The sinuses and nasal mucosa may become swollen at night due to an allergic response to feather pillows, dust mites in the mattress or airborne dust in the bedroom. You should try to find and eliminate the allergen, but you may want to try an herbal approach to the problem with Snor-Ease: http://www.theherbsplace.com/snorease.html

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**UN-SUCCESS STORIES**

This is not a Success Story, but I do pray that this information will spur you to research this topic and create your own Success Story by avoiding this scenario.

IMMUNIZATIONS (An email sent to Leslie Lechner and forwarded to me)

"My 15 year old son was damaged with his first set of shots at age 2 months.. He had a slight cold and the nurse said that he was alright and the shots would not hurt him.

He is now autistic/hyperlexic and mentally handicapped. His mental age is about 7. The government with their mandatory immunization program took my normal baby boy and killed him and replaced him with a mentally retarded baby - one with severe behavoir problems.

I have studied and researched immunizations for years. There is a huge number of Doctors who refuse the shots for themselves and for their families. Recently at a huge meeting of Doctors, they were discussing the "epidemic" of autism in the US. Autism was unknown until mandatory immunizations. It used to be the disease of children born to the rich..the ones who could afford the shots. When they became mandatory and available to everyone, autism went into all classes.

I am 41 years old. I have never been immunized. I had all the dieseases. I am immune. If immunity is obtained through shots, why do you have to get boosters? Don't they work the first time? If they didn't work the first time, what makes you think they will work the second time?"

Check out the link below on Vaccines in the Web Sites area of the newsletter for more research on this topic.

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**PRODUCT FOCUS**

HSN-W

This is one of our top 10 selling products. It is a favorite of many.

HAIR - SKIN - NAILS The formula is used to strengthen hair and nails, promote growth of hair (it contains rosemary which stimulates circulation to the scalp), and give health to hair, skin and nails.

It is rich in silica, a mineral that aids calcium absorption. Silica also helps things to 'bend' rather than 'break'.

The formula has dulse, a seaweed, that feeds the thyroid which has a lot to do with the health of hair, skin and nails.

More Info? http://www.theherbsplace.com/HSN_W_p_211.html

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SUNSHINE CONCENTRATE - MANY USES - SAFE CLEANER FOR YOUR HOME!

This is one of my favorite NSP products. I use it for dishes, hand soap, laundry, cleaning solutions (with antibacterial essential oils added) and even the dishwasher now that we bought a Maytag (wouldn't work in our other one - suds would leak).
http://www.theherbsplace.com/Sunshine_Concentrate_Cleaner_p_353.html

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**NUTRITION & RECIPES**

GRILLED VEGETABLE MEDLEY
Serves 6

2 medium Eggplants, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick Pieces
2 large Tomatoes, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick Pieces
2 medium Onions, quartered with ends intact
1 red Bell Pepper, rinsed, seeded, and cut into 2-inch-wide strips
1 green Bell Pepper, rinsed, seeded, and cut into
2-inch-wide strips
1 yellow Bell Pepper, rinsed, seeded and cut into
2-inch-wide strips
1/2 cup Olive Oil
Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper
2 Tbs. fresh Basil, chopped
2 Tbs. fresh Parsley, chopped

Light charcoal on one side of the grill, or fire up one burner on a gas grill. Soak wood skewers in hot water for about 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, prepare vegetable slices and strips. After slicing, immediately coat the vegetables with olive oil. Place the vegetables on skewers, limiting each skewer to one type of vegetable. Do not pack vegetable strips and slices together too tightly; make sure to leave room for the vegetables to cook evenly.

When charcoal is covered with light gray ash, place the skewers on the grill but away from the heat. Turning occasionally, grill until the eggplant pieces are readily pierced with the tip of a sharp knife, the tomatoes are
heated through, and the peppers and onions are thoroughly wilted. Be gentle with the tomatoes; they can stand being turned once or twice at most.

On a serving platter, arrange alternating pieces of eggplant, tomato, onion, and pepper. Drizzle all over with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt, pepper, basil, and parsley.

This grilled dish is fantastic served warm or at room temperature, but it may also be served cold. Of course, you may combine both efforts by grilling the vegetables and keeping them warm in an oven set to a low temperature while you prepare your main course on a hot grill.

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ENCOURAGING CHILDREN TO EAT HEALTHY

Many parents are frustrated at times because children won't eat the foods we know to be healthy for them.
http://www.healthychild.com/eating.htm

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** SPIRITUAL & EMOTIONAL ASPECT OF HEALTH**

PAIN & SUFFERING

What is your response to it?
http://www.theherbsplace.com/AHM/ahmpain.html

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DON'T LIMIT YOUR LIFE - REMEMBER THE IMPORTANT THINGS
(Submitted by Evelyn Nevins)

If you put your nose to the grindstone rough
And hold it down there long enough
You'll soon forget there are other things
Like babbling brooks and birds that sing
Of these three things will your life compose
Just you, the stone, and your bloody nose.
F.E.Berry

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**FEATURED WEB SITES**

HAIR, SKIN and NAILS
These are areas that indicate the health of your body.
http://www.theherbsplace.com/Hair_Skin_and_Nails_sp_45.html

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ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS
They are VERY essential!
http://www.theherbsplace.com/Black_Currant_Oil_p_466.html
http://www.theherbsplace.com/Super_Omega_3_EPA_p_528.html

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VACCINE, VACCINATIONS
Great resource submitted by Wendi Hawn
http://www.healthy.net/vaccine

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

DOCTORS AT HEAVEN'S DOOR

Three doctors arrived in heaven. St. Peter asked the first one why he should
be let into heaven.
The doctor said "Because I won the Nobel Peace Prize for my work."

The second doctor was a little worried when his turn came. He said, "I
haven't won any prizes, but I've started free clinics and helped those in
need for free." St. Peter let him in.

The third doctor said, "I'm responsible for all the HMO's across the United
States." St. Peter thought about it for a minute and said, "OK, I'll let you
in, but only for three days!"

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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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