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THE HERBS PLACE NEWS
June 1, 2000 Edition

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This Issue Contains:

DONNA'S COMMENTS - VegPledge

HERB/VITAMIN NEWS - Sandalwood Oil, Is Goldenseal for Kids OK?

HEALTH NEWS - Liquid Candy, Cancer Treatment, Crayons Contain Asbestos

SUCCESS STORIES - Weight Loss, Cleansing

PRODUCT FOCUS - Botanical Benefits Skin Care, Green Tea Extract

NUTRITION & RECIPES - Tofu Cheesecake

SPIRITUAL & EMOTIONAL - Daniel: A Lesson in Being Different

FEATURED WEB SITES - Flouride, Eye Drops, Recycle

FUNNY OF THE DAY - 2 Drops Every 4 Hours

CLASSES & CHATS - Next Topic: Arthritis

BUYING SUPPLEMENTS AT WHOLESALE PRICES

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**DONNA'S COMMENTS**

Have you wanted to make a healthy change, but been unsure where to begin?
If you'd like to decrease the meat in your diet, the VegPledge will help you
do it! By taking the VegPledge, you promise to shift towards a plant-based
diet for the next 60 days. They'll help you do it by providing extensive
online support.

When you take the VegPledge, you get a FREE copy of Vegetarian Times and a
FREE copy of the 36-page long Healthy Beginnings Care Package. It includes a
brief discussion of many of the good reasons to shift toward a plant-based
diet, as well as the most current nutritional information, recipes, tips for
shopping and transitioning, and a list of great resources.

Adding more plant-based foods to your diet is a good healthy choice, but
keep in mind that it's not a catch-all answer. Balance has always been the
key to health and although I am a vegetarian, I believe it's important that
we don't allow our diet to keep us from relating to and spending time with
people of a different belief system.

Good health requires healthy relationships also, so don't cut yourself off
from people who don't happen to think the same way you do. God made us each
unique in our own way and life should be an exciting discovery of finding
that uniqueness in others.

Hug a few people you've never hugged before this week!
Donna

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**HERB/VITAMIN NEWS**

SANDALWOOD ESSENTIAL OIL

Sandalwood is high in sesquiterpenes and has been researched in Europe for
its ability to oxygenate a part of the brain known as the pineal gland, the
seat of our emotions. The pineal gland is responsible for releasing
melatonin, a powerful antioxidant that enhances deep sleep.

Sandalwood is similar to frankincense oil in its support of nerves and
circulation. It has been found to help remove negative programming from the
cells.

More Info on Essential Oils? http://www.theherbsplace.com/Essential_Oils_Introduction_sp_2.html

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IS GOLDENSEAL A GOOD HERB TO USE ON KIDS?

Information from Sunny Mavor, coauthor of "Kids, Herbs & Health."

Well, that depends on a number of different considerations. Goldenseal
(Hydrastis canadensis) is indeed a powerful antibacterial herbal medicine,
but these days I often avoid its use and choose Oregon grape root (Mahonia
aquifolium), an herb with similar active ingredients.

Let me explain. Goldenseal works well at fighting microbial invaders. In
fact, it works so well that we've almost loved it to death - or at least
brought it close to endangered status. Goldenseal is a picky plant. It's
difficult to cultivate, and its only native habitats in the world are in the
central and southern woods of North America. Once found growing abundantly,
the costly goldenseal root is now "hunted" by wildcrafters. As demand has
increased from herb users, the wild supply of goldenseal has decreased. This
elevates the price per pound into a premium range. Wild harvesters are often
willing to bring home tiny young rootlets, preventing the plant from growing
to reproductive stage.

The good news is that several herb manufacturers have spent the last several
years perfecting techniques to cultivate goldenseal. Since the root is
generally a three-year crop, we are just now beginning to see cultivated
goldenseal on the market.

To answer your question: Yes, goldenseal is a safe and effective herbal
medicine for combating minor bacterial health challenges. Its most active
ingredient, berberine, is available in numerous prescription medications.
Berberine sulfate has been found to be active against a number of bacterial
invaders, including Staphylococcus and Streptococcus. It is generally
considered safe for children's short-term use (up to ten days or so), but it
may stimulate uterine contractions in pregnant women. Look for a product
that's made from only cultivated goldenseal.

Read more about HERBS FOR KIDS:
http://www.theherbsplace.com/children.html

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**HEALTH NEWS**

LIQUID CANDY

How Soft Drinks are Harming Americans' Health
http://www.cspinet.org/sodapop/liquid_candy.htm

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ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE IN THE TREATMENT OF CANCER

Survey results of the University of Texas Center for Alternative Medicine in
the treatment of cancer patients.....

The survey results evaluated the influence of the herbal tonic, known as
Essiac Tea, and the quality of life during conventional cancer therapy.

Out of 5051 respondents they found that 75.5% of people surveyed used the
herbal tonic for cancer; 14.4% for arthritis; 1% for MS, and 14.7% for other
reasons. Over 73% of users found the results of the tea to be "very good"
to "excellent" (43% and 30%, respectively) and 24% found the results "okay."

In a more in-depth survey questionnaire of the cancer patients, it was found
that 40.6% of cancer patients were found to have no evidence of cancer at
their last checkup, another 14.6% were showing regression, and 13.6% of the
respondents' cancer had stabilized.

In summary, a significant proportion of the patients appeared to feel better
and benefit from this tonic. While further clinical trials are needed, this
survey adds support to an increasing body of evidence that the herbal
ingredients in Essiac Tea are strongly linked to protection against cellular
damage.

Nature's Sunshine's has already done all the brewing for you and
encapsulated this formula in the popular product known as E Tea. All you
have to do is add hot water to take as a tea or take it by capsule to avoid
the taste.

More info on E Tea: http://www.theherbsplace.com/etea.html

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KIDS' CRAYONS CONTAIN ASBESTOS

This is serious business! Major brands were tested.
http://www.seattle-pi.com/national/cray23.shtml

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**SUCCESS STORIES**

FAT GRABBERS SUCCESS STORY

"Just got a call for a reorder. The man lost 15 lbs. in the past month and
a half and his wife lost 12 lbs. The only products they bought were Fat
Grabbers and Food Enzymes. I don't know what else they were doing as they
purchased through one of my customers and I haven't met them. They really
like this product." Chottsie

More Info on Fat Grabbers? http://www.theherbsplace.com/Fat_Grabbers_120_capsules_p_189.html
More Info on Food Enzymes? http://www.theherbsplace.com/Food_Enzymes_Capsules_p_136.html

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CLEANSED & FEELING BETTER

"I finished the Clean Start program and I feel much better. I think it would
benefit anyone to go on it. I have my hubby on the Chinese Para-Cleanse. He
is a truck driver and has always had bouts with constipation due to the
nature of his work and the fact he drinks too much coffee and not enough
water. In just 3 or 4 days he can tell a difference and feels good and is
eliminating more regularly. I would recommend this program to people who
don't have ready access at all times to a bathroom, as you will need one
handy at all times on the Clean Start program." Marcia

More Info on Clean Start? http://www.theherbsplace.com/CleanStart_Cleanse_Detox_Program_Apple_Cinnamon_p_356.html
More Info on Para-Cleanse? http://www.theherbsplace.com/Para_Cleanse_w_Paw_Paw_p_245.html

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**PRODUCT FOCUS**

HERBAL SKIN CARE PRODUCTS

Nature's Sunshine's Skin Care Line has been reformulated. Read more about
Botanical Benefits Skin Care: http://www.theherbsplace.com/Natria_Sensitive_Skin_Care_by_Nature_s_Sunshine_sp_187.html

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GREEN TEA EXTRACT

An amazingly powerful antioxidant, which benefits the immune and circulatory
systems. Possesses anti microbial properties that support immune-building
health, protects against digestive and respiratory infections, and protects
heart by helping to prevent vascular blood clotting and reducing
cholesterol. The information presented on this product is that it contains
properties that kill the specific bacteria that causes cavities.

A substance known as EGCG has been shown to be over 200 times more powerful
than Vitamin E in neutralizing free radicals that attack lipids in the
brain. In Japan, people who consume large amounts of green tea suffer less
from certain types of chronic diseases.

Decaffeinated for your safety and comfort. Each capsule contains 400 mg.
green tea extract standardized to contain the necessary phytonutrients.

Read more about decaffeinated Green Tea Extract:
http://www.theherbsplace.com/Green_Tea_Extract_p_408.html

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**NUTRITION & RECIPES**

TOFU CHEESECAKE
Source: "The New Farm Vegetarian Cookbook"

3 cups tofu
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup oil
1 cup sugar (I would use a good substitute)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 pinch salt

CRUST
1 1/2 cups graham cracker -- crushed
1/4 cup oil
1 tablespoon sugar -- (optional)

Combine ingredients in a blender or processor until creamy, adding a little
water at the end if needed to make tofu smooth. Pour into crust and Bake
at 325F for 50 minutes until set in the middle. Cool and top with fresh
strawberries, drained crushed pineapple, sliced kiwi, sweet cherries or
blueberries. Mix crumbs, sugar and oil and press into the bottom and sides
of a 9" pie plate. This crust can be baked, cooled and filled with a
pudding recipe. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes at 325F. You need not pre-bake
it for cheesecake. The recipe doesn't specify what kind of tofu, but using
2 pkgs (12 oz) of firm silken tofu with good results.

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** SPIRITUAL & EMOTIONAL ASPECT OF HEALTH**

DANIEL - A LESSON IN BEING DIFFERENT!

Excerpt from Bible Personalities and Facts
Subscribe with an email to: BiblePF-subscribe@onelist.com

Daniel was taken from his home in Judah and exiled. His future was very much
in doubt. Daniel had all the traits that qualified him for service in the
king's palace. Daniel's greatness is evident when he refuses to give up his
convictions. He applies God's will to his life and resisted changing the
good habits he had formed. Both Daniel's physical and spiritual diets were
an important part of his relationship with God. Daniel reminds us that we
should prayerfully live out our convictions in everyday life and trust God
for the results.