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THE HERBS PLACE NEWS
July 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 - Pets & Gardening

HERB/VITAMIN NEWS - Lemon Oil, How Long Do I Use Herbs?

HEALTH NEWS - Crayons/Asbestos, Computer Vision Syndrome

SUCCESS STORIES - Clean Start, Torn Knee Cartilage

PRODUCT FOCUS - SAM-e, MetaboStart, Botanical Benefits

NUTRITION & RECIPES - Nutrients in Food, Fruity Soy Shakes

SPIRITUAL & EMOTIONAL - ADD/ADHD Prayer, Self Esteem=Dress Size

FEATURED WEB SITES - Exercise at Desk, Arthritis, Drug Interactions

FUNNY OF THE DAY - Ol' Fred

CLASSES & CHATS

BUYING SUPPLEMENTS AT WHOLESALE PRICES

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**DONNA'S COMMENTS**

Better early than late!!! We're going to be gone for a few days, so I'm
sending this out to you early rather than late. The Big June Specials end
on the 30th if you're considering Wholesale Membership, so be sure to check
that out below.

Don't forget to celebrate the holiday! Take some time off....sip some
lemonade, and take up sides for a watermelon seed spitting contest! Measure
it and let me know if you won. I'll put it in the next newsletter! After
all, the local paper won't cover it :-)

For pet owners or those who do gardening and have neighbor's pets that might
pass through, you'll want to read this:

I recently read an article on the internet where an individual accidently
poisoned her dog while using garden products in her flower garden. It seems
she used bone meal and a commercial product at the same time on her roses
which were mulched with tree bark.

The dog, a Great Dane, was attracted to the smell of the bone meal and while
licking the meal off the mulch also digested the commercial rose product.
Within hours the dog was near death. The individual warned everyone to
thoroughly water-in any bone meal and not use commercial products for at
least two weeks after the bone meal.

You could also switch to organic gardening which would be more beneficial to
all life :-) Check out some organic gardening options! That's all we use
and they work beautifully! It really feels good to know you're putting
something good into the ground since it goes down into the water table
eventually.
Earth-Friendly Yard & Garden Care from
GreenMarketplace.com

Have a great week!
Donna

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**WHOLESALE MEMBERSHIP**

Nature's Sunshine's BIG JUNE SALE (22 PRODUCTS) ends tomorrow, June 30th.
If you've been considering Wholesale Membership, check to see if they have
the products you want on sale. You can order from them as a wholesale
member: http://www.theherbsplace.com/specials.html

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**HERB/VITAMIN NEWS**

LEMON ESSENTIAL OIL

Lemon is useful as a water purifier- it adds a lovely citrus flavor while
killing any bacteria. Lemon also assists the lymphatic and digestive systems
- making it helpful in an anti-cellulite regime. You can also use lemon oil
in your cooking - a few drops once cooking is finished adds wonderful flavor
to your lemon chicken, or add a few drops in your salad dressing.

It's a great disinfectant to add to the Sunshine Concentrate for hand soaps
or countertop sprays. Natural is always safer!
http://www.theherbsplace.com/Sunshine_Concentrate_Cleaner_p_353.html

Do not use lemon oil if you are or may be pregnant. Please consult a health
practitioner if necessary.

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HOW LONG DO I USE THESE HERBS?

Often, when people do not get the results they need, they haven't been
patient enough for the herbs to do their job. (At other times, it may be a
digestive and assimilation problem:
http://www.theherbsplace.com/Digestive_System_sp_7.html)

Our bodies are well-designed by the Creator and they take a lot of abuse
before they begin to show symptoms and fail to do what they were designed to
do. So, it takes time to reach the point of your health problem. It will
take time to work your way back to better health too. If you address the
root of the disease, you will have greater and faster victory. 80% of all
diseases have a spiritual root
(http://www.theherbsplace.com/Excellent_sp_9.html).

The general consensus is that it will take a month of consistent herbal use
to correct one year of the time you've had the problem. If you're working
on a problem you've had for 7 years, give it 7 months to correct itself.

This is obviously just a guideline, but it does tend to put a bit of
perspective into the use of herbs. They are not magic pills..... and your
dietary choices will be a complement or an enemy of what you're doing, so
choose wisely when you're preparing to eat.

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**HEALTH NEWS**

KIDS' CRAYONS CONTAIN ASBESTOS

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

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COMPUTER VISION SYNDROME

Most everyone reading this newsletter has experienced some sort of strain,
however minor, from looking at their computer monitor. They may have noticed
eyestrain, aching muscles, bad lighting, or some other discomfort. Viewing a
computer screen requires good eye focus, movement and coordination. None of
these eye skills are helped by glare, or by poor monitor angle or location.
Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) manifests as a number of common problems such
as headache, near blurred vision, slow focus change, sore or tired eyes, and
neck, shoulder or back pain. If you notice any of these symptoms, rest
assured there are many options for changing your work environment into one
that is easier on your body.

This article provides a wealth of information on the causes of CVS, plus
solutions to monitor, lighting, and eye problems. For example, anything you
look at regularly should always be located directly in front of you. If you
continually turn your neck to see the monitor, you may eventually experience
soreness in the neck, back, and/or shoulders. The article also links to an
online CVS test to analyze your work area and habits, and offers suggestions
for improving your workplace, and making your time in front of the monitor
more relaxing and easier on the eyes.

Take a few minutes to explore this site, and you may come away with a better
feeling about your computer: http://allaboutvision.com/cvs/index.htm

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**SUCCESS STORIES**

CLEAN START

"I had never taken a fiber supplement, so when NSP introduced CleanStart, I
thought I would give it a try. I didn't know so much could come out of me!
I used to spend 20 minutes on the toilet waiting for nature to take its
course. Not with CleanStart! When it's time to eliminate, it's time to
eliminate! Best of all, I didn't have one spastic colon episode (a previous
problem) during the 14-day program. I can't wait to use CleanStart again!"
Tyler S.

Read more on this product: http://www.theherbsplace.com/CleanStart_Cleanse_Detox_Program_Apple_Cinnamon_p_356.html

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TORN KNEE CARTILAGE

"I had an injury to my knee and was in extreme pain. The Orthopedist
diagnosed it as "torn knee cartilage." His suggestion was to go home and
take NSAID's (Tylenol, etc.) for two weeks and if there was no change, to
have arthroscopic surgery. I felt that was an awfully dramatic approach and
decided to use the two weeks to do something "alternative."

I used TEI FU LOTION and kept it on my knee 3-5 times a day and kept my knee
wrapped during the day with a slight pressure bandage. I kept it elevated as
much as possible and tried to do as little walking as possible. I also began
taking Nature's Sunshine CALCIUM PLUS, 4 per night at bedtime. I noticed
almost instantly that I was sleeping much better. I am three weeks out now
and am walking normally and can climb steps with barely a twinge in my knee..
I am pain free and really glad I didn't succumb to knee surgery." K.S.
Atlanta, GA

More on Tei Fu? http://www.theherbsplace.com/Tei_Fu_Essential_Oil_Blend_Pocket_Size_p_56.html
More on Calcium Plus? /shop/Calcium_Plus_Vitamin_D_p_470.html

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**PRODUCT FOCUS**

SAM-e
Mood, Joints, Muscles

http://www.theherbsplace.com/SAM_e_200_mg._active_p_534.html

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METABO START
Newest Weight Loss Program with 7-Keto

http://www.theherbsplace.com/MetaboStart_EF_Ephedra_Free_14_day_program_p_358.html

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BOTANICAL BENEFITS
Skin Care System

http://www.theherbsplace.com/Natria_Sensitive_Skin_Care_by_Nature_s_Sunshine_sp_187.html

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**NUTRITION & RECIPES**

NUTRIENTS IN FOOD
What is the nutrient composition of an individual food? Find out here.
http://nutrition.about.com/health/nutrition/library/foodfind/blfoodfind.htm

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FRUITY SOY SHAKES

1 cup Tofu Moo, chilled (http://www.theherbsplace.com/Tofu_Moo_Fat_Free_p_134.html)
5 oz. soft silken tofu -- chilled and cubed
2 cups fresh or frozen fruit (frozen makes a thicker shake)
1-2 T. honey (depending on sweet preference and fruit chosen)
1/2 t. vanilla extract

Combine all ingredients in blender; process until smooth. Makes 2 shakes.

Variation: Peanut Butter-Banana Shake: Prepare as directed above,
substituting 1 cup sliced bananas for 2 cups fruit. Reduce honey to 1
tablespoon, omit vanilla and add 3 tablespoons natural peanut
butter.

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** SPIRITUAL & EMOTIONAL ASPECT OF HEALTH**

ADD or ADHD

If these letters interest your eyes, you will want to visit our website for
prayers for these special individuals and those who live with them.

http://www.theherbsplace.com/Prayers_for_ADD_ADHD_Children_sp_101.html

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HOW THE MEDIA TIES SELF-ESTEEM TO A DRESS SIZE

Women are bombarded with unrealistic images of beauty in the
media. This immense pressure to measure up damages self-esteem
and can lead to eating disorders.

http://www.drkoop.com/family/womens/feature.asp?id=4624&st=dkc&sct=nws&cr=nw
sltr&dt=020800

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A HEALING MOMENT Devotional

Twice weekly mailing with spiritual truth about health and healing:
http://www.TheHerbsPlace.com/wisdom.html or subscribe with an email to:
AHM@theherbsplace.com

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**FEATURED WEB SITES**

BUNS OF STEEL MELTDOWN?
Fun exercises you can do at your desk. The one for the buttocks can be done
while you type :-)
http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/9103/8254.html

RHEUMATOID OR OSTEO?
This explains the differences in these two types of arthritis.
http://physicaltherapy.about.com/library/weekly/aa041600.htm

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

OL' FRED
From http://www.funnymail.com

Ol' Fred had been a faithful Christian and was in the hospital, near death.
The family called their preacher to stand with them.

As the preacher stood next to the bed, Ol' Fred's condition appeared to
deteriorate and he motioned frantically for something to write on.

The pastor lovingly handed him a pen and a piece of paper, and Ol' Fred used
his last bit of energy to scribble a note, then suddenly died.

The preacher thought it best not to look at the note at that time, so he
placed it in his jacket pocket.

At the funeral, as he was finishing the message, he realized that he was
wearing the same jacket that he was wearing when Ol' Fred died. He said,
"You know, Ol' Fred handed me a note just before he died. I haven't looked
at it, but knowing Fred, I'm sure there's a word of inspiration there for us
all."

He opened the note, and read, "Please step to your left -- you're standing
on my oxygen tube!"

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**CLASSES & CHATS**

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

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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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