A NATURAL SOLUTION 4 YOU
December 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
Make A Difference!

HERB/VITAMIN NEWS
Stop Smoking
Essential Oils

HEALTH NEWS
Couples Turn to Infertility Treatments Too Soon

SUCCESS STORIES
Pregnant Finally
My Friends Call Me Skinny

PRODUCT FOCUS
Stomach Comfort
MSM/Glucosamine Cream
Cat's Claw (Una de Gato)

NUTRITION & RECIPES
Sundance Granola

SPIRITUAL & EMOTIONAL
Quotes

FEATURED WEB SITES
Pesticides Linked to Cancer
Vaccinations/Immunizations
Air Fresheners or Air Poisoners?

FUNNY OF THE DAY
Funny & Interesting Facts

ONLINE CLASSES

BUYING SUPPLEMENTS AT WHOLESALE PRICES

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**DONNA'S COMMENTS**

We're settled into the house and loving the view of the woods and birds.
We've installed motion detector lights so we can begin to catch a view of
the critters we have. There are many deer here. The weather has been very
nice and still some warm days which are needed to continue working on the
garage, which is where we unloaded the truck :-)

Tonight we'll attend our first holiday event at a nearby church and that
will surely kick us off into the Christmas Spirit. Being new to Virginia
and not knowing anybody gives us an adventuresome spirit to learn all we can
about the area. There are many old-fashioned festivities being so close to
the Blue Ridge Mountains, so we expect to have a very fine holiday season.

We are grateful to have a home and food on the table. After packing and
moving all the "stuff" of our household, it makes us very aware that
Christmas doesn't have to be about commercialism (buying more stuff). Since
we had already decided not to do the Christmas decorations this year, we are
going to focus on those who don't have the basics of life (combs and
toothbrushes, food and clothing). We can make a real difference in people's
lives.

We even boldly stepped out to seek agreement from family members not to
exchange gifts this year. I am pleasantly surprised at how open most of my
family was to the idea of not exchanging gifts. I believe most folks are
very tired of the holiday rush, and none of the "blush" (that rosey red
feeling inside) that Christmas used to bring to our lives. I'd like to
encourage you to be a changing force in your own family and begin a
Christmas focus more on "the needy" and less on "the family." How many
gifts do each of us receive each year that we really don't need? Those
dollars could help put hope in somebody's life and a feeling that somebody
in this world cares.

Why not begin somewhere and in a small way? If you prefer not to drop
exchanging gifts entirely, then set a limit for a small gift --- or agree to
give to a charity in the other person's name. Get some information on the
place the money was given and wrap it up as the gift. Get a photo of the
Homeless Shelter you gave to....or the Animal Shelter.....or the Children's
Home. Make it real and it may be the best gift they've received!

Make a difference!
Donna

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**HERB/VITAMIN NEWS**

STOP SMOKING

This is an essential oil "recipe" to quit smoking:

10 drops thyme
10 drops ylang ylang
10 drops pine

Read more on essential oils:
http://www.theherbsplace.com/Essential_Oils_Introduction_sp_2.html

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ESSENTIAL OILS
Make Your Home a Killing Zone for Bacteria

"In tests conducted in France by Professor Griffon, Director of the French
Police Toxicology Laboratory, the antiseptic effect of a blend of essential
oils, including pine, thyme, peppermint, lavender, rosemary, cloves and
cinnamon, was studied in order to test the ability of the oils to purify
the air of harmful disease-causing bacteria.

Professor Griffon set up a number of Petri dishes approximately 15 cm from
ground level in an open room, allowing them to stand for 24 hours, the
germs from the air being collected naturally as they settled into the open
Petri dishes. After 24 hours he analysed the dishes, finding them to
contain 210 colonies of various microbes, including molds and
staphylococci. He then sprayed the mixture of essential oils in the form of
an aerosol into the air in the room.

After only 15 minutes, only 14 colonies of micro-organisms out of the
original 210 were left alive. After 30 minutes, only 4 colonies of the
original 210 were left. Importantly, all of the potentially harmful
disease-causing molds and staphylococci had been killed within the first 30
minutes."

(Excerpt from Bio/Tech News; Nature's Amazing Healing Oils) P.O. Box 30568,
Parkrose Center, Portland, OR 97294

JUST WHAT ARE ESSENTIAL OILS?

Essential Oils aren't really oils. They aren't greasy and they evaporate
quickly. Essential Oils are the aromatic, volatile liquids extracted from
plants usually through distillation. Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics, Chinese
and Biblical manuscripts show that priests and physicians were using
Essential Oils to enhance health thousands of years before Christ, and
considered them more valuable than gold. Two of the three gifts to Jesus by
the Wise Men were precious essential oils: Frankincense and Myrrh. Pure
Essential Oils contain oxygenating molecules which transport nutrients to
the cells of the body. Modern science has only scratched the surface in
investigating the incredible healing power of pure Essential Oils.

Turn your home into a pathogenic killing zone...
Diffuse essential oils.

Read more about Essential Oils and the Nebulizer for Diffusing:
http://www.theherbsplace.com/Essential_Oils_Introduction_sp_2.html

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**HEALTH NEWS**

COUPLES TURN TO INFERTILITY TREATMENTS TOO SOON

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women sometimes resort prematurely to
technologies such as in vitro fertilization to become pregnant, without
understanding their reproductive cycles and when they are most likely to get
pregnant, according to a survey by the World Congress on Fertility and
Sterility.

Twenty percent of all couples unnecessarily seek treatment for infertility
when, in fact, they are simply not getting pregnant because they do not time
intercourse correctly,'' according to the study.
Click Here

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**SUCCESS STORIES**

PREGNANT FINALLY!

"I am now eight months pregnant with our third child, and we are planning
our first home birth with a traditional midwife who not only is a
Spirit-filled Christian but also believes in using herbs. This child took
us over a year to conceive. I was having some female problems that weren't
necessarily diagnosed, but I knew that something wasn't right. I used
Damiana at first and then switched to FC with Dong Quai. I won't give the
herbs full credit because I believe that God was in control of this
conception, but the herbs certainly helped get my body in proper working
order for a baby." G.M.

More on God:
http://www.theherbsplace.com/wisdom.html

More on Damiana:
http://www.theherbsplace.com/Damiana_p_390.html

More on Female Comfort:
http://www.theherbsplace.com/Female_Comfort_p_192.html

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MY FRIENDS CALL ME SKINNY

"I began the first week of my weight-loss program with Nature's Cleanse.
It's a great start for any diet plan, as it helps rid the body of toxins.
The following six weeks I took Fen Chi and Fat Grabbers. Fen Chi really
curbs my appetite and is a tremendous help for my cravings.

"I have lost a total of 38 pounds, 4 dress sizes, and 20 inches. I feel
great! My friends call me "skinny." People tell me how good I look, then
ask me how I do it. That provides me the opportunity to share my success
story and help somebody else do the same." L.S.

Read more:
Cleansing: http://www.theherbsplace.com/Cleansing_for_Health_sp_28.html
Fen Chi: http://www.theherbsplace.com/Weight_Loss_page_1_c_25.html
Fat Grabbers: http://www.theherbsplace.com/Fat_Grabbers_120_capsules_p_189.html

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**PRODUCT FOCUS**

STOMACH COMFORT

This supplement provides digestive support for those with ACID REFLUX,
EXCESS ACIDITY, BLOATING, and HEARTBURN. It soothes the burning sensations
or uncomfortable acidic taste in the throat and mouth.

Read more: http://www.theherbsplace.com/Stomach_Comfort_p_536.html

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MSM/GLUCOSAMINE CREAM for JOINT HEALTH

The beneficial properties of MSM and glucosamine have inspired Nature's
Sunshine to blend them to create a new skin cream that supports skin and
JOINT HEALTH. This moisturizer contains an array of nutrients renowned for
their ability to enhance the appearance of the skin, making it smoother and
softer.

Read more: http://www.theherbsplace.com/msmglu.html

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UNA de GATO (CAT'S CLAW) for ARTHRITIS, BOWEL, & IMMUNE

Used for many health problems, such as arthritis, bowel troubles, and the
immune system, Cat's Claw has had a lot of scientific research. Nature's
Sunshine adds astragalus and echinaces for synergistic potency and
effectiveness.

Read more: http://www.theherbsplace.com/catsclaw.html

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**NUTRITION & RECIPES**
SUNDANCE GRANOLA

1/2 cup whole almonds, chopped
1/2 cup pecan pieces
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
3 tablespoons sesame seeds
6 tablespoons wheat germ
2 1/4 cups rolled oats
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
8 tablespoons honey
8 tablespoons maple syrup
2 1/4 tablespoons molasses
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups black raisins or other dried fruit

Heat oven to 275º. Combine the first seven ingredients and mix well.
Combine the honey, maple syrup, molasses and vegetable oil in a pot and warm
through. Add to dry ingredients and mix well. Turn out mixture onto sheet
pans and bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes or so. Allow to cool,
then add raisins or other dried fruit. (Granola may be stored in an airtight
container for a few days.) Serve with low-fat vanilla yogurt and fresh
berries.

Source:
http://www.healthwell.com/deliciouskitchen/10_00/index.cfm

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** SPIRITUAL & EMOTIONAL ASPECT OF HEALTH**

"Discretion is being able to raise your eyebrow
instead of your voice." -- Anonymous

"A failure means you've put forth some effort - that's good. A failure gives
you an opportunity to learn a better way to do it - that's positive. A
failure teaches you something and adds to your experience. That's very
helpful. A failure is an event, never a person; an attitude, not an outcome;
a temporary inconvenience, a stepping stone. Our response to it determines
just how helpful it can be."

J. Allan Petersen

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**FEATURED WEB SITES**

EXPOSURE TO PESTICIDES LINKED TO CANCER
High blood levels of organochlorines -- compounds once used as pesticides --
have been linked to gene mutations found in patients with cancer of the
pancreas, researchers report.
http://www.drkoop.com/news/newsletter.html?id=drknews

BE INFORMED ABOUT VACCINATIONS
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/8148/vac.html

AIR FRESHENERS or "AIR POISONERS"?

http://www.supernet.net/~jackibar/air.html

Essential oils are so much simpler and safer. You can make up disinfectant
sprays and air freshners with $1 sprayers, water, and a little bit of
essential oil.

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

FUNNY/INTERESTING FACTS:

A polar bear's skin is black. Its fur is not white but, actually clear.

Dueling is legal in Paraguay as long as both parties are registered blood
donors.

Donald Duck comics were banned in Finland because he doesn't wear pants.

Afraid of Flying? More people are killed by donkeys annually than are
killed in plane crashes.

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**ONLINE CLASSES**

Study natural health topics and how the body works by one system at a time
on our site. Learn on your own time schedule 24 hours a day.

http://www.theherbsplace.com/Free_Online_Classes_sp_30.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
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