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A NATURAL SOLUTION 4 YOU
February 15, 2001 Edition
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Table of Contents:

A NOTE FROM DONNA
Happy Valentine's Day with Love

HERB/VITAMIN NEWS
Use Thyme Oil With Care

HEALTH TIPS
Dance Your Way to Health
Toxic Home

NATURAL SUCCESS STORIES
Carpal Tunnel
Eyes Clearer

FEATURED PRODUCTS
Herbal Trim Skin Treatment

NUTRITION CHOICE
All About Maple Syrup
New England Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

SPIRITUAL/EMOTIONAL LINK TO HEALTH
Two Boxes

FEATURED WEB SITES
Is Your Dog Eating Dead Food?
Essiac Tea - A Cancer Formula

LAUGHING LINES
Medical Dictionary

ONLINE CLASSES
Study at Any Hour of the Day or Night

DON'T PAY RETAIL FOR SUPPLEMENTS
Buy Wholesale from Nature's Sunshine

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A NOTE FROM DONNA
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I'm sending this ezine out one day early, so I can wish you a

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

It's one of my favorite holidays because it says, "I LOVE YOU!"

When asked what the greatest commandment was, Jesus responded that it was
LOVE! Love really can make the world go 'round. It covers a multitude of
wrongs as it brings mercy to the forefront. Love helps us to see the good
in people instead of the bad.

There are people all around us that haven't heard the words "I LOVE YOU" in
a very long time. You know someone! Take a moment to think who it might
be. Whose life can you change today with a simple phone call? Maybe a
neighbor who you could write a note to and slip it under the door. Maybe
you have time for a lot of love-giving by visiting a nursing home to give
out free hugs!

It's a day when love rules and it doesn't have to be romantic love. There
are many kinds of lonely people out there. Make somebody happy.....today!

Love and Valentine Huggers to You!
Donna

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HERB/VITAMIN NEWS
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PLEASE USE THYME OIL WITH CARE!

Thyme can over stimulate the thyroid gland and lymph system. Never use on
skin undiluted.

Thyme is antiviral, antibiotic and antiseptic. It is so potent with its
antiviral properties that you would be very wise to diffuse thyme oil during
flu season. An idea would be to place a few drops in a humidifier or
diffuser in your office, living room, bathroom or sick person,s room. Do not
miss out this flu season! Protect yourself with thyme.

Thyme also assists in the elimination of toxic wastes from your body. It is
useful in the treatment of warts, acne and whooping cough. Thyme also
discourages parasites and insects from invading your home.

Learn more about essential oils:
http://www.theherbsplace.com/Essential_Oils_Introduction_sp_2.html

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HEALTH TIPS
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DANCE YOUR WAY TO HEALTH
(AccentHealth.com)

Tired of the same old routine at the gym? Try hitting the dance
floor! Thousands of people are discovering not only how much fun
dancing is, but how good it is for their health, too. Whether you
prefer square dancing, ballet, salsa or jazz, dancing can improve
your muscle tone, balance, posture, coordination, endurance,
breathing technique and mental outlook. Each type of dance has
slightly different benefits, which you can get with as little as
15 minutes of dancing. For example, ballet helps with strength
and posture, and jazz promotes flexibility. This article by Jody
Lannen Brady is a great motivator for taking that dance class
you've been putting off:
http://accenthealth.com/hl/fitnesslink/2000/dancefit.html

 

TOXIC HOME

Household toxins are a serious issue of health for people and pets. We can
eliminate some of these poisons with a bit of education and a switch to some
safer products. Read more about this subject in an article written for
pets: http://www.theherbsplace.com/Is_Your_Home_Poisoning_You_and_Your_Pet_sp_197.html

For 12 years I've used Sunshine Concentrate and essential oils for cleaning
and laundry. The oils make it anti-bacterial. In the hand pumps at the
sinks, I add Tea Tree Oil, using only a few drops. I add Lemon Oil to the
spray bottle I use for cleaning in the kitchen and baths.

If you're not using Sunshine Concentrate yet, you're spending too much money
on cleaning supplies...and you need to consider what's happening to the
environment with all those chemical cleaners. This cleaner is great for
laundry detergent and dishwashing too. It feels good to know you're not
polluting streams, killing fish, and poisoning ground water supplies with
the phosphates and chemicals in detergents.....it's also a great alternative
for those with skin problems....have you ever thought about the chemicals in
detergents being absorbed by your skin? Read more about:
http://www.theherbsplace.com/Sunshine_Concentrate_Cleaner_p_353.html

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NATURAL SUCCESS STORIES
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CARPAL TUNNEL

"This has worked for every single client I've had with this, bar none. My
dad was on verge of surgery and he was almost 100% better in 3 weeks. He
and others have taken Yucca at 6 a day, Alfalfa at 6 a day, 2 Vitamin B6
with 1 B Complex three times a day." Nolee

EYES CLEARER

"I ordered some Eyebright Plus because I've had some problems with my eyes
and liked what was in the formula. I used it as directed, 2 a day, and in
two weeks my eyes were so much clearer. I really like it." Mary P.

More information on Eyebright Plus?
http://www.theherbsplace.com/Perfect_Eyes_formerly_Eyebright_Plus_p_247.html

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FEATURED PRODUCTS
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HERBAL TRIM SKIN TREATMENT

This stuff is the best thing around for any type of skin problem. But have
you ever tried it in a spray bottle for hair gel/spritz/mousse? Whatever
they're calling it these days. Remember what you put on your skin (scalp is
skin), is absorbed into your body, so you want to have good ingredients in
lotions and hair care items. The ingredients in Herbal Trim are: Water,
aloe vera extract (which carries the herbs down to the 3rd level of skin),
xanthan gum, pau d'arco extract and lobelia extract (for deep cleansing),
Tei Fu oil blend, eucalyptus oil, wintergreen oil, and other natural
essential oils (secret blend to do some wonderful things for the skin that
only essential oils can do), citric acid (to encourage old skin removal),
allantonin, soluble collagen, and elastin (to rebuild new fresh skin).

Read more about Herbal Trim:
http://www.theherbsplace.com/Herbal_Trim_Skin_Treatment_p_346.html

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NUTRITION CHOICE
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ALL ABOUT MAPLE SYRUP
It will soon be time to harvest the maple syrup here in Virginia.
Here's some information on how maple syrup is made and graded.
http://homecooking.about.com/library/weekly/aa022800a.htm

 

NEW ENGLAND STUFFED SWEET POTATOES
Recipe By: Cooking Light Magazine, September 1996
Yield: 6 servings.

6-8 ounce whole sweet potatoes
1/3 cup chopped pecans -- toasted
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 tablespoon peeled fresh ginger -- grated
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Wrap potatoes in foil; bake for 1 hour or
until tender. Unwrap potatoes. Split open each potato, and scoop out pulp,
leaving a 1/4 inch thick shell. Combine pulp, pecans, and remaining
ingredients. Stuff shells with 3/4 cup potato mixture; place on baking
sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

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SPIRITUAL/EMOTIONAL LINK TO HEALTH
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TWO BOXES

I have in my hand two boxes
Which God gave me to hold
He said, "Put all your sorrows in the black,
And all your joys in the gold."
I heeded his words, and in the two boxes
Both my joys and sorrows I did store
But though the gold became heavier each day
The black was as light as before

With curiosity, I opened the black
I wanted to find out why
And I saw, in the base of the box, a hole
Which my sorrows had fallen out by
He smiled a gentle smile at me
"My child, they're all here with me"
I asked, " God, why give me the boxes,
Why the gold, and the black with the hole?"
"My child, the gold is for you to count your blessings,
The black is "for you to let go"

Author Unknown

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FEATURED WEB SITES
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IS YOUR DOG EATING DEAD FOOD

We've been using natural pet foods since 1978.
What they use in pet foods is disgusting! You really
do need to be informed about what's in even those
"premium" pet foods. Pets need nutrition just as we
do to be healthy. Flint River Ranch passes our high
standards. Oven-baked and loaded with good
ingredients. Check it out now!
http://www.healthypetcorner.com/frr.html

ESSIAC TEA - A CANCER FORMULA
Old-fashioned remedy for cancer.
http://www.drjenks.com/reference/essiac.asp

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LAUGHING LINES
Laughter is Good Medicine!
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MEDICAL DICTIONARY

CAESAREAN SECTION: a district in Rome

CARDIOLOGY: advanced study of poker playing

CAT SCAN: searching for ones lost kitty

CAUTERIZE: made eye contact with her

COLIC: a sheep dog

COMA: a punctuation mark

CONGENITAL: friendly

CORTIZONE: the local courthouse

D & C: where Washington is

DILATE: to live longer

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