Herb Hows from The Herb House

It has been years since I have put out a newsletter, but I am a little pumped up from convention in Orlando and I really wanted to share with you some of the tidbits that I learned while there!! The only way this will be mailed is by email so feel free to forward this if you think that anything might be useful to someone else.

Once again I am impressed with Nature's Sunshine as a company. It pretty much stands alone in the herb industry...at least the big companies... The family atmosphere they create, yet the professionalism, high standards of quality and integrity...I just hope all of you can go to convention sometime! Even if you had to pay to go I think you would find it worthwhile!

NSP is beginning a new series with their natural health classes. The ones that have been held so far have been smashing successes. The new modules include the following topics: Stress, Blood Sugar, Digestion, Female Concerns, Cardiovascular Health all of which will be taught at the seminar. These seminars are on a Saturday from 9-5. Please call me or check on the NSP web site for more information. This is a great place to take your friends...either the skeptics or the interested. It is only $75 for the day or ONLY $10 if you bring a friend who is either new or who has only been with NSP for less than a year...both pay only $10!! For this special you must register at least 14 days in advance. These seminars, taught in various parts of the U.S., are taught by experienced managers in the field. I have taken many classes in the last 25 years and paid more than this many times over. Even if you must travel a distance I consider it worthwhile in order to learn. I am concerned that you get teaching from a broader base than what I can give.

SO...get on the internet, or call NSP, to find out when and where the nearest class is to where you live. Then invite some friends and go!!

Some comments on the convention workshops. By the way you can order tapes on these seminars or the whole convention on tape. Let me know if interested.

Workshop: The Re- Oiling of America- Milk that comes from cows which are not fed alfalfa, corn or soy, but are grass fed produce milk which will not cause allergies. Infertile eggs are missing two amino acids. At two months gestation the teeth are already in place. Proper fats and diet contribute to a nice wide mouth, proper spacing of teeth and healthy teeth. Reverse tooth decay with plenty of proper fats. Margarine is black before bleaching. Coconut oil is the best oil. Good coconut oil speeds up metabolism. A breakfast high in fat and protein would get rid of 40% of ADD. People with high cholesterol live the longest and have healthy brain function. One expert is quoted as saying that cholesterol ranging from 250-400 is normal!! (For more information, check www.westonaprice.org)

Workshop: Cravings and Addictions - In this workshop the manager listed the substances that people tend to abuse, including sweets, coffee, illegal drugs and alcohol which are all indicators of what the person is missing. Everyone self medicates....they do what it takes to move them towards comfort, even if the substance is harmful. This was a very good workshop and the handout she gave us is critical to understanding what is wrong and what to do. I will be glad to get you a copy if you would like it.

Workshop: Prostate, Libido and Impotence...What every man should know- BPH (Benign Prostate Hypertrophy) is now showing up in 20 year old young men. The prostate gland contains the body's blueprint. It is essential to keep this gland healthy! The prostate can become congested. Ejaculation helps to decongest it. Male breast cancer is going up. Coffee is the most heavily pesticide laden "food" in the world and affects the prostate. PSA tests should read zero..any elevation is not healthy. Prostate needs good oils and zinc. Damiana increases sperm count.

Workshop: Leaky Gut Syndrome - It will take 3 months to rebuild after only one week of antibiotics. Parasites destroy cells faster than the body can repair them. Antibiotics, birth control pills and antacids create homocysteine in the body. Elevated homocysteine is a strong indicator for strokes and heart attacks and more. Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) block all prostaglandins. They stop the body from repairing itself and tear down digestive lining. Excessive exercise can cause leaky gut. (Leaky gut means inflammation of small intestines.)

Workshop: The Silent Dangers of Estrogen Dominance (Given by a medical doctor) Estrogen causes growth; progesterone causes development. Chickens and beef are given estrogen which causes water retention, thus extra weight. Same happens with humans when they have too much estrogen. A female has the most eggs she will ever have 20 weeks before birth! Fibroids can result from taking birth control pills anywhere from one day to 20 years. Provera is not progesterone, although it is often used for that purpose. The body should have 20x the amount of progesterone that it has estrogen. Doctors will treat hormonal issues according to your age..either b.c. pills, hormone replacement therapy, or surgery. Doctors consider something to be normal if 50% of the population has it.

One more thing. NSP launched the Habit of Health 90 day Challenge a few months ago. This has been a huge success. NSP has a guarantee of satisfaction with this or your money back. So far, NO ONE has asked for their money back! The Challenge includes these products: Thai-Go (a powerfully nutritious fruit juice blend), Food Enzymes, Nature's Three, Omega 3 Hi-EPA, Bifidophilus, Super Supplemental Vitamins and Minerals. If you sign up NSP will send you a month's supply every month for three months. There are excellent financial kickbacks on this, so it really is not very expensive. Many are using this 90 day Challenge to get themselves and their friends healthy and on to an herbal program. You can pretty safely recommend it to about anyone without muscle testing. There are a couple of adaptations which can be made. Please check this out on the web site and give it a whirl. See what you think! It is a very easy program to recommend to others. Thai-Go has been a BIG, number one seller for quite awhile now which is pretty amazing as it is not the cheapest thing on the price list.

This has been very long. I hope you were able to make it to the end. Please email or call if you have questions or comments!!

Yours for a healthier life!
Connie