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Just as I was about to write this Newsletter I looked out of the window and saw a beautiful, blue sky and I immediately started to think about my holidays that are not too far away (11 weeks to go, to be precise!). You may also be thinking about yours – ‘what clothes do I need to buy, have I got enough suntan lotion’ etc, etc. But do you think about your health when you’re on holiday, or the health risks involved in flying? Protect
Yourself in Flight! Did you know that taking a herb called Butchers Broom could prevent occurrences of deep vein thrombosis on long haul flights? The saponins in the herb lengthen the time it takes for blood to clot and so help with a variety of circulatory problems including thrombosis and varicose veins (and is particularly beneficial for preventing post-operative thrombosis). Peter Klein, the consultant herbalist with Nature's Sunshine, recommends that you take Butchers Broom for two or three weeks before the flight. It is also very common to contract a cold virus and other infections on a flight due to the circulating air on board. VS-C is a Chinese herbal combination, which strengthens immunity against bacterial and viral infections, including extremely contagious diseases. VS-C is best taken as a preventive measure for at least three days before a flight. It can also be taken at the first sign of symptoms and throughout illness. Next month I’ll tell you about the
“natural “ holiday first aid kit. Lynne Gully |
Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS When my sister, Judith, was in her twenties and early thirties she
suffered with what she now knows was IBS, or to give it its full name,
Irritable Bowel Syndrome. At the time, she thought there was nothing she
could do to get rid of it, so she just suffered in silence. If you’ve ever
had IBS you’ll know that the pain can often be quite excruciating. With Nature’s
Sunshine’s help she is now ‘cured’ through taking herbal products and
improving her diet with protein and fibre. So many people, especially women,
who I speak to these days, suffer with IBS. IBS is the most common digestive disorder seen by doctors. Twice
as many women suffer from the condition as men, and it usually affects people
between the ages of twenty-five and forty-five. The symptoms are abdominal
pain, constipation and/or diarrhoea (often alternating), bloating, flatulence
and nausea. The diseases related to IBS include candida, colon cancer,
gallbladder disease, pancreatic insufficiency and ulcers. So what is IBS? In IBS the normally rhythmic muscular contractions of the digestive tract
become irregular and uncoordinated. This interferes with the normal movement
of food and waste material, and leads to the accumulation of mucus and toxins
in the intestine.This accumulated material sets up a partial obstruction of
the digestive tract, trapping gas and stools, which in turn causes bloating,
distension and constipation. Stress, diet and food
allergies certainly play a big part in the cause of IBS. Whether or not an
individual with IBS eats normally, malnutrition
may result because nutrients often are not absorbed properly. As a result,
people with IBS require as much as 30%
more protein than normal, as well as an increased intake of minerals which can quickly be depleted by
diarrhoea. Judith got rid of IBS the natural way with Bowel Build which contains 18 ingredients including vitamins,
minerals, enzymes and herbs that detoxify, cleanse, support and strengthen
the intestinal system, and Slippery
Elm which coats and soothes irritated tissues of the membranes, stomach
and the intestines. These two products were taken on alternate days so that
she was strengthening one day and soothing the next. But now it’s even easier
with just one single product – Intestinal
Soothe and Build – which does exactly that. You could also think about Nutri Calm if your IBS is
stress-related, SynerProtein as
your daily intake of good vegetable protein, and TNT which is an excellent source of vitamins, minerals and the
all-important fibre. All these certainly help to keep Judith’s IBS symptoms away! Intestinal Soothe and Build Stock No. 1105 Price: £6.95 |
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Contact me on Tel: 01689
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HYPERTENSION(HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE) What is Hypertension? Hypertension is generally defined as a blood pressure greater than
140/90. The reading that is considered normal is around 120/80. Any elevation
in blood pressure raises your risk for heart attack and stroke. About 50
million Americans have high blood pressure, which is often called the silent
killer. I would imagine that a high percentage of Britons also have high
blood pressure and possibly don't even know about it as they just don't have
it tested. How can I reduce my
blood pressure? While the condition itself causes no symptoms, it sets the stage for
a heart attack or stroke. There is plenty of solid evidence that diet and
lifestyle changes, including regular exercise, stress manage-ment and the
right nutritional supplements will lower your blood pressure without
resorting to drugs. But don't expect the pharma-ceutical industry to
encourage the natural way. It would cut into the £1 billion-a-year market for
anti-hypertensive medication!
The Mega Chel Programme Anyone over the age of forty-five may have a build up of plaque in
their arteries. There is a way to remove this plaque by the correct use of a
product called Mega Chel together
with Colloidal Minerals. Always
start slowly and taper off as instructed. If you’re serious about wanting to
follow the Mega Chel Programme then please give me a call so that I can send
you the recommended instructions to help reduce your blood pressure. If you are on a Mega Chel maintenance programme you may wish to add High Potency Garlic and Ginkgo and Hawthorn as Ginkgo has the
ability to get into the smallest extremities and can also pass the blood
brain barrier. MEGA CHEL Stock
No. 1821 £25.99 |
YOUR LETTERS Many thanks for
your letters and testimonials – keep sending them to me! I felt I just
had to put pen to paper to say how pleased I am with the relief I have gained
by taking Slippery Elm and Bowel Build. For many years I had Irritable Bowel
Syndrome and I can’t put into words the pain and discomfort I felt, and the
effect it had on my life. I became so ill that I just didn’t want to go
anywhere firstly because nothing I wore would fit me properly because I was
so bloated and, secondly, because I literally felt terrible and socialising
was the last thing I felt like doing! I now have a
greater understanding of my problem and feel that I can cope. I no longer
have bouts of remaining in the bathroom for hours on end and feel I can live
a normal life thanks to Nature’s Sunshine. Mrs c Kernaghan, Shropshire * * * *
* * * FORTHCOMING
EVENTS Herb
Specialist Training – if you want to learn more about herbs a workshop has been arranged to give
you detailed information on herbs and NSP’s unique formulations and it’s all
free. Then at the end of the day you’ll receive a ‘Herb Specialist’
Certificate. Give me a call to book your place. Date: 3
May 2001
Venue: Chelsfield
Golf Club, Orpington. Time: 10am
– 4pm You’ll also have the opportunity to purchase a manual at
the workshop which will detail all the unique Nature’s Sunshine herbal
combinations for only £5. I don’t know of any other company that offers free
training on herbs and nutrition and this is an opportunity not to be missed.
Book a day off from work and enjoy the workshop presented by Brian and
Barbara Jacques. NATIONAL MEETING – once again Mr Motivator will be sharing with us his enthusiasm for healthy living and keeping fit next month. Dr Mary Staggs of the British Homeopathic Institute will also be there to tell us about her experiences and vast knowledge of natural health remedies. Date: Sunday
20 May 2001 |
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