June 2001

		Newsletter
Issue 22 June 2001

What a great time we had at the NSP National Meeting in Stratford-upon-Avon. The drive there was brilliant, with hardly any traffic, and we didn’t get lost! When we arrived we had lunch sitting on the hotel’s sun patio beside the river, watching the ducks and rabbits on the opposite bank. The meeting started at 1o’clock when we were immediately introduced to the one and only Mr Motivator who got us working out straightaway. He really is good at making you feel positive about yourself, and one thing I remember in particular is this piece of advice – when you get up in the morning look in the mirror, smile, say “I feel great!”, and then think of 10 things that you are grateful for. You can see, hear, walk, talk; you may have healthy children, people who love you. Then you’ll feel happy for the rest of the day. Dr Mary Staggs again shared with us her vast knowledge and experiences as she told us of her successes using Nature’s Sunshine products with people who visit her clinic. She is a real believer in cleansing, and extols the great benefits of doing the Chinese Cleanse. So many toxins build up in our liver, kidneys and bowels that can easily be removed by the Tiao He Cleanse – a combination of Chinese herbs. On completing the Cleanse, one elderly woman had found, following medical analysis, that a 20-year-old stool had been released! This was just one of the many stories she entertained us with that day. Why not come along to the next National Meeting in September and meet Dr Hilary Jones. Lynne Gully			DID YOU KNOW…? - PESTICIDES A study carried out by the Environmental Working Group found that ‘more than half of the total dietary risk from pesticides was concentrated in just 12 (conventional crops). The pesticides that were found in these foods are classified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as probable human carcinogens, nervous system poisons and endocrine system disrupters.’ The twelve most contaminated foods were found to be: 1. strawberries 2. green and red peppers 3. spinach 4. cherries (US) 5. cantaloupe (Mexico) 6. peaches 7. celery 8. apples 9. apricots 10.green beans 11. grapes (Chilean) 12. cucumbers. This is reason enough for me to eat organic food and you now know the top twelve most contaminated foods to avoid. THE 100% PURE PHILOSOPHY If you are new to *Nature's Sunshine* you may not realise the importance of choosing your nutritional supplements wisely. The vitamin and mineral supplements *from Nature's Sunshine* are not like the majority of supplements you can buy at Health Food shops or supermarkets that are predominantly synthetic i.e. vitamins that are chemically manufactured, thus making them ineffective with only 10% being absorbed into our bodies. Our products come in a natural herb base on which pesticides or herbicides have not been used. *Nature's Sunshine* buys all its raw materials from the most reputable suppliers in the world, and they have the most extensive base of quality assurance equipment and procedures in the industry to test every batch of herbs for contamination such as E-coli, Salmonella and radiation. *Nature's Sunshine* ensures that every product leaving its facility reflects its 100% pure philosophy. I try and eat organic food whenever possible and I also take *Nature's Sunshine* organic vitamins and minerals to supplement my diet. I try and look after my body the best I can by avoiding chemicals in my food, supplements and toiletries. By doing this I feel as though I'm giving myself a chance for a long, healthy life. I'm so pleased to have found *Nature's Sunshine* who make it so easy for me to buy my organic supplements and natural, chemical-free skin care and make-up.
Inside This Issue
²	My Letter
²	Did You Know…? - Pesticides
²	Tranquillisers – the Natural Alternatives
²	Good Skin From The Inside Out
²	Forthcoming Events/Dates For Your Diary
Contact me on Tel: 01689 856581 or by email: lynne.gully@optimumhealth.co.uk-website-www.optimumhealth.co.uk
THE TRANQUILLISER TRAP I recently watched a Panorama programme on tranquillisers. The common name for tranquillisers is benzodiazapines and doctors are routinely prescribing these drugs that they know can be addictive. Doctors knew about this problem in 1984 but the drugs have continued to be prescribed. Since 1995 the number of prescriptions for benzodiazapines has increased drastically and 81% of people taking these drugs experience side effects, which are worse than the original problem. Some of the side effects experienced are panic attacks, dizziness and palpitations. For many people their lives are ruined because of benzodiazapines. In 1988 the Government advised doctors not to prescribe these drugs for more than a course of four weeks. *There are currently between 1 and 5 million people taking benzodiazapines* for more than 4 weeks and 28% of these have been taking them for more than 10 years! I was shocked to discover that so many people take these tranquillisers and suffer such awful side effects. THE NATURAL ALTERNATIVE Nature's Sunshine has a selection of natural alternatives for depression, anxiety, tension and stress. Nutri-Calm to help alleviate insomnia and stress as it soothes and calms the nervous system. Stock No: 1617 Price: £15.19. Kava Kava to help promote restful sleep and reduce anxiety. Stock No: 405 Price: £15.95. AD-C** is a natural anti-depressant and helps with fatigue, neurosis, PMS and depression. Stock No: 1878 Price £11.85. St John's Wort* is another natural anti-depressant, which balances the nervous system. Stock No: 655 Price: £15.45. Noni Juice (Morinda) is a natural pick-me-up and known as the "feel-good" herb. It is also a good immune system stimulator. Stock No: 4066 Price: £15.55. STR-J Liquid Extract for stress, hyperactivity, nervous stomach or spastic colon. Stock No: 3163 Price: £10.81. The Stress Pack contains Nutri-Calm, STR-J (capsule), Suma and Hops Concentrate. Stock No: 3022 Price: £14.95. Do not take St John's Wort along with any medicinal anti-depressants. If you want to stop taking medicinal anti-depressants, first speak to your doctor and ask his advice. He may suggest you reduce the anti-depressants gradually and may agree that you take AD-C or Nutri-Calm to help you stop. Ensure that you take the AD-C or Nutri-calm at different times to your anti-depressant. To speak in confidence about anti-depressants or if you would like to help someone you know and care about, you can contact Nature's Sunshine's Herbalist, Peter Klein, on 01694 781503* on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9am and 1pm. If you feel unsure about speaking to Peter, then you can always ask me to ring him on your behalf.				Good Skin From The Inside Out Quite a few people I’ve spoken to recently ask me the same question, ‘How can I improve my skin?’ It’s not always what you put onto your skin, although careful consideration must be given to this, but it’s what you put into your body that may help. It’s always good to start with a Chinese Cleanse to get rid of the toxins and to prepare your body to absorb nutrients. This is just a ten-day cleanse of herbal combinations, together with a healthy diet – eat lots of fruit and vegetables, drink lots of water, avoid alcohol, cakes, biscuits and chocolate. You will find that introducing 8 glasses of water into your daily routine will also greatly improve your skin. Chinese Tiao He Cleanse Stock No: 4000 Price: £16.29 Once you’ve completed the cleanse you can then begin to cleanse the blood with BP-X, a combination of herbs traditionally used to nutritionally support the quality of the blood and the functions of the kidneys. BP-X Stock No: 803 Price: £7.32 HSN-W is a herbal combination to help nourish the hair, skin and nails, hence its name! HSN-W (capsules) Stock No: 935 Price: £8.79 HSN-W (Vegitabs) Stock No: 933 Price: £8.79 SynerProtein is great for lots of things and should be taken on a daily basis for general nutrition, but it also helps to repair skin cells. SynerProtein (Original) Stock No: 2914 Price: £9.99 SynerProtein (Chocolate) Stock No: 2905 Price: £9.99 To get soft, silky-smooth skin, take Flaxseed Oil, an essential fatty acid (good fat), essential because every system in our bodies needs it to help prevent strokes, heart disease, arthritis, breast pain and skin diseases. Flaxseed Oil Stock No: 1770 Price: £12.74 * * * * * * FORTHCOMING EVENTS An Evening Talk on Natural Approaches to Health Date: Wednesday 20 June 2001 Venue: Chelsfield Lakes Golf Club, Orpington Time: 7.30pm to 9pm Herb Specialist Training – If you want to learn more about herbs then come along to my house. A comprehensive manual will be available to purchase at just £5.00. Date: Sunday 15 July 2001 Venue: 21 Willersley Ave, Orpington Time: 11am – 1pm Please call to book your place asap. An Evening Talk on Natural Approaches to Health Date: Wednesday 18 July 2001 Venue: Chelsfield Lakes Golf Club, Orpington Time: 7.30 pm to 9pm
To order products from Nature’s Sunshine just call the Order Hot-Line on 08458 40 50 60 (9am-5pm Mon-Fri), quoting your account number, stock number(s) and your credit/debit card number. Please allow up to four days for delivery.

Newsletter

Good Skin From The Inside Out