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Welcome to my Monday Morning eMessage!
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More than just oil
Good Morning!
In just a couple of weeks my husband and I will be on our Mediterranean cruise. We have been looking forward to this trip for about a year and a half. We started working toward it when it was announced while we were in China. We will be gone for almost two weeks. I will not have my computer with me as I have found it difficult to connect with the Internet and when possible, Cruise ships are notoriously expensive. So, I will not be available from October 24th through November 5th.
The Mediterranean is famous for a healthy diet that involves good fats, fresh veggies, fruits and whole grains. It is recommended for heart health by the Mayo clinic. In fact, a 2007 study conducted in the United States found that both men and women who consumed a Mediterranean diet lowered their risk of death from both heart disease and cancer.
It is no big secret that olive oil is a healthy oil. However, did you know about Olive Leaf? The leaves of the olive tree have been used for medicinal purposes since ancient times, and research has suggested that olive leaf extracts have antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Now it also appears that a supplement containing olive leaf extract could help lower blood pressure and cholesterol.
A study looked at 20 sets of identical twins with "borderline" hypertension -- blood pressure that is above the optimal level of 120/80, but below the cutoff of 140/90 used to diagnose high blood pressure. One member of each twin pair was given tablets containing olive leaf extract, while the other received no supplements but did get lifestyle advice on lowering blood pressure.
After eight weeks, supplement users taking 1,000 mg of olive leaf extract per day showed a substantial dip in their blood pressure overall, and lowered levels of LDL or “bad” cholesterol. The twins who received no supplements showed no significant change in their blood pressure and a smaller improvement in cholesterol.
According to the peer reviewed journal Pharmacognosy Review May 2007, Olive oil (Olea europaea ) is used traditionally as diuretic, hypotensive, emollient, laxative, febrifuge, skin cleanser, cholagogue, and also used for the treatment of urinary infections, gallstones, bronchial asthma and diarrhea. Several phytoconstituents have been isolated and identified from different parts of the plant belonging to the category glycosides, secoiridoid, flavonoids and poly-unsaturated fatty acids. Many studies have been conducted to prove its potential as anti-oxidant, anti-viral, anti-microbial, anti-diabetic and for cardiovascular disorders. The present review aims toward forming a bridge between traditional use and modern therapeutics of Olea europaea.
Okay, so what does it mean to me? It means that taking a couple capsules of Olive leaf extract can “kill a whole flock” of birds with one stone! You could be supporting your immune system because it has antiviral and antibacterial properties. It helps the liver clean out toxins (cholagogue), urinary system support and protects against diarrhea. It helps prevent diabetes and cardiovascular disorders (along with eating a healthy diet and exercise).
Olive trees are robust, disease-resistant plants known to withstand a variety of bacteria, fungi, microbes, viruses etc. Any other less resistant plant would succumb where Olive trees thrive. Medicinal benefits of taking Olive leaf extract first came to prominence when it was used to treat malaria and lower high fevers. (Baldinger—Olive Leaf Extract—Ancient Solution to Modern Ailments—Nature’s Impact 1998/1999)
Today scientists have discovered that it is the phytochemicals in the extract of Olive leaves that make it so affective in a wide variety of health conditions, even parasites. It has been effective against chronic fatigue syndrome, Epstein Barr and Fibromyalgia. As remarkable as this herb sounds and with as much evidence in health protection, the FDA still makes herb companies put on the label, “may maintain blood pressure levels already within normal range”; because in our society only drugs can claim a “cure”. Even with human test studies that prove it’s effectiveness, we can’t claim it can be used to lower blood pressure to normal levels.
These semantics are the very reason people don’t try safe herbal supplements first. They have the idea that they need strong medicine to make a difference. European countries do use herbal medicines first and recognize that they are more effective with fewer side effects and should be the first when choosing a solution. Our solutions are promoted by the drug industries and that keeps us at an all time low in health statistics and one of the sickest countries in the world.
If you want something that is going to help support heart health, encourage a healthy immune response and boost your antioxidant, anti-aging potential, take Olive Leaf Extract on a daily basis. It is recommended that you take at least 3 capsules a day if you are trying to make a difference. Once you’ve accomplished your health goal, you could go to a maintenance dose of one or two. Since there have been no reported side effects from taking Olive Leaf extract in the over 200 years of use, I’d say it is pretty safe. Since it does work with the liver, taking large doses may cause the liver to dump toxins in a way that resembles symptoms of the flu. The obvious thing to do is to stop taking the supplement for a few days then resume at lower levels to detoxify at a slower pace. Drinking lots of good water and staying away from bad fats is a sensible way to help your body get rid of toxins.
Next Herbal Hour class in Southfield is about Getting Older but Better this coming Saturday, October 11th. See my website for more information. You may want to think about Olive Leaf Extract this winter in guarding against illness (along with Silver Shield).
Yours, For The Health Of It!
Mary Born, ND CNHP CNC
Mary@bornforhealth.com
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Late breaking news:
High Fructose Corn Syrup is the Number One Source of Calories in U.S. Diet
see: New Mercola report
Corn Warned
Good Morning!
I love eating corn on the cob. I especially like “peaches and cream”, a variety that has both white and yellow kernels. The best is when the kernel is juicy, sweet and tender. It is getting more and more difficult to find a corn that isn’t full of pesticide residue. I usually will talk with the farmer at the farmer’s market I go to and find out if chemicals were used in growing and where they get their corn seed. Years ago farmers used to pride themselves on saving some of the corn to plant the next year. They would pick the best of the lot and save those for seeds. Farmers would also take different types of corn and pollinate them so you could have the best of both.
I have a Granny Smith apple tree and it would flower but not get any apples. So, I read in a magazine that you should take the flowering branch from another apple bearing tree and rub the flowers onto the non-bearing tree. So, I tried it and sure enough, that year we had apples. That was over 15 years ago and we still get apples on that tree.
If a farmer buys genetically modified corn seed they have to sign a contract that they won’t save any seed to plant the next year. This makes it so the seed companies control the food. There are people who are very concerned about corporations having this kind of power. Think about it. We count on others to grow the food that we need.
We’ve recently seen that sometimes food can be contaminated with bacteria and cause people to be sick and die. There are hidden concerns that we have no idea what the ramifications are. Gene splicing applied to food has been going on for quite some time. The fact that you cannot save your own seeds is disconcerting to me. But, some of the other concerns are: the pollen from these GM corn are dusting milkweed plants that Monarch butterflies feed on and when they do they get sick and die. I still feel that there is a relationship to the genetically modification of crops and “Colony Collapse Disorder” and the disappearance of honeybees.
The government has sanctioned the genetically modifying of seeds. If you’ve seen “Seeds of Deception”, you understand that the connection is all about money and not about what’s best for the public. “They (Monsanto) now race to genetically engineer (and patent) the world's food supply, which profoundly threatens our health, environment, and economy.”
The FDA historically has been concerned with pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and food products and additives, not whole foods. Under current guidelines, a genetically-modified ear of corn sold at a produce stand is not regulated by the FDA because it is a whole food, but a box of cornflakes is regulated because it is a food product. The FDA's stance is that GM foods are substantially equivalent to unmodified, "natural" foods, and therefore not subject to FDA regulation.
One of the big uses for corn is to make high fructose corn syrup. The corn is first processed into cornstarch, and then it goes through several more processes to become High Fructose Corn Syrup. Food and beverage manufacturers began switching their sweeteners from sucrose (table sugar) to corn syrup in the 1970s when they discovered that high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) was not only cheaper to make, it was also much sweeter (processed fructose is nearly 20 times sweeter than table sugar), and this switch has drastically altered the American diet.
In 1966, sucrose made up 86 percent of sweeteners. Today, 55 percent of sweeteners used are made from corn. And while people ate no high-fructose corn syrup in 1966, they ate close to 63 pounds each in 2001. The average teen drinks 21ounces of soda pop per day and most drink more. The drinks that are supposed to be healthy for you such as Ensure contain: Water, sugar (sucrose), corn syrup, maltodextrin (corn), etc. So, the fist ingredient you are paying for is water and the next 3 are sugar made from corn! And you will notice it says “corn syrup”, that is HFCS. This stuff makes you fat and raises triglyceride levels.
Gatorade, touted by sports people as a source of electrolyte replacement has these as the first three ingredients: water, sucrose syrup, glucose-fructose syrup. So, where are the minerals it is supposed to be replacing? Perhaps in the next three ingredients: citric acid, natural and artificial flavors, salt.
The loss of electrolytes (sodium, potassium, zinc and others) can lead to symptoms of dehydration, a loss of energy and the unhealthy breakdown of muscle tissue. However, water is what we need the most and with all that sugar this drink can back fire and cause us to dehydrate if we have not exhausted ourselves to the point where it does good by boosting sugar. It is definitely not a drink one should have when over weight.
Nature’s Sunshine has a drink mix called “Recovery”. Here is the list of ingredients in this: fructose, citric acid, potassium citrate, natural orange flavor, tricalcium phosphate, maltodextrin, rice syrup solids, xanthan gum, magnesium oxide, potassium chloride, sodium chloride, inositol, vitamin A, vitamin C, niacin, glycine, l-taurine, vitamin B6, riboflavin, thiamine hydrochloride, folic acid, biotin and cyanocobalamin. Each 15 g serving also contains chromium (50 mcg), chloride (50 mg), l-carnitine (2.5 mg) and inositol (50 mg).
Fructose is not the same as HFCS. Fructose is the natural sugar from fruit. You add a scoop of this product to your own bottled water and drink during intense exercise. Recovery is recommended for children and seniors as it is balancing and does not promote a rise in blood sugar as “sports drinks” do. Diarrhea and vomiting will cause depletion in electrolytes and Recovery is a good thing to have on hand during times of sickness. It is not a meal replacement.
Alcohol and Caffeinated drinks should typically be avoided before and during exercise. As they increase urine output, which raises the amount of fluid loss. This fluid loss is exactly what we are trying to avoid. Water is still your best supplement to hydrate—unadulterated, without coloring, sugar or other additives. Water is an essential nutrient—one your body cannot make.
Another concern about corn is making fuel from it. Mexico is in the grip of the worst tortilla crisis in its modern history. Tortilla prices have tripled or quadrupled in some parts of Mexico since last summer. Dramatically rising international corn prices, spurred by demand for the grain-based fuel ethanol, have led to expensive tortillas. So, here too those that hold the corn seeds not only determine the cost of this new fuel but the food we eat. There is almost universal consensus in Mexico that higher demand for ethanol is at the root of price increases for corn and tortillas.
Corn on the cob is high in fiber along with the sugar it contains. When you extrapolate the sugar from the fiber and add a few more processes to it you actually have something that is detrimental to health. Anything that causes a quick rise in insulin response is unhealthful.
Raise insulin levels, and tumor cells get the fuel they need to divide and multiply. If insulin binds to receptors on the surface of these cancer cells, they can suck in more blood sugar. So the more blood insulin is available, the more blood sugar gets into these cells. Also, insulin increases the availability of a growth factor that’s been shown to cause tumor cells to go from benign to malignant and then metastasize.
There are two things that slow insulin response; fiber and fat. This whole craze of “fat free” has increased insulin response leading to an epidemic of pre-diabetics and an increase in diabetes. What we should be focusing on is better sources of carbohydrates with lots of fiber and healthy fats. Our brains need a good source of healthy fats such as Omega 3. On that score—Omega 3 is only in the yolk, so forget about the “egg white” craze; unless you want to encourage Alzheimer’s disease.
Remember that corn is a grain and not a vegetable. Eat it with lots of broccoli, fresh sliced tomatoes and 3 ounces of protein and you have a deliciously balanced meal according to Dr. Barry Sears and the Zone diet. Make sure you are drinking pure water—I prefer reverse osmosis. Have a healthy week!
Yours, For The Health Of It!
Mary Born, ND CNHP CNC
Mary@bornforhealth.com
For more info on other products, and how to get them at wholesale direct (member cost) click:
http://www.mynsp.com/born; and then go to Products A-Z. If already a member,
click on www.naturessunshine.com. If you want to get member prices you need to be
Sponsored with account 204150-1
If you have any questions or comments, please email me, or for an appointment
Call: 248-559-6763.
The information in this email is not meant to diagnose nor prescribe in lieu of proper
medical care. Please seek the advise of a health practitioner for specific ailments.
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Buzzing news
Good Morning!
The big buzz about West Nile Virus creates panic in people. The purpose of this email is to let you know that you can be proactive in your health and that you can laugh in the face of those who would put you in a panic state.
First of all, it is all about having a healthy body with an active immune system. Viruses spread because of an opportunistic environment. If your immune system is active it is geared to destroy viruses and disable them from attacking cells. How do you do that? By supporting your immune system on a daily basis with Silver Shield.
“The best current approach towards eliminating these diseases is to attack and eradicate the carriers. Chemical pesticides such as DTT continue to be used but the broadness of their targeting and secondary ecological effects have made their application undesirable. In addition, mosquitoes that are resistant to pesticides continue to emerge.”
So, the only answer the government has for handling this potential pandemic is to kill us all with toxins. Does that make any sense to you? It isn’t about what’s “out there”. It is about having the right environment that allows the bacteria or virus to grow. For example: you buy two garbage pails. One you set aside and the other you use for a month. As garbage pails get used they become smelly and dirty—they need to be cleaned. Which of the two purchased garbage pails do you think would harbor what flies would be attracted to? You probably guessed it –the one full of garbage spill over; yummy food for flies and all other disease carrying bugs. Is the answer to spray the garbage pails with DDT, or is it to use some soap and water and get rid of the attraction?
How would Silver Shield work to protect you from bacteria and viruses? Three different ways! First, the silver oxide coating of the nano-particle kills bacteria by pulling away one of the electrons on the bacteria cell membrane, which contributes to the rupture of the membrane and ultimately the death of the bacteria cell. It isn’t specific like a vaccine. It doesn’t matter what kind of bacteria it is! It pulls away the electron thereby disabling it.
Secondly, the new silver works by its electro-magnetic charge. Virus DNA has incomplete segments of DNA that have abnormal electrical charges. The silver nano particle is magnetically attracted to the virus and overpowers (may the force be with you) its DNA by causing it to bind into a tight ball. Think of turning the virus into a fetal position—it then cannot replicate.
Finally, the new Silver Shield solution is destructive towards bacteria and viruses through magnetic resonance. Dr. Rustum Roy of Penn State University has found the new silver to resonate at between 890-910 terahertz. This is the same resonance as the blue light used in hospitals and labs to sterilize equipment and protect against bacterial and viral infestation.
Can something this effective still be safe? Absolutely yes! The US Director of Homeland Security, Dr. P. K. Carlton has recommended the new silver solution as a safe resource in the area of bioterrorism. He goes on to state that it is EPA approved and “non-toxic to humans”. Not just tested in petri dishes—but humans. It passes through the body unmetabolized, meaning that it does not produce toxic metabolites that can contribute to various health conditions.
As far as safety goes, other research proves that this new silver solution is excreted by the next day. In fact, it would take 258 years of regular consumption of this product if none did leave your body. I plan on living a long life but even my wildest goal would not be to live 258 years! And the chances of me dying from one virus or another would be more probable than and toxicity of silver.
Are you still concerned about West Nile Virus or Bird Flu or anything else that may come through and infect you? I’m not, because on a daily basis I assist my immune system by taking a teaspoonful of Silver Shield. With this going through my body killing bacteria, binding and negating harmful viruses and searching out other pathogens that may be lurking around, I can feel safe. I am taking responsibility for my own health by being proactive in my approach. I’m not waiting until I’ve been diagnosed with something to take action. This is true prevention.
I urge you to do the same thing as I do. Assist your immune system so it can be ready for whatever it is presented with. Don’t wait until you have a fever and go through the discomfort of achy joints. “Jack Austin doesn't remember a mosquito biting him. The 72-year-old Duarte resident also doesn't remember the nine days he spent in the hospital in July or much of the 20 days he spent in rehab in August, recovering from West Nile neuroinvasive disease. An artist who used to swim daily and play basketball, Austin is back home now and walking again, but with a cane. Though progress is slow, he expects to fully recover.”
Perhaps if Jack Austin had started his day with Silver Shield it would have been there to disable the invasion of the West Nile Virus and it would never have advanced to a neuroinvasive disease. It could have been there to electromagnetically charge the virus making it bind into a tight ball disabling it’s ability to replicate.
Those who make vaccines want you to wait until they can create one that may be 38% effective as the meningitis vaccine is (doesn’t that make you want to run out and get that vaccine!). By the way, Silver is the most effective way to disable the meningitis pathogen and this is in the U. S. patent #7135195. So, you can buy into the buzz and panic spread by the media (like your doctor does), or you can be secure in the knowledge you are protected. Want to learn more? What would you think about seeing a webinar about Silver and how effective it is? I’m thinking of teaching via the internet and am looking into presenting webinars—a seminar on your computer in the comfort of your own home.
I’m looking forward to hearing more about the new research Dr. Pedersen is doing with Silver Shield. He will be presenting in Ann Arbor on the 23rd of September. Also, on the 24th of September I will be giving a class on Digestion at HFCC. See my website for further details: www.BornForHealth.com.
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Hormesis
Good Morning!
The theory of hormesis has been around for decades, but has long been met with skepticism or downright suspicion. In recent years, however, biologists have pieced together a clear molecular explanation of how it works, and hormesis has finally been accepted as a fundamental principle of biology and biomedicine. "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger" is a phrase that contains more than a grain of truth. It describes the theory of hormesis -- the process whereby organisms exposed to low levels of stress or toxins become more resistant to tougher challenges.
When people ask about our silver sol product Silver Shield and whether it will turn them blue or create a level of toxicity, I think of this theory of hormesis. When a person creates colloidal silver from electrolysis there is a propensity to toxicity. Silver Shield is manufactured in a way that is much like homeopathic in so much as one would have to take gallons in a day and repeat those doses for years to obtain a toxic dose. Even a bottle a day is safe to take for extreme cases of shocking the immune response.
I have tried to explain the safety and effectiveness of using Silver Shield in daily use for about a year. I would say the theory of hormesis explains it best. It is why one can take Silver Shield and get responses from the immune system no other supplement has achieved. No other drug or supplement works so effectively in these conditions: Malaria, SARS, MRSA, Bubonic Plague, Herpes, Fungal and Viral infections, upper respiratory infections and the list goes on: http://www.bornforhealth.com/thefactsaboutsilver/miniseminar.html And no drug can claim no side effects!
I’ve been taking it at maintenance dose: 1 teaspoon daily for over a year and have noticed a stronger immune response. I use the gel on my hands to give me “4 hour protection” when going grocery shopping, handling doorknobs and other objects touched by others who may have just sneezed etc. I use the gel on my face as a skin toner and see and feel the difference. Sores heal in half the time using the gel and adding a drop of essential oil such as Lavender, Tei Fu or Peppermint, adds a nice scent along with additional defense.
We are privileged to welcome Dr. Gordon Pedersen to the Ann Arbor area on September 23rd. If you can make it, I promise you will absolutely love the information you get that night. The ideas you get from Dr. Pedersen may help you have a healthier Holiday Season and improve the health of all those you hold dear. I couldn’t possibly relate how many people I’ve helped by telling them how to use the “Dynamic Duo” of Silver gel and Silver Shield liquid. People with shingles, pneumonia, painful feet, wound healing and so many more incidences—who can you help by understanding the uses of these products? You’ll never know unless you learn about them.
Dr. Pedersen’s company has partnered with Nature’s Sunshine giving us an exclusive product that if people wanted to earn extra income for the holidays—they could do so just by spreading the word about how to be healthier this year. The “Dynamic Duo” should be in every desk drawer or briefcase. It should be in every home medicine chest. You never know when you will need a fast acting defense against microbes, infection and wound healing. I’ve never seen one product be so helpful.
My daughter in law affectionately refers Silver, NSP Concentrate and Nature’s Fresh as the holy trio. No home should be without them because whatever the problem, you will be using at least one of these! They have fast become my three recommendations for 80% of what ails people. You wouldn’t take the NSP Concentrate internally but I use it for everything from washing dishes, clothes, windows, floors, and even as my shower gel! The Nature’s Fresh is an enzyme spray that kills odors.
Since Nature’s Fresh breaks down protein molecules it is effective in not only eliminating odors and stains but also can reduce swelling when applied to the skin as a topical anti-inflammatory. It easily blends with essential oils and makes the use of the essential oil intensify. If you would like the PDF flyer on these products just send an email requesting them.
In all three of the holy trio the saying, “a little goes a long way”, is true. When trying to clean up the environment and use less toxins, you might consider these products as a base for many household projects. You can add baking soda to create a scrubber effect for cleaning and you can use NSP Concentrate with aloe gel and create a variety of bath gels and bubble baths along with the wonderful essential oils you can purchase at Nature’s Sunshine.
The next monthly Herbal hour class is September 13th. If you live with teens or have relatives that are teens, this class can help you answer their health needs with some very safe and wonderful natural remedies that include acne, hormonal imbalances and turbulent emotions that occur during this transition into adulthood. Think back and remember what it was like and now think how you can help someone through this time by simply suggesting some natural remedies. Come find out which supplements can benefit this time of change. See www.BornForHealth.com for more information.
Yours, For The Health Of It!
Mary Born, ND CNHP CNC
Mary@bornforhealth.com
For more info on other products, and how to get them at wholesale direct (member cost) click:
http://www.mynsp.com/born; and then go to Products A-Z. If already a member,
click on www.naturessunshine.com. If you want to get member prices you need to be
Sponsored with account 204150-1
If you have any questions or comments, please email me, or for an appointment
Call: 248-559-6763.
The information in this email is not meant to diagnose nor prescribe in lieu of proper
medical care. Please seek the advise of a health practitioner for specific ailments.
If you do not wish to get this e-brief, let me know by clicking reply.
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As Summer Wanes
Good Morning!
As the summer wanes and autumn begins we need to think about these changes as they pertain to our health. We won’t be getting as much sunshine and therefore we may need to think about taking a vitamin D supplement. Tests now can be performed to determine what our vitamin D levels are. The importance of this vitamin is just coming to light. We see that in order to have healthy skin, immune response, skeletal system and even metabolism it is beneficial to have a good amount of D.
A recent study showed that there was a relationship to obesity and low vitamin D levels. Roughly 61 percent of those with metabolic syndrome were vitamin D deficient, leading the researchers to say they were closely linked-at least in morbidly obese individuals. Metabolic syndrome (aka Syndrome X), is a condition characterized by abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, and high levels of either blood sugar or insulin. People with metabolic syndrome have an elevated risk for type-2 diabetes and/or cardiovascular disease, as well as other health problems.
For the past 5 years vitamin D has been the topic for research. Since it is so inexpensive and is important in so many ways, it just makes sense to begin taking one or two tablets per day during the times where sun exposure isn’t possible. When taking vitamin D one should also not be taking a Calcium supplement at the same time. It seems that this combination of high doses of D and calcium will cause joint pain. A better thing to do is to use natural sources of calcium such as vegetables known to be high in calcium such as broccoli. However, if you want to make sure you are getting high doses of vegetable calcium, you can take the supplement known as Herbal CA.
Herbal CA is loaded with herbs such as Alfalfa (which by the way is what cows eat to produce milk—a not so good source of calcium). Alfalfa has been used for centuries to reduce inflammation and alleviate the swelling and pain that accompanies arthritis. Milk, on the other hand, is congesting to most people, difficult to metabolize and high in calories. Most people do not have the enzymes necessary to breakdown the calcium in milk. One reason may be because it is bound to casein. And you thought it was only those with lactose intolerant issues!
Some studies link the intolerance to homogenization of milk, which forces the milk through fine screens that break up the fat molecules to an unrecognizable size and therefore not a usable food by the body. Another study shows that the pasteurization process kills off the enzymes that would normally help break down the casein bound protein molecules. Those drinking raw milk will be able to digest it far better than any “store bought” variety. The only “store bought” milk I would buy would be Organic Valley—they actually treat their animals in a humane way; feed them grass whenever possible and don’t use growth hormones.
Two of the most highly allergenic foods are wheat and milk. They tend to mess up the intestinal linings. They both have glue-like substances in them that contribute to allergies. Gluten and casein are both products that make very good glue. I remember as a child we would take flour and water to paste things together. This happens inside your intestines as well. Gumming up the pores of the intestines sets up an inability to absorb nutrients.
Other ingredients in Herbal CA include: Hops—an herb known for calming; Horsetail—strengthens the structural system and adds flexibility; Marshmallow which is not only anti-inflammatory but also protects the mucosal linings from acids; Oatstraw—contributes to fiber content and is rich in silicon (which the body breaks down into calcium very easily); Plantain—another herb which is anti-inflammatory and high in calcium and Wheat grass which we have heard of for years to be highly beneficial and full of balanced minerals. These herbal sources of calcium are easily absorbed and utilized wherever calcium is needed in the body.
So, send your child off to school with some Herbal CA sprinkled on the ABJ sandwich and a bottle of water. ABJ=Almond Butter and whole fruit jelly, of course! If they’re allowed to take supplements you can just pack the capsules. There have been some testimonies I’ve heard at NSP gatherings that children who take Herbal CA have no need for orthodontic appliances. It is certainly worth a try.
Another thing I feel that children should not leave home without is a dose of Silver Shield. When in contact with many other children, your child needs protection from viruses, bacteria and fungus that abound in school environments. Silver Shield is safe and non-toxic with no side effects or contraindications. It does not build up in the system as other silver preparations do. Superbugs abound and the smart thing is prevention. Silver Shield offers protection against these Superbugs where no other antibacterial formula can go. On a vibrational level Silver Shield will attack bugs that are now defying antibiotic therapy.
More than 96 percent of staph bacteria are resistant to penicillin. In the 1960’s methicillin replaced penicillin as standard staph treatment, but today, more than 60 percent of staph bacteria are resistant to this new wonder drug. In an October 2007 report from the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA), public health authorities estimate that Methicillin Resistance Staph Aureus (MRSA) strains are causing more deaths in the US than AIDS! Silver kills MRSA—even avian flu responds to therapeutic doses of Silver Shield. So, what are you waiting for? Start every day with a teaspoon of Silver Shield and may the force be with you! Children ages 2-6 can take ¼ teaspoon every day; 7-12 a half teaspoon and 13 (weight being over 70 pounds) can take a full teaspoon a day and get the protection they need to protect against the viruses that contribute to “sick days”.
How much does a “sick day” cost you? In time away from work, in money and just plain feeling lousy? Isn’t it worth taking a teaspoon of Silver Shield a day? If you can’t remember to take it before leaving the house, put a bottle in your desk drawer and while your computer is booting up—take a swig. There are thousands of uses for Silver. I wouldn’t go on vacation without both my Silver Shield and my Silver gel. Silver gel speeds up healing on the skin.
There are too many uses to cover in this email but Silver Shield will be my topic of discussion at my first Monday Lunch Forum on September 8th. We will meet from 1pm until 2pm. Come and have lunch with us (bring your own). I will go over 7 Reasons to use Silver Solution and 26 Ways to use it! If you can make it, send me an email or call me. There will be no fee but I’d like to know who will be there. We have 10 chairs waiting to be occupied in my Southfield office! Come join us.
Yours, For The Health Of It!
Mary Born, ND CNHP CNC
Mary@bornforhealth.com
For more info on other products, and how to get them at wholesale direct (member cost) click:
http://www.mynsp.com/born; and then go to Products A-Z. If already a member,
click on www.naturessunshine.com. If you want to get member prices you need to be
Sponsored with account 204150-1
If you have any questions or comments, please email me, or for an appointment
Call: 248-559-6763.
The information in this email is not meant to diagnose nor prescribe in lieu of proper
medical care. Please seek the advise of a health practitioner for specific ailments.
If you do not wish to get this e-brief, let me know by clicking reply.
If you find it valuable—send it on. This email is for information only. It is not intended to diagnose nor prescribe as that is the realm of a medical doctor. If you have specific symptoms, see an appropriate health professional.
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The Next Atrocity
Good Morning!
Have you ever looked back at the so-called medical miracles of the past only to see them become discredited and laughed about? For example: Lobotomies. During the first half of the 20th century, lobotomies were used to destroy the prefrontal cortex of the frontal lobe of your brain. (This is the area of your brain that controls thinking, personality traits and decision-making.) They were used for years to treat everything from schizophrenia to depression, anxiety and moodiness -- until it was discovered that it often caused mental retardation.
How about those soothing syrups people used to give their children, only later to find out they contained morphine, chloroform, codeine, heroin, opium and cannabis—that would soothe most anybody—no less a teething child. If you had a cough in the late 19th century, a dose of heroin would fix it. This now illegal, extremely addictive drug was originally developed and sold by Bayer … as a cough suppressant.
Okay, so maybe you think we are in the enlightened age; think again. How about doctors who still give antibiotics for a cold virus? How about using the toxin mercury in fillings or, in vaccines? And speaking of vaccines—what about giving boys a vaccine to prevent cervical cancer? The new male recommendation is based on the notion that boys could get throat cancer if they have oral sex with an HPV-infected girl. How ridiculous is that! Let’s give these boys a dangerous vaccine for a body part they don’t even have.
In fact, if you objectively look at some of the advertising that goes on you can see the “spin” simply by checking out who is paying for the ad. You do not put out money for an ad unless you expect big profits in return. Last week I mentioned the pharmaceutical companies pushing vaccines for meningitis. If you have a healthy immune system, and you are using safe immune supports such as Silver Shield, your body can fight meningitis. Don’t be the one sorry you bought into the next medical atrocity.
Some say that eventually cancer treatments that burn and poison are going to be the next generation’s view of an atrocity. There is a tongue in cheek story about the town of Allopathy that you need to view: http://www.mercola.com/townofallopath/index.htm It really puts all this nonsense into perspective. Treating symptoms because someone names them as a disease is still not addressing the cause and preventing the occurrence of disease.
The real atrocity is the way we eat and run our lives. One of the swimmers in the Olympics said he was going to get ready for the next event by getting a little sleep and then a double shot of espresso. Then, around Christmas he’ll wonder why he has no energy and is sick all the time. He’ll get some antibiotics from his MD and maybe some “energy bars” from his health food store and think he has fixed the problem. The real cause is he burned out his adrenals at the Olympics!
So, what should this Olympiad do? He should be taking lots of B vitamins to handle the stress he is putting his body through—not kicking his adrenals with caffeine. He should be eating lots of green leafy vegetables and whole grains with some organically raised meat or fish. He should be supporting his immune system with Silver Shield to deal with the daily injuries and contact with pathogens. He should be doing some yoga or relaxation therapies to get himself centered before each event.
Perhaps we too should take note of these suggestions and be aware of how we are contributing to our dis-ease. Our lack of ease may be because we are staying up till midnight to view the Olympics when our real bedtime is 10:30pm. Make sure you compensate with good food and supplementation. Forget the Gatorade and drink your water with a little chlorophyll. Help your body regenerate naturally. Take some deep breaths and stretch.
Eat your fresh fruits and vegetables and stay away from the so-called energy bars. The original energy bars, such as the Power Bar and the Source Bar, were based on so-called natural sweeteners--high fructose corn syrup and juice concentrates--along with dried fruits and nuts, a combination that resulted in higher percentages of carbohydrates than the typical chocolate candy bar (which is rich in cocoa butter, a healthy natural fat—NSP will be launching a delicious treat this month!).
What you may not know is that high-fructose corn sweeteners that have been used to sweeten soft drinks and food since the 1970s are major contributors to the obesity epidemic in the United States. Among the leading products containing high-fructose corn syrup are soft drinks and fruit beverages, although cookies, gum, jams, jellies and baked goods also contain the syrup.
Fructose is absorbed differently than other sugars, which may have nutritional consequences. When glucose is consumed, it increases production of insulin, which enables sugar in the blood to be transported into cells where it can be used for energy. It also increases production of leptin, a hormone that helps regulate appetite and fat storage, and suppresses production of ghrelin, a hormone made by the stomach that helps regulate food intake. Because of this reaction, it has been suggested that after eating glucose, hunger declines—on the other hand, when taking in fructose your hunger or satiation point increases.
Additionally, fructose is converted into the chemical backbone of triglycerides more efficiently than glucose, and elevated levels of triglycerides are linked to an increased risk of heart disease. One study found that fructose produced significantly higher blood levels of triglycerides in men, although not in women, leading researchers to say that diets high in fructose may be undesirable, especially for men. Women simply pack on the fat cells! Further, fructose may alter the magnesium balance in the body, leading to an acceleration of bone loss, according to a USDA study.
When you eat fruit, especially raw, you digest the enzymes that help you use the energy in that fruit to help with your energy production. You also slow down the glycemic response because there is fiber in fruit. Even when you juice naturally, you remove the fiber and it makes it easier to take in more calories. If you’ve ever juiced an apple or an orange and saw how little juice you actually get, you’d be appalled at the amount of oranges or apples you would need to juice to fill an 8 oz. glass. So, even natural juices can contribute to obesity. Don’t kill our children with kindness. Be aware of what they are eating and lead by example.
Have a healthy week!
Yours, For The Health Of It!
Mary Born, ND CNHP CNC
Mary@bornforhealth.com
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Who really is the winner?
Good Morning!
An interesting study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology called, Rotavirus Vaccine and Intussusception: How Much Risk Will Parents in the United States Accept to Obtain Vaccine Benefits? Gives a glimpse into how much planning and orchestrating goes into the marketing of any drug or vaccine – down to the exact number of “acceptable deaths” that parents will put up with and still get their child vaccinated, and how much they’re willing to pay for the vaccine, based on its stated risks. Take an honest and objective look at the vaccine ads!
Huge sums of money go into advertising for vaccines. You’ve probably seen many of them either on TV or in magazines. GlaxoSmithKline is counting on its expanded vaccines research to boost its bottom line, working on “protection” against a wide variety of the world’s most common diseases. It’s unfortunate that so many people are still clueless about the ruthless vaccine practices of pharmaceutical companies like GSK, and the dangers and outright needlessness of most of these vaccines.
Aside from the fact there are numerous natural supplements that are safe and effective against those diseases. Pharmaceutical companies are striving to create vaccines that are toxic and harmful—to what; line their pockets? Their profit margin is dropping so they will produce vaccines to boost their bottom line. Of course, they’ll make it look like you need to protect your children and you are a neglectful parent if you don’t vaccinate for such things as meningitis, Herpes and pneumonia.
Take the pneumonia vaccine--Pneumonia is a severe form of acute lower respiratory infection that specifically affects your lungs. As a result, pus and fluid can collect in the alveoli of your lungs, which interferes with oxygen absorption and makes breathing difficult. Silver Shield’s patent specifically states that it has “cured” pneumonia—not only in research in petri dishes but also in human studies. And get this—with no harmful side effects!! Whereas the research for the pneumonia vaccine that GSK is producing has already killed 12 infants! And this is just during the research phase.
You’re probably thinking that the FDA will protect you from this kind of harm. Think again. They let the drug companies put a “black box” on medications that are known to cause severe life-threatening conditions. They don’t remove them from the market place unless there have been enough deaths to warrant removal. FDA Avandia Safety Alert: 43% Heart Attack Increase! Is on the label—of course you already have purchased it by this time. It’s what your doctor recommended, right?
According to a survey by the Department of Health & Human Services Office of Inspector General, about two-thirds of Food & Drug Administration scientists are less than fully confident in the agency's monitoring of the safety of prescription drugs now being sold. The FDA does no testing themselves. They rely on the research papers submitted by the drug companies when approving the drug for public use.
It soon will be back to school time and many children will be getting vaccinated in preparation for school. Each state has its own set of requirements for vaccinating children before they begin school. The most commonly required vaccinations include the diphtheria; tetanus, pertussis (DTaP); hepatitis A; hepatitis B; haemophilus influenzae (Hib); polio; varicella; and measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccines. A small number of states require the pneumococcal as well. Some states also require meningococcal vaccines for individuals entering college.
By the way—Silver has been demonstrated to be very effective for meningitis. In fact, flu and hepatitis are also mentioned in the “cure” section of the patent in the US Patent office. Most vaccines are set up to kill only certain strains but when you work with the immune system and help the body to identify pathogens—there is no limit! You want to do your children a favor, send them off to college with Silver Shield and tell them to take a daily dose.
Last week I stayed up to hear a Webinar presented by Dr. Gordon Pedersen who spoke on the effectiveness of Silver Shield and how many pathogens it is proven to kill. I have to share this seminar with you: http://link17.streamhoster.com/?u=nsp&p=%2Fsilvershieldwebinar_e.wmv&odaid=5570 This link will only be active until Wednesday the 6th of August so make it a priority to watch. There were some technical difficulties and the slides did not advance a little more than half way into the seminar. But I can send you the PDF of the entire slide presentation (57 pages) if you are interested. I also will have the short version on my website under the “Silver” tab. You will still hear Dr. Pedersen talk about the benefits of using Silver Shield and the many applications for health it has.
We must stop being lemmings and start looking at who really is the winner in all this drug use. Some medications are necessary. However, when there are safer and more effective options available, why not use them? How can we still trust the pharmaceutical industry that is based on lies and deception? How come we let these companies dictate to us what real “protection” is all about? The small print should be in bold—not hidden from view. Black boxes should be emphasized and concerns should be published. It is our life and health they control, if we let them.
Check out your state and see what your legal rights are: http://www.novaccine.com/law-exemptions/ ”We've got an exaggerated expectation of what vaccines can actually do," said one study author, Dr. Tom Jefferson... "I'm hoping American and European taxpayers will be alerted and will start asking questions." Aside from the fact that our bodies are showing resistance to these shots and more and more “boosters” are needed for what was effective in one shot 20 years ago.
Finally, vaccines do not address why our immune systems are broken down to the place where we can’t mount a defense. Again we are not addressing the cause but addressing the effects of a poor diet, too much stress, not enough rest and exercise etc. People don’t get the flu when they are healthy to begin with.
Using Silver gel on your hands protects you from bacteria, viruses and other unhealthy pathogens for up to 4 hours. It should be in your desk drawer at work so you are not susceptible to those germs that linger on phones, doorknobs, keyboards etc. And you should be taking a daily dose of 1 teaspoonful every morning before leaving the house. If you fly—take Silver gel with you and wipe in on your hands and then face. Pathogens can remain active in the air: flu up to 2 hours, colds and SARS up to 100 minutes, Staph up to 2 weeks and small pox up to 1 year! Your proven protection is using Silver Shield.
Product specials good until Wednesday the 6th of August: Stock #14296-4 buy 5 get one free of the Silver Shield liquid; Stock #14209-4 Buy 4 get one free of the Silver gel. Don’t leave home without it! Make sure you are the winner. There are no compulsory vaccination laws. All are voluntary, and you are held responsible for the adverse results upon you or your children. http://www.mercola.com/article/vaccines/legally_avoid_shots.htm
Please realize that should you sign one of the vaccination refusal forms from your doctor's office or the hospital, you may be acknowledging that you are putting your child's life in danger. Read the forms very carefully and do not acknowledge anything that states vaccines saves lives, are necessary for health, etc. When these in-office, or in-hospital refusal forms are signed by parents, they could be used against parents for endangerment of a child by Child Protective Services.
Here is a generic form you can download to use in most states: http://www.oasisadvancedwellness.com/learning/vaccine-exemption-forms.html Michigan’s law reads: “A child is exempt if a parent of the child presents a written statement to the administrator of the child's school that the child should not be immunized because of religious convictions or other objection to immunization.” So, you only have to have an objection such as fear of possible reaction to the injection to fill out the form and be exempt. Some states say religious belief, but you do not have to prove that your religion states it. In fact, you do not have to be attached to a specific religion—it can be your individual spiritual belief—but you must sign the exemption form.
Hope this has been helpful!
Yours, For The Health Of It!
Mary Born, ND CNHP CNC
Mary@bornforhealth.com
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Guinea Pigs
Good Morning!
In a 2006 analysis published in the Archives of Internal Medicine it is estimated that 21 percent of all drug use is for off-label conditions. In other words, doctors are prescribing drugs for symptoms and there is no scientific evidence showing that it is effective or safe to use for those symptoms or conditions. We are guinea pigs in the name of science.
It isn’t bad enough that drugs are being pulled off the market because of side effects not disclosed to the FDA but now the pharmaceutical industry has wormed their way into an area of “research after the fact”. “Let’s try this and see what happens”. The only problem is that when the doctor prescribes the medication he/she really doesn’t know if the side effect(s) will be worse or the same as the drug company states. It’s all experimental! Many doctors are prescribing medications for children and children have never been involved in the testing for those drugs that went on prior to FDA approval. The FDA itself does not do the safety testing—they rely on the pharmaceutical company to provide their documentation on the testing they did.
Lipitor is not an anti-obesity drug! Why do they think they can give it to obese children and prevent diabetes or heart disease? It damages the liver of adults—what do they think will happen to a child whose liver is developing? It also robs the heart of a very important substance called CoQ10, which the heart needs to be healthy. Aside from the very important fact, they’re not addressing the cause. Obesity in children is not a Lipitor deficiency! These children have lost the ability to feel satiation controlled by leptin.
The leptin response is by-passed, or ignored and then eventually loses its ability to signal, “you’re full—stop eating”. Generally this is done on occasions such as Thanksgiving. But, when parents feed their children and don’t know when they’ve eaten enough, we sometimes do the child a dis-service and feed them past satiation. We should let the child signal when they’ve reached that point instead of us guessing. Before a child learns how to talk, they can be taught sign language to say they’ve had enough. The response often takes about 20 minutes to initiate from the time one begins eating. So, if you finish a 5-course meal in 15 minutes—you haven’t given the leptin response time to evaluate fullness and more than likely you ate twice as much as you needed to eat. Likewise if you take an hour to eat, your appetite will cease after a half hour. So, children that poke along often won’t eat enough because their leptin response is kicking in before they’ve eaten to fullness. It’s a fine line that we need to pay attention to.
There is also something called, “mindless eating”. This occurs when we are involved in an activity like watching a movie or TV and we’re shoving food into our mouth while distracted. We ignore the leptin response because we are so involved in what we are watching and not what we are doing. This might apply when we eat and drive as well. We tend not to pay attention to details and let others tell us what to do. Although I am seeing a shift in this because many of the people that come to me want to get to the cause and discontinue taking something that is only dealing with symptoms
Risperdal, a Johnson & Johnson medicine that is approved to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and irritability associated with autism, was used off-label 66% of the time, according to the Archives study. In 2006, the drug and its long-acting form brought in $4.2 billion total. If you look at what WebMD has to say about it: ” The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy. Continue to take this medication as directed, even if you are feeling better and thinking more clearly. This drug should only be used for the condition for which it was prescribed.”
The side effects include: stomach pain, anxiety, agitation, chest pain, increased heart rate, joint pain, constipation, diarrhea, rash, drowsiness, fatigue, low or high blood pressure, insomnia, and sweating. Now, if the condition is worse than the possible side effect, I could see taking the chance of getting one or more of the side effects. But if you’re taking the medication because you can’t think clearly to begin with and once your thinking becomes clear—it is suggested you don’t get off the medication (maybe because you then become concerned with the side effects you’re experiencing).
In the book, The Second Brain, by Michael Gershon MD tells of an experiment that was done in a psychiatric hospital in France that was for predominately schizophrenic patients. They took half the group and fed them no sugar and included probiotics morning and evening. Within six weeks 90 percent of the patients from that group were released from the hospital –they no longer had symptoms associated with schizophrenia. Why is this not headline news? Because it wasn’t “scientific enough”, they threw out those findings because they couldn’t be quantified. Hogwash!
If they had used some experimental drug instead of probiotics and sugarless food—it would have made the headlines and the drug manufacturer would be broadcasting the news. Most of our “sugarless” foods contain chemicals that are harmful to our brains or guts. Gershon went on to note in his book that there is a bonding relationship to our brain and our gut. When we eat sugar we kill off the good bacteria (probiotics) that contribute to good brain health.
Michael Gershon taught medical students and he stated: “half of what I’ll be teaching you is erroneous information—the problem is I don’t know which half”. He also stated that science has a strong objection to hubris. Hubris--being a respect for, and appreciation of, the past. Herbs are historically documented. Because many have no “double blind, crossover, placebo controlled studies” to back them up—they’re considered unscientific. Well—give me the unscientific any day! At least they don’t come with a menu of side effects.
We are guinea pigs when we agree to take something without checking out why we are taking it and what the possible side effects are. I’ve had many a client come to me saying they have dry mouth and never associated it with the diuretic they were taking. There are some great websites that show the side effects of drugs (because honestly who can read that fine print!). The problem is that each drug is isolated and tested on its own. There have never been any studies that take several drugs and run studies on how they create a soup of side effects. These side effects are then treated as a new condition for which you are prescribed yet another drug.
We once had a patient who was in a study analysis. She had been taking either a placebo or a new drug for about six months and getting paid to be a part of this study. She started getting arthritis 3 weeks after she began the study and was in constant pain. She didn’t want to disappoint the people she was doing the study for so she continued even though the possibility was that she would continue to be in pain after she was finished with the study, which had another 6 months to go. Go figure!!
What kind of insanity is it that makes us take something that is known to cause symptoms albeit other than what we were originally experiencing, and think that its okay as long as we don’t have the original symptoms? It gets even crazier when we add in that the original problem might be diet or lifestyle related. Let’s also add that there are plants (food) that can feed us and eliminate the reason those conditions occurred in the first place. But, because someone says, “plants (herbs) are unscientific”, we are afraid to explore the possibility. Each year 140,000 deaths occur due to properly prescribed medication—0 deaths occur due to properly recommended herbs.
Want to learn more—take the Dr. Mom, Dr. Dad class coming this fall. It will be on 4 Thursday evenings at my Southfield office. There will be a limit of 10 people. You can hold your place with a deposit of $50.00. The course fee is $275.00 and if you so desire, you can get certification through Tree of Light Institute. You will learn what naturally can be done during the time you are waiting for 911 to respond; you will learn what can be dealt with easily without drugs and many other helpful techniques that help your body heal faster. Deposits can be mailed to 15831 Twelve Mile Southfield MI 48076. Check made payable to For The Health Of It.
In learning the why you can determine the what!
Yours, For The Health Of It!
Mary Born, ND CNHP CNC
Mary@bornforhealth.com
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