The
Herb Specialist
Phone: 336-643-7604 or 336-707-0393
Website: www.mynsp.com/irvin
E-mail: erblady@earthlink.net
Volume 16, Issue
GERM FIGHTER SPRAY
With the recent outbreak of
antibiotic-resistant staph infections, we've all been told to wash our hands
more frequently. Rub this on hands when
you can’t wash and use it as an antiseptic, germ-fighting spray on cuts and
scrapes. It may also be used as a room
spray.
12 drops Tea Tree #1777-1
6 drops Eucalyptus #3904-9
6 drops Lemon #3908-2
2 oz. Nature's Fresh #9834-7
Combine ingredients and add to spray bottle. Shake gently before use.
I could never convince the financiers that
HEAVY
METALS weighing you down?
Learning
disabilities, neurological disorders, autoimmune disorders, rheumatoid
arthritis, chronic fatigue and even cancer can involve heavy metal
toxicity!
Our
environment is full of ways that heavy metals make their way into our
bodies. We can breathe them, eat them,
drink them, and even absorb them through our skin. Ideally, we should do all we can to avoid
them. Here are some important tips for
reducing our exposure to these health-destroying elements.
Heavy metal detoxification is
important for anyone who has worked around a lot of chemicals in their job
(including painters, beauticians, lab technicians, dry cleaners, carpet
cleaners, farmers and factory workers in many industries). It is also a good
thing for people suffering from any kind of chronic inflammatory disorder or
problem that involves nerve damage. An
important time to do a heavy metal cleanse is after dental work that involves
the removal of amalgam fillings from the mouth.
Specific diseases may also
signal a need for heavy metal detoxification.
These include autism, autoimmune disorders, cancer, parasites, chronic
yeast or fungal infections, hardening of the arteries and chronic inflammatory
diseases like arthritis. Neurological disorders like Alzheimer’s or dementia
often involve heavy metals, although by the time these diseases are
diagnosable, irreversible damage may have already been done. Because of this, it may be wise to
periodically do heavy metal cleanses for prevention.
Heavy Metal Cleanse. If you know or suspect you have heavy metal poisoning,
it is probably a good idea to work with an experienced doctor, naturopath or
herbalist to custom design a program for your individual needs. However, as a starting point, here is a basic
mercury and heavy metal detox program.
1
Tablespoon or Flax Seed Oil #3162-1 or 2 Super Omega-3 EPA Gel Capsules #1515-7
1 Heavy Metal Detox #507-1 twice daily
2-4
Algin
#675-1 three times daily or 1
Tablespoon Nature’s Three #1345-0 in a glass of water or juice twice
daily
Once
or twice a week, take a drawing bath with Hydrated
Bentonite #1725-9 (1/2 bottle) or a cup of any other fine clay. Another option is to take a foot spa bath.
When doing this program, make
certain the bowels are moving at least two to three times per day. If not, you may wish to do a general cleanse
before starting the heavy metal detox program. This ensures that all eliminative
channels are open.
The program should be
continued for at least four to six weeks and up to
Here is what each of the
supplements in the program does:
Flax Seed Oil or Omega-3 EPA. One of the reasons heavy metals are so hard
to eliminate is that they are not naturally water soluble. Good fats are required to bind and move heavy
metals out of the system. These
supplements also help reduce the inflammation heavy metals cause.
Heavy Metal Detox. This
is specifically designed to help the body bind heavy metals and remove
them. The key ingredient, cilantro, has
the ability to bind to, detoxify and clear heavy metals and other neurotoxins
from bones, the brain and the central nervous system. Other ingredients include N-Acetyl-Cysteine and l-methionine (amino
acids that help clear heavy metals from the body and improve the immune
response, sodium alginate and kelp algae (for binding toxins for elimination)
and alpha lipoic acid (a powerful antioxidant which
helps heavy metal detoxification in the liver).
Algin or Nature’s Three.
Algin (sodium
alginate) is a gelatinous substance extracted from certain brown algae. It binds heavy metals in the intestinal tract
and carries them safely out of the body.
Algin also prevents tissues from absorbing
radioactive materials and protects tissues from toxins and carcinogens. Nature’s Three is a fiber supplement which
can do the same thing but is not as strong as algin.
Bentonite or Other Clay Baths. Bentonite is natural clay that comes from volcanic
ash. It has been used internally and
externally for its absorptive properties.
When hydrated, it has a large surface area and carries a negative charge
that can safely absorb and lock on to a large quantity of toxins, including
heavy metals, which are then eliminated.
It can be taken internally, but when used in a bath, it pulls heavy
metal contaminants out through the skin. This accelerates the detoxification
process. Any fine clay can also be used
in the bath. Foot spa baths can also be employed to aid heavy metal
detoxification.
There are other supplements
that can aid in heavy metal detoxification that are not included in the basic
cleanse. Alpha Lipoic
Acid #1505-6 has both fat and water soluble properties and can cross any
membrane in the body. It helps remove
liver toxins, including heavy metals. Mega-Chel #1611-1 is designed to help remove the build-up of
mineral deposits (arterial plaque) in the circulatory system, but it also has
the ability to help the body eliminate heavy metals, particularly lead. Simply add 1-2 tablets of Mega-Chel twice daily to the basic program. N-Acetyl Cysteine #509-7 also known as NAC, is essential for
the body to mount a defense against free radicals and it supports the natural
elimination of harmful toxins, including heavy metals. This nutrient is a
precursor to glutathione, one of the body’s most powerful antioxidants. Heavy metals deplete glutathione, but NAC
helps remove them. Finally, Bowel Detox #3020-8 aids digestion and elimination and can
be a helpful addition to a heavy metal cleansing program. The blend contains enzymes, fiber, bentonite
clay, charcoal and herbs which support the liver and intestinal function.
If you are interested in
learning more about a heavy metal detoxification or need help in developing a
customized program, the person who introduced you to Nature’s Sunshine can help
you create a program that is right for you.
Get excited and enthusiastic about your
own dream. This excitement is like a forest fire - you can smell it, taste it
and see it from a mile away. - Denis Waitley
HAVE YOU BEEN WONDERING ABOUT NSP HERBS FROM
Here is a
statement from an NSP Research Scientist
“NSP does in fact use select
quality ingredients from
no matter what the country of origin is. Likewise, materials from the
“Please read the following statement that
explains further the Quality, Service, and Integrity NSP offers:
“Over 80% of our herbs are
wild-crafted, which means our herbs are hand-harvested from the wild.
Wild-crafted herbs are not grown on farms, and hence cannot be certified
organic. However, they clearly are not grown with fertilizers, pesticides, etc.
The small percentage of our herbs that are grown on farms are always grown using
organic growing methods (we inspect each supplier's farm before we buy from
them). Whenever possible, we buy from organic-certified farms.
“We buy our herbs from all corners of the globe. Most of the traditionally used
herbs are only grown, or grow best, in their native environments. Herbs that
are native to or are commonly grown in the
foreign material, including fertilizers, pesticides, or any other matter is
found, we reject the batch and refuse to purchase from that vendor again in the
future. Therefore when you purchase our products you can be guaranteed the
product contains no residues from fertilizers or pesticides or other types of
contamination. An organic label does not necessarily mean high quality. Organic
can still be contaminated. The real proof is in the testing, which NSP does to
ensure no lead, arsenic, pesticides, contaminants, etc.
“Quality is one factor that sets NSP apart
from the competition. NSP has one of the most extensive quality testing
facilities and we are considered to be the quality leader in the natural
supplement industry. NSP conducts independent testing to ensure that we provide
high quality products. We meticulously test all raw materials and finished
products. In all, we use more than 300 tests and procedures to ensure the
quality of the raw materials we use and the finished products we sell. Our
manufacturing facility enables us to manufacture products following
pharmaceutical grade GMPs (good manufacturing
practices).
“Quality begins in selection, where only
the finest herbs and raw materials are obtained. The company's global sourcing
of raw materials ensures that the highest quality products are chosen from each
harvest season. After being harvested, these materials are shipped to the
manufacturing facility, where they are subjected to a series of in-depth
quality control tests to ensure purity, potency and cleanliness.”
“Once a product has been produced, it
undergoes a battery of tests to assure consistency, quality and potency. The
finished product is audited by inspectors for bulk weight, liquid volume,
bottle count, bottle sealing and legible lot number. Samples are then given to
the QA labs so scientists can complete testing according to finished product
specifications. After all tests are completed and the product has passed the
inspections, Quality Assurance will release the product. The batch record and a
sample of the finished product are retained for future reference. If a customer
has a
question about a product, QA can refer to the retention sample of the lot in
question.
“Every test we conduct leads to better
product quality, and excellence in product quality is what has put our products
where they are today--at the top of the industry. You can be assured that with
each new product we develop and manufacture, our commitment to excellence will
continue.
“NSP chemists use sophisticated equipment
to accomplish these tasks. High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas
Chromatography (GC), Mass Spectrometry (MS) including HPLC-MS/MS, Fourier
Transform Infrared Spectrometry (FTIR), Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) and
Ultraviolet-Visible Spectrometry (UV-VIS) are a few of the instruments at their
disposal. NSP scientists' expertise is recognized worldwide with publication of
their methods in peer-reviewed journals.
Nature's Sunshine Products does extensive
testing to ensure that each of our capsule and tablet products meet stringent
dissolution and disintegration requirements. Tablets and capsules are tested in
accordance with the United States Pharmacopoeia. The capsules or tablets are
placed in water maintained at 37 degrees C (body temperature) and the motion of
the disintegration apparatus simulates the passage of a capsule through the
body. The time required for each tablet and capsule to break down is recorded,
and all tablets and capsules must dissolve within 30 minutes to be accepted by
NSP Quality Assurance. Additionally, ongoing stability testing
is conducted to ensure that capsules and tablets from a given lot continue to
pass disintegration testing throughout the shelf life of the product.
“We can guarantee the quality and purity
of every product we sell because we conduct our own extensive testing on every
lot of every product. This is considered superior to most other companies that
don't have the facilities to do their testing. These companies have to rely on
periodic testing from outside labs. Third party testing is highly recommended
because very few
herbal companies have the resources or staff to adequately conduct their own
tests to ensure quality. NSP is one of the rare companies that can boast a full
array of scientific testing equipment, as well as a full staff of scientists
(We have 7 PhD's on staff as well as 2 pharmacists, and over 15 chemists.) to
conduct the tests. Because we are able to test each and every batch of product,
we consider our products to be superior to a company's who occasionally hires
outside labs to test their herbs and vitamins/minerals on an intermittent
basis.
“We are confident in the quality of our
products because of our extensive testing. Quality Assurance and Research &
Development booklets are available that may be of interest to you. These
booklets provide helpful information about some of the tests we conduct so you
can better understand the stringent testing procedures NSP follows and can have
the utmost confidence in the products we offer.” (Call Manager Services
800-223-8225) “Some of this information is available online at http://www.naturessunshine.com/us/products/productquality/index.aspx
“It is not just NSP's
opinion that we are quality leaders; an independent source has verified this.
NSP was selected by National Outlook magazine as the ‘Manufacturer of the Year’
for 2002. Nutritional Outlook is a
leading monthly magazine serving the nutritional industry, analyzing
developments in regulations, ingredients, quality control, manufacturing
technology,
packaging, marketing, and new products from the manufacturer's perspective.
“I hope this information is helpful for
you.
“Thank you-
“Curtis Walcker
Research Scientist
Health Sciences & Educational Services Department
Nature's Sunshine Products, Inc.”
Hard work spotlights the
character of people: some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses, and
some don't turn up at all. -
Sam Ewing
EXCITOTOXINS CAUSE CELL DEATH
Excitotoxins including aspartame and monosodium glutamate are neurotoxic
chemical additives that directly harm nerve cells, over-exciting them to the
point of cell death. They're found in diet soda, canned soup, salad dressing,
sausage and even many manufactured vegetarian foods, used to add flavor to
over-processed, boring foods that have had the life cooked out of them. So how
do food companies manage to hide excitotoxins and
taste additives in their foods? It's easy: They just keep changing the names to
confuse us. Once customers learned to avoid MSG /monosodium glutamate, the food
companies started calling it other things.
The following list gives some of the many disguises of MSG on packaged
food.
Additives that always contain MSG
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Hydrolyzed Protein
Hydrolyzed Plant Protein
Plant Protein Extract
Sodium Caseinate
Calcium Caseinate
Yeast Extract
Textured Protein
Autolyzed Yeast
Hydrolyzed Oat Flour
Additives that frequently contain MSG
Malt Extract
Malt Flavoring
Bouillon
Broth Stock
Flavoring
Natural Flavoring
Natural Beef or Chicken Flavoring
Seasoning
Spices
Additives that may contain MSG or Excitotoxins
Carageenan
Enzymes
Soy Protein Concentrate
Soy Protein Isolate
Whey Protein Isolate
From Excitotoxins: The
Taste that Kills by Russell L. Blaylock, MD
The key to realizing a dream is to focus
not on success but significance - and then even the small steps and little
victories along your path will take on greater meaning. - Oprah Winfrey
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What others do or say is their stuff; how we react, or
not, is our stuff! - Phil Evans,
Australian Business Coach, Author
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super-bugs with SILVER SHIELD #4070-7
with Aqua Sol Technology. It contains 14
ppm of silver.
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Healthfully yours,
Ginny