Your Life-Your Choice November, 1998 ==================== issue 18 Letter from the Editor Well here we are! The issue everyone's been waiting for! :) The contest we ran last month was quite a success. It's terrific to see that so many people are serious about nutrition. The winner of Your Life-Your Choice's Anniversary contest is.... Lorraine Schlaht from Coquitlam, BC Congratulations Lorraine, your cookbook will be sent right out to you. Enjoy those tastey recipes and remember to send us feedback on them. Thank you everyone for your participation in the contest. I look forward to your further contributions. I'd like to bring to your attention a misprint in one of our classified ads over the past couple of issues. Calorad is an amazing product specially designed for those interested in weight loss. Unfortunately a slight mistake was made in the link to more information. My apologies to our sponsor and to our many subscribers who were looking for more information. Please take the opportunity now to further investigate what this sponsor has to offer. Remember, it's our sponsors that make this newsletter FREE to all subscribers. SPECIAL NOTES: As you check out the Wellness Locator; http://www.Life-Choices.com/directory.html, watch for the special symbol within the listings indicating a new product or service announcement! These companies have something new and exciting to share with you! The "Let Us Help You Find A Practitioner" form is now up and functioning! If you're looking for someone in your area, and you can't find someone in the Wellness Locator, fill in the short form at: http://www.Life-Choices.com/reports.html#practioner and we'll do what we can to find someone for you. Until next time Your Life-Your Choice wishes you health and prosperity. Brigitte Synesael Editor of Your Life-Your Choice Traditional Medicine Isn't Enough Any More! Your life is your choice-don't make it the doctor's choice! http://www.Life-Choices.com/yourlife ********************************************** @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ @ @ IN THIS ISSUE: @ @ 1. PLEASE VISIT OUR SPONSORS @ Our sponsors make this @ newsletter FREE to @ subscribers. Please take a @ moment to visit them. @ @ 2. TESTIMONIES FOR SUCCESS @ Discover how others @ successfully solved your @ problem. @ @ 3. A MYRIAD OF OPTIONS - part 2 @ A resource that briefly @ describes commonly recognized @ modalities. Discover what they're @ all about! @ @ 4. PLEASE VISIT OUR SPONSORS @ Our sponsors make this @ newsletter FREE to @ subscribers. Please take a @ moment to visit them. @ @ 5. Basic Home Herbal Kit @ Having some basic herbs handy makes @ it possible to give an immediate @ "boost" to fighting off a cold, flu, @ or stomach ache, rather than waiting @ the few hours it make take to make a @ special trip to the store. @ @ 6. AROMATHERAPY; SAD @ Our bodies know that this is a time @ for huddling around the fire in the @ cave, and not undertaking unnecessary @ tasks. However, our modern society @ demands differently. @ @ @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ Subscribe: You can subscribe by using the form at the Newsletter Headquarters: http://www.Life-Choices.com. Unsubscribe: You can unsubscribe by using the form at the Newsletter Headquarters: http://www.Life-Choices.com. Copyright 1997-1998 by Brigitte Synesael All rights reserved ******************************************** Section 1 PLEASE VISIT OUR SPONSORS Over 30 Outstanding Products! All Natural Unique NO Side Effects! Benefits: - Wellness and Weight Loss - Relief from Arthritis, Diabetes, Fibromygalia, and many others - Improve skin, hair and nails - Hundreds of testimonies - Noticeable Results in 4-6 weeks See a sampling at http://www.Life-Choices.com/calorad.htm OR Visit my Website http://www.eyiteam.com. Remember to copy & paste this IMAC code into the space provided: A9127N0401. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Are you in a safe, secure job, earning a mediocre income? Have you been thinking of pursuing a part-time, home-based business opportunity where you can substantially increase your income and at the same time help people with serious health challenges? Subscribe to Turfseer's Alternative Health & Bus. Opps. Newsletter. Send an email to ar528822@hartley.on.ca for a subscription and the latest issue. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ********************************************** Section 2 TESTIMONIES FOR SUCCESS Dear Your Life-Your Choice, In my youth I was very active in sports, specifically racquetball. Although it has been years since I played, I decided it was time to get back into it. Realizing that I would suffer from stiff and sore muscles for at least 2 days afterward (while finding out just how out of shape I really was), I thought I would try some preventative measures. I used a mixture of White Oak Bark, Mullein, Black Walnut Hulls, and Queen of the Meadow. I took this concoction that evening and for the next 3 days. I was actually amazed at the results. No stiffness, no sore, aching muscles, none of the normal punishments for pushing a maturing body to its limits. Cindy California ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dear Your Life-Your Choice, I used to get sick on a very regular basis; colds, flus, upset stomachs, and the like. I started taking blue/green algae at the advice of a friend. Now I'm not sick nearly as often. David England ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If you, or someone you know, have a testimony you'd like to share, it can be submitted to mailto:testimony@life-choices.com with "Testimonies Your Life-Your Choice" in the subject heading. All testimonies should be kept to a maximum of 200 words and should include the method of treatment used without naming industry specific brands, companies, or individuals.. For example: "through the use of Bee Pollen" is permitted because it is the name of the actual herb. However "by using XYZ product" (only available through a specific company) is not permitted. All testimonies become the property of Your Life-Your Choice. All submissions are subject to responsible editing and any reference made to an industry specific product will be edited out as this section is not intended to be an advertising platform. Share your story and help other readers who share your health concerns. ********************************************** Section 3 A Myriad of Options By Brigitte Synesael Having found a line of herbal combinations specially formulated by top scientists in North America to provide optimum results, Brigitte has spent the past 3 years promoting wellness through the use of herbal supplementation. Further details can be found at: http://www.Life-choices.com/herbal/. Being the editor of Your Life-Your Choice has opened up Brigitte's awareness and strengthened her conviction to many types of alternative and complementary therapies. The Your Life-Your Choice Headquarters contains many informative opportunities and can be found at http://www.Life-Choices.com. ---------- This is the second of a series of articles designed to be used as a resource or a starting ground in determining which alternative/complementary treatment will benefit you. Most of the commonly recognized modalities are briefly described here. Remember, this is a brief description. Often we will not be able to do justice to the therapy in question in such a limited amount of space. This resource is meant to educate you as to the numerous options available. YOU are the one who is empowered to take control over your health on a going forward basis. Remember, too, that the onus is upon the individual to ensure that the practitioner you choose is properly qualified and possesses the required certification for your area. Bach Flower Remedies - This system was developed by Dr. Edward Bach, hence the name; Bach Flower Remedies. By using flowers, buds, and twigs Bach designed numerous flower essences beneficial in balancing moods and specific mind states. This treatment is claimed to be very beneficial in alleviating stressful conditions. Biofeedback--A technique of monitoring the unconscious body's reactions to stress to provide immediate information to the conscious mind. Through guided imagery and relaxation techniques the individual can learn to control the unconscious thus exercising control over reactions and restoring balance. This technique is recommended for chronic pain, tension headaches, neuromuscular challenges, depression, anxiety, and similar health issues. Chakra - In an ancient Indian language Chakra means "wheel". Chakras are force centers of spiritual power which flows throughout the body. There is a discrepancy as to how many Chakras exist. Some say 5 and others believe there is as many as 10. Chakras correspond with specific areas of the body. The Chakras or wheels continuously rotate, receiving and redirecting energies which ultimately results in appropriate balance and restored health. Chiropractic - This is the diagnosis and manipulative treatment of the functional disorders of the joints, in particular injuries related to the spine. Misalignments of the vertebra along the spinal cord interfere with nerves, muscle tissues, joints, glands, etc. and interfere with their function. The manipulative movements to correct these misalignments helps the body regain its structure and its function. Colon Hydrotherapy - This is a process of removing excess fecal material from the colon walls. As well as removing impacted wastes, it dilutes bacteria and toxins from the large intestines and the colon. Benefits of this treatment include improved muscle tone, an increase in the absorption of nutrients, and reducing the absorption of toxic waste material. Colonics are an essential part of a holistic detoxification program. This treatment is recommended for these health concerns: headaches, candida, constipation, parasites, malabsorption syndrome, bad breath and for general health. Craniosacral Therapy - This technique addresses the functioning of the Craniosacral system which is comprised of the brain, the spinal cord, cerebrospinal fluid, cranial dual membrane, cranial bones and the sacrum. Gentle, non-invasive manipulation allows the practitioner to make adjustments to free the body from tensions and restrictions within the central nervous system. This technique is particularly effective in addressing headaches, TMJ, myofascial challenges, and similar health issues. Ear Candling - A specially designed, hollow cloth candle is inserted into the ear. Once lit it creates a vacuum that draws out excess ear wax, Candida, fungus, bacteria, viruses, etc. from the ears and sinuses. CAUTION: This can be a very dangerous procedure. DO NOT attempt this on your own. Make sure that only a qualified professional administers this treatment. Herbology - An ancient healing art that relies on the use of herbs (parts of plants) as the source of remedies for specific health issues. Herbology works on the principal that given the proper tools (vitamins, nutrients, etc.) the body can heal itself. Often certain herbs will compliment each other. The proper combination can significantly increase the efficacy of a particular mixture. Herbology is the oldest system of medicine practiced and is used in conjunction with a number of other modalities. Each herb, having different healing properties, is used to strengthen the natural functions and systems of the body without the undesirable side effects that accompany many prescription drugs. Good quality herbs can be beneficial in addressing virtually any health condition. Homeopathy--Based on Samuel Hahnemann's science, the theory for this modality is "like cures like". The meaning of this is that although large doses of a substance may cause symptoms or disease, infinitely small doses of the same substance will provide a cure. The entire person is taken into consideration prior to determining treatment. Small doses of specially prepared plants and minerals help stimulate the body's defenses and encourage the healing process. This modality is said to be beneficial in dealing with most health issues. Hypnosis - A technique where the therapist induces a state of deep relaxation, and through positive affirmations initiates the desired results. In this relaxed state (trance) the subject is highly responsive to suggestions. However, the subject cannot be made to follow instructions conflicting with their ethics or moral fiber. The British and American Medical Associations have accepted hypnosis as a viable practice in alleviating a wide range of physical and mental conditions. Hypnosis is particularly effective in achieving results with stress, addictions, and resolving many deep troubling issues. Once again we have exhausted our space limitation for this issue, we will continue exploring Alternative/Complementary Therapies in upcoming issues. Just a reminder that this is for educational purposes only, and Your Life-Your Choice does not endorse any specific modality. As always we encourage you to consult your doctor and/or a certified practitioner in your area. ******************************************** Section 4 PLEASE VISIT OUR SPONSORS HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONERS - YOUR CUSTOMERS ARE LOOKING FOR YOU!! - Thousands of interested prospects will know where to find you. - Have YOUR name available when your services are needed. - Highly targeted local and global promotional benefits for less than $1/week. Your Life-Your Choice often gets requests from subscribers and visitors looking for practitioners in specific areas. Get listed and be found! Visit NOW http://www.Life-Choices.com/promote.html to reserve your position before YOUR new customers find someone else. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ GOT A MICROSOFT FRONTPAGE OR EUDORA QUESTION/PROBLEM? Use Worldprofit Consulting Services. Details at http://www.trafficcenter.com/dealers.cfm?id=hlowery-3130 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ******************************************** Section 5 Basic Home Herbal Kit by Marian Brown, CH Health & Healing News http://www.hhnews.com In addition to daily nutritional supplements, it is not a bad idea to keep on hand some basic herbs to help out in special situations. Having them handy makes it possible to give an immediate "boost" to fighting off a cold, flu, or stomach ache, rather than waiting the few hours it make take to make a special trip to the store. Catnip--This herb isn't just for your cat! Scientist have confirmed the traditional use of catnip as a digestive aid. It is believed to soothe the muscles of the digestive tract and cleanse the bowel. This herb is very handy to have on hand for Halloween! Garlic--Not just for scaring away those Halloween vampires, garlic is a must for the herbal remedy kit. It has been called "nature's penicillin" and is traditionally used for its anti-bacterial properties. It has been used for centuries to fight colds, fevers, and respiratory infections. Garlic oil (also in capsules) can be easily rubbed on the back and chest to help break up respiratory congestion. I have also seen it applied to the soles of the feet with the same effect! A few drops of slightly warm garlic oil can also be placed in the ear to help elevate earaches. Many users of garlic take it every day for its reported preventative properties during the cold/flu seasons. Echinacea--One of the most well-known of the immune-boosters, Echinacea can be used before, during, or after a bout with an illness. It is believed to "rev" up the immune system to protect against infections, as well as build it up after. EyeBright--Since prevention may not be 100%, herbs can help to lesson and ease the symptoms. For the runny, scratchy, puffy eyes that often accompany the cold, eyebright can be very useful. Taken internally, it can help relief these symptoms and also many believe it strengthens the eyes. (This may be helpful for "back to school" eyestrain some children experience after not reading a lot during the summer.) In addition to the capsule form, there are many herbal eyewashes that contain eyebright to help soothe more severe problems. White willow bark--Known as the "aspirin" of the herb world, it can be used for a wide-range of ailments. It is commonly used for aches and pains of colds/flu or muscle strain and for bringing down fevers. Feverfew--As the name implies, feverfew can be used to help relieve fevers, but is also an excellent headache remedy. Modern herbalists even recommend feverfew to help combat migraine attacks. This is just a sampling of the many herbs available to help us control and maintain our daily health. Be sure to read and FOLLOW label directions or consult a qualified health care practitioner when administering herbs. If symptoms persist or increase, be sure to consult your health care provider. ************************************************************* 6. Aromatherapy:SAD By Marge Clark http://www.naturesgift.com I first came in contact with the essential oils perhaps 15 years ago. Their healing power awed and fascinated me from the start. Several years of study and experimentation with the essential oils followed. The founding of Nature's Gift Custom Aromatherapy Products followed. I am really delighted that the internet gives me a venue to learn from others, and to share what I've learned. ----- As the hours of sunshine dwindle, and the gray days of November follow one after another, many of my friends complain of depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder, what may be a natural biological response to the dark days of winter. Our bodies know that this is a time for huddling around the fire in the cave, and not undertaking unnecessary tasks. However, our modern society demands that we continue the demands placed upon us and lead fuller busier lives than our bodies would choose. In total honesty, the best remedy I have seen for SAD is exposure to full spectrum light banks, and for someone who truly suffers from the disorder to the extent that he/she is unable to function, the investment in the special lighting is a worthwhile expenditure. However, aromatherapy, with its deep effect on the spirit and on the emotions, may be very helpful. This is the time of year to bring out the Citrus Essential Oils. The full range of citrus oils are uplifting; I call them the smile bringers. I do have some personal favorites, however, and love to share about them. Generally, the citrus oils are cold pressed from the rind of the fruit. Please be aware that all of them are to one degree or another photosentizers. Do not apply to the skin and then expose yourself to ultraviolet rays, whether outside, with a tanning bed, or in any other form, for at least 12 hours. In the morning, on gray days that I want to curl up under the covers, I reach for Pink Grapefruit Essential Oil. Pink Grapefruit is a wonderful energizer. It makes me want to get up and out, to wash windows, strip wallpaper, do yardwork, etc. I like to diffuse it in a nebulizing diffuser, but a few drops in warm water in an aromalamp, warmed by a tea candle, or inhaled from a tissue, or even mixed in a spray bottle with water and spritzed in the air will work. If I am not going to be going outside, I might add five or six drops of Pink Grapefruit to a salt scrub before my morning shower. For diffusion in the air, I like to add a little Cypress Essential Oil to the Pink Grapefruit; I call that my "FogCutter" blend. Orange Essential Oil is another energizer, but gentler in its effect; perhaps better to use in a household full of children. It is impossible to be gloomy, contrary or cranky with the scent of orange in the air. Another essential oil that can work wonders with a roomful of cranky, housebound children is Tangerine. Sweet-scented, it seems to banish contrary spirits on the fourth rainy day in a row. Another oil that seems to banish the blues for many people is Bergamot. This essential oil is gentler, with a touch of floral in its scent. I will only use Bergamot in an airborne blend. It is the most phototoxic essential oil; you do not want to risk exposure to UV rays with Bergamot on your skin. For uplifting the spirits without necessarily energizing, splurge and indulge in some Neroli. This steam distilled oil from the flowers of the Bitter Orange tree is a wonderfully uplifting oil, that soothes rather than energizes. A few drops blended into an unscented cream or lotion or in Jojoba Oil to give you a personal perfume blend can keep you serene throughout the storms of early winter. Remember that all of the citrus oils have the potential to cause sun sensitivity, and to irritate sensitive skin. If applying the citrus oils to your body, please dilute them in a weak dilution, ie, 10 drops to one ounce of carrier oil. Less is definitely more in this case. But with safe and appropriate use, the ecitrus smilebringers' can beat the winter doldrums! Until next time, have an aromatic month! ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Disclaimer All material appearing in this newsletter is provided for educational purposes only. 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Thanksgiving is over and now the Christmas rituals begin. Lots of shopping, and parties, and shopping, and company, and... did I mention shopping? :) It's hard to stick to our nutritious regime around this time of year. Your Life-Your Choice writers will be offering you some advice on how to stay healthy AND enjoy the holidays. SPECIAL NOTES: Remember to check the Your Life-Your Choice Mini-Mall for perfect gift ideas. There's lots to choose from in the Bookstore, the Leather Shop, the Herbal Store, and remember the Gift Shop! http://www.Life-Choices.com/minimall.html As you check out the Wellness Locator; http://www.Life-Choices.com/directory.html, watch for the special symbol within the listings indicating a new product or service announcement! These companies have something new and exciting to share with you! The "Let Us Help You Find A Practitioner" form is now up and functioning! If you're looking for someone in your area, and you can't find someone in the Wellness Locator, fill in the short form at: http://www.Life-Choices.com/reports.html#practioner and we'll do what we can to find someone for you. Until next time Your Life-Your Choice wishes you health and prosperity. Brigitte Synesael Editor of Your Life-Your Choice Traditional Medicine Isn't Enough Any More! Your life is your choice-don't make it the doctor's choice! http://www.Life-Choices.com/yourlife ********************************************** @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ @ @ IN THIS ISSUE: @ @ 1. PLEASE VISIT OUR SPONSORS @ Our sponsors make this @ newsletter FREE to @ subscribers. Please take a @ moment to visit them. @ @ 2. Nutritional Tidbits @ @ @ 3. EVERYTHING YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO @ KNOW ABOUT MAGNETS, BUT DID NOT @ KNOW WHOM TO ASK. @ What magnets should I use? And how @ should I use them? @ @ 4. PLEASE VISIT OUR SPONSORS @ Our sponsors make this @ newsletter FREE to @ subscribers. Please take @ a moment to visit them. @ @ 5. ADD: Is There Life After Ritalin? @ Part IV of "The Dilemma of ADD/ADHD" @ In our last installment of this series, @ we will look at some of the alternatives @ that are available to us in treating ADD. @ @ 6. RECIPE CORNER @ Orange And Peanut Sweet Potatoes @ Mince Meat Dessert - ADD/ADHD @ @ @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ Subscribe: You can subscribe by using the form at the Newsletter Headquarters: http://www.Life-Choices.com. Unsubscribe: You can unsubscribe by using the form at the Newsletter Headquarters: http://www.Life-Choices.com. Copyright 1997-1998 by Brigitte Synesael All rights reserved ******************************************** Section 1 PLEASE VISIT OUR SPONSORS Holidays have you blue or overwhelmed? Visit the HERBAL ATTITUDE for a new lease on life. We teach total herbal living from nutrition to cooking and gardening. Take an online class! Order our FREE Newsletter. Visit with Ronald Wayman known for his emotional healing techniques. Lots to do and fun things to learn. Stop by today at: http://www.squirrelyherbs.com ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONERS - YOUR CUSTOMERS ARE LOOKING FOR YOU!! - Thousands of interested prospects will know where to find you. - Have YOUR name available when your services are needed. - Highly targeted local and global promotional benefits for less than $1/week. Your Life-Your Choice often gets requests from subscribers and visitors looking for practitioners in specific areas. Get listed and be found! Visit NOW http://www.Life-Choices.com/promote.html to reserve your position before YOUR new customers find someone else. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ********************************************** Section 2 Choice Tidbits In general, the more brightly colored a fruit or vegetable is, the more vitamins and phytonutrients it contains. Also, raw fruits and vegetables usually contain more health supporting enzymes than cooked ones. When in doubt, go for bright and raw! ~~~~~~~ Author and exercise physiologist, Greg Landry, M.S., publishes a FREE email newsletter, "Fitness, Health, & Weight Loss". To start your free subscription, send any email message, mailto:Fitness-on@mail-list.com or visit http://www.Landry.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ You can *super-charge* your metabolism for weight loss by doing some type of aerobic exercise on a daily basis...walking, swimming, jogging, aerobic dance, stationary cycling, bike riding, rowing, stair climbing, etc. Folks, forget this "twice a week" stuff. Our bodies were designed to be active everyday! Try to average 30 to 45 minutes per day, but do something *everyday*... even if it's only 10 minutes some days. This will turn on your "fat burning switch"! Give it a try... your metabolism will soar!! :) ~~~~~~~ Author and exercise physiologist, Greg Landry, M.S., publishes a FREE email newsletter, "Fitness, Health, & Weight Loss". To start your free subscription, send any email message, mailto:Fitness-on@mail-list.com or visit http://www.Landry.com ********************************************** Section 3 "Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Magnets, But Did Not Know Whom to Ask." By Dr. Boyce N. Berkel This report is written by Boyce N. Berkel, M.D. It was condensed and adapted by permission from Dr. William H. Philpotts book "Biomagnetic Handbook." Dr. Philpott is currently doing FDA approved research in Magnetic Therapy, and is taking applications. For more information on this timely and very fascinating subject, go to http://www.i-netmall.com/shops/relief/ ~~~~~~~~~~ Now that you understand that you are a magnetic being, exposed to and affected by electromagnetic radiation. And now that you know you can be protected by negative magnetic energy, you may be wondering... "What magnets should I use? And how should I use them? In this issue you will learn about the various kinds of magnets. You will learn about their strengths, their degree of penetration, and how to use them effectively. You will see the term "Gauss" used from time to time. It is simply a unit of magnetic field intensity, and represents the number of lines of magnetic force passing through an area of 1 square centimeter. At the earth's surface, the magnetic field is about 0.5 gauss. A standard refrigerator magnet measures about 200 gauss. Therapeutic magnets may range from 2450 gauss to 5000 gauss, and industrial strength electromagnetic fields often measure more than 20,000 gauss. Except for the precautions mentioned at the end of this news letter, magnets are safe to use. In fact, the application of static magnetic energy to humans has been approved by the FDA which, based on toxicity studies, has been clarified as "not essentially harmful." The magnetic fields of magnetic instruments cleared by the FDA for human application and industrial static magnets are identical. You have found out so far why it is important to always use a negative magnetic field! MINI-BLOCK CERAMIC MAGNETS They can be used on your head such as your temporal areas, frontal or occipital areas for headaches or management of emotional symptoms or seizures. They can be used on your fingers or toes. They can be used directly on your joints, under or incorporated into wraps around your joints. They can be placed on top of the Flexible Mats to reinforce the depth of magnetic field penetration. They are used in the Magnetic Mattress Pad, the Multi-Purpose Pads and the Magnetic Chair Pads. They are 1 7/8 x 7/8 x 3/8 inch with a manufacturers gauss rating of 3950. CERAMIC DISC MAGNETS They serve numerous valuable purposes such as around your head to treat headaches or other central nervous system symptoms, around your joints, and over lesions on your skin or subcutaneous tissues. The magnetic field of a Ceramic Disc extends to eight inches. The therapeutic value extends to about three inches. They are 1½ x 3/8 inch, with a manufacturers gauss rating of 3950. CERAMIC BLOCK MAGNETS The 4 x 6 x ½: inch Ceramic Block can be used around your joints, or to penetrate deeply into your liver, your internal organs, your heart, or into your head for the treatment of tumors. The magnetic field extends to twelve inches. The therapeutic value extends for 6-7 inches. They have a manufacturers gauss rating if 3950. A Ceramic Block Magnet that is 4 x 6 x 1 inch has a magnetic field extending to 19 inches with a therapeutic value extending to nine inches. The 4 x 6 x 1 inch Ceramic Block Magnets are used in the Vitality Sleeper to have a field that penetrates into the head during sleep, for the production of melatonin. This is the age-reversing, disease-fighting, sleep-enhancing hormone. MULTI-MAGNET FLEXIBLE MATS The flexibility if these mats makes them very useful since they will fit around the curves of your body, without producing any pressure. They are composed of plastiform magnet strips 1½ x 7/8 x 1/8 inch with a manufacturers gauss rating of 2450. These plastiform magnetic strips are placed in four rows with the 1½ inches lengthwise the pad. In a 5 x 6 inch mat there are twelve magnetic strips. In a 5 x 12 inch mat, there are 24 magnetic strips. With the Multi-Magnet Flexible Mats, the magnetic field extends to seven inches. However, the therapeutic level extends about two inches. When the Flexible Mat is reinforced with one row of Mini-Block Magnets placed in the two central rows of magnets in the mat, the magnetic field extends to ten inches with the therapeutic field extending to four inches. When there are two rows of Mini-Block Magnets on the mat, the therapeutic level extends to five inches. The Flexible Mat can be re-inforced with Mini-Block Magnets placed crosswise the two inner rows of plastiform magnets in the flexible mat. This places the Mini-Block Magnets an inch and one half apart in which there are three placed on the 5 x 6 inch mat and six placed on the 5 x 12 inch mat. The Flexible Mat can also be reinforced by the 4 x 6 x ½ inch Ceramic Block Magnet. This extends the therapeutic value to six inches. THE MULTI-PURPOSE PAD Can be used on your back, your abdomen, or up over your heart and chest. It is 14 x 25 inches and composed of Mini-Block Magnets that are placed an inch and one-half apart throughout the pad. A MAGNETIC MATTRESS PAD Besides improving your general health, you will get the best relaxing sleep of your life. It is composed of Mini-Block Magnets that are placed an inch and one-half apart throughout the pad. An eggcrate type foam pad or other suitable pad should be placed over this Mattress Pad. By doing so, it provides a full negative magnetic field. It is this negative field that gives you all the long-term benefits of Magnetic Therapy. THE VITALITY SLEEPER This is designed to promote the production of melatonin by your pineal gland. This gland is located near the top and center of your head. Melatonin will increase your energy, improve your general health and enhance your sex life. It is composed of four Ceramic Blocks that are 4 x 6 x 1 inch placed in a row ¾ inch apart. These Ceramic Blocks are placed upright in a wooden carrier that holds them firmly up against the headboard. They can be raised or lowered depending on the height of the pillow. They are shipped at the top of the carrier and need to be lowered so that the head is in the. magnetic field. They are resting on a wooden dowel. The wooden dowel they are resting on should be slightly below the back of the head when the head is on the pillow. It is designed that the top of the head should be approximately three inches from these magnets. By doing so, it provides a full negative magnetic effect, of stimulting the pineal gland to produce melatonin. The MAGNETIC CHAIR PAD Gives you relief from back and leg pains. It will fit easily into your car, office chair, or favorite chair at home. It is composed of Mini-Block Magnets placed an inch and one-half apart throughout the seat and the back of the pad. PRECAUTIONS DO NOT use magnets on the abdomen during PREGNANCY DO NOT use a magnetic bed or magnets on your chest if wearing a PACEMAKER or DEFIBRILLATOR. A magnet within a few inches of these instruments can interrupt their function. DO NOT use a magnetic bed for 24 hours daily if ill. This could suppress your adrenal glands, resulting in slow energy recovery. The magnetic bed may be used 8 - 10 hours per day, and then supplemented with spot therapy for specific symptoms. DO NOT use magnets on the abdomen for 60 - 90 minutes following meals. This allows peristalsis to take place. DO NOT use positive magnetic energy on a prolonged basis unless under medical supervision. DISCLAIMER What you have learned here is educational, and not to be construed as medical advice, diagnosis, or self-help prescription for any individual or any specific problem. Any person experiencing a health problem should consult a physician. Unsupervised self treatment could be hazardous in cases of serious illness. You must know also that there are no ethical restrictions on the self-help application of magnets, nor are there ethical restrictions on the purchase of magnets for whatever use a person wishes to use them. There is no ethical restriction reviewing information on how to apply magnets for human therapeutics, as long as no claim for a cure is made. The self-help application of magnetic fields is the sole responsibility of the self-help applier. Without promise of a cure, magnetic therapy is worth a try. ******************************************** Section 4 PLEASE VISIT OUR SPONSORS Icemall is giving away $199.00 worth of FREE e-books and reports! Check it out today! http://www.icemall.com/free_gift.html ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ````FREE NEWSLETTER``````FREE NEWSLETTER````` FREE Recipes, Tips, Techniques and Resources, for GARDENING, COOKING, ENJOYING LIFE. mailto:simple-pleasures-on@mail-list.com Published by http://www.charlottesgardens.com ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ******************************************** Section 5 ADD: Is There Life After Ritalin? Part IV of "The Dilemma of ADD/ADHD" By Joe Carr, Ph.D., C.N.C. Dr. Joe Carr is a Psychologist, Certified Nutritional Counselor and Certified Microscopist Technician. He is currently completing his dissertation for a doctorate of Naturopathy, is a member of the International Society of Orthomolecular Medicine, the American Nutraceutical Association, the American Academy of Environmental Medicine, and the American Association of Nutritional Consultants. He is a partner in Wellness Therapies, a wellness clinic in St. Louis, MO and specializes in working with children who have been diagnosed as ADD/ADHD. He employs a completely natural approach to the problem of ADD and can be contacted at wellness@primary.net. ~~~~~~~~~~ In our last installment of this series, we will look at some of the alternatives that are available to us in treating ADD. So, what's a parent to do? We love our child, we want the best for them, we want to help them but this ADD-thing keeps getting in the way. Isn't there anything else we can do besides just giving them drugs? Fortunately, the answer is a hearty "Yes!" It does not matter if your child is taking a drug or not; the following suggestions or tips can be used by all. Moreover, obviously, this is not a complete or exhaustive list. There are many good books available that deal with additional supplementation, psychological and educational assistance. 1 - Start keeping a food diary. Often a child diagnosed as ADD has food sensitivities and allergies that contribute to the problem or are actually THE cause of the problem. A food diary enables you to start seeing a pattern that might exist. It is quite simple: note the child's behavior before breakfast, after breakfast, after lunch, dinner and any snacks (the only time BEFORE is breakfast) such as irritable, runny nose, cough, stomach problems, normal, etc. Also, write down EVERYTHING that was eaten. Patterns can sometimes quickly present themselves; usually you will need at least a month of information before sensitivities become obvious. As patterns develop (e.g. each time the child eats sweets he becomes irritable and argumentative), you can remove that item from the diet for a week or two and notice if the behavior returns. Then reintroduce the food and pay close attention to what happens. With this in mind, I offer the next tip: 2 - Utilize the resources of the Feingold Association. Pediatrician-allergist Benjamin Feingold, M.D. developed the Feingold Program in the early 1970s to identify the chemical to which most ADD children are sensitized. A recent university- sponsored study involving 170 families using the program showed wide-ranging improvements in such diverse areas as more compliant response to parental discipline, decreased truancy, and better ability to get to sleep. Their web page address is: http://www.feingold.org/indexx.html 3 - Consider supplementing with an OPC or pycnogenol. Jacques Masquelier coined the word Pycnogenol to describe an entire class of bioflavonoids that are composed of polyphenols, or Proanthocyanidin complexes, also referred to as Oligomeric Proanthocyanidin Complexes (OPCs). Masquelier patented a process to extract Proanthocyanidin from both pine bark in 1951, and grape seeds in 1970. The name Pycnogenol, was intended as a scientific name for this class of bioflavanoids, whether extracted from pine bark, lemon tree bark, grape seeds, grape skins, cranberries, etc. I'm not concerned on WHAT it is called, rather on using it. OPC, Proanthocyanidin, Pycnogenol - have a generalized calming effect and can significantly increase mental alertness and ability to stay focused. It appears to assist in decreasing aggressiveness and impulsiveness. 4 - Begin using a good digestive enzyme formula. Enzymes are involved in every aspect of our lives. They move our muscles, stimulate our nerves, make our heart beat, keep us breathing and even enable us to think. There are literally hundreds of thousands of enzymes active in every organ, tissue and fluid of your body, and each has its own specific function. Enzymes digest our food and convert it so that our muscles, nerves and glands are fortified. Enzymes assist kidneys, lungs, liver, skin and colon in their important eliminative tasks. Your body is a live enzyme organism and you need live enzyme food that is properly digested and properly assimilated. Enzymes are also necessary for proper elimination. We get enzymes from two sources; those made by our body and those we ingest. Only raw or uncooked food contains enzymes. Enzymes are heat sensitive, so when our food is cooked, most of the enzymes are destroyed. The body itself is called upon during digestion to take enzymes from the body to digest the enzyme depleted food. This puts stress on our organs and tissues which in turn can have serious consequences. Digestion of food takes a high priority and acts as a powerful stimulus in the demand for enzymes. We add to that stress, pollution, strenuous exercise, colds, fever, pregnancy, caffeine, and alcohol which all contribute to enzyme depletion. The body may not have its storehouse of enzymes replenished at the necessary rate. When you eat food continually deficient in enzymes, your digestive organs become exhausted. The body puts a higher priority on digestion than on maintaining health, and it will call on enzymes from other parts of the body to finish the job, thereby depleting the immune system. Our body can be weakened to such an extent that it can no longer defend itself against disease. Dr. Edward Howell, in his book Nutritional Enzymes, likened the enzymes in our body to a bank account. Each of us is born with a limited number of enzymes our body can produce in a lifetime; we can call this our enzyme bank account. The enzyme bank account can get out of balance - heavy withdrawals and skimpy deposits. Deposits are made by eating enzyme rich raw foods and by supplementing the diet with plant enzymes. Withdrawals are made by eating cooked or processed foods, and by the number of enzyme robbers we mentioned earlier. As our enzyme bank account is depleted over the years, we begin to recognize illness, ulcers, constipation, bloating, arthritis, headaches, PMS, chronic fatigue, etc, etc. This is one of the major problems with everyone, not just our ADD children, we see in our center. If nothing else was done, supplementing your diet, and that of your child, with a good digestive enzyme, would result in a remarkable improvement in your well-being. 5 - Elimiate the sugar. Easy to say, hard to do! Another of the major problems we see is sugar addiction. The problem is not directly the sugar, but the yeast and fungi that are ravaging the ADD child's body and thriving on it. In fact, it is THE reason of the craving for the sugar. We have not found one child who has not had a significant yeast infestation! You must begin to remove sugar from the diet. There is the obvious - sweets. Then there is the not so obvious: read the label! Just because a sugar is natural doesn't make it any better. Honey, fruits and fruit juices, breads and pastas, etc. It is not easy but it is where you MUST begin. You can't take it all away overnight; it might take a year to completely transition the child's diet. Very few things can have as direct an impact on the behavior of your ADD child as this can. 6 - Increase the veggies. And you thought taking the sugar away was going to be difficult! Your child's (and your) diet should be 80% vegetable. Again, as with the sugar, this will normally not be a quick transition but one you phase in over a year's period. However, as in the sugar elimination, it is one of the most dynamic and important things you can do for your child. There are enormous resources available to you for making such a transition: books, tapes, seminars, recipes, suggestions, etc. Once you start looking for them, you will be amazed. This list is obviously just a few of the things you can do to begin helping your child. Numerous helpful books available can assist you on your journey. Check in your area for natural alternatives, such as chiropractors, naturopaths, wellness centers, nutritional microscopists, etc. They can be your allies and provide invaluable support. Check with the Feingold Association for local support groups, call the local health food stores and ask for referral to ADD and/or autistic support groups, find other parents at your child's school and form your own support group. It's not easy having ADD in your home. Nevertheless, it is possible to go on the offensive and begin changing the situation. And, yes, it is possible to have a child who has been diagnosed as ADD to live a life that is "normal" (however that might be defined!) WITHOUT the drugs! (NOTE: I would love to hear from you regarding your successes and/or failures.) ************************************************************* Section 6 Orange And Peanut Sweet Potatoes This recipe is one of many offered by Sierra Home http://www.sierra.com/ 2 med. sweet potatoes 1/4 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel 2 tablespoons orange juice 1/2 cup orange juice 2 teaspoons cornstarch 4 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons peanuts Peel and slice sweet potatoes crosswise into 1/2-inch thick slices. Place in a 1-quart casserole. Sprinkle lightly with salt. Sprinkle with 2 Tablespoons orange juice. Micro-cook, covered, on 100% power for 6 to 8 minutes or till potatoes are tender. Let stand, covered, while preparing sauce. For sauce, in a 2-cup measure stir together 1/2 cup orange juice, cornstarch, and finely shredded orange peel. Stir in honey or maple (maple-flavored) syrup. Micro-cook, uncovered, on 100% power for 1 to 2 minutes or till thickened and bubbly, stirring every 30 seconds. Stir together sauce and potato slices. Sprinkle with roasted but unsalted peanuts. NOTE: True maple syrup is the best if you have it. 2 servings ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ MINCE MEAT DESSERT - ADD/ADHD By Howie Thomason RNCP It is important to realise that artificial food additives and food colourings are the most common substances that cause hyperactivity in children. Several studies suggest that food allergies and sensitivities can cause psychological symptoms as well. It is important to eliminate the artificial additives, refined sugars, and all food allergens. For Six Servings; Combine into a sauce pan; 2 cups of tart chopped apples 1 cup raisins or currants 1/4 cup chopped pecans 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 1/2 cup apple juice 1/4 cup orange juice 2 tablespoons of maple syrup 1/3 cup of honey 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel 2 teaspoons grated orange peel 2 teaspoons apple pie spice Bring to a boil and simmer until thickened, about 30 minutes. Let this cool slightly. Serve in a small open bowl like a rice bowl for a light dessert. Nutritional Analysis per serving; 268 calories 2 grams protein 55 grams carbohydrate 4 grams fibre 7 grams fats 0 grams cholesterol 46 mg of calcium 2 mg iron 32 mg magnesium 383 mg potassium 6 mg sodium 1 mg zinc ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ References; Linda Rector-Page, N.D., Ph. D. Cooking for Healthy Healing 1996 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Howie Thomason is a Registered Nutritional Consulting Practitioner, (R.N.C.P.), and owner of BioNutrition practising in the Newmarket area of Ontario, BioNutrition 1-888-770-0033 905-473-9294 mailto:hmt@ican.net ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Disclaimer All material appearing in this newsletter is provided for educational purposes only. It is provided with the understanding that authors and contributors are not offering medical advice or services. We strongly encourage you to consult with your own physician regarding any recommendations with respect to your own medical condition. ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// ********************************************** * * * I know you have friends who are be interested * * in this information. 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