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Herbal Remedies Natural Health Newsletter, February 2006, Issue 256

Herbal Remedies February 2006 Natural Health Newsletter Issue 256 Sponsored by www.HerbalRemedies.com Toll Free for orders 1-866-467-6444 Issue Editor - Heather Bowman

Herbs - Vitamins - Minerals - Magnetics - Candles - Aromatherapy - Holiday Gifts - Bath & Beauty - Essential Oils - Natural Pet Care - Condition & Ailment Guide - Women's Health - Men's Health - Weight Loss - Health Books Vitamin D: The New Pregnancy Supplement? - Click here for full story. D-Mannose - Urinary Tract Superhero? - Click here for full story. Butterbur - A Step Forward in Healthy Heads - Click here for full story. Drinking Tea: Helping Prevent Ovarian Cancer - Click here for full story. Rose Hips: Another Way to Help Treat Arthritis - Click here for full story. Herbal Remedies has 3 partner sites be sure to check them out as well: Magnetic Therapy Magnets , and Natural Hair Loss Remedies . In order to show customers how much we appeciate your business and celebration of our 5th year of quality service we are holding our Customer Appreciation Month Available now for downloading our Herbal Remedies Catalog . Products Spotlight - This month we couldn’t just stop at one product spotlight as the importance of health lies within a multitude of essential minerals our bodies can’t or don’t produce enough of. Trace Minerals Research Trace Minerals Research has been capturing the minerals and trace minerals of the Great Salt Lake for more than 30 years. And each of their products contains these health-promoting elements. When you've been deficient in your mineral intake, and you take Trace Minerals Research products, you can soon feel the difference supplementing your diet with the essential nutrients can make. Increased mineral intake also conditions your body for more ready absorption of the other ingredients in our many formulas. Taking Trace Minerals Research products ensures you are getting the most from every supplement you take. Current Event News: Sambucol Vs. The Cold and Flu Season Every year at this time the panic sets in on where is the flu and when is it going to hit me? While some get there flu shots and hibernate others are actually taking their measures at preventing such illnesses all year long by the daily use of sambucol . Some clinicians believe that Elder is more effective at shortening colds and flu than echinacea. Preliminary studies with a certain strain of epidemic flu has shown that Elderberry extract reduced recovery time by half. It is now being studied for its effectiveness against other viral infections, including HIV and herpes. Elder works well in treating all conditions where there is a buildup of phlegm such as asthma, bronchitis, colds, and the buildup of phlegm caused by inhaling second-hand smoke. The flowers are used to treat tonsillitis, sinusitis, hay fever, laryngitis, achy sore throat, chills, restlessness and fever. They can also stimulate circulation and promote sweating. Elder flowers have been used to treat measles and chickenpox, gout, and arthritis. The flowers are also a relaxant for soothing nerves and anxiety and lifting depression. Externally Elder flower is used on cuts, wounds, chilblains, skin eruptions, sunburn, and irritable skin. To make your online shopping even more convenient for you we have a vast selection of products priced with you in mind in our RED HOT SALE ITEMS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Q: Subject: Hi, I am interested in all herbs and what they can do for you. But I am especially interested in the herbs that help keep your heart vessels from getting blocked and herbs to help prevent you from getting a cold and herbs to help you get rid of a cold. I am looking forward to hearing from you. Many thanks A: Dear Customer, I am providing you with links to our web pages on Heart Disease, Colds, and Preventing Colds Thank you for your interest in Herbal Remedies.com and the opportunity to serve you. Lisa * The statements regarding these products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. The information on this Web site or in emails is designed for educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health problems or illnesses without consulting your pediatrician or family doctor. Please consult a doctor with any questions or concerns you might have regarding you or your child's condition. Informational material and representations have been provided by the manufacturers of the listed products. Our Sponsors Enter coupon code "NL022006" when checking out to obtain discounts on your next purchase from http://www.HerbalRemedies.com

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Vitamin D: The New Pregnancy Supplement? By Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS, January 9, 2006, abstracted from “Maternal vitamin D status during pregnancy and childhood bone mass at age 9 years: a longitudinal study” in the January 6, 2006 issue of The Lancet Over the past two decades, research has been able to find more and more ways for the expecting mother to insure, through diet and nutritional supplementation, a healthy outcome for her baby. In the 1990’s it was folic acid’s addition to the food supply and the successful reduction in Neural Tube Defects (NTDs) by twenty-three percent.(1) A new study(2) has added yet another supplement to the list for expecting mothers: vitamin D . Recognized as a crucial nutrient for skeletal growth during infancy and childhood, it has been shown that vitamin D insufficiency is common in otherwise healthy pregnant women(3) and that maternal nutrition, smoking, and physical activity during pregnancy have also been shown to predict the bone mass of their offspring at birth.(4) In the study, researchers recruited children born to 160 white women who had participated in a study in England between 1991 and 1992.(5) During early (15 weeks) and late (32 weeks) pregnancy, the women completed a lifestyle questionnaire, were asked their weight before pregnancy, what their nutritional supplementation and smoking habits were during pregnancy, and their height and weight during pregnancy. Researchers found that mothers with lower concentrations of vitamin D during late pregnancy had children with reduced Bone Mineral Content (BMC) and Bone Mineral Density (BMD) at age 9. Mothers who were deficient in vitamin D (less than11 micrograms per liter) had offspring whose BMC was “significantly lower” than those born to mothers who had sufficient vitamin D levels. For the researchers, “Vitamin D supplementation of pregnant women, especially during winter months, could lead to longstanding reductions in the risk of osteoporotic fracture in their offspring.” Greg Arnold is a Chiropractic Physician practicing in Danville, CA. You can contact Dr. Arnold directly by emailing him at mailto:ChiroDocPSUalum@msn.com or visiting his website www.CompleteChiropracticHealthcare.com Reference: 1 “Spina Bifida and Anencephaly Before and After Folic Acid Mandate --- United States, 1995--1996 and 1999—2000” from MMWR Weekly 2004; 53(17): 362-365 2 Maternal vitamin D status during pregnancy and childhood bone mass at age 9 years: a longitudinal study. The Lancet 2006; 367:36-43 3 Dawodu, M Agarwal, M Hossain, J Kochiyil and R Zayed, Hypovitaminosis D and vitamin D deficiency in exclusively breast-feeding infants and their mothers in summer: a justification for vitamin D supplementation of breast-feeding infants, J Pediatr 142 (2003), pp. 169–173 4 K Godfrey, K Walker-Bone and S Robinson et al., Neonatal bone mass: influence of parental birthweight, maternal smoking, body composition, and activity during pregnancy, J Bone Miner Res 16 (2001), pp. 1694–1703 5 KM Godfrey, DJ Barker, S Robinson and C Osmond, Maternal birthweight and diet in pregnancy in relation to the infant's thinness at birth, Br J Obstet Gynaecol 104 (1997), pp. 663–667

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D-Mannose - Urinary Tract Superhero? NOW Marketing Department Off the top of my head, there are about 100 other topics that would be much more pleasant to discuss than urinary health. Still, there’s no arguing what an important aspect of human wellness this truly is. The bladder and urinary tract both play enormous roles in the quality of life. If you think that this sounds a little extreme, just spend a few minutes speaking with someone who’s experienced the nightmare of a stubborn urinary tract infection . They will tell you, without reservation, that even the simple measures of prevention can grossly outweigh the pain of searching for an effective solution. Enter, the cranberry The urinary track can best be described as a magnet to bacteria. As urine is excreted, bacterial lectins gradually adhere to the bladder’s inner lining.(1) When left ignored, these pesky bacterial invaders can encourage a hostile environment prone to infection and unhealthy bacterial growth.(2) For years now, scores individuals have turned to cranberry extracts as a way to help support normal urinary and bladder function. Which makes sense, especially when you consider that cranberry extracts are naturally rich in some of the most powerful antioxidant compounds on the planet – proanthocyanidins (OPCs.)(3) Based on a history of impeccable safety and effectiveness, these unique compounds are now hailed as one of the most popular ways to help discourage harmful bacteria from clinging to the lining of the urinary tract.(4) It gets better. D-mannose , a six-carbon simple sugar derived from cranberries, has been shown in a number of studies to work as much as ten times more effectively than simple cranberry extracts in bacteria and other urinary tract infections (UTI).(5) D-mannose attaches itself to bacteria, allowing them to be easily washed away during urination. And because of its unique molecular structure, only miniscule amounts of D-mannose are processed by the body as sugar. The majority are cleansed as they pass, making it safe for anyone concerned with their blood sugar levels.(6) NOW Foods, an award-winning manufacturer of premium dietary supplements, offers one of the industry’s most effective D-mannose products on the market today. I strongly recommend this brand for anyone concerned with choosing a urinary health support formula that is safe, effective and backed by science. References 1 Freed, David L.J. Do dietary lectins cause disease? The British Medical Journal, Apr. 1999 2 Sobota A.E. Inhibition of bacterial adherence by cranberry juice: potential use for the treatment of urinary tract infections. Jour of Urology, 1984, 131. 3 Schmidt DR, Sobota AE. An examination of the anti-adherence activity of cranberry juice on urinary and non-urinary bacterial isolates. Microbios. 1988;55:173–181. 4 Balch, James. The Super Antioxidants. M. Evans and Company Publishing, 1998. 5 Tietlebaum, Joel. Infections: Part 2 - Prostatitis, UTIs and Sinusitis. The Townsend Letter, Dec 2005 6 Chambers B.K., Camire M.E. Can cranberry supplementation benefit adults with Type-2 Diabetes? Diabetes Care 2003;26:2695-6.

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Butterbur - A Step Forward in Healthy Heads By Jayson Kroner, C.S.N. This low-growing wetland perennial (Petasites hybridus) may very well be one of Europe’s greatest gifts to the health-conscious world. Native to Europe, Africa and Asia, butterbur has been used throughout history to help treat wounds, address respiratory challenges and deal with many other health-related ailments.(1) The plant’s massive leaves are rich in petasin esters which, in the eyes of many researchers, may help increase cranial blood flow while supporting the body’s natural response to inflammatory triggers.(2) This alone, has made it a particular favorite among headache and allergy sufferers. Butterbur and Migraines In light of its immense European popularity, more and more Americans are now beginning to regard butterbur as a sound way to help minimize neurological discomfort. While the exact cause is still unclear, some of the most neurologically crippling headaches may be caused by a number of biological factors. Some researchers believe that they stem from an imbalance in the central nervous system that encourages the release of blood-dilating peptides. This could result in inflammation of the brain’s thin outer layer, the cerebral cortex. As pressure builds, blood flow becomes more restricted, potentially enhancing any migraine-related symptoms.(3) Some physicians believe that they’re triggered by many commonly consumed foods. Others claim that they may be hereditary in nature.(4) But regardless of the cause, one thing that we do know is that they’re certainly no fun. There appears to be hope, however. A 12-week clinical study showed that the active compounds in butterbur can prevent peptidoleukotriene biosynthesis – an inflammatory process that has been linked to the onset of migraines.(5) Butterbur and Allergies Butterbur’s neurological support properties have kept the attention of many allergy sufferers, too. This was showcased in 2002 when a placebo-controlled study pitted butterbur against Cetrizine, a popular antihistamine. At 14 days, both groups showed marked progress in symptom reduction.(6) Ask your local heath food store if they carry Standardized Butterbur from NOW. It’s a very safe, science-based formula that contains 75 mg of butterbur, along with 200 mg of feverfew for additional neurological support. It’s also free of harmful levels of undesirable Pyrrolizidine alkaloids (P.A.) making it safe to use regularly. References 1 Grossmann M, Schmidramsl H. An extract of Petasites hybridus is effective in the prophylaxis of migraine. Int J Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2000;38:430–435 2 Lipton RB, Gobel H, Einhaupl KM, et al. Petasites hybridus root (butterbur) is an effective preventive treatment for migraine. Neurology. 2004;63:2240-4 3 Carle R. Plant-based antiphlogistics and spasmolytics [translated from German]. Z Phytother. 1988;9:67–76 4 Lipton RB, Gobel H, Einhaupl KM, et al. Petasites hybridus root (butterbur) is an effective preventive treatment for migraine. Neurology. 2004;63:2240-4 5 Bickel D, Roder T, Bestmann J, et al. Identification and characterization of inhibitors of peptido-leukotriene-synthesis from Petasites hybridus. Planta Medica. 1994;60:318–322 6 Jackson CM, Lee DK, Lipworth BJ. The effects of butterbur on the histamine and allergen cutaneous response. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2004;92:250-4

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Drinking Tea: Helping Prevent Ovarian Cancer By Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS, January 26, 2006, abstracted from “Tea Consumption and Ovarian Cancer Risk in a Population-Based Cohort” in the December 12/26 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine Ovarian cancer accounts for approximately 4 percent of all women’s cancers and is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related death among women in the United States. While the incidence rate for ovarian cancer has been slowly declining since the early 1990s, ovarian cancer has the highest mortality of all cancers of the female reproductive system. Over $2 billion is spent in the United States each year on treatment of ovarian cancer.(1) Because there are virtually no symptoms in the early stages of ovarian cancer, ovarian cancer is often not diagnosed until it is in an advanced stage, after the cancer has spread beyond the ovary. As a result, the National Cancer Institute has increased the money for ovarian cancer research from $65.5 million in 2000 to $100.0 million in 2005 to improve screening tests for ovarian cancer.(2) The lack of effective screening tests for ovarian cancer has placed a premium on prevention. Now a new study(3) has found that helping prevent ovarian cancer may be as easy as drinking tea . In the study, researchers examined over 61,00 women aged 40 to 76 years who were participated in the Swedish Mammography Cohort. These women completed a validated 67-item food frequency questionnaire 1987 and 1990 and were followed for cancer incidence through December 2004. Researchers found that tea consumption was “inversely associated” with the risk of ovarian cancer. Compared to women who drank tea less than one day per month, those who drank one cup per day had a 24% decreased risk of ovarian cancer, while those who drank two cups of tea per day had a 46% decreased risk of ovarian cancer. Beyond two cups per day, every additional cup of tea consumed further decreased the risk of ovarian cancer by 18%. For the researchers, “tea consumption is associated with a reduced risk of epithelial ovarian cancer in a dose-response manner.” Greg Arnold is a Chiropractic Physician practicing in Danville, CA. You can contact Dr. Arnold directly by emailing him at mailto:ChiroDocPSUalum@msn.com or visiting his website www.CompleteChiropracticHealthcare.com Reference: 1 Etzioni RD. Estimating health care costs related to cancer treatment from SEER-Medicare data. Medical Care 2002 Aug; 40 (8 Suppl): IV-104-17. 2 “Ovarian Cancer” posted on the National Cancer Institute Website http://searchosp1.nci.nih.gov/disease/Ovarian-Snapshot.pdf 3 Larsson SC. Arch Intern Med. 2005;165:2683-2686. Tea Consumption and Ovarian Cancer Risk in a Population-Based Cohort

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Rose Hips: Another Way to Help Treat Arthritis By Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS, January 10, 2006, abstracted from “A powder made from seeds and shells of a rose-hip subspecies ( Rosa canina ) reduces symptoms of knee and hip osteoarthritis: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial” As the nation’s leading cause of disability, Arthritis limits everyday activities for 16 million Americans, results in 750,000 hospitalizations and costs our healthcare system over $51 billion each year. The Centers for Disease Control estimate that the number of people aged 65 or older with arthritis is projected to more than double, from 15.7 million in 2002 to 33.3 million in 2030.(1) While non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)and glucocorticoids are the treatment of choice by conventional medicine, side effects that include bleeding, gastric erosions, and liver and kidney damage(2) make them a very undesirable treatment option. Fortunately, alternative treatment options in the form of increasing your antioxidant intake(3) and taking glucosamine sulfate and MSM (4) have proven effective in helping treat osteoarthritis. A new study(5) has added another supplement to the list in the form of rose hips extract (also known as rose fruit extract). In the study, researchers had 94 patients with a diagnosis of arthritis of the knee or hip according to the criteria of the American College of Rheumatology(6) receive either 2.5 grams of rose hips extract (47 patients) or placebo (47 patients) daily for three months. At the end of the three months the groups were switched. After each three-month period the patients than completed a questionnaire called the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities (WOMAC) questionnaire(7) and were given the option of taking “rescue medication” if their pain became too intense. The researchers found that the rose-hips extract produced a “significant reduction” in WOMAC pain as compared to placebo while the consumption of rescue medication “significantly declined” in the rose hips group. Finally, patients in the rose hips group had WOMAC disability, stiffness, and disease severity scores all “decrease significantly” after three months of treatment. For the researchers, “The data suggest that [rose hips extract] can alleviate symptoms of osteoarthritis and reduce the consumption of ‘rescue medication'.” Greg Arnold is a Chiropractic Physician practicing in Danville, CA. You can contact Dr. Arnold directly by emailing him at mailto:ChiroDocPSUalum@msn.com or visiting his website www.CompleteChiropracticHealthcare.com Reference: 1 “Targeting Arthritis: Reducing Disability for 43 Million Americans” posted on the CDC Website www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/aag/aag_arthritis.htm 2 Hochberg, M. C., Altman, R. D., Brandt, K. D., Clark, B. M., Dieppe, P. A. and Griffin, M. R. (1985) Guidelines for the management of osteoarthrosis (parts 1 and 2)., Arthritis Rheum, 38, pp. 1535–46 . 3 Pattison DJ. Dietary beta-cryptoxanthin and inflammatory polyarthritis: results from a population-based prospective study. Am J Clin Nutr. 2005 Aug;82(2):451-5 4 Usha, P., Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel, Placebo-Controlled Study of Oral Glucosamine, Methylsulfonylmethane and their Combination. Clin Drug Invest, 2004. 24(6): p. 353-363 5 Winther K. A powder made from seeds and shells of a rose-hip subspecies (Rosa canina) reduces symptoms of knee and hip osteoarthritis: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Scandinavian Journal of Rheumatology; 34(4): 302-308 6 Altman, R., Alarcon, G. and Appelrouth, D. (1991) The American College of Rheumatology criteria for the classification and reporting of osteoarthritis of the hip., Arthritis Rheum, 34, pp. 505–14 7 Bellamy, N., Buchanan, W. B., Goldschmidt, C. H., Campbell, J. and Stitt, L. W. (1988) Validation study of WOMAC: a health status instrument for measuring clinically important patient relevant outcomes to antirheumatic drug therapy in patients with osteoarthritis of the hip and knee., J Rheumatol, 15, pp. 1833–40 Check out all of our new products Herbal Remedies has added to our wide variety of natural health products! Do you have a question for us? If so please send in your questions to herbalnews@qwest.net We will answer all email ASAP!

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