Herbal Remedies Natural Health Newsletter, October 2001, Issue 202
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Herbal Remedies Newsletter October, 2001
Herbal Remedies October, 2001 Newsletter Issue 202
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- Important Note From Herbal Remedies
- Soothing Herbs for Stressful Times: Many Americans as well as others around the world are suffering
from feelings of depression and anxiety following terrorist events. Click here for full story
- Ginkgo Biloba Compares Favorably to Drug Used in Alzheimer’s Treatment A standardized extract of Ginkgo Biloba, is approved by German authorities as an effective treatment for primary degenerative dementia and vascular dementia. Click here for full story
- Tired of Chronic Pain? SAM-e may work for you! In 1999 I had a recurrence of extreme back pain from a lifelong condition. After a few months of just hoping it would go away, Click here for full story
- Herb of the Month - St. John’s Wort Now proven to have many highly active compounds including rutin, pectin, choline, sitosterol, hypericin and pseudohypericin. The flowers and leaves are medicinal Click here for full story
- Herb and Ailment Questions & Answers: Anthrax?, Chickweed?, Breast Milk?Learn the facts about Anthrax, the Uses of Chickweed, and Ways to Improve Breast Milk. Click here for full story
- Did You Know About this Natural Poison Ivy Remedy Click here for full story
- Unique Gift Baskets for the Holidays or any occasion How about giving the gift of Life to someone you love! Click here for full story
- Tribute to the World Trade Center
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Important Note From Herbal Remedies USA
Dear Herbal Remedies Subscriber, We hope you find some helpful information in this addition of our newsletter. The terrorist attacks of September 11th and the ensuing Anthrax, Bacillus Anthracis, outbreaks has slowed the delivery of this months newsletter, for that we apologize. We have been working hard to keep up with the overwhelming demand for Colloidal Silver as a Natural Antibiotic Supplement and other Immune System Support and Natural Disinfectant products that can be delivered in a spray. Additionally, our customers have benefited nicely from the timely introduction of Three Day Federal Express flat rate shipping for $5.99 in the USA and $19.99 internationally.
We have also noticed a marked increase in the levels of anxiety and stress that seem to be more prevalent as everyone reflects on these turbulent times. We know this will all pass, and have been pleased to provide some of the best natural anxiety and stress relievers. The world will never be the same, as normal will become something different for all of us. We are stepping up our efforts to keep you informed and to service you through these difficult times of change. Thank you for your patronage!
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Soothing Herbs for Stressful Times
Many Americans well as others around the world are suffering
from feelings of depression and anxiety following terrorist events. According
to the poll by the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press, Seven
out of ten people said they have felt depressed since the terrorist attacks
Sept. 11, nearly half report having trouble concentrating and a third said they
have had trouble sleeping.
We all know that stress and anxiety disorders are unhealthy
for the body and shorten our life spans. Stress overworks the adrenal glands and
leads to fatigue and even exhaustion. While counseling is recommended for people who are not able to continue their lives as usual after a
month to six weeks following traumatic events, Nature and nutrition
also offer many safe treatments for these conditions. This newsletter deals
with herbs and supplements to make life less stressful. An article on Ginkgo is
also included, as it is a great remedy to increase mental alertness, and helps
with concentration.
A healthy body is your best defense in trying times. I recommend anti-oxidants to prevent
damage that can be brought on by stress conditions. A well- rounded supplement like Nature’s
Way ALIVE is helpful to provide all the nutrients that will keep you feeling at your best.
Need a little extra help?
There are different types of supplements that ease the
nervous system. The first group of herbs, tonics or adaptogenic herbs, nourish
and strengthen the body; helping us to handle stress better over time and
repairing damage. Many of these herbs have also been shown to increase
endurance in physical activities and enhance in your sex life as well.
While the most famous adaptogen is Ginseng, research by top Russian doctors
and scientists has shown that Arctic Root, (Rhodiola) can ease many conditions, including fatigue, stress, depression, heart disease and
cancer.
In a placebo-controlled, double-blind, crossover trial,
low-dose treatment with a standardized extract of Rhodiola rosea reduced
symptoms of fatigue in 56 young, healthy male and female physicians on night
duty. Results were measured via a fatigue index that took into account various aspects
of total mental performance, including associative thinking, short-term memory,
calculation and ability of concentration, and speed of audio-visual perception.
Melchior J, Spasov AA, Ostrovkij OV, et al. Double-blind, placebo-controlled
pilot and phase III study of activity of standardized Andrographis paniculata Herba Nees extract fixed combination (Kan jang) in the treatment of
uncomplicated upper-respiratory tract infection.
Phytomedicine 2000; 7(5): 341-350.
Rhodiola Rosea has reportedly benefited persons with the following conditions:
1. Stress
2. Depression
3. Parkinson’s
4. Alzheimer’s
5. Poor memory and mental function
6. Liver toxicity
7. Low energy
8. Low immunity
9. Cancer
10. Elevated cortisol and low dopamine levels.
Recommended Dosage is 50 mg twice daily.
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Other Adaptogenic Herbs: Jiaogulan,
Ginseng
Herbs such as Kava, Passionflower, and Valerian have a more
direct action. These usually promote relaxation with a single dose. Kava Kava
is quickly absorbed and often eases feelings of anxiety and increases
tranquility within minutes of ingesting. Kava has been used historically in Fiji, and may have been cultivated as far back as 3000 years ago. It is
the strongest natural remedy for relaxation
next to Opium, but Kava Kava is totally legal and non-addictive. It can be used
as an herbal alternative to Valium without the harmful side effects. As with
all relaxing herbs, you should not drive after taking Kava Kava until you know
how it will affect you.
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Passionflower and Valerian are most often used for insomnia. Passionflower is less likely to have morning after effects than Valerian. It is also
more pleasant to the taste, not to mention smell!
Valerian tends to smell like old socks while Passionflower has a mellow flavor suitable for use in teas.
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Ginkgo Biloba compares favorably to
drug used in Alzheimer’s treatment
EGb-761, a standardized extract of Ginkgo Biloba, is approved by German authorities as an effective
treatment for primary degenerative dementia and vascular dementia. Tacrine®
(tetrahydroaminoacrine) is the only drug approved in the U.S. for the treatment
of Alzheimer’s disease. An open, uncontrolled trial was conducted to compare
the pharmacological activity of ginkgo and Tacrine in elderly patients with
mild-to-moderate dementia. Results showed that both substances exhibit
"cognitive activator" type effects, characterized by CEEG profiles
demonstrating an increase of 7.5 to 13 cps activity and decreased slow
frequencies. Ginkgo Biloba (240 mg) exhibited
"cognitive activator" profiles in more subjects than Tacrine (40 mg), and subjects who showed more cognitive-activator responses to the first
dose of ginkgo also demonstrated better therapeutic
effects with chronic administration of ginkgo.
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Itil T, Ahmed I, Le Bars P, et al. The pharmacological effects of ginkgo biloba (GB), a plant extract, on the
brain in comparison to Tacrine.Psychopharmacology Bulletin 1996;32(3):459.
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Tired of Chronic Pain? Try SAM-e!
Author :Karen Shelton
In 1999 I had a recurrence of extreme back pain from a lifelong condition. After a few months of just hoping
it would go away, I resorted to visiting a pain clinic where I was diagnosed
with sciatica and minor arthritis in my hips. The doctor’s solution to my pain
was narcotic pain relievers and nerve block shots every two weeks. These shots
often left me unable to walk for up to 24 hours, and the narcotics seemed to be
taking away what was left of my energy.
SAM-e, or S-Adenosylmethionine; is relatively new in the US but has been tested extensively in Europe and found to be helpful in cases of:
- chronic pain
- depression
- arthritis
- fibromyalgia
- chronic fatigue
SAM-e has so far been found completely safe for humans and and
beneficial to the liver and stomach as well. SAM-e has been said to be as
effective for joint pain as Glucosamine, however the benefits of SAM-e are
apparent after only days of regular use, as opposed to several weeks for
Glucosamine.
I began to hear about SAM-e as a miracle solution to pain. I hesitated to try it because it seemed expensive. But as my sciatic pain raged on for
months with no sign of improvement I knew I had to do something, or else put my life plans on hold indefinitely. I have been taking 400 mg a day
of SAM-e since October 1999 and have found that SAM-e has helped improved my pain and my mood and eliminated the need for prescription
pain relievers.
In order to work at its best, SAM-e must be taken on an empty stomach. I take mine first thing in the morning, along with a B complex vitamin,
then wait at least an hour to eat. The minimum
dose recommended for pain is 400 mg per day. The minimum dose for depression is
800 mg per day. One major benefit of SAM-e is that you will feel results within a few days, while most anti-depressant medications take weeks to
show results.
Contraindications: Although SAM-e is also helpful in cases of depression, it is not to be used by those suffering from bipolar disorder. Some
people may experience uneasiness with SAM-e. If this
occurs, reduce dosage or discontinue use.
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Herb of the Month: St. John's Wort
By Deb Jackson
St. John's Wort - Hypericum perforatum - Other Names: Dotted St. Johnswort,
Hypericum, Klamath Weed, Touch-and-heal, Goat weed, Rosin Rose.
Habitat: (Hypericum punctatum)
Perennial herb native to North America and Canada from Nova Scotia, Ontario
Quebec south to the United States, eastern states. Found growing in open sunny
or partial shady areas, along roadsides in dry, gravelly soils. Cultivation:
St. Johnswort is easy to grow from seed or root division in spring or autumn,
in any well-drained but moisture retentive soil. Succeeds in dry soils, prefers
sun or semi-shade. A woody, branched root system produces many round, erect,
stems branching at the leaf axis, which are covered with dark red dots, stems
are solid dark red at base. Growing to a height of 1 to 3 feet, The leaves are
opposite, sessile and unserrated, oblong to linear, light green and smooth,
covered with small transparent oil glands that look like holes, more visible
when held to bright light. The cymes of yellow flowers, grow atop each stem.
The five petals are dotted with black along the margins, the center or ovary is
surround by many stamens, causing it to appear furry, flowers bloom from June
to September. The fruit is a three celled capsule containing small, dark brown
seeds. Gather top 6 to 8 inches of plants when flowers are in bloom, dry for
later use.
Properties: There are 400 species of St. Johnswort found throughout the world, it has been used as a medicinal for thousands of years, but has only recently been studied for its medicinal value.
Now proven to have many highly active compounds including rutin, pectin,
choline, sitosterol, hypericin and pseudohypericin. The flowers and leaves are
medicinal as analgesic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aromatic, astringent,
cholagogue, digestive, diuretic, expectorant, nervine, resolvent, sedative,
stimulant, vermifuge and vulnerary. Some compounds of the plant have been shown
to have potent anti-retroviral activity without serious side effects and they
are being researched in the treatment of AIDS. Hypericum perforatum is a mild
antidepressant of the class "MAO inhibitor". The mechanism by which St. John’s
Wort acts as an antidepressant is not fully understood. Early research
indicated that this it mildly inhibits the enzyme monoamine oxidase (MAO). MAO
is responsible for the breakdown of two brain chemicals - serotonin and nor
epinephrine. By inhibiting MAO and increasing nor epinephrine, it may exert a
mild anti-depressive action. The antidepressant or mood elevating effects of
Hypericum perforatum were originally thought to be due solely to hypericin, but
hypericin does not act alone, it relies on the complex interplay of many
constituents such as xanthones and flavinoids for its antidepressant actions.
Hypericum perforatum may also block the receptors that bind serotonin and so
maintain normal mood and emotional stability. Hypericum punctatum is used in
treating a wide range of disorders, including pulmonary complaints, bladder
problems, diarrhea and nervous depression. It is also very effectual in
treating bed wetting in children. It has a sedative and pain reducing effect,
it is especially regarded as an herb to use where there are menopausal changes
triggering irritability and anxiety. In addition to neuralgic pain, it will
ease fibrocystitis, sciatica and rheumatic pain. The oil extract of the plant
can be taken for stomachache, colic, intestinal problems, and as an expectorant
for the congestion in the lungs. Externally, a medicinal infusion of the
flowers in olive oil is applied to wounds, sores, burns, ulcers, swellings,
cramps, rheumatism, tumors, caked breasts, and other skin problems. It is also
valued in the treatment of sunburn and as a cosmetic preparation to the skin.
Persons with fair skin should avoid exposure to strong sunlight and other
sources of ultraviolet light, such as tanning beds, while taking St. John’s
Wort. These individuals may suffer dermatitis, severe burning, and possibly
blistering of the skin. The severity of these effects will depend on the amount
of the plant consumed and the length of exposure to sunlight.
Folklore: There are many ancient superstitions regarding this plant, its name Hypericum is derived from the
Greek and means ‘over an apparition,’ a reference to the belief that it smelled
so obnoxious to evil spirits that a whiff of it would cause them to fly. The
plant was given to have magical powers. In ancient Greece, the herb was used to
treat many ailments, including sciatica and poisonous reptile bites.
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Herb and Ailment Questions & Answers.
Anthrax
Q. How can I protect my family and myself
against Anthrax?
A. Most Anthrax cases can be treated so
there is no reason to panic. When caught early Anthrax is rarely fatal.
Your best defense is a healthy immune system. At Herbal Remedies USA we want to keep our customers informed about current health matters,
therefore we have a section on our site that offers information
and answers to many questions about Anthrax. As well as some Natural Antibiotics and Disinfectants. Click
here to learn more.
Chickweed
Q. Does chickweed help reduce or control your appetite,
and can you lose weight?
A.Dr. James Duke claims it is a well know folk remedy for weight loss. Chickweed
is good as a salad green since it has a crunchy spicy taste, and it is
nutritious as well. Do not harvest chickweed from your lawn if you use
pesticides or herbicides.
For a great herbal supplement for weight loss, try Herbal
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My favorite use for chickweed is in herbal salves. This is the one thing I know of that helps with the itching from chiggers!
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Breast Milk
Q. What herbs can I take to increase the flow of breast milk?
A.Blessed thistle helps nursing mothers by stimulating the
mammary glands useful in purifying the blood, aids circulation, and for liver
disorders. Of course check with your doctor about taking any herbs during
pregnancy or while nursing.
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Did You Know About this Natural Poison Ivy Remedy?
Did you know there is a highly effective natural treatment
for poison ivy? It is a little gem called Jewelweed. The Potawatomi Indians used
the juice of the jewelweed plant for relief from the itch and burning of poison
ivy, and the plant is still a commonly used home remedy in the Appalachian area
of the U.S.
It turns out that Jewelweed is a multi-talented wonder. An
undeniable plus for your summer- loving children is jewelweed's ability to act
as a preventative, if applied before contact with poison ivy. In addition, it
can sooth skin irritations from many other causes. Effective for fast relief
from insect bites and soothing relief from sunburn and bug bites it is
virtually a single-source medicine cabinet for summer skin problems.
Having Jewelweed spray handy can keep your
outdoors time fun and all outdoor activities enjoyable.
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Tribute to the World Trade Center
This is Dr. Seuss at his finest.
He, of course, didn't write this.
Author Unknown:
Every U down in Uville liked U.S. a lot,
But the Binch, who lived Far East of Uville, did not.
The Binch hated U.S! the whole U.S. way!
Now don't ask me why, for nobody can say,
It could be his turban was screwed on too tight.
Or the sun from the desert had beaten too bright
But I think that the most likely reason of all
May have been that his heart was two sizes too small.
But, whatever the reason, his heart or his turban,
He stood facing Uville, the part that was urban.
"They're doing their business," he snarled from his perch.
"They're raising their families! They're going to church!
They're leading the world, and their empire is thriving,
I MUST keep the S's and U's from surviving!"
Tomorrow, he knew, all the U's and the S's,
Would put on their pants and their shirts and their dresses,
They'd go to their offices, playgrounds and schools,
And abide by their U and S values and rules,
And then they'd do something he liked least of all,
Every U down in U-ville, the tall and the small,
Would stand all united, each U and each S,
And they'd sing Uville's anthem, "God bless us! God bless!"
All around their Twin Towers of Uville, they'd stand,
and their voices would drown every sound in the land.
"I must stop that singing," Binch said with a smirk,
And he had an idea--an idea that might work!
The Binch stole some U airplanes in U morning hours,
And crashed them right into the Uville Twin Towers.
"They'll wake to disaster!" he snickered, so sour,
"And how can they sing when they can't find a tower?"
The Binch cocked his ear as they woke from their sleeping,
All set to enjoy their U-wailing and weeping,
Instead he heard something that started quite low,
And it built up quite slow, but it started to grow--
And the Binch heard the most unpredictable thing...
And he couldn't believe it--they started to sing!
He stared down at U-ville, not trusting his eyes,
What he saw was a shocking, disgusting surprise!
Every U down in U-ville, the tall and the small,
Was singing! Without any towers at all!
He HADN'T stopped U-Ville from singing! It sung!
For down deep in the hearts of the old and the young,
Those Twin Towers were standing, called Hope and called Pride,
And you can't smash the towers we hold deep inside.
So we circle the sites where our heroes did fall,
With a hand in each hand of the tall and the small,
And we mourn for our losses while knowing we'll cope,
For we still have inside that U-Pride and U-Hope.
For America means a bit more than tall towers,
It means more than wealth or political powers,
It's more than our enemies ever could guess,
So may God bless America! Bless us! God bless!
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