| Organic Nutrition & Health Newsletter
- Dated 22nd Oct 2002 |
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Here is the latest issue of the "Organic Nutrition & Health Newsletter"
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IN THIS ISSUE:
1) DAMIANA - by Dr.J.Williamson
2) MICROWAVES - THE SILENT KILLERS : PART 1
3) DETOX SUCCESS
4) THE FIGHT TO SAVE OUR CONSUMER RIGHTS
5) RECENT COMPETITION WINNERS
6) HELP US TO HELP YOU
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1) DAMIANA - by Dr.J.Williamson
"Is Damiana the female equivalent of Viagra?
Damiana has been held in great esteem as an aphrodisiac since ancient
times. This small, strongly aromatic shrub is native to South America,
Mexico and the Southwest of America. It was traditionally drunk as a tea
by Mexican senoritas, a couple of hours before bedtime to prime themselves
for their men! Damiana is also reported to induce erotic dreams when drunk
at bedtime! It was first used ritually by the Aztecs as a sexual stimulant
for men and women. Ancient medicinal uses include treating sterility,
impotence, and sexual imbalances as well as "giddiness and loss of balance".
Damiana is a stimulating herb. Both in it's controversy and aphrodisiac
properties. Its reputation as a sex stimulant, has both convinced and
sceptical followers. But either way many women testify to its effectiveness.
Dutch herbalist E.F. Steinmetz introduced damiana to Europe in 1960, reporting
that it possessed sexual enhancing properties that can only be experienced
rather than described. In Holland it is renowned for its sexual enhancing
qualities and positive effect on the reproductive organs.
The pharmacology of the plant suggests that its alkaloids could have testosterone-like
actions. Damiana is a major component of countless herbal "viagra alternative"
remedies, aphrodisiacs, love potions and impotence cures. Its properties
are listed as: Stimulant tonic for the nerves and reproductive system
in both sexes. Aphrodisiac. Use for physical weakness, depression, mental
stupor and nervous exhaustion in both sexes. Use for poor digestion with
constipation and lack of appetite.
Curiously, it is also a pleasant mood enhancer that leaves many people
with a feeling of happiness and well-being. Damiana is valuable in renal
and cystic catarrh and in general irritation of the urinary passages,
through its influence in soothing irritation of mucous membranes. This
latter property renders it valuable in the treatment of respiratory disorders,
especially those accompanied with profuse secretion.
In one herbal reference Damiana used with Echinacea is listed as treatment
for Herpes. Combine equal parts of tinctures of Damiana and Echinacea,
taking 1 teaspoon every four hours. This is said to avert an attack if
taken at the first signs.
A very interesting herb to say the least." - Dr.J.Williamson
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2) MICROWAVES - THE SILENT KILLER: PART 1
(The article has been broken down into parts as there is a lot of information
- see the next newsletter in a few weeks for more information)
The Microwave is hailed as our modern super oven. It's fast and convenient
to use. Great for the cooking food when time is at a premium. But what
about the importance of your health, and your families health. Would you
be so keen to cook that Baked Potato in only 5 minutes if you knew you
were increasing your chance of getting cancer? I think not!
Over the years a lot of "scare stories" about Microwaves have surfaced.
And then there are those who support its use. These advocates say that
if the oven in correctly maintained and the door regularly checked for
leakage, the microwave it totally safe. But just those words should make
anyone suspicious "door regularly checked for leakage" Leakage of what?
To start at the beginning it is best to briefly describe how the microwave
works. The microwave oven uses a device called a magnetron tube, which
causes an electron beam to oscillate at very high frequencies, producing
microwave (MW) radiation. The molecules within your food, are forced to
align themselves with the rapidly alternating field and to oscillate around
their axis. Heat is produced from the considerable intermolecular friction.
Microwaves are beamed from the magnetron into the oven compartment, where
they heat the food from the inside out, unlike conventional ovens, which
do the reverse.
Heating from the inside first can give rise to cold spots- hence the need
to rotate the dish constantly. So it is important to have the door checked
to make sure it is not leaking any of the MW radiation. Don't open the
door while the oven is on. Stand well back from the microwave (3 feet)
to avoid the cumulative effects of even low-level exposure. And don't
stand and look directly into the oven while it is on. The lens of the
eye is most at risk from exposure as it has no way of dissipating the
energy!!!!
After testing Microwave technology after World War 2 up to recently, the
Russians came up with some alarming information. Among the many effects
that were observed by the forensic team are the following:
· Cancer-causing free radicals were formed within certain trace-mineral
molecular formations in plant substances, especially in raw root vegetables.
· Ingestion of microwaved foods caused a higher percentage of cancerous
cells in the body.
· Due to the chemical alterations within the food substances, malfunctions
occurred in the lymphatic system, causing degeneration of the immune system's
capacity to protect itself against cancerous growth.
Are we paying too high a price for convenience? Obviously, the more often
you use a microwave, the more often these dangers may be relevant. Food
for thought! More will follow in the next newsletter.
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3) DETOX SUCCESS!
In our last newsletter we launched our new Detox Products. The Intestines,
the Liver and Kidneys are organs which are under constant stress and strain
in our modern environments, and Detoxing is a way to help the body to
function better.
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Removal of toxins and waste build-ups from the body is very important
to the maintenance of your health. Most of us are exposed to far more
chemicals and pollutants in our food and the environment than in the past.
These chemical build-ups put strain on the body. Removal of toxins allows
your body to function at a more optimum level.
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4) THE FIGHT TO SAVE OUR CONSUMERS RIGHTS
There is a great concern about the new Traditional Herbal Medicinal Products
Directive that the EU and large pharmaceutical companies are trying to
pass. This directive will effectively bring a sudden and sharp end to
the availability of many natural herbal remedies. What this will mean
for the consumer is that we will not be able to make the choice as to
what herbs we wish to buy and in what strength.
Our power of choice will be taken away and controlled by the large money
making drug companies. The alternative and natural heath sector is growing.
It is large market and millions are spent each year on natural and alternative
health products. Obviously the only ones who are not benefiting from this
growing demand are the pharmaceutical drug companies.
Consumers are seeing the benefits and results of a more natural approach
and the drug companies are feeling pain where it hurts most: in their
bank balances!
We are repeating the link to the independent article which ran recently
in the British Guardian newspaper. Here
is the link
Thank you to all who signed the petition and for forwarding it on to others.
There has been a wonderful response. But we need thousands more to sign
the petition to fight this suppressive directive. Please read the Guardian
article and then click on the link below and sign our petition if you
have not already done so.
Sign the petition
here
What more can you do? Write to your MP or local government officer. To
find the MP for your area click
here
Send your letter to The House of Commons , London, SW1A 0AA Write to your
Member of European Parliament. To find your representatives click
here
You can also email your MP. Email addresses can be found through the site
given above. Your letter does not need to be long or complicated. Keep
your letter clear, honest and polite. Make sure you give your name, address
and postal code. As a suggestion the following points can be made.
1. Explain why you value your freedom to choose dietary supplements and/or
herbal remedies
2. Ask your MP to oppose the Traditional Herbal Medicinal Products Directive
which threatens many longstanding herbal remedies.
3. Ask your MP to oppose the proposed amendments to the Medicines Directive
which threaten to reclassify food supplements as medicines requiring an
expensive licence.
4. Ask your MP to oppose the introduction into UK law of the Food Supplements
Directive which would lead to a ban on many hundreds of safe nutrients
and unacceptable limits on the potency of many more.
The following link is to Consumers for Heath Choice Organisation. This
site will give you access to copies of the Directives, and other information.
Click here
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5) RECENT COMPETITION WINNERS.
The great response to our on-line Superfood Competition continues. Thank
you to all who entered and congratulations to the recent winners.
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To find out more or to order your tub today click
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More recent winners have been drawn and they each receive a free two-week
supply of Superfood.
Here are the winners from the latest draw:
1. Mr. Philip Greenwood - Surrey
2. Ms. Jackie Green - Leeds
3. Ms. Ann Chapman - Staffs
4. Ms. Cindy Hall - Durham
5. M Smith - Bath
Thank you to everyone who entered. To enter the next competition click
here
The next winners will be drawn in a few weeks time. If you want to try
Superfood now give us a call or visit our website and purchase online
using our easy to use secure payment facility. Telephone: (01342) 811420
or International ++44 1342 811420
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6) SURVEYS - HELP US TO HELP YOU
We have created a number of online surveys which are there to help us
to help you. Some of the surveys are quite thought provoking and we share
the results with you online. Complete the surveys that interest you and
then you can look at the results so far by clicking on the relevant links.
Please be as honest as you can with your answers, all of the surveys are
anonymous. Please visit the surveys here
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