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Here is the latest Organic Nutrition newsletter.
IN THIS ISSUE:
Alternative health and alternative remedies have been in the news a
lot recently. There have been some negative articles as well as positive
ones. We take a little peek into what may be behind this. 1) Alternative Health Products attacked again. How come?Here is an article from our guest writer this month: Dr. William T. Irwin" Introduction Alternative Health has been in the news quite a lot over the past few months. There have been numerous articles and radio mentions. Not all of them have been good. Also, many have been contradictory. The same basic story could be portrayed in a positive or negative light, depending upon the newspaper or radio show, or who produces the "scientific" study. Drug Companies You have probably also come across some scare stories. It is well documented that many of these "attacks" are traceable back to large drug companies or organisations and people funded by them. Many drug companies view the alternative health industry as direct competitors and they are carrying out a carefully orchestrated attack. Many do not hold the view that they can work side by side with the alternative health industry to ensure the health of the population is best served. They are simply profit motivated, acting mainly in the best interests of shareholders. Money Making Machines The majority make their huge fortunes by extracting certain chemicals from already existing natural products or mass producing synthesized versions of natural ingredients. This is done so that their "new" products and drugs can be patented or be licensed. They prosper in this way because many people in this modern age are looking for a "quick fix" and by getting legislation passed which favours their huge research budgets. Attacking the Alternative Health Industry This onslaught against the Alternative Health industry has been gaining momentum. It is no coincidence that these attacks have increased at the same time as general awareness in the benefits of Alternative Health is growing. More and more people are turning towards the natural health industry in search of answers to their health problems. Side Effects People are becoming tired of the frequent side effects of many modern drugs and the lack of effectiveness in many cases. In a recent news article a leader of one of the worlds largest drug companies openly admitted that most drugs don't work in most cases. Here is the article on the BBC website: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/3299945.stm Banned Herbs A number of herbs have been banned recently. Two common ones include Kava Kava and Ephedrine. Authorities pointed to a number of deaths in both cases. Whilst this can't be ignored, it is quite clear that there were mitigating circumstances and many other possible causes. These include excessive alcohol usage in many cases, overdosing on the herbs and totally ignoring dosage instructions, consuming other pharmaceutical drugs at the same time and other factors. However, it was the herbs that were banned, even though they have been used for hundreds and sometimes thousands of years. Drugs Allowed These have been banned whilst at the same time synthetic versions are still allowed to be sold by the pharmaceutical companies. According to many reports and studies, many top selling pharmaceutical drugs cause more side effects and deaths individually each year than the whole of the alternative health industry combined. False Accusations As an example of how a herb can be falsely attacked, take Garlic. In the news recently were two different stories about Garlic and cancer. One story said Garlic was harmful to cancer sufferers. Another story told how Garlic could help in the fight against cancer. I wonder where the first story came from? Here are the recent articles as reported by the BBC: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/3411113.stm (Anti-garlic) http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/3356737.stm (Pro-garlic) However, even the organisations that recognise the very positive aspects of taking garlic are now researching how to extract the active ingredients or even make a synthetic copy of them. Why not just eat garlic or take garlic supplements? It seems a lot simpler. Patents, Licences and Money Well, the reason the drug companies do this is because they can't patent or licence the natural raw ingredient and can't make as much money. This is quite a ridiculous state of affairs. I have been trying to find a similar scenario in other walks of life but I have had trouble coming up with something. So to convey the point I have come up with some make-believe scenarios which highlight just how ridiculous the above situation is: Imagine a water company banning the sale of natural water (chemical formula H2O) because some people are drowned every year. It then splits the water back into hydrogen and oxygen. Then it patents hydrogen or oxygen. Then if you want to have water you have to buy their hydrogen and oxygen and mix them together to get water. Another silly scenario would be banning certain words and then granting a music company exclusive rights on these words. If you wanted to use those words in a song or in everyday life you would have to pay them a fee. This sounds totally barmy but this is a simplified version of what is happening in some ways to previously available natural herbs and remedies. Obviously, there is more to it than this, but in essence this is the situation today in numerous cases. Conclusion There is a place for many drugs today and many lives have been saved. This should not be underestimated. However, there is also a place for the natural health industry and the two can work side by side and complement each other. Unfortunately, many drug companies don't see it this way and they simply want to steamroller through legislation which benefits them and their shareholders. The main beneficiaries must be the general public and the health of everyone concerned, not just the drug companies. Copyright © 2004 Dr. William T. Irwin - All Rights Reserved" _________________________________________________ 2) Heart Attacks - A possible survival tip.Here is a copy of an article we received for redistribution. One medical professional raised an eyebrow when read, but others have made comments that it is a medically sound idea that could be useful.In the unfortunate event that someone has a heart attack it could well help to save their life. I personally don't know of any other last minute measure that could be taken at that desperate stage by a person on their own. If anyone else has any tips that they feel people should know about then please contact me! Here's the article: "HOW TO SURVIVE A HEART ATTACK WHEN ALONE Since many people are alone when they suffer a heart attack, without help, the person whose heart is beating improperly and who begins to feel faint, has only about 10 seconds left before losing consciousness. However, these victims can help themselves by coughing repeatedly and very vigorously. A deep breath should be taken before each cough, the cough must be deep and prolonged, in a similar manner as when producing sputum from deep inside the chest. A breath and a cough must be repeated about every two or three seconds without let-up until help arrives, or until the heart is felt to be beating normally again. Deep breaths get oxygen into the lungs and coughing movements squeeze the heart and keep the blood circulating. The squeezing pressure on the heart also helps it to regain normal rhythm. In this way, heart attack victims can get to a hospital before it's too late. Tell as many other people as possible about this. It could save their lives!!! __________________________________________________ 3) Obesity in children - The latest news.More and more we see in the news how many children are over weight. This is quite sad.The joys of childhood can be taken away and replaced by the misery of obesity and the health problems and everything else that goes with it. Many children are encouraged to eat too much junk food by large multi-national companies pumping millions of pounds worth of advertising at them every single week. On top of this, many children now lead quite sedentary lives. Computer games and TV have replaced football, running around and other games activities in many families. Neither parents or children should take all the blame. The effects of advertising on TV, magazines and peer pressure can sometimes force kids to fall in line and become less physically active and less aware of the harm they are causing through bad eating habits. Everyone needs to do their bit to change this situation. Better education for children is needed regarding the long term harm that can be caused. Companies should be encouraged to produce and sell better "children's snacks and treats". Children should be encouraged to be more physically active, watch less TV and play fewer computer games. This does not have to be cut out completely but should certainly be reduced. Just a few small changes in eating habits and excercise can make a tremedous difference over time. We all share some responsibility in this. Our children are the future and we all must work on making the future bright and enjoyable for everyone. Here are a few articles on child obesity which have recently appeared. The first one tells of inactive children and the dangers with this: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/3399811.stm The second one shows how action can be taken to stop children eating so poorly: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/3413275.stm __________________________________________________ 4) Fluctuating hormones in women.Fluctuating hormone levels in women can be very distressing.At certain times, particularly during the menopause cycle and during menstruation cycles, hormone levels can swing dramatically. This can lead to various negative feelings and very often mood swings. A person's energy levels can also be badly affected. A person can experience periods of lethargy followed by periods of higher energy and then periods of lethargy again. Tiredness is often a common factor as well as various other negative symptoms. Many of these ailments are caused or worsened by fluctuating hormone levels. These processes and chemical reactions in the body are highly complex and not completely understood by science. Studies have shown that taking Chasteberry (Vitex Agnus Castus) may ease the difficulties a person experiences at these times. Chasteberry is often combined with the herbs Wild Yam and Dang Gui to take advantage of a whole spectrum of positive factors. See the following link for more details: http://organicnutrition.co.uk/products/tinctures/tinc-chasteberry.htm __________________________________________________ 5) Don't wait until spring to do a "spring clean".You have probably experienced the benefits of tidying up something that had been a mess for a long time. You may have tidied the attic or perhaps the garage and at the end of it felt good about a job well done. Like me you may have put it off for weeks and found any excuse you could not to sort out the mess. The good thing is that when it was all sorted and all of the rubbish and junk was thrown out, you may have said to yourself, "Wow, I'm glad that's sorted. I should have done it ages ago!", or words to that effect. We all tend to have loads of stuff we don't need or use anymore. The stuff we do want to keep is often badly organised and can be difficult to find when we need it. A very therapeutic thing to do would be to sort out all of the places that you have been meaning to sort out and never gotten round to doing it. Make a quick list of what needs tidying up. It could be part of the house, the attic, garage, garden shed or anything else. Decide which one to sort out first and plan to do it in the next week. Just decide when you are going to do it and then just do it. I plan to sort out the garden shed this weekend and my wife will start on the attic. I'm sure I'll find things I haven't seen or used for years! Now that I have decided I am actually looking forward to having a tidy shed again. We all have the ability to change our minds and considerations about things. I have decided it won't be a hassle but instead will actually be fun to do :-) __________________________________________________ Behind the scenes we are working hard, getting many new products ready for their release. These will include a new range of specially formulated vitamins and minerals, a natural skin care range and some very exciting dietary supplements. More news on these will appear soon. If you have any questions regarding any of our products or health matters please let me know. I'll be glad to help if I can. Wishing you the best of health, 
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