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Organic Nutrition & Health Newsletter
- Dated 26th March 2003
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Here is the latest issue of the "Organic Nutrition & Health Newsletter"
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"It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver."
Mohandas Gandhi
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1) The Banned Herb - Kava Kava joins the list.
In recent years certain herbs have been removed from the shelves and retailers have been banned from selling them. It has been said to us that whenever a herb becomes very popular, the headlines start to tell us how dangerous it is.
There is always some report or other stating in baffling scientific terms how dangerous it is, yet it has been used safely for thousands of years.
We are not convinced about this conspiracy theory, but we do wonder whether sufficient research is undertaken before passing laws.
A herb which recently passed onto the Food Standards Agency 'Dangerous List' is Kava Kava (piper methysticum). As of the 13th of January 2003 regulations came into force to ban the sale and the importation into England from outside the UK, of any food consisting of, or containing, Kava Kava.
The reasons given for this ban on Kava Kava is that in rare cases there has been some association of liver damage with medicines containing Kava Kava.
The Food Standards Agency's scientists reviewed the data available to the CSM (Committee on Safety of Medicines) and MCA (The Medicines Control Agency) and assessed the risks for food uses. The Chair of the Committee on Toxicity was consulted on these risks and agreed that consumption of Kava Kava may be associated with serious liver damage.
But herein lies the interesting facts! The fact is that the number of reported cases of liver damage possibly due to Kava Kava is low. Of the 25 cases reported by people taking Kava Kava in Europe, many involved people who had liver damage prior to using Kava Kava or who used excessive alcohol, a substance known to harm the liver. Many of the reports involved people who were taking excessively large amounts of the herb, or who were taking other medications or supplements that may have been the cause of the liver toxicity.
The researcher, Donald Waller, PhD, Professor of pharmacology and toxicology in the department of pharmaceutics and pharmacodynamics at the University of Illinois at Chicago's College of Pharmacy, found "no clear evidence that the liver damage reported in the U.S and Europe was caused by the consumption of kava kava."
So what of Kava Kava now? It cannot be sold in the U.K, is banned or restricted in many other European countries and the verdict is still out in the US. Like many other herbs, due to misuse, media hype and vested interests (I'm sure the large drug and pharmaceutical companies did not like the public buying a natural alternative that they made no profit on!) Kava Kava is no longer available to the many who used sensibly it because of the few who abused it.
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Many of our customers have been trying Valerian as an alternative to Kava Kava. Click on this link to find out more about Valerian:
www.organicnutrition.co.uk/products/indherbs/herb-valerian.htm
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2) CLEANSES
The new health craze seems to be detox, detox diets, detox cleanses and more detox! Its funny because we have been selling detox kits and programs for years.
Seriously though, this is great! This is a positive and beneficial trend. It can not be stressed enough how important it is to remove the toxins from your body at regular intervals.
We often mention the detox programs in the newsletter, and the response is high with many of our customers having great successes.
If you have not yet done a Cleanse/Detox Program or would like to do it again, now is your chance. Until the end of April all orders of Detox Kits will receive a FREE Echinacea Liquid extract. This will be included with your parcel and will add an extra boost to your cleanse.
Echinacea has achieved world-wide fame for its antiviral, antifungal, and antibacterial properties. Echinacea is an immune system stimulant. The action of Echinacea in the body is to increase the effectiveness with which the immune system deals with the bacteria and viruses that enter our bodies.
When doing a detox/cleanse, the goal is to remove some parasites and other harmful toxins. Taking Echinacea while on your detox program will help you to achieve a more effective cleanse.
The Detox Programs we offer are comprehensive and effective.
The three programs can either be done individually starting with Detox 1&2 - (click here for details):
www.organicnutrition.co.uk/products/herbalformulae/cleanse.htm
Or all together in the complete Ultimate Detox Kit (Detox 1,2,3, and 4) - (click here for details):
www.organicnutrition.co.uk/detox-diet-special-offer.htm
All orders will receive a fee Echinacea Liquid Extract.
Detox 1 & 2
A sluggish bowel can retain pounds and pounds of old, toxic and poisonous faecal matter. This can be reabsorbed into the blood stream, infect organs of the body and can be the actual root of various diseases.
Detox 3
The liver is the largest glandular organ in the human body. It is the main detoxifier and cleanser of your blood. The Liver is being constantly bombarded with toxins and is usually battling to handle them. Substances that cannot be used in the body, such as these toxins, are stored in the liver and gall bladder. Solid, calcified matter builds up as gall stones both in the liver and gall bladder. Eventually, the liver is unable to function properly and symptoms of a malfunctioning liver appear in the body.
Detox 4
The two Kidneys are part of the urinary system and are two of the most important internal organs in the body. They are responsible for filtering the blood, regulating the urinary system and producing hormones. They are extremely efficient and complex organs. In today's society, due to the toxic nature of our world, kidneys are overworked and often end up themselves heavily infected, inflamed or with crystalline growths or kidney stones. An infected or calcified kidney sometimes manifests itself in lower back pains. However, because the Kidneys are "silent", a person may not be aware that they have a kidney problem until more severe problems become apparent.
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3) SO HOW DO YOU GET THE BEST WATER?
This is a continuation of an article in the last newsletter on Water.
FILTERING YOUR WATER: TYPES OF FILTERS
Carbon filters remove many organic chemicals and chlorine and radon. Carbon filters should be of good quality and maintained properly. Because bacteria can grow on some filters, it is imperative that carbon filters be changed frequently.
Reverse osmosis units remove most toxic minerals and organic chemicals but generally do not remove radon or chlorine. They should be used with carbon filters. Reverse osmosis units are slow and should only be used for drinking water at a tap. The purified water becomes aggressive and can corrode the pipes of the delivery system. These pipes and faucets should not be made of lead or lead components.
Distillation removes pollutants by boiling water and cooling the steam so it condenses back into water. Distillation is slow and expensive and distilled water is poorly buffered. Therefore, distilled water can be highly aggressive and should be stored in glass or other inert containers. Distilled water is a "hungry water" as all the minerals, as well as the toxins, have been removed. Add lemon or a good sea salt to replace lost trace elements.
Water softeners remove calcium and magnesium from hard water and make it clean better. However, calcium and magnesium are considered human nutrients.
The healthiest water is free of pollutants but contains beneficial minerals like calcium and magnesium.
Bottled water can be expensive and is not always better. Check the labels and watch out for brands that have a high dry residue.
But above all remember to drink plenty of water during your day. Not just tea or coffee, but just clean water at least 6 to 8 glasses a day. It will keep you hydrated, allow your body to function well and help keep you healthy.
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4) LEMON BALM - LATEST SCIENTIFIC NEWS
Within the last week there has been a flurry of press regarding the scientifically proven properties of Lemon Balm. Approved studies have shown that it aids memory and mental function as well as its usual uses in blood pressure and menstrual cramps.
Here is the link to the Guardian Newspaper article:
http://education.guardian.co.uk/higher/news/story/0,9830,914074,00.html
There was also an article on the BBC website here:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/2848655.stm
We now stock Lemon Balm in both capsule and in a powerful liquid extract form.
Click here for details:
http://www.organicnutrition.co.uk/products/tinctures/tinc-lemonbalm.htm
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5) RECENT COMPETITION WINNERS.
The response to our on-line Crave-Breaker Competition has been excellent. Thank you to all who entered and congratulations to the recent winners.
Crave-Breaker is a specially created blend of herbs in a liquid extract form which are designed to promote good energy levels and to balance the body's requirements and so help to eliminate cravings. This helps you to keep to a well-balanced diet and so helps in a weight loss or weight maintenance program.
For more details please visit the following page:
www.organicnutrition.co.uk/products/slimming/crave.htm
Here are the winners from the latest Crave-Breaker draw:
1. Sue Webb - Durham, UK
2. Susan Banks - Lincs, UK
3. Penny Russell - Derby, UK
4. Casey Spoor -Margate, USA
5. Margaret Burslem - Dorset, UK
Thank you to everyone who entered. We are also currently processing the winners of our recent Superfood Competition.
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6) NEW COMPETITION - Launch of new weight loss product.
Just before the middle of April, we will be launching our new weight loss product and diet plan. We are very excited about this as we have been working on it for quite some time. Our trials have been very, very postive.
This product will not be available in the shops and will be kept exclusive to us for at least 3 months after launch day. When combined with our carefully researched diet plan you should experience excellent results.
To help pave the way for the launch we are running a competition to win 6 kits as prizes.
To enter the draw you will need to answer a few simple questions. Click the following link to enter:
www.organicnutrition.co.uk/newsletter/competition.html
Best of luck !!!
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That's all for this issue. If you found this newsletter interesting please forward it to some of your friends, family or colleagues. We look forward to helping you in your quest for good health and well-being. We appreciate feedback on these or any other topics we have covered and we reply to all e-mails received. Don't forget, all newsletter readers are entitled to receive a £5 discount on their orders. See the following link for details:
www.organicnutrition.co.uk/readers-special-offer.htm
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