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In this issue:

-- Top Natural Health News Story of the Week
-- Natural Health Products and Services
-- Other Health News from around the world
-- Short Health Tips for the Week (Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Traveler's Diarrhea, Infant Heatstroke, Vocal Chord Preservation)
-- BOOK REVIEW:  The Pilates Body : The Ultimate At-Home Guide to Strengthening, Lengthening, and Toning Your Body--Without Machines
-- Healthy Recipes:   Summer Side Salad
-- How to subscribe or be removed from this newsletter


*** TOP NATURAL HEALTH NEWS STORY OF THE WEEK ***

St. John's wort may help PMS
St John's Wort is best known as an herbal remedy used to alleviate the symptoms of depression. Now, British researchers report that it may also help symptoms of   premenstrual syndrome (PMS), such as nervous tension, anxiety, "feeling out of control" and insomnia. (Click here for complete news story)
http://www.4woman.org/nwhic/News/Jul00/20jul001.htm




***NATURAL HEALTH PRODUCTS AND SERVICES***
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** MAGNETIC TECHNOLOGIES ** 
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* TAHITIAN NONI JUICE *
Tahitian Noni Juice is the most powerful new health product ever.  Scientific and medical validation is available. Why keep suffering?  TRY NONI. IT WORKS.
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** MIRACLE BACK PILLOW **
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Lower Back Pain due to disc irritation, sciatica, pregnancy and post-partum pain, obesity and poor posture due to excess weight gain.
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** HEM-TAB, a Highly Effective Treatment for Hemorrhoids and Piles **
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** CELL PHONE RADIATION CAN BE STOPPED
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WEIGHT LOSS and MORE FROM YOUR HERBAL STORE
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*** OTHER HEALTH NEWS FROM AROUND THE WORLD.***
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Thai hospitals opt for herbal cures
"Herbal medicines have been made available in Thai hospitals for the first time.
Five of the 4,000 herbs used as traditional medicines have been selected and can now be prescribed by hospital doctors in Thailand."
(Click here for complete news story)
http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_10000.html

Ginseng, does it fight cancer?
(Click here for complete news story)
http://my.webmd.com/content/article/1728.59576

GUIDELINES FOR TAKING HERBS
Herbal remedies and prescription drugs, some things you should consider before mixing the two
(Click here for complete news story)
http://www.msnbc.com/news/432169.asp?cp1=1

"Given Americans' continued fascination with all things natural, Australian tea tree oil has the makings to become nature's next trendy extract, for its therapeutic benefits, affordability, versatility and increasing availability in American marketplaces.
(Click here for complete news story)
http://www.americasdoctor.com/news.cfm?mode=thisweek&sparms=WEB%2C00000000%2C00000%2CFX&dparms=5360


*** SHORT HEALTH/SAFETY TIPS FOR THE WEEK ***
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FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME - "Drinking and pregnancy does not mix. The U.S. Surgeon General advocates complete abstention from alcohol during pregnancy; no research to date has established a safe level of alcohol."  For the safety of your unborn child - don't drink when you are pregnant.  For more information, go to:
http://www.nofas.org/index2.htm

AVOIDING TRAVELER'S DIARRHEA -  When traveling to areas with poor sanitation - Only                  drink boiled water, hot beverages made with boiled water, canned or bottled carbonated beverages.  Avoid ice and avoid vegetables, fruits or other fruits that may have been washed with contaminated water.

INFANT HEATSTROKE - Infant's do not perspire they way that older children and adults do.   It is crucial in hot and humid weather to make sure that your infant is not overbundled and is wearing appropriate clothing for the warm weather.  Keep them hydrated!

VOCAL CHORD PRESERVATION - Don't take your voice for granted.  A hoarse voice may be a symptom of damage that you are doing to your vocal chords.  Keep them hydrated by drinking plenty of water, avoid smoky/polluted areas and try not to yell, scream etc. unnecessarily.



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*** BOOK REVIEW:  The Pilates Body : The Ultimate At-Home Guide to Strengthening,
Lengthening, and Toning Your Body--Without Machines - written by Brooke Siler  ***


Thin-but-fit supermodels like Amber Valletta and Shalom Harlow and actresses like Ally McBeal's
Courtney Thorne-Smith and Liv Tyler swear by Pilates workouts to keep their figures toned and flexible.

The Pilates Body is the latest in a string of books dedicated to this fitness program, which is now
soaring in popularity nearly 100 years after it was first developed by Joseph Pilates in Germany in the early 1900s. While today's Pilates studios take advantage of patented and intimidating-looking equipment that costs thousands of dollars (and therefore charge accordingly for private sessions), each exercise in The Pilates Body can be performed with just an exercise mat. While all parts of the body are used in the exercises, the focus is on the abdominals, or "powerhouse," which support the back; this makes Pilates an ideal exercise for those with back problems--or those hoping to prevent them.

Author Brooke Siler, who trained with Romana Kryzanowska, the oldest living protégé of Joseph Pilates, organizes her book impeccably. After discussing proper alignment and ways to modify the exercises for those with neck, knee, or lower back pain, she jumps right into the 60-plus exercises, which are divided into beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. What differentiates Siler's book from the other Pilates titles is that she includes a disclaimer about the models: "The models in this book have been training in the Pilates method for years. Although their bodies may seem to represent an unrealistic ideal for many, they have worked hard to achieve their fitness goals. I hope in earnest that they do not intimidate but inspire." Also, each exercise is given a two-page spread of its own, and is accompanied by clear photographs and helpful graphics. For example, for the "inner-thigh lifts," there's an illustration suggesting that you imagine a stack of books on the lifting l!
eg to help you increase resistance. Each exercise also includes what Siler calls "The Inside Scoop," or tips she's learned from training hundreds of clients. These include the main goal of the exercise; simple modifications for beginners; important keys to remember while doing the move; and no-nos to prevent injury. While it's important to concentrate and get the technique of each exercise down, Siler's book is perfect for anyone looking for a simple exercise program that promises results, requires a minimum of time, and can be done at home or while traveling. --Erica Jorgensen


List Price of this book = $18.00  To purchase this book for $13.50 at a 25% discount from Amazon.com, go directly to:  http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ISBN=076790396X/selfimprovemeonlA/
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*** HEALTHY RECIPES - Summer Side Salad***
(Serves 2)
2 cups of cooked black beans
1 1/2 cups yellow/white cooked corn kernels
1 cup chickpeas, rinsed
2 medium sized celery stalks, chopped
1 large tomato, chopped (Remove seeds)
1 red bell pepper, chopped.
2 green bell peppers (Tops removed and insides cleaned out.  Seeds removed)
1 red onion, chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1/4 cup of balsalmic vinegar
2 Tablespoons oil
1 tablespoon sweet basil

Combine all ingredients except for green bell pepper shells.  Scoop mixture into green peppers.  Chill and serve.


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