Dietary Component Kills Bacterial Cause Of Ulcers And Stomach Cancer A bacterium responsible for the vast majority of stomach cancers, a leading cause of cancer death worldwide, and ulcers may have met its match, scientists from Johns Hopkins and the French National Scientific Research Center report in the May 28 issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Ginkgo May Slow Mental Deterioration in MS Patients Ginkgo biloba may be beneficial for cognition in patients with mild multiple sclerosis (MS), according to
researchers from the University of California, San Diego, who presented their findings at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology ()  Note:  The Green Turtle Bay Vitamin Co.'s PowerMate® herbal anti-oxidant, Sunnie™ and Diabetiks® all contain Gingko
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One more study favors fatty acids for children with ADHD: Supplementation with highly unsaturated fatty acids seems to reduce symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children with learning difficulties, according to researchers at the Imperial College School of Medicine who published their findings in the February issue of Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology & Biological Psychiatry (26, 2:233-39, 2002) (www.elsevier.com)  Note:  Signal369 contains these essential fatty acids.  Mothers cut open the soft gel and serve it with a beverage such as water.

Industry refutes JAMA study regarding St. John's Wort and Depression:  "the JAMA authors downplay the fact that St. John's Wort did no worse than a known, effective antidepressant in the two most important primary outcome measures of the study and, instead, emphasize only the botanical's lack of efficacy for an unintended use."  Note:  The Green Turtle Bay Vitamin Co.'s  Sunnie™ contains St. John's Wort.

DHA from fish oil aids developing infant eyesight:  A study conducted by the Retina Foundation of the Southwest published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (www.ajcn.org) concluded that despite a dietary supply of fatty acids from breast milk during the first six weeks of life, infants who were weaned to placebo formula had significantly poorer visual acuity at each test period and significantly poorer stereoacuity at 17 weeks of age than the infants who were weaned to long-chain fatty acid formula.  Note Signal369 contains DHA and EPA.

Plastic wraps used on food cooked in microwave may release carcinogens: As a seventh grade student, Claire Nelson learned that di(ethylhexyl)  adepate (DEHA), is considered a carcinogen, and is found in plastic wrap.
 She also learned that the FDA had never studied the effect of microwave  cooking on plastic-wrapped food. Claire began to wonder: "Can cancer-causing  particles seep into food covered with household plastic wrap while it is  being microwaved?" 

Increased Homocysteine levels may lead to dementia, Alzheimer's.  The Framingham Study of 1,092 subjects, published recently in the New England Journal of Medicine (346:476-83, 2002) concluded that people with consistently high levels of homocysteine throughout the study period were at the highest risk for developing Alzheimer's.  The homocysteine if of interest because homocysteine blood levels can be reduced by increasing certain nutrients.  Note Sunnie contains these nutrients.

Kava cautions may be toxic to the liver.  Although the evidence in not conclusive, Kava may be a possible causative agent in liver toxicity and failure.  "Although there is no clear evidence that the liver damage reported in the U.S. and Europe was caused by the consumption of kava, " Donald Waller, Ph.D. toxicologist stated "concomitant intake of prescription drugs associated with liver damage, excessive alcohol consumption and preexisting liver disease...may preclude any kava consumption.

St. John's Wort dosages for children:  Researchers treated 101 children, aged 1-12, with 300-1800 mg of St. John's Wort extract daily for six weeks  The children suffered from depression, nervousness, sleep disturbances, irritability and concentration problems.  The dosage was tailored to each child by the attending physician.  The results from the data collected from the 72 children who completed the study were:  72% were "good" or "excellent" responders to the treatment after two weeks, according to the attending physicians.  After four and six weeks, the good and excellent responders were 97% and 100% respectively. Source:  Phytotherapy Research 2001;15:367-370  See product information for Signal369

World renowned experts testified about the dangers of mercury fillings and the responsibility the Dental Board.

Eating frequently reduces cholesterol levels.  Research data of more than 14,600 men and women between the ages of 45 and 75, who were part of a larger cancer study, showed that cholesterol levels declined as eating frequency increased.  According to the British Medical Journal, the decrease was approximately 5% in concentrations of total cholesterol and LDL, or "bad" cholesterol in men and women who ate six or more times a day compared with those who only ate once or twice a day.  To view an abstract of the study, visit http://bmj.com/cgi/content/abstract/323/7324/1286

Melatonin may limit risk of Alzheimer's:  A report appearing in the American Chemical Society's Journal Biochemistry found that the hormone melatonin could inhibit the process of forming amyloid protein bundles, which are toxic to nerve cells and indicators of the onset of Alzheimer's disease.  Melatonin is widely used for treating insomnia and jet lag.  For more information

Home made chelation recipe for metal detox:  This recipe was sent to me by a friend.  I make no representation as to how effective it is, however it came from a knowledgeable source.- Karen

Why it's so hard for terrorists to succeed with biological warfare: don't panic! Bottom line on chemical weapons (it's the same if they use industrial chemical spills); they are intended to make you panic, to terrorize you, to herd you like sheep to the wolves. If there is an attack, leave the area and go upwind. They have to get the stuff to you, and on you. You're more likely to be hurt by a drunk driver on any given day than be hurt by one of these attacks. Soap, water, time, and fresh air really deal this stuff a knock-out-punch. Don't let fear of an isolated attack rule your life. The odds are really on your side.  double click here for more information.

Bio-Acoustics can now combat the threat of biological warfare.  Sharry Edward's stunning research exposes a practical, inexpensive, unobtrusive that could be used today. The technique would allow for large-scale resistance for invading pathogens such as those listed in the article published in the September 24, 2001 issue of USA today.  Within minutes we can determine the antidote of any pathogen attack and prepare an antidote that could be quickly disseminated through the internet and by radio. Please help me get this information to those in charge.

Antioxidants and zinc retard macular degeneration:  A study conducted by the National Institutes of Health's National Eye Institute found that antioxidants and zinc supplements help reduce the advancement of macular degeneration, but not the progression of cataracts. The study followed 4,757 patients between the ages of 55 and 80 through four double blind placebo tests and found a 25% reduced risk of deterioration in patients who already had AMD that took the combination product. The study was published in the Archives of Ophthalmology.

Dr. Matthias Rath, MD warns of global vitamin therapy ban through Codex Alimentarius.  He believes heart attacks, strokes as well as other health problems are not genuine diseases but the result of long-term vitamin deficiencies.  "Under the cover of the United Nation's 'Codex Alimentarius Commission', this pharmaceutical cartel seeks to outlaw any preventive and therapeutic health statements in relation to vitamins and other natural therapies worldwide.  At these "Codex" meetings, the United States FDA is supporting the censorship of natural health information against the will of the U.S. Congress and of millions of vitamin consumers of America.  You may need to print these out to read them easily. See the Drs. Matthias Rath - Linus Pauling manifesto.  Petition for consumers to sign and mail in; Petition for industry leaders.

New Agent Destroys Anthrax, Safe For Animals And Environment
Michael Hayes, research associate in the U-M Medical School, presented experimental evidence of BCTP's ability to destroy anthrax spores.  BCTP looks like skim milk. Laboratory rats gain weight when they eat it. Spray it on your lawn and the grass will thrive.  For more information.

Supplements encourage post-operative recovery:  According to an article published in the Sept. 1, 2001 issue of The Lancet, a supplement combination of L-arginine, omega-3 fatty acids, and brewer's yeast helped improve post-operative recovery from heart surgery. Patients given the supplement combination had stronger immune response and experienced fewer post-operative infections than patients receiving placebo. see product information for Signal369

Catnip effective against mosquitoes: According to a research study reported at the annual meeting of the American Chemical Society, catnip was found to be an effective repellent against mosquitoes. The study found the natural herb to be 10 times more effective in repelling mosquitoes than the ingredient used tin the leading commercial repellent. Catnip has been used a a fold treatment for colds and other ailments. http://acs.yellowbrix.com/pages/acs/Story.nsp?story id=23155024&category=Chemicals&

Later school times result in better grades: A study of high schools in Minneapolis shows that later start times are giving students more time for sleep and has a number of other beneficial results, including better attendance, better grades, and better behavior. The report was conducted by the University of Minnesota's Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement:

How can you tell if you are exposed to cell-phone tower radiation? If you can see the tower from your window, place a piece of aluminum foil over the window. A day later look at the aluminum foil. If it is filled with little holes you know you are exposed to radiation. This was a tip passed on by a friend.

Diabetes Sleep Connection: A new study suggest that inadequate sleep may prompt development of insulin-resistance, which is a well-known factor for diabetes. The study found that healthy young people who regularly got less than 6.5 hours of sleep a night had greater insulin resistance than people who got 7.5 to 8.5 hours of rest. Dr. Eve Van Cauter, a professor of medicine at the University of Chicago who conducted the study, said, There's a real possibility that one of the causes of the epidemic of diabetes is related to sleep habits. The announcement was made at the annual meeting of the American Diabetes Association. (for information on a natural product PowerSleep to promote a healthy sleep) For study details, go to Index

Man discovers diabetes link to processed foods and reverses his own type II diabetes. According to medical researcher, Thomas Smith, the chemical processes involved with digestion and metabolism are the same processes that cause food to spoil and for fats and oils to become rancid. These processes, so necessary to digestion, are incompatible with the shelf-life requirements of the modern food industry. http://www.Healingmatters.com Editor's note: diabetes is rampant in the Orient where sugar consumption is low, but foods are cooked in hydrogenated vegetable oils.

Vitamins may ease chemotherapy side effects. A recent study found that folic acid and vitamin B12 could greatly reduce the severe side effects of chemotherapy in cancer patients. For the study, 78 patients were given B12 shots and folic acid for a three-month period. Researchers found that many side effects were reduced or alleviated. Note an ample supply of B12 and folate is included in our product Sunnie. http://www.healthy.net/asp/templates/news.asp?Id-2268

Omega oils protect eyesight: New research suggests that canned tuna, a food high in omega-3, may help reduce macular (retinal) degeneration, which is the leading cause of blindness in the elderly. The study, which included more than 70,000 subjects, concluded that eating canned tuna more than once a week can reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration by 40 percent. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Vol. 73, No. 2, 209-218, Feb. 2001. Consider trying our omega blend Signal369.

Ginger may ease morning sickness in pregnant women, according to a study appearing in Obstetrics and Gynecology. In the 70 women study, those women taking one gram of ginger showed decreased feelings of nausea and less vomiting episodes than those taking a placebo. For more information Share this information with someone you know who is pregnant. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov -keyword search using PubMed.

Vitamin K is turning out to be a startling anti-aging nutrient. It may prevent both heart disease and osteoporosis and it is a stronger antioxidant than vitamin E or Co Q10. Recent research shows that vitamin K keeps calcium out of the arteries and in the bones. In the famous nurse study, using 10 years worth of data on 72,000 participants, it was concluded that nurses who got the most vitamin K were about 1/3 less likely to get a hip fracture. There are also implications for its protective influence against strokes, Alzheimer's disease and heart attacks. Are you getting enough vitamin K in your diet? Do you have lettuce every day? Osteoporosis is a sign you may be at risk for hardening of the arteries. Vitamin K may stop hypertension and reduce the incidence of stroke. It is also implicated in controlling blood sugar. Vitamin K is not stored in the body and thus is nontoxic in high amounts. In Japan 45 mg. a day has been used for treating osteoporosis without toxicity. Generally, 10 mg/day is the recommendation. http://www.lef.org/magazine/mag2000/feb00-report.html

Many people are sickened by environmental contaminants: The Environmental Illness Society of Canada; (http://www.eisc.ca/index1.html) is helping find ways for people to cope. Environmental Illness includes Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS), Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), Fibromyalgia (FM), Gulf War Syndrome (GWS). Some say that current Environmental Illness sufferers are the canaries of our society, in that what is now happening to them, is in reality happening to all of us. Recently the society held the first conference to address this issue in May 2001.

Ginkgo biloba may help to limit brain damage caused by stroke. Researchers reported that ginkgo reduced the extent of brain damage caused by artificially induced strokes in mice. Strokes are the result of a disruption in blood flow by either a blocked artery or bleeding in the brain resulting in disabilities such as paralysis, speech difficulty or memory lapses. The mice given oral ginkgo supplements for one week prior to the stroke reduced the area of the brain affected by 30%. Ginkgo is a mild blood thinner, so it may not be a good choice for those on blood thinning medications. Ginkgo, vitamin E, EPA & DHA (found in fish oils) can all help to protect us from the abnormal tendency to form clots. Note: Ginkgo is found in our Sunnie and PowerMate. Also check out omega blend Signal369.

The problem with standardized extracts is that although the process assures consistent quality of herbal supplements based on a marker compound found in the plant, have we may have left out a phytochemical that actually is responsible to the medicinal action of the plant. Although most people look at the quantity of hypericin in St. John's Wort, a plant which is used to treat depression, this may not be the component responsible for the action. A paper in Pharmacopeial Form showed no correlation between the level of hypericin in various products and the serotonin and dopamine reuptake inhibition. It is believed that inhibiting serotonin and dopamine re-uptake relieve depression. (Pharm Forum; 26:857-864 2000). When you look for traditional usage in botanicals, consider using the plant itself instead of an extract. This is how many botanicals have been used successfully for centuries.

How much calcium do you need?: Try to get 1,000 mg a day from food and supplements. Most Americans average only 625 mg. (woman) or 865 mg. (man). If a woman over 50 or a man over 65 you'll want 1,500 mg. Calcium carbonate is the cheapest and least bulky calcium source, so you take less tablets. If you are taking thyroid hormones you will need extra calcium. For the best absorption make sure you are also getting sunlight (vitamin D), boron and magnesium. Some foods reduce calcium absorption such as wheat bran, spinach and beans, so don't take your supplement with these. What does USP mean on a label? USP stands for U.S. Pharmacopoeia's standard for dissolution and for dosage. This insures you will absorb your nutrients.

Digital, infra-red, thermography imaging is superior to mammograms: Ladies, did you know that the radiation from mammograms is increasing your risk of developing breast cancer and is not a effective diagnostic technique, resulting in unnecessary biopsies. The most popular breast cancer treatment, tamoxifen a.k.a. Nolvadex has been added to the National Institute for Environmental Health Sciences' list of known carcinogens. Tamoxifen increases the risk of breast cancer, liver cancer, stomach cancer and colorectal cancer. Breast Cancer Awareness Month's primary sponsor and the mastermind of the event is the company which manufactures the controversial and widely prescribed breast cancer drug, tamoxifen. All TV, radio and print media advertising is paid for and must be approved by this company. Is this a conflict of interest? http://www.ssellman.com

Mad Cow Disease is here! And did you know you can get it from vaccines, cosmetics, human growth hormone, thyroid hormone, gelatin in thousands of processed foods, estrogen, progesterone, cortisone, heparin, Vitamin B12, insulin, gelatin in pill capsules, yogurt, ice cream, butter, chewing gum, lard, margarine, shortening, egg substitutes, gravy mixes, cake mixes, whitener in refined sugar (it's from bones), gelatin desserts, marshmallows, mayonnaise, sausages and sausage casings, medicines, pet foods, and many other products. What can you do? ...East a healthy diet of organic foods. Dr. Van Beveren offers some valuable insight. On another note, according to Dr. Dumble, mad cow disease may have developed from the required spraying of cows in England with the organophosphate pesticide phosmet , used to combat a plague of warble fly. Phosmet is a neurological toxin, related to thalidomide, developed by the Nazis. http://home.vicnet.net.au/~globalsn

Hope on the Horizon for those who want to spot reduce. Many people loose weight but not primarily in places they want. Help may come from some exciting research underway into sound frequencies. Bio acoustic researcher, Sharry Edwards, believes spot fat buildup is the result of the body protecting itself from toxins by building up a padding of fat around these areas. Although she has seen promising results, more research funding is needed to fully develop this technique. Ms. Edwards has discovered many relationships between frequencies and the body. She identifies frequencies that are in stress , introduces corrective signals through earphones and a sophisticated, computerized tone box. The result is that the body uses these frequencies to self heal. One way to detox is through a unique infra red sauna. This allows toxins from deep in the fat to be expelled through sweat. Traditional saunas only raise the body temperature on the outer layers, thus not addressing the real problem. A half hour in this sauna will burn 300 to 500 calories.  See previous newsletter Some thoughts on detoxing

Herpes and Shingles helped with O-T-C drug. Studies indicate Tagamet (or its generic cimetidine) are highly effective in shortening the duration and preventing the outbreaks of herpes and shingles. Cimetidine inhibits the T-suppressor cell function. The immune system is weakened when T-suppressor cells prematurely shut down immune function. So why doesn't the manufacturer, SmithKline promote this use? Because Tagamet went off patent in 1994 and they have more expensive drugs to treat Herpes. Life Extension Institute recommends taking 200 mg of cimetidine three times a day and then 400mg at bedtime. It can be purchased without a prescription at your local pharmacy.

Surprise: vitamin and mineral content of vegetables has dropped drastically. When Alex Jack compared recently published US Dept. of Agriculture nutrient values with an old `963 USDA handbook For example, collards have 62% less vitamin C and 84% less magnesium. Organic Gardening magazine asked the USDA for an explanation. They were told that the nutrient drain should be put in context. The 78% decrease in calcium content of corn is not significant because no one eats corn for calcium. The nutritional content of produce is not as important as things like appearance and big yield. So take your supplements! The National Academy of Sciences has issued an alert that it takes twice as many vegetables to get the daily requirement of vitamin A as previously thought. Modern farming methods may produce a large yield from an acre, but there is only so much nutrition that can be extracted from the soil. Maybe that organic produce is a bargain when you consider the nutrient content.

Global warming is not the result of fossil fuels but deforestation. According to Don Supkow, Ph.D., the real problem is global reduction in vegetation resulting from increased road and structure building. He presents a compelling argument that fossil fuel particles in the air actually increase growth of vegetation as nature's way to compensate for the pollution. Reductions of these air born particles through emissions controls has actually added to the problem. He advocates adding rock dust to improve soil quality and to animal feed for better digestion. Read his book, Rock Dust and the Environment on line.  (Published by Starduster Society in Piscataway, NJ). Become a member of Starduster Society and sign up for a free electricity generator.

Good news for chocolate lovers: Chocolate is rich in some of the same antioxidants as tea, which may help protect against heart disease and cancer. One ounce has about as much as a half cup of brewed black tea. Chocolate does not cause acne. For more good chocolate news.

What your cholesterol numbers mean: Have you every wondered what those cholesterol numbers your doctor gives you mean? Here are the current tables

Diabetes induced by childhood vaccines: One parent's journey into discovering the root cause of his daughter's type I diabetes and what alternative modalities have helped. His letter contains significant observations and shows just how much progress informed parents can make when faced with Vaccine Injuries. For information on the legal aspects of vaccinations http://www.lifespirit.org/vacinfo.html

Subtle Energies for healing. Although prescription drugs do not take long to work, they are not without side effects. Nutrients take days to have an impact. Although often slower, subtle energies are equally important. Nutritional supplements work faster because they are in the realm of the physical. Homeopathy and radionics do not work on the material plane, yet they produce effects and results on the material plane. So what are subtle energies? Subtle energies are fields of energy superimposed upon each other in our bodies. They connect to each other and to our physical bodies through points referred to as chakras . These energies should flow unhindered. Blockages that prevent this free flow are called miasms. Miasms are the cause of many physical problems. Once they are removed and the energy flows, the healing may begin. Health conditions that are genetic tend to be the result of miasms. This is encouraging, because it means we are not destined to suffer the ailments of our relatives. According to Sharry Edward, a bio-acoustics research, The blockage is nothing more than some fluff on the end of a frequency that can be cleared. Acupuncture also touches on these energies.

Carnosine is latest nutrient in war against aging: According to the Life Extension Foundation Research points to protein degradation as a major pathway for aging and disease. Once too many proteins lose their ability to function, the body becomes prone to degenerative diseases and premature aging. Carnosine, an amino acid compound, has been shown to specifically protect against the age-related degradation of protein. Carnosine appears to protects against excitotoxicity. Excitotoxicity triggers events including membrane polarization, ending in cell death. The Life Extension Institute  offers a non commercial, pharmaceutical grade Carnosine in the recommended 500 mg capsule potency.

According to medical journalist Simon Best there are some flaws in recent cell phone studies:. These studies involved analog mobile phones and not the digital phones used by 95% of the population. The brain functions with analog signals. Animal studies have show that digital mobile phone radiation can change the blood-brain barrier that normally allows certain chemicals to cross and keeps others out and putting DNA at risk.imes, said Dr. Richard Anderson, lead scientist at the Beltsville, Maryland Human Nutrition Center, a branch of the US Department of Agriculture Symptoms reported by users range from heating sensation, headache, eye and sleep problems to short-term memory loss and disorientation. www.em-hazard-therapy.com (editor's note: indications are mobile phone radiation may pose a greater danger to children)

Music to strengthen DNA and think smarter: Barbara Bullard, Professor of Speech Communication Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa, CA believes that music is the only external stimulus which automatically synchronizes the two hemispheres of the brain. Music also stimulates the brain's prefrontal lobes that coordinate thinking patterns. This, in turn, energizes the emotional centers of the brain. When all these brain functions are stimulated and synchronized, information is rapidly processed and readily retained. Einstein's theory was proven in a recent experiment at the University of California. There, a group of students listened to Mozart for 10 minutes and were tested for recall. Their IQ scores climbed an average nine points! This has been called the Mozart Effect . More importantly, on deeper levels, special tones and sound frequencies combine with and accelerate synchronized alpha and beta brainwave frequencies. This combination facilitates the rapid information transfers between the brain's two hemispheres and helps create a super-enriched whole brain state to allow for quantum learning, creative flow, and peak mental performance. www.DNAmusic.com

What is Vitamin O? According to The University of California, Berkeley Wellness Letter, it is not a vitamin at all. What is being marketed as O is nothing more than a bottle of salt water. The O stands for oxygen, which is undeniably one of the elements in water. www.wellnessletter.com

The Wilton Declaration:  On July 9, 2000 a group of MD's, other wellness professionals (nutritionists, naturopaths) and concerned citizens met at the home of Dr. Warren Levin to discuss the continuing persecution of innovative practitioners by political authorities. The meeting concluded that the time was right to call for the establishment of a Foundation for Health Freedom, to complement existing wellness advocacy groups, by focusing on the defense of practitioners under attack for their innovative approaches. The Wilton Declaration, available was the result of their deliberations.

Daily Spoonful of Cinnamon may Help Diabetics. In preliminary findings, cinnamon helped fat cells recognize and respond to insulin, the hormone that removes excess glucose (sugar) from the blood and deposits it into cells. In a test tube and in animal studies, the spice appeared to increase glucose metabolism by about 20 t (USDA).

The Danger with Green Tea: Although green tea extract has been demonstrated to be a superior anti-oxidant you may want to take another look at drinking green tea as a beverage. It turns out that tea leaves accumulate fluoride and aluminum in unsafe amounts. Tea leaves accumulate more fluoride (from pollution of soil and air) than any other edible plant. The fluoride content in tea has risen dramatically over the last 20 years. The danger is that Fluoride has been implicated in low thyroid, sudden infant death/down syndrome, ADHD, osteoporosis and arthritis.

Electrical Nutrition determines the value of food based on its vibration. The higher the vibration, the greater the life force assimilated by us humans. Everything reduces to energy and has an electrical matrix. As food is tampered-with, it become less effective as an energy source. The processes involved in digestion and energy absorption are not really chemical but electrical. Protein is the most efficient source but should not be combined with carbohydrates; vegetables tend to be under utilized (accessing cell-level nutrition requires proper chewing of raw veggies); grains are an electrical drain; fruit is the ideal breakfast but should be taken alone; tofu and other processed foods are denatured and tend to be laden with toxic excito-toxins (i.e. aspartame and MSG). This seems to go along with the theory of correct food combinations. For more information www.vibrationalmedicine.com

Why be concerned about Fluoridation? If fluoride is so good for us why are private citizens fighting to keep water systems free of this radioactive by-product? In 1997 the National Federation of Federal Employees (a union made up of scientists, lawyers, engineers and other professionals at EPA) called a conference and declared Our union members review of the literature over the last 11 years has led us to conclude that a causal link exists between fluoride exposure and cancer, increased risk of hip fractures, and damage to the central nervous systems...For more information from these citizens groups and research links. Also see http://www.nexusmagazine.com/fluoridebomb.html

St. John's Wort as effective as prescription anti-depressants: The Clinical Therapeutics reports that 28 patients were given either St. John's Wort or sertraline (i.e. Zoloft) over a 7 week period. There was not a significant difference between the treatments: concluding that St. John's Wort extract was as efficacious as the SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) antidepressants but without the anti-sexual side effects (April 2000, Vol. 22(4): 411-419). See article by Dr. Podell. You may want to consider our Sunnie.

Alternative therapies don't get respect! One of the problems with alternative therapies is the lack scientific double blind studies.. This does not mean that they do not work but that there is a lack of interest on the part of established organizations and companies that make a sizable profit from traditional medicine. I have heard people say that there will not be a cure for cancer as long as so much money can be made treating it. The Institute for Health Research, a non profit, was recently established to add credulance to some of these modalities. http://www.inhere.org

Are cell phones and microwave towers a danger to your health? An attempt to 'harmonize' safety standards has led to some interesting disclosures. In the West, health risks from exposure to radio frequency and microwave radiation are measured based only on thermal effects, whereas in Russia there are more restrictive standards based on medical research involving human workers exposed to non-thermal electromagnetic fields. http://www.tassie.net.au/emfacts/

The prescription, mind altering drug relationship to violence committed by children. Some scary information on drugs given to our children.

Soy may contain anti-nutrients: Some startling information came out at the Nov. 99 Soy Symposium in Washington, DC. According to Mary Enig, PhD and president of the MD Nutritionists Assn., soybeans are high in phytic acid which can block the uptake of essential minerals -calcium, magnesium, copper, iron and especially zinc -in the intestines. The Puerto Rico Premature Thelarche study found the most significant dietary association with premature sexual development was not chicken -but soy infant formula. Soy also contain goitrogens, substances that depress thyroid function. Richard and Valerie James, bird breeders in New Zealand, discovered the soy protein based feed resulted in decreased fertility, precocious maturation, deformed, stunted and stillborn babies, and premature deaths especially among females with the result their whole population went into steady decline. http://www.nexusmagazine.com/soydangers.html

Some thoughts on detoxing: Detoxing is a way to rid the body of toxic elements. Sometimes this process works through the gut. It is not uncommon to experience intestinal discomfort when toxins are released from the cells to play havoc on their route out. Two other less known ways the body rids itself of toxins is through the hair (thus hair analysis is so valuable) and through sweat. These are virtual garbage dumps. There is growing concern that the use of anti-perspirants may contribute to breast cancer, since the glands under the arms can not release their toxins when unable to sweat. Women may want to consider using only a deodorant.

Low Frequency Sound Stops Painful Attacks of Gout : Specifically designed low frequency sound is showing promising results in reversing the pain and inflammation associated with gouty arthritis. Gout is a painful swelling and inflammation of the joints, which mainly attacks the big toe. Collaboration between medical physicians and BioAcoustics expert, Sharry Edwards, hopes to have the way for cost-effective, user-friendly, non invasive alternatives to this ailment that affects over 2 million persons per year in the US, especially men. Terrence Bugno, MD and Jonathan Murphy, MD, two physicians familiar with BioAcoustic principles have substantiated the work with gout. They have confirmed that low frequency sound, when listened to by those suffering from acute gout, can alleviate the painful symptoms and inflammation of joints, literally within minutes. for more information: or contact http://www.soundhealthinc.com/

Gaston Naessens's revolutionary somatid approach to cancer. Using his own special microscope, Naessens noticed dancing particles, no larger than a virus, present in live blood. They appear to dance because of a positively charged nucleus and a negatively charged outer coating. In the blood of healthy people, the somatid cycle has three phases after formation in the red blood cells: somatid, spore, and then double spore. But in people who have cancer or other degenerative diseases, the somatid unfolds 13 additional phases. Thus the existence of any of phases 4-16 in the blood is a sign of a weakened natural defense system. Naessen's theory about the origin and cure of cancer and other degenerative diseases is that progressive nitrogen starvation of the healthy cells is caused by over consumpiton of nitrogen by pathological cells. For information on Healing Choices visit www.ralphmoss.com or www.cerbe.com in Quebec

New Parasite found in some Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) patients: In a recent double blind study at Harvard According to Dr. Larry Klapow, Ph.D. in Invertebrate Biology, discovered a new species of roundworm parasite turned up in 40% of the CFS subjects. Newly named Cryptostrongylus pulmoni means the hidden lung worm. A PCR test is being developed to identify this parasite. Some signs are inappropriate low IgE levels and low eosinophile counts in patients. These parasites secrete the hormones, VIP and HCNP. VIP is involved in regulating blood pressure and blood flow. It's important in regulating blood flow to the brain. It's believed to be implicated in orthostatic intolerance from which a number of CFS patients suffer. HCNP is a limbic system neuropeptite believed to be involved in memory and immune function.

Food Combinations Sabotage Your Digestive System: When starches and sugar are taken together they ferment resulting in carbon dioxide, acetic acid and alcohol -poisons. As proteins are digested, they become amino acids, however when taken with sugar they break down into a variety of ptomaines and leucomaines (poisons). In digesting foods, enzymes prepare them for absorption, however the bad bacterial decomposition makes them unfit as nutrients. So listen to your grandmother, and save the sweets, sugars, etc. until well after you have eaten your main meal. Never take them before, as they will slow down the digestive track, leading to gas and other undesirables. If you are having difficulties, avoid sugar and refined carbohydrates (white flour) entirely until the problems clear up.

Flu Season is upon us: Dr. Richard Podell, MD states that a nutritional treatment cuts winter flu rates in half. Italian medical researchers gave 130 men and women an immune stimulating nutrient, N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC). That winter, these volunteers had only half the rate of serious flu and other viral illnesses compared to men and women who took a placebo. NAC increases the body's reserves of glutathione, an important immune system stimulant and antioxidant. NAC is found in our PowerMate formula.

Are psychiatry and psychology effective? It is often claimed by psychiatrists that they are the only ones who are able to manage or treat schizophrenia. Evidence from World War II calls this notion into question. When a French mental hospital lay in the path of the oncoming German advance, all of the patients were sent home to relatives, with the exception of 153 who were judged to be too ill to leave. The Germans arrived faster than anticipated, so the patients were left to fend for themselves. A Commission was formed after the war to determine the fate of those abandoned. Of those traced, 37% of the abandoned, untreated and hopeless patients were found to have adjusted into the community. A similar study was done with 118 schizophrenics who had been discharged from Vermont State Hospital 20 - 25 years previously. The study showed that through apparently spontaneous recovery, coming in most instances well after treatment, 68% had lost all symptoms of schizophrenia. by Rochelle Macredie e-mail: starchild@start.com.au or visit Citizens Commission on Human Rights http://www.cchr.org

Natural light improves student test scores A study of three American school districts suggests that one good way to raise test scores is to let the sunshine in. The study, done by a California energy-consulting firm, may be the best evidence yet to support the commonsense notions that natural light helps people work better. Investigators with the Heschong Mahone Group rated the districts' elementary schools on the amount and distribution of light in their classrooms. They then took a standardized test result, and after controlling for other factors that affect test performance (e.g., family income) they found that students exposed to the most daylight also had significantly higher test scores. In Seattle, students in light-filled schools scored 9-13% higher on math and reading tests than those with the least light.
http://abc.net.au/local/news/science/research/1999/10/item19991014032933_1.htm

Should communities fluoridate their water? Last year the people of Natick, Massachusetts assembled a panel of experts in chemical risk assessment to help them decide whether to add fluoride to the city water supply. Unlike government or industry reports, the Natick study is deemed significant in that panelists were considered to be both independent and impartial. The study resoundingly concluded that water fluoridation was not a good idea primarily because it does not reduce the incidence of cavities. The Natick panel cited a 1986 study by the National Institute of Dental Research in which the dental decay of 39,000 school children was monitored. A third of the children lived in fluoridated areas, a third were partially fluoridated and a third were unfluoridated. The study showed no difference in dental decay based on fluoridation. Natick panelists also cited recent studies of Western Europe, which is 98% unfluoridated, in which dental decay rates have declined as much as the U.S. Several drawbacks of fluoridation were also cited by the Natick report including: making bones more brittle; potential fluoride poisoning; the leaching of lead from pipes; and links to cancer. See: www.ecodirectory.com

An introduction to genetic-engineered foods: According to Genesis Farm's recent edition of biotechnology about 75% of all processed foods now contain some form of genetically-altered food. Some of these plant foods are being altered to contain pesticides, or genes from animals, fish, insects, humans, bacteria and viruses. These foods are being altered almost exclusively for marketability and profit, while less than 1% for nutritional quality or taste. Gene-altered foods are not required to be labeled. All the major seed companies are being bought by biotechnology corporations to ensure the sale of their genetically-altered seed. Under corporate influence, from the Reagan White House to our present Clinton administration, our government has been pushing hard for acceptance of biotechnology both here and abroad. This has been done without proper public discussion. There has never been any long-term or adequate short-term testing for the safety of these foods to humans or the rest of the ecosystem. All tests conducted were done by the corporations creating the technologies. Websites to check:

• Council for responsible genetics www.http://www.gene-watch.org/ ;

• Greenpeace Biodiversity Campaign www.greenpeace.org/cbio.html ;

• International Center for Technology Assessment www.icta.org ;

• Mothers for Natural Law www.safe-food.org/welcome.html ;

• Pure Food Campaign www.purefood.org/ ;

• Rural Advancement Foundations International (USA) www.rafiusa.org/ ;

• Union of Concerned Scientists www.ucsusa.org/ ;

Organizations to which to express your concerns:

• Secretary Dan Glickman, US Dept. of Agriculture 202-720-2791

• Admin. Carol Rrowner, Environmental Protection Agency 202-260-4700

• Food and Drug Administration 202-205-4561

• Robt. Shapiro, CEO - Monsanto fax: 314-694-1757

Visceral Massage and Structural Balance According to Kathy Green, I had an incredible experience [the other] night! Don and Carina Crosta gave me a Visceral Massage session. Yes, visceral massage is massage of the internal organs. Normal exterior massage is wonderful. Visceral massage is awesomely wonderful It is difficult to explain how it feels to have your kidneys, spleen, ovaries, pancreas, heart, etc. massaged but when you are finished, you feel as though your insides have woken up! And that wonderful stretched out feeling you get in your muscles after regular massage extends all the way through you, to put it simply--right through your gut! When women carry children, their internal organs get pushed around and tucked into corners so that the fetus can do gymnastics. Visceral massage practitioners push everything back to where it works best. It is a strange feeling having your digestive system moved back where it came from, but you feel very centered when the work is done. The Crostas work their therapies out of Warwick, NY (Tel: 914-986-9348)

Sound Therapy developed by Sharry Edwards represents a new modality in healing. A voice print is analyzed to determine frequencies that are out of proportion. Restoring these frequencies aids the body in self healing. Relief can be amazingly quick when involving the back or a muscle, but it may be a long process in detoxifying chemicals. What is truly amazing is that this technique can identify root causes of health problems. One woman with lung cancer discovered that she was genetically missing an enzyme. This along with insufficient hydrochloric acid in her digestive system, allowed a pathogen to enter her body and cause this havoc. Some people have tried to borrow Sharry Edwards' techniques --but they have missed an important aspect: the sounds must be analog and not digital. The brain is analog. Contact Sound Health Resources to find a qualified practitioner: (740) 698-9119

Programmed Dreams: A breakthrough in medical & psychiatric diagnosis & treatment According to Clancy D. McKenzie, M.D. you can tell yourself to give you the answer to your health and life decision problems in your dreams. Concentrate on only one question before you go to sleep. Tell yourself that you will be able to interpret the dream and know the answer to your question when you wake. Only the first answer is the right answer. Place a pad and pencil next to your bed in case you wake with the answer. To augment the process take 50 - 100 mg. of vitamin B6 -but if you do this for more than a few days augment this with the other B vitamins. Sylvan learning techniques are also helpful for this process. (Dr. McKenzie is director of the Philadelphia Psychiatric Consultation Service, contact American Health Assn., P.O. Box 345, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004)

Calcium may protect you from radiation: According to Patricia Zapatka, EAV/CEDS Medical Intuitive: During the earlier days of last fall, and in the early winter of 1998, the results of my testing indicated anthracinum, radiation, a chemical measles variety and lead. These were and are the common denominator of nearly all of my clients. I know from experience that the body will absorb lead if there is a calcium deficiency. The lead then makes one susceptible to absorbing radiation. So after giving the neutralizing and balancing homeopathic remedy, I suggest that the client start taking a highly absorbable calcium supplement for protection. -excerpted from the native American Wolf Report (Tel: 509-465-1606) http://www.wolfreport.com/

Fish oil is a potential treatment for cancer! You might want to ask your doctor about supplementing your traditional treatment with fish oil. Fish oil is well known to inhibit tumor growth and metastases in animal and in vitro models. In a clinical study Dr. Gogos et al. treated 60 patients with advanced metastatic cancer. One group received a placebo, another a high dose fish oil. The results were spectacular. With the placebo 38% survived for 6 mos., 10% of one year and none for a year and a half. With the fish oil, 93% survived for 6 months, 70% for one year and about 20% for 18 months. More clinical studies are needed to confirm these results. see Signal369

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