Surviving Today's Teens By Victoria Edge
MRSA and Drug Resistance By Victoria Edge (courtesy of Essential-Healing-Oils.com)
Essential Oils - Top 3 Oils Everyone Should Have By Victoria Edge (courtesy of BrightHub.com)
The Truth about Weight and Exercise By Victoria Edge (courtesy of BrightHub.com)
Safe
Alternative to Estrogen Replacement Therapy
The following natural health articles come from Horizions, a Newsletter published by Nature's Sunshine Products.
| Complete Nutrition to Meet Today’s Health Crisis | Horizons, September 2004 |
| by Courtney Hammond | |
| An overview of the products found in the core nutrition product pack and the benefits they offer. | |
| Go Back to Articles | |
|
If you have turned on the news, picked up a paper or
opened a magazine, you’ve probably heard about the
health crisis America currently faces. We are getting
larger and less healthy! Also on the rise: stress,
processed foods and unhealthful diets. With the proper resources, the body has the ability to defend and even strengthen itself. Nutrition is the key. Nature’s Sunshine has developed the Core Nutritional Product Pack to supply you with the key nutrients your body needs for optimal health. This pack contains six of NSP’s best products, which provide you with fiber, probiotics, enzymes, vitamins, minerals, essential fats, antioxidants and more! Food Enzymes—The case for enzymes
Enzymes are specialized proteins that stimulate
important chemical reactions in the body. The body
produces digestive enzymes that break down food into
usable forms: meat is broken down into amino acids,
carbohydrates are broken down into sugars or simple
starches, and fats are broken down into fatty acids and
glycerol. As we age, our bodies produce fewer of these
necessary enzymes, and, depending on our dietary
choices, we may get little or no help from the foods we
eat. Nature’s Sunshine has isolated the enzymes that are
most needed by the digestive system to break down
carbohydrates, proteins and fats, and we’ve put them
together in Food Enzymes. Food Enzymes also contains
hydrochloric acid and bile salts, which work
synergistically with the enzymes. Supplementing with
Food Enzymes promotes maximum digestion and may help
minimize occasional digestive discomfort. Low-protein eaters and O blood types, try Proactazyme® Plus, a vegetable-sourced comprehensive enzyme formula. Nature’s Three—The facts on fiber Getting adequate dietary fiber should be a goal for everyone. As a society, Americans eat too many highly processed foods and not enough vegetables, fruits and whole grains—the best sources of dietary fiber. Fiber works in the intestines by pushing waste through and taking some sugar and fat with it. It also helps keep the colon clean and functioning properly.
Super Supplemental—The essentials of the
diet A recent article in the Journal of
the American Medical Association reported that the
average American diet results in “suboptimal levels of
vitamins” and recommends that every adult take a
multivitamin daily. Super Supplemental contains all of
the essential vitamins and minerals—many in high doses—as
well as antioxidants and other nutrients such as choline,
inositol and PABA. It comes in a super-nutritional base
of alfalfa herb, asparagus powder, barley grass juice,
broccoli powder, cabbage powder, hesperidin, lemon
bioflavonoids, rutin, rose hips, wheat germ and kelp. Super Omega 3 EPA—The skinny on fats
Fats are needed for a variety of functions in the body.
They transport certain vitamins and are needed to create
specific chemicals that the body needs. Fats help with
the regulation of cholesterol metabolism, and they are
essential for healthy skin and for energy. The body cannot function without essential fatty
acids (EFAs), and they can only be obtained through the
diet. Super Omega 3, which combines DHA and EPA, allows
you to supplement your diet with these essential fatty
acids. NSP Super Omega 3 contains approximately 1,000 mg
fish oil with the ideal ratio of 33:16 EPA to DHA. It
also contains lemon to significantly reduce the
aftertaste from fish oil and to reduce gas. Bifidophilus Flora Force®—The vital role
of beneficial bugs Thai-Go™—The heroes of the free radical
battle Antioxidants are the body’s
natural defense against free radicals—unstable
molecules that are thought to cause destructive chain
reactions and lead to cellular damage. Exercise,
pollution and many other common daily occurrences create
free radicals. Thai-Go is a powerful antioxidant and
immune-stimulating drink designed specifically for its
amazingly high antioxidant value. NSP carefully
researched ingredients high in antioxidant activity and
selected only the best for this product. In a study
conducted by an independent laboratory, Thai-Go clearly
outperformed competitors in ORAC capacity (a measure of
a product’s antioxidant strength). Another study
showed that Thai-Go is three times better in stimulating
immune response than its closest competitor. Thai-Go is
the logical and tasty choice for fighting oxidation in
the body. Dr. David Pasco of the University of Mississippi found Thai-Go to be more than three times as powerful as a leading competitor in immunostimulatory response. Thai-Go outperformed competitors in antioxidant capacity. Our Thai-Go was tested by Brunswick Laboratories in Wareham, Mass., and was found to have more than twice the antioxidant power of a leading competitor. Thai-Go is a potent source of powerful compounds called xanthones, which support the immune, structural and digestive systems as well as the brain and skin. Thai-Go offers a wider variety of xanthones than similar products. Take Our Habit-of-Health Challenge! Save
20%! “These products have so many benefits. They
give the body the tools it needs for better health. You
body is like a garden. If you nourish it and take care
of it, you will get a good harvest. These products
provide the nourishment.” “These products have made me feel great. I’m
very thankful for these products because they give my
body the support it needs to be healthy.” Stock No. 12379-1 Core Nutrition Product Pack
(Food Enzymes) *Results are not typical. Individual results may vary based on a variety of factors. |
|
| Bifidophilus Flora Force, Food Enzymes, Nature's Three, Super Omega 3 Hi EPA, Super Supplemental, Thai-Go, Vitawave | |
| Phytoestrogens—A Safer Alternative to Estrogen Replacement Therapy | Horizons, July 2001 |
| by April Nance | |
| An overview of what phytoestrogens are and how they work. Contains a list of specific phytoestrogen groups and some of the natural products in which they are found. | |
| Go Back to Articles | |
|
American women have taken an increased interest in phytoestrogens recently as they search for a natural way to help balance hormone levels in their maturing years. Phytoestrogens—or plant compounds that have actions similar to estrogen—may provide needed support in a safer way than hormone replacement. Estrogen: Too Much of a Good Thing? Early studies of estrogen as treatment for menopausal symptoms and hormone replacement therapy showed promising results for these conditions and for the prevention of osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease and various cancers. However, more recent studies reveal that these treatments are not as safe as were once thought. An article in USA Today stated that estrogen used in hormone replacement therapy is being considered for listing in the next federal “Report on Carcinogens.” It is becoming well-accepted that estrogen promotes endometrial cancer as well as a small increase in the risk of breast cancer. Many women experience already-high levels of estrogen in the body, which contribute to increased risks for endometrial, ovarian, uterine and breast cancer, gallbladder disease, strokes, heart attacks and other cardiovascular diseases. Women who eat the typical Western diet tend to have fewer days between menstrual cycles and are thus exposed to more estrogen. According to Dr. Brett of Prevention magazine’s Prevention Nature’s Medicine, “One of the biggest reasons women get into trouble with breast cancer is too much estrogen floating around in their bodies.” Although both synthetic and natural estrogens increase the aforementioned risks, phytoestrogens have not been associated with these side effects. Researchers theorize that the Western diet alters hormone production, metabolism or biochemical action at the cellular level, contributing to increased risks of breast and other hormone-dependent cancers. Animal proteins and the lack of fiber, antioxidants and other essential nutrients contribute to the poor quality of a Western diet compared to that of Asian cultures such as Japan and China. Significant differences exist between risk factors for those eating an Asian or vegetarian diet and those eating a typical Western diet. This is attributed in part to consumption of phytoestrogen-containing foods—especially soy products. A typical Asian diet includes 20–80 mg of the soy isoflavone daidzein per day while the average American consumes only 1–3 mg per day of this valuable nutrient. Estrogen is one of few hormones that can be mimicked by plant compounds. Most other hormones require precise molecular shapes to bind with receptors, but estrogen receptors can bind with many plant compounds. Phytoestrogens mimic estrogen in the body. Typically, their effect is about 2 percent of that of estrogen. Phytoestrogen content in the diet can be determined by measuring the amount of equol, an isoflavone metabolite, in the urine. The average Western diet consumer excretes 0–300 nM/day, while a vegetarian excretes about 20,000 nM/day. Diet patterns can be directly tied to the differences in symptoms and risk factors that exist between cultures. In cultures that consume mostly vegetarian diets, women rarely experience hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms. Studies have shown that when Asians begin consuming a typical Western diet, their risk factors increase to those of the average Westerner. Many diseases of the Western hemisphere are hormone-dependent cancers associated with excess estrogen. Phytoestrogens that inhibit the actions of estrogen may lower the risks of such cancers. Understanding and Using Phytoestrogens Phytoestrogens are found in many plants from legumes and grains to fruits and nuts. Strength, concentration and actions of phytoestrogens vary from plant to plant. Some have antifertility, antimicrobial or anti-angiogenic (inhibits the formation of new blood vessels) properties. Phytoestrogens are classified into three groups: isoflavones, lignans and coumestans. Isoflavones are found in many plants, including soybeans, licorice, kudzu, alfalfa, black cohosh and red clover. They act both on receptor sites for estrogens as well as on the enzymes that metabolize them. Certain isoflavones are natural cancer-protective compounds. Genistein is the most potent phytoestrogen discovered to date. It is found in high concentrations in both soy products and red clover. A typical concentration of genistein in soy foods is 1–2 mg per gram of soy protein. It has been proven to have a number of benefits for the prevention of breast cancer, prostate cancer, high cholesterol, alcoholism, osteroporosis and menopausal symptoms. It also helps protect against tumors by stopping blood vessels that supply tumors from being produced. It has an affinity for estrogen receptors 1/100 that of estradiol. Daidzein is a less potent isoflavone also found in soy and red clover. Its preventative effects are similar to those of genistein. It has also been studied extensively as a possible safe therapeutic agent for alcohol abuse. Biochanin A, an isoflavone found in red clover, has been reported to inhibit cargcinogenic cell activity in cell cultures. Formononetin is a weakly estrogenic isoflavone found in red clover and black cohosh. Lignans are found in many fruits and seeds such as flax seeds. They produce a compound that causes the body to excrete estrogen in the urine, decreasing its ability to influence breast cancer. Studies show that breast cancer rates are lower in women who excrete higher amounts of lignans in their urine. Prostate cancer risks are lower in men who consume high amounts of lignans. In studies, flax seed oil has also been associated with a decreased risk of colon cancer. Coumestans are found in alfalfa and red clover. They support the body’s efforts to balance estrogen levels by triggering estrogenic activity when estrogen levels are low and by competing for estrogen receptor binding sites when estrogen levels are high. Animal and clinical studies have revealed a number of
beneficial physiological actions associated with
phytoestrogen consumption. These include: |
|
| Hit the Bull’s-eye with Thai-Go | Manager Extra, July 2004 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| by Brian Gill | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Spotlights the many health benefits of Thai-Go. Includes a chart of how each ingredient supports different body systems and adds to the unique formula. Also includes a few testimonials. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Go Back to Articles | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Thai-Go is set to benefit nearly every system in the
body with its powerful antioxidant properties.
Antioxidants support virtually every organ and body
system because they mop up damaging free
radicals. Formulated for energy, health and longevity, this
powerful juice blend combines 11 fruits and herbs to
yield a fruit juice with truly exceptional holistic
properties. Thai-Go is made from the exotic-tasting
mangosteen, wolfberry and sea buckthorn fruits from the
Orient. Plus we’ve added the antioxidant power of red
and concord grapes, raspberries, blueberries, grape seed
and grape skin, apple fruit extract and decaffeinated
green tea extract. Thai-Go contains a broad spectrum of
xanthones, compounds found in mangosteen that have
impressive bioactivity. This synergistic combination
offers a natural health beverage that nourishes,
strengthens and optimizes your body systems. Thai-Go is a powerful antioxidant and immune-stimulating drink. Designed specifically for its amazingly high antioxidant value, Thai-Go is the logical and tasty choice for fighting oxidation in the body. Thai-Go’s 11 elite ingredients benefit the entire body
Thai-Go is packed with antioxidant power. Antioxidants scavenge the free radicals that occur in the body as a byproduct of energy production or as a result of pollution, tobacco smoke, ultraviolet light and radiation. Thai-Go delivers a punch of antioxidant protection and is 3.1 times stronger than its closest competitor in stimulating the immune system. “I have twin 5-year-old girls. I’ve been giving them
about 2 teaspoons of Thai-Go each day and they’ve been
healthy in pre-school for two months! Anyone who has
kids in pre-school knows this is quite a feat. Plus they
love the taste. They run to me, saying, ‘We want the
purple stuff!’” “My husband and I love Thai-Go. It’s delicious. We
took a bottle of it and felt energized by it. We had a
second bottle but didn’t get to enjoy it ourselves
because we offered a sample to a client. She loved it so
much that I sold it to her, and she is seeing great
results. Don’t worry, we’ve ordered more.” “I take Thai-Go twice a day. I’ve found that it gives
me energy. I don’t get as tired during the day as I used
to. It tastes so good, I don’t see why anyone wouldn’t
take this product—especially given its high antioxidant
value.” “A gentleman came into our office very excited about
a new juice he had discovered. It contained wolfberry,
which is only one of the many ingredients found in
Thai-Go. His product just didn’t compare.” Score a bull’s-eye and support all of your body systems with the antioxidant power in Thai-Go. Results are not typical. These statements have not
been evaluated by the FDA. |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Thai-Go | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| We Challenge You! | Manager Extra, July 2004 |
| by Courtney Hammond | |
| An overview of the Habit-of-Health 90-Day Challenge; the products, the discounts, the sponsoring benefits, testimonials, etc. | |
| Go Back to Articles | |
|
Take Nature’s Sunshine’s Habit-of-Health 90-Day Challenge and take charge of your health! The challenge makes it easy to stick to a health plan and see results. Simply commit to using the Habit-of-Health product package for at least 90 days. This core package contains six of NSP’s best and most popular supplements. Together, these products help make up for what’s lacking in the typical American diet and give an extra nutritional boost to build your body systems and keep you healthy. 90-Day Challenge products are shipped to you with NSP’s AutoShip program, which makes it easy to create a habit of good health. The products are delivered automatically each month. You just have to use them! Meet the challenge and receive your rewards. Not only will you enjoy the benefits of feeling healthier, you will also see rewards in the form of discounts and rebates. Participant Benefits Sponsoring Benefits SPECIAL NOTE: To receive special sponsoring benefits, you must be enrolled in or have completed the Challenge yourself! The Habit-of-Health Product Package The Habit-of-Health product package features NSP’s latest energy-boosting, antioxidant and immune-system-benefiting drink—Thai-Go™—along with other essential products for overall nutrition. Food Enzymes—The case for enzymes Enzymes are specialized proteins that instigate important chemical reactions in the body. The body produces digestive enzymes that break down food into usable forms. As we age, our bodies produce fewer of these necessary enzymes, and, depending on our dietary choices, we may get little or no help from the foods we eat. Nature’s Sunshine has isolated the enzymes that are
most needed by the digestive system to digest
carbohydrates, proteins and fats and put them together
in Food Enzymes. Food Enzymes also contains hydrochloric
acid and bile salts, which work synergistically with the
enzymes. Supplementing with Food Enzymes promotes
optimal digestion and may help minimize occasional
digestive discomfort. Nature’s Three—The facts on fiber As a society, we eat too many highly processed foods and not enough vegetables, fruits and whole grains—the best sources of dietary fiber. Fiber pushes waste through the intestines and helps keep the colon clean and functioning properly. Nature’s Sunshine has combined three natural sources of fiber—psyllium, oat fiber and apple fiber—into Nature’s Three. This supplement provides fiber roughly equivalent to that found in one fresh apple with each serving. Adding Nature’s Three to your diet and avoiding highly refined foods can help promote and maintain cardiovascular health and wellness and may help with weight management. Super Supplemental Multivitamins and Minerals—Your diet may be lacking An article in the Journal of the American Medical Association recently reported that the average American diet was resulting in “suboptimal levels of vitamins” and recommended that every adult take a multivitamin daily. Super Supplemental contains all of the essential vitamins and minerals—as well as antioxidants and other nutrients such as choline, inositol and PABA. It comes in a super-nutritious base of alfalfa herb, asparagus powder, barley grass juice, broccoli powder, cabbage powder, hesperidin, lemon bioflavonoids, rutin, rose hips, wheat germ and kelp. Super Omega 3 EPA—Replace the trans-fats with the good fats Good fats perform a variety of functions in the body. They transport certain vitamins, help create specific chemicals that the body needs, help regulate cholesterol metabolism, and are essential for healthy skin and for energy. The body cannot function without essential fatty acids (EFAs), and we must obtain them through the diet. NSP Super Omega 3 EPA, which combines DHA and EPA, allows you to supplement your diet with these essential fatty acids. Super Omega 3 EPA contains approximately 1,000 mg fish oil with the ideal ratio of 33:16 EPA to DHA. It also contains lemon to significantly reduce the aftertaste from fish oil and to reduce gas. Bifidophilus Flora Force®—the vital role of beneficial bugs Probiotic supplements help replace and replenish friendly microflora that are present in our digestive and intestinal systems. Taking a probiotic supplement—such as Bifidophilus—can benefit anyone. NSP Bifidophilus Flora Force combines four important strains of friendly microflora— Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium longum, L. casei and L. rhamnosus—with FOS (fructo-oligosaccharides), which support the growth of beneficial organisms. Over 200 clinical and animal studies support the use of short-chain FOS for health benefits. Thai-Go—Taking antioxidants and energy to a whole new level! Antioxidants are the body’s natural defense against free radicals—unstable molecules that are thought to cause chain reactions and lead to cellular damage. Exercise, pollution and many other common daily occurrences create free radicals. Thai-Go is a powerful antioxidant and immune-stimulating drink designed specifically for its amazingly high antioxidant value. NSP carefully researched ingredients high in antioxidant activity and selected only the best for Thai-Go. In a study conducted by an independent laboratory, Thai-Go clearly outperformed other leading competitors in ORAC capacity (a measure of a product’s antioxidant strength). Another study showed that Thai-Go is three times better in stimulating immune response than its closest competitor. Thai-Go is the logical and tasty choice for fighting oxidation in the body.
“I am so excited about the 90-Day Challenge. I no
longer need to think about what I need to take each
month. Everything my body needs for good health is
included in the package. I especially love Thai-Go.
Right away I noticed that I felt better and had more
energy.” “Many of my clients are really happy about the way
that the 90-Day Challenge helps their budget. They know
exactly what they will spend every month for a
comprehensive supplement program.” These product packs also qualify for the 90-Day
Challenge. Take the challenge and commit yourself to good health. Join the challenge online at http://www.naturessunshine.com/products/habitofhealth/_intro.asp Stock No. Habit-of-Health Product Pack
|
|
| Bifidophilus Flora Force, Food Enzymes, Nature's Three, Nature’s Noni® Juice, Proactazyme Plus, Super Omega 3 Hi EPA, Super Supp. w/o Iron, Super Supplemental, Thai-Go | |
| “Thank You for the Essential Oils” | Horizons, January 1999 |
| Recipes for essential oil blends and guidelines for using them | |
| Go Back to Articles | |
|
The popularity of Nature’s Sunshine’s new Essential Oils continues to grow. And for good reason! Essential Oils are so versatile that their benefits and uses are almost endless. Here are three exciting recipes bound to please anyone looking for good disinfectants or for help with cracked, dry, winter skin. Room Disinfectants (softer floral aroma) Blend together and diffuse into air with the NSP Nebulizing Diffuser. Or mix with 8 fl. oz. distilled water in a spray bottle (shake before using). Mist into air as needed or spray on counters or other non-wood surfaces and wipe clean. Winter Skin Saver Essential Oil Guidelines Dear Nature’s Sunshine: Stock No. |
|