http://blog.herbspecialists.com Holistic Health Journal - Herbalist and Holistic Health Educator Specializing in Nature's Sunshine: The finest Nutritional Supplements, vitamins and herbs on the market. Get well and keep well naturally ! http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 2010 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:14:57 -0700 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:15:10 -0700 iBlog 2.0 RC3 http://blog.herbspecialists.com/C1270026469/E20100311160305/index.html <br>That isn't the question. After 5000 plus years of recorded history, the value of the bee can't be questioned. Man has used bee products for everything from warding off evil spells to healing wounds; anti-aging creams to lifting depression. Beeswax candles give clear, clean light and there's few things more satisfying than the feel and taste of golden honey on the tongue. <br> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:03:05 -0700 http://blog.herbspecialists.com/C1270026469/E20100311160305/index.html http://blog.herbspecialists.com/C1946676406/E20100311143920/index.html <br>Surprising new research about vitamin D has found that even young women in sunny climates may be deficient, leading to a number of health problems, including increased body fat and weakened muscle strength. Individuals of all ages are encouraged to have their vitamin D levels tested to ensure they are getting an adequate amount of this crucial nutrient. <br><br> I'm still reeling from the results of the latest research on vitamin D. A recent study in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism involved 90 healthy young Californian women between the ages of 16 to 22. Incredibly, 59% of these women had vitamin D insufficiency (blood levels less than 29 ng/ml) and nearly 25% were actually vitamin D deficient.<br> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:39:20 -0700 http://blog.herbspecialists.com/C1946676406/E20100311143920/index.html http://blog.herbspecialists.com/C1270026469/E20100311091207/index.html <br>The symptoms of acid reflux, or heartburn, can be so severe for some that they are sometimes mistaken for a heart attack. As many as 60 million Americans suffer from it each month, but there are some all-natural ways to eliminate the problem without over-the-counter or prescription medications. <br><br> Common food triggers include chocolate, orange juice, coffee, tomato-based sauces, wine and high-fat foods. Therefore, eliminating reflux-causing foods and cutting back on portion sizes can help reduce the occurrence of heartburn. Eating slowly can help, too.<br> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:12:07 -0700 http://blog.herbspecialists.com/C1270026469/E20100311091207/index.html http://blog.herbspecialists.com/C1946676406/E20100311082949/index.html <br>Doctors have known that low levels of vitamin D are linked to certain kinds of cancers as well as to diabetes and asthma, but new research also shows that the vitamin can kill human cancer cells. <br><br> Researchers took human breast cancer cells and treated them with a potent form of vitamin D. Within a few days, half the cancer cells shriveled up and died.<br> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:29:49 -0700 http://blog.herbspecialists.com/C1946676406/E20100311082949/index.html http://blog.herbspecialists.com/C953814164/E20100311082311/index.html <br>For ages, mothers have admonished children to slow down and chew their food. It turns out they’re onto something. Researchers have found evidence that when people wolf their food, they end up consuming more calories than they would at a slower pace. One reason is the effect of quicker ingestion on hormones.<br> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:23:11 -0700 http://blog.herbspecialists.com/C953814164/E20100311082311/index.html http://blog.herbspecialists.com/C1946676406/E20100309155012/index.html <br>In tests with rats, tea consumption reduced oxidative stress, researchers say <br><br>Substances found in green tea work their way into the tissues of the eye and could protect against common eye diseases like glaucoma, researchers say. <br> Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:50:12 -0700 http://blog.herbspecialists.com/C1946676406/E20100309155012/index.html http://blog.herbspecialists.com/C2118357105/E20100309115629/index.html <br><br> Improve Your Indoor Air Quality NOW with the Boomerang <br><br> Spring is a great time to get excited about the NSP Boomerang Air & Surface Sanitizer. 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This article presents a few more reasons why you can be proud to be part of Nature’s Sunshine. <br><br> —Greg Halliday, President, U.S. Division<br> Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:32:00 -0700 http://blog.herbspecialists.com/C1270026469/E20100309093200/index.html http://blog.herbspecialists.com/C1839783826/E20100309084927/index.html <br><br>Getting adequate levels of omega-3 fatty acids is one of the best things you can do for your heart. Omega-3s, commonly found in cold water fish as well as some fruits and vegetables, are vital to the health of the cell membrane and also contribute to cardiovascular, brain and structural system health. Nature’s Sunshine is pleased to announce the addition of Krill Oil with Vitamin K2 and Astaxanthin to our line of heart- healthful products.<br> Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:49:27 -0700 http://blog.herbspecialists.com/C1839783826/E20100309084927/index.html http://blog.herbspecialists.com/C1839783826/E20100309083425/index.html <br><br>Our Most Bioavailable CO-Q10 Yet! Ours is up to eight times more absorbable than the crystal version! A double-blind human clinical trial showed that Nature’s sunshine’s Co-Q10 50 mg was at least eight times more readily absorbed than competing products. Our 50 mg crystal-free liquid is equivalent to 400 mg of CO-Q10 powder. Are you getting your money’s worth?<br> Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:34:25 -0700 http://blog.herbspecialists.com/C1839783826/E20100309083425/index.html http://blog.herbspecialists.com/C953814164/E20100307121058/index.html <br>Just dress appropriately and avoid extreme conditions, expert says <br><br>Cold weather shouldn't keep you from exercising outdoors. <br><br> "If you are concerned about hypothermia, you don't need to be unless the temperatures are extreme," Gary Sforzo, a professor of exercise and sports sciences at Ithaca College, said in a news release from the school. <br><br> "The body produces a lot of heat during exercise and when it produces heat, it pretty much diminishes any chance of hypothermia," he explained. "The key is continuous exercise. If you go outdoors for a walk or run, just move continuously. Don't stop for five or 10 minutes to talk to your neighbor. Hikers sometimes get into trouble if they stop for lunch. As long as you are moving, the muscles produce metabolic heat and that metabolic heat will keep you pretty warm, sometimes to the point where you need to remove clothing."<br> Sun, 07 Mar 2010 12:10:58 -0700 http://blog.herbspecialists.com/C953814164/E20100307121058/index.html http://blog.herbspecialists.com/C1270026469/E20100307105419/index.html <br>Three Important Steps: Coffee Enemas, Diet and Supplements <br><br> Gerson Therapy is a truly nutritional treatment for cancer as well as for other metabolic diseases. It has three equally important steps that have to be performed simultaneously. The first is the detoxification by coffee enemas. The second is the Gerson Diet that supplies the essential nutrients including enzymes from 13 glasses daily of fresh vegetable and fruit juice. In fact Gerson Therapy is a natural enzyme therapy in which probably more than thousands of enzymes are supplied from natural sources compared to the conventional enzyme therapy in which only limited types of enzymes are used. The third is the supplement of deficient nutrients, particularly potassium, iodine, and thyroid hormones. Other supplements include niacin, pancreatin, flaxseed oil, castor oil, coenzyme Q10, Wobe-Mugos enzyme products, laetrile, crude liver or vitamin B12 injection, and gastrointestinal enzyme products. The aim of the therapy is to restore the diseased cells in the body back to normal, and the outcome is the restoration of a healthy body and the disappearance of all of the metabolic problems, such as cancer, high blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis, and others of the modern age.<br> Sun, 07 Mar 2010 10:54:19 -0700 http://blog.herbspecialists.com/C1270026469/E20100307105419/index.html http://blog.herbspecialists.com/C205653565/E20100305111422/index.html <br>Gerson Therapy Testimonials.<br><br> <br> Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:14:22 -0700 http://blog.herbspecialists.com/C205653565/E20100305111422/index.html http://blog.herbspecialists.com/C1946676406/E20100305081332/index.html <br>It recommends a broad response, including consuming less salt and getting more exercise <br><br>Americans eat way too much salt and cutting down on that consumption should be a cornerstone of new public health efforts to curb hypertension. <br><br> That's one of the key messages of an Institute of Medicine (IOM) report, commissioned by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and released Monday, that calls hypertension -- or high blood pressure -- a "neglected disease," one that has fallen off the public health radar and needs to be put back on. <br><br> "High blood pressure and its consequences are too important to remain a neglected disease," Dr. David Fleming, chairman of the committee that produced the report, said during a morning news conference. "It's time to give our complete attention to take full advantage of known and promising interventions, and take concerted actions necessary to achieve prevention and control of hypertension." <br> Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:13:32 -0700 http://blog.herbspecialists.com/C1946676406/E20100305081332/index.html http://blog.herbspecialists.com/C953814164/E20100304092429/index.html <br>It’s true: the act of eating – in and of itself – actually burns calories. Digesting and absorbing food accounts for as much as 10 percent of your metabolic rate. If you’re trying to lose or maintain weight, here’s how to use this to your advantage:<br> Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:24:29 -0700 http://blog.herbspecialists.com/C953814164/E20100304092429/index.html