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Nature's Sunshine Products
October 2001 Newsletter

Research Reports

According to Dr. John Fagan, a molecular biologist specializing in genetic techniques, Genetically Engineered foods (GE foods) are too unproven to be safe, not only for human consumption, but for our environment, as well. In the U.S. up to 50% of our soy, corn, and canola crops are already genetically altered. He recommends that consumers insist on buying only organically grown foods or foods that are proven to come from nonbioengineered sources.
- Rozella Kennedy, Mothering Magazine No. 99 March-April 2000

The U.S. government has released new federal standards for growing and processing organic foods that now bar the use of genetic engineering or irradiation. Secretary of Agriculture Dan Glickkman said that the new standards will be the "most comprehensive, strictest organic rules in the world." So, look for the seal of approval "USDA Certified Organic" when you shop.
- Salt Lake Tribune, March 8, 2000.

Ritalin for Tots? From 1991 to 1995, stimulant prescriptions (i.e. Ritalin) written for preschoolers jumped 200-300% in spite of the manufacturers' warning on the label against its use for children under 6 years of age. Doctors can prescribe drugs for 'off-label use' when 'the diagnosis is clear and there are no alternatives'. But with ADHD in small children, there is no 'clear diagnosis'. Also, there are no studies on the effects of stimulant medication on small brains and bodies.
- Ian K. Smith, MD, Time Magazine, March 6, 2000.

What soyfood can lower your cholesterol? Tempeh! What is it? Tempeh is an ancient Indonesian food made from whole soybeans fermented with a grain such as rice or millet. It contains 19% protein, 3 grams of fiber for every 3.5 ounces consumed, and the fermentation that tempeh undergoes makes it easy for the body to absorb its calcium, iron, and zinc and changes its protein into easily digestible amino acids. Eat 13 ounces a week in order to achieve general health benefits.
- James W. Anderson, M.D. director of the Metabolic Research Group in Lexington, KY.

Keeping a journal can release emotional stress and can help keep you physically healthy. Asthma patients who wrote about emotionally stressful events had 16% better lung function after four months of journal writing. Arthritis patients who wrote on emotional topics had a 28% reduction in symptoms. However, you don't have to keep a daily journal to experience the health benefits. If you write in your journal during times of stress it can have a remarkable therapeutic effect.
- Kathleen Adams, the director of the Center for Journal Therapy in Lakewood, Colo.

The flower essence of Morning Glory is said to refresh and energize people who have erratic eating and sleeping patterns. It is especially helpful for people with a tendency toward addictive behaviors and those who rely on stimulants such as caffeine for energy. Flower essence practitioners say morning glory helps people get up in the morning and maintain their stamina throughout the day.
- Patricia Kaminski, executive director of the Flower Essence Society (FES) in Nevada City, Calif.

Dark varieties of chocolate contain high levels of catechins, substances with antioxidant properties that may help fight cancer and heart disease. However, it is important to remember that chocolate is full of sugar and fat so enjoy it in moderation.
- A recent report published in The Lancet.

A study of 40 patients diagnosed with influenza found that 90 percent of flu patients who had taken 10 ml of elderberry extract four times a day were completely symptom-free after three days. The symptoms of the untreated patients lasted for six days.
- According to Madeleine Mumcuoglu, Ph.D., the study's lead author and a former virology researcher at Hebrew University in Jerusalem.

Ginkgo, which is known for promoting memory, actually only helps if the cause of lack of memory is decreased blood flow to the brain. There are several reasons why people have memory loss. If the problem causing the memory loss is hormonal imbalance the ginkgo is not the solution.- Herbal Remedies for Women (Prima, 1997) by Amanda McQuade.

Cordyceps is a fungus that grows on insects, especially silkworms. It is rare but herbalists in China have known about it for thousands of years. Studies show that the extracts from this fungus can help prolong the life of cancer patients and reduce the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy when taken regularly for years. Patients taking cordyceps in conjunction with radiation or chemotherapy showed a higher percentage (85%) of normal blood counts than those who did not take it (59%).
- Zhu, J.S., G. Halpern, and K. Jones. "The scientific rediscovery of an ancient Chinese herbal medicine: Cordyceps sinensis" Part 2.

The herb thyme was found to inhibit the H. pylori bacteria now known to cause ulcers.
- Tabak M. et al. 1996. In vitro inhibition of Hp by extracts of thyme. Journal of Applied Bacteriology 80 (6):667-72. 1999.

In four studies, cactus stems (Nopal) were found to lower blood sugar levels in Type II diabetes. In other studies, garlic was also shown to lower blood sugar levels.
- Herbal Clippings. The American Herb Association Quarterly Newsletter. Volume XV, Issue 4, Winter.

RO Unit
Nature's Spring Water Purifiers...

"New Nature's Spring Reverse Osmosis is Better Than Ever!"

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With years of expertise in the production of countertop reverse osmosis water treatment systems, Nature�s Sunshine has developed a new and improved Nature�s Spring RO device to meet the growing challenges facing our drinking water. This unit is still designed around a semi-permeable membrane that allows only pure water, oxygen and a small amount of minerals to pass through, while sending everything else down the drain. This technology has been used for decades to purify seawater into drinking water. When combined with the purifying abilities of activated carbon, reverse osmosis is a proven method for making great-tasting, high quality drinking water for your family. The new and improved Nature�s Spring is now a four-stage system that offers one unit for all city water systems and solid-block activated carbon in the pre- and post-filters. It also has a special timer with indicator lights so you know when to change the filters. The four stages of the new and improved Nature�s Spring RO unit:

Stage One
Water first enters a 5-micron pre-filter that is 12 inches long. It removes any large sediment or debris that may damage the membrane.

Stage Two
A solid-block, activated carbon filter (inside the sediment pre-filter) removes excess chlorine to protect the PA membrane and assists in removing chloramines.

Stage Three
An efficient Polyamide (PA) reverse osmosis membrane produces 35 gallons of purified, highly oxygenated drinking water per day. Reverse osmosis effectively reduces total dissolved solids, including fluoride, lead and cadmium.

Stage Four
A 12-inch, solid-block, activated carbon filter removes traces of any pollutants while improving the taste.

Special Features





Stock No. Product Retail QV Direct Cost
1935-3 Nature's Spring RO Unit $547.50 $155.00 $365.00





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