Healthy Choices E-News
Helping you make healthy choices for life
May 2005
Welcome
to this month's edition of the Healthy Choices newsletter
and a special welcome to all our new subscribers.
Each
month we feature up-to-date information on health issues that may affect you
and your family. We also look at one of
our many product ranges; provide details of our latest special offers plus
give you a chance to win one of the products from our toxin-free range.
This
month’s main article talks about the healing process. If you have taken the steps mentioned in last month’s e-news on
detoxing the body, you may identify with some of the symptoms mentioned in this
article. This should reassure you that they are good signs.
Our
Offers of the Month have been inspired by the lovely weather we have had
recently and helped us to remember that summer holidays are not too far
away. If you are someone who likes to
plan well ahead, you will appreciate saving some money by buying these summer
holiday necessities, without the toxins!
Do
remember to enter our competition this month if you live in the UK or
Europe. This month's prize offers a skin cream that can be used
to protect the hands and can also be used as a toxin-free nappy cream.
I
hope you find this month's newsletter interesting and informative. If you
have any suggestions for future articles, I'd be happy to hear from you.
Best
wishes
Sue
Bedford
RGN
Diploma in Nutrition
Contents:
·
Don’t Fight the Healing Process
·
Health Bites
·
NEWAYS Sun Care range
·
May's Special Offers
·
Competition – chance to win a 50ml bottle
of Barrier Cream from the Skin Care range
·
Useful Websites
·
Neways Direct Customer Account
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In the course of following a nutritional programme for
allergies or other problems, many people experience uncomfortable symptoms.
This is known as the healing reaction.
The most common symptom is a temporary energy reduction.
They may sleep longer, perhaps as much as 12 hours a night. Some people also
report aches and pains, digestive system disturbances such as gas,
constipation, diarrhoea or other miscellaneous complaints. These symptoms may
occur because the body is ridding itself of substances that have been making it
ill – not only the materials that have built up in their individual cells,
interfering with their normal functioning. As these substances are ejected from
the tissues, they are dumped into the system, making the body temporarily more
toxic until they are secreted. This is partly what produces the symptoms of the
healing reaction. This effect is accentuated by the body’s process of tearing
apart defective tissue, repairing damaged cells, destroying parasites or
infected agents and otherwise producing debris from the reconstruction.
The more severe the individual’s condition (the more toxic
his/her body is ), the stronger will be the healing reaction. Because the
healing reaction is caused by the flushing out of toxins from the cells, the
strength of the reaction also depends on how carefully the individual is following
the recommended programme. The more correctly the programme is followed, the
stronger will be the healing reaction.
Often in the course of the healing process old symptoms
temporarily reappear. Why should people have to go back through these old
problems in the course of getting better?
It is believed that the specific symptoms that a person
experiences depend on the various biochemical substances in the body. For
example, when a person is perfectly healthy there is a certain ratio between
Substance A and Substance B in the tissues. When this gets out of balance to a
certain degree, the person may feel fatigue; when the imbalance is greater, a
headache may occur; when it is even greater the person may develop insomnia,
and so on.
One reason people must re-experience symptoms as they get
healthier is that in order to progress from say 100:1 imbalance to a 1:1
balance they have to go back through 98.1, and so forth and as they go through
each phase they experience the symptoms associated with that particular level
of imbalance.
Biochemist John Eck has pursued a similar line of thought in
his research on mineral nutrients. Using hair analysis, Eck has suggested the
optimal levels of some of the principal minerals in the body. On the basis of
the ratios among these minerals, Eck is able to estimate how efficiently the
thyroid and adrenal glands are functioning and hence to predict an individual’s
metabolic energy level.
Of course in actuality a person’s symptoms would not depend
on the ratio between two substances amongst hundreds of different things. If a
person gets stuck at some level, he will get stuck for the symptoms for that
level. This helps to explain the basis of the chronic illnesses from which so
many people suffer.
Try to picture the healing process as going up a flight of
stairs; energy is balanced, all the nutrients are present in their present
ratios, and the body is functioning properly. When someone’s health begins to
deteriorate, he descends the stairs; at each step along the way he has a
specific symptom – perhaps less energy at one step; headaches further down, an
ulcer still further and so on.
Adapted form an article by therapist, Jimmy Scott Ph.D.
Healthy Choices has recently introduced a new screening service
which can detect the amount of toxic metals and minerals in your body through a
hair tissue mineral analysis. This is
based on sound science and is a simple and non-invasive method, requiring a few
strands of hair. If you would like to
know your mineral status and toxic metal accumulation e-mail screening@healthychoices.co.uk
for information. The test costs £40/€60
and can be sent by mail order. Further information can be found at www.healthychoices.ukhq.co.uk/screening/hair-analysis.html
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Health Bites
NUTRIENTS: Today's diets
can't deliver all we need
Most doctors reckon that we can get all the nutrients we need from a healthy, balanced
diet, and that taking supplements is an unnecessary expense. But a new study confirms what we have long
suspected - the food we eat today just can't deliver the micronutrients that an
active adult needs to prevent disease.
The diets of 20 adults - 10 men and 10 women, all aged
between 25 and 50 - failed to deliver sufficient micronutrients to maintain
good health. In both instances the
men's diet was worse, and provided just 60 per cent of vitamins and around 45
per cent of minerals that are required in a healthy body. Calorie intake was close to the optimum, but
even this was several points below the desired level.
The trial tested for 10 vitamins - vitamins A, D, E,
K, B1, 2, 3, 6 and 12, and folate - and 7 minerals - iodine, potassium, calcium,
magnesium, phosphorous, zinc and selenium.
In assessing the micronutrient needs, researchers used a new measurement
called the RDI, or reference daily intake, which is our requirement for
preventing disease, and which allows for different body types and needs. The RDA, or recommended daily allowance, is
considered by most nutritionists to be far too low to prevent disease.
Overall, both sexes showed deficiencies in 138
micronutrients out of a possible 340 as measured by the RDI.
In short, the average adult in the West is
malnourished. To see our range of daily
essentials visit http://www.healthychoices.ukhq.co.uk/UKStore
or http://www.healthychoices.ukhq.co.uk/EuroStore
Source: Townsend Letter
for Doctors & Patients, 2005; 261: 49-51
FLUORIDE: Studies show it affects our children's IQ
Fluoride in our water and toothpastes may be more dangerous than even we
thought - but there's a simple and safe way to stop dental decay.
Research suggests that it can affect the central
nervous system, and the brain and thyroid mechanisms. These are new concerns, which can be added to the existing litany
of skeletal and dental fluorosis, bone fractures, cancer, enzyme toxicity,
pineal gland effects and elevated blood lead levels.
A research team in China discovered that the children
living in a village that had high levels of fluoride in the water supply had
overall lower IQ levels and higher levels of mental retardation than similar
children in a village with low levels of fluoride in their water. This discovery was repeated in another
study, which looked at children in two different villages and found that the
high-fluoride children had far lower IQ levels than those in a low-fluoride
village. A third study said that high
fluoride levels could cause up to a 19 point decrease in IQ levels.
High fluoride levels also seem to affect the thyroid
when the water also has low concentrations of iodine. Other studies from China have found that children in high
fluoride/low iodine areas displayed thyroid abnormalities, a health concern
that was repeated in four other Chinese trials.
But now the good news. Any good effects of fluoride (?) can easily be achieved just by
consuming xylitol, a sugar alcohol found in chewing gum. It's also found in foods such as berries,
plums, mushrooms and lettuce. Recent
studies have demonstrated that xylitol is an extremely effective protective
agent against caries and other dental decay.
And guess what? It is one of the
active ingredients in Neways UltraShine Radiance toothpaste instead of deadly
sodium fluoride.
Source:
Fluoride, 2003; 36:84-94, et al
Proof that
acupuncture really works
Up to now most scientists (and doctors) were convinced that
acupuncture works only at the placebo level - in other words, the patient
believed that acupuncture would work, and so felt better as a result. But now a study has discovered that the brain
responses are different to acupuncture compared with 'dummy' acupuncture, which
simulates 'real' acupuncture.
Study group leader Dr George Lewith said that
acupuncture achieved similar results to those of pharmaceutical drugs for
chronic conditions - but without the potential adverse reactions.
In his new trial, Dr Lewith tested acupuncture on a
small group of arthritis sufferers, each of whom had sessions of real
acupuncture, and two dummy versions, which involved using blunt needles that
either failed to puncture the skin or retracted like a stage dagger when it
touched the skin's surface. Scientists who monitored the participants' brains
during treatment discovered that pain-relieving natural opiates were released
during both the real and dummy acupuncture sessions, but that only the real
acupuncture triggered other brain activities that also helped the patient.
So it seems that acupuncture works at a level that
goes beyond the placebo effect, which is more than can be said of
pharmaceutical drugs. Dr Lewith has
pointed out that the antidepressant Prozac works in 80 per cent of cases - but
70 per cent were because of the patient's expectations, and just 10 per cent
could be attributed to a chemical change caused by the drug.
Source: Nature, 1 May 2005; doi:10.1038/news050425-12
The Benefits of Gingko For MS
Patients
Based on a 39-patient trial (20
receiving ginkgo biloba), Researchers at Oregon Health & Science
University School of Medicine's Department of Neurology and the school's MS
(multiple sclerosis) Center of Oregon found ginkgo improved the
attention spans of MS patients who suffer from cognitive impairment, and with
minimal side effects.
Even though there were no
differences on baseline performances in a battery of neuro-psychological tests
among the two groups, patients taking ginkgo scored some 13 percent better
on what's called a "Stroop" test (a colour/word test that measures
attention as well as planning, decision making and controlling goal-directed
behaviours). Researchers reported the differences in results from the Stroop
test would be comparable to variances in scores between healthy people ages
30-39 and those 20 years older.
The use of ginkgo by MS patients certainly
seems to be rising. A recent survey found 20 percent of some 1,900 Oregon
patients reported using ginkgo and 39 percent found it to be beneficial. Gingko biloba can be found in Neways
Revenol, available from our online store.
Source: Oregon Health & Science University April 27,
2005
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NEWAYS Sun Care Range
As
sunbathing on sunny beaches replaced bathing at seaside bathhouses, the popular
custom of suntanning began to broaden its appeal. Even today devoted sun
worshippers continue the sun-oriented ritual, basking in the sun's glistening,
yet damaging rays.
But sensible sun lovers seek a sophisticated sun
protection system that helps defend sun-exposed skin from harsh ultraviolet
radiation. Neways Sun Care System gives your skin UV protection without using
mineral oil, PABA, or benzophenone - ingredients that may suffocate skin or
lead to photoallergenic reactions. From sunscreens to self-tanners, your skin
can be moisturised and protected - with Neways sun protection system.
You can
find out about these products by clicking on the following links:
UK – http://www.healthychoices.ukhq.co.uk/UKStore/Suncare.html
Europe - http://www.healthychoices.ukhq.co.uk/EuroStore/Suncare.html
Postage and Packing Rates
£1 - £14.99: £3; £15 - £29.99: £4; £30 -
£49.99: £5; £60 and over: Free
€40 - €84.99: €8; €85 and over: Free
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(Available to residents
of the UK & Europe, only)
Travel
Bags for Him and Her
These Travel Bags
are ideal for holidays and weekends away. They contain the smallest sizes of
daily use products which are great if you want to try out the products before
buying the larger, more economical versions. Remember to keep the bottles when
they are empty, as they are ideal for topping up for future holidays. The bags
contain a different selection for men and women and each contains a luxurious
face cloth.
The Travel Bag for Him contains:
Radiance Toothpaste 72g
Eliminator Mouthwash 50ml
2nd Chance Shampoo 50ml
Refresh Shower Gel 50ml
Subdue deodorant 50ml
Close Shaving Gel 50ml
Face Cloth
The Travel Bag for Her contains:
Radiance Toothpaste 72g
Ultimate Shampoo 50ml
Indulge Bubble Bath 50ml
Eliminator Mouthwash 50ml
Exuberance Conditioner 50ml
Subdue Deodorant 50ml
Face Cloth
Normally £16.45/ €24.56 + p&p
Credit card orders may be placed by clicking on:
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This exclusive offer for E-News subscibers
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from 6 months old.
The pack includes:
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- £29.99: £4; £30 - £49.99: £5; £60 and over: Free
€40 -
€84.99: €8; €85
and over: Free
Offers end on 5th June 2005.
See next month’s issue for more offers.
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* Competition *
(Available to residents
of the UK & Europe, only)
Answer the
question below and you could be the winner of a 50ml bottle of Barrier
Cream worth £4.94/€7.37. Barrier
Cream is a skin protector that helps guard exposed
skin from harsh climatic, chemical and environmental extremes. Skin is less vulnerable to irritants,
allergens, chemicals and other harmful substances. Suitable for all skin types.
Question: When someone who
is very ill starts to have symptoms of a healing reaction will their symptoms be:
a) Less severe?
b) More severe?
c) The same regardless of how
ill they are?
E-mail your answer to competition@healthychoices.co.uk
and put your answer in the Subject line. Closing date is
5th June. Should there be more than one
correct entry, the winner will be chosen at random.
April’s Competition Winner: Conny
from Stockton-on-Tees. Her second win!
Congratulations Conny.
The correct answer was a) The Nervous System is not used
by the body to eliminate toxins.
You should receive your prize of a
50ml bottle of Indulge Bubble Bath, shortly
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At
Healthy Choices, we frequently come across websites which we
believe you may find interesting and useful.
Here are 3 sites:
A
possible explanation why the Amish people do not have autism
http://www.mercola.com/2005/may/4/amish_autism.htm
This
is an article on Dr Mercola’s site which reports on a study which may show that
vaccinations containing the mercury derivative thimerosal may be a major cause
of autism. Babies received this
preservative in their vaccines from their very first jab, although this is now being
phased out due to the controversy – but not until stocks have been used up!
Check with your Practice Nurse if your baby is due to be vaccinated to check if
the vaccinations contain thimerosal.
http://www.sixwise.com/index.asp?PageAction=Custom&ID=181
This article is on a website called Sixwise which has been set up to give information and advice to
help you live longer and safer. It is
yet another source that is trying to pass on the message to people about toxins
in everyday products. Hopefully by now,
from reading these newsletters, you have taken the step to protect your family
from these potentially harmful ingredients by purchasing safe
alternatives. If you haven’t, please
consider the long-term damage your children may be facing by ignoring
this.
Fluoride
in Food
http://64.177.90.157/pfpc/html/f-_in_food.html
As
the months pass, those of you living in the UK in unfluoridated areas should be
consulted about adding artificial fluoride to your water supply. The biggest concern here is that you may
already be getting far more fluoride than is recommended just from your food. This website has a list of foods that
contain natural fluoride. You may be
surprised how many there are and adding more fluoride in your water could lead
to long term health problems which are irreversible, as 50% of all ingested
fluoride remains in your body for ever.
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Neways Direct Customer
Account
Neways have just introduced a
new account called “Neways Direct Customer” for anyone wishing to purchase
their products at up to 30% less than the retail prices. This is currently only
available in the UK but Ireland and Europe should be included later in the
year. This account replaces the previous Direct or Wholesale Account and has
many advantages.
The biggest advantage is
that postage and packing is free so you do not have to place large orders to
balance out the cost of delivery.
Neways have dedicated a separate
phone line for Direct Customers and you should shortly be able to
order from a separate part of the Neways website if you prefer
online ordering. It costs just £5 to
open the account and that covers the cost of an Introductory pack which
explains how to place orders etc.
As a Neways Direct
Customer, you will not be able to sell the products on to anyone else,
nor receive any bonus cheques but if you decide to become a Distributor at a later
date, it is simple to upgrade your account.
If you are currently
registered as a wholesale buyer, purchasing the products occasionally for
yourself and your family only, you may wish to close your wholesale account and
open this new type of account to take advantage of the free postage. The products will cost slightly more than
the wholesale price + VAT but not very much more. To do this, you need to write
to Neways resigning your distributorship, then contact me to ask for the
necessary forms and price list to open the Direct Customer Account.
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