Today's newspaper once again has horror stories of things people do "in their sleep" while under the influence of prescription sleeping aids. Things like demolishing the neighbor's car and smearing their faces with chocolate pudding.
And of course we've all heard about people sleeping walking and sleep driving while under the influence of those pills.
After experiencing sleepless nights myself, I can understand why someone might be desperate enough to try the pills, even knowing the risks.
But there IS something better: It's called Sweet Dreams and it's made by Feel Bach! They're the premiere Bach Flower Essences manufacturers - the ones who offer several pre-mixed formulas designed to help with common problems. (That matters, because it costs far less to buy a bottle pre-mixed than to buy several bottles and mix them yourself.)
As a rule, because Bach Flowers work by rebalancing your energies, it takes a few days for the effects to kick in, but that's not always the case. I gave a friend a bottle of Sweet Dreams yesterday - and last night he got his first good night's sleep in months. Even I couldn't believe it could work so fast.
The best part is, Bach flowers have no harmful side effects. They're safe even for babies, the elderly, and pregnant women.
So before you resort to taking some kind of poison that could cause you to take a baseball bat to your neighbor's car... try nature's way.
Yours for good health,
Marte
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Another Avian Flu Scare...
Some of us suspect a rat in the woodpile - and the rat's name is "Big Pharm." New news about a new avian flu is putting some people into a panic - and of course Big Pharm has the answer in a new vaccination. Methinks that maybe Big Pharm started the scare in order to sell it's new vaccine.
The trouble with this new drug is, like so many of their wonder drugs, it is neither safe nor smart. In fact, also like so many other drugs, it's downright dangerous.
FluMist® is the much-touted miracle that will save you from the flu - that is, if it doesn't give you the flu or kill you in some other manner.
Please watch this important information before you subject yourself or your loved ones to FluMist® or any other flu vaccine.
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=zcniJxck0gI
Just as a point of interest: Last winter one couple in our neighborhood went in for flu vaccinations. Of course they did - she's a retired pathologist and over the course of her career, has been brainwashed into believing that prescriptions and vaccinations are a good thing.
But guess what? That couple no more than got those shots when they both came down with the flu. The rest of us didn't get sick - only the ones who got the shots. Now how silly is it to drive somewhere and pay money to cause yourself to be ill? They were both miserable for weeks.
The rule of thumb I've read is to wait until a drug has been around for 10 or 15 years before using it. That allows time for those early users to report the side-effects so you can at least know the risks before you go forward. That is, if users do report ill-effects, and if the pharmaceutical company producing the drug allows you to know those results.
Be careful - you only have one body.
Yours for good health,
Marte
The trouble with this new drug is, like so many of their wonder drugs, it is neither safe nor smart. In fact, also like so many other drugs, it's downright dangerous.
FluMist® is the much-touted miracle that will save you from the flu - that is, if it doesn't give you the flu or kill you in some other manner.
Please watch this important information before you subject yourself or your loved ones to FluMist® or any other flu vaccine.
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=zcniJxck0gI
Just as a point of interest: Last winter one couple in our neighborhood went in for flu vaccinations. Of course they did - she's a retired pathologist and over the course of her career, has been brainwashed into believing that prescriptions and vaccinations are a good thing.
But guess what? That couple no more than got those shots when they both came down with the flu. The rest of us didn't get sick - only the ones who got the shots. Now how silly is it to drive somewhere and pay money to cause yourself to be ill? They were both miserable for weeks.
The rule of thumb I've read is to wait until a drug has been around for 10 or 15 years before using it. That allows time for those early users to report the side-effects so you can at least know the risks before you go forward. That is, if users do report ill-effects, and if the pharmaceutical company producing the drug allows you to know those results.
Be careful - you only have one body.
Yours for good health,
Marte
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Flavored water - as bad for you as soda pop
By now everyone knows that bodies need hydration. And almost everyone knows they need water - not just anything that's liquid. But some have not developed a taste for plain water.
Smart manufacturers know that, so they sell pop under a different name: Flavored water.
This is not good news for people who are trying to boost their health by drinking water. Most of that flavored water is either just full of sugar as a can of pop, or full of artificial sweeteners, which carry their own health hazards. Either way, they're NOT good for your body.
If you are among those who don't enjoy the taste of water, try one of these solutions:
Freeze ice cubes with 100%, all-natural fruit juice and add to your water for a little flavor.
Squeeze lemon, or grapefruit into your water for zest.If you must have sweetness, add just a touch of sugar or stevia.
Drink green tea.
Add just a dash of cranberry juice for a touch of sweetness.
Add some crushed mint, lime and stevia.
One of the side effects of flavored water is weight gain. Many manufacturers flavor their water with fructose or High Fructose Corn Syrup--both of which are dangerous to your health.
Moreover, in a study reported in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, (June 2004, 2963-72) researchers found that fructose affects the hormones involved in appetite regulation.
A drink high in fructose caused low levels of the hormone leptin, which lets you know that you have eaten enough, and causes high levels of ghrelin. Ghrelin is a hormone that stimulates eating.
The bottom line: Flavored water can make you fat and sickly.
Drink real water - feel good!
Marte
Smart manufacturers know that, so they sell pop under a different name: Flavored water.
This is not good news for people who are trying to boost their health by drinking water. Most of that flavored water is either just full of sugar as a can of pop, or full of artificial sweeteners, which carry their own health hazards. Either way, they're NOT good for your body.
If you are among those who don't enjoy the taste of water, try one of these solutions:
Freeze ice cubes with 100%, all-natural fruit juice and add to your water for a little flavor.
Squeeze lemon, or grapefruit into your water for zest.If you must have sweetness, add just a touch of sugar or stevia.
Drink green tea.
Add just a dash of cranberry juice for a touch of sweetness.
Add some crushed mint, lime and stevia.
One of the side effects of flavored water is weight gain. Many manufacturers flavor their water with fructose or High Fructose Corn Syrup--both of which are dangerous to your health.
Moreover, in a study reported in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, (June 2004, 2963-72) researchers found that fructose affects the hormones involved in appetite regulation.
A drink high in fructose caused low levels of the hormone leptin, which lets you know that you have eaten enough, and causes high levels of ghrelin. Ghrelin is a hormone that stimulates eating.
The bottom line: Flavored water can make you fat and sickly.
Drink real water - feel good!
Marte
Sunday, June 15, 2008
The Danger from Metformin
Every health professional I've ever spoken with tells me that Metformin is a "good" drug - no harmful side-effects. Unlike insulin, it doesn't take over a bodily function and get you hooked for life, either.
But there is something it does that isn't good - I just read about it yesterday. It seems that Metformin depletes both CoQ10 and Vitamin B 12. Both are vitally important to your body.
So, while the best and safest plan would be to change your dietary habits and eliminate the need for Metformin, at the very least you should be supplementing to replace lost nutrients.
Perhaps some day all doctors will recognize the importance of nutrition and the dangers that pharmaceuticals present in depleting our vital nutrients. Until then, it's up to each of us to do the research and give our bodies what they need.
Yours for good health,
Marte
But there is something it does that isn't good - I just read about it yesterday. It seems that Metformin depletes both CoQ10 and Vitamin B 12. Both are vitally important to your body.
So, while the best and safest plan would be to change your dietary habits and eliminate the need for Metformin, at the very least you should be supplementing to replace lost nutrients.
Perhaps some day all doctors will recognize the importance of nutrition and the dangers that pharmaceuticals present in depleting our vital nutrients. Until then, it's up to each of us to do the research and give our bodies what they need.
Yours for good health,
Marte
Monday, May 26, 2008
Save on Mangosteen Juice!
Good news for those of us who love how mangosteen juice makes us feel!
I found a source that's about $10 per bottle less than the cost at my local health food store - or the website I had been ordering from.
The same site has goji, noni, and much, much more to promote natural health.
Here's to feeling good!
Marte
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Chantix - a blessing and a curse
Last week's doctor column told a sad tale - a gentleman who wanted to quit smoking and was prescribed Chantix. He said the drug worked so fast he couldn't believe it. He quit smoking after nothing else had helped.
BUT, depression was slowly creeping up, and then one morning he awoke feeling such total despair that he thought he'd never be happy again. And he couldn't get help - not from mental health clinics and not from emergency rooms. Finally the doctor who had prescribed the Chantix called in an antidepressant. Right now the jury is still out - if it's going to help, it is taking a while.
What did the newspaper doc say about it?
The side effects are listed right there for all to see. They include depression, thoughts of suicide, and bizarre behavior. That's while you're taking it - and withdrawal symptoms can be just as bad.
So what's worse? Smoking, or not even wanting to live?
I'm thinking that I might try Feel Bach's flower essence "Stop Smoking" formula myself. I know it requires a commitment to take the flower essences 4 times per day, but there are no side effects, and the flower essences cost practically nothing compared to the cost of deadly pharmaceuticals.
Here's to a healthy body and a sane and happy mind...
Marte
BUT, depression was slowly creeping up, and then one morning he awoke feeling such total despair that he thought he'd never be happy again. And he couldn't get help - not from mental health clinics and not from emergency rooms. Finally the doctor who had prescribed the Chantix called in an antidepressant. Right now the jury is still out - if it's going to help, it is taking a while.
What did the newspaper doc say about it?
The side effects are listed right there for all to see. They include depression, thoughts of suicide, and bizarre behavior. That's while you're taking it - and withdrawal symptoms can be just as bad.
So what's worse? Smoking, or not even wanting to live?
I'm thinking that I might try Feel Bach's flower essence "Stop Smoking" formula myself. I know it requires a commitment to take the flower essences 4 times per day, but there are no side effects, and the flower essences cost practically nothing compared to the cost of deadly pharmaceuticals.
Here's to a healthy body and a sane and happy mind...
Marte
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Natural help for arthritic pets
Today Summer arrived in North Idaho - after a cold and dreary "non-Spring." That must mean it's time to celebrate with some good news instead of more warnings.
The good news is about my dog Ralph. Or I should say my husband's dog, since Ralph is his best friend.
Ralph came to us in January 2001, when he was a 6 month old pup with a broken leg. His owner didn't want to pay for the surgery so was going to have him put to sleep. We didn't see it that way, so Ralph came to live with us. (His former owner didn't find out he was alive until about a year later.)
Anyway, his leg is a little bit crooked, and as he aged he developed arthritis. Then last year he played too hard and tore a ligament. The vet didn't want to do surgery because it would put too much strain on the other leg, so he prescribed Rymadyl. That's the drug that killed my old dog, so I watched it carefully. Sure enough, one pill and he was throwing up. So they prescribed a different pill - same results.
Being determined to help this best friend of ours, I started searching on line for something natural - something with no nasty side effects that would make life miserable - or kill him. And what I found has made all the difference in the world. From not even being able to even get into the pickup (or his favorite chair), Ralph is now running and playing with the other dogs as if he'd never had an injury. I think the natural elements in this remedy actually have healed his joints rather than just killing the pain.
Whatever the reason, I'm more than thankful that we found it. So if you have a dog who suffers from joint pain, just click here to learn more about Arthro-IonX.
Yours for natural health!
Marte
The good news is about my dog Ralph. Or I should say my husband's dog, since Ralph is his best friend.
Ralph came to us in January 2001, when he was a 6 month old pup with a broken leg. His owner didn't want to pay for the surgery so was going to have him put to sleep. We didn't see it that way, so Ralph came to live with us. (His former owner didn't find out he was alive until about a year later.)
Anyway, his leg is a little bit crooked, and as he aged he developed arthritis. Then last year he played too hard and tore a ligament. The vet didn't want to do surgery because it would put too much strain on the other leg, so he prescribed Rymadyl. That's the drug that killed my old dog, so I watched it carefully. Sure enough, one pill and he was throwing up. So they prescribed a different pill - same results.
Being determined to help this best friend of ours, I started searching on line for something natural - something with no nasty side effects that would make life miserable - or kill him. And what I found has made all the difference in the world. From not even being able to even get into the pickup (or his favorite chair), Ralph is now running and playing with the other dogs as if he'd never had an injury. I think the natural elements in this remedy actually have healed his joints rather than just killing the pain.
Whatever the reason, I'm more than thankful that we found it. So if you have a dog who suffers from joint pain, just click here to learn more about Arthro-IonX.
Yours for natural health!
Marte
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