** “How To Tell If Those Herbs You’re Taking Are Really In The
       Bottle” by Frank Barnhill, M.D.

** Smiles - Heavy Drinking

** Trivia

** "An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure"
   by Paul Blustein

** Dr. Earl Mindell's Wellness Update - Hidden Calories In Coffee
     Drinks And Smoothies

**    What Is Glaucoma? by Dr. Marc Grossman

** Stress Tips by Dr. Rae Baum

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            “How To Tell If Those Herbs You’re Taking
                    Are Really In The Bottle”
                     by Frank Barnhill, M.D.

Ok, the first thing we must admit is that there are no guarantees
of purity, safety, and reliability when it comes to herbal over
the counter products. Yes, it’s probably true you have no
assurance of the quality of herbal supplements, since herbal
manufacturers are not required to follow FDA efficacy or safety
standards.

So, how can you at least get some assurance that an herbal
supplement bottle contains what is listed on the label?

The US Pharmacopeia Convention (www.usp.org) keeps information
about manufacturers consistency and safety procedures via its
Dietary Supplement Verification Program.

If you don’t have the time to search the USPC website, here are a
few rough guidelines to use in selecting “good” over the counter
herbal products for your family.

The label will contain:
*the USPC or National Registry Seal or Certificate
*the botanical name of the herb is listed
*the words “Standardized Extract”
*the exact amount of the specific “active” ingredient
*the dosage you should take in milligrams
*an expiration date with a batch or lot number
*the name and address of the manufacturer

Keeping these rough guidelines in mind while choosing herbal
supplements may help you avoid unwanted side effects and the
unpleasant experience of feeling as if you wasted your money for
something that doesn’t work.

The most common side effects from untested or impure herbal
supplements are headache, stomachache with diarrhea or vomiting,
rapid heart rate, and blurry vision. Of course you should stop
the supplement right away and notify your doctor if these side
effects do occur!

Unfortunately, in the absence of a regulatory system to assure
quality and reliability of herbal over the counter drugs, you as
a consumer have no way of knowing if the product you buy actually
contains what is on the label.

Here’s to your continued good health and education about over the
counter medicines!

Dr. Frank

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                              Smiles

Heavy Drinking
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What’s wrong, Doctor? You look puzzled.”

“I can’t figure out exactly what’s wrong with you. I think it’s
the result of heavy drinking.”

“Well then, I’ll just come back when you’re sober.”

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This guy goes into a doctor's office. The doctor says, "Oh, Mr.
Jones! We have the results of your test. Do you want the bad news
first or the very bad news?" The guy shrugs and says,

"Well I guess I'll have the bad news first."

"Well the bad news is , you have 24 hours to live," the doctor
replies. The man is distraught,

"24 hours to live? That's horrible! What could be worse than
that? What's the VERY bad news?" The doctor folds his hands and
sighs,

"The very bad news is...I've been trying to contact you since
yesterday."

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A man goes to the doctor and says, "Doc., everytime I drink
coffee, I get terrible pains in my eye."

The doctor says, "Try taking the spoon out first."

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A man consults a therapist and states, “Doc, I’m suicidal. What
should I do?”

The doctor replies, “Pay in advance.”

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                              Trivia

Under federal regulations, 97 percent of caffeine must be removed
from coffee for it to be labeled "decaffeinated."

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"An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure"
                       by James Groves

Beginning this month I'm going to make some simple suggestions
and offer alternative remedies for common health problems.  Of
course, none of this is meant to replace visits to your doctor,
but these simple ideas could save you money and improve your
health, all at the same time.

If you have been experiencing angina, then your body is telling
you that it's time to change your diet and your lifestyle.  Begin
with an increase in exercise, eliminate smoking, and adopt a
calmer, gentler outlook on life.

You should include vitamin C and lysine in your nutritional
supplement program.  This combination is an excellent way of
reducing arterial plaque. Also, add Coenzyme Q10 to your daily
supplements.  This amazing nutrient has shown an ability to
improve cardiovascular functioning and performance.

Eat fish at least twice per week or use fish-oil supplements.
Studies have shown that EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) can reduce
blood pressure and help increase circulation.  The end result
could be a decrease in angina attacks.

Next month we'll continue with some simple suggestions for those
who suffer from chronic fatigue. These health tips can only be
found in Bob Osgoodby's “Your Best Body Ever” Newsletter".

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                Dr. Earl Mindell's Wellness Update
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Hidden Calories In Coffee Drinks And Smoothies

On a hot day, it's hard to resist a chilly coffee drink or
smoothie—and why should you? Frozen coffee drinks may not be all
that nutritious, but they cool you off and help you stay alert
during long summer afternoons at the office. Smoothies are
generally regarded as healthy because they're made with fruit and
fruit juices.

Chai is made with tea, spices, and milk, mostly healthy. But if
you have one of these sweet treats pretty much daily, and you're
wondering why you seem to be gaining weight or not losing weight
despite your best efforts, those frozen treats might be to blame.
For example, Starbucks' Java Chip Frappuccino packs a whopping
650 calories, 25 grams of fat, and 99 grams of carbohydrates
(almost all sugar).

This amounts to about 1/3 of the calories and slightly more than
1/3 of the fat a person on a 2,000 calori e/day diet is
recommended to consume—and there's virtually no nutritive value
to the Frappuccino. It's empty calories with caffeine on top.

According to an article published in the Journal of the American
Dietetic Association, those who regularly drink gourmet coffee
drinks take in an average of 200 extra calories and 32 grams of
sugar a day.

There are some less calorie-and sugar-rich choices at your local
coffee joint. If you want to treat yourself to a flavorful coffee
drink, ask for nutritional information before you make your
selection. Some establishments make this information readily
available.

What about fruit smoothies? These vary dramatically in
nutritional value and calorie count. Most smoothies are made with
lots of high-calorie, high-sugar fruit juice concentrates and
sugary sherbet and frozen yogurt. Many of them pack more than 500
calories per smoothie, mostly in the form of refined
carbohydrates.

Making your own smoothies is the best option. I like to make mine
with chilled plain or vanilla soymilk, frozen berries
(blueberries, strawberries), and frozen mango or peach, with a
dollop of plain yogurt and a couple of scoops of soy or whey
protein powder. If you need extra liquid, try some goji, orange,
or apple juice. A bit of greens powder can boost your smoothie's
nutritional value even more.

For treats kids love, buy an ice pop maker and freeze extra
smoothies for a healthy dessert. If y ou want to get a smoothie
while you're out, try splitting one with a friend.

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                        What Is Glaucoma?
                       by Dr. Marc Grossman

 Technically, glaucoma is a disorder that results in damage to
 the optic nerve, sometimes as a result of increased pressure of
 the aqueous humor, the clear watery fluid that circulates in the
 chamber of the eye between the cornea and the lens.  To
 understand this fully, let's first discuss what happens inside
 the eye in glaucoma.

 In the healthy eye, aqueous humor is produced, and drained from
 the eye into the bloodstream at a constant rate so that you
 always have a fresh supply and always the right amount. The
 drainage occurs through a little opening (canal) between the
 iris and the cornea.

Sometimes in certain people too much aqueous humor is produced
and the eye can't get rid of it fast enough to maintain what is
called normal intraocular pressure. In other patients, the
drainage mechanism is faulty; the fluid can't escape fast e nough
to keep pressure down to normal levels. Either way, the
abnormally high pressure that results is called intraocular
hypertension. This increased pressure can damage the optic nerve,
first affecting side or peripheral vision, leaving central or
straight ahead vision perfectly normal. If this condition is left
untreated, central vision is affected as well, and can eventually
result in blindness.

Medical treatment depends on the nature and severity of each
case. Commonly, open angle glaucoma is treated with eyedrops or
oral medications. In the event this treatment does not lower the
eye pressure inside the eye, laser therapy or surgery may be
necessary.

To complement your doctor’s protocol for your glaucoma, one can
also help lower intraocular pressure through regular exercise,
reducing stress, eating a healthy diet, and taking specific
nutrients such as vitamin C, alpha lipoic acid and coleus forsk
olii. Other nutrients such as taurine and B12 can help protect
the optic nerve from damage.

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Dr. Grossman is the author of 4 books on natural eye care, leads
workshops and lectures nationally on topics such as Natural
Vision Improvement, Vision and Nutrition, and Chinese Medicine
and Vision Care. For more information and for his free eye
exercise e-booklet, you can visit his website at
www.visionworksusa.com or call 888-735-8475.

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                           Stress Tips
                         by Dr. Rae Baum

You will find this "Stress Tip Message" helpful to stay focused
and on purpose. You can put this message to work by reading it
often throughout the day.

My beliefs help me make it through difficult times and defines
who I am.

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mailto:TheBaumGroup@YourStressMatters.com

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If you need to lose weight, you must be in caloric deficit. This
can be accomplished by cutting down your caloric intake, or
increasing the amount of calories you burn by exercising. I
recommend both. Even though a calorie is a calorie when it comes
to weight loss, a calorie is not a calorie when it comes to your
health. Make sure your daily diet includes several servings of
fruit and vegetables and whenever possible, avoid foods that
contain trans fat.

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