WeightLoss

Don't know where to start? Here are a few ideas. Pick one, make it happen and let it become a habit, then add a new one.

1. Do a cleanse- this will help your liver be better able to break down the fat you are trying to lose. Many times I hear people say they lost weight while cleansing. Dieter's Cleanse is the obvious one but even just doing the Liver Cleanse formula and some Psyllium capsules or powder is useful. Another favorite is the 14 day Tiao He Cleanse program. Also consider if you need a candida cleanse. Candida Clear will reduce that craving for sugar, starch, and excess dairy ( cheese!) Cleansing can be done every 4 weeks if desired.

2. Drop all the excess JUNK! bread, crackers, pasta, soda, candy, etc. Eat veggies, fruit and protein with a minimum of starch. Ezeikiel bread is high fiber and a great choice. Keep it in the freezer and lightly toast when wanted

3. Boost your Metabolism- Exercise as often as possible some weight lifting type, some cardio ( think of walking fast or dancing hard) at least 30 minutes a day or break up into 10 min workouts even. Take MetaboMax Plus or MetaboMax Free to continue the boost in metabolism.

4. Replace sugar in your house with NSP Xylitol (40% of the calories of sugar) and Stevia ( NO calories) - two natural sweeteners that are safe for diabetics, those fighting candida and those interested in reducing calories. NSP has bulk of both these plus xylitol gums, mints in several flavors, and delicious dark chocolate bars in two flavors.

5. Support the Adrenals- craving sweets or salty things when stressed? try Adrenal support or NutriCalm to feed the adrenals and stop this craving when stressed.

6. Replace one meal a day with a protein product-there are 3 to choose from. Nutri Burn contains additional herbs and vitamins to help with fat burning but also useful are SynerProtein and the new Love and Peas (vegan approved)

7. Keep Carbo Grabbers and Fat Grabbers on your shelf. These are very useful to take before eating those occasional treats we are faced with at parties and restaurants

8.Join Weight Watchers- even just for a few months. They have a very good system for keeping a balanced diet. I prefer their CORE plan which is simple- eat reasonable amounts of most all fruits vegetables,protein and non-fat dairy items then "count" any breads, fats (after your 2 teaspoons of healthy fat a day) and refined sugar or alcohol choices.

There's some ideas to get you started- For even more in-depth information order the NSP Weight Loss booklet (# 5322-1) and get more ideas. Help get America off the top of the Obesity list!

newsletter 9/09

HERBAL ANSWERS Elaine Griffith * 96 Barre Plains Rd. Oakham, MA 01068 * 508 882-3947 herbalanswers@gmail.com * www.mynsp.com/herbalanswers * Realhealthyrealfast.blogspot.com

Summer/Fall - Sept 2009___________________________________________________________________________________________

We just returned from a fantastic convention with NSP in Las Vegas and my head’s swimming with all the new info and new products. I will try to give you a quick preview but DO go online at my website above and check them all out- or call me for info pages on them.

Sunshine Heros- a whole new line of children’s chewables! All have a base of antioxidant fruits and vegetables and amino acids. They are sweet and tasty like gummy bear candies and seem more like a fruit snack then a supplement. There are Multi-Vitamins and Minerals, Probiotics (with 11 strains), Calcium with D3, Whole Foods Plus Antioxidants, Omega 3 with DHA, and Whole Foods Papayazyme. Don’t leave your child unprotected during the cold and flu season- check it out.

Ionic Minerals with Acai- Adults and children that do not like capsules, should try this new liquid mineral product. Because these minerals are charged (ionic) they are easily and quickly absorbed into the cells in the intestines. Along with the Acai berry juice (a powerful antioxidant) this can help regulate pH and support the cardiovascular system .

Solstic- For those on the run there is a new drink “stick”. It’s a small pouch of natural apricot peach flavored powder with 100% or more of daily vitamin and mineral amount along with lutein (for eye health), lycopene (anti-oxidant known for role in men’s health) and stevia sweetened (no calories and diabetic safe) and NO junk like some stick drinks! Dump it in your water bottle as you run out the door or keep handy at work or the gym to give you quick nourishment and help balance your pH. It’s like Crystal Lite with a KICK!

New and Improved Weight Loss Line- NSP has made a concentrated effort to improve and update many products that will help with the Obesity Epidemic in the US. (we are #1 in the world in obesity) Two out of three people are overweight and NSP has something to help with all aspects of it. Meal replacement powders such as NutriBurn (with Whey) Synerprotein ( with Soy ) and Love and Peas (with pea protein-vegan approved) are all in new space saving resealable bags. MetaboMax Plus, Metabomax Free (with no caffeine), MetaboStart Plus (14 day program) and CLA to enhance fat burning and Carbograbbers with food bound chromium have been reformulated to be more effective than ever in the weight-loss battle. With the cooler temperatures making it easier to exercise, join me and get serious this month. NSP also has a new Weight Loss booklet (#5322-1) that explains all the ways to use the new products and other ideas to optimize your efforts. Starting with Dieter’s Cleanse is a great way to begin by getting the liver more able to process and break down the fat. Check out my Blog (above) for more ideas or ask me how to make your weight loss program more effective.

Boomerang Air Sanitizer- here is a GREAT way to protect you and your family from the swine flu and any other germs (including MRSA) with no risky side effects like a drug vaccine might have. It can clean the air of a 2000 sq ft. area of your home or office and can be moved from room to room if wanted. It is small and quiet and can even mount on the wall easily.It’s different than most air filters which usually use HEPA filters which only work on the large particles and trap contaminants in the filter creating a breeding ground which, if not changed promptly, makes the air quality worse. Boomerang actually destroys mold, bacteria, virus and volatile organic compounds (paint fumes, nail polish, cleaning products) and odors with its unique technology, which has a patent pending for it. It’s simple to use, affordable and energy efficient. No cleaning or filter replacement for 3 years. Ask me for an air quality test and demo of this great device.

Like to use herbs and oils to HEAL YOUR PETS? Great reference charts are available from Tree of Light. Each double sided chart is full of remedies for cats, dogs, horses, or birds and can be found at their website at www.treelite.com or ask me. Special Diet? See “LIVING WITHOUT” ,a magazine that focuses on recipes that are dairy, gluten, wheat and/or sugar free.

NSP Heath Education Seminar- Oct.10^th 9-5pm cost $35 at Clarion Hotel, West Springfield MA (just off the highway-easy to get to) Mastering the Unique Properties of Herbs, The Seven Step Candida Solution, Change your Brain Change your Life are the three topics that will be presented. CALL 800 223-8225 to register TODAY (don’t wait as they will cancel this if they do not have enough pre-registered ahead of time) Free booklets and CDs on all the subjects and excellent teachers make this a MUST DO event . Don’t miss out! See you there

Get ready for the changing seasons with a cleanse and stocking up your shelves- check out my blog for ideas.

5/6-09 newsletter

Here is this months newsletter which goes out to active customers along with Steven Horne's two newsletters on Anger and the other on Being Prepared-

Summer is coming fast! Be ready for fun in the great outdoors- this month’s newsletter on “Being Prepared” has some great ideas, but I think one of MY favorites was missing! I can’t believe they left out Lavender Oil- it is good for burns, pain, healing any wound, sprained ankles and bruises, calms down babies, anxiety attacks and helps you fall asleep. Stops itching bug bites, rubbed on bellies it has calmed diarrhea as well as relieved constipation. I have mixed it with emus oil for sunburns or with Nature’s Fresh, also anti-inflammatory, to spray on sunburns or to use as deodorant or for instant healing on sprains. It is safe even for a baby as bug repellant and good in most any healing situation. You can use it straight with no mixing oil if you want.
I have been doing lots with Silver Shield Gel - for cuts, scratches, infections, nail fungus, acne. I even brush my teeth and tongue with it when I feel mouth sores or a scratchy throat coming on. It has been used on a tampon for yeast infections. I also tried the gel on a small patch of poison ivy- seemed to work quickly (though my favorite Ivy remedy is to take large amounts of Vit. C Ascorbates -1 tsp 3-4 times daily-with ¼ cup Thai go. Also wash the rash daily with Fels Naptha soap, making a paste of it after, to leave on the rash)
Hopefully you were able to catch some of the NSP Education Week in May that offered a free health webinar every day that week (these are also available on the phone). If you missed these excellent lectures or just would like a chance to hear them again you can still have this info on DVD by ordering one lecture or the whole set from Riverwalk Media at NSPAudio.com
Another great chance to learn how to use herbs is by checking out the ABC&D Approach to Natural Health from Steven Horne. The first TWO classes are FREE! Just go to www.NSPWebinars.com and look for the link to this course.
NSP also provides free webinars once a month on a Wednesday, one on a product and one on a business technique. The next ones are July 8th on Everflex (joint support formula) and the business one is on July 15th. Check the website or contact me or home office to get the phone number and pin if you want to hear them that way instead of online.
Bill Fage still has educational programs at his place in Sterling on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7 pm. Call 978 422-8064 to find out the topic of each month.
As everyone knows the cost of postage has gone up again so I am forced to take a serious look at the long list of those I send this newsletter to. Unfortunately, I will have to consider who really has an active interest in the information and the NSP products. This newsletter will continue to be sent to those who are NSP current wholesale members or who have ordered from me within a year (or from another NSP member in my group; in which case you need to let me know that is how you purchase your products). If you are having trouble ordering for some reason please contact me with questions.
Besides the opportunity to buy the highest quality herbs and supplements on the planet at wholesale, the NSP system gives you the opportunity to ask me, your very own Certified Natural Health Professional and Certified Herbal Consultant, all the questions you have or to make use of NSP’s many educational programs to learn for yourself. You can even call the Health and Science Dept at home office if you do not get an answer thru these other channels. It’s a lot more reliable advice than the health food store clerk!
I will also begin sending this part of the newsletter out by email (the copyright does not allow to send the rest) to ANYONE, customer or not, who provides me with their cyber-address. So, if you are one of the passive sideliners that enjoy reading this but never buy any products, look for this portion online! Back issues will be on the blog. Or let me know how I can help you improve your life with NSP and show you how easy it is to order.
I hope you will understand my need to trim my costs and you enjoy your summer!

REAL HEALTHY FUN in the SUN
There have been several articles on the questionable value of sunscreen in preventing skin cancer. Several ingredients in them were shown to be CANCER CAUSING. A higher incidence of skin cancer was found in young women, who were more likely to use lots of moisturizer with sunscreen added than other groups in the study.
SO what’s a person to do? Several articles suggest giving the body what it needs to protect itself the way that nature intended- high antioxidant intake. Native man ate lots of fresh fruits and vegetables in the summer. You say, “sure, I do that”. But have you read the studies that show our food contains 200 times less nutrients than food 50 years ago?? There have been several studies showing the marked difference in food just 25 years ago. SO that is why it makes sense to supplement your diet no matter how healthy you eat. For safe skin health .
Dr. Al Sears, MD suggests: “Get enough antioxidants, one of your best lines of defense against all types of skin damage.” (NSP has the highest antioxidant in ORAC-Thai Go) 

Vitamin D. Take 1,000 to 2,000 IEUs per day, particularly during the winter.

Vitamin C. Fights free radicals, reduces inflammation, boosts immune- 500 mg twice per day
(I like to do 1 teas. of VIt C Ascorbates powder in ¼ to ½ cup Thai Go with any amount water)
Vitamin E. 400 IU per day. Look for vitamin E as “mixed tocopherols” on the label.
Alpha-Lipoic Acid. 200 mg to 400 mg daily- antioxidant, guards mitochondria, cancer defense 

Super Omega-3s. Studies show that omega 6:3 ratio is important in preventing skin cancer.
Try rubbing a little mango butter or shea butter on your skin as a sun blocker without the toxic chemicals. You can also use zinc oxide, a natural mineral that provides a reflective barrier on your skin. You can find these in most health food and supplement stores.
If it is going to be a big day of sun I do this before going out and then again when I come home. When back, I also rub on lots of Emu Oil (high in Omega 3s) with added lavender oil, repeatedly, if I feel at all pink or burned along with Natures Fresh with Lavender oil, which I would alternate with the oil the first 12-24 hours. Wear a big hat and a light shirt to cover up!