I posted the recommended vitamins and supplements that Dr. Oz suggested in a past blog that list all the supplements he suggest we take regularly:

Dr. Oz’s suggestions for daily supplements

This week Nature Sunshine has some popular products on special:

High Potency Garlic, a natural antibiotic and part of the program to manage high blood pressure.
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Buy 4 get 1 free

Probiotic Eleven
Good for gut health.
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See all of the specials for the week and order online at www.mynsp.com/motherknowsbest

I recently posted articles under my Chicago Holistic Examiner column in June with important information diabetes, heart disease and endometriosis, review of Jillian Michaels’ new show plus remembering celebrities we lost recently much too soon. Click on the article headlines below to read full articles.

Lifestyle changes that could save your life if you are diabetic

Jillian Michaels goes to a black neighborhood this week

Garry Shider “Starchild” of Parliament-Funkadelic dies at 56

One Illinois woman’s plight with endometriosis

Marvin Isley, youngest brother of The Isley brothers dies after battle with diabetes

Healthy health habits for people with heart disease

Have a healthy, happy week!

(picture of my youngest son with his dog above)

Diabetes Testimony

This was taken from an Nature Sunshine Products forum website:

I was found to have diabetes type 2 last April. After doing some personal research, checking with Mary Jane L., my NSP Rep and a nutritionist, I embarked on an aggressive new diet -totally eliminating all forms of sugar and no sugar substitutes, no white flower and no milk products, mostly salads and fresh vegetables, various beans, little meat, whole grain cereals, Ezekiel Bread, almond butter and cashews and lots of water. My diet previously had been junk food, sweets/pastries/cake/ice cream, loads of pasta, lots of red meat, coffee – almost no fresh vegetables or salad – most of the wrong things.

A few weeks into the process I added Chromium GTF – it made a significant difference in the numbers, evened the swings out – lessening the morning and mid-afternoon drops and the peaks after meals. I noticed that it took one tablet about every 4-5 hours to really stabilize my system. During the process, although I was not overly heavy, I lost 20 pounds in approximately 2 1/2 months. I ran out of my supply of Chromium GTF about 6 months into the process and decided I had to have my Chromium and couldn’t wait to get some from Mary Jane, so I picked up what the GNC clerk said was their best product – GNC Chromium Picolinate 500. I expected the same result but was very disappointed. There was a day and night difference between the two products. Within a couple of days I was on the phone to Mary Jane and told her what had happened and that I needed several bottles of NSP’s product right away!

Since then, I have converted to the Sugar Reg and have found it to be far superior to Chromium. I still take 4-5 per day and I rarely encounter any problem, even under stress. When I wake up every morning my numbers are always between 94 and 112. I don’t want to be without it.

-Joseph B. of Cleveland, Ohio

All Nature Sunshine supplements mentioned in above testimony and article below can be found at my Nature Sunshine online store: www.mynsp.com/motherknowsbest

Read this Examiner.com article on diabetes and take the quiz if you have diabetes, overweight or have family members with diabetes.

Click on headline below to read full article:

Diabetes quiz to take and healthy lifestyle changes to try

Thai Go is a great power juice to help balance blood sugar level.

As the Chicago Holistic Examiner for Examiner.com I try to share information to help people live healthier lifestyles and rid or avoid diseases and disorders.
This week I posted an article with a list of suggested supplements to help people with Diabetes. This is a list Dr. Becker of the TV show “Your Health” shared recently. He is a doctor that truly believes in natural supplements to improve your health and help you to avoid prescription drugs or at least only have to take a minimum amount.

Read this article and share with someone you know who has diabetes.

(Click on title)

Supplements and lifestyle habits to help with Diabetes

Enjoy other articles in this column Chicago Holistic Examiner including:

Living healthy during tight economic times

11 year old girl diagnosed her own diabetes

Angie Stone: The face of diabetes

Dr. Ian Smith sat down with members of a congregation from a church in Ohio that had several members with diabetes. He pointed out that African-Americans are twice as likely to die from diabetes. The fitness expert Bob Greene did a diabetes boot camp with the church ladies showing how much hidden white sugars people eat regularly with a diet that includes sodas, ranch dressing and donuts. Things like sodas can increase the risk of diabetes by 83% Dr. Oz stated. Dr. Oz says cut out the white stuff, like white flour, white sugar and white salt.

Fitness expert Bob Greene says things like strength training 3 times a week will help battle diabetes. He has a website called www.thebestlife.com with great tips.

Dr. Ian Smith of the 50 million pounds weight loss challenge says 6 million Americans don’t even know they have diabetes but he stated with passion that people shouldn’t wait til it is a crisis situation to do something about your health. Change over to better eating habits, exercise and weight loss now! Graduate of Harvard College, Dr. Ian admits he comes from a traditional background of eating the high fat, fried foods diet like most African-Americans and changed over. Dr. Smith is also the author of six books, the #1 New York Times Bestseller Extreme Fat Smash Diet, the #1 New York Times Bestseller The Fat Smash Diet, the New York Times Bestseller The 4 Day Diet, the critically acclaimed The Blackbird Papers (2005 BCALA fiction Honor Book Award winner), Dr. Ian Smith’s Guide to Medical Websites, and The Take-Control Diet.

Oprah’s chef came out looking so great after changing over to a healthier diet and had lost over 50 pounds. He was diagnosed with diabetes and said both his parents had diabetes so he was considered and made some changes in his life.

Dr. Oz reminded everyone the importance of loosing the belly fat. Measure your waistline and make sure you are not over the unhealthy measurements.

Join my fan page on facebook to get more tips on healthy recipes and to continue to stay abreast to health in the news headlines.

You can learn a little more about your herbalist Marguerite Wright by listening to an interview I did recently with Dr. Daisy on her Healthy Tips podcast.

Check out the interview HERE

Silver Shield is one of my favorite products that my website offers. I personally have seen the benefits of using Silver Shield for myself and my family for viruses such as strep throat, sinus infections and gum infections. Read more TESTIMONIALS on my site on what Silver Shield has done for folks and their pets too.

Here is a list of 10 great uses of Silver Shield

1. Vaginal Yeast Infections: Women are thankful for Silver Shield because it fights yeast and bacterial vaginosis and even HPV! No need for antibiotics. Add ½ bottle of Silver to a Douche syringe bulb hold for 10 minutes then release. Do this for 3-5 days, once a day, then apply a quarter size amount of Silver Shield Gel to a tampon and insert. This process will clear up female infections, safe and naturally. It doesn’t even upset the normal balance of the beneficial bacteria. This is great news for many women dealing with this.

2. Herpes outbreaks: Apply the Silver Shield gel directly to herpes outbreaks and let it absorb into the skin. This has been used as a successful method to control herpes outbreaks quickly.

3. Ear Infections: Fill the ear canal with Silver Shield liquid drops in infected ear twice daily and let set for around 6 minutes. This will clear up the infection and help relieve pain!

4. Eye Infections (Pink Eye or Viral Eye Infections): We know how easy Pink eye can spread, Silver Shield can be a savior in clearing this up quickly by applying a few drops in the eye. Add drops up to 5 times per day as needed. This is a good reason to always keep Silver Shield on hand.

5. Strep Throat: Gargle with Silver Shield for about six minutes then swallow. Do this every few hours and continue to gargle twice a day for 5 days more. Safe enough for young children.

6. Food Poisoning: Take 2 tsp. hourly until symptoms subside.

7. Acne breakouts: Apply the Silver Shield gel on the blemishes to kill the bacteria festering in the pores. The gel can also be applied as a general application to the whole face after washing. Allow to set on face to seep in the pores, then apply moisturizer. This will help fight acne and helps with anti-aging.

8.  Viruses: Use Silver Shield when you have been exposed to any illness, including the swine flu. Take 2 tsp. twice a day. Helps build immune system and fight viruses.

9. For airplane travel: Apply Silver Shield gel in nostrils and use as a disinfectant by rubbing on hands. The Silver Silver gel is 3 ounces, so it should be allowed on airplanes.

10. In the home: Silver Shield comes in handy for disinfecting the countertops and on mold, including black mold. Dilute 1 ounce of Silver Shield to a spray bottle and fill with water then spray.

Make sure not to miss the special on Silver Silver and Silver Shield Gel for the rest of December. $2 off regular price and Buy 4 and get 1 FREE special too.

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My latest health topics on Chicago Holistic Health Examiner are:

Answer my health question: Are there herbs to help anxiety?

Angie Stone: The face of diabetes.

Favorite Health, Beauty and Fitness items for 2009.

Go to this site to read them:
http://www.examiner.com/x-27680-Chicago-Holistic-Health-Examiner

Make it a GREAT week!

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/03/24/Why-HighFructose-Corn-Syrup-Causes-Insulin-Resistance.aspx

Diet:
http://ginews.blogspot.com/
http://www.rd.com/living-healthy/diabetes-nutrition-8-step-guide-to-counting-carbs-for-better-blood-glucose/article120688.html

My squidoo lens:
http://www.squidoo.com/90daycoloncleanse
http://www.squidoo.com/momsherbs
Watch the good videos on those squidoo pages.

Contact your herbalist, Marguerite for a personalized program. – 708-575-3968

The topic for Mom’s Healthy Radio Show on March 19th was Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS); condition 1 in 10 women of childbearing age are diagnosed with. Doctors are seeing more and more teens with this condition. Some of the symptoms include:
-    Irregular menstrual cycles
-    Insulin resistance
-    High level male hormones
-    Weight issues (Obesity)
-    Acne
-    Hirsutism – excessive and increased body hair

Doctors prescribe a medication called Metformin to help insulin level, because this condition can lead to Diabetes. Women are also put on birth control pills to regulate their menstrual cycles with artificial hormones. Women with PCOS deal with infertility problems also. Women with this condition need to take measure to deal with this condition before it goes in more serious health issues such as Diabetes and Heart Disease.

Some natural ways to become PCOS free is to take a closer look at diet. Eat a more natural diet, avoiding processed foods, such as white flour, white salt and white sugar. Try natural alternatives such as Xylitol. The new meal replacement shake, Shakeology is a protein drink that is great for people who are diabetic and pre-diabetic. Also consider a low glycemic diet and low, healthy carbs. The Eat Right for Your Blood Type diet is great. A natural progesterone cream like Pro-G-Yam has helped women balance their hormones naturally and regulate their cycles.

Other natural tips for good health and to help reverse PCOS is:
-    Avoid microwave ovens.
http://www.marksdailyapple.com/microwave-safety/
-    Consider natural birth control methods.
-    Avoid plastics that expose you to extra hormones.
-    Use natural cosmetics for your make-up and body.
-    Do a good detox program for the colon and liver.
http://www.squidoo.com/90daycoloncleanse
-    Do a Candida program for high yeast levels.
-    Include exercise in your regular schedule.
(Try Kathy Smith’s Project:YOU! Type 2™, made especially for people who are pre-diabetic and diabetic. Shop under my Beachbody link to purchase.)
-    Avoid foods with extra hormones, such as hormone injected meats and vegetables with pesticides.

For a special herbal program created just for you contact your herbalist, Marguerite Wright here on the CONTACT section of this website or call – 708-575-3968. I have natural programs for hair loss and infertility issues too.

I also recommend a wonderful support group for women dealing with PCOS – www.pcoschallenge.com. This group has great resources and support.

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I have studied herbs for over 10 years. The positive experiences that I have witnessed during this time through my own clients, fellow herbalists testimonies and the herbalists I network with online drive my passion stronger, because herbs REALLY DO WORK! With the serious health crisis in America today I strive to get the message out on how you can make a change with serious health issues through diet and a personalized herbal program. For every health issue there is a natural alternative to help the body heal itself. The root to every health issue starts with nutrition, controlling stress and detoxing.

Checkout these testimonies and video below:

• Herbalist helps her son-in-law control his Diabetes naturally through lifestyle changes and herbs.
A fellow herbalist shared an amazing testimony with me this week on how her son-in-law was able to get his diabetes in control through change in his diet, exercise and natural supplements. He stopped eating white sugar or anything with sugar. He use to love bread but he has learned how to cut bread and high carbs out of his diet and he got on a healthy herbal program that his herbalist/mother-in-law recommended. The doctors had him on two types of insilium but now he controls his diabetes naturally!

• Herbalist helps client get off dialysis and kidney transplant list!
Another fellow herbalist has helped her clients with serious kidney issues to to stop dialysis treatments. One client’s doctor took him off the kidney transplant list after witnessing how his kidneys improved with a herbal supplement to strengthen his kidneys call Urinary Maintainance.

Read the full testimony in the TESTIMONY section of this site.

• Doctor finds connection with Fibromyalgia and Thyroid issues. Nutrition is important.
Dr. Stephen Langer explains how nutritional imbalances and low thyroid produce symptoms similar to that of fibromyalgia.
URL: http://www.ihealthtube.com/?v=ca9b11c371287c25

Do you have an amazing testimony to share that you gained through natural alternatives? Please share in the comment section below: