Tally and I go back almost 20 years and I have nothing but love and respect for her. So when she suggested that I take calcium/magnesium supplements for my bone and muscle loss from a knee injury, I did just that. Within a week I could really tell the difference. She also put together a health plan for me last year prior to my knee injury and to this day I wonder if I had followed her plan, I may not have injured my knee playing softball!! I recently tried the Nature’s Sunshine 14 day cleanse she recommended and when I tell you I felt like a new women… So bottom line Tally really knows her stuff and is dedicated to promoting Women’s Health. Love you Tally and don’t give up on me!! )  Regina Cook

Also NSP has come out with these new Solstic Energy drinks.  Please see  a link I attached for you to read all about them.  You can go ahead and try them and  compare to the energy drinks that are on the market today.  We know the ingredients that are in our healthy drinks are all natural.  http://www.naturessunshine.com/content/us/factsheets/6521.pdf

Many energy drinks contain questionable levels of artificial caffeine and sugar. Solstic Energy contains only natural ingredients—including guarana, a natural source of caffeine—that help energize the body, reduce fatigue, increase mental focus and boost metabolism. All you have to do is add it to your water, the powder packages are pre-packaged for easy use. You get 30 packets to a box. Stock Number: 6521-2, Retail Cost:$44.95, Member Cost: $29.95

Solstic™ Nutrition [Vital Nutrition] provides 100% or more of the Daily Value of 18 vitamins and minerals necessary for optimal health in a convenient, single-serving drink mix packet. Solstic Nutrition’s superior ingredient profile features vitamin D3 (for immune, bone and mood support), vitamin K2 (for improved calcium absorption and cardiovascular health), B vitamins (for energy) and two carotenoid antioxidants: lutein and lycopene. Stock Number: 6505-4, Retail Cost: $44.95, Member Cost: $29.95

http://www.naturessunshine.com/content/us/factsheets/6505.pdf

Solstic Cardio

Stock Number: 6520-1, Retail Cost: $74.95, Member Cost:$ 49.95 – This energy drinks helps protect against premature aging, healthy sexual function in both men and women. Helps to promote more productive exercise. Helps support healthy immune function. Helps increase mental clarity.  Supports muscle mass and bone density, which may help reduce fatty tissue. 

Here is my website to go and read some more information. http://www.mynsp.com/healthyherblady50

While no one is quite sure about the origin of ginger, it was first grown by the Chinese. In 19th century England, ginger was placed on the pub counters so that patrons could add it to their drinks. Apparently, this was the introduction of ginger ale!  The health benefits of ginger are boundless and medicinal .

Ginger has been used to treat nausea, motion sickness and vomiting. Ginger has a long history of use for all types of digestive upset and can be helpful to increase appetite.  Powdered dried ginger root is made into capsules for medicinal use.   Although very effective against all forms of nausea, health officials do not recommend taking ginger root for morning sickness commonly associated with pregnancy, although it has been known to prevent morning sickness.

Research has also found ginger to be a powerful antioxidant. Ginger has also been shown in research to have a role in the natural inflammatory response of the body.   In India, for example, ginger is applied as a paste to the temples to relieve headaches. Ginger has also been commonly used to treat inflammation.   There are several studies that demonstrate positive results on reducing joint pain from arthritis and other inflammatory disorders. It may also have blood thinning and cholesterol lowering properties, making it effective in treating heart disease.

Ginger is also used for people suffering from gallstones, because the herb promotes the release of bile from the gall bladder.   It has also been used to relieve headaches.   Another important advantage in the use of ginger is the compound known as cineole, which may help reduce stress.   The anti-inflammatory properties associated with ginger lessen the pain of arthritis sufferers.  It also aid’s in the treatment of respiratory infections.  Results in animal trials showed that ginger seems to prevent or slow the rate of tumor growth in cancer. Another study showed that rats given ginger and then subjected to chemicals that induce cancer had a significant reduction in cancer than the control rats.

Now the health benefit of ginger is getting attention and is found to aid in the treatment of cancers.  A study done at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center found that ginger powder induces cell death in all ovarian cancer cells to which it was applied. http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2006-04/uomh-gco033106.php

You may also be interested to learn that in a research study reported in the International Journal of Obesity in October 1992, shows that ginger increases weight loss by calorie burning.   Researchers found that ginger made the tissues use more energy.  Ginger is very safe for a variety of complaints.  Occasional heartburn seems to be the only documented side effect.   However, it increases stamina; eases cold symptoms; soothes and promotes healing of minor burns and skin inflammations; is a digestive aid for nausea, vomiting, cramps and motion sickness.

While the health benefits of ginger are many, its efficacy is more potent when purchased fresh. You can use a garlic press or grate and will give you the  highest benefit.

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