3430-D Anderson Hwy., Powhatan, VA  23139

Ph: (804) 598-5352   www.herbalconsultant.com

   FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER


FACTS THAT MAKE YOU GO “HMMMMMM!”

«Breast-fed babies' IQs are 3 to 5 points higher than that of formula-fed babies...the longer a baby is breast-fed, the greater the IQ benefits.

« A study of 100 children with upper respiratory infections revealed that the active ingredients in cough medicines (dextromethorphan and diphenhydramine) were no better than a placebo (syrup without the drugs).

«“Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are believed to be the leading cause of death in the United States...” ~ Lasser et al, Journal of the American Medical Association, 287(17):2215-2220.  May 1, 2002.

« In 2001, the FDA received 1,214 of adverse events (which may not necessarily be caused by the product) regarding dietary supplements or herbs.  Comparatively, the FDA received more than 300,000 adverse reports about drugs.

«“Walking is man's best medicine.” ~ Hippocrates (The Father of Modern Medicine, c.460-400 BC)

« Herbs are used by over 70% of the world as their primary medical treatment.

«The United States National Research Council states that 60 percent of the cancer incidence in women is related to diet.

«According to the World Health Organization, the United States is rated number 37 out of the top 50 healthiest countries.  Some of the countries healthier than ours include France (#1), Andorra (#4), Oman (#8), Columbia (#22) and Costa Rica (#36).  

«You’re 268 times more likely to get food poisoning and 255 times more likely to react to a prescription OR over the counter drug than you are to have an adverse reaction to a dietary supplement or herb.  (From S.T.O.P. at the U.S. Food & Drug Administration)

«A team at Tata Memorial Hospital in India found a strong correlation between the rise in per capita consumption of carbonated soft drinks in the past 50 years and a documented increase in rates of esophageal cancer in the United States .

«Splenda is made by chlorinating sugar & changing its molecular structure.  No long-term studies have ever been done on its safety.


WE HAVE MOVED!

Visit us in our beautiful new shop located at 3430-D Anderson Hwy.

Powhatan Plaza Shopping Center , Rt. 60 & Academy Rd.

(Next to Higley Chiropractic and near Allen’s Chinese, Organic Cleaners, Family Dollar & the “old” Food Lion)

New Phone Number: 598-5352

AND WE HAVE EXPANDED OUR HOURS

Monday thru Friday 10:00am – 6:00pm

 Saturday 10:00am – 4:00pm

Our associates are all trained professionals:

 Debbie Markel, Certified Herbalist & CNHP - Owner

    Janice Goldstein, RN, Herbalist

                                                                                                 Bethanie Good, LPN, Certified Nutritional Consultant


HERB CLASS AT POWHATAN HIGH SCHOOL

 Herbs, Herbs, Herbs!

 There are hundreds of useful wild herbs growing right here in our area.  Learn to identify common local “herbs”, their medicinal properties & culinary uses. 

 It’s still not too late to sign up!

Begins Feb. 9 for 6 weeks, 6:30pm – 7:30pm, $15.00 tuition.  Contact Sharon Faubert at 598-5710


                                MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR 

                        SATURDAY, MARCH 12 

                TO ATTEND OUR OPEN HOUSE!


FEBRUARY IS AMERICAN HEART MONTH.  BE GOOD TO YOUR HEART.  READ ABOUT NATURAL WAYS TO COMBAT HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE & PROTECT YOUR HEART AT

http://www.herbalconsultant.com/Hypertension%20Article.htm

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