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   CONVENTIONAL WISDOM
                 ALTERNATIVE CHOICES
       Winter Ails...G. Oyama
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    Oil of Oregano-( not to be confused with
the marjarom cousin, used on pizza) is an
excellent preventative-immunity booster...
     Cayenne and Eucalyptus are helpful in
congestive situations...
      Elderberry has anti-viral aspects,as  well
as immune system boosting phyto-nutrients, as do shitake,maitake and reishi mushrooms...
      Acupuncture has many benefits of which
increased overall health,is a big plus.
      Considering the nutrient deficiencies in
todays lifestyles and food choices, a high potency multi-vitamin/mineral supplement is a good start. In men,to avoid"*packing,"
(*...storing too much iron, which can cause heart problems), 10mg a month, thru supplementation, and women 20-30mg monthly via supplementation,until menopause.Normal
food (vegetal) sources of iron are less
problematic.Vitamin C with Bio-flavinoids & vitaminE mixed tocopherols/tocotrienols, Zinc,
vitamin A, whole food carotenes(A co-factors),
B complex,Omega 3-6-9 and Calcium-magnesium with vitamin D for absorption.Just
remember,supplements cannot replace sleep,
8 hours can work wonders.
           SPEAK WITH THE APPROPRIATE   
            HEALTHCARE PRACTITIONER...

    HEALTH NOTES
  Always look for the green
/white seal of the USDA...to be
assured that you are purchasing
food which meets the U.S.
ORGANIC STANDARDS.
for more information:
www.ams.usda.gov/NOP.

  Blood pressure standards have
been revised...below 120/80 is considered normal...high is
140/90 and up...prehypertensive
would be 120/80 to 139/89...

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    ALLERGENS...27% of
Americans tested responded positive to dust mites, the most
common allergen.
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