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Welcome to the first What Really Works newsletter for 2005! This year has got off to a great start already with many of our readers reporting back to us that not only have the Spagyric Essences for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and Endometriosis helped with two very distressing female conditions, but they have resulted in a number of pregnancies which were, up until now, thought near impossible! |
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Other Zone news - Dermot O'Connor, responsible for our Chinese Medicine Zone, has now opened a London Clinic at the prestigious Hale Clinic. To book an appointment contact Dermot on 0791 0528108.
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an
article from Rio
Health One easy way to recover that lost 'energy of youth' is to give your body some help, in the form of preparations from the seed of Paullinia Cupana, popularly known as Guarana. Guarana gets its effect from a complex of natural stimulants, including Guaranine, a compound related to, but different in effect to caffeine, and from a range of other important actives. It is thought to be the synergistic action of these phyto-chemicals that gives Guarana its unique profile as a 'gentle' stimulant, usually providing a boost for about five or six hours, without the familiar 'peak and trough' in energy associated with caffeine use. Like Ginseng
and other 'adaptogens' Guarana seems to help the
body to cope with stress, reduces fatigue and increases mental alertness.
Like Ginseng it has a reputation for enhancing libido, but it also
has other less known benefits, some of which make it especially
suitable for the mature individual. Stimulants are very over used in western society, and many Healthcare workers have a very hostile reaction to anything linked to caffeine for good reason. Most of us consume far too much - often in the cumulative amounts found in tea (40-100mg per cup), coffee (60-200mg per cup) and cola drinks (40-50mg per 350ml). In addition an average 6oz bar of chocolate may contain 25mg, and off the counter cold remedies and pain relievers sold in pharmacies can contain as much as 130mg in a two capsule dose. It is easy to see how this can add up. High caffeine consumption has been associated with mood problems, increased anxiety, and adrenal exhaustion, caused by over stimulation. Yet people still feel the need to give themselves a boost. In fact the trend in youth culture has been to use the strongest stimulants available, often in large quantities. One popular mixer that has been hugely successful contains 80mg per 8oz can. Asking many older people to replace their beloved morning cuppa with a fruit infusion is also a tall order. The problem is that modern life in an urban concrete jungle is stressful and often the kind of schedules we keep require us to make long car journeys when we are tired, or work long hours or night shifts to pay the rent. It is at such times that many people fall back on black coffee, or even worse, the double espresso (80mg a shot). A far better course of action would be for them to reduce the levels they consume overall - and one easy way to do that is to use the timed release supplement that nature provided…
Modern Brazilians seem to have realised this, the bestselling soft drink in Brazil is not a cola as it is in most of the world, but a Guarana beverage. Give it a try - you may not need that cup of coffee after all.
“UMF grade Manuka Honey kills the MRSA bug”, says leading Waikato University Academic, Dr Peter Molan. Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Auerus, better known as MRSA, continues to be a major problem in our hospitals, with new cases of the antibiotic resistant infection regularly hitting our media headlines. During a recent visit to the UK for a series of medical seminars, Professor Molan had a chance to chat with leading health expert Michael van Straten on his popular radio show, where Molan confirmed, “UMF Manuka Honey kills the MRSA bug”. Dr. Molan is now one of the world’s leading authorities on the use of Manuka Honey in wound care. He has conducted numerous clinical trials that document the success of Manuka Honey in killing MRSA and treating various other bacterial infections associated with open wounds. Medical practitioners at New Zealand’s Waikato Hospital have effectively, and quickly, treated patient after patient using UMF Manuka Honey, especially in cases where conventional products have failed. In many cases, using UMF Manuka Honey to treat severe wound infections could reduce palliative care to a treatment of the past. On the back of Dr Molan’s research, world market leader and UK brand leader Comvita, launched Manuka Care UMF 18+: a high potency sterilised topical application made solely from premium quality New Zealand Manuka Honey. Today, UK hospitals use Manuka Care UMF 18+ to treat open wounds, ulcerated sores and lacerations, and it is now a ‘must-have’ for home first aid kits. The continuous innovation of medical practitioners, scientists and product developers has now taken the use of UMF Manuka Honey to another level with the introduction of Comvita Apinate Dressings (RRP £41.30 for pack of 3 10x10cm dressings). Comvita has impregnated alginate dressings with UMF Manuka Honey to produce an easy to use dressing for all types of wound care, whether in hospitals or at home. For further information regarding the new Comvita Manuka Honey Apinate Dressings contact New Zealand Natural Food Co on 020 8961 4410 or email info@nznf.co.uk
Women taking evening primrose oil to relieve symptoms of PMS and maintain health looking skin are being urged to get the most out of the supplement by following the dosage instructions carefully and remembering the three-three rule. 1.
It takes around 12 weeks to optimise the body’s store of essential
fatty acids, so anyone taking evening primrose oil for the first
time should take three 1000mg capsules per day with food for the
first three months. Peter Clough, Managing Director of Efamol, the leader in essential fatty acid based supplements, said, "While there are many benefits to taking evening primrose oil, the two key areas are hormonal balance and healthy-looking skin. It can help manage the symptoms of PMS including irritability, depression, water retention and breast pain. With regards to skin health, the polyunsaturated fatty acids help create an effective barrier reducing water loss and improving overall skin condition. "To get the best results it is really important that everyone is aware how to take the supplement correctly. For the first three months the dosage must be higher so that the body can replenish its levels of essential fatty acids. After three months, one capsule per day is enough to maintain these stores. "Many women believe that they can just take the supplement a few days before their period to relieve symptoms of PMS but this is simply not the case. The supplement needs to be taken daily on an ongoing basis, as part of a health and beauty routine. "My advice to anybody taking evening primrose oil that hasn’t experienced all of the benefits so far is follow the instructions carefully, be patient and the positive results will come.’ Efamol Pure Evening Primrose Oil is a rich source of Gamma Liolenic Acid (GLA), an Omega 6 essential fatty acid. GLA is required for the normal structure of every single cell membrane in the body. It is converted by the body into prostaglandins which are involved in a wide variety of important body functions such as regulation of the immune system, cell growth and maintaining a healthy and normal reproductive cycle.
* Disclaimer: The advice in this newsletter should not be taken as a substitute for medical advice or treatment, especially if you know you have a specific health complaint. Our advice is that you find a GP who is sympathetic to the usefulness of natural medicine. |
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Coming
soon...Nutrition Zone! Our latest team member is
Vardit Kohn who has been a practitioner in Natural
Nutrition for the last seven years, first in London and then in
the Netherlands, where she currently lives. Keep an
eye on our homepage for the brand new Nutrition Zone.
boundless
energy. As we get older, not only do we physically tire more quickly,
but often too, older people are mentally exhausted or confused more
quickly. Of course, being tired when you have had a busy schedule,
or little sleep, is completely natural, but typically many older
people do not have the energy to be as active as they would like
to be. This can impair their 'quality of life,' especially if it
means that they are too low in energy to enjoy simple pleasures
like walking in the countryside or socialising in the evening. Keeping
active, then, is not just important for joint mobility and bone
density but also for your state of mind. 
An
average daily dose of Guarana (1000mg) contains just 35mg of caffeine,
yet gives hours of gentle stimulation. When the Spanish conquistadors
came looking for the wealth of the rainforest, the indigenous Indians
thought they meant the little energy seed they used as currency
and regarded as the elixir of youth. 
Efamol’s
oil comprises the unique Rigel evening primrose seed
which delivers up to 33% more GLA. Available from Boots, all good
supermarkets, independent pharmacies and health food stores, Efamol
Pure Evening Primrose Oil comes in both capsule and liquid forms.
Efamol 500mg retails at £3.99 for 30 capsules and £8.99
for 90 capsules. Efamol 1000mg retails at £7.49 for 90 capsules.
The range also includes a lemon and lime flavour which has been
approved by the Vegetarian Society and a 30ml dropper bottle of
Evening Primrose Oil that can be applied directly to the skin.