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July Online Newsletter - Issue 29
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This month the What Really Works homepage is a reflection of just how busy the summer months have been so far. It is packed with information, from breaking news about the EU Supplements Directive ruling to a light-hearted look at the challenges of parenting.


We are often asked about the products that we recommend on our site - with most of you wanting to know "Have you REALLY tried it???". The team, along with our much-appreciated volunteers, not to mention friends and family members, can verify that we do indeed swallow capsules, rub on lotions and test out machines for ourselves before deciding whether or not a product REALLY WORKS!

To discover the latest products that we have investigated check out both the New Products Zone and the "We tried it..." section of the homepage. And remember to take a look at the Reader's Tip section on the homepage, where you tell us what really works.

While you are browsing the latest additions to the homepage, please do take note of the two very worthy causes. The first is the Homeopathic support for the Sri Lankan families devastated by the Tsunami late last year, and the second is the work in Zimbabwe heralded by The Little Herbal Company.

A little awareness goes a long way.

Wishing you the best of health from the What Really Works Team.

 

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What’s new in our zones

Ayurvedic Zone
Sebastian Pole takes an indepth look at the mental and emotional health issues experienced by many and suggests how the wisdom of Ayurveda can help to rebalance the self in his latest article, Mental and Emotional problems in Ayurveda.

Parents and Kids Zone
Melissa Clark has had a good look around to uncover the latest research and stories with an emphasis on families in the July 2005 edition of Parents & Kids news.

Nutrition Zone
Vardit Kohn discusses the significant role that diet and nutrition play in both the development and treatment of Behavioural Disorders in her latest article, On the Menu: Behavioural Disorders In Children. She also provides a recipe for a delicious alternative to the junk food snacks available: A Healthy Snack - Raspberry Slice

Chinese Medicine Zone
Dermot O'Connor explains how Chinese Medicine can help prepare a couple for conception, including how just two sessions of acupuncture are beneficial in supporting IVF treatment in his latest article, Acupuncture, Fertility and IVF Treatment.

Supplement close up: Red Marine Algae

Information courtesy of Xynergy Health Products

Red Marine Algae is a nutrient-rich algae which is harvested off the reefs of the Pacific Northwest. It helps boost the immune system, delivers nutrients and shows promising results in controlling and reducing candida and herpes simplex viruses

Nutritional Features:
- contains sulphated polysaccharides to support the immune system’s antiviral response
- provides fatty acids, including omega 3 and 6
- provides essential amino acids
- has an abundance of vitamins including vitamin A and vitamin B12
- contains essential minerals including sodium, potassium, magnesium, manganese, chromium, calcium, boron, iodine and high levels of iron and selenium
- provides trace elements in a naturally occurring synergistic form
e.g. it has a magnesium to calcium ratio of 2:1 and a potassium to sodium ratio of 4:3

Benefits:
- supports the immune system against viral infections, particularly those that deplete energy levels
- helps counteract degenerative disease
- aids weight loss
- helps lower cholesterol levels
- acts as an effective detoxifier
- helps rebuild healthy tissue
- improves digestion thereby enhancing organ function
- aids key metabolic processes within the body, such as energy production, rebuilding and enzyme production
- helps reduce the growth of candida and herpes simplex virus
- helps eliminate heavy metals, pesticides and carcinogens from the body


A reputable brand is Pure Planet Red Marine Algae Plus (a combination of red marine algae and spirulina). Take 4 x 500mg capsules daily on an empty stomach. Mail order from Xynergy Health Products online or by phoning 08456 585858.

For more information check out the following websites:
www.pureplanet.com
www.redmarinealgae.info/redmarinealgae-supr.html

Ambitious New TV Series: The Alternative Health Hospital Spa

Do you suffer from an illness with embarrassing side effects? Do you have acne or any other skin disorder that is uncontrollable? Is Irritable Bowel Syndrome continually getting you down? Perhaps obesity is stopping you from fulfilling your potential. Has the menopause or post-natal ‘body blues’ left you feeling unlike your ‘old’ self? It might be that chronic sweating or fatigue is stopping you from achieving your goals? Maybe heavy drinking and smoking are beginning to take a toll on your body…

If you are looking for an alternative form of treatment and are willing to share your story, then you could be on your way to Spain to be treated by some of the UK’s leading alternative health experts. To get in touch, call TERN TV on 0141-241-6070 or send an e-mail to: spa@terntv.com. For more detailed information, check out the item on our homepage - Fancy being treated for free in a Spanish Spa?

Please note that all information will be held in the strictest confidence

Pau D'Arco for Gut Health

This week is Gut Health Week (18-24 July), and with the return of hot weather to this country, it is likely that many people will also see the unwelcome return of their Candida problems. Dehydration can also antagonise other digestive problems like Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).

Increasingly, sufferers in the West are discovering the benefits of a simple infusion from the heartwood of the Inca 'Divine tree' - Pau d'Arco, used by the indigenous peoples of the Peruvian Amazon for at least 2,000 years - from before the time of the great Inca Empire.

Past research has shown Pau d'Arco to be effective against many viral and bacterial infections, and to exhibit strong anti-fungal activity against 11 different strains of fungus and yeast - including Candida Albicans. Recently its benefits to sufferers of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) have also become widely known. It is the anti-inflammatory effect of Pau d'Arco that provides welcome relief for this prevalent condition.

Rio Trading Pau d'Arco tea is available in supplement strength teabags priced at £5.99 for 40 unbleached bags from Rio Health Direct online or by phoning 01273-570987.

Rio only use well identified herbal material from sustainable sources

What's hot! - A new way to protect your family from sunburn

Specialists have warned that melanoma rates are soaring, with 1,700 people dying each year. Many victims are in the 20-30 age range as the condition affects the first generation of Brits to go on foreign sunshine holidays from an early age. Melanoma has become the second most common cancer among 15-34 year olds.

People in their 30's are being diagnosed with with it at the same rate as those in their seventies. Cancer Research UK has launched a campaign to encourage people to stay out of the midday sun, put on sunscreen and try to wear a hat. One thing that they could add to that list is wear a Solar-safe wrist band.

When the band changes colour, it's time for more suntan lotion. Simple as that! Coated in sun block, this simple strap can accurately represent your skin's exposure to the sun's harmful rays.

As the level of UV exposure increases, the strap changes through a range of colours, alerting the user to reapply sun block, or get out of the sun. It is an easy, safe and simple guide to protect you and your family. It also features an extra safety feature, a contact number can be written on the back of the SolarSafe wristband to help lost children re-unite with their parents.

SolarSafe wristbands can be purchased from all good health stores and pharmacies.

What's not! - Vaginal Dryness

Vaginal dryness (atrophic vaginitis) is a condition that every woman, at some stage in her life will experience. Despite the prevalence of symptoms, only a small percentage of symptomatic women will seek medical advice because of the embarrassment of the condition. Sylk is a natural, chemical free, personal lubricant which is extremely beneficial and soothing to people who experience an inadequate supply of natural lubrication. Sylk costs £9.99 for 40g from Victoria Health (0800 3898195).

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* 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.