Hi Everyone, here is Dr. Group's Quote of the Month:

"The time is here for us all to rise up, make an effort to protect our rights to health freedom, and stick together to create a healthy, happy and environmentally friendly future. "
--- Dr. Edward F. Group, III, DC, ND, DACBN

Editorial

Happy Spring! As we begin to Spring clean, re-organize and air out our homes and offices it is also the perfect time to "Spring clean" the most important area of the body---the digestive tract. Keeping the digestive tract clean helps to keeps the immune system healthy and also aids in the prevention of illness and disease. For complete instructions go to: How to perform a Liver/Gallbladder/Intestinal/Parasite Cleanse and let us know if you should have any questions or if we can help you with product selection.

We have added a few new products to our GHC health store

• Fibro-Balance - a unique formula designed by Dr. Edward Group to address the symptoms of Fibromyalgia and help the body naturally repair itself.
• Tibetan Goji Berries - it is said in Tibet that eating Goji berries in the morning will make you happy the entire day - with such a practice, eventually you can't stop smiling.
• Fresh Mouth - our new formula designed to target more serious oral conditions such as Periodontal disease, Gingivitis, and Tooth decay, while at the same time dealing with the risk factors for heart disease and stroke.

Coming in May 2006

• IntraCal is Global Healing Center's new pure calcium and magnesium Orotate product. We will be replacing our current Calcium Orotate product. We have reformulated the product to meet our high standards. The IntraCal will not contain any of the "other ingredients", excipients, binders or fillers that the previous NON GHC formula contained.

Enjoy the "newness" of the season and make it a point to take a daily walk in the warm sunshine. As always, we appreciate your loyalty and encourage you to pass the newsletter on to family and friends.

Take Care & Be Well

Alternative Health & Healing Editors
www.ghchealth.com

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Farm to School Projects - Is There a Need?

Children nation-wide are experiencing an epidemic of obesity. In schools, physical education programs have been cut, while the presence of high caloric junk foods has increased. School districts, hungry for cash for extra-curricular programs, have signed "pouring" contracts with soft drink corporations, giving them the ability to both sell and promote their products on campus. In an increasing number of schools, the food service department is contracting out lunch to fast food chains such as McDonalds, Domino's or Taco Bell. None of this bodes well for the health and nutritional needs of school children.

Farm to School programs work to counteract these negative trends by incorporating healthy, nutritious, produce into school lunches, snacks and salad bars. Anyone who has picked a tomato right off the vine knows that a great tasting tomato is synonymous with freshness. We want kids to know that fresh produce tastes great! When combined with nutrition education, farm visits, school gardens, and education in the classroom, children can develop healthy eating habits that will last a lifetime. In doing so, they can decrease the risk of experiencing food related diseases such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension and heart disease.

While child obesity is on the rise, farmers' wallets are getting slimmer. Family farming in the United States is in crisis. Of all occupations in America, farming is facing the greatest decline. With increasing costs for land and water, the unchecked growth of agri-business, and shrinking markets due to globalization, growers find themselves selling the farm in order to feed their own families. Farm income is also in decline. The farmer share of the food dollar has dropped from 41 cents in 1950 to 20 cents in 1999. Many farms remain in business only because of family members who have other jobs and provide off-farm income.

The major goals of the Farm to School Program are to partner local farmers with nearby schools, so that: 1) children can enjoy tasty fruits and vegetables, while connecting with farms - the source of their food; and 2) farmers can develop an additional source of income. Towards that end, the Program will provide training and technical assistance to catalyze farm to school projects in numerous communities throughout the nation.

For more information, contact:

Marion Kalb
Farm to School Program Director
Ph: 530-756-8518, ext. 32
Fax: 310 822-1440
marion@foodsecurity.org

To support this project and learn more go to: http://www.foodsecurity.org/farm_to_school.html

Swallowing the Poison Press Pill

The war against Natural Health needs propaganda to convince people that natural health options don't work when they know that they do. A compliant news media is part of the propaganda machine (billions of dollars in drug advertising revenue make sure of that). The FDA, of course, acts as a propaganda organ on a regular and shamefully on-going basis.

Medical Journals Part of the Propaganda Machine

The seeming neutral and objective medical journals are a huge part of it, too. Not only do they depend upon advertising revenue to stay in business (yes, they ARE businesses, not charities), but much of the research in them is tarnished by serious conflicts of interest right from the get-go. To make matters worse, not only the authors, but many, many of the so-called "peer reviewers" whose job is to keep the system honest , have major financial ties to Big Pharma making their objectivity completely imaginary at best. Read for yourself (http://blog.healthfreedomusa.org/)

Do You Value This Information?

Big Pharma and the other Codex interests are not the only one waging a war. The health freedom team is, too, and The Natural Solutions Foundation is happy to pass crucial information like this on to you as part of that war. But we do need your help. Your support is crucial to our success. I know that you value your health freedom so, right now, please take the following steps:

• Make a generous donation or a pledge of on-going support. (http://www.healthfreedomusa.org/action/donate.shtml)
• Sign the Citizens Petition challenging the US Codex policy (http://www.healthfreedomusa.org/action/step3/petition-letter.shtml)

Thanks for your support.
Yours in health and freedom,
Rima E. Laibow, MD
Medical Director

Wow, check this video out

Brown Recluse Spiders

Brown Recluse Spider bites seem to be increasing each year. Last year the most recorded black recluse bites were recorded in history. We personally helped many people using natural methods to relieve the symptoms of these dreaded bites. Please make yourself aware of these little spiders.

The following images are graphic and are not for the weak at heart. We are merely providing this for education purposes so that you are aware of how serious these bites can be.

If you suspect that you might have been bitten by a brown recluse seek immediate medical attention.

This guy was bitten by a Brown Recluse spider.

Day3

The following illustrates the progression of a brown recluse spider bite. The affected skin actually dies on his body.

Day 5

Some of the pictures towards the end are pretty nasty, but take a look at the last one -- it is a picture of the spider itself.

Day 6

The Brown Recluse Spider is the most dangerous spider that we have here in the USA.

Day 9

A person can die from it's bite. We all should know what the spider looks like:

Day 10

Send this around to people you love, because it is almost summertime. People will be digging around, doing yard work, spring cleaning, and sometimes in their attics.

The Dangerous Brown Recluse Spider

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia

by Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN

Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome are two disorders that share a number of symptoms and are thus commonly confused with one another. Fibromyalgia is a syndrome characterized by chronic pain. Many people who suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome also report pain as one of their symptoms. Similarly, patients who are diagnosed with fibromyalgia often list fatigue as a common symptom. These two conditions are defined interchangeably in medical literature. In fact, some researchers have even suggested that fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome are variations of the same pain and fatigue illness. The diagnosis of either condition may depend on whether your health care provider is more familiar with the symptoms of fibromyalgia, as outlined by the American College of Rheumatology, or those for chronic fatigue syndrome, which were developed by the Center for Disease control and Prevention. Read on to learn more about these two similar conditions and the deciding factors that distinguish one disorder from the other.

What is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a condition characterized primarily by prolonged, persistent, all encompassing fatigue that cannot be relieved or alleviated. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a diagnosis for chronic fatigue syndrome requires that the level of exhaustion is severe enough to cause at least a 50 percent decrease in the patient’s ability to participate in ordinary activities. Like most autoimmune disorders, chronic fatigue syndrome occurs more frequently in women than in men. It usually develops between the ages of thirty and fifty. In most cases lack of energy and exercise in chronic fatigue patients can lead to unexpected weight gain, if this is a problem, a good resource is www.weightlossobesity.com

Many of the symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome are similar to those associated with the flu, such as muscle aches, headache, and fatigue. However, with this disorder, these symptoms never actually seem to go away. The most notable symptom of chronic fatigue syndrome is a new onset of exhaustion that persists for at least six months and cannot be relieved or alleviated. Other symptoms include forgetfulness, joint pain, low-grade fever, lymph node tenderness, muscle weakness and sore throat. At present, chronic fatigue syndrome is treated with a combination of medications to alleviate each of the different symptoms. A well-balanced diet and exercise are also recommended, however many patients who suffer from this condition find it difficult to prepare meals or exercise.

What Is Fibromyalgia Syndrome?

Sometimes called fibrositis, fibromyalgia syndrome is a condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain and fatigue. People with fibromyalgia also generally experience stiffness in their joints and pain in at least eleven of the eighteen tender points on the body. These tender points are located on parts of the body such as the neck, back, buttocks, shoulders and hips. As with chronic fatigue syndrome, more women than men are afflicted with the condition, and it usually develops sometime in adulthood. Malabsorption of nutrients is common in fibromyalgia patients. Use a product called Oxy-Powder to keep the intestines and colon clean. More information is available at www.colon-cleanse-constipation.com . Other symptoms of fibromyalgia include diminished cognitive ability, fatigue, sleep disorders, and depression. For more help with stress and depression associated with fibromyalgia go to www.stress-anxiety-depression.org

Fibromyalgia is usually treated with a combination of dietary changes, exercises, and over the counter pain remedies. A powerful topical pain formula to help relieve the joint stiffness and pain is available at www.nopaine.com

What's The Difference?

Research shows that between 50 percent and 70 percent of people with fibromyalgia also display the symptoms of chronic fatigue. The reverse is also true. Because the symptoms are so similar, the difference between one diagnosis and another often rests in the specialty and education of the diagnosing physician.

Despite their similarities, there are a few documented differences between fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. Although the exact cause of either condition is unknown, fibromyalgia is often linked to a previous injury or physical trauma, whereas chronic fatigue syndrome usually begins with the flu or other viral infection. In addition, the severity of symptoms is different in these two conditions. Patients who suffer from fibromyalgia may experience exhaustion, but this is different from the incurable, all-encompassing fatigue of chronic fatigue syndrome. Similarly, patients with chronic fatigue syndrome may experience widespread pain but not the tender point pain characteristic of fibromyalgia. Researchers have also found that people with fibromyalgia may have a chemical imbalance that disrupts the body's ability to transmit and respond to pain signals.

Until researchers are able to untangle the exact fundamental biological, neurological and psychological differences between these two syndromes, their diagnosis and treatment methods may continue to be intermingled.

Diagnosing Yourself

If you think you may be suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome or fibromyalgia, it is important for you to be evaluated by a health care professional. Your doctor will take a close look at your medical history as well as your symptoms to help you determine which syndrome is at the root of your symptoms. Be sure to discuss with your doctor any concerns you may have about your condition and the possible treatment methods you could use to work towards recovery.

Editor-In-Chief: Dr. Edward F Group III, DC, ND, DACBN
Executive / Managing Editor: Brandy Helms RMT and COO

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--Dr. Edward F. Group, III, DC, ND, DACBN

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