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September 01, 2008

You need your vitamins!

Your vitamins and minerals are so important with a healthy lifestyle. Lack of nutrients is one of the root causes of diseases and disorders.
Nature Sunshine products have a wonderful selection of multi-vitamins and minerals.

My favorite is:
Vitawave liquid vitamins.
Take one tablespoon a day. You can add it to your morning juice or smoothie. I always feel better and have so much more energy with Vitawave.

For the children:
Herbasaurs chewable vitamins
The kids love it. I even sent my older daughter, Leah off to college with her Herbasaurs vitamins, to help her stay healthy throughout the school year.HerbasaurMultVit&Min

For more tips and suggested products for students for a healthy school year download this brochure, The College Rejuvenation Packet:

Download college_packet08.pdf




Go Leah, much success in your senior year at Spelman!
Mom loves you!

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That's my baby girl (standing in the middle).

This week’s specials include:
Calcium Plus Vitamin D:


Tei Fu Essential oils:
Great to massage joints and invigorating for congested nose, and headaches.

See full list of specials here:
http://mynsp.com/motherknowsbest/Products/Specials.aspx


If you want to learn more about herbs, the training available locally and online then make sure you sign up for my FREE ezine. You can go to:
www.motherknowsbest.net and sign there or right on this blog.

August 18, 2008

King of Comedy, Bernie Mac laid to rest - too soon!

Bernie Mac was laid to rest this past Saturday (August 16, 2008). This was a great loss for us all. People in the Chicago area took it real hard. He was Chicago’s own successful comedian and movie star and many around here could say “I knew him when…”. He attended a popular high school here; Chicago Vocational High school and even after all his success in comedy, movies and his TV show, The Bernie Mac Show, he still lived in the suburbs of Chicago with his wife of over 30 years. Besides being a big star he M_09mweb_bernie_mac was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and I am sure those were his most important roles.

My condolences go out to his family. We lost Mr. Bernie Mac much too soon. Though Bernie Mac died of pneumonia, he had been dealing with a condition called sarcoidosis, an autoimmune disease. Reports state that his sarcoidosis was in remission but an interesting question was asked by one writer, “was Bernie Mac’s death another casualty of conventional medicine?”

Read this one prospective on the cause of Bernie Mac’s death:

Was Bernie Mac’s death another casualty of conventional medicine?



We lost two major icons in one weekend – Isaac Hayes dies of stroke
Isaac Hayes dies of stroke

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Both talented men will be missed!

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Stop by and check this week’s specials…

Specials this week:
URINARY MAINTENANCE 15 %OFF-INTERNET ONLY
Supports the urinary system and kidneys.


RG-MAX (2/19.28 OZ JARS) SAVE $5
For good circulation and cardiovascular health.

View all of Nature Sunshine's specials this week:
http://mynsp.com/motherknowsbest/Products/Specials.aspx

Nature Sunshine will hold their national convention this week in Washington D.C. where new products will be released. Stay tuned for details!!!

If you enjoy reading about different herbal remedies checkout my new squidoo page where I will be posting different tips. See what I posted on herbal remedies for
- Acne
- Panic Attacks and Anxiety
- Herpes virus

Read here:
http://www.squidoo.com/momsherbs

August 05, 2008

This week's specials and back to school preparations

This week you can save on this great product - Milk Thistle Combination.
The benefits of this product is:
•Supports the liver.
•Supports liver cell production.
•Stabilizes liver cell membranes.
•Facilitates elimination of toxins in the body.
•Acts as a powerful antioxidant.
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Mom's Healthy Ezine:
In my ezine I send out to all my subscribers I was sharing tips on dealing with ACNE naturally for students going back to school and one thing that will help along with a good colon cleanse is to cleanse your liver and Milk Thistle is a good herb for that.

See all this week's specials at:
http://mynsp.com/motherknowsbest/Products/Specials.aspx

Sign up for my monthly ezine that I send out each month to stay posted with upcoming events such as training seminars, herbal tips and business opportunities and more.

A great training seminar is coming up in September in Oakbrook, Illinois with awesome topics and wonderful materials you will receive when you attend. For more details contact me at: momsherbs@gmail.com

I am also offering a special giveaway for August. If you make an order from my website this month you will be entered in the drawing to win a FREE BOTTLE of FOCUS ATTENTION, great for students and adults.
http://mynsp.com/motherknowsbest/products/guide.aspx?stockNum=1833

Also, for all students getting ready go back to school in the upcoming weeks check out my Student Rejuvenation Packet. I suggest these products for students going away to college but actually it is good for all students.You can download it here:

Download college_packet08.pdf

August 01, 2008

Celeb Moms and weight loss tips & breast-feeding

It cracks me up when I read about the celebrities and how the press follows them every step of the way when they are pregnant, announcing each move they make. I must say, it must be nice to have healthy gourmet dishes delivered to their doors and be able to workout with their personal trainers for 2 or 3 hours a day, 5 days a week. But I guess when it is your job to look good you have to go to those measures toUS-weekly get that “per-baby” body back.
Although the average mom can’t have all the privileges the stars have such as personal trainers and gourmet cooks to prepare meals we can take a few tips from them.

Halle Barry is back to her pre-baby weight and has dropped 30 lbs. since giving birth. She hit the gym three weeks after the natural birth of her daughter Nahla, on March 16, according to US Weekly magazine. She is doing cardio, yoga and walking. As a diabetic, she stays away from sweets, but is great to know she manages her diabetes naturally through diet and exercise.  Also note, Halle did low-impact workouts three times a week until she was almost eight months pregnant. Having her first baby at age 40, this is a great testimony. People always think after a certain age there is no way you will ever get that “old” body back. Halle proved that wrong.

J Lo is another great testimony of a woman who isn’t ‘that’ young and now looks great after giving birth to twins. This woman is back to being ‘bootilicious’ by walking, swimming, bike riding, plus weight training. She didn’t breast feed her gorgeous babies but she is eating a healthy mix of protein and complex carbs such as turkey and egg whites with rice and veggies. Jennifer Lopez is a good eater but she doesn’t deny herself of anything she truly wants.

Jessica Alba, the 5-foot-7 star is already back down after the birth of her baby girl on June 7th. She is breast-feeding and is on a NutriFit meal delivery plan of 1,600 to 1,800 calories a day. She follows a fitness pro’s program from ramonabraganza.com five days a week,  plus, Alba has a home gym.

 One thing that is a great benefit to moms no matter if you are a celebrity mom or a regular mom like most of us and that is breast-feeding. It is a known fact that breast-feeding helps moms get back to their pre-pregnancy bodies. A celebrity mom from US Weekly magazine named Keri Russell said, “Breast-feeding is a wonder, is all I have to say,” Moms can burn about 500 extra calories a day, by producing breast milk. Because of the extra fluid breast-feeding moms carry in their breast they may not see the weight loss right away.

Breast-feeding Speaking of breast-feeding, World Breastfeeding Week is August 1st through August 7th. I am a true believer of breast-feeding. I breast feed all four of the children I gave birth to and I encouraged my daughter (through marriage) to breast feed her babies. She has been breast-feeding her new baby girl, helping to boost the baby’s immune system naturally and not exposing them to any allergies that may develop from formulas. It is great when the little ones wake up at night to eat, no getting up preparing bottles in the middle of the night. Just lay the baby next to you and let them nurse.
For women who have a problem nursing because the doctor may say the baby isn’t getting enough milk, don’t let that discourage you, believe me, through my experience I learned the importance of drinking lots of fluids, eating enough calories while nursing and I even took herbs that helped to increase my milk production. I highly recommend these tips rather than giving in to formula.

List of suggested herbs to increase milk production:
-    Marshmallow and Fenugreek
-    Alfalfa

Plus, continue to take your prenatal vitamins. I recommend, all natural Nature’s Prenatal.

For other good herbs for pregnant moms, new moms and babies contact your herbalist –
Marguerite
momsherbs@gmail.com
Office: 708-575-3968


July 27, 2008

This week's special helps anxiety!

Don't forget to stop by my site and see what the weekly specials include.

This week a wonderful product that has helped so many people deal with stress, anxiety and depressionMoodElevator061005 without prescription drugs and all their side effects. Some people find this product to help instead taking Prozac, Paxil and other anti-depressants. Chinese Mood Elevator is on special this week and it regulates the “Chi,” or life force. It also supports the liver, an important organ to deal with for  moods. Chinese Mood Elevator is a blend of 17 herbs used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Chinese Mood Elevator $2 off for all NSP members along with the Buy 4 Get 1 Free special.

See all this week’s specials here:
http://mynsp.com/motherknowsbest/Products/Specials.aspx

For more details on a full program for depression and anxiety attacks contact your herbalist:

Marguerite Wright
Office: 708-575-3968
Email: momsherbs@gmail.com

July 21, 2008

Vaccinations, are they safe? Plus, other updates...

The topic of vaccinations can be touchy sometimes. People have strong views on the pros and cons of vaccinating children to protect them from illness. The first time I heard that some people choose not to vaccinate I was really shocked. Then I learned of some of the ingredients used in the vaccinations. Next, I tried to get a better understanding of the whole purpose of vaccinations. As I began to educate myself I was able to make a more enformed decision on vaccinating my children, or NOT. As a mother of 6 children, and now a grandmother to 2, this information is very important to me. First of all, consider the fact that vaccinations are not mandatory. As a parent you do have a choice. So why not know all the facts?
I am excited about a radio show I heard recently where a doctor was interviewed and shared some very revealing information. I am thankful for the rare interviews like this one. I HIGHLY recommend everyone listen to this blogtalk radio show for the sake of your children and pets!
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Illuminations
Tamara Westwood, a holistic health practitioner interviews Dr. Rebecca Carley who is also a parent. She shares great information on the vaccine myth.

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I admire her for the mission she is on and I want to post some more helpful links on my blog to guide people in their research. I will be gathering helpful information for my readers soon.


Update my 30 day Shred workout program:
For anyone wondering, I have been continuing to workout each morning with my 30 day Shred dvd by Jillian Michaels. It is a great dvd that I do recommend. I get a good sweat each morning to start my day and it is really invigorating. I have lost about 9 lbs so far and I still have quite a few more pounds to go, but I am ‘loving it’ as I stay active with Jillian each morning. I have dropped some inches and my clothes feel more comfortable. I continue to take my weight loss supplement Collatrim also, which is good because you have take it on an empty stomach at the end of the day, so this helps me not to eat late. Hope to reveal some great weight loss photos in the future. I am sticking with it.

Shocking news on high cholesterol and children:
One of my favorite sites to keep update on health and the medical professions is naturalnews.com. They posted their views on children being screened for prescription statin drugs:
http://www.naturalnews.com/023583.html

Check out the tips on this other site for children dealing with high cholesterol. Try these tips before considering drugs:
http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com/features_julieshealthclub/2008/07/aap-statins-for.html

If you have a child dealing with high cholesterol, diabetes and/or obesity contact me for a health consultation and I can put together a healthy program for them and they can just follow this program and avoid drugs and naturally take care of their health. It can be as simple as:
-    Packing a healthy lunch for your children verses them eating at school and getting food from vending machines.

-    Get children involved in extra activities to keep them active such as sports, dance and karate.

-    Avoid sugary drinks. Try these tasty alternatives:

-    Herbal Punch – nutritional and tastes good too.

-    Recovery drink – better than Gatorade and less sugary. Helps replace the electrolytes.

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Your herbalist,
Marguerite

http://www.motherknowsbest.net
Office: 708-575-3968
Email: momsherbs@gmail.com

July 10, 2008

Holistic living with Fibromyalgia and Multiple Sclerosis

As an herbalist I love sharing information with others on the benefits of natural health. I try to promote the benefits of holistic health through
-    my website: http://www.motherknowsbest.net (Take a FREE Health Analysis there).
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-    my blog: http://motherknowsbest.typepad.com with regular post on health tips, testimonies, recipes and up-to-date articles on health and wellness.
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-    local tv show I promote in the Chicago’s south suburbs called The Herban Renewa on channel 19, at 7:00 pm, every Friday, with host, herbalist Medina J. Nance, master herbalist here in the Chicago area.

This week I was able to be a guest on Coach Marla’s show, “Winning Life through Pain.” On blogtalkradio you can listen to the entire show at this link:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/winninglifethroughpain

I come on her show each month to talk natural remedies and the benefits of herbs and holistic living. Coach Marla is a delightful person and so uplifting. She coaches people and shares her own experience in dealing with RSD (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy) and other health issues.

Coach Marla’s show focuses on helping people who face challenging, chronic illnesses such as Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, Fibromyalgia, MS and other Chronic Illnesses.

For anyone dealing with disabilities, illness and disease I want to encourage you to work on your diet, exercise and getting your proper vitamins and nutrients.

There are basic 3 reasons for the root to disease and illness:
-    Toxins – these are poisons that irritate and damage cells, creating inflammation and an array of other problems.
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-    Stress which can instigate a whole array of chemical reaction to the body’s own uneliminated waste products.
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-    Lack of nutrients and oxygen needed for cell health.

To begin to live a more holistic and healthy lifestyle take a look at your diet.
The average person is on the

Standard
American
Diet
and when you take the first letter of those words it spells S-A-D, with process foods, fried foods, preservatives, pesticides and other unhealthy substances. A more wholesome, organic diet is what we want to aim for.

People dealing with health issues have found a link to food allergies. Avoiding certain foods that don’t agree with you can make a difference. Look into eating right for your blood type.

On Coach Marla’s show from Tuesday, July 8th, I shared various testimonies on how change in diet, cleansing and detoxing the system and taking supplements made a great difference with people facing Fibromyalgia, RSD (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy) and Multiple Sclerosis. I will share some of the programs that they found to help.

Testimonies:
Fibromyalgia:
A musculoskeletal disorder causing chronic muscle aches. Cause by a toxic body and Candida can be linked to it.

Environmental elements can often stimulate negative responses, such as chemicals, pesticides, food coloring and preservatives and even synthetic fibers. Stress is a major factor in Fibromyalgia and the adrenal glands are often depleted.
Check to see if you have any food allergies if you are dealing with Fibromyalgia. Exercise is important. Try Yoga. Get more protein in your diet, protein drinks are good .

-    One woman who suffered with Fibromyalgia found out she had issues with her small intestines associated with leaky gut. When a person has this problem many foods become toxin/allergenic because the gut is allowing food/substances to pass partially digested into your system.
-    This woman got off all Gluten/wheat products, beans, corn, oats, potatoes, milk and replaced it with Goat milk and Rice milk. No nuts, pork or beef.

The top quality herbal products she took by Nature Sunshine (found on my online store at www.motherknowsbest.net) included:
- Intestinal Soothe and Build
- Colostrum
- Slippery Elm and received remarkable improvement.

For inflammation she takes:
- Super Omega 3
- IF-C
- IF Relief
- Tei Fu lotion and be rubbed on her hot spots.

Crystal, of Winning Life through Pain talk show, who is also a Life Coach, has found relief in pain from taking
- Thai Go juice
- Fibralgia
She says she will never go without these products. Fruit,Thai-go,Glass

RSD:
Mara, a certified herbalist from Indiana, also called in during the radio show and she briefly talked about how she deals with her health issues with natural alternatives including exercise. She found Pilates helps her. Colon cleansing is important to her. She cleanses twice a year.
(For more details on the 90-day Colon Cleanse contact me for this awesome detox program).

Mara also says she takes Nutri-Calm for her nervous system.
She will be joining us for future shows so stay tuned to hear her story of dealing with RSD.

Multiple Sclerosis:
Multiple sclerosis, often called MS, is a disease that affects the central nervous system—the brain and spinal cord. It can cause problems with muscle control and strength, vision, balance, feeling, and thinking.
The testimonies I have heard from people trying to handle MS with natural alternatives included using a chiropractor, avoiding stress, exercise is important and it is very important to stay POSTIVE, POSITIVE, POSITIVE. This is why Coach Marla’s show is so great and uplifting for chronic illness surfers.
One herbalists said what helped her was
- a good Colon Cleanse (the 90-Day colon cleanse is seen at www.motherknowsbest.net)
- Colloidal Minerals or Mineral Chi
- Food Enzymes or Proactazyme with each meal.

Another woman with MS was completely paralyzed on the right side of her body from her shoulder to her toes and the left side of her face. She needed a cane and doctors saw 50% chance of recovery of her hand and she played the piano. Music was her life. Doctors didn’t think she would be able to play the piano again. She didn’t want to use drugs so she went to a chiropractor that adjusted her spine and got the spinal fluid circulating. She took her vitamins and supplements. After a year she could start playing the piano again. She went through various challenges and ups and downs with her MS but she found SLEEP and REST was very important. After coming across an herbalist who was also a reflexolgist and iridologist.

Dr. Bernard Jensen (a pioneer in iridology in North America) spent years helping people to overcomeNSPlogoRGB illness, disability and disease. It has become clear to him that poor bowel management lies at the root of health problems. He treated over 300,000 patients and he state that “it is the bowel that invariable has to be card for first before any effective healing can take place.

The young lady dealing with MS was suggested by her herbalist with the program below
(using top quality potent herbal supplements from Nature Sunshine products:
- The 90 day colon cleanse
- Black Walnut Extract - 1/2 dropper, 3 times/day - bowel, parasites
- Liquid Chlorophyll - many glasses/day - blood builder
- Energy-V - 6 caps./day - Fatigue, energy
- Evening Primrose Oil-up to 12 daily-very good for multiple sclerosis
- Flaxseed Oil - 3 tsp/day - very good for multiple sclerosis
- Echinacea - 6 caps./day - immune system
- I-X - 9 to 12 caps./day - fatigue and multiple sclerosis
- Super Supplemental - up to 6/day
- Red Raspberry - 9 caps./day - high in calcium and magnesium
- Spirulina - 6 caps./day - high in vitamin 6
- Yucca - 6 caps./day - inflammation, pain
- APS II - 6 caps./day - pain
- HVS - 4 caps. before bed - sleep
- Calcium-Magnesium - 3 to 4 before bed - sleep, relaxation
- Thyroid Activator- 6 caps./day
- Bladder - 6 caps./day

Her program was adjusted many times and some herbs were added and/or eliminated as needed.

If you want to try a healthy, natural alternative herbal program give it at least 90 days to work. It takes 90 days for the body to rejuvenate.

It may all seem over-whelming but take it one step at a time and stay with it.

It is a combination of MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT.


STAY POSITIVE

Think of this:
What would it be like if you lived each day, each breathe, as a work of art in progress? Imagine that you are a masterpiece unfolding, every second of every day, and a work of art taking form with every breath.
-Thomas Crum

If you don’t know where to start with your program, go to my site and take the FREE Health Analysis and see which body system is your weakest system and start there first.

Contact your herbalist (Marguerite Wright – www.motherknowsbest.net) and schedule a consultation and she can help you get on a personalized program.

I also have programs for Herpes, Strep Throat, Sickle Cell disease, Rid Fibroid Tumors, ADD/ADHD, Hypertension, Diabetes and more.

For every dis•ease there is a natural alternative

My office

momsherbs@gmail.com
708-575-3968

Stay in contact with your herbalist. If you are a social networker online you can find me here:

Myspace:
http://www.myspace.com/momsherbs

Facebook:
http://profile.to/momsherbs/

Twitter:
http://www.twitter.com/momsherbs


God bless you and please join me as a guest on Coach Marla’s show each month and a listener each Tuesday, at 1 pm, central standard time.

July 06, 2008

Great specials this week, plus take the FREE Health Analysis

Nature Sunshine Products has the most awesome line of herbal supplements. So many people have NSPlogoRGB received amazing results from getting on a healthy program using herbs to help strengthen their systems. As a mom and grandmom I have witnessed the benefits of herbs on myself, my husband and our children and grandchildren. Herbs are food, so just like going to the grocery store every week. I order my monthly supply of herbal supplements for the family, including our vitamins, minerals and direct aids for various conditions.
When you become a member of Nature Sunshine Products there are many benefits. One is the weekly specials they offer. This week the specials include:

- CLEANSTART APPLE/CINNAMON $3 OFF
A 14 day cleansing program that is great to cleanse and detox the system.

- HISTABLOCK $2 OFF
Supports respiratory system. I order this product for my 3 sons all the time to help with allergy seasons. We don't need Singular or any other-the-counter meds. This herbal supplement with a powerful combination of  stinging nettle, quercetin, bromelain and immature orange peel (which contains synephrine) works great!

- VITAWAVE LIQ VITAMIN 15% OFF-INTERNET ONLY
A great multi-vitamin and mineral supplement that comes in liquid form. This product gives me an energy boost, which I love!

Do you want to start a healthy program but you don't know where to start? Go take the FREE Health Analysis and find out which supplements are suggested for your weakest system of your body.
Click on the link below and take the FREE Analysis now:

http://mynsp.com/motherknowsbest/products/healthAnalyzer.aspx

Any questions about a healthy herbal program to rid any dis•ease or dis•order you may be dealing with naturally feel free to contact me, your certified herbalist and health consultant,
Marguerite Wright
email:
momsherbs@gmail.com
office:
708-575-3968

July 04, 2008

I am so excited! Getting results from the 30 Day shred weight loss program!

I got up this morning and did my daily workout to my dvd, 30 Day Shred. This is DAY 10 for me and I am Me with tshirt feeling great. My endurance is better and my clothes feel a little looser on me so I decided to take my measurements and I realized I have lost a few inches in my bust, waist and hips!
I also have been taking my core supplements in the Super Trio program, that includes the multi-vitamins and minerals, super omega 3s and antioxidants, plus I started the weight loss supplement Collatrim. This supplement is designed to support weight management by utilizing high levels of protein and important amino acids contained in the premier source of collagen. Collatrim helps the body obtain a favorable ratio of the fat-storing hormone insulin and the fat-burning hormone glucagon, while stimulating the release of human growth hormone, which burns fat and strengthens and supports muscle tissue. Collagen is also important for healthy skin and strong joints. I am taking the capsule form but Collatrim also comes in powder form - Collatrim Plus Powder. I had my son take a picture of me when I first started my workout program. On DAY 30 I will have him take a picture of a slimmer me and I will be Getstockimage.axd posting it on my blog! It feels good to see results take place!

If anyone joins me in doing the 30 Day Shred and weight loss supplements please leave a comment on my blog! If you have your own weight loss story please share it too!

July 02, 2008

Cool links I want to share on health and fitness

I am always on the net, reading all I can about health and wellness. I like to check out links that my friends on twitter.com post then I "stumble" my fav links. There are some great health blogs out there! Some of the interesting articles I have come across lately are listed below:

Good Arm exercises to get rid of that "chicken fat":
http://www.sixwise.com/Newsletters/2008/July/2/-Chicken-Arms--or--Chicken-Fat---Four-Best-Exercis.htm

Study finds the artificial colors in food cause hyperactivity in children:
http://mothering.com/sections/news_bulletins/july2008.html

11 best foods you aren't eating:
Food

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/06/30/the-11-best-foods-you-arent-eating/

The last article is a topic I read a while back in the Chicago Sun Times newspaper, then I recently came across another article stating how dogs can detect cancer in the human body. They can even tell of the different types of cancer through smell. Isn't that amazing?
Read more...
http://www.world-science.net/othernews/060106_dogsfrm.htm




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