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		<title>Aurvedic  treatment of piles (hemorrhoid)</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[A lot of information about aurveda on the net.  And most of resources told about piles. Yes, aurveda is very ancient  medicine, and hemorrhoid not so young.  
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span lang="EN-US">A lot of information about aurveda on the net. <span> </span>And most of resources told about piles. Yes, aurveda is very ancient <span> </span>medicine, and hemorrhoid not so young. <span> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">If you try to find information about <strong>aurvedic treatment of piles</strong> you can see information about doshas and their balance on you. If you have disharmony of 2 doshas – you have hemorrhoid. It is hard to understand if your dummy in aurveda.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">What concrete receipts that, can be use to reduce treatment? <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Turmeric (Curcuma) also known as haldi (on hindi) - <span> </span>is a good way to treat hemorrhoid. It can be applied to outwardly affected areas. In this case, you can make paste on the water basis or ointment with hemp leaves, onion, mixed with mustard or linen warm oil to ointment. <span> </span>As oitment basis you can take ghee oil. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Use turmeric as flavouring on your food when you have piles. It’s help to improve digestion.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal"><span style="font-size: 10pt" lang="EN-US">And also do the following things:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Symbol" lang="EN-US"><span>·<span>         </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt" lang="EN-US">Maintain Oral and Anal hygiene.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Symbol" lang="EN-US"><span>·<span>         </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt" lang="EN-US">Drink lot of water<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Symbol" lang="EN-US"><span>·<span>         </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt" lang="EN-US">Reduce weight<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Symbol" lang="EN-US"><span>·<span>         </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt" lang="EN-US">Sleep well in nights.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal"><span style="font-size: 10pt" lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal"><span style="font-size: 10pt" lang="EN-US">Have patience.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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		<title>Herbal Tonic for Energy, Shingles, Herpes and More</title>
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(NewsTarget) The adrenal glands often become &#8216;depleted&#8217; as a result of the constant demands placed upon them. They are the “fight or flight” glands that can become exhausted by too much stress. An individual with adrenal exhaustion will usually suffer from chronic fatigue, may complain of feeling anxiety-ridden, and will, more often [...]]]></description>
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<p><font face="verdana" size="2">(NewsTarget) The adrenal glands often become &#8216;depleted&#8217; as a result of the constant demands placed upon them. They are the “fight or flight” glands that can become exhausted by too much stress. An individual with adrenal exhaustion will usually suffer from chronic fatigue, may complain of feeling anxiety-ridden, and will, more often than not, have a reduced resistance to allergies and infection. The adrenal glands secrete several important hormones that help maintain the balance of many body functions. Stress of any kind, fasting, temperature changes, allergies, infections, drugs, and exercise all stimulate the adrenals to release their hormones. When the adrenals release too few or too many hormones, the body responds differently to the everyday stresses of life. The adrenal cortex is involved in the production of such as cortisol, aldosterone, and androgens such as DHEA. My Adrena Tonic was formulated to support mild to moderate adrenal deficiency that can cause havoc on the immune-system and energy levels. This tonic also supports ‘Shingles, Herpes and Epstein Barr’<em> </em>recovery along with Prostate Cancer Prevention.</font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2">When I first formulated <em><strong>Browning’s Adrena</strong></em> it was in order to provide a tonic that would boost adrenal gland function in chronic and critical illness including cancer. Breast cancer patients especially suffer from adrenal insufficiency. When patients are faced with long-term illnesses their stress levels sky-rocket overtaxing the adrenal glands thereby causing a depletion in energy levels. The formula accomplished what it was set out to do and I could not make it fast enough for my patients suffering form fatigue.</font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2">Licorice root, which is the primary herb in Adrena, helps prevent adrenal failure by maintaining electrolyte balance. Research shows benefits for Addison&#8217;s disease sufferers. Glycyrrhiza has a marked effect upon the endocrine system. Its glycosides are structurally similar to the natural steroids of the body, and are responsible for the beneficial action that this herb has in the treatment of adrenal gland problems. Rather than contributing to adrenal atrophy, as synthetics do, licorice helps to preserve healthy adrenal function.</font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2">But along came some surprises that I had not expected when my patients had been on the Adrena Tonic for 3 to 4 months. Many people with a comprised immune function develop shingles and quite a few of my patients had both shingles and herpes. After taking the Adrena formula my patients reported that they had no more outbreaks of shingles or herpes. Some of those patients have been shingle and herpes free for 3 years or more. They also had better liver and lung function.</font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2">Licorice root is known to completely reverse the shingle and herpes virus within 1 years time, or less, with no further viral infection. It cures the virus with no side-effects. With licorice root being an anti-viral herb it can be used to keep other viruses at bay as well.</font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2">Licorice root is excellent for any lung ailment including coughs, emphysema and asthma; it is good for depression, helps allergies, has a well-documented reputation for healing ulcers and is an excellent anti-inflammatory.</font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2">Licorice protects the liver, promotes liver healing and helps maintain the overall health of the liver. The herb&#8217;s anti-inflammatory properties help calm hepatitis-associated liver inflammation. Licorice also fights the virus commonly responsible for hepatitis.</font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2">The National Cancer Institute did a clinical trial using Licorice Root in combination with Docetacel for Hormone-Refractory Metastic Prostate Cancer that did not respond to hormone therapy. The primary outcome was PSA normalization or a 50% decline. As an herbalist I would think that it was the licorice root alone that brought the PSA levels down to normal. I would certainly recommend the Adrena for prostate cancer or the prevention of prostrate cancer along with a blood tonic. I would also suggest that Saw Palmetto and Pygeum be taken with the Adrena as both those herbs are also known to bring PSA levels down to normal and prevent prostate cancer.</font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2"><u><strong>The herbs in the Adrena Tonic are:</strong></u></font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2"><strong><u>Bayberry</u></strong>: Adrenal weakness, astringent, antibacterial. The primary chemical constituents include essential oils, flavonoids, phenols, starch, lignin, albumen, gum, tannins, and gallic acid.</font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2"><strong><u>Borage</u></strong><strong>:</strong> Borage acts as a restorative agent on the adrenal cortex; it will revive &amp; renew the adrenal glands after a medical treatment of cortisone or steroids. Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), beta-carotene, choline, mucilage, B vitamins, and trace minerals.</font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2"><strong><u>Eleuthero Rt:</u></strong> Nutritionally supports the glandular system, adrenal glands, energy, and stress. The eleutherosides are a range of glycosides that appear to act on the adrenal glands, helping to prevent adrenal hypertrophy and excess corticosteroid production in response to stress, additionally help reduce the exhaustion phase of the stress response, and return the adrenals to normal function faster. It has been shown to increase energy &amp; stamina, and to help the body resist viral infections, environmental toxins, radiation, and chemotherapy. It has also been used to help restore memory, concentration, and cognitive abilities which may be impaired from poor blood supply to the brain. Eleuthero also boosts immunity. Healthy people taking 2 teaspoons (10 ml) of tincture three times daily have been shown to have increased numbers of the immune cells (CD4+ cells) that have decreased during HIV-infection and AIDS.</font></p>
<p><st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on"><font face="verdana" size="2"><strong><u>Hawthorne</u></strong><strong>:</strong> Increases the body&#8217;s ability to utilize oxygen, and the heart&#8217;s ability to utilize calcium. This herb can actually help regulate both high and low blood pressure. Flavonoids and oligomeric procyanidins.</font></st1:place></st1:city></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2"><strong><u>Licorice Rt</u></strong><strong>:</strong> Contains biotin, chromium, iodine, lecithin, manganese, niacin, Pantothenic acid, phosphorus, Vitamins E, B-complex and Zinc. Used for Adrenal Gland Exhaustion; <st1:place w:st="on">Addison’s Disease; helps maintain water supply in body by balancing electrolytes. The main constituent found in the root is glycyrrhizin. Glycyrrhizin stimulates the secretion of the adrenal cortex hormone &#8220;aldosterone&#8221;. Licorice root has been said to completely reverse the ‘Shingle Virus’ over a period of long-term use. It has been demonstrated to have powerful anti-HIV action in vivo. As an herbal medicine it has an impressive list of well documented uses which include but are not limited to baldness, body odor, bursitis, canker sores, chronic fatigue, depression, colds and flu, gout, heartburn, viral infections, fungal infections, ulcers, liver problems, Lyme disease, menopause, psoriasis, shingles, sore throat, tuberculosis, ulcers, prostate enlargement and arthritis.</st1:place></font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2"><strong><u>Rose Hips</u></strong><strong>:</strong> Adrenal glands, bio-flavonoids, vitamin C, immune enhancement.</font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2"><strong><u>Sarsaparilla:</u></strong> Primary chemical constituents of this herb include saponins, glycosides, sitosterol, stigmasterin, resin, fat, and sugar. Sarsaparilla also contains calcium, copper, iron, iodine, manganese, potassium, silicon, sodium, sulfur, B-complex and vitamins A, C, and D. It is an excellent herb for skin conditions and has been suggested as a possible treatment for the herpes simplex I virus as well as for RSV, a respiratory virus that causes upper respiratory infections.</font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2"><strong><u>Star Anise Seed</u></strong><strong>:</strong> Research shows star anise is an excellent flu deterrent.</font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2"><strong><u>Suma Root:</u></strong> Nutritionally it contains essential vitamins, minerals, amino acids and trace elements plus high amounts of the trace element germanium, which is a powerful immune stimulator. The germanium in Suma may be partly responsible for Suma&#8217;s powerful ability to bring more oxygen to the cells. This herb helps fight the virus responsible for ‘Epstein-Barr disease’. Suma is also beneficial for treating cardiovascular disease, depression, chronic fatigue and inflammatory conditions.</font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2"><strong><u>Uva Ursi:</u></strong> Helps alkalize the urine neutralizing acidity. As a nutritional supplement and muscle relaxant, it soothes, strengthens, and tightens irritated &amp; inflamed tissues and is added in this tonic since the adrenal glands sit right on top of the kidneys.</font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2"><strong><u>The dried herbal ingredient amounts you will need make </u></strong><strong><u>Browning’s Adrena Tonic</u></strong><em>:</em></font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2">1 oz. Bayberry <em>(Morella cerifera)</em></font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2">2 oz. Borage <em>(Borago officinalis)</em></font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2">3 oz. Eleuthero Root Powder <em>(</em><em>Eleutherococcus senticosus)</em></font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2">2 oz. <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Hawthorne <st1:state w:st="on">Berry</st1:state> (whole or powder) <em>(Crataegus laevigata)</em></st1:city></st1:place></font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2">7 oz. Licorice Root <em>(Glycyrrhiza glabra)</em></font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2">2 oz. Licorice Root Powder <em>(Glycyrrhiza glabra)</em></font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2">2 oz. Rose Hips (whole berry or powder) <em>(</em><st1:place w:st="on"><em>Rosa</em><em> canina)</em></st1:place></font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2">2 oz Sarsaparilla Rt. <em>(</em><em>Smilax medica or Smilax ornate)</em></font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2">2 oz. Star Anise Pod <em>(</em><em>Illicium verum)</em></font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2">3 oz. Suma Root Powder <em>(</em><em>Pfaffia paniculata)</em></font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2">1 oz. Uva Ursi <em>(</em><em>Arctostaphylos uva ursi)</em></font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2"><strong><u>What cooking tools and other ingredients you will need:</u></strong></font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2">You will also need two stainless steel or glass 16 quart or larger pots with lids. One pot for cooking and one pot for straining liquid into after cooking.</font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2">A large strainer.</font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2">A candy or water thermometer.</font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2">Cheesecloth.</font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2">3 ½ gallons of distilled water</font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2">16 oz of vegetable glycerin</font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2">32 oz of black strap molasses</font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2">For bottling you can use regular pint size canning jars. You will need about 14 jars.</font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2">You can cut recipe in ½ for a smaller batch.</font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2"><strong><u>In pot add</u></strong><strong><em>:</em></strong></font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2"><strong><em> </em></strong></font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2">Begin the tonic in the morning. In 1 pot add the bayberry, eleuthero, hawthorne, licorice root, licorice root powder, rose hips, sarsaparilla, star anise, suma and cover with 3 ½ gallons of distilled water. Stir. Cover pot with lid and bring to a very slow boil (simmer) for about 2 hours then turn heat to low until evening.</font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2">In the evening add the borage and uva ursi to the above pot and turn heat down to warm to steep (not boil) the herbs like you would a cup of tea overnight.</font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2">The next morning strain the liquid from the herbs by laying a couple of layers of cheesecloth over your strainer. Strain liquid into a clean container then heat herbal liquid and bring to a boil for 15 minutes to kill any bacteria.</font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2">Compost the strained herbs in your garden.</font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2"><strong><u>Then add to strained liquid:</u></strong></font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2">16 oz of vegetable glycerin,</font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2">32 oz of black strap molasses</font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2">3 tablespoons of citric acid</font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2">Stir and let the mixture mingle on burner for 15 minutes or longer but do not boil. When ready to bottle use a candy thermometer to check the temperature of the liquid. You want the temperature 190* to prevent any bacteria to grow in the tonics. Maintain this heat temperature throughout bottling.</font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2">While waiting for your liquid to reach the accurate bottling temperature prepare your canning jars. Sterilize jars and lids.</font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2">Once your bottles are sterilized and your herbal liquid is at the right temperature add the tonic liquid to the hot jars. Fill to ½” from top of jar and cap. Let cool overnight. Check to make sure all the jars sealed properly the store them. Label. Tonic will store for 1 year.</font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2">Once you open a jar of tonic for use you must <em><u>Refrigerate</u> it.</em> The tonic will last for 2 months in the refrigerator once it has been opened. Sediment in the bottom of the jars is normal. Give the jar a little shake or stir to mix the sediment before taking.</font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2"><strong><u>How much to take:</u></strong></font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2"><u>Adult Folklore Dosage</u>: 1 teaspoon 1 to 3 times a day.</font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2">Do not use if you are pregnant. If on any medication check an herb/drug interaction guide before using tonic.</font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2">Contrary to modern day thinking licorice root will not raise blood pressure if taken in moderate amounts.</font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2"><em> </em></font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2"><strong>Disclaimer</strong>—The information provided in this article is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your health care professional. You should not use the information in this article for self-diagnosis or to replace any prescriptive medication. You should consult with a healthcare professional before starting any diet, exercise or supplementation program, before taking any medication, or if you have or suspect you might have a health problem, suffer from allergies, are pregnant or nursing.</font></p>
<h1><font face="verdana" size="2">About the author</font></h1>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2">Leslee Dru Browning is a 6th generation Medical Herbalist &amp; Nutritionist from the ancestral line of Patty Bartlett Sessions; Pioneer Mid-Wife &amp; Herbalist. Leslee practiced Medical Herbalism and Nutritional Healing for over 25 years and specialized in Cancer Wellness along with Chronic Illness. She now devotes her career to teaching people, through her writing, about Natural Healing from An Herbal Perspective. </font></p>
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As part of an ongoing investigation into Hoodia Gordonii supplements sold around the world, Truth Publishing has now learned that eleven out of seventeen brand-name hoodia supplements have failed a laboratory analysis of authenticity. The laboratory tests, conducted by Alkemist Pharmaceuticals in Costa Mesa, CA, show that approximately two-thirds of the tested supplements [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><font face="verdana" size="2">by Mike Adams</font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2">As part of an ongoing investigation into Hoodia Gordonii supplements sold around the world, Truth Publishing has now learned that eleven out of seventeen brand-name hoodia supplements have failed a laboratory analysis of authenticity. The laboratory tests, conducted by Alkemist Pharmaceuticals in Costa Mesa, CA, show that approximately two-thirds of the tested supplements contain no identifiable hoodia gordonii according to two plant authentication tests: High-Performance Thin-Layer Chromatography (HPTLC) and High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC). Many samples were furthermore subjected to microscopy with digital photo documentation. </font> <font face="verdana" size="2">For each specimen, an unopened, sealed plastic bottle was delivered to Alkemist Pharmaceuticals. The batch number and expiration date, if printed on the bottle, was photo-documented. Each bottle was opened, and the chromatography and microscopic tests were then conducted on the supplements found inside. All test results were provided to Truth Publishing by <a href="http://www.alkemist.com/">Alkemist Pharmaceuticals</a> and are published here with permission. </font></p>
<p><a href="http://www.hoodiadietreview.com/?aid=750006" onmouseout="(window.status=''); return true" onmouseover="(window.status='http://www.hoodiadietreview.com/'); return true"> <img src="http://media.joebucks.com/bannerServer.php?type=image&amp;ad_id=887&amp;aid=750006" border="0" /></a></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2">Truth Publishing, a consumer advocacy group, earns no revenues whatsoever from the sales of any <a href="http://www.newstarget.com/hoodia.html">hoodia</a> products. Adsense ads appearing on this site are chosen by Google, not by Truth Publishing. We publish this information in the interests of public safety and health, with the hope that we can help educate consumers to choose authentic hoodia products. Truth Publishing is a 100% independent, neutral reviewer of these products. </font></p>
<h1><font face="verdana" size="2">Six Hoodia Products Pass the Test</font></h1>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2">Out of the Hoodia Gordonii products tested, only six passed the tests. These products, according to the lab test results, contain 100% genuine hoodia gordonii: </font></p>
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<li><a href="http://www.desertburn.com/">Desert Burn</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.hoodia-dietpills.com/">Hoodoba Pure</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.pbiv.com/">Dr. Wheeler&#8217;s Afrigetics</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.kinghoodia.com/">King Hoodia</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.hoodiamax.com/">Hoodia Max</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.ethnoafrica.com/">Ethno Africa</a></li>
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<p><font face="verdana" size="2">The other eleven hoodia products failed the <a href="http://www.newstarget.com/authentication.html">authentication</a> tests. For reasons that will be explained below, the brand names of those failing supplements are not being listed here, but Truth Publishing can confirm that those products are popular, brand-name products found on the internet and on health food store shelves everywhere. </font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2">Failure of this test does NOT necessarily indicate that the manufacturer is aware of the non-authentic nature of their <a href="http://www.newstarget.com/hoodia_gordonii.html">hoodia gordonii</a> raw materials (raw powder). Truth Publishing is aware of many cases where hoodia brokers are using dishonest tactics to fool U.S. manufacturers into buying bogus hoodia even as they believe they are purchasing the real thing. These tactics include: </font></p>
<ol>     <font face="verdana" size="2"></p>
<li>Counterfeiting lab results. Truth Publishing has learned that at least one laboratory exists in the <a href="http://www.newstarget.com/United_States.html">United States</a> that will generate an authentic-looking certificate of analysis on practically any sample as long as the &#8220;testing&#8221; is paid for.</li>
<li>Bait-and-switch tactics. Many brokers will attain a genuine sample of hoodia gordonii, send that sample for testing, acquire a certificate of authenticity, and then fill their bulk orders with something entirely different.</li>
<li>Cutting the real product with fillers. Many dishonest hoodia gordonii brokers or wholesalers will buy genuine hoodia, then cut it with sawdust, leaves or the ground-up parts of various plants (often succulents). The resulting product may only have 10% of the original potency of genuine hoodia, yet it is sold as 100% South African hoodia gordonii powder to bulk buyers in the United States.</li>
<p></font></ol>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2">As a result &#8212; and this is critically important to understand &#8212; <strong>many U.S. supplement companies may be unknowingly selling counterfeit hoodia gordonii supplements while believing they are 100% genuine</strong>. </font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2">At the same time, other supplement companies may, in fact, not really care what they&#8217;re selling as long as customers keep buying it in the hopes of <a href="http://www.newstarget.com/losing_weight.html">losing weight</a>. In fact, there are really two camps of counterfeit hoodia sellers in the United States: 1) those who know they&#8217;re selling fake hoodia but don&#8217;t care, and 2) those who <strong>don&#8217;t want to know</strong> whether their hoodia is fake or genuine, so they don&#8217;t ask the tough questions of their suppliers. </font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2">Truth Publishing believes the counterfeit hoodia gordonii supplement market is made of both types of companies: there are several high-end companies whose hoodia products tested as unconfirmed even though the companies have a strong track record of quality control and honesty. On the other hand, there are definitely fly-by-night companies (one of which was already exposed in a <a href="http://www.newstarget.com/006016.html">previous Truth Publishing article on hoodia supplements</a>) that will blatantly sell practically anything to anybody, as long as they don&#8217;t get caught. It&#8217;s a code of behavior similar to many pharmaceutical companies, but with <a href="http://www.newstarget.com/weight_loss.html">weight loss</a> pills instead of medications. </font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2">It is important to note that even counterfeit hoodia supplements have never been known to actually kill people (as many prescription drugs most certainly do). Yet that is no excuse for the dishonest practices by those hoodia supplements companies who knowingly sell counterfeit products to consumers. </font></p>
<h1><font face="verdana" size="2">What&#8217;s in the hoodia pills if not hoodia?</font></h1>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2">One obvious question from these results is: if it&#8217;s not hoodia in these supplements, then what&#8217;s in there? From a source that wishes to remain anonymous, Truth Publishing has learned that the most common &#8220;adulteration&#8221; found in non-genuine hoodia supplements is a succulent with a similar physical appearance as hoodia, but without the same chemical composition. In other words, it looks the same, but doesn&#8217;t have the same active ingredients as genuine hoodia gordonii. </font> <font face="verdana" size="2">This reveals and interesting point. When hoodia gordonii is harvested in the wild in <a href="http://www.newstarget.com/South_Africa.html">South Africa</a>, the economic incentive to find more hoodia gordonii results in people digging up practically any succulent that resembles hoodia in physical appearance. Ultimately, they get paid the same whether it&#8217;s hoodia or not, because as long as there are buyers willing to shell out US$225 / kg for adulterated or counterfeit hoodia powder, there will always be plenty of individuals or organizations in South <a href="http://www.newstarget.com/Africa.html">Africa</a> who are willing to provide it. After all, harvesting wild cactus for $225 / kg is a lucrative business in South Africa (or any country, for that matter). </font></p>
<p><a href="http://www.hoodiadietreview.com/?aid=750006" onmouseout="(window.status=''); return true" onmouseover="(window.status='http://www.hoodiadietreview.com/'); return true"> <img src="http://media.joebucks.com/bannerServer.php?type=image&amp;ad_id=888&amp;aid=750006" border="0" /></a></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2">At the same time, due to the massive harvesting effort of wild hoodia gordonii (the raping of the land, actually, for this lucrative herb), South Africa, Botswana and Namibia have classified hoodia gordonii as an endangered species. Its harvesting and exporting is now controlled and must be authorized by the government. </font></p>
<h1><font face="verdana" size="2">The real thing: a CITES certificate</font></h1>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2">In South Africa, this authorization is provided by a CITES certificate. C.I.T.E.S. stands for <strong>Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora</strong>. Hoodia gordonii was added to the CITES schedule during a <a href="http://www.cites.org/eng/cop/13/raw_props.shtml">2004 meeting in Bangkok</a>. The official CITES listing for hoodia now reads: </font> <font face="verdana" size="2"><em>Botswana , Namibia , and South Africa submitted a proposal to the 14th Conference of the Parties of CITES to list all species of Hoodia on Appendix II. This proposal was accepted in January 2005 and it is now prohibited to trade in any parts and derivatives of any Hoodia species without a permit. A permit can only be obtained from the relevant permitting authorities of each country and can only be issued for trade in cultivated plants or wild plants where the trade can be shown not to have a detrimental effect on wild populations (a CITES non-detriment finding). The listing of Hoodia makes provision for exemption from CITES permits where traders participate in controlled harvesting and production systems in collaboration with the CITES Management Authorities of Botswana/Namibia/South Africa, but no such agreements are yet in place. Importing countries must ensure that a valid CITES export permit has been issued by the country of origin for any trade.</em> </font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2">Because all genuine hoodia gordonii exported from South Africa must have a CITES certificate, the display of such a certificate by hoodia resellers is one of the ways consumers can confirm the authenticity of the product. See <a href="http://www.desertburnindustries.com/certificate.htm">a CITES certificate on the DesertBurn.com website</a>. Desert Burn also displays the sellers license and growers license, providing the most documentation of all hoodia resellers in the United States. </font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2">Not surprisingly, some websites are counterfeiting the CITES certificates with help from Photoshop. By photo-editing the certificate found on DesertBurn.com or other websites, they can create their own genuine-looking CITES certificate, even though their hoodia remains counterfeit. A real CITES certificate will clearly show the name of the importer and exporter for the hoodia. A fake CITES certificate will usually have these whited out. </font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2">This is why laboratory testing of the hoodia sample is the only way to be 100% certain of its authenticity. And, again, only six products passed the laboratory testing conducted by Alkemist Pharmaceuticals: </font></p>
<ul>     <font face="verdana" size="2"></p>
<li><a href="http://www.hoodia-dietpills.com/">Hoodoba Pure</a> (our #1 choice, 100% <a href="http://www.newstarget.com/vegetarian.html">vegetarian</a> with no fillers or additives)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.desertburn.com/">Desert Burn</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.pbiv.com/">Dr. Wheeler&#8217;s Afrigetics</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.kinghoodia.com/">King Hoodia</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.hoodiamax.com/">Hoodia Max</a></li>
<p></font></ul>
<h1><font face="verdana" size="2">If your hoodia <a href="http://www.newstarget.com/diet_pills.html">diet pills</a> aren&#8217;t working&#8230;</font></h1>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2">The high prevalence of counterfeit hoodia supplements sold in western countries may help explain why some hoodia users complain the herb isn&#8217;t working for them. The reason is simple, it seems: <strong>they&#8217;re not taking genuine hoodia gordonii</strong>. </font> <font face="verdana" size="2">The solution is to switch to a brand of hoodia that has been 100% authenticated as genuine, such as Desert Burn, Hoodoba, King Hoodia or Hoodia Max. </font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2">The other reason your old hoodia supplement may not work is because of the digestibility factor: many people have such poor digestion that they never absorb all the active ingredients in genuine hoodia powder. So they may be taking genuine hoodia but still not getting the effect they were expecting. The solution to this? Hoodia gordonii tincture. </font></p>
<h1><font face="verdana" size="2">Hoodia gordonii tincture</font></h1>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2">One company currently sells hoodia gordonii tincture (hoodia herb soaked in alcohol to extract the herb&#8217;s active ingredients): Hoodoba (<a href="http://www.hoodia-dietpills.com/">Hoodoba Hi-Potency Elixir</a>). </font> <font face="verdana" size="2">For some people, tinctures work better than pills due to the digestibility factor. This benefit is especially prevalent in people over the age of 60 who typically suffer from low production of HCL stomach acid, but it can vary greatly from one individual to the next. </font></p>
<h1><font face="verdana" size="2">The bottom line on hoodia gordonii supplements</font></h1>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2">The good news on hoodia is that there are known sources for acquiring the real thing, and there are packaged supplements available right now that contain 100% genuine hoodia. The bad news is that if consumers aren&#8217;t educated about what&#8217;s genuine, perhaps two-thirds of them are buying products with no verifiable hoodia gordonii content. </font> <font face="verdana" size="2">And that&#8217;s bad for the entire supplements industry, because it creates a negative experience for those customers. They might take their counterfeit pills for a few weeks, then realize their <a href="http://www.newstarget.com/appetite.html">appetite</a> is exactly the same as before. So they blame the hoodia pills and declare that hoodia doesn&#8217;t work. But the reality, of course, is that they weren&#8217;t taking hoodia. They&#8217;ve been duped, just like many of the supplement manufacturers who think they&#8217;re selling genuine hoodia but who are actually shipping adulterated supplements that may contain no hoodia gordonii whatsoever. </font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2">Finally, it is important to realize that even when taking genuine hoodia gordonii supplements, no pill will cause you to lose weight, all by itself, unless you combine it with sensible changes in your lifestyle that include moderate exercise and avoidance of certain food ingredients such high glycemic ingredients (sugars, white flour, etc.) and artificial fats (hydrogenated oils and trans fats). </font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2">If you are depending on hoodia alone to make you lose weight, without engaging in some form of exercise, then it probably doesn&#8217;t matter whether you&#8217;re taking the real thing or not: you won&#8217;t lose <a href="http://www.newstarget.com/body_fat.html">body fat</a> either way. In contrast, if you do take up a sensible exercise program, and you combine it with an effective <a href="http://www.newstarget.com/appetite_suppressant.html">appetite suppressant</a> such as hoodia gordonii, your results are likely to be accelerated. </font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2">Healthy weight loss should never exceed two pounds of body fat per week. Any weight loss beyond that is likely to include loss of lean body mass (muscle) and skeletal mass (bone density). Most nutritionists recommend sustained weight loss of no more than 1-2 pounds of body fat per week. </font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2">Full <a href="http://www.newstarget.com/hydration.html">hydration</a> (drinking lots of <a href="http://www.newstarget.com/water.html">water</a>) during any weight loss effort is very important. Don&#8217;t fall for the trap of trying to lose weight through dehydration and starvation, aided by an appetite suppressant herb. This can be medically dangerous. Drinking lots of water may make you feel bloated, but remember: <strong>water has no calories</strong>. Drink all you need. It won&#8217;t add an ounce of fat, ever. </font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2">As always, be sure to work with a qualified health practitioner before attempting any weight loss program, exercise program, or dietary supplement (including hoodia). If you choose to purchase and consume hoodia supplements, do NOT take the word of hoodia websites that display lab analysis documents. Such documents may be counterfeit or crafted as part of a bait-and-switch tactic. Only purchase the supplements that have been verified here as containing 100% genuine hoodia gordonii. </font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2">Again, that list of authenticated, genuine hoodia gordonii is: </font></p>
<ul>     <font face="verdana" size="2"></p>
<li><a href="http://www.hoodia-dietpills.com/">Hoodoba Pure</a> (our #1 choice, 100% vegetarian with no fillers or additives)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.desertburn.com/">Desert Burn</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.pbiv.com/">Dr. Wheeler&#8217;s Afrigetics</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.kinghoodia.com/">King Hoodia</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.hoodiamax.com/">Hoodia Max</a></li>
<p></font></ul>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2">Remember, Truth Publishing accepts no advertising from these companies and earns no affiliate fees, commissions of kickbacks from these products. We are a consumer advocacy group dedicated to public education about health, <a href="http://www.newstarget.com/nutrition.html">nutrition</a> and medicine safety. </font></p>
<p><font face="verdana" size="2">For more articles about hoodia gordoni, visit the <a href="http://www.newstarget.com/hoodia.html">hoodia gordonii page</a> at Newstarget.com </font></p>
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		<title>The Best Answer For All Acne Problems</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Acne is an inflammatory disease of the skin, caused by changes in the  pilosebaseous units (skin structures consisting of a hair follicle and its  associated sebaceous gland). Acne usually appears during adolescence in its most  common form known as &#8220;acne vulgaris&#8221;, which means common acne. The revolutionary Acnezine, the natural acne treatment product is out in the  market to help you solve the never-ending problem of acne.</p>
<p>Excessive  secretion of oils from the glands combine with naturally occurring dead skin  cells to block the hair follicles. Acne is caused due to excessive of oil in  human body. Generally people those who eat a lot of oil foodstuff suffer from  this problem. Due to Acne some parts of human body are affected. Some of them  are face, arms etc. Oil secretions build up beneath the blocked pore, providing  a perfect environment for the skin bacteria to multiply uncontrolled. In  response, the skin inflames, producing the visible lesion (acne). Rashes are  occurred on the body, face, chest, back and upper arms are especially affected  by acne. The antioxidant element in Acnezine regulates the oil  secretion putting an end to acne slowly and steadily.</p>
<p>The typical lesions of  acne are: small whitish or skin-colored bumps (whiteheads) or blackish  elevations (blackheads). More inflamed rashes take the form of pus-filled or  reddish bumps, even boil-like tender swellings. After resolution of the lesions,  prominent unsightly acne scars may remain. Acnezine lightens up  these scar marks and makes you feel fresh and comfortable.</p>
<p>The acne  condition is common in puberty as a result of an abnormal response to normal  levels of the male hormone testosterone. Acne is occurred when the hormones are  increased due to excess of oil in the body.   There is however no way to predict  how long acne will take to disappear completely or that it will ever recur  again. But you can of course regulate the acne growth with Acnezine, the natural scientific treatment product for acne  treatment.</p>
<p>Acne affects a large percentage of humans at some stage in  life. Aside from scarring its main effects are psychological, such as reduced  self-esteem and depression.Continuous yoga exercises along with Acnezine treatment helps in a faster  remedy. A series of five yoga poses can help increase blood flow to  your face, flushing away toxins and providing nutrients to your skin. A daily  routine of the following yoga poses are recommended:  standing sun, knee  squeeze, seated sun, baby and cobra.</p>
<p>Acne should not be neglected and should be treated with great care and  responsibility to ensure a healthy life.</p>
<p>For more information visit: http://www.acnezine.com/?aid=750006</p>
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		<title>More Tips For Day to Day Acne Care</title>
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1. Wash the affected area twice a day with mild soap. Use soap such as Dove, or  one that contains benzoyl peroxide, such as Oxy-5. Wash as often necessary to  keep the area clean. Do not scrub.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Acnezine treatment for your acne should be accompanied by a healthy skin care  routine.</p>
<p>1. Wash the affected area twice a day with mild soap. Use soap such as Dove, or  one that contains benzoyl peroxide, such as Oxy-5. Wash as often necessary to  keep the area clean. Do not scrub.</p>
<p>2. Shampoo the hair regularly.<br />
3. Avoid shaving as much as possible; while shaving take care to avoid nicking  the pimples.</p>
<p>4. Keep long hair off the face and shoulders and wash it daily.</p>
<p>5. Avoid use of make-up or cosmetics in areas prone to acne. If you have to wear  make-up, use only the hypoallergenic or fragrance free kind.</p>
<p>6. Use a fresh shaving blade to minimize the chance of spreading the  infection.</p>
<p>7. Don&#8217;t pop, pick, scratch, or squeeze your pimples. This may cause infection  and scarring.</p>
<p>8. You may use an over-the-counter treatment that contain substances such as  benzoyl peroxide (gel or cream) or salicyclic acid. Start with the lowest  strength and apply once a day about half an hour after washing. Never use more  than 5 percent strength without consulting a physician.</p>
<p>Food and Nutrition Recommendations for Acne:Some doctors  believe that acne is not a food related problem. Some alternate practitioners  use diet as a basis for their treatment of acne. They recommend that acne  patients should eat foods high in beta-carotene, such as carrots, pumpkin,  cantaloupe and other yellow-orange fruits and vegetables. They should also avoid  fatty foods. Acnezine controls the oil secretion in your body to  protect your skin from getting acne prone.</p>
<p>Vitamin Therapy for Acne:Nutritionists generally  suggest:Chromium supplements - Chromium helps boosts the body&#8217;s ability to  break down glucose.Vitamin A - reduces sebum and keratin production.  (Caution: taking mega doses of Vitamin A can cause headaches, fatigue, muscle  and joint pain and other side effects. Consult a qualified practitioner before  taking mega supplements).Vitamin E - an antioxidant (200 to 400 IU a  day).Vitamin B-6 50 mg per day. This vitamin aids in the metabolism of  hormones and supports the function of Acnezine as well.</p>
<p>Note: People should not try to medicate themselves or others  with any of the methods referred to here without the guidance of a qualified  practitioner who is thoroughly familiar with both the remedies and the  individual’s medical status. Acnezine is an antioxidant, natural product without any side effect that reduces acne.</p>
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