A New Addition to our Natural Health Family and Upcoming Events

I've just launched a new BLOG in our Natural Notes series and you'll find some summer health related articles posted now.

We'll continue this new Natural Notes venue with a focus on desert living.

Thanks for following us with your subscription to herbalYODA Says!, on Natural Health News, our Natural Notes venue found on the Seattle PI web site, at Green Muze, HealthierTalk, and the myriad of places around the net where others post or link to our work.

You can also follow us at our original domain since 1991, www.leaflady.org, and also at www.simply4health.org, as well as in our print publications, classes, other print publications, and radio interviews.

Upcoming: At the invitation of a client I'm guesting on a fall program about homeopathy for healing (date TBA).

Newsletter Post Script: Food

If you're a current subscriber to our every-other-month newsletter, herbalYODA Says! you would have received the July issue this morning.  Later today our subscribers will get this update.

Food issues must be on most everyone's agenda of concern as several news items directly related to the most recent issue of hYS arrived this morning.

Just four companies control 84% of the nation's beef and 70% of its pork, one company controls 40% of our milk supply, another holds patents on 80% of our corn, and just five chains sell 50% of the nation's groceries — and this recent report goes on to suggest this concentration is at the root of problems in the rural economy.

Corporate ownership in the natural food market place has grown exponentially over the last decade
http://www.certifiedorganic.bc.ca/rcbtoa/services/corporate-ownership.html

You can read more about 'plant sterol' hype in food and drugs, much from GMO sources
http://naturalhealthnews.blogspot.com/2010/07/please-explain-this-to-cargill.html

And how GMO corn just might alter sea life -

http://naturalhealthnews.blogspot.com/2010/07/corn-and-dead-zones-in-gulf.html

"Another Look at Livestock's Contributions to Global Climate Change

The Organic Center reports on a paper issued by the World Watch Institute (Livestock and Climate Change: What if the key actors in climate change are cows, pigs, and chickens? by Robert Goodland, and Jeff Anhang) that estimates livestock accounts for over 51% of worldwide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions — a share more than four-times larger than the recent, official estimate (11.8%) of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

Although the report's findings are far outside the current mainstream projections, it's written by two experienced analysts working for the World Bank, and they identify eight key differences they have with the FAO projections.

The most significant, which accounts for over one-third of the difference, is something they term "overlooked respiration by livestock." Other factors they identify include overlooked land use changes, undercounting animal numbers, and misclassification of certain emission sources.

The report reinforces the growing consensus that much more work is needed to develop accurate estimates of agricultural sources of GHG emissions, a necessary first step in crafting policies to cost-effectively reduce emissions."
(source: Frontier Natural Products)

Important to consider also is the development of a new campaign against GMO food

NON-GMO CAMPAIGN
Coming in October 2010, the first NON-GMO Month
http://naturalhealthnews.blogspot.com/2010/07/non-gmo-campaign.html

In Europe, all products containing more than 0.9% GMO are labeled by the government. In the U.S. and Canada, on the other hand, government has done nothing to inform consumers about which food and products contain GMOs.

It is estimated that GMOs are now present in more than 75% of the processed foods in the average grocery store.

Many people are concerned about the potential health risks of products made using the relatively new technology of genetic modification.  The Non-GMO Project respects your right to know what’s in the food you’re eating and the products you’re buying.

Where consumers can learn more http://www.nongmoproject.org/consumers/

But some good news is that later this summer I'll be able to offer organic Chia seed in bulk for about $18/pound plus shipping in addition to all the other good organic, bulk items offered in our Natural Store.  CHI Members receive a discount on all their orders.

Stay tuned!

Diabetes Featured

In my newsletter, herbalYODA Says!, the featured topic in the forthcoming issue is Diabetes.

Publishing tomorrow morning at 9 AM, you'll find 10 information packed pages with a great amount of nutritional information about how to improve and prevent diabetes, as well as develop a plan to recover.

To receive this issue of herbalYODA Says! you'll need to subscribe today. Sign up at the bottom of the page, here.

And our next segment on BlogTalkRadio focuses on Food Allergy. Listen Live tomorrow morning at 9 AM.

You can listen LIVE or visit the program archives anytime.

herbalYODA Joins Expert Panel

The Founder and Director of CHI (Creating Health Institute) and The Oake Centre for natural health education joins an expert panel at a national organization. This group will help inform the public about key issues facing the growing natural products field. The principal purpose of this project is to make industry professionals available to journalists who are seeking expert opinions.

Dr. Gayle Eversole is a long time natural health advocate and educator. Growing up in a medical family she developed her interest in natural health care at age 12, and was weaned in the 1950s on Organic Gardening and Prevention magazines.

Since that time Gayle has completed education in psychology (1963), traditional naturopathy (1968), nursing and whole systems design (1969, 74, 75, 77), Oriental Medicine (1972), Mediation and Arbitration (1982, 83) western herbalism (master herbalist - 1985), Ethics and counseling (1991), therapeutic aromatherapy (1998), Ayurveda (2000), homeopathy and flower essence therapy (2002).

In addition Gayle is a Reiki master and teacher, deeply involved in the study and use of American indigenous herbalism, and a certified Voice BioAnalysis practitioner. She holds many other professional certifications.

Eversole's organization is a 501c3 tax exempt organization which has provided community and college based education; corporate wellness programs; consultation to health care professionals and the supplement industry; to business, organizations, and elected officials (municipal, state and federal); established three community based natural health libraries, and a veteran's resource program. And she develops and manufactures targeted nutritional and herbal supplements.

Gayle is a highly respected educator, speaker, author and writer who is often sought by the media and natural health venues for interviews and her expertise.

She has been associated with Keep Hope Alive, PFPC, the American Herbalist's Guild (AHG), Safe Harbor Project, The Flower Essence Society, Idaho Coalition for Natural Health and works closely with The Silver Valley Community Resource Center (www.silvervalleyaction.com).

Eversole's organization is based in the Pacific NW, yet the programs and services reach around the world.

Currently she working on natural product production of her unique xtreme sports supplement - ADVENTURX - several other supplements and herbal remedies. Gayle publishes a BLOG, Natural Health News (2004), and two web sites: leaflady.org (1991) and simply4health.org (2006). She has published numerous books and articles as well as her Healthy Handouts series and contributed to numerous books and articles on natural health. Her column, Health Matters, has been featured in mainstream media since 1991, and she has written Natural Notes on Health since 2002. Eversole also publishes two subscription newsletters, herbalYODA Says! and the Diabetes E-list.

Gayle is the proud parent of two daughters and wishes to acknowledge her Choctaw heritage and deep connection with indigenous communities everywhere.

Common Things You Can Do to Stay Healthy Naturally

The first of 2009's issues of herbalYODA Says! is projected for publishing on 26 January, the day of the New Moon and also celebration of the new Year of the Ox. This will be a rather in-depth issue, as we are changing to an every-other-month publishing schedule. You may subscribe here.

The topic is "The Importance of Detoxification for Health".

This information was submitted by a reader and it offers some basic considerations that may be helpful for you.

Common Things You Can Do to Stay Healthy Naturally

This post was contributed by Kelly Kilpatrick.
She invites your feedback at kellykilpatrick24 at gmail dot com

More and more, people are trying to detoxify their lives—and for good reason. Our world has become a very sick place as a result of our constant need to innovate and make things better without thinking about the long term impacts. The same thing can be said about out bodies. Many people have spent years harming themselves only to realize that they must work harder than ever before to undo some of the damage they have caused for themselves.

Here are some common things you can do to get healthy and stay healthy naturally:

• Avoid medications – Though this may sound like terrible advice to some, there are many things out there that are just not benefiting your health whatsoever. This is especially true of over-the-counter medications, in which people seem to try and take charge of their bodies natural defenses. OTC medications can have lasting effects on the body, ultimately leaving it vulnerable down the road.

• Use supplements – Many American adults are severely malnourished and have absolutely no clue that their bodies could be working at much more optimal levels. Supplementing your diet with the proper vitamins and nutrients specific to your needs will help turn your body and its process around and increase your overall performance in the process.

• Sensible diet – Don’t fool yourself into thinking that if everyone has poor eating habits, then you should too. This is a flawed way of thinking that will only hurt you down the road. Start by switching to as many organic foods as possible, eliminating harmful chemicals from your diet. Try to consume more fresh, raw vegetables, whole grains, legumes, fruits, and nuts. Drink plenty of purified water to help eliminate toxins and keep the body hydrates.

• Stay active – Even during the colder months of the year, you need to stay active to some degree. Go for a brisk walk, find a shopping mall to walk around in, or join a gym. You can even do simple calisthenics from the comfort of your living room. Staying active will help your metabolism and overall outlook as well.

• Explore alternative treatments – If you haven’t been feeling well for some time and your physician hasn’t really been able to help you out, you may want to consider trying alternative medicine. Many people reap the benefits of alternative and holistic medicine each day, so why not give it a chance? There are many different methods you can try, from therapeutic massage to aromatherapy. Take your pick; you may just like what happens!