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Charter of
Health Freedom; Shawn Buckley
Expressing
Gratitude; Essential for Good Health
A Bouquet of
Flowers from TAFYH Team 80
Quality
Control is Critical
Guest: Dr
Kathy Deane; Importance of Quality Control
Some Herbs on
the Market Have No Actives At All
Aloe Vera;
Quality is Critical
Dr Kathy
shares her Success Stories: Arthritis, Shingles
Pau D’Arcon;
Quality is Critical:
Overcoming
Excruciating Skin Rashes; Nicole’s Success Story
Overcoming a
Rare Blood and Bone Marrow Cancer; Fay’s Success Story
Words of Interest from Carol
Announcements
Dec 15 Marco Guest Speaker
Recess until January 2026
TAFYH Team 81 Launch January 15/2026
From Greg Reese Canada
Health Alliance
Like an on/off switch,
gratitude connects with the brain’s reward center and creates a feeling of
peace. It puts us in a state of mind that allows for better assessment and calm
response, even while under pressure. Gratitude effects the brain’s default mode
network, or DMN, which is involved in self identity, morality, and social
relationships. With gratitude, the DMN becomes a more focused picture, which
allows one to see more connections and opportunities as they occur in real
time.
Gratitude also improves
heart rate variability which gives more control over the parasympathetic
nervous system. This allows for better impulse control, which inevitably leads
to making better decisions. Gratitude also cultivates better sleep quality and
lower inflammation.
Gratitude not only feels
good, it brings good things. No matter if you think it’s merely perception or
coincidence, or if you think it’s luck, karma, or grace. Whatever you want to
call it, there is a predictable cause and effect when you practice gratitude,
your life inexplicably changes for the best.”
Gratitude can be reclaimed
through deliberate moral discipline: keeping a record of daily blessings,
thanking others sincerely, recognizing what is good rather than what is
lacking.”
By making this a daily
practice, soon, even in the toughest, craziest times (i.e. the last five years
that puts any far-fetched sci-fi movie to shame!), gratitude quickly becomes a
habit. And when that happens suddenly you realize just how much you have to be
grateful for.
Quality is Critical Raw
Material Sourcing
As you know I do
educational consultations via Zoom for people who request it, The education is
critical. I work hard to find the cause of the health challenges, and they come
in many different diagnosis. To overcome a health challenge requires knowing what
poisons are causing health problems. Once I identify the poisons that are the
root cause of the health challenge I then move into recommending Super Foods
from Nature Sunshine and herbs from Nature Sunshine, I only recommend Nature
Sunshine because I know and trust their quality. Here are the words directly from Nature
Sunshine:
Quality begins at the
source,
as Nature’s Sunshine
experts determine the most
potent and biologically
active forms of raw
materials. Our quality
experts travel the
globe auditing potential
vendors, inspecting
facilities, equipment, and
cleaning
techniques, checking
documentation and
regulatory requirements,
and ensuring
that each supplier adheres
to Good
Manufacturing Practices.
On-site vendor
inspections guarantee that
only the purest,
highest quality
ingredients become a part
of Nature’s Sunshine
What I Learned from Lynda Hammonds Past VP of
Quality Control
Nature’s Sunshine is the
herbal provider past present and future. Quality is the key building block on
which Nature Sunshine was built. Quality in Nature’s Sunshine starts from the
fields to the seeds down to the lab to the customer’s doorstep. Nothing is
compromised when it comes to quality control with Nature Sunshine. Nature
Sunshine has the most comprehensive quality control testing in the entire
world. Nature Sunshine tests to parts per trillion when it comes to the actives
(alkaloids) in every herbal product that goes through its door. Quality testing
ensures that the active of each herbal product is present in the proper
amounts. Other companies test their products once a year. Nature’s Sunshine
tests every lot every single time. They test the correct species and genus by
certified botanists.
There are 2 types of Valerian: Valerian
Officianalis and Indian Valerian. One has the correct activities in it and the
other does not. Of course, the Indian Valerian with no actives is the cheaper
one but it has no beneficial effects.
Nature’s Sunshine houses HPTLC equipment that
separates the actives to ensure they are all present in each lot that is
tested. Many competitors test DNA but the DNA does not tell you the part of the
plant and it does not tell you the actives in the plant. Consequently Nature Sunshine uses their HPTLC equipment
along with DNA to test the part of the plant and the actives present in the
plant. If the plant lot fails the tests it is returned to the supplier who
simply sells it to the competitor next door.
Nature’s Sunshine never
buys the cheapest herbal products. This company buys he best. Many of the
plants are wild crafted. Lynda talked about
personally knowing the grower and exactly who harvests it. She knows the
soils, the seeds, the plants and the conditions it was grown in. She has found
that many herbs are adulterated, or the wrong part of the plants are used or
the species in incorrect. Many companies do not test each lot as Nature’s
Sunshine does. Over 85% of the brands on the market are not tested directly by
the company.
Nature Sunshine is always
raising the bar on quality. In 2017 Nature’s Sunshine purchased a new HPTLC
system which costs $180,000. It tests for colors and intensity of the actives.
For instance, Cascara Sagrada to be effective must have 30 actives. If any of
the color bands are missing it is rejected. In 2017 Nature Sunshine rejected
Black Walnut because it did not meet quality standards.
Heavy metal testing is intense when it comes
to Nature Sunshine. Their equipment can test in parts per trillion. It is like
locating tiny drop of water in 20 Olympic sized swimming pools.
Nature Sunshine tests for
dirt, rocks and for over 650 different pesticides, herbicides and fungicides,
for yeast, molds, bacteria and microbial contamination. Just recently the FDA
discovered 300 fraudulent products on the market, some were laced with drugs,
others with synthetic steroids.
Nature’s Sunshine Chinese
herbs are 1000’s of years old and the cleanest in the world. They are unique
with optimal actives and are TCM standard with an ISO standard as tested by Dr.
Eric Brand, a leading expert in Chinese herbs.
Guest Dr Kathy: Quality is
Critical
Using four specialized
laboratories—herb, vitamin, mineral and microbiological—
Nature’s Sunshine
constantly tests incoming materials and finished products to
ensure that everything
meets our exacting standards. Scientists use advanced
analytical equipment and
expert training to ensure that our high standards of
purity and potency are
maintained throughout every step of the production
process. And through our
in-house Methods Laboratory, Nature’s Sunshine
is continuing to lead the
industry by developing and validating new testing
procedures that have been
adopted by competitors and collaborators alike. We
have over 600 assessments
at our disposal to determine the quality, purity and
potency of our raw
materials and finished products, including:
• Thin Layer
Chromatography (TLC): Identifies plant material, including
species and plant part
(stem, root, leaf, etc.)
• Ultraviolet Light:
Verifies active components are present
• High Performance Liquid
Chromatography: Quantifies product purity
and potency
• Gas Chromatography:
Tests for purity, potency and the presence of pesticides
• Fourier Transform
Infrared Spectroscopy: Verifies material composition and
checks for the presence of
adulterants or contaminants
• Geiger Counter: Checks
for radioactive contamination
We have over 600
assessments
at our disposal to
determine
the quality, purity and
potency of our raw
materials
and finished products.
Researchers at the Hughes
Center have conducted 11 clinical studies and filed 12 patent
applications for a number
of Nature’s Sunshine formulas and programs, including:
• Power Beets – A dual
pathway nitric oxide (NO) generator. The unique dual-pathway
approach maximizes the
body’s ability to naturally produce its own NO, while providing
ingredients to generate
even more of this cardiovascular-supporting molecule.
• UltraBiome DTX – A
unique and advanced heavy metal detoxification program with
microbiome and gut barrier
support.
• Zerenity – Featuring
Sceletium tortuosum and key nutrients that replenish your body’s
stress-coping reserves,
Zerenity targets feelings of anxiousness from multiple pathways.
• CardioxLDL™ – A
proprietary antioxidant blend with Citrus bergamia extract to support
healthy cholesterol
levels.
Did you know that some
brands contain little or no key constituents necessary for the product to work
properly? Look at this comparison between NSP's St. John's Wort and rejected
raw material. Hypericin and Pseudohypericin— two key active factors— are not
even present in the opposing sample of raw material.
NSP conducts meticulous
testing during every phase of the production process; from receipt of each raw
material to storage and shipment of finished products. These tests ensure that
raw materials and other ingredients are the finest available. Over 150 tests
and procedures give you the piece of mind that every Nature's Sunshine product
is tested to be potent and pure.
Check out this revealing
look at missing constituents in a competitor's valerian. Valerenic Acid and
Acetoxyvalerenic are not even detectable.
People are realizing the
importance of quality when it comes to their herbal supplements. This quality
can make the difference
between a product that
works very well and a product that has no noticeable effects. Searching for
less expensive brands does not pay.
I chose 2 products to
share with you in regards to the importance of Quality Control. Then I will
bring Dr Kathy on to share her success stories.
Aloe Vera products
Every health food store
has aloe vera products; aloe vera juice, aloe vera gel and extracts. But not
all aloe vera products adhere to high standards as does Nature Sunshine. Dr
Axe;
“But you’ll want to choose
a product that’s made by a reputable company to ensure that the extraction and
processing methods didn’t reduce the plant’s therapeutic properties.
The processing method has
the largest effect on the number and amount of active ingredients in an aloe
vera product. The commercial production process of aloe vera products typically
involves the crushing, grinding or pressing of the whole leaf to produce aloe
vera juice, followed by various steps of filtration and stabilization to
achieve the desired extract. Although this is easier for the manufacturers, it
can result in a product that contains little or no active ingredients.
It turns out, after
extracting the gel, heating it and using fillers to make aloe vera products,
the health benefits are minimized.
It provides 20 of the 22
human-required amino acids and eight of the nine essential amino acids.
Aloe vera contains many
vitamins and minerals that are vital for proper growth and function of all body
systems. Here’s an easy explanation of aloe vera’s active components:
Quality Aloe Vera contains
the following:
2 hormones called auxins
and gibberellins for healing wounds and have anti-inflammatory properties.
4 fatty acids cholesterol,
campestral, beta-sitosterol , lupeol; moving out the poisons
6 critical vitamins A, C
and E, plus vitamin B12, folic acid and choline.
8 enzymes, aliiase,
alkaline phosphatase, amylase, bradykinase, carboxypeptidase, catalase,
cellulase, lipase and peroxidase.
9 Minerals; calcium,
copper, selenium, chromium, manganese, magnesium, potassium, sodium zinc.
12 anthraquinones 2 of
which are aloin and emodin, which act as analgesics, antibacterials antivirals.
Important monosaccharides
(glucose and fructose) and polysaccharides.
Guest: Kathy shares her
success stories; Arthritis, Shingles,
Pau d’arco is
native to South America, where it has been used to treat a wide range of
conditions. There are reports of medicinal uses of pau d’arco tea dating back
to 1873, and it was used in the Amazon rainforest as a “miraculous” healer for
tumors with impressive anti-inflammatory effects.
Pau d’arco,
also called tabebuia avellanedae, is a canopy tree from the Bignoniaceae family
with extremely hard wood. Its name is the Portuguese word for “bow stick.” This
is an appropriate term because the tree was actually used by native South
Americans for making hunting bows.
The bark and
wood of the tree are used externally and internally for:
arthritis
pain
inflammation
of the prostate gland
fever
dysentery
boils
ulcers
various
cancers
One of the
easiest ways to use pau d’arco is by consuming a tea made from the inner bark
of pau d’arco or applying the tea water to the skin.
The medicinal
part of the tree is the bark, specifically the inner lining of the bark, called
the phloem (pronounced floam). Unfortunately, many companies use the whole
bark, containing the dead wood too, and this naturally dilutes the activity of
the material.
The bark of
tabebuia avellanedae is valued for its powerful and therapeutic phytochemicals.
Research on red lapacho tabebuia identified two active chemicals in pau d’arco
called naphthoquinones: lapachol and beta-lapachone.
These
chemical properties have the power to kill bacteria, fungi, viruses and
parasites. They have also shown anti-inflammatory properties, which are
important in treating health conditions such as osteoarthritis.
Research
shows that pau d’arco tea has the power to naturally reduce pain in patients
suffering from cancer and other serious health conditions. It has the ability
to lessen the pain associated with several kinds of cancer, especially cancer
of the prostate, liver or breast.
Skin
Rashes Cleared Up in 10 days Using Aloe Vera and Pau D’Arco
Inflammation:
grains, sugar, antibiotics, antidepressants,
Program
No sugars, no
grains, no cereals, no legumes, no dairy, no peanuts, no alcohol, no pop, no
junk food, no fruit juice, no fruit except for berries and apple
Eat meats
grass fed, chicken, turkey, fish, salad greens, seeds, oils, berries
Smoothie:
twice a day minimum You can choose to have 3 or 4 a day for faster action
Red: Chinese
Mineral Chi Tonic 1 oz each time
White: Smart
Meal 1 scoop
Blue: Aloe
Vera Gel
Solstic
Energy ½ stick
Water
With meals:
Pau D’ Arco 4
three times a day to open up the lymphatic system
Zinc 2 a day
Zerenity 2 a
day
Liquid Methyl
B 12 20 drops 3 times a day
With the
evening meal take Probiotic 11, 10 a day
Liver Cleanse
Lecithin 3 /3
times a day
Milk Thistle
1 with each meal
Drink water
and Chlorophyll 1 oz twice a day
Add some grey
salt or pink salt
Apply Aloe
Vera Gel to your skin
Homework
Body
temperature: take your BT first thing in the morning. Average : 98.6 F or 37C
Do the One
Day Kidney Flush
One Day
Kidney Flush
1 glass water
with lemon
2 K and 2
Hydrangea
2 hour later
1 glass of
water and Chlorophyll 1 T
2 K and 2
Hydrangea
Do this
cleanse one day a week for about 10 times or so.
