The K9 Swine Flu

Looks like I won't be walking my dog ever again. The H1 something, something, dawg flu is spreading nationally, and you probably don't even know about it. This dog flu strain is not like the others. It mostly infects ugly dogs and gullible veterinarians. I'm not trying to alarm anybody or cause a panic, or force mandatory vaccinations on pets which causes more harm than the virus. That's crazy. Stuff like that doesn't happen. Seriously, don't worry, everything's cool. There's already a vaccine ready to go. And let me be clear, you can still eat dogs, but don't let them lick your face.

Two shots a year, consisting of rabies and kennel cough, is not enough for your dog. Babies suffer through 30 in the first 2-3 years of life, so adding one more immunization to your k9's vaccination schedule is as easy as fetching a stick. Protect your pooch, and yourself, and get in line. Then, watch for a spike in K9 autism following immunizations. .........................Matt

http://consults.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/06/29/the-dog-flu-virus-are-you-or-your-pet-at-risk/?hp

Make Sure It's Well Done

The beef recall has been expanded. As usual, because of the horrible conditions created by industrialized meat production, the culprit is E-coli. Play it safe and have a bottle of wild oregano oil nearby. It will kill that nasty bacteria and any parasites living in that tainted meat. Or, buy some organic beef or chicken and reduce your chance of sickness.

Everybody will be cooking out this weekend. Do you know where your burger came from?

Focus

Vacation is never long enough. My annual eye exam was last week. Last year, my eyes had improved slightly, but not quite enough to change my prescription. This year, my sight continued the optic trend. My vision increased .25 which is better than it's been in over ten years. Even if it's not much of a change, it's still positive, and I'm not even taking lutein or zeaxanthin.

Clearly, I'll take enhanced vision at this age, when everybody says you're eyes will only become worse. I don't know what supplements really made the difference, so I'll just assume it was a collective effort and leave it at that. Focus on a healthier lifestyle, and you'll see that anything is possible. .......Matt

Vitamin Soy

Trying to avoid soy in certain supplements is becoming harder. Because it is a cheap ingredient, soy is used in many products even though it is a common allergen and usually genetically modified. Hopefully, this will clear up the confusion surrounding this ingredient contained in three major supplements in the form of vitamin E.

fish oil: Almost every fish oil on the market contains soy. Companies use small amounts of vitamin E to prevent oxidation, and soy is the main source. If you take this supplement, you're ingesting some soy every day. It is possible to find a soy free fish oil, but it's not easy. Do your research and choose wisely.

multivitamin: All multivitamins have vitamin E, and it's sourced from soy. Finding a soy free multi is difficult, but not impossible. Read the fine print, or pick one with 200 iu's or less.

vitamin E: Vitamin E is a popular supplement and most people take at least 800 iu's. Again, this nutrient is derived from soy. Look for a "dry" E or one made from whole food. That's your best bet, assuming you want to keep soy out of your diet.

Sometimes you have to call the manufacturer because they are not specific on the label. Hopefully, this information has helped. .................Matt

Believe It Or Not

The answer is cancer. Here's the story.

A man, his wife, and their son came in last week looking for all kinds of stuff. It didn't take long before I realized that this guy knew his herbs. I've been at this store for over six years, and I rarely ever come across a customer who can carry on a conversation about nutrition, herbs or disease prevention. This gentleman, originally from Mexico, was one of those who educated himself to insure that he and his family would stay healthy regardless of the medical community. That's why I liked him.

He began to tell me about a Chilean monk who passed on this formula years ago when he still lived in Mexico. It works like this.... Take three whole leaves of the aloe vera plant, a pound of honey, and two shots of whiskey, and blend them all together. Eat the pasty substance for ten days and you're cured. If you're not cured at that point, eat it for ten more days. And if you're still not cured, then you'll be an energetic drunk who spends a lot of time in the bathroom. It sounds ridiculous, but I've heard crazier things that turned out to be true.

Most of his herbal recipes came from his grandmother who lived to be 120 years old. She eventually died from a poisonous centipede bite to the back of her neck. The venom traveled to her eye, causing blindness, and ultimately killing her. She would have lived, but she didn't have access to the herbs which would have saved her life.

She wrote down all of her ancient formulas, and gave him the information. He said he will bring them in so I can copy them. Who knows whether any of it is true, and most people could care less, but to me, it's a chance to study formulas from an old school herbalist who successfully treated herself for over a century. ............................Matt

Secret Recipe

My power went off again, and it's too late and I'm too sweaty to type, so I'll leave you with this....

What does three whole aloe vera leaves, a pound of honey, and two shots of whiskey cure?
Find out tomorrow.

Song Of The Year

This is a decent video and song. I plan on sitting in the parking lot of every doctor's office in the city, and playing it real loud. ...............Matt

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbSpPs05YAc

The USDA Seal Is Broken

I see countless imported organic products labeled with the USDA's organic certification seal, and I've always wondered if the USDA can really guarantee that food from other countries is, in fact, organic. Do standards on imported organic food meet those same standards required by the USDA for domestic production of organic food? How can the limited budget of the USDA create enough inspectors to police the world organic market to insure that their food is truly "natural"?

The answer is...... they can't,....and they don't,........and it doesn't really matter. The USDA seal of approval on imported organic products is about as worthless as a Centrum multivitamin. You can read about it on their own government website which explains their lack of oversight and limited enforcement. Other countries don't follow the same rules and regulations as we do in the States, and that's OK, according to the USDA. It's time to let the public know that organic, doesn't necessarily mean, organic, unless it's within our own borders.

Here are some highlights from their own report, and you can check out any country you want. Look under the "regulations and policies" section, and then go buy something local.

-no documentation is required to prove organic claims on imported or domestic products

-ineffective inspection, approval and tracking systems

-unclear labeling

-poor inspection techniques

-serious environmental contamination

-distrust of domestic enforcement of certification

-dozens of organic certification bodies

-green products considered organic, but actually use pesticides and fertilizers

-in some cases, residue rate of fertilizer, food additives, animal medication and other toxic materials are very high

-some organic food producers do not follow instructions to make sure the organic food standards are maintained throughout all stages of production, transportation, warehousing, and sales

-many farmers consider their products to be organic and market them as such, but they are either not certified officially, not actually organic, or are certified by someone without organic authority.(such as the local doctor)

(USDA.gov)

http://www.fas.usda.gov/gainfiles/200601/146176592.pdf

http://www.fas.usda.gov/gainfiles/200805/146294603.pdf

http://www.fas.usda.gov/gainfiles/200606/146198045.pdf

History Repeating Itself

I found this transcript from a 1979 "60 Minutes" episode with reporter, Mike Wallace. The interview with the head of the CDC at the time is three years after the swine flu panic and mass vaccination which killed and injured many.


http://www.whale.to/vaccines/swine.html

You never know what to believe, but in this clip, a woman claims that the swine flu was actually caused by a vaccination program in Mexico.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hL47QJZpzuc

PJ Star Gets It Right, This Time

A brutal storm knocked out our power for 20 hours yesterday. What a burden.

After a couple of misleading stories about alternative medicine, the Peoria Journal Star finally published a positive article on natural treatments from a cancer survivor. I'm surprised the piece wasn't killed by the senior editor.

I don't think I've met this lady, but I'm sure she's been to the store before. If I get a chance to talk with her, I'll find out what supplements she used and post them. ........................Matt

http://www.pjstar.com/opinions/x2098568527/Forum-Alternative-medicine-can-work

Vitiligo Connected To The Adrenal Glands?

A young lady suffering from vitiligo asked me if we had any raw gland adrenal supplements. Vitiligo is a chronic relatively common dermatologic disorder that causes depigmentation in patches of skin. It occurs when the melanocytes, the cells responsible for skin pigmentation, die or are unable to function. The precise pathogenesis, or cause, of vitiligo is complex and not yet fully understood. There is some evidence suggesting it is caused by a combination of autoimmune, genetic, and environmental factors. The population incidence worldwide is considered to be between 1% and 2%. (Wikipedia.org)

Most of our adrenal products are herbal complexes, but I was able to find one that uses adrenal cortex and some other raw glands added to it. She said that there is new research showing that poorly functioning adrenal glands are the real cause of vitiligo. In fact, after one bottle of the raw gland concentrate, her pigment returned to parts of her body. I thought it was interesting, and I hope she continues to get better.

What's that, you don't want to take an adrenal complex because you don't believe in alternative medicine. Well, here are your conventional options that, as usual, don't focus on the cause, but rather the appearance of the individual.

1.) steroid cream: they use this stuff for everything)

2.) photochemotherapy: the main side effect is skin cancer, but it's highly recommended

3.) Depigmentation : Is this what Michael Jackson did?

4.) skin grafts: they always push the surgery

5.) blister skin grafts: It sounds like a super cool heavy metal band, but it's really just more mainstream medical quackery

6.) Micropigmentation (tattooing): What ever happened to tribal arm bands, barbed wire, and Chinese symbols nobody understands?

All of these treatments take 12-18 months, are totally expensive, and mostly ridiculous. Try the adrenal pills, and see what kind of results you get. ........Matt

How About Egg Whites For Breakfast

I watched the "metal filings in our cereal" video recommended by a co-worker and it's worse than I thought. I guess enriched really means heavy metal toxicity. Doesn't unbound iron in the blood generate free radicals and feed cancer? Bread and pasta are enriched also. No wonder you feel so heavy when you eat that stuff. Take a look. ....................Matt

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ahlawrQHeA

Not A Good Place To Fish

Think twice before buying that next bottle of water, because the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is growing larger. Whether you know about this story or not, it's still good to raise awareness about the ecological disaster unfolding off our coast. The Pacific Garbage Patch is a floating mass of plastic bottles and containers swirling around in the middle of the Pacific Ocean between California and Hawaii. It covers an area larger than Texas, polluting water, beaches, and disrupting the food chain.

Since plastic is not biodegradable, nothing will stop this sea of trash unless we stop using so much plastic. Buy stainless steel bottles, or bring your own bag when you shop. It's a huge problem and everybody knows it. Make an effort to reduce your addiction to plastic.

There is some good news. A water bottle made from paper is on the horizon. The "Cykle" bottle created by Eco Solutions replaces the typical plastic container with biodegradable paper. It's not a solution, but it is a better option. Watch the videos if you want to learn more.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnUjTHB1lvM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxNqzAHGXvs&feature=related

A Quiet Squeal

We are now at a pandemic level 6 according to the World Health Organization, and nobody cares. The man made swine flu, which received a ridiculous amount of attention a few weeks ago, barley even made headlines yesterday. Most people I talked to didn't even know anything about it.

Stories like this tend to get buried by more important issues like Chastity Bono's sex change operation. I'd go with "Chester" Ms. Bono, it fits. As of right now, a pandemic level 6 apparently doesn't mean anything to anybody. Nothing has changed, and possibly, nothing will. We'll all forget about it and go on with our lives.

But, when most people are enjoying the sun during the summer months and getting plenty of vitamin D, viruses fade away. That's not happening, so does this virus have the potential to become more dangerous? It's spreading globally without slowing down, and maybe it will mutate into something worse.

Well, you can sleep better tonight knowing that the pharmaceutical giant, Novartis already has a swine flu vaccine ready to go. A process that normally takes months to complete has been accomplished in one. Hurray! What an amazing company. Expect the government to recommend mandatory vaccination programs this fall........ so get in line, or fear the swine. ...............................Matt

Tid Bits

Anonymous J.B., I'll take some of your grandad's ginseng, and I'm easy to find. Tell him I'll pay in gold, or give him 10% off everything in the store.(Wednesday's only)



Annah, it's a deal, but no mystery liquid for me.....unless it cures baldness. I'll check out the "frosted metal flakes" video as soon as I get done writing these side splitting posts.

Anonymous Paul/Ventura 2012, Evil indeed, but people are waking up to the lies. Did you see all the bogus stories about the alternative cancer treatments this week? Funny, how the media reminds the public that natural cures don't work, while praising the success of chemo and radiation right after the Danny Hauser situation. Research everything while you can. Internet2 is not far off, and alternative information will be hard to find. Speaking of research, it's a good time to research the cellular destruction caused by 16oz of aspartame. If your only other choice was tap water, I'd understand, but I'd think about a good chlorella supplement to detox that stuff out of you. ..................Matt

Allergy Relief

It's been a bad allergy season so far, and many people who don't normally suffer seasonal sneezing, congestion, and watery eyes are complaining of symptoms for the first time. Almost every day, a customer, or employee, miserable from excessive pollen exposure, begs for a supplement to stop their allergic agony.

I understand their irritability. For most of my life, I foolishly followed the long line of sheep to the drug store for my OTC allergy medication. My favorite was "Benadryl". After all, you can't sneeze when you're sleeping. Don't waste your money on that stuff. They don't work that well, and the side effects are bothersome.

This summer, it's time to make the change to something better. I'm still sticking with spirulina or IP6. Stinging nettles extract is popular, and pollen eaters still have a following. I probably get more positive comments about homeopathic sprays than anything else. Lots of things work. Find a product that will work for you. ...............Matt

Poison Pods

This is a clip from the 2009 Monsanto Shareowners meeting. The Executive VP speaker forgets some of the facts about genetic modification of plants, but does remember to thank four local farmers planting seeds of destruction all around you. Don't buy it, don't eat it, and demand change.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nr2YEx2EwKU

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/06/06/Sowing-Seeds-of-Starvation-Monsanto-Hype-in-Growing-Food-Crisis.aspx

Not Quite Enough

I'll have to put my intended post on the backburner. I went to do a little cleaning, and I realized that I have 39 bottles of supplements in my cupboard.( and none are out of date) The sad thing is... there are at least a dozen more that I'd like to have.

Up for sale: one opened bottle of "StressTame" (not that effective and really ugly packaging)

Up for sale: an unopened bottle of "Masculine" (the main ingredient is asafoetida seeds, and I don't even know what that is)

Up for sale: "Sinus Rubbing Oil" (not on my chest)

Up for sale: "15-Day Weight Loss Cleanse & Flush" ( a flatter abdomen or a glorified laxative, you decide)

I'm willing to take trades, but would rather have cash.,..........or you can just pick them out of my trash Thursday morning.

Help Danny Hauser

Daniel Hauser, the boy from Minnesota who was forced to undergo more chemotherapy, has a new website. Find out what really happened and get information about his condition and future treatments.

The link is.... .................Matt

http://dannyhauser.com/

Baby Bling

A French woman asked me if we carried "hombre' collars" today. What she meant to say was..."amber teething necklace." It's all the rage in Europe, and unheard of in the States. It works like this. Your three month old baby is teething and crying a river, and nobody else can sleep. Gently place the amber teething necklace around the baby's neck, and watch the tears dry up. Your baby will be pain free and sleeping within minutes, and you'll be back on Face book before you know it.

Do these Baltic amber stones possess the power to heal? Will "Oragel" stock plummet like MTV's ratings? I can only tell you what she told me. She claims they work wonderfully, even though she was skeptical at first. Get your rock collars today. Babies need jewelry, and you need some rest. ............Matt

http://www.amber-teething-necklaces.com/
http://www.amber-teething-necklace.com/

Aloe Willie

*portrait by artist Janet Karam

Once in a blue moon, when the planets align, Naturally Yours is graced, or nearly graced by the presence of Hollywood. Stars know where to come for organic food and healthy supplements when they're traveling through central Illinois, and last week was no exception.

It wasn't Metallica's roadies looking for vitamin C and fo-ti. (the fo-ti might keep the band's gray hair away, but I should have recommended "Singer's Saving Grace" for Hetfield's voice). And it wasn't Aerosmith's helpers who bought them wheat grass and veggie sandwiches before the big show. Dream On. No, not Jim Thome inquiring about supplements (approved by Major League Baseball) to hit more home runs. Not even Pauly Shore eating lunch in the deli and shopping for groceries on a break from his comedy tour. ( I won't even mention Bio-Dome and Son-In-Law)

This time it was Willie Nelson. Willie, one of the headliners of the annual jam band festival playing last Sunday night, came close to an "uncomfortable" performance for the 11,000 concert-goers gathered to see him. If not for the dedication of the Nat Yours employees, his concert might have been cut short.

Apparently, some time after 9:00 pm Saturday night, just hours before Mr. Nelson took the stage, Willie's people called the store in search of two gallons of "George's Aloe Vera Juice". Normally, that's not a problem, but the store was closing and they were 15 minutes away. The employees thought long and hard. Do we close and lose $25 in sales?........or do we help the legend, Willie Nelson, who's been 'on the road again' a little too long this time? How can you say no to a guy like that. Sure enough, the desperate road crew showed up and paid for the cactus juice. They returned the favor by giving the employees two free tickets to the festival the following day, and the rest if history.

You have to be a huge star to get treatment like that. The show must go on.......... as long as there's plenty of aloe vera juice. ..............Matt