Here are January, February and March Tips & Information. Click on the "Tips 2" tab for August-December. Click on the "Tips 1" tab for March-July. There is plenty of interesting information on the Tips 1, 2 and 3 pages! I will resume this updating this page in the future. ***************************************************** January - Cannibal Cows and Mad Cow Disease February - Healthy Living Information Sites March - Air Purifier Solutions to Mold ***************************************************** JANUARY - CANNIBAL COWS AND MAD COW DISEASE In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, this material is distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for research and educational purposes. So, it's happened in the USA! Mad Cow Disease! The cattle feed in the USA frequently contains processed slaughterhouse waste! In other words, cattle, which are naturally grass and grain eaters, are being turned into cannibals, i.e, they are being fed parts of their own kind (slaughterhouse waste). This is so wrong! Totally against Nature. And Mad Cow Disease is one consequence of this irresponsible behavior. Personally, I have been a vegetarian since 1970. But, I recognize that some individuals require meat in their diet to stay healthy. So choose wisely! There are healthy and humane alternatives to purchasing cannibal cows! Check at your local health food store or Whole Foods Market. They usually carry meat products from grain-fed (like Nature intended!) cattle and chickens and turkeys, etc. Most are fed organic grain and are hormone and antibiotic free as well. The quality of this meat is better for the health of the animals and for you and your family. It may cost a bit more. But, by purchasing meat from humanely raised animals, you are making a very important statement. You are telling the cattle industry that you demand grain-fed animals, not these poor wretches which are forced to become cannibals. This is a very important issue in which each of us as individuals can have a huge positive impact by buying healthy and organic! Following is an article written by John Stauber. In 1997 he co-authored a book called "Mad Cow USA". The book was reprinted and updated, published in February 2004 (ISBN 156-75-111-04). Amazon.com has the book (the newest edition is the paperback). Or, you can order it at the PR Watch website at http://www.prwatch.org It is becoming more evident that some previously diagnosed cases of Alzheimer's Disease, may be something else! And it could be related to consuming cannibal cows! Knowledge is power. So, become informed and become an educated consumer and make intelligent (and moral!) choices for the sake of yourself, your family, the animals, and the planet as a whole. Cannibal Cows are just wrong! And Nature is telling us this loud and clear with Mad Cow Disease! Don't eat Cannibal Cows! Better yet, check out some vegetarian cookbooks. Who knows, you might just like it! So, here is John Stauber's article on Mad Cow Disease: "It's the Cow Feed, Stupid!" by John Stauber (Published December 31, 2003 by CommonDreams.org) The USDA's much ballyhooed new measures to address the emergence of mad cow disease in the US are wholly inadequate. Until there is a complete and total ban on all feeding of slaughterhouse waste to livestock, coupled with the testing of millions of animals, mad cow disease will continue to amplifying and spread in US animal feed and among livestock. Eventually we will see cases of human mad cow disease emerging. It was a decade after the recognition of the first mad cow in Britain that the human deaths, continuing today, began appearing. We know now that in the US the so called "firewall," the FDA's 1997 feed regulation misnamed a "feed ban," has been woefully ineffective, a farce. Sheldon Rampton and I exposed this in our 1997 book, Mad Cow USA: Could the Nightmare Happen Here? We waited to see what the FDA would do before we concluded our book in the fall of 1997. The FDA wrote feed regulations that allowed the livestock and animal feed industry to continue their dangerous practices that are spreading mad cow disease in North America. The USDA knew way back in 1991, more than a decade ago, that a feed ban was necessary to protect human and animal health, but sided with the livestock industry. In a 1991 report I obtained under the Freedom of Information Act USDA said, "the advantage of this option is that it minimizes the risk of BSE. The disadvantage is that the cost to the livestock and rendering industries would be substantial." (Mad Cow USA, p. 149-150) The 1997 FDA feed regulation is not a feed ban, but a labeling requirement that meat and bone meal from cattle and other ruminants be labeled 'do not feed to ruminants.' (MCUSA, p. 215-218) Government investigators have found that this rule has been widely ignored and poorly enforced. Without offering proof, USDA officials now say there is 99% compliance with this rule. However, even if that were true, it would mean little since farmers, ranchers and cattle producers can buy properly labeled feed and still feed it to cattle. There is no on-farm inspection of how even properly labeled feed is actually used, and such inspection is impossible. As long as billions of pounds of rendered slaughterhouse waste are being fed to livestock, labeling regulations and the sort of partial requirements that USDA announced December 30, 2003, will not stop mad cow disease from spreading. The 1997 feed labeling regulation is so bad that it even allows animals known to be infected with mad cow and similar diseases to be rendered into animal feed, despite the fact that the World Health Organization has urged for a decade that no infected animals be fed to animals or people. Researchers have long shown that blood can transmit mad cow type diseases, yet under the 1997 labeling regulations massive amounts of cattle blood are today being fed to calves in milk replacer, calf starter and feed supplements. Government and industry sources are telling reporters that it is safe to feed cattle blood to calves and cattle, yet Dr. Stanley Prusiner, the Nobel-prize wining mad cow researcher, says that feeding cattle blood to calves is "stupid." Why was cattle blood exempted from the 1997 FDA regulation? The politically powerful dairy industry wanted cheap blood protein in milk formula for weaning calves. The 1997 FDA regulations were written for industry, not to protect human or animal health. Also, under the 1997 FDA regulations, all parts of cattle are rendered and fed to pigs and poultry, which are rendered and all parts are fed back to themselves and to cattle. This feeding loop can spread and amplify mad cow disease, and even create and spread new, never before seen, strains of the disease. Unless and until the US follows the lead of the EU nations by implementing a total ban on byproduct feeding, along with testing millions of animals, the mad cow crisis will only worsen with time. In January, 1997, FDA projected that with no feed ban in place, the appearance of a single mad cow in the US would mean that over the next 11 years at least 299,000 additional mad cows cases would emerge, because of the spread of the disease via infected feed and the long invisible latency period in cattle. These 299,000 case would occur even if an airtight, mandatory feed ban were put in place immediately after the appearance of the first mad cow in the US. (MCUSA, page 211-212) Clearly, there is no effective livestock feed ban currently in place in the US, and USDA and FDA have absolutely no plans to put one in place. The so-called "firewall feed ban" of 1997 is a farce, an ineffective labeling requirement and nothing more. The powerful livestock and animal feed industries continue to call the shots at FDA and USDA. Apparently they believe that their current crisis management PR campaign will fool the US news media and US consumers into thinking that the right steps have all been taken. Apparently they also believe that US trading partners can be bullied into buying US cattle and beef. The longer that this industry and government deception continues, the greater the US mad cow crisis will become. Eventually as in other countries even the US government and the powerful US livestock industry will be forced to adopt the only steps that work: a total ban on feeding rendered byproducts to livestock, and the testing of animals before they are eaten. Today, however, the spin and obfuscation continues. John Stauber is the Executive Director of the Center for Media & Democracy and the Co-Author of: 'Toxic Sludge Is Good For You', 'Mad Cow USA', 'Trust Us, We're Experts', and 'Weapons of Mass Deception'. In 1997 John Stauber co-authored a book called "Mad Cow USA". The book was reprinted and updated, published in February 2004 (ISBN 156-75-111-04). Amazon.com has the book (the newest edition is the paperback). Or, you can order it at the PR Watch website at http://www.prwatch.org

FEBRUARY - HEALTHY LIVING INFORMATION WEBSITES In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, this material is distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for research and educational purposes. The following is offered for informational purposes only. I want to share with you some of the excellent sites from which I have obtained useful and/or interesting information. Opinions expressed on all the sites are meant to be taken ONLY for their intellectual INTEREST VALUE, and NOT INTERPRETED AS SPECIFIC MEDICAL OR LEGAL DIRECTION for individual conditions or situations. ALWAYS CONSULT WITH YOUR PHYSICIAN IF YOU HAVE A MEDICAL PROBLEM. WYSONG http://www.wysong.net The best source of healthy dog and cat food that I have ever found. My dog Sara is thriving on a Wysong diet. Website has lots of free information. Also, you can write eHealthLetter@wysong.net and get on the list for monthly free info. ALTERNATIVES www.drdavidwilliams.com for free e-mail dispatches The best monthly holistic-alternative care newsletter I have found. The monthly newsletter can be ordered by calling 1-800-219-8591, or write to Alternatives, 7811 Montrose Rd., Potomac MD 20854. GLUTEN-FREE LIVING (Wheat Allergy) www.LivingWithout.com "Living Without" is a magazine focusing of the wheat/Gluten-sensitive population. Full of tasty recipes, well-written articles and educational advertisements for gluten-free products, "Living Without" lets you realize that being allergic to wheat doesn't have to make you feel deprived. SEMPERVIRENS FUND www.sempervirens.org, redwoods@sempervirens.org, Sempervirens Fund, Drawer BE, Los Altos, CA 94023, USA Using a very unique approach, the Sempervirens Fund has protected hundreds of acres of the last remaining old growth Coastal Redwood Forests (Sequoia Sempervirens) by raising funds to purchase forests scheduled to be clear-cut by timber companies. The purchased land is then donated by the Sempervirens Fund to a California State Park, and members of the Sempervirens Fund work with State Park Administrators to make sure that the land is truly protected. Coastal Redwoods can live up to 2500 years old! The site has some incredible photos and intriquing information on these exceptional trees. ATOMIC ATLAS PROJECT http://www.citizen.org/atomicroad/ Click on the picture of the "Mobile Chernobyl Express". On the next page, scroll down to the sentence: Which routes through your state could become nuclear waste thoroughfares en route to the proposed high-level nuclear waste dump at Yucca Mountain, Nevada? Then, click on "Check here: National Map" (click on your state's name). The Atomic Atlas Project,a web-based tool designed to foster an understanding of the dangers posed to your families, homes and communities by the transport of high-level radioactive waste. By providing maps of the transport routes through your community, the Atomic Atlas allows you to identify the routes that commercial radioactive waste may travel. The United States Congress has legislation pending which calls for the transportation of commercial radioactive waste from nuclear reactors around the country to a temporary waste dump in Nevada. MULTIPLE CHEMICAL SENSITIVITY ("MCS") (previously called "Environmental Illness") If you click on the MCS tab at the top of my site, you will find 5 valuable links for additional information on this debilitating condition. BIORHYTHMS http://www.facade.com/biorhythm/ Fun, free site to chart your biorhythms YOUR BODY'S MANY CRIES FOR WATER www.watercure.com (click on books tab) Written by F. Batmanghelidj MD, this book discusses the importance of drinking sufficient water on a daily basis, and the various disease and degenerative conditions which can result if you don't. JMT (Jaffe-Mellor Technique) www.jmt-jafmeltechnique.com My holistic physician has used JMT on me and I have greatly benfitted. The JMT Website describes the technique as one which resolves pain and symptoms. The website states: "JMT is a completely natural, non-invasive, pain-free approach to resolving complex health disorders and has been consistently demonstrating remarkable results in clinical trials that have been conducted for more than a decade. A powerful new form of Energetic Medicine provides (in some individuals, but not all) real and lasting relief from chronic degenerative diseases, Asthma and Allergies, Autoimmune Disorders, Neurological Disorders, Trauma Related Pain Syndromes. Drug-Free, Non-invasive, No Diets, Cleanses, Supplements, Topical Applications/Manipulations, or Costly Devices." Again, these statements come from the JMT website. While I personally have experienced some improvement, I cannot vouch for the JMT Website statements. This is just shared info. ALKALIZE OR DIE www.holographichealth.com Dr. Theodore A. Baroody (N.D., D.C., Ph.D. Nutrition, C.N.C.) has written a very thought-provoking book called "Alkalize or Die" (ISBN 0-9619595-3-3). Some of the questions Dr. Baroody addresses include: 1. What is the definition of alkaline, acid and pH? 2. Why is the knowledge of alkaline and acid-forming reactions in the physical body important and how do these reactions affect good health? 3. What substances or situations create alkaline or acid-forming reactions in the body and why? 4. What hinders proper alkaline/acid balance in the body as nature intended? 5. What daily dietary and lifestyle measures can be used to insure the proper aklaline/acid ratio in the body for optimum health? Again, this information is presented for educational purposes only, not to endorse the program. SHERRY RODGERS, MD www.needs.com Dr. Rodgers has written several very important books, 2 of which have been extremely helpful for me: "Tired to Toxic?" and "Detoxify or Die". Both of her books are available from NEEDS, 1-800-634-1380, www.needs.com. Both books are full of useful and reliable information on remaining healthy or steps to help regain your health. Dr. Rodgers provides practical information that I have not found anywhere else! NEEDS is a company founded to provide healthy life-style products and books to the public, particularly to the chemically sensitive. SHIRLEY'S HOLISTIC CAFE http://www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com/ This free educational website that promotes holistic health for people & animals. Again, this information is presented for educational purposes only and I am not advocating any of these therapies. Each person has to decide for him-her-self what is appropriate. Here is a partial list of topics at Shirleys Wellness Cafe Optimum Pet Nutrition & Holistic Animal Health: http://www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com/animals.htm Homeopathic Medicine for your Family and your Pets: http://www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com/homeopat.htm The Healing Powers of Raw Foods & Juices: http://www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com/rawfood.htm Healing with Flowers, Herbs, hydrotherapy & Other Natural Remedies: http://www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com/herbs.htm Healing Clay: promoting health in plants, animals and humans http://www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com/clay.htm Water: the great healer (hydrotherapy) http://www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com/water.htm Basic Healing Principles - Restoring Immunity and Preventing Disease: http://www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com/philo1.htm Therapeutic Fasting and Internal Cleansing: http://www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com/fasting.htm Dental Amalgams the "silver" fillings in your teeth - Is It Safe?: http://www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com/amalgam.htm Fluoride: wide range of serious health problems: http://www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com/fluoride.htm The Bitter Truth About NutraSweet (Aspartame): http://www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com/nutraswt.htm

MARCH - AIR PURIFIER SOLUTIONS AND MOLD In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, this material is distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for research and educational purposes. The following is offered for informational purposes only. Just as some people get allergic symptoms when they breathe in ragweed and other pollens, some of us get reactions when we breathe in mold. Some symptoms of reactions to mold include: irritability, fatigue, depression, headaches, exhaustion, "foggy headedness", migraines, chronic ear and throat infections, nasal congestion, chronic sinusitis, bronchitis, laryngitis, asthma, eczema, colitis. Since you can't get rid of all mold, the most effective ways to deal with mold is first to find the correct air purifier for your individual needs. Secondly, minimize your exposure (see below for common sources and ways to clean mold) SOURCES EXCELLENT QUALITY AIR PURIFIERS: WEIN PRODUCTS, INC., 115 West 25th St., Los Angeles CA 90007 or online at www.weinproducts.com. (Click on the "Vortex VI-2500 Ionic Table-Top Room Air Purifier" box and you will see the info on the VI-2000 as well.) Wein sells Negative Ion Generators (ones that do NOT produce ozone). I have had excellent results with the Wein Model VI-2000. I ordered mine from Heritage Products, 1-800-862-2923 (call for a free catalog), or www.caycecures.com. The Wein VI-2000 costs around $125. It is maintenance free, quiet, and no replacement parts are required (like filters). You just plug it in and it begins purifying the air. Some specifications include: Ion Output: 70 trillion ions per second Coverage area: 400 square feet Particle Effectiveness: As small as .01 micron Airflow Output: Greater than 100 feet per minute Power Use: less than 8 watts (I leave mine on all the time) It is only 7 3/4" x 6 1/2" x 3", and weighs 1 pound, 2 ounces In addition to mold spores, it also precipitates a variety of other airborne contaminants, including pollen, animal dander, dust and dust mites, viruses, toxic chemical fumes, bacteria, odors and second-hand cigarette smoke. I have personally been very satisfied with my VI-2000. I have 3 of them in my living and office spaces. The air quality is like being near a water-fall or in a forest. Other possible sources of good quality air purifiers include: E.L. Foust, 1-800-EL-FOUST (353-6878) or www.foustco.com. They have some interesting information on their website on the dangers of using air purifiers that produce Ozone. I highly recommend you read that article before purchasing ANY air purifier. NEEDS 1-800-634-1380 or www.needs.com. For those who are not allergic to the glues in HEPA filters, you might check out some of the HEPA filter air purifiers. Mold is all around us. Just place a piece of bread out on the counter (especially in a dark drawer) for a few days, and check on it and you will find the bread covered with mold. Molds grow best in dark, damp and warm areas. The warm months of the year produce higher concentrations of mold. However, while freezing temperatures decrease mold outdoors, indoors, molds are still very abundant. COMMON SOURCES OF MOLD: Refrigerator trays, garbage pails, planters, house plants, laundry areas, shower and bathtub areas, dark closets: Damp, musty areas like attics, basements, old barns, granaries or mulch piles; Mold spores are found on common household dust; Mattresses, stuffed chairs, furniture, foam rubber pillows and mattresses can be full of mold spores. Cotton mattress covers can help to reduce some exposure; Air conditioners (requires frequent cleaning of coils and replacement of filters) and Central AC units; Carpets and underlying pads. COMMON FOODS CONTAINING MOLD ANTIGENS: Sourbreads, pumpernickle, and foods made with lots of yeast, like fresh rolls, pizza; Vinegar and vinegar containing products such as pickled and smoked meats and fish, pastrami, corn beef, cider and homemade root beer, wines, beers, liquors, salad dressing, mustard, catsup, and mayonnaise; All cheeses, sour cream, and buttermilk; Dried and candied fruits, raisins, apricots, dates, figs, prunes, coffee, tea, and all chocolate; Fruits (especially on the surface skin, so wash well before eating). CLEANING POSSIBILITIES FOR MOLD: Baking Soda (Sodium Bicarbonate) and water (safe for the chemically sensitive); Diluted Clorox, 1 part Clorox to 5 parts water (if you are not sentitive) or Borax; Diluted Tea Tree Oil (1 part to 4 parts water in a spray bottle)