A little something different this month...

Helping and Getting Help in the Family

Which family am I talking about? The HerbaCall and Herbalife family, of course! A few weeks ago, I sent out a special email asking for help on a variety of topics. Not surprisingly, I received many wonderful and helpful responses.

This newsletter will provide a compilation of some of the questions and the responses. Some is testimonial, some is informational. All is valuable and worthwhile. You'll probably want to either archive this yourself, or remember to come back and read it at HerbaCall.

Because of limitations on the size of my newsletter, I can only include some of the information I've received. So be prepared for more to come in the future!!

Here we go!

Diverticulitis and Diverticulosis

Diverticulosis is the chronic condition that can cause abdominal bloating and cramping, alternating constipation and diarrhea. The “-itis” is when the little colon pouches become infected.

People with diverticulosis should work on gradually increasing their fiber intake from a variety of sources (vegetables, fruits and grains as well as supplements). The caveat is “move slowly” with dietary changes. I usually recommend beginning with Herbal Aloe 2-4 oz twice daily and 1 Fiber & Herb three times a day. They can also begin a shake. Make sure they are making it in a beverage they are used to drinking regularly. Begin Herbalifeline and RoseOx gradually over the week for the healthful anti-inflammatory benefits of Omega 3's and antioxidant protection. They can use essentially all our products, just don’t add all at once.

Kind regards,

Lauren Bennett
Manager, Nutritional Product Inquiry
Medical Affairs & Education

Diverticulosis = small pouches formed in the colon through weak spots pushing outwards. Not unlike an inner tube pushing through weak spots in a tyre.

Once these pouches fill up with waste, they become an hazardous source for infections, this condition is called diverticulitis, once there are infections.

BEST POSSIBLE SOLUTION:

1. Use an advanced Herbalife program DAILY, at least 1 shake, BUT 3 times per day the tablets

2. BUY: Pumpernickel-bread brand-name van der Meulen (or similar brands), it is a small package approx. 6 inches by 4 inches and 2 inches thick, containing 10 slices of this dark RYE-bread.

Prices for Pumpernickel in Australia are around $ 2.00 Australian per packet. make sure it IS the dark Rye bread in a package of the dimensions above, and NOT a loaf of Pumpernickel Rye bread.

If your local supermarket does not carry it, Delicatessen shops will ! Do NOT settle for anything else !!!

Start with at least 1 slice a day, on top of a sandwich with jam, or cheese.

In severe cases it may take up to 1 month to "empty" those pouches and remove the source for infections completely.

The Rye bread works very effective, since it behaves like a bottle-brush throughout the colon, wiping ALL waste away into the exit-canal.

Make sure plenty of CLEAN drinking water is used as well, pref. 8 glasses per day.

This has helped HUNDREDS of people, some with severe problems in that area.

The bowel movements will become very regular within days.

regards

John Bakker (Mil.Team Australia)

High Cholesterol and Kids

Question: Do you know any information on High Cholesterol & kids? Which products would be ok. I have called distributer relaions in the past and each time I ask a question (relating to my kids & the products) I get several different answers that conflict with the previous person. Any suggestions. My child is 9 yrs. old and her cholesterol level is at 191. She is not considered obese - she weighs 82 pounds. Thank you for your time.

Answer: When children have high cholesterol, it could be a familial problem. Would definitely consult a doctor/specialist regarding your child and your whole family.

Regarding which products could be helpful:

Formula 1 - Nutritional Protein Drink

Fibre tablets - contain oat fibre - good for lowereing cholesterol

Lipobond - will grab onto fat in the diet.

Herbalifeline - Omega 3 - would use 3 times a day

Exercise daily.

Check for some underlying cause.

Dr. Beverley Hoffman, South Africa

Cholesterol and Lipitor

Question: Does anyone have any info on LIPITOR? A medication for High Colesterol?? A customer's doctor put her on this Med, and just started the Ultimate program. The med's made her sick... but the Doc told her to stop the Herbalife for a month and let the Lipitor work... she doesn't know what to do. Anyone know?

Answer: There is no reason to stop Herbalife for Lipitor. If anything, the soy content in Formula 1 could reduce her cholesterol levels. Here's a study that might help.

Dr. Beverley Hoffman, South Africa

Alcohol Withdrawal

This is a testimonial I got from a young man who was an alcoholic and he went off the alcohol completely and stayed off it.

The one product that seriously stopped the craving and the withdrawal is Florafibre. Drink a lot of water and also use #6 (it helps keep the bowels moving). That is what he told us.

You can take 6 - 9 tabs a day.

Lefki, Brisbane Australia

In regard to the question about how to help someone in a alcohol withdrawal, we had an article on protein and nutrition a while ago, that I studied very carefully. It cited that research has been done to help those in alcohol withdrawal as well as other problems like anorexia, and depression...the bottom line was that these folks needed more of the specific amino acids that were lacking in their brain to help them feel balanced.

After studying the ingredients in our products I discovered that 6 Mentabalance a day, 9 Herbalifeline a day and 9 Cell Activators a day sure seemed to cover the amino acids these type of people would need.

In other words our basic nutrition of Formula 1 (protein shake powder), 2 (multivitamin, minerals, and herbs), and 3 (Cell Activator) and then to add the Mentabalance and Herbalifeline to help raise those amino acids would be an incredible boost.

The resources can be found by looking up the HerbaCall newsletter that was about protein. It was a reference in this article. It was called Mental Health and Protein Nutrition by Julia Ross, from Well Being Journal Vol. 11 No. 5, Sept./Oct. 2002. This is an excellent article and I thank HerbaCall for providing the resource! Check it out.

Susan

Often heavy drinker/alcoholics are malnourished. Herbalife products will simply provide a good source of nutrition. May need to still supplement with B vitamins though. Should withdraw from alcohol with medical help.

Dr. Beverley Hoffman, South Africa

Smoking

In regards to helping someone quick smoking, I have been told at STS's the best way, is to use the "patch" available in stores, then take Mentabalance. I would also add Herbalifeline to help feel balanced, Cell Activator and Schizandra (so they can start to breath better again). Herbalife makes everything easier!

Susan

Schizophrenia

Recently I was doing some research on ADD/ADHD for a client and I found a gold mine of information. If you go to www.oilofpisces.com you will find a wealth of studies that have been conglomerated about the multiple benefits of fish and fish oil. There is a section that shows studies of fish oil providing excellent benefits for people with Schizophrenia. You will find it under "Mental Health / Depression". After you read all the studies provided on this website you will be promoting the Herbalifeline to everybody.

Here are a couple other websites I "highly recommend". Between these first two websites you can quickly find natural solutions to many of the conditions you are asking for people to share testimonials and product recommendations about.

www.healthandage.com
www.healthy.net
www.digitalnaturopath.com

Need to have an accurate nutritional analysis done? Go to www.spectracell.com

I found this article about the importance of "Protein" very informative.

http://www.wellbeingjournal.com/protein.htm

It discusses the importance of protein intake and overcoming addictions to drugs and alcohol.
Here's some information about the lady that wrote the article. Julia Ross holds an M.A. in clinical psychology, as well as a California marriage and family therapy license. She is a pioneer in the field of eating disorders and addiction treatment in the San Francisco Bay Area, where she has founded and directed six successful recovery programs over the past 20 years. Some of her favorite achievements include starting the first programs for addicted adolescents and their families in Northern California and receiving an award for her work with Native American tribal clinics in 1996. She is the executive director of Recovery Systems in Mill Valley, California, 415-383-3611.

Hope you find this information helpful.

Steve Lankford, Emmett, Idaho

Asthma

Question: What product can we use for asthma and sinus for children as well as adults?

Answer: The products that boost the immune system would be the most helpful - but should be under a regular doctor's care as well. Nutritional Protein Drink plus Fibre and Herb. RoseOx and Herbalifeline are the best choice. Herbalife is not a cure for illnesses, but does supply great nutrition, which can help the body get to a healthier level.

Dr. Beverley Hoffman, South Africa

Yeast Infections

Question: I am a Herbalife distributor and was wondering if there has ever been any documentation on yeast infections starting after starting Herbalife products. I know of someone who had to stop the products because of this. I have experieced three yeasts while on the products. However, two of the infections I attributed to being on an antibiotic for 4 weeks (for sinus
infection) The third came out of nowhere. I had been off the antibiotic for one week. I am very interested to here if anyone else has had this occur? I am a nurse and am sold on these products, however, I am concerned and interested in what product(s) might or could have cause this.

Distributor relations was not able to give me answers. I am hoping you can.

Answer: I would look to recent antibiotic use as the cause of the yeast infections and not Herbalife products. If the yeast infection was vaginal (after antibiotic use) and then recurred soon after it had cleared up, it could suggest that you have a yeast infection in your gut. Would consult your doctor, and let him check you out thoroughly. Try taking natural yogurt containing live lactobacillus, next time you use an antibiotic.

Dr. Beverley Hoffman, South Africa

Blood Clots

Question: Does anyone have a testimonial about someone that had a blood clot and HL helped them? I have a sister-in-law who just was told she has a blood clot on her leg. I have given her Herbalifeline to take 3 - 3x daily. But any other clues would be greatly appreciated. Worried about helping her the best!

Answer: Herbalifeline 1-2 three times a day would be helpful. However, she must work with her doctor. If he puts her onto warfarin or antiplatelet drugs, will probably need to cut down on Herbalifeline. Formula 1 (NPD), Fibre and Herb, and RoseOx would be useful in boosting her immune system -not instead of medical care and attention. Important to follow medical doctor's instructions.

Dr. Beverley Hoffman, South Africa

Chronic Fatigue

Question: I am a distributor working from Australia. My brother (in the U.K.) was diagnosed in November 2002 with viral pleurisy and basically told that because it is viral he must just let it take its course. He is now suffering with chronic fatigue due to the impact of the virus on his body. He still suffers from chest pains, but they say his lungs are now free of the virus.Have you any product recommendations from the U.K product list? He is not terribly good at taking tablets, but if I could get some testimonials of how they have helped others I think he could be persuaded to give them a try.

Answer: Good nutrition from Herbalife products will help boost his immune system, which will help him get over the viral illness.

I would suggest Formula 1 (Nutritional Protein Drink) at least twice a day (even up to 3 times a day - after food if he needs to gain weight), Fibre and Herb 3 times a day, RoseOx (One tablet 2-3 times a day) plus Herbalifeline 1 capsule 3 times daily. Thermogetics tea is energising and has antioxidants to boost the immune system. Regarding NRG - it is optional. May help with chronic fatigue.

Dr. Beverley Hoffman, South Africa

I want to give special acknowledgement to my good friend Dr. Beverly Hoffman. Bev is a member of the HerbaCall family, and has been sharing both her Herbalife expertise and Medical expertise generously. Bev has a life and a career and a business, and still finds time to help out.

Thank you, Bev! You are a true treasure and a joy.

Steven