Hello my friends.
This weeks issue covers a couple of ways to be green, and have a guest writer who covers several herbs that can be used to ward off anxiety.  Please note, these herbs have not been tested or evaluated by the Venture Quest Health Network.  They are presented to you for information only, please consult with your healthcare professional. Particularly if you are taking any prescription medication related to anxiety Depression, etc. these herbs could be toxic of mixed. Even with each other, but especially with prescription drugs. I think this is important information as so many people are taking very strong drugs which are very difficult to stop. I an still trying to find out if it is true, I read Prozac is a chemical carbon copy of St. Johns Wort. (ask your doctor)

We have done a review on just an amazing product. It's called the Lotus Sanitizing System, this unit, which you keep in your kitchen turns ordinary tap water, into something that you can use to wash clean your house as opposed to strong cleaning chemicals, sterilize your fruit and vegetables and neutralize the pesticides on your non-organic produce. We've given it very thorough test, as advertised, your fruit and vegetables do taste better and it really does clean house. My wife cleaned the stove, I cleaned the bathroom with oxygenated tap water. Basically, the unit injects ozone into the water and that's what gives the water it's cleaning power. After about 15 minutes the water reverts back to normal dump water. The technology is used in commercial applications, like hospitals use it for sterilizing equipment. But this product was designed for the home, and it really does work.  We don't sell these units on the web site as yet. You can purchase one at the Home Depot Canadian Tire, Amazon.com. and some health food stores. I did an Interview with the Inventor, that is posted on the site. If you want to see a picture of it,there is one on the site.

We have also tested and evaluated Soap Nuts. Also known as Soapberries, if you believe this they really can be used to replace your laundry detergent.  I was skeptical of course when I heard about this. So I bought a bag of soapberries. We did some laundry and sure enough, they work, you don't have to use chemically laden soap to wash your clothes. You are using a totally organic product.  The only problem is, these berries only grow in India, China and some parts of Africa. So they have to be imported from a long-distance, my feeling is, as long as they are brought in by bulk container ship. The trade-off for not having to dump chemical cleaners down the drain and into our water supply could very well be worth it. (Just trying to be carbon offset neutral here) I will be looking to the membership for feedback on this product before we make it available for purchase.

Guest Writer

Herbal Remedies for Anxiety - Stress-Free Herbal Cures
by Michael Lee

Studies on the use of alternative medicine have revealed effective herbal remedies for anxiety that are capable of relieving stress, tension, and unwanted fear. Below are common herbal remedies for anxiety which have gained recognition for the past decades:

Passion flower (or Passiflora incarnata) -- cure for insomnia and historically been used as a sedative. It can ease "nervous" gastrointestinal complaints, and is believed to be able to reduce nervous tremors and lower high blood pressure.

Lavender (or Lavandula augustifolia) - is a general tonic for the nervous system and is well-known for its calming properties, making it among the most effective of natural panic attack and anxiety herbal remedies.

Lemon Balm (or Melissa Officinalis) - used as a restorative for the nervous system, calms the digestive system, and reduces blood pressure.

Catnip (Nepeta Cataria) -- has a soothing effect and relieves anxiety. It has sharp fragrance and is attractive and exciting to cats, which enjoy eating catnip.

Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) - relieves gastrointestinal problems and is used widely in Italy as an aromatic condiment and as a medicine.

Kava - is an herbal remedy that helps minimize anxiety. Kava Tincture or capsule is made from the dried roots and rhizome of a bush of the pepper.

Hop (Humulus lupulus) -- has a bitter flavor and aroma. It is used as a sedative and causes a relaxing effect on the nervous system.

Motherwort (Leonurus) - has rather a pungent odor and a very bitter taste. Nonetheless, it helps stabilize emotions and has a calming effect.

Skullcap - is also called helmet flower for the shape of the flowers, which look like a knight's helmet with the visor up. It's tincture or capsules help relax and nourish the nervous system and induce sleep.

Saint John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) -- commonly used as alternative medicine for the treatment of mild depression. The flowers of the plant have been used for centuries to heal skin wounds and treat depression, anxiety, and insomnia.

Valerian shrub (Valeriana officinalis) - is cultivated as an ornamental; its roots are the source of a sedative drug. Its calming effect helps anxiety and relieves people with insomnia.

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 Todays Joke - Keep Smiling

A little girl and her mother were out and about.
Out of the blue, the girl asked her mother, "Mommy, How old are you?"
The mother responded, "Honey, women don't talk about their age. You'll learn this as you get older."
The girl then asked, "Mommy, how much do you weigh?"
Her mother responded again, "That's another thing women don't talk about. You'll learn this, too, as you grow up."
The girl, still wanting to know about her mother, then fired off another question, "Mommy, why did you and Daddy get a divorce?"
The mother, a little annoyed by the questions, responded, "Honey, that is a subject that hurts me very much, and I don't want to talk about it now."
The little girl, frustrated, sulked until she was dropped off at a friend's house to play. She consulted with her girlfriend about her and her mother's conversation.
The girlfriend said, "All you have to do is sneak a look at your mother's driver's license. It's just a like a report card from school. It tells you everything."
Later, the little girl and her mother were out and about again.
The little girl started off with, "Mommy, Mommy, I know how old you are. I know how old you are. You're 32 years old."
The mother was very shocked. She asked, "Sweetheart, how do you know that?"
The little girl shrugged and said, "I just know. And I know how much you weigh. You weigh 130 pounds."
"Where did you learn that?"
The little girl said, "I just know. And I know why you and Daddy got a divorce. You got an 'F' in sex."

I hope you enjoyed this issue

Mike Hepburn - Editor