Questions & Answers

Q. Will the DPL System work for stretch marks and loose skin on the stomach?
A. I'm not aware of any of our customers who have used the light on stretch marks, so I forwarded this question to the manufacturer. Here is their reply: "We have customers who are using the system on the stomach and for stretch marks, and I know that is it very helpful with scaring... the age of the scar tissue will determine the time required to see results." Also, when I was selling a different light (that was smaller and less powerful) I heard about a woman who used it on a scar while she was laid-up in bed for 10 days. She said the scar diminished a great deal during this time by treating it with the light it for 15 minutes a day.

Q. I know the DPL™ System comes with a one year guarantee, but how long will it really keep working?
A. The system will last about 2,500 hours. Based on 9 minute treatments twice per day, that's about 5 years. But after the initial 10 weeks of use, most customers cut back to 2 or 3 treatments per week, which means the system will last much longer than 5 years.

Q. Does infrared light help with SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)?
A. No, I'm afraid there's no evidence that infrared light helps with seasonal depression. However, we are very interested in this issue, and have decided to become a distributor for a line of light boxes that will bring relief to those affected by the "winter blues." Stay tuned as we prepare to roll out this exciting product line, manufactured by the company that has been the world leader in light therapy for SAD since 1985.

Natural Health Products & Resources

IS YOUR DEODORANT HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH? You might be surprised to learn that over the years, eight different ingredients commonly found in deodorant products have been banned because they posed a health hazard to users. Today, most deodorants still contain numerous questionable chemicals, including aluminum chlorohydrate, a substance that may be implicated in the development of breast cancer. Though the research on the breast cancer issue is conflicting, I decided to play it safe and find a deodorant that doesn't contain this ingredient, nor a bunch of other chemicals that might be found to be hazardous years from now. After trying a number of "natural" products, I'm thrilled to report that I found a truly amazing one—Crystal Body Deoderant. This deodorant, made of 100% natural mineral salts, is not only ranked #1 for safety by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics (see below), but I found it to be MUCH MORE EFFECTIVE than any chemical or natural deodorant I've ever used...Nature continues to amaze me!

LINK OF THE MONTH
Published by The Environmental Working Group, The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics website includes "Skin Deep" a searchable product safety guide. Find out what's known about the potential health risks from the personal care products you use everyday and learn about safer options. The database features brand-by-brand safety rankings and in-depth information on almost 15,000 shampoos, lotions, deodorants, sunscreens and other products from over 1,000 brands. And, if your product isn't listed, you can type in the ingredients and get a custom report! See http://www.safecosmetics.org.

Blueberries are #1 in Antioxidants!
Recent USDA studies show that blueberries are a tasty way to eat right and stay healthy. Scientists at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University ranked blueberries #1 in antioxidant activity compared with 40 other commercially available fruits and vegetables.

Dr. James Joseph, Ph.D., Chief of the USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University, is working with blueberries to examine their potential to help improve motor skills and reverse the short-term memory loss that comes with aging. "The blueberry has emerged as a very powerful food in the aging battle," said Dr. Joseph. "Given the possibility that blueberries may reverse short-term memory loss and forestall other effects of aging, their potential may be very great."

A University of Illinois study by Mary Ann Lila Smith, Ph.D., looked at a particular flavonoid that inhibits an enzyme involved in promoting cancer. Of the fruits tested, blueberries showed the greatest anti-cancer activity of all. And according to research findings at the Rutgers Blueberry Cranberry Research Center in Chatsworth, N.J., blueberries help promote urinary tract health. Rutgers scientist Amy Howell, Ph.D., explains that blueberries, like cranberries, contain compounds that prevent the bacteria responsible for urinary tract infections from attaching to the bladder wall.

Blueberries, like their European cousins, bilberries, also have very high concentrations of anthocyanin, a natural compound linked with many health benefits including reducing eyestrain and improving night vision.

Published by WholeFood Farmacy 6/27/06