This is a local company that offers excellent products to insulate and beautify your home.  The customers come mostly from referrals since the news of great products and customer satisfaction spreads like wildfire.

The company offers a warranty from the manufacturer for the windows and doors, plus you receive assurances that you will be completely satisfied with the product and with the installation. 

There is never a trip charge.  There are no phony sales calls that say you need to act immediately, and never any bogus discounts.  No estimates are given, only a firm price quote that is good for ninety days. 

It seems like a win, win situation.

In this same 1984 Prevention an article talked about the mineral zinc and how it help boils.  I found the conversation between the doctor and patient very interesting.  The patient had driven a long way to finally consult with a doctor who knew more about alternative healing.

After suffering with boils for nine years, and going to a dermatologist who did not think that vitamins would work, this patient influenced by his wife, sought another way to deal with his chronic outbreak of boils.

The doctor asked a number of questions including those about allergies in the family.  The patient had no real allergy symptoms, but it could be an underlying cause.  The family was working together to improve nutrition and the patient was taking a multivitamin.  The check-up was normal except for the existing boils, dry skin on the hands and white spots on the fingernails.

White spots indicate a deficiency in zinc which in turn may be a cause of a lower immune function.  It was recommended to have a mineral analysis to check the zinc levels and the zinc and copper balance and all the other minerals.

There are various kinds of fiber, all are important to the body.  Fiber is a variety of elements with a variety of functions.  I found this list in a 1984 Prevention magazine and I thought it was relevant to today's needs.  The information is still timely.

One type is Cellulose and it functions in the intestinal tract.  It relieves constipation, counteracts carcinogens and curbs weight gain and controls glucose.

Food Sources:  Carrots, bran and whole-grain cereals, brussels sprouts, apples, lima beans, peanuts, pears, peas, rhubarb, whole wheat flour.

Pectin is another type of fiber.  It lowers cholesterol and protects against colon cancer and gallstones.

Food Sources:  Oranges, potatoes, beets, carrots, apples, bananas, okra.

Gums/Mucilages are fiber that lowers cholesterol and controls glucose levels.

Food Sources:  Dried beans, oat bran, oatmeal.

Hemicellulose relieves constipation, counteracts carcinogens in the intestinal tract and curbs weight gain.

Food Sources:  Green beans, radishes, sweet corn, apples, bananas,  beets, bran and whole grains.

Lignins take bile acids and cholesterol out of the intestines.  They fight against colon cancer and gallstones.

Food Sources:  Bran and whole grain cereals, Brazil nuts, cabbage, peaches, peanuts, pears, peas, strawberries, tomatoes.

Today there is emphasis on leafy green vegetable and there are other fruits - the pattern is whole grains, vegetables and fruits.

Written by Lewis Vaughn

Fishing rods come from different materials and come in a variety of shapes and sizes.  It is important for every fisherman to have the proper piece of equipment suited to his/her preference and style of fishing; whether freshwater or saltwater.

One popular name is Berkeley.  They make the AMP series of rods.  They are light, sensitive and also durable because they have an Armidillo hide finish.  They vary in length from 5 1/2 ft. to 7 ft. long.

Shimano is another brand.  This company makes a series of rods called the Compre Trolling rods.  They are designed for catching freshwater fish.  There are six different models of fishing rods, and they also vary in size, length and power.

Ugly stick rods are made by the Shakespeare.  They have a feature called clear tip for sensitivity, and they come in a variety of sizes, price and strength.

It sounds like great fun to choose among these rods.

A qualified professional has to treat with herbs.  Herbs are wonderful, but they can produce side effects and conflict with vitamins and medicines.  Medicinal herbs are the ones you need to watch out for while others are safer to use on a daily basis.

These herbs are considered mild tonics and they help the body create more energy. Astragalus, panax ginseng, Siberian ginseng and licorice root fall in this category. Astragalus supports the immune function and can help with the common cold and cancer.  The ginseng helps with vitality in the day time and promotes relaxation at night.

Echinacea will help increase the number of immune cells.  Take it three to four days a week in tea, tincture or in capsules.  Fresh oats counters chronic fatigue and they will also lessen withdrawal symptoms for cigarettes, coffee and recreational drug use.  This is not quick or rolled oats.

I have to rewrite some of this since the remainder of the blog vanished.  The last section of the blog was about garlic. Garlic supports the immune system by promoting activity of the body's natural killer cells.  These help fight infectious viruses and tumor cells - if you take garlic as a supplement then take 2 capsules with meals.

The Complete Encyclopedia of Natural Healing, by Gary Null (2005)