The holiday season is quickly upon us. In this issue I am reviewing some excellent products that help enhance a healthy lifestyle and they make great gifts for those we love and care about.

APPLIANCES

TRIBEST adds Hawos Grain Mills to their line of high quality kitchen appliances. Hawos Grain Mills are produced in Germany and are precision-crafted using the highest quality materials, allowing health-conscious people to conveniently produce their own nutritious grain flour. These mills contain an extremely durable grinding stone that is resistant to stone debris and is built economically so that owners can easiliy replace any part. There are four models in the line to choose from: Novum, Easy, Octogon 1, and Mill 1. We found the Mill 1 to be well-made, easy to use--equipped with flour quality settings it quickly processes grains. 3-year warranty. An exceptional
product every healthy food preparer should have!
(888) 254-7336
www.tribest.com

BACK TO BASICS PRODUCTS introduces the Blender Solution 5500 that combines three appliances into one. This blender, smoothie maker and food processor accommodates a multitude of food preparations. It is designed to blend, chop and puree, making creamy salad dressings, delicious fruit smoothies and thick shakes; healthy batters for homemade pancakes and vegetarian burgers; chopped vegetables for soups, and much more. This unit is very handy and convenient to use; cleans easily, and takes up only a small area of counter-top space. We found our recipes came out better tasting with this food processor. One year limited warranty.
(800) 688-1989
www.backtobasicsproducts.com

CLOTHING

NEGATIVE COMFORT distributes a line of clothing with Teviron, a material that carries a healthy negative static charge. Teviron has an insulation property factor that retains heat and repels water away from the skin, keeping skin warm and dry. The material in the undergarments is soft and comfortable. Great for summer or winter wear.
(562) 697-5978
www.negativecomfort.com

FOOTWEAR

EARTH offers a vegan line of footwear for both men and women. Being vegan is all about kindness and compassion. Classic (for men) and Classy (for women) have gently rounded box toes, riveted eyelets, double-reinforced stitching and soft and breathable faux-suede uppers. Both shoes are stylish and deliver real performance advantages over traditional athletic shoes with their patented Negative Heel technology, an exclusive design that promotes the natural walking motion and supports good posture. One of the most comfortable shoes we’ve ever worn!
(877) 372-2814
www.earthvegan.us

BOOKS

THE HUNDRED-YEAR LIE
by Randall Fitzgerald
Investigative Journalist Randall Fitzgerald traces the constantly expanding use of synthetic chemicals in foods and pharmaceuticals over the past 100 years, and correlates it with the increase in various diseases, the weakening of the immune system, proliferation of mutations, and the breakdown of reproductive systems. The threat is real, however the situation is not hopeless. Insight is offered into a great variety of healthy alternatives. Randall Fitzgerald has been a newspaper reporter, magazine editor and book author for 36 years. A valuable book to read.
Dutton (division of Penguin USA), 2006.
293 pages, $24.95.
(800) 631-8571
www.penguinputnam.com

EXCITOTOXINS: THE TASTE THAT KILLS
by Russell L. Blaylock, M.D.
The definition of an excitotoxin is a
substance added to foods and beverages that literally stimulates neurons to death, causing brain damage of varying degrees. These substances can be found in such ingredients as monosodium glutamate, aspartame, cysteine, hydrolyzed protein, and aspartic acid. Russell Blaylock, M.D., is a board-certified neurosurgeon who has treated many cases of neurodegenerative diseases. In 1989, his father succumbed to the ravages of Parkinson’s disease. This event propelled him on his journey to help others avoid this terrible tragedy, resulting in the writing of this book. Dr. Blaylock is a member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, The American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Southern Eurosurgical Society, The American Nutritionist Association, and many others. A must read for every person wanting a healthy life and healthy brain function.
Health Press, 1994.
297 pages, $17.95.
(877) 411-0707
www.healthpress.com

Jeffrey Schiller is a special feature columnist and writes for health and environmental publications across the nation. He can be reached at: jeffreys@aztecfreenet.org