Greg's Essential Oils eNews - June 07 (Aches, Pains & Energy)

Hello Everyone,

Young Living (YLEO) has so many amazing products that it's impossible
to keep up on all the ways they're being used and the great results for
various conditions that arise. Here is a YLEO product I recently rediscovered.

Sulfurzyme is a great system-wide support, but is especially good for pain
relief - even those everyday aches and pains we've come to accept with
"aging." Any affliction or injury deserves a try with Sulfurzyme. Many
find it is an excellent all-around support, giving energy and focus. The MSM
in Sulfurzyme has a nasty taste. For that reason, I recommend the CAPSULES
from Young Living over the powder (though powder is more economical
of course).

I had been considering it as the topic of an upcoming eNews, but Barbara
recently beat me to it. Her info follows.

-Greg

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"SULFURZYME AND PAIN RELIEF

1) Overview
2) About Sulfurzyme (from the Essential Oils Desk Reference)
3) MSM: A New Solution for Arthritis, Allergies, and Pain (article)
4) Testimonials

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1) Overview

While most of us have heard about the benefits of MSM, and could easily
assume that all MSM products are the same, have you considered what makes
Young Living's Sulfurzyme different than the others? Why is it that Dr.
Ronald Lawrence, MD, the person who "wrote the book" on MSM, endorses
our product? The answer is that the other ingredient in Sulfurzyme is
WOLFBERRY powder and this seems to be what makes all the difference.
Several people have noted that, when other MSM products were tried, they
didn't help as much as Sulfurzyme.

Sulfurzyme has long been one of my personal favorites and I've been taking
it for years. I usually don't think much about it. I just take it every day,
giving myself a short break every now and then as I think that's generally a
good idea.

What I can say is that while most people I know complain of various aches
and pains, I'm virtually pain free. In those times when I don't take
Sulfurzyme, I do notice that my joints feel less supple in the mornings
after waking up. When I start the Sulfurzyme again, they're more
flexible...and actually, I just don't notice them at all.

Sulfurzyme is available in powder and capsule form. MSM is naturally bitter
and YL adds stevia to the powdered version for taste purposes. Personally,
when they started adding the stevia, I could no longer tolerate the taste
and switched to the capsules. Some people, however, think it tastes
terrific...go figure. ;-)

Below are some testimonials that I've saved over the years relating to
Sulfurzyme and pain (not including other testimonials for hair and nails and
other various benefits). The first one was recently posted on one of the
discussion lists, and it is what prompted me to send this out to you now, as
a reminder of this great product and the many "miracles" that people have
experienced from taking it.

Warm regards, Barbara

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2) About Sulfurzyme from the Essential Oils Desk Reference, 3rd Edition

Sulfurzyme is a unique combination of methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), the
protein-building compound found in breast milk, fresh fruits and vegetables,
and Ningxia wolfberry (Lycium barbarum). Together, they create a new concept
in balancing the immune system and supporting almost every major function of
the body. Of particular importance is the ability of MSM to equalize water
pressure inside of the cells-a considerable benefit for those plagued with
bursitis, arthritis, and tendonitis.Ningxia wolfberry supplies nutrients to
enhance the proper assimilation and metabolism of sulfur.

INGREDIENTS:

MSM is a special organic sulfur that combats autoimmune diseases including
arthritis, asthma, lupus, and scleroderma. MSM is critical to proper skin,
hair, and liver health. MSM is the subject of a bestselling book, The
Miracle of MSM, The Natural Solution for Pain, authored by UCLA
neuropsychiatrist Ronald Lawrence M.D., Ph.D., and Stanley Jacob, M.D.

Ningxia wolfberry (Lycium barbarum) contains minerals and coenzymes to
support sulfur metabolism.

Directions:

CAPS: Take 2 capsules two times daily one hour before or after meals. Code
3243 / 300 caps / $54.75

POWDER: Take 1/2 teaspoon with distilled water two times daily one hour
before or after meals. Code 3241 / 8 oz. / $41.75

Companion Products: BLM, Coral Sea, Super Cal, ArthroTune, Essentialzyme,
Ortho Ease, PanAway, Mega Cal

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3) MSM: A New Solution for Arthritis, Allergies, and Pain
[Also from the Essential Oils Desk Reference, 3rd Edition]

MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) is a natural sulfur-bearing nutrient that occurs
widely in nature (found in everything from mother's milk to fresh
vegetables). It is an exceptional source of nutritional sulfur -- a mineral
that is vital to protein synthesis and sound health.

Why is sulfur so important to the body? Because sulfur is a mineral which,
like vitamin C, is constantly being used up and depleted. When we fair to
replenish our reserves of nutritional sulfur, we become more vulnerable to
disease and degenerative conditions. Some possible signs of sulfur
deficiency are:

* Poor nail and hair growth
* Eczema
* Dermatitis
* Poor muscle tone
* Acne/Pimples
* Gout
* Rheumatism
* Arthritis
* Weakening of nervous system
* Constipation
* Impairment of mental faculties
* Lowered libido

MSM is more than just another essential nutrient. According to research
compiled by Ronald Lawrence, Ph.D, M.D. and Stanley Jacob, M.D., MSM
represents a safe, natural solution for chronic headaches, back pain,
tendonitis, fibriomyalgia, rheumatism, arthritis, athletic injuries, muscle
spasms, asthma, and allergies.

In a book entitled "The Miracle of MSM" [available from Essential Science
Publishing and other places], both Dr. Jacobs and Dr. Lawrence discuss how
MSM has benefited hundreds of patients. A UCLA neuro-psychiatrist, Dr.
Lawrence is convinced that MSM will revolutionize how millions of people
deal with inflammatory autoimmune diseases like rheumatism, asthma,
bursitis, and tendonitis, as well as auto-immune diseases like arthritis,
lupus, schleroderma and allergies.

Other doctors have also seen their patients dramatically improve using 2 to
4 grams of MSM daily. According to David Blyweiss, M.D., of the Institute of
Advanced Medicine in Lauderhill, Florida, many patients experience a 50%
improvement in their arthritis symptoms, along with less fatigue, better
sleep and better ability to exercise.

Dr. Laurence has also used MSM to improve the condition of patients who were
virtually crippled with arthritis and back pain. One patient was able to get
out of bed for the first time after just two weeks on MSM. And after two
months of MSM use, he would walk to the grocery store.

Another of Dr. Lawrence's patients was a 70-year-old woman who was suffering
from severe arthritis. In this case, MSM actually postponed the need for
double knee replacement. In fact, after only two months on oral MSM, she was
walking again with much less pain and stiffness.

Numerous other MSM uses have experienced results equivalent to cortisone,
but without side effects like immune suppression, fluid retention and
weakness.

According to Stanley Jacord, M.D., there may be no pharmaceutical back pain
therapy better, or safer, than MSM. "MSM has an important role to play in
the nonsurgical treatment of back pain," he said. "I have seen several
hundred patients for back pain secondary to osteoarthritis, disc
degeneration, spinal misalignments, or accidents. For such pain-related
conditions, MSM is usually beneficial."

"I have been recommending MSM for more that six months," says Richard
Shaefer, a chiropractor from Wheeling, Illinois. "The results have been
excellent. I consistently see major reduction in pain and inflammation in
arthritic joints, along with improved range of motion. I can't think of a
single individual who isn't getting some kind of positive effect."

MSM may have other benefits aside from its pain and inflammation-reducing
properties. Numerous patients have reported a surge in energy levels along
with thicker, hair, nails and skin. Some have even reported a softening of
disappearance of scar tissue.

One user reported a marked increase in stamina and energy after starting on
MSM. "For a long while I have had the blahs," complained Lou Salyer of
Tucson, Arizona. "I had no stamina. I had to force myself to get things done
around the house. After two days on MSM, it was like a blast of energy. I am
amazed at how much I get done now."

MSM may also do much more than relieve pain. "Prior to taking MSM (30 grams
a day for 20 years), I would have a cold or flue two or three times a year,
Stated Dr. Jacobs. "Since I've been taking MSM, I've not had a single cold
or the flu. I can't say that MSM prevented my cold or the flu, but it is a
fascinating observation."

MSM contains an exceptionally bioavailable source of sulfur, one of the most
neglected minerals needed by the human body. Carl Pfeiffer, M.D., Ph.D., a
world-renowned expert on nutritional medicine, agrees. "Sulfur is the
forgotten essential element."

Found in such foods as garlic and asparagus, the sulfur within MSM is a
critical part of the amino acids cysteine and methionine, which form the
building blocks of the nails, hair and skin. Sulfur is also found in
therapeutic mineral baths and hot springs that have brought relief to
arthritis sufferers for centuries.

MSM is very closely related to DMSO, a powerful pain reliever that was the
subject tof a "60 Minutes" report in April, 1980. DMSO has been approved by
the FDA for interstitial cystitis, a painful urinary tract condition.

THE YOUTH NUTRIENT

Of particular importance is MSM's ability to equalize water pressure inside
the cells -- a considerable benefit for those plagued with bursitis,
arthritis and tendonitis. These kinds of inflammatory outbreaks are created
when the water pressure inside the cells jumps past the pressure outside the
cells, creating pressure and pain. MSM acts as a sort of cellular safety
valve, affecting the protein envelope of the cell so that water transfers
freely in and out of the cell. The result: rapid relief and less damage to
tissues. And because it elasticizes the hold between the cells, MSM can
restore flexibility to inflamed tissues.

When our bodies grow older and are chronically shortchanged of key minerals
like sulfur and MSM, the bonds between our cells become increasingly rigid
and brittle -- a condition that can lead to a loss in skin flexibility and
contribute to skin wrinkles. The internal manifestations of this cellular
brittleness are far less visible but have a far greater negative impact on
the body. MSM's ability to reintroduce flexibility into cell structures,
therefore, can have widespread restorative effects.

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4) SULFURZYME & PAIN TESTIMONIALS:

It is amazing how many of us have painful joints and achy bodies. My pains
were in my arms and shoulders, to the point that shaking hands was a lesson
in pain! I started using 1 oz. of NingXia Red each morning and 2 Sulfurzyme
in the morning and evening. Within two weeks all the pain was gone and has
not returned in nine months.

I shared this with a mechanic friend whose knees had been giving him a lot
of problems. He had been using Gloucosamine which had eventually helped his
pain but had given him some nasty side effects. He stopped the Gloucosamine
and started using the NingXia and Sulfurzyme like I was. His pain stopped in
three days and there were no side effects!! He is sharing the good news with
his fellow mechanics. Perhaps they will join the ranks of the strong and
healthy.

Many of us have these sort of daily pains that are really slowing us down.
Trying this regimen for a few months may change your life. It did for the
both of us!

Let me know if you have any questions, and picture your life with out the
aches . It is very possible that you do not have to live with them anymore.

Your friend,
Tom

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I have suffered with fibromyalgia & some arthritis for several years & I
seemed to be getting worse each year. Some days my pain was bad enough that
I had to resort to taking the pain medication called VICODIN. The dizziness
& light-headedness along with the drowsiness I felt when I took the
medication made me feel like I was in a downward spiral.

After being introduced to the Young Living Products by my upline, Jill
Young, she explained the benefits that these remarkable products could
possibly have on my health. I purchased the NingXia Red Juice and after only
two bottles at one ounce perday I developed the most energy I have had in
many years ! My family and friends can attest to this amazing change that
has transformed me into a new person!! I also added the supplements of
Sulfurzyme, BLM, & Vitagreen to my daily regimen. After a very short time I
have become 100% pain free & I feel like there is no stopping me!

It was almost beyond my belief that this miracle had happened to me! I have
my life back & now I feel it is my mission in life to share these wonderful
products with others that also suffer as I did. NingXia Red also saved my
dog's life as the vet had suggested putting him to sleep after months of
unsuccessful treatment of antibiotics, injections & ointments of all kinds.
His immune system had totally shut down. Thankfully SPANKY loves his daily
SUPER JUICE!!! He received 4 oz. a day. My family & myself have had such
remarkable success on these products that we will be faithful customers
FOREVER! We thank the Lord for giving us the tools he intended for us to use
and the dedication & vision of Gary Young for bringing Young Living
Essential Oils into our lives.

Lorrie Yonker

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I have been taking Sulfurzyme for almost a year now. I started out with a
about 1/4 tsp per day and have worked my way up to a Tablespoon a day. I
could barely get out of bed in the morning because my feet hurt so much the
first few steps. I saw a doctor who said I had arthritis and the only thing
I could do was not to go barefoot. The knuckles on my hands were also
swelling and getting very painful. It took about four months of Sulfurzyme
and getting off all fresh dairy products to get back to normal. As long as
I take the Sulfurzyme and don't get into too much dairy, I'm fine, if I
slack on either one, the pain starts up again. Life is much better now.

Minnetta McAdams

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My mother woke up with swollen and painful knee a year ago. The pain got so
bad that she couldn't walk more than ten minutes.

After taking her to Orthopedic,Rheumatologist and Neurologist and getting
all the fancy tests done, the diagnosis was PSEUDOGOUT (fake gout, they
don't what causes that and don't know how to treat it ), and OSTEOARTHRITIS
(she's had OS for a long time and it is not a new problem ).

Although they were not sure what caused the pain, decided to put her on
BEXTRA (every day). After taking it for almost three weeks, she got somewhat
better, but it didn't stop pseudogout's attacks.Taking Bextra for a long
time can damage kidney, and she doesn't like taking it every day because it
breaks blood vessels in her eyes.

So she decided to try SULFURZYME. She likes WINTERGREEN, it works for her
arthritis but didn't do anything for pseudogout.

After taking Sulfurzyme for two months she was getting better, but she
didn't believe it was Sulfurzyme, until she was out of it and didn't take it
for ten days, then she noticed the pain was coming back, and this happened
twice.

Now she is MUCH BETTER, does her daily walk with no pain and she wanted me
to write this testimonial, hoping it might help those with the same problem.

THIS IS THE POWER OF SULFURZYME.

MSM in sulfurzyme equalizes water pressure inside of the cells and helps
those with bursitis, arthritis and tendonitis.

I urge every one to read" MSM research" in EODR (page 407 ) to understand
how it works in the body.

THANK YOU DR. YOUNG,

Jaleh

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I've read so many wonderful testimonials, I just had to share mine and give
back a little. This time last winter I was hit like a train with all kinds
of systemwide symptoms. Vision problems, such severe joint pain that I
couldn't walk, pelvic pain, minor seizures, anxiety attacks, arythmia and
Peripheral Neuropathy symptoms in my right leg. I had such mental confusion
that I couldn't remember the name of the dishwaher and things I use
everyday.( Imagine telling your kid to go start the...um....well....that
thing we have that spews water and cleans our eating utensils!) The doctors
were and still are stumped. They tried to label me with arthritis, etc.,
tests proved them wrong. They tried to put me on anti-depressants :::grin:::
I TOLD them they were wrong. An internet search turned up a page listing ALL
of the symptoms I was having as being related to aspartame, which I consumed
copiously. Out went the soda, back came the vision and mental acuity. But I
remained in debilitating pain.

My darling Sandy J kept telling me to get Sulfurzyme, it was a miracle. I
kept thinking yeah, yeah, just another miracle in a bottle that costs money.
All I wanted from Young Living was quality peppermint oil for cleaning my
teeth without chemicals, and tea tree oil ( a miracle in a bottle
::snicker:::) The pain (and Sandy) won out and I ordered a bottle. BLECH!
Nastiest stuff I ever did take! I drank tequila in my youth and this stuff
was nasty! A tad more than one week later, I was walking! Not just to the
bathroom, but down the aisle of the grocery store! Every bit of the PN
symptoms completely abated and the joint pain reduced to the slightest
percentage imaginable! This after many months in bed or on the couch just
wasting away! Indeed, a miracle in a bottle!

Can-you-say tickled pink? I knew that you could!

Penny Lyon

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I had lower back pain for 30+ years and have used various oils with
outstanding, yet temporary success for the past year and a half. I had read
about the benefits of MSM so decided that this seemed to be the route to
take.
I began taking Sulfurzyme and did not feel any noticeable difference until I
increased the dosage and was taking 3 capsules 2x's each day for a little
over
2 months. Then I noticed one day that my back pain had disappeared and was
surprised that I could bend and move freely! After a few weeks of no back
pain, for which I was thrilled... I discontinued the regular use of the
Sulfurzyme. Lo and behold, my back pain returned! DUH!

Therefore, I am back on the regimen, and have since added Coral Sea which
helps abundantly. I now only take 2 capsules 2X's per day.

There is a wonderful book out on MSM that is well worth the reading.

Everyone experiences different results with pain at different rates. I would
not discontinue it's use... I would suggest some muscle testing to see how
much your body is crying for. Gary Young has said in the past that for
severe pain that one should take Coral Sea w/the Sulfurzyme. And you may
take 1 TBSP of each 2x's per day along with Mineral Essence. The 3 together
provide a powerful force for what ails us and needs rebuilding!

Yours sincerely,
Jeanette Reb
Healing Hands Massage Spring Grove, MN

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Hi I've been using Sulfurzyme powder for over a year now. it on a daily I
started taking it because of severe arthritis in my hands,feet and neck. I
had severe pain and was taking 5 Ibuprofen 4-5 times in a 24 hour period. I
started using Sulfurzyme and within 3 days my hand and foot pain was gone. I

also use Valor on the back of my neck and the inside of my feet from the
large toe to the heel.
I haven't had any Ibuprofen for months. I now don't take sulfurzyme daily
but at least 1-2x a week. I do use valor daily. Still no pain.
Sincerely Nel Jensen

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I have had lower back pain my whole life (I'm 37), even as a young girl. I
also developed carpal tunnel and tendonitis about five years ago from typing
all the time at work. I have been using all the pain- relieving blends and
NeuroGen on my arms and back for a year, with temporary relief of the
symptoms of pain and numbness, but I still had the conditions. I started
taking Sulfurzyme in capsules but you have to take so many that way that I
wasn't getting enough.

On the advice of my upline, who is also my massage therapist, I started
taking 2 to 3 teaspoons of Sulfurzyme powder a day in water, all at once, in
the morning before eating. This was about a month ago and my lower back
pain is ALMOST COMPLETELY GONE. It's amazing.
My carpal tunnel and tendonitis are MUCH better, to that point that I don't
even need Neurogen every day and I can do things I couldn't do before, like
chop a lot of vegetables without making it worse. AND my nails are
stronger, they always used to peel off in layers. AND my hairdresser
commented that I seem to have even more hair (I also use the Lavender
shampoo)! My hair seems to be growing a little faster, too. Sulfurzyme is
AMAZING but you have to take enough, so experiment to find the right amount.

Anna Clayton

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I have been hurting with arthritis the last 4 years. Altho I have been using
a few of the oils and keeping the pain at bay while I was working, I have
not had the relief I was looking for until I started taking Sulfurzyme.

The first day I started taking the Sulfurzyme I started to feel less pain.
Now after only 2 days more I feel pain free.

I'm almost 64 but I feel about 30. Just wanted to say Thank God and Young
Living for all the products that we have to better our health.

I guess my favorite oils are Lavender and Thieves, but all of them are
marvelous. Thanks again for all your help.
Trudy

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...One of my dogs, Sneakers, is ten years old. She was no longer able to
jump up on my bed and went down the stairs very slowly and carefully.
Something was obviously hurting her.

I started giving her one capsule of Sulfurzyme a day on her food (I emptied
the contents of the capsule on her food; she weighs approx. 50 lbs). I
started doing this about 1 1/2 months ago. She is like a new dog! She jumps
up on the bed, runs up and down the stairs and runs and plays when she is
outside now. We all know that this is the best test - a dog doesn't know
what we are giving them!

Marlys

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Sulfurzyme has been a miracle in my life. I was diagnosed with
Osteoarthritis about 5 years ago in cervical spine (neck region.

I did use cypress, wintergreen and panaway, Birch etc., but it was always
temporary relief. This last summer I started taking Sulfurzyme in capsule
form, a couple of months went by before I realized I did not have any pain
in my neck. And am to this day, pain-free.

This product has been a GOD-send for me. I was in enormous pain for ten
years with my neck, right down to the bone. Sulfurzyme did the job for me.

Sincerely, Paula Nugent

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My mother in law is 75. She was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis 21/2
years ago. It progressed rapidly and became very advanced. She could not
open a can, pick up the phone etc. She was in severe pain. So much so that
it even hurt to move. She called her M.D. and the doctor She was surprised
at the advanced condition in such a small time period. She immediately
prescribed prednisone and high dosages of Ibuprofin. This immediately
relieved the severe swelling and pain.
However in order to sustain this pain relief she would have continue this
protecol each day. My mother in law was very concerned about the side
effects of prednisone and Ibuprofin.
When I was introduced to Young Living products one of the tapes I was sent
was a tape with Dr. Lawrence speaking about Sulfurzyme. Shortly after
listening to this tape myself, I told my mother in law about Sulfurzyme My
mother in law was spending enormous amounts of money trying everything that
was reported to relieve and help Rheumatoid Arthritis, including MSM made
by different companies.
She was willing to try Sulfurzyme. She ordered it and began taking it very
cautiously. Perhaps 1/2 teaspoon a day. She listened to the tape again and
realized perhaps she was not taking enough...as Dr. Lawrence recommended
much more. She then increased the dosage to 1 teaspoon three times a day.
She has been taking this since November 25, 1999.
She is now completely off all medication at this time. She can tell when
she needs her next dose of Sulfurzyme because she starts hurting. Shortly
after taking it, she finds relief.
She is amazed and very supportive of Sulfurzyme as the ONLY product of MSM
that has ever worked!

Margaret

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DOGGIES GET GREAT RESULTS TOO!

I have been battling chronic pain with a connective tissue
disorder and plantar fasciitis in both feet for over 5 years. My pain used
to range between a 6 and a 10 on a scale of 1-10. Since taking Sulfurzyme
regularly (I am up to 2 huge heaping teaspoons daily) my pain ranges between

a 3 and a 5 on most days. I KNOW the Sulfurzyme is making a difference,
because recently we had to go out of town for a funeral and I forgot to pack

it...my pain level went right back up to between 5 and 8 the first day, and
then up to 6-9 the second. The first thing I did when we walked in the door

was to take a dose immediately! I am totally SOLD on it! Tell them to just

give it a try. What do they have to lose?? (And besides, it tastes great!)

I must add here, that my results were far better after doing a cleanse with
the Cleansing Trio. I also use other supplements and, of course, the oils.
Blessings, Mary Weber

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My Beloved and I have noticed a definite difference in "body aches and pain"
since we have started on Sulfurzyme.

The first time I tried it I noticed the pain in my ankles in the morning was
gone. Give it a go.
Loveto All, Ahrisha

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My little poodle was suffering from arthritis. I would have to carry her
most of the way when we went for a walk. I was taking Sulfurzyme for my
arthritis so I broke open a capsule and started giving her a small amount
since she was so small. In two days she was running. I also told a friend of
mine who had a larger dog with arthritis. He gave her a capsule a day and
she was running up the steps in a few days where before she almost had to
crawl. How heartwarming it is to be able to help these animals.
Jane Erhart

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So that raps it up for this month. The topic of Sulfurzyme was especially
timely, as we enter into the season of long days and high activity, requiring
some help with stamina. It's good to have this product's support!

-Greg

Greg Hitter, PhD
206 Loma Bonita Drive
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
selfquesting@cs.com