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The Winners' Circle - 2001
A List Of True Winners
This page contains a list of all winners of the "Win A Prize" contest for the year 2001.
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Myrna S.
Inman, Kansas |
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Japanese researchers discovered that inhaling
this essential oil reduced blood levels of adrenocorticotropic
hormone (a hormone released in response to stress) in rats
who had been subjected to stress. Which essential oil is this?
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Answer:
Roman Chamomile
Prize: Herb Allure HART Toolkit |
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Sharon R.
Beaverton, Oregon |
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Which potent antioxidant helps slow the
aging process, improves brain function and memory, reduces
blood sugar by enhancing glucose metabolism, and has been
shown to be effective in treating diabetic polyneuropathy
(diabetes-related nerve degeneration causing pain, numbness
and tingling in the extremities)?
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Answer:
Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA)
Prize: Herb Allure HART Toolkit |
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Kenna C.
Palm Springs, California |
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Which herb contains 2 active ingredients
that actually prevent the influenza (flu) virus from taking
hold, and has been proven effective against 8 strains of the
influenza virus?*
* Journal of Alternative
and Complementary Medicine
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Answer:
Elderberry
Prize: Herb Allure HART on CD
Computer Program |
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Debby H.
Nampa, Idaho |
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Which herb has been shown in human clinical
trials to be beneficial for arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis
and rheumatism, and has also been shown by German researchers
to provide anti-inflammatory activity comparable to phenylbutazone-a
popular anti-arthritic drug?
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Answer:
Devil's Claw
Prize: Herb Allure HART Aromatherapy Book |
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Deborah
S.
Irwin, Pennsylvania |
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This substance is found in virtually every
cell in the body and plays a role in nearly all bodily functions,
including the production of important enzymes and antibodies,
the manufacturing of glutathione (an antioxidant) and connective
tissue, and the formation of amino acids. The richest source
of this substance is breast-milk. What is this substance?
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Answer:
MSM (methylsulfonylmethane)
Prize: Herb Allure HART Aromatherapy Book |
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Jean
W.
South Elgin, Illinois |
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Which South American herb (commonly referred
to as "potency wood") is considered one of the best herbs
to use for cases of erectile dysfunction and decreased libido?
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Answer:
Muira Puama
Prize: Herb Allure HART Aromatherapy Book |
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Diane
B.
Brooklyn, Ohio |
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Which amino acid acts as a major inhibitory
neurotransmitter to induce relaxation and a sense of calmness?
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Answer:
Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA)
Prize: Herb Allure HART Aromatherapy Book |
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