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people "might" have died as a result of overdosing on ephedra (they still aren't sure on
those numbers and whether it was a result of ephedra use)....but it doesn't seem to matter
that thousands die every year from conscientious use of prescription drugs....that's ok,
because the pharmaceutical companies put lots of money in the government's coffers to
get those drugs approved. And the public reaction? Run out and buy all the ephedra you
can find, according to one Associated Press report I received. They're obviously terrified
of how bad ephedra is. If you want information on how their unfounded their reaction is,
read over the "true" story on ephedra. And remember, you can still grow the plant for your
own use, they haven't taken that option away yet.
Calendar items have been a little sparse but they're beginning to trickle in as herb
businesses recuperate from the holidays. You should be seeing more of them over the
next couple weeks as people start sending in their schedules to post.
This time of year is the perfect time to extend your herbal education through some
of the excellent correspondence courses that are offered. For obvious reasons, I can't list
my preferences online, but if you contact me direct I can make suggestions as to quality of
course and what I've heard from former students. Actually, I'd like to start listing
feedback about herbal courses so if you'd like to contribute (we'll keep your name off and
just use initials and state), feel free to write. It would really help those considering the
appropriateness of the classes if current/former students would make suggestions. And
I'd prefer if it's in "printable" language....not just throwing stones...if you're unhappy with a
course.
Hope you maintained your health and sanity through the holidays and that we'll see
you back often over the next year. And don't forget, our 2004 edition of Herbalpedia is
out and moving quickly. For your copy, check in here. We've got a list of all the plants
included so you can see what you're missing.
Maureen Rogers
Director, The Herb Growing and Marketing Network
and HerbNET's slave
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