Dear All -

I'm still no-mail, but this arrived this AM from the news service AOL
provides. Thought it might be of interest.  I know we had a discussion about
Cabbage Gel earlier this year.  Thought you might be interested to know its
now going "public" via the news....

Warmly,
Sheila Angalet
LLL - Edison, NJ, USA
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    DALLAS, Sept. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Cabbage Gel has taken its cue from
cabbage leaves, a long recognized home treatment for breast discomfort in new
mothers.  This aloe-vera based gel, including peppermint oil and extracts of
the cabbage, complements cabbage leaves as a comfortable and effective way to
suppress lactation.
          When used intermittently, the gel helps provide relief from breast
discomfort in breast-feeding mothers, according to Jane Hansen of Pure
Necessities, Inc., creator of Cabbage Gel ($29.95; call 1-888-644-7873).
          For new moms who choose not to breastfeed, she says, "it soothes
and cools
the breast while the leaf itself accelerates the drying up process."  Cabbage
Gel is available through Pure Necessities, Inc.
          "My patients like using cabbage because it is inexpensive, easily
obtained, safe and natural and highly effective in relieving postpartum
breast
discomfort," says Darrel Jordan, M.D., an obstetrician in Dallas, Texas.
"They also report that Cabbage Gel helps keep the cabbage leaves in place."
          Prior to 1994, the drug Parlodel was often prescribed for mothers
who
chose not to breastfeed.  After the Food and Drug Administration recommended
that it not be labeled for the suppression of breast milk production due to
potential health risks, mothers had few options for relief.  Ice, heat and
binding of the breasts were uncomfortable and minimally effective.
          The green cabbage plant contains a high concentration of sulphur,
which is
known to reduce swelling and inflammation in all tissues.  The makers of
Cabbage Gel have designed it to be used in conjunction with fresh cabbage
leaves.
          Third-time mother April Helpenstell was skeptical when her doctor
offered
her a new form of relief from her postpartum breast discomfort.
          "Cabbage gel?" she repeated.
          "I loved Cabbage Gel," says Helpenstell.  "My breasts felt very hot
and
the cool gel felt so soothing.  It wasn't sticky or oily at all."  After
three
days of using the gel with fresh cabbage leaves, she reported, her breasts
were cool, soft and pain free.
          Cabbage Gel can be ordered from Pure Necessities, Inc. by calling
toll
free 1-888-644-7873.  E-mails are also welcome at [log in to unmask] , or
visit their web page at www.purebaby.com .