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Monday, March 24, 2014

Product Focus: Pain Relief Formula

Benefits

• For temporary relief of minor aches and pains following exercise.
• Is well tolerated and absorbed by the body.
• Provides natural relief.

This product contains a proprietary blend of herbal extracts, including a protease enzyme blend and a special hops extract. The protease blend provides excellent support for soft-tissue soreness. Proteases support a healthy inflammation response, which may promote the recovery process.

The hops extract used in Relief Formula contains a high concentration of alpha acids, isolated and enriched by state-of-the-art super critical carbon dioxide extraction technology. Alpha acids are strong antioxidants, recently linked to support the body's natural response to inflammation and pain.

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Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Mind Max

Mind-Max contains magnesium l-threonate plus gotu kola aerial parts, bacopa leaf and ginkgo leaf—herbs well-known to benefit circulation and brain health—for a powerful brain boost.

Between the ages of 20 and 90, the average person loses 5–10% of his/her brain weight, with an accompanying loss in memory, attention and other cognitive functions.

Research shows that a decreased number of nerve synapses (the connections between nerve cells) may be responsible for this cognitive decline. Magnesium plays an essential role in nerve synapses. However, magnesium shortages have become common with the increase in processed foods and the lack of magnesium-rich whole foods in the diet.

Moreover, most forms of magnesium are not well-absorbed by nervous tissue. Researchers at MIT have discovered that magnesium l-threonate, a highly absorbable form of magnesium, can easily cross the blood–brain barrier and that it increases the brain’s magnesium level.

Benefit
Supports brain function, memory and concentration.

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Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Garlic - Natural Immune Booster

Garlic—A Natural Way to Boost Your Immune System

Garlic has been present in many cultures for thousands of years in more ways than just as a flavoring for a tasty pasta dish. Roman soldiers used to gobble down cloves of garlic before battle in hopes that its power would give them the heroic strength to conquer. Damsels in distress used to arm themselves with garlic to keep vampires away. We know that the Egyptians used garlic as a means of commerce with fifteen bulbs matching the price of a slave.

Aside from these more frivolous uses of garlic, there is one ancient use that still holds true today—garlic’s ability to strengthen the immune system. Sanskrit records show that garlic was used for medicinal purposes as far back as 3000 BCE. Hippocrates, an ancient Greek physician, recommended garlic as a remedy for infections, digestive disorders and even cancer.

Until Alexander Fleming’s discovery of penicillin in 1928, garlic was a treatment for many illnesses. But Flemmings discovery brought on what some may call the antibiotic binge of the 20th century medical field, quickly pushing garlic to the ranks of the “poor man’s” medicine. However, as the public looks for more natural ways to boost the immune system, garlic is creeping back into the forefront of immune system strengtheners.

This member of the onion family contains three particular organosulfur compounds that act as antioxidants, reduce the risk of heart disease and prevent blood clots. Clinical studies show that they even strengthen our immune system’s cancer-fighting abilities.

From fighting off the common cold to reducing the risk of heart disease and cancer, you can’t go wrong with garlic. As garlic is known as the “stinky rose,” most are aware of the detrimental effects garlic breath can have on our social life. So you’ll be happy to hear that there are many ways to receive all of the health benefits garlic has to offer in more subtle ways—garlic supplements. Give your immune system the help it needs with an added boost of garlic strength.

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Capsicum and Garlic with Parsley

Garlic

Garlic Oil

High Potency Garlic

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Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Better Vision with Antioxidants

by Steven Horne, RH(AHG)

Millions of Americans have sung the question, "Oh say, can you see?" Unfortunately, for many millions of senior citizens, the answer to that question is, "No." That's because diseases like cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration rob thousands of people of their vision every year.

The sad thing is that one simple nutritional change could save many people's vision. That change is to get more antioxidant nutrients into the diet. Antioxidants are extremely critical to eye health because the eyes are extremely prone to oxidative stress and free radical damage. In fact, oxidative stress is the underlying cause of cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration.

In Chinese medicine, a connection was seen between the eyes and the liver. That is to say that TCM practitioners observed that the health of the eyes was connected to the health of the liver. One aspect of this connections is that both the eyes and the liver require high levels of antioxidant nutrients to function properly. So, if antioxidant levels are low, both tissues will be adversely affected.

There are two reasons the eyes need a good supply of antioxidants to stay healthy. The first is simple, sunlight can cause free radical damage. That's why excessive sunbathing can damage the skin. So, because the eyes are designed to take in light and be sensitive to it, they are especially prone to being damaged. Antioxidant nutrients protect the eyes from this damage.

The second reason the eyes need a lot of antioxidants is because they are very active, constantly sending millions of bits of information to the brain. This requires a high metabolism (the process the body uses to create energy) and metabolism also creates free radicals. So, organs with higher metabolic rates, like the eyes and the liver, also need more antioxidants.

Let Your Eyes Guide You to Better Nutrition

So, you might ask, "How do I make this simple change and get more antioxidants into your diet?" The answer is to let your eyes guide you. You see, the bright colors of various fruits and vegetables signal the presence of various antioxidants. So, as you shop for food, you should look for bright colored fruits and vegetables and eat them every day. In other words, you should eat a rainbow of foods whose colors please your eyes as much as their flavors please your taste buds.

For example, lutein and xeaxanthin, are yellowish pigments found in foods like spinach, kale, green beans, corn and egg yolks. They are also antioxidants that protect your eyes from the blue and near-ultraviolet wavelengths of light. Protecting the eyes from these wavelengths of light reduces the risk of macular degeneration.

Carrots are high in beta-carotene, a precursor to vitamin A. Both vitamin A and beta-carotene are very critical antioxidants for the eyes, meaning there is some truth to the popular belief that carrots are good for your eyes.

There are other carotenoids that protect the eyes, too. For instance, lycopene, a carotenoid that contributes to the red color of tomatoes, helps protect eyes from light and oxygen damage. It also protects the prostate and blood vessels.

The dark purple color of blue berries, huckleberries and bilberries is due to the presence of anthocyanodins. These compounds protect blood vessels in the eyes (and throughout the body) and enhance night vision.

The bottom line is that our eyes can help to guide our nutritional choices, so we obtain the nutrients our eyes need to stay healthy. An ingenious system, don't you think?

Antioxidant Supplements

Antioxidant supplements are the "big thing" right now, but it's important to remember that foods contain extremely complex mixtures of nutrients that isolated supplements will never be able to duplicate. So, it's very important that you "eat" your antioxidants in the form of fresh fruits and vegetables, and not rely strictly on supplements. Besides, colorful food is a lot more fun to ingest than pills.

Still, there are antioxidant supplements that provide an added boost to protecting the eyes. For general antioxidant protection, which will benefit the whole body, not just the eyes, consider supplements like Thai-Go and Super ORAC.

Milk Thistle Combination is a great antioxidant for the liver, which means it will also help the eyes. It contains N-acetyl cysteine, a compound that increases levels of an intracellular antioxidant called glutathione. People with catarcts tend to be deficient in glutathione.

Since carotenoids are so important for the eyes, Carotenoid Blend is another antioxidant that can help to keep you seeing the world clearly. It contains beta-carotene, alpha-carotene, lutein, lycopene, zeaxanthin, cryptoxanthin, phytoene, phytofluence and astaxanthin.

For more specific protection for the eyes consider Perfect Eyes, which contains the carotenoids lutein, xeaxanthin, beta-carotene and lycopene. In addition, it contains the herbs bilberry and turmeric, which have powerful anti-inflammatory properties that protect the eyes, liver, blood vessels and other tissues from damage. Perfect Eyes also contains n-acetyl cysteine, taurine, selenium, zinc, quercitin and hespiridin.

If you'd like to learn more about how the ingredients in Perfect Eyes can help ensure that you'll be able to answer yes to the question "Oh, say can you see" for many years to come, check out our new on-line database on our Tree of Light Publishing website.

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Krill Oil For Omega 3's

Krill are tiny crustaceans that serve as a critical food source for whales, seals and other ocean animals. They also represent a vast source of essential omega-3 fatty acids, including EPA and DHA.

Omega 3's supports cardiovascular and brain health, provide joint and skin support and may help support cholesterol levels already within the normal range. Krill is a natural source of astaxanthin, a powerful antioxidant carotenoid. Vitamin K2 is added to provide added support for the cardiovascular system and bone health.

Krill oil is a highly bioavailable source of Omega 3 essential fatty acid, extracted from Antarctic Krill (Euphausia superba) which naturally contains phospholipids, which bind to the omega-3 fatty acids, improving their absorption in the body. These phospholipids provide strength and elasticity to the cell membrane, helping to keep toxins out and let nutrients and oxygen in.

Here's some of the listed benefits for Krill Oil:
• Provides an extremely bioavailable source of omega-3 essential fatty acids EPA and DHA.
• Supports cardiovascular and brain health.
• Provides joint and skin support.
• Is a natural source of astaxanthin, a powerful antioxidant carotenoid.
• May support the strength of cell membranes.
• May support normal cholesterol levels.

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Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Health From Digestive Enzymes

What are enzymes? They are said to be the “powerhouse” of every cell in the body. Intertwined with nearly every system in the body, digestive enzymes determine how effectively the body breaks down food. The body can’t function without them.

Food Enzymes

We are born with some digestive enzymes. However, these alone cannot sufficiently break down all of the food that we eat. The body can produce and replenish enzymes; but still it needs more from outside sources. Natural, raw foods have enzymes in them that are designed to break down the food. These are the same molecules that make fruit ripen and then eventually rot. However, today’s food preparation processes can kill these enzymes, making digestion difficult on the body. If you cook, freeze, dry or can your food, you’ll most likely kill the enzymes your body needs for healthy digestion.

As most of today’s diets include some form of processed food, it’s likely that you have an insufficient level of digestive enzymes. This causes stress on the digestive system, which can lead to indigestion, heartburn, bloating and more. Moreover, digestive stress can affect how many nutrients your body is able to absorb. Often, those with symptoms of digestive stress have a weakened immune system.

Since it’s nearly impossible to maintain a diet of just raw, natural foods, it’s important to supply your body with the essential digestive enzymes it needs. It’s easy to do so with a safe, healthful digestive enzyme supplement that will help you feel better as you find greater health.

Friday, January 10, 2014

Nature's Harvest - Powerful Nutrition

Nature’s Harvest drink mix packs powerful nutrition. It contains whole foods, greens, vegetable protein and many other nutrients.

Benefits

• Provides nutrient-dense plants, fruits and herbs for health and energy.
• Provides 75% of the Daily Value for 18 essential vitamins and minerals.
• Contains green foods, antioxidants, essential fatty acids, nutritive herbs, fiber and more.
• Provides 13 g vegetable protein per serving.
• Supports the intestinal and circulatory systems.
• Vegan, dairy-free and lactose-free.

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Thursday, January 9, 2014

Rose Hips for Obesity, Diabetes and Heart

From Natural Products Foundation

A study in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that obese people who drank a daily rose hip powder beverage lowered their cholesterol and blood pressure and ultimately lowered their risk for cardiovascular disease by as much as 17%.

In this study, researchers looked at whether rose hips may have an impact on risk factors for cardiovascular disease in obese women and men. Read the entire article.

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Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Product Focus: Solstic Revive

Solstic Revive replaces vital nutrients—including calcium, magnesium, sodium and potassium—lost during exercise, stress, exertion, dehydration and malnutrition.

Revive is perfect for before, during and after any strenuous activity or as a refreshing beverage anytime throughout the day.

Solstic Revive also contains 500 mg glucosamine per serving to help support joint and cartilage health plus l-carnitine, l-taurine, l-glycine, B vitamins, d-ribose, and extracts of pomegranate and grape skin.

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Friday, January 3, 2014

White Blood Cells Activated by Tea Tree Oil

Tea tree oil (Melaleuca alternifolia), a traditional herbal medicine originally used by the Aboriginal Australians to treat bruises, insect bites, and skin infections is an effective antiseptic. According to researchers at the Department of Research, Lombard, USA, the oil works by activating white blood cells, the body's first line of defence.

Rediscovered in the 1920s as a topical antiseptic, Tea Tree oil has been found to be more effective than the drug, Phenol, and is one of the most popular aromatherapy essential oils used by aromatherapists and sold over the counter in the UK.

Although previous studies have demonstrated that Tea Tree oil has antiseptic and antibacterial qualities, until now, the effects of Tea Tree oil on human white blood cells have never been fully investigated. Read the entire article.

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Saturday, December 28, 2013

Intestinal System Health

Key Nutrients for Optimal Intestinal System Health
Created by Darlyn Britt

The large intestine (also known as the bowel or colon) stores waste and prepares it to be expelled from the body. While potentially an unpopular discussion topic, the health of this organ is absolutely vital to the health and well-being of the whole body.

Many nutrients and herbs support intestinal health. Today we’ll focus on three: aloe vera, fiber and probiotics (friendly microflora).

The succulent aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis) plant is widely known as a hardy plant that can thrive in arid climates. The leavesof the aloe vera contain a gel-like liquid that runs out freely after you slice open the leaf. This juice naturally contains many biologically active compounds, including tannins, anthraquinones and resins.

Aloe vera juice supports the digestion and absorption of food and nourishes the intestinal system. It may also provide soothing and toning properties to the sensitive tissues lining the gastrointestinal tract. The bowel houses waste and toxins and can easily become irritated, especially in the presence of acidic material. Aloe Vera juice can provide soothing support for these sensitive tissues.

Nature’s Sunshine Aloe Vera Juice is certified by the International Aloe Science Council. This non-profit trade organization represents the best of the aloe vera industry worldwide. The IASC sealon our bottles signifies the content and purity of our aloe product.

Fiber is essential for colon health. Soluble fiber dissolves in water and forms a gel, which slows digestion and provides a feeling offullness. Psyllium hulls, the outer shell of the Plantago ovata plant, contain more soluble fiber than any natural grain … as much as eight times that of popular oat bran.

When mixed with fluids, these hulls swell and exert a gentle pressure on intestinal walls, stimulating them to contract normally and help remove waste from the colon. This added bulk may also absorb bowel toxins, helps keep intestinal walls clear of debris, and helps maintain already cholesterol levels.

When taken with a meal, psyllium hulls slow digestion and absorption, so sugars from food enter the bloodstream more gradually. This may help to maintain normal balance in blood-sugar levels.

The American Dietetic Association recommends that adults get 20–35 grams of fiber per day for optimal intestinal health and elimination. Most Americans only get 5–14 grams per day—far less than the recommendation.

Nature's Sunshine Psyllium Hulls are available in easy-to-swallow capsules or in a bulk powder, combined with hibiscus flower and licorice root.

Probiotics, or friendly flora, are microscopic creatures that live mainly in the human gastrointestinal tract. The human body is host to literally billions of these “bugs” and to their not-so-friendly counterparts. Their influence on intestinal health is often substantial. Probiotics help the human host in a variety of ways.

1) They help support digestion and can improve nutrient absorption so you get more benefit from the food you eat.

2) Friendly flora promote immunity, battling unfriendly flora for living space and nutrients in the gut.

3) They also greatly support intestinal function. Theyaid in the elimination of toxins, break down fecal matter and produce certain vitamins as metabolic by-products.

In short, they can’t live without us, and we really need them too! This is called a symbiotic relationship. A natural, delicate balance of microflorain the gut creates harmony. Supplementing with quality probiotics helps replenish these friendly fighters and is especially recommended after colon cleansing and use of certain medications.

Nature's Sunshine Probiotic Eleven contains 11 strains of friendly flora and helps replenish faltering colonies in the gut. Bifidophilus®Flora Force supplies 4 billion friendly bacteria per capsule of four beneficial strains of probiotics.

Taking good care of your intestinal system includes a healthful diet of fresh foods and whole grains plus adequate water intake. Key supplements also lend a helping hand.

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Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Preserving Joint Function

Created by Dr. William J. Keller

Joints are those areas in the body where two or more bones meet. These articular structures or joints are composed of cartilage (connective tissue that covers the joint bones thereby reducing friction), a synovial membrane bathedin lubricating synovial fluid, ligaments and tendons (bands of connective tissue that provide support and control movement), and bursas (fluid-filled sacs that have a cushioning effect). Most of these joints are mobile and thus allow skeletal movement.

Joint pain (arthralgia) may be due to many different conditions. Some of these include arthritis (rheumatoid and osteoarthritis), gout, obesity, lupusand injury. Osteoarthritis, the most common cause of joint pain, is due to a degeneration of joint cartilage.

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition that presents with stiff, inflamed joints that are often deformed. Painful, swollen joints greatly limit mobility and can severely impact the quality of life.

Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in America. Data from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) shows that arthritis and other painful joint conditions affect nearly 43 million Americans (1). The most common treatment of joint pain involves the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). However, the prolonged use of NSAIDs can lead to joint cartilage deterioration, which can contribute to the existing arthritic problem (2).

Several scientific studies have demonstrated the joint supportive and protective actions of certain natural ingredients, including glucosamine, chondroitin and MSM (methylsulfonylmethane). Glucosamine is an amino sugar that stimulates the synthesis of glycosaminoglycans, the major structural component of cartilage. Glucosamine also seems to aid in replenishing joint fluid (3,4). Chondroitin acts by maintaining the structural integrity of connective tissue, including cartilage. Additionally, chondroitin attracts fluid into cartilage, thus making it more shock-absorbent (5). MSM, a natural source of sulfur, is needed for the synthesis and maintenance of cartilage (6).

Additional joint-supportive supplement ingredients include hyaluronic acid and devil’s claw (Harpagophytum procumbens) root. Hyaluronic acid is found abundantly in joint synovial fluid as well as cartilage and plays an important role in joint lubrication (4,5).

Devil’s claw root contains iridoid glycosides that appear to reduce inflammation (7). Our current view is that devil’s claw root significantly reduces pain because of its anti-inflammatory activity.

[ Editor's Note: These five (5) ingredients make up the product called Everflex . ]

There are a number of herbal extracts that are quite effective in supporting joint health. These include: mangosteen pericarp (Garcinia mangostana), turmeric root (Curcuma longa), andrographis (Andrographis paniculata), white willow bark (Salix alba) and boswellia gum (Boswellia serrata). When combined in the form of a nutritional supplement, these extracts provide a synergistic modulation of the production of pro-inflammatory prostaglandins and leukotrienes (5).

A relatively new ingredient that shows benefit to inflamed, painful joints is the extract of hops (Humulus lupulus) cone. This extract is derived from the flowering part (cone) of the female hops plant and is standardized to 30% alpha acids. These chemically complex alpha acids relieve inflammation and pain in joints because of their powerful antioxidant action as well as a direct and indirect inhibition of prostaglandins and leukotrienes (8,9). These autacoids, specifically prostaglandin E2 and leukotriene B4, are quite efficient in promoting the inflammatory response.

[ Editor's Note: These six (6) ingredients are in Relief Formula. ]

An exciting new aspect of combating joint dysfunction involves the promise of cell-based therapies to regenerate joint cartilage. Cartilage is an unusual tissue in that it lacks nerve cells and blood vessels and contains only one cell type, the chondrocyte. In cases of injury or degenerative disease processes, intrinsic repair of joint cartilage is limited, and degeneration usually continues until joint dysfunction occurs.

Therefore, the most logical approach appears to be an initiation of cartilage repair. This was very difficult until the advent of several interesting cell-based techniques (10). One technique focuses on isolating host cartilage cells or chondrocytes, culturing them under laboratory conditions, and then injecting them into the dysfunctional area.

Even more recently, a radical approach focuses on mesenchymal stem cells, the progenitors of chondrocytes. The prevailing thought is that these stem cells could effectively become part of the existing cartilage, develop into chondrocytes, and form new tissue. This therapy would be ideal because arthritic degeneration would not just be prevented but rather there would be a reversal of the osteoarthritic disease process.

Many other natural ingredients support and maintain joint health. Omega-3 fatty acids in the form of fish oils and proteolytic enzymes are two of the more important ones.

REFERENCES:
1. National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Arthritis. 2008. Available
at: www.cdc.gov/ARTHRITIS/data_statistics/arthritis_related_statistics.htm Accessed December 18, 2008.
2. Brooks, P.M., Potter, S.R., Buchanan, W.W. "NSAID and osteoarthritis--help or hindrance?"J Rheumatol. 1982;9(1):3-5.
3. University of Maryland Medical Center. Glucosamine. 2008. Available at: www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/glucosamine-000306.htm Accessed December 18, 2008.
4. Uitterlinden EJ, Koevoet JL, Verkoelen CF, Bierma-Zeinstra SM, Jahr H, Weinans H, Verhaar JA, van Osch GJ. Glucosamine increases hyaluronic acid production in human osteoarthritic synovium explants. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2008 Sep 11;9:120.
5. Jellin JM, Gregory PJ, Batz F, Hitchens K, et al. Pharmacist’s Letter/Prescriber’s Letter Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database. 9th ed. Stockton, CA: Therapeutic Research Faculty; 2007.
6. University of Maryland Medical Center. Sulfur. 2007. Available at: www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/sulfur-000328.htm Accessed December 22, 2008.
7. University of Maryland Medical Center. Devil’s Claw. 2007. Available at: www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/devils-claw-000237.htm Accessed December 22, 2008.
8. Hougee S, Faber J, Sanders A, Berg WB, Garssen J, Smit HF, Hoijer MA. Selective inhibition of COX-2 by a standardized CO2 extract of Humulus lupulus invitro and its activity in a mouse model of zymosan-induced arthritis. Planta Med. 2006 Feb;72(3):228-33.
9. Jellin JM, Gregory PJ, Batz F, Hitchens K, et al. Hops monograph. Pharmacist’s Letter/Prescriber’s Letter Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database. Stockton, CA: Therapeutic Research Faculty; 2010.
10. Luiggi, C. Cellular salve. The Scientist. 2011 June;5:30.

Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Nutrition That's Easy to Swallow - Liquid Herbs

We know the nutritive power of herbs, and the benefits of putting certain herb powders inside capsules for palatability. But some people have a difficult time swallowing anything in pill form.

With these individuals in mind, Nature’s Sunshine offers a terrific line of liquid herb extracts to support numerous body systems and help make getting herbal support as easy as one or two swallows. Most NSP liquid herbs come in a glycerin base for a naturally sweet taste. Unlike tablets or capsules that require greater digestion, liquid herbs are readily absorbed into the body and can offer rapid support.

ALJ® for Respiratory Support

ALJ is NSP’s top herbal combination for respiratory support. This system relies on proper nutrition to function well. ALJ Liquid is a blend of boneset aerial parts, fenugreek seeds, horseradish root, mullein leaves and fennel seeds in vegetable glycerin. These herbs are used traditionally to nourish the respiratory tract. Fenugreek and mullein support respiratory tissues. Horseradish has a stimulating effect on the system. Fennel offers cleansing properties. Boneset provides nutritional support. Together, these herbs assist the body in maintaining health by nutritional means and encourage the entire respiratory tract to gently cleanse itself. For kids too!

Lymphatic Drainage Boosts the Immune System

The lymph system helps remove waste products from the body, and it transports vital nutrients throughout the body. The herbs in this formula synergize to help disperse lymphatic fluid and improve nutrient absorption. These two steps lead to enhanced immune function. Lymphatic Drainage also supports the circulatory and immune systems. This formula contains cleavers aerial parts, red clover tops, stillingia root and prickly ash bark in vegetable glycerin.

VS-C®—Chinese Wisdom Takes Liquid Form

VS-C is one of NSP’s most popular immune system products. Chinese herbalists call this formula “metalenhancing.” VS-C contains dandelion root, purslane tops, indigo leaves and root, thlaspi whole plant, bupleurum root, scute root, typhonium rhizome, ginseng root, cinnamon twig and licorice root in vegetable glycerin. These herbs create a favorable environment for microbial balance and overall health, support detoxification and promote a healthy respiratory tract. For kids too!

Black Walnut Provides Intestinal Support

Black walnut has been used for thousands of years to support the intestinal system and the skin. Known as an astringent herb, black walnut is rich in tannins, which have beneficial toning properties. Black Walnut hulls (in liquid extract) are cleansing to the body.

Maintain Proper Flow with Kidney Drainage

The kidneys work incredibly hard to filter the blood night and day. Kidney Drainage provides added nutritional support to keep these organs working in top form. Kidney Drainage is comprised of asparagus tops, plantain leaves, juniper berries and goldenrod aerial parts in vegetable glycerin. These herbs help to increase urine production, promote elimination of fluid and maintain proper fluid balance.

Echinacea/Golden Seal Helps Strengthen the Immune System

This liquid herb formula combines the powerful, immune-supporting Echinacea purpurea and E. angustifolia root with golden seal root. Echinacea species are hugely popular for their immune-system benefits and golden seal root has gained popularity in the past decade or two for its ability to help the body maintain immunity. It also offers digestive and circulatory benefits. This combination Echinacea/Golden Seal Liquid has a banana–orange flavor in a glycerin base. (Not for pregnant or lactating women.)

Stress-J—Natural Help for Frazzled Nerves

Many customers find needed nervous system support in one of our Stress-J formulas. This particular combination helps provide relief for occasional stress. It contains passion flower aerial parts, fennel seeds, feverfew aerial parts, hops flowers, chamomile flowers and marshmallow root. For kids too!

Choose from 23 liquid herb formulas available. View all of them now!

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Saturday, December 21, 2013

Rheumatoid Arthritis: Best and Worst Supplements

At 35, Chicago flight attendant Michele Mason says her bones felt like “pins and needles” were in them, and her hands were so swollen that she found it difficult to put on her infant son’s socks.

When her doctor suspected rheumatoid arthritis, Mason worried that traditional medicines might not be good for her breastfeeding baby. So with her doctor’s blessing, she took a very low-dose steroid and turned to herbs and supplements, including boswellia (Indian frankincense) and fish oil, to help relieve the pain and inflammation.

A year later, her diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis was confirmed. “I was happier to go with what I felt was a safer route with herbs,” she says. “While they didn’t make it go away, they did give me some relief."

Like Mason, about 30% of patients surveyed from North Carolina with rheumatoid arthritis have tried supplements, according to a study in Preventing Chronic Disease . “And use is increasing,” says study co-author Leigh Callahan, PhD, associate professor of medicine, orthopaedics and social medicine at the Thurston Arthritis Research Center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

So what are the best herbs and supplements for Rheumatoid Arthritis? And, are they safe? Here's what you need to know.

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Friday, December 20, 2013

Key Products for Women's Health

Key Products for Women’s Health

by Darlyn Britt

Many women will face interesting health challenges in their lives. Some of these challenges respond well to natural supplements. We’ve spotlighted six products for women’s health.

Natural Changes
The female body is a dynamic machine, constantly changing throughout life. In their fifth decade of life, most women will encounter physical and emotional changes. Their nutritional needs also change to reflect shortages that naturally occur. Finding balance is the key.

Natural Changes is a pack of supplements that provides essential nutrients for the maturing female body. It is composed of five NSP formulas:

• C-X provides herbal support for the reproductive glands of mature women. (2 capsules)
• Wild Yam and Chaste Tree nourishes the female reproductive system. (1 capsule)
• Super GLA provides a generous amount of essential omega-6 fatty acids, which can be converted into eicosanoids—hormone-like compounds that regulate many important bodily functions and processes, including heart health, already-normalrange blood pressure maintenance and hormonal responses. (1 softgel)
• Skeletal Strength® contains minerals and other building blocks the body can use to manufacture bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons and skin. These nutrients counteract many of the forces that rob the structural system of strength and flexibility. (1 tablet)
• Nutri-Calm® supports the nervous system under stress, by providing generous amounts of B-vitamins in a base of herbs known to support optimal nervous system health. (1 tablet)

Natural Changes supports the female glandular system, helps the mature female body balance hormones, provides essential nutrients for the structural system and aids the body under stress. Don’t overlook these products for women’s health.

Flash-Ease
This formula contains black cohosh, an herb known for its support of the mature woman’s body. Flash-Ease is a timed-release formula, providing natural support all day or all night long. The noted Chinese herb dong quai enhances this formula, as it too provides glandular system support for women.

Female Comfort
Female Comfort is a unique herbal formulation that supports a woman’s reproductive system. It combines 10 herbs known for their benefits to the female body. For example, red raspberry leaves nutritionally support the entire female reproductive system.

Blessed thistle is regarded as important for female reproductive organs. Marshmallow root is beneficial to the urinary system. Black cohosh root is used by many women during and after menopause and is known to aid the structural and muscular systems. Dong quai root benefits the circulatory, nervous and immune systems. It is also known to aid muscle, joint and skin elements of the structural system. Female Comfort also contains ginger rhizome, licorice root and Queen of the Meadow leaves.

Cranberry and Buchu Concentrate
Cranberry is more than just a Thanksgiving dinner garnish. It provides powerful support for a healthy urinary tract. Studies show that cranberry juice contains substances that support urinary tract health. Buchu herb has a powerful aroma, not unlike camphor, that makes it beneficial for urinary system health.

Don’t overlook these additional products for women’s health.

Breast Assured
Every woman is concerned with breast health, and most women have a friend or family member who has dealt with breast health issues.

NSP Breast Assured is a blend of herbs and nutrients that support and protect the female reproductive system, including the breasts. The active compounds and metabolites that compose this formula act as antioxidants, help block estrogen receptors and boost immune stimulation. Breast Assured also supports a balanced hormonal profile and may improve the menopausal experience for some women experiencing normal physical and emotional changes.

Key ingredients include flax seed meal (promotes a healthy balance of estrogen levels in the body), ellagic acid from pomegranate fruit (shown to have chemo-protective properties) and maitake mushroom (stimulates immune system activity). Also contains calcium glucarate, kudzu root extract and lutein.

Super GLA
Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) provides support to the female glandular system, particularly before menstruation. Super GLA combines three oils: evening primrose, black currant and borage to provide generous amounts of essential omega-6 fatty acids. In the body, these can be converted into eicosanoids. Three important eicosanoids include prostaglandins, thromboxanes and leukotrienes. This group of hormone-like compounds regulates many important bodily functions and processes and may affect circulatory system health, skin and joint health, and immunity and nerve function. Super GLA provides nutritional support to the female reproductive system, particularly before menstruation when normal conditions of mild mood changes, breast tenderness, cramps and swelling can occur. Provides 130 mg of gamma-linolenic acid per capsule.

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Krill Oil For Omega 3s

Getting adequate levels of omega-3 fatty acids is one of the best things you can do for a healthy heart. Omega-3s, commonly found in cold water fish as well as some fruits and vegetables, are vital to the health of the cell membrane and also contribute to a healthy heart, a healthy brain and structural system health.

Krill oil is a source of highly bioavailable omega-3 fatty acids extracted from Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba) that contains phospholipids, which bind to the omega-3s allowing for better absorption.

These phospholipids are an essential component of all cell membranes, keeping toxins out and letting more nutrients and oxygen in. Krill oil also contains natural astaxanthin, a powerful antioxidant, and Nature's Sunshine's Krill Oil adds the cardiovascular benefits of vitamin K2.

Features and Benefits of Krill Oil with Vitamin K2 and Astaxanthin:

• Contains omega-3 fatty acids.
• Helps maintains a healthy heart.
• Supports healthy brain function.
• Provides joint and skin support.
• Is extracted from Antarctic krill.

Antarctic Krill and Its Sustainability

Krill represents the largest biomass on earth with an estimated 500 to 800 million tons of krill in the oceans. Krill are tiny crustaceans that are a critical food source for whales, penguins and other ocean animals. Antarctic krill are the most robust and sustainable source of krill.

Because krill are such a vital species to the oceanic ecosystems, harvesting is highly regulated. Trawling is only allowed during the main season and only 1% of the allowable limit is actually harvested. These restrictions ensure that the krill population remains sustainable.

Monday, December 16, 2013

Green Tea Boosts Brain Cell Production

It has long been believed that drinking green tea is good for the memory. Now researchers have discovered how the chemical properties of China’s favorite drink affect the generation of brain cells, providing benefits for memory and spatial learning.

There has been plenty of scientific attention on its use in helping prevent cardiovascular diseases, but now there is emerging evidence that its chemical properties may impact cellular mechanisms in the brain. The research focused on the hippocampus, the part of the brain which processes information from short-term to long-term memory.” Read the entire article.

Take Green Tea Extract in capsule form.

Saturday, December 14, 2013

Niacin (Vitamin B3) Beats Prescription Zetia for Cholesterol

From GreenMedinfo.com

A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine concluded that niacin, also known as vitamin B3, is better for reducing cholesterol and preventing heart disease than Merck & Co., Inc.'s prescription medication Zetia.

Researchers found that over a 14 month period niacin was significantly more effective at reducing artery plaque than ezetimibe, the active ingredient in Zetia. In addition, niacin was found more effective than Zetia at decreasing the number of heart attacks.

Zetia is a medication used in conjunction with statins to try to further lower levels of the so-called bad LDL cholesterol in the blood. It claims to work by blocking the absorption of cholesterol in the digestive track. Read the entire article.

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Friday, December 13, 2013

Cox2 Inhibitor Options for Pain

When the COX2 inhibitor, Vioxx, was pulled from the market after a study showed it greatly increased the risk of heart attack and stroke in patients who took it. A COX2 inhibitor is a drug that blocks the enzyme cyclooxygenase 2.

It’s the cyclooxygenase pathway of enzymes that makes inflammatory and pain products out of arachidonic acid. Arachidonic acid comes from animal fats, so if you block animal fats from being broken down, they have to go somewhere.

In this case, the fats are causing heart attack and stroke. Other studies are coming out saying that other COX2 inhibitors are causing the same dangerous side effect. Therefore, if you are taking a COX2 inhibitor for pain, then please stop, and tell others to as well.

Protease Plus Enzymes are another fantastic supplement recommended for pain. If taken on an empty stomach, enzymes go through your body breaking down all inflammatory by-products that cause pain.

Naturopathic doctors know that there is not just one treatment that will bring about a cure; or that disease is localized to an exact area, organ, or part of the body. We are whole beings. Everything we take into our bodies affects every cell, tissue, organ, system in the entire body.

Both Pfizer Inc. and Merck and Co., Inc., two pharmaceutical giants, announced that two of their top-selling drugs Celebrex and Vioxx, respectively, would be pulled from the market. Both companies announced that studies had shown an increased relative risk for confirmed cardiovascular events, such as heart attack and stroke. The Vioxx study revealed that patients suffered roughly twice the number of heart attacks and strokes than a control group not taking the drug.

Both Celebrex and Vioxx address COX2 inhibition, or in other words, inflammation. Nature’s Sunshine offers a safe way to address the emerging problem of inflammation and the havoc it wreaks in the body.

Recent studies have revealed that a reduction of inflammation will reduce incidences of health concerns such as heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes and arthritis.

Nature's Sunshine Products - Alternatives for Pain

Relief Formula
• Possess natural COX-2 inhibition properties, including Nexrutine (a natural plant compound) and Willow Bark which has been long used in traditional herbology for pain relief.
• Helps soothe the minor muscle pain and discomfort following exercise or physical activity.
• Inhibits the COX-2 inflammation-causing enzyme without affecting the stomach-protective COX-1 enzyme.

EverFlex
• Contains Devil’s Claw an herb that has a very similar affect as COX-2 inhibitors. Studies compare Devil’s Claw with phenylbutazone; a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent.
• Promotes joint health and helps lubricate joints.
• Contains MSM which provides an adequate supply of sulfur—a compound important to connective tissue health.

Red Yeast Rice
• Contains satins that have proven anti-inflammatory actions for blood vessels.
• Supports the production of HDL (good cholesterol in the liver.

Thai-Go
• Rich in xanthones and antioxidants. Studies show that xanthones show COX-2 inhibition. (Especially xanthones found in the pericarp of mangosteen fruit).
• Correlation between antioxidant activity (neutralizing free radicals) and the reduction of inflammation.

Topical Relief Formulas
• EverFlex Cream
• MSM Glucosamine Cream
• Deep Relief Essential Oil

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Ultra Therm Caffeine-Free For Weight Loss

Increase Calorie Burn

Combining rhodiola, green coffee bean, green tea and hesperidin with a novel herbal blend, this caffeine-free, thermogenic formula increases calorie burn while helping your body break down fat.

Boost your metabolism and start achieving your weight management goal with Ultra Therm CF today.*

Ingredients:
Novel herbal blend—this patent-pending combination of two herbs—Sphaeranthus indicusand Garcinia mangostana— may help promote weight loss, especially as fat, when combined with a weight-reduction diet, according to initial research. The extracts are thought to promote fat breakdown and weight loss. Specifically, they may affect levels of adiponectin in the body. Secreted mostly by white adipose tissue, adiponectin levels tend to be lower in individuals who are overweight.*

Rhodiola root extract—native to high-altitude regions of Europe and Asia, Rhodiola roseahas well documented “adaptogen” properties. Adaptogenic herbs like rhodiola help safely counteract adverse physical, chemical or biological stressors. Study results indicate that rhodiola may improve physical performance and mental capacity, and it promotes a sense of well being. Our extract is standardized to 3% of the active ingredient rosavin, the amount used in clinical trials.*

Green coffee bean extract (decaffeinated)— chlorogenic acid, thought to be the active ingredient in safe, caffeine-free green coffee bean extract (Coffea canephora), may help block sugar absorption, promoting satiety and healthy blood sugar levels already in the normal range. In initial studies, taking green coffee bean extract has resulted in weight loss, much of it fat, in overweight individuals.*

Green tea leaf extract (decaffeinated)—drinking polyphenol-rich green tea (Camellia sinensis) has been linked to good health for centuries. Beyond already-documented benefits for cardiovascular health, brain health and healthy aging, the extract’s active components—including polyphenols such as epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)—now show promise for weight loss. Researchers believe green tea may have a thermogenic (calorie- and fat-burning) effect and may inhibit fat absorption.*

Hesperidin bioflavonoid extract—found in citrus fruit, this phenol promotes blood flow and a healthy inflammatory response by helping support healthy blood vessels.*

Benefits:
• Increases calorie burn throughout the day*
• Helps break down body fat*
• Promotes weight loss*
• Caffeine-free*

Recommended Use:
Consume 4 capsules each day, taking 2 in the morning and 2 at lunch. Each bottle contains a 30-day supply.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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