Herbal Health Center

As the weather grows increasingly colder, we are reminded once again that it is the season of unwanted coughs, sore throats, fatigue and sneezes. Clinic posters and TV advertisements daily prompt young and old to get their flu shot so as to protect from the contagious virus. It is worth remembering, however, that there are powerful natural alternatives that effectively guard from the flu without the risk of harmful side effects. We have listed below the top Nature’s Sunshine products that lend reliable support for a strong, defensive immune system during the Fall and Winter months.

Vitamin D3 Tablets
The flu is prevalent in regions and seasons where sunshine, an important source of Vitamin D, is in rare supply, while people in warm, sunny climates rarely contract the virus. A study published in the December 2006 issue of Epidemiology and Infection showed that those deficient in Vitamin D had weakened immune systems and were therefore more susceptible to the flu. A daily dose of Nature’s Sunshine’s Vitamin D3 supplement may help protect against the flu this winter.

Prevention (1 FL OZ)
The Prevention homeopathic medicine may help relieve and protect sensitive immune systems against influenza, colds, and bacterial infections.

Influenza Remedy (1 FL OZ)
The Influenza homeopathic remedy may help relieve minor influenza symptoms, including stomach and abdominal pain, body aches, chills, fever, bronchitis, cough and thirst.

Silver Shield Gel (3 OZ)
Colloidal Silver Shield Gel is a non-toxic means of providing powerful immune support against air born viruses. Apply a little of the gel inside each nostril when out in public places or take one teaspoon of our liquid variety internally.

See also the General Immunity Power Plan for comprehensive immune system support.

We hope that with healthy eating habits, a diet high in antioxidants and quality immune support supplements, you pass through this entire cold season without so much as a sniffle. If you happen, however, to find yourself in bed with symptoms of cold or flu, consider the Flu Relief Power Plan.

A look inside.

“Kidneys are the body’s last-route filtering system.  If the kidneys don’t work correctly, toxins build up and poison your blood.”
Reference: Articlesbase.com/diseases-and-conditions-articles/what-is-kidney-disease

Kidney Cleansing Benefits:
—Heavy metals in water and some food sources, undigested food that turns acidic, acid forming drinks, and medications can all add burden to the kidneys.  Cleansing aids can assist the kidney in their release.
—Better Skeletal function; stronger bones.
—Healthier knees, legs, ankles.
—Healthier hearing
—A back and spine that feels good
—Proper water balance in the body
—Proper mineral balance and therefore better energy.

For Kidney Cleansings, see the Kidney Cleansing Power Plan.

Consider also the General Kidney Support and the Kidney Stone Prevention Power Plans.

It is a great goal to stay as youthful in appearance as is naturally possible. We recommend the Nature’s Sunshine Natria product line for skin and hair products. We invite you to try:

Triple Effect Age Relief Cream—Three Ways to Young-Looking Skin
New from Nature’s Sunshine: Triple Effect Age Relief Cream is like no other product on the market. Its unique formula of skin-beneficial ingredients helps improve the appearance of skin in three ways. It reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, supports skin tone and firmness, and supports smooth, supple-looking skin.
Stock No. 6013-1

Natria® Moisturizers - NSP’s Natria skin care line is formulated with vitamins and botanical extracts that condition, strengthen and defend your skin from harmful external elements and ensure optimal hydration.

Balancing Daily Defense Lotion SPF 15—For Combination to Oily Skin
Light, quick-absorbing Balancing Daily Defense Lotion SPF 15 fuels combination and oily skin with beneficial elements. Skin stays protected, looks beautiful and feels healthy. Stock No. 6006-8

Nourishing Daily Defense Lotion SPF 15—For Normal to Dry Skin
Nourishing Daily Defense Lotion SPF 15 provides immediate hydration for normal to dry skin in a lightweight formula, then goes beyond hydration with skin-smart ingredients that leave skin moisturized, strengthened and protected. Stock No. 6005-2

Irish Moss Hand & Body Lotion—Lasting Skin Hydration
Irish Moss Hand & Body Lotion is rich in emollients and nutrients that hydrate and condition for hours. Filled with natural plant extracts and protective vitamins, this formula leaves your skin smooth, soft and naturally healthy looking. Stock No. 6021-0

Check out the full line within the Personal Care Products category under “Others,” online at Herbal Health Center. Protect your skin also through internal herb programs. See our Skin Support Power Plans.

Swine Flu Facts:  Swine flu is a disease caused by influenza, a virus with 8 genes made of RNA, not DNA like our genes.  Symptoms include extreme fatigue, headaches, muscle pain, coughing, sneezing and fever.  Flu usually last longer, hurts more and causes higher fevers than colds.  Flu usually does not cause stomach discomfort in adults.  Swine flu can be caught by people and by pigs.  We can give it to pigs and they can give it to us when we work around them.  The government says we cannot get it by eating pork.

Herbs to assist in managing and preventing flu:

Silver Sol (liquid) - 2 tsp twice daily.  Use the Silver Shield gel on the hands and inside the nostrils 2x daily,  especially for prevention and therapy.  Silver Sol is powerful and is patented for highly infectious agents, including MRSA.
Olive Leaf Extract capsules - 1 to 2 daily.
Chinese VS-C Concentrate (TCM).  This was developed by a Chinese medical doctor for extremely strong viral protection.  It is used when the body is hot or feverish, not when it is cold and chilled.  Suggested Usage - 1 to 2 times daily
Oregano Oil: In the pure form, we use this on the bottom of the feet–3 drops on the bottom of each foot mixed with a little olive oil if the skin is sensitive. This is a powerful oil and can burn tender skin.  Using the pure oil is less expensive than buying it in capsules.
ALJ is for any respiratory attention or symptoms of congestion build up that is oppressive or alarming.  We have clients who have used up to 6 at a time 4x daily for l-2 days for breaking up fluid and congestion in the lungs.

Add a great energy tonic like Mineral Chi to boost immune energy so the above tools are used efficiently.

Dietary recommendation:  we recommend stopping all junk foods sugar, coffee, dairy, red meat, and any food that makes us clear our throats when we eat it (mucus producing).  These types of foods can slow recuperation.  Lots of broth based nutritious soup is the rule along with steamed veggies, fresh fruit, brown rice, fresh fish and organic chicken.  Incorporate a lot of green and herbal teas and fresh carrot and green juices.

IN CHINESE MEDICINE, the respiratory system governs the mucus balance of the body as well as the voice volume and flow of Chi energy. It belongs to the Metal Element, which includes of principle of immunity and protection to the body.

CIGARETTE SMOKE contains over 700 ingredients including nicotine, sugar, salt, caffeine, etc.     -Why You need to Detoxify Your Body—Shemar Moore

The lungs need extra support and healing to protect against the harmful effects of smoking. We recommend the Lung Cleansing Power Plan as a great place to start. It is also important to develop a healthy lifestyle by adopting the following:
—Verbally release all grief, sadness and heartbreak from your body, soul, and spirit.  Replace it with comfort, joy, love
—Live 2 miles or more from freeways
—Stop smoking
—Have your home checked for radon
—Let fresh air in your home daily—add spider plants
—Drink 8 glasses pure water daily
—Exercise using Vitalic Breathing
—Eat healthy fats daily
—Look for healthy substitutes for traditional cough syrups.
—Minimize dairy/white sugar
—Don’t spray pesticides or live next to a nursery who does.
—Careful of welding, refinishing, painting , stained glass work.

For herbs that assist the effort to stop smoking, see the Nicotine Cravings Power Plan.

What does colon toxicity feel like:
Constipation, inflammation, swelling of the abdomen, tension in the belly, poor quality stools, bad breath, poor digestion, cellulite, poor immunity, poor energy, depression, pain in other body parts, food allergy, phlegm, weight issues

“Of the 22,000 operations I personally performed I never found a single normal colon and of the 100,000 performed under my jurisdiction, not over 6% were normal.”    Harvey W. Kellogg, M.D.  Battle Creek MI

Colon cleansing benefits:
-To reduce transit time (the time it takes for food to exit the body).  Transit time can range from 10 to 100 hours.  This reduces harmful chemical generation of bowel toxins.
-Improve digestion
-To improve absorption of water soluble vitamins (B,C)
-To assist normal cholesterol levels
-To reduce the amount of pathogenic organisms.
-To increase the natural healthy colon flora
-A clean environment reduces toxins reabsorbing into body tissues

The Colon Power Plan offered by Herbal Health Center consists of the top 3 herbs that assist in eliminating harmful toxins that hinder the natural functioning of the colon. Consider also the powerful catalysts that support the Colon Power Plan, including Thai-Go and the Detoxification homeopathic.

Allergy season is here, so take a minute to review some quick facts on allergies!

Allergies are due to an overreaction of the immune system to environmental substances. Respiratory allergies can be caused by almost any airborne particle, but the most common triggers are animal dander, feathers, fabrics, dust, molds and pollen. Allergic rhinitis caused by a reaction to plant pollen is also known as hay fever.

When an allergen enters the respiratory system of susceptible individuals, it triggers an allergic response. Cells called mast cells (a type of white blood cell) release histamine, which sets off a series of events that cause swelling and inflammation. In allergic rhinitis, the resulting symptoms include mucus production, sneezing, congestion, runny nose and itchy, watery eyes.

Allergic rhinitis can affect individuals throughout the year but is particularly prevalent during the spring season (from late May to the end of June) and is referred to as seasonal allergic rhinitis.

Respiratory allergies can occur in conjunction with, and contribute to the development of, other conditions. These include asthma and sinusitis.

Nature’s Sunshine offers a variety of products that are commonly recommended to support the respiratory system as it battles seasonal allergies.

Issued by Nature’s Sunshine, April 2009

Herbal Health Center recommends the Allergy Power Plans (based on your specific allergen), whether food, sinus/respiratory or skin.

Infertility is an issue facing many couples, yet awareness of the causes and the right nutritional supplements can assist fertility and the likelihood of conception and carrying the baby to term.

Common female causes of infertility for women are:
•OVULATION CHALLENGES, IRREGULAR CYCLES
•FIBROID TUMORS—ASSOC. WITH SHORT LUTEAL PHASE
• ENDOMETRIOSIS—70% HIGHER WHEN SEX IS DURING MENSES     (Winefred Cutler Ph.D  Cycles of Fertility p 69)
•STRESS
•DIET
•SMOKING, ALCOHOL
•STDS; PID, TUBE BLOCKAGES
•MISCARRIAGE TENDENCY

Common male causes of infertility are:
•ALCOHOL
•DRUGS
•PESTICIDES/ENVIRONMENTAL
•LEAD IN THE BODY
•SMOKING
•MEDICATONS
•RADIATION AND CHEMOTHERAPY

Fertility Supplements for Women
•BEE POLLEN
•DAMIANA OR WOMEN’S X ACTION
•TARGET TS II
•PRENATAL VITAMIN
•SEA CALCIUM
•ANTIOXIDANT:  E WITH SELENIUM
•HOMEOPATHIC:  FEMININE TONIC
•OIL:  YLANG YLANG (APHRODESIAC)

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Fertility Supplements for Men
•WILD AMERICAN GINSENG-vitality, stress
•MACA (Peruvian Ginseng) -performance, energy-libido
•MEN’S X-ACTION—tonic, vitality, energy
•MINERAL CHI—adrenal (drive of life)
•CALCIUM
•ANTIOXIDANT:  VITAMIN E WITH SELENIUM
•HOMEOPATHIC:  FATIGUE-EXHAUSTION

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Herbs CAN help boost your fertility!

Women have special needs. Their bodies go through cycles and changes from puberty through the senior years. While these changes are indeed miraculous, they aren’t always comfortable. Nature’s Sunshine has formulated two powerful herbal products to address some of women’s unique needs.

Cramp Relief—Relax those cramping muscles
Most women experience some degree of cramping during their monthly periods. For some women, menstrual cramps can be so severe that they are debilitating. Cramp Relief allows the body to relax contracted muscles and ease cramping.

Native Americans used the herbs in Cramp Relief to help ease all kinds of female discomfort. They believed that menstrual cramping was the body’s way of preparing for childbirth. However, in the case of severe cramps they used these antispasmodic herbs. Cramp Relief contains cramp bark, wild yam, black cohosh, lobelia and plantain. Most of these herbs are antispasmodic, and many of them support various body systems to help in the management of menstrual discomfort. Wild yam supports the female reproductive system. Black cohosh acts like estrogen and can help lift dark moods that often accompany female discomfort. Plantain helps relieve fluid buildup in the pelvic region that is sometimes associated with menstrual cramps.

Menstrual Reg—Help for heavy menstruation
Heavy menstrual bleeding isn’t just inconvenient, it is also quite uncomfortable, especially when it is accompanied by cramping, bloating and mild mood changes. Menstrual Reg is designed to help reduce heavy bleeding while keeping hormones balanced.

Menstrual Reg contains several herbs that diminish bleeding and provide overall support to the female body. Yarrow, shepherd’s purse, nettle leaf and lady’s mantle help to slow and reduce blood flow, while sarsaparilla gets closer to the root of the process. Excessive menstrual bleeding is often caused by too much estrogen relative to progesterone. Sarsaparilla root appears to help enhance progesterone activity. Black haw can help ease cramped uterine muscles, while chaste tree and false unicorn help to support proper female hormone levels. Together these herbs may slow menstrual flow and lead to more comfortable periods.

Key Benefits:
• Helps prevent weight gain from carbohydrates.
• Reduces the number of calories available for storage as fat.
• Minimizes the need to avoid your favorite high-carb foods.

In recent years, science has revealed many destructive and serious implications of being overweight. That’s why Nature’s Sunshine has intensified its desire to develop weight-loss products to benefit virtually everyone who is overweight. Carbo Grabbers is a powerful, natural supplement that can partially block the digestion of dietary starches, allowing you to eat most of your favorite high-carb foods without all of the consequences.

Our bodies process carbohydrates with the help of the digestive enzyme alpha amylase. This enzyme turns the starch found in carbohydrates into glucose. Our bodies burn some of that glucose; the rest is stored as fat. Carbo Grabbers works by binding with alpha amylase, neutralizing starch calories and preventing starches from being changed into glucose and fat. The undigested starches are not absorbed and are eliminated.

Clinically proven Carbo Grabbers is made from a portion of the white kidney bean. Just one gram prevents the absorption of over 500 grams of dietary starch—or over 2,250 calories. That’s equal to more than one pound of pasta or one loaf or bread.

Exciting, new clinical studies document the effectiveness of Carbo Grabbers when used as part of a daily diet. Two recent studies show that 1.5 grams of Carbo Grabbers can prevent the metabolizing of 57–85 percent of ingested starches. In another study, people who took Carbo Grabbers every day for 30 days lost an average of 4 percent of their total body weight, had a 10.5 percent reduction of fat mass, an 11.6 percent reduction in their waistline and approximately a 1.5 percent reduction in hip and thigh circumference.

By Horizons, Nature’s Sunshine