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Osteoporosis is called a disease of calcium loss or mal-absorption, NOT deficiency. A number of external factors may be causing the loss. These can include poor diet, heavy metals storing in the bones, and radiation from past x-ray and CT scans.

Herbal Health Center has had great success helping men and women suffering from osteoporosis, using a combination of the following herbal products. We recommend choosing 2 or 3 that best match your concerns. Take them daily for three months, and see how you feel. We think you will love the results!

Skeletal Strength

•A deluxe calcium magnesium supplement with equal calcium to magnesium.

•Extra important vitamins, minerals, digestants, and herbs for superior absorption and assimilation.

Ionic Minerals with Acai

•Approximately 70 trace minerals.

•Assists processing and utilization of calcium, magnesium and other minerals.

•Supports the circulatory system with the antioxidant benefits of açai berry.

•Helps regulate pH balance in the body.

Vitamin D3

•A hormone that acts like the thyroid and shares the same cell receptors.

•High impact of gut flora, which leads to increased immunity

•Lowers inflammation:

“56% of elderly women lack Vitamin D and should take 1000-2000 units/day.”

–J. Menopause 2005:12:589

Note: Levels are too low in 50% of people. Minimum dose should be over 1000, and level over 75. The lab range (15-60 is wrong) AJCN 2006; 84:18. A deficiency produces rickets—misshapen bone.

MSM Tablets

•Nutritional sulfur

•Reduces pain and inflammation

•Allergy reduction

•Promotes healthy flexible cells

Note: Use for degenerative Arthritis, chronic back pain, chronic headache, muscle pain, fibromyalgia, tendinitis, bursitis, carpal tunnel, TMJ. Remarkable results!

Chinese IF-C (TCM Concentrate)

•Excellent healing food for the bones and joints

•For pain, inflammation, swelling and detoxification

•Circulation

•Immunity against infections

• Digestion

Rosehips

•Lowers inflammation.

‘5 g for 3 weeks reduced pain, and use of Tylenol declined 40%.’

–Scandinavian J. Rheumatism 2005:34:302

‘5 g = success for osteoarthritis of the hip in 100 patients.’

–J. Current Therapy Research 2003:21:31

With a $40 or more purchase, you will automatically qualify for a free Nature’s Sunshine membership, which will entitle you to wholesale prices for your order and any other orders for one year (renewable each year with a $40 purchase). Visit Herbal Health Center to learn more.

* Excerpts from this blog have been taken from Nature’s Sunshine Brilliant Body Structural System PP.

It is widely debated the potential causal factors to ADD and ADHD. Some studies have shown that when diet is poor and blood sugar imbalanced, the brain suffers, including the ability to reason, adjust socially, and control impulses. Other causal factors can include allergies, vaccine preservatives, heavy metals in the body, tobacco additives, and cell phone usage.

Besides removing some of these factors, we recommend the following product for children:

Focus Attention

Recommended usage:

2 capsules daily or ¾ tsp powder in water.

Benefits:

- supports normal brain stimulation levels

- supports brain circulation and neurotransmitters

- supports proper brain activity and energy levels.

Testimonies from our customers:

“I started adding Focus Attention powder to a protein shake for my teenage son in the morning and saw a definite improvement in his school work.”

“A client started her young child on Focus Attention and Super Omega 3 EPA, and a few months later his teacher proclaims “Thanks for medicating him.”

“All client with an autistic 6 year old started on a full program and both the family and the teacher saw a substantial improvement in one month.”

Alternatively, consider our Health Brain for Children Power Plan. Take the top 3 products, or combine them with the recommended vitamin, mineral or antioxidant for a robust herb program.

For adults struggling with ADD/ADHD, consider committing yourself to the following herb program:

Top 3 Products:

Focus Attention

Ginkgo Biloba Extract Tablets

Liquid B-12 Complete

Top Supporting Mineral:

Skeletal Strength

Top Supporting Homeopathic:

Lymphostim

Complimentary Essential Oils:

Lavender essential oils baths weekly.

In addition to herbal supplements, take a look in your kitchen and eliminate sweets, artificial sweeteners, and refined foods, in favor of nutrient dense snacks and fresh fruits and vegetables. Also use purified water, tasty herbal teas, and homemade juices such as fresh pineapple, lime, cucumber, and watermelon.

Studies show that North American eat 2-3 times the protein that is needed. The goal is to reduce the protein load to the recommended daily allowance of 50-60 grams daily (the size of two eggs). For comparison, the protein intake of the Chinese is 30 grams daily, which is derived mostly from soy and grains, rather than the heavier and harder to digest meats.

While working to lower your intake, consider supplementing your meals with Nature Sunshine’s PDA Combination.

- PDA supplements the body’s digestive secretions with hydrochloric acid (HCI)

PDA Combination

- Contains pepsin for natural protein digestion

- Helps in the reduction of bloating, gas, and indigestion

- Aids in calcium assimilation

- Addresses pH challenges

- Improves intestional flora

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* Excerpts taken from Nature’s Sunshine Brilliant Body Structural System PP.

Did you know that eating refined sugar reverses tooth circulation? Instead of wastes leaving the tooth, they start depositing within it. This is a problem when American consume an average of 355 calories, or more than 22 tsp of sugar, daily.

The answer: Substitute harmful sugar with a sweetener that is good for you. Try Nature’s Sunshine stevia and xylitol products – two healthy, all-natural sweeteners that do not cause tooth decay. What’s more, xylitol helps prevent bacteria from adhering to the teeth.

Enjoy xylitol in a sweet treat, or buy it in bulk to use in your desserts - just like sugar!

Stevia is popular for its intense sweetness. Use just a small amount to flavor a cup of tea or coffee, or sprinkle a bit on top of your favorite cereal.

Our sweet xylitol products:

Bulk bag of xylitol– looks and tastes like sugar!

Gum (green tea, peppermint, spearmint, berry and lemon flavors)

Chocolate (dark and raspberry flavors)

Our sweet stevia products:

Bulk bag of stevia

Stevia powder packets – throw a few in your purse to add to tea and coffee on the go!

Meanwhile, take care of your teeth with our xylitol toothpaste and mouthwash

Xylitol Toothpaste

Xylitol Mouthwash

Visit Herbal Health Center for more products for the home and health eating.

Though we at Herbal Health Center have a Health Cholesterol Power Plan to help regulate cholesterol, the two star products that consistently do a great job of assisting cholesterol control are Super Omega 3 EPA and Red Yeast Rice.

Super Omega 3

Benefits:
• Supports the cardiovascular system.
• Protects cell membranes.
• Contains lemon oil for improved taste and aftertaste.

Omega-3 fatty acids are one of four basic fats that the body derives from foods. While many of the other fats are harmful, omega-3s benefit the body and are especially good for the heart. Super Omega-3 EPA is a source of two fatty acids, EPA and DHA. Supportive but not conclusive research shows that consumption of EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. The body uses omega-3 fatty acids as one of the primary components of cell membranes. Omega-3s are also beneficial to the structural system and to the skin.

Take 1 softgel with a meal three times daily.

Red Yeast Rice

Red Yeast Rice supports the body’s ability to maintain cholesterol levels already within the normal range, and it offers nutritional support to the circulatory system.

Take 2 capsules with a meal two to three times daily.

Note: you can also supplement these two products with other like-products, such as our Solstic packs. Together, these will give you a holistic herb program for whole body health and optimal cholesterol control.

TIP: Lemon

Start out the new year with the gentle cleansing of Lemon essential oil, available at wholesale cost from www.herbalhealthcenter.com! Lemon is so versatile. Its many uses make it a must have item for any household. For getting rid of the gummy residue from labels & stickers, just rub the lemon across the sticky surface and wipe dry (think natural goo gone). To soothe a sore throat, use lemon with a teaspoon of honey or in herbal tea. Lemon can also be a powerful cleanser as you create natural cleaning products (both safe and affordable). To get over that after holiday sluggish feel, add it to water to promote gentle cleansing within your lymph, liver, and overall body.

*Add peppermint to your lemon water for an invigorating wake up in the afternoon

*Allergy relief can often be found when combining the cleansing of lemon with the opening airways qualities of peppermint. Try it in a gel capsule or added to water.

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ITS TIME FOR A CLEANSE!

This was the main topic around our home for the first part of this year. We chose Stanley Burrough’s Master Cleanse and started it after we emptied our fridge and cleared our social calendar of eating out. See http://healthandlight.com/TheMasterCleanse.pdf for more info.

What you will need:

-fresh lemon juice

-grade B maple syrup (this has the correct form of sugars for the cell and stops hunger)

-a dash of capsicum (high grade cayenne)

In every large glass of water (I like mine warm) went 2 Tbsp of juice, 1-2 Tbsp of syrup, and a dash of capsicum. It tastes GREAT. We ingested this every 1-2 hours for a whole week. We allowed ourselves 3 servings total of vegetable or miso broth for a treat that week. The second week, we had one healthy, small, vegetarian meal a day and continued the cleanse.

We both lost weight easily and felt energized and NOT TOO HUNGRY.

Stan Burroughs has used this cleanse to heal ulcers, lower high blood pressure, flush out toxins and cleanse the lymph as well as dissolve calcifications in the joints. It is recommended for 10 days with no added food for best results. Our friends tried this with us and so did our son-in-law who dropped 10 pounds in the first 3 days. Our friend Bob dropped 15 pounds his first week.

Its time to say goodbye to toxins stored in fatty tissue, the liver, kidneys, and other organs. It is not recommended to use vitamins during this program, but we used fiber and some basic herbs throughout as our personal option.

HERB OF THE MONTH: CAPSICUM

PROPERTIES: CIRCULATION, DIGESTANT, STIMULANT, TONIC

Capsicum is a member of the pepper family. It is a favorite of herbalists for assisting the body with normalizing circulation, healing of stomach ulcers, clearing congestion, colds, promoting warmth and energy in the body, feeding the heart and circulation, normalizing high and low blood pressure, aiding elasticity of the veins, control of bleeding and acceleration of healing, joint and respiratory health.

Dose Range: 1-6 daily

We also recommend capsicum in the shaker form, as well as Vita-Lemon - a lemon drink mix full of fiber that we also recommend for this cleanse or as a cleanse on its own.

Enjoy and be well!

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.

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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!