2011 January - Natures Remedy

Natural Solutions for Tendonitis

January 25, 2011 By Val Greguire Leave a Comment

Tendonitis

Tendonitis is an inflammation or irritation of a tendon – any one of the thick fibrous cords that attach muscles to bones. The condition, which causes pain and tenderness just outside a joint, can occur in any of your body’s tendons. Tendonitis is common around your shoulders, elbows, wrists and heels. Once a condition of inflammation occurs it takes some diligent effort to calm it down again, so make sure to rest the injured area regularly. The most common cause of tendonitis is injury due to overuse. You may need to change your exercise program or the way you use a muscle at your job in order for the tendon to heal. Tendons normally weaken with age, lose their elasticity and become more susceptible to injury, so keep this in mind.

When you use the muscles connecting with the injured tendon, this increases the pain. It is very important for both prevention and recovery that you incorporate gentle stretching techniques before and after exercise. Household chores like gardening or raking can stress a weakened tendon, so make sure to stretch before or after such activities. See your chiropractor or physical therapist for proper instruction on stretching the muscles and tendons in the weakened area. It is important to have the injury evaluated by a physician in order to know the extent of the injury. Most tendonitis will heal on its own, but sometimes they tear quite a bit and may require surgery. For treatment, your doctor may inject a corticosteroid medication around a tendon to relieve tendonitis. Injections of cortisone reduce inflammation and can help ease pain; however, there are potential side effects. For example, repeated injections may weaken a tendon, increasing your risk of rupturing the tendon. Steroids also deplete many important nutrients that are needed to heal the body’s structural system; this in turn weakens the condition over time.

Natural solutions to healing…

Natural formulas can be used to reduce inflammation, reduce pain and promote healing These formulas contain vitamins, minerals and other nutrients needed by the body to heal and repair an injury. Collatrim Plus Powder is a great product for healing muscles, joints, tendons and ligaments. Collatrim provides a form of hydrolyzed protein which means it is in predigested form and readily absorbed by the body. This protein provides amino acids which are the building blocks of the structural system. Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body and is essential to maintaining the health of the connective tissue such as ligaments, cartilage and tendons. Because so many people have problems digesting their food properly they often don’t absorb enough protein to repair their injuries. That is why this form of protein is so helpful for healing the body. Collatrim is also helpful for keeping muscles flexible and toned when used in conjunction with exercise. It helps prevent sagging of muscles due to age and improves the skin strength, flexibility and smoothness. Collatrim is also well known as an aid to weight loss. Along with building and toning lean muscle, Collatrim helps to increase the body’s fat-burning process. Collatrim increases the glucagon stores to help burn calories while decreasing levels of the fat-storing hormone, insulin. Adding extra Vitamin C is important for healing injuries and it enhances the healing effects of the Collatrim. Another important nutrient called MSM can be found in every cell of the body, it is used in the formation and repair of connective tissue such as tendons. High amounts are found in the joints, skin and hair. MSM is a naturally occurring organic mineral, a deficiency will cause protein structures, such as tendons, to become weak. MSM is easily destroyed by processing, cooking and storing food so it is easy to see why people would become deficient in it. MSM promotes healthy flexible cells which is very important for healthy tendons. It has natural anti-inflammatory and pain relieving properties and improves circulation to the injury site. I normally take 750 – 1500 mg of MSM three times daily when trying to bring down inflammation and pain. MSM is also very good for balancing stomach acid production. If you suffer from acid indigestion or heartburn frequently, you may find this condition improves while on the MSM. Healing AC Cream has been a miracle healing cream for healing injuries in our family for years. It is a homeopathic remedy of arnica and calendula. Applied to injuries, it quickly helps to reduce pain and swelling. It has natural anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties. It also accelerates your rate of healing by improving blood supply to the injury site. Remember it is very important for both prevention and recovery that you incorporate gentle stretching techniques before and after exercise. So may sure you check with someone knowledgeable in this area for proper instruction on stretching the muscles and tendons in the weakened area.

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Filed Under: Natural healing Tagged With: Joint Pain, Tendonitis

Best Defense for those Winter Bugs

January 20, 2011 By Lilian Dirito Leave a Comment

Winter Flu and Cold Season
Virus and bacteria make themselves present during this season more than any other. You can keep your immune system and your family’s strong by supplying the body with a powerful and safe defense through the entire season.

There are some great herbal combinations that we will review this week. The first one is Immune Solstic, which provides immune system boost in a convenient drink stick packet. Its key ingredients are elderberry fruit extract, Echinacea purpurea and vitamin D3, all of which have been shown to support the immune system. Solstic Immune also contains arabinogalactan and beta glucans, which according to researchers they stimulate and protect the cells from the invaders; Panax ginseng, another promoter of cell protection; vitamin C, long known for its role in maintaining a healthy immune system; zinc, blueberry, raspberry and cranberry fruits, full of antioxidants.

There is another wonderful combination in the form of lozenges that is a favorite for its quick fast melt effect. It is a formula that provides homeopathic support to the immune system and may help reduce the duration, severity and minor discomfort of colds and flu. It contains zinc, which helps boost the immune system and coats the mouth and throat, preventing some germs from taking up some residence there. It also contains ascorbic acid, natural orange flavor and Stevia.

Sometimes viruses can also congest the upper respiratory system and the ears. The lymphatic system can get congested as well. According to the Herballure, Inc. data and research, the lymphatic system is responsible for maintaining the fluids flowing cleanly through the tissues and preventing these fluids from stagnating. Lymph fluid circulates through the body collecting cellular waste generated as a by-product of metabolism, along with toxins and debris from infections. The formula Lymphatic drainage is a liquid formula that helps with the flow of the lymph fluid, the retention of fluids and congestion. It is soothing to the ears and ear infections as well.

The other two things for your immune defense: Silver Shield and Elderberry D3fense. Silver Shield, one of my favorite remedies, is a silver sol technology solution that has amazing antiviral and antibacterial properties. Silver Shield has a wide spectrum of action. A study out of Brigham Young University (BYU) testing the effectiveness of silver preparations on a wide range of microbes found that silver was a broad spectrum antimicrobial able to kill a large variety of pathogens. In fact, according to Dr. Gordon Pedersen, none of the pathogens tested survived silver exposure. In another note from Dr. Pedersen, he explains that Silver Sol resonates at a frequency that can actually suppress and contain viral infections by interfering with the duplication and replication of viral infections.

Elderberry has a large history of scientific research. During the 1980’s Dr. Madeleine Mumcuoglu and Dr. Jean Linderman isolated two active constituents from elderberry. Both of these constituents proved effective in fighting strains of influenza by rendering the viruses unable to replicate. After conducting a double blind, clinical trial in which patients infected with the influenza virus were given either an extract of elderberry or a placebo, 75 percent of the patients who received the elderberry extract were much improved within 48 hours. After 72 hours, 90 percent were completely well. Elderberry D3fense is an improved formula that includes vitamin D to provide an even stronger defense for the body. It contains elderberry fruit, royal jelly and Echinacea. Royal jelly is a super food fed by nurse bees to produce a queen. It is rich in B-complex vitamins and contains 18 amino acids and several minerals.

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Filed Under: Seasonal Illness Tagged With: Colds, Cough, Flu, Influenza, Sinus

Focus on Colon Health – Diverticulosis

January 6, 2011 By Val Greguire Leave a Comment

Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis

Your colon, or large intestine, is a very important part of your digestive tract.
Diverticulosis
Its main job is to eliminate waste products from the body, but it also plays a role in nutrient absorption, reabsorbing body fluids, and is the home to the friendly bacteria that help keep our immune system strong. Therefore, it is important to keep your colon in good health. The colon is not a hard tube; it is actually made of muscle tissue. When the diet lacks fiber and adequate nutrients, the stool stays in the colon too long expanding and stretching the colon wall. Weakened areas develop in the wall and small pouches begin to protrude. This would be similar to the idea of bulges that form in a tire inner tube when weakness occurs.

Each pouch is called a diverticulum. Pouches are diverticula. When you have many of these pouches on the colon wall, it is called diverticulosis. About half of all Americans age 60 to 80, and almost everyone over age 80, have diverticulosis. When the pouches become infected or inflamed, the condition is called diverticulitis. This happens in 10 to 25 percent of people with diverticulosis. Often there are no symptoms of diverticulosis except mild cramps, bloating, and constipation. All of these signs should warn you that your digestive tract needs attention. Once the pouches have become inflamed, you may experience tenderness around the left side of the lower abdomen. If infected, nausea, vomiting, and chills may occur.

Supplement Recommendations: The following supplements are recommended to support the body in helping to heal this condition:

Fiber formulas are essential in preventing the buildup of wastes in the bowel pockets as well as helping the body empty the debris that has built up in them:

Ultimate Greenzone (if diagnosed with diverticulosis) – 1 scoop twice daily. This formula provides a wide range of fibers from whole grain sources such as amaranth, brown rice, millet, and flax seed. It provides green foods that help to alkalize an acidic condition in the body, along with herbs and supplements that cleanse and strengthen the liver and kidneys. The formula is also high in antioxidants that have a protective effect against colon cancer. Probiotic fiber is included in the formula because of its ability to help the good bacteria in the colon to grow and populate. This formula offers so many naturally occurring vitamins, amino acids, phyto-nutrients and minerals that I consider this to be a great plant-based multiple vitamin and mineral supplement.

If you have been diagnosed with diverticulitis, an additional type of fiber drink is recommended. Since there is inflammation with diverticulitis, a fiber blend containing herbs that soothe and heal the digestive tract is important — Everybody’s Fiber (#1336-6). The herbs in this formula repair the intestinal wall, reduce inflammation, break up gas, and relax muscle spasms in the digestive tract. They also provide a bulk fiber to move waste materials thru the colon, cleaning out the bowel pockets. The Ultimate GreenZone product is excellent for both conditions as it improves the overall health of the individual, is pH balancing for better health, and provides bulk fiber. It is a good fiber drink to start your day with. However, in cases of severe inflammation, Everybody’s Fiber might be a better choice for the first month or two of healing. Then switch to GreenZone for your long-term maintenance program.

Most people who develop diverticulum on the colon wall tend to be constipated. When you start using fiber and have a sluggish colon, you often become more constipated. If you know you have a tendency to be constipated, I recommend taking a very gentle bowel stimulant and toning formula along with your fiber drink each day. The formula Bowel Detox (# 3020-8) provides nutrients that help to repair and build a healthy colon wall. Additionally, this formula helps to improve intestinal function. It has mild laxative properties for those with a sluggish colon. Another great formula for this situation is Gentle Move (#952-9). This formula is particularly helpful for those who tend to have a dryer stool and cramping spasms in the intestinal tract. Gentle Move features a proprietary blend of magnesium hydroxide and herbs. Triphala extract is an Ayurvedic combination of dried fruits used as a “health harmonizer.” Traditionally, triphala is considered a gentle laxative that supports digestive and intestinal health. Magnesium hydroxide is a natural salt of magnesium, an essential mineral that specifically attracts and retains fluid within the colon. Gentle Move’s herbal blend also contains yellow dock root, ginger rhizome, marshmallow root and slippery elm bark to aid digestion and provide soothing action to the digestive tract.

Rebalancing the good bacteria in the intestinal tract is important when suffering from digestive or colon problems. A good formula for people with diverticulum is Probiotic Eleven (#1510-1). This formula provides 11 species of friendly bacteria to help replenish the colon. Restoring good bacteria enhances digestion of minerals, soothes an irritable bowel, helps fight unfriendly bacteria and yeast in the colon, improves immunity, and aids in the elimination of toxins. I recommend taking 2 capsules twice daily on an empty stomach through one bottle.

Poor diet and poor digestion of food is the major contributing cause to the formation of diverticulitis and diverticulosis. Food Enzymes (#1836-9) is a full spectrum enzyme that helps to digest proteins, fats, and carbohydrates in the stomach. It contains hydrochloric acid (HCL) to help with protein digestion and destroying yeast and parasites. This enzyme is best for people over age 30 that are under moderate stress and have symptoms of poor digestion on a somewhat regular basis. These people usually have low hydrochloric acid output, the most common symptoms being: bloating, belching, and gas immediately after a meal, a sense of fullness or fatigue after a meal, undigested food in the stools, mild indigestion, and constipation or diarrhea on a regular basis. Start with 1 or 2 enzymes per meal. If symptoms are not aggravated or they improve, try 2 to 3 with larger meals. Some people initially require 3 to 4 enzymes with their largest meal. If taking too many, you will feel warmth in your stomach. Simply cut back on the dose with the next meal. Eventually, your own output of HCL will improve allowing you to cut back on the amount needed.

A simple test for acid production: Take 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar with a meal. If digestion is improved, you are likely suffering from low production of stomach acid and Food Enzymes will help. If heartburn is intensified, it is likely you have either reduced mucus production or excessive acid production.

For those who have an irritated stomach lining or hyper acid production, consider using Proactazyme Plus (#1525-0). This is a wide spectrum digestive enzyme from plant sources and does not contain hydrochloric acid which can cause burning. It is a good enzyme to use while you are working on healing the stomach lining and can be used by those who are on any type of antacid medications.

Notes: Improve colon function by drinking 2 quarts of filtered or bottled water daily. Add fiber foods to your diet by eating more fruits and vegetables, brown rice and oatmeal. Although whole grains do provide fiber, whole wheat is not recommended for the first couple of months on this program. Many people do not digest wheat products well which may contribute to gas and bloating. Wheat-free breads and pastas can be found at any health food store and some grocery stores.

Aside from improving bowel function and helping to keep the pouches clean of debris, fiber helps to absorb excess sugars, thereby helping to maintain proper blood sugar levels. This is particularly helpful for those with diabetes or hypoglycemia. Fiber also plays a role in absorbing bad fats that contribute to the formation of colon cancer and helps in the lowering of cholesterol. There are many sources of fiber: fruits, vegetables, whole grains, ground flaxseed, beans and lentils all contain fiber. With the introduction of processed foods in the early 1900’s, our diets became more and more deficient in fiber. Meals predominate with white flour bread or pasta is a meal low in fiber. The lack of fiber makes it very hard for the stool to move along the digestive tract. It even makes the stool pasty and causes it to stick to the lining of the colon. This interferes with the absorption of nutrients and creates an environment which is friendly to yeast and parasites. The lack of fiber slows the transit time of waste and creates constipation. Because the waste remains in the colon too long, excess water is removed from it, making it even harder to eliminate. Including plenty of fiber in our diets is essential.

Sometimes dry stool is caused by a lack of fatty acids and oils in the diet. Be sure to include sources of omega 3 oils in your diet. Omega 3 oils also help reduce inflammation which is very important in healing diverticulitis.

In review:

Diverticulosis is a condition where pouches form along the colon wall. It is caused by the weakening of the colon wall due to poor diet, constipation and lack of fiber in the diet.
Diverticulitis is a condition where these pouches become inflamed and possibly infected.
Poor digestion of food in the stomach contributes to digestive problems in the intestinal tract. Digestive enzymes help improve poor digestion.
Fiber supplements help to improve bowel function and act as a broom to help clean out the diverticulum pouches on the colon wall.
Probioitcs should be taken periodically to help restore the balance of good bacteria in the colon. This will enhance the overall function of the colon.
Diet and lifestyle changes are necessary to correct the underlying cause of this condition.

Filed Under: Natural healing

Nutritional Support for Body Aches and Pains

January 4, 2011 By Val Greguire 4 Comments

It seems that every where we turn, people are suffering from a variety of physical aches and pains. From sore backs, to sore feet, to muscle aches and nerve pain. People all around us are hurting physically. When we feel uncomfortable or hurt It is very tempting to grab over the counter pain medications to ease the discomfort or reduce the pain. Although medications can be helpful in an acute situation for short periods of time, they do little more than control the symptoms and do not address the underlying cause of the problem.

Body Aches and Pain

From a natural standpoint we look to evaluate our diet and lifestyle for triggers that may be causing the body to complain. a diet lacking in fruits and vegetables will cause the body to become acidic, leading to the accumulation of acids and toxins in the muscles and joints. Lack of nutrients such as calcium, magnesium, zinc and silica can cause structural tissues to weaken and become injured easily. Even high stress can effect us by inhibiting good digestion and causing the liver to become congested, both of which can effect the health of our structural system. A lack of exercise causes muscles to breakdown and become weak or tight, bones lose their density and ligaments injure easily.

In addition to realizing and making lifestyle changes nutritional support can be used to help build and repair damaged tissues. Some herbs not only contain the nutrients needed to build and repair tissues but they also have natural anti-inflammatory or anti-spasmodic properties. This combination can help reduce or eliminate the need or over the counter pain and inflammation remedies.

To help you learn about these wonderful herbs and nutrients I have created a guide for nutritional support to body aches and pains.

Adults
Children
Structural Support
Muscle Soreness, Muscle cramps, Tight Muscles
Arthritis, achy joints, joint stiffness, Gout, Inflammation
Sciatic pain, lower back pain due to over exertion
Tendonitis, Plantar Fascitis
Fibromyalgia
Nervous System
Improve Sleep, relax sore muscles at night
Topical Help for Tight Muscles

Adults:

Super trio (#20-5) convenient single serve package provides:

2 super Supplemental multiple, 2 omega 3 fish oil and 2 Super orac antioxidant daily.

Super Supplemental vitamin and mineral without iron (#1809-0) 120 ct.

Super supplemental vitamin and mineral with iron (#1792-7) 120 ct.

Note: for people with good diets they can take 2 tablets of the multiple daily. For people with poor diets we recommend 2 tablets twice daily.

Note: Each 4 tablets of super supplemental vitamin and mineral provides 400 mg. of calcium and 400 milligrams of magnesium.

Calcium plus vitamin D (#1675-0) 200 tablets

*each tablet contains 250 calcium, 125 magnesium, 110 phosphorus and 120 vitamin D.

Vitamin D3 (1155-1) 60 ct. each tablet contains 2000 iu of D3. Recommend 1-2 daily

Super Omega 3 fish oils (#1515-7) Take 1-2 daily to supplement diet

Elderberry Defense (#879-2) herbal support to help prevent colds and flu

Ultimate GreenZone capsules (#1104-4) Provides green foods, whole grains and lots of antioxidants for people who do not eat a lot of fruits or vegetables.

Children:

Herb Trio Pack w/ carrying case (#3350-3) Each package contain one bottle each of:

Multiple vitamin and minerals, Whole food antioxidant and omega 3 with DHA

Sunshine Heroes Probiotic Power (#3346-7) recommended for children with weak immune systems or who have been on repeated rounds of antibiotics.

Sunshine Heroes chewable Calcium plus D3 (#3343-1) each tablet provides:

300mg. of calcium, 125 mg of phosphorus and 300 iu of vitamin D3

Elderberry Immune soft chews (#3347-8) Herbal support to help prevent colds and flu

Structural Support

Degenerative dics, cartilage repair, building synovial fluid:

Everflex System: Structural (#948-4)

This combination combines the benefits of glucosamine, MSM, chondrotin, and the herb Devil’s Claw to support the repair of joints, ligaments, tendons, and cartilage. The formula supports strength and flexibility of joint tissues, and contains natural substances that are anti-inflammatory, and help reduce pain.

Recommended Dose: 2 Tablets twice daily for 2-3 months. Dose may be reduced over time to 2 tablets once daily once condition has improved.

Each person is different on how quickly they heal and how much inflammation they have, so reduce dose slowly, increase if symptoms re-appear.

Considerations for use: Use when there is breakdown of cartilage or synovial fluid in the joints. Degenerative discs. This formula will help to rebuild cartilage and fluid between joints as well as reduce pain and inflammation.

Warnings: Due not use during pregnancy, People who suffer from active duodenal or gastric ulcers should avoid this formula due to the presence of Devil’s claw, which promotes the secretion of stomach Acid. Take with a meal

Additional Products: Considering combining this product with Skeletal Strength to provide a base product to rebuild the structural and muscular system.

Skeletal Strength (key product for structural system) (#1806-7)

A complete mineral supplement for the bones, joints, and muscles. Containing calcium and magnesium balanced with other key minerals and vitamins to ensure absorption. These minerals are chelated and include enzymes so they are at least 40% more absorbable than other forms. This formula benefits the bones, joints, and muscles. As well as help calming nerves, and promoting restful sleep. This formula contains enzymes which help in absorption, making it an excellent choice for clients over 50 years of age, or those with weak digestion.

Recommended Dose: Take 2 tablets 2-3 times daily.

Note: this product would be used in a place of their daily calcium/magnesium supplement

Water, Water, Water…. Discuss water consumption with clients. This is very important in order to get good results with products and eliminate unwanted side effects.

Lack of water intake when using herbs may trigger headaches or nausea due to natural cleansing reactions.

Muscle Soreness, Muscle cramps, Tight Muscles

Magnesium Complex: System: Muscular, Nervous (#1859-8)

Magnesium deficiency is common is about 80% of the population. A lack of magnesium causes

Muscle cramps, nervous irritability, menstrual cramps, tension headaches, constipation, muscle tightness, and feeling uncomfortable around big crowds of people. Any muscle in the body can spasm due to low magnesium including the heart (Arrhythmia), Lungs (asthmatic spasms), colon (constipation), bladder (urinary frequency, bed wetting). Magnesium is typically low in people with insulin resistance or diabetes. Can be taken at bedtime to help sleep.

Dosage: 2 capsules 2–3 X daily.

Warnings: too much magnesium can cause loose stools, decrease dose (this form of magnesium rarely causes this to happen)

Arthritis, achy joints, joint stiffness, Gout, Inflammation

Yucca System: Structural (#770-3)

This is a fantastic herb for sore inflamed joints, arthritis, or for joints that are just stiff and a little achy and tend to snap, crack, and pop a lot. In over 90% of the cases, yucca will reduce the pain level in arthritis to 50% or better than before using the herb. Yucca contains natural steroid saponins to control inflammation. It also contains properties to clean the joints of calcium deposits or bone spurs.

Considerations for Use: Arthritis, sore joints, heal spurs, gout (combine with alfalfa at 6 per day for gout)

Recommended Dose: 3 capsules 2-3 times daily, Reduce dose slowly- as condition improves

Recommended support product:

Alfalfa: System: Nutritional tonic (#30-2, 100 ct.) or bulk (#32-7, 270 ct.)

Alfalfa is a dark green plant that is rich in minerals and trace minerals. It has a long history of use in helping joint conditions. Alfalfa builds the blood, enhances energy and alkalizes the body. Over acid blood is associated with joint conditions. Alfalfa is an excellent source of potassium and will help flush excess water retention. This supplement is important for people who do not consume a lot of vegetables daily. Combine alfalfa w/ yucca to improve results

Dose: 4-6 daily (expect more volume with urination, improved bowel elimination)

Sciatic pain, lower back pain due to over exertion

Sciatica (#8820-6)

A natural homeopathic medicine for the relief of lower back pain due to sciatica or overexertion. Take 10–15 drops under the tongue every 10–15 minutes, or as needed. As symptoms improve, decrease to every one or two hours, then to four times daily until symptoms are relieved. Not recommended for children under 12.

Additional products: consider combining this with a formula with Yucca to reduce inflammation or Magnesium Complex to relax tight muscles

Tendonitis, Plantar Fascitis

MSM: System: Structural, Connective tissue (#4059-4)

MSM provides sulfur, a vital building block of joints, cartilage, skin, hair and nails. Sulfur helps maintain the structure of connective tissue by forming cross-linkages through disulfide bonds, i.e., sulfur strengthens the tissues that make up the joint. MSM is prized by professional and amateur athletes for effective nutritional support of athletic performance and recovery from soft tissue and joint injuries. MSM promotes healthy flexible cells which is very important for healthy tendons. It has natural anti-inflammatory and pain relieving properties and improves circulation to the injury site.

Recommended Dose: 2 Tablets 3 times daily for 2 weeks, then 2 tablets 2 twice daily for another 4 weeks, decrease as the condition improves. Maintenance dose is 1-2 daily.

Considerations for Use: Tendonitis, bursitis, improving flexibility, soft tissue injury, reducing pain and inflammation. MSM is also very good for balancing stomach acid production for clients who suffer from acid indigestion or heartburn. MSM also is great for healing chronic lung conditions. Warnings: None

Supporting product: combine the MSM with Skeletal Strength 3-4 tablets daily for more complete support to the structural system. Skeletal strength is a key product for the structural system. It contains vitamins, minerals and herbs needed by the body to maintain healthy joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons.

Fibromyalgia

Fibralgia System: Muscular (#4061-6)

For those of you who suffer from tight, sore muscles such as those associated with Fibromyalgia this formula can help. This combination of Malic Acid and Magnesium has been shown to increase oxygen supply to the muscles, helping to prevent them from becoming so easily fatigued. The magnesium also helps to relax those tight muscles that can lead to pain.

Recommended Dose: 2 capsules three times daily through the first bottle then 2 capsules twice daily, reduce slowly as your condition improves.

Note: People with fibromyalgia have weak adrenal glands and have been under high stress for a long time. . I recommend their program include Nutri-Calm (1 tablet 3 times daily) to combat stress and Adrenal Support (1 capsule 3 times daily) to build and strengthen the adrenal glands.

Nervous System

Nutri-Calm (#4803-3, 60 ct. / #1617-3, 100 ct.) **Key Product for Nervous system

This formula is a key product designed to support the nervous system especially under times of stress. The formula combines a high potency B-Complex in a base of calming herbs, along with Vitamin C to support the adrenal glands. Healthy adrenal glands are important for your ability to handle long term stresses.

Recommended Dose: 1-2 Tablet 3 times daily with meals.

Considerations for use: use for high stress individuals that can’t relax, have tight shoulder muscles, talk fast, on the go all the time, suffer from anxiety or excess worry.

Additional products: for tight muscles add Magnesium Complex 2 twice daily.

Adrenal Support (#1507-0) For recover from long term stress or long term pain

This product is recommended for those who have been under stress for a long time and feel “burned out “or suffer chronic fatigue. The formula contains vitamins, minerals, and raw glandulars needed to rebuild and strengthen the function of the adrenal gland.

Recommended Dose: 2-3 capsules daily for 2-6 months

Neuralgia pain and healing

(Combine lecithin, Nutri-calm and magnesium complex)

Lecithin (#1660-5) Lecithin is an important phospholipid (fatty substance) needed by all living cells. It is important to the formation of a healthy myelin sheath. Choline and inositol are two components of lecithin that are especially important for nerve function. These ingredients are needed to make a chemical that carries nerve messages across the nerve synapses. Lecithin along with the B-vitamins help keep this coating healthy. Lack of lecithin can create thin frazzled nerves that are over sensitive to pain.

Recommended Dose: 3 caplets twice daily for 1-2 months then 4 daily for several months.

Magnesium complex: nerves can become hypersensitive to pain without enough magnesium

Improve Sleep, relax sore muscles at night

Herbal Sleep System: Nervous, Muscular (#940-8)

This herbal blend of hops, valerian, and passion flower supports the nervous system with the many elements it needs to function. The formula promotes restful sleep when taken at night, or during the day it helps calm the body. Traditionally used for insomnia, muscle spasms, and nervous headaches.

Recommended Dose: 2-4 capsules at bedtime, doses vary according to body weight.

Warnings: This formula would be contraindicated if the client is already on some type of sleeping medication at bedtime. For clients wishing to replace medication, Use Herbal sleep on alternating nights with their medication, for a period of 7 days, then increase Herbal Sleep to 2 nights on and one night off for another week.

Melatonin (#2830-4) for adults over 40 years of age, or people who have to work shift work. Melatonin helps to reset the clock to help the body fall asleep and rest through the night.

1 capsule 30 minutes before bed

Chinese Nervous Fatigue (#1884-7)

Nervous Fatigue TCM Concentrate (30 caps)

This is a good herbal formula to help people recover from long term stressed who have become “burned out” emotionally and mentally. It is particularly helpful for those who have restless sleep, night sweats, and restless dreams, feel overwhelmed and have muddled thoughts.

Recommended Dose: 4 capsules at bedtime, or can be taken during the day with a dose of 3 capsules 2-3 times daily. Also available in the TCM concentrate form (#1017-1) 1-2 capsules at bedtime

Topical Help for Tight Muscles

Lobelia Essence (#1765-8) this herb is a good choice to apply topically to help reduce muscle tension and inflammation. It has strong antispasmodic properties and works very quickly when applied to the skin. I have used it many times to help stop leg cramps or intestinal spasms in the night. Apply a small amount to the palm of your hand and rub over the area that is tight and sore. Repeat again in 15 minutes if needed. Lobelia is also very good for the lungs and is helpful to stop a spastic cough when applied over the lung area.

The Essential oils of Bergamot, Roman chamomile, eucylptus, lavender and peppermint also help with spasms and sore muscles. Any of these oils can be combined in a small amount of a carrier oil or aloe vera gel and applied topically. Lobelia essence may be combined with them as well.

Please note: this list is not inclusive of all the wonderful products we have for the structural, muscular and nervous systems in the Nature’s Sunshine line, but they are a collection of some of my favorites that I tend to use on a regular basis.

Filed Under: Natural healing Tagged With: Back Pain, Body Aches, Cramps, Fibromyalgia, Gout, Natural healing, Nerve pain, Nervous system, Pain, Sleep, Sore muscles, Tendonitis

New Found Benefits of Chlorophyll

January 2, 2011 By Nature's Sunshine Leave a Comment

Chlorophyll is one of the top-selling dietary supplements worldwide. Chlorophyll has been used to detoxify and deodorize the body and to support gastrointestinal health. These health benefits are complemented by a pleasant taste in the case of Liquid Chlorophyll.

Chlorophyll green

A major component of chlorophyll is the green-colored, water-soluble chlorophyllin. Researchers at the prestigious Oregon State University Linus Pauling Institute have found that chlorophyllin can potentially be used successfully to prevent and treat cancer. Their findings, published in the International Journal of Cancer, showed that chlorophyllin inactivates a cellular enzyme called ribonucleotide reductase (1). This enzyme is needed by cells to produce DNA, the core substance essential for cell division. It just so happens that ribonucleotide reductase is also the target for the cancer chemotherapeutic drug called hydroxyurea.

The Oregon State researchers found that chlorophyllin provided a tenfold greater benefit against colon cancer cells as compared to hydroxyurea. Chlorophyllin almost completely stopped the activity of the enzyme in colon cancer cells growing in culture. More specifically, chlorophyllin appears to prevent ribonucleotide reductase from being produced in the cell, while hydroxyurea acts to block the activity of the enzyme that has already been synthesized. The researchers suggest that chlorophyllin and hydroxyurea could be combined to effectively retard the production of DNA in colon cancer cells.

This postulated, combined therapeutic approach is a significant observation, but the cancer-preventive properties of chlorophyllin by itself are of equal importance. This brings greater meaning to the dietician’s suggestion that eating more green salads is beneficial to health. The same maxim applies to supplementing with our chlorophyll-containing products.

Reference:

1. Chimploy et al. Int. J. Cancer 125:2086 (2009).

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