HERB SPECIALIST

B  U  L  L  E  T  I  N

Issue 1O

As you know, Nature’s Sunshine held a Herb Specialist Training day earlier this year at Chelsfield Lakes Golf Club in Orpington, which was very successful. In order to share this information with you I have decided to produce Herb Specialist Bulletins over the coming months accompanied by an essential flowchart of each system of the body. These flowcharts are very useful in finding out the right supplement for a certain symptom, and are intended as a follow-up to the Lifestyle Analysis forms. Once you’ve identified your lowest system you then take a look at the relevant system flowchart.

With winter just around the corner our thoughts turn to cold, wet weather and, more importantly, to the nasty cold and flu viruses that come with it. That’s why I thought it would be a good idea to start our Herb Specialist Training with the Immune System. The enclosed flowchart is self-explanatory and I have included information on each product, but if you have any questions or would like a more detailed fact sheet of the products then please give me a call on 01689 856581. Or call Peter Klein, our herbalist, on 01694 781503 between 9am and 1pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.                   

You’ll notice that some of the products are not listed on your Price List/Order Form. That’s because they are only available from the Herb Specialist Training Form, so if you wish to order any of these special products then just quote the stock number indicated and they’ll be sent to you in the normal way, usually within two or three days.

Lynne Gully

P.S. You should have received a Renewal Form, which you need to sign in order to keep your account open. It’s very important to return this form, so why not take advantage of the discount opportunity and return your Renewal Form together with the special discount Order Form? Preferred Customers are not required to sign a Renewal Form, but you may like to change your account to a full account. You will continue to order your products at 30% discount but you will have the added benefits of being able to call Peter Klein and receive a 20-page Horizons magazine full of natural health information every three months. Just give me a call to request an application form – it’s as simple as that!

The Immune System

The immune system is the body’s defence against germs, viruses and other invaders. The thymus gland, spleen, tonsils, adenoids and lymph nodes, along with a variety of white blood cells, all protect the body.

Common immune-system concerns include viruses, bacteria, fungus, cancer, fatigue, influenza, AIDS and stress. You can do a lot to keep your defences strong and to boost your immunity. The first step is making good dietary choices.

Just to remind you about antioxidants…             Antioxidants scavenge free radicals that are active atoms with an unpaired electron that bounce around until it reacts with an object, such as a cell. This reaction damages the cell much the same way that rust affects metal i.e. oxidation. Over time body tissues deteriorate and many different ailments can occur. Antioxidants stop or slow this damage by protecting the cells against these unwanted free-radical reactions.       

The most common antioxidants are vitamins A, C and E and the minerals zinc and selenium. A more powerful antioxidant is the grape seed and pine bark extract, or as Nature’s Sunshine has called it, Grapine. It is 50 times more effective than vitamin E and 30 times more potent than vitamin C!

Immune System Products

Here is a summary of the products you will find on your flowchart starting with the Key System Product, which is the main product for boosting the immune system. For specific ailments, try the other suggested products as indicated on your flowchart. And don’t forget the nutritional support products, which will fill any gaps you may have in your diet -SynerProtein, or energy drink, is a complete protein drink, which is yeast-free, dairy-free, wheat-free, gluten-free and GM-free! The SynerPro Multivitamins and Minerals will replace those important vitamins and minerals that are lacking in our food today.

Defence Maintenance – is designed to provide the nutritional support essential for healthy immune system function. The combination of vitamins, minerals, herbs and cruciferous vegetables increases immunity and protects against free radical damage. It also contains nutrients required by the body to make a powerful antioxidant known as Super-Oxide Dismutase, or SOD.                                                  Stock No: 1654 Price: £14.40.

Bifidophilus - Flora Force - These good bacteria protect the body against other infectious organisms, especially yeast, and even help with digestion. Essential to replace intestinal bacteria when taking antibiotics.                                        Stock No: 4100 Price £17.95.

Lifestyle Suggestions

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Try to reduce stress

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Eat lots of fruit and vegetables

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Eat adequate complete proteins

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Avoid simple sugars

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Try and get adequate sleep and exercise

Lynne Gully Tel: 01689 856581.   E-mail: lynne.gully@optimumhealth.co.uk           Website: www.optimumhealth.co.uk

Immune System Products cont’d.

Colloidal Silver - Inhibits growth of bacteria and fights infection. Also treats burns and inflammation when applied topically to the skin. Take internally and externally for acne, eczema or athlete’s foot. Take internally for bacterial infections, and it is useful to put a few drops into drinking water when abroad to sterilise the water. Safe for children and adults.                                                                          Stock No: 4011 Price: £17.75.

Elderberry Defence - The berry provides a natural source of vitamins C, B1, B2 and B6 and it is a highly prized immune system booster. It supports the body as it deals with influenza, coughs and colds. It also contains Echinacea,
which stimulates the immune system, and Royal Jelly, which provides 18 amino acids as well as several vitamins and minerals. Also good for building the respiratory system.  Stock No: 868 Price: £14.95

Elderberry Plus (chewable)- This is one of the Children's Herbasaurs Range which supports the immune and respiratory systems. Contains elderberry fruit concentrate plus the powerful adaptogens reishi mushroom and astragalus. Helps to relieve allergies, colds, fever and flu. Especially helpful during seasonal changes.                     Stock No: 3300 Price: £7.00.

High Potency Garlic - Garlic is best known for its cardiovascular benefits, but it also boosts the immune system with its antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties. It can help to normalise blood pressure and fights yeast and bacterial infections together with colds. It is coated with
chlorophyll to reduce any garlic odour.                               Stock No: 292 Price: £12.75.

High Potency Grapine - This contains grape seed extract and maritime pine bark. These substances contain high amounts of proanthocyanidins, which are powerful anti-oxidants that help prevent cell damage by quenching free
radicals. Tests have demonstrated that Grapine acts as an antihistamine. It helps to protect the body against chemicals and environmental pollutants.
Stock No: 1699 Price: £25.95.

Olive Leaf Extract - It supports normal blood pressure and cholesterol levels and strengthens the immune system against viral and bacterial attacks. Helps to fight off colds and flu. Stock No: 204 Price: £13.99.

Pau D'arco (Liquid extract) - It is commonly used against many conditions of unwanted growth, including fungus, yeast and tumours. Use for earache, athlete's foot (soak your feet in warm water with a few drops and the
athlete's foot disappears within a day or so), fungal infections, candida, skin problems and cancer. (Use the Pau D'arco lotion for eczema, psoriasis etc).                                        Stock No: 1614 Price £7.95 for the lotion.                                Stock No: 1774 Price: £6.40 for the liquid extract. 

Super Antioxidant - Contains tocotrienols (a powerful form of Vitamin E), lycopene and alpha lipoic acid in a base of rose hips, milk thistle and turmeric. These antioxidants can penetrate deep within the cells and can move through the entire cell scavenging free radicals. The lycopene is also
known to help and protect men against prostate problems. The turmeric and milk thistle protects liver tissue and promotes healthy cholesterol levels. It protects the body against chemicals and environmental pollutants.                                                     Stock No: 1825 Price: £22.25.

Trigger Immune - This is a unique combination of astragalus and ganoderma. Astragalus functions like echinacea while ganoderma is like garlic without the odour. It helps to build against nutrient depletion and helps fortify
the circulatory system. It rebuilds the immune system and restores energy.
Stock No: 1889 Price: 312.75.

Ultimate Echinacea – Supports the normal body function of clearing toxins and promoting resistance. It is a ‘natural antibiotic’ and immune system stimulator, blood purifier while also supporting the lymphatic system. Prevents viral penetration, fights many types of bacterial infection and counteracts the common cold and flu. A cold is the body’s way of getting rid of toxins, and echinacea helps to clear these more quickly. A daily dose can be taken from November to February as a preventive for colds and flu. Increase dose to three times a day as soon as you have the symptoms of a cold.                                                            Stock No: 3181 Price: £12.35.

Una De Gato - Cleanses and strengthens the immune, intestinal and structural systems of the body. It contains astragalus and echinacea. Helps to cleanse the colon and is used for arthritis and cancer.                                              Stock No: 175 Price: £8.95.

Dandelion & Purslane Combination (VS-C™ Liquid) - Fights viruses and infections, throat diseases, cold sores, herpes and shingles. Take for one week before travelling on a plane to reduce the risk of picking up a virus.  Stock No: 3167 Price: £10.00.

Zinc lozenges – For sore throats, cold and coughs, ear infections.   Stock No: 1596 Price: £9.31.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

Thursday 18 October 2001     7.30 – 9.00

NATURAL HEALTH TALK at Chelsfield Lakes Golf Club, Orpington. Presentation by Clinton Sellers. Please call me to book your place. The evening is FREE so bring your friends along!

Wednesday 21 November 2001   7.30 – 9.00

NATURAL HEALTH Talk at Chelsfield Lakes Golf Club, Orpington. Again, the evening is free so bring as many friends as you wish. Call me to book a place for you.

To order products from Nature’s Sunshine just call the Order Hot-Line on 08458 40 50 60 (9am-5pm Mon-Fri), quoting your account number, stock number(s) and your credit/debit card number.  Please allow up to four days for delivery.