Weekend Health Tip:
An alarming number of adults suffer from high blood pressure, and with no symptoms or warning signs, it has earned the nickname "the silent killer.” There's "good cholesterol" and "bad cholesterol," but what does that mean? What are healthy cholesterol levels? Know Your Numbers - It’s important for you to track your heart health numbers beginning at age twenty. Here is a guide from the American Heart Association: Total Cholesterol: Under 200 ~ LDL (bad) Cholesterol: Under 160 - with no risk factors for heart disease; Under 130 - with two or more risk factors; Under 70 with very high risk for heart disease ~ HDL (good) Cholesterol: 50 or higher for women; 40 or higher for men ~ Triglycerides: Under 150 ~ Blood Pressure: Under 120/80 ~ Fasting Blood Glucose: Under 100 ~ Body Mass Index (BMI): Under 25 ~ Waist Circumference: Under 35 inches for women; 40 for men. Know Your Numbers…and pay attention to them. It Could Save Your Life. Check with your doctor about plant-based herbal therapy with herbs in Blood Pressure/Cholesterol Reduction Support.
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News and Research
Extracts of Bitter Melon “Can Block Breast Cancer” ~ Extracts of a fruit grown on tropical vines appears to have breast cancer blocking powers, say researchers:
 Scientists at the University of Colorado found that key ingredients in the knobby green BITTER MELON fruit interfered with chemical pathways involved in cancer growth; it turned off signals telling breast cancer cells to divide, and switched on signals encouraging them to commit suicide. The findings, published in the journal, Cancer Research, suggest that Bitter Melon may have a role in cancer prevention, and the researchers hope, ultimately, the extract could be used as a dietary supplement for breast cancer patients to stop disease recurrence. The Bitter Melon, which is also known as Balsam Pear or Bitter Gourd grows in tropical and sub-tropical climates of Africa, Asia and South America, and has long been known in herbal and folk medicines as a remedy for diabetes and infections. Breast cancer is a major killer among women around the world; and thus, results from this study are quite significant, but although promising as an anti-cancer agent, the scientists indicate that there is no proof yet, and it will take a lot more work and trials before we know if this extract could benefit cancer patients or about unwanted side effects. The latest findings, however, suggest that this study may provide one more agent as an extract that could be used against breast cancer if additional studies hold true.
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Save Money... Save Health!
With almost overwhelming emerging science about Omega-3 Fatty Acids and all their extraordinary health benefits, (even the U.S. Army is contemplating supplementation for service personnel), we cannot ignore the evidence, so we’re returning to our Omega-3 Research Series – and offering a special 10% discount on all Omega-3 purchases during the special health series run. We need Omega-3 Fatty Acids for our bodies to work properly. Don’t miss out!
This week we’ll examine how:
Omega-3 is Linked to
Younger Biological Age
A University of California, San Francisco, study indicates that high blood levels of Omega-3 Fatty Acids may slow cellular ageing in people with Coronary Heart Disease (CHD). Scientists looked at the length of telomeres, the DNA sequences at the end of chromosomes that shorten as cells replicate and age. During cell replication, telomeres function by ensuring the cell's chromosomes do not fuse with each other or rearrange, which can lead to cancer, and the researchers likened telomeres to the ends of shoelaces, without which the lace would unravel. Experts claim that telomere length can be a marker of biological ageing; and the ageing and lifespan of normal, healthy cells are linked to the telomerase shortening mechanism. However, among patients with stable CHD, there was an inverse relationship between blood levels of marine Omega-3 Fatty Acids and the rate of telomere shortening over five years, raising the possibility that Omega-3 Fatty Acids may protect against cellular ageing in patients with CHD. Previous studies have reported that telomeres are also highly susceptible to oxidative stress, and Omega-3 Fatty Acids have been shown to reduce markers of systemic oxidative stress, as well as increasing antioxidant enzymes, thereby reducing oxidative stress. Another possible mechanism may involve the enzyme, telomerase, which works to maintain telomere length, and Omega-3 may increase its activity. The research adds to a large body of science supporting the potential health benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids, particularly in relation to heart health.
 Read this article: Omega-3 Linked to Younger Biological Age: Study
Click on OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS for complete information about its remarkable health benefits and Save 10% on any Omega-3 purchases for the duration of our Omega-3 news series! |
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Our Proprietary Herbal Remedies and Synergistic Combinations are our own unique herbal remedies, created to help relieve specific problems. The Proprietary Herbal Remedies consist of five or more herbs, and the Synergistic Combinations include two or three specific herbs that are well known for relieving and supporting many common ailments and discomforts.
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Our Herbal Learning Center offers carefully researched and comprehensive information relating to important health topics, herbs and herbal health. We have composed several informative articles, chronicling the histories of Ayurvedic Medicine, Naturopathic Medicine, The History of Herbal Medicine (in general) and Traditional Chinese Medicine. In the event you may be unfamiliar with some of the terms you find throughout our website, we have also included a Glossary of Terms and Definitions. Our Herbal Preparations will demonstrate some simple ways for you to prepare your own herbal remedies, including teas, tinctures, poultices, etc., at home; and we have also included a section describing the benefits of Essential Oils & Aromatherapy, another form of healing through herbal extracts in oil form. Don't forget to visit the Vitamins, Minerals, Amino Acids & Other Nutrients page. If you are concerned about how your body functions and what it needs to function well, this is a "must-read."
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WEBSITE ADDITIONS - 3/10/10
We have completed another update to our website! We have added an Ingredients section to all of our single herbs pages so that you know exactly what you're getting - and what you're NOT getting. We've also included a handy reference link in this section to any products that are Botanical or Standardized Extracts so that if you don't know what that means, you can easily find out! We are always looking for ways to bring our customers as much information as possible and we hope that this is one more way to accomplish that.
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 GLUCOMANNAN is a calorie-free, natural plant fiber that helps remove fat from the colon wall and gently helps to cleanse the intestines and relieve constipation. It also increases bulk in the stomach (and intestines) and gives dieters a feeling of fullness, which helps to reduce appetite and assist in weight loss programs. Glucomannan fiber may also be beneficial for lowering total cholesterol and regulating blood sugar levels. We need fiber in our diets every day for good health, and Glucomannan supplements are an easy way to fulfill that need.
Glucomannan is our March, 2010, Herb of the Month, which means that you will receive a 10% Discount on any Glucomannan product that you order! Visit our monthly feature webpage to view the benefits of remarkable Glucomannan. |
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Catalog Updates
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