Living Libations Living Libations Sun Dew Transdermal Vitamin D Creme 50ml
£59.50
Living Libations Sun*Dew Transdermal Vitamin D Creme 50ml Let the sun vitamin shine into your skin with SunDew Trandermal Vitamin D Creme. Daily skin dew with organic ingredients rosewater, rosehips, aloe vera, jojoba herbal infusions of horsetail, nettles, marshmallow, sea buckthorn; Vitamin D3; rosewax; sandalwood, turmeric, ginger, immortelle, frankincense, lavender, rose otto, palmarosa & thyme linalool; rosemary & sage antioxidants. Along with optimal vitamin D intake, topical vitamin D application can create a rejuvenating and quenching effect on skin. Sundew is a unique formula that delivers pure botanicals, potent vitamin D (2000 IU per application on face and over 100,000 IU per jar) to revitalize, hydrate and sustain your skin’s healthy glow. Our skin has its own form of photosynthesis - converting sunbeams into a healing and regenerative substance, a steroidal hormone precursor, called vitamin D. Skin has the ability to create over 10, 000 IU of vitamin D after 15 minutes of being in the sun at noon and vitamin D is responsible for over 2000 functions to work optimally in the body. Vitamin D3, in the form of calcitriol is a powerful hormone that can activate over 2000 genes in the body. It is import for blood to have optimal levels of vitamin D and what many people may not know is vitamin D is also fundamental for the health, beauty and cellular harmony of your largest organ, the skin. The skin's cellular renewal process is dependent upon vitamin D. There are many factors that can inhibit your body's production of vitamin D including, geographic latitude, seasons and use of synthetic sunscreen. Letting the sun shine in is a beautiful thing, yet too much time in the sun can create burns. Everything that is applied to the body is absorbed by the body, this is to our advantage when we apply pure ingredients that can nourish the skin and body. Our Sundew Vitamin D crème is an excellent way to get vitamin D transdermally. In addition, with a topical application of vitamin the D is absorbed into the skin, rather than being processed by the digestive system and liver, directly nourishing your skin's suppleness and healthy glow. Vitamin D plays a vital role in skin cell development and repair, as well as revitalizing your skin's immune system and helping to eliminate free radicals that can cause premature aging. Transdermal application of Vitamin D delivers benefits directly to your skin, being a fat-soluble vitamin combined with supercritical extracts of seabuckthorn berry, turmeric and essential oils with beneficial properties that revitalize skin cells and skin that may have experienced sun-damage: sandalwood, rose otto, immortelle, ginger, frankincense, thyme linalool and palmarosa all penetrate the lipid matrix, vitamin D is easily absorbed into the nucleus, where it binds to vitamin D receptors. Vitamin D receptors are directly linked to cell proliferation and differentiation as well as immune function. Sundew's potent and pure ingredients reinforce the delicate matrix of skin tissue and maintain the valuable lipid barrier that locks in moisture. Along with optimal vitamin D intake, topical vitamin D application can create a rejuvenating and quenching effect on skin. Sundew is a unique formula that delivers pure botanicals, potent vitamin D (2000 IU per application on face and over 100,000 IU per jar) to revitalize, hydrate and sustain your skin's healthy glow. Let the sun vitamin shine into your skin. Daily dew with organic ingredients rosewater, rosehips, aloe vera, jojoba herbal infusions of horsetail, nettles, marshmallow, sea buckthorn; Vitamin D3; rose-wax; sandalwood, turmeric, ginger, immortelle, frankincense, lavender, rose otto, palmarosa & thyme linalool; rosemary & sage antioxidants. 50ml in violet glass jar More on the other beneficial ingredients: Rose Otto, Rosa damascena, is an elegant and precious essence. It takes sixty roses to make one drop of essential oil! One of the most medicinally valued extracts, it adds resiliency and elasticity to the skin. It is an affective analgesic and it is vulnerary, which means that it speeds up healing of tissues with its potent antiviral and antiseptic properties. It has the ability to regenerate connective tissues and tonify the skin. Seabuckthorn Berry, Hippophae rhamnoides, is an incredibly rich and vital oil, perfectly balanced in omega 3, 6, 7, 9 oils extracted from a berry. Our seabuckthorn berry is a special super critical extract that is able to capture over 190 bioactive substances from the edible berry. The oil is also potent in antioxidants, anti-inflammatory beta carotene, carotenoids and phytosterols that reduce redness heal mucous membranes. The oil regenerates cells, protects against cell water loss and is rich in vitamins C, E, provitamin A and B group vitamins. This ingredient is rich in lipids, beneficial fatty acids and rare palmitoleic acids. All of these extraordinary plant properties contribute to the benefits for regenerating and revitalizing connective tissue. Thyme Linalool, Thymus officinalis linalool, is a rare chemotype of the thyme species, it is antiseptic and gentle. Overall, thyme linalool is a tonifying, effective immuno-stimulant with anti-bacterial agents. Turmeric - belongs to ginger family, liver protective, supercritical extractAnti-microbialskin rashes, skin repair, wounds, radiation and eczemaBlocks the inflammatory master molecule NF-kb (pro-inflammatory transcription factor activated in the watery portion of the cell, during oxidative stress it travels to the nucleus, where it effects gene expression & produces inflammatory proteins called cytokines = more free radicals blocks GlycationBinds to and activates vitamin D receptorsAntioxidantGene regulator FrankincenseCytophylactic - cell regeneratorFrees nerves of excessive tensionWound healer for scars, skin ulcers, skin tagsAstringent - tones skinAnti-inflammatory (boswellic acid good for arthritis)Immunodulatory propertiesStimulates lymphocyte transformationFor cuperose, scars, wrinkles SandalwoodAlpha , beta santol in sandalwood are effective against skin cell dysfunction and have the ability to affect several metabolic pathways.daily use is proactive and rejuvenating to our skinInhibits the mevalonate pathway that contributes to abnormal cell growth. Monoterpenes have multiple effects on the mevolonate metabolism. They increase the level of liver enzymes involved in detoxification, reducing the possibility of cellular damage and healthy cell regenerationprevents skin issues caused by UV & chemical radiation exposureStrengthens the skinHeals dry cracked skin ImmortelleTop scar healer, acne blemishes, wound healerRegenerative to skin cellsNeryl Acetate = anti-spasmodic, muscle relaxant, anti-inflammatory,alpha , beta gamma curcumenes special plant compound of alpha, beta gamma curcumenes (which are potent anti-inflammatories and chelate heavy metals)Restorative - di-ketones exclusive to immortelle, stimulate tissue regeneration Review(s) Beauty Creme This creme makes my skin glow like I just sat under the sun for a good 30 minutes and got a bit of a tan. Love it! In Love As a chemotherapy patient I am not supposed to get a lot of sun exposure. This product is a godsend. I am already getting compliment on my complexion at the local center. It's a real challenge to keep your skin looking and feeling well during treatment and this product is amazing! I use it everyday and a little goes a long way! Thank you Nadine!!!!!! another brilliant product I know this is a new product, but it is a brilliant one to have, especially for those of us who are not outside enough. This is a supplement and a beauty product all at once...I love how Nadine advises us not to be afraid of the sun and emphasizes the importance of vitamin D and healthy sun exposure. I have slowly been getting away from sunblock and using more antioxidant foods, products like everyone loves the sunshine, and my skin is in better shape and I feel better. I have to thank everyone at Living Libations for really doing their research about what is best for the body...these are not just beauty products, these are products that speak to a much higher level of health and consciousness. Better skin is just the result of better health on every level. LOVE LOVE! nadine...YOU & this beautiful skin creme are MY sunshine! once again...absolute blissful perfection. just a dab does me perfectly under some ELS with zinc! Great for depression I used this as a last resort for my seasonal depression; I get really down in the winter. Since I tried it I have been doing so much better, and my face feels so moist and looks younger. I'm so excited, but I do tend to slather it on my face because I know it is good for my face and for my mood. Complete Genius! Of course, vitamin D on the skin is completely beneficial to any Canadian, especially during the winter months where we lack the Sun. This product is sublime. As a dark-skinned person, I have watched whitish patches on my skin fade. Dark skin people require more sunlight (aka vitamin D). I now take vitamin D internally too. This all makes complete sense! Thank you for this gift... Much Love to All!
Dragon Herbs Dragon Herbs Natural Woman - Bupleurum & Peony 100 Capsules (500mg)
£23.00
Natural Woman™     a.k.a. Bupleurum and Peony Combination This traditional formulation is primarily used by women to support healthy hormone balance and establish physiological and psychological balance. It is used to support the regulatory functions that maintain the menstrual cycle. It has the additional function of supporting emotional balance. For that part of the month "when nothing's right." This formulation has been used for centuries with great success. This is the classical "Bupleurum & Peony Combination" made with premium grade herbs. It has been called “Man’s best friend.” Natural Woman™ supports a normal, healthy attitude during PMS. It has been used to relieve mild pain and discomfort. It can help quell mild nervous irritability, stress and frustration associated with the premenstrual and menstrual period.                                                                                                                        In addition to these benefits for premenstrual and menstrual women, Natural Woman™ helps nurture blood and supports the Kidney. By warming the Kidney function, this formula tends to support healthy female libido, metabolism and vitality.   Traditional functions: Nourishes blood, supports menstruation, stabilizes Shen. Supports functions associated with premenstrual balance. Provides mood support to premenstrual and menstrual women.*                    Who can use it? Women who wish to support their female cycle. Those women who experience mild mood changes, cramps, and edema associated with the menstrual cycle Concentration: 7:1 Specifications: 100 Capsules 500 mg each Ingredients Bupleurum root, Dang Gui root, Dried Ginger rhizome, Chinese White Peony root, Bai-zhu Atractylodes rhizome, Poria sclerotium, Tree Peony root bark, Chinese Licorice root, Chinese Mint leaf, Gardenia fruit. Other Ingredients: Vegetarian capsules**, rice powder. Usage: Take 3 capsules, 2 times per day or as directed by a healthcare professional. Remember Ron Teeguarden’s “First Rule of Tonic Herbalism,” summed up in a single word – Compliance. If you don’t take the herbs, they won’t work.” **Pullulan caps 100% natural, water- soluble polysaccharide produced through a fermentation process; vegetable origin; non-GMO; no starch, preservatives or chemical modifications; gluten free.
Living Libations Living Libations True Blue Spirulina Shampoo 240ml
£44.50
Wave good-bye to waxy buildup and so long to split ends. Dismiss dandruff. Tame unruly tresses. Say hello to healthy hair. Love your locks. Ordain your mane. Consecrate your curls. Baptize your hair with bioactive botanical wisdom, and enjoy a renewed halo of hair with Living Libations’ True Blue Spirulina Shampoo. Our new shampoo cleanses the scalp and hair down to the cellular level. It is the perfect choice for bringing all hair types into beautiful balance. Living Libations True Blue Spirulina Shampoo is a pure powerhouse that protects your luscious locks with a force field of nature’s most fortifying compounds. Our vegan, gluten-free, 100% organic shampoo is a nourishing, revitalizing treat for tired, over processed tresses.    True Blue Spirulina Shampoo is infused with tremendous trifecta of azulene containing essential oils: Blue Tansy, Yarrow and German Chamomile all contain amazing azulene. This beneficial bio-chemical gets unveiled in the process of distilling the essential oils it is a highly regarded anti-inflammatory substance that promotes rapid healing of skin and scalp. Whether you suffer from dry scalp, dandruff, or tired, lackluster hair, regular application of True Blue Spirulina Shampoo will help your hair and scalp restore to a natural, lustrous condition.   True Blue Spirulina Shampoo is made with structured spring water, coco protein, yucca, seaweed extract, spirulina, oats, aloe vera gel, tansy, yarrow, German chamomile, frankincense, blood orange, vetiver, lemon, lavender, and bergamot sage and rosemary antioxidants. Use True Blue Spirulina Shampoo as part of your regular hair care regimen. This shampoo is suitable for all hair types, including children’s hair and colored hair; it can even be used as a body wash. It is suitable for daily use (although, it is ideal to wash your hair only once a week, if possible) and best when followed with a leave-in application of our True Blue Spirulina Conditioner.   All Organic Wild-Crafted Ingredients: Structured Spring-Water – Structured spring-water is infused with extra oxygen and trace minerals, and is said to increase cellular absorption of nutrients by the hair follicles.  Coco Protein – Coco protein is said to fortify the hair follicles, leading to less breakage. It is also commonly used to increase hair thickness and improve the flexibility of the hair follicle. This combined with yucca helps our shampoo to have suds. Yucca – Yucca is a natural hair cleanser and an ancient Native American remedy for hair loss and dandruff. The high levels of saponins contained in yucca are what gives our True Blue Spirulina Shampoo its wonderful foaming characteristic.  Wild Harvested Seaweed Extract – Seaweed is a known stimulant for the hair, and is said to foster increased growth and protect against hair thinning. It is rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and omega fatty acids.  Organic Cold Water Infusion of Spirulina – Spirulina, a high-protein algae, is used to prevent hair thinning, increase hair volume, and dismiss dandruff. Packed with antioxidants and fatty acids, this powerhouse plant can bring balance to scalp and hair.  Organic Oats (non-gluten) – Oats naturally contain beta-glucan, a compound that helps to lock in moisture on the scalp. Oats are also renowned for removing dead skin cells and providing relief to itchy scalps.  Organic Aloe Vera Gel – Aloe Vera is said to regenerate hair and skin cells, smooth the hair cuticle, and create an invisible polymer film on the surface of each hair strand, helping to lock in moisture and nutrients.  Tansy – Tansy is high in azulene and sesquiterpenes, which are calming and cooling plant constituents making it the perfect essential oil to tame your scalp and mane.  Yarrow – Yarrow also high in azulene increases circulation to the scalp, which may promote healthy hair growth and prevent hair loss. The diaphoretic properties of yarrow root are said to encourage the release of toxins through the scalp, and the essential oil is a popular remedy for sleeplessness and stress.  German Chamomile – While chamomile is an ancient remedy for hair loss, German Chamomile is said to be best suited to hair care because it contains Azulene, a potent anti-inflammatory.  Frankincense – Frankincense is an ancient remedy for hair thinning. It is said to support a healthy scalp, maintain your mane, and fortify hair follicles. Emotionally, Frankincense Oil conjures feelings of sacred gratitude, and lends a ceremonial air to each application of our True Blue Spirulina Shampoo.  Blood Orange – Blood Orange oil is a tonic for the hair follicles and scalp, and its uplifting scent is always inspiring. Vetiver – Vetiver roots are grounding and soothing, helping to smooth the hair follicle and lock in moisture. Just as it soothes the hair shaft, vetiver oil is a wonderful nervine that calms and cools a frazzled nervous system.  Lemon – A wonderful all-over hair tonic, lemon oil is a known dandruff-buster said to strengthen hair and increase shine. The aroma is uplifting, invigorating, and is commonly used to increase concentration and lift the spirits.  Lavender – The benefits of lavender oil in haircare are endless. This oil is traditionally used to prevent hair thinning, eliminate itchy scalp, deep condition hair, promote hair growth, and more. Lavender is a calming, soothing sedative that promotes deep relaxation.  Bergamot – Bergamot Oil deeply penetrates the scalp and hair shaft, helping to lock in moisture and fortify the hair. Bergamot is both a stimulant and a relaxant, helping to balance the emotions of sadness and anxiety.  Sage & Rosemary Super-Critical Antioxidants – Sage is an infamous hair treatment said to prevent hair thinning, increase shine, while rosemary is famous for its ability to eradicate dandruff and increase circulation in the scalp.    Healthy hair sets the stage dimensional color and shiny hair. The day or night before you plan on applying color, use a super nourishing, conditioning hair mask or sleep with True Blue Spirulina Conditioner in your hair overnight. This will help to protect your hair from damage and pave the way for luminous color afterward. Healthy strands of hair grab on to the dye and hold color longer without fading. A few days after coloring your hair you may want to skip all hair products to give the dye ample time to set. Review(s) Truly exceptional. I bought this shampoo after a lot of deliberation because, it is one of the most expensive shampoos I’ve ever purchased. My previous shampoo had irritated my scalp and wreaked havoc on my hair, so I took the plunge and bought it because I really needed something effective to soothe and rebalance my scalp. True Blue Spirulina is one of those rare 100% natural shampoos, and it has the most amazing ingredients, including a number of anti-inflammatory Azulene-rich oils like German Chamomile, Blue Tansy and Yarrow. Since Azulene generally imparts products a vivid blue colour, I was expecting the shampoo to be bright blue, but it’s a dark olive green. The smell is intoxicating and the first term that came to my head as I was rubbing this on it was ‘enchanted forest.’ I guess this is what I’d imagine an enchanted forest to smell like. It lathers well for a natural shampoo (I’m told yucca root creates the suds) and it has a soothing (almost cooling, in a non-mentholated way) effect on the scalp. I’ve used it for less than a week, and my scalp is already flake-free and my hair super soft. I don’t know how Nadine formulates these products, but they are truly exceptional.  From straw to soft and healthy!  OH and your hair products....OMG! They have completely changed my hair from straw to soft and healthy!  Happy Healthy Hair I emailed you right after Christmas to tell you how much I LOVE your shampoo. Well, today I met with the woman who colors my hair. She commented on how healthy & shiny my hair was, & how healthy it looked. She really noticed a difference, and its only been a few weeks! I turned her on to your oils, now I'm sure she'll be getting the shampoo too. Thank you a bunch! <3 Love! I have been very loyal and pleased with the results of the Seabuckthorn Shampoo. Up until now I had never considered trying another shampoo until LL came out with the Spirulina. I ordered a small bottle out of sheer curiosity, and I am so glad I did! The Spirulina seems to be much more lathering than the Seabuckthorn, and that has made all of the difference for me. It's much easier to spread through my fine hair without feeling like I am pulling it out. And my goodness, my hair was soft when it dried! Before I even finished the sample bottle, I felt compelled to order the largest size possible. (No 1000 mL?!) The smell is so energizing! I love the orange undertones. And of course, the blue green color is lots of fun! Thank you so much!  intoxicating!!! True Blue Spirulina Shampoo & conditioner I have been a big fan of the Seabuckthorn shampoo & conditioner for the last couple of years and have used those religiously. My hair has never looked shinier and healthier. But now I have tried the new True Blue Spirulina Shampoo & Conditioner and am *in LoVe* with them as well....the smell is intoxicating and divine. I am constantly trying to smell my hair all day. I'm not sure which shampoo/conditioner I love more now. I think my hair is more shiny with the Seabuckthorn but more volume with the True Blue. I would love it if you offered the True Blue set in the 1000ml. size as well. Nadine has done it again! I never thought I would try another shampoo after discovering Living Libations Seabuckthorn shampoo, but of course I had to try the Blue Spirulina. What a sophisticated blend of delicately fragrant oils and nourishing emulsifiers is woven into this intoxicating shampoo! Nadine is a true magician. I think it's the German chamomile that gives this wonderful shampoo it's distinctive fragrance, but I am sure the complexity of the blend is adding incredible depth as well. Love this shampoo. Try it once and become a believer. Love! I love the true blue shampoo!!! Please continue to make forever. Best Ever! I have a confession to make. Okay haha how many of you thought oh god no don't do it! Lol. No it is nothing that bad. Back in June I ran out of my favorite shampoo and conditioner and I haven't really had the money to order them lately. So, I decided to do an experiment :) and not wash my hair for a little while. As time went by I had a few occasions where I could choose some other shampoo and conditioner that just wasn't even vibrating with me or I could keep on experimenting, which of course won each time as it is more exciting than "not exciting shampoo and conditioner." Yes, when you are extremely sensitive and have an energetic experience with your shampoo and conditioner like I do, it is exciting to find a shampoo and conditioner you really like. So today, as I have been packing and preparing to move soon, I came across a small amount of my favorite shampoo still left in the bottle. Apparently because I ran out of conditioner and they are usually a pair I just interpreted that as being out.completely. The experiment went very well probably I suppose I would be categorized as somebody with normal hair. It has never been extremely dry like having a dry scalp and having dandruff nor have I ever had greasy hair, my hair just doesn't get greasy. So the experiment went on and on... it was pretty fascinating actually I was surprised my head didn't get stinky or itchy or something, lol. I did brush water through my hair every morning but I didn't actually wash my hair with shampoo and conditioner... Until today when I found that little bit of shampoo and it was so nice and my hair feels so happy, even without conditioner. Thank you #livinglibations and Nadine Artemis for making happiness :) My fine hair finally has VOLUME!!! My hair had become very fine and thin over the years. Since I've tried this shampoo and conditioner my hair looks the way it did when I was a little girl! Completely revived! Volume and soft waves are back. Exactly what I was looking for. Worth the money!  True Blue Hair Products are amazing! I have dry hair and this fall it got even drier. I purchased the True Blue Shampoo and Conditioner and my hair feels amazing. These are the most hydrating hair products I have ever used. I live in a high/dry climate and need all the moisture I can get. Nadine you did it again! I love all of your products and I use a lot of them! PS: my standards for pure, effective and "clean" products are exceptionally high. You go above and beyond all expectation. I can imagine why anyone would want to use anything else! Love, love, love the True Blue Spirulina Shampoo I received my first order of the True Blue Spirulina Shampoo last week and I used it to wash my hair today. As soon as I squeezed it into my hand, the smell was divine. While washing my hair, my scalp felt tingly and alive. Now that my hair has dried, it is so shiny and soft. What an amazing experience all from a shampoo! I really love the Shine On Shampoo and Conditioner but the True Blue Spirulina Shampoo and Conditioner are even more incredible if that's possible. Love, love, love this shampoo!
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Alitura The Alitura Moisturiser 3.5oz (100ml)
£80.00
Description The newest addition to the Alitura family of all-natural skin care products is our restorative and revitalizing daily moisturizer. The Alitura Moisturizer is made with 95.4% organic ingredients comprised of carefully selected, nutrient rich super-food extracts and beautifying essential oils.  Bringing together the best of nature and science, we selected the hive products of organically managed bees from the beautiful islands of Hawaii as they condition and heal the skin better than most botanicals. We have formulated a unique bioactive base that provides a therapeutic effect on your skin cells, healing damaged skin tissue as well as slowing the aging process. The Alitura Moisturizer uniquely blends organic botanicals like Sea Buckthorn oil, German Blue Chamomile with organic extracts like Wilelaiki raw honey and bee propolis that awakens your skin cells, refreshes your complexion, and promotes new cell growth. Through meticulous research and a passion to develop healthful, high-quality natural skin care products, I am so proud to now introduce the Alitura Moisturizer, and bring you an innovative product that is rich, nourishing, and leaves your skin and your soul glowing bright. Nourish and Heal Your Skin  Size: 3.5 oz   The Alitura Moisturizer Ingredients - 95.4% Organic Super-foods and Skin Beautifying Oils: Pure Hawaiian water Organic extra virgin olive oil Organic  cocoa butter Organic beeswax Organic evening primrose oil Organic aloe vera juice Raw organic Wilelaiki (Christmas Berry) honey Organic Bee propolis extract Organic ylang ylang essential oil Organic sandalwood essential oil Organic German blue chamomile essential oil Organic sea buckthorn essential oil Wildcrafted calendula essential oil Organic carrot seed essential oil Wildcrafted vanilla essential oil Royal Jelly Packaged in Miron Glass- “Preserved by the bottle not by Toxins" Blocks Harmful x-rays Only allows Infrared and Violet lights through which enhance the effects of the product No toxic preservatives in the formulation Durable glass that protects bio-energy note: always test a tiny portion of any product you purchase first to ensure it is right for you. Example: a dap on your wrist.
Natural Stacks MagTech™ Complex: 90 Capsules (Natural Stacks)
£34.95
As a necessary component of over 325 biochemical reactions, magnesium is one of the most important essential nutrients for maintaining optimal health and performance.  Magnesium plays a role in vital processes such as protein syntheses, cardiovascular health, immune function, and blood sugar management. Specific to the brain, magnesium promotes healthy neuronal activity for supporting recall, learning, decision making, and spatial recognition. It’s impossible to achieve optimal mental and physical performance without maintaining proper levels of magnesium. Unfortunately, magnesium is one of the most deficient minerals in the American diet. In fact, the percentage of the U.S. population deficient in magnesium could be as high as 80%.  Deficiency can lead to “brain fog” and disease. INTRODUCING MAGTECH™ - THE OPTIMAL MAGNESIUM COMPLEX MagTech™ is a premium blend of all three different types of magnesium known to have the highest absorption, Magtein Magnesium L-Threonate, Magnesium Taurate, and Magnesium Glycinate. Each compound is fully chelated for optimal absorption and effectiveness.  “Chelated” means that the magnesium is bonded to an amino acid.  Chelation is the body’s natural means to transport minerals across the intestinal wall as part of digestion, so chelated magnesium is far better absorbed than most supplements which are cheap magnesium salts. MagTech™ has 100% nutritional density, meaning that all components of the magnesium complex have true nutritional value. We carefully chose forms of magnesium that are chelated with nutritionally functional amino acids, each with a specific role to optimize mental and physical performance. Magtein™ Magnesium L-Threonate & Synapse Density The human brain has about 100,000,000,000 neurons that communicate with each other through synaptic connections. Each individual neuron is capable of having thousands of synapses, leading to trillions of synaptic connections in the brain. These connections create neural networks that form the foundation for higher cognitive functions like learning, memory, and emotional regulation. The more synaptic connections you have, the better your memory, the faster your brain processes information, and the better your attention and focus will be. A breakthrough discovery at MIT demonstrated the key role that magnesium plays in regulating synapse density. The team of scientists showed that increasing magnesium levels in the brain leads to a significant and lasting increase in the number of functional synapses. However, the scientists found that conventional magnesium supplements were very poorly absorbed and failed to elevate magnesium in the brain, so they developed Magtein™. Magtein™ is a proprietary magnesium compound specifically designed to increase brain magnesium levels.  It is a form of magnesium that is chelated to L-threonate (a metabolite of vitamin c) to act as a carrier to facilitate magnesium’s entry into the brain.    Magtein™ (magnesium l-threonate) has been shown to significantly increase the brain’s number of synaptic connections / synaptic density (see graph on the left), and enhance both short-term and long-term memory (see graph on the right). Magnesium Taurate & Neurotransmitter Balance Magnesium taurate delivers an important amino acid, taurine to the brain and body.  Magnesium and taurine have synergistic and potentiating roles. Magnesium and taurine work together to stabilize cell membranes throughout the central nervous system and maintain neurotransmitter balance. One of taurine’s main tasks is to facilitate the passage of sodium, potassium, and magnesium ions into and out of cells for optimal neuronal activity. Taurine has a role in vision, cardiac health, bile production, as well as muscle growth.  It also acts as an antioxidant, inhibiting LDL cholesterol oxidation. Magnesium Glycinate & Sleep Quality Magnesium glycinate is a highly bioavailable form of magnesium and a significant source of glycine, an amino acid that promotes deep sleep and the elimination of toxins from the body. Magnesium and glycine both have a calming effect on the brain, helping to reduce stress and increase sleep quality. Restful sleep is important for the restoration of energy stores in brain cells depleted during a full day of thinking.  And with it’s anti-inflammatory properties, glycine is beneficial to the entire recovery process. Glycine has been shown to improve memory retrieval and reduce fatigue in individuals with sleep-depriving conditions, including jet lag and overwork. As an essential component in the synthesis of creatine, glycine also helps preserve muscle mass and prevent liver damage.  It plays a key role in liver detoxification by increasing glutathione. Accelerate your mind with    Suggested Use: Take 2 servings per pay, preferably 1 serving in the afternoon and 1 serving in the evening, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. U.S.A manufactured in a GMP facility. Natural Stacks proudly uses only the highest quality ingredients. Magtein™ Magnesium L-Threonate Built on over a decade of research, scientists from MIT (including a Nobel Prize laureate) developed the revolutionary new compound Magtein™ (magnesium l-threonate) to increase the levels of magnesium in the brain for optimal mental function, memory, and sleep.    "Magtein™ is a trademark of Magceutics, Inc. and is distributed exclusively by AIDP, Inc. Magtein is covered by registered and pending U.S. Patents." Magnesium Taurate Magnesium Taurate is a synergistic combination of magnesium and taurate, a free-form amino acid.  It’s known to decrease anxiety, relieve muscle fatigue, and promote a stronger immune system. This form of magnesium supports maximum absorption in the cells and distribution throughout the body. Magnesium Glycinate Magnesium glycinate has a positive impact on attention, memory, and stress reduction. Utilizing the essential amino acid glycine, this form of magnesium has a calming effect on the brain and promotes deeper sleep. Magnesium L-Threonate: In a recent rodent study, top neuroscientists from universities in Beijing, Texas, and Toronto found that “elevation of brain magnesium, by a novel magnesium compound [magnesium-l-threonate (MgT)], enhances synaptic plasticity in the hippocampus and learning and memory” [1] Twelve scientists at MIT conducted a study on magnesium-L-threonate and concluded that “an increase in brain magnesium enhances both short-term synaptic facilitation and long-term potentiation and improves learning and memory functions.” [2] A study using magnesium-L-threonate to treat Alzheimer’s Disease discovered that “Elevation of Brain Magnesium Prevents and Reverses Cognitive Deficits and Synaptic Loss” [3] In early 2014, two human studies on magnesium-L-threonate will be released to the public. Taurine (found in Magnesium Taurate): Researchers at Tufts University found that "Taurine increased choice reaction time" and "Taurine reversed the effects of caffeine-withdrawal symptoms" [4] A recent study on taurine's neuroprotective properties concluded that taurine supplementation "significantly ameliorated the age-dependent decline in spatial memory acquisition and retention" and can "forestall the age-related decline in cognitive functions". [5] In Japan, a study of 25 male college students found that "taurine supplementation alleviates visual fatigue induced by visual display terminal (VDT) work" [6] Glycine (found in Magnesium Glycinate): A 2012 study on healthy male volunteers found that "glycine improves daytime sleepiness and fatigue induced by acute sleep restriction" [7] A study on individuals with continuous complaints about the quality of their sleep concluded that "glycine ingestion significantly improved the following elements: 'fatigue', 'liveliness and preppiness', and 'clear-headedness'." [8] When studying the effects of glycine ingestion before bedtime on volunteers who have been experiencing unsatisfactory sleep, scientists in Japan found that it "improved the volunteers' satisfaction with their sleep, the difficulty of sleep onset, and sleep efficiency" [9] Sources: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22016520 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20152124 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23658180 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22819803 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23963537 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14752617 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22529837 http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1479-8425.2006.00193.x/abstract http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1479-8425.2007.00262.x/abstract
Living Libations Living Libations Mint & Myrrh Tooth Serum 5ml
£29.50
Magnificent myrrh and merry mint have joined forces to create a perfectly potent – yet genuinely gentle – addition to our successful self-dentistry serums. Each of the ingredients in our magnanimous Mint & Myrrh Tooth Serum has been used since ancient times to care for the mouth, teeth and gums. Together at last – we bring these ancient essential extracts into an effective alchemy that bestows benefits to a healthy oral ecology.  Product Description Living Libations Mint & Myrrh Tooth Serum is tough on bacterium and soft on sensitive teeth. Featuring a bouquet of beneficial botanicals including frankincense, myrrh, peppermint, thyme linalool, wild thyme, oregano, and tea tree, Mint & Myrrh Tooth Serum is a natural dentistry kit-in-a-bottle.  Powerful plant extracts and antibacterial ingredients offer deep, natural oral care for even the most sensitive mouths. Mint & Myrrh Tooth Serum is the perfect partner for those who want a deep, preventative clean but are sensitive to cinnamon, or are seeking a fresh flavored serum. (If you are a cinnamon fan, check out our Healthy Gum Drops and Yogi Tooth Serum!)  Mint & Myrrh Tooth Serum can be used during every step of your oral care routine:  Combine with salt water for use as a mouth wash Add a drop to a dry tooth brush in lieu of toothpaste Add a drop to a dry tooth brush along with baking soda or salt Massage into gums Add a drop to your tongue scraper Add a drop directly to your tongue to freshen the breath Gargle with water to sooth throat Place a drop directly onto oral lesions, sores, or wounds Add a drop to your strand of floss All Organic Ingredients:   Frankincense (Boswellia carterii) – Frankincense oil anoints everything it touches with a sanctimonious essence of sacred reverence. As the best measure of your overall health, your mouth, teeth, and gums deserve the royal treatment with this blessed oil. Frankincense contains unparalleled antiseptic qualities that are said to prevent infections, tooth pain, bad breath, sores, and cavities.  Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha)  – Magnificent Myrrh is the namesake of this serum for good reason. As one of the world’s most ancient botanicals, Myrrh has been revered for thousands of years as nature’s most effective treatment for sore gums. Highly astringent and antiseptic, Myrrh has also been traditionally used to treat wounds, stimulate circulation and healthy growth in gum tissues, treat canker sores, and reduce gum swelling.  Peppermint (Mentha piperita) – Pure, potent peppermint offers more than the minty fresh breath you would expect from a tooth serum. Peppermint is analgesic, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory. This beneficial trinity is holy indeed: peppermint is said to aid digestion, decrease oral inflammation, and inhibit the growth of decay-causing bacterium in the mouth. Our fourth-generation peppermint distillation offers the pure power artificial peppermint can’t: the ability to prevent gingivitis, one of the biggest traditional benefits of this minty-fresh oil. Thyme Linalool (Thymus officinalis linalool) – Where does the thyme go? Deep into the far-reaching recesses of your most neglected oral nooks and crannies. This rare variety of thyme is a gentle antiseptic renowned for its ability to tone tissues.  Thyme, Wild (Thymus vulgaris) – Wild thyme is a famous breath freshener, but it is the lesser-known qualities of this multi-faceted oil that provide the biggest oral care benefits. In traditional dentistry, thyme is combined with a chemical called chlorhexidine and used as a protective varnish against tooth decay. In natural dentistry, thyme has been historically used for oral care for centuries. Oregano (Origanum vulgare) – Fresh and wild from the Mediterranean mountains, our Oregano oil offers an arsenal of oral protection. Oregano is packed with beneficial phenol compounds, which contain potent antifungal, antibacterial, antimicrobial, and antibiotic properties. In addition to boosting overall immunity and fighting fungi, Oregano oil is said to prevent plaque buildup in the mouth while fighting, and even preventing, gum disease.  Tea Tree (Malaleuca alternifolia) – Tea tree oil contains high amounts of the natural chemicals traditionally used to fight gingivitis and plaque. These plant-based chemicals, propanol and cineol, are what gives Tea tree oil its antifungal, antibacterial, antiviral and astringent properties. For thousands of years, Tea tree oil has been used to reduce oral inflammation and to effectively fight over 162 different types of common mouth bacterium. The Australian Dental journal stated that tea tree is a “therapeutic agent in chronic gingivitis and periodontitis, conditions that have both bacterial and anti-inflammatory components.” Jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis)  – Jojoba is known for its incredible skin benefits, but it is also a chief player in natural oral care. Jojoba’s loving lipids easily transfers its soothing properties to teeth, and gums.
Living Libations Living Libations Seabuckthorn Tamanu All Over Lotion 200ml
£54.50
All Over Lotion. Pure. Restorative. Nourishing. For entire face and body Restorative, nourishing, sinks into skin, for entire face and body. Spring water, jojoba, tamanu, organic herbal infusions of seabuckthorn berries, marsh mallow root, slippery elm, chamomile, chickweed, rose hips; seaweed extract; aloe vera; acacia; essential oils of lavender, vetiver grapefruit, palmarosa; supercritical antioxidants of sage and rosemary. Soothe over face, hands, body.   Review(s) great moisturizing lotion I LOVE this lotion; it is definitely one of my top, if not the top, favorite of all the Living Libations products. And that's saying a lot because I love so many of them. I have very dry skin and eczema and this lotion feels so good on it. Many lotions, even several unscented ones, can really sting my skin. Not this one; it is very soothing, feels and smells wonderful. Even when I was at the end of the bottle and I diluted it a lot with water (to get out every last drop) it was still more nourishing to my skin than many thick lotions. I just ordered the huge bottle I love it so much! :) what ever did i do before? an excellent skin cream. i use it all over my body and on my face, sometimes i even use it on the tips of my hair as a conditioner. i love the smell and the fact that there are no icky chemicals. i recommend this one to everyone because it is just so useful and unique really fabulous i take this product everywhere. once you have used it, all other creams seem greasy, creepy, or synthetic. I really appreciate the integrity of the product. i love everything nadine does. i have never been disappointed with anything i have ever bought or used from her. what a delight most nourishing skin cream i have ever used. superb. Beyond! Well, what can I say? How did I not find this earlier? I always wanted to find a lotion that I could put on and feel happy about...something that I knew wasn't fake!! This is it!!!! :) Thank you so much Nadine. Luscious! This lotion is excellent. I often get dry elbows and love to put lotion on my feet in the evenings with socks on to let them soften/nourish. This lotion goes on really smoothly/light, which is so great for summer and you hardly need any. I've used one squirt on each elbow and they're so soft! No need to apply nightly anymore - they stay soft for several days! all over lotion. wonderful lotion for starting the day or ending your night. the smell is absolutely amazing, never mind how great it leaves your skin   note: always test a tiny portion of any product you purchase first to ensure it is right for you. Example: a dap on your wrist.  
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Living Libations Living Libations Verve Tonic (formerly Lymph Tonic) 5ml
£26.50
Your body burns bright with a million lights! Living Libations Verve Tonic fortifies your flow and venerates your vitality. The reviving essential oils in this rousing elixir quicken and clarify so that you may launch into the play of your day. Defy your DNA and rebel against sedentary sluggishness; Verve Tonic puts vim and vigor in your step to get things going. Formerly, Lymph Tonic -  new name yet the formula remains the same.   A regimen of exercise, conscious breathing, hot/cold plunges, and proper hydration will go a long way to keep your essential juices flowing in forward motion and your inner fire alight. Dry brushing is a time-tested technique of keeping the humours happy, and it may be the best defense against sluggishness and slowing down.   To unleash the full potential of dry brushing, add 1-2 drops of Verve Tonic to the palm of your hand. Glide the bristles of a dry brush across your palm, saturating each bristle with our essential blend. Begin dry brushing your entire body, starting with the feet and working your way upwards. Remember to always brush in the direction of your heart.   Directions: Add a few drops to your dry brushing routine. Use in baths, salt pipes and to diffuse. Open the bottle and inhale. Add to a vigorous massage oil. Add drop or two on your wash cloth mixed with Best Skin Ever as an invigorating body wash/moisturizer.   Organic Ingredients: Cypress sempervirens(Cypress), Rosmarinus officinalis(Rosemary), Laurus nobilis (Laurel), Eucalyptus globulus (Eucalyptus), and Achillea millefolium (Yarrow).   Cypress (Cypress sempervirens) Essential Oil – Strong cypress provides structure and clarity. Cypress encourages forward motion, grounds the spirit in practicality, and keeps the juices flowing.   Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) Essential Oil - Rosemary stimulates, clarifies, and refreshes.  This is no wallflower; rosemary defies sluggishness of body and mind.     Laurel Leaf (Laurus nobilis) Essential Oil –Venerated for its verve and vigor, this time treasured tonic has anointed many sages as its aroma emanates confidence, nobility, and victory through the ages. The replenishing, restorative virtues of laurel are revealed when considering the tree’s symbol of resurrection as the tree immediately regenerates itself after sustaining damage.   Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus) Essential Oil – Eucalyptus gets the fluids flowing. For decades upon decades, this essence has unplugged pathways and inspired inhalations by cleansing and clearing spaces, places, and faces.   Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) Essential Oil – Yarrow yields gem-drops of sapphire blue oil that contains opulent azulene that cools and revitalizes. In traditional Chinese culture, yarrow epitomizes the perfect balance between yin and yang.  
Living Libations Living Libations Seabuckthorn Shampoo 240ml
£44.50
Living Libations Seabuckthorn Shampoo 240ml Ordain your mane, consecrate your crew, and bless your hair in the botanical wisdom of our Seabuckthorn Shampoo. Undress your tresses from chemical duress withtried and true herbal infusions that benefit all hair types. This shampoo will glorify your luscious locks and is beautiful for babies, children, as a bubble bath, and body wash too.Organic and/or wild crafted ingredients with pure spring water: herbal infusions of calendula, red clover, oats, coltsfoot, horsetail, comfrey, nettles, chamomile, and bladderwrack seaweed in golden jojoba oil; yucca and coco-protein to saponify; orange wax; supercritical extracts of seabuckthorn berry, sage, and rosemary; and essential oils of grapefruit, peppermint, vetiver, and lime. At last, a shampoo pure enough to ordain our mane. Living Libations’Seabuckthorn Shampoo brings out the best in all hair types without the chemical suds! Filled with a bounty of nature's botanical essences and herbs, our shampoo will nourish and harmonize your hair without weighing down your mane. Indulge in a cascade of botanical delights showering upon your lovely locks. Healing herbs are lovingly infused in golden jojoba oil and swirled together with aromatic plant essences to create a functional work of art. Each batch takes over a month to create! This shampoo is so pure that it may be diluted to use as a body wash. Many people find that they can wash their hair less often with our Seabuckthorn Shampoo. The Shampoo may be purchased with our Shine On Conditioneras a discounted duo. The mild sudsing of the shampoo comes from the combination of coco-protein and yucca root. Coco-protein is derived from the sugars, proteins and fatty acids of organic, virgin coconut oil. Coco-protein is a non-ionic saponifer that has been tested to be *free of any recognized side effects. It is not detected in human tissue or urineand is free from ethylene oxide (which can cause nitrosamine contamination) and also free from preservatives. It has excellent dermatological compatibility and also has low environmental impact as it is highly bio-degradable. Coco-protein is not related to any of the sulfates, sulfides, or other surfactants which are best avoided. The roots of the Yucca plant have been used traditionally by Native Americans as a natural body, hair, and laundry soap. Yucca root is very high in saponins, the soap making ingredient, which causes the lather in our shampoo. This special root also has emollient properties which have a soothing effect on the hair shaft. This shampoo will invite your hair to shine and your heart to sing in the shower. Directions: Massage a small amount into wet hair. Add water as necessary to create lather. Rinse. Apply Shine On Hair Conditioner. May be diluted further to use as a Body Wash and a bubble bath. For Babies and Children: perfectly gentle for your pure little beings’ hair and body ~ yet, you would be amazed at how truly young hair can be liberated from the modern concepts of hair care. Here is a little secret: sometimes for fun we make a bubble bath for our son Leif with the Seabuckthorn Shampoo; yet, usually we add salt and baking soda to his bathing waters to cleanse and refresh his body and spirit. His healthy locks are clean as can be and we have only washed his hair three times in his four happy years of life! Healthy Hair Tips: Let your hair dry naturally, in the fresh air or sun. Brush your hair upside-down several times at night with a soft, natural bristle brush. Brushing with a natural bristle brush will help with gentle cleaning, exfoliating and stimulating of the scalp, and circulating of the oils from the scalp throughout the hair. For extra special hair treatments, try these options: once a week add a drop of Lymph+Tonicto the hairbrush and then brush upside down. A nourishing home spa treatment is created by parting hair and infusing scalp with Living Libations' Scalp Tonic. Another fun option is to massage Seabuckthorn Best Skin Ever, or Radiant Love Butter throughout the hair and left on overnight. Make a jar of Oat straw tea and pour over freshly washed hair as a final rinse. Ingredients In-depth: Organic and/or wild crafted ingredients with pure spring water: herbal infusions of calendula, red clover, oats, coltsfoot, horsetail, comfrey, nettles, chamomile, and bladderwrack seaweed in golden jojoba oil; yucca and coco-protein to saponify; orange wax; supercritical extracts of seabuckthorn, sage, and rosemary; and essential oils of grapefruit, peppermint, vetiver, and lime. Seabuckthorn Berry Oil, Hippophae rhamnoides, our special super-critical extract balances and harmonizes the lipid layers of the skin. It is beneficial for all skin types. Sea buckthorn gets to the root cause of imbalances in the skin by going deep within the lipid layers and healing from the inside out. Seabuckthornis extraordinarily rich and vital oil that is perfectly balanced in omega 3, 6, 7 and 9 oils. Our sea buckthorn berry oil is a special extract that is able to capture over 190 bioactive substances in one drop! The oil is also potent in antioxidants, has anti-inflammatory properties, carotenoids like beta carotene, and phytosterols that reduce redness and help heal mucous membranes. We have been using sea buckthorn in many of our formulas since 1994 and have found that it regenerates cells, protects against cell water loss and is rich in vitamins C, E, and pro-vitamins A and B. Seabuckthorn oil is also rich in lipids, beneficial fatty acids and rare palmitoleic acids. All of these extraordinary plant properties contribute to regenerate and revitalize connective tissue. Also rich in rare palmitoleic oils, our special super critical extract is able to capture over 190 bioactive healing constituents from the edible sea buckthorn berry. This oil is potent in hydrophilic and lipophyllic antioxidants such as carotenoids, ascorbic acid and tocopherols. These carotenoids have been extensively studied for their photo-protective qualities as sunscreens and protectors against intrinsic damage. Super-critical sea buckthorn oil also contains natural anti-inflammatory compounds and phytosterols that reduce redness and help heal mucous membranes. Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis, Rosemary is an herbaceous revive-alive-verve-tonic with a refreshing, penetrating aroma. In our shampoo we use a special super-critical extraction that boosts rosemary in to super antioxidant classification.This type of extraction yields a potent and pure nectar of Rosemary that contains hundreds of plant bio-actives. Researchers at the University of Catania in Italy have shown that super-critical rosemary extract helps protect the skin cells which may prevent age-related skin damage. The study also showed that Rosemary antioxidant was shown to preserve a protective protein in the skin called HSP70. The role of this protein is to reduce the damage that stress, free radicals, and other toxins can do to skin cells. Rosemary antioxidant is known to help strengthen the skin’s capillaries and strengthens the stability of our shampoo. This complete symphony of Rosemary allows us to experience all the gifts that this beautiful plant has to offer our hair. Rosemaryis known for strengthening and nourishing the whole head: hair follicles, shaft, and scalp. It helps keep the hair that you have healthy and happy. Supercritical Rosemary will bring on the shine, volume and vibrancy in your hair. Grapefruit, Citrus paradisii essential oil, a cheery oil that is uplifting and euphoric. Giddy grapefruit is a wonderful astringent that tightens and tones. It is also invigorating to the scalp, and helps promote lymphatic flow. Peppermint, Mentha piperita, perky peppermint clears the mind and brings its cache of cooling anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory compounds to care for dry, flaky scalps. Peppermint inspires circulation and wakes up the scalp to balance sebum production and leave the hair shiny and soft. Vetiver, Vetivera zizanodes essential oil, is a rooted, earthy and grounding essence with a deep, mysterious fragrance. Vetiver oil is distilled from the root of a tropical grass and has a calming effect on the scalp. Vetiver moisturizes and strengthens the hair shaft. Lime, Citrus aurantifolia, this fresh, citrusy scent supports shiny, happy hair. Lime helps to clean the hair by releasing trapped dirt and oils and renewing luster. Herbal Infusions in Golden Jojoba Oil:The herbs listed below are quite well known and researched for supporting a healthy scalp and beautiful hair. Each herb is individually infused in Organic Golden Jojoba oil - some for a moon or more. The herbs blend their traditional healing properties with the soothing jojoba oil. This process enhances the therapeutic properties of both the jojoba and the botanicals. The end result is herbal infused oil that is a readily absorbed, nourishing nectar for your hair shaft and scalp. Golden Jojoba Oil, Simmondsia chinensis, this oil is naturally rich in lipids and peptides creating a soft, silky, feel that has long lasting conditioning effects on the skin. Jojoba balances the sebum production in all skin types. It contains all forms of the natural antioxidant Vitamin E. In fact, the highest amount of tocopherols and phenolic compounds can be found in this golden oil. Like seabuckthorn oil, jojoba oil promotes healthy hair and skin because it contains many of the bio-available components that our own natural oils need. Nourishing herbs are infused in jojoba for a month to synergize their unique healing properties with this completely nourishing oil. Jojoba is so easily absorbed by the hair and makes a perfect vehicle for the deep nourishment of the herbs to be delivered to the cells in the hair and scalp. Calendula, Calendula officinalis, reveals sunny bright yellow petals packed with positive, potent properties. Theseanti-inflammatory, antiseptic and astringent properties offer a wide range of body care applications. In our shampoo, calendula is soothing to the scalp. Red Clover, Trifolium pretense, is quite commonly known for its' sweet pinkish-purple blossoms popping on the hillsides. Botanically red clover offers a rich source of vitamins and minerals that support strong hair, skin, and nails. Oatstaw, Avena staiva, rich in nutrients such as Vitamins A, B, and E. Oatstraw gives more body and fullness top tresses. Horsetail, Equisetum arvense, like it sounds, horsetail helps nourish hair with nutrients including silica and B vitamins. It is rich in cysteine which helps to condition the hair. Horsetail helps promote healthy hair growth, strengthen hair, add residency, and improve breakage such as split ends. Coltsfoot, Tussilago farfara, is one of the first flowers to bloom in spring, Coltsfoot flowers bring their sunny yellow cheer to welcome the new season. The leaves of Coltsfoot are very medicinal. The seeds are crowned with a tuft if silky hairs, which are often used by gold-finches to line their nests. Like nettles and horsetail, coltsfoot is also rich in important nutrients such as silica that support healthy, shiny hair. It also regulates sebum production and improves sheen and elasticity. Comfrey, Symphtum officinalis, nourishing, comfy Comfrey comes from the Latin confirma which means “with strength” and symphtum “to unite”. This mucilaginous plant is known for its high allantoin content which gives it a slippery feel and helps stimulate the growth of healthy tissue. Nettles, Urticaurens, aremineral rich botanical that provides the hair with deep nourishment, oxygenation and stimulation. Nettles help to fortify hair fibers and renew growth. Chamomile, Anthemis nobilis, is a well-loved and soothing herbal that calms itchy scalps and conditions the hair beautifully. Bladderwrack Seaweed, Fucus vesiculosus, issucculent seaweed that is naturally mucilangenic being both stimulating and tonifying for the hair. People from regions that ingest lots of seaweed have the most thick, beautiful hair! Bladderwrack feeds the roots and shaft of the hair with essential vitamins and minerals like calcium, magnesium, B Vitamins, silica, and antioxidants as well. Orange Wax, Citrus aurantium dulcis, is a semi-solid wax that is extracted from the pressed peels of oranges. This special wax contains beneficial phytosterols and anti-microbial properties. Furthermore, it creates a natural emulsifier that enhances the stability of our formula and brings the varied ingredients together. Orange wax also lends its sweet citrus scent and beautiful color to the shampoo. Yucca and Coco-Protein are the saponifiers that help our Seabuckthorn Shampoo have its purely natural, botanical sudsing action. Coco protein is derived from the sugars, proteins and fatty acids of organic, virgin coconut oil. Coco-protein is a non-ionic saponifer that has been tested to be *free of any recognized side effects. It is not detected in human tissue or urineand is free from ethylene oxide (which can cause nitrosamine contamination) and also free from preservatives. It has excellent dermatological compatibility and also has low environmental impact as it is highly bio-degradable. Coco-protein is not related to any of the sulfates, sulfides, or other surfactants which are best avoided. Yucca, Yucca elata, also known as soap tree is a native plant to the America Southwest.The roots of Yucca are very high in saponins and have been traditionally used by Native Americans as a natural body and laundry soap. These yucca rootsaponins are the soap-making ingredient, which causes the lather in our shampoo. This special root also has emollient properties which have a soothing effect on the hair shaft.   Review(s) I messed around, until I found this shampoo I've used many different hair products, but I haven't found myself settling down with any of them - honestly because it's been fun to try different shampoos. After using Seabuckthorn Shampoo, I have to say that I really love how much better I feel about the kind of shampoo that I'm now using - my natural waves look a bit better than usual (though my hair has remained frizzy-ish). I'll be ordering the 1000 ml Shampoo and Conditioner combo. It's safe enough to use on my semi-colour treated hair, safe enough to be shampooed onto my body, practical enough to be diluted and used even with my toddler if need be. Without looking for a shampoo to be loyal to, I've found one. I like the smell, and again, I like the results. Purest shampoo and body wash!! I've been using this and only this for well over a year now. Makes for a superb, pure, gentle body wash, and of course shampoo for the hair. The whole bathroom ends up smelling so nice, like a sweet forest. I love how it is so gentle that even a newborn baby could use it. The skin is left to be very clean, and the hair clean, as well. I found this removed product build-up on the hair with continuous use. Gave a shine to my hair, its natural beauty was coming out :) Has a very unique smell. The conditioner compliments this very well. Feel so safe using this, for the whole family :) huge thumbs up! Unbelievable I have been using the Seabuckthorn Shampoo for two days now. It is truly a revolutionary product. My hair feels clean and soft, my scalp is singing. Next time, I will order the Gi-Normous size so that I can use it as a body wash too! A love affair with Shampoo and Condition??? Thank you Nadine for this beautiful duo... My long red hair is just absolutely in love with your Shampoo and Conditioner.. I'm telling everyone here in Brisbane Australia all about it... Thank you again for this wonderful chemical free product.. It is truly magical... xoxoxox Love it, but This shampoo is fabulous - it leaves my hair so clean and soft, and best of all, it's helped bring back my curls. Living in Calgary for 13+ years, my naturally wavy/curly hair has suffered because of the dry climate and hard (HARD!) water. A couple of weeks use of this shampoo has cleared off all that mineral build up and allowed my curls to live again. The only downside for me is that it's a big strong for my dyed hair, and I noticed that my colour had faded much faster than usual. I will still use this shampoo on my hair, just not as often ... assuming that I don't use it all up as a bodywash. It's great for that too. Profound!!! I have just washed my hair with your shampoo and conditioner and as the subject line says, it has been the most profoundly mystical hair washing experience I have ever had! How do you do it? My hair feels the best it ever has in my entire life and childhood is the closest comparison I can remember to my hair feeling this great! This is the first time I have received an natural product where I have actually felt the effect of it improving my being right away. It might sound strange or over the top, but this alchemical blend actually ignites my desire to be in nature and to enjoy the best health ever!!! I can actual see how you guys must live in a constant state of inspiration after working with these divine plant substances day in and day out. And it definately shows in your poetry and the master blends you all are channeling. The Best Shampoo in the World! I have fallen completely in love with this shampoo, it cleans the hair perfectly without drying and the smell is out of this world and I love the fact that the list of ingredients is fairly short and without uncomprehensive ingredients. Thank you for creating this amazing product!!! Magick in a bottle!!!! I will never wash my hair, skin, or body with soap ever again. Now I have finally experienced what Shampoo actually is for the first time ever. My hair has never felt so clean, without the after feeling of a residue. This Shampoo is total Perfection and maintains a healthy scalp. I use to have dandruff and it has disappeared permanently in one week. I realize now I am allergic to soap. I have tried all of what I thought was the high end stuff, Nothing compares to this. I even use this as a body wash. It def is magical!!! mxx Thank-you I really love your Shampoo and Conditioner. Your dental products are truly the best.. PHENOMENAL!!! I don't know what it is, but the shampoo/conditioner i am using that you made is PHENOMENAL!!! i have very curly dry hair and i have been searching forever for something this amazing. thank you from the root to the ends of my hair! Heavenly Whatever my mood might be when I get into the shower is shifted to cheerful the moment I wash my hair. I used to feel tired after the bath, and now I feel blissful. Another "side effect" is that my hair stays cleaner longer. It doesn't become oily as fast as my former hair care products would make it. my husband said he had never seen my hair look so beautiful My products arrived ... and SO soon. All the way to the UK. Delicious. I hadn't washed my hair for 6 days after your advice from the WISH Summit ... haven't done that for 35 years. Great experience!!! And last night, I washed and conditioned and my husband said he had never seen my hair look so beautiful. It smelled fabulous and was squeaky clean :-) Thank you SO much. Nicola It works with my hair highlights! I tried a small size and it doesn’t seem to strip the highlights and color that I put in my hair. I had tried other “natural” products but they stripped the color. Then I had to resort to Pureology* products which did not strip color and it’s mostly natural. Then I tried yours and it works and I don’t have to worry about what’s in it. Plus my hair feels even better. Thanks so much! amazing The first time I used this shampoo, I wanted to hug Nadine. I haven't had hair that felt this clean, bouncy, soft and shiny since...ever! I gave this to my mom who has always had baby fine dry hair and she suddenly was getting tons of compliments. I no longer need to bother with styling products or even drying my hair. The difference in my hair is dramatic. This product is absolute perfection. My hair feels good! My hair is shiny and healthy - and this shampoo is working for my coloured hair! I thought I had to stick to my shampoo for treated hair and to my delight The Seabuckthorn Shampoo is better!! LOVE! The shampoo/conditioner duo is the best. I've been through many "natural" shampoos (which were not truly natural, like these), and I have finally fallen in love. My fine, straight, long hair (which gets very tangled when wet - and the conditioner was unbelievably easy to comb through) is healthy, shiny, soft, bouncy, smells delicious and is not getting greasy at the scalp. I think I will be able to wash it even less often and I'm so happy I can rest assured that I'm treating my hair well - finally!!! The only caveat - with citrus, etc. in the ingredients, the shininess is unbelievable, but veers my dark brown (dyed) hair definitely towards red/blond, which is great in summer, it looks sunkissed - will have to rethink if I really intend to keep my hair dark in the future. Though these products are even tempting me to stop coloring my hair for a while and see how luscious it becomes with its natural color, that I previously always found dull... Happy Hair I LOVE it and use it everyday :-) Totally beautiful product and leaves my hair happy and chem free!" WOW! This Shampoo has transformed my hair from "hay like" to silky smooth I have thick, coarse hair, which I highlight blonde every 2 months. At 34 years old (having done the highlighting since I was 26) you can imagine my hair is pretty dry. I have the type of hair that triples in width if I air dry it, and if I dry it with a blow dryer it just looks "worn and wilted and very frayed". For the last 6 years the only hope for smooth, silky, sexy hair for me was to go to a salon and get a blowout (which now that I live in the NYC are costs $35). I don't like having to rely on another person and spend that much money for my hair to look half way decent. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this shampoo! It is the first ever shampoo that gaurentees me a PERFECT HOME BLOW OUT. For all you semi-goddess divas out there, this is YOUR HAIR TONIC! I don't normally take the time to review, but this product is amazing. Not only has it relieved the stress of wondering whether or not I'm going to waste my time blow drying my hair, but it has made my hair look like it did when I was 12. Thank you SO MUCH NADINE and RON for creating such a top notch product that actually WORKS!!! I am over the moon! I am hooked! What a fine product line you have created Ms. Nadine! I have been seriously spoiled by Nadine Artemis and her Living Libations products. I tried them out (shampoo, conditioner and underarm charm) a few months ago, and then thought I'd switch to something else after, but since then nothing else has compared. I am hooked! What a fine product line you have created Ms. Nadine! My hair is very thick and wavy (even though it is always flat ironed and straight in my photos). It is also color treated & therefore a bit dry and damaged (I have highlights). I wasn't a fan right off the bat. The first shampoo I did not like it. After I got out of the shower, my hair felt like I had wax in it. I didn't get it. And the conditioner was really light and I thought is wasn't "rich enough". I thought the product was faulty. I even contacted the company. They immediately replaced the product (amazing customer service) but I realized it wasn't the product at all. My hair felt waxy residue from the wax from other shampoos and conditioners that were being removed. Then I actually came to enjoy the light conditioner. I noticed my hair felt softer, smoother, cleaner, lighter, and had more volume since it wasn't all gunked down. If I needed to tame any fly aways a very light touch of coconut oil did the trick perfectly. My scalp felt great, my hair felt great. Once I ran out of product I swtiched to another natural shampoo and conditioner and I immediately felt the waxy residue on my hair again. It feels like it never really gets clean. I think I never really knew what clean hair felt like until I used Nadine Artemis products. Note: these products will not be like your "common" products and you will really appreciate the difference." Thank You! Dear Nadine, Thank you for sharing your passion for health and beauty with the world. The integrity of your products is unsurpassed. I love your hair care and tooth care products. Greatful:)
Living Libations Living Libations Cape Chamomile Vanilla Lavender Lover Lips 5ml
£10.50
Living Libations Vanilla - Chamomile Lover Lips 5ml Our Vanilla Chamomile Lover Lips is a richly beautiful balm filled with extra nourishment and delicious oils to revivify dry lips. This night and day replenishing balm cushions lips with plumping fatty acids and natural lipids. Deep-conditioning essences of cape chamomile, lavender flowers, and vanilla oleoresins are infused into the balm’s reparative oils and restorative waxes for parched puckers in a need of some serious tender loving. All Pure Organic and/or Wildcrafted Ingredients: Golden jojoba oil, tamanu oil, and happy beeswax infused with vanilla, frankincense, silver fir, cape chamomile, and carrot essential oils. Living Libation’s nourishing blend of exotic oils, natural waxes, and plant extracts create a moisture-drenched lip balm formula that will leave your lips and lovers fully satiated. Smooth, soothing and long-lasting, our moisturizing balm glides easily onto lips, leaving you ready for just about anything the day throws your way. Fresh pressed pure oils and potent essences provide a moisture barrier that keeps lips soft and supple, even when exposed to environmental elements. Our creamy, lustrous formula means we got your lips covered. With flavors like Chocolate Mocha, Rose Glow, Hot Cinnamon and Vanilla Chamomile, these pure plant-based balms will nourish and hydrate even the driest lips. Each flavor is a beautiful bouquet of healing plant power. Pure plant oils like jojoba and seabuckthorn are infused with organic essential oils and wax from local happy beehives. The beauty of botanicals will keep your lips plump and kissable all day long. Review(s) amazing I am a product junkie and I am never without lip balm in my purse and is hands down the most luxurious amazing lip balm I have ever tried! It melts into your lips and smells amazing. I can't imagine using any other lip balm ever again. Superb Scent Another great Living Libations product, I was amazed when I opened the lid and smelled this wonderfully appealing scent, that is so very much alive! What a nice combination, almost a work of art. The texture is luscious, soft and will completely melt on your lips. You really get a lot for your money ... most lip balms at this price will not even come close to the quality you're getting here. could eat my lips :) Tastes sooo good =) Don't Leave Home Without It I used this on my vacation in Florida. I wore it in the sun and did not have a problem with my lips burning. I carry it in my purse and now I need another one for a nightstand. One of a kind- smooth, groove, kissy-kissy dance This is the Holy Grail of precious lip territory. Nothing like it out there. When I first put this on my lips they CAME ALIVE!!! My reaction was a pleasant eye-popping moment of, where have you been all my life?! The incredible glide and smooth texture is really out of this world... it leaves the lips sooooo- soooooo... soft. All winter I have had only smooth lips. I carry this with me every single place I go. With my sister or best friend if I see their lips desperately parched, without words needed I just hand them this stick, a joyous sharing moment, and let them have a quick swipe of this beauty and their lips are instantly revived: singing praises of juicy moisture again. I like this for the calming sensation of the chamomile and moisture it brings. Smells great, as the aroma from the lips wafts up to close neighbour of the nose. Lips feel amazing and look amazing. This acts as a great lip gloss too because of the beautiful, natural shine it offers. Lasts for hours. You smile with this, there is an irresistible aura of beauty that is created. All you have to do is watch that smile grow in the mirror and smile outside to the world - see how living things respond in kind. An absolute juicy smoochy gem. For positively glowing angelic lips... A real beauty staple. Mega hearts to this. Love at first swipe I may also add for this angelic lip balm... that it was definitely love at first swipe. It glides onto the lips like a boat onto heavenly dreams of kisses. This lip balm kisses your lips, it kisses the skies and floats your heart into loving meadows of plumpness. Perfect for Valentines Day...or really making every day a day of love, for sharing with your sacred lips. This is giving love back to the vessel of loving words!! Great for soothing those dry patches anywhere on the skin too. My little cutie beauty side kick :) This balm saved the day at Raw Spirit After 3 days in the Arizona sun my lips were so dry. This balm saved the day. Nice and mild and very soothing on dry lips. lips so soft, elegent scent this is the best lip balm i have ever used. it makes my lips so soft and kissable. the balm stays on for a very long time and leaves lips really nourished. amazing value. Only thing that works! Love the Lover's Lips - only thing that has Ever worked on my lips!!! Best Lip Balms in the World I am enjoying the essential oils and these are the BEST lip balms in the world. I have never tried lip balms like these. Thank-you. could eat my lips :) Tastes sooo good =)
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Dragon Herbs Dragon Herbs Wild Siberian Chaga 100caps (500mg)
£27.50
Chaga (Inonotus obliquus (persoon) Pilat) is a highly prized tonic mushroom (fungal mass). It is said to have many beneficial health functions, especially as an immune modulating tonic agent. It is found growing wild in old birch forests throughout the colder regions of the northern hemisphere, and has been well documented in Northern Asia and Northern Europe. Chaga has long been used in traditional Siberian, Korean, Chinese, north European and Scandinavian herbalism, especially Russian herbalism. Chaga has also been found in northern forests of America. The highest form or "superior grade" Chaga can only be found in locations with harsh wintery conditions where the temperature drops below minus(-) 40 degrees C. That is very cold. Premium Chaga is now being collected from the vast forests of Russian Siberia, where it grows abundantly. Ideal conditions exist in the pre-polar, northern, central and Arctic Urals as well as the Caucasus Mountains. This Chaga is referred to as "Siberian Chaga." Chaga is comprised of two visually distinguishable parts: a black part (outside) and an orange part (inside). These are generally classified as the fruiting body and sclerotium, respectively. Chaga does not produce an extended "fruiting body" ("mushroom") like that of Reishi mushroom. Typically Chaga is a blackish irregular shape, or "sclerotial conk." The "black" (very dark brown) skin (or "fruiting body") is rich in melanin. It takes about 10—15 years of parasitism to become large enough to be called "Chaga." From this age on, the fungus can be used for tonic and medicinal preparations. Some commercial growers of Chaga in Myanmar can "grow" Chaga to a pretty large size in just a few years, but it has weak biological activity. Chaga is a "slow growth fungus" and requires the years of growth to attain a certain maturity and biological complexity. Recently, many reports have been published concerning the health promoting functions of Chaga, including protection of DNA damage from oxidative stress, and anti-inflammatory activity throughout the body. Dragon Herbs Chaga is collected wild, from remote, pristine black birch forests in the Kama River Basin of arctic Siberia, considered the premier source in the world for Chaga (Di Tao), and all Chaga mushrooms used to produce Dragon Herbs Wild Siberian Chaga are at least 20 years old at the time of collection. It has been well established that Chaga older than 20 years has both superior chemistry and superior benefit to human consumers. Siberian Chaga has been used for at least six hundred years in Russia, according to records, and probably much longer. It is considered to be a virtually miraculous herb by indigenous Siberians. There have been attempts at cultivating Chaga, but the results have so far been disappointing to pharmaceutical companies. Attempts for culturing this fungus axenically (under sterile conditions) have all resulted in a reduced production of bioactive metabolites. Wild Chaga is the way to go at this time.  There's Plenty of Chaga Science You don't have to understand (or even read) all of the following science to appreciate the fact that there is currently a lot of research being conducted on Chaga. Chaga mushroom (Inonotus obliquus) has long been used as a folk medicine due to its numerous biological functions such as antibacterial, anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory and antioxidative activities. Recently, a large amount of research has been, and continues to be done, onInonotus obliquus (Chaga). Russian and Scandinavian scientists had conducted most of the scientific research on this powerful herb in the last century. More recently however, Japanese, Korean and Chinese researchers are doing much of the scientific heavy lifting. Traditionally, Asian herbalists believed that Chaga "preserves youthfulness, promotes health, and promotes longevity." Because of its potent protective qualities and high degree of safety, it is designated as a “superior herb.” It is categorized as a Qi tonic, like Reishi mushroom. It is also considered to be a superb Kidney tonic and cleanser. It is also used as a remedial herb every place that it is collected. Chaga contains a multitude of active constituents and cofactors, many of which are currently being investigated for their potential health benefits. Research has supported the folk evidence that Chaga possesses potent immune supporting actions. Chaga is a rich source of β-glucans, especially 1-3-β-glucans, polysaccharides that are quintessential nutrients for the immune system. These polysaccharides have strong anti-inflammatory and immune balancing properties, enhancing the body’s ability to produce natural killer (NK) cells to battle infections. These polysaccharides are considered to be the primary active constituents of Chaga, at least from an immunological perspective. And upon ingestion, a range of secondary metabolites are produced, many of which are highly active as potent immune modulators. Chaga Polysaccharides effectively promote macrophage (white blood cell) activation through the MAPK and NF-ĸB signaling pathways, suggesting that Chaga Polysaccharides help regulate the immune response. The effectiveness of Chaga as an antiviral agent (as tested on West Nile virus and Herpes Simplex type 2 virus) has been shown to be dose dependent on the quantity of Chaga Polysaccharides present or their concentration. The antiviral results proved Chaga to be a very potent antiviral agent (rendering the viruses "completely inhibited." This is why Chaga Polysaccharides content is set at such a high level in Dragon Herbs Wild Siberian Chaga -- not less than 30%. Chaga is a VERY powerful antioxidant. Two natural antioxidants, named inonotusin A and B have been isolated from the methanolic (alcohol) extract of the outer layer of Chaga, together with a molecule named DBL (3,4-dihydroxybenzaldehyde). More about DBL in a moment. Studies indicate that Chaga is a potent free radical scavenger, far stronger than any other popular dietary antioxidant, including blueberries, goji, resveratrol and acai. Chaga contains a range of important active constituents including the polysaccharides described above (at least 30% Chaga Polysaccharides by analysis in this product - these polysaccharides have powerful immunological and antioxidant activity), phenolic compounds (powerful antioxidant and antiviral compounds), and many lanostane triterpenoids (an important constituent of Chaga is inotodial). Chaga produces massive amounts of high molecular weight phenolic pigments that have been categorized as melanins. This melanin "complex" is released to the surface of Chaga. Melanin is a potent antioxidant pigment that is present and needed throughout the human body, and has a wide range of health benefits. It has been demonstrated that this Chaga Melanin has strong genoprotective (DNA/gene protective) effects. The antioxidant activity of the hot water extract (decoction) of Chaga has been precisely compared with those of other medicinal fungi (Agaricus blazei Mycelia, Ganoderma lucidum and Phellinus linteus) by Japanese researchers, showing that Chaga has the strongest antioxidant activity among the fungi examined in terms of both superoxide and hydroxyl radicals scavenging activities. Recently, many research groups have begun identification of active small (low-molecular weight) compounds in medicinal mushrooms, with a focus on the yellow polyphenol pigments, which are composed of a styrylpyrone class of compounds. Chaga has been shown to produce a large amount of these styrylpyrone-type polyphenol pigments that exhibit various biological activities, including anti-oxidative, anti-inflammatory, cytotoxic, anti-platelet aggregation, anti-diabetic, anti-dementia and anti-viral effects. Styrylpyrone pigments in mushrooms are thought to have a role similar to that of flavonoids in plants. The inner part of the Chaga mushroom is orange due to the large quantity of these styrylpyrone-type polyphenol pigments. These styrylpyrone-type polyphenols contribute very significantly to Chaga's extremely potent antioxidant activity. The compounds with the most potent antiviral activities in Chaga have been determined to be the phenolic compounds. The phenolic compounds are among the most potent antioxidants in Chaga as well. Many of you already know about the transcription factor known as nuclear factor-kappaB (NF-kB), a molecule in all human cells that mediates virtually ALL disease, inflammation and death in humans. The suppression of this chemical is generally regarded as a means of reducing chronic and acute inflammation, degenerative and other kinds of disease, and to prolonging life. A Chaga-component known as DBL (3,4-dihydroxybenzalacetone) is a polyphenol derived Chaga. Chaga is used in Russian folk medicine to treat tumors, so investigators are exploring its mechanism of action. Because most genes involved in inflammation, anti-apoptosis (the blocking of natural cell death), and in cell proliferation -- all of which are hallmarks cancer -- are regulated by NF-kB, researchers postulated that DBL activity is mediated via modulation of the NF-kappaB activation pathway. They investigated the effects of DBL on NF-kB activation. They found that DBL suppressed NF-kB activation by a wide variety of inflammatory agents, including tumor necrosis factor (TNF), interleukin-1beta, epidermal growth factor, lipopolysaccharide and others. The suppression was cell type independent and inhibited both inducible and constitutive NF-kappaB activation. DBL inhibits I-kappa-B-alpha-kinase activity, I-kappa-B-alpha phosphorylation and degradation, p65 phosphorylation, and translocation, all of which are involved in NF-kB activation. DBL also suppressed the expression of TNF-induced and NF-kappaB-regulated proliferative, antiapoptotic, and metastatic gene products. These effects correlated with suppression of TNF-induced invasion. Together, these results indicate that DBL inhibits NF-kB activation and NF-kB-regulated gene expression. That's a good thing! Researchers have recently reported in an international research journal (2011) at least one mechanism by which Chaga modulates immune responses is through secretion of Th1/Th2 cytokines (bioactive chemicals) in immune cells, and that Chaga regulates antigen-specific antibody production. This modulatory effect is responsible for Chaga's "double-direction" adaptogenic effect on the immune response. This activity is very similar to the same activities long noted in Reishi mushroom (Ganoderma). The Chinese variety of Chaga has been studied for its impact on influenza, and though it is not the same species as Siberian Chaga, it is VERY similar compositionally and is considered interchangeable (though perhaps slightly less potent than the Siberian variety). It has been shown that this herb has a potent impact on how the body reacts to the influenza virus. In China, it is listed as one of the five primary "anti-influenza virus mushrooms." The influenza virus infection is recognized by the human innate immune system through the two genetic pathways (toll-like receptor and retinoic acid inducible gene I).These two recognition pathways both lead to the activation of type I interferons and resistance to infection. Chaga (and Reishi mushroom) contain selenium, iron and zinc in large concentrations while chromium, manganese, copper and magnesium were found in lower concentrations. Analysis of serum trace element composition in lab animals showed that these anti-influenza virus mushrooms increase serum trace mineral content significantly -- but only when consuming the whole mushroom extract (obtaining all active constituents simultaneously as opposed to consuming the trace elements as independent nutrients). The trace elements, and in particular selenium (which is greatly increased in the serum of the test animals - more than doubling that of control levels), present in these mushrooms play a direct or indirect role in their influenza fighting nature. They appear to provide prophylactic protection against influenza infection via stimulation of host innate immune response. Chaga, like several other important tonic herbs, is a rich source of the trace element zinc. Zinc is an essential nutrient required for cell growth, differentiation and survival. Its deficiency causes immunodeficiency and many other health problems. Zinc is a critically important constituent of SOD, our most important innate antioxidant. Chaga has apparent antimutagenic actions.  Safety Chaga’s safety has been well established. It is non-toxic. It may be used as a daily tonic in moderate amounts. Chaga has been widely used in Japan, and the Japanese government carefully monitors adverse reaction reports. As of May 2011, in spite of the widespread popular use of this herb, there have been no adverse reaction reports in Japan. Chaga has traditionally been consumed as a hot tea, and the benefits associated with Chaga are based primarily (almost exclusively) on the cooked decoction or extract of Chaga. So mild cooking is considered appropriate for Chaga. Cooking produces metabolites that are believed to provide biological activity. Dragon Herbs Wild Siberian Chaga is a concentrated extract, produced by a state-of-the-art moderate-temperature full-spectrum extraction technology. Special highly sensitive technologies were used during the extraction process to assure full extraction of bioactive components. Both water and ethanol (alcohol) were used in the extraction, and as a result, all bioactive components are present, including polysaccharides, polyphenols, melanin, styrylpyrone compounds, etc. Ethanol and water extraction has been determined to extract virtually all of the major active constituents of Chaga. The ethanol (alcohol) extract is characterized by the predominant presence of lanostane-type triterpenoids and hispidin analogues. The water extract is characterized by polysaccharides and phenolic compounds. The ethyl ethanol and water extracts, both independently and together, revealed "remarkable potential for scavenging" the tested radicals (antioxidant activities here are indicated as capacities for scavenging superoxide anion, DPPH and hydroxyl radicals), while extracts made with synthetic solvents did not show this activity. Polyphenols are the major contributors for quenching the tested free radicals. Of the lanostane-type triterpenoids three compounds (16, 17 and 22) participated in scavenging hydroxyl radicals. Thus the polyphenols in Chaga are the principle constituents for quenching free radicals while polysaccharides and a few lanostane-type triterpenoids compounds contribute in scavenging free radicals. Chaga's ability to increase PPARy transcriptional activities indicates that it may be strong metabolic regulator. Chaga has been used traditionally to treat diabetes.  Product Information Product Name: Wild Siberian Chaga Ingredient Name: Chaga Mushroom (Wild Russian Siberian Inonotus obliquus) powdered extract (water and alcohol extraction), (32% Chaga Polysaccharides by analysis) Directions Based on a history of safety and efficacy as a tonic, and upon epidemiological evidence that Chaga is very safe and free from side effects, Chaga may be consumed as a tonic herb over a long period of time (indefinitely) in moderate amounts. Chaga has Ron Teeguarden's Five Star rating (top). Consume 1-4 capsules, 1 to 3 times per day as desired, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner. In general, as a tonic herb for health promotion and health maintenance, a low-moderate dose of just 3 capsules per day is quite sufficient. Some animal studies support the notion that low doses and high doses of this herb have similar effects, so the low-moderate dose is recommended as a general protocol. Nevertheless, higher doses (equating to about 12 capsules a day) have not been found to cause side effects in the short or long term, so higher doses are safe for certain periods of time to enhance human functioning. Larger doses are possibly indicated for immunological balancing. Capsules Vegetarian fast-dissolving NP Capsules Source Kama River Basin of pre-arctic Siberia, Russia (Di Tao) Ron Teeguarden's personal usage I will be taking 3 to 6 capsules of Dragon Herbs Wild Siberian Chaga™ per day, every day
Dragon Herbs Dragon Herbs Tribulus 100Caps (460mg)
£38.00
Tribulus   Tribulus Terrestris   Dragon Herbs Tribulus is a potent herb that has been introduced into the world herbal market in a new standardized state. Until recently, the seeds of this plant were used as a medicinal herb in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine. However, scientific researchers inBulgaria have discovered that when Tribulus is organically-grown under certain strict conditions and harvested at a newly discovered, specific time, the herb has amazing hormone stimulating, and hormone modulating potency.      Chemistry   Dragon Herbs Tribulus is extraordinarily rich in substances of potential biological significance, including plant steroids, saponins, flavonoids, alkaloids, unsaturated acids, oils, calcium, phosphorus, iron and protein, which individually and in concert, are responsible for its many and varied physiological effects.   The presence and quantities of the pharmacologically important metabolites depend on the parts of the plants used (above ground parts: leaves and fruits and, to a lesser extent, the shoots) and on the conditions of growth, cultivation and harvesting. The following ensures that Trilovin™ delivers the highest possible quality and natural content of active metabolites:   The use of specific, unique and pharmaceutically oriented methods of growing and harvesting Tribulus terrestris in Bulgaria Use of only the above ground portions of the plant The subsequent handling, and processing in the United States   There are three groups of active phytochemicals in Bulgarian Tribulus Terrestris.   1.     Dioscin, protodioscin, diosgenin, etc.    This first group has an effect on sexual performance and may treat various sexual disorders, sexual energy level and strength by increasing the percentage of free testosterone level for men, and effects pregnenolone, progesterone, estrogen, etc. The hormone balancing effects of Bulgarian Tribulus Terrestris for women makes this product extremely effective for premenstrual syndrome and menopausal syndrome.   2.     Sterols – beta-sitosterols, stigma, etc. This second group protects the prostate from swelling and in combination with the X steroidal saponins (third group listed below), protects the prostate.   3.     Proprietary steroidal saponins currently referred to as X steroidal saponins. These X steroidal saponins affect the immune system. They have been demonstrated to possess anti-bacterial and anti-viral (especially anti-herpes) effects.   History   Tribulus terrestris has played an important role in folk medicine for millennia. The ancient Greeks used it as a general tonic, diuretic, and mild laxative. In India, Tribulus has been used since ancient times for its diuretic and aphrodisiac properties. Tribulus is widely recommended in Ayurvedic rejuvenative formulations, particularly in the treatment of sexual deficiencies. In China, the herb has been a frequent component of therapy for a variety of disorders affecting the liver and cardiovascular system, and particularly as an anti-inflammatory agent for the kidney and urinary tract.   For all of its therapeutic and adaptogenic effects, the most common cross cultural use of the herb has, nevertheless, been in the treatment of infertility in women, impotence in men, and for increasing the libido of both sexes. It was the search for safe, non-hormonal treatments for infertility and other reproductive disorders that inspired scientists at the Chemical Pharmaceutical Research Institute in Sofia, Bulgaria, to investigate Tribulus terrestris in the early 1960’s, based on its widespread and seemingly successful use in such applications. Their studies of the chemistry and pharmacology, plus the physiological and medicinal effects confirmed in clinical studies have attracted world-wide attention.  As a result, standardized pharmaceutical preparations of the herb were developed. By 1981, these were incorporated into mainstream medical treatment of various sexual disorders in much of Eastern Europe.   Until 1985, little was known about the plant in America other than by a small group of scientists, herbalists, and doctors trained in Oriental and Ayurvedic traditions. Even then, little notice was taken of the remarkable aspects of Tribulus terrestris, and it is only recently that the fitness-enhancing benefits of Tribulus terrestris were brought to the attention of the athletic and body building community in the United States. This was as a result of the use of Tribulus terrestris by Eastern European Olympic and world champion strength and power athletes. The first feature article on Tribulus terrestris in a major American magazine was published in the September 1996 issue of Muscle & Fitness. Since then, interest in and the demand for the herb has increased dramatically.   Safety   No adverse effects have been noted in any of the clinical trials or human research studies. Toxicity is extremely low in both acute and long term animal studies (based on the animal data, a human would have to consume approximately 100 times the average recommended dose of 750mg per day). There are no contraindications, and no negative effects are presently known to exist when Trilovin™ (standardized Tribulus terrestris) is used as a nutritional supplement or when used as adjunctive therapy in the absence of other prescribed medications.   Availability   Dragon Herbs Tribulus is cultivated and harvested in the environmentally clean area of Topolovgrad, Bulgaria, according to the specific methods developed for pharmaceutical use. It is imported with international documentation regarding origin, authenticity, radiological contamination and chemical analysis and has been approved for use in the United States by the Food and Drug Administration since 1996. The pure standardized Tribulus terrestris is available in capsules and as a hydro-alcoholic extract.   Bulgarian vs Chinese and Indian Tribulus Terrestris   Bulgarian Tribulus Terrestris differs significantly from the Tribulus Terrestris extracts from India and China.   Using a special method of harvesting and pharmaceutical preparation, Bulgarian Tribulus Terrestris has a very high concentration of steroidal saponins. Indian and Chinese Tribulus Terrestris do not.   Chinese and Indian Tribulus Terrestris are made from a different part of the plant and is harvested at a different time of the year. The photochemistry of Chinese and Indian Tribulus Terrestris is considerably different from that of Bulgarian Tribulus Terrestris.   Chinese and Indian Tribulus Terrestris is used as a diuretic, and is used to treat kidney stones. Chinese and Indian Tribulus Terrestris does not have the same pharmacological and physiological functions as Bulgarian Tribulus Terrestris. At the best, Indian and Chinese Tribulus Terrestris have but a trace of group 1 and 1 phytochemicals, and contain virtually no X steroidal saponins. The Indian and Chinese producers extract for furostanols, which has no equivalent pharmacological effect to the Bulgarian Tribulus Terrestris.     Furostanols are not the active ingredient used to affect sexual physiology and to regulate hormone balance. As they exist in Indian and Chinese Tribulus Terrestris, they are not absorbed and utilized by the body. However, all of the active Bulgarian Tribulus Terrestris are readily absorbed and utilized in the body. This explains the radical difference in the effects of Tribulus Terrestris from different sources.   Summary   Dragon Herbs Tribulus is a superb nutritional supplement for most men and women. It helps regulate hormonal balance and has positive effects on a number of fundamental physiological functions. It is useful for those who wish to build lean muscle as well as by those who desire to experience improvement in their sex lives. It is a superb supplement for women who are experiencing problems associated with menopause and with PMS.   Tribulus may be combined with a wide range of herbs to enhance or modify its actions. Ask your herbalist to recommend the correct combination to suit your needs.   Traditional Function Adaptogenic, tonifies Kidney and reproductive functions, clears heat, eliminates dampness   Who can use it? Adults   Concentration: powdered Tribulus Terrestris   Specifications: 100 Capsules 460 mg each   Precautions: Use with caution if you are pregnant or lactating   Ingredients: Bulgarian Tribulus terrestris (whole plant)   Other Ingredients: Vegetarian capsules (Pullulan caps 100% natural, water-soluble polysaccharide produced through a fermentation process; vegetable origin; non-GMO; no starch, preservative or chemical modifications; gluten free.), rice powder.    Usage: Take 3 capsules, 2 times per day or as directed by a healthcare professional   Remember Ron Teeguarden’s “First Rule of Tonic Herbalism,” summed up in a single word –Compliance. If you don’t take the herbs, they won’t work.”
Dragon Herbs Dragon Herbs Ron Teeguarden's Super Pill No.1 100Capsules (500mg)
£52.00
Ron Teeguarden's Super Pill No.1   Ron Teeguarden's Super Pill is a special kind of formulation. It is composed entirely of super tonics, the elite tonic herbs in the world. Each of the herbs in this remarkable formulation are "King Herbs," herbs that typically are the lead herb in major formulations. They all have huge reputations for promoting radiant health, longevity and wisdom. It is possible to purchase each of these herbs individually, but by purchasing and consuming this one product, you are assuring yourself of consuming four of the most special health promoting herbs ever known to mankind.   The Herbs in Ron Teeguarden's Super Pill   Gynostemma Leaf   Gynostemma is popularly believed in Asia to be an anti-aging, longevity herb. Gynostemma is generally reinforcing to overall health, has a strong anti-fatigue effect. It is also used throughout the Orient as a virtual "cure-all."  Gynostemma is a major adaptogenic herb, in the same league as Panax Ginseng, Siberian Ginseng, Reishi, Schizandra and Astragalus.   In China, Gynostemma is widely believed to reduce oxygen deficiency at high altitudes, to improve digestion, to strengthen the mind, and to improve sex functions.  It is also believed to help calm the nerves and to ease pain.    The ultimate greatness of Gynostemma lies in its broad spectrum adaptogenic quality. It has double-direction activity in many areas. It has the ability to bring balance to the body under a wide range of stressful circumstances. Constant consumption of Gynostemma tends to have a highly protective quality because it strengthens the adaptive capacity of the person at every level of their life. The chemical constituents responsible for the adaptogenic characteristic of Gynostemma are saponins called gypenosides.   Gynostemma contains more than eighty different gypenosides.  This is the broadest range of saponins in one plant in nature. Ginseng, for example has about thirty-six saponins (ginsenosides) and Astragalus has about thirty-two saponins (astragalosides). These gypenosides are very similar to that of Ginseng and to the eleutherosides of Siberian Ginseng.  In fact, four of Gynostemma’s saponins are precisely the same chemical structure as the saponins found in Ginseng and eleven more are almost identical.  The similarities are so close and so extensive that Gynostemma is now called “Southern Ginseng.”  To the local people who grow it and consume it, it is simply called “Magical Grass.”   Studies indicate that Gynostemma has a double-direction, regulating, and adaptogenic influence of the central nervous system. It is calming when one is overexcited and stimulating when one is depressed.  Japanese studies have shown that Gynostemma is clinically useful in a number of mental and neurological conditions, including simple depression, anxiety and schizophrenia.   Though Gynostemma is regarded as a tonic herb, it is already perceived by many Asian people to be a “cure all.”  In China, Gynostemma is being used to treat inflammation, stop cough, as an expectorant to remove sputum, to treat chronic bronchitis, and much more in actual clinical practice in Asia.    What is more important, Gynostemma does not cause any side effects and can be taken orally for a long time.    The Gynostemma Extract used in Ron Teeguarden's Super Pill contains 60% gypenosides. This is much more potent than normal extracts, which typically contain approximately 10% gypenosides.   Lycium (Goji) Fruit   This delicious fruit is very widely used as an excellent Yin Jing and blood tonic. Regular consumption of Lycium is traditionally believed to lead to a long and happy life. It is said that prolonged consumption of Lycium will promote cheerfulness and vitality. Lycium is also said to brighten the eyes and improve vision. It is said that Lycium strengthens the legs and enhances sexual function. Lycium fruit contains polysaccharides that have been demonstrated to strongly fortify the immune system. Lycium is also very rich in a vitamin C precursor that converts to vitamin C in the blood stream, and in B vitamins. Furthermore, it is the richest source of carotenoids, including beta carotene, of all known plants on earth and is thus a powerful antioxidant.   Fructus Lycii, the dried fruit of Lycium barbarum is one of the most commonly prescribed Yin-modulators used in Chinese herbalism. In Asia and wherever Chinese herbalism is practiced, this herb/superfood is used as a tonic, and is widely used specifically for the treatment of general debility with a deficiency of vital essence. It replenishes the Yin component and blood elements, improves eyesight, lumbago, impotence vertigo and other symptoms of Yin deficiency of the Kidney and Liver energy channels. In traditional Chinese medicine, it has been documented extensively as a favorite ingredient in recipes for elderly people. This herb contains simple sugars, polysaccharides, betaine, zeaxanthin and physalein.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Various human studies have shown the oral administration of goji (lycium fruit either as an extract or as dried fruit) to in have improved their immune functions, raised the serum levels of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and hemoglobin but lowered the level of lipid peroxides as well as reduced senility symptoms. Traditional medicinal preparations for sick persons and the elderly usually contain it as one of the ingredients.   Goji berries contain an abundance of health-promoting constituents including: Lycium polysaccharides, 18 amino acids, 6 essential fatty acids, vitamins B1, B2, B6, E (not  commonly found in fruit), more beta carotene than carrots, as much vitamin C as contained in lemons or oranges, and more than twenty trace minerals including calcium, organic germanium, selenium, zinc, phosphorus, and iron.   High-grade, fresh Chinese goji is extremely rich in beta-carotene (some researchers estimate that it has the highest content of beta-carotene among all foods on earth).  Beta-carotene can be transformed into vitamin A under the influence of human liver enzymes. Therefore, vitamin A ultimately plays a major influence in Lycium’s actions. Lycium’s function on the eyes is related to this factor. Lycium’s vitamin B1 and B2 contents are significant and the vitamin C content of freeze-dried Lycium has been measured to be 73 mg / 100 grams.  Goji berries appear to help support our health in many ways. They possess powerful immune-supporting phytochemicals. Goji berry and its extracts have been shown to neutralize free radicals and to protect DNA. Evidence indicates that goji berries are likely to protect our nervous system (including our brain) and our sexual organs from damage due to stress, temperature variations and free radicals.   Convincing evidence supports the traditional notion that consuming goji berries regularly can help support cardiovascular health, protect the pancreas and liver, enhance immunity, support eye health, increase libido and fertility and improve mood.   The fruit also contains beta-sitosterol (an anti-inflammatory agent), linoleic acid (a fatty acid), sesquiterpenoids (cyperone, solavetivone), tetraterpenoids (zeaxanthin, physalin), and betaine.   Reishi Mushroom   Reishi mushroom is arguably the most revered herbal substance in Asia, certainly ranking with ginseng as the elite substance for the attainment of radiant health, longevity and spiritual attainment.  It has maintained that position for at least 2000 years, and its reputation and value are only increasing. Since Reishi has been known to have many functions, it has been the subject of a great deal of research in recent years. It is absolutely safe, being non-toxic.   Reishi has traditionally been used as an anti-aging herb and has been used for many diseases and disorders as well. Taoists have continuously claimed that Reishi promotes calmness, centeredness, balance, inner awareness and inner strength. They have used it to improve meditative practices and to protect the body, mind and spirit so that the adept could attain both a long and healthy life and spiritual immortality.    Reishi is now used as a general tonic to help develop energy, to improve digestion and to improve sleep. Reishi is a profound immune potentiator. It has been found to significantly improve the functioning of the immune system whether the immune system is deficient or excessive. In this sense, it is an immune "modulator"---that is, it helps to modulate, or regulate, and fine tune the immune system. Our immune system is a virtually miraculous network of activities designed over millions of years to protect us from viruses, bacteria, parasites, molds, dust, pollen and malignant cells.  It is the responsibility of the immune system to detect the intrusion, or invasion, of these entities and to mount a defense in order to eliminate them. A healthy immune system is capable of resisting most such intruders and a very hardy system may be able to resist invasions that many other people's systems cannot. If the immune system is weakened or malfunctioning, the invading microbes can easily establish a foothold in our body and disease sets in. Antibiotics can often be used to stop the invasion at this time, but chronic use of antibiotics further weakens the immune response. Furthermore, antibiotics are useless against viruses, pollens and most parasites. They are certainly useless against malignant (cancerous) cells generated in our own bodies. It is much better to resist the invasion from within with a fully fortified immune system and not become ill in the first place. This is where herbs like Reishi our now attracting the attention of scientists and consumers alike.   Chemical constituents known as polysaccharides play an important role in attacking cancerous cells, but not healthy ones, while simultaneously strengthening the body's overall immune functions. The polysaccharides appear to help the body attack microbial invaders such as viruses, bacteria and yeast. Reishi does not just "stimulate" the immune system. It regulates it. And that is what makes Reishi so precious. If the immune system is excessive, as is the case with auto-immune diseases and allergies, Reishi can have significant positive influence. A group of chemicals known as the ganoderic acids help fight auto-immune diseases such as allergies. Ganoderic acids inhibit histamine release, improve oxygen utilization and improve liver functions. Ganoderic acids are also potent antioxidant free-radical scavengers.    Reishi is widely used in Asia to improve the cardiovascular system. It helps lower HDL (the "bad" cholesterol) and reduce excess fatty acids. It has been found to prevent  and treat hardening of the arteries, angina and shortness of breath associated with coronary heart disease.    It has been demonstrated that Reishi can help reduce the side-effects of many kinds of chemotherapy and radiation treatment and simultaneously contribute to the rebuilding of the immune system – an essential part of the recovery from cancer. Reishi stimulates the production of interferon and interleukins I and II, all being potent natural anti-cancer substances produced in our own bodies.    It has also been approved in Japan and China for the treatment of myasthenia gravis, a serious auto-immune disease. Besides that, it is commonly prescribed by MD’s in Japan for chronic bronchitis, memory loss, insomnia, hyperlipidemia and a whole range of degenerative diseases of the elderly, including disorders associated with senility.    Reishi is a superb anti-stress herb. Throughout history it has been used to bring balance into the lives of people who needed help in this department, and that means most everyone. Deep in antiquity, it was routinely used by mountain hermits, monks, Daoist adepts and spiritual seekers throughout Asia because it was believed to help calm the mind, ease tension, strengthen the nerves, strengthen memory, sharpen concentration, improve focus, build will power and, as a result, help build wisdom.  That is why it was called the "Mushroom of Spiritual Potency" by these seekers. The people of Asia have never lost their faith in Reishi. They believe more than ever in Reishi's power to improve the quality of life by improving the inner life of a human being. All the scientific validation only explains the physical nature of Reishi, but it is the profound ability of Reishi to improve one's life on every plane that makes it so miraculous. Reishi is indeed calming and centering. Everyone who takes Reishi notices the peacefulness that seems to accompany its use.  Many people are able to stop using chemical drugs. And Reishi seems to be cumulative, gradually strengthening the nerves and actually changing how we perceive life.    This product is made from 100% Duanwood, which studies have shown is the most powerful Reishi in the world from a pharmacological perspective. It is extremely rich in all of the components that make Reishi great in the first place. Duanwood Reishi is far more powerful than common hot house Reishi and Reishi mycelium, the most common sources of raw materials on the American market.   Duanwood Reishi is a substance that builds health on all levels. But high quality Duanwood Reishi is among the rarest of jewels in nature. Life itself is based on the ability to adapt to the stresses, the attacks, the challenges that come our way every day. Duanwood Reishi seems to provide an incredible resource of the full range of energies we need to meet these challenges. Duanwood Reishi is indeed "the great protector," protecting us on every level – physically, immunologically, mentally, spiritually. It helps us adapt to the world and provides additional power for us to achieve a superior level of life. When we are so protected and so provided for, we can achieve things that otherwise would be impossible. That is why Duanwood Reishi has been called the "herb of good fortune."   Tibetan Rhodiola   Tibetan Rhodiola sacra is an exciting herb, only recently available outside of Tibet. It is a rare herbal substance because it grows in one of the harshest environments in the world. In the Orient, Rhodiola sacra is called “Plateau Ginseng,” and as the species name “sacra” indicates, the Tibetans consider Rhodiola sacra to be a sacred herb. It has been used by the Tibetan people as a powerful adaptogenic vitalizer and as a substantial medicinal agent since the beginning of Tibetan civilization. Rhodiola sacra has also been prized by the Chinese and was very positively reviewed in the very first Chinese herbal classic over two thousand years ago. It was regarded by the author of that classic text, Shen Nong, as a life-prolonging, wisdom enhancing “superior herb.” However, the rarity ofRhodiola sacra has prevented it from becoming a well-known commodity outside of Asia.   According to Tibetans, Tibetan Rhodiola sacra may be used as a tonic, in which case it strongly increases vitality. It is good for strengthening the body and mind, resisting fatigue, resisting a lack of oxygen and excessive radiation (including solar radiation), and for prolonging life. It is especially well known for increasing the intelligence of those who consume it regularly. Rhodiola sacra hasthe action of “supporting and strengthening the human body” and the immune potentiating effects of Rhodiola sacra are, according to some researchers, stronger than those Ginseng (a VERY potent immune potentiator). Rhodiola sacra has a notable restorative effect if one consumes a preparation while the tired body is recovering or is failing to recover from strong or excessive exertion. Tibetan Rhodiola sacra is now being distributed and consumed in China and Japan. According to the Chinese Ministry of Health,Rhodiola sacra has the following functions:   It has the action of supporting and strengthening the human body and intelligence, and prolonging life. It has double-direction adjusting effects on the nervous and endocrine systems. It is good for resisting fatigue, lack of oxygen and radiation, and it can improve a person’s memory, power of concentration and work-efficiency.   Consumption of a small amount of Tibetan Rhodiola sacra extract significantly improves a person’s capacity to absorb and utilize oxygen. This is a major key to the incredible benefits associated with this herb. When you consume Tibetan Rhodiola sacra, it is the same as inhaling pure oxygen.   Tibetan Rhodiola sacra is a superior tonic for those who work from behind a desk or at a computer terminal for long periods of time. It is a powerful brain tonic and alertness enhancer. People who consume Rhodiola sacra find that they can work for much longer without losing their ability to concentrate and create. It is a superb herb for writers, executives, lawyers, etc.   Tibetan Rhodiola sacra is especially beneficial to those who live under stressful conditions. It has been proven that Rhodiola sacra reduces the body’s stress response, and thus protects against the physical side effects of chronic or acute stress. It protects from the damaging effects of mental stress as well. All this is due to its powerful adaptogenic activity. People stay focused and suffer far less from fatigue even under severe stress. Rhodiola sacra is the ideal herbal supplement for the modern world.   This incredible herb has long been used by the Tibetan monks to enhance their spiritual power, the power of concentration and physical endurance. It has undoubtedly played a major role in the development of Tibetan culture. It is a superb herb to take before meditation, since it improves respiration and clears the mind and promotes focused mental states. Tibetan Rhodiola sacra gained its name because it is considered a sacred herb in Tibet and Bhutan.   Evidence has shown that Tibetan Rhodiola sacra is in many ways more powerful than Ginseng, and, for that matter, every other adaptogenic herb in the world. It is a superb herb for people who work very hard physically. Rhodiola sacra has been shown to improve physical endurance. It has been shown to be a superb tonic and energizer for those into physical fitness and for athletes, including extreme athletes.   Rhodiola sacra has been found to be extremely beneficial to the cardiovascular system, and is used in China and Tibet to prevent heart disease, the number one cause of death in the United States.*   Rhodiola sacra is also a powerful immune modulator, building the immune system into a well tuned fighting machine.   Tibetan Rhodiola sacra also is being used as a powerful and safe antidepressant.* It is believed to be more powerful than St. Johns Wort, currently the world’s number one selling natural antidepressant substance.   Rhodiola sacra has been found to be stimulating to the appetites and strengthening for weakened individuals and for those recovering from illness and surgery. However, it may be used by people of excessive weight to help in losing fat because it increases respiratory power and thus can act as a thermogenic agent. By providing increased oxygen and increased energy, Rhodiola sacra improves the ability to lose weight through exercise. Rhodiola sacra is the perfect herb for those who want to gain muscle and lose fat.   Rhodiola sacra is rich in the primary active ingredient, salidroside. However, it is important to know that this single active agent is not the sole active agent in Rhodiola sacra, and that Dragon Herbs’ Diamond Mind is extracted so that the full range of phytochemicals are fully extracted. This is a full potency herbal extract. It is effective in very small quantities and its effects are felt by many people almost immediately.   Rhodiola sacra is a non-toxic herbal nutrient. Safety studies, as well as 2000 years of experience, indicate conclusively thatRhodiola sacra is extremely safe, having no side effects in humans when taken even at high doses. Numerous studies have been presented to the Chinese Ministry of Public Health, which has reached the following evaluation: “Tibetan Rhodiola sacra has no poison, no sub-slow poison and does not cause any sudden change and deformity.”   Rhodiola sacra, and several other very closely related species of Rhodiola (which may be used interchangeably with Rhodiola sacra) grows on the Himalayas at more than 14,700 feet above sea level, under extremely adverse conditions. The region in whichRhodiola sacra grows is extremely barren due to the extreme climatic conditions of the Tibetan alpines. This is considered to be one of the harshest environments on earth, with dry air, insufficient oxygen, strong ultraviolet radiation and a huge day-and-night temperature variance (often as much 60 degrees Centigrade or more). Rhodiola sacra, which belong in to the Crassulaceae family, isa sub-shrub plant with a succulent stem. Its adaptability to the harsh environmental circumstances and its vitality are seldom found in any other plants.   Rhodiola sacra’s root and stem are mainly used as a precious tonic. The major effective contents are salidroside (C14H20O9), tyrosot (C8H10O2), p-sitosterol, ethyl gallate, gallic acid, flavones, phenol compounds, 35 kinds of biologically active trace elements (e.g., Fe, Al, Zn, Ag, Co, Cd, Ti, Mo, Mn, etc.), as well as a complex volatile oil. Tibetan Rhodiola  also contains 18 amino acids which are needed by the human body, 7 of which are "essential" (cannot be produced by the body). Such a spectrum of bio-nutrients is seldom seen in any other natural plant.   Salidroside, tyrosot and sitosterol mainly enhance the resistance of the human body for adapting to stressful conditions and adjust physiological functions for restoration. It has double-direction adjusting effects on the nervous system and endocrine system, and possesses many kinds of physiologically active components which studies have shown have anticarcinogenic, antiviral, and antimicrobial activity in in vitro and animal studies*.   The people of Tibet knew over a thousands years ago that by decocting Rhodiola sacra with water or extracting it in alcohol, it can be drunk to overcome fatigue from heavy physical labor and to help increase the vitality necessary for completing extraordinary physical tasks. The benefits of Rhodiola sacra were recorded in the Jingzhu Materia Medica (the Tibetan Medicine Documents). According to that ancient Tibetan medical classic, Rhodiola sacra is nourishing to the lungs and respiratory functions, it is antipyretic, and vitalizing. It was said by “Supernatural Peasant’s (Shen Nong’s) Materia Medica Classic” that “Rhodiola sacra will make the body light and relaxed, and will make the eyes bright.”   According to a large numbers of pharmacological experiments and clinical reports, weak and sick men and women can be helped in building up their strength, intelligence and efficiency of working or exercising power by taking a Rhodiola sacra product frequently. A healthy man or woman can noticeably raise his or her memory and power of concentration. Rhodiola sacra has also been used for stimulating the mental energy and working efficiency of those who work primarily with their brains.   It can be used for relieving internal heat and for detoxification. It is used for invigorating blood circulation and stopping bleeding. With respect to gynecology, it has a beneficial effect on women’s consumptive disorders, and abnormal menstruation, either excessive or deficient.   Traditionally it is believed to have a remarkable curative effect on neurosis and asthenia resulting from various causes.* Therefore, it plays a very important role in military medicine, space medicine and sports medicine. Tibetan researchers have been studying Tibetan Rhodiola sacra with great interest in the last twenty years, and have conducted experiments for toxicology and physicochemical and pharmacological analyses, together with various large hospitals, including the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, the Chinese Ministry of S
Phi Sciences Crystal Energy 4 oz / 40 drops per 32 oz of water 94 servings per container
£40.00
Crystal Energy is the key that unlocks the potential of water as the medium for nutrient replenishment and waste removal at the cellular level. In a state of dehydration, body cells cannot assimilate nutrients and remove waste. Dehydration also occurs as a side effect of caffeine. Caffeine effects include anxiety, dizziness, headaches, sleep disorders, and many common ailments. Crystal Energy also helps fight the negative effects of alcohol, stress, and free radicals as part of aging. Ever taken a shower? Or lived in an old house? Or used an aluminum pot? Had a "silver" filling? You probably have heavy metals in your body and it's dangerous. Are you tired, depressed, achy? Are you constantly dehydrated or hungry? You may be suffer from classic toxic overload. That's why Dr. Patrick Flanagan developed Crystal Energy, a patented form of minerals that makes water wetter. Humans need to remove toxins to survive. It is the key to long life and anti-aging. However, due to mass food production, mineral deficient soil, pesticides, chemical fertilizers, over-processing of foods, chemical preservatives, and drinking over-chlorinated and over-fluoridated water, people do not detoxify enough daily. Body cells become damaged, hydration levels decrease and cells age. In summary, Crystal Energy challenges the symptoms of dehydration and minimizes the process of aging. Crystal Energy is a dietary supplement that is considered a food grade supplement rich in silica minerals by the FDA. Mineral additives like Crystal Energy help defy the aging process. It is safe, having been tested and shown to have no known side effects. Find out why Crystal Energy makes Wetter Water and how it can help you. Additional information on Crystal Energy® by its creator Dr. Patrick Flanagan:Crystal Energy drops contain silica-based nano-spheres that average 2-3 nanometers in diameter. They have an electric charge (zeta potential) of -140 mv (millivolts).  That may not seem like much, but in physics charge intensity is based on charge for a given radius of curvature. The magnitude of the field is inversely proportional to the radius of curvature.  At 3 nm diameter spheres, the magnitude of the electric fields around these particles is equivalent to 12 million volts per meter.One drop of Crystal Energy contains trillions of these particles. When added to one ounce of water, the electric charge density breaks the water clusters into smaller clusters so completely that the water has the same surface tension as boiling water. In addition, the equally charged particles distribute themselves in such a way that they are within 100 nanometers of each other. Water molecules are polar and align themselves with the nano-spheres. This process is called 'epitaxy' where crystals of one material grow on the highly charged substrate of another material, duplicating the substrate structure.When we add Crystal Energy to our drinking water, we increase the rate of movement of water and nutrients across cell membranes by as much as 2.54 times.In fluid dynamics, if we increase the rate of flow of water by two times, the water can carry 64 times as much material. If the speed doubles again it increases another 64 times. That is why floods and Tsunamis are so destructive.Even at cellular distances, increasing the flow of water by 2.5 times means we can transport over 100X as much nutrients into the cells and toxins out of the body for elimination.Apply this to the lymphatic system and we have the same phenomena.So, I add Crystal Energy to everything I drink. It is the first and most important nutrient I use. I take one liter of pure water and add 2 cc of Crystal Energy to it. I do this with everything. We recommend 1 drop per ounce of fluid, but I usually add at least 5 drops for every ounce.Ingredients:Alkaline Flanagan Microcluster Silica Proprietary Blend, Silica, Potassium Carbonate, Magnesium Carbonate, and Oleic Acid ANTIOXIDANTS Silica Hydride with Microcluster® technology, the active ingredient in MegaH® and MegaHydrate®, has been shown in numerous published scientific studies as an antioxidant compound. The negatively-charged hydrogen ions react with free radicals to neutralize the harmful effects of the radicals. These free radicals, more correctly called reactive oxygen species (ROS), if not combated, accumulate in the body and create an environment called oxidative stress. Oxidative stress has been scientifically proven to be either a direct cause or closely related to the inception of cancer, eye disorders, blood and vascular diseases, heart problems and organ failure. The problem with some antioxidants lies in the nature of chemical reactions in that the substance that reacts to neutralize the free radical becomes a radical, sometimes toxic to the cell and the cells around it. Phi Sciences' published research, conducted in-house as well as by prestigious universities, shows that the unique formulation and chemistry of Silica Hydride ensures sure that no toxic byproduct is created. Specifically, Silica Hydride has been tested for effectiveness against the most harmful, as well as abundant, ROS including, but not limited to, singlet oxygen, superoxide, and hydroxyl radicals. In all the tests, Silica Hydride not only eliminated the ROS by neutralizing them, but did not become a radical itself and did not create any toxic environment. The byproduct of most of the reactions between Silica Hydride and a radical is water. Comparing the effectiveness of Silica Hydride on ROS to other natural, and even synthetic, antioxidant compounds clearly shows that Silica Hydride is 800% more effective than either Green Tea or Grape Seed Extracts. The FDA and USDA, along with physicians, clinicians, and nutritionists, are recommending that diets contain more antioxidants. Research to date shows that Silica Hydride, the active ingredient in the Phi Sciences products MegaH™ and MegaHydrate™, are more powerful than any other known antioxidants Frequently Asked Questions   WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MegaH, MegaHydrate AND Crystal Energy? The basis of all three products, MegaH, MegaHydrate, and Crystal Energy, is Dr. Flanagan's patented silica Microclusters® which provide numerous features such as increased hydration, increased zeta potential of cells to clean the blood, alkalizing of blood, and detoxification. The benefits of silica Microclusters® are increased energy, an enhanced immune system, pain relief, and a longer, healthier life. After developing the silica Microclusters®, Dr. Flanagan found out a way to capture active hydrogen (or negatively ionized hydrogen) inside the silica. This is called silica hydride. Silica hydride provides the benefits of the plain silica Microclusters® PLUS active hydrogen. Due to the active hydrogen, silica hydride is now the most powerful antioxidant known. The benefits of powerful antioxidants are substantial. MegaH and MegaHydrate both have silica hydride, but MegaHydrate has 50% more silica Microclusters® than MegaH. This means that MegaHydrate provides more hydration capacity than MegaH due to the increase of silica Microclusters® used in it. However in terms of silica hydride, MegaH and MegaHydrate HAVE THE SAME ANTIOXIDANT CAPACITY per capsule. That means that both MegaH and MegaHydrate have the same amount of active hydrogen, but MegaHydrate is a more powerful hydrator. As you can see from the chart below, all three products alkalize the body, but Crystal Energy assures that all the water you treat with it will alkalize your body (or move more acid if that is your body's requirement). When taking MegaH or MegaHydrate, it only balances the pH of the water around the time you take the capsules. Plus if you have children, pets, or others you want to get the incredible health benefits of the silica Microclusters® without having to take a capsule, Crystal Energy is a very convenient way to do that. The ideal program is to take either MegaH or MegaHydrate daily AND add Crystal Energy to all your drinking water. Not only will the water taste great from Crystal Energy, but it will hydrate you to maximum benefit and get the antioxidant power of MegaH or MegaHydrate.   Produced by Phi Sciences and Dr. Flanagan MegaH previously MegaHydrin (capsule) MegaHydrate (capsule) Crystal Energy (fluid) silica Microclusters® YES YES 50% more than MegaH YES Silica Hydride (or Microclusters® with Negatively-Ionized Hydrogen) YES YES NO Most Powerful Antioxidant YES YES NO Increase ATP Production YES YES NO Increases Hydration YES YES best option YES best option Reduce Pain & Inflammation YES YES NO Anti-Aging Properties YES YES YES Increase Zeta Potential of Human Cells YES YES YES Neutralizes Harmful Toxins like Fluoride, Chlorine, etc. YES AND Converts Chromium 6 to safer Chromium 3 YES AND Converts Chromium 6 to safer Chromium 3 YES Increase Absorption of other Supplements YES YES YES best option Lowers surface tension of water you drink YES YES YES best option Balance pH or Alkalize the body YES YES YES best option Recommended Dosage with 8 oz of Water Two to Four Capsules a Day Two to Four Capsules a Day 8 drops every 8 oz of water   WHAT IS THE FLANAGAN SILICA MICROCLUSTER® ? The Flanagan silica Microcluster® is a patented mineral that is the 241st form of silica discovered. Only a few angstroms wide (one ten billionth of a meter), the silica is in the shape of many small spheres clustered together. The main benefits of the silica Microcluster® is that it makes wetter water, allowing greater detoxification and nutrient absorption. The silica Microcluster® also balances pH, makes water taste fresher and ultimately increases hydration for better skin, more energy and a sharper mind. This form of silica Microcluster® is special and unique because if its incredibly tiny size that allows the spherical configuration to expand and contract based on the pH of the surrounding fluid. The spheres capture toxins and allow the body to flush them safely. Due to poisoning of the environment, air, food and water, detoxification is more important than ever before in recorded human history. WHAT IS AN ANTIOXIDANT? Antioxidants defend human body cells by neutralizing the damaging effects of free radicals, a byproduct of cell metabolism. Free radicals form when oxygen is metabolized, or burned, by the body. Free radicals disrupt the structure of other molecules, causing cellular damage. This cell damage is believed to contribute to aging and various health problems. Some well-known antioxidants include compounds normally present in food such as Vitamin E, beta-carotene, the carotenoids, Vitamin C, zinc, and selenium. Antioxidants retard oxidation and are sometimes added to meat and poultry products to prevent or slow oxidative rancidity of fats that cause browning. WHAT DO ANTIOXIDANTS DO? Antioxidants prevent free radical damage to critical DNA in every cell of the human body. "By controlling free radicals, antioxidants can make the difference between life and death, as well as influence how fast and how well we age." Their role in the human body is nothing less than miraculous," says Lester Packer, Ph.D., in The Antioxidant Miracle. Dr. Packer is regarded as the world's foremost antioxidant research scientist. He is Director of Packer Lab at the University of California at Berkeley, and a senior scientist at the prestigious Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. WHY ARE ANTIOXIDANTS IMPORTANT? Antioxidants are key contributor to healthy and longevity. In his book, The Super Anti-Oxidants, James Balch, M.D., writes "The antioxidant network: Keeps your body youthful; Bolsters your natural defenses against cancer; Prevents and even reverses heart disease; Sharpens your mental edge... Long term use of antioxidants is recommended." This is not a "quick fix" but part of a lifestyle change: a commitment with a perseverant attitude toward safeguarding and enhancing your" system." James Balch, M.D., is co-author of more than four books and has sold over three million copies of the popular "Prescription for Nutritional Healing." WHERE DO ANTIOXIDANTS COME FROM? The body normally gets antioxidants from raw foods and pure water sources. Processed foods, excess sugar or alcohol, pollution, stress, pesticides, and other factors in daily life help to create more free radicals than the body can handle and reduce the total available amount of antioxidants. HOW DO MegaH AND MegaHydrate DIFFER FROM OTHER ANITOXIDANTS? MegaH is the most powerful antioxidants known. MegaH is a dietary supplement made exclusively by Phi Sciences. Its main active ingredient, Silica Hydride, contains ionized hydrogen. Negatively-charged ionized hydrogen contains an extra electron that is microencapsulated using a nanotechnology called Microclusters®. MegaHydrate contains the same amount of Silica Hydride as MegaH plus 50% more Microclusters® and has the same antioxidant capacity as MegaH. Comparing the effectiveness of the Silica Hydride in MegaH on free radicals versus other natural, and even synthetic, antioxidant compounds clearly shows that Silica Hydride is 800% more effective than other known products or foods. Published research conducted at prestigious universities validates that the unique formulation and chemistry of Silica Hydride Microclusters® in MegaH and MegaHydrate are safe and contain no toxic byproducts. WHY IS THE MegaH IONIZED HYDRODGEN AND SILICA HYDRIDE MORE EFFECTIVE AND SAFER THAN ALL OTHER ANTIOXIDANTS? Scientific studies validate that ionized hydrogen delivered into the bloodstream is the most powerful free radical scavenger available. The problem with most antioxidants (Vitamin E, Vitamin C, etc.) is becoming free radicals themselves after neutralizing other free radicals. Silica Hydride has been tested for effectiveness against the most harmful and abundant free radicals including, but not limited to, singlet oxygen, super-oxide, and hydroxyl radicals. In all of the tests, Silica Hydride not only eliminated the free radicals by neutralizing them, but did not become a radical itself, and did not create a toxic environment. The byproduct of most of reactions between Silica Hydride and a free radical is Hydrogen gas and water. Silica Hydride is the only antioxidant that does not become a free radical itself after neutralizing other free radicals. WHAT IS PHI SCIENCES? Phi Sciences, founded by Dr. Patrick Flanagan, includes a group of doctors, scientists, and entrepreneurs, whose vision is to enhance the quality of human life through natural means. Phi Sciences mission is to improve human health through innovative adoption of valid breakthroughs in science and socially responsible business practices. WHO IS DR. PATRICK FLANAGAN? Dr. Flanagan is credited with over 300 inventions and was named 1997 Scientist of the Year by the International Association for New Science. He also holds a patent pending on his process of manufacturing a delivery system for ionized hydrogen or H- in living systems and industrial processes. Dr. Flanagan holds advanced degrees in nanotechnology, chemistry, bio-sciences, and medicine. He currently lives in Northern California with his wife Stephanie.   The first active hydrogen supplement (H - ), a rich source of electrons. Each capsule contains silica hydride 300 mg, yielding approximately 40 mg (H - ) ions. The industry's first active hydrogen supplement (H-), a rich source of electrons. A breakthrough compound, silica hydride, created by a high-tech process that uses silica to stabilize hydrogen electrons. The result: negatively charged hydrogen or H-. Electrons from H- are a source of energy to generate the bodys staggering amounts of ATP (energy molecule). MEGAHYDRIN doubles cellular ATP and NADH in vitro. Theorized to be the most potent antioxidant, shown to neutralize toxic hydroxyl and superoxide free radicals in vitro. The only antioxidant that does not generate the free radical cascade. (Unlike other antioxidants, MegaHydrin does not become a free radical when it donates an electron.) Silica hydride supplements may decrease lactic acid levels after exercise. Increases cellular hydration; may decrease waters surface tension, enabling more water, and the nutrients dissolved in water, to enter cells and become available for use by the body. Directions: As a dietary supplement, begin with 2 capsules daily and gradually increase to 4 capsules daily or as otherwise directed by a healthcare professional. Ingredients: Two capsules supply: Vitamin C (as ascorbyl palmitate) 20 mg, Mega H Mircrocluster 600 mg - Silica Hydride Powder Proprietary Blend: Potassium Citrate, Silica, Potassium Carbonate, Oleic Acid, Hydrogen Negative Ions. 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Mineralife Zemvelo - IRON 8oz / 240ml (previously mineralife)
£20.99
A refresher for your red blood cells Iron’s main function in the human body is transporting oxygen through the blood. Iron supports a healthy metabolism, overall cellular health, and plays a vital role in many enzyme reactions that help balance hormone levels. This essential nutrient is vital in facilitating many bodily functions every day, including supporting healthy energy levels. Iron deficiency is most common in women but can occur in men. Symptoms of an Iron deficiency include fatigue, sleepiness, a lack of energy or physical discomforts. Protect yourself with Mineralife’s ionic Iron supplement that provides iron in the form most readily absorbed by your body. Benefits of Iron Iron helps the body to manufacture new hemoglobin-packed blood cells and to rid itself of carbon dioxide. Iron, combined with manganese and copper, helps maintain healthy blood chemistry, and facilitates the transfer of oxygen. It also rids the body of carbon dioxide. Additionally, it: helps the body to manufacture new hemoglobin-packed blood cells helps maintain sufficiently high blood pressure and plays a role in metabolism, digestion, elimination, and circulation. supports efficient immune system function* supports respiratory health* supports enzymatic function throughout body* supports energy production* Zemvelo Iron Features Zemvelo (formerly Mineralife) liquid ionic iron supplement is formulated using a patent-pending MET water, a multi-step purified energy enhanced water that helps activate minerals into their electronically charged ionic state for maximum benefit. NATURAL: Prepared from a pure elemental source of iron bis-gylcinate (ferrous bisglycinate), a form of iron that has been shown as highly absorbable within the body with minimal digestive discomforts in various studies. MAXIMUM ABSORPTION: Angstrom-sized, water soluble minerals (IsoIonic™) provide the greatest absorption and utilization in the body. EXCELLENT VALUE: 5ml (1 cap) provides 56% of the Daily Value for Iron. 8oz bottle provides 48 day supply. Iron for Improved Energy Iron ensures that enough oxygen reaches your cells to provide you with ongoing energy. It also assists with the body’s metabolic enzyme processes involved in absorbing nutrients from food and digesting proteins. As such, iron deficiency can cause symptoms such as sluggishness, exhaustion, poor concentration, poor muscle coordination and mood changes. Iron & Leg Cramping Iron deficiency can also play a role in helping calm an uncontrollable urge to move the legs that often disrupts sleep. Iron is pivotal in transporting oxygen to the muscles in order to reduce muscle pain and spasms, so a lack of iron can lead to uncomfortable leg contractions which can lead to sleep disturbances. Why Mineralife Iron? According to the CDC, as many as 10% of women in the U.S. are iron deficient. Iron deficiency can lead to a lack of developing healthy red blood cells. Low iron levels can be caused by poor diet, blood loss and difficulty with absorbing iron from food. Iron is important in protein metabolism and hemoglobin and red blood cell production, which helps prevent anemia. Several risk factors put people at risk for iron deficiency, including: being a woman of childbearing age following a vegan or vegetarian diet exercising a lot being pregnant or breastfeeding having a history of kidney failure or undergoing dialysis having digestive system discomforts consuming too much calcium (such as antacids) as it can reduce iron absorption having experienced recent blood loss through donation or surgery. Most people learn that they are iron deficient when trying to donate blood, but a simple blood test at your doctor’s office can also confirm it. * These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.