| From early times, generation after generation of our | | | | the "King of Tonics." It contains eleven saponins, |
| health-conscientious ancestors lived longer and had | | | | making ginseng an adaptogen (a compound that |
| healthier lives when conditions that allowed a natural, | | | | adapts its effects depending on the needs of the |
| farm-fresh diet prevailed. Now, products of natural | | | | body). Ginseng is also a potent antioxidant. When |
| origin are recognized as the only source of modern | | | | combined with Golden Sage it produces great |
| health solutions. Today, they serve as the basis of | | | | therapeutic results. |
| overcoming most health challenges. | | | | Also from the Orient, we have Garcinia Cambogia |
| Since, the 1960's, natural nutrients have taken on | | | | whose properties help maintain a correct body |
| unusual impetus for having been proven day-by-day | | | | weight by inhibiting appetite and transforming fats |
| that they are the real answer for healing that is | | | | into energy. The primary ingredient is a natural |
| sound, economical and - without the many dangerous | | | | substance derived from the fruit of a Southern Asian |
| side effects that most synthetic medications usually | | | | tree, the Garcinia Cambogia, also known as the |
| have. At the start of this century, this momentum | | | | Malabar Tamarind. The rind of this fruit is dried and |
| has increased. The most recent investigations have | | | | used to produce Hydroxycitric Acid (HCA). Chemically, |
| demonstrated that vitamins, minerals, healing plants, | | | | HCA is very similar to the citric acid found in oranges |
| bee products, polyunsaturated fatty acids and other | | | | and other citrus fruits. The fruit of the Garcinia is |
| natural products, taken in adequate dosage, produce | | | | about the size of an orange, but is more like a |
| optimal health and avoid most illnesses, help | | | | pumpkin in appearance. For centuries, this fruit has |
| strengthen the body's defenses (immune system). At | | | | been used for culinary and herbal purposes in |
| the same time, they help fight diseases in a direct | | | | Southern India and in Thailand. |
| and effective manner. | | | | The fruit from Chinese Lycium and Licorice helps a |
| Today, more and more people are starting to get | | | | person during times of inflammatory disorders, in |
| health-concious at an early age. Trends towards | | | | addition to strengthening capillaries due to the |
| 'Total Well-Being' are a positive sign. Health, Nutrition | | | | flavinoids it contains. Its anti-oxidant properties is > |
| and Beauty are the maximum part of the global | | | | 40% more than other sources. |
| economic pie - not I.T. as most people think. Even | | | | One plant of unequaled therapeutic value is Ginkgo |
| media reports are focusing on 'wellness' - that lead to | | | | Biloba, whose endless attributes improve circulation |
| a more rewarding lifestyle. | | | | and cerebral activity. The ginkgo tree is said to be |
| Among plants that are found in nature, there are | | | | the oldest surviving tree species. They live incredibly |
| many that have managed to make an impression | | | | long (often over 1,000 years), and are extremely |
| within the area of natural health solutions because of | | | | resistant to fungi and insects. Ginkgo Biloba is one of |
| their healing and nutritional properties. Their maximum | | | | the most popular herbal supplements available in |
| benefits are realized when they are organically grown | | | | Europe and North America. Extract from the ginkgo |
| in a pollution-free environment. Some examples are | | | | leaf yields flavinoids and terpenoids which strengthen |
| given below: | | | | capillaries. They also act as antioxidants. Ginkgo has |
| Aloe Vera (Liliaceae) contains amazing healing | | | | been shown to increase circulation of blood to the |
| properties such as inhibiting pain, reducing | | | | brain, making it a remarkable "brain tonic." |
| inflammation. It is excellent as a cell regenerator and | | | | Also from the orient, we have the Fo-ti plant and the |
| detoxifier. It is nutritious, as it contains 17 of the 23 | | | | Schizandra plant, as well as the Reishi Mushroom |
| amino acids required by the body. Its use as a health | | | | which increase longevity and help alleviate problems |
| enhancer is unparalleled as it is a complete natural | | | | related to old age by supplying energy and increasing |
| food. It is one of the very rare plant sources of | | | | our life span. |
| Vitamin B12. No wonder it is also called the 'miracle | | | | From the deep seas, we have vital minerals that |
| plant'. | | | | compliment our vitamin intake. The Pink Salmon found |
| Garlic, which also belongs to the lily family of plants | | | | mainly in the Arctic Sea region provides us with Fish |
| like Aloe Vera, has served humanity with its antibiotic, | | | | Oil that is has a vital set of nutrients required for a |
| germicidal, revitalizing and healing properties. When | | | | healthy body. These fatty acids contain Omega 3. |
| garlic is cut or crushed, enzymes react to produce a | | | | These nutrients serve several functions, including the |
| powerful agent. Its main active ingredient is Alison. | | | | make-up of the majority of the protective |
| Studies have shown that garlic's other ingredients | | | | membrane that surrounds every one of our cells. |
| help the metabolism convert fats to energy and | | | | They are also used by the body as major building |
| protect the body against free radicals. Its | | | | blocks for the creation of body fat, needed in |
| effectiveness is further enhanced when taken with | | | | appropriate amounts to cushion and protect our |
| Thyme. | | | | internal organs and keep us warm. When Omega 3 is |
| Other wonders of nature are: | | | | combined with Omega 9 found in virgin Olive Oil, its |
| Honey and Bee Pollen. Both contain the majority of | | | | effectiveness is enhanced. Among its various |
| vitamins and minerals that the human body needs for | | | | benefits, cholesterol is cut, heart conditions, skin |
| its proper functioning. Not to mention Royal Jelly and | | | | texture, joints, eyes and brain functions are |
| Bee Propolis, that in addition to the essential | | | | improved. |
| elements, contain substances that are of great use | | | | For these reasons, we can conclude that natural |
| for the functioning and regeneration of cells, such as | | | | products are an important factor in the quest |
| growth hormones, enzymes, and vitamins, in addition | | | | towards maintaining our health and well-being. Don't |
| to other healing properties. | | | | we all want to lead a more fulfilled life. We need to |
| One of the wonderful contributors of the orient has | | | | follow time-tested wellness ways that have helped |
| been the ancestral plant, Ginseng, taken to Europe | | | | many millions world-wide, turn from 'tired' to 'terrific'. |
| for the first time in the 17th century. It is recognized | | | | Amazing improvements can happen only if we act |
| for its adapting and energizing functions. Ginseng is | | | | upon our informed decisions, at the right time. |
| legendary in the East as a tonic, earning its name as | | | | Let's take appropriate action, now ! |