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that is common to most men in mid-life and on. It will help reduce
prostate swelling, keep testosterone healthy and help maintain a
healthy libido. It also helps the dull ache, urine dribbling, weak
urine flow, waking at night to urinate and can help men who have
the inability to maintain an erection.
For those who actually have BPH, Phyto-Tech™ BPH Complex will
help bring the prostate back into a healthy state and help reduce all
the symptoms that accompany BPH.
Phyto-Tech™ BPH Complex can be used as a long-term tonic. It is
a good idea for most men to treat their reproductive tracts annually
with Phyto-Tech™ BPH Complex once they are over 50 years of age.
This is when most prostate problems arise. Using Phyto-Tech™ BPH
Complex for 1-2 months once per year is a wise male preventative
treatment for maintaining a healthy prostate throughout a life. Since
prostate swelling is so prevalent in society, it makes sense to use this
male tonic as a preventative.
Dosage: 30-60 drops, 2-3 times per day or as needed in juice or
water.
Complimentary Formulas: Phyto-Tech™ Saw Palmetto Berry 1:3
(for increased potency)
1 fl oz - Prod Code: 57085
Brain Bio Boost Complex
Brain Bio Boost Complex
Supports healthy cognitive function, focus and memory,
increasing overall cognitive ability and vitality. The elderly find
this formula especially helpful.
Who would benefit from this supplement? Those with memory
loss, confusion, Alzheimer’s disease, dizziness, tinnitus, ADHD and
ADD. This is an ideal supplement for college students and others
facing demanding mental challenge. It is best used long-term.
Phyto-Tech™ Brain Bio Boost Complex contains the following
herbs: Gotu Kola Leaf, Ginkgo Leaf, Green Tea, Codonopsis Root,
Licorice Root, Rhodiola Root.
Phyto-Tech™ Brain Bio Boost Complex is a blend of herbs thought
to increase overall cognitive ability, energy and vitality. It improves
memory and concentration. It is indicated for those with age-related
cognitive decline as well as for those who are faced with heavy cog-
nitive demands, such as college students It can help in Attention
Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) by helping one pay attention,
sit still and process information.
Supportive Information:
Ginkgo is for cerebral vascular insufficiency and works by cerebral
and peripheral blood flow. As one gets older, blood flow to the brain
and to peripheral tissue decreases with these resulting symptoms.
Diminished cerebral circulation can also result in vertigo, ringing in
the ear, Alzheimer’s symptoms, forgetfulness and depression. Ginkgo
can help all of this. Ginkgo is famous in assisting memory, focus and
cognition.
Gotu Kola reduces adrenal corticosterone blood levels during
stress. It is high in flavonoids and studies show it helps in capillary
fragility and strengthens vascular integrity in the brain and through-
out the body. It is a cognitive stimulating herb for use in fatigue, con-
fusion and general lethargy. It is helpful for those exhausted from
emotional upheaval or excessive work habits.
Green Tea is a potent antioxidant that binds with free radicals to
neutralize their harmful effects. Green Tea is rich in polyphenols and
one in particular called a catechin. Catechins are 40 to 200 times
more effective in seeking out and destroying free radicals than
Vitamin A, C and E. Studies demonstrate the antioxidant effects of
green tea catechins improve overall reference and working-memory
related learning ability. Green Teas polyphenols are also believed to
help ward off neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and
Parkinson’s by protecting neurons against the harmful effects of
reative oxygen species (ROS) and nitric oxide (NO).
Rhodiola stimulates the activity of serotonin, dopamine, and nore-
pineprhine in the cerebral cortex, brain stem and hypothalamus, and
increases the permeability of the blood brain barrier to precursors of
dopamine and serotonin. This enhances the effects of these neu-
rotansmitters on the brain and improves cognitive functions (think-
ing, analyzing, evaluating, calculating and planning), learning, atten-
tion span, memory and work productivity. Rhodiola also relieves
fatigue and normalizes mood in depressed individuals, and has
antioxidant properties that help protect the nervous system from
oxidative damage. By stimulating cognitive function, improving
resistance to stress and fighting free radicals, Rhodiola can have
immediate effects on cognitive function and memory and can also
provide long-term support to help preserve future brain functions.
Codonopsis is very similar to ginseng, but milder and more neutral
in energy. It increases stamina and alertness and keeps the body and
mind strong when under stress.
Licorice works as a limbic (emotional) brain tonic and tonifies the
stress axis (hypothalamus, pituitary, adrenal axis). Researchers have
found a compound in licorice known as carbenoxolone inhibits an
enzyme in the brain involved in making stress-related hormones
which have been associated with age related mental decline.
Phyto-Tech™ Brain Bio Boost Complex cannot be expected to
work overnight and is best if used consistently for at least 2 weeks. It
can be continued as a long-term tonic, especially in the elderly.
Dosage: 20-40 drops in juice or water, 2-3 times daily or as need-
ed
Cautions and Contrindications: While interaction unlikely, those
taking prescription blood thinners, or MAO inhibitors should advise
their physicians. Do not take during pregnancy, if nursing, or prepar-
ing for surgery. The amount of licorice in this formula is theorectical-
ly too low to affect blood pressure, but those with high blood pres-
sure should monitor their BP as a precaution.
1 fl oz - Prod Code: 57071
Burdock Root
Burdock Root
Burdock root is a gentle liver and blood cleanser, especially
useful for toxic skin disorders. Recent evidence supports its
historic role in treating diabetes. It is an ingredient in various
popular cancer remedies.
Who would benefit from this product? Those with skin conditions
such as eczema, acne, and psoriasis. Historically, Burdock has been
used to treat diabetes, and it is a common ingredient of several pop-
ular cancer remedies (EssiacR and HoxseyR). Burdock Root has been
widely recommended to diabetic patients by healthcare profession-
als.
Burdock Root is considered safe. In Japan, burdock is considered a
“vegetable,” and consumed as such.
Phyto-Tech™ Burdock Root contains 667 mg certified organic bur-
dock root per 30 drops.
Dosage: 30-60 drops 2-3 times per day or as needed in juice or
water.
1 fl oz - Prod Code: 57061
California Poppy 1:3
California Poppy 1:3
California poppy has been used as a sedative to relieve insomnia
and nervousness.
In an article by Abascal K, Yarnell E., Nervine herbs for treating
anxiety (Altern Compliment Ther. 2004 December:309-315.), the
authors discussed California poppy. They first pointed out that “anxi-
ety disorders are common in many Western countries, and conven-
tional drugs like benzodiazepines are often prescribed to relieve anx-
iety. However, these drugs have worrisome short-term and long-term
side effects. Nervine herbs (herbs that quiet nervous excitement)
have a long history of traditional use in relieving anxiety, insomnia,
and mild depression. With the exception of St. John's wort
(Hypericum perforatum), kava (Piper methysticum), and valerian
(Valeriana officinalis), there is little published research on the safety
and efficacy of nervine herbs. The purpose of this article was to
review the available research and explain how the lesser-known
nervine herbs are commonly used in practice.” One of those “lesser-
known nervine herbs” was California poppy. They made the follow-
ing observation: “California poppy (Eschscholzia californica) is used
for its mild analgesic and calming effects. Unlike the opium poppy
(Papaver somniferum), it has no narcotic effects. Animal studies indi-
cate California poppy tea reduces anxiety, acts as a mild analgesic,
and helps prevent drug-induced memory loss. Most herbal practi-
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and calcium, were 9 percent less likely to die
over three years than those given placebo
pills.
A 9 percent dip in death risk over a three
year period might sound small to some, but
lead researcher Lars Rejnmark said that effect
is "at least as pronounced" as the benefits
linked to cholesterol-lowering statins and
blood pressure drugs.
Did you catch that? He said that a calcium
and vitamin D supplement was as beneficial
as taking statins and blood pressure drugs!
I'm quoting again. "In my view, a 9 percent
reduced mortality in the general population
of elderly is of major importance," Rejnmark,
an associate professor at Aarhus University in
Denmark, said.
"Except for stopping smoking, there are not
many other known interventions that are
capable (of) such a reduction in the risk of
death."
Don: No, we don't need supplements. It
just creates "expensive urine." All these folks
need to do is eat a healthy diet, of properly
prepared foods. I just don't get it. I don't
understand why some people are so afraid of
nutritional supplements.
OK, so what about the two studies we
mentioned that deal with cancer?
Sam: Specifically, pancreatic cancer and
liver cancer.
Well, one study, published in the journal
Gut, evaluated data from over 23,000 partic-
ipants. What they found was that those with
the highest combined intake of vitamins C, E
and Selenium–all antioxidants–had a 67%
lower risk of developing pancreatic cancer
compared to subjects whose intake was
among the lowest intake.
Another study, this one published in the
Journal of the National Cancer Institute,
looked at validated food-frequency question-
naires and interviews.
The investigators then compared liver can-
cer risk among participants who had high
intake of vitamin E with those who had low
intake.
Vitamin E intake from diet and vitamin E
supplement use were both associated with a
lower risk of liver cancer. This association
was consistent among participants with and
without self-reported liver disease or a family
history of liver cancer.
"We found a clear, inverse dose-response
relation between vitamin E intake and liver
cancer risk," the authors write, . . ."Overall,
the take home message is that high intake of
vitamin E either from diet or supplements
was related to lower risk of liver cancer in
middle-aged or older people. . ."
Don: What's the message you should take
away from this? It's not necessarily whether
or not this antioxidant prevents pancreatic
cancer or that antioxidant prevents liver can-
cer. It's not whether or not these two studies
are the final word on the subject. It's that
these are two more studies, added to many,
many previous studies, coupled with com-
mon sense, that tells us it probably makes
darn good sense that increasing, or optimiz-
ing, our intake of antioxidants will reduce
our chance of getting cancer.
Antioxidants from diet, of course, and
antioxidants from supplements.
Again, if you want a little more detail on
the studies we are talking about, go to our
web site, www.willner.com. There are sever-
al ways you can find the information. It is in
the "Reference Library" section of our web
site, and the title is "What If We Told You?"
So you can go directly to the reference
library section by clicking on that tab along
the top of the home page. Then click on the
"Articles and Reprints" section. Then scroll
down towards the bottom of the list, looking
for "What if we told you?"
Another option is to select the key word
"supplement justification" from the drop
down menu under "Library Quick Search" on
the left side of any page.
And the third option, of course, is to use
the "advanced search" function.
An excerpt from The Willner Window Radio
Program, July 29, 2012.
The Willner Window is broadcast every
Sunday, from 2 to 4 pm on WOR Radio (710
AM) in the greator New York area. It can also
be heard live over the internet
(www.wor710.com) or you can listen to mp3
files of past shows by going to
www.willner.com and click on the “Radio”
tab.
Proper Perspective!
The following is an excert from The Willner
Window Radio Program, originally broadcast
on August 12, 2012.
Arnie: Today, we want to start the show off
with a discussion of "perspective."
Specifically, we are talking about seeing rele-
vant things in a meaningful way, and in a
meaningful relationship to other relevant
data. "Perspective" can be tricky, and can eas-
ily be misleading if you are not careful. Thus,
the often used term, seeing something in
"proper prespective." Perspective can actually
be manipulated, and presented in a way that
seems to support one viewpoint over anoth-
er.
Don: This is often a problem you
encounter when you hear news about nutri-
tional supplements. People talk about certain
nutrients that can reduce blood clotting, or
reduce the stickiness of blood, for example.
Fish oil, vitamin E, ginkgo biloba. Is this a
good thing, or a bad thing? Those who want
to discourage the use of supplements treat it
as if it's a bad thing. We consider it a good
thing. I guess it depends on perspective.
Reducing the stickiness of blood is so bene-
ficial, drugs like coumadin are frequently pre-
scribed. This is, obviously, considered to be a
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