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The Willner Window Product Reference Catalog, Summer, 2013
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• Willner Chemists •
the nutritional supplement professionals
icals including anthocyananins, ellagic acid derivatives, catechins and
procyandins, flavonols, fatty acids and sterols. Human studies show
that pomegranate polyphenols and their metabolites offer protection
against various diseases. Pomegranate increases nitric oxide produc-
tion in the endothelial cells of the vascular system protecting against
cardiovascular disease. Studies show consumption of the juice bene-
fits patients with carotid artery stenosis, those with hypertension, and
those with coronary heart disease. Pomegranate has been heavily
studied in the treatment of prostate cancer. In one study when men
with aggressive prostate cancer were given pomegranate juice daily
after treatment by surgery or radiation, there was over a four-fold
prolonged delay in prostate specific antigen (PSA) doubling time,
and the rate of PSA rise was reduced by 50% over the course of just
one year. Numerous other studies demonstrate pomegranate inhibits
inflammation, slows cartilage loss in arthritis, improves sperm health,
and increases the overall antioxidant capacity of the blood.
The powerful antioxidants in Green Tea may help fight the free
radicals that contribute to skin, lung, and stomach cancer as well as
contribute to lowered blood pressure and LDL cholesterol. Green
Tea is rich in a type of polyphenol called catechin. Catechins are 40
to 200 times more effective in seeking out and destroying free radi-
cals than Vitamin A, C and E. These catechins include four major
polyphenols including epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), epicatechin
gallate (ECG), epigallocatechin (EGC) and epicatechin (EC). Of these
compounds EGCG is the most abundant in green tea and has gener-
ated the most interest. Peer?reviewed scientific research has consis-
tently shown that EGCG is a potent antioxidant, deactivating health-
damaging free-radicals. By virtue of its antioxidant effects EGCG has
been shown to exert a number of beneficial activities, such as reduc-
ing inflammation, and normalizing cell and tissue functions. In pro-
moting cardiovascular health EGCG has been shown to inhibit free-
radical activity in the arteries, improving coronary circulation. Other
studies have shown that ECGC has a benefit in normalizing blood
glucose and protecting the pancreas from oxidative damage, as well
as in boosting metabolism and burning fat. Green tea catechins and
ECGC in particular have also been shown to naturally support detox-
ification and the elimination of toxic substances from the body while
protecting the liver.
Grape skin and grape seed extracts are anti-inflammatory and
radioprotective. They are abundant in a group of polyphenols called
procyanidins. Procyanidins are strong antioxidants, lipid peroxidation
inhibitors, and free radical scavengers. Procyanidins have antimuta-
genic effects, meaning they can counteract environmental mutagens,
which are thought to be one of the causes of chronic degenerative
diseases. Procyanidins also increase circulation making them helpful
for conditions such as venous insufficiency (a condition in which the
veins have trouble sending blood from the legs back to the heart). A
placebo controlled study showed that treatment with procyanidins
improved venous functionality and reduced pain, cramps, edema
and paresthesias (tingling). Due to procyanidins positive effects on
circulation, grape skin and seed extracts are helpful for numerous
vision disorders. Studies show treatment with procyanidins from the
extracts increase resistance to glare, decrease ocular stress from pro-
longed activity at a computer and improve contrast sensitivity, retinal
function and sensitivity in myopia (nearsightedness).
Complimentary Productrs: Phyto-Tech™ Antiox Phyto Blend, liq-
uid herbal extract.
Phyto-Tech™ Green Tea Guo, regular and peach flavored.
60 Liq Caps - Prod Code 57091
Anxiety Complex
Anxiety Complex
This is a calming, soothing and relaxing formula that focuses on
emotional stress.
Phyto-Tech™ Anxiety Complex is a blend of herbs with anti-anxi-
ety properties, including Kava Kava, Pulsatilla and Lobelia, which
helps to reduce anxiety, nervous irritability, and panic attacks.
Anxiety Complex will calm and sooth the mind when going through
difficult times emotionally and mentally, but it does not interfere
with collgnitive function, allowing you to stay alert and think clearly.
Who would benefit from this supplement? Those who suffer from
anxiety, too much stress, insomnia due to an overactive mind, worry,
and mild depression. Those who need to remain clear headed, but
also need a calming and soothing effect. Those who suffer from
panic attacks and performance anxiety. Those whose mild depres-
sion is related to anxiety or severe stress.
Phyto-Tech™ Anxiety Complex contains the following herbs: Night
Blooming Cereus, Vanuatu Kava Root, St. John’s Wort Flowers,
Lobelia Herb, Pulsatilla Herb.
Phyto-Tech Anxiety Complex is a blend of herbs with anti-anxiety
properties, including Kava Kava, Pulsatilla and Lobelia, which helps
to reduce anxiety, nervous irritability, and panic attacks. Anxiety
Complex will calm and sooth the mind when going through difficult
times emotionally and mentally, but it does not interfere with coll-
gnitive function, allowing you to stay alert and think clearly.
Dosage: Acute short-term need: 2-4 squirts every hour as needed.
Anxiet-Ease can be increased to 1 tsp. (6 squirts) for short-term
strong anxiety reducing doses.
Tonic long-term need: 30-60 drops 2-3 times per day.
Complimentary Products: These other Phyto-Tech™ herbal formu-
las can be used along with Anxiety Complex under the following
conditions:
If mild depression accompanies anxiety, consider St. John's
Complex or St. John's Wort.
If an over-all calming, sedating action is needed, consider Phyto-
Tech™ Relax PM.
If exhaustion is present, consider Phyto-Tech™ Adaptogen
Complex or Phyto-Tech™ Ginseng Energy Blend.
If body pain is present, consider Phyto-Tech™ MuscleGesic.
1 fl oz - Prod Code: 57014
Arnica Oil 1:6 Topical
Arnica Oil 1:6 Topical
A popular first-aid remedy for trauma, injuries.
Arnica is the pre-eminent remedy for trauma, injuries, and acci-
dents and is a common part of first aid kits and home medicine cab-
inets. This topical oil is massaged into painful tissue that has been
traumatized from an accident, athletic event and overexertion.
Massage Therapists and Chiropractors commonly use arnica oil on
muscle and joints that are problematic in order to disburse congest-
ed fluids in a painful area.
It is thought that Arnica works as a fluid transport stimulating herb.
It moves interstitual fluids through ischemic tissue. Ischemic tissue is
tissue that has diminished oxygen content because of restricted
blood and fluid flow. This action by Arnica on the painful tissue
helps it heal and stop the pain cycle. As a result of the increased cir-
culation, cellular waste is removed, bruises clear up, pain diminish-
es, tissue heals, tissue oxygenates and recovery time is significantly
reduced.
Athletes find arnica reduces potential for injury, reduces recovery
time from injury and bruising.
Arnica Topical Oil is great for the daily bumps and bruises
inevitable in life and especially childhood. It is safe for kids.
Phyto-Tech™ Arnica Oil 1:6 Topical contains the following: Arnica
montana Flowers (Wild Harvested), Sage Essential Oil, Extra Virgin
Cold Pressed Olive Oil,
Note: First extracted in alcohol and oil to maximize potency, then
the alcohol is removed.
Special Note: Most Arnica on the market is “Mexican” Arnica. This
is commonly Heterothica inuloides, an adulterant and is not true
Arnica. The Vitality Works Arnica products are made from the true
European Arnica montana.
Cautions: Do not apply to open wounds, ulcerations or on areas
prone to bleeding; Do not take internally; Discontinue use if very
sensitive skin results in a rash.
Complimentary Formulas and Single Herbs:
Phyto-Tech™ MuscleGesic, an oral formula for muscle and general
body pain, inflammation
Phyto-Tech™ Comfrey Root 1:3 (to promote healing of breaks,
fractures, sprains, cuts, lesions)
Phyto-Tech™ Valerian Root 1:2 (for severe pain)
Phyto-Tech™ St. John’s Wort 1:2 (if nerves are very sensitive or
painful)
Dosage: Massage into effected areas as needed. Repeat 2-3 times
per day or as needed.
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Important Notice: The information given here is designed to help you make informed decisions about your health, and the proper use of dietary supplements. It is
not intended as a substitute for medical advice, nor a substitute for any treatment that may have been prescribed by your doctor. If you have a medical problem, you
should seek medical help. Products described herein are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or mitigate disease.
Product Reference Guide: Willner Chemists Phyto-Tech™ Herbal Supplements
note has an herbally, menthol aroma with
sweet undertones. It blends well with rose-
mary, lavender, and tea tree.
Rosemary
(Rosemarinus officinalis)
A native of the Mediterranean, Rosemary is
an aromatic shrub in which the leaves and
stems are steam distilled to produce the oil.
The primary active therapeutic component in
rosemary is cineole which usually comprises
40-50% of the oil. It has stimulating, clarify-
ing and cleansing properties. This powerful
middle note has a fresh camphoracous
aroma and blends well with lavender, cedar-
wood and tea tree.
Tea Tree, Australian
(Melaleuca alternifolia)
Tea Tree is a small tree or shrub native to
Australia that has been used medicinally by
Aborigines for thousands of years. It is culti-
vated in large plantations and the oil is steam
distilled from the leaves and stems. It has a
wide variety of uses, as well as cleansing,
purifying and uplifting properties. This top
note aroma is distinctly medicinal and cam-
phoracous, and it blends well with lavender,
clove, and eucalyptus.
Ylang Ylang
(Cananga odorata)
This exotic oil is produced by steam distil-
lation of the flowers of a tall tropical tree. It
comes from the Comoros Islands off the
coast of East Africa, and has been a part of
folk medicine and rituals in tropical Asia for
thousands of years. Commonly used in per-
fumery, this intensely sweet smelling oil has
relaxing, sensual and aphrodisiac properties.
Only needed in small amounts, ylang ylang is
a middle to base note oil and blends well
with sweet orange, cedarwood and pink
grapefruit.
The Epidemic of Kidney
Disease: A Call for Alkalinity
Rich Snyder, DO
Kidney disease is an epidemic that affects
approximately thirty one million people in
the United States, with approximately six
hundred thousand currently on dialysis. This
number is a significant underestimate as kid-
ney disease often remains unrecognized and
undiagnosed until it is too late. In North
America, the most common causes of kidney
disease are diabetes and hypertension. With
the current obesity and inflammation crisis,
our younger generation is being diagnosed
with kidney disease.
If you view kidney disease from a holistic
viewpoint, it is in fact a consequence of mal-
nutrition, inflammation, and acidosis (aka the
MIA Complex) as are many chronic illnesses.
Acidosis especially can not only have a dev-
astating effect on kidney function, but can
impact the function of other organs as well. It
can worsen intestinal health (i.e. affect its
ability to absorb nutrients or cause malab-
sorption), as well as bone health (it can dra-
matically increase the risk of bone disease
and the development of osteoporosis which
increases the fracture risk).
If we look at a typical western American
diet, it is high in Omega 6, very pro-inflam-
matory and very acidic. Animal protein, in
particular can be very inflammatory; the ani-
mal protein is processed by the body and is
broken down into hydrogen ions. The higher
the hydrogen ion load (the lower the pH) the
greater the total body acidity. There is
increased workload of the body to not only
buffer this acid load but also on the kidneys
to excrete this acid load.
If one realizes that the average American
eats more than 4-5 grams of protein a day,
can you imagine the degree of acidity that is
being generated on a daily basis? The kid-
neys have to work over time to deal with not
only the higher protein load, but the kidneys
and the body also have to deal with the
increased acidity which increases oxidative
stress on the kidney and increases inflamma-
tion.
Diabetes, which again is the most common
reason for kidney disease in North America,
causes acidosis, malnutrition and inflamma-
tion, all of which directly affect kidney func-
tion. Diabetes can affect intestinal health: the
nerves of the intestine can be affected by
diabetes which can slow digestion and affect
absorption (a term called diabetic gastropare-
sis). The high blood glucose levels cause an
overgrowth of Candida in the intestine which
can worsen inflammation through the effect
of mycotoxins (and further affect nutrient
absorption). Recent studies have demonstrat-
ed that a leaky gut, intestinal dysbiosis, and
the inflammation that is caused by this is a
direct risk factor for worsening kidney dis-
ease.
Uncontrolled diabetes causes acidosis in
the body; in the kidney specifically diabetes
can cause a specific type of acidosis, render-
ing it difficult for the kidney to eliminate the
acid that the body has built up. Diabetes also
causes oxidative stress and inflammation
through the generation of advanced glycosy-
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