Nutrients reduce stress and
symptoms of depression
Vitamin D for depression and panic
The previous article discused the role of
vitamin D in pneumonia and asthma. We
talkied about the fact that vitamin D impacts
many different health conditions, and how
common vitamin D deficiency is. This is why
the level in supplements is being increased.
This study indicates a connection between
vitamin D and depression.
There is some study evidence of a link
between low levels of vitamin D and chances
for depression and phobia in middle-aged
adults. In this study, doctors followed 5,966
participants from childhood to age 50. At age
45, researchers measured vitamin D levels
while nurses surveyed mental health.
Compared to those whose vitamin D levels
were less than 10 nanograms per milliliter of
blood (ng/mL), those with vitamin D levels
greater than 30 ng/mL were 43 percent less
likely to develop depression and 67 percent
less likely to have panic disorder.
Those who were more physically active,
were not obese, did not smoke heavily, or
who avoided watching TV or using a com-
puter for more than three hours per day,
were most likely to have the best mental
health.
Relora for stress
Two plant-based nutrients, from magnolia
and philodendron bark, are traditional reme-
dies for anxiety and stress. Doctors in this
study measured cortisol, a hormone the body
releases under stress, in 56 men and women
with moderate levels of psychological stress.
Participants took a placebo or 250 mg of
Relora®, a magnolia-philodendron bark
preparation, twice per day.
After four weeks, compared to placebo,
cortisol levels in saliva were 18 percent lower
in the Relora group. While the placebo group
did not improve, the Relora group saw over-
all stress fall by 11 percent, and overall mood
improve by 11 percent. Also compared to
placebo, there were larger improvements in
perceptions of tension, depression, anger,
fatigue, confusion, and vigor for those who
took Relora for four weeks.
Reference: Journal of the International Society
of Sports Nutrition; 2013, Vol. 10, No. 1, 37
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Douglas Labs, Thorne Research, and DaVinci
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transmission of messages between brain cells,
and the death of the cells themselves.
Inflammation is also believed to be involved,
causing the accumulation of plaques and tan-
gles to have even more damaging effects.
Pharmaceutical interventions to date have
had very limited effectiveness. This has lead
researchers to also consider natural options.
Because of the known anti-inflammatory
effects of curcumin from turmeric (Curcuma
longa), researchers are now looking at its
effects in treating Alzheimer’s. Not only does
curcumin protect brain cells from damaging
inflammation, in a study published in the
Journal of Neurochemistry, curcumin was
able to reduce beta amyloid levels and shrink
the size of accumulated plaques by over 30
percent.2
Curcumin studies in animal models of
Alzheimer’s disease have demonstrated that
it can play a significant role in the destruction
of beta amyloid plaque. Additionally, it is a
powerful antioxidant. Other studies have
shown that curcumin plays a role in neuronal
regeneration. All these properties contribute
to its potential utility in addressing this brain
disease.
The other benefit of curcumin is that it pre-
vents pre-diabetes from becoming full-blown
diabetes. So what’s the connection to
Alzheimer’s? Diabetes and high blood sugar
creates intensive inflammation in the brain.
In fact, in a study in the New England Journal
of Medicine, 25 percent of those with high
blood sugar and actual diabetes developed
Alzheimer’s. Even just having high blood
sugar in the “normal” range still led to an 18
percent increased risk of dementia.3
But there is a catch: many forms of cur-
cumin can be difficult for the body to absorb.
Because of this, past clinical work with the
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Phyto-Tech™ Menopause Complex (for Menopausal symptoms)
Phyto-Tech™ Fertility Complex (if infertile, trying to become preg-
nant)
Phyto-Tech™ Dong Quai Root (if estrogen deficient)
Phyto-Tech™ Black Cohosh Root (for hot flashes, cramps)
1 fl oz - Prod Code: 56989
Chinese Red Ginseng
Chinese Red Ginseng
Ginseng is the premier adaptogenic, immune-modulating herb.
Chinese Red Ginseng (Panax ginseng) is more “stimulating” or
warming than American Ginseng.
Who would benefit from this supplement? Those suffering from
fatigue, burn-out, frequent illness, depression. Red Chinese Ginseng
is thought to increase vigor, energy, vitality and resistance to illness
and environmental or external stress. It is often the preferred adap-
togenic herb for the elderly.
Supplemental Information:
Phyto-Tech™ Chinese Red Ginseng increases vigor, energy, vitality
and resistance to illness and environmental stresses. It is best for
those who are depleted and are low on passion in life. It is also
indicted for those working too hard and are afraid of burn out. Red
Chinese Ginseng will increase the stress hormone ACTH from the
pituitary that helps the body adapt to stress. When stress is initiating
the breakdown on one’s innate weakness (genetic, constitutional,
predispositional tendencies), Red Chinese Ginseng will help the
body to cope and therefore assist in many chronic diseases, especial-
ly if debilitating and wasting.
Phyto-Tech™ Chinese Red Ginseng is not for those in their prime
of life who are full of fire, the Type-A personality. It is for those who
used to be that way and are now not what they used to be. It helps
in the aging process to stay alert, youthful, energetic and adaptive to
environmental changes. It is immunomodulating and keeps the
immune system firing on all levels.
Phyto-Tech™ Chinese Red Ginseng is a tonic for the 21st century
with the fast paced life style that creates accelerated wear and tear.
It gives more mileage to the body.
Phyto-Tech™ Chinese Red Ginseng should be considered for
depression in the elderly who might not be chemically depressed in
a St. John’s Wort way (serotonin), but need some energy to process
life with more passion and enjoyment. It is synergistic with Ginkgo
for the elderly.
Phyto-Tech™ Chinese Red Ginseng is a more yang or warming and
stimulating ginseng than the American. Eleuthero Root (sometimes
referred to as Siberian Ginseng) is not a true Ginseng and is consid-
ered neutral, not warming or cooling.
Phyto-Tech™ Chinese Red Ginseng contains 333 mg of imported
Chinese Red Ginseng per 30 drops.
Dosage: 15-45 drops, 2-3 times per day It is best used as a long
term tonic (1-3 months and longer).
1 fl oz - Prod Code: 57023
Chlorophyll Extract
Chlorophyll Extract
Often considered the “blood” of plants, chlorophyll is structurally
similar to hemoglobin. It has a protective and detoxifcation
action.
Who would benefit from this supplement? Those with heavy metal
toxicity and those looking for cleansing and detoxification properties.
Those with bad breath and body odor. Those suffering from fatigue
and those with slow healing wounds.
Phyto-Tech™ Chlorophyll provides 100 mg Chlorophyll, from
Mulberry leaf, per 30 drops.
Dosage: 15-30 drops in water or juice, 1-2 time daily, or as need-
ed
Supplemental Information:
Chlorophyll is the sunlight collecting molecule in plants that gives
them their green pigment. Plants use chlorophyll to collect light
needed for photosynthesis. Through photosynthesis Chlorophyll mol-
ecules have the ability to convert solar energy into chemical energy
by manufacturing carbohydrates from carbon dioxide and water.
Chlorophyll is often referred to as the “blood” of plants.
Interestingly, Chlorophyll molecules are structurally very similar to
human hemoglobin molecules. The difference between the two
being that Chlorophyll carries Magnesium at its center and hemoglo-
bin carries iron at its center. Like iron, Chlorophyll helps the body
build red blood cells and thus increases oxygen availability. It ener-
gizes and revitalizes the body and is helpful for fatigue, shortness of
breath, asthma, altitude sickness and intense physical exertion.
Chlorophyll acts as an internal deodorizer and is helpful for people
with halitosis (bad breath) and body odor. It can be used as an aid to
reduce digestive tract odor from a colostomy or ileostomy and also
fecal odor caused by incontinence. It can also help for foul smelling
gas. Chlorophyll cleanses and nourishes the intestinal tract and is
healing to the mucosal lining. It can also be helpful for constipation.
Chorophyll is an excellent whole body cleanser. It not only detoxi-
fies the digestive tract, but also facilitates cleansing of the blood and
liver and assists in the chelation of heavy metals. It is capable of neu-
tralizing harmful oxidants and may reduce oxidative damage from
certain carcinogens. It also has the ability to form tight molecular
complexes with carcinogens and in doing so blocks the body’s
absorption of them. In a placebo controlled study conducted in
China Chlorophyll supplementation was found to decrease DNA
damage caused by aflatoxin, a liver carcinogen produced by fungus
in moldy grains and legumes. Scientists hope that in populations
with unavoidable dietary aflatoxin exposure Chlorophyll supplemen-
tation could significantly reduce the risk of developing liver cancer.
1 fl oz - Prod Code: 56977
Cinnamon Bark 40
Cinnamon Bark 40
This is a standardized Cinnamon Bark complex in a liquid filled
veggie cap.
Historically, Cinnamon has been used for various gastrointestinal
problems. More recently, interest has centered on the research
showing that Cinnamon can help normalize blood sugar control.
This is of major interest to those with type 2 diabetes.
Who would benefit from this supplement? Those with blood sugar
regulation problems, including type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes, and
cholesterol related conditions.
Each two liquid filled veggie caps contain 250 mg of Cinnamon
Bark (alcohol extract), 75 mg of Cinnamon Bark (supercritical carbon
dioxide extract, standardized ro 40 mg Cinnamaldehydes.
According to Natural Standard Integrative Medicine database,
“Cinnamon may be used for various medical conditions (77;?78). In
a survey of parents in Germany determining the use of complemen-
tary and alternative medicines in children with type 1 diabetes in
four pediatric diabetes centers (located in Leipzig, Berlin, Stuttgart,
and Bonn), 5.6% reported using cinnamon for this indication (79).
Cinnamon has been touted as having a positive effect on postprandi-
al glucose metabolism (80). Its ability to lower blood sugar in individ-
uals with diabetes has been discussed (81). Naturally occurring com-
pounds found in cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia), including chromi-
um and polyphenols, may improve insulin sensitivity (82). Human
data suggest that cinnamon exhibits "sweet" properties and may be
used in strategies for reduction of sugar intake (83).
Each two liquid filled veggie caps contain 250 mg of Cinnamon
Bark (alcohol extract), 75 mg of Cinnamon Bark (supercritical carbon
dioxide extract, standardized ro 40 mg Cinnamaldehydes.
Also available in a vegetarian capsule form. Each veggie capsule
contains 410 mg of certified organic Cinnamon Bark.
The Cinnamon used in Phyto-Tech™ Cinnamon supplements is
Cinnamomum cassia, the species utilized in research. It is certified
organic and vegetarian.
60 Liquid Filled Capsules - Prod Code: 57092
90 Veggie Caps - Prod Code: 60118
Cleanse Complex 1:2
Cleanse Complex 1:2
A herbal formula based on traditional concepts of a rapid,
systemic (full body) cleansing.
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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.
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Save Your Memories with
Curcumin
by Terry Lemerond*
Alzheimer’s. The thought of the disease is
chilling. For anyone who has ever had a fam-
ily member diagnosed with this debilitating
condition, there’s a very real sense of desper-
ation in finding some way – any way – of
preventing or curing this disease. And it’s not
just for the sake of the afflicted person. Many
people live with a palpable fear that “they
will be next.” Unfortunately, statistics don’t
provide much hope.
According to the Alzheimer’s Association,
the condition is the 6th leading cause of
death in the United States. An estimated 5.3
million Americans have Alzheimer’s, and
every 70 seconds, someone in America
develops the disease.1
The cause of Alzheimer’s disease is not
entirely known. However, certain characteris-
tic changes are found in the brains of people
with this condition – accumulated clusters of
a protein called beta amyloid, and clumps of
dead and dying nerve and brain cells. These
clusters and clumps, called plaques and tan-
gles, are believed to interfere with the proper
*Terry Lemerond is Founder & President,
EuroPharma,Inc., and Terry Naturally brand
supplements, including Curamin® and
Curamed®, with enhanced absorption cur-
cumin.
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