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The Willner Window Product Reference Catalog, Winter 2016
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Prediabetic? Magnesium Lowers
Blood Sugar Levels.
Magnesium helps regulate blood sugar lev-
els, and doctors wanted to test its effect in
prediabetes, where blood sugar is elevated,
but does not reach diabetic levels. In this
study, 116 men and non-pregnant women
with low magnesium levels and a new diag-
nosis of prediabetes took a placebo or 382
mg of magnesium chloride per day.
After four months, fasting blood sugar levels
declined 25 percent for those taking magne-
sium compared to 11 percent for placebo,
bringing both groups into the normal blood
sugar range. The magnesium group also had
better glucose levels after a meal. Overall,
half of those in the magnesium group
improved their glucose status compared to 7
percent for placebo.
Those taking magnesium also saw lower
triglyceride levels and higher levels of HDL,
the “good” cholesterol.
Reference: Diabetes & Metabolism; 2015,
Vol. 41, No. 3, 202-7
Overall, those who took berberine along
with lifestyle interventions such as diet and
exercise counseling had lower fasting, after-
meal, and long-term average blood sugar lev-
els. Berberine with oral lipid-lowering drugs
lowered triglycerides more, and raised
HDL—the “good” cholesterol—more than
oral lipid drugs alone.
For blood pressure, those taking berberine
together with lifestyle interventions tended to
have lower blood pressure than either place-
bo or lifestyle interventions alone.
Reference: Journal of Ethnopharmacology;
2015, Vol. 161, 69-81
Chromium Picolinate Helps
Control Blood Sugar In
Diabetics
In this study, 71 people with type 2 diabetes
and poorly controlled long-term average
blood sugar levels took 600 mcg of chromi-
um picolinate per day, or a placebo. After
four months, the chromium picolinate group
saw long-term average blood sugar (A1C)
lowered by 1.9 while the placebo group
declined 1.0.
The chromium picolinate group also saw fast-
ing blood sugar levels decline by 31 mg/dL
compared to 14 for placebo, and after-meal
blood sugar levels were 37 mg/dL lower for
chromium picolinate compared to 11.5 for
placebo.
Discussing the findings, doctors said they
don’t know exactly how chromium picolinate
improves blood sugar control but that
research suggests chromium may play a role
in insulin resistance and sensitivity by helping
replace failing insulin receptor cells.
Reference: Journal of Trace Elements in
Medicine and Biology; October, 2015, Vol.
32, 66-72
Berberine’s Effect On Blood
Sugar, Lipids, And Pressure
Doctors in this study reviewed 27 trials
covering 2,569 people with type 2 diabetes,
elevated lipids and blood pressure who typi-
cally took 500 mg of berberine two to three
times per day or a placebo.
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 and Phyto-Tech™ Green Tea Guo, regular and
peach flavored.
New, High Potency Atiox Phyto Complex II 375 mg Veggie Caps
90 Veggie Caps - Prod Code 63745
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
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.
Arnica works best if applied in full concentration to the problemat-
ic area. It is less effective if applied all over the body as massage oil.
Use a different oil for a massage (i.e. almond oil) and arnica on the
painful area.
1 fl oz - Prod Code: 57082
Ashwagandha Root
Ashwagandha Root
Known as “Ayurvedic Ginseng,” Ashwagandha supports stamina,
endurance, and energy.
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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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