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The Willner Window Product Reference Catalog, Spring 2017
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Willner Chemists: The Nutritional Supplement Professionals
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.
1 fl oz - Product Code: 57061
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 popular
cancer remedies
(EssiacR and HoxseyR)
. Burdock Root has
been widely recommended to diabetic patients by
healthcare professionals.
Burdock Root is considered safe. In Japan, burdock is
considered a “vegetable,” and consumed as such.
Dosage:
30-60 drops 2-3 times per day or as needed in juice or water.
Phyto-Tech™ Burdock Root contains 667 mg certified organic
burdock root per 30 drops.
California Poppy 1:3
California poppy has been used as a sedative to
relieve insomnia and nervousness.
1 fl oz - Product Code: 57643
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 “anxiety disorders are common in
many Western countries, and conventional drugs like
benzodiazepines are often prescribed to relieve anxiety.
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
following 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 indicate California poppy tea
reduces anxiety, acts as a mild analgesic, and helps prevent
drug-induced memory loss. Most herbal practitioners
combine lower doses of California poppy with other nervines
to relieve anxiety. Researchers studied a combination of
California poppy, hawthorn flower (Crataegus laevigata), and
magnesium in 264 people with mild to moderate anxiety.
Those taking the herb mixture had significantly improved
anxiety symptoms after three months compared to those
taking placebo. Hawthorn is primarily used for heart
conditions and is not usually considered a nervine. However,
it may help alleviate anxiety symptoms such as heart
palpitations and increased blood pressure. “
Calming Complex
This supplement, “designed for children”, exerts a
sedative and calming action appropriate for
daytime use. It can also be used at night to help
induce sleep.
1 fl oz - Product Code: 56996
Who would benefit from this supplement?
• Children who are hyperactive, anxious, obsessive
compulsive, ADHD or insomnia.
Phyto-Tech™ Child Friendly Calming Complex contains the
following herbs: Chamomile Flower, Valerian Root, Hops
Strobiles, Lobelia Herb, Vegetable Glycerin, Pure Dionized
Water.
Phyto-Tech™ Child Friendly Calming Complex can be used
during the day to help calm down an excitable child. It can
be used as a daily tonic or on an as needed basis. It can also
be used at night (10-30 minutes before bed time) to help
bring on sleep. Typically, it will not make a child sleepy when
used in the daytime. It is a strong yet gentle central nervous
system and adrenaline calmer. It will help slow down a
hyperactive child to increase focus in the day. It can also be
used for situations that create anxiety and stress, ranging from
airline flights and car trips to difficult family situations to
performance anxiety. Phyto-Tech™ Child Friendly Calming
Complex will also function as a mild analgesic, and take the
edge off muscle pain and tension. It will help spasms,
cramping, colic pain and gas pain.
Dosage (by Weight):
10-30 lb. Use 10-20 drops; 31-60 lb. Use 20-40 drops; 61-
100 lb. Use 40-60 drops; Over 100 lb. Use 60-90 drops.
Administer 2-3 times per day or as needed in juice or water.
Direct dosing in the mouth is OK.
Cautions: If a child is taking a prescription sedative, consult
with the doctor, and take lower herbal doses.
Candida Complex
An Alterative Formula, with Anti-Fungal and
Anti-Infective Properties. Clinically developed
specifically for those with chronic candida and
yeast infections.
1 fl oz - Product Code: 57730
Please Note: Chronic Candidiasis is not commonly recognized
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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
Muscles lose their mass and strength with
age, in a condition called sarcopenia. Doctors
analyzed 12 studies on nutrient
supplementation and found that essential
amino acid supplements including 2.5 grams
of leucine and hydroxymethylbutyric acid
(HMB) generally improved muscle mass and
strength after three months, and prevented
muscle loss.
(Reference: Age and Ageing; 2014, Vol. 43,
No. 6, 748-59)
Why did the research look specifically at
amino acid blends with extra leucine and
HMB?
Leucine is an essential amino acid and
together with isoleucine and valine are known
as the branched chain amino acids, or
BCAAs. These branched chain amino acids
(BCAAs) make up a large component of
muscle tissue and comprise almost 50% of
dietary protein.
Popular with athletes and body builders,
BCAAs are taken supplementally to help
replace lost body stores of protein during high
intensity exercise, helping with fatigue and
recovery. Clinically, BCAAs are taken to
enhance healint, for conditions of protein loss
due to trauma, surgery, infection, stress, as
well as for people with low dietary protein.
Leucine seems to be the major player here;
regulating protein metabolism and increasing
muscle synthesis while inhibiting muscle
breakdown. A metabolite of leucine called
beta-Hydroxy beta-Methylbutyrate or HMB,
appears to be significantly more potent at
preventing muscle protein breakdown but not
as effective at inducing muscle protein
synthesis. So it makes sense to combine the
anabolic effects of leucine with an anti-
catabolic like HMB for wasting conditions
associated with chronic diseases such as
cancer and heart disease. Sarcopenia is the
degenerative loss of skeletal muscle
associated with aging.
Amino Acids Leucine,
HMB Help Maintain Muscle
Additional Comments
from Sam Forbes, CN
Other nutrients associated with
reversing or preventing muscle
loss are whey protein, creatine,
arginine, and citruline. Here are
product codes for some of the
items mentioned in this article:
Leucine 500mg
by
Montiff
,
50 Capsules
Product Code: 61073
Branch Chain Amino Acids
by
Jarrow
120 Capsules
Product Code: 39507
HMB 500mg
by
Now Foods
120 Capsules
Product Code: 66635
