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Headache Complex
A blend of herbs designed to provide optimal
relief to the pain and inflammation associated with
headaches.
l fl oz - Product Code: 57088
Who can benefit from this supplement?
• Those with migraine or other types of headaches.
Ingredients:
Phyto-Tech™ Headache Complex contains the following
herbs: White Willow Bark, Feverfew Herb, Meadowsweet
Herb, Fresh Ginger Root, Fresh Pulsatilla Herb.
Aspirin was initially synthesized from salicin extracted from
white willow bark and/or meadowsweet. The white willow
bark used in this product has a very high salacin content.
Herbal Biotic Complex
Child Friendly
1 fl oz - Product Code: 56973
Herp Ease Formula
A blend of herbs designed for use during the
acute outbreak of any type of herpes infection.
1 fl oz - Product Code: 57099
Who might benefit from this herbal supplement?
• Those suffering an acute outbreak of genital herpes, cold
sores (oral herpes), or shingles (herpes zoster.)
While there is no cure for herpes, this formula will help to
quiet the attack and reduce the inflammation. The Ayurvedic
herb Neem is a very strong anti-bacterial and anti-viral that
limits the viral attack. Licorice and Turmeric are strong anti-
inflammatory herbs that reduce the outbreak. They limit
prostaglandin-induced inflammation. The anti-viral actions of
St. John’s Wort are being discovered and used for many viral
conditions. St. John’s Wort is also a nerve ending sedative,
which helps in pain. Since herpes lives in the nerve endings
and tends to erupt when under stress (stress hyper stimulates
the nerve endings), St. John’s Wort is of obvious value. St.
John’s Wort is calming under stress, is a nerve ending sedative
and has anti-viral implications.
Ingredients:
Phyto-Tech™ Herp Ease Formula contains: Neem Herb,
Licorice Root, St. John’s Wort Flowers Fresh, Turmeric Root
Fresh, Alcohol Pure Grain, Water Pure Deionized.
Holy Basil 20-8-8-5 Standardized
Holy Basil is a powerful adaptogen that helps the
body overcome stress while calming the mind,
uplifting the spirit, and restoring tranquility. It
eases anxiety and nervous irritability and helps
those with stress related health conditions. It also
promotes healthy glucose levels, acts as a powerful
antioxidant and fights inflammation.
60 Veggi Caps (Liquid Fill) - Product Code: 57051
Phyto-Tech™ Holy Basil liquid filled veggie caps is
standardized to 20 mg Eugenols, 8 mg Caryophyllene, 8 mg
Rosparinic Acid and 5 mg Ursolic Acid.
Ingredients:
Each liquid filled veggie cap contains the following: Holy
Basil Leaf Alc Extract (certified organic), 300 mg; Holy Basil
Supercritical Extact, 150 mg; Lecithin Soy Non GMO,
Cellulose Mod Vegetable, Chlorophyll. The usual dosage is
one capsule 2 times daily.
Who can benefit from this supplement?
• Those suffering from anxiety, irritability or mild depression;
those living a fast-paced, high stress lifestyle
• Those who need help maintaining normal glucose and
cortisol levels
• Those suffering from various types of inflammation.
Holy Basil (Ocimum sanctum), also known as Tulsi, is one of
the most highly regarded plants in Ayurvedic medicine. It has
been used for centuries in India to treat an array of
conditions such as inflammation, digestive complaints,
asthma, arthritis, and skin conditions. In the West it is most
well known for its ability to counteract stress, calm the mind
and lift the spirit. Accordidng toherbalists, Holy Basil is an
adaptogen that promotes a healthy stress response and can
protect one from breakdown due to chronic stress, emotional
turmoil or work overload. Research shows that Holy Basil
counteracts stress-induced changes in neurotransmitters and
enzymes. It normalizes and brings balance to biochemicals in
the body’s stress center such as cortisol, epinephrine and
dopamine. Holy Basil is helpful for individuals with stress-
related conditions, such as anxiety, irritability, depression,
irritable bowel, digestive disorders, hormonal fluctuations,
adrenal fatigue, insomnia, and immune deficiency. Holy Basil
encourages emotional well-being and restores homeostasis to
individuals who feel like stress has gotten the best of them.
Research supports the traditional claims for Holy Basil’s role
in glucose metabolism, and hypoglycemic effects. A 1996
study involving patients with type 2 diabetes reported a
significant decrease in the patients’ fasting blood glucose
levels when treated with holy basil compared to treatment
with placebo. Total serum cholesterol levels were also
reduced. A more recent 2006 study found that Holy Basil
stimulates insulin secretion from the pancreas, which
contributes to the plants anti-diabetic action. In addition,
Holy Basil decreases the stress hormone cortisol, which rises
when one is exposed to chronic stress. Elevated cortisol levels
trigger the body to produce more glucose causing an
unhealthy increase in blood glucose levels. This can also
result in weight gain. Holy Basil can be helpful for those with
type-2 diabetes, pre-diabetes, or rapid blood sugar swings.
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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
Chondroitin Sulfate as Effective
as Celecoxib
D
octors usually treat osteoarthritis (OA) of
the knee with anti-inflammatories like
celecoxib (Celebrex®), but these drug
medications can have serious side effects. In
this study, 604 people with symptomatic knee
osteoarthritis were divided into three groups.
One group took 800 mg of chondroitin
sulfate plus a fake celecoxib tablet. The
second group took a fake chondroitin capsule
plus 200 mg of celecoxib. The third group,
the placebo group, took two fake chondroitin
and celecoxib pills, per day. Most participants
were women, average age 65, with body
mass index (BMI)scores of 30, indicating
obesity.
After 30 days, all three groups reported less
pain and better joint function. But by three
months, compared to placebo, joint function
had improved for chondroitin and celecoxib,
and by six months, pain in both treatment
groups had also improved more than
placebo. Participants rated pain relief and
better joint function nearly equally for
celecoxib and chondroitin.
Doctors said chondroitin sulfate appears to
be a safe way to manage symptoms of
osteoarthritis of the knee.
(Reference: Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases;
May, 2017, Published Online)
Chondroitin Relieves
Osteoarthritis of the Knee
I was impressed years ago when I ran
across similar studies demonstrating the
effectiveness of the herb, Devil’s Claw
when compared to a harmaceutical
anti-inflammatory drug. Thus, I
personally recommend the product
Glucosamine Plus
in the
Willner
Phyto-Tech™
line:
Glucosamine Plus
: A synergistic blend
of Glucosamine, Chondroitin, MSM
plus Devil's Claw–for effective relief of
arthritic and joint discomfort. Devil's
Claw sets this formula apart due to its
proven anti-inflammatory action.
Phyto-Tech™ Glucosamine Plus
120 Veggie Caps
Product Code: 67473
Additional Comments from
Don Goldberg
The pharmacists and
nutritionists at Willner Chemists
will be happy to assist you in
choosing the appropriate
supplements to suit your specific
needs.
P
eople with asthma take pharmaceuticals
to reduce airway inflammation, but these
can cause side effects. While it may not be
possible to completely avoid the use of drugs,
especially in acute situations, it is certainly
beneficial to reduce the need for such potent
intervention. One such alternative may be
prebiotic supplements.
In this study, 29 people with stable asthma
fasted for 12 hours while not taking short- or
long-acting medications, then ate a placebo
meal of mashed potatoes or one containing
3.5 grams of inulin prebiotic soluble fiber plus
L. rhamnosus in about 6 ounces of low-fat,
probiotic yogurt.
Four hours after the meal, the inulin group
had several signs of lower inflammation, and
improved lung function, while the mashed
potato group had not changed. Doctors said
inulin is a safe, less costly way to help manage
asthma and reduce pharmaceutical side
effects.
Inulin is a prebiotic. Prebiotics are
substances that are only partially digested by
humans. The undigested matter is beneficial
because it seems to provide nourishment for
the friendly bacteria in the digestive tract.
These friendly bacteria, known as probiotics,
have been shown to provide numerous and
diverse health benefits. FOS, fruct0o-
oligosaccharide, is another well known
prebiotic.
(Reference: Nutrients; January, 2017, 09-
00057, Published Online)
Asthma: Avoiding Pharmaceutical
Side Effects
