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The Willner Window Product Reference Catalog, Winter 2018
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Willner Chemists: The Nutritional Supplement Professionals
Ashwagandha Root 1:1.5 - 1 fl oz - Product Code: 57008
90 Veggie Caps - Product Code: 67465
Who would benefit from this supplement?
• Those suffering from fatigue, stress, immune system
problems, chronic fatigue syndrome, recovery from illness
and auto-immune disorders.
Ashwagandha is an adaptogenic herb, similar to ginseng, but
it is less heating, “yang” or simulating than Panax ginseng.
Ashwagandha is known as the “Ayurvedic” Ginseng. It is
indicated for the same types of conditions as Ginseng, but
Ashwagandha is not heating, Yang or stimulating like Ginseng
(Panax varieties). It is used preventatively for those who have
difficulty replenishing the energy they expend, and want to
avoid burn out. Burnout from unrelenting stress can take the
form of immune breakdown (colds, flu), headaches, irritable
bowel, blood sugar swings and any other genetic,
predispositional or constitutional weakness. Ashwagandha
gives additional life force or Chi to help adapt to the stresses
at hand.
It can also be used as a restorative for those who have already
burned out. Ashwagandha, as part of a rejuvenation
treatment plan is effective in chronic fatigue syndrome,
depression, debility, recovery from wasting diseases,
chemotherapy and helps while one is in emotional recovery
therapy.
Ashwagandha is also indicated specifically in autoimmune
disorders. It helps immunity to self modulate. It also has an
affinity to help chronic neuro-muscular disorders such as
fibromyalgia and multiple sclerosis (MS).
Ingredients:
Phyto-Tech™ Ashwagandha Root Liquid Extract contains the
following: Fresh Organic Ashwaganda Root (Withania
somnifera), Grain Alcohol, Deionized Water.
Phyto-Tech™ Ashwagandha Root Veggie Caps contain, in
each capsule, Organic Ashwagandha Root, 380 mg and
selectively imported Ashwagandha Root Extract (1.5%
Vithanaloids), 95 mg. The capsule contains modified
vegetable cellulose.
Certified organic.
Dosage:
Liquid Extract: 30 drops, 1-3 times per day or as directed in
juice or water. Capsule: 1 veggie cap, 1-3 times a day.
The fluid extract may contain a smal amount of herbal
precipitate due to the strength of the preparation.
Complimentary Formulas:
• Phyto-Tech™ Adaptogen Complex
• Phyto-Tech™ Ginseng Energy Blend
Astragalus Root
As a long term tonic, Astragalus helps boost deep
immunity and resistance.
Astragalus Root 1:3 - 1 fl oz - Product Code: 56949
Astragalus Root, 460 mg
90 Veggie Caps - Product Code: 60340
Who would benefit from this supplement?
• Those who get sick easily or suffer from chronic health
problems. It is especially useful for those undergoing
chemotherapy.
“You may already be accustomed to taking echinacea at the
first sign of a cold or flu, or when people around you are
getting sick. How is astragalus different? Like echinacea,
Astragalus not only helps prevent colds and flu but shortens
the course of a bug once it has set in. Astragalus can also be
used as a long-term preventive and restorative herb, both to
prevent illness and to renew energy and vitality once an
acute illness hs passed. Scientific evidence salso suggests that
astragalus may be one of the most important herbs for
strengthening the immune system against serious diseases,
including cancer.”
(McCaleb, Robert, et al, The Encyclopedia
of Popular Herbs, The Herb Research Foundation, Prima
Health, 2000)
The indications listed for Astragalus include the
following:
• Colds and flu, chronic respiratory problems such as
bronchitis, digestive ailments, susceptibility to infectious
disease, recovery after illness, general weakness and fatigue,
cancer.
The active constituents include polysaccharides (glucans),
saponins (astragalosides), flavonoids and phytosterols, all of
which contribute to the positive actions of Astragalus. It
increases the number of stem cells in bone marrow and
lymph tissue and encourages their development into active
immune cells. It appears to help trigger immune cells from a
“resting” state into heightened activity. One study showed
Astragalus root helps promote and maintain respiratory
health. It also enhances the body’s production of
immunoglobulin and stimulates macrophages. Astragalus can
help activate T-cells and natural killer (NK) cells. Astragalus
stimulated NK-cell activity of human peripheral blood
lymphocytes and restored steroid-inhibited NK-cell activity in
another study.
Traditionally, many herbalists feel Astragalus is best used
when not acute. In other words, use it in between acute
episodes in order to boost immunity and avoid frequent
acute episodes. Astragalus is indicated for those who get sick
frequently, for illnesses that do not resolve in a reasonable
time, for those who get sick time after time. It is also
indicated for those using antibiotics frequently. Think of it as
an herbal flu shot, so take it before the immune season
begins, especially for the elderly, the young and the immune
suppressed.
Dosage:
20-60 drops, 2-3 times per day or as needed in juice or
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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
EPA-DHA, Alzheimer's and Brain Blood Flow
Should older patients, including
those experiencing symptoms of
early dimentia or Alzheimer's
disease, take omega-3 (EPA-DHA,
fish oil supplements)?
F
or numerous reasons, I think the answer is
yes, but not all physicians agree. Perhaps
the following study, published in the Journal
of Alzheimer's Disease, will help them decide.
This is one of the first studies to explore the
effects of omega-3s on cognition and brain
physiology. In the study, doctors divided 166
participants into low- and high-levels of the
omega-3s EPA and DHA. Researchers then
scanned 128 regions of each participant's
brain, and everyone completed computerized
tests of memory and cognition.
As blood flow to the brain-and levels of
omega-3s in the brain-increased, participants
did better on tests of cognition and memory.
Doctors said the findings revealed a direct link
between lower omega-3 levels and reduced
brain blood flow to regions important for
learning, memory, depression, and dementia.
For those who would like more technical
information, here is an abstract of the
actual study:
Abstract: Background:
The interrelationships
between omega-3 fatty acids status, brain
perfusion, and cognition are not well
understood. Objective: To evaluate if SPECT
brain imaging of cerebral perfusion and
cognition varies as a function of omega-3 fatty
acid levels. Methods: A random sample of
166 study participants was drawn from a
psychiatric referral clinical for which
erythrocyte quantification of omega-3
eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) plus
docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) (the Omega-3
Index) was available. Quantitative brain
SPECT was done on 128 regions based on a
standard anatomical Atlas. Persons with
erythrocyte EPA+DHA concentrations were
dichotomized based on membership in top
50th percentile versus bottom 50th percentile
categories. Two-sample t -tests were done to
identify statistically significant differences in
perfusion between the percentile groups.
Partial correlations were modeled between
EPA+DHA concentration and SPECT regions.
Neurocognitive status was assessed using
computerized testing (WebNeuro) and was
separately correlated to cerebral perfusion on
brain SPECT imaging and omega-3 EPA+DHA
levels. Results: Partial correlation analyses
showed statistically significant relationships
between higher omega-3 levels and cerebral
perfusion were in the right parahippocampal
gyrus (r ?=?0.20, p ?=?0.03), right precuneus
(r ?=?0.20, p ?=?0.03), and vermis subregion
6 (p ?=?0.21, p ?=?0.03). Omega-3 Index
levels separately correlated to the feeling
subsection of the WebNeuro (r ?=?0.25, p
?=?0.01). Conclusion: Quantitative omega-3
EPA+DHA erythrocyte concentrations are
independently correlated with brain perfusion
on SPECT imaging and neurocognitive tests.
These results have implications for the role of
omega-3 fatty acids toward contributing to
cognitive reserve.
(Reference: Journal of Alzheimer's Disease; 2017, Vol. 58, No. 4, 1189-99. Quantitative
Erythrocyte Omega-3 EPA Plus DHA Levels are Related to Higher Regional Cerebral Blood Flow
on Brain SPECT. Amen, Daniel G. | Willeumier, Kristen | Omalu, Bennet | Newberg, Andrew |
Raghavendra, Cauligi | Raji, Cyrus A.)
