INTESTINAL SYSTEM

Factors in colon health - People whose diets are high in refined foods (including sugar and white flour) and low in fiber content (such as meat, eggs and dairy products) are especially susceptible to intestinal problems. The colon works best when it is moderately full. Dietary fiber fills this need. Although it contains no nutrients, fiber helps promote good health by providing the necessary bulk to encourage timely movement of fecal material through the colon. As this happens, certain toxic materials are removed along with many times the fiber's weight in water. This is important because it helps maintain bowel regularity and shortens the time toxic materials remain in the body. In addition to eating sufficient amounts of fiber, it is important to maintain a good supply of beneficial bacteria, such as Lactobacillus acidophilus. It produces digestive enzymes and assists in the final processing of food. It also produces important vitamins such as vitamin K and the B vitamins (B-12, thiamine and riboflavin), and helps inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria. Unfortunately, naturally occurring lactobacillus can be destroyed by a course of antibiotic treatment.

BOWEL DETOX (FORMERLY BOWEL BUILD - This formula provides betaine HCI, pepsin, pancreatin and bile salts for the upper gastrointestinal tract. Each capsule also contains 200 mg of psyllium hulls, plus kelp plant and chlorophyll.

CHINESE TIAO HE CLEANSE - A 10 day nutritional program to help the body achieve tiao he---balance and harmony. In each of the 30 packets is one capsule of LIV-C (digestive support), Special Formula #1 (cellular formula), LBS II (intestinal support), Psyllium Hulls (bulking agent), Burdock Root (circulatory system) and Black Walnut Hulls (digestive system).

PARA-CLEANSE W/ PAW PAW - Each packet of this 10-day herbal food program contains 6 capsules total, consisting of the following: two capsules of Chinese Herbal Pumpkin combination (tao nan gua), a blend of pumpkin seed, black walnut hulls, cascara sagrada bark, violet leaf, chamomile flowers, mullein leaves, marshmallow root and slippery elm bark; two capsules containing 300 mg of caprylic acid in a base of black walnut hulls, red raspberry leaves, and elecampane root (each capsule is enterically coated for proper absorption);two capsules each of Elecampane Combination, a blend of elecampane bark, spearmint leaf, turmeric root, garlic bulb, ginger root, and clove bud.

ACIDOPHILUS, MILK-FREE - Acidophilus is a strain of Lactobacillus acidophilus, a symbiotic homofermentative, lactic-acid-producing bacteria. The milk in the capsules has been replaced with a soy protein and other natural non-dairy nutrients. Each capsule contains a minimum of 100 million bacteria freeze-dried to maintain viability. Each capsule is also enterically coated to ensure its release in the intestine.

LIQUID CHLOROPHYLL

LBS II - Designed to nutritionally support the production of digestive enzymes and bile, thereby promoting the growth of friendly colonic bacteria. The herbs in this popular combination are a source of calcium, crude fiber, magnesium, phosphorus and sodium. Contains cascara sagrada bark, barberry bark, buckthorn bark, turkey rhubarb root, licorice root, couch grass herb, capsicum fruit, red clover tops and ginger root.

PSYLLIUM HULLS - Psyllium has the highest level of soluble fiber known---more than eight times that of oat bran. Encapsulated psyllium hulls are a convenient way to add important fiber to the daily diet.

BLACK WALNUT - A rich source of the trace mineral chromium and also high in iodine. Herbalists classify it as an astringent because it is rich in tannin, a toning substance.

MAGNESIUM - Magnesium is the central atom in the chlorophyll molecule and in physiology it activates the ATP energy system. More than 300 enzymes require the presence of this mineral. Magnesium is necessary for the metabolism of vitamin C, phosphorus, potassium and sodium. It is important to the synthesis of certain proteins. it governs how calcium is used in the body. Each tablet contains 250 mg of magnesium oxide and magnesium amino acid chelate, which provides 62.5% of the USRDA for this nutrient. It comes in a base of licorice root, kelp plant, peppermint leaves and white willow bark.

SLIPPERY ELM - The plant contains mucilage, a long chain of sugars that make a slippery substance when combined with water. This mucilage is believed to soothe the digestive system. Slippery elm is also rich in nutrients and is easy to digest, making it an excellent food to replace those that may cause digestive discomfort.

INTESTINAL SOOTHE AND BUILD (FORMERLY UC3-J) - This formula contains botanicals historically used to aid in the digestive process. Contains slippery elm bark, chamomile flowers, marshmallow root, rose hips, plantain herb and bugleweed herb.