| Wachters' Weekly Special: 3/8/10 - 3/12/10 Healthy Brain Support WBB
Brain N More
Wachters'
has advanced nutritional support for healthier brain and memory function. Our
WBB Brain N More formula may help improve blood supply to the brain, increase
oxygen use for mental quickness, increases tolerance of the brain due to lack
of oxygen, increase vasodilatation due to lack of oxygen, enhance use of glucose
(sugar),increases ATP (adenosine tri-phosphate) levels, and raise the amount
of serotonin (a neurotransmitter) which has mental activating effects.
Help increase oxygen and circulation to the Brain
to enhance prompt and quick memory recall strategies
Help protect the brain from free radical damage
Help promote neural growth for smooth information processing, understanding
and retrieval
Historical
herb usage:
Gingko
Biloba Leaf Standardized Extract: Due to its potent antioxidant composition,
Ginkgo Biloba may help prevent cellular deterioration by scavenging free
radicals. Free radicals are highly reactive substances which attack and may
damage the DNA of healthy cells if left unchecked, resulting in premature aging
and disease.
Rosemary
Leaf The wonderful smell
of rosemary is often associated with good food and great times. But it could
just as easily be associated with good health. Rosemary contains substances
that are useful for stimulating the immune system, increasing circulation, and
improving digestion. Rosemary also contains anti-inflammatory compounds that
may make it useful for reducing the severity of asthma attacks. In addition,
rosemary has been shown to increase the blood flow to the head and brain, improving
concentration.
Ginseng
Root energizer and rejuvenator; increases endurance and promotes mental &
physical vigor; fights stress; increases brain and memory center function; helps
relieve menopause and menstrual problems; assists in normalizing blood pressure
Alfalfa
Leaf is an herb rich in vitamins and minerals that has proven track record in
successfully combating high cholesterol and in alleviating symptoms related
to menopause.
Lemon
Bioflavonoids
(bioflavinoids) are accessory nutrients to form an ascorbic acid or
Vitamin C
complex. Rutin and hesperidin are part of this Vitamin P group and function
synergistically with Vitamin C in regards to maintaining healthy capillaries,
to help form collagen in connective tissue, to help heal wounds, and to support
a healthy immune system.
Bacopin
Brahmi1,2,3,4,5 has been used by Ayurvedic medical practitioners
in India for almost 3000 years. The earliest chronicled mention is in the Ayurvedic
treatise, the Charaka Samhita (100 A.D.), in which Brahmi is recommended in
formulations for the management of a range of mental conditions including anxiety,
poor cognition and lack of concentration. According to the Charaka, Brahmi acts
as an effective brain tonic that boosts one’s capabilities to think
and reason. The Sushruta Samhita6 (200 A.D.) attributes the plant
with efficacy in maintaining acuity of intellect and memory. The Bhavprakasha
Nighantu, commonly known as the Indian Materia Medical (1500 A.D.), cites
the plant as a brain tonic that is effective in maintaining vigor and intellect7. In
India, Brahmi is currently recognized as being effective in the treatment of
mental illness and epilepsy.
L-Glutamine
L-Glutamine is the most abundant
non-essential amino acid in body, vital in the treating alcoholism, sugar cravings,
epilepsy, mental disorders, maintaining blood sugar levels, enhancing gut immune
function, bodybuilding, endurance, fat metabolism, regulating carbohydrate and
protein, preventing lactic acid build up, brain and nerve functions, GI tract
integrity, joint, and soft tissue maintenance.
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Tocotrienols Palm based tocotrienols have been shown by the Kenneth Jordan
Heart Foundation (US) in a double-blind human studies to have the ability
to reverse arteriosclerosis. Palm based tocotrienols have the ability to
reverse blockage of the carotid artery and hence, reduce the risk of stroke
and arteriosclerosis.
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Tocotrienols
have been shown by human and animal studies to have the ability to reduce
the production of total serum cholesterols. They inhibit the enzyme HMG-Co
a Reductase in the liver that is responsible for the production of cholesterols.
Tocopherols have no effect on serum cholesterol.
Acetyl-L-Carnitine
Based on dozens of studies, Acetyl-L-Carnitine has been shown to supercharge
cellular energy production in order to maximize memory, health and longevity.
It is an amino acid that occurs naturally in the brain,
liver and kidney. It transports fats to the mitochondria and is also available
as a dietary supplement.
Over
the course of 30 years of biochemical and clinical research, we've learned that
ALC is a natural metabolite in our physiology and an effective treatment for
age-related mental impairment. And just recently, breakthrough research has
indicated that ALC is an important anti-aging nutrient!
Tyrosine
is an amino acid which is made in the body from Phenylalanine.
It
is a precursor to neurotransmitters and helps elevate the catecholamines safely
and effectively.
The
biochemical conversion of Tyrosine is to Dopa, The Dopamine, Norephinephrine
and Ephinephrine.
Low
levels of Tyrosine in the blood show a direct correlation to depression.
Supplementation
with Tyrosine has been shown clinically effective in the treatment of depression
associated with catecholamine deficiencies.
Tyrosine
has an effect on Thyroxine levels and is involved in adrenaline and energy production.
Cayenne
Pepper has been used for centuries to enhance blood
circulation to the brain. It also acts as an analgesic (pain reliever) and anti-inflammatory
agent.
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Historical usage:
Feverfew:
The common name “feverfew” is a corruption of the medical herbology
term “febrifuge,” generally applied to plants that have the property
of reducing the intensity of a fever. It has been used for reducing fevers and
other inflammatory conditions since antiquity. Today, it is used primarily for
migraine headache prevention, and to relieve fever and inflammation.
Blessed
Thistle: Some historical uses may include:
- Strengthen liver function,
combat hepatitis
- Aids memory
- Purifies the blood stream
- Counters depression
- Useful against headache,
especially migraine
- Against Nausea
- To fight gallstones
- Counters homesickness
- Beneficial for use to
level out intermittent fever and to fight the common cold
Hops:
Historical
uses - Hops feature only occasionally in early herbals, and the health benefits
ascribed to them are similar to our understanding today.
Sedative - The herb is used mostly for its sedative effect. Hops help
to reduce irritability and restlessness and promote a good night's sleep.
Tension - Blended with other herbs, hops are good for stress, anxiety,
tension, and headaches.
The antispasmodic action also makes them useful for certain types of asthma
and for menstrual pain.
Aid to digestion - Hops are beneficial for the digestion, increasing
stomach secretions and relaxing spasms and colic.
Alfalfa:
Due
to its high nutritional content, the benefits of Alfalfa are many:
- An
immune-system stimulant
- Promotes
normal blood clotting
- Aids
in the assimilation of protein, fats, and carbohydrates
- Excellent
blood purifier
- Prevents
Atherosclerosis
- Menopause-related
Problems—Hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms are rare among women
who consume legumes with estrogenic activity, and alfalfa has demonstrable
estrogenic activity
Valerian:
Valerian is the most commonly used herb for severe insomnia.
Acting as a sedative, it makes falling asleep easier and allows the body to
go into deeper sleep cycles. Unlike many prescriptions sleep medications, however,
valerian does not cause morning grogginess.
Catnip:
Catnip tea has been used to relieve upset stomachs, hysteria, nervousness
and headaches.
Capsicum:
Historical or traditional use: The potent, hot fruit of cayenne has been
used as medicine for centuries. It was considered helpful for various conditions
of the gastrointestinal tract, including stomachaches, cramping pains, and gas.
Cayenne was frequently used to treat diseases of the circulatory system. It
is still traditionally used in herbal medicine as a circulatory tonic (a substance
believed to improve circulation).
Chamomile:
Chamomile
is renowned for its medical uses. The apparently endless list of conditions
it an help all fall into areas that are relaxing, carminative and anti-inflammatory.
It is an excellent, gentle sedative and since it will contribute its relaxing
actions in any herbal combination, it is often used for anxiety and insomnia.nip
is used for its sedative eff
Antioxidants:
"Antioxidant"
is a classification of several organic substances, including vitamins C and
E, vitamin A (which is converted from beta-carotene), selenium (a mineral),
and a group known as the carotenoids. Carotenoids, of which beta- carotene is
the most popular, are a pigment that adds color to many fruits and vegetables
-- without them, carrots wouldn't be orange, for example. Together as antioxidants,
these substances are thought to be effective in helping to prevent cancer, heart
disease, and stroke.
Many
researchers claim that elderly people, especially those who have reduced their
food intake, frequent aspirin users, heavy drinkers, smokers, and people with
impaired immune systems may benefit from taking antioxidant supplements daily.
In terms of heart disease and stroke, it is possible that higher levels of antioxidants
slow or prevent the development of arterial blockages, a complicated process
involving the oxidation of cholesterol. Moreover, antioxidants may deter the
collection of plaque on arterial walls.
ANTIOXIDANTS
Antioxidants
are important protectors of health because they provide electrons that neutralize
"free radicals"--molecules with unpaired electrons which have the
power to cause degenerative and life-threatening diseases.
Free radicals are produced from normal oxygen metabolism within the body, and
from exposure to certain chemicals, environmental pollutants, sunlight, radiation,
burns, cigarette smoke, drugs, alcohol, viruses, bacteria, parasites, dietary
fats, and more. The antioxidants known today are vitamins C and E, beta carotene,
selenium, bioflavonoids and bioflavanols.
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