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Vitamin C
Vitamin C is a nutritional compound we hear a lot about. If you start to get a cough or cold, the first piece of advice you’ll receive is “be sure you’re getting enough vitamin C!” In addition to providing immune support, Vitamin C also maintains healthy muscle and skeletal function, keeps your heart healthy and provides strong antioxidant protection. Many of the Vitamin C complexes available over the coutner are synthetic and not very bioavailable. Standard Process has developed a whole food supplement for Vitamin C called Cataplex C.
“Vitamin C is an important nutritional compound essential for supporting the immune, cardiovascular, endocrine, musculoskeletal, and hematopoietic systems. Vitamin C is supported in these roles by other ingredients of Cataplex C, including veal bone PMG extract, dried alfalfa juice, echincea, and rice bran. These ingredients work together by providing a variety of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids in properly balanced, physiological ratios.” – Cataplex C product detail sheet
For mroe information about Cataplex C or Standard Process please call our office or visit Standard Process online at www.standardprocess.com
Emotional & Psychological Well Being
Well-being is about more than physical health alone. It is also about psychological and emotional health. More and more researchers are helping us understand the role that emotional and psychological stress can have on our bodies and overall health. Unfortunately, the number of people being affected by conditions such as depression and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is on the rise. Currently, an estimated 15 million people are affected by some degree of mood change and the numbers continue to grow. Because what we eat has an enormous impact on our brain function, nutritional deficiencies will affect our ability to process and cope with difficult emotions. Standard Process has developed a whole food supplement specifically designed to assist with emotional and psychological health called Min-Tran.
“Feelings of sadness or emotional turmoil can occur when the mechanism in the brain designed to adjust mood in response to different degrees of stress, fails to respond. Since the brain is an intricate and complicated organ that requires a number of nutrients in order to function properly, diet greatly influences the brain’s ability to function at optimal capacity. The mineral complexes found in Min-Tran support nervous system health and help stabilize levels of important neurotransmitters that are associated with mood. Min-Tran, a natural calmative, can help create and sustain a more tranquil mood on the inside to help keep reactions to life’s challenges on the outside in greater balance.” - Min-Tran Product Detail Sheet
For more information about Min Tran or Standard Process please call our office or visit Standard Process online at www.standardprocess.com
Support for Healthy Digestion
Has a health care provider ever told you that while taking antibiotics you should also eat yogurt? Have you ever wondered why that is? The reason is that not all bacteria are bad. In fact, some bacteria are essential for healthy digestion. Unfortunately it’s not only antibiotics that can deplete your intestinal flora – many of the highly processed foods we eat every day can wreak havoc as well! Standard Process has produced a supplement – Prebiotic Inulin – that can assist in rebuilding the intestinal flora and support overall digestive health.
“Prebiotic Inulin supports bone health, immune function and gut balance by providing a favorable environment for your intestinal microflora. Prebiotics are food (carbohydrates) that feed the good bacteria in the gut. They promote a favorable environment for the growth of native flora . . . (Inulin) is broken down by a fermentation process in the colon. This fermentation process promotes the growth of friendly intestinal microflora. This product contains Inulin, Calcium and Magnesium.” – Prebiotic Inulin Product Detail Sheet
If you are struggling with digestive issues and would like more information about Prebioitic Inulin please call our office or visit Standard Process online at www.standardprocess.com
Beating the Winter Blues
Maintaining your exercise program can be a challenge during the winter months – freezing temperatures, rain and snow can deplete anyone’s motivation for staying in shape. As tempting as it might be to stay on your couch during the winter months, one of the best things you can do for yourself is exercise. During the winter months especially our bodies need the activity and fresh air. According to Dr. Joseph Mercola (www.mercola.com) some of the benefits to maintaing your exercise program are:
1. Exercise helps boost your immune system, which means fewer colds and flu during the winter months.
2. Exercise has been shown to decrease your risk of diseases as wide ranging as Alzheimer’s, diabetes, and cancer. In addition, there is evidence regular workouts can cause healthy structural changes in your heart.
3. Exercise is also a great way to relieve tension and manage the dangerous physical symptoms of stress. When you exercise, endorphins are released in your brain. Endorphins are all natural tranquilizers and mood elevators which create feelings of relaxation and renewal.
Dr. Mercola has written an excellent article about how to beat the winter blues with exercise. We’ve included the link below.
Whole Food Philosophy
Often when people are searching for synthetic vitamins at a health food store, they look for the vitamin with the highest amount of nutrient in it (for example, %1000 percent or more of the daily recomended dose) and think this means the vitamin is a good quality. Dr. Royal Lee (the founder of Standard Process) found that the most important thing to consider when buying a vitamin is the source of the nutrient. This whole food philosophy is still held by Standard Process and is the reason for the high quality products they sell.
“Our founder, Dr. Royal Lee challenged the common scientific beliefs by choosing a holistic approach of providing nutrients through whole foods. His goal was to provide nutrients as they are found in nature – in a whole food state where he believed their natural potency and efficacy would be realized. Dr. Lee believed that when nutrients remain intact and are not split from their natural associated synergists – known and unknown – bioactivity is markedly enhanced over isolated nutrients. Following this philosophy, even a small amount of a whole food concentrate will offer enhanced nutritional support, compared to an isolated or fractionated vitamin. Therefore, one should examine the source of nutrients rather than looking at the quantities of individual nutrients on product labels.” – Standard Process
For more information on whole food supplements, please call our office or visit Standard Process online at www.standardprocess.com
Livaplex – Supporting the Liver
The Liver is the body’s largest organ and performs over 500 functions! Some of these functions include digestion, detoxification and storing nutrients. Supporting the Liver is critical, and Standard Process has a product specifically for that purpose called Livaplex.
“Livaplex is a special formula comprised of several Standard Process ingredients designed to support the liver. This product encourages healthy bile production and flow; the breakdown of fats, liver detoxification support, and the improvement of blood flow through the liver. All the above, in addition to zinc, copper and iron, enhance the ability of the liver to function normally.” – Standard Process Livaplex Product Detail
To find out more about Livaplex, please call our office or visit Standard Process online at www.standardprocess.com
Keeping Children Healthy
Vegetables play a critical role in nutrition. They provide essential minerals and enzymes that the body needs. This is especially true for growing children. Unfortunately, most children would rather eat pizza than kale or brussel sprouts. Standard Process has addressed this problem with SP Green Food.
“(SP Green Food) contains Brussels sprouts, kale, buckwheat, barley grass, and alfalfa that come straight from our certified organic farm. These vegetables act as antioxidants, sweeping free radicals away from the body. In addition, SP Green Food supports normal growth and development, protects cells from abnormal growth and division, and enhances immune system response.
If your child is not able to swallow capsules, open up the SP Green Food capsule and shake on your child’s favorite food, such as soup, yogurt, applesauce, popcorn, etc. Adding it to snacks is also a great way to increase the nutrient value.” – Standard Process
To find out if SP Green Food is a good choice for you and your family please call our office or visit Standard Process online at www.standardprocess.com
Understanding Supplement Labels
There are many different kinds of supplements on the market, and it can be very confusing to determine the true value of a supplement. Understanding the label will help you know if you are taking a quality supplement. Standard Process has some excellent information for consumers who are looking for a quality supplement. Below is a link to their article about understanding how to read a supplement label and how to choose the best supplement for you.
http://www.standardprocess.com/display/understandingsupplementlabels.spi
If you have any questions about whole food supplements or Standard Process you can call our office or visit Standard Process online at www.standardprocess.com