Herbs are a gift from nature. They include leaves, bark, berries, roots, gums, seeds, stems and flowers. They have been used for thousands of years to help maintain good health. 

Since the dawn of time, people have turned to plants for medicine. For more than a million years our ancestors have lived with herbs. They cooked with them, healed with them, scented their bodies and sanctified their prayers with them. In fact, until this century, plant medicine, mingled with faith and luck, was just about the only medicine. Then came laboratories, scientists in white smocks and host of powerful tablets and injections that grabbed the spotlight from leaves, roots, bark and berries. As dreaded diseases were conquered, many gentle and time-honored natural remedies were all but forgotten.

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What is grape seed extract?

Grape Seed extract, or GSE is an extract from the seeds of grapes. The seeds left over from the production of wine or juice are harvested, ground and extracted. They have a high content of compounds known as OPC’s (oligomeric proanthocyanidins).  OPC’s are found in virtually all plants, and they have been declared to be nontoxic, non-mutagenic, non-carcinogenic, and free of side effects, according to a review by German researcher Professor Peter Rohdewald.  OPC increases the structural strength of weakened blood vessels, it is also one of the most potent antioxidants known.  Grape Seed Extract is one of the least expensive ways to get your daily dose of OPC’s.

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Testosterone is responsible for the development of the male body from the androgynous embryo, which will otherwise develop into the female form. If the testosterone receptors in the fetus are not working, or insensitive to the hormone, the development of the normal features of the male body will be incomplete or abnormal, or an intersex human will grow. If the hormone doesn’t make its reappearance at the time of puberty, the male body will not develop secondary sexual characteristics such as a larger penis, beard and body hair, a deeper voice, and a male sexual drive. If the hormone doesn’t flow around a boy’s blood steam adequately; his musculature will fail to develop, as it should. Only the presence of testosterone in his blood will let him know of his maleness through spontaneous erections.

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Melatonin is a natural anti-aging hormone secreted by the pineal gland, and has been found to be a safe and effective sleep aid with no side effects. Melatonin has been found in recent studies to be one of the most powerful antioxidants ever discovered. Melatonin improves the immune function by stimulating shrinking thymus glands, and appears to be the body’s natural defense against breast cancer.

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A member of the palm family, saw palmetto is found in coastal regions, like Texas and Florida. The fruit and seeds of the saw palmetto plant have been used for years to regulate hormonal imbalances, and support and tone the glandular tissues of both men and women. Saw palmetto also strengthens the thyroid, which controls overall gland function.

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Did you know that berries are one of the most antioxidant-rich foods available today?  These superfoods are loaded with vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals, making them an essential part of your healthy diet.  And berries taste great too!  Who doesn’t like to have pancakes topped with fresh berries or a bowl full of yogurt with berries on top?  This is your guide to berries: one of the best tasting and healthiest superfoods.

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