ADVANTAGES OF EXTRACTS OVER DRIED HERBS

HERB-OF-THE-WEEK / ADVANTAGES OF EXTRACTS OVER DRIED HERBS
A liquid herbal extract is a concentrated liquid containing an herb's
chemical constituents dissolved into a solution of alcohol and water.
They are made by extracting ("washing") the herb's chemical
constituents out of the inert herb fiber (cellulose) with a solution
of alcohol and water. A good liquid herbal extract should optimally
preserve the aroma, taste and biological activity of the herb from
which it is made. Vanilla extract is a commonly known liquid herbal
extract.

Most herbs in tablet or capsule form are ground months prior to
appearing on store shelves. They lose many of their active ingredients
both when they are ground and while they are in storage. Herbal
tablets also contain fillers, binders and other materials necessary to
compress ground herbs into tablet form. Herbs in liquid extract form,
on the other hand, contain no fillers, binders, or "extra" ingredients
so they are immediately assimilated into the body. Nothing has to be
broken down or digested in order for the body to absorb them. In
liquid form, the herbs are immediately available for assimilation into
the bloodstream, glands and organs. Even a person with poor digestion
and assimilation can enjoy maximum benefits from liquid herbal extracts.

Using FRESH [undried] herbs is the only way to deliver the specific
properties necessary for healing. Liquid herbal extracts start with
fresh [undried] herbs that are picked and processed the same day so
that the active constituents can be preserved. Herbs in liquid herbal
extract form retain their freshness and potency much longer than
ground herbs in capsule or tablet form. Herbs found in capsules,
tablets, teas and loose herbs, on the other hand, must first be dried,
which saps them of the fresh active constituents necessary for healing.

POTENCY:
Herbalists have long recognized that potency is not about isolating a
single "active constituent" . Potency results from the interaction of
many constituents within each herb. Herbal products containing a full
spectrum of bioavailable constituents promote healing as well as the
maintenance of health. Liquid herbal extracts regardless of form, time
and again, deliver more bioavailable constituents than any other
herbal supplements.

ABSORBTION:
Experience has proven that liquid herbal extracts bypass the digestive
process and enter the bloodstream rapidly. This makes them the most
effective way for the body to absorb medicinal herbs. Once
assimilated, the herbs start working in your body within minutes.

FORMULATION:
More herbs can be mixed "more better".

ADVANTAGES OF DRIED HERBS OVER EXTRACTS

It is really a matter of BELIEF. Some peolple believe the entire herb
has mdicinal value. Some believe that sometimes important vitamins,
minerals and other constituients are lost in the extraction process.

Others believe this is a way to get the full effect.

But why take my word for any of this? You can do your own research
at the local library or on any Internet search engine such as
www.google.com or www.mamma.com or www.dogpile. com etc.

Until next time remember, most illness (upwards of 80% according to
experts) can be attributed to FOUR important factors that can eaken
your immune system and your ability to fight off disease. In this order:

1. INADEQUATE REST - Research continues to prove, that no two ways
about it, good quality sleep has proven to be the singlemost
important factor in determining or influencing your health.

2. INABILITY TO DEAL WITH STRESS - If you run around all day like a
chicken with it's head cut off, it will increase your chances of
getting ill and will aggrevate, tremendously, any illness that you
already have, no matter what it is. Anxiety, depression, anger, guilt
or also STRESS factors. LEARN TO FORGIVE AND LET GO.

3. INADEQUATE OR IMPROPER NUTRITIONAL HABITS. There are a lot of
practicing vegetarians lately and some load up on the white sugar,
white flour, starches, processed and refined foods. Many whole
foods/alternative medicine type practioneers believe we should be
eating at least 5 times as many fruits and vegetables as meats. Most
experts agree that most diets are seriously deficient in the amounts
of fruits and vegetables that we should be eating to remain healthy.

4. INADEQUATE EXCERCISE - A sedentary lifestyle that does not include
enough excercise will catch up with you. FIND SOME KIND OF PHYSICALLY
ENGAGING ACTIVITY EVEN IF IT'S ONLY WALKING!

LEGAL DISCLAIMER - Required by the FDA.

The statements on this page have not been evaluated by the Food and
Drug Administration and these statements are not intended to
diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Until next time,

Q