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IT'S
NO GAME SHOW
Things
that make you sneeze.
Things that cause a rash. Things that
lead to lung cancer years after exposure.
This may sound like part of a
TV game show, but it is certainly no
game. We're talking about toxins -
substances that create irritating and
harmful effects on the body, keeping
it from its optimal functioning.
They're substances that seem to be
unavoidable in today's world where
polluted air and water are more the
norm than the exception, and overprocessed,
unnaturally preserved
foods fill grocery carts throughout
the day.
In
America today, toxicity diseases,
such as cancer, cardiovascular disease,
arthritis, even allergies and obesity,
are on the rise. Cancer and cardiovascular
disease are the leading
causes of death for Americans in the
21st century so far. It makes sense
that reducing our exposure to toxins
and increasing our bodies' natural
capacity for disposing of toxins can
help improve our chances for living
in health.
WHERE
TO FIND
REFUGE IN A TOXIC
WORLD?
We
are almost constantly exposed
to toxins of one type or another just
from our experience of daily living.
External exposure comes from factors
in the environment, those irritating,
poisonous, debilitating substances
that we breathe, ingest, or
even touch. Many times, we aren't
even aware of our exposure. Internal
exposure to toxins can arise from our
metabolic processes. Cellular function,
digestion, and even thinking, for
instance, create toxic by-products
like free radicals. Additionally,
microbes that exist by the millions in
all our bodies - things like intestinal
bacteria and yeasts, as well as parasites
in the blood, liver, and digestive
tract - all produce internal metabolic
toxic waste. Where do we turn for
protection?
Fortunately,
our bodies are amazingly
designed to cope with this toxic
exposure by eliminating a great deal
of the toxic substances that daily
flood our systems. In fact, most
body systems play a critical role in
daily detoxification - the respiratory,
gastrointestinal, urinary, skin, and
lymphatic systems are all key players.
They "take care of" toxins
by neutralizing, eliminating, or transforming
them into something less
toxic. It's a fine balance that keeps
our bodies in top form, and it can
easily shift off its optimal form. This
is where "toxicity" occurs - when our
bodies are no longer able to deal with
the toxic load under their own steam.
And this is where we need to call in
the reserves. Sometimes it seems the
only place of safety in a toxic world
is right in the middle of a detox!
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WHAT'S
HERBS GOT TO
DO, GOT TO DO WITH IT?
Common
signs of body toxicity include such commonplace things as
headache, fatigue, mucous problems,
aches and pains, digestive problems,
rashes, nervousness, bad breath,
mood disorders, and even increased
sensitivity to perfume and fabrics. If
these "symptoms" sound familiar,
you're thinking along the right lines.
There
are few people living in our world today who couldn't benefit
from some type of detoxification program.
Just about everyone has some,
and most have a significant level of
toxicity in their bodies.
All body systems suffer from this
imbalance, but because it is one of
the body's bigger detoxification systems,
the circulatory system - namely
the blood - is one very likely to suffer the ill effects of
a toxic overload.
Drinking
plenty of clean, purified water is a great starting point,
but it
certainly is not enough on its own to
fully detoxify the blood. Herbal
detoxification supplements featuring
natural ingredients specifically targeted
to cleanse, rebuild, and fortify the
blood not only clear out the accumulated"
junk," they also help shore the
body up to better fight the toxic
onslaught that shows no signs of
abatement.
A
CLEAN LIVER DOES A BODY GOOD
Despite
what seems to be an insurmountable
number of toxic and parasitic
invaders lurking in us and
around us, just waiting to gain a
stronghold, we do have an incredibly
potent line of defense: our own bodies,
in particular the liver which is
the main organ for detoxification.
An
amazing organ -- the only one
the human body can regenerate if
part of it is damaged -- the liver
weighs about four pounds and plays a
crucial role in many body processes.
It metabolizes carbohydrates and
stores them as glycogen, a quick
energy reservoir. The liver regulates
lipid and protein metabolism, manufacturing
and controlling levels of
proteins, hormones, immune factors
and lipids like cholesterol. It manufactures
bile, which is essential to
break down fats for proper digestion
and utilization by the body.
But
the liver also serves another essential and lifesaving role:
it filters
the blood, removing toxins and impurities
for elimination. When protein
is digested and bacteria ferment food
in the intestines, ammonia is produced.
The liver detoxifies the
ammonia. It also helps rid the body
of environmental toxins like insecticide
residues and other harmful
chemicals (such as synthetic drugs)
by mixing them with less harmful
substances so they can be more safely
eliminated through the intestinal
tract and the kidneys.
However,
despite its role (or perhaps because of it) as a detoxifier,
it
is important to periodically detoxify
the liver itself, to flush out, in
essence, the junk the liver has
stripped from the rest of the body. It
is also important to help the liver
deal with damage that it sustains
from toxins it is working to neutralize
-- including alcohol which
inflames and scars the liver -- along
with infective organisms such as parasites
and hepatitis viruses.
To
regain optimal liver function, it's necessary to remove excess
fat
from the liver, eliminate the toxic
wastes collected there, dissolve and
flush out biliary stones, get the bile
moving freely again, eliminate pathogenic
organisms, reduce inflammation,
and promote healing and regeneration
of liver tissue. An herbal
detox program with the right components
can get all this done effectively.
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H2CLEAR
TO THE RESCUE
Healing
America's H2Clear,
(Hepato-Hemo) Clear, combines the
most potent natural herbs for liver
and blood cleansing known into a
single, convenient capsule form. H2
Clear also adds other potent detoxifiers,
chelating agents and supporters
of liver health. Let's examine these
ingredients in more detail:
Milk
Thistle Seed
The ads on TV report that milk "does a body good." The
same could
be said about milk thistle seed in
relationship to the liver. This unique
herb contains silymarin, a compound
that nourishes the liver like no other
herb available. Milk thistle increases
the secretion and flow of bile from
the liver and gallbladder, protects
liver cells from chemical damage,
and helps rejuvenate damaged cells
and tissues, particularly those damaged
by alcohol use and abuse.
Burdock
Root
Not only does it detoxify the blood
and lymphatic systems, burdock root
can also help build blood back up
when it's low on hemoglobin -- and it
doesn't have the nausea side effect
that many blood cleansers do. It is a
powerful tool in the battle against
toxins. During the Industrial
Revolution, burdock was used to help
people cope with increasing environmental
pollution.
A
member of the thistle family, burdock is a close relative to
echinacea,
dandelion, and feverfew, and
as such, has a similar effect in
strengthening the immune system and
helping the body to firm up its natural
defenses. Studies from Japan have
found a new type of desmutagen in
burdock root -- it's a substance that
appears to reduce cell mutation and
thus may play a role in cancer prevention.
Burdock
root is rich in the
B vitamins, Vitamin E, and the trace
minerals potassium, phosphorus,
chromium, cobalt, iron, magnesium,
silicon, zinc, and sodium.
Yellow Dock Root (Rumex crispus)
With its impressive list of chemical
constituents that include anthroquinone
glycosides, tannins, iron,
phosphorus, vitamins A & C, and calcium,
yellow dock root is well positioned
as an excellent blood purifier.
As
it helps improve bladder and liver function, as well as that
of the kidneys,
lymph glands, and intestines, it
boosts the body's own natural cleansing
processes. Yellow dock root
actually helps the body rid itself of
many pollutants and toxins, including
heavy metals like lead and arsenic.
Oregon Grape Root
Although it has bright blue berries
that might remind you of grapes,
Oregon Grape Root isn't actually a
grape-producing plant. But it is a
plant that packs a big detoxifying
punch. Similar to goldenseal in containing
the alkaloids berberine and
hydrastine, Oregon grape root was
used for centuries as a powerful
antibiotic to treat infections. Today it
is used as a nutritional aid for the
digestive and circulatory systems, as
well as to help reduce the effects of
blood poisoning, gout, and rheumatism.
It enhances liver function by
stimulating bile flow in the liver and
gall bladder.
Recently, Oregon grape root has
shown some promise in the fight
against cancer, particularly as an antitumor
agent for colon cancer. One
study has shown it to be an effective
stimulator of the white blood cells
called macrophages.
Goldenseal Root
The Cherokee used it to treat ulcers
and arrow wounds, and today, the
immune-nourishing capacity of goldenseal
is well recognized throughout
the health care community. In addition
to the calcium, iron, manganese,
vitamins A, C, E, and B-complex,
one of Goldenseal's nutritional claims
to fame is its pair of alkaloids
hydrastine and berberine, potent natural
antibiotics and inflammation
fighters. They have also shown
promise in fighting cancer.
Goldenseal cleanses the body,
increases insulin effectiveness, and
promotes healthy function of major
body organs, including the colon,
liver, pancreas, and spleen.
Goldenseal is really a jack-of-alltrades
when it comes to health: it has
been used variously as a laxative,
general tonic, diuretic, antiseptic,
antibacterial agent, astringent, and
even insect repellent. It is used in
many combination supplement formulas
to enhance the potency of
other herbs.
Black Walnut Hull
If you've ever had a walnut tree in
your yard, you know that when the
walnuts fall from the tree, they don't
look much like the walnuts you buy
in the store. They're covered with a
tough green hull that needs to be
removed just to get to the shell.
You'll also know how messy those
hulls can be -- they turn your fingers
brown as you remove them, and they
do the same to the driveway and
sidewalk if not removed. Well, that
brown stain in the green husk contains
organic iodine, which has antiseptic
and healing properties.
The
extract of black walnut hull kills parasites
directly and also by improving
oxygenation of the blood. It helps
balance sugar levels and promotes
metabolism of toxins and fatty materials.
This green hull also contains
substances like tannins that act as a"
vermifuge" -- something that helps
expel and control worms.
Picrorhiza kurroa
Used for thousands of years by
people in India to treat digestive ailments,
picrorhiza has been found in
numerous modern studies to offer
significant antioxidant protection in
the liver. It stimulates bile production,
which helps with the digestion
and metabolism of fats. Picrorhiza
also helps prevent the liver toxicity
and biochemical changes that are
caused by toxic agents like carbon
tetrachloride.
Dandelion Root
Dandelion root is a bitter herb that
helps nourish the urinary tract and
liver. It's a rich source of potassium
(which means it doesn't deplete the
body of this essential nutrient
through its diuretic effect) and contains
vitamins A, B, and C, iron,
phosphorous, and sodium. It has
been used for centuries to purify the
blood and flush toxins from the body.
It's anti-inflammatory, a mild
laxative, and it stimulates circulation.
The unique bitter compounds in
dandelion root -- sesquiterpene lactones
-- stimulate better digestion.
They increase production and flow of
bile from the liver, which improves
breakdown of dietary fats.
Fennel Seed
The seeds of the fennel plant are
well known to most cooks as a flavorful
addition to many dishes, from
meats to soups. This common herb is
often used to promote good digestion.
It is known as a carminative,
which means it helps relieve intestinal
gas and cramps. One of fennel's
major constituents -- terpenoid anethole
-- inhibits spasms in smooth
muscles, such as are found in the
digestive tract. It also helps clear
obstructions of the liver, spleen, and
gallbladder.
Malic Acid
Malic acid is the main fruit acid
found in apples. It is also an intermediary
in the Krebs Cycle, the
chemical pathway that produces energy
in our bodies at the cellular level.
Malic acid has been used for
increased energy. It is also an aluminum
detoxifier. Since it is felt to
help soften and promote passage of
biliary stones, malic acid (either from
apple juice or as an individual supplement)
is often included in naturopathic"
liver flush" protocols.
EDTA
EDTA is the substance most commonly
used for chelation, the binding
of toxic heavy metals for elimination from the body. It is primarily
given
intravenously for this purpose, but it
has about 10% absorption when
taken by mouth and can be helpful
for mild chelation when taken by this
route.
Wormwood
As its name suggests, wormwood
has long been used as an antihelminthic
to expel intestinal worms.
It does this primarily by utilizing its
natural anesthetic properties to anesthetize
the worms and cause them to
release their grip on the intestines so
they can be flushed out of the body.
One
of the most bitter herbs -- its Latin/scientific name "absinthium" means "bitter" --
wormwood has been used for various bodily ailments
for more than 3,600 years. It has also
been used as a tonic to stimulate the
liver and gallbladder.
Artichoke Leaf
Artichokes contain an important
substance -- caffeoylquinic acid --
that stimulates bile production in the
liver which, in turn, assists digestion
and lipid metabolism. Artichoke leaf
also limits the liver's release of LDL
("bad") cholesterol.
Red Clover
Remember the chant from the children's
game, "Red Rover, Red Rover,
send Suzy right over"? Well, we
could alter it slightly -- "Red Clover,
Red Clover, send detox right over" --
and we'd start to get the picture of the
important role the blossoms of this
common plant play in cleansing our
blood. Used for centuries as a general
cleansing herbal tonic, red clover
is particularly effective as a blood
cleanser.
Important components include the
isoflavones genistein and daidzein,
the essential oil methyl salicylate,
phenolic glycosides, tocopherol, vitamins
A, C, and B-complex, calcium,
chromium, iron, and magnesium. In
fact, red clover's isoflavones may
actually help prevent tumor growth.
Studies by the National Cancer
Institute have identified potential
anti-cancer properties in red clover.
Additionally, red clover
has expectorant
(making your coughs more
productive to help get rid of excess
phlegm and mucous) and anti-spasmodic
(reducing excess coughing)
properties. The coumesterol in red
clover acts similarly to the hormone
estrogen, which means the use of red
clover can help minimize the
unpleasant side effects of menopause
-- like hot flashes and osteoporosis.
Gentian
As its common name -- bitterroot -- implies, gentian contains
some of
the most bitter substances known:
primarily gentiopicrin (which stimulates
bile production and helps protect
the liver) and amarogentin. Bitter
plants such as gentian have been used
for centuries as digestive aids. The
gentiopicrin in gentian stimulates
secretion of saliva in the mouth and
hydrochloric acid in the stomach to
aid in digestion. Gentian helps purify
the blood and aids in combating
health problems ranging from gastritis
to colds and gout.
Chlorophyll
Responsible for the green color of
leaves, Chlorophyll is a particularly
potent natural detoxifier. It helps
with elimination of both chemical
and heavy metal toxins.
Poke Root
In addition to cleansing the lymph
system, poke root has been shown to
help fight cancer. It also regulates
the liver and bowels and cleanses the
blood. Primary chemical constituents
include triterpenoid saponins, alkaloids,
phytolaccic acid, formic acid,
lectins, tannin, antiviral protein, and
fatty oil.
Periwinkle (Vinca minor)
Flower
Its Latin name comes from the
word meaning, "to overcome," and
periwinkle - or Vinca minor - has
been used for centuries to treat a
variety of disorders including
headaches, vertigo, and even bleeding
gums. Among periwinkle's active
compounds are some 70 alkaloids,
the most significant of which is vincamine
with vasodilating, blood-thinning,
and memory-enhancing actions.
It improves blood supply to the brain,
and the extract vinpocetine is used in
some 35 countries around the world
in the treatment of stroke and vascular
dementia, such as Alzheimer's disease.
Mistletoe
Both the American and European
varieties of mistletoe have been used
for different health and nutritional
applications, but it is the European
variety that is most commonly used
in nutritional supplements today to
strengthen the nervous system and
improve circulation, among other
things.
The
name of this amazing plant is said to come from the Celtic
word for"
all heal," referring to its use for a
wide variety of problems from nervous
complaints to tumors.
Mistletoe's anti-tumor properties are
perhaps most well known outside the
U.S. A mistletoe extract called
Iscador is widely used throughout
Europe as a cancer treatment. Its
active compounds include viscotoxins,
which stimulate immune function.
Alpha Lipoic Acid
Alpha lipoic acid is a universal antioxidant, scavenging free
radicals
from the body. This workhorse can
be found in the mitochondria of our
cells. Think back to your high school
biology class, and you might recall
that mitochondria are sort of the "
powerhouses" of our cells. That's
where energy production takes place.
Alpha Lipoic Acid works there to
help break down sugars for the cells
to use as energy. It even helps regenerate
Vitamins E and C, and it promotes
liver health.
As an antioxidant, alpha lipoic
acid shields the liver from potentially
harmful cell changes and assists it in
flushing toxins from the body. Alpha
lipoic acid supplements have also
proved effective in minimizing liver
toxicity following exposure to poisons
such as heavy metals (including
lead) and toxic industrial chemicals
such as carbon tetrachloride.
Chaparral Leaf
Long known as a blood purifier,
Chaparral has been used in traditional
Native American medicine to help
ease cramping and joint pains as well
as allergic problems. Chaparral has
potent anti-inflammatory qualities
and is rich in antioxidant flavonoids.
Sheep Sorrel
Used historically as an antiseptic,
diuretic, hepatic, astringent, and laxative,
sheep sorrel has also been an
effective vermifuge, expelling intestinal
worms. Its primary chemical
constituents include anthraquinones,
oxalic acid, tartaric acid, beta
carotene, vitamin C, and tannins. As
a detoxifier, sheep sorrel is high in
antioxidants (which protect cells
against free radical damage caused
by external and internal toxins). It
has also shown some anti-cancer
activity.
Cayenne
The potent cayenne pepper has
been used for centuries to help ease
stomach pains, cramping, and gas, as
well as to treat circulatory system
problems. African Bird Pepper has a
pungent, hot taste, and works well as
a stimulant and anti-inflammatory
agent. It stimulates gastric secretions
and improves metabolic rates.
Bloodroot
Both the common name and the
Latin name - sanguinaria - refer to
the strong red color in the root, used
for generations by Native Americans
as a body paint and fabric dye. In
the nutrition and health arena, bloodroot
has been used variously as an
emetic, cathartic, and expectorant.
One of its primary active compounds,
the alkaloid sanguinarine, has shown
antiseptic, anesthetic, and anti-cancer
potential.
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BUILDING A FIRM
FOUNDATION
In our ongoing battle against 21st
century toxins, we should always
keep in mind that our most powerful
weapon in the detox war is right in
our own bodies -- the liver. To maintain
its optimal functioning as a
detoxifier, it is critical to keep it
detoxified as well. Starting with a
clean liver will help to better clean
up everything else. Cleansing the
blood as well should be part of a regular
total body detox program for
everyone. H2Clear makes liver and
blood cleansing smooth, easy, healthful
and efficient.
CAUTIONS
These statements have not been
evaluated by the FDA. This product
is not intended to diagnose, treat,
cure, or prevent any disease, but
rather is a dietary supplement intended
solely for nutritional support.
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