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Dhea Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a hormone that is produced in the adrenal gland and acts as a precursor to over 50 different hormones in the human body. As we age the body produces less DHEA and researchers believe that low levels of DHEA can be a factor in the development of "old age" symptoms. Some of the most important hormones that DHEA can be converted to, are the sex hormones: estrogen, progesterone and testosterone. Visit -
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Dgl Glycyrrhiza glabra is a plant commonly known as licorice (or liquorice), whose root has been used for flavouring and as medicine for centuries. Extracts of this plant are an adaptogen and a demulcent. Visit - https://www.nationalnutrition.ca/articles/supplements/dgl/ [more]
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Devil's Claw Devil’s claw is native to Southern Africa and gets its name from the woody barbed fruit that it bears. It has been used as a tea by the indigenous peoples for digestive and rheumatic complaints. Visit - https://www.nationalnutrition.ca/articles/supplements/devils-claw/ [more]
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Date Sugar Dates have long been enjoyed as a sweet and nutritional food especially in the Mediterranean and Middle East for thousands of years. They are traditionally enjoyed as a snack always present in a bowl on the dining room table alongside raw nuts and seeds. In Western culture Dates have been enjoyed in recipes such as Date Squares topped with crunchy oatmeal – YUM! Visit - [more]
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Damiana Damiana is known for its ability to increase circulation to genital and abdominal areas. It is used as an aphrodisiac and energy tonic. It also helps with conditions brought on by low levels of sex hormones. Visit - https://www.nationalnutrition.ca/articles/supplements/damiana/ [more]
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D-Mannose D-Mannose is a member of the sugar family, so many people may find it odd that it has the power it does in terms of treating urinary tract infection (UTI). It is mildly sweet in taste and occurs naturally in certain fruits, such as cranberries, peaches and apples. D-Mannose has, based on some research, performed equally as well as or better than antibiotics in treating UTI. Visit - [more]
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Cysteine The amino acids that the body cannot produce, and need to be taken in through the diet, are called essential. Cysteine and cystine are two of these amino acids. Cystine simply contains two molecules of Cysteine bonded together, which increases stability. Cysteine plays an important role in the formation of keratin and collagen, and the detoxification processes in the liver. Keratin gives strength to the fingernails, toenails, skin and hair. Visit -
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Curcumin Free radicals are unstable molecules that cause damage to the body's tissues when they bump into healthy cells. Thus turmeric can be used to stop infections, protect the liver from toxins and may be useful for cancer. Research using curcumin for the prevention of colorectal cancers, in particular, are very promising. Visit - [more]
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Corn Silk Corn silk is a gentle herb that acts on the urinary system. As a diuretic it promotes the release of excess fluid from the body. This is useful for conditions such as PMS water retention, carpal tunnel syndrome and obesity. Corn silk also decreases urinary frequency and urgency by soothing the urinary tract. Visit - https://www.nationalnutrition.ca/articles/supplements/corn-silk/ [more]
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Copper The body uses copper in several systems. In the blood, it is a component of hemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying portion of the red blood cell. A deficiency of copper leads to anemia. It is important for wound healing and maintaining the integrity of the skin, bone, cartilage and tendons. Copper works with zinc and vitamin C to form elastin and collagen, which provide structural stability to most tissues and play a special role in maintaining elasticity in areas like the lungs and skin.... [more]
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Coconut Palm Sugar Coconut palm sugar is made from the concentrated dried nectar of coconut palm trees (Cocos nucifera) from the Phillipines. This form of sugar has been used for thousands of years in South and Southeast Asia. Other names for Coconut palm sugar are: coconut sugar, coco sugar, and coco sap sugar but do not confuse it with palm sugar, which is from a different source. Coconut palm sugar is extracted from the palm tree by slashing the budding flowers and collecting the sap... [more]
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Colostrum Colostrum is the “first food of life” because it is excreted from the mammalian breast during the first 72 hours after birth. It is rich in nutrients and substances called immunoglobulins and lactoferrin. Immunoglobulins and lactoferrin support the maturation of the immune system, a process that is not completed until the second year of life in humans. Visit - [more]
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Collagen 2 Type II collagen (collagen type II) is the primary component of all of the cartilage in our body, particularly the subtype known as hyaline cartilage. Cartilage is the connective tissue pad that acts as a cushion and eliminates friction in your joints. These cushions are found in all the joints of the body, including the knees, elbows, and between the vertebrae in the spine. Natural healthcare practitioners use type II collagen to support healthy cartilage synthesis in the body.... [more]
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Cod & Halibut Liver Oils Cod and halibut liver oils have been used as nutritional supplements for many years. These liver oils decrease inflammation, and thereby, prevent and treat heart disease. A component of the liver oil, EPA, is an important fatty acid in the maintenance of cardiovascular health and the regulation of inflammation. EPA is a precursor to a series of chemicals whose job it is to regulate the inflammatory effects of arachidonic acid. Visit -
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Coconut Water Green coconuts are sold by street vendors all over the world. They take a knife or machete, cut off the top and stick a straw into the freshly opened coconut and serve it like a soda! Coconut water is Mother Nature’s perfect drink and there’s nothing more refreshing than a nice cold, freshly cracked-open green coconut. Try one next time you’re on vacation! Visit - [more]
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