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THE GLANDULAR SYSTEM - The Body's Thermostat

The human body has two types of glands--exocrine glands that secrete fluids into a duct or a tube, and the endocrine glands that release chemicals known as hormones into general circulation. Endocrine glands include the pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, thymus, adrenals, pancreas, and sex glands (ovaries and testes). The hormones they release regulate basic drives and emotions while promoting growth and sexual identity and controlling body temperature. They also help to repair broken tissue and generate energy.

The glandular system is a communication network that regulates basic drives and emotions, promotes growth and sexual identity, controls body temperature, assists in the repair of broken tissue and helps generate energy.

Factors in glandular health
The endocrine system functions best when it has ample stores of minerals--particularly trace minerals. For example, the thyroid gland maintains proper metabolic rates and levels of body fluids when it has ample iodine. Similarly, the pancreas, which controls blood sugar levels, need chromium.

Eating foods rich in trace minerals help support the body's glandular functions. Unfortunately, many foods that are a mainstay of the modern diet are devoid of trace minerals. This is due in part ti the depletion of soil and the effects of processing. For example raw sugar loses 94% of its chromium and 89% of it manganese during processing. Likewise, as wheat is processed into white flour, it loses 50% of its chromium and 86% of its manganese.

Nutritional supplements rich in trace minerals, when taken with a well-balanced diet, help ensure the endocrine system gets the nutritional elements it need to function properly.

Common Concerns:
  • Hormone imbalance
  • Emotional stress
  • Reproductive troubles
  • Hyper/hypo sugar levels

    • GLANDULAR SYSTEM PRODUCTS:

    Pancreas & Adrenals

    HY-A™
    A combination of licorice, dandelion, safflowers and horseradish, HY-A was designed for hypoglycemics. Herbal properties of this formula include adaptogenic, glandular and stomachic. Licorice helps stabilize the adrenal glands, dandelion supports the liver, and safflowers and horseradish improve digestion.

    PRO-PANCREAS (P-14®)
    This mixture contains 14 herbs that help support the function of the pancreas gland--hence the name P-14. It helps balance blood sugar levels and improve digestive secretions from the pancreas. P-14 contains golden seal root, juniper berries, uva ursi leaves cedar berries, mullein leaves, garlic bulb, yarrow flowers, slippery elm bark, capsicum fruit, dandelion root, marshmellow root, nettle herb, white oak bark and licorice root.

    Help for Specific Glands
      BUILD/TONIFY INDICATIONS
    Pituitary Master Gland Formula, General glandular imbalances
    Thyroid Thyroid Activator (KC-X) Low body Temperature, fatigue
    Thymus Thim-J Poor resistance to disease, low self-esteem
    Adrenals Nervous Fatigue Formula (HS-C), Siberian Ginseng, Licorice (ATC Concentrate) Fatigue, difficulty coping with stress, confusion, waking up at night to urinate, hypoglycemia, chronic inflammation
    pancreas Pro-Pranceas (P-14®), Nopal, Chromium GTF Blood sugar problems, fatigue or hyperactivity, mood swings, digestive weakness
    Female Reproductive Female Comfort (FC w/Dong Quai),
    Monthly Maintenance (PMS), Flash-Ease, Womens' Formula, X-Action    		 PMS, menstrual irregularities, menopause, infertility
    Male Reproductive Mens' Formula, X-Action Impotence, prostate problems, infertility, frequent nighttime urination, interrupted urination

    GLANDULAR SYSTEM PRODUCTS:

    Specific Glands:

    FEMALE COMFORT (FC w/Dong Quai)
    Female comfort (FC) contains herbs known for their ability to nourish and regulate the female glands. Ted raspberry, dong quai, blessed thistle, queen of the meadow and four other trusted herbs aid a variety of female concerns, including PMS, menstrual irregularity and menopause.

    NERVOUS FATIGUE FORMULA (HS-C™)
    This formula (HS stands for heart stimulant) contains 18 Chinese herbs that offer adaptogenic, balancing and stimulating properties. HS-C is excellent for those feeling "burn-out" or stress.

    THYROID ACTIVATOR (KC-X™)
    This combination was created by Dr. Christopher. It contains several sources of iodine and other nutrients that benefit the thyroid. Ingredients include Irish moss, kelp, black walnut hulls, parsley, watercress, sarsaparilla and Icelandic moss. KC-X aids thyroid function and may help with fatigue. Do not use with overactive thyroid.

    MASTER GLAND FORMULA®
    This general body tonic supplies herbs and nutrients that aid the function of the glandular system. Its ingredients include adaptogens like schizandra and Siberian ginseng, along with herbs historically used to strengthen all the glands, alfalfa for the pituitary, kelp for the thyroid, licorice root for the adrenals, thyme for the thymus, dong quai and ginseng for the reproductive glands and dandelion and uva ursi for the pancreas.

    MEN'S FORMULA WITH LYCOPENE
    This popular combination of saw palmetto extract, pygeum extract, lycopene beadlets, stinging nettle extract, gout kola and zinc provides incredible nutrition and toning for the prostate gland. Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant, found naturally in tomatoes. A seven-year study of more than 47,000 men showed that lycopene is inversely correlated to prostate cancer risk. That is the lycopene-containing food in your diet, the less risk you have of getting prostate cancer.

    PRO-PANCREAS P-14®
    This mixture contains 14 herbs that help support the function of the pancreas gland--hence the name P-14. It helps balance blood sugar levels and improve digestive secretions from the pancreas. P-14 contains golden seal root, juniper berries, uva ursi leaves cedar berries, mullein leaves, garlic bulb, yarrow flowers, slippery elm bark, capsicum fruit, dandelion root, marshmellow root, nettle herb, white oak bark and licorice root.

    THIM-J™
    This combination (THIM-J stand for thymus gland) of herbs and other nutrients was designed to help strengthen the thymus gland, a key part of the immune system. People with low immune response or specific immune concerns may benefit from this formula. It contains rose hips, beta-carotene, broccoli, cabbage, Siberian ginseng, parsley red clover, wheat grass and horseradish.

    X-ACTION™ FOR MEN
    This product is specifically formulated for male vitality. It features muira puama stem concentrate and yohimbe bark. Muira puama, also called "potency wood," reported has aphrodisiac properties. Yohimbe bark from West Africa, contains the alkaloid yohimbine, which has been valued for supporting and stimulating the nervous system. These two herbs are blended in a unique base containing l-arginine, damiana leaves, oat straw leave concentrate, saw palmetto berries and DHEA.

    Help for Female Concerns

    PROBLEM POSSIBLE DIRECT AIDS COMMENTS
    Heavy Bleeding Red Raspberry, Yarrow, Capsicum If persistent, consult with a physician. Can be caused by fibroids, endometriosis, polyps, infections or cancer
    Estrogen deficiency Flash-Ease, Phyto-Soy Isoflavones mimic the body's natural estrogens but are weaker in action than natural hormones or hormonal drugs.
      Magnesium, Black Cohosh, Lobelia Essence, Kava Kava These supplements have a relaxing effect on smooth muscles, particularly in the pelvic/uterine area.
      Ginger, Dong Quai, Red Raspberry, Yarrow Traditional herbalism considers blood stagnation or congestion a contributing factor in problems such as fibroids, menstrual cramps and PMS.
    Cramps Pro-G-Yam® Cream, Wild Yam & Chaste Tree Wild yam does not affect progesterone levels.
    Blood congestion or poor circulation Kidney Activator K™ Use diuretic to help the body flush excess fluids.
    Anxiety, stress, etc. associated with cycle St. John's Wort, Chinese Mood Elevator (AD-C), Stress-J (STR-J) Use nervines to relax tension and relieve anxiety and/or depression associated with periods.

    GLANDULAR SYSTEM PRODUCTS:

    Female Concerns

    CHINESE MOOD ELEVATOR (AD-C)™
    AD-C (AD stands for antidepressant) is a combination of 18 Chinese herbs that have nervine, sedative and stimulant properties. These herbs help build and strengthen the liver, stimulate circulation and improve 'sagging" feelings. AD-C helps with tension, depression and other nervous disorders.

    FLASH-EASE™
    Flash-Ease™ [Glandular] contains black cohosh, a popular herb native to the West. It is widely known for its ability to help support the mature woman’s body as she encounters normal glandular imbalances and physical changes. In fact, women have used it for decades to help “keep cool” during menopause.
    Flash-Ease is a potent, timed-release version of this trusted herb. It is standardized to a 2.5 percent concentration of triterpene glycosides (the key active constituent).
    Flash-Ease also includes dong quai, a noted Chinese herb, to further support the glandular system. Each tablet contains a highly concentrated extract that provides 80 mg of black cohosh. A slow-release matrix process ensures a full 10 hours of release, yielding 2 mg of triterpene glycosides.

    KIDNEY ACTIVATOR K™
    A stimulating diuretic, combination K features juniper berry, an aromatic herb whose volatile oil is know to promote kidney function. As good sources of potassium. Dandelion and parsley are also included to support kidney function. The uva ursi in K acts as a urinary antiseptic in alkaline urine. Do not use this product when kidneys are inflamed.

    MAGNESIUM COMPLEX
    Women who experience menstrual cramps associated with their period are often magnesium deficient. This vital mineral helps muscles relax, easing cramping and pain.

    PRO-G-YAM® CREAM
    This body cream contains natural progesterone and extract of wild yam and offers maximum absorption and bioavailability. Wild yam root provides an excellent source of diosgenin. A precursor to progesterone. Each ounce also contains 5 mg of progesterone (the maximum allowed in over-the-counter preparations) in a unique herbal base of wild yam, chamomile, gingko, horsetail and yucca. Progesterone is produced naturally in the body during the menstrual cycle. It may offset some symptoms associated with excessive estrogen secretion, including weight gain, mood swings, headaches, irregular menstruation and risk of abnormal growths in the endometrium and breasts.

    ST. JOHN'S WORT
    This popular herb has gained national attention for its ability to alleviate mild to moderated depression. It contains an active constituent, hypericin, that appears to prolong the activity of serotonin in the brain. In Europe, many doctors prescribe this herb instead of prescription antidepressant drugs. Several clinical studies demonstrate the herb's efficacy as an antidepressant.

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