Give yourself a Christmas bonus
Hangovers and festive stress can be a thing of the past, if you take the right precautions NOW
Yes! It’s that time of year again when thoughts turn to gifts, holly, peace, goodwill, excessive alcohol consumption, family rows and indigestion. Probably in that order!
Just as you’ll be stocking up on festive foods and the odd crate or two of beer, wine and spirits over the next weeks, you should also ensure you’ve purchased the all herbal helpers to combat the ills of the festive season in advance. Make it your Christmas present to yourself!
Your shopping list should look something like this:
1. Milk Thistle – Research indicates that its active ingredient offers protection from liver damage, especially when combined with turmeric root and artichoke leaf extract as in the capsules from Ripple Creek.
2. NAC – or N Acetyl Cysteine – an amino acid that supports liver function and helps the body deal with many toxins and pollutants. Bio-Cysteine (Biocare) provides support for the liver, particularly to help recover from short-term over-zealous celebrations like Christmas and New Year.
3. Digestive Enzymes – shop for a high potency supplement like Viridian Nutrition’s powerful combination of enzymes papain, bromelain and betaine HCl. Digestive enzyme supplementation also helps in cases of stress, as normal enzyme secretion is impaired by stress hormones. This can lead to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and abdominal bloating.
4. Probiotic formulations – these add good bacteria to aid digestion and boost immunity but do avoid the sugary one-shot supermarket products. Look for Health Bac powder from Tigon, or the new DuoCap Floraguard from Biocare – both specifically formulated to ensure the probiotic flora get to the small intestine without being damaged by stomach acid. The good bacteria act as your first line of defence against unfriendly bacteria and other disease-producing microbes including viruses and fungi. Essential for this time of year!
5. Vitamins B&C or a good MultiVitamin – because alcohol and cigarette smoke both have a detrimental effect on water-soluble vitamins. Take them on rising if you haven’t remembered to take them at bedtime with a large glass of water – in itself a miracle cure. Don’t turn to stimulants like caffeine, cola and Red Bull: these give you quick hits of energy, but they’re temporary measures that end up wearing you out even more. Exhausted adrenal glands are like a tired horse – they become weaker if they’re whipped into action by the use of stimulants. Viridian Nutrition is UK’s best Vitamin brand.
6. RU-21 Alcohol metaboliser – if you’re really intent on serious alcohol consumption, get this clinically tested Russian-originated formula which, when taken whilst drinking, blocks acetyldehyde – a toxic by-product of alcohol metabolism that has been linked both to many alcohol-related injuries as well as the addictive process. Use Google’s search engine to find European suppliers.
Suppliers
Biocare: Tel: Angela 99 974484 or [email protected].
Tigon: www.oliveleaf.co.uk
Ripple Creek and Health Bac: call Derek on: 00 44 116 235 5020
Viridian Nutrition: www.nutriglow.com
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
If Bird Flu comes to Cyprus, what can I do to combat it?
Mr JP, Nicosia
In truth, media overkill has made it hard to know what to believe. For a regular flu infection – a more realistic scenario at this time of the year – I’d take four Eden Olive Leaf Extract capsules at the first sign of infection and thereafter two every four hours; I’d supplement this with an Oregacyn Oil of Oregano capsule twice a day, morning and evening, and 8-10 drops of regular Oil of Oregano under the tongue (swish, gargle and swallow) four times daily. Three or four days of this, and supplementing with probiotic Health Bac (see main article), should be effective.
I consulted North American Herb & Spice’s Doctor Cass Ingram on receiving the Bird Flu query. He says that US research reveals the virus is extremely difficult to kill, even using Nature’s most effective anti-virals like Oregano and Olive Leaf Extract, and believes very high doses are required.
To the above flu protocol with Eden Extract and Health Bac, he suggested starting treatment with two Oregacyn capsules – instead of one – then continue with one capsule every four hours. Ten to 15 drops of Super Strength P73 Oil of Oregano is his choice for the liquid form and advises ensuring that some drops remain in saliva overnight. Use Germ a Clenz spray liberally to keep the environment disinfected. Finally, for immune system support, take up to four Flavin C capsules a day and at least 30mg of Zinc.
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