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New! from TerraCeutics: TerraVin Natural Anti-aging Supplement with Resveratrol

March 30, 2010

Maximum Antioxidant Protection

Improves & Restores Cardiovascular Function

Triggers the Longevity Gene

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TerraCeutics™ TerraVin contains High Potency ingredients including the latest breakthrough in anti-aging supplements, Resveratrol!

TerraVin Natural Anti-aging formula contains powerful antioxidants, giving benefits to the cardiovascular system and the the immune system. Researchers believe that antioxidants, such as flavonoids or a substance called Resveratrol, found in red wine grapes, have promising heart-healthy benefits. Most bottles of wine on the market contain less than 1mg of Resveratrol in each bottle. The sure way to get the higher dosages of Resveratrol is through high quality nutritional supplements.

Resveratrol
The secret to anti-aging lies with Trans-Resveratrol, active form of resveratrol polyphenols found in the skins, seeds, and stems of red wine grapes. Trans-Resveratrol remains active only when sheltered from the sun, light, and oxygen. In this pure, ultra beneficial form, Trans-Resveratrol has been proven in studies to activate the SIRT1 longevity gene and enhance cellular productivity. Trans-Resveratrol is found here and available to you at its peak of potency.

Activin® Grape Seed Extract
The ActiPureTM is a patented (patent #5,912,363) natural extraction process. This process involves a hot water extraction of polyphenolic compounds (OPCs) from dry grape seeds. Extracted OPCs are selectively purified using food grade membrane filters and adsorption resins. Active compounds adsorbed on the resin are reversibly removed using an ethanol/water solution. Food grade membrane filters are employed to concentrate the OPCs before drying. The finished product consists of a red powder containing over 85 percent polyphenolics (measured as Gallic acid equivalents) and a potency of greater than 250 Porter units. For more information on Activin® visit www.Activin.com

Pine Bark Extract
Pine bark Extract (Pycnogenol®) has proven to be one of the most potent antioxidants, a property that may explain why pine bark has been used in folk medicine around the world. Pine bark contains complex polyphenols that are among the most potent of any plant. Pine polyphenols are powerful antioxidants, giving benefits to the cardiovascular system and the immune system. They are well known for supporting capillary health. Polyphenols are vigorous free radical scavengers that help the body reduce oxidative stress.

Pycnogenol® is a combination of some 40 chemicals extracted from the bark of the French maritime pine, Pinus pinaster, which grows in many areas along the Atlantic coast of France and into North Africa. Extracts and teas of pine were commonly used by early Europeans and native Americans, and reportedly are used in Asian medicine as well.

Scientific studies have also found that Pycnogenol® extends the lifetime of vitamin C in the body, prolonging its beneficial effects as an antioxidant.

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  • Maximum Antioxidant Protection
  • Improves & Restores Cardiovascular Function
  • Triggers the Longevity Gene
  • Made with High Quality Ingredients for Optimized Potency

Rhodiola Rosea: Herbal Adaptogen to Reduce Stress

March 22, 2010

Rhodiola Rosea or “Golden Root” can help our bodies adapt to stress. It has been used in the traditional medicine of Russia, Scandinavia, and other countries. Between 1748 and 1961 various medicinal applications of Rhodiola Rosea appeared in the scientific literature of Sweden, Norway, France, Germany, the Soviet Union, and Iceland. Since 1961, more than 180 pharmacological, phytochemical and clinical studies have been published.

Although Rhodiola Rosea has been extensively studied as an adaptogen with various health-promoting effects, it’s properties remain largely unknown in the West. This may be partially due to the fact that the bulk of research has been published in Slavic and Scandinavian languages.

Traditional folk medicine used Rhodiola Rosea to increase physical endurance, work productivity, longevity, resistance to high altitude sickness, and to treat fatigue, depression, anemia, impotence, gastrointestinal ailments, infections, and nervous system disorders. In mountain villages of the Republic of Georgia, a bouquet of roots is still given to couples prior to marriage to enhance fertility and assure the birth of healthy children. In Middle Asia, Rhodiola Rosea tea was the most effective treatment for cold and flu during severe Asian winters. Mongolian doctors prescribed it for tuberculosis and cancer. For centuries, only family members knew where to harvest the wild “golden roots” and the methods of extraction. Siberians secretly transported the herb down ancient trails to the Caucasian Mountains where it was traded for Georgian wines, fruits, garlic, and honey. Chinese emperors sent expeditions to Siberia to bring back the “golden root” for medicinal preparations.

Rhodiola Rosea has also been used as an astringent and for the treatment of hernia, leucorrhoea (vaginal discharge), hysteria, and headache. In 1755 Rhodiola Rosea was included in the first Swedish Pharmacopoeia. Vikings used the herb to enhance their physical strength and endurance. German researchers described the benefits of Rhodiola Rosea for pain, headache, scurvy, hemorrhoids, as a stimulant, and as an anti-inflammatory.

There are still more scientific studies being held in which scientists are exploring its diverse physiological effects. Future medical applications are being developed including medicines to treat diseases such as cancer and radiation sickness, and enhancing physical and mental performance.

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Your Health: Natural Colon Cleanse

September 8, 2009

Most illnesses stem from immune system problems. Our immune system needs to remain free of toxins and build up in order to function properly and ward off illness and infections. The waste our bodies produce is eliminated through our digestive track, intestines and colon.

Detoxify your body and build up your body’s natural resistance in just 5 days with this all natural colon cleanse recipe.

DAY 1

Put 6 Prunes & a Handful of Raw Aloe Vera or 2oz of Organic Aloe Vera Concentrate in the blender to make a PASTE. Divide the PASTE into 3 portions.

Morning – Drink Green Tea or Water

Breakfast – Add the 1st portion of PASTE to water or juice that is low in Acid (orange (no pulp) apple juice, peach, or carrot etc.) Eat only fruits or vegetables

AM Snack – plain yogurt with fruit

Lunch – Add the 2nd portion of PASTE to water or juice that is low in Acid (orange (no pulp) apple juice, peach, or carrot etc.) Eat steamed vegetables and an orange (sliced or whole)

Afternoon Snack – plain yogurt with fruit, carrots, other veggies, or plain popcorn no salt or butter added

Dinner – Add the 3rd portion of PASTE to water or juice that is low in Acid (orange (no pulp) apple juice, peach, or carrot etc.) Eat salad with lettuce, tomatoes, olives, carrots etc. top with fruit or have fruit on the side, use lemon or lime juice, olive oil (NO Prepared Salad dressing)

PM Snack – Green Tea or Chamomile Tea and or plain popcorn no salt or butter added

*Drink 8 glasses of water per day.
*Refrain from caffeine, sugar, processed flour and meats for the first 4 days.

DAY 2 – REPEAT DAY 1

DAY 3 – REPEAT DAY 1

DAY 4 – Add 8 Prunes to paste instead of 6 and REPEAT DAY 1 steps. You will want to start adding in other foods slowly today.

Breakfast – ADD in granola, cereal, or wheat toast

Lunch – ADD in fish, tuna, beans

Dinner – ADD in fish, tuna, beans, grilled chicken etc.

DAY 5 – Eat as normal. You will be cleansed, energized and feeling refreshed.

It is recommended that you start a cycle of Probiotics for added support and cleansing.