| Body System: |
The Glandular System |
| Herbs Used: |
Alpha Lipoic Acid / Turmeric or Curcumin |
| Concerns: |
Supports normal blood sugar levels |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Alpha lipoic acid has antioxidant properties and directs calories to produce energy rather than fat. ALA supports normal blood sugar levels as well as the nerve cell health and the cardiovascular system. Curcumin or turmeric is used to assist liver and gallbladder function and as an anti-inflammatory agent. Other historical uses include chest pain, jaundice, toothache, bloody urine and colic. Folk medicine uses are abdominal pains, diarrhea, bronchitis, colds, kidney inflammation, and fever. Turmeric has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antitumoral and antimicrobial properties. |
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| Body System: |
The Glandular System |
| Herbs Used: |
Anamu |
| Concerns: |
Control Blood Sugar |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
According to research, anamu lowers blood sugar. It also acts as an immune tonic to nutritionally assist the body in fighting tumors and E. coli infections. |
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| Body System: |
The Glandular System |
| Herbs Used: |
Ayurvedic Blood Sugar Formula (NBS-AV) |
| Concerns: |
Normalize Blood Sugar |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Ayurvedic Blood Sugar Formula (NBS-AV) is an Indian formula built around gymnema leaves which block sugar absorption in the intestines. It also contains curcumin and fenugreek. |
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| Body System: |
The Glandular System |
| Herbs Used: |
C-X |
| Concerns: |
Reproductive Glands in Women |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
C-X provides nutrients that assist the reproductive glands of mature women. It includes black cohosh, licorice, Siberian ginseng, sarsaparilla, squaw vine, blessed thistle, and false unicorn. |
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| Body System: |
The Glandular System |
| Herbs Used: |
Energ-V |
| Concerns: |
Cope with Stress / Increase Metabolism |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Energ-V is a collection of stimulating herbs or adaptogenic herbs that help the body adapt to stress. Yellow dock is a great source of iron which is needed for strong blood. Several of the herbs are rich in vitamins needed to produce hormones and increase metabolism. Licorice and kelp support the energy regulating adrenal and thyroid glands. Schizandra and gotu kola stimulate the nervous and circulatory systems. Gotu kola improves the memory. |
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| Body System: |
The Glandular System |
| Herbs Used: |
Flash-Ease |
| Concerns: |
Hot Flashes in Women |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Flash-Ease nutritionally assists women with hot flashes and other menopausal problems. It contains black cohosh and dong quai (nourishes the blood) herbs traditionally used for female problems, including breast swelling and low estrogen. |
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| Body System: |
The Glandular System |
| Herbs Used: |
Grapine (or grape seed extract) |
| Concerns: |
Antioxidant Protection for Glands |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Grape seed extract or grapine helps support vascular tissue. It is a powerful antioxidant which helps prevent cell damage responsible for tumors, thickening of arterial walls and aging. It nutritionally assists the body with inflammatory, immune and autoimmune problems. |
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| Body System: |
The Glandular System |
| Herbs Used: |
Green Tea Extract |
| Concerns: |
Supports Glands |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Green tea provides antioxidant support. It is known to be 200 times stronger than Vitamin E in neutralizing free radicals. It normalizes vascular blood clotting and total cholesterol levels. |
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| Body System: |
The Glandular System |
| Herbs Used: |
Master Gland Formula |
| Concerns: |
SEXUAL PROBLEMS / THYROID PROBLEMS / DIABETES / There are two types of diabetes: Juvenile Diabetes does not respond easily to nutritional support from herbs. Adult Diabetes usually responds well to nutritional support from herbs, especially with weight reduction and exercise. Nutritional support can accompany many medical prescriptions. This information is not intended to replace proper medical treatment, but only to support it nutritionally. Consult your health professional before using any supplements or before making changes in prescribed medications. In addition if you are pregnant you must check with your health professional before taking any herb or supplement. |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Master Gland Formula is a complete vitamin, mineral and herb tonic for gland health and balance. The glands regulate energy, fluid levels, hormones, digestion and nearly every body function. It also helps stimulate the pancreas, thyroid and adrenal glands to produce the hormones that regulate energy and blood sugar levels. Please be aware that herbs are nutritional supplements. As with all health problems, no specific herb or combination of herbs works for all people, because everyone's body is unique. The intent is to offer historical uses of herbs. Information and statements regarding herbs and dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Master Gland contains licorice, alfalfa, black walnut, parsley, asparagus, parthenium, thyme, dandelion, dong quai, eleuthero, kelp, schizandra, marshmallow and uva ursi. It provides nutritional support for all the glands of the body and supports energy metabolism. |
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| Body System: |
The Glandular System |
| Herbs Used: |
Mega Chel |
| Concerns: |
Aids Wound Healing (important in diabetes) |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Mega Chel provides all missing nutrients and supports the circulatory system. It strips plaque from artery walls to improve circulation. It aids symptoms resulting from thickening of arterial walls, such as wounds that won't heal in extremities which is a common problem with certain glandular conditions. |
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| Body System: |
The Glandular System |
| Herbs Used: |
Men's Formula with Lycopene |
| Concerns: |
Health of the Prostate Gland in men |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Men's Formula with Lycopene features herbs which support glandular health, especially the prostate gland. Among these is saw palmetto. For men it has historically been used for impotence, sterility, underdeveloped testicles and enlarged prostate gland. It is reported to nutritionally help the body block the formation of the chemical which causes premature baldness. |
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| Body System: |
The Glandular System |
| Herbs Used: |
Nopal |
| Concerns: |
Metabolism of Carbohydrates |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Nopal is a cactus plant that is commonly used to assist the body metabolize carbohydrates. Research suggests it may improve the ability of insulin to stimulate the movement of glucose from the blood to small body cells where it provides energy. |
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| Body System: |
The Glandular System |
| Herbs Used: |
Psyllium Hulls |
| Concerns: |
Stabilize Blood Sugar |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Psyllium hulls provide a bulk laxative for cleaning the intestine and relieving constipation due to lack of fiber or high cholesterol. It is also used for diarrhea. In constipation it decreases passage time through increase in volume. In diarrhea it increases passage time through bonding of water. It also lowers serum-cholesterol. Additionally, psyllium helps to stabilize blood sugar. |
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| Body System: |
The Glandular System |
| Herbs Used: |
Saw Palmetto |
| Concerns: |
Strengthen and Tone the Glands |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Saw palmetto strengthens and tones the glands, particularly the thyroid which controls overall glandular function. It also strengthens digestion, the lungs, and tissues damaged by wasting or chronic diseases. It aids carbohydrate metabolism. Saw palmetto is a useful nutritional supplement for all problems of the reproductive glands. In women it is used for infertility, to stimulate the ovaries and underdeveloped breasts. For men it has historically been used for impotence, sterility, underdeveloped testicles and enlarged prostate gland. It has also been used in Folk medicine as a nutritional aid for irritable bladder, sore breasts, and bronchitis. |
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| Body System: |
The Glandular System |
| Herbs Used: |
Spirulina |
| Concerns: |
Stablize Blood Sugar |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Spirulina is rich in amino acids (all eight) and many other nutrients, including all the B vitamins. Of all the "superfoods," spirulina contains the highest known levels of B-12 which relieves depression and improves mental function. Spirulina has more Vitamin E than raw wheat germ, and is high in the Omega-3 essential fatty acids, which protect the human body against circulatory and immune problems. It is like eating 3-5 servings of leafy green vegetables. Additionally, none of the other green superfoods, including chlorella, contain phycocyanin, a phytonutrient unique to spirulina which contains anti-inflammatory properties equal to aspirin and other NSAIDS, but without stomach upset. Spirulina is also a free radical scavenger and immunity booster which would make it useful for joint inflammation. Because of its cellulose-free cell wall, spirulina's nutrients are 98% assimilable. Not only is it used as an energy food but also to suppress the appetite. It nutritionally helps to stabilize blood sugar levels and feeds the pituitary gland which regulates hormone levels. People with such deficiencies find it improves energy and endurance. Dr. Yamazaki of Tokyo College of Medicine reports that it stopped and reversed the progression of cataracts in his elderly patients. |
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| Body System: |
The Glandular System |
| Herbs Used: |
SugarReg / Nature's Cortisol |
| Concerns: |
Normalize Blood Sugar |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
SugarReg contains chromium, vanadium, cinnamon bark extract, fenugreek seeds, bitter melon fruit, gymnema leaves extract, nopal leaves, and banaba leaf. Chromium and vanadium help regulate blood sugar levels that are within the normal range. Nature's Cortisol also contains these in addition to banaba, holy basil, DHEA (interacts with the adrenal glands and may help lower the production of cortisol, a stress hormone). |
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| Body System: |
The Glandular System |
| Herbs Used: |
Target P-14 |
| Concerns: |
Support of the Pancreas |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Target P-14 feeds the pancreas to assist the body metabolize carbohydrates. It may also increase enzyme production in the pancreas. It contains golden seal, juniper berries, uva ursi, mullein, yarrow, garlic, slippery elm, capsicum, dandelion, marshmallow, nettle, white oak, licorice, cedar berries, chromium, and zinc. Golden seal lowers blood sugar levels by overcoming insulin resistance. This formula contains diuretics to flush liquids from the body as well as herbs to assist the liver, digestion and circulation. |
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| Body System: |
The Glandular System |
| Herbs Used: |
X-Action for Men |
| Concerns: |
Support the Production of Male Hormones |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
X-Action for Men contains muira puama which has a reputation as an aphrodisiac and yohimbe bark which also has a reputation as an aphrodisiac - both stimulate the nervous system. It also includes saw palmetto and damiana which is a central nervous system tonic that stimulates the production of the hormone testosterone. DHEA also stimulates the body to produce testosterone to assist with impotence. |
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| Body System: |
The Glandular System |
| Herbs Used: |
X-Action for Women / Female Comfort (FC with Dong Quai) |
| Concerns: |
Support Women's Reproductive Systems |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
X-Action for Women contains red raspberry, slippery elm, Siberian ginseng, ginger, oat straw, damiana, and L-arginine to facilitate blood flow to reproductive area. FC with Dong Quai provides nutrition to maintain a healthy balance of women's glandular and reproductive systems. It includes red raspberry, black cohosh, dong quai, queen of the meadow, ginger, blessed thistle, licorice and marshmallow. Red raspberry is used nutritionally to relieve excess menstrual bleeding. It strengthens and normalizes female organs. |
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