Ribose – Natural Energy Booster

November 8, 2014 by Jurgen

Remarkably, about 1 in 4 people report that chronic fatigue is a significant problem, but just because it is so common this does not mean you should accept it.

Fatigue can affect both your mind and body with symptoms including muscle fatigue, lack of motivation, low mood, brain fog, aches and pains, headaches and often leads people to use food, stimulants, or alcohol to cope.

There are many different reasons why you may be constantly tired including poor sleep, lack of exercise, excess weight, unhealthy eating, and chronic stress. In your body, poor cellular energy production may be an important part of the picture. It is possible that fatigue can be a symptom of something more serious, so it is advisable to seek advice from a health professional before considering self treatment.

Dietary and lifestyle changes can make a big difference to your energy levels, and a number of nutritional supplements can support you on your journey back to abundant energy.

Exhausted? Shattered? Has your get-up-and-go, got up and gone? Do you rely on coffee and sugar products to gift you a lift, but then experience the 3 pm drop in energy?

Specific nutrients play an important role in ensuring optimal cellular energy production by supporting the function of the mitochondria – the energy-producing component of our cells. Feelings of fatigue have been linked to poor mitochondrial function, and the good news is that the provision of nutrients directly involved in cellular energy production, so called “mitochondrial nutrients,” can increase energy and reduce mental and physical fatigue.

Promising nutrients for improving cellular energy are magnesium, ribose, acetyl-l-carnitine and malic acid.

Magnesium is an essential mineral and a co-factor in the activity of the enzyme ATP synthase, which is responsible for the formation of ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate), the major form of energy used in the body.

Ribose is a five carbon monosaccharide and the structural backbone of ATP and speeds up the rebuilding of depleted ATP pools thereby increasing the energy producing potential, or “energy charge,” of the cell.

Acetyl-l-carnitine is an amino acid responsible for the transport of acetyl CoA into the mitochondria during fatty acid oxidation and is thus crucial for cellular energy production.

Malic acid is an organic compound made by all living organisms which enhances ATP production by providing a key step in the citric acid cycle.

All above nutrients are available in a tasty 100% soluble powder formula called “Qi-Ribose” made by Viridian. Qi-Ribose provides high-potency, nutritional support for mental and physical energy and vitality. – Stocked by us.

Smudging with Sage

October 11, 2014 by Jurgen

The Native American practice of smudging, or purifying a room with the smoke of sacred herbs, can help clear negative energy from a space. The apparent benefits are steeped in science – when burned, sage and other herbs release negative ions, which research has linked to a more positive mood.

Smudging with Sage sticks

For cleansing and purification.
Smudging is a simple ritual whenever or wherever you feel the need to cleanse, balance or purify yourself, others, a room, your crystals or other special tools.

How to smudge.
Light sage bundle, set lit bundle before you in a heat resistant plate, rub your hands in the smoke, gather sage smoke and bring it over yourself as if washing your body.

As the aromatic herbal sage smoke surrounds you, you have entered into a relationship with these herbs – use with caution and joy!

Remedies for Cold Sores

September 27, 2014 by Jurgen

Did you know that there are over 70 viruses in the herpes family, the most common being the Herpes Simplex Virus, Type 1 (HSV-1) which causes cold sores?

The virus, once contracted, remains in our system for life and at present there is no known cure. It hides in the nervous tissue escaping detection by the immune system. The exact mechanism that causes the herpes virus to change from the latent stage into an active infection is unknown. Certain types of stress to the immune system – such as illness, injury, emotional upset, poor nutrition, high exposure to sunlight or even menstruation – often provoke an outbreak. Depending on the strength of the immune system, Herpes Simplex may continue to recur throughout life: HSV-1 has a recurrence rate of 14%.

A cold sore starts out as a small bubble-like lesion, which over 24 hours reaches a blister stage. There is a tingling or itching in the affected area, which indicates a lesion is beginning to form. A cold sore will usually last for a period of ten days.

Natural remedies can be used in combating the virus and in helping to ease its sometimes painful symptoms.

Echinacea, as an organic fresh herb extract, possesses both antiviral and antibacterial properties and so makes a very useful support remedy by boosting the immune system.

Propolis in a beehive

Bio-Propolis is made from a unique patented propolis extract collected from a special variety of Canadian Poplar Trees. It contains a specific spectrum of active ingredients, termed ACF – Active Complex of Flavonoids. As research has shown, when applied externally to a cold sore five times a day, it shortens the healing time.

Vitamin C, E & B Complex and zinc will help the immune function and enable a sufferer to cope better with stress.

Avoid foods that stress the immune system such as sugar, processed foods or stimulants including coffee, chocolate and cola drinks. Meat and dairy products are high in Arginine and should be kept to a minimum during outbreaks.

Lysine is an amino acid that helps to speed up healing of cold sores and can also stop recurrence of an outbreak.