NATURE’S SUNSHINE (K-O)

Overview

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NATURE’S SUNSHINE PRODUCTS (K-O)

Benefits:

Traditional Herbal Diuretic to increase the flow of urine.

How It Works:

Formula K is a classic herbal combination to support the function of the kidneys by stimulating a mild diuretic effect to increase urine flow.

Benefits:

A combination of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) ingredients.

How It Works:

Nature’s Sunshine’s Chinese herbal combinations are based on 5000 years of Chinese herbal tradition.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which includes the use of herbal medicine, continues to provide primary healthcare throughout Asia even in these modern times.

The Chinese call this formula qu shi, which can be translated as “to get rid of dampness.”

K-C is designed to help you in Traditional Chinese way.

According to Chinese concepts, astragalus may help to clear retained water from the body.

Benefits:

Kava Kava promotes the nervous system with relaxation and a feelings of well-being.

How It Works:

Kava Kava reduces anxiety but does not impair mental function or promote sedation.

Benefits:

• Combination of Traditional Chinese Medicine ingredients
• Deficient conditions in TCM

How It Works:

Nature’s Sunshine’s Chinese herbal combinations are based on 5000 years of Chinese herbal tradition.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which includes the use of herbal medicine, continues to provide primary healthcare throughout Asia even in these modern times.

KB-C is considered a water formula. The water element in TCM philosophy is related to the kidneys and bladder. Water people are calm, patient and peaceful.

The Chinese call this formula jian gu, which can be translated to mean “strengthen the bones.”

In TCM water is believed to carry nourishment for the bones and regulate metabolism through the urinary system.

Benefits:

• Helps to prevent iodine deficiency
• Iodine helps in the function of the thyroid gland and is a factor in the maintenance of good health

How It Works:

KC-X contains kelp which is a source of iodine and nutritionally supports thyroid function and prevents iodine deficiency.

Supportive herbs in this combination are Irish moss plant, black walnut hulls, parsley herb and sarsaparilla root.

Benefits:

• Kelp helps in the function of the thyroid gland and in the prevention of iodine deficiency
• Assists with the maintenance of good health

How It Works:

Kelp, commonly known as seaweed, is botanically classified as algae.

It is a source of vitamins and minerals, including essential trace minerals, and especially high in iodine, which must be present for proper functioning of the thyroid gland and metabolism.

Kelp is a traditional food still enjoyed today and is an important source of the mineral iodine, especially for maritime cultures.

Benefits:

• Used in Aromatherapy as a nervine/calmative
• Used in Aromatherapy to help relieve headaches

How It Works:

Regarded for its relaxing and peaceful fragrance, Lavender is well-suited for many everyday applications.

Though it has long been valued for its calming properties, don’t underestimate the utility of this floral phenomenon.

Benefits:

Nature’s Sunshine LB Extract is a lower bowel liquid herbal laxative formula of 10 herbs.

Liquid extracts are fast-acting. A principle herb in this formula is cascara sagrada.

First named “sacred bark” by 16th century Spanish explorers, cascara sagrada has become one of the most widely used herbal laxative medicines.

In traditional systems of herbal medicine, the foundation of good health requires maintaining a properly functioning intestinal system.

The lower bowel, or colon, is considered the toxic waste site for the body. Thus, regular bowel movements is how the body rids itself of toxin-containing waste.

Benefits:

• For the relief of occasional constipation
• For the relief of occasional constipation and associated flatulence or colic

How It Works:

Originally formulated by John R. Christopher, LB-X is one of Nature’s Sunshine’s most popular herbal laxatives. LB-X enhances the eliminative and detoxifying functions of the body.

The formula increase the production of digestive fluids, especially bile, and promotes peristaltic action in the colon.

Benefits:

• Traditional Herbal Laxative
• Helps fight constipation

How It Works:

Intestinal health is fundamental to the overall good health of the body.

Ideally, people should have an adequate bowel movement once a day, but many years on a highly refined Western diet may have made that goal impossible for many.

A high-fibre diet and more liquids with herbal aids will stimulate regularity.

Walking daily strengthens abdominal muscles and promotes healthy intestinal function.

Benefits:

Helps to support liver function.

How It Works:

Lecithin contains fat-like substances called phospholipids. Components of lecithin protect cells from oxidation and largely comprise the protective sheaths surrounding the nerves in the brain and nervous system.

It is needed by every cell in the body and is a key building block of cell membranes, helping them to maintain flexibility.

Although lecithin is a fatty substance, it is also a fat emulsifier. Emulsifiers in the body play an important role in fat digestion and circulatory health. The Lecithin in this product is sourced from the non-GMO Soya.

Benefits:

• Used in Aromatherapy to help relieve colds/coughs
• Diffuse into a whole room to lighten the atmosphere
• Incorporate as a kitchen/bath cleaner and air freshener

How It Works:

The clean, zesty aroma of lemon has a remarkable cleansing effect on body and home. Lemon essential oil has a invigorating citrus fragrance that evokes sunshine in a bottle.

It takes 3,000 lemons to make 1 kilo (roughly two pounds) of essential oil. That means one drop of oil is equal to 20 lemons!

Stimulating and versatile, Lemon oil provides a burst of freshness for a variety of household uses.

Benefits:

• Used in Aromatherapy to help relieve joint/muscle pain associated with sprain/strain/rheumatoid arthritis
• Relaxing, soothing and penetrating properties
• Refreshing Citrus properties to freshen a room

How It Works:

As its name implies, this oil has a fresh, lemony, grassy aroma with an efficacious and purifying element. Lemongrass oil has a light and fresh lemony smell with earthy undertones.

It is stimulating, relaxing, soothing, and balancing. Ideal for use in a relaxing bath.

Benefits:

• A combination of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) ingredients
• Deficient conditions in TCM

How It Works:

Nature’s Sunshine’s Chinese herbal combinations are based on 5000 years of Chinese herbal tradition. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which includes the use of herbal medicine, continues to provide primary healthcare throughout Asia even in these modern times.

This Chinese combination was specially formulated to supplement the needs of a weakened metal constitution. The metal element in TCM philosophy is related to the lungs and colon. Metal people are considered precise, orderly and reserved.

The Chinese call this formula fu lei, which can be translated to mean “strengthen the weak and thin.” In TCM philosophy it is believed that when the metal element is weak, the upper body and respiratory system are affected.

Benefits:

Traditionally used in herbal medicine as an expectorant to help relieve chest complaints, such as catarrhs, coughs and bronchitis.

Used to help relieve inflammatory conditions of the gastrointestinal tract, such as gastritis in adults.

How It Works:

Licorice has a long history of use by cultures throughout the world. It grows wild in southern and central Europe and is extensively cultivated in Russia.

In traditional herbal medicine, licorice it is a reliable expectorant and soothing to mucous membranes of the respiratory and gastrointestinal tract.

Benefits:

Traditionally used in herbal medicine as an expectorant to help relieve chest complaints, such as catarrhs, coughs and bronchitis.

Used to help relieve inflammatory conditions of the gastrointestinal tract, such as gastritis in adults.

How It Works:

Licorice has a long history of use by cultures throughout the world.

It grows wild in southern and central Europe and is extensively cultivated in Russia.

In traditional herbal medicine, licorice it is a reliable expectorant and soothing to mucous membranes of the respiratory and gastrointestinal tract.

Benefits:

Chlorophyllin can be used to control body odours, as an internal deodorant

How It Works:

Chlorophyll is the green pigment in plants that harness the sun’s energy from the process known as photo-synthesis.

Chlorophyll is to plants what blood is to humans — it performs metabolic functions such as respiration and growth. Interestingly, the chlorophyll molecule is chemically similar to human blood, except that its central atom is magnesium, not iron as in human blood.

The mulberry leaves, from which Nature’s Sunshine’s magnesium-rich chlorophyll comes, is an excellent source of chlorophyll.

Benefits:

• Improves digestive function
• Traditional herbal medicine for the relief of indigestion, gaseousness, or fullness

How It Works:

LIV-A, a combination formulated by the late Dr. Paavo Airola N.D., author, and alternative health and healing authority.

It is traditional medicine for relief of indigestion, gaseousness, or fullness.

Benefits:

• Combination of Traditional Chinese Medicine ingredients
• Deficient conditions in TCM

How It Works:

Nature’s Sunshine’s Chinese herbal combinations are based on 5000 years of Chinese herbal tradition. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which includes the use of herbal medicine, continues to provide primary healthcare throughout Asia even in these modern times.

LIV-C is considered a wood formula. The wood element in TCM philosophy is related to the liver and gallbladder. Wood people are considered bold, driven and decisive.

In TCM philosophy the wood element is part of human nature that provides the positive aspects of strength, resilience, and a tendency to expand, to be aggressive, and visible.

Benefits:

• A multi-vitamin/mineral supplement containing choline and inositol
• A non-medicinal base of milk thistle (silymarin) extract and dandelion herb
• Vitamin C and beta-carotene (as a source of vitamin A) both help in the development and maintenance of bones and teeth
• Iron helps to form red blood cells and helps in their proper function

How It Works:

LIV-Gd is a choline, inositol and multi-vitamin/mineral supplement that includes milk thistle (silymarin) extract and the herb dandelion.

Benefits:

• Improves digestive function
• Common barberry, dandelion, common fennel and horseradish are traditionally used in herbal medicine to aid digestion and to help stimulate appetite
• Dandelion and common fennel are traditionally used in Herbal Medicine to help increase bile flow and help treat digestive disturbances

How It Works:

LIV-J is considered a general digestive organ tonic.

This herbal combination has been formulated with bitter herbs, which support the digestive system and help stimulate appetite. It also help increase bile flow.

Benefits:

Traditionally used in Herbal medicine as an expectorant.

How It Works:

Lobelia is an indigenous North American annual plant that is a garden favourite due to its delicate purple flowers. It has been called Indian tobacco because the American Indians smoked it.

Interestingly, lobelia does contain a substance called lobeline which is similar to nicotine. Lobelia has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine as an expectorant for the upper respiratory tract. Lobelia is best known in traditional herbal medicine for its expectorant properties.

Expectorants help the body to remove excess mucus from the respiratory tract. Lobelia is thought to accomplish this by relaxing and soothing the respiratory tract to allow for expulsion of mucus.

Benefits:

• LOCLO provides gentle relief of constipation and/or irregularity
• Psyllium promotes bowel movements by increasing bulk volume and water content

How It Works:

LOCLO provides a high level of fibre of both soluble fibre and insoluble fibre in a naturally-flavoured base of vegetable and herb powders.

A daily serving of LOCLO help supplement the diet with a high serving of dietary fibre.Modern health problems are in part due to the decline in the amount of fibre we eat.

There are two types of fibre: soluble and insoluble. Both types of fibre are essential to a healthy diet. Soluble fibre helps absorb fats particles and waste material in the intestines; while insoluble fibre provides the indigestible bulk to form stools and help remove intestinal waste and keep one regular.

Benefits:

• Vitamin/mineral supplement in a base of herbs
• Vitamin B6, magnesium and Vitamin C all help the body to metabolize fats and proteins
• Beta carotene (as a source of Vitamin A) and Vitamin D both help in the development and maintenance of bones and teeth

How It Works:

LYM-Mx is designed to provide nutrients essential for optimum health. It includes herbs traditionally used in immune supporting formulas.

Benefits:

Lymph Gland Cleanse is a herbal combination designed to support healthy skin, glandular, lymphatic and respiratory systems.

IGS II soothes the respiratory tract, especially during seasonal ills and chills.

This formula consists of herbs that support a healthy immune system and assists with the natural elimination of toxins.

Benefits:

• Provides antioxidants
• Helps to support healthy mood balance during menopause

How It Works:

Maca, a rainforest herb that is a member of the radish family, grows in the Andes mountains of South America and may provide a natural means for improving sexual desire and performance.

Also known as Peruvian ginseng, Maca is nutritive, tonic, adaptogenic, and aphrodisiac.

Benefits:

Magnesium helps the body to metabolize carbohydrates, fats and proteins; maintain proper muscle function; in tissue formation; and in the development and maintenance of bones and teeth.

A factor in the maintenance of good health.

How It Works:

Magnesium is an essential mineral to human health and involved in nearly every bodily function, from the beating of the heart to the creation of bones and the regulation of blood sugar.

It regulates more than 300 enzymes in the body, the most important of which produce, transport, store, and utilize energy. It has also been discovered that magnesium binds to over 3,751 binding sites on human proteins.

Magnesium is one of the electrolyte minerals (along with potassium, calcium and sodium) and is crucial to the production of energy in the body.

Benefits:

• A source of two of the best-absorbed forms of this essential mineral
• Magnesium is a factor in the maintenance of good health
• Magnesium helps the body to metabolize carbohydrates, proteins and fat
• Magnesium helps in the development and maintenance of bones and teeth
• Magnesium is crucial to the proper functioning of muscle tissue

How It Works:

Magnesium is a vital element of the body, concentrated primarily in bones and within each cell.

Magnesium Complex provides two types of the best-absorbed forms of this important mineral.

Magnesium is essential for calcium absorption, as well as for every biological function, including glucose metabolism, production and balance of cellular energy, and muscle function.

Magnesium, also known as the “antistress” mineral, is a vital catalyst in enzyme activity.

Benefits:

• Magnesium is a factor in the maintenance of good health
• Magnesium helps the body to metabolize carbohydrates, proteins and fat
• Magnesium helps in the development and maintenance of bones and teeth

How It Works:

Magnesium is an essential mineral to human health and is involved in nearly every bodily function, from the beating of the heart to the creation of bones and the regulation of blood sugar.

It regulates more than 300 enzymes in the body, the most important of which produce, transport, store, and utilize energy.

It has also been discovered that magnesium binds to over 3,751 binding sites on human proteins. Magnesium is one of the electrolyte minerals (along with potassium, calcium and sodium) and is crucial to the production of energy in the body.

Benefits:

Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine to soothe irritation from mucosal inflammation in the gastro-intestinal tract.

How It Works:

Marshmallow, also referred to as althaea, has been used in herbology for some 2,500 years. Ancient cultures considered marshmallow a food to be eaten during times of famine, as well as a natural healer for digestive upset, inflammation and sore throat.

The high mucilage content makes marshmallow an appropriate supplement for the mucous membranes.

Benefits:

Pepsin is a digestive enzyme that help digest proteins.

Marshmallow is in a classification of herbs known as mucilaginous herb. These herbs soothe mucous membrane tissues to help relieve coughs and other mucous membrane irritation.

How It Works:

Marshmallow & Pepsin is a digestive aid, which enhances digestive function, especially the digestion of proteins.

Marshmallow as a herb high mucilage which in traditional herbal medicine helps soothe mucous membrane.

Benefits:

A vitamin and mineral supplement in a non-medicinal base of herbs.

How It Works:

MASTER G Formula is a vitamin and mineral formula in a non-medicinal base of herbs.

Benefits:

• Multi-vitamin/mineral supplement
• A factor in the maintenance of good health.

How It Works:

MC is a “mega-nutrient” supplement designed to support overall health with a variety of vitamins, minerals, herbs and bioflavonoids, some of which are considered natural chelators.

It contains no artificial colours, preservatives, starches, sugars or yeast.

Benefits:

Men’s Formula helps in connective tissue formation and in maintaining healthy skin and immune function.

It also helps the body to metabolize carbohydrates, fats and proteins.

How It Works:

Men’s Formula is a unique blend of nutrients and herbs specifically designed for men over age 40.

It includes the mineral zinc with saw palmetto, stinging nettle and ginkgo biloba leaf.

Menstrual Reg contains antihemhorragic herbs as well as herbs that provide overall support to the female body.

These herbs help regulate blood flow and keep hormones properly balanced.

Benefits:

• Supplements the body’s need for vitamin B12 and other B vitamins
• Vitamin B12 helps to form red blood cells
• Contains vitamins that help the body to metabolize carbohydrates, fats and proteins
• Vitamin B3 (niacin) and B1 (thiamine) help with normal growth
• Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) and B2 (riboflavin) help with tissue formation

How It Works:

Liquid Methyl B-12 Plus is a highly absorbable vitamin B12 supplement with the addition of vitamins B3, B6, B2 and B1 as cofactors.

For vitamin B12 to be utilized in the body it must first undergo a complex activation process called methylation, which is compromised in many people today.

Methyl B-12 is the bioavailable, pre-activated form of vitamin B12, and therefore is well-absorbed and efficiently utilized by the body.

Benefits:

Milk thistle is used in Herbal Medicine to help support liver function and relieve digestive disturbances/dyspepsia.

Milk thistle is used as a hepatoprotectant/liver protectant.

How It Works:

Milk thistle is one of the most commonly used herbs for a range of digestive disturbances and liver complaints.

The plant’s use dates back thousands of years and today it is commonly found in most liver supplements.

Benefits:

• Supports proper brain function
• Supports memory
• Promotes concentration
• Features non-GMO verified, vegan bacopa lea

How It Works:

It supports proper brain function, helps with concentration and aids memory.

Featuring magnesium l-threonate plus time-honored botanicals gotu kola, bacopa and ginkgo.

Benefits:

• Helps to prevent folate deficiency
• Helps to prevent vitamin B12 deficiency
• Helps to form red blood cells
• Helps the body metabolize carbohydrates, fats and proteins

How It Works:

Methyl Combo is a combination containing the most biologically active forms of Vitamin B12 and Folate. These pre-activated nutrients are well-absorbed and efficiently utilized by the body.

Benefits:

• Supplements the body with dietary sulfur
• Helps to relieve joint pain associated with osteoarthritis

How It Works:

MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) is a naturally-occurring organic form of dietary sulfur.

MSM has demonstrated its ability to relieve pain associated with joints and connective tissue and in cases of osteoarthritis.

Researchers are not entirely sure how MSM works to relieve pain, but some have hypothesized the effect is due in part to the ability of MSM to support cell flow-through, thus removing harmful substances and permitting nutrients to flow in.

Benefits:

• A well-known herb with expectorant and demulcent properties
• As an expectorant and demulcent it soothes irritated mucous membranes of the respiratory tract
• As an expectorant it helps expel excess mucous from the upper respiratory tract associated with coughs due to colds

How It Works:

Mullein is a well-known herb use to treat the upper respiratory tract as an expectorant and demulcent.

It was introduced from Europe into North America and was immediately adopted by Native Americans to treat respiratory problems.

Benefits:

• Provides 50–100% of the children’s RDA for 11 vitamins and minerals
• Contains a proprietary blend of whole foods, fruit juice concentrates and micronutrients
• Supplies antioxidants and phytochemical nutrients
• Ensures growing bodies get adequate amounts of vital nutrients

How It Works:

Sunshine Heroes Multiple Vitamin & Mineral provides 100% of the Recommended Daily Allowance for vitamins A, C, D3, E, B6, B12, folic acid, biotin, pantothenic acid and zinc.

Pediatricians recommend a daily multiple vitamin and mineral supplement for children who may not eat regular, well-balanced meals with lots of fresh, whole foods; picky eaters; children with high activity levels; children who eat a lot of fast food and processed foods; and children who eat a vegetarian, dairy-free or other restricted diets.

Benefits:

• Safe for all fabrics not harmed by water
• Eliminates organic odours and stains
• Unscented
• Non-irritating
• Hypoallergenic
• Environmentally safe

How It Works:

This widely tested deodorizer utilizes a special formulation of enzymes gleaned from plant sources.

These enzymes work as deodorizers and break down the molecular structure of stains without harming fabric. Eliminates organic odours, such as those created by foods, smoke, urine, feces, mildew, vomit, and pets.

Eliminates stains caused by food, juices, blood, pets, urine and other organic substances.

Benefits:

• Source of vitamins and minerals to support biological functions, which play a key role in the maintenance of good health and a factor in normal growth and development
• A source of essential fatty acids for the maintenance of good health
• Helps in energy metabolism, tissue formation and to maintain cognitive function
• Source of antioxidants that protect cells against the oxidative damage caused by free radicals

How It Works:

Nature’s Harvest instant beverage mix contains some of the most nutrient-dense and healthful plants, fruits and herbs.

Whole food supplements offer a convenient way to consume a variety of plant foods normally not part of the standard North American diet of processed and junk food.

Benefits:

Helps eliminate odour-causing bacteria.

How It Works:

Nature’s SilverGuard is a solution of 18 ppm silver dissolved in purified water.

Benefits:

• Considered an adaptogen herb in Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine
• A source of antioxidants to protect and prevent free radical damage to cells

How it Works:

Modern research supports the mushroom’s excellent adaptogen and antioxidant properties.

Cordyceps supports the body’s natural ability to produce superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione, two of the body’s most vital antioxidants, important for their role in fighting cell-damaging free radicals that contribute to premature aging, inflammation, and disease.

Benefits:

• Supports the digestive and glandular systems
• Helps maintain blood-sugar levels that are already within the normal range

How It Works:

Nopal is a cactus plant commonly known as the prickly pear. It contains pectins and mucilage that are beneficial to the digestive system.

It is a low-glycemic-index food that is commonly consumed for its nutrient content.

Several human studies show that nopal provides nutritional support for already normal range blood sugar and blood lipid levels.

Benefits:

• Excellent source of protein
• Cholesterol-free
• Low in fat and free of saturated fat
• Contains no trans fat
• Low in sodium
• Suitable for sodium-restricted diets

How It Works:

Nutri-Burn, a high-protein, low-carb drink mix, is made using the latest generation of high quality whey protein, manufactured from sweet dairy whey using a cold ultra-filtration membrane technology to produce an undenatured protein concentrate.

Whey protein provides all nine essential amino acids and is the most beneficial type of protein for the building of lean body mass. Scientific studies have also shown that the fibre content in whey protein is beneficial to the gut.

Benefits:

Helps support intestinal/gastrointestinal health. Could promote a favourable gut flora.

Source of probiotics.

How It Works:

Bacillus coagulans is a strain of friendly probiotic that is naturally heat-stable, so no refrigeration required.

It can also more readily withstand the stomach’s acidic environment, thereby providing better targeted support to the intestine and maintaining balance in the microbiome.

Benefits:

Provides antioxidants for the maintenance of good health.

How It Works:

Olive Leaf Extract contains oleuropein, a glucoside compound concentrated in the leaves of the olive tree, and has been highly researched for its powerfully antioxidant properties.

Benefits:

• Supports the nervous and circulatory systems
• Provides essential building blocks for health and development
• May help enhance brain growth and development
• Supports the brain, eyes and central nervous system

How It Works:

Sunshine Heroes Omega-3 with DHA is a uniquely formulated children’s supplement that provides omega-3 fatty acids. DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) are essential fatty acids found almost exclusively in fish that live in deep, cold water.

These fatty acids are key building blocks in every cell in the body. DHA and EPA are recognized for their health benefits in all life stages and are essential components as the body grows and develops.

DHA is critical for the optimal development and function of the brain, eyes and central nervous system during infancy and childhood.

Benefits:

• Used in Aromatherapy as a nervine/calmative
• Used in Aromatherapy as a carminative/antispasmodic for symptomatic relief of digestive discomfort

How It Works:

Orange essential oil has a invigorating citrus fragrance that evokes sunlight and freshness and uplifts and energizes the mood and senses.

Benefits:

• Use topically for cleansing
• Opening and clarifying
• Natural fortification

Benefits:

Increase the flow of bile and as an aid to digestion.

How It Works:

Oregon Grape is a popular herb known in traditional herbal medicine as a cholagogue, digestive stimulant and tonic.

The name Oregon Grape is something of a misnomer: the grapes are not grapes at all, though you can eat them and they can be cooked down into a jam.

Oregon Grape is the state flower of Oregon and at one time the plant was so popular for ornamental purposes, it was all but picked out of existence in some areas of the west coast of North America.

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