Useful For: Growth, mental alertness, accelerates healing, regulates oil glands, healthy immune system, healing wounds
Herbal Sources: Alfalfa, Burdock, Cayenne, Chickweed, Dandelion, Eyebright, Fennel, Hops, Milk Thistle, Mullein, Nettle, Parsley, Rose Hips, Sage, Sarsaparilla, Scullcap, Wild Yam
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Useful For: Skin, hair, fights bacterial infections, assists in liver function, disinfects blood, helps to protect against toxins
Herbal Sources: Horsetail
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Useful For: Bones, teeth, heart, muscles, nerve transmission
Herbal Sources: Alfalfa, Amaranth, Borage, Cayenne, Chickweed, Chicory, Dandelion, Eyebright, Fennel, Fenugreek, Flax, Hops, Horsetail, Kelp, Lemongrass, Mullein, Mustard Greens, Nettle, Oatstraw, Paprika, Parsley, Peppermint, Plantain, Raspberry Leaf, Red Clover, Rose Hips, Shepherd’s Purse, Violet Leaves, Watercress, Yarrow, Yellow Dock
Food Sources: Seaweed, yogurt and other cultured dairy, dark green leafy vegetables, almonds, sesame seeds
Useful For: Cellular metabolism, bones, teeth, improves insulin utilization
Herbal Sources: Dill
Food Sources:
Herbs: Milk Thistle
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Vitamins and Supplements: Chromium (500 mcg x2 daily), Magnesium (250 to 1000 mg daily. Start with a low dose and ramp up slowly. Magnesium can have a strong effect on the digestive system), Niacin (B3) (100 mg x2 daily), Vitamin E (400 IU daily), Vitamin B Complex (High Potency), Vitamin C with bioflavenoids (2000-3000 mg a day. Start at 500-100 and ramp up slowly. Too much vitamin C all at once can have a strong laxative effect.)
Vitamins and Supplements specifically to reduce craving: L-Glutamine (500-1000 mg 2-3x a day for 2-3 months), Buffered Vitamin C (1000 mg 2-3 times a day, same warning as above.), SaMe (200 mg daily)
Actions: 1/2 tsp baking soda in water between meals, x2 daily
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