Re: Constipation/mag/ now Intestimend/Herbathione

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> wrote:

>What does the herbathione do

>that the instestimend doesn't? I don't really know the difference.

I just have to jump in here to clarify, because both of these are sometimes

misunderstood. I'm sure will also answer and tell you what she's

seeing with the Herbathione. Here's a brief description of the intent of

each of these products:

Terri at Brainchild

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HERBATHIONE: A more therapeutic dose of all the herbs we use in tiny

amounts in our regular vitamin formulas. Each herb was painstakingly

picked to be safe for our children and to help with production and

recycling of glutathione, which affects all areas of their health (more

below on each herb, so you can see what I mean). Since this is a tincture,

it's also great for adults (like... parents of autistic kids, for

example). It's a gentle but powerful immune booster, a digestion helper,

neurological support, antioxidant and other things too, just think of what

glutathione helps with and that will give you an idea of where this can

help too.

INTESTIMEND: Think of it as GAG's in a bottle. Have you heard of

glycosaminoglycans (GAGs)? These are the sulfur-laden defenders of the gut

wall -- think of them as little shields, all lined up lining the gut, to

keep " spears " (peptides, long chain food particles) from getting through

the wall. Well, Intestimend is designed just to help rebuild these gut

defenders. Anyone with a leaky gut could possibly benefit from a trial of

Intestimend to help with gut integrity. It's something that people

sometimes choose to give on an off, i.e. every other week, a month on, a

month off, or mostly when the child is having intestinal flareups, rather

than every single day like vitamins. Intestimend also includes Slippery

Elm, for its wonderful intestinal healing qualities, used for many years

for this purpose by native americans.

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The Herbs (ignore the numbers after -- these are footnotes in our document

I pasted this from)

Ashwaganda Root Withania somnifera

Known as Ayurvedic Ginseng,Ashwaganda has been used for centuries as a

nervous system rejuvenator/protectant, for immune support, and for support

of sleep disturbances, wasting diseases, failure to thrive in children,

joint and nerve pains. It supports detoxification via its antioxidant

function in the recycling of glutathione and support of superoxide

dismutase.8,9,10,11

Burdock Root Arcticum lappa

A mucilaginous herb that reduces inflammation and controls bacterial

infection. Mild laxative. Supports lung, kidney, spleen, pituitary,

lymphatic, thymus, and immune health. Blood cleanser and purifier, used

with inflammatory conditions of chronic toxicity and for skin

conditions. Promotes bile flow, liver cleansing, and enhanced liver

glutathione. 12,13

Chinese Astragalus Root Astragalus membranaceusA nourishing tonic that

stimulates the immune system, spleen, lungs, adrenals, liver, circulatory,

lymphatic, and urinary systems, lowers blood pressure and blood sugar

levels. Aids digestion, promotes healing, inhibits lipid peroxidation. 14,15,16

Fennel Seed Agastache foeniculum

A sweet aromatic flavoring herb that also promotes gastrointestinal

motility, the functions of the liver, kidneys, spleen and supports

respiratory function. Relieves abdominal pain, colon disorders, gas, and

gastrointestinal tract spasms. Also, a natural sulfur source. 17,18,19

Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Gingko Biloba

Powerful antioxidant, dilates bronchial tubes and blood vessels,

specifically increases cerebral and cardiac blood flow and available

cerebral oxygen, controls allergic responses, and improves cardio-pulmonary

function. Has anti-fungal and antibacterial effects. Helpful for

depression, Used for asthma, allergic inflammatory responses, cerebral

insufficiency. Inhibits allergic response. Improves digestion. Increases

cellular glutathione and liver-specific glutathione S-transferase.20,21.

Gotu Kola Leaf Centella asiatica

Improves circulatory problems in the extremities and speeds healing. A

rejuvenating herb that helps in wound healing, ulcerative conditions,

depression and other nervous disorders. Improves muscle tone. and improves

cardio-pulmonary function. normalizes blood pH. Supports liver and

adrenal function. Known in Sanskrit as brahmi, meaning bringing

knowledge,and used to instill a sense of well being prior to

meditation. This historical usage may be attributed to its effects on

boosting acetylcholine. A potent antioxidant, it can raise levels of

glutathione and antioxidant enzymes including catalase, glutathione

peroxidase and superoxide dismutase.22,23.

Gymnema Sylvestre Leaf (Gurmar)

Lowers blood sugar levels and helps to curb cravings for sweets by

diminishing the taste bud to brain " sweet taste " response to sugar and

supportive for normalizing blood sugar. Used in India as a daily garnish

with meals. It also has been shown to increase fecal excretion of steroids

and bile and inhibits mast cell release of histamine and hyaluronidase in

allergic reactions.24,25,26,27

Milk Thistle Seed Silibum marinum

Protests the liver against toxins, particularly lipid

peroxidation. Herbal antioxidant/free radical quencher. Leukotriene

inhibitor. Regenerates liver cells and stimulates bile flow. Relaxes

spasms. Sulfur source. Assists in regeneration of glutathione and

restoration of cellular thiol status. Kidney support. Adrenal

support. Aids inflammatory bowel disorders, weakened immune

function. Helps to detoxify alcohol, drugs, and other chemical

toxins.28,29,30.

Chinese Sarsaparilla Smilax Glabra

A cooling, alterative herb that has antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, diuretic

Used to clear toxins, particularly mercury and other heavy metals, and for

liver, joint, skin, and urinary tract support, and skin. Enhances

activities of antioxidant enzymes catalase, superoxide dismutase, and

glutathione peroxidase.29,30.

Schisandra Fruit Schisandra chinensis

Regulates secretion of body fluids, moistens dry and irritated

tissues. Acts as a tonic for the nervous, urinary, and cardiac

systems. Liver protectant. Used traditionally for asthma, night sweats,

urinary disorders, chronic and early morning diarrhea, palpitations,

insomnia, poor memory. Supports detoxification via recycling of glutathione.