Valley Naturals

Can't Take a Pill? Try These Super Liquid Supplements!

When you can’t seem to get a pill past your throat, but want to still take healthful supplements, don’t give up! Valley Naturals has some great liquid vitamins, minerals, juice concentrates and lozenges that will slide down without a hitch. They are especially great for kids, elderly people, and everyone in between that “doesn’t do pills.” I’ve organized them into categories so you can find what you need quickly.

Joint and Skin care -
Synthovial Seven is Hyaluronic Acid drops added to your water or juice.
Lubrisyn HU is Hyaluronic Acid in a raspberry gel.

Heart and Essential Oils -
Barlean’s Flax Oil and “smoothie” oils and flavored “swirl” fish oils (these are not your mother’s oils. My teenage daughter asks for these products!)
Carlson’s Lemon Flavored Cod Liver Oil
TwinLab’s Orange Flavored Cod Liver Oil
Garden of Life has a Lemon Mint Cod and Nordic Naturals Arctic Cod Liver Oil has an orange flavor as well.

Immune Health -
Wellness Herbal Resistance Formula - 20+ immune-enhancing herbs by Source Naturals - Dropper bottle
North American Herb and Spice Oreganol P73 - Dropper Bottle
Wellness Oil of Oregano - Dropper bottle
Barlean’s Liquid Olive Leaf Complex for powerful immune defense.


Allergy Relief / Immune Health - Liquids (unless otherwise noted)
Buried Treasure’s Aller-Ease
Sambucus Black Elderberry Extract Syrup by Nature’s Way
New Chapter’s Immunity “Take Care” - Lozenges
Planetary Herbals Loquat Syrup
Umcka ColdCare Syrup and Umcka ColdCare Cherry or Menthol Chewables
Old Indian Wild Cherry Bark Syrup
Allercetin Allergy and Sinus - chewable, dissolvable tabs.

Bone Strength (Calcuim and Minerals) -
Nutrition Now Calcium Soft Chews in Chocolate and Fruit
Buried Treasure Liquid D3 with K2
BioSil (Silica product in a Dropper Bottle)
CellFood Essential Silica (Dropper Bottle)
Buried Treasure Calcium Plus Minerals
Solgar’s Calcium in Blueberry, Strawberry, and Orange-Vanilla

The Low-Down on Constipation

“It’s a normal bodily function!” my doctor father-in-law would say, “so you don’t have to be shy to talk about it!”  So we won’t.  After all, you just can’t be healthy without a clean colon!  So since most everyone has dealt with constipation at some point in their life, let’s see what Valley Naturals has to offer and what may fit your needs best.  According to an article by Lane Labs at www.ConstipationAndYou.com, products of this type can fit into different solution categories.  I’ve organized them for you and their method of relief with our item numbers from Valley Naturals so you can easily understand how they work and pull them up quickly to check them out.  

Fiber Solutions (This solution “sweeps” the intestines and brings the content to the bowel)
Psyllium Whole Husks
Salba Seed

RAW Fiber
Super Seed

Super Seed Bars
Triple Fiber

Water Retaining Solutions - (This solution brings the water specifically to the bowel to soften the stool)
H2Go

Natural Calm Magnesium (all kinds of sizes and flavors available) and Natural Calm Plus Calcium

Natural Stool Softeners  (This solution naturally lubricates the colon and stool)
All of our flax, plant and fish oils (look for Omega 3-6-7-9 product types)
All of our digestive capsules and tablets
Milk Thistle (mild-working)
Thisilyn (mild-working)

Milk Thistle Tea (mild-working)

Stimulant Solutions  (Make the muscles work - but can be more dependence forming)
George’s Aloe Vera (Aloe Vera is more mild working as well)
Aloe Vera Juice by Lily of the Desert
Senna
Senna Tea
Smooth Move Tea

If you want a well-rounded solution, it is probably best to use more than one type of remedy to curb the constipation issue. For example, you could use more daily fiber in your diet, as well as H2Go to bring the water to the bowel.  Give your body a few days to adjust. (Some people have a slowed down  “transit time” from food to waste if they have had chronic problems. You know you are doing better if that transit time becomes a 24-hour turn around time from the meals the day before.)  If that’s not enough, then your food may not be digesting very well. Add digestive enzymes to your meals and you will get more nutrition from your food, and help break it down so it can pass through the body. Extra digestive enzymes also boost your immune system because it frees up your body’s enzymes to perform other duties in your system. Of course, drinking enough water is crucial to any plan you use, or nothing will work well.  

Cleanse Products (These are Valley Natural’s products that use a combination of the above solutions and are geared for emptying the intestines/bowel)
RAW Cleanse
Essential Detox
Hyssop Cleanse
Super Colon Cleanse
CleanseSMART

Natural solutions are always superior to laxative/stimulants as they have been shown through X-rays to damage the nerves and longitudinal muscles of the intestine, causing dependence on the laxative.  So there you have it!  If you’ve been a “water closet” sufferer, Valley Naturals has your solution! Ellen
 

Got Skin Issues? Cure them ASAP!

Need a product that does more than the typical topical? We carry a product called ASAP Ultimate Skin and Body Care that has some rave reviews. The secret ingredient is silver. Now it’s no secret that silver has antibiotic and antimicrobial properties.The ancient Greeks and Hippocrates documented its use to prevent infection and spoilage, but most of us have just heard of silver being used for burns and wound dressing. However, American Biotech Labs has developed it into a highly absorbed and effective gel for many uses that boasts three patents and more to come. It contains 24 parts per million of pure nanoparticles of  ASAP Solution® (purified water, silver) SilverSol Technology. The company explains the product this way:

Creates an almost instantaneous softening and rejuvenation when applied to the skin.
Non-cytotoxic (it won’t hurt normal human cells). Provides moisture for wound healing and burn treatment, and can be used on or in conjunction with any bandage already available in any first-aid medical kit. Helps ease the discomfort associated with burns, wounds, bites or itching problems. No smell, no alcohol, and needs no refrigeration. Remains stable from 17 degrees to 113 degrees Fahrenheit. Proven non-toxic in oral administration in mouse-model safety studies at up to 5000 mg/kg of body weight. Designed using ABL’s patented silver technology and only food grade gelling additives. This means it is safe and non-toxic, even if a child were to accidentally eat a whole tube of it. Non-irritating to the skin, mouth, or eyes. Not greasy, and if rubbed into the skin, will absorb within 2 minutes, leaving the skin with a wonderfully soft, non-sticky feeling. In hand-scrub tests (as per SOP- 21) helped to keep the skin clean for up to four hours after application.

During testing, it was found that participants found great results with numerous cosmetic applications. Some that are listed were sunburns, fungal nail problems, cold sores, bacterial rashes, open wounds (including MRSA issues), rosacea; itchy and chapped, difficult skin issues. I even talked with one lady who called to order it who uses it as a wrinkle cream!  If acne is an external problem, it too is improved. People who use this product are fans and share it with their families and friends. So if you are at a loss with a skin issue, ASAP would be a great product to try - As Soon As Possible! Ellen

Tired of not Sleeping?

Remember the story of the Sand Man? That mythical fellow who tip-toed into the bedroom at night and sprinkled magic dust into a child’s eyes so he fell into a deep, dream-filled sleep? Well, many of us could sure use a return visit from him these days! According to a series of online surveys by the American Psychological Association, half of Americans polled are experiencing fatigue, anger and sleeplessness in response to recent economic stress. We are even voting with our Z-Z-Z-Z-Z’s as a bear market heads downward, with people reporting sleeplessness going up.

Adequate rest is seriously required to maintain a healthy immune system and prevent disease. Studies show that lack of sleep leads to increased risk of obesity, heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and premature aging. The National Sleep Foundation believes the problem of sleep deprivation to be so pervasive, it has established a national Drowsy Driver education program to inform people about the dangers of driving while sleep deprived. Many people are getting less than six hours of sack time a night, when we really function best with 7 – 8 hours under our belt. Sleep difficulties plague nearly 75% of us at least a few nights a week. While short-lived insomnia often occurs, the bigger concern is how to deal with chronic sleep deprivation before we begin to suffer its long term effects.

Open any magazine and you’ll see ads for dozens of over-the-counter, prescription, and natural sleep aids. I like to suggest a sleep enhancement program that first begins from the nutritional side. Avoid consuming any coffee, tea, or sodas with caffeine after 3 pm. Caffeine can remain in the blood stream for nearly 6 hours, and consumption results in an increase of nerve firing in the brain. Drinking a large cup of coffee with 200 mg of caffeine at 3:00 PM means that by 9 PM about 100 mg of caffeine is still in your system. You may be able to fall asleep, but you’ll probably miss out on the deep sleep your body needs to recharge. Eating spicy, greasy or highly sweetened foods adds additional stress to your digestive system in the evenings. Instead of grabbing a pastry or slice of cold pizza before bed, try a snack of cereal and milk, oatmeal, a banana, or even a piece of chicken. These items will help increase levels of sleep-inducing tryptophan in the blood, and will not over stimulate as you drift off to dreamland. Calcium and magnesium are the relaxation minerals, so for the lactose-tolerant, a glass of warm milk will never let you down!

If you prefer reaching for the natural medicine cabinet, there are plenty of holistic alternatives to be found. Melatonin, the anti-oxidant hormone that regulates the body’s sleep-wake cycle, decreases as we age. Taken in pill or liquid form before bed, it is superb for alleviating delayed sleep phase insomnia, helping you drift off easily and consistently. Valerian is another common ingredient found in sleep-aid products, and whether taken in pill form or as a relaxing tea, is known to help relieve nervous tension and insomnia. Homeopathic remedies are safe alternatives for children and adults. Bach Rescue Sleep is a natural sleep tincture made from 6 of the Bach Flower Remedies. This formulation is revered for helping to ease the irritability and mental tension that can leave you tossing and turning as your head hits the pillow. Hyland’s Homeopathic Medicine offers several all-natural remedies to ease you into sleep. Calms Forte relieves stress and relaxes with chamomile – one of four botanicals long used for soothing nerves and edginess. Leg Cramps PM addresses the discomfort of leg-cramping that can disturb your rest. This homeopathic relaxes the muscles, helping you fall asleep and get back to sleep at night should foot pain awaken you.

If you prefer avoiding pills, try the 100% pure, plant-based oral spray by Nutrirain, Deep Sleep. This formula of fresh valerian root, chamomile, passion flower, catnip herb and natural cinnamon oil has been effectively shown to improve sleep quality and relieve stress. Just 3 sprays under the tongue ½ hour prior to sleeping, and it’s off to the Land of Nod!

Should all these suggestions fail to bring you the sleep you are craving … there is still that time tested remedy … counting sheep!

Coping with those Golden Years!

You know how we over the 50 year mile marker try hard to keep everything moving and in its place sometimes have to look for help where ever we can find it. I have a pretty active schedule at this time in my life and cannot take time to have joint issues. I can remember my mom complaining about her knee and someday she will have to have it replaced, but she never did. I started having this same problem and decided I don’t want a replacement, I just want to be able to be mobile with the least amount of pain.

I talked to some friends older than me about this aging thing, and they all said you need glucosamine. So I started taking a product called CM Response Joint Action Formula, and it is wonderful. My kids call this my magic knee pills. I have no pain, and the stiffness has also disappeared.  I can move around like a kid..well maybe an old kid!! So much fun to get on the floor with my Grand’s and able to get up without a forklift! Hope this may help those of you out there that might be dealing with those wore down joints, and remember if we don’t use ‘em, we will lose ‘em. Karen (Susie)

A Great Product Line - Welcome to the Garden!

Garden of Life Products have a story - a dramatic one. As a teenager, Jordan Rubin was dying from Crohn’s disease. He looked exactly like a starved young man from a concentration camp. His father flew him all over the world trying to save his life. When doctors failed his son, he tried alternative medicine. Jordan was finally saved by a wise old man who put him on probiotic soil organisms. Jordan then wanted to help others with the same problem, so he went into the medical field while pursuing the goal of starting his own supplement company. After building his company, he was soon to accomplish his dream of helping others. His grandmother was diagnosed with cancer, and so he developed the best supplements for her, saving her life as well. I personally know many people use his products who have the need to beat cancer. Our family has successfully used them as well.

Now Jordan Rubin’s company is one of the most innovative and cutting-edge companies in the myriad sea of natural supplements. I like them because of their unique delivery system. Not only are they totally whole food products, they are also “RAW” so that they retain all their enzymes. But Rubin doesn’t stop there. He takes his probiotic products to the next level by fermenting them to release their availability to the body.

The company continues to grow their excellent line, and Rubin has written several books to help people understand how to be healthy through their diet. (For more info on their whole product line, see gardenoflife.com. These are top of the line, excellent products that take time to develop. The price reflects this, but part of the profits are given by the company to several worthy charities.

If you need nutritional support, especially digestive help (where our health starts!) be sure to check out the line that Valley Naturals carries. We carry their Weight Management fucoTHIN product, most of their Vitamin CODE Raw Supplements, their meal replacement bars and powdered formulas, and now their new product, Minami PLATIMUM Omega-3 fish oil. Even that is far and away from the typical product. Processed with 400% less heat, it has the highest concentration of Omega-3’s available. That’s what I’ve found with Garden of Life. “Typical” for them is the highest quality and outstanding manufacturing practices that create a niche that no one else is doing yet. You can’t go wrong with Garden of Life. They are about as close to the Garden of Eden (perfection!) as you can get. Ellen

A Great Alternative - Natural Medicines

Hi! My name is Ellen Barber. I’m one of those people who love to research and write and find ways to make life work more efficiently. Unfortunately, I’ve had a lot of health issues that doctors haven’t been able to really help me at the source level. So I became interested in alternative medicines, studying them for years on my own and learning to better my health through good food and supplements. My nutritional interest took another huge leap when my husband was diagnosed with sarcoma in his heel. There was no treatment against this grim cancer the Dr. told us. Not even chemo would work. They told him to have his leg amputated in hope to save his life.

Being an avid tennis player, Joel said, “No, I’ll take my chances. Just remove the heal pad where it is.” He was warned that wouldn’t work. But his chance included a trip to CO to learn how to learn to avoid the SAD diet (Standard American Diet), and eat to live. We also learned about amazing cancer fighting supplements, and so began the fight for his life against this aggressive killer. Hundreds of people prayed for him.

That was almost ten years ago. Today, he is still playing tennis (with an awesome serve!) and has been able to continue being “Dad” to his three great kids. Priceless!

Since then, I’ve seen my brother-in-law cured from colon cancer by using natural means as well. I believe my sister and I would have both been cancer widows with kids, if we let cancer take its toll. (She was also ill with Crohn’s Disease but has licked that too through nutritional means.) Nutritional healing gives us an “alternative” all right! What a great alternative life is!  My job at Valley Naturals is one way I have to share about the power of nutrition with customers when they have questions. I enjoy sharing ideas with others to know how to heal their bodies from the inside out with safe supplements... that work! Ellen