Vitex, also known as Chaste Tree, is a herb primarily used to help regulate a women’s hormonal cycle. The fruit of this plant is used in herbal extracts and it helps shift the ratio of estrogen to progesterone in favor of progesterone. Chaste tree also acts on the body to help increase the release of luteinizing hormone (LH). The overall effect of this plant is to regulate the menstrual cycle.
B Vitamins are involved in many metabolic reactions within the human body and they play a key role in skin health, immune and nervous system function, muscle tone and the prevention of anemia. Vitamin B – encompasses a group of 8 vitamins that are found in food items, a supplement or injection that contains these sub-types is called a B Complex. B Vitamins are crucial in the normal functions of our body and prolonged deficiencies can lead to health complications.
As we age there are distinct changes in the composition of our intestinal microflora (bacteria that is normally present in our intestines). Overgrowth of organisms that are normally present in the GastroIntestinal (GI) tract can be a problem especially when combined with changes in diet and digestive physiology. As GI function declines, there is a decline in cellular immunity, because an important part of your immune function is lymph tissue that resides in the gut (gut associated lymphoid tissue – GALT).
The weather here in the East Bay Area keeps changing and people are susceptible to falling sick when the temperatures fluctuate as they have been. Here is a recipe for a Garlic Oxymel – this is a great immune booster to take at the first signs of a cold or flu. Needed: At least 1 bulb of garlic, Local honey*, Apple Cider Vinegar, Water.
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