Healthy Heart & Cardio Chelation + Migrelease

Author: Ahmad Sleiman – UWS Student Representative

Looking to give your heart some extra love this February? Look no further! Our monthly special features a dynamic duo of supplements designed to support a healthy heart and provide relief for migraine sufferers. For this month only, enjoy a 20% discount on our Healthy Heart & Cardio Chelation combo, and get ready to embrace wellness from within!

Healthy Heart & Cardio Chelation:

Our Healthy Heart supplements are formulated with your cardiovascular health in mind. Featuring a vegetarian formulation enriched with BerryVin and BioVin, these supplements aim to boost energy production in heart muscle cells, keeping your ticker in top shape. Packed with a synergistic blend of nutrients including coenzyme Q10, Hawthorne berries, selenium, and chondroitin sulfate, our Healthy Heart formula provides comprehensive support for a robust cardiovascular system.

Pair it with our Cardio Chelation supplements for an extra boost! Designed to nourish a healthy cardiovascular system, these supplements are fortified with coenzyme Q10 and alpha-lipoic acid. But what exactly do these ingredients do?

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10):

Coenzyme Q10, or CoQ10 for short, is a powerful antioxidant naturally produced by the body. It plays a crucial role in energy production within cells, including those of the heart. As we age, our natural production of CoQ10 declines, which may impact heart health. Supplementing with CoQ10 can help support overall heart function by aiding in the production of ATP, the primary energy molecule in cells. Additionally, CoQ10 has been shown to have antioxidant properties, helping to protect cells from damage caused by free radicals.

Alpha-Lipoic Acid:

Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) is another potent antioxidant that plays a key role in cellular energy production. Like CoQ10, ALA is involved in the production of ATP and helps to neutralize free radicals, reducing oxidative stress in the body. ALA is unique in that it is both water and fat-soluble, allowing it to work in various parts of the body, including inside cells and in cell membranes. Studies suggest that ALA may also help improve insulin sensitivity and support healthy nerve function.

Migrelease:

But wait, there’s more! If migraines are causing you discomfort, our Migrelease supplements are here to lend a helping hand. Formulated with the added benefit of Coenzyme Q10, Migrelease offers nutritional support for migraine sufferers. Don’t let migraines disrupt your daily routine – support your mitochondrial function with riboflavin and experience relief like never before.

In a three-month randomized controlled trial, a 400mg dose of riboflavin was found to be superior to a placebo in reducing attack frequency and headache days. The study concluded that “high-dose riboflavin was effective in migraine prophylaxis,” highlighting the importance of Vitamin B2 in supporting mitochondrial function and increasing brain mitochondrial energy reserves.

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to prioritize your heart health and find relief from migraines. Enter discount code HEART20 at checkout to enjoy 20% off our Healthy Heart & Cardio Chelation combo. Embrace wellness this February and let your heart shine with vitality!

References: J Schoenen, J Jacquy, M Lenaerts. Effectiveness of high-dose riboflavin in migraine prophylaxis. A randomized controlled trial. Neurology.1998 Feb;50(2):466-70. doi: 10.1212/wnl.50.2.466. PMID: 9484373 DOI: 10.1212/wnl.50.2.466

Author: Ahmad Sleiman – UWS Student Representative

Super Bio-Vegetarian

Author: Ahmad Sleiman – UWS Student Representative

Unlock Your Immune Superpowers with January’s Monthly Special: Super Bio-Vegetarian!

Welcome to the new year, and what better way to kickstart a healthy and resilient 2024 than with our exclusive monthly special – Super Bio-Vegetarian! We’re thrilled to announce that you can enjoy a fantastic 20% discount on Super Bio-Vegetarian this January by using the code SUPER2024 at checkout. It’s time to fortify your immune system and embrace the year with strength and vitality.

What Makes Super Bio-Vegetarian Super?

Our Super Bio-Vegetarian supplements have been reformulated to offer even more immune-boosting benefits. Designed to enhance the body’s natural defense mechanisms, this mushroom-based supplement now features intensified extract ratios and Withania from pure Ashwagandha Root, giving your immune system the superhero treatment it deserves!

Key Ingredients: Shiitake and Maitake Mushrooms

Super Bio-Vegetarian is power-packed with the goodness of Shiitake and Maitake mushrooms. These natural wonders benefit your immune system, providing the support it needs to maintain a healthy response. Shiitake and Maitake mushrooms have long been celebrated for their immune-boosting properties, making them the perfect allies in your wellness journey.

The Role of Ashwagandha in Taming Cytokine Storms

But that’s not all – the new formulation introduces Withania from pure Ashwagandha Root to the mix. This addition is inspiring because Ashwagandha has been recognized for its potential in helping to manage cytokine storms.

What is a Cytokine Storm?

During an infection, the body’s immune system releases proteins called cytokines to help combat the threat. However, in some cases, the immune response can become hyperactive, leading to an excessive release of cytokines. This phenomenon is known as a cytokine storm and can result in inflammation and potential harm to the body’s tissues.

How Ashwagandha Can Help: Balancing the Immune Response

With its adaptogenic properties, Ashwagandha is believed to play a role in modulating the immune system. It helps balance the immune response, preventing it from overdrive and causing a cytokine storm. By regulating the release of cytokines, Ashwagandha contributes to maintaining a healthy immune response without the risk of excessive inflammation.

Practitioner Insight: Your Health, Our Priority

Designed with the expertise of practitioners in mind, Super Bio-Vegetarian is now better than ever. The reformulation addresses the immune system’s natural functions and incorporates elements to counteract potential imbalances that could arise, such as cytokine storms.

Choose Your Immune Armor: 90 Tablets or 180 Tablets

Super Bio-Vegetarian is available in two sizes – 90 tablets and 180 tablets. Whether you’re looking for a month-long supply or prefer to stock up on sustained immune support, we’ve got you covered.

How to Claim Your Super Discount: SUPER2024

Take advantage of this incredible offer! Enter the discount code SUPER2024 at checkout to enjoy a 20% discount on Super Bio-Vegetarian throughout January. It’s time to prioritize your health and empower your immune system for the challenges and triumphs of the year ahead.

Author: Ahmad Sleiman – UWS Student Representative

June Specials are 20% off Senior Immune and Senior Calm!

Immune response is vitally important to our health.  Senior Immune was developed to compliment an active, healthy and independent lifestyle. 
A healthier life is dependent on our body’s innate ability to fight off infections and protect us from pathogens.   

Preventing deficiencies of zinc and vitamin D3 is an important way to support the mature immune system.  Recent studies have shown that the elderly are chronically low in both of these important nutrients. 

Senior Immune features Zinc and D3 to support mature immune systems. It also includes well known ingredients such as ascorbic acid, astragalus root – providing antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, William’s elderberry- packed with antioxidants, copper, beta glucan, and olive leaf – to support heart health and provide liver protection.  All of these vitally important ingredients are now combined in a delicious and natural coconut-papaya flavored chewable tablet.

Senior Calm is our other newest chewable designed to encourage a balanced mood. This supplement, offered in a delicious Tropical Punch Vanilla flavor, features Magnesium – associated with fighting depression and Gamma Amino Butric Acid (GABA) – to aid in anxiety reduction. To also features Lemon Balm – said to promote calm and ease feelings of stress, 5-Hydroxy Tryptophan and Rhodiola Rosea – to aid in relieving anxiety and depression as well as fatigue.

We’re proud to feature these newest formulas and offer a supplement for seniors to promote a healthy, relaxed state of wellbeing.

Use code: SENIOR20 at checkout.

Purchase discount is valid for up to 12 bottles.
This special purchase cannot be combined with other offers (such as percentage off for a show special) and is not available to distributors.
It can be combined with our premium specials.

20% off of our newest product – Senior Immune!

We’re excited to announce our newest formula – Senior Immune!

Now more than ever, our immune response is vitally important to our health, within all age groups. This includes our seniors, who lead vibrant, healthy and more independent lives – which are key to longevity.  Senior Immune was developed to compliment their active lifestyles. 

A healthier life is dependent on our body’s innate ability to fight off infections and protect us from pathogens.   

Studies have shown that a well-balanced immune system can both initiate a robust healthy inflammation response in fighting pathogens and also know when to turn down the heat to modulate that response. 

Preventing deficiencies of zinc and vitamin D3 is an important way to support the mature immune system.  Recent studies have shown that the elderly are chronically low in both of these important nutrients. 

Senior Immune features Zinc and D3, along with well known ingredients such as ascorbic acid, astragalus root, William’s elderberry, copper, beta glucan, and olive leaf.  All of these vitally important ingredients are now combined in a delicious and natural coconut-papaya flavored chewable tablet.

Olive tree leaves have been used in the Mediterranean area as food and traditional medicine in virtue of their healthy effects on the population.  Olive leaf extracts (OLEs) contain higher amounts of polyphenols than those detected in extra virgin olive oil and the fruit. 
Several lines of evidence support it’s use in maintaining proper cardio function.  OLEs are proven sources of  beneficial anti-oxidant activities. But most importantly the unique ability to maintain the equilibrium between T regulatory cells and Th17 cells respectively lends to it’s benefits on the human immune system and it’s native function.

Source:  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29149822/

Available for order now with 20% off!
Use code: SENIOR20 at checkout.

Purchase discount is valid for up to 12 bottles.
This special purchase cannot be combined with other offers (such as percentage off for a show special) and is not available to distributors.
It can be combined with our premium specials.

February Special – Hormone Clear is 20% off

Hormone Clear is a unique combination of amino acids, antioxidants, and nutrients that support the liver’s detoxification pathways of endocrine disrupting chemicals, EDCs, and the body’s own production of hormones. This is an exclusive product formulated by Dr. Marianne Marchese designed to be used for both men and women’s health conditions as well as detoxification and cleansing plans. Dr. Marianne Marchese is a leader in both environmental medicine and women’s health.

Dr. Marchese formulated Hormone Clear by choosing ingredients that assist the liver in metabolizing the body’s own production of hormones and EDCs.  The ingredients in Hormone Clear include: Vitamin B-12 (as methylcobalamin), Folate (as (6S)-5-methyltetrahydrofolic acid), Calcium (as calcium d-glucarate), BioResponse DIM, Alpha Lipoic Acid, and N-Acetyl L-Cysteine.

Methylcobalamin and methyltetrahydrofolic acid both provide co-factor and methylation support for phase one and phase two liver metabolism of hormones and EDCs.  Calcium d-glucarate (CDG) and Diindolylmethane (DIM) support multiple detoxification pathways and provide hormonal support. Both DIM and CDG support testosterone and estrogen balance and assist with metabolism of endocrine disrupting compounds. Alpha lipoic acid (ALA) and N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) are powerful antioxidants that also support glutathione production in the body. These directly aid in the metabolism of chemicals that disrupt men’s and women’s hormonal health.

Both patients and practitioners are constantly seeking ways to restore balance and aid the body’s natural ability to clear hormones. Hormone Clear is designed for people interested in optimizing their hormonal system or for those who have known exposure to EDCs. It can be used as a stand-alone product or in conjunction with her other formulas from Priority One, Cofactors Support and Hepa Cleanse. This product is contraindicated in pregnancy and with lactation.

As a special offer to our loyal customers, we are offering 20% off of Hormone Clear in the month of February. Please use code “CLEAR20” to receive this offer on your website or phone order!

Valid for up to 12 bottles, this offer cannot be combined with other offers (such as a percentage off for a show special) and is not available for distributors. It can be combined with our premium specials. 

Please join us for upcoming events where Dr. Marianne Marchese will be speaking:

March 27 – 29, 2020
Southwest Conference on Botanical Medicine

April 03 – 05, 2020
Environmental Health Symposium

References

  1. Crinnion, Walter, Pizzorno, Joseph. Clinical Environmental Medicine. Elserver. 2018
  2. Marchese, M. 8 Weeks to Women’s Wellness. The Detoxification Plan for Breast Cancer, Endometriosis, Infertility and other women’s health conditions. Smart Publications. 2011.
  3. Hodges RE, Minich DM. Modulation of Metabolic Detoxification Pathways Using Foods and Food-Derived Components: A Scientific Review with Clinical Application. J Nutr Metab. 2015:1-23.
  4. Cline JC. Nutritional aspects of detoxification in clinical practice. Altern Ther Health Med. 2015 May-Jun;21(3):54-62.

New Kiwi Kleanse 20% OFF

Priority One is excited to present our newest chewable formula, Kiwi Kleanse!

Kiwi Kleanse is a delicious natural kiwifruit-flavored chewable tablet containing Actazin & marshmallow root.

This new exclusive formula is designed to provide easy-to-administer relief for occasional constipation including in children and pregnant women.  The active ingredient Actazin is a non-GMO, cold-pressed kiwifruit powder sourced from New Zealand.  It contains a unique combination of bioactive nutrients that effectively and gently support the digestive and laxation processes. 

These active components are clinically shown to increase bowel movements in healthy individuals.  Additionally, Actazin contains polyphenols, which are micronutrients known for their wide range of health benefits, including the potential to reduce temporary mucusal inflammation caused by poor digestion. The kiwi enzyme, actanidin, is a proteolytic enzyme that breaks down proteins, which may help to reduce bloating and abdominal discomfort. 

Kiwi Kleanse includes prebiotic properties, which support the growth of beneficial gut bacteria.  These bacteria, when allowed to multiply, produce essential short chain fatty acids that provide metabolic fuel for the colon.

Research on the levels of vitamin A and C in the kiwi fiber have been shown to have an anti-inflammatory effect, which may contribute to the gut’s motility & ability to keep things moving. Kiwi fiber is a source of both soluble and insoluble fiber with the ability to increase water retention, which provides for softer and bulkier stools. 

The ingredient of marshmallow root is noted for it’s ability to produce natural mucilage to support and soothe the digestive tract. 

As a special offer to our loyal customers, we are offering 20% off of Kiwi Kleanse in the month of November. Please use code “kiwi20” to receive this offer on your website or phone order!

https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/f181/dd3731665f73bfc7f75fdac7aa0472957bfb.pdf

September New Product release from Dr. Marianne Marchese!

We are excited to announce September will feature our 3 new exclusive products formulated by Dr. Marianne Marchese. Cofactors Support, Hormone Clear, & Hepa Cleanse.

The September special is limited to 6 bottles of each of the 3 new products by Dr. Marchese, author of the best-selling book, 8 Weeks to Women’s Wellness!

Hormone Clear is a comprehensive formula targeting hormone balance. It provided nutrients that help break down and clear from the body estrogens and estrogen mimicking chemicals.

BioResponse DIM is the only DIM with proven absorption and activity, as demonstrated independently performed clinical students. DIM supports beneficial estrogen metabolism.

Hepa Cleanse supports liver and gallbladder function to increase bile production and enhance detoxification.

Cofactors Support is a multivitamin and mineral supplement providing nutrient cofactors needed for enzyme reactions during detoxification

Buy 1 product, get 1 for free. Add all items to your cart, enter coupon code for your products chosen & your discount will apply! Limited to 6 bottles of each of the 3 new products.

Promo code: drmarchese

Guest Blog: SIBO – “Gut Health, Real Estate, and Too Much of a Good Thing”

 

Gut Health, Real Estate, and Too Much of a Good Thing       

Dr. Autumn W. Farr, M.S., N.D.

Our body has a natural symbiotic relationship with our environment.  We eat food and absorb nutrients, we drink water and hydrate our cells, and we interact with people and develop relationships.  A change in any of these determinants of health can shift our body into a physical, chemical, or emotional imbalance.

We also have a unique relationship with the microscopic bacteria that naturally inhabit our intestinal tract.  An imbalance in this bacteria can also cause us to experience a shift in mental-emotional-physical health.  One example of bacterial imbalance includes Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO).  This overgrowth of bacteria in the small intestine crowds out the healthy gut flora and interferes with natural digestive processes such as nutrient absorption, waste elimination, and energy metabolism.  As a result, SIBO can lead to nutrient deficiencies, toxin overload, low energy, and a variety of physical, mental, and emotional symptoms.  Bacteria can be beneficial to healthy digestion, but only under the parameters of the right type, the right amount, and the right location.

SYMPTOMS

SIBO symptoms can present in a variety of ways.  The overpopulation of intestinal bacteria can cause digestive complaints such as abdominal pain, gas, bloating, nausea, constipation, or diarrhea.  The shift in energy metabolism and the depletion of nutrients can contribute to headaches, fatigue, depression, anxiety, and a generalized thought that you don’t quite feel like “yourself.”  Weight changes, skin breakouts, and musculoskeletal pain are also part of the SIBO symptom profile.  Due to the broad range of symptoms, other diagnoses are often pursued before arriving at the correct diagnosis of SIBO.

DIAGNOSIS

The bacteria in the digestive tract produce hydrogen gas and methane gas.  Breath tests are used to measure and analyze the gases that are produced by the bacteria.  These breath tests can be used to diagnose SIBO as well as to guide treatment plans and to monitor outcomes.  Stool tests can show the profile of organisms in the digestive tract, allowing for targeted treatment of the specific bacteria that contribute to the imbalance.

TREATMENT

Treatment of SIBO often involves a strict nutrition plan and appropriate supplementation as well as promotion of healthy bowel elimination patterns and prevention of SIBO recurrence.  The beauty of naturopathic medicine is the commitment to discovering the cause of an imbalance in health.  The cause of SIBO may be an underlying imbalance in gut chemistry, nutrition, lifestyle patterns, and environmental factors.  Structuring an appropriate treatment plan with therapeutic nutrition, supplementation, and elimination patterns may help to relieve symptoms.  Determination of the original cause of SIBO overgrowth in each individual will be vital to preventing recurrence.

BALANCE

The intestinal lining of our gut is valuable real estate.  Ideally, we want to fill that space with organisms that are beneficial for our body as a whole.  Imbalance or overcrowding can compromise the structure, the function, and the integrity of that area.  This is an excellent reminder for us to be mindful of our own personal “real estate” of body, mind, and spirit.  True health begins when we make a conscious decision to fill our time, our space, and our mind with meaningful relationships, healthy nutrition, and mindful lifestyle practices.

PREVENTION of SIBO:

  • Work with professional medical providers to optimize your nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle choices.
  • Restore your digestive tract so that you can feel happy, healthy, and balanced.
  • Make space in your life for healthy choices, a healthy lifestyle, and healthy relationships.

Dr. Autumn W. Farr is a board-certified naturopathic physician with a medical practice in Bellingham, WA. She uses a unique combination of nutritional biochemistry, constitutional homeopathy, and naturopathic modalities to help people to feel their best.


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Biofilms role in today’s health.

What is a BioFilm?

Biofilms are little communities of organisms in your body that join forces to avoid elimination. The protective coating they form is officially called a polymer matrix, which is like a “force field” or barrier that keeps drugs like antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals or any other antimicrobial from being effective in removing them. They are a huge concern in the medical community at the moment, however, many patients and physicians don’t even know about them. 

Biofilms are capable of adapting to many environments and thus can be found in all parts of the body. These areas include teeth, sinuses, tonsils, eustachian tubes of the middle ear and the intestines. Biofilms in the intestines can lead to chronic digestive and allergic responses often seen in difficult cases.

Immune Imbalance

The immune system is responsible for attacking, controlling and eliminating biofilms. In healthy individuals, this happens regularly, however, in susceptible individuals, biofilms can take hold and begin to wreak havoc on the whole body, specifically the immune system.

T-Cells

By launching an attack on the biofilms via immune cells (macrophages, natural killer cells, cytotoxic T cells and T lymphocytes) the body also creates a significant amount of inflammation. What happens then is the immune system shifts to what we call a TH2 dominant state with the TH1 cells in a lowered state. By shifting to TH2 dominance, the body is then unable to launch a full TH1 attack and eliminate the biofilm. It is most likely constantly battling the biofilm, but simply doesn’t have enough strength to eliminate it.

A TH2 dominant state is very common in many conditions. The TH2 dominant state is what we find in many people with traditional allergies. If you have an overactive TH2 dominant system, you will tend to have food allergies and sensitivities or airborne allergies and an increase in histamine release. This may even be confused with histamine intolerance. Some things that may push someone towards TH2 dominance include genetic predisposition, toxic substances and heavy metal exposure.

Biofilms and the Gut

One of the reasons you may have biofilms in the first place is due to early exposure to antibiotics. There are actually good biofilms that can be destroyed by antibiotics. These good biofilms and healthy gut flora provide a natural type of defense to foreign invaders.   Without the good biofilms as a defense mechanism, bad biofilms can proliferate and destroy the gut lining and increase permeability, a term commonly coined as “leaky gut”. With leaky gut, the intestinal barrier is compromised and allows substances to move into the bloodstream. By allowing different substances into the bloodstream, inflammation begins and things such as food allergies and sensitivities eventually alter the health of the immune system. The leaky gut will lead us to a TH2 dominant state as I mentioned above. Leaky gut also can slow down digestion, decrease toxin clearance and initiate proinflammatory chemicals.

Clinical Research

Research in gut health and immune system responses to permeable gut linings are revealing significantly new understandings into how these natural defenses work. This new research also helps us learn how to support the body’s ability to maintain a balanced and healthy gut flora.  

Dr. Paul S. Anderson is on the leading forefront of biofilm research and education.  

We are excited to announce that we have received exclusive access to Dr. Paul Anderson’s webinar on BioFilms, worth $59.00 – and are offering it to you for FREE!

Visit this page for more information.

Good health to you!

Danielle Baumgart, President

Priority One Nutritional Supplements Inc.

Cherries and summer go hand and hand…

Hello everyone!

Strawberries ripening on the vine.

Summer has finally arrived and many of us have brushed off the moss (at least for us, Pacific North Westerners) strawberries are ripening and the cherry trees are teaming with growing cherries.

Cherries ripening on a branch.

 

I love cherries I try every year to beat the birds to our trees and make at least one cherry pie for my husband, but the race is on again. I check every morning to see if they are ready.  (I will include my cherry pie recipe at the end of this post for those who’d like to try it)!

Cherries and summer go hand and hand, did you know that cherries naturally reduce levels of uric acid in the body?1,2

Uric acid is a naturally occurring acid in the body but when it is present in high-levels it can contribute to the painful temporary deposits on joint surfaces.

These deposits can be brought about by a variety of factors, one of which is an abrupt temporary rise in serum uric acid levels. This in turn can be secondary to several environmental issues that are part of our summer fun; travel, especially air travel, hiking or other outdoor adventures, BBQ’s and alcohol can all lead to dehydration and concentration of uric acid.  One episode and your summer fun can all but be ruined.  So here are some summer tips for you:

First hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! As I am writing this I am sitting in an airport lounge waiting for yet another flight (road warriors hear me now) I woke up at 4 am for my first flight and promptly forwent my usual first thing first coffee before functioning, for WATER, yes water should always be what I start with but that’s another story for another day.

After security sparkling water and a coffee finally, 60 minute plane ride = 20 ounces of more water.  With breakfast water, and now almost boarding for my next leg and a 20 ounce organic herbal tea!

Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate

So what am I saying? Drink Your Water! Not only does it dilute the temporary uric acid spikes but it makes your skin look so much better! Believe me you don’t want to be that flyer that ages ten years during your flight.

Second, watch that alcohol, it doesn’t mean you can’t imbibe but do so wisely, alternate between drinks with water, apply the social drinking rule of no more than one drink an hour.

Red Wine

Did you know that the type of alcohol you choose also makes a difference? Beer is the biggest culprit, with spirits coming in better, and as always my favorite wine is the best choice for keeping your healthy uric acid levels within the normal range.

Sweet fresh cherries.

 

Finally, eating fresh fruits and vegetables, low inflammation foods, and of course healthy doses of cherries!

 

 

If you would like an alternative for when cherries are not in season check out our new UA Clear.

UA Clear has been formulated by Dr. John Hahn, it boasts VitaCherry® a standardized extract of sour cherry containing powerful anthocyanins, which give cherries their distinctive red color.

I hope you enjoy the following Baumgart Summer Cherry Pie

Danielle Baumgart, President