SUPPLEMENT AND HERB RECOMMENDATIONS

Are You Confused?

Shopping for vitamin and mineral supplements can be very confusing. If you are seriously sick you should see an experienced and well-trained health care practitioner, such as someone at our office. But what resources do you rely on to help you decide what supplements you need to maintain your health?

Some resources make it sound like everything is equally important. Some other resources make it sound like most everything is dangerous or a waste of money. Still others use the hard sell. But even if you are convinced that you should take a particular vitamin, which brand is most reliable and cost-effective? What should a person do?

In an effort to take some of the confusion out of buying supplements we have put together this catalog of supplements for health maintenance. These are all vitamin, mineral and herbal supplements that can be used for prevention and to maintain health, or are useful for easily self-diagnosed health problems. In other words, these are the equivalent of over-the-counter natural medicines. Each supplement we carry has been carefully selected for quality, reliability and cost-effectiveness. Plus, we have many years of clinical experience with these products.

If you have any questions, want current prices, or would like to order by phone, please call the office at 402-391-6714 or visit us at 7447 Farnam St., Omaha, NE 68114.

Here are some of our favorite and most recommended supplements:

Super 2 Daily; Carlson—Current Favorite Multi-vitamin and Antioxidant

The Super 2 Daily is a bit larger then the other pills but it is a soft gel so it is relatively easy to swallow.

It does not have any iron (this is best for most people).

It has little calcium so many women will have to take additional calcium such as in OsteoForte.

As a bonus it also has 220 mg of Omego-3 fish oils.

Basic Preventive 5; Douglas Labs —A Comprehensive Multiple Vitamin and Mineral.

Available without iron (recommended for most people), or with iron (Basic Preventive 3)

The beta carotene, A and E are all natural

Adds important trace minerals

Larger amounts of absorbable calcium and magnesium (not enough for a menopausal women's needs however, they will need additional calcium).

Not lots of extra stuff at levels too low to be significant just to fill up the label

Used in the full dose with fatigue, high stress or significant illness (6 tablets/day with food)

ACES; Carlson—High Quality Antioxidant formula for a moderate cost.

Natural Vitamin E

Natural Beta Carotene & mixed carotenoids

Non-acidic Vitamin C for sensitive stomachs

Contains the major four antioxidants; 2/day

Vitamin D; Carlson - High quality reasonably priced source of vitamin D3

Based on current research almost no multivitamins or calcium supplements have enough Vitamin D in them. So supplementing with more is recommended. This is specially true for anyone dealing with osteoporosis or osteopenia.

Recommended doses are 2000 to 4000 I.U.s per day; reduce dose during the summer if you spend much time in the sun. - (click here to learn more about vitamin D dosages).

2000 I.U. per soft gel

120 soft gels

OsteGard; TheraTech —Healthy Bone Formula.

Mixture of well-absorbed forms of calcium

Valuable trace minerals and other cofactors that aid in bone formation and density

4 capsules supply 1000mg calcium and 500mg magnesium; if combined with 6 of the Basic Preventive 5, take 2/day

Opti Biotic; Eclectic Institute—Immune Support for colds and infections.

Unique combination of vitamins, minerals and herbs specifically chosen for their ability to nutritionally enhance the body’s immune systems and also can be used as an adjunct when antibiotics are prescribed.

Fresh freeze-dried echinacea ensuring optimum potency

Great for travel; one bottle packs 11 different immune stimulating items

Take up to 2 tablets six times/day when sick

Echinacea Goldenseal Compound; Herb Pharm—Great Infection Fighting Herbal.

Excellent quality herbal product

Contains many different synergistic herbs for broad effect

Fast acting

Take up to ½ dropper up to six/day when sick

Super Omega-3; Carlson—Essential Fatty Acid.

Excellent quality control by independent lab test ensuring freedom from contaminants

Important source of the Omega-3 oils, EPA and DHA (brain food)

Helpful for heart and circulatory health, and as anti-inflammatory

Take two per day for the best results

Eyebright Nettle Compound; Herb Pharm—Hay Fever Relief.

Fast acting (often within 30 minutes)

None of the side effects of antihistamine drugs

Take up to ½ dropper fours times a day

Hesperidin Methyl Chalone; Douglas Labs—Allergy and Chronic Congestion Relief.

Very effective bioflavonoid that reduces the release of histamines

No side effects such as drowsiness

Take up to 4 per day

Herbal Ed’s Salve; Herb Pharm—Skin Healing Calendula Ointment.

Healing for most skin lesions (not for burns)

Soothing relief from dry skin, eczema, diaper rash, chapping and itching

No petroleum products; all natural

Easy to carry metal tin; use as needed

Pro Eze; Progena—Relaxation and Sleep Aid.

Vitamins, minerals and herbs to relax or enhance sound sleep

Less likely to have hung-over feeling in the morning

Take 2 to start at 30 minutes before bed or take 2 when awakened. If used in the day to relax don’t drive.

Can gradually increase intake up to 6/night.

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