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Most people are aware that honey has medicinal properties. But not everyone realizes that not all honeys are created equal. In fact, recent research has revealed that around 75% of the honey sold by major grocery stores is not real honey. These honeys are ultra-filtered and contain no pollen whatsoever, and therefore have none of the benefits usually associated with honey. There are still many questions about where this fake honey is coming from, but there is evidence that much of it is imported from China, sometimes illegally. Such acts are detrimental to an already struggling US honey market.
Fortunately, most of the honeys found in natural foods co-ops and herb stores are legitimate. They are usually grown locally and still retain their medicinal properties. So as long as you avoid the fake honey from the bigger stores, you can rest assured that you’re getting the real thing.
Now that we have that cleared up we can discuss what to look for when comparing different types of real honey. Manuka honey has been making headlines over the last few years, but many are still confused as to how it differs from regular honey. While both of them contain antibacterial properties, the way each of them works is completely different.
Regular honey contains an enzyme that produces hydrogen peroxide, which is what gives it its antibacterial properties. This enzyme is very unstable, and if the honey isn’t processed just right, it becomes inactive. It also needs an oxygen-rich environment, so it is more difficult to obtain benefits from regular honey when using it topically.
While Manuka honey contains these same enzymes, it also contains active ingredients that are referred to as non-peroxide, antibacterial components. Also known as unique manuka factors (UMF), these substances are superior to the compunds found in regular honey in many different ways. They are more stable in all cases, which means they are not as easily damaged by processing methods. And the antibacterial effects seem to be much stronger. When shopping for Manuka, look for a UMF rating of at least 10, but over 15 would be the strongest.
Manuka honey is used for everything from minor cuts and scrapes, skin issues and fungal infections to digestive ailments and gastrointestinal infections. Many of these uses were described by Dr Oz on one of his recent programs. It is definitely a product worth checking out, even if you’re just using it to replace your regular honey. With all of its benefits it also happens to be delicious!
It ‘s that time of year when thoughts turn to resolutions for the new year. The problem with resolutions is that all too often the people who make them don’t have very much resolve. As Oscar Wilde famously said, “Good resolutions are simply checks that men draw on a bank where they have no account.”
Not that we don’t mean well when we make resolutions but like the old saying goes the road to a rather unpleasant place is paved with good intentions.Or as Mark Twain once said, “Now is the accepted time to make your regular annual good resolutions. Next week you can begin paving hell with them as usual.” So this year why not resolve not to make resolutions and set some S.M.A.R.T. goals instead?
S.M.A.R.T. goals means Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely.
Specific: A specific goal has a much greater chance of being accomplished than a general goal. To set a specific goal you must answer the six “W” questions:
*Who: Who is involved?
*What: What do I want to accomplish?
*Where: Identify a location.
*When: Establish a time frame.
*Which: Identify requirements and constraints.
*Why: Specific reasons, purpose or benefits of accomplishing the goal.
EXAMPLE: A general goal would be, “Get in shape.” But a specific goal would say, “Join a health club and workout 3 days a week.”
Measurable – Establish concrete criteria for measuring progress toward the attainment of each goal you set.
When you measure your progress, you stay on track, reach your target dates, and experience the exhilaration of achievement that spurs you on to continued effort required to reach your goal.
To determine if your goal is measurable, ask questions such as……
How much? How many?
How will I know when it is accomplished?
Attainable – When you identify goals that are most important to you, you begin to figure out ways you can make them come true. You develop the attitudes, abilities, skills, and financial capacity to reach them. You begin seeing previously overlooked opportunities to bring yourself closer to the achievement of your goals.
You can attain most any goal you set when you plan your steps wisely and establish a time frame that allows you to carry out those steps. Goals that may have seemed far away and out of reach eventually move closer and become attainable, not because your goals shrink, but because you grow and expand to match them. When you list your goals you build your self-image. You see yourself as worthy of these goals, and develop the traits and personality that allow you to possess them.
Realistic- To be realistic, a goal must represent an objective toward which you are both willing and able to work. A goal can be both high and realistic; you are the only one who can decide just how high your goal should be. But be sure that every goal represents substantial progress.
A high goal is frequently easier to reach than a low one because a low goal exerts low motivational force. Some of the hardest jobs you ever accomplished actually seem easy simply because they were a labor of love.
Timely- A goal should be grounded within a time frame. With no time frame tied to it there’s no sense of urgency. If you want to lose 10 lbs, when do you want to lose it by? “Someday” won’t work. But if you anchor it within a timeframe, “by May 1st”, then you’ve set your unconscious mind into motion to begin working on the goal.
Your goal is probably realistic if you truly believe that it can be accomplished. Additional ways to know if your goal is realistic is to determine if you have accomplished anything similar in the past or ask yourself what conditions would have to exist to accomplish this goal.
T can also stand for Tangible – A goal is tangible when you can experience it with one of the senses, that is, taste, touch, smell, sight or hearing.
When your goal is tangible you have a better chance of making it specific and measurable and thus attainable.
Once you have your S.M.A.R.T goal, you are equipped with a plan of action to help lead you to its fruition. Author F.M. Knowles once said “He who breaks a resolution is a weakling; He who makes one is a fool.” So why don’t you abandon your New Year’s resolutions this year and replace them with S.M.A.R.T goals?
GOLD
The earliest records of the use of gold for medicinal and healing purposes come from Alexandria, Egypt. Over 5,000 years ago, the Egyptians ingested gold for mental, bodily and spiritual purification. The ancients believed that gold in the body worked by stimulating the life force and raising the level of vibration on all levels. During the Renaissance, Paracelsus (1493-1541) – who is considered the founder of modern pharmacology – developed many successful medicines from metallic minerals including gold. One of the greatest alchemists/chemists of all time, he founded the school of Iatrochemistry, the chemistry of medicine, which is the forerunner of pharmacology.In China, the restorative properties of gold are still honored in rural villages, where peasants cook their rice with a gold coin to replenish the mineral in their bodies, and fancy Chinese restaurants put 24-karat gold-leaf in their food preparations.
If metallic gold is divided into fine particles (sizes ranging from one to one hundred billionths of a meter) and the particles are permanently suspended in solution, the mineral becomes known as Colloidal Gold and exhibits new properties due to the larger amount of gold surface area available. Colloidal Gold has a balancing and harmonizing effect on all levels of body, mind, and spirit. It is used to improve mental attitude and emotional states.It has been reported to promote a feeling of increased energy, will power, mental focus and libido. According to many studies, colloidal gold increases mental acuity and the ability to concentrate. Colloidal gold is thought to strengthen mental function by increasing the conductivity between nerve endings in the body and on the surface of the brain.
FRANKINCENSE
Traditional use of frankincense also known as boswellia has been celebrated for thousands of years. Boswellia has not been a part of conventional medicine, nor is it one of the most popular herbs in the lay press, but it does have some properties that could provide substantial benefit for many of today’s chronic illnesses. Boswellia has become a popular herb recently for its benefits in fighting inflammation, which involves many processes that the body uses to help heal itself. It is most evident when we sprain an ankle and develop swelling and tenderness. However, inflammation that goes on day after day can lead to chronic problems such as arthritis or cancer. Boswellia appears to have the ability to counteract inflammation. This anti-inflammatory effect could correlate to benefit many chronic illnesses like arthritis, asthma and inflammatory bowel disease.
Boswellia faces some of the same challenges that many herbs with a history of use face in that it is fairly new to the research field. That being said, there is incoming data that supports boswellia’s role in chronic illness. It has a long history of use in India for arthritis, and research shows that boswellia in combination with curcumin is helpful for arthritis pain. Asthma is another chronic illness affected by inflammation. Asthma sufferers noted less attacks and better measurable air movement through the lungs when treating with boswellia. Ulcerative colitis represents another disease in which the bowels are plagued with chronic inflammation. It too has had benefit through boswellia. There is data to suggest that boswellia can even modify inflammation seen with swelling from cancer of the brain, perhaps with swelling that comes with cancer treatment. In fact, boswellia might have the ability to fight several different types of cancer cells, including brain cancer cells.
MYRRH
Through the time span of its rich history and usage, myrrh’s fragrant and alluring aroma has been an inspiration to writers, poets, aristocrats, merchants, priests and civilizations, and has held an esteemed position in many cultures as an effective medicinal herb. In fifth century B.C., Herodotus noted that the Egyptians used myrrh as an embalming agent. Egyptian women also burned myrrh pellets to rid their homes of fleas as well as to mask the stench of the day due to lack of proper hygiene and sanitary conditions. During the time of Christ, myrrh was one of the most highly valued commodities in trade and was cherished as a precious oil. It was used by the Hebrew people to anoint the altar and sacred vessels of the Jewish Temple. Myrrh has a long history of therapeutic and medicinal use in Indian Ayurvedic medicine. In this system of medicine, it is currently used internally to treat mouth ulcers, gingivitis, pharyngitis, respiratory conditions, stomatitis (inflammation of the mouth), several female complaints, and topically for ulcers and gum conditions.
Traditionally, myrrh has been used orally to treat arthritis, digestive complaints, painful menstruation, respiratory infections, leprosy, syphilis, cancers, sore throats, asthma, coughs, and bad breath. Topically, myrrh has been used to treat muscular pains, arthritis, ulcers, sores, wounds, weak gums, loose teeth, bacterial and fungal skin infections and acne. Myrrh has often been mixed with golden seal powder and sprinkled on the umbilical chord stumps of newborn babies. This application is still used today. It has also been used in tincture form to treat abscesses. Traditional Chinese use of myrrh includes treatment for many of these conditions as well as for pain and stiffness, swelling, bruising, blood stagnation, and as a dissolvent for masses and fibroids. In Ayurvedic medicine, myrrh is used as a blood cleanser and for improving the intellect.
Today, use of myrrh is very similar although scientists are discovering a few of the reasons why myrrh works as it does. Myrrh is thought to stimulate the production of white blood cells, making it a possible treatment of conditions where an antimicrobial agent is needed. One source suggests using myrrh as a specific treatment for “infections in the mouth such as mouth ulcers, gingivitis, pyorrhea, as well as the catarrhal problems of pharyngitis and sinusitis. Myrrh may also help with laryngitis and respiratory complaints. Systemically, it is of value in the treatment of boils and similar conditions as well as glandular fever and brucellosis (a widespread infectious febrile disease affecting cattle, swine, and goats and sometimes man). It is often used as part of an approach to the treatment of the common cold. Externally it is healing to the skin and an antiseptic for wounds and abrasions. Commission E, a body of scientists that set standards for herbal usage in Germany, has endorsed the use of powdered myrrh as a treatment for mild inflammations of the mouth and throat due to myrrh’s tannin content.
 With all the joys the holidays bring, they can also be one of the most stressful times of year for many of us. It is easy to get overwhelmed by all the heavy traffic, the crowded malls, or the stress of having to plan a family gathering. While it is practically impossible to avoid the stress of the season, there are some supplements to consider for helping you manage the constant bombardment of activity.
Stress is a normal part of life, and our bodies are designed to be able to deal with it. But we are living in a time where daily stress is at an all-time high, and the majority of people don’t realize it’s something they can manage. A number of herbs fall under the category of adaptogens. Otherwise known as tonic herbs or superior herbs, these plants  have been used in various cultures throughout the past couple of thousand years. Adaptogens are defined as substances that help the body adapt to stress or changes to one’s environment. They are used to balance the body, supporting the adrenals and promoting a feeling of overall well-being. They are meant to be taken on a daily basis but can also be taken as needed during times of high stress.
Some of the most common adaptogens would be rhodiola, ashwaghanda, schizandra, suma, all of the ginsengs, and countless others. They can be taken separately or in formulas with other herbs. Adaptogens are usually found in a few different categories: adrenal support/stress, energy or sleep. Some of our best formulas would be Adrenal Health from Gaia Herbs, Adrenal Assist from Vitanica, Cortisol Calm from Pure Encapsulations, AdreneVive from Orthomolecular Products or Cortisol Manager from Integrative Therapeutics.
 Cortisol Manager and Sleep Tonight by Enzymatic Therapy would be good candidates for stress-related sleep problems. These would all be great formulas to take to get you through the holidays, but even better to get you through the entire year!
Give the gift of pure, natural, non-toxic skin care with Mychelle Dermaceuticals “All in One” Trial and Travel Kits.
Remember whatever you put on your skin is also going into your body. What’s in the skincare products your loved ones are using? This holiday season why not give them the gift of a natural, non-toxic alternative?
Mychelle’s mission is to design results-oriented skin care products with ingredients that do not compromise personal health or our environment. All their products are always free of parabens, propylene glycol, mineral oil, EDTA, ureas, phtalates, fragances, and artificial colrors.
Mychelle’s “All in One” Trial and Travel kits are the perfect Christmas stocking stuffer, Hanukkah present or hostess gift. Each kit contains trial sizes of their best cleansing, balancing, nourishing, and restoring products. Five “All in Ones” to choose from: Normal, Dry, Oily/Blemish, Sensitive, and Age Defense.
Come by Willner Chemist today and let our knowledgeable staff help you pick out the best kit for your loved ones’ needs.
Sprouted grains are one of the healthiest foods on the face of the earth. They support intestinal health with plenty of fiber and are full of Omega 3 essential fatty acids. It is important to note there is a huge difference between regular grains and sprouted grains beside just taste. When it comes to nutrient density, sprouted grains contain:
- Twice as many B vitamins including folate
- More protein and fiber
- Fewer starches
- Lower glycemic levels making it more suitable for those dealing with diabetes
- Food enzymes that aid in digestion
- Higher vitamin content
- Low in saturated fat
Sprouted grains encourage the growth of good bacteria, commonly known as probiotics that help keep the colon clean and offer plenty of antioxidants. They are high in Vitamins A and C, iron, potassium and phosphorus that are important for mental alertness and healthy bones and teeth.
Regular whole-grains like wheat can cause a mucus build-up when cooked leading to all sorts of allergic reactions, constipation, and can prevent the body from absorbing nutrients. Sprouted grains make it much easier for the body to break them down because they are converted to simple sugars so those intolerant to wheat are able to eat sprouted grains without any problems.
Flourless bread is made with grains and legumes that are sprouted BEFORE grinding them into flour. As a result, sprouted grains offer an increased vitamin and nutrient content because the seed is sprouted first which simply means it is alive and active during the growing process allowing the ground meal to retain their nutrients.
Nutrition bars made with sprouted grains have a very sweet taste offering a dense, moist texture because they are made without yeast plus sprouting changes some starches in grains to sugars giving a dessert-like flavor. Sprouted ingredients can be grown organically without pesticides and offer a low glycemic-index of 45 making them a perfect food for helping you stay full longer – an excellent weight loss tool.
Whole Grain Flour is a finely ground, powdery whole grain plant food stuff obtained by intentionally sprouting, sound, quality grain that is non-sprouted, and then milled into a finished whole grain product. The finished Sprouted Whole Grain Flour is the result of purposefully germinating the grain into a living plant. It is made from the entire grain, inclusive of bran, germ, and endosperm.
Sprouting a grain actually changes its composition from a starch to a vegetable. When whole grains are sprouted, they are converted into a more nutritious and digestible food. As the grain sprouts, it turns into a plant, and the body recognizes it as a vegetable. Vegetables are the easiest-to-digest food because they are broken down by vegetable enzymes, not pancreatic enzymes and are less abundant in most people’s digestive systems. The sprouting conversion happens when the sprout pierces the shell of the grain.
Once this process is complete, the body can digest the sprouted grains as a vegetable. Picture a grass seed that has begun to sprout into grass coming alive as a vegetable. The sprouted grass seed is then dried and milled into flour.
It is so nice to find a treat that isn’t full of bad stuff like bleached flour, processed sugar, and fat. Eating sprouted flour products are a great way to start your day on the right foot for healthy eating.
Regeneration USA
In honor of our 100th year of doing business at Willner Chemists, we have been offering a huge, 50% discount on selected items throughout the entire  year. The following items will be on sale until September 30th: all Ascenta fish oil products, one of the fastest growing fish oil companies in the country; AdvaCal and OsteoSense Plus for bone density support; and CytoMax for athletes who are trying to enhance their workouts.
We also have a whole host of products for hormonal balance and menopausal symptoms. This includes a new product called Ease Femin, which contains Brazilian Red Propolis among other herbs, and is used for symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats. Black Cohosh is usually the number one herb for these symptoms, but it doesn’t work for all women. EaseFemin would be a good alternative in these cases, especially at 50% off the list price.
 We have many more items on sale as well, and next month we’ll have some new deals to celebrate our yearlong 100th year anniversary sale. We’re located at 2900 Peachtree Road in the heart of Buckhead. So come on out and see what you can find while the prices are still low!
As Summer winds down and Fall begins, it’s time to start thinking about what you can do to boost your immune system for the upcoming cold-and-flu season. Looking through the Immune section at your local supplement store, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by all the choices you’re presented with. The purpose of this article is to narrow things down for you, so you can more easily find what you need to feel better.
There are a few questions you need to ask yourself before trying to decide on a good remedy. Are you looking for something for prevention so you don’t get sick in the first place, or are you already fighting something off? If you are already feeling sick, are the symptoms acute or chronic? And how long have you had the symptoms?
There are quite a few great products that are designed for acute symptoms. Anything containing elderberry, andrographis or echinacea would be good to try. Quick Defense from Gaia Herbs is a great formula that contains all three. Yin Chiao is a formula used in traditional Chinese medicine that is great for onset. Phytocillin from Herbs Etc is great as well, especially for lingering conditions that don’t seem to resolve on their own. Respiratonic is another great formula from the same company that is specific for acute lung conditions. Oscillococcinum is a well-known homeopathic remedy that is great for onset too. All of these products work best when taken immediately upon feeling symptoms. The earlier you catch it, the better off you’ll be. For chronic respiratory conditions, Herbs etc’s Lung Tonic would be a good choice, as would Clear Lungs by Ridgecrest Herbals.
Of course, none of these remedies should replace a trip to the doctor if you are dealing with a serious infection. But for milder symptoms, there are some great options available.
Finally, there are many products that can be taken for prevention. Many of them are designed for people to start using at the beginning of Fall. That way the immune system will be strong enough to fight off all the things it will be exposed to in the coming months. Some of our most popular products in this field would be Super Immuno-Tone from Integrative Therapeutics, Whole Body Defense from Gaia Herbs and Immuno-Shield from Irwin Naturals. There are also many mushroom-based products that are great for strengthening the immune system. Host Defense is a line from mushroom expert Paul Stamets. He has two formulas for general immune support: Stamets 7 and Mycommunity.
Even with all these great products, we have hardly scratched the surface. But hopefully it will be easier for you to narrow things down. Of course if you have any questions about these items or any other supplements, we here at Willner Chemists in Atlanta will be happy to answer them for you. Just stop by or call us at 404-266-9115.
Acid reflux is not just a symptom that needs a band aid medication or supplement but it can be viewed as a signal from the body that something you are doing is not agreeing with the way you’re body likes to function. People are so in a hurry to fix it and move on with their lives; rightfully so. It’s uncomfortable, it’s annoying, it interrupts sleep patterns and we have other things to tend to don’t we? Well, I invite you to take a deeper look in spite of all the ads and TV brainwashing that offers you another drug for your problem. Although alternative remedies seem like alot sometimes the key is to approach it one step at a time so you can feel you’re way.
When I ask people what their diet is like,the nutrition response I often hear is “I am eating well” I eat fruits , veggies etc. etc.” What does that exactly mean if your’e body does not respond by feeling well. You are not what you eat you are what you absorb and digest! Very simple food combining can be a real contribution to acid reflux as well as the amount of acidic foods you are eating and WHEN.. when is key here. For example in America fruit is served after dinner and other meals as well. According to experts in food combining, fruit should be eaten alone and first thing in the morning as it requires strong digestion. So upon waking is best to eat a peice of fruit , like papaya or mango after drinking a glass or two of water with lemon soaked in from the night before. This starts the digestive tract with an alkaline environment. Ayurvedic medicine, science of health from India does not recommend eating fruit with grains, a popular combo here in the western diet. This sugar environment in the gut becomes a perfect place for tumors and cancer to grow. Cancer feeds off sugar. We all have yeast, but certain food combinations create more.
An understanding of which foods are acidic and which are alkaline is crucial. A simple diet that includes millet, quinoa, dark green leafy veggies, basmati rice, ghee,sea vegetables like kelp and nori,split mung beans for protein along with a few others you can find in a food combining book is great to give your body a new start and a rest from rich proteins which are mostly eaten at night in the American diet. Eating light after 6pm like a veggie soup with lentils is key for digestion. In this way people won’t feel like they need to cleanse all the time. the body will be doing this naturally because it won’t be overburdened with rich food combinations.
Another problem people often have with digestion is starchy foods with protein foods. A pasta dinner should be eaten alone with veggies and some organic chicken but the meat and potatoes combo which is very popular like burger and fries wreak havoc on digestion over time. Keep your protein with veggies or salad.
In this way you will not only feel better and reduce acid but this can reduce inflammation, joint problems as these are all results of undigested food and on top of that you will keep your weight down. It’s really simple. If you shop the farm markets and enjoy simple organic food, local and seasonal you are on you are way to better health and vitality.Treat yourself like a temple and holy place. Because you are. Everyone is a part of the great universal consciousness that exists. So as we each do our parts and align ourselves with our highest purpose, leaving out indulgence and overconsumption both internally and externally we are contributing to a better world. Having good thoughts and surrounding ourselves with family and friends is another great pillar of health. Looking at the whole picture not just the symptom, being honest with ourselves , slowing down enough so we can pay attention, which pain is a signal for, and realizing we can make simple changes and choices daily that will affect our health over time. In the same way you would not expect to run a marathon first time out running, taking baby steps each day in you’re food choices, thoughts, relationships and all this can significantly effect the way you feel.
In the meantime as you are making these changes and also incorporating some fermented foods in you’re diet like Kefir, raw sauerkraut, you can shop Willner Chemists for the following:
The Body Ecology Book
Aloe Vera Juice- drink an ounce several times a day for indigestion
Triphala- Ayurvedic herb in capsules or tea for balancing- perfect for long term colon cleansing
A good digestive enzyme which includes bromelain and papaya for digestion or serrapeptase when you are eating heavy proteins.
A good probiotic with multiple strains
Ginger capsules – not the raw but powdered ginger is not heating
Peppermint oil one drop in water or in capsules.
Gedaliah Genin/Naturopath/ Energy Medicine- Ayurvedic Marma Therapy
Recorded evidence of olive leaf’s medicinal use dates back thousands of years; it was used by ancient Egyptian and Mediterranean cultures and was referenced by Hippocrates. Today, olive leaf has sparked a significant resurgence because of its remarkable antioxidant properties and its ability to support a healthy immune system, so critical during cold and flu season.
Olive trees live for thousands years, resisting attacks from pests, drought and a range of microorganisms. What is their secret? Olive has a phenomenal defense system composed of hundreds of powerful broad-spectrum, naturally occurring antioxidant compounds. Olive Leaf Complex comes in a concentrated liquid extract made directly from fresh olive leaves that has an antioxidant capacity almost double that of green tea extract and 400 percent higher than Vitamin C with an amazingly high ORAC value of 7600 per dose.
Unleash the extraordinarily potent anti-aging, antioxidant, pro-immune system benefits of olive leaf today! Available here at Willner Chemist, your nutritional supplement professionals.
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