Herbal Fiberblend
Herbal Fiberblend™ provides the detoxification you need to keep and maintain good health.
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Benefits of fiber
A variety of studies have found that in populations with high-fiber diets, the incidences of colon cancer, appendicitis, and diverticulosis are very low. Industrialized countries, which largely have diets high in fat and low in fiber, have high incidences of these diseases.
Fiber has long been recognized as the best food ingredients for maintaining regularity and preventing constipation. Consuming fiber reduces transit time and result in more through evacuation of waste material.
Because fiber may cause starches and sugars to be absorbed more slowly into the bloodstream, the amount of glucose in the blood is reduced and so is the work required of the pancreas in producing insulin.
Water-soluble fiber lowers cholesterol. This is because fiber removes bile acids form the body, and bile acids are made from cholesterol. In order to replace the bile acids lost to fiber, the body pulls more cholesterol out of the blood. This lowers cholesterol. However, not all water-soluble fiber does this. The fiber found in oat bran, legumes, and psyllium does. Studies reported by Kellogg indicate that a daily intake of 10 grams of psyllium may lower cholesterol by as much as 14 percent.
Because fiber is low in calories, it can be added to your diet, providing a greater feeling of satiety without significantly increasing your caloric intake. In other words, you may find yourself eating less. This is beneficial in weight-loss programs.
Cleansing, detox and herbs
The concept of body cleansing has been with us for centuries; simply put, this means that various parts of the body must be in harmony, and if they are not, sickness develops.
Today, many health practitioners recognize the importance of cleansing or detoxification. Many health practitioners believe that this is particularly important today, as our world is becoming increasingly polluted, with toxins found in the environment and in the foods we eat.
Why cleanse?
Toxins undermine our health. Elson Haas, M.D., in his book Staying Healthy with Nutrition, defines a toxin simply as "any substance that creates irritating and/or harmful effects in the body, undermining our health or stressing our biochemical or organ functions." More specifically, a body overloaded with toxins can result in a number of symptoms. These include constipation, stomach bloat, poor digestion, gas, fatigue, weight gain, excessive mucus, poor concentration, headaches, poor skin, poor memory, depression, body odor, and bad health.
Some health practitioners relate toxins to specific diseases. R. A. Buist, M.D. (international Clinical Nutrition 8, no. 4 [1988]), states that chronic fatigue syndrome may be related to toxin exposures. Multiple chemical sensitivity and fibromyalgia (muscle and joint pain) may also be environment related diseases. Indeed, there is a new medical category, clinical ecology, which deals exclusively with how toxins in the environment affect our health.
Cleansing
The body does have a system in place for detoxifying these harmful toxins. The most important cleansing organ is the liver. Eliminative channels include the bowels (the digestive system), kidneys, skin, lungs, and lymphatic system.
When the body is doing its job, and is not overburdened with toxins, the blood carries toxins to the liver, which uses enzymes to detoxify the harmful substances. They are rendered harmless or converted into a water-soluble form that is then eliminated via the urine or feces.
Unfortunately, this system can handle only so many toxins and was designed for "natural" toxins, not the man-made ones we have to deal with today. For example, protection against an age-old toxin - alcohol - is built into our genes. One gene codes an enzyme to convert alcohol into substances that the body ca use to excrete.
Our body does not, however, always know how to handle the new toxins in our lives. It cannot understand how to excrete them, and they may accumulate to harmful quantities or be converted to odd, unknown substances that can interfere with metabolism. According to the textbook Nutrition, Concepts and Controversies, this can result in cancers or birth defects.
Herbs in cleansing
Herbs have been used for cleansing purposes for ages. Herbs are said to promote cleansing by eliminating toxins from the organs and systems of the body.
Questions & Answers
How does Herbal Fiberblend™ help whole body health?
Herbal Fiberblend™ provides you with fiber and cleansing herbs. This combination helps you rid your body of toxins. A clean, toxin-free body is the first step to maintaining overall health.
How much fiber is in Herbal Fiberblend™?
A two-tablespoon serving contains approximately 10 grams of fiber. The recommended daily value is 25 grams, and many nutritionists recommend up to 40 grams of fiber per day.
Will the fiber in Herbal Fiberblend™ result in mineral deficiencies or remove "good bacteria?"
Although research continues on this question, studies indicate that psyllium fiber will not result in mineral loss, and friendly bacteria actually feed on fiber.
What can I expect when I take Herbal Fiberblend™?
You may notice more regular bowel movements and more complete evacuation of waste. As the fiber and herbs "clean" your system, you may notice common detoxification symptoms. See the Detoxification data sheet for more information.
Can Herbal Fiberblend™ be habit-forming?
No. None of the constituents of Herbal Fiberblend™ is habit-forming. However, if you stop taking it, you will need to replace the fiber by eating more natural fibers because your body will have grown accustomed to the amount of bulking fiber in Herbal Fiberblend™. If you do not replace it, you may experience some constipation or irregularity as your body adjusts.
Benefits & Features
Benefits
- Helps maintain digestive health
- Detoxifies
- Reduces transit time
- Helps maintain regular bowel movements
- More thorough evacuation of waste
- Fiber studies show that soluble fiber helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels and may reduce incidences of diverticulosis, colon cancer, and appendicitis
Technical Information
Herbal Fiberblend™
Two tablespoons (16 g) of Herbal Fiberblend™ contain 9 to 10 grams of fiber - most nutritionists recommend 25 to 40 grams of fiber a day.
Psyllium, which is the main fiber source in Herbal Fiberblend™, has over eight times the bulking power of oat bran. Psyllium is approximately 75 to 80 percent dietary fiber, 60 to 70 percent of which is soluble fiber. The herbs in Herbal Fiberblend™ bring you powerful detoxification effects. Combined, these herbs make Herbal Fiberblendäone of the most valuable fiber and herb products available today.
Herbal Fiberblend™ is a professional formulation of herbs in a convenient, easy-to-use powder. No grinding and mixing herbs yourself! It is available in unflavoured and raspberry flavors.
Ingredients
- Alfalfa - Medicago sativa
- Black walnut hulls - Juglans nigra
- Cascara sagrada - Rhamnus purshiana
- Hibiscus flower - Hisbiscus sabdariffa
- Irish moss - Chondrus crispus
- Licorice root - Glycyrrhiza glabra
- Marshmallow root - Althaea officinalis
- Mullein - Verbascum thapsus
- Oatstraw - Avena sativa
- Passionflower - Passiflora incarnata
- Psyllium - Plantago ovata
- Pumkin seeds - Cucurbita pepo
- Shavegrass - Equisctum arvense
- Slippery elm bark - Ulmus rubra
- Violet - Viola odorata
- Witch hazel - Hamamelis virginiana
- Yucca - Yucca shidigera/Yucca brevifolia
- If you are having more than 3 eliminations per day, you should reduce the serving size. How much to reduce the serving size depends on your weight. This may occur because of differences in metabolism.