Q. What is the difference between Liquid Chlorophyll and the Chlorophyll Capsules
Liquid chlorophyll is water-soluble and is derived from the alfalfa plant. It is processed with copper to remove the magnesium molecule from the center of the chlorophyll. Because it is pure chlorophyll, it does not retain the properties of alfalfa, such as being rich in trace minerals. Liquid chlorophyll contains no trace minerals except copper.
The chlorophyll gel cap is a very different substance than the chlorophyll liquid. This gel cap is fat-soluble and is rich in magnesium. It contains the natural form of chlorophyll present in plants.
Because of their magnesium content, chlorophyll gel caps act as an anti-spasmodic for people with spastic colons. This gel cap acts as a mild bowel detoxifier or laxative and is helpful for irritable bowel syndrome, cramping pains in intestines, and mild constipation. After taking the gel cap the fecal matter will often turn a dark green color.
Liquid chlorophyll is naturally high in copper. Copper is classified as an essential mineral that is needed in small amounts in the body. Copper can be found in foods containing iron. The liver and brain contain the largest amounts of copper. Copper is helpful for prevention of cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, some cancers and for keeping the skin, connective tissue and blood vessels elastic and supple.
Low levels of copper lead to the body’s inability to utilize iron and protein, resulting in copper deficiency anemia. The use of birth control pills for an extended time can cause copper levels to lower. Copper deficiency is seen in people with emotional and mental issues, skin sores, impaired respiration and low energy.
This water-soluble liquid is well known as “plant’s blood”. Chlorophyll feeds a weakened bloodstream and helps to detoxify “dirty” blood. This green gold does not need to be digested so it assimilates quickly into the bloodstream. Women who suffer severe blood loss from childbirth or miscarriage benefit greatly from this producer as it helps the body move iron from storage and mobilize it in the blood.
Both forms of chlorophyll will act as an interceptor molecule and block the absorption of aflatoxins (known carcinogens) and other cancer-causing chemicals that are commonly found in today’s diet. Researchers in the early 1980s discovered that chlorophyll inhibits the ability of dangerous chemicals to cause mutations in bacteria. Many modern day cancers stem from mutation of genes. If mutation continues, it upsets the delicate balance of the human body and cell damage is inevitable. Some scientists believe that chlorophyll is important for prevention of bacterial mutation and cell damage leading to cancer.
Researchers in the early 1980s discovered that chlorophyll and related chemicals can inhibit the ability of certain DNA-damaging chemicals to cause mutations in bacteria. Chlorophyll is also effective in reducing toxins caused by pesticides and drug residue by purging them from the body. The liquid is helpful for bloating and helps to expel gas because it contains spearmint oil.
Applying liquid chlorophyll topically reduces infections and helps with the control of skin problems. Chlorophyll was used in World War II as a first aid treatment for wounds and infections.
Liquid chlorophyll is very helpful for reducing body odor and is currently being by used hunters all over the world. Liquid chlorophyll is put into a capsule and hunters are instructed to ingest 100 mg. of liquid chlorophyll one time a day 3-5 days prior to hunting and once daily during the hunt. This regimen eliminates a hunter’s body odor so animals cannot detect him.
Cooking green leafy vegetables destroys up to 99% of the chlorophyll content. While liquid chlorophyll does not contain any vitamins, fat-soluble chlorophyll contains vitamins A, E, F and K.
Chlorophyll acts as a “photoreactive” substance; it generates free radicals or electrons when reacting with light in creating oxygen. Free radicals are very destructive to cells and the DNA. Nature impregnates chlorophyll with anti-free radical factors or antioxidants to prevent the plant from destruction by pollution, molds or disease.
Fat-soluble chlorophyll contains chloroplasts such as vitamin A, carotenes, vitamin K, E, as well as minerals such as magnesium and iron. These vitamins and minerals need to be present to prevent free radical damage.
This gel cap is rich in beta-carotene in the form of vitamin A and is one of the most powerful anti-free radical factors known to man. When people ingest too many carrots or vitamin A supplements there are often complications with exposure to sunlight, i.e., photosensitivity. Chlorophyll does not have this affect and can never lead to vitamin A toxicity. For example, grazing animals such as cows or goats may eat grass all day but never show symptoms of vitamin A toxicity.
According to the British Medical Association, fat-soluble chlorophyll has been shown to be a possible lung cancer protective factor. The chlorophyll gel cap also has an action on the liver and gallbladder. People who experience bile duct spasms and gallbladder pain can benefit from taking several gel caps daily to reduce the spasms.
Fat-soluble chlorophyll is one of the only good sources of vitamin K found today. The natural form of vitamin K helps with the blood clotting ability of the blood. This gel cap can be used for people whose blood does not have the capability to clot fast enough, exposing them to heavy bleeding or hemorrhage.
The vitamin K found in fat-soluble chlorophyll helps the body with the production of fibrin, important in the clotting mechanism. Vitamin K also promotes strong capillaries and is used for prevention of spider veins. Vitamin E is another fat-soluble vitamin found in this gel cap. Vitamin E is a precursor to male and female sex hormones and can be helpful for hormonal imbalance. Fat-soluble chlorophyll is useful for the reparation of gastrointestinal mucous membranes, thus being a good choice for people suffering from colitis or ulcers.
Q. You recommend Chinese Lung Support quite frequently. How do you use this formula?
Chinese remedies have been used for centuries for both emotional and physical symptoms. Chinese Lung Support is a traditional Chinese formula that was used in times of respiratory distress and deep grief. The Chinese categorize health symptoms into 5 elements—wood, earth, fire, metal and water. Metal represents the body’s immune system, the skin, the lungs and mucus membranes (which line the digestive tract and lungs). Chinese Lung Support is helpful for the person who has weakened or deficient metal.
The emotions related to weakened metal are sorrow and grief. This Chinese formula is a good one to choose if a person has experienced a death in the family, an elderly person who has pneumonia, or people with deep–seated lung issues such as bronchitis, asthma, and chronic dry cough.
Chinese Lung Support is very moistening. When a person has weakened metal, their lungs and skin become dry and inflexible. They tend to have great thirst and possible constipation. The herbs in this formula (mullein, licorice and marshmallow) help to moisten the tissues and restore flexibility. This blend is helpful for people with very dry hands especially around the knuckle area and for dry skin patches on the body. This dryness can also be a sign of metabolic syndrome or insulin resistance.
Chinese Lung Support is one of my favorite remedies for insulin resistance or metabolic syndrome. When a person is experiencing metabolic syndrome they will have dry skin, shortness of breath, fatigue, tension in chest, and bloated belly. Insulin resistance is also known as pre-diabetes.
This formula helps get more oxygen to the lungs via the baroreceptor sites. The baroreceptors are nerve terminals in the carotid sinus and aortic arch that stabilize moment-to-moment blood pressure variability, but are not involved in determination of the long-term level of arterial pressure. The baroreceptors monitor arterial pressure levels by sensing deviations from some baseline pressure and initiating a response that dampens such deviations. By increasing this transport sensor, insulin in the blood is identified and can be regulated as a hormone. It is not uncommon to see glucose blood levels reduce when using this Chinese formula.
When it comes to viral infections, most people do not think to reach for this formulation but Chinese Lung Support fights viral infections by inhibiting viral growth much like the herb elderberry would. The herbs in this formula help relieve congestion from colds and flu, stop coughs, reduces body aches, lowers fevers and reduces fatigue.
The majority of herbs in this formula contain antiviral and antibacterial properties. Research has proven licorice as being a natural antibiotic against deadly bacteria such as Streptococcus pyogenes, the bacteria that thrive in the upper respiratory tract. The tonic herb astragalus stimulates the production of interferon, helping protect the immune system while increasing the activity of the white blood cells. Aster is a bitter and warming herb helpful for expelling phlegm and warming up the lungs. Cold lungs tend to have difficulty expelling waste and built up mucus. Chinese Lung Support is a good choice when a person is suffering from the common cold or flu.
This lung formula can be used for altitude sickness and the transition into higher altitudes. Many times when moving from a low to a high altitude the lungs are unable to take in proper amounts of oxygen causing terrible symptoms. Lung Support helps to open the airways and reduce altitude sickness. Taking the supplement two days before and also during the transition is recommended.
The inability to sleep is often related to insulin resistance and lung issues. Taking lung support before bed relaxes the body and brings on relaxing sleep for those who are insulin resistance or have a weakened respiratory system.
Smokers often have a compromised immune system and low lung capacity. Chinese Lung Support is a good choice for smokers who want to increase oxygenation, moisten the lining of their parched lungs and increase their immune system.
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Q. My daughter in Texas called me her blood platelets are 261, she is tired all the time, she is having heavier period, and when she had dental work done it took 3-4 hours to get the bleeding to stop entirely. She has also had some minor bruising. She had been diagnosed with ITP a few years ago and they removed her spleen.
I was thinking Blood Build or Colostrum would be helpful here. Any other suggestions?
I would add the PS II since she doesn’t have a spleen. With the platelets at that level, I wouldn’t consider it low. Usually when it goes low it is an allergic reaction.
Q. How many capsules of Sugar Reg can someone safely take daily? The recommended dosage on the bottle is not doing much for this person.
Instead of increasing the Sugar Reg I would look at adding the Chinese Lung Support with it to regulate insulin uptake. You may also want to consider trying a different approach. Target P-14 is another good product for regulating blood sugar levels. Also be sure to look at the big picture (what is happening overall with the client.
Q. I had individual come in with low testosterone levels and doctor wanted to put some patches on him. What would be a good recommendation for increasing low testosterone levels?
I use 2.5 mg of bioidentical testosterone in a cream for this, but you could start by having him take DHEA-M to initiate testosterone uptake. You may have to start with a higher amount, such as five capsules daily. Other options for increasing testosterone levels include Korean ginseng and sarsaparilla.