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Reflux Soothe & Licorice Plus

Author: Ahmad Sleiman – UWS Student Representative

November is here, and with it comes the promise of hearty meals and gatherings with loved ones. But sometimes, the joy of feasting can be accompanied by indigestion and stomach discomfort. That’s where our November monthly special comes to the rescue: Reflux Soothe and Licorice Plus, now available at 20% off when you use the discount code YUMMY20. These two powerhouse supplements are designed to support your gastrointestinal health during the gathering season.

Reflux Soothe for Indigestion Relief

Reflux Soothe is a synergistic formulation that offers much-needed relief for indigestion. It combines vital ingredients to help soothe stomach acid, regulate stress hormones, and stimulate the body’s natural protective factors. One of the star ingredients is licorice root, which has been proven to help the body efficiently regulate the stress hormone cortisol. This cortisol-regulating effect can be particularly beneficial for those suffering from stress-induced indigestion.

Research has shown that licorice root can have a positive impact on adrenal function, potentially reducing the symptoms of stress-induced indigestion. So, if you find yourself struggling with indigestion during the hustle and bustle of the gathering season, Reflux Soothe could be your go-to solution.

Licorice Plus: Soothing Support for Your Gastrointestinal Tract

Licorice Plus is another fantastic option for soothing support to your gastrointestinal tract. These chewable tablets are not only easy to consume but also come in a delightful natural licorice flavour. Licorice Plus is designed to stimulate the body’s biological protective factors in your gastrointestinal tract, providing relief for occasional stomach discomfort, which can be all too common when you’re indulging in delicious holiday dishes.

What makes Licorice Plus especially remarkable is its ability to calm the digestive tract, making it an excellent choice for individuals who experience temporary digestive symptoms caused by stress and anxiety. The soothing effect of these chewable licorice tablets can help you feel more at ease and comfortable throughout the gathering season.This November, don’t let indigestion damper your enjoyment of family gatherings and festive feasts. Give your digestive system the support it needs with Reflux Soothe and Licorice Plus, and enjoy the season to the fullest. Remember to use the discount code YUMMY20 to get a 20% discount on these gastrointestinal heroes. Here’s to a season of good food, great company, and happy digestion!

Author: Ahmad Sleiman – UWS Student Representative

Bio-Candida Care

Candida albicans is a commensal fungus that is usually acquired during neonatal life. As a commensal fungus of the gastrointestinal tract it normally does not cause damage to the host. However, it can cause opportunistic infections when an individual is medically or immune compromised. These opportunistic infections can be anything from mucosal to systemic candidiasis which can be life threatening. In fact, candidiasis is the third-to-fouth most common hospital-acquired infection both in the US and worldwide. One of the reasons treatment is complicated and there is a high mortality rate is because these infections are often associated with biofilms.

Biofilms are extremely hard to eradicate. Cells within the biofilm grow as a community and create a protective matrix around them making it harder for the immune system to respond to the infection. To make it worse, the cells that disperse from the biofilm matrix tend to have increased virulence. Studies show an increased pathogenicity when looking at host-biofilm interaction for Candida albicans. The biofilm is able to influence aspects of the innate immune response by decreasing the migration, phagocytosis and production of cytokines by the immune system. Meanwhile, the immune cells in the presence of biofilms tend to promote a thicker biofilm layer that is harder to penetrate.

Even though the biofilm does a good job of protecting Candida albicans from the immune system, the Candida cells that have developed inside the biofilm are able to detach and spread to the bloodstream causing systemic candidiasis. Environmental triggers such as pH and carbon source can lead to this process of yeast-like cells budding from the biofilm, detaching and disseminating through the bloodstream. Because antifungal resistance is an ever present issue and there is an expanding population of medically and immunocompromised individuals who are at a high risk for infection it is imperative to have alternative forms of support for preventing and eliminating fungal overgrowth.

Priority One Vitamins has partnered with Dr. Mona Morstein to develop Bio-Candida Care, a new formula specifically for fungal overgrowth in the gut. Bio-Candida Care was designed to support a healthy gut biome while at the same time preventing biofilm formation, breaking down existing biofilms and inhibiting the growth and proliferation of Candida albicans. It includes calcium undecylenate since undecylenic acid has the ability to inhibit biofilm formation and can also cause cell walls to atrophy. Sodium caprylate is used because it also has the ability to cause cell wall breakdown, loss of organelle function, and inhibits the budding and growth of Candida albicans. Olive leaf has antimicrobial and antifungal properties supporting both the elimination of Candida and preventing regrowth. Oregano oil and thyme oil are wonderful antimicrobials included to support a healthy immune response.

Calcium (as calcium undecylenate): 54 mg – Undecylenic acid inhibits biofilm formation of Candida albicans. Studies show that it can also cause cell walls to atrophy.

Sodium (as sodium caprylate): 79 mg – Sodium caprylate inhibits the budding of Candida albicans and causes loss of function of cell organelles including the mitochondria. It has also been shown to decrease cellular integrity resulting in the breakdown of their cell walls.

Olive (leaf): 250mg – Contains a polyphenol called oleuropein. Oleuropein has antimicrobial and antifungal properties supporting both the elimination of Candida and preventing regrowth.

Oregano Oil: 250 mg – Oregano is an herb with antimicrobial properties. Because of its broad spectrum antimicrobial activity it can be used for bacterial and fungal infections.

Thyme oil: 200 mg – an antimicrobial herb that is often used for gastrointestinal conditions. Thyme’s antimicrobial properties have been shown to include antifungal effects against Candida.

References:

Adams, J N, et al., Effects of Sodium Caprylate on Candida Albicans. I. Influence of Concentration on Ultrastructure https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14066435/

Frontiers in Microbiology https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2020.01437/full

Gaby, Alan Nutritional Medicine

Marciano & Vizniak, Botanical Medicine

Nature.com https://www.nature.com/articles/npjbiofilms201512

Shi, Dongmai, et al. Antifungal Effects of Undecylenic Acid on the Biofilm Formation of Candida Albicans https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26902505/

Love Your Liver

Holidays, weekends, social gatherings, special events, and even stressful situations often include alcohol.

The liver is a focus when it comes to alcohol consumption. This is partly because alcohol is broken down with the help of an enzyme called alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) in the liver, and also because the liver takes a big hit when alcohol is consumed in excess. When you drink heavy amounts of alcohol, the alcohol dehydrogenase enzyme is not able to keep up with breaking the alcohol down proportionately and the excess alcohol wreaks havoc on the liver. Some of the major health concerns related to heavy alcohol consumption or binge drinking include alcoholic fatty liver disease, liver cirrhosis, and liver cancer.

Would you like a better balance with alcohol? If you have been relying on alcohol for mood and social support, or reliant on it for so long that you have grown tolerant or dependent on it – then doing a reset is a great way to help. A change like this can assist with alcohol abstinence, support the liver and a healthier, stress-free lifestyle.

Using a combination of herbs and nutrients that address the adrenal glands and liver while at the same time help to decrease the cravings is a good way to get a whole-body reset. My favorite trio includes Priority One’s supplements Lithium, Priority Lipo, and Adrenoplex. Used in combination, they can help support normal elimination from the liver, provide nourishment and promote a healthy response to stress.

Lithium – Research shows that lithium offers neuroprotective support and may offer neuronal protection from the effects of alcohol. Excess alcohol can lead to a loss of neurons, specifically in the central nervous system, and supplementing with lithium may decrease the extent of neuron apoptosis (programmed cell death). Low-dose lithium has also been shown to promote the abstinence of alcohol consumption.

Priority Lipo – Is a formula that includes many amazing herbs and nutrients specific for liver support. The ingredients included are known to decrease inflammation, lower lipid levels, provide antioxidant support, and protect liver cells from damage. Plants like dandelion root, barberry, milk thistle, beet and green tea aid with reducing free radical damage, offer protection from oxidative stress, and reduce triglyceride and cholesterol levels. Liver supporting Ayurvedic herbs as well as vitamin and mineral enzyme cofactors are also added.

Adrenoplex – Includes the adaptogenic herb Eleuthero as well as Licorice which can help to extend the half-life of cortisol. It also contains vitamins A and C as well as the mineral Zinc which are important for a healthy immune response. Adrenal and pituitary glandulars are also added based on the concept pioneered by Dr. John Bastyr that glandular concentrates support like organs to maintain a healthy state. In combination, these nutrients help to maintain balanced cortisol levels, support the body’s natural immune response, and encourage a healthy stress response.

For the month of April we are featuring 20% OFF Lithium, Priority Lipo & Adrenoplex!

Enter discount code RESET20 at checkout.

Organic Lithium Lithium supplement promotes a healthy state of wellbeing while supporting a healthy immune system.*

Priority Lipo Priority Lipo nourishes an already healthy liver.*

Adrenoplex Priority One’s Adrenoplex capsules, a whole gland adrenal with the benefit of pituitary and other supporting nutrients.*

Offer valid through April 30, 2022
Monthly specials cannot be combined with other offers (such as a percentage off for a show special) and is not available to distributors.
Monthly specials can be combined with our premium product specials.

Start the year off with our Biofilm Phase-2 Advanced! Now 20% off

Biofilm is a vegetarian capsule containing Bismuth Subnitrate, Alpha Lipoic Acid and Black Cumin (seed). This formulation is an exclusive from Dr. Paul Anderson. Biofilm is designed to disrupt advanced biofilms (Phase 2) and support the immune system, allowing for the body to redirect focus where needed.

Dr. Paul Anderson is well-known in the naturopathic community, specializing in complex clinical medicine, intravenous and injection medicine, oncology and geonomics.

Bismuth Subnitrate is a compound that is generally used to help eliminate bacteria that can cause stomach discomfort.

Alpha Lipoic Acid is a fatty acid made by your body. It plays a key role in metabolism and energy production and functions as an antioxidant. It is also key in balancing temporary inflammation and can help the immune system in both direct and indirect ways.

Black Cumin (seed) has many benefits, including aiding in healthy cholesterol metabolism, balancing a body’s natural inflammation responses in the body and playing a role in optimal blood pressure. Not to be confused with cumin (brown), black cumin is also called black seed, caraway or fennel flower. It’s is commonly found in SW Asia and parts of the Mediterranean/Africa. Used for centuries in herbal medicine for inflammation reduction, Priority One is proud to feature this incredible ingredient in Biofilm.

Priority One guarantees that all our botanicals are radiation-free and obtained through only the most reputable of sources.

As a special offer to our loyal customers, we are offering 20% off of Biofilm in the month of January. Please use code “Phase2” to receive this offer on your website or phone order.

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.

Also, see our previous post on Biofilms for a deeper dive into what biofilms are.

For your chance to win two bottles of Biofilm Phase-2 Advanced PLUS a $50 gift certificate, register on our website and email us at [email protected] with your name and address!

Good luck and here’s to a wonderful 2022 for all

Biofilm Phase-2 Advanced & Super Bio-Vegetarian

Biofilm Phase-2 Advanced™

The gut microbiome is a complex and integral part of health in general. For the gut to function optimally, there needs to be a good balance of beneficial bacteria. When the gut microbiome is out of balance whether from improper diet, antibiotic use, or inflammation then pathogenic microbes are able to take hold in the gut and cause a host of problematic symptoms.

As these unfavorable microbes thrive they build protective barriers, also called biofilms, around themselves. These biofilms evolve from weaker forms (Phase 1) to stronger forms (Phase 2) making it harder to infiltrate. There are natural dietary herbs and nutrients that are good anti-biofilm agents as well as antimicrobials to support a healthy gut microbiome balance. Biofilm Phase-2 Advanced supplement is designed specifically as an advanced biofilm disruptor.

Alpha Lipoic Acid – has antioxidant activity and also promotes the regeneration of other important antioxidants including glutathione, vitamin C, and vitamin E. It also helps to disrupt biofilms.

Black Cumin – has been shown to have strong broad spectrum antimicrobial activity against multiple strains of bacteria, fungi, virus, and parasites. It has also been shown to play a role in the inhibition of bacterial biofilm formation.

Bismuth Subnitrate – a good binder and biofilm disruptor that also has potent broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity.

Super Bio-Vegetarian

Having a healthy immune response is imperative to staying well and bouncing back quickly after sickness. Giving the body an extra boost of immune supportive nutrients is a nice way to be proactive and prepared for the typical “cold-and-flu” season as we head into Fall.

One of my favorite combinations of immune supportive supplements is Super Bio-Vegetarian. A potent nutritional supplement that combines a selection of vitamins, minerals, and herbal constituents, as well as Shiitake and Maitake mushrooms that enhance the body’s own immune mechanisms to maintain a healthy immune response.

Barberry – contains a constituent called Berberine which is an antimicrobial and can help decrease inflammation and modulate the immune system.

Bitter Orange – contains bioflavonoids that have been shown to decrease inflammation as well as have antimicrobial and antioxidant properties.

Cayenne Pepper – is considered a stimulant that increases circulation and has been shown to increase body temperature and help clear infections.

Echinacea angustifolia – also known as coneflower, is often used for support when there are infections.

Echinacea purpurea – is best used as a prevention against upper respiratory tract infections.

Garlic – is a plant with effective antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal properties. It is often used for infections of the respiratory tract such as recurrent colds and influenza.

Ginger – is a medicinal plant that has many benefits including antioxidant and antimicrobial activity.

Goldenseal – is useful for infections and inflammation. It is particularly restorative to the mucus membranes and can help clear out excessive mucus or phlegm.

Grapefruit – part of the Citrus genus, has been used all over the world for its health benefits including antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity.

Magnesium – an important mineral nutrient involved in a wide array of functions. It has been shown to improve sleep and support calmness during times of stress.

Maitake – both an edible and medicinal mushroom that has been shown to modulate the immune system and act as an antioxidant, antiviral, and antibacterial.

Myrrh – is a gum resin that is primarily used for respiratory infections and to help clear out mucus. It also has anti-inflammatory activity.

Oregon Grape – has antimicrobial properties that can help with clearing bacterial, viral, and fungal infections.

Shiitake – an edible and medicinal mushroom used to support health conditions such as depressed immune system, infections, bronchial inflammation, frequent colds, and the flu.

Vitamin A (100% as beta carotene) – beta carotene is converted in the body to vitamin A which is important for immune function and as an antioxidant.

Vitamin B6 – performs a wide variety of functions in the body including immune function. One way it does this is by promoting the production of lymphocytes and interleukin-2.

Vitamin C – plays a role in immune function. It has antiviral and antibacterial effects and also functions as an antioxidant.

Zinc – a cofactor in many biochemical pathways, it functions as an antioxidant, is anti-inflammatory, and has antiviral properties. It is a great additional support when there is immune deficiency.

May Specials! 20% off our Building Blocks for Immunity!

Take care of gut with our May specials! 3 products are included:

Pre-ProBiotic, Gastri-Gest, & Biofilm!

Pre+Probiotic offers support for healthy gut microflora.*

Pre+Probiotic is a combination of PreticXTM XOS prebiotic fiber and the shelf-stable probiotic LactoSpore® Bacillus coagulans.
PreticXTM is an advanced non-GMO xylooligosaccharides (XOS) prebiotic. In clinically validated research, it has been shown to significantly improve the beneficial gut flora.

Research shows that XOS strongly fosters bifidobacteria, one of the beneficial bacteria in the human gut. It provides a unique profile of beneficial bacterial that other prebiotics lack. With no refrigeration needed, Pre+Probiotic can be used in small doses and has low gastrointestinal side effects, differentiating it from other prebiotic ingredients.*

Gastri-Gest is a powerful combination of plant-based digestive enzymes, designed to support healthy digestion and intestinal enzyme activity.
Plant-based digestive enzymes are active in a broad range of pH levels within the gastrointestinal tract, providing support for all stages of digestion. These herbal enzymes support the body’s natural breakdown of proteins, carbohydrates, dairy products, sugars, fats, and fiber.

With additions to the proprietary blend such as slipperly elm and marshmallow root to aid in calming acute digestive discomfort, the enzymes within this vegetarian formula promote absorption in a healthy gastrointestinal tract.

Finally, Biofilm is a vegetarian capsule exclusively formulated from Dr. Paul Anderson and is designed to disrupt advanced biofilms (Phase 2) and support the immune system, allowing for the body to redirect focus where needed.

Dr. Paul Anderson is well-known in the naturopathic community, specializing in complex clinical medicine, intravenous and injection medicine, oncology and geonomics.

Biofilm contains Bismuth Subnitrate, Alpha Lipotic Acid, and Black Cumin (seed). Bismuth Subnitrate is a compound that is generally used to help eliminate bacteria that can cause stomach discomfort. Alpha Lipoic Acid is a fatty acid made by your body, playing a key role in metabolism and energy production and functions as an antioxidant. It is also key in balancing temporary inflammation and can help the immune system in both direct and indirect ways. Black Cumin has many benefits, including aiding in healthy cholesterol metabolism, balancing a body’s natural inflammation responses in the body and playing a role in optimal blood pressure.

As a special offer to our loyal customers, we are offering 20% off of Pre+Probiotic, Gastri Gest, Biofilm Phase-2 Advanced in the month of May. Please use code “PGB20” to receive this offer on your website or phone order.

Our First March Monthly Special – Biofilm 20% Off!

Biofilm is a vegetarian capsule containing Bismuth Subnitrate, Alpha Lipoic Acid and Black Cumin (seed). This formulation is an exclusive from Dr. Paul Anderson. Biofilm is designed to disrupt advanced biofilms (Phase 2) and support the immune system, allowing for the body to redirect focus where needed.

Dr. Paul Anderson is well-known in the naturopathic community, specializing in complex clinical medicine, intravenous and injection medicine, oncology and geonomics.

Bismuth Subnitrate is a compound that is generally used to help eliminate bacteria that can cause stomach discomfort.

Black Cumin (seed) has many benefits, including aiding in healthy cholesterol metabolism, balancing a body’s natural inflammation responses in the body and playing a role in optimal blood pressure. Not to be confused with cumin (brown), black cumin is also called black seed, caraway or fennel flower. It’s is commonly sound in SW Asia and parts of the Mediterranean/Africa. Used for centuries in herbal medicine for inflammation reduction, Priority One is proud to feature this incredible ingredient in Biofilm.

Priority One guarantees that all our botanicals are radiation-free and obtained through only the most reputable of sources.

As a special offer to our loyal customers, we are offering 20% off of Biofilm in the month of March. Please use code “Biofilm20” to receive this offer on your website or phone order.

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.

Also, see our previous post on Biofilms for a deeper dive into what biofilms are.

Biofilm Phase-2 Advanced is our August special!

Biofilm is a vegetarian capsule containing Bismuth Subnitrate, Alpha Lipoic Acid and Black Cumin (seed). This formulation is an exclusive from Dr. Paul Anderson. Biofilm is designed to disrupt advanced biofilms (Phase 2) and support the immune system, allowing for the body to redirect focus where needed.

Dr. Paul Anderson is well-known in the naturopathic community, specializing in complex clinical medicine, intravenous and injection medicine, oncology and geonomics.

Bismuth Subnitrate is a compound that is generally used to help eliminate bacteria that can cause stomach discomfort.

Black Cumin (seed) has many benefits, including aiding in healthy cholesterol metabolism, balancing a body’s natural inflammation responses in the body and playing a role in optimal blood pressure. Not to be confused with cumin (brown), black cumin is also called black seed, caraway or fennel flower. It’s is commonly sound in SW Asia and parts of the Mediterranean/Africa. Used for centuries in herbal medicine for inflammation reduction, Priority One is proud to feature this incredible ingredient in Biofilm.

Priority One guarantees that all our botanicals are radiation-free and obtained through only the most reputable of sources.

As a special offer to our loyal customers, we are offering 20% off of Biofilm in the month of August. Please use code “Biofilm20” to receive this offer on your website or phone order.

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.

Also, see our previous post on Biofilms for a deeper dive into what biofilms are.

May Product Special – Biofilm Phase-2 Advanced

Our featured product Biofilm Phase-2 Advanced is 20% this month! This is an exclusive product formulated by Dr. Paul S. Anderson and is specifically designed for the disruption of advanced biofilms. This product was developed using the most recent scientific data on biofilm disruption. Dr. Anderson is on the leading forefront of biofilm research and education.

What are Biofilms?

Biofilms are little communities of microorganisms in your body that join forces and adhere to living or non-living surfaces. They form a protective coating called a polymer matrix, which is like a “force field” or barrier that prevents antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals or any other antimicrobials from being effective in removing them.

Biofilms are capable of adapting in many environments and thus can be found in all parts of the body, including the teeth, sinuses, tonsils, and intestines. Biofilms in the intestines can lead to chronic digestive and allergic responses. Our 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, and specifically the immune system.

Go to our website, enter discount code “dranderson” at checkout and get 20% off. Purchase discount is valid for up to 6 bottles.

This special purchase cannot be combined with other offers (such as a percentage off for a show special) and is not available to distributors.
It can be combined with our premium specials.
Offer is valid May 1st – 31st 2019.

April Product Spotlight – SIBO Protocol

April will feature our 4 exclusive SIBO products formulated by Dr. Mona Morstein. SIBOtic, SIBOZyme, SIBO-Rebuild & SIBO-MMC.

We are offering 20% off all 4 of these exclusive products during the month of April, limited to 12 of each product.

SIBO Phase 1 Support for healthy small intestinal bacterial balance.

SIBO-tic is a unique formulation by Dr. Mona Morstein that contains a comprehensive, therapeutically dosed collection of SIBO-balancing ingredients in one product. It is designed for patients who prefer a high potency botanical formula.

SIBOZyme is a comprehensive, therapeutically dosed formulation designed to support healthy digestion. Healthy intestinal lining can produce the disaccharide enzymes necessary for proper digestion of foods that often cause mal-digestive distress. Proper digestion is also dependent upon the body’s ability to produce healthy levels of gastric acid, pancreatic and or gallbladder bile. Support for these natural processes in the form of a comprehensive digestive enzyme is imperative during times of temporary digestive distress.

SIBO Phase 2 Support for healthy small intestinal bacterial balance

SIBO-Rebuild– This specialized formulation is designed to support nerve and intestinal lining health. It supplies elements to support the body’s natural ability to regenerate migrating motor complex (MMC) nerves and intestinal lining cells, which is essential for gut health. A healthy non-permeable gut lining influences the whole body and mind while contributing to an overall sense of good health.

SIBO-MMC supplies a combination of botanicals and nutrients designed to help maximize the healthy functioning of migrating motor complex (MMC) nerves, thus stimulating the natural forward movement of the gastrointestinal tract to eliminate the reintroduction of undesirable compounds.

Go to our website, enter discount code “sibosupport” at checkout and get 20% all of our exclusive SIBO products. Purchase discount is valid for up to 12 bottles.

Special will run from April 1st to 30th 2019, 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.

Also, be entered to win a $100 gift certificate by commenting below or sharing this special on Facebook here!