6 Indispensable Natural Products for Your Health

Why do the hundred thousand billion cells in the human body degenerate, mutate and die? Because we don't feed them properly. This may seem like a simplistic answer, but it’s the reality. Any hope of longevity depends on the good health of our cells.²

Chronic degenerative diseases kill 24 million people worldwide each year. Cancer alone kills more than 6 million people every year and, according to statistics from the World Cancer Research Fund, 3 to 4 million cases of these cancers could be avoided by changing dietary habits.

A so-called 'healthy' diet, that is to say good for health, is perceived as in no way able to satisfy our palate or our taste buds, pushing us to consider that 'everything that tastes good is bad for your health'.^2, 3

With our accelerated pace of life, we often reduce food, 'this essential need' to eating already prepared products, pseudo foods quickly reheated in the microwave. When we think about it, although these raw materials used for these prepared dishes come from products harvested before maturity, transported and stored for days or even weeks before being on our table and on our plate. Furthermore, this paradigm in no way excites our tastes and our curiosity about knowing products in their natural form..³

The twentieth century has certainly not been sensitive to the fundamental needs of humans and their overall health. Once this fact is recognized, it is to our advantage to agree to modify our way of thinking and acting and to seek to rediscover this survival instinct which is the action of feeding. We must rediscover this ancestral diet, full of living foods which provide vitamins and minerals, carbohydrates, lipids and quality proteins and which provides limitless energy.

When health becomes a priority and provides the energy necessary to accomplish our dreams, eating, drinking, moving, breathing well, digesting well becomes an integral part of our life with a generous place in our daily lives..^{1, 3}

Natural health factors to find

Naturopathy, which is a holistic approach (observes the individual as a whole), is not new, on the contrary, it is lost in the mists of time. This gesture of healing with so-called natural remedies was found in every village and every tribe on earth.

The practice of naturopathy is to preserve this vital force that inhabits us by recognizing certain issues such as the accumulation of waste from our metabolism (endogenous source) and food, pollution (exogenous source) of the environment. This overload of waste exposes our body to disease. This is why, for example, a detoxification treatment makes sense. The primary cause of diseases is therefore not the microbe, but the soil overloaded with waste which allows the microbes to settle. In naturopathy, we frequently use the word terrain to designate the overall state of an individual at the psychological, physical, emotional and even social level.

‘The microbe is nothing, the terrain is everything’ Dr. Antoine Béchamp

Above all, let's get back to breathing, drink plenty of water, get our source of vitamin D by playing outside in the sun, let's move, rest, and give space to our inner life. This is a balance to aim for. Life on earth is a great experience, it is up to us to choose what we want to experience.^{1, 3, 4, 5}

Bioactive B from Pure Lab Vitamins

The B complex vitamins are the basis of daily supplementation since they are responsible for a large number of functions in the body including the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids and thereby ensure the integrity of our nervous system and the formation of red blood cells. Today's fast and stressful pace of life depletes our reserves of soluble B vitamins.

In addition, the Pure Lab company created this unique long-acting formula which contains the main nutrients of the B complex in the form of bioavailable coenzymes. This long-acting formula provides a greater amount of circulating B vitamins, allowing the body to replenish them as needed.⁶

Vitamin D3 from Sisu

The Vitamin D3 (fat soluble or fat soluble) the Sisu company, is actually a hormone, because we make it in our skin. It has a broad spectrum action since it acts on our bones, it maintains a normal blood coagulation rate and it is necessary for the proper functioning of our heart, our nervous system, our skin, etc. It is protective against cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and it is essential for our nervous system and our immune system.⁷

NutraSea omega-3

Vegetable or fish omega-3 from NutraSea is a good supplement of essential fatty acids since the body does not produce them. It is necessary to provide it through food and consume it regularly, that is to say, take at least two meals per week or liquid supplementation or capsules. The most interesting sources are especially oily fish which contain the two longest omega-3s and the most decisive for the prevention of cardiovascular and neurological diseases: EPA and DHA (eicosapentaenoic/docosahexaenoic). They are particularly found in sardines, anchovies, mackerel, herring, etc.

Omega-3 fatty acids are the most penalized in today's diet. Their beneficial effects for health have unfortunately been understood ‘thanks’ to the numerous pathologies associated with their lack. Plant sources of omega-3 are found in flaxseed, chia seed, algae, etc.

And the omega-3 participate in the regulation of blood pressure, the elasticity of blood vessels, immune and anti-inflammatory reactions, the aggregation of blood platelets, brain development, etc..^{1, 3, 4, 8}

EstroSense by WomenSense

The product EstroSense helps support and promote healthy hormonal balance. This completely natural formula promotes detoxification of the liver from estrogens (often too high), which cause symptoms such as heavy and painful periods, hormonal acne, strong premenstrual syndrome, ovarian cysts, fibrocystic breasts, endometriosis, etc. The formula Estrosense is also a source of antioxidants for maintaining good health.^{1, 5, 9}

The nettle of Clef des Champs

Nettle strengthens the body and improves energy. It is a nutritious tonic that supports the body as a whole. It has anti-allergic, antihistamine effects and modulates the response of the immune system. It therefore reduces all symptoms associated with allergies such as sneezing, watery eyes, congestion and runny nose. To significantly alleviate symptoms during treatment, it is used in repeated doses to alleviate allergy symptoms already present..¹⁰

Bach's Rescue Remedy

The ‘Rescue’ by Dr. Bach is a very popular emergency remedy. Five Bach flower remedies were specifically selected by Dr. Bach to formulate this remedy taking into account typical negative states such as impatience or the presence of fears, which many people experience daily in the busyness of life.

The flowers used are Rock Rose for fearlessness, for courage and presence of mind; Impatiens for patience; Clematis for concentration, Star of Bethlehem gives the ability to be strong and Cherry Plum for keeping a calm mind and being able to remain calm.

The Rescue remedy to relieve stress gently and without addiction. It is further presented in drops, in spray or in pellets. It is a discreet and practical product to have on hand, whatever your state of stress..¹¹

True freedom is having the choice to heal yourself naturally! 

About the author

Marie Couture, Qualified Naturopath

Specialized in:

• Digestive disorders
•  Inflammation
• Hormonal problems
• Stress management

References:

1. Arsenault Céline, Guide to natural care for the family, Le Daupin Blanc, 2015, 388 pages

2. Clement R. Brian, Living Foods for Optimal Health, Edit. Marcel Broquet, 2010, 321 pages

3. Joyeux Pr. Henri and Joyeux Jean, Eat better and better from 0 to 100 years, Éditions du Rocher, 2017, 326m pages

4. Dr. Kousmine, Save your body, Edit. Robert Laffont, 1987, 419 pages

5. Vasey Christopher, Detoxification manual, Éditions Jouvence, 1992, 185 pages

6. https://www.purelabvitamins.com/Bioactive-B-fr.php

7. https://www.sisu.com/fr/our-products/vitamine-d

8. https://www.passeportsante.net/fr/Solutions/PlantesSupplements/Fiche.aspx?doc=acides_gras_essentiels_ps

9. https://womensense.com/fr-ca/produits/estrosense/

10. https://clefdeschamps.net/fr/produits/ortie-capsules/

11. https://www.rescueremedy.com/en-us/