Monday, April 30, 2007

high blood pressure

High blood pressure or hypertension means high pressure (tension) in the arteries. The arteries are the vessels that carry blood away from the pumping heart to every tissues and organ of the body. High blood pressure does not mean extreme emotional tension, even though emotional tension and stress can momentarily increase the blood pressure. Normal blood pressure is below 120/80; blood pressure between 120/80 and 139/89 is called “pre-hypertension”, and a blood pressure of 140/90 or above is considered high blood pressure. The systolic blood pressure (the top number) represents the pressure in the arteries when the heart contracts and pumps blood into the arteries. The diastolic pressure (the bottom number) stands for the pressure in the arteries when the heart relaxes after the contraction. The diastolic pressure, therefore, represents the minimum pressure to which the arteries are exposed.

Nearly 1 in 3 American adults has high blood pressure. Once high blood pressure develops, it usually lasts a lifetime. The good news is that it can be treated and controlled. In Blood Pressure Combo we have combined the powerful natural ingredients Hawthorn berry (200 mg), Motherwort (165 mg), Olive leaf (100 mg), Garlic (100 mg) and Passion flower (65 mg). These are combined to protect blood vessels, promote blood flow in the peripheral arteries and reduce cell damage.


vitis vinifera

Grape seed extract is an extract from grape seeds. The seeds are usually from red grapes which have a high content of compounds known as oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs). The OPCs are chemically known as flavonoids or polyphenols. Grape seed has a wide range of therapeutic uses, from preventing cancer and cardiovascular disease to alleviating symptoms of allergies, ulcers, and cataracts. The antioxidant properties of grape seed extract helps to slow down the aging process. Procyanidins, a group of compounds found in the extract increase the effectiveness of other antioxidants, especially vitamin C and vitamin E, by helping them regenerate after neutralizing free radicals in the blood and tissue.

Since Grape seed extract have an impact on even the tiniest blood vessels, it benefits circulation in the eye. It is very useful in the combat against macular degeneration and cataracts, two of the most common causes of blindness in older people. Grape Seed extract is also helpful for persons who spend a lot of time in front a computer because it can reduce eyestrain connected to computer monitor work and improve contrast vision. Grape seed extract is one of the ingredients in Eye Combo.

Saturday, April 28, 2007

type 2 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. In type 2 diabetes, either the body does not produce enough insulin or the cells ignore the insulin. Insulin, which is made in our pancreas, helps the body's cells use sugar from our bloodstream, which comes from foods and drinks. Sugar is a source of energy for cells. With type 2 diabetes, high levels of sugar build up in the blood. This can lead to serious health problems. That's why lowering blood sugar is the key to manage diabetes. High blood sugar can harm the organs and raise the risk of heart disease. Blood Sugar Combo with Huereque (Ibervillea sonorae) and Bitter Melon (Momordica charantia) is a powerful natural tool in the fight against diabetes and high blood sugar levels.

free radicals

A free radical is an atom or group of atoms that contains at least one unpaired electron. Electrons are negatively charged particles that usually occur in pairs, forming a chemically stable arrangement. If an electron is unpaired, another atom or molecule can easily bond with it, causing a chemical reaction. Because they join so easily with other compounds, free radicals can effect dramatic changes in the body, and they can cause a lot of oxidative damage. Each free radical may exist for only a tiny proportion of a second, but the damage it leaves behind can be irreversible, mainly damage to heart muscle cells, nerve cells, and certain immune system sensor cells.

We need free radicals to produce energy and different substances that the body requires. If there is excessive free radical formation, however, damage to cells and tissues may occur. Many different factors can lead to an overload of free radicals. Exposure to radiation, from the sun as well as from medical x-rays activates the formation of free radicals. Exposure to environmental pollutants such as tobacco smoke and car pollutants also activates the formation of free radicals. Certain food such as fats cooked in a high temperature is also a risk factor.

Antioxidants neutralize free radicals by binding to their free electrons. By destroying free radicals, antioxidants help to detoxify and protect the body. Powerful antioxidants are Bilberry, Ginkgo biloba, Grape Seed extract, Tomato and Lutein, these are all included in our Eye Combo.

vegetarian capsules

We only use vegetarian capsules for our products. Vegetarian capsules are made from cellulose and are free of starch, sugar, corn, syrup, wheat, diary, and other potential irritants and preservatives. The more common gelatin capsules are made from animal tissues, bones, and hides. Our capsules are for everyone, independent of personal, cultural and religious preferences.

Friday, April 27, 2007

silybum marianum


Milk thistle also known as Holy thistle, Lady’s thistle, Marian thistle and Wild artichoke and with scientific name Silybum marianum is a important part of our Liver Combo. The active and liver-protecting part in Milk thistle is called silymarin. Silymarin which consists of a group of compounds called flavonolignands, helps restore liver cells damaged by alcohol and other toxic substances. Silymarin also keeps new liver cells from being destroyed, reduces inflammation (important for people with liver inflammation or hepatitis), and has effective antioxidant effects. Milk thistle is also useful in the prevention and/or treatment of various liver problems including viral hepatitis, fatty liver associated with long term alcohol use, and liver damage from drugs and industrial toxins. Each capsule in our Liver Combo contains 200 mg of Milk thistle.

the liver

The liver is our largest internal organ and only internal organ that will regenerate itself if part of it is damaged. Up to 25% of the liver can be removed, and within a short period of time, it will grow back to its original shape and size. The liver has many functions; one of them is the secretion of bile. Bile is stored in the gallbladder and released as needed for digestion. Bile is necessary for digestion of fats; it breaks fat down into soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K) and helps to assimilate calcium. In addition, bile converts beta-carotene into vitamin A. The liver also combines toxic substances such as metabolic waste products, insecticide residues, drugs, alcohol and other harmful chemicals with substances that are less toxic. These substances are then excreted via the kidneys and bowel function. The liver also breaks down hormones like adrenaline, aldosterone, estrogen and insulin after they have performed their needed actions.

It is very important to take good care of the liver. We have created Liver Combo with Milk Thistle (200 mg), Dandelion (200 mg), Licorice (50 mg), Nettle Leaf (50 mg) and Schisandra (50mg) in order to maintain a healthy liver function.


Thursday, April 26, 2007

red yeast rice

Red Yeast Rice is a food created by fermenting rice with a strain of red yeast. It is also called Monascus rice or in Chinese Hung-Cu or Hung-Qu. Red Yeast Rice has been traditionally used in China and Japan as a food and as a remedy for digestive problems and bad circulation. More recently Red Yeast Rice extract taken in supplement form has been found both to reduce overall blood cholesterol levels and to improve the ratio of HDL (“good cholesterol”) to LDL (“bad cholesterol”). A study from University of California found that people who took Red Yeast Rice and maintained a low fat diet reduced their overall cholesterol level by an average of 40 points over a period of twelve weeks. Red Yeast Rice extract contains various cholesterol lowering compounds known as statins. Statins lowers the cholesterol level and reduces the risk of heart attack. Unlike many prescription products Red Yeast Rice extract has shown no serious side effects, Red Yeast Rice extract is one of the ingredients in our natural Cholesterol Combo.

Wednesday, April 25, 2007

cholesterol

Cholesterol is an essential part of every cell structure and is needed for proper brain and nerve function. Cholesterol is manufactured in the liver and transported through the bloodstream to the sites where it is needed. It is a fatty substance and, because blood is mainly water, it has to latch on molecules called lipoproteins to travel around successfully. Low density lipoproteins (LDLs) are the major transporters of cholesterol in the bloodstream and because LDLs encourage the deposit of cholesterol in the arteries it is known as “bad cholesterol”. High density lipoproteins (HDLs) on the other hand are considered to be “good cholesterol” because they carry unneeded cholesterol away from the cells and back to the liver, where it is broken down for removal from the body. If everything is functioning as it should, this system remains in balance. Sometimes there is too much cholesterol for the HDLs to pick up promptly, or if there are not enough HDLs to do the job, cholesterol can form plaque that sticks to artery walls and may cause heart disease.

Cholesterol Combo from Nepatica will help you to maintain a healthy cholesterol level in a natural way. Cholesterol Combo contains Red Yeast Rice (200 mg), Garlic (100 mg), Guggul (100 mg), Apple Pectin (75 mg) and Cayenne (50mg).

Tuesday, April 24, 2007

antioxidants

Antioxidants are natural compounds that help protect the body from harmful free radicals. Free radicals are atoms or group of atoms that can cause damage to cells, impairing the immune system and leading to infections and various degenerative diseases such as heart disease and cancer. Antioxidants therefore play a beneficial role in the prevention of disease. Even though many antioxidants can be obtained from food sources such as sprouted grains and fresh fruit and vegetables, it is difficult to get enough of them from these sources to hold back the free radicals constantly being generated in our polluted environment. We can minimize free radical damage by taking supplements of important antioxidants. A high intake of antioxidants is especially protective against cancer.

Antioxidants works synergistically in giving protection against free radical damage, so it is better to take smaller doses of several different antioxidants than a large amount of only one. Eye Combo is an excellent source of the antioxidants Bilberry, Ginkgo Biloba, Grape Seed Extract, Tomato and Lutein.

vaccinium myrtillus

Bilberry is a tiny and fantastic berry. The herb bilberry (scientific name Vaccinium myrtillus) is a European relative of the American blueberry and is loaded with antioxidants that keep capillary walls strong and flexible. Bilberry protects the eye and improves vision. The herb contains Vitamins A and C, which gives antioxidant protection which can help prevent free radical damage to the eyes. Vitamin A is required for sharp vision, while Vitamin C helps form collagen and is needed for growth and repair of tissue cells and blood vessels.

Bilberry has long been a remedy for poor vision and "night blindness." Clinical tests confirm that given orally it improves visual accuracy in healthy people, and can help those with eye diseases such as, retinitis, glaucoma, and myopia Bilberry works by improving the microcirculation and regeneration of retinal purple, a substance required for good eyesight.

As we can see Bilberry is extremely useful for our eyes. Therefore we have created “Eye Combo”. Eye Combo contains 400 mg of Bilberry together with 100 mg Ginkgo Biloba, 100mg Grape Seed Extract, 100 mg tomato and 5 mg Lutein.

Monday, April 23, 2007

momordica charantia

Huereque is the main ingredient in Blood Sugar Combo and the other ingredient is Bitter Melon. Bitter Melon is also known as Balsam Pear, Karela and Bitter Gourd. The scientific name is Momordica charantia. Bitter Melon and Huereque are related to each other since both are member of the gourd or pumpkin family. The gourd family includes various plats which have biochemical compounds that can reduce the glucose level in the blood.

Bitter Melon grows in tropical areas, including parts of East Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and South America, where it is used as a food as well as a medicine. Bitter Melon contains a hypoglycemic or insulin-like principle, “plant-insulin”, which has been found highly beneficial in lowering the blood and urine sugar levels. Huereque and Bitter Melon is a powerful couple in the fight against diabetes. Try Blood Sugar Combo today.

ibervillea sonorae

Have you heard about Huereque? Also known as Wereke, Guareque, Wareki, and Choya-huani . The botanical name is Ibervillea Sonorae. This root is widely used in Mexican traditional medicine for the control of diabetes mellitus. So, if you are suffering from high blood sugar and Diabetes this root can probably help you to lower your blood sugar level in a natural way.

We have created a unique blend of Huereque (500mg) and Bitter Melon (250mg) called Blood Sugar Combo. The suggested use is two capsules a day and one bottle contains 60 vegetarian capsules. Click here to get more information!






Sunday, April 22, 2007

website

Visit our new website http://www.nepatica.com

welcome

Welcome to Nepatica. We are a company based in Glendale, CA. We are dedicated to nature. We want to help you to take care of your body in the most natural way possible; therefore, we have created a line of Dietary Supplements. It includes Eye Combo Liver Combo, Cholesterol Combo, Blood Sugar Combo, Blood Pressure Combo and Joint and Bone Combo.

Visit us online at www.nepatica.com