ARTHRITIS -- Members who suffer with this condition report positive results using this formula. Members using LIGAMENTS/JOINTS, as well, appear to have even better results. [MORE]

Also see: ALFALFA, ARNICA (for external use), BLACK COHOSH, BLACK HAW, BONESET, POWDERED CHAMOMILE FLOWERS, CHAPARRAL, CHICKWEED, DEVIL'S CLAW, DONG QUAI, POWDERED ECHINACEA ROOT, FENUGREEK, FEVERFEW, GARLIC, GENTIAN, FRESHLY GRATED or POWDERED GINGER ROOT, HORSETAIL, JUNIPER BERRIES, KAVA KAVA, LICORICE, POWDERED MEADOWSWEET LEAVES and FLOWER TOPS, ST. JOHN'S WORT, TURMERIC, VERVAIN, WHITE WILLOW and/or YUCCA, and HONEY and LEMON. (NOTE: BROCCOLI; BRUSSELS SPROUTS; CANTALOUPE, CITRUS FRUITS, PARTICULARLY GRAPEFRUIT, ORANGES, TANGERINES; MACKEREL, SALMON, TUNA).

ARTHVEDIC

ARTICHOKES are an excellent FIBER source, as well as VITAMINS A and C, FOLATE, CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM and POTASSIUM, to help control DIABETES, stroke, heart disease and HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE. (See: BETA CAROTENE and/or STEVIA).

ASCORBIC ACID aka CITRIC ACID, may be used as a SALT SUBSTITUTE. (See: VITAMIN C).

ASHWAGANDHA

ASIAS HERB (DR.C) - QUINARY

ASPARAGUS (hiyawn), a vata pacifying food is especially high VITAMIN A and POTASSIUM, to fight free radicals which helps prevent cancer, also high blood pressure, and stroke prevention are aided by regular consumption of ASPARAGUS. Also contains a high to moderate level of FOLACIN, RIBOFLAVIN, NIACIN, and FIBER. (Also see: BETA CAROTENE).

CALCIUM COMPLEX ASPARTATE (See: CALCIUM).

ASPARTIC (an amino acid) aids in the expulsion of harmful ammonia from the body. When ammonia does enter the circulatory system, it acts as a highly toxic substance which can be harmful to the central nervous system. Aspartic acid increases resistance to fatigue and increases endurance.

RIPE AVOCADOS are an especially rich source of POTASSIUM; low in sodium, hence an excellent protection against high blood pressure and stroke. AVOCADOS are moderate to high in VITAMINS A, B-6, and E, and contain NIACIN and THIAMIN.