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DISCLOSURE: At the end of this blog post you'll find an affiliate link that will take you to the BOTANIC CHOICE website. I will receive a small fee, if you CLICK ON THE LINK and MAKE A PURCHASE.       HORNY GOAT WEED is a group of various herb species of the Epimedium genus that may be known as Yin Yang Huo or barrenwort.      HORNY GOAT WEED contains chemicals such as icariin, that may increase blood flow and improve sexual function. Icariin, the active ingredient in HORNY GOAT WEED , is an extract of Epimedium plant that may give relief to people who suffer from erectile dysfunction (ED).      With erectile dysfunction (ED), An enzyme called phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) interferes with the nitric oxide and cGMP that relaxes the smooth muscles in the arteries of the penis. As a result, blood can't move through the arteries and create an erection. Icariin inhibits the activity of the PDE5 that's blocking dilation of the arteries in the penis. This

DISCLOSURE: At the end of this blog post you'll find an affiliate link that will take you to the BOTANIC CHOICE website. I will receive a small fee, if you CLICK ON THE LINK and MAKE A PURCHASE.       Krill Oil is made from krill, a small crustacean that's eaten by whales, penguins, and other sea creatures.  Both Fish Oil and Krill Oil contain the OMEGA-3 fatty acids Eicosapentaenoic (EPA) and Docosahexaenoic (DHA). Fish Oil has more OMEGA-3s than Krill Oil does. So why do alot of experts believe that Krill Oil is superior to Fish Oil?      This is because the OMEGA-3 fatty acids found in Krill Oil , which are stored in the form of molecules called phospholipids, may be easier for the body to absorb into the blood stream and then use than the OMEGA-3s that are found in Fish Oil which are stored in the form of triglycerides.      By being easier for the body to absorb and use, Krill Oil has greater anti-inflammatory benefits than Fish Oil does. Krill Oil

DISCLOSURE: At the end of this blog post you'll find an affiliate link that will take you to the BOTANIC CHOICE website. I will receive a small fee, if you CLICK ON THE LINK and MAKE A PURCHASE.     Fish Oil is the fat or oil that's extracted from the tissues of fish. Usually, its extracted from oily fish like herring, tuna, anchovies, and mackerel, but it can also be produced from the livers of other fish, like with cod liver oil. Fish Oil is loaded with OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS . It usually contains some vitamin A and Vitamin D as well. The major types of OMEGA-3's found in Fish Oil are Eicosapentaenoic (EPA) and Docosahexaenoic (DHA) . They have more health benefits than the OMEGA-3s found in plants, which is mainly Alpha-linolenic Acid (ALA).      The OMEGA-3s in Fish Oil have health benefits for literally every part of your being, including mentally and emotionally. I'm just going to highlight the main benefits.      For your heart the benefits a

DISCLOSURE: At the end of this blog post you'll find an affiliate link that will take you to the BOTANIC CHOICE website. I will receive a small fee, if you CLICK ON THE LINK and MAKE A PURCHASE.      Pumpkin Seed Oil has a nutty flavor and can be used for cooking or as a medicinal supplement.      Pumpkin Seed Oil is loaded with heart-healthy polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats like linoleic acid, which is a omega-6 fatty acid that's associated with improved heart health and blood sugar management.      Pumpkin Seed Oil is a good source of Magnesium, Potassium, Calcium, Iron, Zinc, and Phosphorus.      Pumpkin seed also contains high amounts of antioxidant compounds, like polyphenols and carotenoids that can help protect against inflammation and chronic disease.      Pumpkin Seed Oil has long been associated with good prostate health. Its especially good a treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BHP) a condition that features the enlargement of the prostate

DISCLOSURE: At the end of this blog post you'll find an affiliate link that will take you to the BOTANIC CHOICE website. I will receive a small fee, if you CLICK ON THE LINK and MAKE A PURCHASE.      The secret to success in many aspects of life is to learn to be happy with less. This principle is not just something to put into your mind but must also be taught to your body. This principle of being happy with less can be applied to your life whether your trying to save money, boosts your spirituality, or even lose weight,      Let's focus on applying this happy with less principle to the goal of losing weight.           The Carralluma Fimbriata plant is a cactus like plant that's native to India. It was often eaten to ward off hunger and enhance endurance due to its appetite suppressant properties.      We no longer have to eat the actual Carralluma Fimbriata plant. BOTANIC CHOICE has isolated the key constituents of the plant through their patented process

DISCLOSURE: At the end of this blog post you'll find an affiliate link that will take you to the BOTANIC CHOICE website. I will receive a small fee, if you CLICK ON THE LINK and MAKE A PURCHASE.      Iron is an essential mineral that helps to transport oxygen through the body. Iron is an important component of hemoglobin, the substance in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to transport it throughout the body. About two-thirds of the body's  iron is in hemoglobin. If the body doesnt have enough iron, it can't make enough healthy oxygen-carrying red blood cells. Without enough healthy red blood cells the body can't  get enough oxygen. Without enough oxygen the body will fatigue. This exhaustion can affect everything from brain function to the immune system's ability to fight off infections. A lack of red blood cells is called iron deficiency anemia.      If you're pregnant, severe iron deficiency can cause your baby to be born too ea

DISCLOSURE: At the end of this blog post you'll find an affiliate link that will take you to the BOTANIC CHOICE website. I will receive a small fee, if you CLICK ON THE LINK and MAKE A PURCHASE.      Alpha Lipoic Acid is an essential antioxidant that's made naturally in the body. It can also be found in foods such as red meat, carrots, beets, spinach, broccoli, and potatoes.      The body uses alpha lipoic acid to break down carbohydrates and make energy. The body does this by using Alpha Lipoic Acid to convert blood sugar (glucose) into energy using oxygen. This process is called aerobic metabolism.       Due to its antioxidant properties, Alpha lipoic acid may provide protection for the brain and help with certain liver diseases. As an antioxidant, Alpha Lipoic Acid also helps to fight off and prevent the formation of free radicals in the body.        Alpha Lipoic Acid is most often used to treat nerve pain in diabetics. It's also used to treat: obes

DISCLOSURE: At the end of this blog post you'll find an affiliate link that will take you to the BOTANIC CHOICE website. I will receive a small fee, if you CLICK ON THE LINK and MAKE A PURCHASE.     L -Arginine is an essential amino acid that helps the body to build protein. The body usually makes all of the L-Arginine that it needs. L-Arginine is also found in most protein-rich foods, including fish, red meat, poultry, soy, whole grains, beans, and dairy products. L-Arginine also helps with blood circulation.            The body converts L-Arginine into nitric oxide. Nitric oxide causes blood vessels to open wider for better blood flow. L-Arginine also stimulates the release of growth hormone, insulin, and other substances in the body. Because of this, it would be much better to take an L-Arginine supplement to increase HGH (Human Growth Hormone) levels than to use a HGH supplement which can be HARMFUL to the body.      Because L-Arginine acts as a vasodilator, man

DISCLOSURE: At the end of this blog post you'll find an affiliate link that will take you to the BOTANIC CHOICE website. I will receive a small fee, if you CLICK ON THE LINK and MAKE A PURCHASE      The Maca plant is a cruciferous vegetable thats native to the high plateaus of the Peruvian Andes and is related to broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and kale.      The Root is the part of the Maca plant that's most commonly used and it contains fiber, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals.     Maca Root also contains the following bioactive compounds: macamides, macaridine, alkaloids, and glucosinolates, which are thought to be responsible for Maca's medicinal benefits.      Maca may increase low libido, or low sexual desire. It may help with male infertility by increasing sperm count. Maca can also give relief from the symptoms of menopause. Maca can also help to improve your mood and energy.      As I always tell you, PLEASE BE CAREFUL WHEN TAKING ANY VITAM

DISCLOSURE: At the end  of  this  blog  post you'll find an affiliate link that will take you to the BOTANIC CHOICE website. I will receive a small fee, if you CLICK ON THE LINK and MAKE A PURCHASE.      I've been hearing alot about HGH (Human Growth Hormone) , so I decided to do some research. I found out that HGH is a hormone that produced by the pituitary gland in the brain. It fuels childhood growth and maintains tissues and organs throughout life. At middle age, the pituitary gland slows down its production of HGH . This natural slowdown has triggered alot of interest in using synthetic HGH to fight off the decrease in muscle and bone mass that comes with aging.       HGH is not meant for use by fitness junkies who are trying to get bigger muscles or increase their athletic performance. HGH should only be used by people who have serious health problems.      In children, HGH is used to treat short stature of unknown causes or poor growth due to medical co

DISCLOSURE: At the end of this blog post you'll find an affiliate link that will take you to the BOTANIC CHOICE website. I will receive a small fee, if you CLICK ON THE LINK and MAKE A PURCHASE      Goldenseal is an herb that's in the buttercup family. Goldenseal contains berberine, hydrastine and canadine.  Berberine may help kill bacteria and fungi. Berberine also has properties that can lower blood pressure and help irregular heartbeat. Many of the chemicals in Goldenseal are not absorbed well when it's taken by mouth.      Goldenseal is most often used to treat the common cold, other upper respiratory tract infections, hay fever, diarrhea, constipation and other conditions.      There's not much scientific evidence that shows that Goldenseal is effect at treating ANY illnesses. More research needs to be done.      WHEN TAKING ANY VITAMIN/HERBAL SUPPLEMENTS, PLEASE BE CAREFUL. Supplements can bring health benefits but they can also be HARMFUL, if abu

DISCLOSURE: At the end of this blog post you'll find an affiliate link that will take you to the BOTANIC CHOICE website. I will receive a small fee, if you CLICK ON THE LINK and MAKE A PURCHASE.      Probiotics are a combination of good live bacteria and/or yeasts that naturally live in the body. Bacteria is normally thought of as something bad but they're are two genres of bacteria. One is good and the other is bad. Probiotics are made from a combination of yeasts and good bacteria that can help to fight off bad bacteria.      Your microbiome (your body) is made up of a diverse community of organisms that work together to keep your body healthy. This community is made up of what's called microbes. There's trillions of microbes on and in the body. These microbes are a combination of 1) Bacteria 2) Fungi (including Yeasts) 3) Viruses 4) protozoa      Everybody's microbiome is unique, no two people have the same microbial cells, not even if they

DISCLOSURE: At the end of this blog post you'll find an affiliate link to the BOTANIC CHOICE website. I will receive a small fee, if you CLICK ON THE LINK and MAKE A PURCHASE.      Black Seed Oil is made from the seeds of the black cumin (Nigella Sativa) plant. Black seed oil is loaded with antioxidants and bioactive compounds.      Black seed oil can help with skin conditions like acne due to its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Black seed oil may also help with psoriasis which is a chronic inflammatory condition characterized by scaly red patches on the skin. Black Seed Oil may help with vitiligo, a disorder that causes loss of pigmentation in the skin. This is because Black Seed Oil spreads melanin within the skin. Melanin is a pigment that's found in hair, skin, and eyes. Black Seed Oil may also help with eczema, a skin condition characterized by dry, itchy skin.      There's a chemical found in Black Seed Oil called thymoquinone, which has

DISCLOSURE: At the  end  of  this  blog post you'll find an affiliate link that will take you to the BOTANIC CHOICE website. I will receive a small fee, if you CLICK ON THE LINK and MAKE A PURCHASE      Valerian is an herb native to Europe and Asia that acts like a sedative in the brain and nervous system.      Valerian Root has been used as medicine since the time of the Ancient Greeks and Romans.      Valerian root is commonly used for sleep disorders like insomnia. It's also been shown to be a great help with anxiety and nervous restlessness. Not much is known about how or why Valerian Root is such a good Sleep Aid but there's a theory floating around.      This theory says it's because of how the valerenic acid and valerenol found in Valerian root act on GABA receptors in the body. GABA is a chemical messenger that helps regulate nerve impulses in your nervous system. GABA is one of the main neurotransmitters responsible for sleep regulation. Increas

DISCLOSURE: At the end of this blog post you'll find an affiliate link to the BOTANIC CHOICE website. I will receive a small fee, if you CLICK ON THE LINK and MAKE A PURCHASE.           Dandelion root is a natural diuretic and mild laxative. As a diuretic it helps to rid the body of excess salt(sodium) and excess water by helping your kidneys to release more sodium into your urine, which helps remove excess water from your blood. This decreases the amount of fluid flowing through your veins and arteries. This reduces blood pressure. Diuretics can also help when there's too much fluid built up in apart of the body due to heart failure or other medical conditions.      As a mild laxative it can help the body empty its bowels. Laxatives are usually prescribed to treat constipation. Dandelion Root is a great mild laxative because its high in fiber, especially a type of soluble fiber called inulin. Fiber helps to slow the absorption of sugar into the bloodstream. Fib

DISCLOSURE: At the  end  of  this  blog post you'll find an affiliate link that will take you to the BOTANIC CHOICE website. I will receive a small fee, if you CLICK ON THE LINK and MAKE A PURCHASE.      Yohimbe is an evergreen tree that's native to Africa. The bark of this tree contains the chemical yohimbine, that's traditionally used as a aphrodisiac.The Yohimbine chemical that's found in the bark of the Yohimbe tree can increase blood flow and nerve impulses to the penis and/or vagina. Yohimbine can also counteract the sexual side effects of certain medications used for depression.      Yohimbe bark is often used to improve sexual performance and to treat sexual problems like erectile dysfunction. Yohimbe bark has also been shown to improve athletic performance and weight loss.      Yohimbine works by blocking the body's alpha-2 adrenergic receptors which can play a role in inhibiting erections. Yohimbine may also promote the release of nitric oxi

DISCLOSURE: At the  end  of this blog post you'll find an affiliate link that will take you to the BOTANIC CHOICE website. I will receive a small fee, if you CLICK ON THE LINK and MAKE A PURCHASE.        Resveratrol is a plant compound that has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Its found mostly in the skins and seeds of grapes and berries which are used in the fermentation of red wine. This is why red wine has such a high concentration of resveratrol.      Resveratrol may reduce the pressure exerted on artery walls when the heart beats. This pressure is called systolic pressure and is the upper number in blood pressure readings. Systolic pressure increases as we age. The risk of heart disease increases when systolic pressure is too high. Resveratrol reducers this risk of heart disease by helping to increase the production of nitric oxide which relaxes blood vessels.      Resveratrol influences cholesterol levels by reducing the effects an enzyme that con

DISCLOSURE: At the end of this blog post, you'll find an affiliate link that will take you to the BOTANIC CHOICE website. I will receive a small fee, if you CLICK ON THE LINK and MAKE A PURCHASE.            Magnesium is involved in over 600 biochemical reactions that occur in the body, including the one that keeps your heart beating.      These biochemical reactions help to 1) convert food into energy, 2) create new proteins from amino acids, 3) create and repair DNA and RNA, 4) aiding in muscle contraction and relaxation, 5) regulating neurotransmitters, which send messages throughout your brain and nervous system.      Magnesium can help with exercise. During exercise you'll need more magnesium when you rest. Magnesium helps to move blood sugar into your muscles and dispose of lactate, which can build up during exercise and cause fatigue.      Magnesium is essential for maintaining bone health and protecting against bone loss. 50% to 60% of the body's

DISCLOSURE: At the end of this blog post you'll find an affiliate link that will take you to the BOTANIC CHOICE website. I will receive a small fee, if you CLICK ON THE LINK and MAKE A PURCHASE.           Melatonin is a hormone that is produced by the brain's pineal gland in response to darkness. Melatonin levels increase when it's dark and decrease when it's light. Melatonin can also be found in the eyes, bone marrow and gut.      Melatonin works with your body's circadian rhythms, which is your body's internal clock that tells you when it's time to sleep, wake, and eat.      Melatonin is most often used as a sleep aid. Melatonin won't knock you out but when taken at a high enough dose, Melatonin can relax your body and help you go to sleep more easily.      Melatonin will work great for people who are having trouble getting to sleep at night and people who suffer from sleep disorders, insomnia, or jet lag.      Melatonin ca

DISCLOSURE: At the end of this blog post you'll find an affiliate link that will take you to the BOTANIC CHOICE website. I will receive a small fee, if you CLICK ON THE LINK and MAKE A PURCHASE.      Vitamin A is the name of a group of fat soluble retinoids, primarily retinol and retinol esters. These retinoids are involved in 1) immune function, 2) cellular communication, growth and development 3) male and female reproduction.      Vitamin A supports cell growth and differentiation by playing a critical role in the normal everyday function and maintenance of the heart, lungs, eyes and other organs.      Vitamin A is critical for vision because its an essential component of rhodopsin which is the light-sensitive protein found in the retina that responds to light entering the eye. Vitamin also helps with vision by supporting the normal differentiation and functioning of the conjunctival membranes and the cornea      Humans consume vitamin A in 2 ways: 1) as a preform

DISCLOSURE: At the  end  of this blog post, you'll find an affiliate link that will take you to the BOTANIC CHOICE website. I will receive a small fee if you CLICK ON THE LINK and MAKE A PURCHASE.           Vitamin E is a fat soluble vitamin that comes in 8 different forms, but alpha-tocopherol is the only one used by the human body.      Alpha-tocopherol is a powerful antioxidant that both kills and prevents the forming of free radicals in the body.      Free radicals are molecules that are produced when your body breaks down food or is exposed to tobacco smoke or radiation. Free radicals can damage cells. This cell damage leads to heart disease, Cancer, Age related vision problems, Poor Cognitive function and neurodegenerative diseases.      Vitamin E  also enhances the immune system and prevents clots from forming in heart arteries.      Vitamin E is found naturally in many foods. The vitamin E that's found naturally in foods (RRR-alpha-tocopheral) is differen