Three natural health product alternatives
Friday, March 20th, 2009->
You never end a day without getting your hands on a health and beauty product. Vitamin supplements, skin care creams, power juices and other concoctions are available any day and anywhere.
Health and beauty supplements can be comprised of either synthetic materials with special patented formulas with chemicals you can hardly pronounce. Or they may be based purely on natural ingredients. Other products combine both synthetic and natural materials and the ratio of one against the other will vary.
On the natural side, the sources can come from anything born out of the earth. The most obvious are fruits, vegetables and other plant life. Some are sourced from rocks and other minerals that are touted to have properties beneficial to health.
One such product is Zeolite, a substance derived from volcanic rock that said to help purge the system of harmful toxins. Waiora, a direct selling company, is one of the most prominent makers and distributors of liquid Zeolite, under the brand name “Natural Cellular Defense”.
This product is said to be one of the easiest ways to cleanse the body. A small amount of the formula is mixed into your beverage or food before eating. The negatively-charged compound works on the cellular level, attracting toxic materials to itself before leaving the body.
Zeolite has long been part of many Asian health regimens, usually taken in powder form. Waiora’s liquid version is said to be just as effective with the added bonus of a more acceptable form.
Another health product that is found on Asian roots is Xango. This juice is sourced from the mangosteen fruit, which grows in tropical Asian countries. Western science has recently discovered the health benefits of mangosteen. The highlight of which is the high content of anti-oxidants, known as xanthone.
Anti-oxidants help rid the body of harmful free radicals that beleaguer the immune system and expose you to illness. There are many power juices that can supply the body with the needed vitamins and anti-oxidants. Some are made of a combination of various fruits and vegetables. Others, such as Xango, are based on one fruit and may or may not be further fortified with vitamins and minerals.
Products derived from botanical sources build up on the health benefits of various plants. Arbonne is one particular brand name that mines the wealth hidden in the greenhouse. The products are developed in Europe and address a wide range of health concerns –from skin care to detoxification to weight control.
Arbonne also has an aromatherapy range, understanding full well that long-term health comes with a sound mind and a calm spirit. The company’s cosmetics line likewise contains a good amount of botanical ingredients. This allows women to look great and care for their skin as much as possible.
Whether it comes in a twist-top bottle or a small tube, there are more ways than one to maintain your health naturally. Remember that being healthy should be a way of life and, most of all, should be fun. The next time you look down on that strange-smelling syrup or that group of gigantic pills, think of the alternatives that make you look and feel better.
