1. Digestion: Good digestion is the physiologic foundation of good health and the center of metabolism. Supporting digestion is of paramount importance to ensure that the body is capable of assimilating and actually utilizing other nutrients, supplements or herbs. The state of the digestive capacity is the single most important physiologic factor in determining the outcome of a nutritional program. Digestive herbs and supplements help to activate the enzyme systems to improve the breaking down and assimilation of vital nutrients, thus supporting digestion, energy level, metabolism. and immune system.

2. Acid / alkaline balance: Enzymes systems, digestion, and most vital physiologic functions can only take place effectively in the proper pH levels. Plant nutrients (phytonutrients) and other nutritional supplements that contain green pigments, essential fatty acids, and alkaline forming elements can support the proper acid / alkaline levels in the tissues. They are also rich in antioxidants that further contribute to transport oxygen into the cells and balance the pH of the body.

3. Deficiencies: Supplying for specific deficiencies of vital nutrients, such as trace elements, minerals, vitamins, protein and fatty acids, essential elements necessary for a healthy body and strong immune system.

4. Detoxification: Improving the natural detoxification pathways, drainage and elimination systems of the body, including the liver, large intestines, lungs, lymphatic system, skin, kidneys and urinary bladder.

5. Organ function: use of whole-food based nutrients that have been shown to help support specific functions of the internal organs, for instance lotus root and radish for the lung function, or dandelion and pickles for liver health.

6. Symptom relief: Nutrients that have specific action in alleviating particular symptoms of a disease, like for example the use of saw palmetto berry for prostate troubles or black pepper for indigestion.