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Science saved a starWe have all heard that popularity has its down side. Arnica was a victim of its well-known effectiveness to soothe inflammatory pain. The stock of Arnica has been drastically reduced over the years by excessive wild collection and as a result, the plant must be protected.

For A.Vogel, using Arnica as a raw material was acceptable only if cultivated sustainably and organically. Experts shook their heads in disbelief as the rare mountain plant, Arnica montana, had so far resisted all attempts at cultivation. Could the experts be wrong?

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Professor Bomme from the Bavarian Regional Institute of Agriculture (Germany) took up the challenge in 1983. “We had to start with nothing,” he recalls. “All previous attempts to cultivate the much sought-after healing plant had failed miserably.” Fifteen years later, his work bore the most wonderful fruit. In 1998, for the first time it became possible to cultivate a large crop

of mountain Arnica with a high content of active ingredients.

During these years, A.Vogel worked closely with an organic farmer who followed Professor Bomme’s direction. Through his enthusiasm and his own development work, the farmer succeeded in achieving the same quality in his cultivated crop for A.Vogel as could be found in wild Arnica.

As a result, when the flowers are in full summer bloom, and the yellow Arnica fields sway in the wind, the golden blooms are picked and used to make A.Vogel Arnica products within 24 hours.

Warning: This document is not intended as medical advice and in no way excludes the necessity of a diagnosis from a health professional.

Our products are available wherever natural products are sold. For more information or to find retailers near you, visit us at www.avogel.ca or call 1-800-361-6320.

In a food processor or in a blender, combine all ingredients including a heavy pinch of Herbamare and pepper. Pulse until combined and texture resembles very small minced vegetables. Taste and adjust seasoning. Pour into a large serving bowl, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, so flavors can blend. When ready to serve, ladle into serving bowls and garnish with reserved diced cucumber and tomatoes, red clover sprouts and Greek yogurt. Serve with grilled shrimps, crostinis and avocado slices.

Serves 8

Zesty Gazpacho

Ingredients

Directions

1 cucumber, diced (1/4 cup saved for garnish)4 Roma tomatoes, diced (1/4 cup saved for garnish)2 cloves garlic, minced1 small leek, sliced and rinsed1 zucchini, diced1 bell pepper, diced1 jalapeno, diced1/4 cup cilantro, chopped1 bottle Biotta® Breuss or beetroot juice (500ml)2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar1 lime, juicedHerbamare® and freshly ground pepper, to taste

GARNISHES: reserved diced vegetables, bioSnacky® red clover sprouts, Greek yogurt

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Do you see the summer through a haze of tears, armed with a tissue box surgically attached to your hand?

What are the reasons behind this constant misery?

The delicate lining of the nasal passages is especially prone to irritation. Tiny hairs (or large, protruding hairs, depending on your age and sex!) trap particles foreign to the respiratory system. Mucus is produced to drown and expel undesirable substances. Once the mucous membranes have become inflamed, they react to all sorts of things that may not have caused past irritation: perfumes, cleaning products, pet hair, etc.

A.Vogel Stinging Nettle is extremely helpful, especially if you have sensitive skin and are prone to hives. Nettle reduces histamine levels and acts as a blood tonic. Vitamin C is another good, natural antihistamine with none of the adverse effects of conventional antihistamine medication.

A.Vogel Allergy Relief is suitable for hay fever sufferers including adults, children, people on other medication, etc. It is safe and can be taken for as long as required. Wipe out the symptoms most commonly suffered: runny nose, itchy eyes, congestion, throat irritation, sneezing and skin redness. Now doesn’t that just sound like magic?

For quick short-term relief, try the Allergy Relief nasal spray; it moisturizes the nasal mucosa and quickly reduces the symptoms of allergic rhinitis.

With these suggestions you may face the mornings happy and tissue box free!

Welcome spring without a tissue box

Do’s Don’ts

• Minimize your exposure to allergens• Strengthen your immune system• Reduce the amount of histamine in your body

• Dairy products• Caffeine• Artificial colours, flavours and sweeteners• Exposure to smoke• Too much perfume• Spraying household products (polish, cleaners, air-fresheners)

Get your hands dirtyNow that your allergies are taken care of, you can enjoy some outdoor time and create a bee-friendly space or garden.

Even if you just have a balcony you can help the bees; they love the urban setting and shorter commutes.

Gardening is great fun…but it’s also hard work!

Your muscles might complain about all the elbow grease that beautiful flowers require. However, that’s when you’ll enjoy the full effect of A.Vogel Joint Pain Relief and Absolüt Arnica gel. The gel will inhibit inflammation on the spot and relieve pain. It is clinically proven to relieve osteoarthritic pain, which is also brought on by inflammation. Joint Pain Relief tablets stop the body’s inflammatory reaction, without upsetting the stomach.

Tips for a bee-friendly space:

• Favorite colours are blue, purple, violet, white and yellow. Keep the colours together so that they are easier to find.

• Try to provide blossoms throughout the entire summer.

• Different shapes of plants will attract a diversity of bee species.

• Keep a bee bath. You can use a shallow bowl and place some rocks at the bottom. Add water to create islands with the rocks and place it at ground level.

In the summer timeWhen the weather is hot… heavy and tired legs are a common complaint. Because not everyone can spend the day cooling at the pool, here are some tips to help or reduce these symptoms (which are also linked to varicose veins).

s The body is built for movement. Regular contractions of muscles in your calves help to move blood from your legs back into your heart. Brisk walking (even 10 minutes each day), cycling or swimming are great activities.

s Elevate. Take 10 minute breaks each day to elevate your legs above the level of your heart.

s Weight is sometimes a contributing factor. Staying fit, exercise and proper nutrition are paramount.

s Avoid high heels. These may look good, but are bad for your circulation. Low-heeled shoes or sandals make the muscles in your calves work better.

s Avoid long periods of sunbathing. Heat slows down the circulation in your legs in a number of ways.

s Shower your legs with cold water. The sudden change in temperature helps ‘exercise’ the veins by making them contract.

s Prevent constipation. Make sure you have plenty of fibre, fruit and vegetables in your diet so that you have a bowel movement at least once a day.

s Do not cross your legs when sitting down. Avoid clothes that are too tight or constrict your waist, groin or legs.

s Massage your legs gently in the direction of the venous flow (i.e. towards the heart).

s Use essential oils such as Aromaforce® Rosemary and Peppermint mixed into a base oil, to stimulate foot circulation and reduce swollen feet.

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The symptoms of venous insufficiency may be benign, like heavy and tired legs, but may also be much more serious, like varicose veins or painful hemorrhoids.

Venaforce gel provides a fast cooling effect for tired legs.

Venaforce Extra or Venaforce drops reduce symptoms of venous insufficiency such as varicose veins. It strengthens the veins so that hopefully, you can give up the support stockings.

Is it summer heat or am I menopausal?It can be very confusing when you start getting symptoms that might be menopausal because there are often other possible reasons for those symptoms.

How old are you? The average age for entering menopause is 52, but many women start noticing some symptoms in their mid to late 40s.

Has your cycle changed? At the start of menopause a woman’s periods can be frequent, sporadic, heavy, light, or all together erratic.

How stressed are you? Stress is a key factor in hormone balance disruption; it can cause menopause-like symptoms.

Are you having hot flashes and/or night sweats? These are the most common menopause symptoms. Check with your doctor for other possible reasons.

How many other symptoms do you have? Aches and pains; low libido; thinning hair; changes in skin condition; vaginal dryness; disturbed sleep patterns; fatigue; low mood; emotional fragility; and lapses in memory.

Regulates the mentrual cycle

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Contains Rhodiola

Stages in MenopauseReproductive Stage

Late Menopausal Transition

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Premenopause PerimenopauseStages

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1 Based on Stages of Reproductive Aging Workshop (STRAW), Park City UT, USA, July 2001, J Women’s Health Gend Based Med. 2001 Nov; 10(9):843-8

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Stages likely to be characterized by vasomotor symptoms

Regular menstrual cycles

Variable cycle length

2 or more skipped cycles and interval of no menses

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Prevents osteoporosis

Both are made of a fibrous protein called keratin, therefore a lack of protein can result in brittle nails.

Here is what you can do:

s Modify your diet with additional doses of the foods that contain hair and nail supportive nutrients.

s A.Vogel’s Beauty Essential provides plant nutrients in a naturally balanced quantity:

silicon, proteins, calcium, iron; B vitamins, zinc and copper which are needed to metabolize protein.

s Most importantly: Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate – drinking plenty of water will decrease the risk of dry cuticles. Try eating water rich fruit and vegetables so that you will also absorb vitamins at the same time.

Hair and nails really go hand in hand

2 McKinley SM, Brambilia DJ, Posner JG. The normal menopause transition. Maturitas. 2008 Sep-Oct; 61(1-2):4-16

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